#exploreappreciategrow2015 Year in Review

#exploreappreciategrow2015 Year in Review

January

Reunion with Essie, Kaila, Angelica, Andrei, Lei, Jeanjer, and Jewelle

New friends--Glen and Luis

Dr. Bienvenido V. Santos Cup--Graydiators!

Dinner with Ms. Sara, EJ, and Zeke

February

Kadramahan over EJ

Fell in love with Tonette's "That Thing Called Tadhana"

JSCB Successfully Organized the Parent's Appreciation Day

Study Period Convo with Ms. Kat re Tadhana

Movie Date with Mama

March

English Project Presentation about Tuesdays with Morrie

Tom's Birthday Celebration

Hot Charles Lovers

MITIS Next Bright Idea

Reconciliation with EJ

Booth Day--WTF: What the Food

Karaoke with Ms. Anna and Rose

MITIS Challenge Facilitator--"Charles is so scary." -Celeen and Mona

Convos with Iona

Misunderstanding + Reconciliation with Myra

April

Music Fest 2015--"Say Something" with Athena, Roda, Sophia, and Jeff

Ms. Luz's Birthday Celebration

May

Teacher's Appreciation Week Celebration

Delivered the Morning Message

Samgyeopsal and Karaoke with Tom, Myra, and Nikki

Scrapbook-making with Joel, Myra, Roda, and Athena

Reunited with Rica

June

OJT 2015

Shooting for Disciplinary Policy

July

Iona's Birthday Celebration

Star City with Myra and Nikki for Myra's Birthday

Nikki's Birthday Celebration

August

Photo Scavenger Hunt with Mase, Jane, and Yeji

EducationUSA at US Embassy

Year End Awarding

Class Elections--President

Philippine Nuclear Science Quiz 2015

North Park with Ms. Sara

MITIS Filipino Film Fest

SCB Elections--Treasurer

August 23--First Convo with Irish

September

Frappe from Irish

Domino's with Ms. Sara and Myra

Burger King with Ms. Sara and Myra

SCB Team Building 2015

North Park with Ms. Sara and Myra

Samgyeopsal with Myra, Nikki, Joel, Tom, and Twins

Project-making at Veritas' House

When a Friend Does Something He Doesn't Usually Do--Selfie

"I trust him."; "He makes me feel welcome." *non verbatim

Giligan's with Myra

CSO: Raise the Bar 2.0--21 Laps

October

Counseling Sessions with Ms. Nica

World Teacher's Day 2015--Ms. Iya's Student-teacher

Heneral Luna

Classic Savory with Sir Ecko, Sir Richmond, and Myra

Hosted UN Declamation with Iona

Hosted UN Cultural Convergence with Ms. Sara

North Park with Ms. Sara

Irish's Help re Costume

Selfie with Irish

Confession to Ms. Iya--"Inspiration"

Hairstylists--Rose and Myra

Convos with Papi Keith--"Charles Opabae"

Grade 9 Bags 1st Place in Cultural Presentation

November

AlDub at ATC

National Youth Congress '12

Scholar's Election--President

Coffee Play with ...

Mr. Park's with Myra and Tom

Runner Up in Awareness Exhibit

North Park with Ms. Sara and Myra

Mr. Park's with Myra and Sir Ecko

Mr. Park's with Myra

Sleepover at Irish's House

Field Trip 2015

Affirmation of Best Friendship

Shakey's with Tom, Myra, and Joel

Pepper Lunch with Ms. Sara and Joel

XVth BIRTHDAY -- Nov. 26 and 27, 2015

Enderun Seminar with SCB Members

Grade 9 Greeting Video

Cake from Myra

Wallet from Tom

Singing of Happy Birthday during Lunchtime

Shakey's Dinner + "A Second Chance" with Myra, Nikki, Keith, Tom*, Ms. Yo, Ms. Sara, and Joel*

