Happy New Year EVERYONE!

Tomorrow, i'll get back to blogging.. PROMISE!! :)

Blake, Christina, CeeLo and Adam: "Good Riddance (Time of Your Life)" - ...

I love these four coaches so much! So sad Ceelo and Christina needs to take a break to give way for their music careers!!!
oh gosh! i'm gonna cry! They are the awesomest in awesome!!!! love them all!!!

Demi Lovato - Angels Among Us

I believe there are angels among us.
Sent down to us from somewhere up above.

Music 101: Happening by Olivia Broadfield

Possible LSS from this minute. hhahaha!

Inspire #19: Enjoy life! :)

Words 101: Lost

"It is good to feel lost... because it proves you have a navigational sense of where "Home" is. You know that a place that feels like being found exists. And maybe your current location isn't that place but, Hallelujah, that unsettled, uneasy feeling of lost-ness brought you closer to it." -Erika Harris

Music 101: The xx - Angels

I know how much I'm neglecting my blog.... and I really really feel bad about it. So I decided if I have the chance I will share music, books... or whatever just so I have something to post. :)

Promise, to make time for blogging full time! okay? (haha, here we go again, talking to no one.)

#18: about love

source: http://www.staypositive.me/post/32303470568

The highest level of fan girl-ing

Sorry for the poor video quality... and for my voice that sings along with Alexander! haha

Even if I am a fan of a celebrity, band, musician or any "awesome" human being, I never went to their mall tours even if it is just near my place. So, I have to say that this is one of the things I have done for the first time!

I've learned of the band, The Cab from my friend/ former office mate, Eena. She let us listen to Vegas Skies and Take my hand. And yes, I instantly fell in love with the them and their songs. For many nights, I've been listening to their songs, endlessly (haha). Some of them are on repeat for weeks until I try another track. Usually, it was Vegas skies for two weeks, Take my hand the next until, I had their two albums and discovered more heart-pinching and kilig songs. 

I've been a fan of other bands but I never thought of going to their tours or any activities.... until, The Cab. I was searching for events in September (for work) when I stumbled on The Cab Mall Tours in Ayala Malls. At that time, I just joked my friends that we should go  because the band have a gig at ATC -- (my favorite hangout place). Also, I was really brokenhearted because I can't watch THE MAROON 5 concert so I'm finding a way to ease the pain, LOL!

So there, Airiz agreed to go with me and Joanna joined too. The funny thing is my office mates were very supportive. We thought of a way on how will the band notice us. NOTICE!!! hahaha. We thought of a stuff toy wherein I can throw it at Alex Marshall (the keyboardist of my life, LOL). 

The stuff toy thing was scrapped in the plan, another plan is to buy the sash where words "be my future husband" is written. Then, I said.. Oh my gosh! I can't do that... hahaha!

Hours before the event, I saw my first ever dream catcher necklace. I decided that I will find a way to give it to Alex... GOSH! I was so excited. 

The thing is we don't have tickets to get in (because we are broke girls) -- haha! it is really part of the plan. We know that during mall tours, you can still watch on the side. BUT!!! Even if we do't have any pass, our SPOT was the best! We were on the side where Alex Marshall seats when he is playing the piano. (Yes, my heart is screaming and I am screaming and all the poise in me was forgotten! haha)

We always tried to get their attention even if we're just outside. The plan worked really well. Alex Marshall keeps looking and smiling in our direction until the best thing happened. He gave his guitar pick to us! He asked the sound production man to give it to us... AND HE POINTED AT US!!!!! aaaaaahhhhhhhh!!! Then I remembered my dream catcher. We asked the same man to give it to Alex, and the second best thing happened, ALEX MARSHALL wore my dream catcher... and looked at me and smiled. I can't breathe... LOL

ALEX MARSHALL!!! I LOVE YOU! haha Thanks for this!

though, Airiz will be the one who'll keep it! :)

Woah! That was really an awesome experience though we just tortured ourselves as we watch the others hugged and kissed The Cab because they have passes for meet and greet. Anyway, those two best things were the awesomest! hahaha

Thanks for these photos tumblr and google! hahaha

09/22/2012

GLEE - "Everytime"

Haven't watched Glee for a long time now and then I learned that they have another BRITNEY episode...

