So True

I always like reading blogs because it makes me aware of what's been happening or going on around me. Reading blogs keep me updated about stuff and it lets me know more about people. One of my favorite blogs is Bianca Gonzales'. I like the way she writes. Her entries are interesting, full of sense, and eye-openers. Please try to visit it if you have time. I tell you, when you read her blogs, you'll discover yourself nodding your heads, agreeing to it, and say, "Oo nga naman...hmmm...". =)

Her latest entry is about broken hearts. I'm not a broken-hearted person because I've never been in a relationship yet. And I think I'm still too young for it. Haha. =)

As always, I agree with Bianca. I can relate to her blog as I look at it with a different point of view. For me, it doesn't only focus on broken hearted people who lost wonderful relationships with their dear loved one. I think, it is also applicable to some situations regarding relationships with friends and family, and even stuff connected with school...that is why I can relate with her.

According to her, when you feel broken hearted, "no advice said to you will make you feel better...hugs will comfort you, concerned texts will make you smile, but no amount of advice will make you feel better...unless you decide to let it make you feel better." This is so true. I experienced this when I was in third year highschool. My friends made an attempt to comfort me because I wasn't one of the merit awardees that year. It was my first time and I really felt bad. Some of their advices even made me feel worse because I felt irresponsible, though some of them gave me inspiration and strength to do better next time. Like what she said, "Of the hundred cliche lines thrown at you at an attempt to make you feel better...there will be a few lines a few major lines that will speak to you and touch your heart and soothe your soul. Those pieces of advice, you hold on to." On the other hand, I like the way she said about prayer and God...that God can heal broken all things broken, including our heart. "...when your heart is peaceful, give thanks. When your heart is troubled, still give thanks and ask for deliverance. When your heart is shattered into a million pieces, still give thanks, and ask that you may learn whatever life lesson it is that He wants you to learn. In both high and low, give thanks, because it is one of the surest things in life that God only works for the good of those who love Him." Yes, prayer really works. I also realized that God made us feel this way, not because He wanted us to feel miserable, but to let us see more good things beyond whatever made us feel sad, and to think positive too. It is not yet the end of the world. Our broken hearts may not be healed at a fast rate of time, but it will heal...soon. Healing takes time. And don't forget to remember, there's still a rainbow after every storm. =) When it comes to moving on, she said, "...go through it. Go and let it out. Cry before you sleep, cry when you wake up, cry in the bathroom, cry to your friends...make senti all you want. Do it all. Don't let anybody stop you... I know you feel that it won't, that the day you will be okay will never come, but it will. have faith, it will". Again, this is so true. Going back to my story when I was in third year, as far as my memory was concerned, I cried one whole week because I couldn't get over it. I really cried my heart out then after that week, I felt better and happier. Now, it only remains as a part of my highschool life...my highschool memories.

Through this experience and Bianca Gonzales' blog, I learned three important lessons in life: Never give up. Think positive. And always have faith and trust in God. =)

Good afternoon everyone! Thank you for reading! =)

*source: (superbianca.blogspot.com)*

The Bookworm

Three nights ago, I decided to be a bookworm. Because I wasn't able to sleep, I read Message in a Bottle by Nicholas Sparks again. Unfortunately, I didn't finish the book and I never opened it since then. I felt that it has no thrill at all because I already know the story. But how about Harry Potter or A Walk to Remember? I read those books for...the nth time. I was never bored nor felt sleepy while reading them. These books are my favorites though. Aww. I want to go to National Bookstore, Powerbooks, or Fully Booked just to buy new books...new novels. There are a lot of nice books out there...and I think they're waiting for me. I have tons of time to read books since I'm on vacation. Haha. And most of all, I hope whatever catches my attention will be affordable. Haha. Talk about saving money. Haha. Do you have a book to recommend for me to read this summer? *sigh* Good night eveyone! Ciao! =)

The Funny Miracle

Everyone who knows me know that I belong to a very religious family. My aunties are always seen in the church praying at the adoration chapel or attending mass. They are members of the religious organizations in our parish and most of their friends come from the church. Religious indeed, right? Haha. Even when they give me some "pangaral" regarding some of my mischief, they never fail to include religious terms such as praying and thanking God or simply God. And because of this, some people often mistaken me as becoming a nun someday. Oh my! I will never be a nun, for heaven's sake! Haha. I want to be a pre-school teacher, God knows that. Besides, He isn't calling me yet to be one His "shepherds". I hope you get my point. Haha.

