Hello 2014: Hope of a New Year

2012 was a very tough year for me and I promised myself that in 2013, I will do everything that I can to make this year magical. So, I would like to reminisce every wonderful scenarios that are still vivid in my memories. I will definitely never forget all of those wonderful moments, because they are worth keeping for.

As I have said, my 2012 year was somehow ugly and it wouldn't be possible for me to go on with my miserable life without my friends beside me. They were there for me, to comfort me and do every stupid things that they can to make me happy. Junior life ended this year and everything was just getting good. I felt that this year will really be a good one. Before it ended, I have this Mead composition notebook where almost all of my batch mates wrote/drew anything they wanted. And for me, it was a nice memorabilia. To those who took their time to write in my mead.. Thank you! I promise I will never lose it no matter how reckless I am. I love everything in there. I will truly keep it forever.

I used to blog in Tumblr and then I realized that it kinda doesn't fit in with the whole reblogging photos, so I made this blog to just write anything I wanted to broadcast, write things as they happen that you might find them interesting. In all seriousness, I made this blog to write nice memories and when I get older I will come back and read all of them. You have no idea how exciting that is for me, although I think I will be real embarrassed to all the things that I have blogged but the amazing thing is, I have something that will always remind me of my good times before I go to college or before I get married. It's just nice to have a blog. Honestly, I love blogging because it makes me happy in some way. Maybe, you should start blogging. After you read this entire blog, you sign up to blogger.com and tell me your URL because I will definitely be glad and honor to read your blog. Just remember, it doesn't have to be real interesting, you have to write your thoughts out and be happy about it.

The beginning of my Senior year was amazing, seeing my friends again was a great feeling because I just got out of my prison-home. Great opportunity came in, being the President of Student Council, and that wouldn't be possible without my Monster's University Family. I made a blog about them before, so I guess that I'm not going to input much information about them. They're just amazing and they're like my sisters. Yes, they are all ladies. I love you, my Lil' Monsters. (Link) July came by and everything was so amazing, not just because it is my fave month. It's just, I have realize that it was really a great month. Check my blog about it: Click here

My first and last Science Fair (I guess) was incredible, in fact Perseus class was the committee organizers, though it was our first time and it was kinda hassle, we still didn't let Sir Raul down otherwise he'll surely give us a massive slap in the face (no, just kidding). For me, it was a great opportunity to be part of the Science Fair and thanks to Sir Raul for giving us that opportunity. I learned that some fruits are capable of lighting a bulb, at first it was sorta unbelievable for me but when we lit it. All I can say was "Woah!". It was a busy and fun day for us.

My last performance in RIS before I went here in Dammam was performing Jazz Dance. My group was very cooperative and because of that, our performance was great although we have given a little amount of time to practice. I wanted it to be a good one because it was my last so I did my best to finish our routine as soon as possible and I did. Actually, it wasn't a competition, it was just a practical examination. Realizing that it was my last performance in RIS in that moment was heartbreaking but at least, I did my best and made our performance great and our practice days (thighs-and-legs-sore days) memorable.

See You Soon Party was unforgettable. It was my last day of exam in RIS, last day of wearing my RIS uniform, last day of sneak peek of the school, last day of seeing all the students in Girl's Section, and last day of being with Perseus Ohana. My Monster's Univ family was the first one to surprise me. Some of the officers of SSC had their own speech for me, and it was so flattering. The last one who made a speech was Nikki, one word for her, dramatic. Haha. Then, we finally ate the cake. I have to admit that the cake was impressively delicious. Out of the blue, Ms. Nez (our adviser) came in and gave me a little present that I consider as a remembrance from her. It was a boxed Beauty Rush-Juiced Berry collection (Body 3-in-1 wash for shower, bubble bath and hair, Body drink lotion, and Lip gloss) and a Revlon baby purple lips stick. I was so happy that she gave me those although I'm not a beauty-ish person. It was just flattering to receive a present from my teacher. Jenny also gave me a memorabilia, it was a ring, and she said that she made it for me, it was her hobbie. Next surprise party was from Perseus which I expected, there was an intermission number, we played games, and we have snow sprays to play with. I received lots of hugs before I went to ATIS (Al Taj Int'l School) to visit Bhe (Pamela Locsin).

