Summer Color

Summer color  + In case you come back  by: Marla Miniano, Reese Lansangan & Jaime Catt ( you can read this book if you want to get some "feels" this summer 

I always want to try new things : hobbies, foods, clothing style,and different field (hahaha!), even the unusual color of nail polish. Simpleng bagay, pero bago sa buhay ko. 

Yesterday, my mom and I went to the parlor to get our nails done, to have our eyebrows trimmed, and other girly important activities. Growing up, ginusto ko maglagay ng nail polish pero hindi pwede kasi I am studying in a catholic school, even during my college years, I never tried to do this kind of activity.

Wait, I remember that I have tried it before, but I only choose to  put french tip design. I never tried to put my "dream nail color".... so guess who finally colored her nails with her favorite summer color.

Well, I am not surprised with the usual reaction of my father, he was like: "Wow, bakit ganyan kulay ng kamay mo?" "Ang arte na". Hey, I knew he was going to say it as a joke!

These are the little things that add confidence to me. It makes me feel great. It makes me feel that I cared for myself. By the way, I want to say sorry, because I rarely update my blog. I  realized that "adult life" is not a joke. 

I will be going to Vigan, Ilocos this wait, so wait for my next blog. :) 

First Weekend Adventure 2017!

What a crazy weekend! I went to Manila City last Sunday to show my support to Trixia because she had an exhibit for her final school requirement. The exhibit was called "Lucrecia Lunatica: A Manifestation of beauty and Madness". In their Facebook page, this is an art fair, where you can explore the imaginative minds of A-406 B Lyceum of the Philippines University (LPU) Multimedia Arts exhibitors, and experience the crazy evocative aesthetic of the awaited gallery" .

I know I am not good at drawing, painting, nor editing pictures, that's why I will always admire those people who can give life to their imaginations. People who can tell hidden stories in every brush strokes. below are the best artwork I've see in the exhibit: 

Sadly, I wasn't able to ask the painters on sharing the stories behind their artwork, but one thing I observed in any artworks or paintings, it's all about the time that the painters gave, just to finish a story. 

Dalawang bagay ang gusto kong sabihin tungkol sa observtion ko. First, artists gave their time. The time to do their drafts, and sometimes, artist go crazy, so that they can unleash their creativity. Sometimes, artists produce exquisite paintings, because of their experiences. 

Those are their experiences that would make you wonder.I remember I asked Trixia, what's the story behind her painting, she said that she painted it, back to the time when her relationship was falling apart. I think heartbreaks are sometimes considered as great stories because it lets you do great things. 

The sad truth by Trixia Leal

   Lucrecia Lunatica Memories

Late post: Tbt 21st Birthday.

We miss you, Papa Lolo!!

It's been a month since you passed away, but I  still remember how you hold my hand when we are in the  hospital. You are one of the strongest people I know, even if I saw your tears, while the nurse was trying her best to insert the apparatus that would help you cough easily.  It was so painful to see you that way because that was the first time I saw your tears. 

My Father made his way to make the moment light when he laughs the moment he saw that you accidentally spit into my shoulder, but I know both of us felt the heavy feeling.  He would always go outside, or he can't even look at you for too long because he would cry.  All of us cried because we can't bear to see your sufferings.  I know you don't have any idea when you said to my grandma, "Ikaw, ang may kasalanan kung bakit ako nandito", and I want you to know that it is okay, for we understand that you never meant it anyway.  

I see my father on you so much. I guess, my father is your replica. He applied all your strategies or techniques that he learned from you. Just like you, he is also a family-oriented person. He and my mom did everything to let me and my brothers finished our studies. Our Titas is doing their best also, to help our cousins reach their dreams.  

I admire how you keep your family together. I want to be like you because you always find time to keep your strong relationship with God, by serving in the Church. You made your family be Christ-centered. I pray that you're now happy with God, and please watch over us especially Mama (lola). 

Thank you, for making me like I'm home, whenever we visit you. I'll miss the way you pinch my nose. Thank you for reaching out to us, as I have said before, you will always be more than enough.   You fought a great battle, it's just your time with God really came.

P.S. Please help me absorb all the things I need to learn in my personality development workshop, which I will blog soon, and please guide me to have a job that is really meant for me. 

Weekend Warrior 2016

My most favorite photo on being a weekend warrior 

Weekend Warriors 

Weekend Warriors 

My brother and I have different purpose last weekend for bringing Zippy, our dog in Mall of Asia because I come with him to let Zippy walked, or jogged  near the seaside area for his Oplan-Tunaw Taba 2016.  He invited me to join them so that he could have pictures for his Instagram account. The “Oplan-Tunaw Taba” started when zippy joined his first-ever “Dog Runner 2016”, where I also blog it here and used the “Oplan Tunaw Taba 2016” as a caption in my recent  Instagram posts.  Oplan is a jumbled word of Plano, which is used for campaigning different lifestyle or environmental activities. We became “weekend warriors” because we joined the runners, Zumba dancers, bikers, badminton players, and dogs to a fun- burning baby fats session.

Every time he meets a friend,they always spell each other's butt.

Probably, my second favorite photo on being a weekend warrior 

"Pagod na naman ako"
"Gutom at Uhaw na naman ako" 

Probably the funniest photo as a"weekend warrior"

Being a “weekend warriors” does not only mean having fun, but we also wished that my grandfather to be a warrior even though he has been confined for a week until now in the hospital. I don’t know why it’s happening, but like I said in my previous blog posts I have to trust God.  This year is full of rejection, hopelessness, and worries; however, I have also accomplished something when the year started which is College Graduation.  

Everything seems to be not an ideal for me to blog, but I want to look back and hope that those things that are happening right now will soon end. I’m looking forward to seeing on how the sun will shine again. 

