Unsealed letter in 11:11 11-11-11

I've been thinking of what to post this day. I really don't know what happened to me when I suddenly wished on 11:11 pm, a few days ago. My friend and I were exchanging text messages because I had a very bad day. When the clock strikes 11:11 pm, my friend told me to wish and without even thinking I wished. Maybe, when you are really down and trying to be alright again, you start to believe again.

Actually, I really don't believe in wishing in 11-11, I don't even bother to know its history. It just became familiar because some of my friends believe it. They would even send a group message when its 11-11 pm.

Everyone's so busy planning something special to do on this day. Me? I just think of a special blog to post.

Until, I remember the poem that I made for our Literary Folio (it was released last February), Imaginaccion XIII 2011: Existensia. In this Literary Folio, my friend Airiz is the EIC and Debbie is the Creative Consultant. I am so proud of this book because we gave all our best here especially, the two names I mentioned. :)

I submitted two poems (only one poem got accepted :) ) and some photos that has relevance with the theme. The theme is Existensia: Seven Deadly Sins and Seven Heavenly Virtues. 


So here's my page :)

Unsealed Letter

How far is 1486 miles away?

They asked me but I cannot say

I held the unsent letters

All sealed with a kiss except the last chapter

We hoped forever

But, how come I still believed in such whatever!

Tik tok Tik tok

Ticks the clock

I recalled,

With your sweet lovely smile

You promised to run

when the 406^th letter’s done

Now, I’m staring on this little piece

Where I’ve put my whole heart

Hoped that it won’t be torn apart

As I give my special kiss

Bells started ringing

My heart keeps on thumping

I tried to look for you

But they don’t want me to

Then played our song,

God knows I’ve waited too long

You’re the one who made me better

so with this unsealed letter

I say, 1486 miles is so far away

still you came back and stay,

I almost cursed forever

and now we will start over

I hope you like it.

Epic movies of my childhood

I love watching movies. I grew up watching movies with my Kuya Ryan and Tita Edios whenever there's a new film that will be released in theaters. I am very open in watching different genres of films. I can watch comedy to drama, action, sci fi etc. I want to try anything just like my choice of books.

Eversince, I have been a huge fan of Luke Skywalker and Princess Leah, daydreamed with me on Legolas dating (haha!), cried with Woody and all the awesome toys of Andy, rooted for Peter Parker and MJ, also had a crush with Robin... (Batman and Robin) and wished that Cyclops is real and he will marry me (Oh! good Lord!).

I hated Darth Vader so much that i even imagined myself killing him. (Anyway, we watched this in VHS... 3 or 4 VHS tapes) It started from Star Wars 4: A new Hope to Star Wars. My favorite is Return of the Jedi, 6th film.  In highschool, my Kuya shared that there will be another star wars movie (Star Wars 1: The Phantom Menace). He explained that it is were it all started. A big reason to watch Darth Vader's back story, what is his life before he became the cruel Darth Vader. I remember, my first girl crush is Padme Amidala (Natalie Portman).

My unforgettable memory of watching the Star Wars movies is when my brother needs to run so that we'll be the first in line to buy the tickets but when he arrived the line is already long. EPIC moment! haha

The Epic movie poster (so old :/)

And yes i remember how much I adore the effects of Lord of the Rings and how I tried to control myself from screaming when Legolas is using his bow and arrow for the war.. i can still remember that zoom  shot! argh! He's so beautiful! haha :) I love the Lord of the Rings: The Two towers the most! :)

And I'm a Spiderman fan so much.. i think Spiderman 2 and 3 is most memorable because we watched it with Papa :) father and kids moment. I love Spiderman so much. Come on! who doesn't know that famous line "With Great power comes great responsibility" and of course that epic upside down kissing scene moment with MJ. *blush*

My Spiderman

And the recent hype, is the Xmen First Class wherein I've learned more about Magneto and Professor X (the history of their friendship) :) I remember I have read the Xmen Comics but not all of it and when i was a kid, all I know is that Storm is awesome and i will marry Cyclops someday! haha! Until, sequels and prequels were released... I've loved the film more and every Xmen character has a huge place in my heart... So when I watched Xmen First Class.. It was so nostalgic because this is were it all started. Btw, can't wait for the next prequels. haha

The aweome Storm

But the film that has affected me the most is... Toy Story!!!...3

Toy Story 1... 1995, I was five years old. Toy Story 2... 1999, I was 9 years old... then 2010/2011, Toy Story 3 was released.. I am already 20 years old. Already said goodbye to my teen years.

Toy Story 3, Little Andy is now a big Andy who will be leaving home for College and the movie opened with videos of little Andy playing with his toys. Before, it feels like they're his only world. It may have a simple plot but for me its the most real.. Remember when Woody looked at his shoe and he saw Andy's name on it. It actually tore me up, and what's funny is my Kuya is also touched.. because of one thing... We actually grew up with Andy. When we watched the movie, we're on the stage of our lives that our toys were just a display or a hand me down for our little cousins and little nephews and nieces. And just like Andy, there are certain toys that we don't want to give. It feels like we will be violated. But, like what Andy did with Woody, he gave him up... to someone he knows who could treat his toys the way he treated them.

