It's almost school....

I can't believe it's JUNE. I can't believe my summer days are almost coming to an end. I can't believe that three months worth of going to the beach, surfing the net, playing games and late-night TV marathons have come to an end. I guess I did a few productive things this summer but my mom thinks otherwise. Okay, my mom is right. I've been really lazy this summer. I didn't continue my swimming training or my voice lessons. I didn't get the chance to throw a ball or two with my softball gloves. I think all I did was go to Ayala and make "laag" which is all the more fun than just relaxing at home. Me and my friends have been making some plans this school year. We've been planning to do well in our grades yet still be mischievous in many ways. This will be our "false" or "kunuhay" look:

We've decided to be showing our teachers pretentious sides but what we will be truly doing are the following:

We will be texting in class.

We will be the female versions of the "jackass" guys.

Well, I hope this school year will bring lots of promises for me(and my friends). Hopefully, I'll be able to get good grades (and still be able to use my cellphone, computer and make "laag" at the same time). I know that I won't be able to live up to all of my friends' plans but I'll do my best. So when the year ends, it'll be all worth it.

My Big Move

I HATE MOVING. Period. I hate moving all my stuff back and forth from a house to another house. I hate the idea of having to throw stuff that you have a sentimental value for. Like those drawings you used to make when you were a kid or that ratty (okay,maybe not ratty) and old stuffed toy or pillow you can't sleep without. I hate having to stay in a new place especially when you are SO used to the place you're currently staying in. But now it's happening all over again. The moving of stuffs, the throwing of things and the feeling that you're never going back to the place you used to stay in.

Living in an apartment a few blocks away from my own house has taught me a lot of things. I learned to cook; which I have never ever ever dared to even try before. I learned to commute on my own and taste independence for the first time in my life. I learned to change a light bulb; which is intensely satisfying due to the fact that I am a girl. And lastly, I got to experience being Home Alone. No parents. No restrictions. No bossing around from snooty relatives.

Since my mom got the news that she was qualified for Louisiana, my parents decided to go back to the house I grew up in. I was shocked and hurt. That soon? I didn't really want to give up my freedom. My commuting life,my cooking adventures and a room I could call my own. But I guess there's nothing else I could do but help and accept the fact that I'm never going back to that apartment. And during the course of this move, I realized that I didn't really have to go back empty-handed. I've brought with me a bag of new learnings and along with that is a better me.

Twilight Fever

TWILIGHT. I don't know what's in it but I just love it. I mean my motto for life has always been not to follow today's trends, but something about Twilight has always caught my eye. It's not just the Edward Cullen hype that got me addicted but the story itself. I somehow find the Vampire-Human romance interesting and unique. Don't get me wrong people; all romances are interesting but a vampire falling in love with a human? That's definitely interesting---Interesting with a capital I. Just today I came across an Edward Cullen fan profile in Friendster and guess what I saw? The official Twilight trailer. Being the obsessed Twilight fan I was,I screamed hysterically (much to my father's annoyance) and clicked play. I watched in awe as I saw Robert Pattinson's face flash through the screens for 1 whole minute. After replaying it for 10 times,I finally retired my comp usage. I turned off the comp and wished for my own Twilight ending. I wished I had my own Edward Cullen and my own happy ending.. WAIT A MINUTE!?! The more I think about the more I come to realize that Twilight isn't real. It's just fictional. But hey I have my own life and I can make my own Twilight ending. I can spend time with my own Edward Cullen and at the same enjoy what life has in store for me. And you know what the best part is? I totally get to write my own story.

My Top 10 Schoolyear Resolutions

Summer is drawing to a close and it's time for us to say goodbye to the beach and long hours in bed. Now, we must say hello to that dusty schoolbag that's been stuck in the corner since March. So in order for me to start the school year right, I've decided to list the top 10 things I must do to make this school year my best one yet--and emerge as a whole, new better me!

1.) Make the Grade. This means less YM and more studying.

2.) Practice being punctual. No more cramming and last-day submissions.

3.) Learn to save a small amount everyday. And starving myself is not an option---but bringing baon will help.

4.) Stop Gossiping. If somebody shares to me juicy info, never mind spreading it.

5.) Don't be addicted to Red Alert......

