FUNKY Night 123011

Seeing one of my best FUNKY friends in the wooooooorld after almost 10 years is a wonderful feeling.  It's nice to actually feel that the closeness is still there. We just got a little older, better, and not to mention... bigger hahahah; nothing has really changed except our waistlines! ;P I really missed Ann Juliet and in addition to that, I finally met Tracy. She's really cool. :)

Thank you 2011

2011 has been a journey to a NEW LIFE for me. This is the year I started off rock bottom. Negative situations attacked my personal life beforehand prior to the redeeming moments. I was heartless, jobless, lifeless, clueless, mindless, reckless, careless, directionless, identityless, just... less.

Taylor Swift - Mean

http://www.lyricsty.com/taylor-swift-mean-lyrics.html

Note to self - Self Worth

Much love,

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Simbang Gabi 2011

I feel so fulfilled on being able to complete the 9-day novena Christmas Mass at St. Pio Chapel, Libis.

I have so many to be grateful for for this year that committing myself to the 9 days wasn't hard at all. It was my way of expressing my gratitude to my God. More so, I have a special prayer request that I've been praying to Him. And for that, I trust Him and I claim it.

The gospels from the simbang gabi focused primarily on sharing with others, giving love to others, trusting God's will, accepting God's generosity, and praising God.

It was very clear that God's message from the masses was about the right way of celebrating Christmas - the true essence of Christmas. Until we learn how to give hope, joy, peace, and love, that's only when we are truly going to feel the spirit of this lovely Advent season.

The 9th day summed up the novena mass with a lovely message, "Benedictus Moment." It means being able to experience the outpouring blessings of God. Literally, in that sense it means NON-STOP. And, that's true. From that, I've begun to realize I have so many Benedictus moments in my life.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.

Much love,

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Give hope. Donate now. Red Cross.

I think this is the perfect time to show and express what Christmas truly means.
For the victims of Sendong, visit http://www.redcross.org.ph/donatenow

Much love,

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Note to self - K.M.S.

When you have nothing good to say, K.M.S.

Much love,

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Parents know best

It's almost a year now, I last seen myself living and indulging in worldly vices and lifestyle. Two years of working in the call center industry influenced me so much I didn't realize I wasn't anymore "being the real me." I was on the verge of being transformed to someone unlikely to be me. I wasn't attuned of who I was becoming then and I thought it was okay and I thought it was cool. For sure, I was creating a negative self-image for myself. Unfortunately, I didn't see that coming.

Halo Sleeve

My sister gives me a yearly gift and my wishlist from her this Christmas is a laptop sleeve. Since she barely has time to shop due to work, she just gave me the money and I get to choose the sleeve that I want. Now, the search is over, I found this uber modern matrix like line art from Halo. I loved it!

Much love,

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Christmas Gifts for...

Here are my gifts for my dearest inaanaks, etc. Sana wala kong nakalimutan. 

Much love,

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Eastwood with Kada 27

Time flies by so fast. My friends and I celebrated our 8th year last night. It was a late celebration, though.

On how we celebrated it? As always, Eastwood! Starbucks! Krisy Kreme! Kwentuhan! Videoke! Pictures! 

Just a trivia for everyone. We called ourselves Kada 27 because it was November 27 when we truly bonded as "barkada" during our Retreat in Highschool. It all started with, "We laf, we laf!" Hahahaha!"

We miss you Cloe!

Where's Cloe? Candy Cane?

Much love,

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Style Watch: Olsen Twins

If I would consider anyone as my style icon; or for this matter, style icons, it will be the Olsen Twins. I love their exquisite taste in fashion. Of course, how effortlessly stylish the are.

Much love,

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Boots Sold!

I sold my Promod boots today. No regrets, though. I know the person who bought it will take good care of it.

Much love,

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FK's Surprise

I didn't expect this. I was touched and surprised when I saw this from my desk today. ♥ How thoughtful of them and of course, of FK! Made me smile. :) 

Much love,

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MY daily NOTE TO SELF

"You will soon be rewarded by God for all your efforts."  

Close to a year ago, I remembered what my professor in college told me, "Something and someone better is coming your way." I asked him, "How?" He answered, "Claim it."

Much love,

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Gift to self ♥ Pink!

Pink ♥

"Okay lang black pero eto... at least pag may kumuha alam mong sayo yan!" 

Okay, pink it is! hahaha. 

HAPPY 25th Birthday

Happy Birthday to me. Thank you for another year, Lord. 

What can I say? I had a lovely and meaningful birthday celebration!

