My Year Ender.

The weather is so fickle minded. I'm here typing away by the window and every time I glance outside, the sky seems to give another moody hue. I thought it was seriously going to rain water and thunder on New Year's Eve instead of fireworks and bang-bangs. Now I think otherwise. :D At least.

It's the end of yet another year. I have more or less accomplished my things to do due to the lack of vacation getaways this week - my room looks fuller than ever, the gift wraps have been put away and Missy Me is looking forward to the New Year ahead. I'm finishing this collage for my room and after which, I am off to perform my usual holiday tasks. (Although for some reason, my mom doesn't want us to cook food. We should buy food for tonight instead. Yaaay.)

Well, what can I say? I thought last year was a really happy year. My spirit was soaring so high I thought I'd never settle down. But I was so so so wrong. I was definitely lost during that part. What's great about it is that I never even noticed until a series of events took place this year. I was right in saying that this year did have a lot in store for me. Heck, it was better.

I turned 18 and so did my other friends. I started to take in more responsibility than the usual; more work yet more fun. I met a lot of great people while in the workplace and I braved a lot of obnoxious struggles standing in the way. I am just aware that I came to know the truer meaning of happiness and fulfillment this year, as opposed to what I thought they were last year. Let's just say I was sort of in a false trance then. It was certainly euphoria redefined.

With that said, I would like to put everything in its rightful retrospect.

I have a penchant for reminiscing - for looking back on the things that were, on the year that was and the me that used to be. This year is definitely worth being nostalgic about. The people that I met, the things I accomplished and the experiences of a lifetime made it earn a spot in my big hits.:D

The future seems quite bleak. Well, not really but it is uncertain. I'm afraid of letting my youthful freedom go since I only have one more year as a teen left (kudos to my friends who are turning 20 already. Hahahaha.;p). But that's not gonna happen for 3 months.:) Ima be my good new self until then.

I love everything about 2007. It became an avenue for a lot of opportunities for me and for my loved ones, not only in terms of material things or stuff related to career, but also in terms of opening up and building new relationships that are surely bound to last for more than a lifetime. As I leave this remarkable journey behind and as I stand awaiting what the great future is about to bring, I would like to wish everyone good luck and more blessings from the Almighty. I hope everyone had his own share of the Good Life this year.

This sums up my entire year: take the plunge. Happy New year guys.:D

Pleasant surprise.

I'm not really a big fan of series except for the most passe ones. I don't watch Prison Break, Heroes, Scrubs, Desperate Housewives and some awfully thought of title for a series. I know. Sucks for me right? Since there's a horribly long list, I think it's rather best to stay loyal to a few.

I was in this dvd place this afternoon and something caught my eye. It was this one thing that I swear I would lay my hands on if it ever exist. Voila: Dawsons Creek - the complete 6 series collection. I've been praying for almost months now because I thought I missed its release but now it's finally here! I was seriously going to ask my relatives from the States to send me a copy so that I could just indulge on being a couch potato queen. Aaaaaah!!! I'm soooooo happy. :D

I gotta say. Thanks to my broken copy of Hip Hop Abs. Had it not been for it, I wouldn't have needed to visit that place to actually get a new one and eventually spot the collection of the first series that I fell in love with.

So now, I am on the 10th episode of my current series addiction: Gossip Girl. I want to get a copy of the book and read it but I think I might buy the 4th installment of Shopaholic (Shopaholic and Sister) first. It's such a bummer that I still have tons of school stuff to worry about after the holidays. Oh well. Watch on.

But of course, I'd always stay loyal to my first and only love, Gilmore Girls.

3 days before the year ends. Last hurrahs everyone!:D

Bored to death.

What late-night waiting reduces you to. - This survey's from Pau.

1)What's the brand of your wristwatch?
- fossil

2) What's the brand of your bracelet?
- uuh. nothing.

3) What's the brand of your cell phone?
- Moto - gawd I want a new one.

4) What's the brand of your computer?
- HP

5) What's the brand of your bag?
- bazaar bag from Greenhills. Haha.;p

6) What's the brand of your undies?
- sorci age by wacoal. ;p

7) What's the brand of your flip-flops?
- havaianas

8 ) What's the brand of your lotion?
- vaseline and marks and spencer

9) What's the brand of your perfume?
- bayo and RL

10 ) What's the brand of your shirt?
- uh-uh. I'm wearing pajamas.

