2020 Highlights

As the year comes to an end, I can't help but reflect on all the things that happened this year - to the whole world and to me. I learned a lot of things this year not only because of the quarantine but also because I allowed myself to know more about the people around me by being open minded and well, becoming a little more understanding.

Personal: Risa Viva del Amore ( Live Love Laugh )

If I were to assume I'd live until I am a hundred years old, then I've got one more year 'till I reach the first quarter of my life. Then again with the lifestyle that I have, I highly doubt I'd reach 85 years old - which gives me all the reason in the world to live to the fullest.

I know that my current status is not very impressive, but I know the road I am to pass through. I am caught up between getting a job temporarily, continue current mini businesses, or start a small business that could eat up my idle time. Believe me, you wouldn't wanna go inside my head. In my case, it's not as easy as it seems; and it's driving me nuts. "I know I am good for something, I just haven't found it yet." People around me usually make it harder for me 'cause it adds up to the pressure I already am giving to myself. I wish I could just post something on my forehead that says, "don't ask". It's hard to answer questions I don't know the answers to; and it's hard to take advices from people who don't know the whole story. 

I know that people usually prepare a list of resolutions every time there is a new year, but this time, I am considering my 24th year a new year. I have prepared a list of things for me to work on and I hope I get to stick to the list until I reach my 25th. Unfortunately, I cannot post the list here since I plan to make it personal so I could really put my heart into it. Don't worry, I'd post it by next year just to see if I stood up for my own words.

November 26, 1990 was the day I was born and I will forever be grateful for life. As mentioned above, my current status (career wise) is not impressive, I've had my share of heartbreaks, I've learned some lessons the hard(est) ways... but I am still grateful for life. I can honestly and sincerely say that I have never been this happy in my entire life. All the things that are happening to me right now, may they be good or bad, I know that they're just falling into places. I've always trusted God's plans for me and I have been given numerous signs that yes, I am in the right path. I guess I would just have to ask for patience and more wisdom for me to accept that not all people will understand me.

November 29, 2014 - Celebration with Friends

November 29, 2014 - Celebration with Friends

November 26, 2014 | Tagaytay with my parents ♥

The Life I Never Had

September 27, 2014 | Aracama

It was my girl, Nicole's birthday last Saturday and I must say, I did and didn't miss partying. I went there mainly to celebrate with her and my other girlfriends; not because I wanted to dance & flirt with guys just cause I'm free to do so. If I were to look for a boyfriend, clubs would be the last place I'd go to.

Having fun freely with my friends would actually be the life I never had. When I was in high school and my friends and I started partying, though I didn't have a boyfriend back then, the liberty felt different because I was underage and of course my parents didn't know I was drinking & smoking cigarettes. As stated in my previous entry, I had a boyfriend for 6 years and Lord knows how many celebrations I missed and parties I barely enjoyed. I guess the party I attended last Saturday was a party I very well deserved.

I arrived at The Fort Strip around 2300H, and I went around the parking area twice. Damn, that's why I hate that place! Anyway, I called out for help and good thing my friend knows this parking space nearby so I parked there. When I finally arrived at Aracama, I was very happy and excited to see Nikki, the birthday girl, and all my other girlfriends + a few boyfriends. As I expected, the music was loud, there was booze everywhere, and there were a lot (and I mean a lot) of people. I guess the only thing I hated about that night was the crowd which was too much to handle. Oh and another thing, I was pissed off someone that night. It's sort of dangerous for me to disclose whatever it is I hated about that person, but yeah. 

To sum it up, having fun with my friends with absolutely no worries is something I've always wanted. I think I'll be going single for quite some time ;)

Fifty Seven & Counting

August 5, 2014

My dad's 57th birthday

Kainan sa Tabing Lawa, Tanay, Rizal

Yes, we drove all the way from QC to Tanay, Rizal just to be able to eat at this restaurant. We love this restaurant because their food is great. Their food is so great it makes us travel that far just for lunch. 

I am my daddy's favorite girl therefore when I suggested to drive to Tanay for his birthday lunch, he had no choice but say yes (well, it's not as if he didn't want to though). I'm happy I got to be with my dad on his birthday and I'm happy he has lived another year. May he have more birthdays to come!

We've been going to this place since I was a kid. Probably around the 90s. Personally, the only food I eat in this place is dalag. The food they serve are all damn good but I really just love the mudfish. 

Dalag / mudfish

A mudfish is a kind of fresh-water fish and is known for its delicious taste that is familiar with lapu-lapu and dalagang bukid ( source: Wikipedia )

iPhone 5S shot of one of the 5 dalags we ordered (this one's with egg! :D)

I'm disappointed I wasn't able to take photos of the whole restaurant. The next time I visit there, I'll make sure I have my camera with me and I'll take more photos so I can blog about it better.

Milestones

Last September, my grandmother celebrated her 75th birthday at Makati Shang. A few relatives from the States arrived to celebrate her birthday with her and I think that it was really a nice gesture. I was host for the night, along with my brother and my cousin but they didn't really "host" with me. They kept on leaving my side because I don't think they're comfortable with it. I wasn't too, but I wanted to learn/practice hosting. Not that I have plans on having that as career; I just really wanted to see if I could.

My grandmother is the best in the world and I'm not saying that because she is my grandma. I'm saying it because she is the type of grandma you see in movies: the cool one, the one who knows and has everything, your partner in crime and the like. I grew up knowing she'd do everything and give everything to me. I always knew I wasn't her favorite among us three, but I still felt loved. The things I know about my grandma are only 1/8 of her whole amazing personality. During the party, I found out about a lot of things about her that made me more proud of her than I already am.

At 75, my grandmother

• looks 10 years younger than her high school friends who came
• is so much prettier than all her friends/cousins/etc
• as energetic as a 60-yr old woman
• as nice as a young mom
• as sweet as a wife
• as perfect as the sun

I love everything about my grandmother and that night was super duper fun. Here are two photos from the party. I'll probably be posting another entry only for photos since I do not have the official photos yet.