I went to ATIS with Nikki and Fhar. Nikki was with me because she wanted to, and it was hard for me to allow her but in the end, I still did allow her. She's a brat. When we arrived in Bhe's school, we had no idea if she was still there or how to contact her besides I don't have a cellphone. Thank goodness, I saw one of her classmate and asked her if she may call Bhe for me. Bhe was walking forward to us then I hugged her. She invited us to go to her classroom, I said yes because why not. When we got there, she has only one classmate left, Bhe introduced me to her. After that, Bhe called Ms. Zeny (a former teacher in my school), I was so happy to see her again because she is one of my favourite teachers and she is just literally so nice and smart.

When we finally got home, my mother was surprised to see Nikki with me because I didn't had a chance to tell her. Nikki gave me a Candymag magazine and the entire magazine was about Daniel Padilla. You have no idea how much I freaked out at that moment, I couldn't breathe so well because I kept on screaming how happy I am. Nikki, thank you so much. Love youu. Plus, it has a huge poster of Daniel Padilla. I love it so much. Then, my mother ordered pizza and broasted chicken, it was so yum yum and I actually miss it now.

I would like to input a real nightmare. I was at school for a review class. We had an hour break, and we decided to play the game in Conjuring movie (it was the clap-clap thingy), I was the one who'll find them with my eyes closed. Stupidly, I hit my face to the wall especially my lips. I had an unskinned part on my upper lip and lower lip and I have to admit that it was massively painful that I can not stop myself from crying so hard like a baby. Just an advice, never play that game if you are stupid.

My new friends here are awesome, they completed my year. I want my friends in Riyadh to meet them because I'm sure they will gonna love them as much as I do. Our Foundation Day was recent this December. In high school, it was a cheer dance competition. Aquilas was Senior's name in cheer dance. Practicing all day in one week was hard but worthy because everyone was very cooperative. And because of that event, I can feel that I am already comfortable with them. Honestly, at first it was hard for me to communicate with them because I'm shy and afraid of being judged. But getting along with them in loads of time makes me realize that they are easy to hang out with and there is nothing wrong if I show them the real me.

I love this year so much. There are so many things that happened whether it was good or bad, everything was just worth it. All the things that happened this year made me learned my lessons, made me strong, made me believe that giving up is never a choice, made me move on with my life, made me solve my problems, and made me who I am now; A strong, happy, and contented girl that never gonna hurt herself again no matter what. Those people who stood beside me for better or for worst are the most important people in my life. I am a drama queen and crazy but you guys are still there for me. I couldn't thank you enough, but thank you so much. To those who hurt me, thank you so much for hurting me at least now, I am stronger. Don't worry, I don't have bad feelings for you because I'm happy for who I am now and I'm happy that it happened, it was worth it, I promise. I still hope that you guys had a very nice year as much as I did. Those scars are healed now, that wouldn't be possible without those important people in my life.

If you think that this year was tough for you. Remember that there is still beauty in this world and it is magical. Before midnight in New Year's Eve, I want you to promise yourselves that 2014 will be a great year and you will do everything that you can to make it a real great year. Or make a New Year's Resolution list, it will not hurt you to try. Although I didn't made one, but I just thought that maybe it will work for others because seriously, it doesn't work for me.

Honestly, I don't wanna let go of this year because it has been a magical year. I'm a bit scared of 2014 because of college and I have no idea what will happen to me in the Philippines, and Philippines is a big scary place for me. For my future's sake, I will do everything to survive college in the Philippines, besides God is there to give me strength. So before we celebrate the New Year, it wouldn't hurt us if we sit back and remember our achievements and mistakes. I love New Year because it reminds me of getting another chance, a chance to get great opportunities, to forgive, to do better, to do more, to give more, to love more, and to stop worrying of what ifs. When it's 11:59 PM in New Year's Eve, never forget that there will always be hope and this is it, the hope of a new year.

Have a nice year. Advance Happy New Year! God bless.
Always remember that everything happens for a reason.