Book from Ms. Sara

Message from Athena

December

Notebook from Nikki

Sleepover at Irish's House

Gifts from Irish's Mom

Nuclear Youth Summit 2015

Earphones from Irish

Christmas Party 2015 Organized by SCB

Giligan's + Timezone with Myra, Nikki*, Athena, Joel, and Jeff

TFIOS + Note from Tom

Sharpee from Joel

Bag(?) from Ms. Sara

Clay Doh from Ms. Jerri

Pen from Sir Earl

Note + Purse from Ms. Ave

Cake from Irish

Bracelet from Ms. Yoko

Convo with Keith

Convo with Ms. Yo

Project-making at Veritas' House

"#WalangForever" with Myra and Nikki

Poem from Myra

Confession to Elly

STRIPES

HAPPY HOLIDAYS! We bring you the August to November issue of STRIPES, the official schoolpaper of MITIS. Articles, photos and more: feel free to read and share.

The Transition

In 8 days, I'll be ending my #exploreappreciateandgrow2015 journey (but of course, its epiphanies and journeys will stay in me), so I'd be rounding up the best and the worst moments this year full of trails of emotions. I'd be uploading that one of these days.

For 2016, I've thought of two hashtags that would be the framework of my actions and interactions. Two of them are actually interconnected, but I don't know if you'd know their relationship--it really depends if you know me well. Those two hashtags are:

#ignoringnegativitiesandreducingvulnerability2016

and/or

#expectlesstoreducestress2016

Should I pick just one or apply both (because why not? Kkk)?

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Can I just live alone? Can I be independent now? I'm just so tired of everything.

Thoughts

"It's better to ask than to know nothing." (Gasid, 2015) "How would you learn if you do not face your fears?" (San Juan, 2015) "If it's meant to happen, it will find its way." (Opague, 2015)

Is Social Status Still Important Today?

In the past, people valued social status and hierarchies so much. This defined who they marry, interact with, and talk to. This gave them the jobs they suit into having, based on the eyes of the society. This specified their wealth and power. But in the society people are living in today, are social strata still important, and do these still define the things mentioned above? In my opinion, as much as I want to say that yes, it still matters, I think it doesn’t matter anymore, but it still exists. First, everybody has the right and CAN voice out their opinions and thoughts about something, may it be in favor of or against. Before, you’d be punished for speaking against the government, but now, we’re freer to tell them our thoughts. We now have multiple media to channel these thoughts—rallies, letters, and most especially, social media sites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. (The rise of these social networking sites has broken down many old class barriers.) So in that manner, we can all be equal in letting our notions out. (But still, remember our social responsibility and the significance of respect.) Second, before, only the wealthy and the bourgeoisie can (or sometimes, were allowed to) study. Males were expected to be the ones knowledgeable, while females can stay at home and do household chores. But today, knowledge and information are already accessible for everybody, no matter what your gender is, no matter how much money you have. Schools are open to everybody, and public schools and scholarship grants are there to help the needy. Far more people go to university and colleges now than ever before. With these, anyone has the capacity to study and dream. Also, everybody has the right to choose and specialize in their own job, unlike before. When you’re a peasant, you are expected to be a farmer, and then that’s it, no further developments or anything (not that I’m belittling anyone here). Today, as long as you are qualified for something and are willing to work hard to improve in your craft, you can have the job of your dreams. Notionally, at least, we live in a society where opportunities and chances are open for everybody. Fourth, before, they believed that the rich is for the rich while the poor is for the poor. Meaning, they shouldn’t interact with each other since they don’t belong to the same social strata. But now, relationships and friendships are believed to not have any limitation, as what it should really be. One more idea to support this is the survey conducted by Mike Savage, a Professor of Sociology at University of New York. He asked people what class they think they belong, but most people where indecisive and ambivalent. On the contrary, it still exists in a way that it can still affect one’s perception of himself / herself and his / her environment. According to the same research, it isn’t just as simple as “wealthy-working classes”; today’s social classification is even more intricate, where more factors are considered such as the quantity and quality of friends you have; what you enjoy in your spare time; what club and organizations you belong to; how often you eat out, watch a movie, hang out with friends, or travel; and many more. Overall, in my own opinion, social classes aren’t really as important as it used to be before.