11) What's the brand of your TV?
- Sharp

12) What's the brand of your car?
- honda

13 ) What's the brand of your shampoo
- head and shoulders pink

14 ) What's the brand of your wallet?
- LeSportsac

15) What's the brand of your Tooth Brush
- colgate - fruity pink

16) What's the brand of your jeans?
- pajamas nga.

17) What's the brand of your laundry soap?
- hmm?

18 ) What's the brand of your hairbrush?
- i have no idea.

19 ) What's the brand of your toothpaste?
- colgate

20) What's the brand of your ballpen?
- pilot

21) what's the brand name of your shower gel?
- dove

22) what's the brand of your skirt?
- not wearing one right now

23) what's the brand of your shoes?
- wearing flips sorry

Post holiday umph...err not yet.

It's about 4 in the afternoon and I'm bumming around with my computer and my camera. I would like to believe that it's the middle of July because the rain is mercilessly ruining the spirit of the holidays.

And I couldn't be any duller than this because I have cough and colds - not in any mood to party.

[EDIT] 12:04 a.m.

Just yet. Blame it on Krispy Kreme.

Right after the clan get-together on Christmas day, my relatives and I decided to hit Serendra and spend some quality family time. And so we did. Of course we ate tons of food in my Lola's house so there was no point in staying there unless we bought sports apparel or like have coffee or donuts - which we did. I hate Krispy Kreme for the sugar content and the calories! Gaaaah! But then again who could resist such a scrumptious treat? :(

Darn that Krispy Kreme.

On a less depressing note, I watched the Philippine Debate Championships this afternoon in the recap of Square Off. Hands down to Shars and Charms who won the all-expense paid trip to the World Championships. I hope ADS sweeps the tournament and brings home the crown. Once again. I mean, they're no longer a novice at that really. Hmmm. It actually made me think about my plans for next year.

My standing as of now is like struggling to be DL. As in I swear, at all odds and ends, I am so going to be in the Dean's List this time. Even if it means being a full-time nerd. On the one hand, I am applying for JTA (applications for which start this January) and I really need to nurse my ailing qpi for that. *I know I wasn't really vocal on my plans for JTA. But what the heck, it's worth a try. It's not like I'm a sure in because of course, those who can afford more and who have higher grades than I have are of priority.* On the other hand, I just really need to redeem myself after that stupid Accounting incident. Of course, it would really feel great once I prove that I am working so hard.

Although I should ensure that I won't be a harassed sophomore student by the end of this school year due to some advanced summer vacation plans. - BORA! I am so gonna go suicidal if this does not happen. But as how I see it, my girls and I are making arrangements bit by bit so no need to worry. I just need to tell my tita to reserve a flight to Iloilo and then put my gameface on.

Oh, and I need to lose weight big time. I even have to buy a new Hip Hop Abs CD because the old stinking one got sat on or something. Gaaaah.

And I need to clean my room asap.

And about that plan. I kinda feel like I'm heading towards: ADS after Sanggu mode. Like this year, since I was able to take a break from debate, I had the chance to serve the Student Council once again. So next year, if I won't be able to run for a higher position in the School Board, then maybe it's time to train for debate once more. This time there's no turning back. No more swooning over that stupid Freshie know-it-all. I swear if I see you in ADS I am so going to crush you. Gaaaah. It's payback time. Hahaha.;p

I am kinda happy with how I have worked this past school year. *Erase accounting. Erase erase* I'm proud of what I have done in Sanggu. I have learned to love it as an institution and I've made a lot of friends from those I have worked with. All smiles.:D Even though some people can't seem to let it fly off the hook (like this Gadfly Society who hates it to bits) and a lot don't care about it (like my friends), nothing beats what's happening with the organization itself and the acknowledgment of people it has actually served.

Anyway, I have to start removing gift wraps in my room to start with the clean up at the very least. Hahaha.;p All I have is holiday and year end clutter.:D

Hello again, it's me.