Review of my Eastern Province experience

Happy Monday~ Although lots of people hates mondays because of school, I still hope you're having a nice day. Unfortunately, I do not have any nice pictures for this blog, so here is my ambitious-fab-orange-lover selfie that I took on the laptop with my cozy sweater/jumper, orange beanie, and orange-black glasses (I just thought, I don't really need that for my selfie, but I still wore it. Haha). Obviously, I don't like orange. You know what, I've been wanting to blog for a very long time, not actually for a my entire life. But I just had no idea what to blog since I don't have any new photos.

It was a blessing for me to be with my father in one roof. I completely understand that we must stay together, but it's hard for me to adjust out of my comfort zone. At first, I've been acting such a kiddo, crying all night or all day because I don't like it here. Everything was ugly for me when I came to this place despite the fact that we have a nice and comfortable new house/apartment. Dammam has sleepy lights on the road which was very irritating for me and made me think of going back to Riyadh, I know I'm gonna get used to it. It will take a lot of time for me to completely adjust and I'm losing patience sometimes. I can't stop wanting to go back to Riyadh or missing my friends or wanting my old life back. But I am here now, I can't do anything anymore. I just have to learn how to adjust and accept Wisdom & Success in my life now as my new friends and family. It's gonna be really hard to completely adjust but I have to push myself.

Yasmin was my batch mate and a former student back in RIS (my school in Riyadh). The first word that came out of her mouth when she knew about the new student in fourth year was "FAHDA?!", I can barely see her face full of shock with her mouth wide open and trying to look at me very carefully. Of course, she is my closest friend now in AJISD (my school now), and she is helping me to adjust and learn how to communicate with others since I'm a very shy lady at first. I hang out with her all the time in school, all the time. I'm gonna tackle some of interesting scenarios and experiences that I would like to share with you:

• Learning their CAdT was very interesting since they have lots of lectures that can somehow help you in the future or in your everyday life basis.
• I've been loving Math, despite the fact that I hated it for years. Recently, it's very interesting and calculating/solving was quite fun. I hate Physics.
• We had an intermission in Teacher's Day last October. Guess what, I had the worst performance, like I was frozen the whole time and I was at the front. But it was fun though and I had a nice day.
• Met a gay named: Aldrix, he was very talkative and funny at the same time. When I'm with him, I can't barely talk because I've been laughing almost the whole time. And I have to mention that he is very nice. 
• Divina's debut, it was very fun because I had my happy/kiddy meal from McDo. I know you're gonna slap me for choosing nuggets than burger because it only has four nuggets inside. I regret it as well. 
• Being able to go shopping whenever I wanted to, since I've been saving my money and budget them. 
• Before I left Riyadh, Nikki gave me a Candymag magazine and Daniel Padilla was the cover and the magazine was all about him. You guys have no idea how much happiness it gave me, and I died.
• I've been reading books last month a lot. Books somehow helps me from hating this place since I take it as my distraction for everything. I read: To Kill a Mockingbird, Hush Hush, Divergent, Insurgent, Perks of being a Wallflower, Confessions of a Murder Suspect, and The Fault in our Stars (again, because it was a very nice book. Good job, John Green). 
• I learned the routine of Malece and Alan from SoYouThinkYouCanDance show, their Bassline by Chris Brown routine. It was very hard at first, but when I was already stuck on that routine, it was easy for me to memorize the steps. It actually has simple steps. I love Malece Miller.
• Getting to meet new people was so much fun. I'm actually loving those people in my school, they are very very nice. Especially my batch mates.

I would like to input that I've been "sweating the small stuff" quite recently. You know what, I should not stress over the small things because life is too short. If I am always worrying about small stuff, it'll then become bigger stuff so it's the best to just let it go. Look at the bright side and smile. What ever negative happens or happening to you, always remember that everything happens for a reason. Stop worrying, kill the anxiety and give everyone a real smile. 

So that's it folks! Those are the things that I would like to share. It feels good that it was possible for me to make a new blog although the internet is quite rubbish. Thanks for reading!

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See you soon, Riyadh!