6.) Or Counterstrike.....

7.) ......and ROSE online is not an exception.

8.) Always be there for my friends. Because not being there is never an excuse.

9.) Treat others fairly. Even if they are my enemies, being fair is always better.

10.) Yet, I should also learn to defend myself. And yes, even if I am being fair, I don't deserve to be treated like dirt.

There you have it guys. My top 10 resolutions for the school year. I know it looks far more easy when I write it but truth is it's not. But that's the point. To make this year my best yet, I've got to go the hard way. I've got to take risks and never make regrets. But most of all, I've got to be myself---because if I'm me,I'm only better.

The Biggest Barkada Ever

I've had so many friends in the past years. These friends included the "so-called" kind, the "real" kind and the "all kinds of everything rolled into one" kind. But after a while of thinking(and serious self-debating), I made a list of those whom I consider the BEST. Let me enumerate all of them and explain why they all rock:

1.) Tricia. Probably the wackiest of all my friends, she's been with me since the 2nd grade. She is and is still continuing to be the one who shares most of my pain and sadness and ALL of my laughter. She's also the one in my "gaylords" photo. Like normal best friends, we have fights and misunderstandings. Yet, I have no doubt that when I am old and gray, Tricia will still be there being the totally wacky friend that she is today.

2.) Stephanie. In the 5th grade, she was a new pupil. I found her a bit rebellious and totally eccentric yet little did I know that we could get along so well. Most of the things we love to do are gossiping(admit it-it is completely satisfying to talk about the latest classroom scandal), making secret languages and talking about the most random stuff. Whenever I need someone to tell a secret to, I know that Steph will always be there ready to lend an ear and a tight-lipped mouth.

3.) Renee. Though I would love to say her nickname here, I also hate to betray her trust. Renee was the one I could talk to about one of my favorite interests, MUSIC. We pretty much listen to the same genre of music and obsess over the same bands.Oh yeah and did I mention that she makes balancing being a straight-A student and a music-lover look totally easy? Although she has transferred schools, I know that when I need a companion to the next FOB concert, Renee will always be one call(and 04C jeepney ride) away.

4.) Kate P. I thought Kate P. was downright mean and cranky. She was known for picking fights and being VERY frank. But when my 5th grade Homeroom teacher asked me to be seatmates with her the last thing I expected was to be her close friend. I slowly came to realize that Kate P. wasn't mean at all, she was just misunderstood. What was known for fights was actually her defending me and my other friends. What was known for being VERY frank was telling off mean people to stop picking on her friends(a.k.a. me and my other friends). While being tough is no mean feat, Kate P. knows how to be real and has this habit to keep me from getting my head stuck in the clouds.....a habit which I will forever be thankful for.

5.) Chrysilla. Whenever I'm ready to unleash my kikay and girly side, I can always count on Chrysilla to be there. From fashion advice to make-up tips, she taught me how to look my best and act the part too. And the thing that makes her one of the best? Being the updated chick she was, she also introduced me to Friendster and YM which I so totally love. She's already in another school but she still remains close to my heart.

6.) Meg. While I have Chrysilla to unleash my kikay side; I have Meg to unleash my rowdy, boyish side. Since Meg excels in Taekwondo, she has a knack for girl empowerment. She totally opposes to stereotyping(I can so conform), and believes that girls can do boys' sports too(I'm right at yah gurl!). I love that I can talk to her about anything because she is a great listener while I am a big talker.HAHA. The greatest thing I learned from her is this: "Always be yourself and be proud to be a girl!"

7.) Kate L. Known for being witty, Kate L. is a very smooth talker. She'd make a valuable team member when it comes to debates. She's always known the right answers to everything and if you try to fight her, you end up speechless--and powerless. And being very much experienced in life, she shares with us the mistakes she has made and the lessons she has learned. My being weak in defending myself is not exactly a secret, and I'm glad that Kate L. is there helping me out to be prepared for the real world. And being one of those girls who go home at 6, she's been a constant companion and I know that she'll always be there like PERMANENT glue--sticking 'til the very end.

