reinvented

I know this is a little bit too late for "new" things this new year, 2010. But I thought that this holiday season would be a good opportunity and reason for me to change the lay-out of my blog:) So, yes. I did. And as all things going on with my life right now, it's unfinished. HAHA. But I'll get back to editing it soon- when I get the chance to do so again.
I've realized a few things over Christmas break. And I feel that the people close to me, [no offense] are the only people who deserve to know. Maybe when I already have the confidence to, I'd share some of those things with you, I promise.
Also, I've learned that life would never ever be happy forever. But well, that's life. And sometimes, life does suck. But with God, [no kidding] you'll probably be okay in the end. I've learned to somehow be content with what I have but still aim for the best.
I've understood that through the down's in life, you learn. Although I haven't fully recognized the benefits the recent happenings in my life will bring, I'm still thankful that my friends are always there to help me get by and wake me to the reality that they still need me.
Thank you, to the people who left me the past year. But most of all, thanks to those who stayed by my side, especially when my world's spinning and I didn't know where, when, and who to go to.
CHEERS TO 2010 :)

you can never love anyone more than you do yourself. know this: everyone's a narcissist. :)

1. I am on Facebook right now. [Facebook won't work here in my laptop. gawd!]

2. I am subscribed to over 20 channels on YouTube.

3. I personally know at least one of those people in real life.

4. I have trouble numbering things. [no waaaaay. math's my thing. :)]

5. I really, really despise my phone. [i want a new one. specifically one from Nokia's E-series]

6. I hope to get Augustana's new album soon.

7. I recently defeated Optem Alfred on the Sims 2 for Nintendo DS.

8. I saw my father today. [uhh? xP]

9. I also saw a train today.

10. My favorite color of Post-It notes is yellow. [why the blah color when you can have it in pink? :DD]

11. I want to try the lemonade from Starbucks. [have tried. the best pdn iced capp :)]

12. When it is nearing my birthday, I become very selfish. [selfishness' a perennial attitude :DD]

13. I have a flag in my room, other than the American flag.

14. I'm looking forward to football season.

15. During the summer, I only like it when it rains at night. [summer's my time to shine. :DD]

16. My state is currently in a very bad drought.

17. I have supported Barack Obama since 2006.

18. I plan to reread the Harry Potter series this summer.

19. My summer break ends in early August.

20. I am very excited about my junior year.

21. But I am not looking forward to the GHSGTs.

22. I have met the governor of my state.

23. I would like some water right now.

24. I want a new laptop. [would actually prefer a Sony Vaio. :DD but if it's a notie, it's okay. losers can't be choosers, right? and i desperately need one for my research paper]

25. I have lost four or more friends and/or family members this year.

26. I do not enjoy snow. [haven't experienced it yet. *sniffs*]

27. I do not enjoy humidity either, but it is unavoidable. [it's fine.]

28. I am wearing green shorts.

29. I have at least three autographed books.

30. I love the movie Into The Wild.

31. My dream college is UGA.

32. I want to take a train somewhere. [i think it's very relaxing to be riding on one and it's cool to be laxed and just reflect]

33. I will be going on a cruise this year. [i wish!]

34. I want to meet a Beatle (or two) before I die. <>

Ka Erdy, we will miss you. as if we don't already. :((

Describe some male you know that plays a guitar.
~john apollos almiranez solomon - indescribable.:) <3 biased 'pag ako nag-describe ea.:P

Describe the first person you can think of that has a tattoo.
~my mom - simply the BEST.:)

What would you do if someone handed you a bag full of candy canes?
~i'd eat them until ants eat me. :P

What brand of shoes are you wearing?
~they're not shoes. they're flippies. Planet.

What is the title of the last song you sang?
~our song.

Who is your least favorite teacher?
~uhh, it's a tie between HER and HiM. :DD

Have you ever been to Disney World?
~nawp. i wish i had. :(

What is the strangest screen name you've ever had?
~fhink. but it's my multiply url, though.

What is the most disgusting food you have ever eaten?
~err, :DD

When you and all your friends get together, what do you usually do?
~watch a movie, chill, chat
endlessly, and eat our hearts out. sometimes we watch in theaters, also.

Do you have any friends you don't really trust?
~friends? yuh.

Has anyone ever rang your doorbell in the middle of the night?
~nope

How do you react when strangers say hello to you at random?
~uhh, if they're handsome, well holla
back! :DD but if they're not, i just roll my eyes and walk away.

Are you comfortable walking around in public by yourself?
~nah. absolutely not. but sometimes, it makes me feel independent or sorts.

