just another day

Just another day, July 04, 2016. Me, Nitch, and Louise went to Galleria Supermarket which is like a Korean grocery store to have our late lunch because they have a restaurant inside the store. We went grocery shopping right after and bought ourselves some instant cup noodles and instant Korean rice cake.

Then we went to Starbucks to chill and talk about just anything. We went back to the grocery store to buy our dinner but we decided that we're having to go foods to bring to Nitch's place. We ended up buying alcoholic drinks and sleeping over at her place. It was spontaneously fun.

celebration

My family and i celebrated 3 things on July 03, 2016: my grad, mom's birthday, and my parent's anniversary. There were lot of foods. Mom's friends came and celebrated with her. This celebration was mainly for mom and not me so i didn't invite some of my friends. Besides, my friends were busy at that time, either they have work or they're on a date so no one would be able to come anyway. I thought, i assumed really that it was mom's celebration. It was her day, it was for her. Gracia came because she was really hungry and i didn't mind at all. We have tons of foods to eat. It was a simple celebration. Btw, mom took the 3rd picture, she knows how to take a selfie now hehe 😄

grad day

My graduation ceremony was a success! It happened on June 29, 2016 the same day of my mom's birthday. Double celebration it was. After the long wait, i finally graduated along with my friend, Berna. It was my moment. Until now i still couldn't believe. All the hard work, sleepless nights, studying for exams and tests are all worth it. We were successful. It was truly a blessing after all that we've been through. I'm so glad we stick through it and we made it together.

birth month

Finally July is here i can't believe we are half way through 2016. Time flies so fast that sometimes we forget what is important to us. So July is my birth month. Tbh i don't like it because that means im going to grow older by a year. I'll be turning 22 soon and it's kinda scary. It's scary because soon i have to be responsible and act more like my age and like an adult but at the same time there would be many things happening because it's summer and knowing my personality, i'm that person who goes with the flow. I know i shouldn't be doing that because it's time to get serious in life. I am in the real world, i just don't like to face it yet that's why i act like a kid sometimes. It kinda helps me to feel at ease and lessen the pressure from everything. All i know is i have to keep going, move forward, and face all the challenges that come my way whatever they are with my head on and game face on. Goodluck to all of us!

instant Korean rice cake

I'm in love with Korean rice cakes. Thank goodness for the invention of instant ones that you just put water and your craving is solved. They are called "ddeokbukki" in Korean (i don't know if i spelled that right). I really like them in real spicy flavour that you would need milk to calm down the spiciness. I always crave for it so it would be a good idea to buy the instant ones, save and stack them up at home because i couldn't cook really. I could try but then again it won't be the same as eating it in a Korean restaurant. I totally recommend it for people who like Korean foods and spicy foods just like me.

tmgo

For me, TMGO means too much going on. Right now, i have tmgo with me, my issues, my life, school, etc. No i don't have a love life. I just make it an issues but i shouldn't be focusing on that. I don't like being put on the spot. I don't like when people are interviewing me which kinda feels like they are interrogating me. My issues are my issues. There should be no need to be offended but you just couldn't help it. I am not very open with my issues and i have a hard time conversing about it with other people. I'm the type of person to just keep things to myself and let them sink in. Tbh (to be honest) i'm just thankful if i tell it to at least one person to lessen what i'm carrying. I don't like it when i bother other people with my problems. I don't wanna add to what they should be worrying about. But choosing that one person to tell to is hard, and you chose because you know that that person will understand you no matter what, no judgement, and will just listen whatever the problem is. I'm thankful i have such friends who are always there. I wish i have a sibling, that even though you always argue, you'll always be there for each other no matter what.

i like sushi

I've been liking sushi nowadays that i ate sushi for 3 days straight can you believe that. At first i was craving because it has been a long time i didn't eat. Then same thing happened the second day. I just couldn't help it. I have to eat it that day. The third day was planned because i went out with friends to eat sushi. We went to a sushi buffet and had warm sake at the same time (which is a Japanese alcoholic drink). It was fun and they are a great company as always (although i was put on the spot to answer their questions haha). I didn't mind, i guess they were just concerned with my issues. I don't have a lot but maybe because i make them a big deal that's why they were bothered hehe (thanks guys!) Sushi x friends all the way 😋

Philippines trip recap

I'm missing Philippines right now. I miss my family, my relatives, those cute and stubborn little kids, and especially my Grandma. I went for vacation for almost 2 months which made me so broke. My savings for 4 months was gone but i don't regret it because it was worth it.

