Waiting for Feb 04

Today was a good day but I am to make this day even better because on the 4th of February - there will be a second run for the signing of the book of C&D! If your a rusher, silent rusher or loud rusher (if there's such) let's meet at Trinoma on the 4th so that we'll have our books signed by the most awesome DJs in the country - Chico and Delamar!

So ano pang hinihintay mo! Bili na ng libro at makisama sa amin! :)
See you there! I'll post more pictures and a more comprehensive entry regarding this event next time!

For now, I'll enjoy reading their book!

Save a life. Donate blood.

Last 01-20-12 Friday, I had one memorable experience. An activity I never thought I'd able to conquer - donating blood.

There are many reasons why all of us should be involved in this kind of activity. I've researched and found out that donating blood can actually lower your risk of having any cardiovascular related diseases like heart attack and stroke and the risk of having cancer. (Check out sites regarding any studies that will prove this! MERON TALAGA!)Besides this you can also receive some freebies like snacks. Upon researching about donating blood I also found out that it has been a tradition to give 'tokens' to those brave souls who never got afraid of the pipe-like needle that penetrates their skin. It's sort of a must to give snacks after each donation.

Free Gatorade and cinnamon cake to munch on after that needle sucked my blood out of my body system

Another perky-perk - stress ball! I chose red because I was wearing a dark hue of yellow shirt then so I guess they both complement each other.

Hmmm. What else did I learn from this experience? Ah, Did you know that you can only donate blood once every three months because during these three months your body will replenish and regenerate what you have lost during the last donation. After three months you can give again some part of your life to those in need. I found out also that my blood type is AB positive, a very rare one. Those who have this blood type can receive any blood type (? so redundant. LOL) when in need as oppose to blood type O which is considered to be the universal donor.

Pink cards indicate that you are AB positive. Others will have different colors like white for blood type B

My friend who accompanied me to the venue and actually had the chance to save up a life like me! Go Raymond!

Yes, donating blood sounds scary at first but it is not, actually. I thought I would be able to feel the pain as the bag sucks out blood from my body but it didn't. I didn't feel anything at all. In fact I was able to take photos of some of the details of the palma hall, like this:

So, Im counting days right now before the day of saving another's life. Im looking forward for this day to happen. :)

Kamusta ka?

Ok lang naman ako.
Ikaw?
Ok lang din.
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I dont get it when people answer this question with "ok lang". I just dont want to stop with "ok lang". Pwede naman kasing dagdagan natin ng "...masaya kasi pinansin niya ko kanina at dahil na-ace ko ang exam ko." Anyway, I know this applies to friends who are really friends. As in close CLOSE friends. There's a different story when you still dont fully know the character of the person you are talking with.

Kamusta na ba ako?
UHM... MASAYA na MEDYO (sobrang unti lang naman) malungkot.

Masaya dahil malapit na ang kaarawan ko. It's not the day of my birthday that excites me. It's the days before my big day. I actually appreciate all these small things that come my way. Having lunch with the people I barely know, listening to good music in a jeepney ride to school, making people happy with my corny jokes, hitting the high notes that i thought i would never reach - stuff like that. As days pass by parang I am obliged to do the things I want to do and the things I think I need to do before turning 20.

So where did I get this line of thingking? Well, I got it from my friend's dad. Sabi kasi niya na we should do all the crazy stuff or at least do the unusual things in life before we reach 20. Be adventurous, get drunk (literally and figuratively), be spontaneous, be reckless (to a certain degree), be able to enjoy and explore life and it makes sense to me. 20 is the time when you can no longer find "teen" attached to your age. This is also the transition period to the real and more harsh world we are in. So, in conclusion I want to do the things that would make me happy before turning 20. :)

So why am I sad? I dont really want to dwell about this thing but yeah might as well vent it out here.

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I am just wondering if design's really meant for me. I like to pursue design but I love to sing and act. I find joy when designing but I easily get down when things are not in may favor. I know, there's no such perfect thing in world. Not every thing will appear they way you wanted it to be but in the state I am right now - I am not finding joy in what I'm doing. Pero hindi pa naman ako nawawalan ng pag-asa. I hope na this is just a phase where designers really get bored with the repetition of work we're doing. Maybe I am just tired and I just need to unwind. I hope. :)

And, Have you ever had a feeling where you pretend to be ok with another person even if its really not? Or just thinking that it's better to not talk to that person so it wont fuel your feelings? Just thinking. :) :P

Anyway, that's merely what I've been doing these past few days.

In life there would always be ups and downs. Tao din ako, nalulungkot. Pero the sense of enjoyment that I am feeling now is making me see the glass half full. Yes, downs will always be there but as I have said I appreciate all the small things so keri na ang mga down moments. This too shall pass!

Cheerios! SMILE!

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(The title of this post is actually trending on twitter now. My twitpic account wont allow me to post this picture that is why I am posting it here. #whytwitterwhy)

Don't worry! I don't have any plans to make one post per day. That will be irritating on your part (reading non-sense entries) but I am making one now so better brace yourself. HAHA

Second day of this year was easy though my mum's sick right now. She got it from my papa who got it from the people he works with in their company. I am the only one who's next in line but I won't allow that! About the picture, this just made my day! He makes his way on top of my lap and licking my hand and my face. This is just so sweet, isn't? I immediately called my dad to take pictures of us two even if he's lying in bed resting because he doesn't feel very well. But he's game for it so voila! I just had this picture. After this I went to the salon to have my hair cut and headed my self after to some stores in the mall to window shop. I'm eying for a bag, pair of shoes, watch and good, can be branded, and sturdy umbrella (by that I mean strong - one that can withstand the test of time! LOL). The reason why I'm seeking for one is because I lost mine last month and it is all because of my carelessness. I know, I know. I should be punished because of that. Well, getting through the rain all the heat of the sun are enough to help me decide that I should purchase one. Anyway, this part should be about my hairdo and not my lost umbrella. This just spoils my whole entry (Lahat naman yata. HAHA)

But before I end this entry, can I just say that tomorrow is the first day of classes for this year, 2012. Neither I'm excited nor anxious about it. I just dread the journey that awaits me tomorrow: the lack of jeepneys going to school and the pollution that surrounds the whole stretch of marcos highway. there's one thing that I dread tomorrow: How would I interact with my classmates now that the year has started and I (or maybe all of us) am expecting them to expect something new from me since 2012 is a new year which means it's a one way ticket to change. But, the hell i care. Maybe, I'm the only one thinking that way - them expecting me to change instantly - (I hope I am the only one thinking that way). Besides, Change is a lifetime process. Not a thing that comes instantly. SO ANYWAY, this hullabaloo is nonsense. HAHA But yeah, I'll just wait for tomorrow to arrive and see for myself what will happen.

Anyway, I have to be early tomorrow! Mom's sick and I'll be the one to do the chores before school! Which means i have to sleep early and wake up at 4:30 tomorrow! Time to start the year right by doing my part here in the house!

Bye! Cheerios!
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on 2012

Goodbye 2011, Hello 2012.
I'm just hoping for the best this year.
I'll do the things I love to do.
Time to push it to limit. No holding back.
Gonna be brave this time around.
I will do everything the best that I can be.
Help me do these!

Anyway, I have to do so many things before I leave 2011 behind.
I would still have to re-write my wish list for this year, my third one since 2010.

HAPPY NEW YEAR GUYS!
Challenge accepted, 2012!