In the name of Ela-love

Dedicated to all the beautiful daisies in the universe who value the simple, little, good things of life.

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Good days; best days, yet

It’s 9:29 PM on my clock already. The day is ending, but my heart is still fluttering. Wish today would never end -- got the best day ever (yet) eh! 💖

I want to immortalize this life-changing moment as I want to remember this for the rest of my life. To be honest, I’m having a hard time writing right now -- not sure whether happiness is solely free flowing or writer’s block is just getting along the way; however, I will keep the fight and never give up! I don’t wanna waste this special time, so I’ll still go on whatever the case. Becauuuse… I realized it’s only four weeks passed since we welcomed 2018, but it almost felt like infinity for a lot of things has happened by this time. I’m trying to live life in the best possible ways that I can, and I’m proud of everything is paying off as the days go by.

Everyone has their own criteria on what a good day means. Each of us has different ways on how to cope up with these great moments. For me, a nice day is simply composed of fulfilled goals. Whether I’m at home or outside, as long as I gave my all; balanced my priorities; and went to bed with a cleared conscience, I can already call that a day well-spent. Living life simply means carrying out goodness and sharing it to everybody. And I believe every one of us has our own place in the universe. Lucky for those peeps who know what they want to be ever since they were young but I, it took me more than 22 years before I met my purpose halfway. At least now, I’m more driven by my goals though. These aspirations are turning me to the direction of my dreams so I’m moving forward. Thus, learning a lot. The vision I have had this year (and the last years actually) keeps me on track, helping me to aim higher, to do better for the best version of myself.

I thought the seventh day was already the best. Yun pala, it was just first of the best days that are coming. Today? Yes this day, was even best-er (I know there is no word like this, heh, but it means better than the best something like that)! All big things come from little beginnings. And it is indeed true that having bad days will help you appreciate the better ones. I will not be able to distinguish the awesome days if I weren’t able to try them both good and bad stuff. Yin and yang! Thanks to my daily routine and regular habits, I’m living life more now! With my try and try and try until you make it attitude, fail-learn-bounce back mindset, , I made it! Truly, it all gets better. It will always get better because I’m claiming it. Well maybe, there is actually no best day; just good days but, people just learned how to value the little joys in this world. Thus, making the time and falling in love with life.

Today felt like living in a paradise that despite the cold weather, the sunshine feeling still reigns. My soul is dancing just because. And like the waves, I just let this day flow according to His plan. Well, maybe I did something to make this too so, okay, yay. Like what I said, I have faith that there will be other better best days soon. Like hello, we’re only in the first month of the year! I just hope this continues. Because I seriously can’t put these feelings I have right now into words. All I know is that I am grateful. To G, most especially for making me this way. I know for myself, I’m growing. And I’m getting proud of who I am, the person I am becoming. This year has been making me start afresh! Really! I feel like I’m living a different yet better life since it arrived. And I just… love this smile on my face, the inner peace feeling radiating my soul, such seamless days I always have. Couldn’t ask for more! The best nga kasi ‘di ba? Ooh, thanky, G, talaga!!!!! Huhuhu.

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A Letter to God

Hi, G! Hello there, God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit! What’s up?!? Hihihi. Well... Today is the first day of the year 2018 on land. Yup, time flies so fast here and we have welcomed the new year once again, yay! As another chapter closes, I believe a better story will also unveil. Same old, same old, same brand new; this is still about me and You; never giving up to my lifetime vision: Start of Something New -- for myself, everyone, including You! 💖

Aside from my natal day, Jesus' birthday, and anniversary with love, it is also the beginning of the year I am so hyped about. I don't know too, G? Something about starts just give me that good feeling. And since January 1 is always the first day of the year (like duh?), it kinda releases that positive aura to me as well. Celebrating new year means so much, not just for me but for everybody, because it serves as a symbol of hope, faith, and resolution. Every new year allows me to bring out a better version of myself, or even the best person that I can be! 'Cause you know, it pushes me back to You after all that has been through. It reminds me of Your love despite my failures and all that so, I must take these chances given to me and do things the righter way. It's like this certain event sets me to another life; a resurrection, as I try to move on to greater opportunities, and just let the power of the Trinity (yas you guys) take the wheel.

