Love Is Patient

I will be here waiting for you.

No need to rush, sayang. <3

I love you so much.

Where Are You Christmas?

An excerpt from the film The Grinch...

Christmas day is one of the most awaited

days in our lives and yet I don't seem to feel

excited nor happy.

It's like a regular day.

The only difference is that I see people dress up,

go to different houses to give/get gifts,

and gather at a particular house and eat together.

Typical Filipino tradition.. :)

I used to do those things;

however, this year is different.

I am about to celebrate it without a bang.

No exchange gifts, no new clothes...

And yeah, no YOU.. =((

I'm still happy though.

I get to spend my Christmas with a lot of people-

family, friends, myself.

THANK YOU TEAMFAB, FRESH FAM, TWIX FAM,

HS & COLLEGE BARKADA AND EVERY PERSON

THAT I GET TO SPEND TIME WITH.

You all helped me realize and change a lot of things.

This is so not me but I'm beginning to like it.

Happy Christmas, everyone! :)

I Miss You

Seriously, it's so hard to not use my lappylove. :((

It has been two days since I last used it.

Stupid charger. :((

It sparked when I plugged it.

I got scared actually because

the wire smelled funny and

I saw smoke coming out of the adaptor. :

Good thing I was able to umplug it

or else, NO MORE LAPPYLOVE. :((

So hard to write my thesis.

Everything I need is there. :(

You First Believed

Funny how it seems that

you are the only one who found a lot of ways

to make everything work in your relationship

and yet she's the one who got tired.

You still don't get it, do you?

Tsk.

Come on...

Isn't it too palpable to understand

what she is trying to say

or you are making a big fool out of yourself because

you are afraid to be alone?

Now that's a different story.

No one's born stupid.

You have an option

and you get to choose only once.

If you let that opportunity pass then

good luck in your life because I say,

"Move on, boy!"

In the wise words of Bob Ong,

"Pakawalan mo ang mga bagay

na makakasakit sa’yo

kahit na pinapasaya ka nito.

Huwag mong hintayin yung araw

na sakit na lang nararamdaman mo

at iniwan ka na ng kasiyahan mo."

I know you are strong enough to handle this.

Don't you think moving a step forward means

saying hello to happiness? :)

I mean that's why we are here.

Friends will never ever leave your side

no matter what the situation is.

I know it'll take time

BUT don't throw away your precious time

if you think you have wasted more than enough.

Bitter truth: Your heart got broken by some girl

and now what?

Here's the answer.

"Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka,

wag mong sisihin ang puso mo.

Tumitibok lang yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo.

Ngayon,

kung magaling ka sa anatomy

at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo

na kumokontrol ng emotions mo,

mali ka pa rin!

Bakit?

Utang na loob!

Wag mong isisi sa body organs mo

ang mga sama ng loob mo sa buhay!

Tandaan mo:

magiging masaya ka lang

kung matututo kang tanggapin

na hindi ang puso,

utak, atay o bituka mo ang may kasalanan

sa lahat ng nangyari sayo,

kundi, IKAW mismo!"

That's why listen carefully, dear pal.

You are the only person who can pull

yourself out of this misery.

I know it is hard to let go

because you were the one

who first believed

and thought of possible ways to make her happy.

Don't worry.

This may be a cliche but

God has a better plan for you.

You might be surprise the next time

you entrust your heart to someone.

Who knows that that someone might be the "ONE."

Kate Barrios' 18th Birthday

Our little girl is now a lady. :)

Happy 18th birthday, Kate!

The awesome party was held at

Southbay Gardens Clubhouse, Alabang.

Yeah I know... *rolls eyes*

South. AGAIN. Grrr. :))

You can never imagine why it is so hard for

us North people to go there.

First, you MUST have a car in order to go there.

Second, the area is not so friendly.

And last, there are no jeepneys, trikes,

or any public utility vehicle around the area.

How awful is that? :|

I mean, except of course near the SLEX.

There are buses and jeepneys there.

But come on, do they expect everyone who lives

in Alabang to have a car? :|

BUT despite everything...

we went down South.. :)

Anyway, since Kim has a car, we were

able to go there in no time. :)

Thanks so much Kim for the ride!

We arrived at the party a little bit late

and fortunately, the party has not started yet.

The debutante started the party with a

tremendous dance number with Coach Ajjie.

And then followed by a game which is

Friends vs Family- who knows Kate the most.

The Friends Team won! :))

After that we ate a very sumptuous meal.

The food is so mouth-watering. Hahaha

I also liked the Buko Pandan. Hihi

I love the ambiance of the place.