Love Messages

God knows how much I love my (J)SCB family! I have learned a lot from them--from all the talents and ideas they have shared. Now, I feel like sharing the messages they wrote for me. Every time I read them, I feel so valued and that my existence here on earth means something to people. Here they are:

Mona: ... You seem like a fun person to hang out with. Magaling kang magpatawa tapos magaling ka din academic wise. Also, you're a good friend. ...
Chantelle: ... I see you as a good leader in the future ...
Joshiah: ... I know you're smart! =) ... I have been blessed to be given a chance to become your friend. ...
Sir Pierre: Iba ka talaga Charles!!! Thank you for taking the challenge. I know you can be a great leader.
Unknown: You are so amazing! You are overflowing w/ greatness! Thank you for sharing what you learn & your ideas.
Miss Mae: Congratulations! You have an amazing opportunity to touch lives.
Athena: ... I believe in you. ... I can't wait for your really "pakabog" events. Believe in yourself (I know you do) because we believe in you. ...
Sir Melvin: You are the most outstanding student I've ever seen.
Sir Richmond: Thank you for the inspiration you give me as my student. ...
Myra: You're so special. I'm always here for you no matter what. When everyone turn their backs at you, I'll be here.
Unknown #2: ... You guys may not be a perfect class, but you guys are the best people in G8!
Unknown #3: Thank you for being very responsible. ... Thanks also for encouraging me to come. ...
Unknown #4: I believe the Junior SCB are being led by a very awesome leader. The lower grades are in good hands. ...

"E Di Wow"

Thought-book entry again :) // 6/7/15
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Last Thursday, EJ and I were talking about how "edi wow" annoy us. Coincidentally, Ms. Yo shared a post to Ms. Sara's timeline--a very accurate definition of that expression tweeted by Bogart D Explorer, a famous internet sensation. The definition was like, "a sarcastic expression denoting surrender due to an extreme lack of mental capacity to properly engage in intelligent conversation." That's the exact thing, btw. It's just so aggravating & "it (insidiously) teaches people to hate smarter individuals." Athena and I also talked about it.

Maraming Namamatay sa Maling Akala

This one is a thought-book entry last June 7, 2015.
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...
Welp, why do people regard ****** (number of asterisks don't represent the number of letters on her name) as my crush? Feeling ko, Ms. Yo was referring to her on our twitter convo. Myra said crush ko daw. When I joked na may pinopormahan ako, EJ immediately asked kung si ******. Is there anything "special" when I treat her? I'm just happy and overwhelmed kasi that we're close (redundancy, Charles). Has she heard of this? There are times kasi na naa-awkward-an siya sa'kin, base lang naman sa observations ko. We haven't ta;led for a while kasi she has never gone online since the time I asked her how vacation is going. (As of this writing, she saw my message already. (= )
...

Parabatai

Parabatai, 'cause your lips are movin'

The Power of Positivity, The Power of Silver Lining

http://www.powerofpositivity.com/11-ways-heal-emotional-stress/

Thank you, Ms. Libres, for sharing this on Facebook.

1, 2, and 5!

I also share this to a friend who is undergoing something really sad and depressing in his life (those are the two adjectives he used when I asked him a sup?). Cheer up, dood! 😀

Emotionally Unstable at 1AM

Why can the two of us pull off a really meaningful conversation about different problems, dramas, feelings, and whatnots and this time of the day? Real friend, indeed.

Do you ever get scared of initiating a conversation with someone because often times, s/he drops the conversation early by answering lackadaisically? Okays and fines (and other colloquial terms for those) mean more than what they really do. Of course, our intuition helps us understand these things--that our chatmate isn't really interested whether with the subject, or worse, with the person himself / herself at all.

Do you ever feel that your effort and affection are wasted? You show that you care, but you don't get the same treatment. Remember, we accept the love we think we deserve (Chbosky, c. 1999). If we think we deserve more because we really give our attention, then we should seek for the same, because after all, it's also going to be tiresome if we don't receive. Aside from learning how to give out love, we should also let it come in. (Albom, c. 19..) (I'm using love = attention, because love might be a really big word and responsibility.) Do you ever feel the need to drop somebody down but can't do so because there's certain something in you that believes everything can be restored in time? Hope is alive.

