RAINY DAYS ♥

It's times like these when you just want to escape to the nearest coffee shop or cook some warm chicken noodle soup and curl up under warm sheets with a good read. YES. It's been halfway through the year and after all the chaos, it's JULY already. 

What have I been up to? 

After nursing what I thought was the worst broken heart I've had (that took a week), I went on to grapple with more bad news as my dreams of entering my desired adagency turned out to be... a flop. Like the others. Like the others where I came so close to giving my sweet YES and then there appears to be some kind of unidentifiable problem. I don't want to elaborate further on that. Maybe when I get a career for myself already. But heck, I only did what I had to. Pick up myself and head on to execute a back up plan. 

Things are beginning to get better. Ojie and I have never been greater - dealing with problems, patching things up, picking emotions where we left off. And I'm fastening myself to what could possibly be a career in real estate. IMAGINE THAT. That's like on the bottom of my options list, well a level higher than banking maybe. But hey, if it's still in the line of sales then I do what I do best - deal with people and use the power of persuasion to eventually cater to what they need. 

This post is quite vague I know. But I'm keeping some things on the low. I am hoping that everything will look up by the end of this month. And then, hello it's August :) 

Will continue other posts and restructuring of blog tomorrow. I have a big interview coming up tomorrow. 

The SUMMER that was 2010, in 20 photo mementos :)

I've been gone for SO LONG that I missed another milestone of my life worth writing. What have I been doing in the past 3 months of supposedly going through this big transition phase from school world to the real world? Well let me give you a glimpse, since a blow by blow account won't really do at this point. Here are the highlights of my summer 2010/coming of age/most eventful summer out of school of my life in still photos with scribbles and captions to give you a taste of that specific moment. :)

1. My GRADUATION

The final graduation of of my whole schooling life was rather painful because of the wrong choice of black heels that I bought. I totally had the wrong hairdo made too because no-bangs made my face extra plump with my purple tube dress. Nevertheless, it was as memorable as it should be. The videos, the messages, the oath of loyalty, even the dragging diploma rites for 1000+ students for our batch had us hanging on to our seats until the last minute. And then it was time for us to throw the dummy diplomas up in the air and cross aisles of seats just to give hugs and kisses, and to get pictures taken. The night concluded with my parents and I (no brother, strict OJT schedule) having dinner at Serendra - with some overpriced steak meal and pasta (I won't say where). 

   That's where I got the FAB news: Dean Ang was giving away MVP's free concert tickets to Justin Timberlake and Timbaland's at the SMX Convention. Of course Sam, Raymond and I being the best pals of the Dean,  received the VIP invites via text, and were keen on first dibs so we texted right away and agreed to meet the next day. 

2. The CONCERT 

    It was really awesome. Although the VIP 'moshpit' that we were at was really FAR from the stage already, and forgetful me forgot to bring my glasses, it was one groovy experience that really capped off the graduation vibe. Teeeseees ze life bebe :) 

   The next shot was taken by Ojie (who, after the concert, rushed to celebrate post-grad inuman with me and my friends since he wasn't there on grad day) at Lanna's house for her grad celebration, wee hours in the morning. Heehee. 

3. The BIRTHDAY

   Alongside juggling McCann sessions for Brandstorm and Brandstorm meetings after graduation, was the rather stressful decision on whether I should throw a party for my 21st or not. REALLY NOW. I don't really celebrate my birthday extravagantly. As a matter of fact, I hide from people and choose a select few to celebrate with. For 20 years I never really threw a party except for my 18th so I thought that in the midst of stress and all the festivities, I should have a peaceful dinner, an impromptu one. So I had Ojie help invite and gather up his friends for a joint dinner/inuman salubong night with the best barkada for me and mind you, even the bill was worth it. Outrageously though, I turned into a crying maniac come midnight (because I got SO DRUNK with that overpriced mixed drink fishbowl) so I had to be hushed and taken care of by everyone. I felt so OLD but hey I'm lawfully legal everywhere baby. :) Birthday day was celebrated with pizza and movie all with the best boyfriend in the world. <3 

To be continued...

