Reads for Summer

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I made a promise at the start of the semester that I wouldn't read any novel for the whole semester. I've got 2 reasons behind this: it's a punishment for almost being out of the accountancy program and to avoid distraction (since I find it too hard to stop myself once I started reading a book). I've been buying books though, although I was saving it for summer so that I would have something to read.

Experience is the Best Teacher

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"I'm ruling in your favor."

Those words echoed in my ears as if I just heard. Six months had passed but I could still perfectly remember those words as if no time had passed and I could still feel my body overwhelmed by happiness.

Six months ago, I was sitting in my teacher's office knowing for a fact that I would not be retained in the program and just then the greatest miracle happened. He said 'I'm ruling in your favor' and made me stayed in the program. Back then I swore I'm gonna prove people that I deserve a second chance and I guess I did it.

Today the final verdict was released. The fear I felt last semester did not surpassed. Somehow, I felt confident and calm because I know I had better exam results than last semester. And the verdict? Oh well, I am retained in the program and had grade that is a notch higher than last semester. It made me feel happy and contented. I couldn't ask for more. I felt even happier that no one from my block will leave us. I'd be living the rest of my college days with those people who somehow made life in UP better for me.

The school year taught me lot of lessons. First, life would never be fair. There would be rich and poor people. There would be the happy and troubled ones. And there would be teacher's pets. I don't hold grudges for those favored ones but I certainly hope that the teachers would try hard not to keep sides.

Second, keep away from distractions. If you want to achieve something, keep it as the only thing in your mind. Never let anything keep your eyes off the goal. I tried staying away from things I love to do but consumes my time such as reading novels and accessing my tumblr account. Well I guess I could say it was worth the effort.

Third, never lose hope. God is a really good director. He has a way of making things appear like a hopeless scenario only to find out a light at the end of the tunnel. Everything is a test of endurance, of how we could keep standing no matter how many times you failed and been trampled on. Sometimes, we need to refuse and prevent ourselves from giving up, especially if you got no alternative routes to travel and you wanted a thing so badly.

Fourth, learn from your mistakes and never dwell too much on failure. Life would go on even if you've fallen hard to the ground. The world would keep on spinning even if your own worlds seems to stop revolving. Time wont stop for you and wait for you to get a hold of yourself. With every mistake comes an opportunity to learn and improve yourself. If you fail, what really matters is you tried. You can't stop just because you failed or committed a mistake. Those things should serve as an inspiration and motivation rather than hindrances for you to go on fighting. So what if you failed? So what if you were wrong? What's important is how you rise to the challenge and proved the world that you're strong enough and that you aren't a quitter.

Fifth,always believe in yourself. For whatever reasons, I always had a problem with self confidence. I always put myself down and think that I'm nothing compared to people around me. My professor repeatedly told me that I'd better improve that self confidence of mine. I think I really have to. I mean, my friends think of me as someone way better than I see myself. It's like they have more confidence in me than I give myself. My professor once told the class,'when you don't believe in yourself, who else would?' I guess his right. When the world ceased believing in you, all you have is yourself. You can't really achieve anything if you doubt yourself, won't you?

And the last lesson I learned for the whole school year is put everything in God's hands. I learned to be closer to God this school year. With everything that's been going on, you just have to trust God and let him do his will. He surely has plans for you and he wouldn't let you down. You just have to let him do his wonders.

All in all, the school year, particularly the second semester, has been good. I've received a lot of blessings and I couldn't ask for more. I am retained in the accountancy program and that's what matters the most. I'm really glad I survived it.

As for my last words, here is passage from the bible:

I can do everything through Christ who gives me strength. -Philippians 4:13

Summer To Do List

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Summer will last for only 2 months so I figured I should make the most of it. I came up with a list of things I wanna do and I started drafting it since December. Too excited I guess eh?! So here it is:

Read novels! It's been a whole semester since the last time I ever read book and I just miss the feeling. All throughout the semester I've been buying books and tried too hard not to keep my mind wandering to them. Actually, I already started this. I'm now reading Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.
Watch movies. I've been downloading movies for summer and I can't wait to watch them all.
Watch animes.
Learn to play the guitar. I'm gonna have my brother teach me the basics.
Write a lot of poems and compile it. I haven't done this in a while.
Create a mini library in my room.
Lose weight (hopefully).
Read the Bible everyday.
Get LOTS OF SLEEP.

Not Yet Over With the Craze

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I've been saving for this album and finally, I was able to buy it already! I'm so happy! It's a 17 track album of Christian Bautista which is in line with his 10 year in the show business industry. I can't believe it's been 10 years. I could still remember how he looked like when he was still a contestant in Star in a Million and now he's got a name in the industry. Thanks to his hit song The Way You Look at Me that has captured the hearts of many people, not only Filipinos.

The album is more like a treat for myself for all that I've been through this semester. Speaking of school, since it has finally ended, I'll have more time to listen to this 17 new songs and get addicted.

School's Over!

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Hell week just ended. The second semester has just concluded. It's officially summer vacation! Yippee! After a semester of hard work, stress and pressure, students can finally rest all they want and enjoy themselves. This calls for a little celebration! Nadin and I went for a stroll in SM and Plazuela and grab a snack and dinner in one at Starbucks.

Some cosplayers taking some pictures of themselves.

I ate a cheesecake with strawberry sauce and a cafe mocha. The cheesecake is so delicious, specially the sauce.

These are comic strips. They're really nice.

Something dreadful is yet to come though. The GRADES! And oh, there's the thought of not being retained in the accountancy program. But for now, I'm gonna have a weekend free of any stress.

