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abt #tags twtr askfm insta Ching (n.): An introversive nineteen-year-old girl who loves books, film, cafés, coffee, milk tea, cats, the moon, ocean, and sunsets.

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I've got a head full of thoughts and a bag full of books.

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The best things in life are free.

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August 27, 2015

People ask me why I’m always saving and this is why (besides food and money to spend when I go out haha). I’m ready for you, Colleen Hoover! 💙

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August 20, 2015 Went grocery shopping with Mum and Maddie after my 11-hour duty at the OR. It was supposed to be just 8 but I had a neuro case, so I was standing for about 4 or 5 hours. It was a pain but worth it because I got to observe a craniectomy in which they had to remove a tumor. It was amazing.

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August 15, 2015

Checked out our building’s pool. Good thing we were the only ones who thought of going for a swim. It’s so nice plus the staff are very hospitable. *sigh* I can’t wait to move in two months!

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Aug. 13, 2015

Met up with my stress-reliever and happy pill today! I no longer have exams and he was free the whole afternoon. We had lunch, watched a movie, and went to a café. He truly is the highlight of my (midterm) week.

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The Kill Order and The Death Cure (both are paperback) have been sitting on my shelf for more than a year now and I just haven't come around to reading them. The pages got a bit yellow as it tends to do over time but otherwise these are in very good condition. The Kill Order is for ₱399 and The Death Cure for ₱299. Buy both for ₱650. If you're interested you can DM me 😊 Cebu only!

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So I’m a little OCD.

Around 12AM last night, I went through my charger/cord drawer and found it annoying that they’re so disorganized. I usually have no trouble finding which charger goes where, but last night I just had this drive to organize and label them. So tada! Printed the labels and glued them in post-it notes, then covered them using tape so they won’t get crumpled or wet that easily :) I still actually have a lot of other cords but I got lazy so I only made them for the ones I usually use. 

Idk there’s something I find really satisfying with labeling and organizing. (And making lists, if I might add) It makes me feel that I’m on track. 

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04/12/15: Maddie’s Dedication

Last Sunday, we dedicated my baby sister Maddie to the Lord at Living Word Church Ministry. I invited my high school friends since I haven’t seen them in a while (and I quite missed them haha).

We then had lunch at The Ching Palace!

My mom and I thought it would be nice to give away instax photos. We consumed, like, 30+ sheets of film.

The last photo was taken the day after, where we opened Maddie’s gifts. Look how happy she is! <3

On another note, I’m back (sort of). Hi again, tumblr!

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02/13/15

This was what I received early in the morning at school. I was studying for a posttest and when I approached my classmate (who was also my classmate in HS) so that we could ask each other questions and review, she started acting weird and had this huge smiling face on and said, “Ching, say yes!” I was so confused. “Yes to what?” I said. I asked her if she wanted me to give her answers during the test. She laughed and said, “Guess again.” Then I asked if she wanted me to give her food or treat her. She said, “Something like that,” and then she got the box from her bag. Caught off-guard, I was confused. It took me 5 seconds to process what I was seeing and then I screamed and ran outside. (And then back in a couple of seconds later. Hahaha!) My classmates said my face turned so red which made me shy even more. I tried to review again but it’s as if my face was stitched in a permanent smile. I. Just. Couldn’t. Stop. Smiling. Gah!

Thank you J for this surprise. It really made my day. You’ve always been so thoughtful and sweet, among other things. I love you! Happy Valentines Day. ❤️

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On hiatus

You guys might have noticed the lack of text posts. I've just been really busy with my personal life and college that I barely have time for anything else. What free time I get, I spend on homework or sleeping. I barely even get to read a book anymore. :( Anyway, I'll probably be back after my final exams on March. I have to work and study extra hard this term cause my grades last midterms were.. Eh. I'm still active on Twitter (@_chingp) and IG (@selenapinote) though! Hope everyone's well. Bye for now! Ching x

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Aaaaand I still can't get over it 🙈 #VSCOcam #JamesFreyInPH

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James Frey (Pittacus Lore), author of the Lorien Legacies (I Am Number Four, etc.), book signing event earlier! This is my second book signing event already and I hope I get to attend more. I can't contain my happiness, meeting one of my favorite authors and having a little chitchat while I wait for him to finish signing my books. It was truly amazing! ✨ #VSCOcam #JamesFreyInPH (at National Bookstore, Ayala Center Cebu)

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Put your hands up in the air! 🙌🎉🎊 #SinulogInvasion2015 #Sinulog2015 #SpectrumPH #VSCOcam

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Sinulog Invasion 🎉#SinulogInvasion2015 #SpectrumPH #Sinulog2015 #VSCOcam (at Fooda Saversmart)

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Happy new year everyone! God has given us another year, another fresh start. This year I don't have resolutions — I have goals. And it's pretty easy to lose sight of those goals, so this year I promised myself to keep a planner (I've never stuck to one) and to document those fleeting moments of joy and happiness throughout the year. Let's leave all the negativity in 2014 to make room for positivity this 2015! 🎉 #VSCOcam

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10/28/14: Big Tom's Charboiled Burgers

My sister finally came to Cebu this sembreak! Although only for a short time. She absolutely LOVES burgers (cheeseburgers, to be exact) and as my mum promised once my sister got here, she took us to Big Tom's. There's been a lot of hype about this burger place. It's sometimes featured  as one of the best burgers in town and my, those articles about them weren't lying. They were delicious! When I got my order of a rather good-looking Hawaiian burger, I thought I wouldn't be able to eat it all because of its large serving. But I ended up eating all of it anyway because it was just that good! 

If you're coming to Cebu, I strongly recommend you stop over this burger place.