Do you like walking, or prefer getting driven?
~getting driven. hello? the princess awaits her carriage. :P

When was the last time you had to go to the hospital?
~uhh, forgot. that was a long time ago. but i think the last time was to visit my cousin who was confined. but if it was my appointment, to have a check up because i had rashes all over my body.

Do you wake up in the middle of the night a lot?
~not really. but when i wake up, usually i have something important to think about. or before i went to sleep, there was something i forgot or haven't got the chance to do.

What do you feel is the most pointless class that you're taking?
~ i have no choice since i'm still in high school but i think that the most pointless class i have right now is physics. and any science
subject, for that matter. i guess because i've never learned anything from those subjects. :P

Do you watch John & Kate + 8? Who's your favorite?
~nah. ....

Your last detention: What did you get it for?
~detention's irrelevant in school. :P

What is your favorite makeup item to wear?
~no question. eyeliner. :) but if i had to choose more than one, it would me gloss and eyeshadow with the ultimate fave liner. :)

What do you want to do on your honeymoon?
~spend every minute with him. at a European country touring the whole Europe. :)

What were you doing before you got on the computer?
~browsing TV channels for news on Ka Erdy's shocking and very devastating death. We already miss you, Ka Erdy!!:((

What's a name you wouldn't mind having?
~something common, like Ashley.

What do you think of Barbie dolls?
~a blast from my past. :DD

Would you rather move to Europe or South America?
~europe.

Can you forgive the last person who broke your heart?
~i think nobody has ever broken my heart. confidently speaking, i broke THEIR hearts. :P

Have you ever had a stalker?
~uhh, stalker? none, i presume. ahh! yuh. not exactly a stalker. i know him but i never gave him the permission to follow me home or even make his account in Friendster a replica of mine.

Do you correct people when they make spelling mistakes on the internet?
~yuh. sometimes.

Is it easy to embarrass you?
~well, idk. not really, i guess.

In your opinion, what is the funniest TV show?
~jackass! :DD the BEST.

What TV show drives you crazy?
~Whose Line is it anyway?

Who was the last male you talked to?
~my cousin. i even scolded him. stupid kid! :DD

Who is someone that can always make you laugh?
~meng. :DD

What were you doing at 10am this morning?
~NOT listening to our teacher. i'm still bitter about the low grade she gave me. that was my lowest grade ever.!

What were you doing an hour ago?
~eating chicken neck and siomai at the nearest market.

Do you plan on moving within the next year?
~think so. somewhere near the school i'll be going to for college. :)

What are you looking forward to in the next 3 months?
~corregidor overnight field trip, tree planting, christmas vacation, and pasalamat.:)

Do you watch the Super Bowl?
~nawp.

Do you have your future childrens' names picked out?
~not yet.

Are you cold right now?
~not really.

random-ness:)

A survey from ate c:
These are my firsts. If I tag you it means I want to know yours. Copy and paste this note into your notes, delete my answers and fill yours in. Tag me back and anyone else whose "firsts" you wanna know about..
1. Who was your FIRST prom date?
* this year pa lang ang prom ea. and anyways, school ang pipili ng pairs. senior girls with junior boys and vice-versa. err.
2. Do you still talk to your FIRST love?
* i think, i've onLy had past reLationships but I never considered them to be my first Loves. why? 'coz I never felt like this with any of my ex's before:)
3. What was your first alcoholic drink?
* shirLey tempLe. if it isn't alcoholic, then a sparkLing cider wouLd be my first:)
4. What was your FIRST job?
* uhh, natta yet. still studying- hard:P
5. What was your FIRST cellphone?
* 5210. the one with the antenna pa. hja!
6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today?
* hmn, paul?
7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning?
* the one who fetched me earlier. hja!!
8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher?
* someone who teaches at MCLA now. she's the daughter of the principal, i believe. hja!!
9. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?
* cebu, ph
10. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk?
* sandra rose c. anonuevo. ye'hes. she's my cousin, duh!
11. Where was your FIRST sleep over?
* my aunt and uncle's house. but i guess that doesn't count so none yet. i'm not allowed to sleep'over at anybody's house. but maybe i'll try this senior year:P
12. Who was the FIRST person you talked to today?
* my cousin
13. Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time?
* my aunt's and uncle's, i think.
14. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning?
* checked my phone for messages of confirmation and declination of invitations to come to the practice earlier
15. What was the FIRST gig/concert you ever went to?
* none yet, shame, ain't it?
16. What was the FIRST record/tape/CD you bought?
* hilary duff's metamorphosis, i believe?
17. FIRST hospitalization?
* wala pa amang time na na'confine.
18. FIRST foreign country you've been to?
* none pa din. i can't believe i'm this innocent. :D
19. FIRST movie you remember seeing?
* toy story? :DD
20. When was your FIRST detention?
* 'di uso yan sa school. but i was sent to the disciplinary desk for two times pa lang naman. and yung second time was not that big a deal.
21. What did you do with your FIRST paycheck?
* wala pang paychecks ea.
22. Your FIRST social networking site?
* fster:)
23. first person to invite you in facebook?
* i don't have a facebook, YET. kase aman, super busy these days and parang this days lang naging big deal 'pag wala ka pa.:P

