think rainbows

It was a feeling of all sorts yesterday. I had plans of going out with friends even if I wasn't really feeling okay 100%. Then it all got confusing and slowly the plan was fading out. I still wanted to go out though, at least to make something out of nothing, or at least find something that could bring me enough fun to make up for the failed plans. (And also for that UST loss which was so sad. But kudos ladies, I still love you, and will look forward to next season!)

I decided to go with one of the original plans to meet up with my Mom. Then I thought we should just go out and eat, and bring one of my second cousins with us. Fortunately it pushed through, and I had fun with my cousin. He sure looked like he had a lot of fun too. =D

One of his favorites was Sbarro, so we at there but too bad his favorite pizza(Chicago White?) was not yeat ready when we arrived. He chose to eat Baked Ziti instead, and I chose this all-meat pizza which I tried for the first time. It was pretty nice, and very filling. =D Sbarro still had a Valentine's Day feel to it, thanks to that heart display right above my cousin's head.


Then we went to Timezone and let him play whatever games that he wanted to, until all the credits from the card was used up. He still wanted to play more but accdg. to the boss (my Mom), we had to go home since it was already getting late. There's always next time, Migs! =D

So I was still able to turn things around for yesterday. I guess plans with friends could just wait for next time. :)

*another late post*

February 11

Whenever there's a special occasion or a celebration with the whole family, great food will never be out of the picture. I'm lucky to be part of a family which such great cooks! (I'm not sure if I will ever be able to do what they do.=P)

This time, one of my mom's uncles (which makes him my Lolo) came here for a visit from the States since he had a class reunion to attend. This means...family reunion...and food!!

my niece's work of art

Food courtesy of my Tita, and my Mom of course. =D
Shrimp, Pansit Malabon, Fried Chicken, Bopis, Lumpia (Vegetables), Salmon(Sinigang?), Lechon, and fruits and kakanin for dessert. =D

 Since it was also almost the birthday of one of my second cousins, we surprised him with a small impromptu cake and ice cream birthday party. More food!

The birthday boy (in yellow) with his brother and second cousin.


Awesome day spent with the family, and food! =D

Next food feast: February 25, Ate Libay's birthday =D

*another late post*

Well, what do you know, New Year is ushered in, Chinese New Year passes by, and then it's Valentine's Day. Honestly, every year, I always think if I'd be spending Valentine's Day differently than the last. So far, it has always just been the same, just another ordinary day. (Except for the surroundings probably.)

This day still had a different atmosphere to it even though technically it's still an ordinary day. Early morning I keep on seeing people carrying bouquets of beautiful flowers, which made me realize when will I receive another beautiful bouquet.

At the office, some of my officemates gave chocolates to everyone in celebration of Valentine's Day. The Ferrero and the M&M's are still in our refrigerator. Thanks Alvin and Kevin!

On my way home it was the same, people with different Valentine's day gifts were all around. I decided to stay away from the mall, which was a good idea I think. We had a some sort of a special dinner at home. Mom cooked pasta and bought a cake, and I bought some roasted chicken. Perfect way to end a day dedicated to love, to be with the ones you love, and those who love you.



Mom and I also had a pre-Valentine date the Sunday before Valentine's Day. Since we were fans of the Star Wars series, we decided to watch Star Wars Episode 1 3D at the cinemas then had dinner at Joey Pepperoni, her treat this time. Thanks Ma! =D

As what they always say, Valentine's Day is not just a day for couples and the like. As long as you have the people you love around you, friends, family, partners, you can always celebrate Valentine's Day in any way. Feel the love! =D <3

*late post*

Sundays are usually rest days for us at home. But this time, we decided to go out and pig out. =D

February 5, 2012, Kuya was craving for some Papa John's pizza, so after we heard mass at Malate Church, we decided to have an early dinner at Papa John's Greenbelt branch.

Would you trade your car to start your own pizza business?

I'm not sure if it's super big news right now in the whole entertainment industry but Lucy Hale, who is more popularly known as the one who portrays Aria in the series Pretty Little Liars, is coming to Manila this week. She tweeted before that she was coming here by March, but I guess plans changed. She's here because she's the newest endorser for Bench clothing.

