new layout
What do you guys think? It's very different to the one I had before. This is quite simple, yet I love the look of it. I wish I knew how to properly use photoshop HEHE. I want to personalize the layout a bit more, you know give it my own special touch.
in anticipation of..
"I will graduate" is a sentence that serves as my motivating factor, and always will be.
By hook or by crook, I will do my best just to graduate.
Oh yes, I am currently waiting for College to start. And yes this means, meeting deadlines for assignments, projects and don't forget quizzes and exams! Oh golly, just thinking of it makes me kinda cringe. Classes don't commence till Feb 25, oh yes the cruelty of waiting. Strange huh, I think its just part of becoming more mature * cough cough*, I've realized that I've pretty much wasted 2 years already, because I didn't take my studies seriously back then, I would have been graduating this year already. But no, this year is a fresh start, and Yes I will keep myself motivated for the full length of my course. I'LL TRY!!
Why?
Because your's truly has plans after college already! and I'm so excited!!
Life is indeed GOOD!
ze night at the Lions Bar and Cho Gau
"bar hopping "
The night I was "abducted" by Jonii and the gang haha. The thing was, I was out with Jonii and Michael the whole day, and I had to go home, but they wanted to go clubbing/drinking afterwards, but really I didn't have a choice, instead of driving me home they drove to the city, without my consent. I guess, they didn't really know how to take NO for an answer. HAHA I had fun though.
ust a few pictures taken with MP, Jonii, Kaz and Michael.
ze Conversation about friends
I was having a conversation about friends with Jonii today. Friends are one of the most important things we have that money cannot buy. They love us, they care for us, and they believe in us. It's heartwarming to read stories about friendship-where they grow old together, where they survive together, or sometimes where one even died for the other.
Looks can really deceive. Sometimes, the people whom you do not take notice of, are the ones who help you when you fall, and the ones whom you thought were true to you, are the ones who appear only during your victory, or worse, they even sometimes turn out to be the ones behind your loss.
We were talking about why some friendships don't last. We both came into a conclusion that it doesn't just happen. WE make it happen. It's sad to see some of your friends drift away because you no longer have the same interests, or because you fought over something petty or sometimes, you two just don't feel the bond anymore. But it's also the time where you grow and realize your mistakes. It's the time when you decide who you will keep in your life.
Consider yourself a caterpillar. The ones who love you are the nourishing leaves; those who hurt you, the cocoon. Remember, you won't become a butterfly without nourishment; you won't develop wings without the cocoon. There are no heroes nor villains in life - just people with different roles to teach you one great lesson: To FLY.
People suffer because you care. You have to unlearn to know the lesson. You have to give up because you are strong. You have to be wrong to make things right. Nonetheless, life's complexities are also life's source of beauty. We should cry to laugh again, fall apart to be whole again, and get hurt to love again.
Don't worry Jonii, I'll try to be here for you always.
Got tagged by Chelle about 8 things that I'm thankful for...
LOADING SUCCESSFUL.
1. I'm thankful for the life that God has given me. I know that sometimes, it seems like I can be ungrateful, but I guess I just act this way when everything seems to be going wrong. Life is filled with mysteries, sometimes it just gets too much but at the end of the day, at least we are given the chance to live a great life. "Life is tough, and if you have the ability to laugh at it you have the ability to enjoy it." I try to express my gratitude of it by noticing and appreciating those seemingly little things, like breathing, kissing, eating, cooking, laughing, crying and friends. I love life, I appreciate it, because I have a good one.
2. I'm thankful for my parents for without them , I wouldn't be here. How many times have we heard this true?
3. I'm thankful for the man behind my happiness, my MAHAL, my BEBE, my SOULMATE. " Its always been a mystery to me, how two hearts can come together, and love can last forever. But now that I have found you I believe, that a miracle has come when God sends the perfect one. So gone are all my questions about why, and I've never been so sure of anything in my life" I am so amazed, we have been through so much, both good and the worse and I've never been so sure in my life. When I think about it, I never expected us to pull through our hardest times, all the tears and pain are now replaced with our unconditional love for each other. It's like all my dreams came true when I met you. Sometimes its just so hard to believe, that You are the love of my life and I'm glad we found each other. It's unbelievable how a love can be so strong and I guess this is how it really feels when you finally find something real. Theres no other love like your love mahal ko and as long as I live Ill give you all the joy my heart and soul can give. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.