Anyway, the first paragraph is just an introduction because I feel that my entry today is related to miracles. Well, at least for my aunties, what I've done today is a miracle. Haha. This is not really a big deal for me but for them, it is. Haha. Okay, I just cleaned my room. Haha. That's the miracle. And for them, cleaning my room is a miracle because during the school year, according to them, my room looks like a jungle or a maze. Also, based from what I've heard, whoever enters my room will be lost. Haha. Ganoon daw kagulo ang room ko. Exaggerated naman. Haha. But now, I think, nobody will be lost because I arranged my things already. =) Auntie Sari even told me, "Magpapa-fiesta ako kasi naglinis ka ng room mo. Good job!" Okaaaay auntie. Haha. Very funny. Haha. =)

Well hey, I do clean my room especially when there's nothing to do. Haha. But sometimes, I get too lazy to clean it because I'd rather surf the net or watch TV. Haha. Like what Ayeen said, "Buhay Bum". *sigh* Right now, I want to go to Disneyland. I really do. Huhu.

Enjoy your summer people! =)

Please, Let Me Explode Only for Today...Thank You..

*Mood: A little bit calm.*

Okaaayyy. I'm really getting tired of hearing about my chubbiness. I know I'm chubby...and I'm aware that I'm becoming chubbier each day. Please, please, please, stop reminding me about it. I'm really really feeling bad about myself na because you keep on telling me about my physical appearance. It also makes me feel bad when you compare me to some slim people who look like models. I know it's not bad to tell me about it. Actually, there's nothing wrong but as in everytime you see me...oh my. Kulang nalang umiyak na ako sa harapan niyo because of what you're telling me almost everyday. I don't even eat breakfast recently, and sometimes I don't eat rice at dinner because I'm aware and conscious na. I just smile to hide my emotions inside. Sometimes I make fun of myself nalang and imagine I look like a siopao or a monay. Haha. Tell me, honestly, what do you want me to do? That is why I miss going to school as well because every morning, I walk to go to school since the dorm where I'm staying is just near it. Walking is my only way of exercising to burn the fats inside my body or rather tummy. I think I should do more exercises and walking since we have enough space here at home to do such stuff, right? Probably that will make you happy. Haaaayyyy naku. Oh well, I'm sorry because I can't help it. Some people are going beyond the limits already, and I think this is the right time to be...uhm...like this. I hope you understand. I'm doing my best to be slim, okaaayyy? Too bad I wasn't able to borrow my friend's Hip Hop Abs dvd. Someone borrowed it na pala. *sigh* On the brighter side, I'm trying to smile now to get rid of wrinkles. I don't want to look very old at my age. Haha. Yikeee, Danadoo! This is the spirit! Haha.

Good night everyone and thank you for sharing your precious time reading my sentiments! =)

Fun Chat

I had a great time chatting with Audrey yesterday and we talked about Pinoy Big Brother Teen Edition Plus. We both like Robi Domingo, the guy from ATENEO. Woohoo! Go Robi! Haha. Though I also like Josef from La Salle. But I like Robi more. I don't know why. Haha. Maybe I like him because of his intelligence and leadership skills. Oh well. This is life. Anyway, the animo fire is still burning with me. I'll keep it burning. Haha. Animo La Salle! =) Let me share with you a part of our YM conversation:

audrey_apacible: ayy ate dana..

audrey_apacible: nanonood ka ng pbb????

dana_canicosa: oo...hahaha...why? :D

audrey_apacible: ang cute ni ROBI!!!!!

audrey_apacible: grabe!!!

dana_canicosa: oo nga...hahaha...mas gusto ko sya kaysa kay josef...wahahaha...

dana_canicosa: :))

audrey_apacible: oo!!

audrey_apacible: hahahaha

dana_canicosa: kahit na medyo seryoso sya...ok lang...hahaha...mikee lee number 2 sya...