My thoughts kill me softly. 😢

Just

Blogging despite of being so busy. This is going to be succinct.

"You don't just say that you're just a just, because to me you're not just a just, you're more than just the just you just think you are" (Thea, 2015)

Thoughts on #YoureMyBoss

This was an entry last March 4, 2015. I will be omitting some parts that are not meant for sharing. The italicized statements are only added NOW. :)

Hello, hello! ...

... I watched #YoureMyBoss in SM Valenzuela this afternoon using my Smart Rewards points kaya walang gastos :p. ...

So much epiphanies on this movie:
1. Shet. Ang ganda ng Batanes. Kailangan ko 'tong mapuntahan. Mapapamura ka sa ganda sa totoo lang.
2. Humility. Sobrang importante nito to keep people down to earth, passionate, and driven.
3. Being a "people-person" is important. Aanhin ang galing kung wala namang karakter? ;)
4. ...seize ... every moment / chance given to you (Georgina - Gino feels). Malay mo mabago nito ang buhay mo~ Para maiwasan narin ang, "Ay, sayang!" TRY > NEGLECT!
5. Honesty, cliche, but "honesty is the best policy."
6. Meron at merong nagmamahal sa'yo. Insulto sa nagmamahal sa'yo kung sabihin mong wala. Lawakan lang ang tingin: pre, importante ka.
7. Okay lang paghintayin kung sino man ang nagmamahal sa'yo, making sure na hindi mo lang sinasayang ang panahon ng isa't-isa at may patutunguhan ang hintayan. Alalahanin, napapagod ang tao kaya 'wag sobra. (The E - N feels, lubog na e XD)

Raming realizations! But the overall movie didn't beat #Tadhana in terms of concept and being on-ground ng story. Nonetheless, it's Tonette, Tin, and Coco.

...

And of course, the ANTOINETTE JADAONE BRAND--#hugotlines. ...(some may not be accurate).

'Wag mong ilagay ang sarili mo sa alanganin kung saan matatalo ka.

Hindi dahil mahal ka, pwede mong paghintayin.

Hindi mo kailangan ng kahit sino para sumaya.

Ang totoong nagmamahal, naghihintay.

Deym, Irony

Ang daling ma-fall pero ang hirap mag-move on. (Villar, 2015)

Thoughts on #ThatThingCalledTadhana

Hey guys. I'm actually sharing with you a thought-book-entry I wrote last February 9, 2015. The italicized statements are just added NOW; they aren't in the original thought-book-entry. I will also be omitting some parts of the entry, for they may be too personal and not meant for sharing.

So last Saturday, I saw "That Thing Called Tadhana" being shown at Puregold on my way home. I wasn't interested to watch it at all [because (a) what I was looking forward to is "Crazy Beautiful You" and (b) I don't find the Angelica-JM tandem attractive at first]. But then, thanks to the gift of curiosity that pushed me to go to the cinemas.

Sobrang puno ang movie ng hugot lines from Mace [Angelica Panganiban] at Anthony [JM de Guzman]. How I wish a stranger comes in to my life willing to carry all the excess baggage that I have. ... Natutunan ko ang mga ff:
1. Wala sa longevity / length ng relationship ang makapagsasabi kung mahal ka ng isang tao; anytime, kayang kaya niyang sabihing, "hindi na kita mahal."
2. Magtira para sa sarili. 'Wag ibigay ang lahat. [Pero dati, naisip ko rin na, pwede ibigay ang lahat para wala kang ire-regret sa future na 'di mo nagawa para sana ma-sustain yung relationship.]
3. Moving on comes from within [wow, this matched what Ms. Yo said a while ago about moving on!]. Kailangan may initiative ka--you'll stop stalking him / her or telling things / refreshing the past [about him / her].
4. Mahirap pero kayang mag-move on--sabi nga ni Anthony, ang mahalaga, naka-move on; wala ng dahi-dahilan pa.
5. Handa kang talikuran lahat pero siya, handa bang magsakripisyo? Ginive up ni Mace ang trabaho niya just to be able to go to Rome, umutang pa nga siya. Pero 'yung boyfriend niyang kamukha daw ni Lloydie (HAHA!), ayaw i-give up 'yung trabaho [pang future naman daw kasi nila].