It was fit for the number of guests who went

and perfect for the theme of the party: Vintage.

Oh yeah, good job to everyone who were there

because they followed the theme. :)

Thank you so much for inviting us. :)

I had a great night with all of you

(Mon, Rika, Kim, Jess, Coach Ajjie, Kate,

and of course, your cute nephew/cousin haha :P)

The after-party was so enjoyable that I didn't want to leave.

WE PWNED THE DANCEFLOOR!!! :)

oh yeah plus your cute,4 year old nephew/cousin :D

I was able to make him dance. :))

We love you Kate!

I will always be your "Ate"

and you+Kim will always be my babies. :)

Happy 18th! <3

P.S.

Just wanna say I'm so jealous

of your bubble machine. :(

I wanted something like that when I

celebrated my 18th birthday :((

Happy Birthday, Kuya Nicost!

Happy birthday, Kuya!

You're so old! Hahaha

I hope you had (oops wait... YOU WILL HAVE) a good one.

Enjoy your day and leave the stress behind.

I'm very sure you will. Hehe

We miss you here already. :(

I wish you good luck in everything you do.

And always always always remember

that we love you.

I wish you and Precious good luck

in the near "future." Wink! :P

Again, happy 22d birthday! :)

Happy Birthday, Twins!

Happy birthday to my cousins

Mary and Mark! :)

Both of you are officially legal there in the States!

I hope to see you guys soon. :)

May you both have more birthdays to come.

We love you!

Be safe. :)

Remix'09: Kabataang Lasalyano

Remix '09: Kabataang Lasalyano

is a project of the La Salle Dance Company

together with our advisers

Mr. Peter Alcedo Jr. and

Ms. Mycs Villoso.

It's advocacy which is for the Filipino youth

to know and practice their rights and privileges

somehow touched the audience's mind.

Believing that they could stand up and

exercise the right to VOTE

and to VOICE out their ideas

were shown during the competition

through dance.

Together with the Cultural Arts Office,

we welcomed every Lasallian youth

who participated in the said dance competition

to showcase their talents.

Every concept and ideas that the groups have shown

were spectacular and worth watching.

The true meaning of nationalism and oneness

filled the whole auditorium of Teresa Yuchengco Building

at De La Salle University Manila.

I'm proud of you!

All of you :)

Congratulations to all the winners!

Champion: ComOne Ground

2d Place: New Breed Crew

3d Place: Team Elite

And of course,

congratulations LSDC!

We all made this event possible

and successful

even if there were a lot of

miscommunication and carelessness.

I also want to congratulate LSDC

for a remarkable dance performance

entitled "Panata sa Bayan"

choreographed by

Sir Peter and Coach Mycs.

Thank you to Ms. Mae Paner a.k.a Juana Change

for the intermission number!

We sure did get your message

from that awesome song and dance number. :)

And to end this blog post,

I am going to share to everyone the famous phrase

"No man is an island."

I have learned that no matter how easy or

how hard your job is,

sometimes you have learn to ask help from friends

or colleagues.

You will learn a lot from them.

I have thrived from this project

because of some happenings that I could not control. :)

I am glad that in crunch times,

I know who to ask help from. :)

Awesome Sunday With You

It has been one hella week for Jay and I,
but we still managed to unwind a bit. :))
We ate lunch, watched a movie, and went to the salon.
Not our typical Sunday.
Hahahaha

So anyway, we did our hair at Vivere Salon.
The best place to cut and treat your hair.
It is not that expensive as compared
to other salons around Manila and the people there are super nice. :)
I decided to trim my hair since it is near my waist already
and Jay dyed his to get ready for Remix'09.
He also trimmed his hair to get that extra oomph. ;p

at Art's Cream Gallery
Our stylist, Peng, putting wax on Jay's hair

And me waiting for Jay :)

After our salon treatment, we watched a movie- Fame.

This was recommended by my good friend Monica. :)
This movie is a remake of Fame 1980 version
about the life of performing artists.
Such an awesome movie!
I want to recommend this most especially
to my co-performing artists in DLSU.
You'll be inspired, swear. :)
This movie really tells the life of
performing artists like us
and how much we love what we are doing.
In this movie,
you'll see every drama behind success,
tears before improving, and
trials before achieving the goals.

