Fearless + Trust = 2012

"Fearless & Trust" were the words that could describe my year 2012.

Why "FEARLESS & TRUST"?

1. I sustained myself fearlessly the moment that I decided to quit my somewhat dream job in a Casual Dining Restaurant (Managerial Position)  because of too much pressure, distance, time of duty and the nervous of my family when I had not arrived yet at the middle of the night in our house. I trust my family's advice as regards with my career. I transferred to another field that not related to my college course for the goodness' sake. Food Industry to Sales & Marketing Field. WhattaCareerShift! :P

2. I sustained myself fearlessly when my Mother had to go to London with my sister. I controlled my emotions the moment that my mother stepped in the departure area of the airport, because I know for sure that my life routine will become totally different without her presence. I trust this turn-point of my life. I considered it as a blessing that really taught me to become more matured and responsible to myself yet still guided by my family. :B

3. I sustained myself fearlessly to trust the perfect God's Plans! Have you experienced to choose between two good offers? It is kinda mind-boggling, but of course you would choose the MOST AMAZING, CAREER-WISE & LIFETIME BEST OFFER, then so AM I! :)!

--- My 2012 is a totally life-changing year for me. ---

The Things That I Have Learned To Year 2012

a. Decide for myself yet still consulting to my family. -- I prioritized my family's counseling.

b. Survive life using streetwise moves -- these moves cannot be learned in Academe, it is self-exploring skills.

c. Prolong patience -- if you always in a hurry to achieved something, you might neglect the best things that near yet to come. Enjoy the moment, learned from it & do something to achieved higher.

d. Strengthen the Family Values -- we cannot beat the foundation of the unit of society a so-called FAMILY! When all else fails, there are always to support, guide and make sermons/advice to make our directions be good!

e. Deepen the Faith -- I always thank Lord Jesus and Mama Mary for giving me not so perfect life but realistic and surviving life and for giving me much more than I deserved!


P.S.
--- I got the worst ill (Chicken Pox) this year. Good Thing! My quite damaged face was not totally been damaged by those pumps. aha aha. 

CHEERS 2013! <3<3<3

My Christmas 2012

I have been grown up celebrating Christmas & New Year as a virtual communication to my family abroad. My Father is a Seafarer since then as a source of our livelihood and my Sister became a Flight Attendant of International Airline later on. I am a perfect example of picturesque of Family having Overseas Filipino Workers. Actually, I get used to it. *wink*

If you are aware of the movie  Home Alone Part 1 & 2 of Macaulay Culkin. I can say that my Christmas Celebration this year was like that movie. I mean not so literally ALONE --- but somewhat away from my family. My Father is still a Seafarer & my Mother, Sister with her husband Kuya Jay were already lived in London together with my two angels (niece & nephew)

I had a Unique Christmas Celebration this year. It is my first time to spent my Holidays in Pampanga; to the family of Kuya Jay. I considered them as my 2nd Family. They treated me as part of the family as well as me to them. In fact, I gained weight everytime I went in Pampanga, it feels like heaven as I ate every delicious foods that they served. Yumyum!






Here are the lists of all the things that I have done in Pampangga:

1. Watched MMFF Entries
     - Si Agimat, Si Enteng Kabisote at Si Ako
     - Sisterakas
2. Munched Razon's Halo-Halo
3. Strolled in Robinsons Pampangga
4. Visited some relatives
5. Pictorials of Donna & Junee :)
6. Chat Time in London
7. Chikahans with Ate Jaylene & Nanay Rita
8. Kulitans with the Kiddos as they were Enteng & Agimat and I was the Villain
9. Making Plans for Baguio Getaway this coming January. yeeey!
10. lots of EATING :B


--- HAPPY HOLIDAYS! :)

Beautiful Life

Benedict Lucas Ala-an Manansala
       --- My First Nephew
       --- My First Godson
       --- My First Male Kiddo
       --- My New Angel <3
 

Welcome to the World Benedict! :)

November 24, 2012 at 3:55PM with having 8lbs & 2oz; (London Timezone) in Whittington Hospital. 

Philippines has +8 hours advanced.

Another Ala-an Manansala was born into the world <3 He is younger brother to my first sweetheart niece Sophia. He is truly a carbon copy of his Daddy Jay. He has the same face shape with Sophia and his eyes are so chinky! And I am proud to say that he got his Tita's appeal! *blush* aha aha

Proud Parents --- Daddy Jay & Mommy Anne

I cannot resist myself to kiss and hug you soon! I cannot wait to meet you there in London. Just wait for your Tita! Okay? *wink* I pray you grow up to become Gentleman and God-fearing individual! I am pretty sure - YOU WILL! :)


--- love lots to your Tita May :)

Hair - The Invisible Crown

"Hair is the Crowning Glory of a Woman."

Most of us girls are very conscious about the looks of our hair. From the style, color, length and trends of hair -- we are very particular about that! That is why "Bad Hair Day" cliche invented. Some people said if you changed your hairstyle; you are into heartbreaking experience. Na-ah! That is why "Ang babae, kapag broken hearted, mas lalong gumaganda. Kaya maglaway ka ngayon!" aha aha. Kinda Funny!

