day nine: two movies you absolutely love

500 days of Summer - my current favorite. I feel for Tom but in such a way, I also understand Summer. Come on, sometimes in life there's this one person who will come into your life who you thought will be forever. Then, you'll just woke up one day that you're not sure of him anymore. Sometimes it happens, and it sucks. IT REALLY SUCKS. so the movie made it to my favorites.

Something cheesy and not so cheesy. Something that could hurt you but could make you smile cause yeah, your life doesn't have to stop just because you were hurt. you can cry but you should know when to stand up. :)

i am sam - this one, you should watch the movie, dakota is awesome so as sean penn and michelle pfeifer, :) eversince, this is my favorite! :)

Best girl friends

I just want to share a picture of me and my best girl friends in college. This is our last season. And yes, we're looking forward to that special day of receiving our diplomas but we're more excited ( also scared) on the fact that "real world" is already in front of us.

I really wanted to include more girl friends but I think they are the best of the best. They are the ones who i can call on 3 am who will curse me because I woke them up but still they will listen. They are the ones who always pissed me off because of the petty fights but I would always realize that I love them more than I hate them. Really, I can't put through words how much I love them. :)

:) Maybe God really blessed the broken road on my way to them.

I hope to make awesome episodes with you on our last season. :) I love you dearest. :)

day eight: three favourite cartoon characters

Tweety Bird. i just find him so cute. and by the way the creators play some words and when they mean tweety they mean "sweet". Tweet also means the sound of a bird. Tweety is my favorite but I'm not the kind of girl who has tweety's face all over my things. As much as i want to (haha!) i can't afford it. I just have few and some of it are mugs and glasses with tweety's face. :)

Mirmo de Pon. besides that he is so cute, on the manga series I learned a lot from him. haha. I like the cute blush on his face and his remarkable lines.

Pikachu - Nash's Pokemon. isn't she or he? the cutest? pika pika!

day seven: five songs that describe your life right now

SONG 1. I think God Explain

"It's alright I'm O.K.

I think God can explain

I'm relieved I'm relaxed

I'll get over it yet."

Whenever I'm troubled, I just listen to this song and I'll be okay. I know God has deeper plans for me. :) even if I don't understand at times, He always find a way to comfort me. :)

SONG 2. True Colors

"So don't be afraid to let them show

Your true colors,

True colors, are beautiful,

Like a rainbow."

I'm a girl who is a size 14 :) but it has never get on my way. I'm glad that I have family and friends who accept me as who I am. But, we are not living on a perfect world, there are times that I feel really bad because I can't buy clothes that I want. And even if I don't really mind them, some rude people are really getting on my nerves. I just hope some girls could be positive who has the same situation like me. So what if you don't have a perfect body? Who cares, you are who you are. Stay close to people who will appreciate and love you without any why's. Those people are angels sent by God. :) If I would want to be thinner, Its not because others want it for me, not because I want to be like those famous girls out there strutting their stuff. I will do it for myself especially because I want to wear those awesome clothes that doesn't have bigger sizes and I want to be healthy. :)

SONG 3. Once in a lifetime

I know that what I've found is once in a lifetime

(and) I know there's no way out

Coz its once in a lifetime

this is a song for my friends. I'm so glad that they were sent to me, in the right time and in the right place.

I always remember that GG quote whenever I'm with my friends, "With friends like these, who needs armies?"

SONG 4. God Blessed the Broken Road

I've been talking about this song a lot of times. i love the lyrics so much, and someday..... Okay next. :)

SONG 5. I'll be there for you by Martin Nievera

"when the stars won't shine anymore, i'll be there"

This is our song, Trixie (my dearest sister/bestfriend) and me. This song is a reminder of a beautiful friendship. I just hope everyone has a bestfriend. A person who will still be true when everyone else is lying on your face. Someone who would be there when you want someone to listen. Just listen. :)

day six: five things you can eat everyday

1. Strawberries and chocolates

2. Yogurts and ice creams

3. twister fries

4. waffles and pancakes

5. pizza

day five: six of your favourite books

1) Have a little faith by Mitch Albom - and again.. this book changed my life. "Have a Little Faith is a book about a life's purpose; about losing belief and finding it again; about the divine spark inside us all. It is one man's journey, but it is everyone's story."