4. I'm thankful for all my friends who have stood by me no matter what. Thank you all for the love, support and friendship you have given me, I don't know what I'd do without you guys in my life. I do have quite a lot on my plate these past few months, It’s tough at times. But then there are times like when the family gets together and friends come visit that you realize that these things are what life is all about.
5. I'm thankful for having the comfortable life that I have here in Australia. If my parents did not migrate here, who knows how our live would be in the Philippines. While I sometimes joke that I am insane and crazy, I am thankful that I am sane enough to realize, enjoy and appreciate all of the blessings that life has to offer. Life is not easy - not for me, not for anyone - but I try to choose not to let it get me down. Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be happy - that’s my mantra.
6. I'm thankful for my siblings. I will always love you. 
7. I'm thankful for my blog readers. It means a lot to me when you actually do take the time to read my rants and raves. Sometimes just knowing that YOU are reading this makes me feel a lot better when I've had a bad day. Your comments do really mean a lot to me.
8. I'm thankful for technology. The internet, cellphones, landlines, computers etc. Without all these, I would not be able to talk to my bebe when I am not physically with him.
choices choices
Ok folks please help me pick a car. My parents promised that I'd get a new car this June. I know it's 5 months away, but I'm so excited. It's so hard living here without a car. So yes this time, I will not let ANYONE drive my car anymore, I had to learn the hard way. Haha, so anyway I have 3 choices so far. What do you guys think? I've also decided on RED or an ELECTRIC BLUE colour, no matter what car I get.
SUZUKI Swift
or
MAZDA 2
or
NISSAN Tiida
My first choice is the Suzuki Swift, Its so cute. Yes I am into the bubble cars. Hehe, I dont know, Ive heard that Suzuki isn't that great though? What do you think?
wonders of being an only child
I was having a conversation about "being an only child" with two of my girlfriends 2 days ago, over dinner. We were having a discussion as to why sometimes its a disadvantage to only have one child. The issue came about when we suddenly talked about my friend's cousin and the whole thing just dragged on and on. She was telling us about how sometimes her cousin would act like a brat, a spoiled little brat considering she's 20 years old already. She was telling us how selfish, demanding and inconsiderate her cousin could be at times, and for some apparent reason we came to a conclusion that it was because she's an only child.
I know we're most likely just judging her, and making a generalization. I mean, I remember telling my friend that her cousin could be acting that way because she is used to getting everything her own way, considering nag iisang anak nga siya. I mean, she did say that her cousin does get EVERYTHING she wants, without having to work for it. She's demanding, and wants everything which leads to her being selfish. Nasabi tuloy ng friend ko, na kasalanan din ng tito at tita niya for raising her like that, hindi siya natututong tumayo sa sarili niyang paa, and worst she acts like that around everyone she knows. She is demanding, an attention seeker and well a brat even to her friends, kasi she is used to all the attention being on her at home, so when she is outside with other people she expects people focus their attention on her, like her parents do at home. Sad I know, but I guess she can't help it. She seems like she is never content with what she has, she always wants more. More attention, more of this and that. I guess she needs to wake up sooner or later, she needs to realize that not everyone is going to be around for her, pleasing her and do anything she pleases. She needs to learn to take responsibility for her own actions, and needs to realize that the world does not revolve around her. She needs a huge reality check.
I don't know, I guess what I'm trying to say is that being an only child does have its perks. Yes the attention is solely yours at home, but then again you have to deal with the loneliness right? Being an only child, growing up in the company of adults, has advantages and disadvantages for the development of the child. I think that only children have been coddled since their childhood. They are the apples of their parents’ eyes. They always think that they are the centre of the universe. And most of them don’t have the spirit of teamwork. They even don’t want to share things with others. They can’t bear something they don’t like. Their hearts are as easy to break as glass. Their wills are not as strong as those of those who are not only children. I guess they really did not have to chance to "grow" because their parents never gave them the chance to. I think when an only child turns bad, it is most likely because of the way their parents brought them up. Of course, this does not apply to all the "only child" out there, everyone is different. This is plainly, just my opinion.
of heartaches and failures
What do you do when something bothers you? When your feeling so empty and hollow? Do you call your bestfriend, or boyfriend until they hopefully make you feel better? Are you the type that would drink if off with a couple or beers and cigarettes? Or do you shrug it off and do something else to forget about the problem, or just try and find your own way to deal with it alone? Three choices, different choices, which one would you pick?