Few months ago, my father got a job in Jubail. I was so confused of what was happening, but instead, I just go with the flow and remove any thoughts about it out of my mind. I thought, that it would be great if I'll just keep it a secret. On April (or May), my mother told me that we might migrate to another city here in Saudi, it is Dammam (which is 4 hours travel from Riyadh). I wondered why in Dammam.. Why not in Jubail? I didn't really want to talk about it so I didn't asked her why. Honestly, I don't want to leave this place. This place is full of wonderful memories. My mom and I had a lot of arguments about it, because of my immaturity.. I wasn't able to control myself. When we had a placid conversation about it, I understood that it is for the sake of our future, for us to have a better life. We have to stick together, because we are a family. Anyway, why in Dammam? Because it is not far from Jubail. Jubail does not have a Philippine school, and Dammam has. 

Dear Perseus and Polaris of batch 2013-2014; Swangets,

Dahil tinatamad ako mag English, edi mag tatagalog ako. Super thankful ako na kabatch ko kayo, di man kayo kasing cool ng iba. Para sa'ken, awesome kayo. Napaka dami ng memories naten together. Hinding hindi ko 'yun kakalimutan, promise. Hindi ko rin kayo pagpapalit. Napaka importante niyo sa'ken. Ilang taon ko na rin kayo nakasama, kahit na nakakasawa na pagmumukha niyo, okay lang. Ang mahalaga, nakakasama ko kayo. Ngayon, aalis muna ako. Sandali lang 'to, magkikita pa naman tayo eh. Masakit lang na di tayo sabay sabay mag-gagraduate. Okay lang yun, basta, makakagraduate tayo. Uh-huh. Aattend ako ng graduation niyo. Magchicheer ako sainyo habang kumakanta kayo sa stage o kaya kinukuha niyo na mga diploma niyo. Kahit maubos na boses, ays lang. Haha! Perseus, pakabait kayo ha. Ingatan niyo si Ma'am Nez baka araw-araw na yung "I was scolded again..". Mga opesers, wag masyadong highblood ha. Tandaan palagi na "Napagdaanan din natin yan", huwag na huwag niyo yun kakalimutan. Okay? Basta, I love you all soo much. Polaris, ano ba masasabi ko sainyo? Pakabait din kayo, pasaway pa naman kayo. Di man kayo kagwapuhan, wag kayo mag-alala.. balang araw gagwapo din kayo. Basta, kayo pa rin mga bros ko. Yung iba na di ko masyadong kaclose, bro ko parin kayo. Bro ko kayong lahat. Period. Port yer! Walang limutan. Basta ako, di ko kayo kakalimutan, promise yan. I love you all. See you soon! <3 

'Til we meet again, Riyadh!

July Update

Didn't had the chance to blog last month due of my busy schedule. There are so many things happened last month, that's why I am so excited to blog about it. I thought that this is the perfect time for me to blog about it since I have nothing to do as this moment. This is a pretty much long blog I'm about to do, bear with me as I write everything down. 

Credit: Joan Michelle Lapuz Ureta

July is a very exciting month for me. Because it's Fahda's birthday month! I've been very vocal on how much I love birthdays. I actually count down the birthdays of my closest-closest friends. It was definitely very exciting (for me)! On 9th of July, it was a normal day for me. I was doing stuff I normally do on school days. Simply, I was doing boring stuff. Recess time, I was at the quadrangle. Then, Alpine was walking closer and closer to me, she said: "We have to talk, this is very important." I was wondering what was it, and I was like "AH! OKAY!". Suddenly, she said: "But wait, stay here first, sit there." So I sat in the middle of the quadrangle, YES, I was at the center. After a while, Nicole came over and told me something that I should check out. I was starting to get confuse on what's happening but instead, I just go with the flow. Out of the blue, everybody was singing the happy birthday song, so I turn around and saw Sara and Nikki holding cakes. It was actually two cakes. I was so shock because I wasn't expecting that, besides it was not my birthday yet. Both of them were walking forward to me, I don't really know what to react so, I just blew the candle. Then, WALA! DONE. Nikki starts to talk and say: "We surprised you today because we can't celebrate your birthday on the exact date because it is Ramadhan." And yes, she was right. We ate the cake on MAPEH class, the teacher allowed us to eat anyway. By the way, Sara made the cake. It was delicious and very impressive. Thank you, Pershoes! I love you all.

