Paano Ba 'To?

As I grow up every day, there are things that are still confusing and sometimes I just want a guide that I'm willing to adapt. I found out that Bianca Gonzales, the famous Pinoy Big Brother host, release a book about how to survive growing up. I really wanted to buy this especially that this is the first book I'm reading with this kind of genre, and I've heard so many positive reviews about it. So when I had a chance to buy it back when I was still in Davao, I took the opportunity to buy it. 

This book consists of different kinds of content that gives you advises towards your lifestyle or the people around you. The topics are Family, Friendship, Love, Career & Money, Failures, Fashion & Beauty, Purpose, and Self. There are also famous people in showbiz industry that wrote bits of advises that are very helpful, and I love it when these people actually being human then give stories that are more inspirational than what they show on screen. At this moment, I'm rereading some of the topics for me to choose which are my faves, but I can't choose any of them because I honestly love them all. But there's this thing that catches my attention, these are the quotes that are written typographically and beautifully. 

"How do I deal with pressure from my parents?

Sobra na mag-selfie ang kaibigan ko, paano ko siya sasabihan?

Wala pa rin akong boyfriend. Should I worry?

Magkano ba talaga dapat savings ko? 

How do I get clear skin?

How will I figure out my "purpose" in life?

Paano ba maging mas confident?

Ikaw ba ay nalilito, hindi alam ang gagawin, o di kaya'y nag-aalangan sa next steps mo? In this book, TV host, editor, and columnist Bianca Gonzalez shares her personal life lessons, as well as insights from friends and experts, on how to deal with life's dilemmas—a must-have guide to life for every young Pinay growing up in this crazy, wonderful world."

Grab a copy of this book in your nearby National Bookstore or online at Amazon.

Icky Weather, Dreamy Discussions With Friends, & Deciding What Major To Take

It has been so rainy these past few days, and it's getting in my nerves. My shoes went all wet today that I even had to dry it out in school. Thank goodness, I brought my umbrella, my uniform didn't get really wet, just my right sleeves. But the good thing is the weather feels so wintery, at least I'm feeling some cold here in this tropical country. I felt a relief when I went up to my classroom.

Since our floor which is 6th floor is having some cracking up with the electricity. Our prof decided to make us move to the library to finish our work. After the class, we decided to stay in the library for a little time and made some chitchats. We talked about what major we're going to get next school year. This is how my course work, 1st and 2nd year are given basic subjects of business and in our 3rd year, we have to choose our major which are the Economics, Financial Management, Operation Management, Marketing Management, and Human Resources. So yes, we're going to be separated into different kinds of majors that we are willing to take. We discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each majors. And we were so dreamy of our future that we acted/pretended to be bossy whilst saying some business dialogues which is ridiculous but fun. We are so excited for what the future brings and we hope with all our heart that we'll all be successful in the future. We shared dreams and places we want to visit like Dubai, United Kingdom, and New York City.

Operation Management is the major I will (might) take next school year. I ask my father first things first on what major I will get, and I told him the available majors. He said that he would like me to take the OM because that's something that he knows well and thought would suit me. This major covers all operations within the organization and related activities including managing purchases, inventory control, quality control, storage, logistics and evaluations. And this is something that might give help to my father's business in Davao. Yes boys and girls, my beautiful father finally engage to business. May this new challenge of him bless by the Almighty God. 

Collective June Lunch Dates

First of all, these was all before Ramadhan. 

I know this! This was when Amina and I bought our school supplies and Fhar came with us just to eat with us. And probably help us buy what we need which was very sweet. Oh anyway, we are the Riyadh Girls. We were together back when we were still in Riyadh. I miss Riyadh though, I really do hope I could come back there very soon. We ordered lunch which was chicken fillet with rice, french fries, sundae, and of course coke float. I was so freakin' full!

Don't judge me, but this was actually my second time to eat pizza here in the Philippines. We just don't trust pizzas here because for sure pork will be included in their pizza or maybe some of the ingredients. But I did eat one before for the first time which was from Greenwich and I didn't like it much maybe because I don't really trust it. So why did you eat it, Fads? It was given by a friend and I don't wanna insult her because she really bought it just for me and told me it was beef and I did make sure that it was beef, and it was really beef. But I hope there wasn't pork ingredient in there. And the sure halal pizza, is from Al Ta'am. Thank you for existing though! This was cheesy pizza and chicken spicy pizza. And they were magnifico!

I don't quitely remember this but I know I was with mother during this time. Oh wait, yes, we ate in KFC after we bought cabinets for the house. I was really hungry because I did much at Budget Wise, roaming around that big whole store. Thanks Mama! You never fail to eat in town, every freaking time. That's why I'm already fat like a hippopotamus. Hahaha! But anyway, this was Texas Barbecue, and KFCPhilippines did it right, it was so freakin' delicious. And this is my go to meal every time I eat there.

