Escape with my forever friends!!

Roomates, schoolmates and girlfriends roll into one--my forever friends. I last saw them months ago except for Koren who I last saw like around 5 years ago. Being with them was unexplainable. It was wonderfully fun and amusing--the simple talks and the "kakulitan". We took a walk down memory lane. We reminisced about the funny and crazy things that we did back then. We talked about our future plans and it was so amazing to find out that some of us planned to find a new job and relocate.

The past few days were quite tiring but it was worth it. DJ who just came back from Canada have her vacation in P.I. She had plan a lot of things to do here in Manila. It seemed like her schedule was always fully booked. She painted the city red. Good thing that our friends took turns in going out with her since I could not accompany her everywhere since I have to work She was so full of energy that it sometimes made me wonder where got it all. . I think I would die in tiredness if I were in her place. She went out everyday--shopping, partying and hanging out with friends.Oh! one of the highlights these past few days was Koren's visit here in Manila. So, all the girls got together and  went out of town last weekend to celebrate our valentines day. The valentines day of the single ladies with one exception (BTW, Koren is the only one who is in a relationship. *wink*). We went to Balai Isabel in Talisay, Batangas and there we stayed for one night. The place was superb though we didn't have much time to stroll and use their facilities. Our escape from the city was indeed worth remembering not just because of this beautiful place but because of the laughters that we shared, the hilarious things that we did and the weird imaginations that we had every time we talked about something. How I wish we could travel again and have a get together even though we live in different places.


Feb 16, 2010--Kitchen, Greenbelt 3


Last night, we had dinner with some of our high school batch mates. It was Koren and DJ's last night here in Manila though DJ would be coming back next week since her flight would from Manila to Vancouver [I think]. Time flew so fast that I realized we didn't have a chance to have serious talks. It was a little bit disappointing because I realized that I didn't actually know much about their lives these past few years. Yeah, we hanged out and chilled out but then I think the most important thing is to know more about them. We might be the same person as before but some things changed. In a way, we are different.


Anyway, I'm glad that after all these years, we remain as friends even though we have separate lives. We are still familiar with each other despite the fact that we seldom see each other. It's so amazing how we easily blend even though we don't see each other as often as we want to. It's like chemistry. How fortunate I am to meet these people in my journey of life.

Graduate studies

Yes.. I always rant or complain about how difficult grad studies are. My friends who are always with me might be deaf by now--hahaha! Well, most of them understand me anyway. I think it's not really that bad. It's just that my hands are always full. I do things at the same time that sometimes being alone in my crib doing nothing is a heaven already. It's been months since I experienced cramming and I quite miss it. Yeah! I think I'm falling in love with pressure. Funny, isn't it? Several months ago, I wished that my grad studies would be over and now that I officially graduated, I feel like there's something missing. I want more. I think I'm one of those people who always seek headaches and pain in the ass--hahaha! 

Graduate studies--one of the most memorable parts of my life. I met a lot of people and I gained friends. Without my friends in grad school, I think it will be a lot challenging for me to pursue my masters. I can still remember those days where all of us had to help each other out just to pass the courses and the exams that we had to go through. These are the people who understand me well. They know how hard it is to be in grad school. Because of the common ground that we have, our friendship blooms and it makes our life in grad school more bearable. Also, I can say that we are so lucky to have professors who encourage their students to dream and to chase it. I can't believe that they are so approachable and humble. They don't think highly of themselves and they always make us feel that we can seek advice from them all the time. I'm so glad that they make our lives easier by giving us all the things that we needed in order for us to do the requirements that they expected us to do. The only thing that I can say to these people is THANK YOU for everything. 

Year 2010

I chose to be HAPPY. Whatever happens, my days will be lovely. They say that happiness is a choice and it is indeed a choice. We face a lot of challenges but then who doesn't. All of us are. It's just a matter of how we are going to handle it. Instead of counting the mishaps that are happening and might going to happen, I will now count the reasons why I have to continue enjoying life and be happy.


1.I have a very nice family and relatives.
2.I have a lot of friends who love me.
3. My future is bright. (That is how I see it.) 
4. I only live once


HAPPY HAPPY ME!