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Saturday, April 23, 2011

I Wanna Grow Old With You.


Right now, at this very moment, all I want to do is sit across from you and talk about life and when we run out of topics, we could just hold hands because that would be enough. But you’re not here and we can’t talk face to face because miles separate us. Well I can smell those Fresh Lumpias we had, or look at pictures from before, but I can’t wrap my arms around a moment in time. So I sit and think of what we will do when I finally see you again. All I really want to do is enjoy each others company and maybe watch a youtube or two about falling in love and growing old together. And maybe you and I could fall in love and grow old together, too and I want to take a lifetime to memorize your face..
Happy 56th, Pie!


strawberrytelle:  Right now, at this very moment, all I want to do is sit across from you and talk about life and when we run out of topics, we could just hold hands because that would be enough. But you’re not here and we can’t talk face to face because miles separate us. Well I can smell these flowers you sent, or look at pictures from before, but I can’t wrap my arms around a moment in time. So I sit and think of what we will do when I finally see you again. All I really want to do is enjoy each others company and maybe watch a movie or two about falling in love and growing old together. And maybe you and I could fall in love and grow old together, too and I want to take a lifetime to memorize your face.

We are a work of Progress with a lifetime contract.




-S

Friday, April 22, 2011

Because, We Are The Best!

It's funny how friends can come in and out of your life so

quickly, yet leave footprints and memories in you heart

forever.



I will Miss you Batch Diploma In Culinary Arts 05/09. Forever!

"cooking is our passion"

No matter what directions our paths may lead, let us all meet at the end of the same rainbow.



All the best in life. Godbless Us ALL!


Philippians 4:13


-S

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

I Got So Drunk Last Night. O.o

That's a sentence I don't get to use too often, so I'm going to use it as many times as I can in this post, 'cause man, I got so drunk last night!

I got so drunk last night! It was the bonding with my co-students in the apartment. Playing around, chit-chatting, fooling around. The first time to -over-drink-alcoholic-Bev-with-them. It was a great times to get drunk,
and I got so drunk last night.

The drinks were free at first, and that always makes me realize how much cost gets in the way of my intoxication. I just can't stand to watch money flow out of my wallet for something I don't want that badly. But if the drinks are free, it's bottoms up baby! I got so drunk last night! I started off with Blue Queen *I guess, I forgot the name*, which I like because it's just nothing,tastless, not hard as I thought, enough for me to fool myself into believing that it's tasty and refreshing. Plus, it's not beer. it's just rum. I got so totally drunk last night! I had Bluee Queen and Black Label.

I haven't tasted yet the Black label-before. That's why I am so eager to know how does it taste. People either love it or hate it because of the flavor though both will drink it until they pass out naked in a corner, so whatever. So Black label is like really sweet liquor that fucks you up. Excellent. I got so drunk last night.

I got so drunk last night! But I don't blame the Black Label as much as I blame that someone!
I got so drunk last night! For an hour or two I could barely stand up and I had to lean to Jelly's shoulder. I could't imagine for being so messed up! - and suddenly, I vomited Jelly, the sofa, and the floor.

I got so drunk last night, it was crazy. Everything was funny, like someone turned up the comedy dial. All my cares and worries faded away so I could concentrate on important things like " Shobe, Open Your Eyes!". It was awesome. I got so drunk last night.

I got so drunk last night! After vomiting, I always felt kinda like I was still going to throw up, but I wasn't sure if that was because I was going to throw up, or because I couldn't stop thinking about throwing up. I slept restlessly, and ended up waking up before my usual time to wake up every Sundays, and directly went to toilet for throwing up, again, because I got so drunk last night.

I got so drunk last night!

PS: I want to apologize for getting so drunk last sunday , April 17..
Thank you so much and I am very Sorry for the Shirt @ JELLY. :-*
Thank you so much Erman, for carrying me that time. Yes, I'm small, but I'm heavy! :)
Thank you Sage, for assisting me. You are so EXPERT when it comes to these stuffs! yeah!
Thank you Joey, for cleaning those you-love-to-eat-them thingee. *vomit*. haha.
And for the Girls. (stenele, kring2, gladys.)
My bebe Marco, for ? pulling me when my i'm about to fall in the bowl.
This is my most embarrassing moment with you guys, yet an Unforgettable one.
T H A N K Y O U G U Y S !!
