95 years:)

As some of you may know, tomorrow is the 95th year anniversary of Iglesia Ni Cristo here in the Philippines. And to commemorate the 95 years that has come and gone, the Locales in Cavite would go to Mt. Makiling. I'd just like to share it with you because probably tomorrow when I get home, I'd be too tired to even open the laptop:P I wouldn't go to school tomorrow just to come and that's how much this anniversary means to me. 95 years of criticism from the already eminent religions, from the non-believers and the now-converts. And yet, we are still here. Standing strong and resisting everything that comes our way. A proof that God is with us always.:) I couldn't think of anything more to be thankful for.
HAPPY 95th ANNiVERSARY TO ALL Iglesia Ni Cristo brethrens I have out there:)
Anyways, have to prepare my things for tomorrow's trip already. Blog next time guys, loves and hugs:) -- Author

to God be the glory .!

Today is July 27 , 2008 . And for those who belong to the Iglesia Ni Cristo / Church Of Christ , this is a very important and memorable day . July 27 , 1914 , when our religion, Iglesia Ni Cristo / INC was first registered as an official religion in the Republic of the Philippines . It was when the first world war broke out . I'm not going to tell you the whole detail of the conception of our religion because if you're really curious and you really want to know the history of our religion , you should attend our bible studies at the locales near you . Haha ! Promote ! So , back to the topic . To commemorate this great day , we held one of our bible studies at our locale . It's for everyone . Well , those who are willing to join . Haha .! It's for us who are already in the Church Of Christ , those who will be in the Church Of Christ soon , and those who wants or is willing to be in the Church Of Christ . So that means , everyone . Even you ! If you want . Haha ! The one who led the whole massive bible study is one of the ministers of our locale . So many people came . And for us , the people who are already in the Church Of Christ , we were uber happy too . Our locale was filled with people that even the spare chairs outside were occupied ! Our efforts wasn't disregarded ! Whew ! Happy . Happy . Happy . I guess you won't feel the same feeling we feel unless you're already in the Chuch Of Christ . During the bible study , the first , of course , was the opening prayer . Then the reading of the words of God . We had a projector inside and outside so that we all could see and read the words of God taken directly from the Bible and encoded in the computer . After a number of Bible readings , there was a video shown . If I was not mistaken , it was about the beginnings of the Church Of Christ . Where it started here in the Philippines , where it went from then on , the achievements of our religion , and etc . etc . And after that , Bible readings again . I love it ! Interactive Bible study ! Then , another vid was shown . Yipee ! This time , it was some kind of a music video . Featuring the different locales of the Church Of Christ and the lyrics to the songs of our church . Of course , it was accompanied by a choir singing . The video was hair-raising . It was very , very , blessed !! I tried to stop myself from letting out tears . ( I'm not gonna tell you if I cried or not ! :P Haha !) After the vid was the closing prayer .It was also very blessed ! And I could hear my friends crying . (Oopsies ! Pretend you didn't read this part ! Haha !) Before it was time to go home , there was a last vid . Now , it shown a locale that was first visited by our last messenger/the chosen one , Ka Felix Y . Manalo . The people there was very , very , very lucky that they got to see him . Because , me , personally , I wanted to see him . But destiny forbidden me . He died before I was born . Too bad . But still , his son was his successor . Ka Erano Manalo is now the head minister of the Church Of Christ . And he's doing a good job . Btw , back to the topic . After the messages from the selected brethrens from the specific locale , the video then showed different locales . Here && abroad . Wow ! I didn't know that so many locales already existed ! They all gave their "Happy Anniversary" messages to all other brethrens all over the world ! And for the finale , our locale was featured . Aw ! Too bad ! I wasn't in the vid ! Regrets do always come in the end ! But anyways , I was happy for my friends who were included in the vid . (Industrious much .?) And the Bible study ended . And the rest is history . By this blog post , I would also like to send out a message to all my brethrens out there from all over the world . "HapPy 94th (for those locales in the Philippines) and 40th (for those international locales) anNivErsAry !! to us all . May the Lord continue to bless us always and may our religion continue to prosper . And congratulations for making it this long and we are all still rooted to our faith . Continue in serving God and we will see Him soon ." PS : For those locales who belong to the sub-district of Bacoor , Cavite , PH , break a leg to us all later . See you all ! .