Angels Cry

Mariah:
I shouldn't have walked away
I would've stayed if you said
We could've made everything OK
But we just
Threw the blame back and forth
We treated love like a sport
The final blow hit so low
I'm still on the ground

I couldn't have prepared myself for this fall
Shattered in pieces curled on the floor
Super natural love conquers all
'Member we used to touch the sky
And

Lightning don't strike
The same place twice
When you and I said goodbye
I felt the angels cry
True love's a gift
We let it drift
In a storm
Every night
I feel the angels cry

C'mon babe can't our love be revived
Bring it back and we gon' make it right
I'm on the edge just tryin' to survive
As the angels cry

Ne-Yo:
I thought we'd be forever and always
You were serenity
You took away the bad days
Didn't always treat you right
But it was OK
I do somethin' stupid
And you still stay with me

But you can only go for so long
Doing the one you claim to love wrong
Before too much is enough
You look up
Find your love gone
And

We were so good together
How come we could not weather
This storm and just do better
Why did we say goodbye

'Cause lightning don't strike
The same place twice
When you and I said goodbye
I felt the angels cry
True love's a gift
We let it drift


In a storm
Now every night
I feel the angels cry

Mariah & Ne-Yo:
C'mon babe can't our love be revived
Bring it back and we gon' make it right
I'm on the edge just tryin' to survive
As the angels cry

Baby I'm missin' you
Don't allow love to lose
We gotta ride it through
I'm reaching for you

Baby I'm missin' you
Don't allow love to lose
We gotta ride it through
I'm reaching for you

Lightning don't strike
The same place twice
When you and I said goodbye
I felt the angels cry
True love's a gift
But we let it slip
In a storm
Every night
I feel the angels cry

I have nothing to do in the ungodly hours of the morning (well, for a girl who's supposedly done with school anyway).

FOUR FOUR FOUR FOUR :) 


Four names I go by
1. Daryll
2. Da
3. Darilita
4. Dareal

Four Places I have lived at
1. Camella Homes, Pque
2. San Lorenzo Village, Sta. Rosa Laguna
3. Errr
4. Haven't been around so much have I?

Four Favorite drinks
1. coffee
2. iced tea
3. water
4. Coke Zero (thanks to BS teammates) and Sting!

Four TV Shows I watch/ed:
1. Gilmore Girls
2. Dawnson's Creek
3. Gossip Girl
4. 90210

Four things that make me Happy
1. green mangoes Ilokano style
2. book sale
3. sports
4. coffee dates

Four crazy things I've done in my life
1. Got drunk with my friend Lanna, crossed the street and bumped our heads on the side pavement
2. Slept in a guy's room who is SECRET (don't get me wrong nothing happened) it's just too funny
3. Wore 4-inch heels to an event and ended up tripping almost face flat while crossing the street
4. Scheduled an interview which required less than an hour travel time to beat from Makati to QC and MAKING IT with plenty of time to spare :)

Four memorable places I have been to
1. Iloilo
2. Guimaras
3. Bolinao, Pangasinan
4. Benguet :)

Four traits i dont like in people
1. Lying up to the last minute even if they are so busted
2. Leeching off other people. Period
3. Cheating on partners
4. Being pretentious and all-knowing

Four of my favorite foods
1. Green mangoes
2. Dimsum and pancit :)
3. Beef salpicao
4. Salad with Caesar dressing or balsamic vinaigrette and puttanesca/pesto pasta - ang dami, di naman 4 yan eh

Four things I am looking forward to
1. Bora and summer trips
2. Brandstorm Nationals and PARIS >:p
3. Working a desk and travel job
4. Seeing you every day ;) 

Still so little time. :)

Pardon me for the lack of initiative to actually compose a decent entry when, after all, I am supposed to be doused with so much of my so-called freedom. NOT. It's been a week and in as much as I am enjoying it the lack of structure and academic deadlines, I still have tons of stuff to attend to. BELIEVE ME. So just a quick recap.

My final day in Ateneo marked its end when I took my last Philosophy oral exam. Above are pictures of the Dela Costa cat lounging on the bench in front of me while I was reviewing and my Philo oral exam reviewer, fine-tuned to every last bit of information that I forced to cram inside my head that Saturday morning.