With watching this, meron rin akong konting realizations:
1. INDIE FILMS are worth watching. Sobrang ganda ng cinematography at sobrang bold and blunt. Stories are on ground talaga.
2. ROM-COM is <3. Puro comedy dati, pero dang, sayang tumawa't makilig noh!
3. Now a fan of Antoinette Jadaone! The next big thing. -- Beauty in a Bottle; English Only, Please; That Thing Called Tadhana

Lemme share some hugot lines from #Tadhana.

There are all kinds of love in this world but never the same love twice.

 Kaya tayo iniiwan ng mga taong mahal natin dahil may dadating na bago,na ipapa-realize sa'tin 'yung mga kamalian natin.

 entry from February 16, 2015

...nakakita ako ng another #hugotline from That Thing Called Tadhana.

May magbabalik sa'yong pagmamahal. Not necessarily sa taong pinagbigyan mo pero sigurado ako, maibabalik 'yan sa'yo.

Akala ko magaling ako. 'Yun pala marunong lang.

Randomness

Dat 6-and-1/4-hour of sleep doe. 😱💤 And "I'm too tired to blog in detail, so I'll be succinct."

This Kabarkada: Seven People You Meet Along the Way

I'm an extrovert. I study hard, but that doesn't stop me from getting a social life. Being an extrovert, you get to befriend many--some of them are for keeps, some are fake.

For those who really know me, you know how much I get affected with my friends. I feel like they hold a big chunk of my heart. I feel so comfortable with them, that we even know each others' dark secrets, may it be literal or figurative (HAHAHA, masapul ang dapat masapul :p).

We meet different kinds of friends along the way, and let me describe them to you (thanks for imparting some of my knowledge about this, Paano Ba 'To?!: How to Survive Growing Up by Bianca Gonzalez and the article I read a while ago).

The Ma-Dramang Kabarkada

This kabarkada is mostly over-thinking and over-looking, but faces life with utmost courage. S/he always shares what's up with her life and always needs somebody to listen to him/her tirelessly, without judging him/her.

What You Should Do: Always help this kabarkada see the brighter side of things.

The Social Butterfly

This kabarkada can cope with different people, and I consider that a talent. It's hard to mingle with strangers, to be honest, but this friend will always find a way to break the cold atmosphere between strangers.

What You Should Do: Remind this friend to be careful who s/he befriends because they may or may not be real.

The Genius One

This kabarkada is an achiever. S/he isn't really into procrastinating* and doesn't settle for anything "good." S/he strives to be a better version of himself/herself every time.

What You Should Do: If the "pagiging genius / trivial / logical" gets too annoying, tell him/her. For sure, s/he will have the capacity to understand since s/he's a "genius" in the first place. Also, remind this friend to unwind a bit and enjoy life.

The Comedian

This kabarkada knows the soft side of each and can make people laugh with his jokes and deeds effortlessly. Most of the time, this is the most hyper in the group.

What You Should Do: Remind this kabarkada of his/her limitations when joking.

The Badass / Bitch

This kabarkada isn't afraid to tell and show you the truth. S/he does this to keep you out of peril / to improve yourself because s/he loves you. But there are times when this person's words can really hurt. S/he reciprocates a treatment one gives him/her--s/he's good for a good, bitch for a bitch.

What You Should Do: Tell this person that we are all humans, that we get hurt. Maybe s/he can convey her message in a more respectful way. Just know his/her limitations.

The Good Guy / Gal

This kabarkada hopes for a world peace and a better future for others. This person actively participates in different "service" deeds such as medical missions, tree planting, etc.

What You Should Do: Join!

The Mr. / Ms. Runway

This kabarkada is fashionista and conscious with how s/he looks like (sometimes, egocentrism / vanity attacks). This can't go out without dressing up properly or putting make-up on. S/he always want to smeel and look nice.

What You Should Do: Always give this person the affirmation that s/he is lovely whatever his/her look-of-the-day is.

