Write a letter today to someone who needs your encouragement. –Jeff Goins

This is the last challenge that Jeff Goins gave to the people who joined his #my500words challenge. I have to admit that I failed it because I haven’t completed the 30 days. I just have at least 12 posts. 12/30, ha! But at least, it encouraged me to write more. I may not have written on my blog everyday but I have left more notes in my little notebook, in my journal, and my planner. Whenever I think of something, I don’t hesitate to write it unlike last year that I chose not to write what I think because I thought it is dumb.

I learned to suck it up and face my fears. I was so afraid that the world might come and get me but I realized that I should stop acting that way. Time to be braver. If I want to write, I should believe in myself and practice more. I need to stop comparing myself to others and stop thinking of not being good enough. Even if my writing is far from perfect at least I am slowly learning from my mistakes.

Even if I am late for the last challenge, I still want to do it. I always talk to people who are close to me, email them every day , chat or tweet and say encouraging things so I figured that I can write an encouraging post for someone who really feels down today – to a frustrated/or depressed or lost twenty-somethings today.

Dear whoever you are,

I don’t know exactly what you are going through but I want you to know that I understand if ever you are confused on where you really want to go. Maybe you have a job or maybe you don’t have one yet. If you have one and still feel lost, well been there, done that my friend. I really can’t say that go and freakin’ leave. No, I won’t do that. I remember when I was also thinking of leaving my first job – I was torn between my dream, my family, and my personal finances. At that time, I was happy until I realized being happy is not enough. Being JUST happy cannot pay the bills. So I decided I have to do something about it. I have read and watched almost all the encouraging, most positive articles and videos just to feel better. Or make myself at ease that I will not make the wrong decision. I was so scared to leave because I’m holding on to what they say "if you’re happy then go for it…" Then reality happened. Life happened. You’ll realize that life is not all about you. There are many factors in being happy especially now that we are still young.

I really want to give up at that time but when I watched this video of a famous broadcaster...She said that if you are happy with what you do, money will follow after you (okay, I’m not sure about this but it is something like that..) then she took a pause and added, “But is it applicable for everyone?” No. She added that some are just lucky while others need to fight harder to achieve their dreams. Don’t grieve and be disappointed for not being part of the privileged ones. Do not mope and give up just because you are one of the people who need to work harder. Instead, work hard, fight harder, and live more.

If you really want to leave your job, leave… but make sure you know what you want to do after. It will be better if before you send that resignation letter, you’ve already figure it out. But, if you can’t figure it out yet, start by talking to people who you know will never judge you on your decisions. 

I remember when I have this conversation with my brother, I told him that what if my decisions will turn out to be mistakes? He said (with an annoyed face) so what? If you’ll realize that you made the wrong choice then treat it as an “experience.” Another advice I got is from a veteran photographer in the fashion/entertainment industry, He asked me on why I will leave my job, I told him some of my reasons (like greener pasture and I just want to take a break from the media world). Then I suddenly felt the urge of asking him if I am making the right decisions.. He told me that I am just the one who can answer it and how can I tell if I am wrong or right when I haven’t done it yet? He told me that I am still young and go do the things I want to do.

Well, there are so many encouraging things that we can relate too but not all of them are applicable in our lives. Just pick out the best that you can relate to.

Never ever give up. Allow yourself to grow by making your own decisions. Because at the end of the day, it is your life. Go and do what you want, you freakin’ twenty-something! Make mistakes “Make a lot of them, because there's no better way to learn and to grow, all right?” –Jen Lindley, Dawson’s Creek

Love,

Kit

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

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

'nuff said. :)

#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♥

Discover the Perks of Reading -Powerbooks

:) The powerbooks tagline! :)

LOOK! What just arrived this afternoon... :)

Our powercard! :) My Kuya Ryan's powercard was delivered together with mine today.

