This was my list in 2008. What happened?

1. Back on the four corners of boxing.
   
2. Keep on running.
3. Elope and find a new company.
4. Lessen on being a penny pincher. Save enough!
5. Bohol trip.
6. Boracay Trip Take 3.
7. An out of the country trip with friends.
8. Patience.
9. Be a more understanding daughter to Moi and Poi.
10. Learn to play the piano. - for the 3rd year of making this ‘must list’ , when?
    
11. Learn how to ride a bike. - for the how many years of making this ‘must list’. frustrating! -->so my greatest dream happened when i was in Baguio last feb-march ‘09. I learned to ride a bike, i learned how to FLY
    
12. Read 10 books or more
13. Act as a lady. - This one is hopeless
    
14. Stop binging on junk foods. - This one is hopeless too.
    
15. Read pan de sal and take some time every morning.
16. White MacBook. - not yet.
17. 200 gig external hard disk. - 100 more.
18. Embossing label makers
19. As per Keko “maging mahinahon ka sa boyfriend- i think
20. Eat hearty meals.

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For the sake of making my new set of list for year 2009. Here are the simplest things I could think of. Hoping that I can mark them done.

1. Instead of dieting and depriving. Be healthy.
2. Study.
3. Exercise regularly.
4. Read informative documentaries.
5. Get going.
6. Find a new nice place here in Paranaque or in Makati with wi-fi.
7. Eat more. (conflicting with #1 heh? We’ll see. Eating for me is not just sustaining life. It’s a hobby. More of a vice :D)
8. Find a hobby.
9. Travel more.
10. Blog more.

Have you ever wonder what you look like while you are sleeping? Yeah yeah, of course most of us will giantly say that we are definitely having our eyes shut down. Some simply lie on their back, some snoring, some are sitting with their favorite cups perfectly switch on their fingers, some are standing in a rolling train and will wake up in an instant when they are about to step on their designated stations. Tell you, there are about a hundred gestures on how we sleep.

You see, I was minding my own business one afternoon while we are spending our holiday in Batangas. Here I have all my time to relax and unwind. Then, boooom! The last thing I remember was, I was reading a book.

Fast forward a month later, Cha (my cousin) and I met up in a family gathering. I got nothing to do so I scanned her mobile’s picture gallery and found myself in a perfect way how to describe myself how I sleep. Here!

I thought it was funny. She thought it was hilarious.  Cha, thought I was sacredly reading. Then she found out my biggest lie. I was sleeping like a mad dog, my thumb serves as the bookmark in my leaf page and the weird thing is that my feet are not resting! They are perfectly and happily lying up. Ugh. Weird eh?

I want to run for a cause….

I want to run for a cause…

I want to run for a cause..

I want to run for a cause.

I want to run for a cause!

I want to run for a cause!!

I want to run for a cause!!!

I want to run for a cause!!!!

It’s funny how you can say these words using same letters and with the same words. Maybe with the same importance. The thing is, they are pronounced with different ways, with different expressions and with different punctuations. Definitely with different meanings.

Places I want to visit. No definite date. But time. And parent’s consent

• Honda Bay, Palawan

• Camiguin Island, Misamis Oriental

• Sagada, Mountain Province - Take two!

• Pinatubo, Zambales

• Bohol, Tagbilaran

• Caramoan Peninsula, Camarines Sur

• Batanes, Cagayan

• Coron, Palawan

• Siargao, Suriago del Norte

Sooo.. I am still confused on what I really wanted to happen with my life but I’m quite satisfied on the progress and even happier where I am now. As my previous entry says, I already have a new job and I love it. Going to office never felt so infuriating. It feels like going to my playground and amuses myself with inexhaustible puzzles, only, it’s more complicated. Things have to change and I’m proud of myself, I took the risk. And now, here I am, too damn proud.