Then I saw this on my facebook feed. Everytime is one of my favorite songs!!! :)

#17: Write First Drafts and Don't care about the world

Finnick!

To all the Finnick fans out there.... hahaha just saw this on tumblr and can't help to repost! :)

Now that we have our Finnick Odair... Congrats Sam Claflin...

I volunteer as Annie Cresta! hihihihi

Music 101: Snow Patrol - Signal Fire

So yes, I'm stuck here at home. So frustrated that I cannot watch the Snow Patrol concert. (This is their first time to perform in Manila ... :/) So now, I'm sharing one of my favorite song by Snow Patrol. Added plus, ost of Spiderman the movie. ♥

Sarah Kay & Phil Kaye "When Love Arrives"

I haven't watched spoken poetry for months now and then I stumbled on this video in a blog I was reading.

And just like that I searched Sarah Kay videos ... until I realized that I have watched her videos before but how come, I just found this now?

Anyway, this is awesome! :)

"....But love is not perfect and will sometimes forget. When you need to hear it most, “You are beautiful.” Do not forget this.

Love is not what you are expecting. Love is not what you can predict. Maybe love is in New York City already asleep. You are in California, Australia, wide awake. Maybe love is always in the wrong timezone.

Maybe love is not ready for you. Maybe you are not ready for love. Maybe love just isn’t the marrying type. ..."

"Maybe love is only there for a month. Maybe love is there for every firework. Every birthday party. Every hospital visit. Maybe love stays. Maybe love can’t. Maybe love shouldn’t.

Love arrives exactly when love is supposed to and love leaves exactly when love must.

When love arrives, say, “Welcome. Make yourself comfortable.” If love leaves, ask her to leave the door open behind her. Turn off the music. Listen to the quiet. Whisper, “Thank you for stopping by.”"

Music 101: Back to you

:)

in a sanctuary filled w/ emptiness & sorrow, a heart beats. just fine of being alone but longs to explore another world. your world. 

Inspire #16: YOLO

I've been neglecting my blog for weeks now. I've been very busy because of work and other things. Too tired to go online whenever I arrive home. Actually, even if today is SATURDAY -- I still have to go out because we have an event.

Alright, enough of this ... Why YOLO?

Source: http://dormify.tumblr.com

I am game for everything but there are moments that I still fear of doing the things I want to do. There are times that I chicken out because I'm shy, not in the mood or (yes, i'm saying it...) afraid. Maybe, that is the effect when you've been diffident as a kid - it will go back to you from time to time but you just need to fight and get over it.

The past weeks have been the busiest  days of my life but the best thing is -- I have lived...

I ...

connected, communicated and the shiz

I like meeting and talking to new people .... but I'm also afraid to be rejected. My work requires me to talk to different kinds of people and just two weeks ago, I conquered my fear.

pulled off a photo shoot (of course with my workmates)

That feeling when you had 10 mini heart attacks in just one day? I experienced that when I tried to ask  people of their availability and  they tell me that "they can't that day because blah blah blah..." I was like, oh! my gooosh. Kill me now. But, with the help of prayers they are all free that "certain" day. Thank you very much, Lord.

go out and be happy

No, I didn't get myself drunk and partied all night. Yes, I stayed up late and hangout with my friends until dawn (many times in a week.) 

Get the remaining free oil pastel even if I did not join the free art workshop (haha!) 

Listened and watch new indie bands (more indie, more fuun!)

joined contests & giveaways without expectations. 

and then this happened!

And today..

I'll be joining an activity that i never thought of doing.. Ever.. So a big good luck to me. Don't worry I'll make a blog post about it.

I'm so nervous but...

You (I) only live once! :)

Inspire #15: Courage

What I learn about courage ...

Katy Perry - Wide Awake

The video is amazing. Simple but undeniably Katy!

#14: Travel

I almost cried when I saw this in my facebook timeline. I want to scream and say, I WIIIILL! Just wait for me. I will do this. :) 

#13 Inspire: Eventually and not yet

Yes! A new post for June. I'm back but not totally.. LOL. I've been very busy lately. When I arrive home, I usually just eat dinner, rest a little, check my phone messages, prepare my things for the next day, take a bath and then sleep. Too tired to even turn on my laptop. Really sorry for that.