Here's one of the teasers of the movie:
My favorite scene where Marco
played the piano and sang "Try."
And my favorite dance performance- very sexy modern jazz. :)

This is really a nice way to release stress. :)
I enjoyed every minute of it.
Thank you so much, Jay. <3

Juson D' Party

This is the despedida/ send-off party

to one of my colleagues, Ramon Juson or RJ to many.
He is leaving for Canada for good. :(
RJ is the former company manager/president of LSDC-Street.
And one year with him (projects, concerts, etc.)
is really memorable and fun.
It saddens most of us because we won't be able
to dance and hang-out
with him anymore, at least for now.
Anyway, the party was held at Lexi's place
at 10th Street, New Manila QC.

LSDC-Jazz went there on time. :)
Hahahaha
Present that day:
Kate, Rika, Mon, Nads, Kim, Gayle, Evan, and Totie

The party's fun esp.
when we were watching the surprise video
and reminiscing RJ's "good old days." :))
The hosts that night were Gino and Ate Chesca of LSDC-Street.
There were fun games and yummy food at the party too.
(I like the hotdog on stick with mallows :D)



And here's a photograph of me
while chatting with friends...
I had a great night. :)
Thank you so much for inviting us, RJ.
Take care and don't ever forget us. :)
We'll keep in touch aryt?
I know you're feeling sad and heartbroken now.
Just remember that no matter how far you are
there's always YM and FB where we could update
and chat. :)
I'm happy you're with your family already.
Smile because you are
one step forward in seeing us again. :)
We will miss you.

Of True Love and Puppy Love

I hate it when YOU start babbling nonsensical things about LOVE.
It's as if YOU know everything about it
or shall I say, it's as if YOU have truly felt it.
Don't be a know-it-all because
you can never learn everything about love in ONE NIGHT.
I don't understand why some people still pretend that they care even if
it is so obvious already that they don't.
STOP PRETENDING IF YOU DON'T REALLY CARE.
You're making a big fool out of yourself.
And stop asking/saying rhetoric questions/statements
about love since shallow-minded people
will NEVER (you read that?)
understand what true love really means, that is if it really
does exist in their world.
Stop saying YOU understand
because actions speak louder than words.
I'm not raging because I hate you,
but because I hate all your actions towards
people who truly love you.
EARTH CALLING YOU!
Just because you have a pretty face doesn't mean
you can step on other people's dignity and self-esteem.
Excuse moi, who the heck are you?
After all those hurtful things that you've said,
you'll take your words back?
Hahahahahaha
Are you serious?
Haven't you heard of the saying:
"What is done can never be undone." ???
Unbelievable.
YOU ARE IMPOSSIBLE.

You know, you shouldn't have said yes in the first place.
You have cut him to the quick and
shattered his heart into gazillion pieces.
I can't imagine Jay would do or say those things to me.
You have explained your side in a nutshell
and I find no other words to describe it
but irrational and selfish.
Can you try not to be hypocrite now?
It is just so downright disgusting.
Let's face it,
you may like him or you like it when he's there
but you don't REALLY love him.

1 Year and 9 Months

21 months...

84 weeks...
588 days...

Hmmm... What more can I say?
The pictures tell everything. <3

wo zhen de hen ai ni, jing ren <3

Twin

I totally freaked out when I saw her picture.

A lot of people have been telling me
that we have the same features, facial expressions, and all that.
I'd of course did not believe them at first.
I thought they were just exaggerating or something.
I want to see with my naked eyes if we truly are "twins."
And then I saw her 18th birthday pictures...
I was speechless and I had goosebumps.
I was stunned.
IT WAS SOOOOO FREAKY but in a good way of course.
She's like my lil sister. :)
It's just that I'm slimmer and smaller. Hihi
Funny thing is that we are both dancers.
She's more into hiphop/cheerleading
and I into contemporary/jazz.
Top: Krystal Bermudo, 18
Bottom: Gayle Penaranda, 20

And then I saw her face to face.
OHEMGEEEE... =O
I was like looking at myself. Hahaha

In this picture, we don't REALLY look like each other,
but in person, WE ARE. :))

What I cannot forget was the time we were
both looking at the mirror.
She asked me to stand beside her
and there we are,
looking at each other in awe.

* Some of the pictures are from Krystal. :)

Into Basic and Classic

I never consider myself as one of the fashion addicts since I don't follow the trend.
I mean I do, sort of. Hmmm like shoes or pants but never my whole outfit. I also shift into different styles depending, of course, on what occasion. Let's say I'm going clubbing with my dance friends, then of course I would wear the usual tank top+ skinny jeans+ hi-cut shoes+ hoodie. And on school days, I'm into basic top or sometimes dressy top + skinny jeans or tights or shorts. What really matters for me is the accessory. :) My outfit is incomplete without it. Haha Here's a sample of what I normally wear in school.