Doing It the Charles Way #CharlesMantra

100th post! 💚 Thanks to 2,100+ pageviews from Philippines, USA, and France. 👓

Because of that, I decided to post the homework I submitted for our English class, which is all about my beliefs in life. I hope this one helps you out. 😀

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I believe in not comparing yourself with others. Everybody in this world is unique. The world won't be "the world" without you. Your abilities are different from others. There are things where you can't be the best no matter how hard you try (sounds like "nobody's perfect" and "you can't have everything"), and there are things that you can do effortlessly, with poise and passion. Focus on what you can, and embrace your weaknesses and flaws wholeheartedly. You're "flaw(e)some." But remember that not because nobody can be perfect doesn't mean that you won't be exerting the slightest effort on something you do. I got this from my own experiences--no matter how hard I try (example, sports), I never become the best nor the most valuable (player, in that case), but I always keep myself focused and will never stop trying. Never stop trying and aiming.

One of my mantras is, "'Cause the haters gonna hate, hate, hate, hate, hate." It's the haters' job to hate you. And besides, you can't control everybody. It's not like they're all television sets, waiting to be controlled by remote controls depending on the channel you want to watch. Know if the statements thrown at you are said in a way that they want you to improve, or in a way that is rude and no-respect-at-all. Remember, everybody has just their own way of looking at your mistakes or flaws (or simply ruining your day). But don't shake them off. What if what they're saying is true? Then make their comments as your motivation to become a better version of yourself, for we all know that your greatest competitor is yourself. How can greater good (being a better you) come if evil doesn't first? On the other hand, what if what they're saying is not true? Then prove them that what they think of you is a total lie. (In line with that, I do not believe in "when you're defending yourself, you're guilty." To be honest, that's totally illogical. You're defending yourself to clear up your name, not because you feel guilty.) I think I got this from being a student-leader. Haters will always be there (saying things behind your back), and what you have to do is just to carry out your duty successfully.

Also, I believe in "work hard, party harder" scheme. Never settle for anything good. Make yesterday an inspiration and motivation for today to become your best performance yet (since nothing is constant but change). (As what you've posted on Facebook, you're only as good as your last performance. Was that from Ms. Sara?) Everything will always pay off in the end, just like studying hard and giving your best shot every time you're tasked to do something. If you work really hard, even though the root is bitter, in the long run, the fruit will be sweet (high grades). And the feeling is so overwhelming, knowing that you (start) make (/making) masterpieces.

Focus on people who make you feel valued. Never accept anything less than what you deserve (meaning, reciprocation matters). Would you still befriend somebody who keeps on ignoring you every time you make a move to be closer to him / her (numb and naive)? There would come a time that you just get tired, knowing that you deserve better than that treatment, that there are many more to befriend and build relationships with. (When do you know that it's the right time to stop? I think it's when the disadvantages > advantages. For example, people outside the relationship get hurt as well, or s/he's the cause of you having a low self-esteem, that "Why don't s/he accept me?" or "What's wrong with me?") Don't force yourself in one's life if they don't want you in. (As the popular Filipino saying goes, "Kung ayaw, may dahilan...")

I also believe that forever doesn't exist (#walangforever). People always leave you, when their mission with you is done. Just like what I said, don't force yourself in their lives; let them go out of yours too. (Sometimes you're on top, and sometimes, you're at the bottom. Life is like a wheel.) People that we love leave us behind because there's someone better arriving, who will make us realize our mistakes and will be willing to love us. I also got this from some friendships I lost. As what Seneca said in his work "Epistulae ad Lucilium," "To lose a friend is the greatest of all evils, but endeavour rather to rejoice that you possessed him than to mourn his loss." What you have to do is to savor each moment that you're with that person, and don't fail to make him / her special.

Weird, but I also believe in destiny. There are specific things you can't have a control over (e.g. people's minds and perception). I got this from my friendships and from Ms. Kat. Meeting a specific person is destiny; to make a relationship work, you should fight for it (but know when to stop *refer to the previous paragraphs*). I apply it by letting myself go with the flow (but not totally), and then fight for something I've always been wanting (like good grades).