Having said those things above, I wanna let you know I am grateful, G. To you. Thank you! I am blissful about me, being uniquely me; about me, belonging in this amazing family; about me, and my up and down experiences -- everything! My entire twenty-two years in this world have been a beautiful mess! And I can't say anything because it's perfect how you are shaping me to be the person I am yet to come. Thank you, Lord! I understand it now. Life is really about knowing You, deepening faith, and following your footsteps. I will live more this year, like live for real each day, and I am leaving these words so we can monitor my deeds. I also want to express my sincerest apologies for realizing these horse sense just now. I admit I was way too selfish, blinded, and deaf before but... I am letting go and letting God; trusting my mind, heart, soul, words, actions, thoughts to You already. That's all that matters, right? :) *omooo, feels good while typing this!* And since I am already speaking about new years, oh how fine it is to remember that first day of the year last 2016. It was the best new year's day I ever had! That year was actually my most favorite too. Ehhh, it was when I made a pact with myself that I should make my own change by stepping out of my comfort zone. And I did it! With You! It was a combination of closings and openings, with life in a black and white, but with rainbow colors around the area as well so, SML! I was overwhelmed with that sweet year, I wanted it to continue until the next year, 2017. With full reliance, I set it, claiming it as my best year yet. Unfortunately, it got a little shitty because adulting. Yay for more travels, more blogger goals. While those negativism? Bye! I know G, good or bad, all these are blessings and motivators. This 2018, nothing will knock me down. Cheers to this year's Start of Something New! Woohoo!

​You have taught this to me, Lord. I know better that a year has 365 or 366 days, a day has 24 hours, an hour has 60 minutes so there is nothing I should waste now. Time is gold, and it's actually more than gold.  Plus, I am not getting any younger! My clock is ticking so I must cope up on the things I lost, and start doing what I always wanted to do. So done with me taking a lie low whenever I face disappointments in my goals. No, no, no, never again! This 2018 is for a newer, better, stronger Ela. Shifted my mind already and promised a motto that says, "start of something new happens every day." Because special day or not, I believe I can transform to my first rate self for I have surrendered to You already. Hence, what will happen to me if I wait for another year, right? It's very easy to fall back, but so hard to get up. Been there, done that. This time however, I am holding you tighter! What to fear when You are with me? So... Gotta do this! We will, together. I l💖ve you!!!

And if you are wondering, this is really how I pray -- it's like I'm just talking with an old friend hihi

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Perfect Selfie Time

As I lay down to bed after a looong and tiring work week, thinking all the beaten deadlines, tolerable traffic jams, and random food trips, I must say: yes, thank you G, at least, I still survived these hell days! Weekend waves hello and at last, the time for unwinding has come. Alone in my room, hearing nothing but the sound of the electric fan, I looked at the ceiling and that's where I felt the darkness surrounding me. I am trying to be the most optimistic person that I can so anxiety won't attack, so I hurriedly closed my eyes with the wish to shut down all the nerves in my body. But you know, from that moment I thought my life was in dim, I saw my world shine as the face of God appeared. It's just so amazing because whenever I needed rest the most, He is always there ready to give comfort. I was able to smile, to breathe, after a while again. Focused and concentrated, that was then the most peaceful Friday evening I ever had! Like sweeear, I was lost, confused, and saturated for some weeks already but it ended tonight. Quoted from the first song of my favorite movie of all time, High School Musical, I know that something has changed, never felt this way, and right here tonight. Indeed, this is it -- the start of something new I have been looking for so you know, I could break free! LOL yup, three HSM songs in a sentence! FYI too, that certain phrase is the intended vision of a girl who is exactly no one but me, trying, working, praying to be the best version of herself.

Oh the moments this night? They felt like magic. For some unexplainable reasons, my mind, heart, and soul just felt sooo good! I missed this, doing my own natural zen. It just happened, eh? As if something struck inside me to, so I did! Thanks to that oracle, I did a good heart-to-heart talk with my King, followed by a deep reflection about my life, and read encouraging words that made me truly motivated and really inspired. The time I had with myself, guided by G, made me look back with the past so I could freely let go. Likewise, begin another chapter, even a much better one. Because if I would restart my life, I want it come clean. Don't wanna leave any bad ashes behind. I wanna sweep it all and become polished like anew. I promised myself that from this day on, I shall surrender all that I am to goodness and must accompany love in everything I do, speak, and think. By this I know I can be proud of myself. I hope that day will come soon so for now, aja, aja lang nang aja!

Remember when Gabriella Montez once asked, Did you ever feel like there was a whole other person inside you just looking for a way to come out? If I would to answer her question, I'm gonna say yes. After almost seven rollercoaster years, fighting over who I am and battling with the person I can be, I found the answers tonight. Grateful to these stuff that happened which I wanna call as Perfect Selfie Time. Because of this sesh, I gained focus and concentration plus motivation and inspiration; thus, making me work hard and practice discipline in my everyday life and the days to come. It's also coincidentally awesome because exactly nine weeks ago, I celebrated my special day. Birthdays are that important to me because it makes me think that I'm given the chance to have a new year even when it's September. I may be a little late to begin again than what was expected, but look, I have stepped to one level up today and that's what's important! This routine made me realize that I should break some of the rules I made for myself. Meditate, whether it's Sunday morning, Friday evening, or Wednesday afternoon, whenever you like. In life, you gotta do what you love anyway. Setting goals is not just done for events like new years and birthdays. Change happens everyday! And that notion of firsts? They're okay. What's needed is the attitude not to give up whatever highs and lows this world throws at you. Overall, I learned not to waste the nows and tomorrows that I have. This Friday indeed moved me, transformed me. I now know that my life, vision, goals; all these and everything, it's really, really really really on me, with that love to offer to God of course. Realized I have the power to hold things so it will be me who gotta make it happen. Everything? It is now all on me, all up to me. To the best person I can be, cheers!!!