I don't really know what's up with me lately, I mean rather than calling up a close mate and blab about my problems, I've discovered that sometimes dealing with your problems alone is so the best remedy. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying that I don't need a good friend's comfort and advice when I'm down, its just that sometimes when you tell a friend how you feel, they tend to always say " Ok lang yan", I mean hello if I were ok then I wouldn't even be talking to you about the problem right?. What I mean by dealing about it alone, is actually sitting in my room alone with a cup of coffee and of course my music. Just sitting there, reflecting.. and thinking of ways to solve the problem. Sometimes crying it out even makes you feel so much better true? I don't know about you, but sometimes after I do this it actually does make me feel better. You cannot always depend on someone everytime something is bothering you, sometimes all you really have to depend on is yourself.
Then the whole cycle starts again...
why do men cheat?
Has this question ever crossed your mind? The reasons why men cheat in a relationship are often different than the reasons why women cheat. A man’s reason for cheating can encompass a wide variety of reasons including a sense of challenge, self esteem and a lack of interest in their current relationship. While none are justifiable all of these can be reasons why a man chooses to stray and cheat on his current partner. The reasons men cheat are as familiar, and pervasive, as the clichés they’ve inspired: His girlfriend doesn’t understand him. She constantly busts his chops. He just can’t help himself and the list goes on. But if more women examined those motives and spotted the warning signs, they might be able to nip infidelity in the bud.
The most obvious reason is ;
He can get away with it
"What eyes don't see, the heart doesn't feel," goes the old adage, and it still holds true, as long as there are no cameras around. Oh yes he will keep denying it, unless you catch him in the act. He would even try and put the blame on you, and try and make you feel bad for not trusting him, and for believe me it will work, well if you are blind enough. The knowledge that no one will find out and no one will get hurt is reason enough for some men to grab a different helping. But be careful; as men get craftier with avoiding detection, women get more sophisticated with detecting, not to mention boosting their network of spies well sometimes.
Don't get me wrong, I'm not being sexist here. I'm not saying that women aren't capable or cheating. Anyone can cheat, it's just that I don't really see the point of it. I mean if your not happy with your partner anymore, then let them know. Instead of pretending that things are okay, just be honest enough to admit it even to yourself. Sorry, this just irritates the hell out of me. I mean, if you have cheated at least be man enough to admit it once you get caught, its the least you can do. Just my two cents!
Roadtrip to WARRNAMBOOL
Thursday , Jan 03, 2008. Roadtrip with Kaz, Cam, Nat and Jonii to Warrnambool. 5 Hours drive from Melbourne. It was fun guys! Love you all. xox
yours truly
group photo ; jonni, kaz, nat and I outside cam's house
in the car, road trip na, tara lets!
WELCOME TO WARRNAMBOOL MATEE! - after 5 hours driving
ze Logan Beach
wishing you were here
view from the top
jonni writing on the sand
krisha and her footsteps
Jonni and I ; a candid shot
The power of 5 ; our names on the sand
jonni, krisha, karen, natalia and cameron
jonni
me and jonni
and again
in tha car, on the way home
lunch stop over, whoring with cam
nat and krisha the skanks.
tha ladies.
aww I love you girls
krisha, kaz and nat
jonni and I
great day out yesterday with cam, kaz, natalia and jonii. :)
love you guys!
soulmates
Its always been a mystery to me,
How two hearts can come together,
And love can last forever.
But now that I have found you I believe,
That a miracle has come when God sends the perfect one.
So gone are all my questions about why,
And I've never been so sure of anything in my life
Oh I wonder what God was thinking,when he created you.
I wonder if He knew everything I would need,
Because he made all my dreams come true.
When God made you, He must have been thinking about me.
Ooo ooo, I promise that wherever you may go, wherever life may lead you,
With all my heart I'll be there too.
And from this moment on I want you to know,
I'll let nothing come between us, and I will love the ones you love.
So gone are all my questions about why
Oh I wonder what God was thinking when he created you,
I wonder if He knew everything I would need,
Because He made all my dreams come true.
When God made you He must've been thinking about me.
He made the sun He made the moon,
To harmonize a perfect tune,
One can't do without the other they just have to be together.