One thing I could never forget is '

Look. I know what I believe. It's in my soul. But I constantly tell our people: you sould be convinced of the authenticity of what you have, but you must also be humble enough to say that we don't know everything. And since we don't know everything, we must accept that another person may believe something else.

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2) Little Women by Louisa May Alcott, It was long time ago when I reread the book and only Jo's character remained in me. Maybe because when I was little, I can relate to Jo more. Because at that time, I really want to be adventurous, I want to be a girl who acts like a boy but still a girl at heart. :) I also share something with Jo, her passion for writing. Anyway, i love all of them. Whenever I remember Little Women, I miss my childhood. :)

3) Dear John by Nicholas Sparks - i love tragic stories. 'nuff said. :)

"Our story has three parts: a beginning, a middle, and an end. And although this is the way all stories unfold, I still can't believe that ours didn't go on forever."

4) Wicked: The times and life of the Wicked witch of the West :) I always love stories that would bring me to flashbacks. Like in Wicked, Why did they call her wicked witch of the west? What is the story behind it? Because I believe that there's a reason about everything. :) And I want to know that reason! haha!

5) Para Kay B by Ricky Lee -

"Me quota ang pag-ibig. Sa bawat limang umiibig ay isa lang ang magiging maligaya. Kasama ka ba sa quota?"

This book shocked me to death. haha! But, I learned many lessons, it opened my mind about different kinds of love in the modern world. :)

6) Hunger Games Trilogy - Peeta and Katniss and Gale. Rue and Prim rose. Cinna. Finnick. This book made me forget to study on my final exams. Almost forgot some of my very important school works. Just read the book and you'll know what i'm talking about.

"You don’t forget the face of the person who was your last hope." -Katniss

"I always channel my emotions into my work. That way, I don't hurt anyone but myself." -Cinna :((

7) Norwegian Wood by Haruki Murakami - after I read this book, I stopped reading for more than 2 weeks. I just want to absorb the story. I just want Midori to stay in imagination. "Masyado kong inaattach ang sarili ko sa mga characters kahit anong pigil ko, hindi talaga." haha. Affected much!

"Death exists, not as the opposite but as a part of life." -H. Murakami

day four: seven people who inspire you, and why?

1. Mitch Albom - all his books never fail to inspire me. After I read five people you meet in heaven, I dream of publishing an inspirational book/novel someday. He is not afraid to tell his readers his own story. He is also a generous and helpful human being. Something that I dream to be someday - to inspire. The Have a little Faith book changed my life. :)

2. Mr. Guillermo Santos my professor in my Journalism subjects. If he would be introduced on programs/seminars, we (the journalism students) would laugh because of his many achievements. It would take 10 minutes or more to recite all his accomplishments. His memory is very sharp (esp. history!) even if he's already old. He is very intelligent and knowledgeable but very considerate (oh! except in writing straight news!) FYI, he was offered by President Ramos to be his Press Secretary but he refused. He thought that it would be biased as a journalist. Despite his many commitments he still teaches. He thought tha the credibility of Journalists are decreasing that's is why he wants to train (us.) Unlike the other professors, he would go to class punctually and regularly. He would just dismiss us early if he has meeting. We need more professors like him; dedicated, passionate, tactful and has concern for his students. Rock on, sir! :)

OH MY GOSH! THIS IS HARD. I need to skip some numbers. Sorry.

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6. Bianca Gonzalez, she may have the most number of mentions in my blog but I will never be ashamed of it. She inspires me a lot. There's something in her that would always make me smile. She was just a regular, shy school girl but look at her now she is a tv host/model/ unicef advocate. That's what i dream to be, someone who is still simple and friendly even if she has already achieved her dreams. She also values friendship so much :) (OMG! I sound like a stalker here, haha!) My friends know how much I love Bianca Gonzalez. She's my role model! :) Try to read her blog: superbianca.blogspot.com so that you would understand me.