Dear Christine/Rhea/Tin,

There were moments, I felt the beat of my heart, my voice shakes and I repeatedly  told myself that "These too shall pass". I don't understand what is happening in my life right now, but I like to believe that everything is part of your plans, G. I am only asking for "guidance". I don't know if I can go far , but please help me to never give up on my dreams especially to myself. 

For the past 3 months,I still got no response from a number of job applications. I failed my first ever aptitude exam. I don't have any financial contribution for my family's needs. I feel so lost. Since I am feeling this way, I revisit the letters that I kept ever since I was in grade 3 until now.  I started keeping letters because a lot of my classmates gave me cards on my 9th birthday. From 10 birthday cards, it became 65 different cards &letters. 

I read those letters hoping that I can bring back my self-confidence, hoping to remember that I did something good that made them happy, and most of all to remember that I became strong before ; therefore, I believe that I can do it again. 

Looking back, I am happy to know that someone said these positive and heartwarming messages to me. Someone believes in my capabilities,  although some of them are corny, and conyo: 

"Maswerte ako at naging blockmate kita. Naalala ko pa iyong araw na una mo akong kinausap binigyan mo akong isang compliment. Naalala ko iyon dahil iyon ang nagpaganda sa araw na iyon. Ikaw siguro ang ray of sunshine sa likod ng madilim na ulapkasi sa isang taon na nakilala kita lagi kang ganon: laging nagsasabi ng mga bagay na nagpapasaya sa ibang tao, kahit hindi mo naman alam na ginagawa mo na pala iyon. "

Nakikita kong sinusubukan mong maging malakas sa gitna ng pagsubok. Ipagpatuloy mo lang yan. Sugod ka lang ng sugod. patungo sa iyong mga pangarap at wag kang matakot na pumalya, sapagkat lahat tayo ay dadaan sa ganyan at kung magkakaroon ng pagkakataon na ikaw nga ay magkamali, don't break character. Wag kang susuko. 

Para sa akin, isa ka sa mga pinakamabait, pinakamatalino,pinaka-dedicated,pinaka-thoughtful at pinakamagandang nilalang na kilala ko.Salamat at sorry din para sa walang-sawa pakikinig at pagpasan sa problema naming lahat. Mas malakas ka kaysa sa ibang tao,pero hindi mo alam iyon. "   -K.B., 2013

" To be honest, kayo po yung first ever na higher grade student na naging close ko that's why thankful ako kasi finally meron na din akong "ate" na matatawag, and mao-open up with since Im not close with my parents. " - I.M.J.L. 

"Sana pag ganap na journalist ka na at pag-chef na rin ako.. just visit my five star restaurant and tell me na HS friends tayo at libre ka dun. Lec.. I'll  sure miss you so much! :* kc naman wala nang mangungurot at mananabunit  pagkikiligin o pag nababaliw siya." -M.B.G.F., 2011 

"First of all, Happy Birthday!!! This letter is for you, so don't let anybody read this letter because this letter symbolized, how much important you are in my heart, and how corny I am.. You know you are a very first friend that I made a letter that really comes in my heart.. Promise. Im telling you the truth.. even I argue  you everyday I'll never forget how much important you are to me."- J.E.DL.C., 2008 

" It is a tough world out there (life after college, I mean) but I know you will handle it with grace, and success."-L.L., 2016  

" I hope na maging journalist ka someday kasi yan  talaga ang pangarap/talent mo eh!"-V.Y, 2012

"Thank you for being there always. Thank you for almost being a sister to me. You made me feel what it feels like to have a sister."- T.N.E., 2012

" I am also thankful na "frank" type of person ka, kaya mong sabihin kung ano yung mga opinions mo ng true. Honestly, yan yung isang personality mo na gusto ko, and also sa pagkakaroon mo ng "motherly-like-personality"honestly medyo nahiya ako kasi ikaw yung mas bata parang ikaw rin yung mas matured tignan satin, and I'm kind of jealous of that kasi ako medyo isip bata knowing na my age gap is three years older sayo". - G.A.D.L.P., 2015  

  

Somebody found a new home.

Hachiko (a brown puppy ) x  Rhea (black puppy) 

New playmates of Zippy (our first dog) came, they are Hachiko (I don't know if I spelled his name right?) and Rhea ( yes you heard it right, my brother named it after me) . 

I find it really annoying, but then these Lhasa Apso will be added as the ones who bring joy to our family. I have to admit that ever since we have Zippy in our house, less tension was felt because everyone is so busy trying to get his attention. 

Heyyyyyy, I'm Zippy! :p

I'm about to take a bath!! ;p 

I'm not really fond of dogs, but when you have no choice because your brothers wanted them to be inside the house, at the end, you will learn to have some sense of responsibility. 

Kahit na nakakainis sila yung bumili, or gumagastos for the puppies, di nila mapaliguan or mapakain, you learn to take the responsibility. 

After all, they make you feel giddy, and they now hold a special place in your heart. 

Official Poster of Dog Runner 2016
http://www.takbo.ph/2016/02/pet-express-doggie-run-2016/

Zippy's presence have always been a must in every occasion, especially those "special"one. 

He also has his own event, #DOG RUN 2016 last March 19, at SM Mall of Asia. My brother was the one who really wanted to join this event. He loves to join Zippy in a fun run along with my brother's friends, and their dogs. 

The funny thing is, Zippy's event also made me excited because it was fun to see a lot of dogs, who are in their cute costumes while running.  It was also my first time to join in the fun run for dogs. 

First-time experiences have always been crazy. These dogs, are a man's best friend who stressed us sometimes especially when they are being so picky with their foods.  We still hope to train them better as time passes by so that they can make more people smile.