***(The End)***

This is really a "kilig-to-the-bones" moment. Haha. Okay, it's corny. Haha. But it is totally a kilig moment. Haha. Robi! Robi! Robi! Haha. It's really nice to have some fun chat with Audrey. I really miss her. If you, by any chance, spend some time with her, I tell you, you'll never be bored. Believe me. =) Thank you Audrey. I had a fun time chatting with you yesterday. See you soon! *hug* =)

We are Survivors

Our first year in DLSU has finally reached its end and I can now proudly say that we survived. At last, we can sleep in peace without worrying about doing projects and studying for our quizzes and finals. We can go somewhere else and enjoy with our family unlike in those times when we stay at home and feel "miserable" because we can't go with them for there are so many requirements needed to be submitted. This is the great time to spend time, to have a vacation, and to party like there's no tomorrow with our family and friends because there are no more projects and term papers that hinder us to do such things. Let us simply enjoy this freedom given to us but we should not take too much advantage of it. Let us be aware of our limitations as well, okie?

So for my fellow students who are now enjoying the time of their lives this summer, Happy Vacation! Cheers! =)

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I'm a Survivor

I know it sounds familiar because you probably heard this title from the Destiny's Child hit song, "Survivor". Anyway, I would like to share with you that I passed all of my subjects with flying colors! Yay! I made it! Hooray! Haha. Despite everything, I'm still in the state of shock. Seriously and honestly, I'm quite surprised! I couldn't believe it! Because of this, like what I realized in my other previous blog entry, I realized that my late night sleeps, cramming, and procrastinating are worth it. I still belong in the list! =) People, I'm very happy to announce that I end my so-called "agony" today. Haha. On the other hand, I think that I deserve the pizza treat from Ocha. Haha. Thank you Ocha! Thank you God too for this wonderful blessing! =)

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Tomorrow: Doom's Day

Tomorrow is not just an ordinary day. It would be a special day, like what Sir Ivan, our Tredone professor who graduated from ATENEO, has always been telling us everyday. My heartbeat's rate is getting faster and faster because in 12 hours', I will know the results--- my performance and my grades in the different subjects I took this term. Honestly, I feel nervous and excited at the same time. Have you ever felt this way every course card distribution day too?

Oh well, I'm hoping but not expecting too much. I trust God and whatever the results are, I would accept them whole-heartedly. As for now, what makes me really excited is the pizza treat of Ocha tomorrow after getting the course cards at Yellow Cab in Taft Avenue, infront of the school. Yay! I wish I deserve the pizza treat though. Haha. =)

By the way, I had my hair cut last Saturday. My hair is so much shorter and I think, I look like a walking siopao or monay. Haha. Anyway, that's life. Haha. See you all soon! =)

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This is my new short hair. I look like a siopao/monay right? Haha.

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Isang Pagbabalik

Kanina, tinawag ako ng aking tiya at may ipinakita siya sa akin. Akala ko, kung ano ang ipapakita niya dahil nakakagulat ang tono ng kanyang boses. Nang ako ay lumapit sa kanya na nagtataka, nagulat ako ng ipinakita niya sa akin ang larawan namin ng aking pinsan sa pamangkin. Tila isang tiyap na pagkakataon dahil naisip ko rin ang pinsan sa pamangkin kong ito kamakailan lamang. Nakakalungkot isipin na hindi ko na siya nakikita at nakaka-usap. Sa tuwing ako ay magpaparamdam sa kanya sa Friendster, nangangamusta, di man lamang siya sumasagot. Kahit nandito lang siya sa Pilipinas, wala na akong balita tungkol sa kanya. Ano na kaya ang nangyayari sa kanya?