I didn't really know Lucy Hale that much before Pretty Little Liars, but when I started watching PLL, you just can't simply ignore her. Not just because of her unique style in Pretty Little Liars and that black hair with streaks of pink in it, but because you'll notice her as the girl who hush-es in the opening credits of the show. Anyway, to make the long story short, she may not be my favorite but I really like her and I would love to see her in person if I ever get the chance while she's here. (I'm particularly interested in her lips by the way. It always attracts my attention.)

I started following Bench on twitter today since I found out that they were doing a contest to give away passes for Lucy's event on Saturday at the SMX Convention Center. You'd just have to tweet an exact phrase to be given by @benchtm, then if you're one of the first 10 to get it correctly, you win a pass to the event. When the time came for the contest, I tweeted, and then I left the office. As I got home, I totally forgot about the contest already. It was only when I checked my twitter again that I remembered it. Good job dindin! You are one of the first 10 to tweet correctly! But your time's up!

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Seriously, I was like WTF?! My heart went funny. It was a once in a lifetime experience to see Lucy Hale in person but I missed it. I had it, but I lost it. I didn't make the deadline; I had to email my details until 8pm, I arrived home at around 7:30-8, and I checked my twitter at around 8:30-9. It sucks big time and I really feel so bad. But it's over now. Just like what Aslan said, "Things never happen the same way twice dear one." (This is what I'm talking about. Check the P.S. section.)

Sigh, Lucy Hale, I missed my chance big time. I guess it wasn't for me. But I really want to see you in person. As well as Troian(especially!), Ashley, and Shay. I wish you'd come back here for Pretty Little Liars and bring them all with you as well as the Rosewood guys. I guess I'd just have to torture myself for now with updates about your Manila visit. Have a good one! As bad as I may feel right now, it's still more fun in the Philippines anyway.

Hugging away for comfort

Before I turned 20, I've always thought my lovelife was boring. Nothing special in it. I fall for a guy who's either taken, pursuing someone else, or who just doesn't really care at all. That's just about it. And I was fine with it. I wasn't so emo-ish about it although yes, it is somewhat sad, because the feeling's not reciprocated of course. The ultimate wish then was to have a boyfriend. (kahit nga ligaw lang! LOL.) Wish granted. After i turned 20, things changed.

It was almost everything I wanted. It was lovely, fun, I didn't want it to end. But months before I turned 22, I finally woke up from the dream. It was heartbreaking. It was horrible. You know how they say that the first cut is the deepest? I think that's really true. Lucky are those who didn't even have to go through that. Anyway, that's not the point of this post.

I snapped back to reality. I was back to having the boring lovelife. At first I had a hard time adjusting, because as shy as I am to admit it, yes I wanted a second chance with that past love, but it never happened. So I had to learn to move one. We all have to at some point, right? It took me a pretty long time, but at least I can say that I'm past that now.

I've started liking, falling for guys again who's either taken, pursuing someone else, or who just doesn't really care at all. But unlike before, it wasn't so easy to be just fine with it. It's still sad of course, but I had a different approach to it now. If before I would easily be content as long as they're there or as long as the kilig factor with simple gestures that they do is there, it's fine. But now, when I like someone and find out that he's taken or even just pursuing someone else, I would just suddenly back out. As if I could teach my heart to suddenly stop beating 'no? I would start thinking what's the use of liking him if that's the case? In simple words, mas palaban yata ako nuon kesa ngayon. I even probably had more confidence then, than now? (Or, no, that's not the case naman yata. Ay ewan.)

But I still get past the early I-like-you-but-I-changed-my-mind phase. I mean, I couldn't really just shut down what my heart feels. It will feel what it will feel, and I have to go with it; so I give in. I've missed the kilig feelings. When your crush talks to you, or texts you, or even just looks your way and he almost catches you looking at him. As well as the butterflies in your stomach when he compliments you, or when you daydream about the two of you. There's a lot more emo-ness in me these days, thinking about things like how I can never actually be with him, or how impossible this seems, and thinking about just giving up. But I don't wanna lose the feeling, so I just let it be. If I like him, I like him.

I've really noticed changes on how I approach love now, after everything that has happened. There's probably fear, or caution, but I'd like to believe too that I haven't lost hope, or rather that I won't lose hope. (And that I stop becoming so impatient.) I've always prayed for love in my heart. One heartbreak doesn't mean the end of love for me. Things may have changed but love still remains. Sabi nga ng Powerpuff girls, love makes the world go 'round 'diba? I guess I just have to do the waiting game again.

P.S.
Cupid! Next time, hit both? As in 'yung sagad sa buto? =))