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To: Me, From: Me

​Exactly nine weeks have past when you celebrated your twenty-second year in this crazy yet beautiful world. Unlike the past few years, this celebration was a  whole lot simpler. It's okay though! Having a perfect selfie time first thing in the morning was already a wonderful gift for such a special day. I know you did not mind working even if it was more than eight hours because you felt loved by all the people around you anyway. The surprise treat in the office plus family dinner at home were just the best! Moments with family and friends are truly the forever treasures one can ever have. Well yes, your birthday may not be that bongga this year but you still had two cutesy cakes and bunch of balloons received! What to fret when you have inner peace and eternal love from everyone, right? :)

From the moment you were born, you are already loved. Actually, love, it has become your middle name. Thanks to God and your loved ones who truly gave you  the real affection, so you embraced it, and it became you, as you share it out to others as well. Through that virtue, you were able to make things happen! Still a kid, yet you did not let others dictate what you want. And possessing innate talents, knowledge, and gifts, indeed, you are so much blessed! Though some people or circumstances may have knocked you so you felt like falling at times, it was never your option to be down. ​Whether it was failed or exceeded expectations, all these have shaped you. Golden days, dark times, they were always your inspiration to just keep going until you achieve your dreams. And I, I am proud of you.

Others always say you have the perfect life because of your good academic standing, model family, loyal boyfie, true friends, on-fleeked brows, and petite body. Little do they know that you struggled a lot before you graduated with flying colors; that at times, financial instability happens to the fam too; that fuss and fights are Dada and Lala's routine; that you have a hard time getting in touch with your friends though they are just one click away; that you suffer from a  skin hypersensitivity so you literally have scars all over your body, because you always show people you are okay. Your life looks seamless even if it is not because you learned how to live gratefully with every little thing that man up there has given you. I know you want to inspire others too so you start it with yourself. Hashtag influencer! Hihihi.

Not a saint and never perfect! In fact, you say foul words and do non-sense stuff. Oo, tao lang, but deep down you know trying to achieve the good is one of your purposes in this life. Remember those times when things just kept on repeating and you felt drained already? It teaches you to realize the right and wrong, to contemplate the humankind. You know self, I hope it registers in your mind that you deserve better, that you can do better! All these replicating happenings tell you to leave your comfort zone. It has been what, two or three years when you said that as your new year's resolution but hey, 2017 is ending already oh. Hahaha! No self, no, do not wait for January just to do a restart. You can do it now! Infuse your good old self to a better new you.

To my 22-year-old self... It has been 57 days of a thrilling ride! Make the 300 plus days memorable okay? Will get back to you after a year! So for now, I am praying for your overall self, growth, and vision in this life you are living. Aja! Hihihi. To be honest, I did this letter with different topics per paragraph because I want to implicate reminders to you. As for the first par, I want you to celebrate life with clean conscience and so much love. Both past and present make a big part of your authenticity. What you should do then: cherish every moment, do your goals, and be with the people who matter most. The second is connected from the previous one for this is all about love. What you have and what you are, are from love; love from everyone! You are blessed, self. Gotta appreciate that.

The third part shows to stay humble. No. Matter. What. You are imperfect, all of us are. But if the people see the different way than you do, you need to account  that as well because according to the studies of behavior and mind, there are things that a person can't see but the others can. This is how you will learn anyway. Besides, life is a give and take; you take out a help and you will be helped. Do not make life complicated, pretty please? And for the last division, hope you stay on the right track. Malaki ka na, alam mo na yan. You are already on the right age so let wisdom prevail. It is you self who make yourself with the things you do everyday. Express yourself more and you will see, you will know her much deeper. No need to rush, take your time, and enjoy the process.

