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.

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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).