Plans? I want to enroll for Technology Management in U.P next (or next next) year. But before that, I would want to take a SQL Server Certification. Yes, the nerdiness in me hits me. I am trying to self study and make myself bore stiff with books/ebooks/sites that talks about SQL Server configuration. But yes, weird thing is I’m actually enjoying it. That means I am on the right track of my roadblocks. I am going in the right intersections eh.

But how about those extra-curricular activities? I haven’t found my ‘hobby’. Well technically, my hobby or better yet you’ll find me reading books, cook and eat, watch movie, waste time with my laptop (her name is Helena, by the way pronounced as He-ley-na which means Light), doing nasty crafts, and…… that’s it! I can’t believe that’s it. Sheesh. Good news, a friend is involved with some sort of travelling. They explore Philippines’ nature at its best – in mountains, seas, land and forest. He said, they even visit some of Philippines’ never been explored islands and places. Well that thought already excites me. One time he asked me to join their trip on Cagbalete Quezon but unfortunately rainy days is ‘in’ right now and the travel was postponed. Oh I hate rainy days. Ugh. Plus, I’m looking for that ‘something’ where I will devote my time on it. As in seriously put ‘me’ into it. I haven’t seen it, haven’t found, I even haven’t had a glimpse of it. They say, when you’re too eager finding it, it won’t show up and keeps on hiding. It will be revealed in an unexpected time. But I will keep my mouth shot for now. I want to silently looking and searching for that ‘something’ so that ‘something’ won’t hear me.