Ela, I hope you stay who you are. Being yourself while letting go of the negatives and changing for the best version is the key. Always take note to put your daily and lifetime vision in your mind, heart, and soul so start of something new will definitely happen everyday, okay? The goals you want to see, do, happen, depends on you, all up to you! Trust yourself then surrender your acts to Him. And if you super want something, you gotta make it! Try and try and try until you reach those dreams. No one but you should better get moving and create these for real. Help yourself in order to grow. For sure, G will see them anyway, and everything will be worth it. Kalma ka lang while doing what you have to do. Balance mindset, movement, and faith. It will all be okay soon so smile now! And just breathe. *yay!*

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Office blogger besties 😂❣️

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Random after-shift dates 😍🤟💖

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Yay days

Indeed, it was a great weekend for me! ❤

To be honest, I did not feel like working after the ASEAN break. Hello, three working days turned holiday? Thank God, I was assigned to have a field work last Friday. It was like working for just one day because the other, I had to go somewhere, making gala as if. Heheheyay! And because this is the first time I will be on field, not for gathering data on malls and markets, but for tasting food on a restaurant, of course I am happy! Yas baby, food review! So grateful I got to experience the perks of this job even for just once in my probi days! Hihihihihi. I did not actually expect that I will be doing this. It got in my head that I do not deserve any fun field works because a thought kinda chinked in that I was not excelling in my researches when that should be my primary task so it was like, why the hell would they reward me? But well, those are just my opinions. Thank you G, and SG, for this wonderful opportunity! ^___^

So?!? I had an amazing Friday! First, because I do not need to wake up that early because field nga. Second, my Dadaloves sent me to the location since it is unusual for me. So sweet my baby, he was ready to be late to his work just to make sure I am safe. Ooohhh, I just appreciate those precious little time. Huhuhu heart heart my heart! And even though Ms. Pat, my writer and my team in this company, was late in our call time, it's okay because I was able to reflect on things and did what I have to do. At least, I know no time was wasted albeit all of this. And the main reason why this day was awesome, because I enjoyed the work today. I loved it so much! It's like me, just doing what I usually do on a weekend. Yuh yuh, as if I was just taking the first step in blogging -- all those taking of photos, roaming around, and talking to people. Plus, the food was free since it was sponsored! Ohhh, so glad besh! This was so far the most memorable work day in my life! Hihihi. And you know, I like the kwentuhans I had with Ms. Pat too. Masyadong marami kaya di ko na sasabihin lahat pero nainspire ako at yun ang importante. Before leaving, we had a small hug too. We both know we should not have but, we did. I guess we really did enjoyed today. At least, at least! 🎉

As for my Saturday, it was a little spontaneous! Because days ago, my Holy Town family asked for a meet-up. They are my second family since I was in Nursery! Imagine that friendship built in us? Hihihi yiee, yay! Though incomplete, we saw each other today because we planned for our Christmas party. Yuuup, it's coming faster and faster as days go by eh. Excited for these reunion season! But then, I have to leave earlier. My fam was on time anyway. This is because I came with my another second family, via my boyfie's. Hahaha! Today, we went to Laguna because their relatives invited them to go to a birthday party. I thought it will be in their house but no, Jolibee pala. And it was a baby boy, celebrating his first year in this world. Aww, habadu Mon-mon! Hihihi. Supposedly, we will go to an amusement park. You know where if you are a Filipino/Filipina. We only have one in Sta. Rosa, hello? Hahahahahaha! However, there are many people and it was late already. Lugi. We just decided to go to Nuvali instead. Yup, second straight week besh! LOL. It was traffic, as usual. And gosh, the parking took us almost an hour! Yet I appreciated the musical lights more this week. It was longer and much beautiful. Hihi. Then, Starbucks for their stickers! It was already late you know, so I thought, ah this is our dinner but then, no! We still ate at Kenny Roger's Roasters while heading home. I was eating but sleepy at the same time. That tired besh, that tired. And I was asleep on board. Just got up when the car was almost our house. Haha! This has been a while and I want to thank each of them. Thanks, Tita Badet, Kuya Fie, Abby, and James! Also Dada pala. Hahaha! I love every second with them. I felt at home, another home. Though a little awkward at first, as always. I love ya’ll, my fam! Mwa mwa, hug hug! ☺️

As for Sunday, I brought it back -- my Start of Something New. I tried again, hoping it will be better. I think it worked. At least. And that's one step ahead already. Will work on me, myself, (and I) day by day, everyday. Woohoo, yay! It was a fun day because I also had moments with my real, first, and truest(???) family. I thought we will just stay at home but no, we went to SM Aura for the mass and dinner. Let us add the photoshoot of this couple too in the mall's magical Christmas design as well. Third wheel to the highest level! Hahahaisxt, yiee! Paps also paid his bill at Market! Market! so, that. Hihihi. I love you as well, mi fam! 🤟

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Gimme more, gimme five

Another five days are compressed on this post! Weekend and ASEAN holiday eh? Time to rest! Or party! Chose them wisely. Thank you, God! ^___^

Welcomed my long weekend with my special other. Yieeeee, already six years together! We can sing Paramore’s Still Into You now. Hear the first stanza? Worth it! Hihihi. I will not complete the details about the Lala and Dada day but sweeear, it was so fun! So good thoughts and feels! So refreshing for the soul! Thank you so much, Dada love! To more years together! I love you!