-S

There's Nothing Like A MAMA-Hug


You taught me everything, And everything you've given me I'll always keep it inside.
You're the driving force In my lif . There isn't anything Or anyone that I can be And it just wouldn't feel right
If I didn't have you by my side, You were there for me To love and care for me When skies were grey
Whenever I was down You were always there To comfort me And no one else can be,What you have been to me You'll always be You will always be the girl in my life for all times.

Mama you know I love you,You're the queen of my heart
Your love is like Tears from the stars. Mama I just want you to know
Lovin' you Is like food to my soul. Never gonna go
A day without you
Fill's me up
Just thinking about you
I'll never go a day
Without my mama.

With My Mommy.


I was thinking of something to write, just to update my blog. When my room-mate -Jelly played the music
"A song for MAMA", I suddenly miss my mom.
I miss my Mommy so much! Credits to Charice Pempengco's Lyrics. "A song for MAMA" and thanks to Jelly. :)



-S








Be the Best I can Be!

I haven't made a wrong decision in choosing the degree I am into now. I was just overthinking things. Overthingking that I am never suited to this, that it doesn't suit my skills, talents, etc. However, no matter how much I overthink things, it's not actually what matters most at the end of the day, it's being versatile that matters, that regardless of whichever degree I'll take up,
I know I'll be able to give my best. ◕‿◕


I have been impressed with the urgency of doing. Knowing is not enough, we must apply. Being willing is not enough - WE MUST DO IT!



- S

Monday, April 18, 2011

●A Pretty Delicious Final Exam●

April 8, 2011 was my last day of my Culinary cooking practical exam, and I think I did really well on my final exam and my jelly dessert thingy. Sorry for the lack of class pictures this time – it is practical exam time, which means I need to be focused on cooking for a grade, and not stopped to photograph each stage of cooking. (:

Of all the things I learned in this class, I think the most important has been my increased sense of self confidence. I am no longer recipe-obsessed and paranoid about screwing up – instead I am much more willing to experiment and throw flavors together and hope for the best!


Filipino Chicken Macaroni Salad : Appetizer


Menudo Rojo-style of Beef with Pandan Rice & Apple Fritters : Main Course


Gulaman with Pineapple Juice & Lemon-grass Lemonade : Dessert


All the comments of our very unique foods we cooked are really really GREAT! We received most of a-perfect-comment from a *customer*
But except for the juices, I don't care. It really tasted Nice.. I loved it.
But the group don't care about it either. The Juice is not part of the Main 3 foods we are serving, it's kinda like a-bling-bling-to-a-sad-Gulaman.

I would like to express my deepest and warmest THANK YOU to my co-chefs in-group.
Liza, ME , Addy

To Teacher ADDY,for being my saving grace when I couldn’t save myself. For all the realizations and all the times you encouraged me that I can do it. I really can. Thank you for showing me that I do not need ONLY a chef, But an adviser and Brother as well.
and that someonee will never forget you for teaching her the first Knife-skill.. haha.. Thank you teacher!

To Lolla Liza, for always fighting for me when I refuse to. For being so silent in the group Yet can kill 10 Cows within 1 minute. LOL.
YOU are Smart Lola, You can do whatever you want to. Live you dreams. Dream, Believe, Survive!


I will Surely be missing the both of you. I hope to work with you soon,in the real Kitchen World!



WE MADE IT ONCE,
WE MADE IT TWICE,
THERE'S NO WAY WE CAN'T MAKE IT THRICE,
AND SO, WE DID IT!!!!!!!!!

Shobe @ Malaysian Independence Day!


Red is the colour of love.
The love they have for their country. The love they have for their fellowmen. Together they stand hand in hand, United and strong,
as ONE PEOPLE, ONE NATiON, ONE MALAYSiA.
Along the street there comes a blare of bugles, a ruffle of drums, A flash of color beneath the sky.
Hats off! The flag is passing by! Happy Independence Day Malaysians :DD ♥



The International Students with Mr. Abin & Ms. Shuraida.