 It was also a touching scene when Andy saw his little self in Bonnie. Awww. Also, we have to learn to let go because life teaches us that people will come and go in our lives like the toys of Andy. :) I could watch this movie over and over again.

I just hope film makers could still make new awesome films like this for the younger generation. Something wherein they could treasure their childhood moments. :)

So how about you what's your favorite movie?

Sick

First month of the year and I'm already sick. What's good is for a very long time, its the first time I felt uber sick. The feeling of "hope you'd sleep all day and just wake up when you fever is gone." = boring. I think the last time I felt like this is when I'm a high school Senior after we practiced a "Speech Choir."

Though, I'm slightly feeling better still I felt bad becauseI wasn't able attend our meeting and haven't assisted in Imagi Editorial Board's shoot.

I hope I'll be better. I don't want to take medicines anymore. I've been taking 3 medicines since last night. :( Lord please, help me make me feel better and I hope this is just fever and nothing else. :(

<3

Indescribable

For almost a week, I've been listening to songs about God, love for God and everything about Him. I have always payed attention to lyrics of every song that I listen to and end up listening to it for weeks, even for a month.

Last December 2010, my friend Gen and i started to send songs to each other. Actually, it was last year when Gen and I started to have conversations about Him. I think it was really because of our Logic Professor's influence. It all started with Do you read the bible? :) The rest is history.

I remember the little me, I can remember in details that when I graduated in Elementary, aside from having a Silver Medal, I was also awarded best in religion. :) I think it all started when I was young. I was born in Middle East Country with Filipino parents who are Roman Catholics. I cannot say that they are very religious but they have strong faith.

My faith became stronger because of my aunt too. My family has great influence with my love for Him. My kuya and I are attentive during mass and it excites us whenever we're the ones who will offer during the offertory. At an early age, they taught us how to behave whenever we're in church.

When you're growing up there are times that your faith is shattered. I am just thankful that they pushed (haha) me to enroll in a Catholic School (CSA-Biñan) that time. I really wanted to go to CASA because its the sister school of Montessori and that's where my friends are going (but something happened blah blah blah! anyway, Thank God I went to CSA).

When I entered college, all the values i learned in CSA where treasured in my heart until now. But, I am growing up. The harder the challenges are, the more times I question Him. Its hard to have a stronger faith when you feel that everything's falling apart. Still, I believed in Him. And that belief taught me how to hold on. Taught me things that I thought I would never learn.

Whenever I have unanswered questions, I always end up praying. I pray until the doubts would go away. When I started to read the bible again, I end up crying because I'm reading a verse that feels like He's talking to me. It always bring me to tears whenever I call up to Him and ends up that He is touching my heart to heal the scars.

If only more people would listen through their heart, if only they would just open it for Him... then life would be lighter.

I'm just thankful for this songs that my friends are recommending me, Jeff and Gen. Thank You:)) Its funny because I also recommend it to my other friends.

Me, years ago
(DEAR GOD Fm Static)

I've tried everything I thought might help me understand things
And it didn't tell me anything or even play my heart strings
So I'm writing You this letter to wait for Your reply
'Cause I am so tired of not believing I'll give You a try

(I think God can explain)

It's all right, I'm O.K.,
I think God can explain,

Me, whenever I have questions
Heart of Worship

When the music fades
And all is stripped away
And I simply come
Longing just to bring
Something that's of worth
That will bless your heart

Me, (recommended by Gen :) My love song for Him
Enough Chris Tomlin

All of You is more than enough for all of me
For every thirst and every need
You satisfy me with Your love
And all I have in You is more than enough

And my LSS for I don't know until when (thanks Jeff),

ALL FOR LOVE ♥ Hillsong United

"FOR HOW MANY TIMES HAVE I BROKEN YOUR HEART, STILL YOU FORGIVE ME"
--brings me to tears. THANK YOU.

Flying Fiesta

As I remember, this photo is not staged. :) When I saw this, I smiled like this (^__^). Haha.

Honestly, (before) Flying Fiesta is not my favorite ride in Enchanted Kingdom. I love the rides which are more exciting and riskier (Space shuttle, Anchor's away, Jungle Log). But, when i rode Flying Fiesta that time, I felt happiness :) Its from inside. Like, I was a kid who doesn't mind to be herself. just play, laugh, giggle, scream... Maybe a plus because I'm with my friends this time but I remember we were laughing and fooling around but there's 2 or 3 minutes that we're just silent. Just enjoying the lightness of flying, being free from the troubles of our real world and just be a kid again.

Thank you flying fiesta for making me a kid again (kahit saglit lang).