Missed me? Well I am so back. After the last week of class jitters, I am ready to spread the love again. Hihi.:D And yes everyone, it is so Christmas! Merry Christmas! Well, not until one more day. Hahaha.:D I am just so happy.

As you can see, I have once again revamped my layout in lieu of the coming brand new year. I just love this time of the year. Don't you? Aside from reasons to shop for gifts for other people (yeah, stop buying for yourself because you can do that the whole year round), parties, food, get-togethers and pictures, we are all given the chance to reconcile, feel the love and start anew. And what better way to start the year than with a new a blog layout and...

Tada! A new planner!:D Presenting, ladies and gentlemen, the Belle de Jour Power planner 2008: (Now out in different partner retailers. I got mine in Powerbooks, GB)

Thanks to me amigas Ria and Maann for partly giving this to me as their Christmas gift.:D

And what can I say? I just love it. It gives me the right amount of kick to be motivated in pursuing the things I need to do. Woohooo. This, I have to say, is so much funkier than the Starbucks planner that I really wanted to get earlier. I actually thought it was a better catch than last year's so I kinda raved about how I really really wanted it. Now, my bf is keeping it to himself since he almost finished collecting the stickers for me. Aww.:( I'm so sorry. But in my defense, the BDJ planner is so much better because: 1.) it's cheaper, 2.) it best fits my personality and most of all, 3.) it has 36 privilege coupons in different fab stores like Bayo, VNC, Chocolate, Maybelline and other delish food outlets (even spas, plus I got a free Brazilian wax perfect for my Bora getaway. Yiheeee). Briefly stated, I am so in love with it. Can't wait to put my doodles and mark my important appointments in my planner.:D

Okay, so enough of that. I am just so ecstatic with the way things have been going right now. It's been such a helluvah week and the series of events that have just transpired was enough to keep me floating on cloud 9. I am filled with so much love and happiness and I am only a tad bit close to knowing why.

Because this year, it was a little less me and more of other people I guess. And that no matter what happened, I was sure to share a piece of myself with my loved ones. Whatever shortcomings I had, I was able to make up for them (hopefully). And most especially at this time of the year, it's not about the presents and the gifts - literally none of the material things. I have witnessed such an overwhelming milestone with most of my friends and I growing up and becoming emancipated from the early stages of youthfulness. It's about time to face the world and give the best we have. This year, it wasn't the boo-boos and the oohh-ahhs nor the grades and the things I bought. It was the places I went to, the things I discovered and the moments I spent together with the people I love.

That's why. :D

I gotta admit. I didn't rigidly follow the things I planned for the holidays but I'm keeping most nonetheless. Just a quick check:

1.) Simbang gabi - oops. F for failure to attend more than once.
2.) Christmas party with the Core
3.) Bonding with my d4 barkada (Ria's post birthday celebration) - shopping and Temple bar
4.) Gift-hunting
5.) Room revamp again

Oh well. More to come.:D I still need to research on recipes because I shall be cooking our Noche Buena food for tomorrow night. Merry Christmas everyone. :D

Sometimes crazy's alright.

There's something about tonight that's really urging me to release the welling emotions that I've had probably inside me for the longest time. It's like an upsurge. An outburst. A sudden spark of inspiration. Haha.:D Whatever. I've been stuck in this make-believe world for such a long time.

I'm not here to make a recount of my latest shopping spree, or the latest item I bought (though I might get in trouble for it, for having splurged on a dress I don't really need) or even the last party I attended (although SOM Sanggu party was rather fun), or the last event that I hosted or the most recent adventure that I had with my friends. No. Haha. This is some sort of retrospect, about what kind of person I have actually been for the past year. And I do think that it's only fitting to assess myself at this time because the year is almost coming to an end.

For the most part, I can say that I have come out stronger and better than what I expected. Honestly, my streak of bad luck towards the tail end of the previous year was not so much of a grand finale. In fact, I was so confounded with the series of events that nearly prevented me to appreciate all the good things in my life, that I was almost unable to fend off the dark side of the force. *cough*ex*cough. You know what I mean.:)

But, thank God I am surrounded with such great people - and yes, they are the ones to thank for the great turnout. Although, I also have to give due credit to myself since that was helluvah hard to do.