PS: I will never, ever, forever forget what did the young lady told me*she's in gradeschool, i guess*

"Are you a Filipino kah? You are Not supposed to be here"

BS!!! HAHA.

A dream, To Turn Into a Woman.

Becoming a lady is what most female teenagers are looking forward to. Debut marks the days of independence for those wanting to live all by themselves or another chapter of their lives to savor the things they just used to reminisce in their younger years. This is a special day worth remembering and a sign of welcoming the celebrant to adulthood.

Last December 26th 2010, I just had my birthday Debut Celebration. Within a weeks we tried to get things cleared of where and how we’ll make it. Of course with the help my Elder Sisters Venus & Shane and my Mother. Since they didn’t experienced having a debut the time they turned into a lady, I can’t blame myself wondering and thinking How would they set this big event or shall I say a traditional event we used to have when a girl turns at age eighteen.

When my mother told me that there is one organizer to help us to organize my Debut, well, I can’t imagine my face how big smile that was.

She contributed A LOT. All by herself going to our house, giving us her idealistic and very unique ideas that I didn’t hear ever since from some organizers- makes my week preparation special and yes, EVERYTIME I SEE HER, deciding and whatsoever about my debut, I can breathe deeply and remind myself “I do not need to get nervous about it, because She’s there.”

My Big event comes and the setting was so terrific with Green balloons and table set-ups all over the place from the entrance to the hall way/aisle.

I JUST HAD A VERY MEMORABLE AND UNFORGETTABLE BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION-Debut, because of the awesomeness of Ate Mary Joy Pama Calimbo.

I appreciate all of your support and effort you did very much, including your time and attention in the midst of your own hectic schedules. Thank you for giving my teenager life a great twist! It happens only once in a life time, and it’s a dream of every girl I know to have a successful Birthday Debut party when turning into a woman.

A first-rate organizer is never in a hurry. She is never late. She always keeps up his sleeve a margin for the unexpected.
-
Arnold Bennett


Ate Joy (wearing Green from Left) with her Co- Organizers

Special Thanks to My Cotillion Presentators. I love you Guys! Thank YOU!

To my Brother Demolays & Sister Rainbows: I Love you guys!




To My LAMI Family : Thank you for Being there always! I love you super!

And To My One & Only Family. THANNNK YOUUU! God gave me a very amazing people to take care of me, and I couldn't ask for more. I love you!

No, You Have No Idea.

There are many things that I put off writing about. Often because I simply don’t want to face them. Because they require remembering certain moments and feelings. And well, they’re often not pretty. One of those things is this. This list of how it feels like.
How it feels like to be in this disposition and how it feels to be a totally different person from who I used to be.

You have no idea how it feels like. You have no idea how it feels like when the same person who showed you your passion, that one thing you’ve been looking for for so long, is the same person who would break you.

You have no idea how hard it is to not let go of that passion all together when all it reminds me is those moments you made me realize how much I loved it. How you made me believe in myself because I was actually good at it even if I’m not exactly the best.

You have no idea how difficult it is to fight for it when you were always the one who told me to. You don’t know how frustrating it is to finally realize that passion, yet you can’t talk to the person who made you see it. You don’t know how short-lived the joy is when others appreciate it yet you don’t even see my work. I don’t do it for you, I do it because I love it. But it would have been so much more meaningful to be able to share it to you.

You don’t know how it feels like to see a better version of you disappear. You don’t know how it feels like to be the weakling that I am now. You don’t know how hard it is to put up a strong front all the time.

You don’t know how what it feels like to want to be okay every single day. You don’t know how it is to feel like there’s a limitation to your happiness, because you took that away from me.

You don’t know how it hurts to hide and cry because I can’t afford to let my friends see me cry anymore. Because I saw how hurt they were, how helpless they felt that no amount of comforting they could give would let my sobbing stop.

You don’t know what it feels like to not be able to pick yourself up in the morning because your heart just refuses to go to class.

You don’t know how hard it is to watch a version of myself slip away and there’s nothing I could do to keep her.

