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A Tribute to my Fake Boyfriend

I have friends who sent me messages asking why I didn’t tell them anything. My photos with Jac were my profile photo and cover photo for the past few months. They thought that I already have a boyfriend. Yup, he was my fake boyfriend.

#jaccarlos

Pa3cia’s Updates :)

Sorry for failing to update this blog for more than 5 months. I am quite surprised that I still have followers. Thank you for sticking around! :)

Anyway, here’s a short post for you.

1. #PatPHarazziTravels. Since I graduated in December, I have been to Caramoan, Boracay, Hong Kong, and Macau. It was my first time in those places. I also went to Camarines Sur & Tagaytay but more for personal reasons. I’ll do my best to blog about those places. And yes, I made my own travel hashtag. Hehe :)

2. Graduation last June 25, 2016. I was looking forward to that day since December. Though I was quite disappointed when I learned that it will be held in the morning. It was usually held in the afternoon. (I am not a morning person) Assembly time was 4:30 AM and graduation march started at 6 AM. Some say that it was the longest ceremony yet as it ended around 1 PM. I am just grateful that it didn’t rain during our graduation unlike the previous years.

3. Job hunting. This is what’s keeping me busy lately. I have revised my CV/resume a lot of times already. It’s hard, guys. Huhu. Oh well, time to adult! Wish me luck! :)

Friday’s 10 Happy Things | Vol 3

Again, sorry for not posting as often as I should. The last few months of 2015 were crazy for me. I had to focus on my studies so it meant that I had to take a break from blogging. Hopefully, I could post more often now.

I am done with college! Yay! I actually learned that I graduated last December but I am currently doing my clearance so I am still on a “graduation high.” I think I am 90% done with my clearance.

I just finished my “Friends” marathon. I now understand the hype. It really is one of the best television series I ever watched.

Lunch with my Aunt who lives in the US- I rarely see her and I honestly cannot remember the last time I talked to her, so I was really happy to see her. We became close just a few years ago through Facebook.

CHOCOLATES!!! My Aunt gave us a lot of yummy chocolates so I am really happy!

Trimmed bangs- my bangs were almost covering my eyes so I am glad that I had them trimmed.

Viber chatting with a close friend of mine- we were just chatting and then she said that I helped her get into writing mode. That was so random. Haha.

Free load- just when I was having problems with my decreasing amount of load, someone randomly offered to give me some! Yay!

Finding some good deals on memory cards- I am currently looking for memory cards for my cameras so I would not need to bring my computer with me on my trip soon and I found some pretty good deals online.

ICE CREAM! I can say that I ate a lot of ice cream this week. Uh-oh! I also had Coffee Float! Oh well, they are really my happiness.

Snapchat! I really like Snapchat. It is fun to post snaps and also watch other people’s snaps.

As I end this post, let me greet you a happy Valentine’s day! Wherever and however you plan to spend this special day, I hope you feel happy and loved.

#PatriciaPH-F10HT

Friday’s 10 Happy Things | Vol 2

I know, it’s Monday already. I was just too busy that I don’t have time to sit down and write in front of my computer. I decided to still post this because this is one of my best weeks. :)

1. I got to eat my favorite food: 5Kage ramen from Big D’s (just tried it and I was so full after!), Jollibee ChickenJoy and spaghetti, sisig, and many more yummy food!

2. I booked myself a flight this weekend! The best part: it’s free! :)

3. I am currently making some travel plans for next year. I hope they all push through!

4. A statue of Mama Mary was temporarily in our home. We had to pray the rosary every night for one week. Praying the rosary was so calming.

5. I got to do my task in our organization as efficiently as I can.

6. The thought that I’ll see one of my best friends really soon!

7. Funny moments with my family *heart emoji*

8. My cousin just got married! In Croatia, no less. The couple are both Game of Thrones fans so the location is perfect for them. The place is so beautiful!! (And yes, I wish I was there.)

Photo from @shaudgt (Instagram)

9. My necklace finally arrived! I won in WheninManila X Sweet Charms Manila giveaway. I will blog about the necklace soon. :)

10. I did pretty well on my thesis defense! Yay! :) 10% done, 90% to go!

I wrote this article as a blog link-up to Helga Weber’s Friday’s 10 Happy Things.

Such a beautiful sea-nery

My family and I went on a trip a few days ago. I really found this view pretty so I made sure to capture it, while inside a moving car. I am so happy that the shot turned out great. However, I had to edit it a bit using the VSCO app.

Atimonan, Quezon 2015

#Philippines #Atimonan #Quezon #VSCOcam #travel #places

Friday’s 10 Happy Things | Vol 1

Ate 3 meals from Bigg’s restaurant. I stayed at Camarines Sur for a few days, so I made sure to eat at Bigg’s. You cannot NOT eat at Bigg’s when you are in Bicol.