8.) Trixie. Admit it, all of us get angry when someone suddenly butts in when you are doing something? But you can never get angry when it's Trixie. Instead you double over and laugh. Trixie is known for being "a fly"(haha), talking nonsense and being constantly clumsy and careless in our midst. Yet, Trixie is also a great friend. Underneath that tomboyish exterior is a friend who willingly listens and gives advice. Even people from outside our barkada go to her from comfort. Aside from her great friend skills, she can easily be trusted with secrets.

9.) Dawn. Okay, not to be bragging, but people laugh at my jokes a lot. But nobody laughs as gaily and cute as Dawn does. Known in our circle as the "CUTE" one, Dawn loves to dance and knows a lot of songs. Her cuteness can also be compared to a blue teddy bear(she loves blue) because when we're sad, she's always there to cheer us up. With her funny antics and her obsession over Chris Evans, she instantly brightens up our day.

10.) Raunice. Nobody screams "UNIQUE!!!" louder better than Raunice does. She has her own attitude, her own style and her own ways. We both love Candy mag, that's for sure and did we mention that we love GOSSIP GIRL and AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL too? Raunice's life story is touching too, as she relays to us how her parents got the big "D". She made me realize that I should love and obey my parents despite their flaws and misgivings.

11.) Krisha. You've probably heard of the song,"Low",right? Then what you don't know is that Krisha is the girl in our group who first heard of that song. And soon it spread to the whole batch. And being Dawn's bff, she entertains us with funny antics and first-hand gossip. The 2 of them entertain us with (off-key)singing and dancing. But one thing is for sure, when there's a song that I like but don't know the title, Krisha will surely know about it.

12.) Karla. Many people know that joking and having fun are two of my favorite hobbies. And my partner in doing this is Karla. I can relate to her "kakulitan" and her "pagka bugal2xon". It's also no secret that in our circle of friends, Karla and I are the first ones to have boyfriends. So, the best moments we share together are those wherein we swap stories of kilig moments we have with our boyfriends.

13.) Jon. Sure he may be the only boy in this list but he's the only guy(aside from NJ) whom I can understand the most. Our bonding time is usually profile chatting and flooding each other comments in Friendster. But one thing I really appreciate about him is that when I have a problem, he is always concerned and does his best to help. Plus, he's trustworthy so you can tell him all your secrets. Oh and yes, Jon is short but he definitely has good personality.

14.) Chandra. It's common knowledge that teens today are x-rated but not as x-rated as Chandra. Chandra may be a year younger than me but she knows a lot of random facts about life. She can tell me juicy info and she makes an entertaining companion. When I'm with her, I can talk about anything under the sun.

15.) Kathleen. Kathleen may be last in the list but she is definitely not the least. What makes Kathleen different is her ability to look at the bright side. Although there are times when she tends to give up, she turns for me to help. I know that she will always be there for me and accept me,flaws and all.

So there you have it. My chock-full and seemingly entertaining list of friends. Though I probably think you gave up reading this somewhere in the middle, I appreciate your efforts in reading this. I know some of you might say that I trust too many, so let me make this clear for you: Life is sweeter when shared with a friend or in my case,Life is MORE sweeter when shared with MORE friends.

Real Love

LOVE.LOVE.LOVE. Being a tomboy in my primary years in Gradeschool, I thought love was nothing but a myth. I mean you know the "romance-y love", not the "family or friendly love". I used to think it was something that people made up to feel satisfied in life. But for me then what made life satisfying was playing games and being goofy. Now fast forward to the future years.

I have since outgrown my tomboy years and welcomed being girly into my life(while still keeping my goofy side). I welcomed invitaitons to love. My very first encounter with love came in the form of a goofy guy named Jordan dela Cerna. We really clicked and every joke he told made me laugh. Bu then what I thought to be real love was just a fling as he suddenly stopped communicating with me.

I cried for a long time after that. That's when it came into my mind to never trust boys again.

During my Higschool years, I began to take notice to boys again. I began interacting with them. I realized that guys could make good friends too, and not all of them are jerks. I had feelings for one of my guy friends,NJ Bacho. I didn't tell my friends for fear of being made fun of. So I decided to keep it a secret. Little did I know that he had feelings for me too. On the afternoon of February 25, 2008 we finally told each other of our feelings for one another. And the rest was history.

At present, we are now celebrating 2 months as a couple and no problems are happening. Now that's REAL Love.