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Staying strong since 1992. Software Engineer. BSIT. A damsel in distress. Nostalgic. Sentimental. Introvert. Elusive. Nocturnal. Pistanthrophobic. Hopeless romantic. Reads a LOT. Frustrated journalist slash psychologist. Absolute bookworm. Certified foodie.

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Feeling chef.

I cooked Pininyahang manok with milk for lunch today. It looked great. But when I had my first bite, it seems not that tasty for me. It always happens with my cooking even after following all the instructions of the how to's. They say that when you're the one who cooked the food, you don't get excited with what you are about to eat because you've already absorbed the aroma of the food while it's being cooked. Well, I guess so. Lugi pala ang mga chef noh? Magfi-feeling chef pa ba ako? Mas gusto kong kumain ng kumain lang eh. HAHA

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Who am I?

A DAMSEL in DISTRESS. :) Nearsighted; 

Once, I dreamt of being a journalist but it's just funny that I ended up dealing with algorithms and logic. 

I'm an observer of things around me because I want to understand the why's and how's. And if I am not a software engineer or a journalist, most probably I am a psychologist. :P 

Actually, i'm a frustrated journalist slash psychologist slash chef. :P

I can wear sneakers and high heels. I wear make-up to hide my pale complexion. I'm half lady - half guy, therefore neutral. 

I am someone who dreams of having her own book shelf someday. Yes, you guessed it right, I read. I'm an absolute bookworm and also a certified foodie! ;)

I'm very passionate for learning. 

I can be sentimental at times, nostalgia overdose as they refer to it. 

I'm an organized person not a perfectionist but I want things to go as planned or else I'm doomed. Weird, eh? I even think I have mild (just mild ^_^) OCPD but don't get me wrong, I can be flexible and I do adapt as long as it's not conflicting with the things I believe in and the principles I live by. :D 

I am a responsible gal and I can work on my own, but I'm not afraid to ask for help whenever I needed one.  I'm not a go-getter nor a risk taker, not even that decisive 'coz I weigh things first. 

I'm more of an introvert and I hate arguments, but I do speak up! 

I'm  honest but not rude. I am very appreciative of simple things, fun-loving and imaginative.

I'm sensitive and considerate to other people and I often find myself in a situation where I empathize so much to the point that if you're happy, I'm also happy and when you're sad...well guess what? I'm sad too. BUT! FYI. I know if someone's over-reacting, so I'm not easily fooled. 

I'm scared of the thought of being left alone and I'm afraid of the dark. 

I grew up striving and working hard for everything I want. When faced with the toughest moments, I cry, I yearn for someone to talk to, and I pray. Though I am not the strongest person alive, yet that doesn't mean I am weak and it's for sure that I will get back up after every fall. 

I have fears I cannot face to, but Who I fear most is: GOD. 

Honestly, I get too attached so easily, the reason why I'm perceived as snobbish and elusive because I need to guard myself but when I get comfy, things become easy and that's a guarantee. ;) 

My friends say I have an infectious laugh! Life is much wonderful if we'll just laugh at all times so tell me the corniest jokes you have in there and we're friends, instantly! LOL. 

I love people with bountiful sense of humor, honest, equally realistic and idealistic, compassionate and down-to-earth for they make my life very light and simple. I hate liars, egoistic, judgmental, dominating and bullies; they don't deserve my precious time. 

I'd rather give wondrous space in my life to a few true friends, than have a bunch of absurd creatures not for keeps. :P

Much more: Music. Stuff toys. Spongbob. Minions. Letters. Movies. Books. Adventures. Blogs. Province. Beach. Paris. Korea. Europe. Long phone calls at night. Piggy back rides. Sweet Arguments. Warm embrace. Tight hugs. Endless laughing moments. Fries. Sundae. Cheeseburger. French/Italian foods. Caesar salad. Sweets. Journal. Photos. Volleyball. Writing. LOVE.

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Random, really really random thoughts.

I dreamt of becoming a good journalist someday. So I joined news paper writing clubs way back in elementary and high school. I thought I'll be a successful in the field of media, so I planned taking up mass communications in college.

I have plenty of questions in mind, mostly relates on why people are behaving like this and that. I want to understand the every action, every reaction, the why's and how's of human behavior. So I thought I'd be a good doctor, and considered taking up BS Psychology.

When I graduated from high school, I took AB Mass Communication for there was a strong drive in my heart  to do so. However, I also fell in love with my minor subject in General Psychology. I don't know, but I thought of shifting courses. After a year, I decided to go for BS Information technology. It was way far from the field of writing, or medicine, right? It was more of, sort of, a sacrifice on my part. I have to be practical. I have to graduate holding a degree in which I can get a job that's in demand. So I did. I'm now a degree holder. I wanted to pursue a career in line with software engineering. It was something I've never even dreamed of becoming when I was a child. It wasn't something i'm being called for.

Until now, there's still a part of me that tells me that I should've pursued psychology instead. I can still do writing through blogs so I don't mind not being a journalist. 

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the best bookstores in the world

1. This majestic converted 1920s movie palace uses theater boxes for reading rooms and draws Thousands of tourists every year. Librería El Ateneo Grand Splendid, Buenos Aires, Argentina

2. This is the entrance of the bookstore Le Bal des Ardents in Lyon, France.

3. For those who like their green spaces (and coffee shops) to Invade their bookstores. Cafebreria El Pendulo, Mexico City, Mexico

4. The bookstore section of the larger complex dedicated to art and design certainly lives up to its mission. Corso Como Bookshop , Milan, Italy

5. Kid’s Republic Book Store in Beijing, China by Sako Architects

6. Livraria Lello & Irmão (open since 1906), Porto, Portugal

7. A gorgeous converted Dominican church gives the power of reading its due diligence. Selexyz Bookstore , Maastricht, Holland

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Zooey <3

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Buying books is immensely comforting. Maybe I won’t read them immediately, but they make me feel so much better whenever I’m sad and blue. Just their presence, it’s like having more to look forward to.

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Do not chase people. Be you and do your own thing and work hard. The right people who belong in your life will come to you, and stay.

Wu Tang Clan  (via youuidiotkid)

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EVERYTHING LOVE

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Resigned.

It's been a while. There were a lot of changes in tumblr, eh? Haven't got the chance to write an entry since I was very busy with office works. I don't know what happened, my work got me off guard and it ruined my whole life. Haha! I guess I was never really happy with what I do there. I lose weight (it's actually favorable, but some friends noticed I looked unhealthy already), gained darker undereye circles, and became unable to read my books. :( It's just this past few days that I'm getting back my life because I already resigned from my work. Believe me, I'm almost nearly losing my nerves at work. *sighs* It took me a lot of courage before I ended up with that decision. A friend of mine (who's also a software engineer) gave an advise that there are some things I have to ask myself first before I pass that life changing letter to my superior.

1. Work - Do you still love the kind of work you do? Do you feel motivated? 

2. Compensation - Are you well compensated?

3. Environment - Are you still happy with the people surrounding you?

Ah, yes. I've considered those three before I resigned. And yes, I don't like the work I do, I felt I was not being well paid because pay < workloads, haha; and I am not happy with the people surrounding me. Sadly, that's true. I wish to share the whole story, but let's just say, the last few months of my stay there weren't smooth and instead, it was... uhm, unpleasant. ~

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Getting back up is living. :-)

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