We went to La Playa Resort. I didn't swim because i got my monthly visitor (you know it if you're a woman).

We went to Pagoda and Thunderbird Resort. We didn't stay long, just took a lot of pictures and ate afternoon snacks there.

another chance

I failed my road test. It sucks what a bummer but what could i do? What is done is done. I just have to try again because there will always be another chance. I thought i could retake it after 10 days but my driving instructor couldn't book my road test because driving centres are busy and there are a lot of people taking their road tests. I have to retake it on July hopefully before my license expires because it will be expiring soon and i could not afford to retake the written exam again. I have to pay everything all over again if that happens. Im hoping for the best. I am confident that i will be able to do it. Just pray, have faith and be patient.

movie date

I went to watch Conjuring 2 with coworkers turned friends, Maide and Dana. The movie was okay it was a little scary alright but could you believe i fell asleep for about 2 minutes. I dozed off during a movie in a movie theatre! That never happened to me before. I worked during the day then went out for a movie in the afternoon. I guess i was tired or maybe there was a boring part in the movie which it had or else i wouldn't be able to fall asleep. It would be another story if it was an action adventure that we chose to watch. I love action adventure movies, i live for it.

Then we went to the part to chill, to talk, and just to hang out. We haven't been going out because we always work together. There were some catching up to do, it was fun.

essentials

I finally got my Fujifilm instax mini 8. It was my advance graduation gift from my stepdad. I used to have a white instax mini 7s but i gave it to my cousin who is in the Philippines. The blue colour was picked by my stepdad and even mom liked it. I used to like the white one because i used to have one. Instagram wise, the white one would be perfect but the blue one is nice too. I almost asked everyone i am close too, some says blue is better while others say the white one is nicer. I couldn't decide to be honest. So i just decided to get the blue one because i kinda know how it feels to have a white one. Also i want to change the vibe, a new colour is refreshing. Plus it saves me the trouble to return and exchange it to white.

Chicago trip recap

I went to Chicago with my aunt. She said it was going to be my advance graduation gift from her. It was a 3 days 2 nights trip (from May 21-23, 2016). We took a bus tour to go there. It was almost a 9 hours drive. First stop when we arrive there was Oakbrook Shopping Centre then we checked in at Hilton Chicago. It was also named Oakbrook Hills Resort and Golf Club.

During the second day which we have more free time, we went to Millenium Park and visited the famous Giant Chicago Bean. It was really nice and pretty. The weather cooperated too.

out & flower picking

I got my personalized gold Starbucks card. I didn't even apply for it because i didn't know how and i just couldn't figure it out but they sent me one. Mom wanted to go to STC mall so we went together to look for my graduation dress. She did not only buy me one but bought me two. I really like them both i couldn't let go either one of them. Both are black, cute, and classy so i can wear them both to any formal occasion. I told mom the other one could be for future purposes. I mean come on you can never go wrong with a black dress, right?

just unexpected

So the other day (June 08), after my driving Jezel asked if we were free so we could hang out, it was unexpected. She and her boyfriend came to pick me up and Louise to go out for dinner. We just drove around. We went to this Korean restaurant and then waited for Nitch to come to us because she was working until 10 pm. We parked the car just on the side of the road and we just chilled there, talking about whatever and just laughing about anything. We went to a cafe for a quick snack when Nitch arrived then went to karaoke to sing our hearts out. It was really fun and we all had a good time together. I got home at 2 am could you believe that? I didn't have pictures only mine before they came to pick me up. I guess we were all having a good time we forgot to take pictures for memories. For sure it would happen again in the future and i am looking forward to many more get togethers. I even have an 8 am practice driving because my road test is coming up soon but i was able to sleep just fine.