While this Sunday was supposedly a family day. Mama and her brother have close birthdays so Lola and Lolo chose to have a double celebration today. Sad though, Mama was sick. I don’t want to leave her so I just stayed with her. Takot kasi ako pag naaalala ko yung binangungot siya sa Pangasinan. I really wanna go but choices. And even if I can, I decided not to. Instincts as well. I want to go at grannies’ if I have someone with me. Don’t wanna go alone because, just because. And since sissy did not, I did not. I wanna make kwento about my BV but never miiind! Thanks to my little nugget, Baby, my childhood bestie who brought me food from Lola’s. Ate failed to do it but bunso did. Yay! We had heart-to-heart talks and random chismisans here at home while Mom was taking a rest. The best part though, This Time I’ll Be Sweeter movie. I know I could have went to nanay’s but sissy and paps was coming home when we left anyway. No regrets, even if I treated my siblings so bye 1k, I enjoyed and that’s what matters! Yasss, feeling good about myself? Hahahahaha!

Monday was a work day. Our WiFi was acting up but good thing we have pocket WiFis. Ayuuun, working while having a marathon at CinemaOne. But hey hey, I miss this kind of lazy work from home day. Wew!

Since I felt unproductive for the past two days, I wanna make up this Tuesday. I scheduled my time wisely. All those reflections and plannings, ha, they are on the way! Hihihi. Mama accompanied me to Ate Tina, our dentist. Yay because my teeth do not hurt anymore. Thanks, ate! Pasta, cleaning with fluoride, with a super big discount! PM me if you want to be endorsed within Makati area. Hehehez. After which, Mama let her shoe fixed at Mr. Quickie. We also glanced at the thrift shop near us. Then yay for the Chili Cheese but nay for that thick shake from KFC! Thanks for today, Ma! Lablablab! Because she even called PLDT because I was getting agit to the WiFi since I can’t work. I have to wait for Papa pa so while waiting, gala with bb! Again? I know! We were supposed to watch the ASEAN free concert because Silent Sanctuary and Parokya ni Edgar bes! But, we did not. When we were on the way to the location and saw the mass, I decided to back out. I just had a not-so-good feeling about it eh? So yuuun. I enjoyed the Seattle’s Best Coffee and Potato Corner moments anyway. Plus those random windowshopping, Timezone wasting time, and movie streaming of Viva Films’ 12. Heart heart heart, as in! I can’t say it all but I just really feel great with him, with what happened, and everything in between you know? It’s like, this is how I wanna remember us. That we are best friends who just want to chill and, just us; we are just us. Yieee! Basta unexplainable eh? Indescribable. In a good way though! So I guess? Napapangiti lang ako kasi dami kong naaanalyze pero shh nalang muna ako. Hehehe. Today was an eye, heart, and mind-opener for the both of us. A day, or night, to remember, indeed! Oh thank you to G too. Hihihihihi.

And today, Wednesday… Yas, it’s already Wednesday! Huhuhuhuhu! Tamang staycation lang. With me making MYX as my radio, Word as my memo pad, and sidelines on the side? Yay! Hahahahaha!

Things are messed up. Hello, happy days got overpowered by the ughs. But I am trying, okay? And with me, trying to accomplish all these pending tasks so I can restart again, I know this is something. So just go self, aja lang nang aja!

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After shift moments

I do not know where I get all these energy. After the tiring but enjoying weekend with the fam, work the next day and bond with my main besties that night. I know, I know, I do not know too. Hahahahaha!~

Shoutout to my CPA *naks* friend, Ivana who surprised me with a cute cake! Did not expect that huy. First and last birthday cake for 22nd came from these two gals. Katouch!!! And to her qt mom, oh my gee, hello po! Hihihi. Ivana and I planned to surprise our best friend Rov since her birthday is coming up. I can’t go kasi because her birthday is the same with my anniversary with Dada. And so this happened! Yay for Frankie’s and Ang Bagong Pamilya ni Ponching! And the bitin usapan. Set na next! Hihihihihi. Happy that Ivana and I succeeded with the surprise! I miss these girls very much!!! So cute because they can really make an effort if they want something. Imagine, from adjusting the time and place? G! You wish you have friends like this. Ha! :p :)))))