Maybe, i'm slight sentimental because I'm back to my real world. Hello School. Hello Stress. Hello everything, Happy 2011 :)

My year ender blog: First Times

When was the last time you did something for the first time?

All I can say is I've done many first times this year that's why my 2010 is such an awesome year.

I've worked (had my internship) in a media organization wherein I was able to meet new and inspiring people in a world full of issues, gossips, truth, facts and different stories of life. I was also involved in a topic that I hate the most: POLITICS. I was an intern during a hard time. A time when the Filipino People are looking forward in electing the new President/Vice President for the betterment of our country. I learned to embrace the thing I hate the most. Thank you for the Discourse Analysis, Political Advertisement Tasks that were assigned to me during that time. Also thank you for our mentors. Thank you for being patient with us. Making an analysis is such a hard work but they have given me guidance all the way. :) To my co interns, thanks for the newfound friendship and different shares of stories. :)



I met one of my idols in the entertainment industry. TV Host Boy Abunda. :))


I know some kids will laugh at me with this but yes! finally I got to party in a Bar with my friends (Acquaintance Party). Party and dance all night. Stayed up late and had an overnight in a friend's house. It's something new because my Mom never allows me to do that. People who are close to me knows that my parents are strict when it comes to overnights. I was very happy and felt a little bit of freedom! Dolce is in Quezon City and I have to go home in Laguna in an unholy hour, come on?! :))
Anyway, it was such an awesome night with me and my college friends though I had blisters on my feet, a day after :))




Having my Sentinel Family, Being Part of The Lyceum Independent Sentinel, Published Articles. with my loorves the journleftovers :)

I would always rant about how I dream to see my name together with an article I've written on a magazine (BTW, my letter is one of the letters of the month in Meg Magazine this December 2010). And before Sentinel, I just dream to see my literary work on our school paper but God gave me more. He gave me an editorial position that I thought I could not have. I realized how hard it is to be an editor. Hard but fulfilling. I'm also glad that I have an AWESOME FEATURES TEAM:) COOLEST and CONSIDERATE SENIOR EDITORS and THE BEST CO STAFFERS. I thought at first, this would all be work. work. work.. Now, My Sentinel Family is one of the reasons why I still choose to have a positive day though the bus ride every Monday morning kills me because of heavy traffic.




I remember my friend, MJ, would say that her course is AB JOURNALISM majoring in Sentinel. The truth is I feel the same way. When I became part of Sentinel I always worry about our feature articles rather than my Rizal, JPL Reports & (kill me!) Thesis.

Then the Team Building happened, The Sentinel staffers became inseparable. We have different personalities but in one way or another we always find a way to amuse each other. Oh no! I'm really bragging here but they are the most awesome people that came in my 2010. I love them so much!








The Enchanted Kingdom Experience:
I have been to Enchanted Kingdom for the nth time but its my first time to be with my College Friends. The experience is EPIC. THE HORROR HOUSE that until now would make me laugh everytime I remember how much we scream and curse the haunted place. AND THAT ULTIMATE TOWER RIDE!




and of course, My girls are complete in the house. Airiz, Eliza, and Debbie. They'd kill me if they'll see their yagit photo because they're too lazy to take a bath. So let's just not put the photos :) I love them to the highest level of much (huh?!).

And a year ender get together of my High School Barkada. I missed them so much. I even had a long kwentuhan moments with my guy bestfriend,Jendel. :) Bonding with my Bratinellaloorves. <3
What's the first time? My Mom allowed me to go home uber late. :)) Next time talaga overnight na. *crosses fingers*






Happy Happy New Year. Goodbye 2010. Thanks for the new found friends and family. Super thank you for all the rekindled and stronger friendship . Thank You Lord. Thank You for the mistakes committed and for the lessons learned. thank you for the words, phrases, sentences I make. Thank you for the books I've read. thank you for my family. Thank you for everything. I will surely miss you 2010. I promise to be better this 2011. I LOVE YOU. :)









Added to that, is little by little I am making my dreams into reality. I always say that I want to inspire people! I'm so glad when I've seen in a blog post that someone from the other side of the world that I don't even know called me her "christmas miracle" see here Thanks Again for inspiring me to be better and to inspire more people.


toodles, kristina

Goodbye Planner 2010, Hello Planner 2011

i'm saying goodbye to my 2010 planner

This planner is overused. I even almost lost it when I'm busy with schoolworks. It helped me alot especially when I can't remember my to do lists. We have grown together this year. I just realized that next year would

be a big change for me that's why I planned to change my Papemelroti planner into something bigger. My dearest bestfriend didn't fail me. She gave me my 2011 planner and now I'm using it....

hello wittywillsave the world planner

This coming year will be a tough one so please bear with me. :))

So dearie Papemelroti '10 Thank you for keeping me ORGANIZED this 2010. You're a big help. Thank you so much.