Dahil dito, nagsimula na akong magbabalik tanaw sa nakaraan. Naisip ko lang na wala naman masama kung babalikan ko ito. Nakakatuwa at nakakalungkot balikan ang mga pangyayari noong nakalipas dahil sila ay nagdulot sa akin ng masasayang ala-ala. Ngunit, sa kabilang banda, ito rin ay nakakalungkot dahil hindi ko na maibabalik ang mga panahong ito. Hindi ko na sila maaring ibalik…kung pwede lang, ginawa ko na. Pero hindi. Imposible.

Masayang balikan ang nakaraan lalo na kung ang mga ito’y nagbigay ng masasayang ala-ala. Nawawala kahit sandali ang mga bagay na bumabagabag sa ating isipan at nagkakaroon tayo ng inspirasyon upang maging masaya. At, wag din nating kalimutan magpasalamat sa Kanya dahil binigyan niya tayo ng mga ito, na kahit kailan, hinding-hindi natin malilimutan sapagkat sila ay mananatili sa ating mga puso at isipan.

Magandang gabi sa inyong lahat! =)

This is the Start

I can slowly feel it now and I don’t want to expect too much, because I might get disappointed again. I’ve been in this situation once and I can’t describe the feeling because it has given me so much emotional pain. As far as my memory is concerned, I cried one whole week because I couldn’t get over it. I know I’ve tried my best, but not my very best. I should have exerted more effort to save myself from this agony--- the agony of getting a low grade. Exaggerated as it may seem, this is how I perceive getting low grades. Today is the start of my agony, as our course card distribution day is fast approaching. Good luck to me. I hope I am still a dean’s lister.

Miss Hyper

I just want to share with you my funny experience for today. It may not be funny to you but it is really funny for me, so please, bear with me. Haha.

I've been telling you almost everyday that I have a lot of school works to do, like portfolios. So, I went to school this morning to submit everything. I stayed up late, until in the wee hours of the morning, just to finish my ECEDSED porfolio. I also tried to finish my Persef porfolio, but unfortunately, I fell asleep while doing it (I finished it in school). So anyway, when I learned that these portfolios are due tomorrow, I really felt...surprised. In my planner, I wrote there that these porfolios are due today. Haha. Weird. Does it mean I'm not listening to our professor? Haha. Oh well. At least I'm done with everything. I submitted everything. Does it seem I'm excited to submit these porfolios? Haha. My friend is right. I'm "Miss Hyper". (He called me once Ms. Hyper...haha) I only need to worry about our Statlit finals on Thursday (surely, it is on Thursday...haha) and our course-card distribution on Friday and on the 16th. =) Yay! =)

I learned something today: My procrastination and cramming are worth it. And I hope I'll get a good grade. Haha. Sineryoso ko talaga ang paggawa ng mga portfolios na ito. =)

Good night everyone! =)

And the Best Procrastinator- Crammer Award Goes to...

Me!!! Yay!!! Thank you very much. *applause* I haven't started yet with my portfolios. Great! Those portfolios are due on Tuesday. I think I have to cram again tomorrow. Well, I'm getting pretty used to cramming so it won't be such a big deal for me. Anyway, I'm still thinking about my grades for this third term and I feel that they're much lower, in comparison to my grades last term. Though my ECEDSED midterm grade is surprising.ü I hope I pass everything...and no grades less than 2.5 (in DLSU, the highest grade is 4.0 not 1.0).