7. My father, Mr. Reynaldo B. Andaya, working outside the country for his family's future. That's what my Papa does. My Papa's story might be an ordinary story but for me this is a special story that I would remember for the rest of my life. Papa came from a poor family in Bataan. Lolo is a farmer while my Lola is a plain housewife. My Papa is the 3rd child from the eight siblings. Being one of the oldest, he learned to work in an early age. He works on their farm early morning then proceed to school after he handed all his earnings to Lola. He even told me that he experienced self pity wherein his baon is just tuyo (dried fish)and rice wrapped in a banana leaf while his classmates have adobo, fried chicken etc. Someone even exchanged baon with Papa because he wanted to taste the tuyo. Papa didn't finish technical school to go to Saudi Arabia so that he could earn more money for his family.
That's where he met his true love. :) And yes, that's my Mama. :)
Papa is a man who has a vision of giving a good education for his children. He promised his self that he should be able to let his children finish their studies. If you could just see the smile on his face when he attended Kuya's graduation. Its the best smile I have ever seen.
He wanted us to dream higher and be a better person. He is a very loving husband. Everytime my Mama gets angry he just smiles. He calls more than three times a day to Mama *sweetest*. Whenever I tell him my impossible dreams, he would just smile and say "Maabot mo din yan mag-aral ka lang mabuti." Whenever i turn to him in times that my world is falling apart, when I feel insecure or anything he would say " Kaya mo 'yan, ikaw pa." These words can be said by anyone but when it came from my father I know it is very sincere. And another plus for Papa, HE KNOWS ABOUT VAMPIRE DIARIES before i even watch it. haha! COOOOOLLLLEEESSSTTT FATHER EVER! I love you Papa, so much as well as Mama.
Mr. Reynaldo Andaya, you inspire me a lot. :)

:)

day three: eight places you want to visit

1. First on my list of course is Paris, France. When I was 8 years old, all I know is France is so far far away. My aunt had a vacation in France, twice. So there, when I've seen the pictures, the famous buildings, famous places, snow, the people. I already envisioned myself roaming around the streets of Paris :) The dream became bigger as I grow older. I even planned to have French lessons but I didn't pursue it. Maybe, someday! :)

2. Amanpulo, Palawan Philippines - too expensive but almost heaven. Whenever I browse pictures of the luxurious beach, it inspires me a lot to strive harder. Whenever I see pictures, it was like the sky and the sea always meet. I always read articles that many famous personalities go to this place to relax... rawr. Me wants to be there too. :))

3. Camiguin - my bestfriend and I dream to have a vacation here. We love the beach! :) Maybe we'll try a remote island.

4. Macau - I'd be very honest, the Koreanovela Boys over flowers really influenced my love for Macau. I want witness the beautiful lightning at night. I want to see the country's beautiful landscape. The Las Vegas like ambiance is a big plus. And I remember Jandi Had a Gondola ride while the man is singing Perhaps Love. aaawww. I also want to ride the gondola...

5. Barcelona Spain - I think I have a thing for cities. :)) Aside from their hot football players :) I like to see different churches and meet Spanish locals.

6. Camarines Sur - I really want to try the famous water sports! LOVE LOVE WATER!

7. Australia - I'm not very familiar with the country but I really want to see a Koala Bear, for real! :)

8. New York, USA - it was last because I think I don't want to visit New York but I want to live/work there. I want to see myself walking in Timesquare. Just killing time in Central Park. I'm a dreamer, that's why. I even included a "ticket to New York" in my wishlist during my 18th birthday. :))

And I also wanted to go to Santorini, Greece :) I want to experience their culture, their life, the beach, meet the people and everything about Greece.

If the title doesn't say 8 places I would have listed all the places I want to go to. :) Like, Israel, ITALY!, South Africa, and many more

day two: nine things you can’t live without

I can't live without the people I love. My family and friends but when we talk about things? That's a question that makes me think. I try to detach myself to some material things now so that if ever they would be broken or lost, it won't break my heart. I know! before when my tweety/hello kitty parker ballpen was lost, i cried. haha! I always take care of my things but I also get too attached to them (which is a bad thing.) Anyway, here are the things that I think I can't live without.