Never discount your self worth

While I kill time before we leave at 2pm, I read something today that I found enlightening. It said,

"Many people can see the good things about themselves and the good things they do but they discount it by saying ‘It’s really nothing special’... There is nothing so destructive to our self-esteem than this little voice in our head that says, ‘Yeah, so you did something good – so what?... We need to fight this thought and say ‘What I did was GREAT, TERRIFIC AND UNBELIEVABLE.’ Arrogance is when we think we’re better than someone else, however, enjoying our virtues is not arrogance."

I don't normally put any big of a deal on anything that I do - be it little or huge. Nor do I think I have the right to react negatively if someone has done me wrong. I'm Miss Let-It-Be. I don't know how to respond properly on any given situation or attainment, quite frankly. I always position myself to be LESS. Less on everything because (subconsciously) I'm not confident if I deserve to be MORE. Bad, but yes I have that mind set. It's not that I'm humble, it's more of a low self-esteem on my part. I don't know my self-worth. I'm not sure if I'm significant.

Now, I just realized that, "Hey there's something I got to do with this. It can't continue forever." I hope this is a wake up call for my self-esteem... for me.

Much love,

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Note to self - FAITH it

While Tumblr-ing, I ran into two beautiful thoughts about faith. I want to share it with everyone, so be inspired. :)

Faith is the assured expectation of things hoped for. Believing and claiming that what you hope for will be yours.

Much love,

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Good Finds: Eastwood

Today, Gretchen and I decided to meet at Eastwood to kill time. I asked her to come with me to get shoes from VNC. After that, we had merienda at The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf and had a loooooong kwentuhan. I really missed her a lot. After a few hours, we were just planning to window shop but then we ended up buying most of the stuff we liked. It was sooooooo much fun. Indeed, a total girl bonding. To end the night, we had trip around dinner at 711! hahaha 

VNC: December (2011)

Thank you for the 4th pair! I love my new VNC. Perfect for work. As always, VNC shoes are very comfortable and effortlessly chic. ♥

What comes around goes around

Karma is kind, if you are. (That simple!)

Karma has always been regarded as negative, admit it or not. It's always the bad guy. The mean, bitchy, Cruela De Vil principle in this world which nobody can't seem to explain really, why is there such a thing like this in people's lives? Life could have been so much better without it. Agree?

High Five!

Just a little reminder everytime I look at my five fingers! :)

Much love,

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My Grown up Christmas List - Sitti

Here is my all time favorite song. The tune. The message. Sitti. This song really captured the essence of my most favorite time of the year, Christmas. ♥

Fun side of my world

Admittedly, I have always been a visual person and that could be the reason why I embarked on the more creative type of extra-curricular activities than any debates, conferences, and stuff as such (back in college). 

This way, I can express myself more plus I can make people smile. 

Most of my training in designing were from college. I literally experienced a lot of firsts and defining moments back then. First extra-curricular organization which was Chi-Rho, the official newsmagazine of Miriam College. First major position which was to be a Creative Director for Chi-Rho. First Marketing Ad. First styling experience. First vector attempt. First logo. First cover. First Fragments. First published artwork. First winning design. First raket! hahaha. Soooooooooooo many.  

Here are some of it:

Multi-tasking. Senior year could be the most tiring time in college but it was very fulfilling. 

To my Blog Designer, Jarvik!

Hi Jarvik,

Thank you veeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeery much for making my blog site oh so pretty! (parang Whisper lang? hahahahah) You're the best! (mukha ng PRO... PRO-pagawa? hahahahahah). It looks so much better now. I love it a lot!

Old design:

Much love,

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Featured on BDJ!

My friend in the office taught me a trick on Google. He asked me to drag the image at the Google page and look what we found upon using my I LOVE LIFE design for VNC: (Thanks Kevin!)

Cool Trick on Google

Fashion Dream: It is coming true

On my dream to become a fashion designer, I am doing my part in making it happen - one baby step at a time.

Vision Board. I already knew I've wanted to become a fashion designer since I was 11 years old.

Cheers to Nami, Kat and Me!

It was a lovely bonding over a hearty dinner from My Thai and a bucket of beer after!

Oh my... barely three years ago, we were talking about school and our extra-curricular activities. Now, we are talking about work, life, love, changing views, etc.

Time flies by so fast. In just a blink of an eye, everything seems to be so different.

I remember Transcom

"If there's one thing you'll hold on to, it's the attachment."