Then, it was finally my birthday. July 14, 2013! I was in my very good mood and thought that my day should be wonderful though, I know that nothing special will happen. Wasn't expecting anything anyway. I brought the camera for me to take pictures of students for the monsters ID. But then, I knew that my friends will took it and use it and take a picture of themselves. Guess what, I'm right! It was lunchtime when we decided to stay outside instead of doing nothing in our classroom. Even though I'm fasting, it's okay because the important thing is I'm happy and enjoying my day. Suddenly, the COCC's formed a line in front of me while I was sitting on the floor and they sang happy birthday to me. I asked them a favor if they could sing it in a manly voice, it was actually an order so they can not say no. It was Nikki's plan, I knew it, because she's good at that. Nikki actually took a video while they were singing. 

After all, I enjoyed my day though nothing special happened. 15 years of living is enough, I'm very thankful and grateful for everything that I've accomplished. I experienced a lot of things in these past few years, I'm glad that I am still here welcoming myself to a new chapter of my life. I didn't asked God to give me a lot of blessings, yet He continuously give me and I'm very thankful. God gave me the best people I could ever had; my family and friends. My family is always there from the start of my life and I grew up with my friends almost half of my life. I love every single person who cares about me, I will cherish them as much as I can. I couldn't ask for more, but I will accept every blessing with all my heart.

HAVE I INTRODUCED TO YOU THE 4D?

I'm the 1/4 member of 4D. The members of this group are Nikki, Nermin, Joan and I. We created this group last March. In case you're wondering what does 4D stands for.. it is 4 Duendes. Duende means dwarf. We are lacking height that's why we thought we are dwarfs. It's okay, we have to accept our physical appearance though sometimes it hurts. Haha. Our relationship with each other got stronger and stronger every time we meet in school or anywhere. We are like the mean girls, no just kidding, WE ARE NOT. We took that photos above last month, so I thought it would be the perfect time for me to formally introduce 4D on my blog. 

Supreme Student Council presents their first platform and that is the Storytelling for Pre-school under the theme of "Bring back the classic stories!". It was hassle for us to manage our time for this but at least in the end it was all worth it. It was fun talking in front of the kids, we appreciate those kids who were listening while we were performing the story. The story was about Hansel and Gretel. They started paying attention as I have noticed when the witch started to talk, you know, kids. Kids are so cute! How can they be this cute?! I just want to bite their cheeks. 

So, that's it for now lovelies! That is my July update, I just want to make it up to my blog since I didn't blog last month. But then, my July is fantastic though there are days that my anxiety arrives. I'm sure that later on my thumbs will stand up eventually, with a huge smile on my face. I would like to input that I'm very thankful for everything I have now, I'm pretty contented and very overwhelmed. I'll appreciate every blessing I'll receive, I'll accept them with all my heart.

"Everything happens for a reason"

♥

Monsters University: Team like no other!

Credit: Kimberlie Dimaun & Gilian Ponce

I would like to introduce my fabulous party members under the banner of Monster's University Party. And yes, incase you're wondering, I'm the president of this party. I never thought it would be this hard being a president of a party. But, at least, my party members is there for me, they never had been a pain in the ass. I'm so proud of them. They gave A LOT of efforts, each one of them gave an effort. It was impressing. It was an opportunity for me to run as a president plus, it was an opportunity for me to handle my party members. I never regret that I gave them a chance to be part of my another family called Monsters. Yes, I have another family called Monsters, they are my family now. I love them and I can feel that they love me as well. We are so comfortable with each other, hopefully, it won't change ever. We made memories for the last few days. Everyday in our headquarters is another memory. We laugh, we cried, we slept, we share thoughts, we ate together, we are crazy as much as we can, we love each other. I will really treasure everything that we've done. 

Thank you so much my little monsters! You guys are blessings to me. Cause you all have a big fat heart. I can't explain how much I love you guys. I will miss those days that we are all together. As I said, you are part of my life now and will always be. Thank you for all the memories you have given me, I appreciate them all. Always remember, that I am always here for you guys. I am already teary eyed. Okay, I love you guys and I'm so proud of you.

VOTE STRAIGHT! VOTE MONSTERS UNIVERSITY! <3