(L-R) capri jeans+plaid top+blazer, dress+classic black shoulder bag+belt+stud earrings+bangles, jeans+layered necklace+simple yet edge-y top(a bit backless), tank top+miniskirt w/ rhinestones+bolero hoodie, scarf+tank top+tights

I'm not like the other girls out there who shop almost everyday. Whenever I buy clothes, which is rare, I always buy what I really need. (e.g. top, formal top, jeans, accessories, sandals, or flats) I want something that I could wear without people noticing I wore the same top/jeans already. Those people who do not have a life besides criticizing is so irritating. As what Lizzy McGuire has said, they are called "outfit rememberer." :))


And then I got inspired by the Olsen Twins... :D
I have read their So Little Time series and I have seen them everywhere, but never have I noticed their fashion style. I find them really pretty and adventurous. And now I realize that I like how they dress up. :) The way they put their clothes together, the style of their hair, the smudgy eye make-up, and their confidence in showing who they really are through fashion. :) Don't get me wrong. I still disagree with the "everyday shopping" thing. Hahaha

Friday/Saturday at Home

I have spent my weekend sluggishly here at home- my room.
I've been watching movies and dance videos online all day. :| Oh dear, I miss going to school.
And of course, my practicum site, Sacred Heart School/Tots and Thoughts Academy.
We didn't have classes for 1 week and boy, it was awful and boring.
No school= no allowance so I REALLY can't go out because I can't use my savings since imma use it for important things. It's not that I'm not allowed to use it. I just personally don't want to. :) Anyway, I enjoyed watching Beauty & the Beast and Sleeping Beauty. Thanks to ever so reliable YouTube. Harhar I'm also starting to read The Time Traveler's Wife. I hope to finish it next week. :D And yeah, I've been eating more than usual these past few days because seriously, there was NOTHING to do. Haha

Rika and I were supposed to go to PAWS (Philippine Animal Welfare Society) yesterday to volunteer in taking care of the homeless animals, but
she got sick. So, I just went to Burgundy Taft and brought her and Monica lunch which, by the way, cooked by my aunt. Hihi Both of them are sick pala. :| Jay and I bought medicine for them also. Monica went to Magallanes to be with her sister so Rika was left alone in the condo. After that, Jay and I ate lunch at Ersao- just across Burgundy Taft. We were in a hurry to go home because the sky is so gloomy. There was another typhoon coming according to PAGASA. :| It's so scary that we, Rika, Jay, and I, bought food and candles in the nearby convenience store. Rain started to pour down when I reached my place and then it stopped after a while. Thank God. The weather is still unpredictable until now. Let's just pray for everyone's safety. I wish everything will be okay. This is so scary. :|

Burgundy Transpacific Taft Room2105
Noon time (around 12:30-1pm):

After 30 minutes or so:

Little Girl Saying "Whatever"

This is SO not funny.
No wonder a lot of
lil kids swear and know a lot of bad words.
Ok, I'm really pissed.
Some find this video hilarious, but I'm sorry
I DON'T.

Happy Teacher's Day! :)

Some cities/provinces in the country are still messed up to now. :(

This country has not recovered yet and now
PAGASA announced that there's another typhoon coming.
Seriously? :(
Oh well, things happen for a reason as what they say.
I'm just scared because this country is so not ready
for yet another super typhoon. :(

On the lighter side,
let us not forget and thank our
teachers, professors, tutors, etc.
for September is the month for teachers! :D

Happy teacher's day to
my professors, previous teachers,
co-teachers, and Auntie Maria! :D

To celebrate the month long festival,
I participated in the Teacher's Day Program
in Sacred Heart School. :)
I helped in the preparation of the program- decorations and all.
And yeah it was also the 6th anniversary of the preschool.
I also performed together with my co-practicumers,
Janine and Maxine.
They sang and I danced. Hahaha
My co-teachers also performed a dance medley.
This is the first time I have seen
a school director actually participated in a school program.
I mean REALLY perform and mingle with us teachers.
It was fantastic! :)
In Filipino words, KARIR! :))
LOVE IT!



And these are my students/babies...
Sophia was absent though.

Wins

Stanley

Emilee

And some of the students from Junior Nursery :)


and a lost kid... Hahahaha
Just kidding. Randall's lil brother

I sure did have fun that day.
I met my students' parents. :D
They are so young and nice. Hehe
I also received a flower from
one of the kinder-prep student, Matthew. :)
I remember my grade school days. Hahaha
I used to give gifts/roses to all of my teachers
during Teacher's Day and now I am the one receiving gifts.
The feeling was unbelievably wonderful.
Teaching is really a work of HEART.