Photo Credits: Nadin Magbiray

Developing A Fairy Tail Habit

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I have heard a lot of people getting all hooked up to this anime entitled Fairy Tail so I grew more curious about it. I tried to stop myself from not seeing it because I don't wanna get addicted. But alas! I failed. In fact, I got so addicted, thanks to the support of my friend, Donna, who shares the same feeling as mine.

Fairy Tail is basically about the struggles of the guild members of Fairy Tail. It is a powerful guild that almost every dark guild and even the Magic Council wants to destroy. The main character is Natsu who is a Dragon Slayer, brought up by a dragon named Igneel who suddenly disappeared without a trace. He eats fire and he gets his power and strength to fight from his friends. I think his personality is pretty much the same as Naruto though: the never give up type and will do anything for his friends. And oh, he got this cute cat named Happy, who is an exceed. Is it just me, or does he really look like Ueki from the Law of Ueki?

There's also Erza, Lucy, Makarov, Gildarts, Mira Jane and the spirits, Aries, Virgo and Lyra and a whole bunch of powerful and interesting people. The story is really nice and each episode will make you ask for more. What I like best about this anime is that it doesn't just focus on the main character. They also let the viewers know about the other characters. Each one have a time to shine. Unlike Naruto, the story of the other character doesn't form part of filler episodes. One thing I don't like about this anime, thought, is that they are pretty much putting an emphasis on girls: their body parts and their dress. It sometimes turn up to be pretty nasty and could come close to those hentai stuffs (sorry about that).

Here are my favorite characters:

Gray Fullbuster

I find him cute and I don't like him because he's always strips. Haha. He's an Ice Make Wizard and I hope he'll soon realize Juvia's love for him. They look so cute together.

Wendy Marvel

She's a Sky Dragon Slayer and brought up by Grandine. She could heal people and she has this habit of tripping. But she's simply so adorable. She also have a cat named Carla(the love interest of Happy).

Mavis Vermillion

She's the founding master of Fairy Tail and she simply reminds of Sakura Kinomoto.

Mystogan

He's Jellal's counterpart in Edolas and is his exact opposite. Mystogan is now the prince of that world. He is used to be a member of Fairy Tail.

Zeref

He is a Black Mage and is a legendary wizard. He is said to be 400 years old but he doesn't look like it, does he? How could a villain look so cute like him huh?! haha.

Loki

Well, he's actual the spirit Leo. Basically, I like him because he's the spirit of my zodiac sign. He also reminds me of Vongola Primo from Hitman Reborn and I don't know why. I like him better in his spirit form though.

Pouring Thoughts on a Rainy Day

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Water's dripping on the roof. The cold winds caress my body. My body's slowly giving up to sleep. But my mind, oh, it's very well functioning. Thousands of thoughts are now running into my brain that it's getting me too occupied. I had forgotten all the lessons I still need to study. All I want now is to get a piece of paper and a pen and start writing. It has always been this way. The rain somehow brings my mind into action, like all the inspiration I need for writing suddenly came out of nowhere. Some say its being emo, but it's like some force drives my creative side and all those past inspirations for my unfinished poems simply snaps in my mind. Perhaps its how nature is. Its like thoughts keep pouring in my head with each raindrop. I like the rain for it keeps my mind running, but sometimes, I just have too much wandering that I nearly forgotten that time hadn't stood still. I love the coldness and serenity it brings, but I must admit it's not really a good time to study lessons because it makes me feel sleepy. I like the rain but I don't wanna get soaked and wet all the time. Rain is nature's way of cleaning things, but somehow it brings that gloomy feeling, like the heavens are crying and you just can't help but get nostalgic. So usually, I end up writing sad poems or thinking of unhappy memories whenever it rains.

A FIRST CLASS Experience

5:35:00 PM ivannejuare 0 Comments

Unphotographable. That’s how I would describe those moments, just as how the lyric in his song goes.

He’s no longer just the artist that keeps me insane whenever I see him on TV. He’s not just the voice that sings me to sleep, that calms my anger, and keeps me inspired. He’s no longer the intangible. I finally saw him, heard him live and touched him.

He was the reason why I came to watch ASAP Rocks Dinagyang last year. He’s the reason why I am so happy right now. He is no other than CHRISTIAN BAUTISTA.

To promote his 2 new albums, he went to visit his fans here in Iloilo at Robinsons Mall. Thank God I have friends who support me in my addiction on him because if it weren’t for them I wouldn’t be able to have the chance to meet him. Obsessed as I am, I went there at 2pm, unsure of the exact time when the show would start. I spent 4 hours roaming around the mall and hurting my feet, instead of preparing for the coming hell weeks. But that little sacrifice paid off. I was just mesmerized by how handsome and cute he is. He’s got the coolest and most romantic voice ever. I just couldn’t put into words how I felt in those moments. It all felt surreal and at the same time, fascinating.

I’ve never really been much of a fan girl, except when it comes to him. Since it’s my first time to be a fan girl, as much as possible, I tried to maximize the full potential of this once in a lifetime experience. It may sound funny, but I did screamed! Why shouldn’t I? I just can’t contain myself anymore. I felt giddy. I even wished I was one of those girls he brought on the stage with him. Anyways, I had my CD autographed plus I finally have a picture with him. How I wish I had brought every CD I have of him. Haha.

Oh! About his album, FIRST CLASS? I intend on buying it after school ends. It’s sort of my prize to myself for all the hard work and effort I exerted for the semester. I am currently saving for it and I’m halfway the amount. haha.

The experience itself was unphotographable for my happiness won’t really be captured by the lens of the camera and it will forever be stored in my memory as one of the best experiences in my life. Anyhow, I can’t stop myself from taking pictures and videos of him, just so I have remembrance of that First Class experience with the most handsome and romantic balladeer, the Asiansation, Christian Bautista.