Still, I'm back with something to inspire everyone. I was just pinterest-ing so that I can find some ideas to write for an article then I saw this. 

I really want to share the things that are happening in my life right now but I'm here to spread hope... so maybe I'll just make another blog post about it. 

Life is confusing (at times) but I hope that will not stop you from living. If ever you feel worthless, please don't. If someone would make you feel bad about yourself, screw them... or in a nicer word, don't mind them. 

And to make you feel better,

If you feel that you have a bad day today .. maybe tomorrow, next week or the next month will be better.

Don't lose hope.

♥Kit :)

Don't Forget Me - SMASH

Smash Season Finale...

I'm so proud of Karen Cartwright. I don't know what to say anymore.. I feel like I'm Karen's parents/boyfriend... whatever. I'm just so proud.. She's the star! hahaha

KATHARINE MCPHEE is looorve.

#12 Inspire: a concept

My brother told me that I should not rush everything. He knows that I am very eager to chase my dreams. I have many plans for myself that I want to achieve in a short period of time. When I fail on achieving it, I always feel bad (who doesn't?) He said  that I should slow down....

I realized that when you set a goal for yourself you have to experience pain and hardships so you will strive more. ... Maybe I can't go to graduate school this year, hhmmm? Maybe next year. We'll never know. :)

I will chase my dreams slowly but surely. :) 

To My Mama :)

I don't know how to make this message more unique because I've been writing you letters ever since. Then, I realized... I will never get tired saying "thank you" over and over again. I have to admit that now that I'm older, I appreciate you (more) everyday.

Since day 1, that I told you what I really wanted to do with my life, you never questioned or even doubt. You supported me all the way.

You always try to hear me out and always say "Kung yan ang gusto mo basta ang sakin lang ....." (you tell me your opinion but you never push what you want) at ikaw yung gusto kong sabihan ng "Thank you for believing in me even if I don't believe in myself anymore."

Thank you sa paghihintay para lang sabay tayo mag dinner kahit sobrang tagal ko dumating :/ and for cooking my "requests."

Thank you for loving my friends and also loving them as how you love me (pero syempre mas love mo ko! hahaha!).

Thanks for being a cool mom... For trying things that we recommend you.

For being a fan girl of "Game of Thrones" grabe lang. hahaha

Thank you (and sorry) for keeping up with my mood swings and kamalditahan. HAHA!

I love you, Mama.

Thank you for everything, Mrs. Iliganie V. Soriano-Andaya

I was Secondhand Serenaded!!!

Yes! I got the chance to watch John Veseley LIVE!
I always love his songs, his album were the soundtrack of my highschool life. I just can't get over it! I'm also glad to watched it with my childhood bestfriend Glenelyn! :) My best buds and office mates are also there but they have a media pass because they're going to cover the event.

I'm just so happy the night and the fan girls are A W E S O M E!!!! haha Everyone's screaming and the best thing about it is the crowd is singing with him!

"Tonight will be the night that I will fall for you..."

"Reach for the sky, I would pick you up if I could..."

"I was born to tell you I love you..."

"I can see it in your eyes that you're so sure, please don't tell me that i'm the only one that's vulnerable!"

"The whispers turn to shouting, shouting turns to tears your tears turn to laughters..."

His song list is great, just great!
I wish I had it but it was given to a fan after the concert! :)

with Len! (Glenelyn)

with Ken and Airiz

Enjoyed the night!

Photos from Len's cam and dayly entertainment's fb page. :)

#11 Inspire: Do What you want to do. :)

My good vibes song for the week :)

James Massone: "Don't Know Why"

Since I watched this performance, it's been my LSS. haha.

I crush James Massone now but he's not my top pick. Since the start of Season 2, I am a Team Ceelo and Team Blake. My heart was broken when Blake didn't choose Charlotte Sometimes and NAIA KETE! I looove them and they are awesome performers.. So I ended up being a TEAM CEELO, it's not that Blake ousted my fave on his team but TEAM Ceelo singers are awesome! and every performance is fantastic, they have pure talent and CEELO is an awesome coach, from the stage design to everything, very hands on! loove him. And by the way I also love Lindsey Pavao from Team Christina -- Oh my Goooosh! She's a Goddess , that voice and that pretty face, who can resist???!