Random Thoughts

"...that answer might be too embarrassing."

Such audacity. If you thought of it that way, you should've answered it yourself, or you should've contradicted it right from the start (well, I thought of it earlier than the event's commencement). And hey, that was a crowd favorite / (online) idol (basing it on the #Runway). So disappointing.

BS (3)

X: Bakit pag kayo naman, you have forgiven me quickly, kahit anong gawin ko sa inyo?

Y: Mas madaling magpatawad kung wala kang problema.

BS (2)

BS

"Mali. Maling-maling tawagin ka niyang bs. Mali. ... If one's a bs, why be friends?" 💔

Thoughts Last Night

You don't really have to talk a lot to a true friend. What matters most is that both of you are secured that you have each other in fun and tough times.

You don't have to babble and babble on a rubbish.

Graydiators YELLS

#1
We're FIERCE, TRAINED, SKILLED, AND READY. Who are we? GRAYDIATORS!
We're sure we'll end up as the victors. Who are we? GRAYDIATORS!
You better run; you better hide. We will win this clash. GRAYDIATORS!
We're FIERCE, TRAINED, SKILLED, AND READY. We're unstoppable, unstoppable, unstoppable, unstoppable. GRAYDIATORS!

#2
Don't forget to check us out
Graydiators will win, no doubt
We will fight with all our might
And we'll make sure we will shine bright
So now, what are you waiting for?
Go and run, 'cause we got the floor
Might as well, you all step back
Because we are ready to attack.

#3
We aim for VICTORY
We'll make a HISTORY
Go, Graydiators, win this fight!

To Go to Taft with Friends - Convo Screencaps

Diba, pumayag ka na kasi! :)

Leggo! But we srsly dk when. :(

You promised, within this year. Aasa ako / kami. :p

Ganda. Diretso lang pa-Baclaran no? :p

Walang appetizing dun sa list?!?!?! How could you not find them appetizing?!?! Don't judge a book by its cover, again and again. :p

FEELING EXCITED AND FESTIVE. 💛💙💜

To Go to Taft with Friends

I've been bugging Myra, EJ, and Nikki last night and tonight. I have this feeling that we need to go out of our comfort zones and explore a whole new different environment. I badly wanna go to Taft and experience the food it has to offer. I wanna go and eat at Zark's (friends, let's finish a Tombstone), Crazy Katsu (Japanese food adventure with EJ!!! Wanna try Okiniiri in BF too), and Chef's Noodle (Korean food is always 💛).

EJ said he'll be going as soon as he earns money (he's still preparing for a lot of things, so we have to patiently wait). Myra said she'll be allowed to go if Nikki's going (this girl is so classy--she wants to go to Project Pie before Taft HAHAHA). Nikki said most likely, she'll go. And we'll also be going to Baclaran first to attend and hear a mass. Yay, I'm too excited. I hope this will push through!

For affordable yet authentic finds in Taft: http://www.clickthecity.com/food-drink/a/22378/the-hungry-guide-taft-avenue-manila

The Starter, The Letterer

I did my English homework a while ago. I have to force myself to move since I didn't achieve anything productive yesterday. With that homework, I thought of putting up a quote written in "calligraphy." I don't know what came to my mind. A while ago, I was trying to write in different fonts (visible in my output) and that's why I thought of trying calligraphy and taking it seriously. The only problem is that, I don't have the right pens (and enough space in the paper a while ago).

I think I was inspired by Ms. Anna's creations and Abbey Sy's works. She is a well-known letterer and has published her book, which is a guide for proper lettering. She also made some letterings on Bianca Gonzalez's book, Paano Ba 'To?!: How to Survive Growing Up.

I think I know what to wish on Christmas. Set of pens and/or Abbey Sy's book maybe?

You can see her amazing works on Instagram. Just visit @abbeysy.

Reunited, It Feels So Good

II feel like updating my blog (about this).

So yesterday, a milestone was achieved: we had our "mini reunion." We decided (to go) last Friday (after knowing that our #EKEscapade010315 was cancelled).