Saw my orgmates again!!! Love them.

Makeup! I just bought some makeup from Happy Skin thru Zalora.

instant Korean noodles. I just had to satisfy my cravings.

spending time with my family and relatives in Camarines Sur

new pairs of pants! getting new pairs of pants which fit me perfectly (plus they were free! score!)

#foreveryoungproblems: X number of semesters have passed and I am still mistaken for a freshman student by random people in the university.

Reunited with McDonald’s Coffee Float. And, Shake Shake Fries is back!

new Ed Sheeran song! Macklemore & Ryan Lewis released a new single entitled “Growing Up (Sloane’s song)” with Ed Sheeran! The best part? It can be downloaded for free here.

23 years. Thank you, Lord for letting me celebrate my 23 years of existence. :)

I wrote this article as a blog link-up to Helga Weber’s Friday’s 10 Happy Things. She has been doing this for 4 months already, so check her awesome lists here.

#PatriciaPH-F10HT

Birthday girl

A few days ago, August 1 to be specific, I celebrated my birthday. Can you guess my age? *look at my tiara* An uncle of mine treated me (and some relatives) to Starbucks around 11:30 PM. I was wearing the tiara while ordering drinks, so the barista politely asked me what the occasion was. I told her it was my birthday and I was surprised when I saw her birthday greeting on my cup! It made me so happy that I needed to have a picture with it. And yes, I kept the cup too #noshame. Thank you Ate Cethy of Starbucks Naga for the awesome service! :) I'll try to blog about my birthday celebration. School starts today, so it would be a challenge for me to write blog posts again. August is my favorite month and I am claiming that this is MY month. I hope August would be good to all of us! :) (sorry for the unladylike state of my skirt)

#August #birthday #Starbucks #Starbucksph #PatriciaPH

Patricia’s Wish List 2015

This is the first time I am going to post a wish list on the blog. I decided to post this now because my birthday is only weeks from now and I am really excited! This list can also serve as my Christmas wish list, for now.

1. GoPro Hero 4 Black edition - I have seen lots of people using GoPro these days and I would also love to have one. This little camera can take good videos and wide angle pictures and the best part: it is waterproof! Of course I chose the latest and best model. Hehe.

2. Canon 50 mm f/1.8 lens - I am still not sure if I want this specific lens, but I heard that it is good in taking portraits. It is also pretty affordable compared to other lenses.

3. External flash - I don’t usually take photos at night but I could also use this for indoor shoots. I am still thinking of the brand, but it would probably be Canon or YongNuo.

4. Airplane ticket - I want to travel whether locally or outside the country (I already have a passport, yay!). I am pretty frustrated that my supposed trip abroad this month did not push through, so I am hoping to travel soon.

5. Fujifilm Instax mini film - I won an Instax Mini 8 last year and my stock pile of film is slowly running out. I am hoping to get more films so I can use my camera often. Plain films will do, but I won’t say no to special films!

6. White sneakers - I noticed that white sneakers are really versatile and fashionable, plus they are also comfortable so I would love to own one. Even though I have to be extra careful as I have to keep them as white as possible. I am still not sure what brand but it can be Keds, Converse, Superga, or even Adidas.

7. Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses - I have been eyeing this pair for years already, It suits almost all facial shapes (if I am not mistaken) and it looks so cool!

8. bucket bag - I just love the look of this bag. Enough said.

9. black leather shoes - I have been searching for the perfect pair of black leather flats and I still haven’t found “the one.” saaad. Does anyone know where I can find one? It should be both comfortable and durable and reasonably priced.

not included in the picture...

10. clothes - I need new clothes. This is the downside of studying in a university with no uniform. I need shirts, pants, dresses, skirts, shorts, and blouses.

11. makeup products - I believe in researching for the best makeup products so my money wouldn’t go to waste. I also have to make sure that it suits my skin type. Besides not owning makeup products, my problem is: I still do not know how to do my own makeup! Can you also include someone who could teach me how to apply makeup? LOL

I think I’ll end my wish list here. I am really hoping to get the items on this list, whether sooner or later. Nevertheless, I am grateful for all the blessings I have received. :)

#wishlist

Hike to Peak 2 & Tips!

Last June 11, 2015, my sister invited me to join her and her friends to climb Mount Maria Makiling on June 12. It was a holiday and I really don’t have plans that day (except to lounge around) so I decided to go with them. I can say that it was the best and worst decision of my life. LOL.

The trail is divided into stations. If you are planning to go to Peak 2, you have to pass through 30 stations. Chicken.