I was totally drained last Thursday because I took FACLERN finals. It was our group's choice because we wanted to get a higher and better grade. So, I studied on the day itself and I forgot how I survived the exam. Haha. I felt bad too because I forgot to put that "when children perform good in school, they become more motivated to study well, which may result to becoming more competent with their classmates too..." in my write-up. Geez, I only remembered it on my way home. Sad. Additional points pa naman un. Sayang talaga. Haha. I came home late (from Manila to Laguna) because I finished the exam at around 7pm. I arrived here at around 8:30pm, ate dinner fastly, then did my reflection for ECEDSED final paper on the last minute because Mau told me to email it by 9-10pm. Whew. Beat that! Haha. Then last Friday, I almost forgot to email Mye about our individual reflection for ECEDLOG. I also did that on the last minute before 9pm. Good thing Danielle told me that she's still online so I sent it to her thru YM. Wow...if there's an award for the best procrastinator or crammer, I think, I deserve it. Haha.

Okay, this is all for today. I'll try to sleep early so I could wake up early tomorrow and do my portfolios. I really have to finish them before 6pm tomorrow. And oh, I have to study for Statlit finals too. Oh my. Haha. =) Good night! Ciao! =)

This will be Good-bye...

It's difficult to forget a person who's been a big part of your life. Though I suppose, this is the right thing to do, especially if the person you like doesn't like you back. I was thinking about Mr. Loyalty this past few days and auntie told me that maybe, he's galit because he feels that pinagpipilitan ko ang sarili ko sa kanya. Ouch. I guess it's true. The truth hurts. So, I think, this is the time to really let him go, as I'm trying to let go of the past. The time has come for me to move on and open up again to somebody else who is worthy and deserving to be liked and loved.

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Mr. Loyalty, (and if you're reading this), thank you for everything. I'm letting you go now. I have nothing against you because you had been good to me, in a way. I'm also thanking God for giving me this chance to know you. You're one of the best gifts He has given me. I don't feel any bitterness, because I already learned to accept that you and I are not really meant for each other. I realized that this is the right thing to do, and this is good for the both of us. Let's keep the good memories and forget about the bad ones. I'm sorry if I hurt you emotionally.

I believe, this will be a good-bye...my last good-bye. If ever, by any chance, we'll see each other again...things will never be the same [again]. Stay happy always, take good care of her, and God bless you!

***P.S. This will be my last post about you, Mr. Loyalty.***

The Blue Archer

When I woke up this morning, I thought of something and I guess, it was funny and ironic. I was thinking about how to start my portfolios this morning and something just popped in my mind. I was thinking about transferring in Ateneo. What a thought! Haha. I didn't know how I came up with this idea but it makes me really wonder. If I were studying there, probably, I wouldn't be taking up early childhood education but interdisciplinary studies (my third choice, I think, I can't remember...haha) or biology (my first choice, but unfortunately, I didn't make it...it's a quota course) or mass communication (not in my choices...haha).

Oh well. This is just a thought...I wanted to be an Atenean too, though. However, I wouldn't give up my La Salle dream just because in my course, we have a lot of observations and things to do. Ang hirap ng pinagdaanan ko bago ako maging Lasalista. Haha. And, I'm happy in La Salle...so why transfer, right? Because of my course in La Salle, I feel that I'm going back to my childhood again. Fun! Fun! Fun! =)

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I'm getting LSS...thanks to Flo Rida and T-pain...Hahaha...

"Apple bottom jeans, boots with a fur...

the whole club's looking at her...

She hit the floor...

next thing you know...

Shorty got low, low, low, low

low, low, low, low..."

OMG. Haha. =)

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Wait, Teka Lang! Break Muna.

Finals week in DLSU is fast approaching and our professors are really giving us a lot of work to do. So far, I have three or four portfolios to do which are all due next week. I haven't had a nice and good sleep for the past few days that's why I'm in a "soup-mode". Honestly, I'm telling you guys, I'm seriously tired, and if you see me, my eyebags are getting bigger! Haha. I'm really looking forward to having a vacation so I could sleep and rest and enjoy life. I never expected that my frosh year in DLSU would be this "hectic". We're as busy as the graduating students in CED. Haha. By the way, I saw Enchong last Monday and he surprised me and Maggie. He has highlights na! I think it's okay because the highlights look good on him. I also passed my chemistry test. Happy happy joy joy! Oh well, I think, this is all for today. Good night everyone! =)