You don’t know how difficult it is to let go of the one thing I have fought for so hard in my entire life – you.

You don’t know how hard it is to just watch you leave while you don’t even notice how much it hurts.

You don’t know how hard it is to be mad at you when I can still feel so much.

You don’t know how hard it is to want to make the tears stop, but they just won’t.

You don’t know how hard it is to wake up in the middle of the night, at 2am or 3am or 4am because I’m not at peace.

You don’t know how painful it is to want to escape it all through sleeping but even sleeping eludes me.

You don’t know how hard it is that when I do get sleep, I cry myself to it. And waking up is yet even the hardest part.

You don’t know how hard it is to fake it till I make it.

You don’t know how hard it is to decide how my day would be, when it should just come naturally.

You don’t know how hard it is to want you to feel this way too even just a little because it seems to be the only way for you to understand.

You don’t know how difficult it is to actually seek out for counseling because I can’t do it on my own anymore.

You have no idea how it feels to be built up only to be torn down.

You have no idea how it feels like to question the God I believe in and somehow never get answers.

You don’t know how difficult it is to wonder if I’m permanently damaged or if the pain will ever stop and if it will when it would.

You don’t know how hard it is to be scared to go to places because I might bump into you.

You don’t know how hard it is to give up something I’ve been doing for years because somehow I know it’s the only way for me to forget.

You don’t know how difficult it is to want to forget and remember at the same time.

You don’t know how scary it is to not know what to do in the future because I don’t want to live in a place where you could be in too.

You don’t know how painful it is to know you’re perfectly fine and happy while I’m still running in circles chasing my own freedom.

You don’t know how excruciating it is when I have ran out of actual tears yet my heart continues to cry.

You don’t know how hard it is to want to go away, so far away just to start all over.

You don’t know how painful it is to be faithful only to be cheated on.

You don’t know how painful it is to give your whole heart only to be shoved back incomplete and in pieces.

You don’t know how painful it is to feel like you’re incapable of loving already, of believing.

No you don’t know. You have no idea!


- S

Let it Go.

There are many aspects in my life that I should well be able to do already. Questions that I should be able to answer already, plans that I should have laid out already and well, certain emotions that I shouldn’t have anymore.

And so it bothers me.

Every time someone asks me what my plans are after graduation I shudder at the thought that my planned future as of the moment is up until three days after graduation. After that, I have absolutely no idea. I don’t even know if I want to work or study. And if I do figure which one I want, there’s always the next question, what kind of work or what to study. And I can’t answer them. So as much as how exciting graduating from college can be, it’s twice as scary.

Then there’s the proverbial question everyone asks you or complicated happenings in life, or even when the lonely times you had.So you feel obliged to give the so-called correct answer and nod your head yes. After this, everybody thinks you’re fine and dandy. So everyone wonders why you suddenly barge into your usual hangout place and start crying uncontrollably. Or when you have a sudden craving for vanilla ice cream. And some (only some, because most can understand), find it ridiculous and weak of you. And so you ask yourself if you are hopelessly permanently damaged and then shudder at the thought of it.

All that, happened to me, and if I will be truly honest, are happening to me. Then I read Paolo Coelho’s ‘On Rhythm and the Road’. When a pilgrim named BegoƱa said the following about her own pilgrimage:

“I’ve noticed that most pilgrims, whether on the Road to Santiago or on any of life’s paths, always try to follow the rhythm set by others. At the start of my pilgrimage, I tried to keep up with my group, but I got tired. I was demanding too much of my body. I was tense all the time and ended up straining the tendons in my left foot. I couldn’t walk for two days after that, and realized that I would only reach Santiago if I followed my own rhythm. I took longer than the others to get there, and for long stretches I often had to walk alone; but it was only by respecting my own rhythm that I managed to complete my own journey. Ever since then, I have applied this to everything I do in life: I follow my own rhythm.”

So, it stopped bothering me.