I believe that I have a very great patience because they made me wait in ATC for like forty minutes, but still, that figure is far from other "waitings." And it was like this: I'm gonna go straight to ATC, and they're going as a group since they're almost neighbors and can call each other out anytime (Idk why they don't go out anytime; is it because I'm not present? HAHAHA). Minutes before, I was informed that only the three of us, Kaila, Andrei, and I, will meet because the others are unavailable, but I was fooled. The target barkada was there (missing David, who doesn't read messages and blames me for him being uninformed :p)--Kaila, Andrei Ivan, Essie, Angelica L, Lei, Jeanjer.

It was awkward when they saw me; I felt it that way. We were all laughing so hard because we don't expect seeing each other like that. (I actually remember the days when we went out when we just had 20PHP in our pockets and doesn't even dress-up properly, but now, everybody looked really stunning? and presentable. Ay, memories.)

After, we went to Starbucks. They immediately occupied seats, but then, Andrei didn't have the riches to treat us, so we went out, ashamed of ourselves, but Andrei and Essie still continued to order (I was able to motivate Kaila to not buy anymore since "she won't get full," as what Lei and Jeanjer said). We stayed for quite some time to take epic pictures. Haha!

I was struck by Lei's question: "Best friend ba kayo ni Angel?" (Is Angel your best friend?). I said, "Hindi ko nga alam eh." *laughs* (I don't know.) And she said, to Jeanjer, "Hindi pa sila best friend sa lagay na 'yan." (They still don't consider themselves "best friend" with that kind of treatment.)

And they made a big decision of going to Festival instead. Truly, it was a waste of fare. Haha!

In there, the six of them went to ride the roller coaster, and I said no, because I wasn't physically, mentally, and emotionally prepared to do so, so I became their "instant baggage counter." Sorry for being a kill joy. ✌️ What's epic with this ride? I was so shocked that in the second round of the ride, it stopped right after its "resting place," and a (wo)man (sorry, I'm not sure), who was the official in there, started talking to my friends. I thought there were technical difficulties or something, but when they went down, they narrated that Angel shouted, "Ayoko na ate, bababa na ako." (I don't want this anymore. I'm going down.) She later explained that it was just a joke, but the officer clarified that you shouldn't joke about those things. I fully understand that the officer was just after the safety, health, and tolerance of the rider because after all, they're responsible for them. We kept laughing at the deed, to be honest.

After, we ate at KFC. We kept on laughing, and laughing, and laughing. The same as in food court, where Andrei Ivan, who I believed to be the barkada's commedian, started pulling out his jokes and "hula." Haha! In there, whenever I speak, they keep telling me, "Hindi ito English class." (This isn't an English class.) We also saw Jewelle with her boyfriend (yay, pumapag-ibig). She stayed for a little while only, and the barkada's mission failed (and that shall remain a secret, insert sad face).

Yay. I enjoyed this day although there are something and some people / someone missing (insert David King here). Nonetheless, it was an unforgettable experience. We have proven that even if we are already dispersed, one in MITIS, two in Muntinlupa Science High School, one in Manila Science High School, one in De La Salle Santiago Zobel, and one in San Beda, we still have that invincible bond that has been tested by time (but have trials tested us?) and undying affection to one another.

I'm sharing photos with you guys, most from Essie's phone.

Omg, I'm with the Fashionistang Nerd. Hahaha! <3

With my favorite girl <3

This is srsly the most wicked shot ever. Hahaha! </3

That face tho

I describe her as "madaling liparin ng hangin." Too skinny!

Kaila looked like a waitress for a second. And JJ's ordering. Haha!

We had a katzenjammer, indeed, and even if it's already late at night, we kept recalling the day's deeds. You know the story of the 2nd and 3rd posts already, so what's with Andrei's receipts? He's keeping all those tickets and receipts in his wallet (I used to do that before, too). We laughed at him because he has fare tickets, movie tickets, receipts from different restaurants and fast-food chains, tissues from different restaurants and fast-food chains, and a Meralco bill. Hahahaha!

InstaKilig 😍❤️💚💙💛💖

Wala na akong masasabi pa. Haha!