Biyernes, Hunyo 1, 2012

This week was enrollment week in school and I started on Wednesday morning and finished Friday at maybe 2 P.M.-ish. Every semester it's always a waiting game. In total, I waited maybe 10 hours in line. 7 hours on Thursday and 3 hours yesterday (Friday). Oh well, I guess this system will not change any sooner. I'm just happy that I'm FINALLY enrolled and hopefully I get to enjoy my last 10 vacation days. 

XOXO

Lunes, Mayo 28, 2012

I was watching this yesterday and my sister was looking at me weirdly and said, "You never get tired of those boys?" I smiled and said that when you love something or someone, you never ever get tired of it. I've watched videos of the boys 13648374925374 times and they still keep me entertained, make me laugh, and inspire me every single time.
XOXO

Linggo, Mayo 27, 2012


Life is no correct minus wrong

Four years ago I was a 15-year old girl ready for a new challenge in life. Excited for college and just cannot wait until I’m out of high school. Getting my application form for college was like a blast of reality, “This is it. Next year I’ll start my real journey to being an adult.” People have told me countless times that college is the real deal. It’s your first true step to reality. College will determine who you will be for the rest of your life. What you finish in college will most likely be what you will be doing for the next 50 or so years of your life.
I was a kid then; young and inexperienced and not really knowing what the world will throw at me. But even before that I already had my mind set on what I want, BS Biology, I said. After finishing it I would then take up medicine. I had it all planned but I was also thinking about my mom and my dad and how much money it would cost to study medicine in Manila or even here in Bicol because the tuition fee starts at 50 000 pesos per semester. So I decided to put my dreams aside and opt for a more reasonable course.
Fast forward and here I am in Chemical Engineering. I have to admit that I became proud of my course. You here it and you immediately thinks that it’s this really cool thing and that instantly makes you cool, too. I wish it was like that though. For people who don’t know what I’m going through think that I’m this smart girl who is really good at what she does but inside I am trying so hard not to break down. This course is really hard and I’m honestly trying my best here but sometimes I cannot help but regret the choices I made.
I keep thinking what if I chose what I wanted, what if I fought for my dream. I may feel the hardships but I will be forced to do better because I’m doing what I want to do. I’m learning the hard way now. I know I can get out of this, I can stop right now and go after my dream, but I choose not to. You know why? It’s because I’m not a quitter. I will stand by my choices and whatever the consequences may be I will face them and do my best to conquer whatever trials and hardships these choices I made will give me. My parents have taught me that you won’t always get what you want in life and the key is to go with it and to try to be the best person you can be. I have learned that life is no fun without getting hurt, disappointed and dumped every once in a while. Cliché as it may be but you learn from your mistakes if not from others’.
In two years, hopefully I will graduate from my college. I will take the board exams and if willed, pass on my first take. I may never be able to live my dream of becoming a doctor. I know that part of me will forever regret it but it doesn’t mean that I cannot succeed in this. The time will come when I shall look back at my life and say, “Whatever the things that happened in the past, whatever mistakes I made and whatever regrets I had had all contributed to what I am and what I have become.” And I will forever be thankful for that.

Bucket list: 

10 Places to go before I die

1.) United Kingdom
Well, I wouldn't forget about my babies' country, won't I? And at the top of my list is London of course. There's something about Europe that draws me to it (other than One Direction). I find British people to be very proper and well-mannered and kind. Add to it the sights and royalty, it is definitely a must-go place for me. If I'm lucky and marry one of the boys maybe I'll get to live here. (I wish) :D 
2.) China
China has always been a dream place for me. I've heard so many stories about this great country. I have a bit of Chinese in me so I'm really curious to explore this country of great history and heritage.
3.) Italy
Landmarks and Italian cuisine and the laid-back way of living of Italians. There is just this air of happiness whenever  Italians are mentioned. They are this very welcoming and hospitable people who treat every one as family.Wine, pasta, pizza, gelato.. I know there's more to this country than just these things and I hope to be able to experience these things soon and be able to share my story, too.
4.) Paris. France
First of all, who wouldn't want to go to Paris? It's the most romantic city in the world add to it that it's a fashion capital. French food, too! And let's not forget its famous landmark the Eiffel Tower.So Paris is definitely on my list of must go places. 
5.) Santorini, Greece
It's my sister and I's dream to go to Santorini ever since we saw "Sisterhood of the Travelling Pants". It's just this quaint place where the people live simply and happily. Almost everyone seems to know everyone else. The houses and the view are also spectacular. The ocean so blue and the houses built on the side of the mountain are sure to capture your heart and take your breath away.
6.) Japan
Cherry blossoms, Anime, Kimonos and Japanese food are my main reasons why I want to go to Japan.  Just see and explore the hidden wonders of this country. Heard and read so many good things about Japan and I want to experience it myself.
7.) California
I want to go to California and see Hollywood basically. Maybe if I get lucky, even buy a house in Beverly Hills. LOL. 
8.) New York
What else to do in New York than to go shopping! Maybe climb the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn, Bridge Empire State Building and those other landmarks that make the place famous but mainly I want to go there to shop. And maybe get to      
finally meet Delaney my Twitter sister and good friend who lives nearby.
9.) Ireland
When I grow old I want to retire in a small little Irish town and just slow down. Live a simple quiet life and just enjoy the precious things that it has to offer. Nothing complicated. Just LIVE.
10.) Brazil
Brazil is a country of happy and carefree people. Whenever I see TV and travel shows featuring Brazil, I always think that someday I want to go there and just feel the joy happiness of the people get passed on to you. It has also always been a dream of mine to climb and see the statue of Christ the Redeemer up close, his arms outstretched as if embracing the whole of Brazil and its people.