Well for Team Adam... Adam Levine will always be in my heart! LOL and I love Mathai, her voice is so unique! haha

to end this all, I LOVE THE VOICE! Thank you. :P

#11 Inspire: It's okay to be hurt.

'nuff said. :)

I love you Katy! :)

Nessun Dorma

Tired of chasing Ken, Paul meets him one last time before leaving on a journey to Europe in search for a better place to dream and love. 

The film explores the love and relationship struggles of Asian gay men caused by social constraints. It describes their aspirations for Europe, where there is a culture of acceptance and open-mindedness, as well as support from governments in the form of legal same-sex partnerships.

Nessun Dorma is a famous aria from Puccini\'s opera \"Turandot\" that depicts an unknown prince\'s unrequited love to a beautiful but cold princess. In the film, the aria is used to mirror Paul\'s wailing for a love that cannot be fulfilled.

This short film is submitted by Ronald Genato.
http://www.asef.org/index.php/projects/community/329-ronald-genato/profile

This was shared to me by our College Professor, this is a film of one of his former students. It is worth watching and please like it so it will win the contest. :)

#10 Inspire: Let Go

LET IT GO. I'm not just talking about "because you've hold on too long, it's okay to let go", I am also talking about all the frustrations, regrets, painful struggles, heartbreaks, envy, jealousy and all the negative things you are keeping in your heart. Let it rest and let go. 

I'm telling this to myself too everyday. :)

"FOR WE WALK BY FAITH, NOT BY SIGHT" - 2 CORINTHIANS 5:7

Living, loving and working

I can't imagine anything more worthwhile than doing what I most love. And they pay me for it.
-Edgar Winter

Meet my new family. :) My workmates!

meeting. meeting. meeting with the creative minds!

work mode off. dinner with the Gala team

Notice the two familiar girls there? Debbie and Airiz my best college buds? we are workmates too. I am so happy.

Cheers for more memories together with my girls! :)

Reflection and Ramblings

Holy Week, Semana Santa or Mahal na Araw is a significant religious festival here in the Philippines. Different towns, regions etc. have their own traditions. Businesses shuts down operations starting Maundy Thursday until Black Saturday (while some just opens late on a Saturday) to give respect for the tradition. It is also the time when people start to think of a summer getaway not only to enjoy but also to pause and reflect.

As for me and my officemates, a time to have a break, a vacation or whatever you want to call it. We planned to go to Polilio Island then thought that it might be dangerous to travel thru boat ride on that day. So, we decided to go to Calaguas Island. CALAGUAAAAS!!!

photo not mine. got it from their fb page

When we are so excited about everything, we decided to back out because we learned that the weather is not good in the North. We have to travel by boat on the way to the island so we have to scrap the plan. We are very disappointed but for sure we will re-schedule this trip. :)

And because I don't know what to do during the break (except for writing my articles and catching up on my tv series and BOOKS), I ask my mama if she wants to have a Visita Iglesia around the churches in our town on Thursday. She's game for it so I will share you about our own Visita Iglesia.

So this is how I spent my Maundy Thursday with my Mama. :)

Our first stop, Sto. Rosario Parish Church --the church where we always hear mass. :)

Sto. Rosario Parish Altar

This little girl is so adorable. I think she's with her parents doing their own Visita Iglesia too. I saw her when we transferred to the next church, too.

Second stop: San Lorenzo Parish

This is my first time to be in this church. They say that if it is your first time to visit a church --you should wish and it will be granted. I don't know if it is true but it wouldn't hurt to try so I did! haha

My mama trying to reread her prayer booklet.

Hers is the old version that is why she is confused. Haha 

Third Stop: A church in Chrysanthemum Village (Sorry, i forgot the name :/)

Mama! :)

It is so good to see a family, praying together. :)

Fourth Stop: Our Lady of Sto. Rosario Parish (it has the same name with our parish..)