Rov and I took a Grab since it was already late. Tita and Ivana took the FX. But shoot though, shoot, the car got bumped. Huhuhuhuhu. We were okay. But the car was not. Of course, we pitied the driver. Hindi siya binaba nung nakabangga eh? Gagong truck. Kaya siguro, hinayaan nalang niya kasi wala naman ding mangyayari. I know the feels because my dad is one. Also, he accepted our ride even if we used a 200-peso promo code so it’s only eight pesos he will get. Ehhh, he was too calm. We did not saw any anger inside him. And so we got more scared. We wanna give the whole pay but he insisted not to. He was too good! I got guilty of all my rants then. Huhuhu. Grabe kuya, saludo ka po! He inspired Rov and I. May You bless this person, Lord. *amen*

And guess what, this Tuesday night, another fun night with Kuya Yin, Sissy, and Dada. Gala pa more! Hahahahahaha! Happy monthsary to the two! Thank you for spending your time with your babies. Heheehe. Yay KFC moments, DQ kwentuhans, random strolls, spontaneous trips, and more. Sissy and I also bought a cake for mom since it’s her birthday the next day. Yup, next par. :D

So! Supposedly, we will make salubong to Mama’s day. But sissy and I thought of making a twist this year. We surprised her before heading to office instead. Dahil nga nagsasampay pa si Mama sa taas, galaw kami ng mabilis bago siya bumaba ulit. Muntik pa magfail dahil wala nang posporo. Hahahahaha! We did it though. That priceless smile. Happy birthday, Ma! We love you so much! 💖

Five days straight na ‘to bes! Five. Straight. Days. I need a break! As in. My heart feels good but how can I feel it if my overall physical aspect is tired? Hahahahahahuhuhu! Pero konti nalang. Plans for anniv!!! Stay tuuuuuned ;)

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Goblin’s bride. G? Hehehez

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Can I pass as the real-life Moana? :)

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Mermaid off duty*

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Staycation at home

I was about to type that it has been a long time when my family bonded. But then no, we are always together and we spend time with each other always. Maybe it’s better if I say it has been a while since we went out of town again. If that was counted because that is our province? Hahahahaha! Yuuup, went to Pangasinan this weekend. And babe, it was sooo great!!!  💖 💖 💖

The fam was already used to go at Villasis and just spend the days at home. Tamang kainan, tamang kwentuhan, sapat na yun kasi bakit hindi? But since my wanderlust got a little erotic this year, I wanna go somewhere new, not just at the house or relative’s pad, school, or cemetery like the usual. And so I asked my nieces where we can go but they do not have any suggestions. Well they did. Beach. But no exact location where. Hahaha! Babait talaga ng Mones eh. Diretso uwi palagi. Kainan lang talaga, buhay na. Hehehe. And so, I researched. Why the hell did I became a researcher if I will not use it. Right, right? LOL. I saw some wonderful tourist attractions but they are too far! But good thing, I found one in Dagupan and it is just an hour away from home! Before telling my parents about this plan, I already fixed everything just in case they will ask and yeah, that’s what happened. Papa agreed agad-agad because he can’t even remember the last time we went to the beach. Ohhh, very spontaneous! Just a chat away and the fambam in Pang are g. Hehehehehehe. Yahooooo!!!

Who’s excited? Me! Cuz hello, was not able to go somewhere this October. So this is it! Huehuehue. Funny though because usapan, we will leave Manila at 3AM. I was awake til 2:30 but I did not realize my eyes shut down automatically. Hibernated for three hours! Shocked when sissy said it’s already 6 in the morning. I thought she was just joking but wahhh, it’s true and we were late! Supposedly, we must be in Pangasinan at seven so paano? Hahahahahaha! Quick prep then on the wayyy! Yay for the fast drive! We were there at 9AM bes! Hihihihihi. Heart got so happy! With the fam. And with the adventure that awaits. Take note I had my first time on the wheels today too! Weeee! Had lunch then and road trip and the most anticipated, beeeeeach!!! Woohoo, woohoo~

It was I who searched for this Tondaligan Beach but I did not swim. Period eh. Scared with the myth. Hahahahahays. At first, I thought they will be disappointed because it did not look good at first. But no, we loved it! Mali lang kasi pwesto nung una. New tambayan nga raw lalo na at isang oras lang byahe papunta dun. Walang anuman po. Hehehe. Vitamin sea indeed! The waves are literally waving at us. They were tempting me so I soaked until my knees. I really wanna swim because it looks so good but no no no, “mermaid off duty” just like what’s written in my shirt. Haha! I like this beach because it is even better than the one in Baler. Some locals are actually surfing. Kyaaa, peram, kyaaa! Pero bawal. Huehue. And the sand? They are so fine! I rubbed some in my skin because it might help exfoliate mine. I then thought, I really need the sea sometimes pala talaga. And even if I was just at the coast, I enjoyed gramming. Eh especially when I saw they appreciated my photos. Yay, model and photographer! Chos. And of course, the food! Yay for puto flan by Ate Ninang Joy! And dinner by Mommy Narcing! Yay for today actually. With all that has happened. In and out the beach. The bonding with everyone is such a yay yay yay!!! 💖

Woke up the next day raining. Good choice, we went to the beach first. Balak kasi talaga nila ipagpalit sana pero nag-insist ako. I knew this. Hahahahaha! Kaso hello, baha sa sementeryo. Huehue. Sorry na po! So when everyone was ready, we went to them already. Syempre, hindi lang yung sa Maynila pinuntahan namin, dapat sila rin. We offered prayers and reminisced memories about these good people. Did not stay that long since the rain was pouring hard. Asdfghjkl. And the usual! Buy pasalubong at bagsakan. Yas tupig!!!