That was one of the advices blurted out to me when they were convincing me not to leave. I didn't think of how true that statement was until I started looking back how amazing my experience there was. Exceptional.

I thought moving on from this company would be so easy for me. (I was intentionally trying to forget it like it never happened). Now, I admit I was being ungrateful for trying to do that.

Maybe, some feelings will never change. Especially if you've been blessed with a great experience to live your life with great people who truly care about you; and, keep them until these days.

Career Kit 2008 - Present

Keeping the dream alive.

Career Kit. It is one of those yearly creative gigs that I do that keeps my passion for designing alive. Since then, it has also been my way of saying, "Thank you my Alma Mater and I love you so much." I guess this is the reason why this project is so close to my heart. It really is a great opportunity that I have been blessed with to be part of. And, this keeps me connected with the school I dearly love, Miriam College (also known as MC).

Being part of this even I no longer study in MC is a prestige on my part. It wouldn't happen without the help of someone, though.  It started through a recommendation of a friend, Celai Marcelo. Yes, she introduced me to Ms. Claire who happens to be the project head of this yearly event in MC. (Thank you Celala and Thank you Ms. Claire for the trust!) 

Through the years. I have been commissioned to do the art and layout of Miriam College booklet since 2008.

Gotta have eyes: Just got Lucky!

I got myself a new pair of prescription eyeglasses today. And I love it.

Not a lot of people know that I really have a poor eyesight. Still 175 and yes I have astigmatism that is why I really couldn't see clearly from afar.

Thursday: St.Pio Chapel

"..I have heard your prayer and seen your tears; I will heal you." - 2 Kings 20:5

I visited the nearest church from my office today after work because of this anxious feeling that has been bothering me since Saturday.

Each time I feel down or just need some place to find peace and to quiet my troubled heart, I always go to Him.

When I'm overwhelmed by emotional vulnerability and couldn't find anyone to talk to who would really understand me, I pray.  Afterwards, I feel a whole lot better. Even if I don't hear Him responds I know He listens to me and something good happens right away. That to me, is an answer from Him already like He's telling me, "Don't worry my child, everything will be alright."

Much love,
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A lovely week that was

Jam-packed. I had one of the best vacations ever. November 7 to 11. Just one week. But, it's one of those one week vacations I'll never EVER forget.

First time to witness the raw beauty of Cebu.  Gotten a chance to visit to thank God and St. Pio at St. Pio Chapel in Libis with my mother. Commissioned again to do the Miriam College Career Kit 2012. One priceless moment to see my work in public courtesy of VNC and Women's Crisis Center.  Overflowing and heartwarming messages from friends and family who never get tired of extending their endless support and joy with this gift of achievement from God.  Finally, to be part of a lovely wedding of my childhood friend who is so dear and more like a sister to me, Hazel Nalangan - now, Hazel Nalangan-Basity.

VNC: Priceless Moment

Surprise Surprise. My mother and I went to VNC Eastwood branch (11/9/11) to get shoes and on our way to the store, we saw an easel outside with a promotional ad that seemed so familiar.

I saw my I love life design!

I was speechless for a brief second that my heart literally skipped a beat and my instinct just dictated me to get my phone and take pictures.

The notebook is now available at the store.

Little did I know that it would be used for the benefit of Women's Crisis Center. For every notebook purchased from the participating branches, proceeds would go to the said beneficiary.

Realizing how good this cause was, it has made me feel even more ecstatic and grateful. My mother was soooooooooooooo happy, too.

 

VNC: November (2011)

I gave my mother my November 2011 GC. What she has chosen amongst the many beautiful pairs last night was the beige canvas peep-toe wedge with stitched brown faux leather and bronze buckle detail from VNC's November 2011 Collection.

She loves her new VNC. I know she does. All she could ever say was, "Ang ganda. Napakakomportable."

VNC: September. October. (2011)

I can do anything high heels. I feel truly blessed to win this VNC promo 2011.

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Introduction: Who am I?

Image from Wondering Fair site

A/S/L?  I remembered being asked this question when I was once-upon-a-time a chat room enthusiast. A/S/L? So basic. Too easy to answer. No-brainer even.

How about if you were asked, How would you describe yourself? Or, Who are you? Can you answer that as quick as you have answered the A/S/L question?

To cut the long story short, there are questions that are easy to ask and yet these are hardest to answer once asked to you. It leaves you thinking, Who am I?

24/F/Philippines. On Who am I? Frankly, I have no concrete words on how to describe myself in adjectives. All I can do right now is determine what I value in life and come up with my own definition for each.