Nevertheless, Being a Woman should be looked beautiful and confident because....

"This is the part of me that you're never gonna ever take away from me, NO" 

- Katy Perry (Part of Me)

I can say that I already mastered the vanity of hair. My hair is kinda thick, wavy and unmanageable. Gaaah! As a matter of fact, I was 14 years old when I had my first Relax Straightening Treatment from Les Pappu Salon. My sister influenced me to try that treatment because we have the same hair dilemma. It runs in the blood & lineage counts! :)

Here are some pictures of my different hairstyles:

I am thinking for something different for my hair that I have never tried before. I browsed in the internet of a hairstyle that would be suited to my well-rounded face. aha aha.

Drum Roll Please! 

Ta-raaaaan! 

Brunette Haircolor with having a Long Bobcut Hairstyle. 

 Thanks to Bench Fix Salon - Nuvali for my New Look. :)

 My Hair Color was inspired by Ms. Bianca Gonzalez. It is because we are both Proud Morena. :)

Tips:

• Have some research! We should know specifically our hairstyles to be portrayed on. It is better to show off some pictures to visualized our perspective.
• Trust the professionalism of the Hair Stylist. They might get irritated if you are too much demanding and controlling of their responsibilities.
• Never hesitate to say "NO" for some suggestive treatments; if you know that your hair does not need it and enough for your budget.
• Lastly yet the most important - Prepare your budget. :)

Happy Thoughts 101

I received a lot of good news & I feel so blessed. It is really true that God's plan is better than our plans; I can say that I am a Living Proof of that! Oh yes! I experienced failures that give me motivations to be prepared and appreciate the next big things in my life.... It is okay to feel upset but do not prolong the agony. Failures are just temporary. Look forward! I would choose not to elaborate for now the stories. I just want to release the happiness that I am experiencing right now!

Wonderful Life it is! Pray deeply & Keep the Faith! <3

Rants 101

I feel so unproductive these days. I have nothing good things to do. I never imagined myself doing nothing like this. Waiting for something - Hoping for something.

My gosh! What's happening to me? I do not like this feeling! Knowing that this character is not so me! Maybe it is because of the anxiety of being away from my family. Plus the fact that I found 5 White Hair in my head. I feel so old and wasted! Gaaaaaah!

---- sorry people for these rants blog post! I just want to feel better as I released these unwanted feelings....

---- I know that something wonderful will happen to me.  I CLAIM IT!

---- (off-topic) I used my iPad to typed this blog entry post! "Amazing" 🔥

Certificate of Candidacy

Oh well! My Title Post sounds Politics. Speaking of Politics --- it is not my game; I do not have Charisma Appeal & I am just a Plain Jane over corridors -- meaning (W-hat Y-ou S-ee is W-hat Y-ou G-et) ; could you imagine having this kind of personality can get over with the Student Government? I just want to share my own story in terms of "My Own Politics". I was a Student Leader before way back in Grade School, High School even in College. yah right! Sounds Interesting? Na-Ah! :P

Let me show you my timeline of my so-called-MY-OWN-POLITICS.

Grade 3 - I ran for the position of Representative of Grade 3; L-O-S-E-R (oh well!)

Grade 4 - I ran again but this time in higher position of Public Relations Officer; W-I-N-N-E-R :)

2nd Year High School - I ran for the position of Senator; W-I-N-N-E-R :)

4th Year High School - I ran for the position of  President; L-O-S-E-R (oh well, again)

3rd Year College - I ran for the position of Assistant Secretary a.k.a. Deputy Secretary; W-I-N-N-E-R :) 

Photo Credit to Sam Narbuada

I realized so many things when I pursued this Student Government.

1. You have to be Friendly to all --- No matter what happened; their votes will be counted. I lost my first candidacy because I was so prim & proper but I was not friendly --- all I know was just to be the Excellent Girl in my class & that's it! Personality should be built-up & prioritized!

2. You have to be "Ma-GIMIK" --- I remembered that we used different paraphernalia to endorsed the partylist. Give-aways of Bookmarks, Cartolinas, Flyers, Tarpaulins, Button Pins, showing some AVP of the Partylist and even social media like Youtube, Twitter & Facebook --- retweets, share, likes & comments were a must! The most exciting part was the "Miting De Avance" :) By the way, I was under the partylist of Lapiang Liberal ng Letran in College :)

3. Know your Contenders & Target Voters --- Know the backgrounds of your contenders and hit their weaknesses. Do not specialized people; Aim all the students to vote for you. That is why I lost my Presidential Candidacy way back in High School. I got the votes of the Elementary Department (Grade 4 - 6) but My Contender had her votes in High School Department (1st Year - 4th Year).

4. Be Sports --- There is always a rainbow after the storm. It is not yet the end of the world after losing. Take that as an experience to become stronger to another battle of life. There are always reasons after taking that situations. When I lost my first candidacy way back in Grade School; I learned to become more friendly to my classmates. When I lost my candidacy as President way back in High School; I had more time to my academics and graduated as Salutatorian. (naks!) See! :)

5. To all the Winners --- "Walk the Talk" Use the privileges and popularity in good ways. :) Less Talk - Less Mistake - Just Do It!

Lapiang Liberal ng Letran 2009