After 15 minutes, that was it. I was FREE. Forever free of any academic requirement ever known to every Atenean. WEEEEE.

So the next week was as hectic with all the McCann sessions piling up, interviews, girl friend obligations, clearance and the best way to cap off the week, my last ever Sanggunian Graduation. :(

[EDIT] March 11, 2010 12:41 am

I just had to postpone the writing spree the other night. I was so tired so I had to put my laptop away. Last night after my jogging spree with Ann, I just had to take a nice bath, eat dimsum for dinner and then crash in my fresh sheeeets. It was heaven.

So just a few random thoughts and updates:

1. I am itching to read Love in the Time of Cholera by Gabriel Garcia Marquez (sorry, I haven't read it) but I'm scared that if I start I won't be able to stop.
2. I am currently busy with planning trips for the summer and beyond. Yeah, I postponed this until now because I knew that if I tried to multitask during my hell week, I won't be able to make it. So thank God. Bora's the only sure thing for now we're trying Subic and Singapore for the later part of the break. :)
3. I have yet to fully revamp my room because ugh! I keep going out! Haha! I still go to school until now! ARGH right?
4. In relation to that, errands everywhere. Brandstorm, Bora, shopping, etc. Whooo! I'm glad my parents still give me money or else I'll be completely immobile. :/
5. I GOT A NEW DO. All because Ojie was sitting next to me while I was getting a hair cut. He wanted it short like that of Robie's but I've never sported short hair since Kindergarten! So my attempt to get rid of stray hair and to prettify my layers until my designated time to perm became a full blow coming out thing. Like a last hurrah I want to look different on graduation thing. Or like, this is me becoming a woman thing. ARRGH! Hahaha thanks babe!
6. Things to buy: like black shoes for grad, MORE corporate clothes, new summer items and stuff are still PENDING.
7. I am going on a much-needed retreat next week. In fact, I had a pre-retreat workshop the other day where they taught me the basics of 'praying.' Well I found it kind of useless but hey, who am I to contest the Ignatian style of meditating? Ha? Haha :)
8. DIET MODE. Jogging, less carbs, veggie replacements, early dinners, SO ON. Basta, this will be good for me. Changed meds and my body is adjusting well (although not at the beginning). I need all the cooperation I can get from everyone! Heehee!
9. Career-wise on a pause but still digging it!
10. STEADY with everyday. Okay kind of cryptic but I swear, this is freedom personified. No deadlines but WORK and obligations to improve one's life. Now this is THE perfect way to start summer.

Kthanksbye <3 Next time! :)

CRAM

Currently 15 minutes before a prayer session starts. This is a pre-retreat thing so I had to give up my sleep (argh slept at 330am for nothing) and head to school and do errands. Haha. Whuuut. I thought I was over this.

Oh well. Juicy entries soon, and yes Bea I have read your comment. Will reply soon.

Love love! <3

FREEDOM.

And then I start singing the song So Close from the movie Enchanted. So close to reaching the famous happy end... WHOOO. 


FRIENDS, I officially end my academic journey in a matter of hours (and 7 thesis statements). HAHAHA. So okay I'm not exactly off the hook yet. But then!

I swear I'm becoming so anxious about considering myself free of everything! EVERYTHING that's been pressuring me since PREP SCHOOL! Hahaha! Oh the feeling of euphoric liberation! :>

What's also nice about this is I totally have a full calendar even after my crazy scholastic schedule. Like I'm planning here and there on what to do with my free days, the errands that I have to run since they have been long postponed and of course, JOB HUNTING. LIKE HELLO. Haha :)

But before I drown in all of this excitement, I think I better prepare myself and not screw up my last oral exam in Ateneo EVER. I just want the drinks, the beach, a sure job, a driver's license and I'm OKAY.

Oh, WE'RE BACK. Like everyone else had predicted. Hahaha. :>

Summer 2008 - Bora + Iloilo. 

20 lbs lighter. 

Sunkissed and single.

2010 - even better? :>