1. I am one and only child.
2. I am still living with parents. I know. I’m a super pa-baby.
3. I cook really good.
4. I am never a spoiled brat. And I never always get what I wanted, I have to earn it.
5. I grew up with 5 boys in my life. Including Papoi, 2 uncles and 2 cousins.
6. I love Philippines so much that I’m having second thoughts on going out of the country.
7. I hate people who wanted to escape the country. Especially if the reason is ‘wala nang pag-asa ang Pilipinas’. The reason alone could blow me off.
8. I love debates.
9. I won’t stop proving that I am right. Even if I know I am already in the wrong side.
10. I laugh at simple things.
11. I cry in simple things. In drama anthology. Even in soap operas and even in cartoons. Even anything that  touches my heart.
12. I want to be social worker.
13. I am a self confessed penny pincher.
14. A friend calls me having a marshmallow heart.
15. I love wearing tees.
16. I love flats and pumps.
17. I am 5 feet 5 inches tall.
18. I have a classy yet comfy, laid back and carefree lifestyle.
19. I love pearls.
20. I can sleep 12 hours up.
21. I am not a believer of credit cards.
22. I am never Kikay.
23. I collect Bath & Body and Victoria Secret lotions and splashes.
24. I tend to be serious at times.
25. I run fast.
26. I want to play piano.
27. I don’t know how to ride a bike.
28. I don’t use handkerchief. Instead I can’t live without tissues.
29. I love my Manay. My ‘yaya’ since I was 12.
30. When Manay is on vacation or out, I do the choirs. I don’t let my Mamoi do it.
31. When I was a kid, I thought I am going to be a nun when I grow up because I thought I am too ugly that no boys would like me. Now, everything’s just a silly idea.
32. I love Michael Learns to Rock and Bee Gees. Influenced by my Uncles.
33. I collect 5 and 10 peso coins.
34. I hate Bayabas. The fruit and the smell.
35. I love ampalaya.
36. I never use nail polish and I don’t want long nails.
37. I kick my feet when I’m irritated about some things.
38. I’m fat who wore braces in highschool.
39. I don’t wear makeup.
40. I eat a lot. As in A LOT.
41. I did boxing. And I want to do it again.
42. I don’t use lipstick or lip gloss. I use lip balm.
43. My favorite colors are white, aqua blue and pink. I hate green.
44. I love spicy food.
45. I want to learn belly dancing.
46. I’m good with arts and crafts.
47. I love bags. I collect BIG bags. Big BEAUTIFUL bags.
48. I always speak my mind. I hide my heart.
49. If you are courting me, I won’t know it. I thought you are just being nice and friendly.
50. I have a gifted sense of smell. Really. I’ll know if you stink or not.
51. I always bring scissors.
52. I am an obsessive compulsive.
53. I am neat.
54. I hate rainy days.
55. I love sunny days. Summer is best even if it’s too hot. I love it.
56. I have 4 pillows. 2 beside me, 2 in my feet.
57. I don’t usually study in college but still became a dean’s lister.
58. I’m not afraid of cockroach. I kill them
59. I’m terrified with slugs, earthworms and snakes. I can be hysterical if I’ve seen one.
60. I don’t smoke and drink.
61. I always go to my dentist.
62. I can eat 30pcs of donuts (munchkins) in 2minutes.
63. I like giving gifts and remembering someone’s special event.
64. I use Bear Brand’s milk powder as my coffee creamer.
65. Perfectionist is me.
66. I love intellectual conversations and topics. Even if I look dumb. Important  thing is, I learn things from it. Listening is enough.
67. I hate traffics
68. I have ran in south super hway.
69. I enjoy riding public transportation.
70. I don’t have patience.
71. My childhood ambition is to be a flight attendant or a theater artist.
72. I want to engage myself in tennis.
73. Swimming and running are my ‘sports’.
74. I love playing paintball. Game on!
75. I daydream.
76. I am a Sharon Cuneta fanatic
77. I watch local and foreign films, even indie films.
78. I don’t pluck my eyebrows.
79. I get irritated, annoyed and bored easily.
80. I can be so mean.
81. I love cleaning my room. Even it’s not in mess. The thought of cleaning it makes me overly happy.
82. I have a birthmark in my left arm.
83. I love paintings.
84. l enjoy mind/iq games. I love Sudoku.
85. My Papoi’s sides of family are artist. I did not inherit any of it.
86. I can be a homemaker.
87. I can’t work without being distracted.
88. I’m choosy with fruits. I love vegetables.
89. I became a vegetarian for 2 weeks. I don’t want to do it again.
90. I dance in streets. I don’t care if people thought I’m weird. I just do it.
91. I envy my Papoi who travels in Philippines a lot.
92. I envy my Mamoi being so charming.
93. I always pretend to be tough and brave. No one notice it.
94. I always want to make a difference
95. I don’t know how to fire a joke.
96. I love the beach.
97. I always look up. See the clouds and form figures in it all the time.
98. At night, I am looking forward in moon’s shape and size.
99. I get hungry easily.
100. I prefer shopping alone.
101. I like me being simple and plain. That’s that.

Interesting. Mostly literature. If you are a bookworm and you’re a girl (or guys!) read these books. But for me, I only read one listed on those list - Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I even watched the classic movie of this.

These selections were listed by Jezebel after Esquire listed the 75 books every Man should read. Better check it out! 20 books every women should read

I just can’t believe it. It was the only song on my playlist I listened to the whole day. Nice trip. 

The Way I am - Ingrid Michaelson

While Keko is out of the country - rooming around Asia, America and possibly Europe.. then I only have me to deal with. I have no automatic buddy. So I’m looking for one. A foodie buddy! You read that right. No criterias, no standards and definitely no certain levels. Someone who would just come with me whereever I want to eat, talk and maybe not talking at all. Someone who is overly excited to taste different variety of food and explore any frantic places anywhere.

Friends are busy. They are busy. He is busy. I am busy. Maybe I am just looking for someone who will made himself available for me always. This silly idea is not like Barney Stinson’s search for his wing man. But I am seriously looking for this buddy. I need one. I’m just too jaded these days. I’m so stressed with my daily routines. I’m just too tired staying at my room… waiting. So, yes, I’m in search. But beware, sometimes I’m such a bore. 

Go waste your time with me!