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

Have Faith! Have Me!

A. Tomi (Corn chip) B. Keychains (Little butanding, Chili from Bicol, Vigan City chain) w/ Enchanted Kingdom paper bag C. Sweet corn and Heart candy lollie D. Polka dots backpack E. Printed letter

First of all, I would like to thank Ms. Christia Faith B. Javier aka my special bestfriend for all the things I've received from her. Yes, those things above are from her, she's rich (haha). Tomi is one of my favorite chips ever! I would probably choose Tomi than chocolates. Let's just say that I love corn chips. I love corn. I laughed out loud when I knew what kind of fish was that fishy keychain. It was freaking Butanding (Whale shark)! Well, at first, I REALLY DON'T KNOW WHAT'S BUTANDING. Plus, that word is so funny. So, when we were talking about butanding, I just can't stop laughing because as I said, the word is so funny. Butanding. When I saw that polka dots bag, I was like: OH MY GOD! I'M GONNA KILL HER. I was so shock. Besides, I love polka dots, it was actually my background last few months here on my blog. Plus, I love the colors, it is cream and pink. She said, it is her advance birthday gift. How sweet. I don't actually receive gifts on my birthday. 5 pages of letter is absolutely an effort. I was teary eyed while I was reading it, but most of the time.. I laugh out loud. I think, everything was just funny. It was definitely her personality, I felt like she was talking to me while she was spitting her saliva on my face. I miss her so much.

I really am greatful to have her as my friend.. my bestfriend. I actually don't want to consider some of my friends as my bestfriends, I don't know, but I just feel uncomfortable. But Faith is really is my bestfriend, she just proven that distance doesn't matter in friendship. Plus, she is very important to me, and I am important to her.. I can feel that. Hopefully, I'll see her after several months. I will, for sure. I love her so much, because she loves me. And, her personality is just awesome. She's not perfect but she's awesome. I love you, girl.

PS: "Ate Faith, WELCOME TO THE DARK SIDE! BWAHAHA"