Okay? why am I so happy? The privileges of having a Powercard are having 10% discount on cash purchases, 5% on credit card purchases and instant discount and other benefits on seasonal and promotional items. Yehey! more more books to purchase, LOL. I'm so happy! :)

Byebye old powercard! Hello there, new one! :) 

Gossip Girl forever

Just let me talk about Gossip Girl before watching the 100th episode. So friends, forgive me for babbling too much. Especially to friends who are not watching the series. :)

The Royal Wedding? Hmmm... :)

*just a super fan*

I love the Derena and Chair ships but at the end of the day, I still love Gossip Girl  I watched it from the start and I've been a fan since the pilot episode. There are times that I thought on not watching anymore because of the ruined plots. I am also one of the people who loves to hate the writers and even follow the twitter accounts of the exec. producers. Sometimes, I love them then hate then love again. And I know one thing remained, I love Gossip Girl, from the actors to the writers, producers and of course to that awesome voice who never fails to amuse me.

I've been a Derena shipper from the start, as much I want to hate Dair (Dan and Blair), I can't because the two are also cute together. Still, DERENA!!! :) Everybody loves Chair (Chuck and Blair) and one thing is for sure, Chair is forever.

Derena! Dan and Serena

"When I talk about Derena, I talk about love."

It is heartbreaking to watch when Serena started to look backward, Dan is already looking forward. Sometimes when I watch an episode of Derena together, I wish that if not in this show please make them endgame in real life. HAHA!

Kidding aside, I have a feeling that Dan might not look backwards any moment now but what I learned from the Derena shippers is NEVER LOSE HOPE. Please, please writers, I know there will be Season 6 because you want to build up Dair more but you'll still make CHAIR endgame. If you'd do that, please hear us Derena shippers, make a unique script to get Dan and Serena together... Pretty please?

GOSSIP GIRL??? Can you help the writers please?! or blackmail them!!! hahaha.

Anyway, to everyone behind Gossip Girl.. on and off cam Congratulations on your 100th episode. Whatever! derena!!! haha

Okay, because I talk too much about the ships I will post something that the writers should never ruin (well, they can make Serena and Blair fight but not forever!).

THIS friendship:

B & S in Paris

super cute! haha

Bestfriends forever :)

xoxo, Gossip Girl (LOL)

hugs and kisses to everyone, ♥Kit :)

#2 Inspire: Live it! :)

Another, inspiring photo quote that could lift us up. :)

found it on tumblr. :)

Learn to make yourself happy

If everything else fails, eat ice cream.

I really had a bad morning and I can not shoo the bad vibes away. I end up feeling bad about everything  and almost had another ultimate emotional breakdown (sometimes, you can't really practice what you preach). I'm just glad I was able to talk to my mama and some friends. 

I am always good in making decisions, how come I fail on it now? Whew. Maybe I just need to repeat my mantra "Some days just don't work out so well" 100x? haha.

Still, I believe when there are so many unanswered questions eat ICE CREAM. I've been depriving myself from sweets since the start of the year because I had consumed too many desserts last Christmas and New Year. I was really down this morning and I need to make myself happy. So my dearest beloved ice cream. Thank You. :) 'til next time.

Marriage Proposals

There's a sudden joy in my heart whenever I watch videos of marriage proposals. I would cry while watching the video, as if I am the girlfriend. I don't know, I just find it amusing to witness someone expressing love in a very selfless way. 

To connect this on my post, this afternoon, I was watching the latest episode of Glee with my two friends (who were supposed to finish something for their thesis) and we realized that Mr. Schue will propose to Emma. I haven't watched Glee for a long time now so I don't really know the flow of the story. I was just very touched with Mr. Schue's proposal. haha. I'm sorry, I'm just a simple girl and I am very mababaw. 

The Glee cast sang We found love by Rihanna. If you are curious with Mr. Schue's proposal just watch the latest episode.

After all the things that I felt today, I know that everything will be alright again. :)

You will be...

photo by: shamrazzi on tumblr

OH! YES YOU WILL BE...


I remember my friends who are hopeless when it comes to love.

Cheer Up guys... Someday it will be your day :)