28 September 2009

Stranded

Typhoon Ondoy definitely ruined a lot of things. And I myself was a victim of his destructible power. Early Saturday morning, I was on the road with my driver Mang Joseph, contemplating whether I will pursue on the long-before plan which is to happen that day or postpone it for obvious reasons. Against my better judgment, I went on with the plan. Came 10 AM, the visibility rate narrowed down to almost a zero. We could barely see the road from inside the car. A lot of roads were almost impassable. So we ended up staying for a while in a friend's place (Margaret Gatmaytan). Around 2 PM, my driver and I were on the road again, wanting to try everything just so we could finally go home and check on what's happening there. We were able to arrive at all the possible routes that could lead us home but everytime we'll be at least 10-minute far, the road gets flooded making it impossible for us to pass through. Until 6 30 PM, we were searching for alternate routes. As the night was dawning in, so was I becoming more desperate to reach home. Then I pondered, that's probably how stranded means. Whichever road you try to take just to find any possible way out, you'll always end up in the spot which makes you feel caught up in the whole situation.

Losing all hopes in reaching home, I went to Karen's place. My mom, who also tried everything just to reach me and make me feel positive despite the unexpected misfortunes, suggested that it'll be best if I will sleep at Karen's instead of staying inside my car and spend the rest of the night there. It's not right to rejoice for the misfortunes of others but I'd be a hypocrite if I won't admit that I found the happy part in the situation. For the 2nd time in my entire life, I was allowed to sleep over at someone's place, making me feel glad in spite of the unfortunate circumstances everyone was in. The Soledad Household was indeed one of the most warm and friendly family I've ever had the chance to spend time with. Karen Soledad proved me one thing: it's in times like this that I get to know who my real friends are :>


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Karen Soledad
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such a weak bottle! :))



23 September 2009

Some Friends

I honestly disapprove of people who can't tell someone what they negatively say about that person face to face. Feels like, why go through all the process of badmouthing someone just so she'll be laughed at by everyone else when in fact, you could tell her directly what you want to say? I was never a fan of this kind of hobby. Believe it or not, I don't see the fun part of it :)) Yes I put down others too, but I see to it that I do it when the person I'm putting down is present :> Oh well, enough of this. I'm not personally mad at someone okay? I'm just trying to impart some things on behalf of a friend ;)

So anyway. I don't know whether I should be happy or not after receiving a Starbucks Planner this morning. I appreciate all the gifts I receive, by the way. But then after receiving a Starbucks Planner 2009 (let me reiterate that, 2009) this morning of 23 September 2009, I don't know what else to say. HAHAHA. Okay okay, I still want to thank you Janica. :)

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My second 2009 Planner :))

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Janica Barrera


20 September 2009

Boracay or Palawan

I've been into different beaches all over Philippines, thanks to my beach-loving family. HEHE. My dad loves the beach so much that he always suggests that we go to a must-visit beach at least twice, or even just once, a year. For three times, we've experienced the beauty of Palawan. From Puerto Princesa to the secluded place of El Nido, I've had the chance to explore. With Bora, we haven't been there as a family. I was only able to go there because of Jana Medel, who insisted that her birthday which falls on the 27th of March, be celebrated there. For my sembreak, my parents asked me in which beach do I want to spend my vacation on: in Palawan or in Boracay. It may sound so simple but really, it's not. I've come to love both places despite the never-ending differences they have when compared with each other.

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Palawan

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Boracay

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Jana Medel :>
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Boracay

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There goes the excess bulges :))
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Palawan

Bonjour!

I crossed upon several blogs and they just made me miss my long-lost blogs. And because of that, I decided to create series of new blogs.

For the past few years, I couldn't explain why I started having such a great love for books. I've been allotting quite amount of my savings just to be able to buy them. From classics to modern, I just can't stop myself from asking for more. Once I've stepped in a mall, going to the bookstore would always be part of the whole itinerary. I need to get a new book, even if I won't be able to get some new pretty dresses. But when I read, I do it for the pleasure of it. Pleasure doesn't equate heavy reading. And for me, heavy reading equates school books. The best pleasure-books I'm hooked into include novels written by Meg Cabot, Sophie Kinsella, Jodi Picoult, illustrated books of Geronimo Stilton and Archie Comics :P and fashion/style books.

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Meg Cabot books

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some of my Geronimo Stilton books :P

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I had this Paris Hilton book when I was in grade school. Would it hurt if I admit I like Paris Hilton? :))

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