And that is how I know its true,
Your for me and I'm for you and my world
Just cant be right without you in my life
He must have heard every prayer I've been praying
I've been praying. He must've knew everything I would need
When God made you, He must've been thinking about me.
Has it ever crossed your mind, I mean what song you would be playing on your "dream wedding"? I used to always think about those soppy love songs. It wasn't until a good friend of mine introduced me to this song. It's actually their "theme song", for him and his girlfriend. After listening to the song, it just made me realize how perfect this song is for I guess, a couple who is very much in love, and for those who believe in soulmates.
Yes yes, I do believe in soulmates. I believe that someone out there is made for you, and in time you will find him/her.
Kuya Rai and Ate Quing, I can't wait till you get married. I believe that you are really meant for each other. Take care of each other, and I will see you soon. Love you both.
PS. I might even steal this song, and play it on my wedding day too, along with of course "our very own theme song"! hehehe
Hello 2008!
New Year's Resolutions - It's what we hear all the time, at the beginning of each year, but since New Year is an opportunity to start of a new chapter in your life, it has been a tradition to have a resolution , I guess. It's usually about "changing" a specific something in your life, but sometimes it makes me think. Should change in someone's life only occur at the beginning of each year? I mean change is an ongoing process in everybody's life, and I believe that it shouldn't just be made on New Years Day, or maybe people just make a big deal about New Year's Resolutions. Anyway, enough of the ramblings hehe.
MY New Year's Resolution for 2008 is to prioritize my EDUCATION. I'm turning 20 years old, and I still haven't finished or tried to go through a single course at University. I think that's the downside of growing up Overseas. I would always listen to my parent's lecturing me about how lucky I am to grow up here in Australia, and that I take them all for granted. That my cousins in the Philippines are struggling to study hard just so they can work here when they finally graduate. Honestly, I's starting to understand why. I think because of all the opportunities here ,that I never felt the need to finish my studies, until obviously now. I guess this is part of my growing up hey. I guess I do see that I'm luckier than my cousins now, I mean hey my family aren't millionaires but I do see that we live a very comfortable life here in Australia. Mum would always tell me how lucky I am compared to her when she was growing up, because I get things without working hard for them, ie my car. They bought me a car for my 18th birthday, hence why my parents would always tell me off for being a 'driver' for my friends daw, because none of my friends have their own cars.
When I dropped out of University, I felt so well BORED to tell you the truth. I was working part time, and had a lot more time to spend with my friends, and I got sick of it. I want to go back to University, I feel so well useless here at home sometimes. I have the urge to learn for the first time, to write notes, to listen in class. HAHA oh my golly, what's happening to me. I have so many plans when I finally graduate, and I do hope that they fall into place. Thanks for being my inspiration. Para sa atin din ito!
The year 2007 has been quite a struggle for me honestly. I learned so many lessons this year, that I could use for the following years to come. This year, I have learned to also love unconditionally, despite all the trials and pain I've encountered. It makes me smile up to this day, because natapos din lahat ng pain na yun, and it's replaced with a stronger love I guess. Masayang isipin na after all those trials, our love is still here to stay. Hence that is why I am a lot stronger now, I guess it is true what they say, trials in life does make you a stronger and a better person. Now I truly believe that TRUE LOVE, takes a thousand years to burn. Love is indeed Love, you can try to hide it, avoid it, stop it, but at the end of the day, Love is there to stay. I'm thankful that I have been given the opportunity to experience the real meaning of unconditional love, at this age. I'm happy because we both know how much we mean to each other. On another note, thanks to all my friends who have stood by me, and for the new friends I met too. Thanks for everything, from the bottom of my heart, I would have not gone through all those obstacles without your support and guidance.
So now is a chance for a new beginning, a new chapter. Correct mistakes we have made in the past. Remember life is short, break the rules, forgive quickly, kiss slowly, love truly, laugh uncontrollably, and never forget me! Haha love you all.
THANK YOU, 2007
bring it on,
2008
A mini Road Trip to the SOUTH YARRA BEND PARK
It was a lovely afternoon, a good way to start of the year. love you both jonnie and kaz!
mwah
In Jonni's car on the way..
finally got to the South Yarra Bend Park
Beautiful View with Jonni
me and Kaz
at Kane's Bridge
Jonni being all sentimental on the boat hehe!
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