Sad though. The two days has been gone. Need to go back to where we must be. My family, with our niece Elyssa, left Pang in the afternoon. I was at the back of our car on the way home. Nakipagpalit muna ako kay ate kasi gusto ko mag-isip isip. And just by looking at the sky, seeing how it change, and unchange, makes me love my life more. Thank you, G. Thanky so much 💖

*insert the real-er whole family photo because I don’t have a copy*

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Fight, make up, never break up

Having a fight when you are in a relationship is relatively natural. Dada and I fuss even over little things. What's important, we make sure to get things up. And since we did not bond last weekend, we did this Tuesday! This hallowed day also known as Halloween. Plus Song-Song (Song Joong Ki and Song Hye Kyo) day! First time to be together during a holiday, weeeee! :)

Too scared to lose this guy so I decided to celebrate the October 31st with him. Yiee, cheesy! But seriously, I don't wanna enter November with a fight as well eh. As you know, that is our love month. 11th! Heart heart heart! I miss him so bad so we just enjoyed the company of each other. The rain just made the both of us cling to each other. Heheehe.

Dada fetched me at home which made me kilig. As usual, aso't pusa pero puso pa rin. Yasss! We really don't have plans for today. No idea where to eat, what to do. It became a spontaneous date then. Hihihi. We tried googling for restaus via the free WiFi in BGC mall but we can't find anything we like. So! We just walked around, canvassing where, until we chose Seol & Bean. It is a Korean place in the Fort Strip. Aside from the affordable price with large servings, (and they even play music videos of your favorite Koreanovelas!) I loved the ambiance because it did made me feel like we were inside a Kdrama scene. Remember, it's raining too that created a more heol effect. Hahahahaha. After then I remembered, it's the wedding day of my Descendants of the Sun OTP! Their “song” played in Seol & Bean's television eh. Heeheehee. Love those moments! And hooray for chicken without beer, tteokbokki, and bingsu, woohoo! 🎉

Don't wanna go home yet so we looked for something to do. Not in the mood for OOTDs today since hassle. Don’t want my camera to be wet. Dada will have a hard time too eh. And so, we just stayed indoors. We watched a Thai movie called Bad Genius! Gosh, that flick is sooo nice! I imagined me and Dada if we can do such thing. Hahahahaha! Then as usual, eat. Hehehehehe.

Dada and I were not able to fix our issues that day. We passed a day first and got back at it again the next day. At ayun, had the best makeup-conversation ever! Thanks, Jollibee for being there always for the both of us. Hahaha! Bec srsly, that night was the best! My side, his side, our side, all cleared. I know this time, both of us can treat each other better. Or just right. I’m okay with that.

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Happy Friday! :)

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Girls Sunday out 💁🙏🎬

Papa had to work on a Sunday. Sad!!! Plus no driver so uhm, no any other choice but to take commute since we headed out. Huhu. But even if it was like that, I enjoyed every bit of the day with my girls, Mama and Sissy. 💖

It was me and Mama who bonded first since my sister was still at work. Supposedly, mum and I will attend a mass before all else but we were late so, plan b! We fetched my ate then and while waiting for her, my favorite part: merienda! And take note, Jollibee's Aloha Burger with cheese-flavored fries. Yahoo!!! The three of us went to Makati Shangri-La then. Mama was invited in a bridal fair there, eh. Sissy and I wanted to see the exhibits too. Hehehe. Actually, there were venues for birthday and debut parties as well. Enjoyed the freebies like unicorn cotton candy, glitter tattoo, iced tea (for me) and mojitos (for ate) with empanada and other pick-a pick-a, and the most of all, free selfies! I had so much fun taking photos there. Plus the little tour in the suites. Oh, all hotels (that is my company name in CAT) are really heart heart ❤

Amazed how we were able to balance our time wisely. After the event, Mama and I attended the mass where Dada joined us unexpectedly. Sissy already did so she roamed around alone. Ohhh, so good time with my three favorite people -- Mama, Dada, Papa God 🙏