Warning: Photo heavy post ahead

(captions are placed above the pictures)

Start of the trail is near the TREES building in Forestry, UPLB.

entrance fee: 10 pesos/person

Aside from the entrance fee, one should also register and leave an ID. For our group, only one person surrendered an ID.

We started our hike around 8 AM.

Our first stop was Flat Rocks!

Ate Sara, me, Becky, and Ate Kate

candid of tres Ka3nas

too bright

BTS of our picture above. Thanks, Sir Jeff!

the “look-back” pose LOL

one last picture before we leave

The first few trails were cemented so it was easy to walk.

The next ones were rocky plus it rained hours before so there were some puddles.

We stopped by the small stores near Makiling Rainforest Park to eat and drink. Becky and I were not able to eat breakfast, so we needed to eat.

Guys, wait for me!

selfie break

expectation

reality

One of the signs that you are near the summit is this bamboo ladder!

We were not yet at the top but the view is already stunning!

We arrived Peak 2 around 2 PM. When we reached Peak 2, there were already a lot of people resting. Good thing I found a little space with a tree. The space seemed like our private area.

We climbed the tree to see the pretty view, as it was obstructed by the trees.

50 shades of green

my sister’s “koala”

the “sloth” pose

sad tarp

We started to climb down around 3 PM.

Laguna de Bay!

muddy pants and shoes

At this point, we were really tired. So a few minutes after this picture was taken, we rode the habal-habal (motorcycle) that would take us to the start of the trail. For our group, we rented 3 motorcycles. We paid 80 pesos per person for the ride. We arrived at the base a few minutes before 6 PM.

hiking schedules

protocol

Given that I am not a physically fit person, it was a really difficult and challenging climb. I was not physically prepared for the hike. There were times that I would like to give up. I even told them that I would just sit somewhere and wait for them to come back. I guess the adrenaline rush and my determination to finish the trail helped a lot. Throughout the climb, I kept telling myself that I could finish it. We also psyched ourselves by thinking of the yummy food and drinks we would consume by the time we go down. LOL.

We were also fortunate that the weather was good when we hiked. It did not rain, even if it was cloudy. Days prior to our hike, the weather was sunny in the morning and rainy in the afternoon.

My body was so sore for 2 days after this adventure.

TIPS!

1) DO NOT CLIMB TO PEAK 2. Do yourself a favor and just don’t go there. But if you have tons of energy and you love nature, go ahead.

You could also just visit Flat Rocks and Mudspring. That’s it. I still haven’t been to Mudspring.

2) Bring at least 1 liter of water. Water never tasted that good prior to our climb. I made the mistake of bringing only 500 mL of water. Good thing my buddies brought lots of water and there were stores that sold them.

I was fortunate that I did not feel the need to pee during our climb. I guess it helped that I was sweating a lot.

3) Bring food for lunch and snacks. It is a long climb and you need sources of additional energy.

4) Wear proper hiking shoes. If you could afford it, buy proper shoes. I just wore my running shoes.

5) Get enough sleep the night before the climb. Eat proper breakfast. They are both self-explanatory.

6) Wear a long-sleeve top and pants. These clothes can protect you from the sun and from certain animals, like leeches.

I did not wear long sleeves as I do not have long-sleeve shirts, other than sweaters. I felt that it was too hot to wear a sweater, so I just brought a jacket.

7) Do not climb alone. Look for a hiking buddy. You can both motivate each other to reach the top. :)

Special thanks to Ate Sara for some of the pictures!

#laguna #patriciaph-travels #mariamakiling #travel #adventure

Hiiiii!

Sorry for the long break. I was just too busy with school, social life, and other stuff. My laptop also “died” so it was hard to blog as I have to borrow a computer. No worries, my parents just got me a new one (YAY! THANK YOU PARENTS!) so I’ll try to blog more often.

I am currently writing a new post. Hopefully, I’ll get to post it this week.

I’ll leave you with a current selfie of me (duh). :)

UPLB Feb Fair 2015

My organization's booth this year at UPLB Feb Fair

I'll blog about my Feb Fair experience soon (I hope).

#uplbfebfair2015 #febfair

I am still alive!

Hi! Sorry for not updating my blog for MONTHS. Shame on me. I actually started this blog with one thing in mind: MAKE IT PERFECT. I almost always have very high expectations with myself that I end up not doing things that are bound to fail. It took me years to accept that it is normal to make mistakes and fail, but it is more important to learn from it and move on. So for the year 2015, I will try to blog as often as possible. I will blog about things I personally like and love.

I will blog for myself. Happy new year to all of us!

