Welcome To Singapore Lah!

So finally, here I am in this fine City Of Lion.

Honestly, I already feel homesick and lonely.
Basically, for the past 2 days (and counting), awful things keep bugging me out.

1) I stayed for 4 hours or so in the airport. Not that I am complaining, but sleeping while sitting is not as comfortable and heavenly as sleeping in a bed.

2) I was so hungry and could not afford the food in the airport since I am on a tight budget.

3) I must have forgotten I will be carrying a LOT and a little girl like me can only carry so much. I rode the MRT and bus instead of riding the taxi. Ha! I saved $38 because of that.

4) Since, I did not exactly know where my flat was, I went up and down the stairs of my building while carrying my luggage, duffel bag, back pack, shoulder bag, and canvas bag. Apparently, there are different staircases for every flat number.

5) When I finally found my flat, no one was home. I could not help but cry outside. I did not have internet access to contact my landlady nor did I have a Singapore number to call.

I think it took the landlady half an hour to arrive. Thank God. I rushed inside the room and cried for a while. I just felt really exhausted, sleepy, and lost. I slept the day off and was glad to talk to my worried boyfriend when I woke up. I have to rest for tomorrow is the big day!

Lesson learned: Bring ONLY what is necessary and never ever be stingy if it is for your own convenience.

Despedida

They say that when someone leaves, it is always hardest for the ones left behind. But, honestly, it hurts just as much to the ones moving on.

Moving to a different country was never part of my plan. I would never risk the good life in Manila for an uncertain one in Singapore, but stability and experience as a teacher here in our country is pretty much nowhere to be found. And so, I decided to try my luck in this "fine" city. Let's see how things will roll for me in this island.

I spent my last weekend with close friends and actually, this is what I have hoped for as a despedida. My fabulous girls have set a dinner on a Friday night, my dance family, Skittlez, whom now I call dance babies spent their Saturday night jamming (food and dance! :D) with me, Marti's awesome ninja buddies came in for a late-night dinner, my former student & true-blue friends made Monday a stress-free one, and of course, my bestest dancer buddies did not let me go without saying good-bye.

And yes, I have shared EVERY single, joyful moment with my other half, Marti.
I love you very much, my tiger.

 I am truly blessed and I have never felt so much love until this day.

Thank you, guys. I will miss each and every one of you.

First Of Many Months

It is so amazing how we are crazily and beautifully in love with each other.
This was and will never be a choice.
We are BOUND to happen- "fate" as how they call it.

Happy 1st monthsary!

I love you, my tiger.

No Goodbyes. Just See You Later.

Who would have thought I would wave goodbye to my second home? I am indefinite as to why and how I ended up concluding on leaving CPC, but I know this is what He wants for me.

Lately, I have been contemplating and really thinking deep as to why am I leaving this dreamland in the first place and move to an unfamiliar, new school.  New experiences? Maybe. Higher salary? Uhh. Could be. Starting anew? I do not think so. I was hesitant and anxious at first. There were moments where in I would say yes and then when I wake up in the morning, I would dread seeing myself in another country. Then, there were times when I would feel giddy of the idea of spending my days walking around Orchard Road or Bugis. As far as I know, I was clueless- not until last March.

I would like to take this opportunity and thank my bosses for being so supportive and loving. With all my heart, I am truly grateful and elated to have been part of the CPC family.

So, bid me bye for now because Singapore, here I come. =)

Time Out

Five months away from this site is definitely the longest time I have not written in my entire life. A bunch of eventful things have happened and boy, I must say those things have made me stay away from writing.

BUT, I am definitely back.
Stay tuned for blog updates. =)

Who, What, When, Where, And Why

I am truly inspired by this video.

The first video I have seen from Wong Fu Productions is Strangers Again.

That video made me tear and smile both at the same time,

but this is, by far, the MOST romantic short film I have ever seen.

It just makes me want to fall in love again

and this gives me hope that one day, someday,

I will also find the LAST ONE.

The Year The World Was Supposed To End

For all the blessings that God has bestowed upon me,

For all the love and care 

my family, co-teachers, and friends have showered me,

For all the encouragement and dance & life lessons 

the Philippine dance community has shared to me,

 And, for the freedom and faith that I have found in me,

I am truly grateful and contented.

Thank you all super much.

2012 has taught me well enough and has made me a better person.

I may have shed a thousand tears,

cut myself to the quick a gazillion times,

or wasted my effort on irrelevant things,

I can head-up high say that GOOD and HAPPY things happened
more than the bad ones.
I have grown and learned so much

from all those things.
Since the end of the world did not happen at 2012,
I am going to make 2013 count and
waste not a single chance of bliss and love.
After all, we only live once.

2013, I am more than excited and ready for you!