After watching My Ex and Why's this year, my girls and I bonded again as we viewed another movie entitled Seven Sundays. Unlike our favorite romantic-comedy flicks, this is more of a family-centric film. Would not tell anything about it. All I know is that, I loved it -- I really love it! The storyline itself is nice. Eh add the chemistry of the actors together? Pak pak pak, ganern ganern ganern!!!!! It was nakakabitin but I must say, it was one of the good movies I ever watched. And take note to bring some tissue if you are planning to watch it. Cried not just once but several times! That's how touching the show is. Two thumbs up for the team! Congratulations to the minds and hearts who made this art! Yay! ✨

I feel overwhelmed right now. Today is my favorite day and I am so happy I started the week with the ones I love. This day made me realize I really have to help myself more. With self-love, life would be *insert adjective-er.* As in konti nalang, maghihilom na rin ako. 😊

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Vitamin days ☺️💊💖

I feel my heart shimmering whenever I am with my happy pill. These days, I have been feeling loads of sunshine with the help of Dada. Here are some: 💖

71st month~

This would be our last month for our fifth year. Oh gosh, another anniversary celebration is coming!!!!! Time runs faster when you are enjoying talaga 'no? I can see this reason why I was inspired on my work as well. Ehhh, sad days are over. He took his boards last 10th and 11th. Double celeb that Wednesday then. Yay! I remember me being excited so good vibes just released all over my life. Hihihi. His trip was faster when he was in Manila than in Diliman. Did not expect to be kilig earlier than expected. Hahahahahaha, landi! It was just a simple dinner at Frankie's. Had Gong Cha tea after as well. And you know, random talks, like the usual. 💖

Rainy Shot-urday~

No, no, hindi papaaawat magdate even if it rains. Haha! Dated at BGC this day! And I am sooo happy, I was the boss -- from the place to eat, things to do, and pictures to take. My blogger jowa and of course, my blogger life is back! Hahahahaha chos! All the good and bad stuff that happened will forever be cherished. Still can say I had a good day with this one. Like, super pa nga ata! Thank you for the Boutique Burger Kitchen, Freezer Burn, Timezone Karaoke, Sunnies Café, and McDonald's moments! Hope you come back to me as soon as possible. I miss my Dada so bad. 🙈

Two~

The next Saturday, we divided the day into two sets. First, the two of us at BGC again. We were making things up with the things left undone on the previous week. Happily ate lunch at Vanilla Cupcake Bakery, took my dream Sunnies Café photo after, then, sang our hearts out in Timezone's Karaoke like the way we always do. Dada and I looked into the vintage Mini cars in the exhibit as well and I sooo love it! Since it was still early, had coffee and panini in our favorite coffee shop, Seattle's Best. Yum yum! While the second set, we flew to Centris for his brother's birthday celebration at Tong Yang. Fun with the second fam! Made my night even better. 🎉

Sign of fate~

Dada and I were not texting each other that time. I knew their family planned to go to the dentist that afternoon but I still hoped to see him even for just a sec. Mama and I were not late in the Mass. There were just so many people who attended that's why we ended up outside. I was about to reflect about Dada and I. Actually, I was thinking of asking a sign when Mama tapped me and asked if the guy he sees is Dada since her eyesight is blurry already. I can't see him. Para bang hinarang talaga si kuya sa'kin, ganun. But just looking at the tip of the hair and the bag, no doubt, it was him. I then went to him and invited to be with us. He was alone due to some reasons. Oh G, I was just asking for a one minute silay but you gave me more than an hour with him! Thank you!!! Huhuhu. He stayed a bit with us but also left when our plans got out of each other's way. The girls had plans and he had his too so, that. But this incident made me happy! When I thought I was about to give up, He, again, made me, him, us come back to the day where it all started. Aigoo!!! Kampi silang dalawa talaga oh. Hahahahahaha! 🙏

Moments in between~

With all these special days, I would love to remember all the ordinary moments in between. All those good morning texts he sent, all the good night messages. Sobrang nakakatuwa because this time I know, I am the first and last person in his mind. Well maybe not but at least, that's what I feel and what he makes me feel. Hihihi. Not that used receiving texts during office hours but ugh, it feels very great! Especially those little chats in Facebook so I would not be holding my phone because the supervisor might see me. Hahahahaha! I am working! Like, working hard with everything I can and God knows that. Even if things are puzzling whether or not I will stay, I still pray that I maintain this position in the company. Nakakakilig lang this time after boards when he came back and became finally mine again! With him at my side, reassured more than ever, I got my drive to things once more. Dada inspires me. As in, always. Heehee, arteee! And I will be forever grateful having Dada as my best friend and boyfriend at the same time. I have chosen him. Best and worst days? Eto na yun! Kami na talaga. Wala nang bawian. 💖🙈🎉🙏😊