Here is a proof that I am still alive. It was taken two weeks ago.

This is my #medyobadgirl photo taken inside one of the buildings in campus. Before hating on me, let me be clear that we took this photo after school hours. Plus it was a Friday so there were only a few people left inside. Hahaha. I am too defensive.

Pa3cia's Randoms

This is the first post for my Pa3cia's Randoms segment. (Yey!) So obviously, I'll be posting 3 facts about myself. I think this will be the simplest one.

1. I observe a lot.

2. I worry a lot.

3. I eat a lot.

Here is an unflattering picture of myself eating salad in a Japanese restaurant. I was clearly not hungry. XD

#pa3cia's randoms

Finding my Niche in the Blogging World

What: I Know Write MNL summer workshop 2014

When: May 29, 2014

Where: Kuppa Roastery & Cafe, Taguig City

I honestly don't know how to begin this post, so I guess I'll just start with introducing the guest speakers with a little something from their talk. This was organized for teen bloggers so all of the speakers are (obviously) bloggers.

Marla Miniano is the Editor-in-Chief of a famous teen magazine, Candy. I have a small collection of Candy magazines, so I was extremely happy to meet her. I already saw her at an event months ago, but this was my first time to meet her.

She mainly talked about finding inspiration to blog and motivating yourself to blog. Her talk clearly hit me as those are the things that I am currently lacking right now.

Reese Lansangan is an artist, fashion designer, and singer. Siya na. I do not know Miss Reese prior to this workshop, so she really caught my attention when I saw her at the venue. It's hard to miss her because of her style and violet hair!!

Her talk mainly revolved on the presentation of one's blog. She is an artist so her blog is full of her artworks. I was just in awe while listening to her as she showed us her blog. She even admits that she has been weird for so long that she doesn't know what normal is anymore.

Nina Pineda is also an entrepreneur. I WANT TO BE HER FRIEND. She is just so nice and cool!

She was able to talk a lot of stuff: from not hating other people to taking pictures in RAW format. She was so random which made her so cute. :) I am still contemplating if I should take my pictures in RAW. The file size is too big. :(

#event #IKnowWriteSummerWorkshop

Hi! I recently got new updates from Tumblr that I have new followers which remind me… I HAVE A BLOG. I am so sorry for not updating this blog. June became busier than I have imagined that left me physically exhausted. I am also watching “The Heirs” right now. Have you watched it? Only 9 episodes to go and I am done. I want to finish it before Friday (which is the last day of the series on ABS-CBN). I already saw a lot of spoilers thru the network’s commercial breaks, so I want to finish it ASAP.

Sorry for the weird random update. Expect photo heavy posts when I am ready to blog again. Have an awesome weekend everyone! *waves*

Keep Calm and Blog On

Hi! I'm still alive! Sorry for not updating this blog for weeks. I was just busy with this thing called life: life NOT in front of the computer to be specific. So what kept me busy the past few weeks?

My sister and I watched 2NE1's concert in Mall of Asia Arena. (I might blog about this.)

I volunteered for Freshmen Registration Assistance in UPLB along with some of my orgmates.

I decided to cut my own bangs and didn't like it so no bangs for now.

Our family went to Baguio City! It was my first time so I was pretty excited for that. (blog post soon)

I attended I Know Write Manila workshop in Taguig City. (blog post soon)

I read some blogs.

I decided to finally watch season 4 of Pretty Little Liars. This series is really not for the fainthearted. I just finished it last Saturday and I can't believe 1st episode of season 5 will be released on Wednesday already! Oh gosh.

I decided to read The Fault in Our Stars for the second time before watching the movie. I am already halfway into finishing it.

June! It simply means I need to start making my InstaPat for May! I am thinking of doing it in a different format this time.

About the title of this post, I got it from my blogging notebook. Yes, I decided to have my own blogging notebook where I can actually write. It is one of my impulse buys. I got attracted to it because it is silver (my all time favorite color), colorful (some of the pages are colored), and thick . I also like it because of the text on the cover: Keep Calm and Write On. Hopefully I would be more motivated to blog because of this journal. I think I'll just call it as my blogging journal. :)

I just want to share my current favorite song: Not a Bad Thing by Justin Timberlake. It never fails to make me kilig. I am actually listening to this while typing this post. I learned from my sister that it has a longer version. It's actually ~11 minutes long!! I prefer the shorter version. :)

Photo Diary: Bataan Day 1 (Pawikan)

This is the continuation of my Bataan photo diaries. This is part 2 of our day 1 (January 25, 2014). After eating lunch, we proceeded to the Pawikan (Marine Turtle) Conservation Center to see some turtles and release hatchlings (if there are available), as well.