Also my first time here. *wish*

Fifth stop: The Church that is closest to my heart. Sto. Niño de Cebu Parish. 

The church of my high school Alma Mater. This is where we have our First Friday Mass. I remember this is where we've shoot our short film  (for our Filipino class) back in Senior year. So many memories. Few walks away from my high school but it is summer break so I decided not to go inside the school. :) 

Sixth stop: Miraculous Medal Parish :) It has just a small congregation and the church is small (sorry haven't took more of the church's interior.)

After the Visita Iglesia, we went home and rest.

It is very hot during the afternoon. You know when it is so hot you cannot think clearly? Gosh. It is really summer after all! haha!

I may not be in the beach but I still wore a cover up while I'm in the house!!!! hahaha It is a crazy hot summer!!! Ugh!!!

crazy mode on! sorry for this! hahaha!

Now's the time for me to finish reading Looking for Alaska and Kafka on the Shore (how many times do I have to tell this to myself?!)

Ta-ta!

Because it is vacation, I have more time to blog! Yey! Oh my gosh I'm rambling?! 

If TVD characters would be in THG

I found this on tumblr and I really can't help but post this here. hahaah!!!

If you are a fan of The Vampire Diaries and The Hunger Games, you'll laugh at this. :)

Thanks to savatoregilberts, I found it in her blog. :)

Damon: would kill everyone on the first minute
Stefan: would eat bunnies and let everyone kill each other
Katherine: would make everyone kill each other in brutality but leave the hottest guy in there so she can have sex with him and feed on him
Elena: would kill herself before making it to the arena
Klaus: would be the head gamemaker
Caroline: would do her hairporn and everyone would just die
Elijah: same as Caroline
Bonnie: "witchcraftbullshitandblahblahblah-" -dead
Jeremy: Elena would probably volunteer so he won't have to do it
Matt: would die on the first minute
Tyler: he won't be there because he's modeling underwear
Alaric: would be a mentor
Rebekah: would b*tch her way to winning

Dream catcher

Look what I've got!!

A new dream catcher. It was supposed to be placed on the top of my bed but  i think it fits perfectly beside the note in my mirror. What'd you think? haha

And I think I have a new collection to fill up to. My other dream catcher is in my monitor in the office. :)

Hoping to have more dream catchers to be collected. hahahaha


I'm loving it! :)

#9 Inspire: You are never alone.

image source

I know this is not a great entry for not posting more often but I hope this could inspire some random stranger who feels that he/she is alone. :) We're all just the same. We feel sad, happy, in love or any emotions that you can imagine and you are not alone.

Got a good #CatchUpWeekend by watching SMASH --its so good, Katharine Mcphee is made of pure awesomeness... and Im trying to catch up on The Vampire Diaries too... :)

And yes, I'm having a double time on my reading -- STILL, stuck with Kafka on the Shore and Looking for Alaska -- I just hope after this week, I've finished these two books already. :)

And to add -- my bestfriend has graduated from College last Friday! And I'm a proud bestfriend!!! :)

Congratulations dear! :) I loove you!

I took the photo from my phone :)

And as for work -- I hope you can visit Gala Magazine's website. I'd really appreciate it if you'll take a look. (I'll blog more about Gala Magazine next time --visit the website okay?)

Thank you very much! Hope to be back soon! LOL.. :)

Kit♥

A revamp!

Hi guuuys! Something's new? Yes! Im currently using blogger's default designs because my personalized template/layout or whatever had a problem. And I freaked out! Good thing, I have JAAA!!! My saviour! We are planning to revamp my blog design few months ago.... then this happened... hahaha

So, please bear with my very simple and classic blogger design okay?

Take care everyone! and Before, I gooo....

I hope I can think of a new design for this blog. Good luck to me and Ja! :)

Happy 2nd birthday dear Eiffel Paris!

Two years ago, you were so small that I am so afraid to hold you. Tapos ngayon two years old ka na??? nutooo?! haha I'm so proud of your Mama Nile and Papa Jer Anjo for being such good parents to you and England. I hope to bond with you more little angel. I know you can't read this pa but keri na yan! HAPPY BIRTHDAY Eiffel. We love you so much.