Props up to us for the coming year.

And yes, happy holidays to you too.:D

Disclosure.

If there are two random thoughts that are streaming in my mind right now, they definitely have to be:

1. I hate posers and inconsiderate people. They are two distinctively different personalities but I strongly feel for both.
2. I think that everyone is entitled to his own feelings but has limitations to them, nonetheless. I mean, really now. You can't be THAT insensitive of others' feelings.

It's Christmas. It's the time of the year when you're supposed to welcome the season of love and selfless giving. If you get lucky, you might even undergo an epiphany - and hopefully bid adieu your habit of being a pain in the ass. But that's only when you pause for a while and think about what kind of person you've really been. And honestly, being egocentric doesn't qualify as the first step.

I hate it when people pretend that everything is fine and dandy. I guess it has been a defense mechanism for most since it's safer than admitting that something is for seriously going insanely wrong. I don't have a problem with the art of flaunting material things and whatnot. Hey, if it gives you a sense of security then good for you.

I hate how people think they're the center of this ego-saturated world. Not all things should actually be bannered. You don't really need to prove how much less worthy of a person you actually are.

Gaaah.

I just want to skip this and move on to Christmas. Falalala.

*I have to stall because I seriously don't have any idea on what to write on my Theo paper. As in blank. Literally. ________*

These past two weeks have been nothing but hostile. Nothing like a good tormenting seg way before the feel-good holidays. Nonetheless, these are precisely the times when splurging is given perfect excuse - think a dress, a book and pretzels all in one sweep. Christmas is all about spreading the love, baby.:)

Speaking of spreading the love, I would just want to share what happened to the hectic weekend last week, especially the part where I got dragged into a sudden TV appearance (as an extra. ugh) because of Senate Inquiries. I wasn't able to do extra stuff mainly because of the overflowing and overly demanding schedule that I have for the remainder of month (acads and extras - crazy crazy). So now, I have to simultaneously attend to activities everywhere while juggling tests and papers. Weeee.;p

Okay. Back to Senate Inquiries - it wasn't a total flop but it could have been so much better. It was manageable and a two thumbs up but it wasn't a complete hands down. There was too much stress involved, not to mention a huge chunk of which compensating for the lack of audience. The bad vibes seemed to have replaced the supposed audience in HLIT. But oh well, at least I got to meet Senators Chiz Escudero and Kiko Pangilinan. In fact, I had the chance to hold Sen. Escudero's arm. *woooh* I was so starstruck last Friday. Gaaaaah. It was a once in a life time opportunity to meet those senators.:D

Wahooo.

And so the Inquiries went on - Winnie Monsod was great as always and there were people from the press covering the event. Plus mtv and rushtv of course. I was even made the host last minute omg. I was too busy attending to the shoot for the campus crashers segment but was tapped to be the host anyway. The evening concluded with a bang - a globe portion shoot for mtv and I will be there as an extra. Faith and Marian as the leading ladies.;p

Watch out for my debut on tv. Hahahaha.;p

Gotta go now. I have spent useless time again in front of my laptop doing nothing relevant to academic excellence.

Take it! You know you want to.;p

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It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas.:)

Long weekend shmuck. Everything was planned yet nothing took place as it should. It was even better.:D

Whoooo. I don't feel like having a long weekend, really, since I was at school yesterday feasting on a 6-hour accounting spree. But that was quite okay.:) Friday was uber fun too because I got dragged to a last-minute gimmick with my friends to Mall of Asia because they wanted to check out Global Fun Carnival. Too bad I couldn't stay because it was my lola's birthday dinner.:D We ate at this place near Manila and went to Greenhills after - like we always do every year. What's super fun about it is that we started making our holiday plans already, even extending it to summer because my dad's been telling me to talk to my tita to book me a flight for summer. I am so going to Bora baby!;p And what's cool about it is I'm with my friends pa! I want to go with my family too but I dunno with my dad. He said I should go na lang with sila Kara. Oh well. :D

It's so pleasant to move around because after the successive storms, the winds became chilly already. It's soooo Christmas-y.:D My mom's been putting decorations nonstop, to think that we've started as early as my sem break.;p

I just love this time of the year.:D