Sometimes we focus so much on what should be and how things should be that we forget what and how things actually are. We don’t see how things really are for us.It’s important to see things as they are for you because the more you force yourself to be somewhere you aren’t, the more you won’t reach it. True, the pace set by others may be the ideal. But most of the time what’s ideal isn’t always the best for you. A speedy recovery doesn’t always mean complete healing. Most of the time it’s only skin deep and when it comes to healing, to making decisions and to moving on, what is real and true is what matters.


It’s true when they say, fake it ‘till you make it. But you should never lose sight of what you’re faking and what you are actually making.


- S

[: Faire monter la pression, last semester! ✿✿




[I'm soo stressed oout!]
This is a serious problem. I don't know what to do, I'm so scared if I'm going to fail out of college pero grabe naman.
I don't have a problem doing my work, I learn relatively easily and the subject matter interests me. But when I wake up in the morning, it is with dread that I realize I have homework/studying/class that day.
Strangely enough, I don't mind doing homework, sometimes it can even be fun. I really enjoy learning new things, maybe. And I feel so accomplished afterward, it feels really great, specially washing my own clothes, oh great!

I think what really scares me is the possibility that I will read the chapter, or go to class, and not understand. I'm afraid that I won't "get" the concept we're learning, or not understand the question on an assignment. I'm not even sure why this scares me so much. I'm also scared that I will do the assignment to the best of my abilities, but get a bad grade (that I DO understand).

Anyway, this fear paralyzes me so much that not only can I not do my assignment/go to class, I can't even THINK about school at all! Or I feel like my stomach is going to implode. Then I get behind...I have no excuse for not doing my work...I get even more stressed out. Every once in a while, the panic hits me and I go completely insane.

But the thing is, i'm just scared, i'm scared of being a graduating student, soon to be a great chef, soon, living my own life, finding my own job and salary. well, that's life.

“Go for the moon. If you don't get it, you'll still be heading for a star." :)

Above all, i miss my family soo muchii much >.<


- S

Orange Book. ( Demorain Family)

I know we've been busy lately with work and what not. I wanted to send you this letter to let you know that I'm thinking of you and love you very much. I'm very lucky to have such a wonderful Rainbow sisters and demolay brothers. I wanted to say thank you for changing my life. (agui! ang akong pgkaulawan)

Before you came along, I felt empty inside. You filled an empty void in my heart and I can never thank you enough for loving me & for being there with me samot na sa mga laag, unconditionally.

Sisters & bro's, I want to spend the rest of my life with you. You make my life complete and you make me feel like I can touch the Rainbow in the sky a million times. You make me laugh and sometimes so hard I cry. YES, i really cried when i read the orange book you've signed.

I feel blessed that God sent you to my doorstep years ago. I can't wait until our work schedules change soon therefore we can spend more time together. YEAH!

Everyday seems like a blessing since I've met you. I feel so lucky and honored to be part with the order.

Hoping to see you soonest!

Goodluck for the coming sportfest. :(

P.S : karun rako nka drama kay na miss najud kau tamu, especially the one who signed the orange book, if you guys still remember that.

RAINBOW LOVE,

C H E S S A <3 ( so, i just copy-paste it. *with the super ED*


-S



NARCiSSiSM.

"look at me, look at me" . or "i hope they like me" have you ever try to say this to yourself? Never has it been so easy to publish your every move! Suddenly it has become pivotal for everyone to be informed that "chessa is going to sleep" or that "chessa is so upset about HIM". while the need for attention is merely human, the perpetual need for it can be alarming.


Mark Leary, a psychologist at Duke told ABC News that social media such as Facebook promote narcissistic behavior, even in an unpretentious person. it seems everyone has an inner narcissistic who is responsible for their facebook statuses.

I'm not saying that everyone who owns facebook account is head over heels with themselves, but it does blur the lines very easily. while you may have easily turn into an ode to myself in the blink of a few updates!

If an inflated ego can delusional sense of self wasn't already scary issues perpetuated by narcissism, it goes on further to create a society that believes that they have an entitlement to just about everything. What hope is there for world peace if everyone is looking out only for themselves, should your self-worth be attached to how many responses your new status recieves?

It is however not a lost cause, you don't have to delete your facebook, twitter, friendster accounts and live under the tree. I'm just saying, be weary! if you find that how you feel is tied to your various networks, then turn off the computer!