1. My black parker pen with my name on it. It is a gift from my dearest cousin. It was an unexpected gift that's why I take care of it. My cousin (whom I treat like a sister) gave it to me because she knows that I can use it everytime I write. :) Whenever I see the ballpen, I always remember her. I miss her so much! California is so miles and miles away. :(

2. My 1 year old laptop (with internet :)). I think this is the most expensive gift that I received. I don't always ask for expensive gifts but my dear aunt gave it to me. This lappy contains half of my life. All my school works, assignments, thesis paper, essays, tumblr pics, OLD HS pictures, college pictures and everything. Movies, music, OJT files, etc etc. :)

3. My journal. Come on! Aside from its a gift from my bestfriend, it contains my frustrations, depressions, anger, hatred, heartache, happiness, *kilig modes*, unsent letters and everything that I write. Sometimes, I call it my friend who always listen. Just listen :) There are times that I just want to let my feelings out without any judgment from others. When I don't want any advice but I need someone to talk to, I write it all in my journal.

4. CASH. 'nuff said.

5. my almost gonna die cellphone. source of communication. call & text. sometimes play sodoku whenever i'm bored.

6. BOOKS (mine and my brother's). whenever I want to get lost in another world, I turn to them. They never fail to bring me to a different world. They are awesome!

7. SID, our Nikon D40. you want to freeze the moment? Sid is there to satisfy you. :) This thing allowed me to see the things other people cannot. Allowed me to capture sceneries that I can bring home and appreciate everyday. :)

8. SOAP & Water & Shampoo. i love to take a bath so I cannot live w/o them. :)

9. My black ballet flats. I love to be fashionable but I'm too lazy to dress up so my ballet flats is always the solution. It can go with any outfit. :) Whoever designed this shoes, I love you so much! :)

I'm just a simple girl, so this are some simple things I can't live without! :)

day one: ten things you wanted to be when you were younger

1. Doctor - who doesn't? when i was a little kid, I thought that there are only two choices, do you want to be a lawyer or a doctor? so i also said that famous line "because i want to cure the sick." :)

2. Babysitter - i love cute babies & little kids so much. (but when i found out that many kids today are naughty and hardheaded, no way!) :)

3. tutor/teacher - i love to study and share what i learn to others (before). I remember that I always hold a ruler and a pencil and pretend that i have an imaginary student. :)

4. famous ballerina - i had my ballet lessons when i was in 1st grade. I enjoyed it so much but I just learned the half split because i can't do the full one. Fat kid me. :) But, now its one of my frustrations, if i continued my lessons maybe i can still sit up straight and be poised and have beautiful legs. :)

5. poet -i love to read poems back then.. hmm. until now but i know that my poems are just for me. just personal purposes. :)

6. host - honestly, i was a shy kid back then. But, there's something in me whenever i watch woman who holds a microphone and talk all the way w/ so much confidence. (I still dream to be one!)

7. swimmer - when we had our swimming lessons, i knew from the start that I want to swim swim swim, but it ended up with "i know how to swim :)" I know freestyle and backstroke. Just the basics! :)

8. Be a nurse - because my mom's a nurse. I thought that i had convinced myself to be like my mom but, science and me cannot love each other. Swear! I'm just glad that my family is very open - minded about this. They let me choose what course I really wanted, and now I'm in a happy place.

9. EIC of a newspaper - i thought that it was the coolest, awesome, fabulous job in the universe. But, now that I'm a part of our college paper, i tried to scratch that dream. Being an EIC requires full responsibility about everything from smallest to largest details. so no way, i'd rather be a writer on a lifestyle section. or I want to be an EIC of a magazine, I can handle feature articles but not news, please?! :)

10. Journalist, Reporter, Writer, Correspondent - anything that would require writing, current events, social awareness, traveling, etc. that's my dream. That's what I picture out in my mind whenever I will go to sleep. And yes, I'm in a happy place. I know there are times that i get frustrated about what I'm doing but I know practice makes perfect. :)

You? what do you wanted to be when you were younger?