We ordered snacks in Jollibee because we don't trust the actual meal there. This was after we went for grocery with Fhar, Kah Nadz, and Peepot at Yubenco. I have to be honest, their fries isn't that good as McDonald's. But I did like their sundae, it was so creamy and easy to eat and wasn't too sweet. 

Back To School Summary of 2015 (First Semester)

First of all.. YES I'M OFFICIALLY A SOPHOMORE COLLEGE STUDENT! I just couldn't believe that my freshman year is already gone like a snap. Oh time do flies so fast. I am so excited to learn more now in my second year of college. Although well, of course, there would be time that I just don't want to go to school. Basically because of laziness and whatever students' cliché complains towards school that I'm tired of. But in all honesty, I am so excited what would this school year bring me. Aren't you? 

I was so anxious when I was already going to school for my first day of classes, I thought I was going to faint but I didn't coz I'm too strong to faint out of nowhere. Yes that's true, I really am so anxious that I'm having second thoughts on whether I'll just stay home or go there and conquer whatever chaos might happen. I went to my first class which was in the 6th floor, don't ask if it was tiring, coz it was (is, will be, because unfortunately all of my classes are in 6th floor). I went in the room, and saw my friends (that I am always with); Lea, Mersalyn, Merkhan and Jane. Fred wasn't there anymore and it made me sad because a member of our group has gone to Ozamiz City to proceed his course, but bless him wherever he is. It was a fun day although it was kind of annoying that other profs weren't attending the class but instead of thinking negative, we chose to consider their situation and appreciate the moment of no profs.. for like about 4 days or the whole week(?). I actually had normal classes where in as usual, profs sharing their background story and us giving index cards with our names on it (it's for recitation and checking of attendance). And the regular class will start next week, because this week was just all about introduction and adjustments. 

But anyway, another thing I want to discuss is, I feel so overwhelmed and excited seeing freshmen students taking tour of the campus and asking higher levels about stuff that they're not familiar with like the location of a specific room. I feel so happy that I already am included to that "higher level", like omg, I just can't even. Freshmen are so cute and innocents although they really aren't that innocent, but cute innocent, y'know what I mean? No? It's okay. Yes? That's good.

May this semester be a surviving one. And bless us all in whatever we want to do for the sake of education and brighter future for all of us. Haha I sound like reading a pledge. But anyway that's what's on my mind so therefore I write it down. 

Stay motivated everyone. Don't forget to pray because prayers go up and blessings come down. With patience and hard work, we can achieve our goals. 

Our Parents are Blessings

"Our parents are blessings, don't delay showing them love. 

We don't know how long we have this blessing for."

-Dr. Bilal Philips

Recently I've been so positive since I went to Davao, and I spent a wonderful time with Mama and Papa. I realized that they have been giving me so much love unconditionally. I admit, I used to not bother about these kind of stuff, firstly because I'm not a showy person and I avoid drama. But this isn't actually drama, this is pure love that I will forever be grateful with. I am way too far from becoming a good daughter. I disappointed them SEVERAL times, besides I've made a huge mistake that I will never forget but never regret, basically because I've learned from it and it made me realized that as much as I messed up, it is as much as they stood by me, forgave me, and made me thankful because it happened. Without that experience, I won't be the person I am now, a person who think positive even though life is a mess. 

It's sometimes sad that I've realized their unconditional love and sacrifices when I'm already 16 years old, it should be earlier. But God has reasons, at least though I've already realized and understood every thing, Thank God. As long as I live in this world, I will continue to serve them and show them love the best I could. It's my turn to give them love they deserve and be a good daughter, a better daughter. Their smile in the photo above won't fade because of me. I'll make you proud, Mama and Papa.

Please whoever is reading this, and you still have parents. Please do show them love, they may be annoying and push you to your limits. Trust me, as it might sound cliché, it's what's best for you. They want what's best for you because they love you. Yes, our generation is different from theirs, but the thing is they still know what's best for us. No matter how far our gaps compare to them, they have been on this journey as well, and they do understand. Although sometimes we're a bit of annoyed because they keep on comparing their generation to us, but I have realize that it's right. Our generation is a complete messed up craps, and their generation was much better. It's good to look back at their generation because honestly they've got better journey of childhood and adulthood. They just want us to be a better version of ourselves, avoiding the ugly things our generation has and looking at the brighter things. We will not be a better person in our generation if we let our generation or society eat us. We can be better as long as our parents are beside us, to guide us. No one can tear us down as long as we believe that no matter what happen, our parents know the best for us.

I am just so thankful that I have my parents beside me, although Papa works abroad, I still believe that no matter what, we still remain in one piece. No words can actually explain my feelings right now. Satisfaction, contentment, happiness, practicality, and feeling blessed every single second of every day. I just feel so blessed that hate doesn't come my way anymore. I know there will always be bad times, but the most important thing is my parents or my family is here beside me. That's the most precious gift God could give me, and I'm eternally grateful. Besides it was just a bad day or week, not a bad life.

Thank you for everything Mama and Papa. I love you both so much.