Narcissism - it's not just about self-worth in fact has overinflated view of his own abilities, similar to the kitten that sees himself as a lion. Narcissism are not just confident, they're overconfident. In short, they admire themselves too much.

But there is just other people who really feel unsatisfied when no one responds to their status and come up with something new until someone leaves a comment. --who cares if they wont leave a comment or even like you status anyway?

- S

HighScool Vs. College


As I stood up and threw my hat in the air, I realized it was finally over. I had sat in that chair as a student of Holy Child Academy Pagadian City Phil. the same title I had held for the past four years of my life. I stood up from that chair, as a graduate from HCA. The crowd was clapping and cheering. It was a memorable moment for everyone. I might not have personally known each, and everyone of these people, but we all had a long history, and today was probably the last day I was ever going to see them. I started walking towards the gate. I looked down at what was in my hand; it was a small green book (my little scrap book, pictures of my friends). I opened it. The inside held my ticket out of high school, my diploma. In my head I wished I could have handed it back and said “Nah, I’ll stay a few more years.” At the end of my senior year, I learned that life is short, and to not take it for granted.

My freshman and sophomore year went by so fast I don’t even remember much of it. I just remember telling myself that I was going to be here forever. I was a quiet kid. I had long hair,. I had a small group of friends, and I never really did any sports, but extracurricular activities ahm... yes, I am the past Vice President of our Campus but Im a little bit shy girl .. I guess you can say I was your typical nerdy kid. I started playing this game called tamaguchi. This game ruined almost half of my high school career. I would go to school, and I would sleep in all my classes because the night before I was up late playing this game. I never did anything besides play this game. I would rush home and play until I had to go to sleep. This game was more addictive than surfing the net.. Some nights I was up until five in the morning, meaning I would be getting roughly a little less than two hours of sleep if I had to wake up for school the next morning. If I could go back in time, I would go back to the moment where I first looked at that game, and punch myself in the face repeatedly until I swore to myself that I would never buy it.


Highschool was the best four years of my life. I got in a lot
of trouble in thoses years, but also had a blast. Now at ASIAN TOURISM INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE it is so different than high school, and my eyes are being opened
to a whole new world. In you can get away with just about anything.



ATI College is a whole different story.

High school begins at eight o'clock, and ends around 5 pm as.in whole day long writing n our activity sheets. You go to the same seven or eight classes every day. You also see the same people you have grown up with since you were little. You have sports season, school dances, after school activities, clubs, boys, plays, and a ton of homework. Also sitting through assemblies, dress codes,and who could forget getting sent to the office for misbehaving.

College is a whole new step. You go away to an environment all new to you. You have to leave your friends, and set out to make new relationships to last a lifetime. It is an emotional step a lot
of kids are not ready for. You no longer have mom and dad to be at your side to help you through your every problem. You now have to become responsible and rely on yourself, and your new friends. You are introduced to new things such as parties, alcohol, drugs, and sex. You also can decide to take the step of joining the Greek Club and pledging to a sorority or fraternity. Your classes in college are based around whatever you are majoring in so you only attend those classes. You need to really take college seriously because you are building steps to your future, and what you will be doing the rest of your life. You can schedule your classes when they are convenient for you, and you have to live on campus for the first few years. You can go to class when you feel like it, and not have to worry about mom and dad nagging...
..I've just entered my 1st step in college I know that this is a very important year. I have a lot of decisions to make and not much time to make them. These decisions will either make or break my life, and I want to make sure that I make them to the best of my ability because there is no turning back. I need to make sure I definitely want to attend college. The decision is totally up to me. There are many positives and negatives of attending college. Go over them, and then decide. I know myself better then anyone else, and I won't let anyone else tell me what to do. I will make sure if I am going to attend college that I have something in mind that I will want to do, to succeed in. Choosing a major can be a very stressful situation so why not sit down and take some time to do it? Be creative, don't rush, give yourself plenty of time and really think about what interests you in life.!
Missing my High school Friends so much.. :(( High School life is even better than college..

- S