The Change

Hi. I know it's been a while more than a year and a half. I guess I just keep on coming back to writing.

I didn't realize how writing helps me a lot in so many ways. In the past few months, I’ve been wanting to write in this journal again. However, for some reasons, I can’t find the time to rewrite everything that I’ve been putting in some random notes or papers so bear with me for a little while because I will publish some posts that aren’t in line with the date.

The Change, as the title of this post says, is that I want to make some few changes in this blog such as the title of this blog, the look and some of the descriptions in this blog. I’ve decided to make this blog more personal than before. I want to share, hoping that in some ways, I would be able to help some readers.


Hopefully, the change would create a positive effect.

Keep Calm and Watch Movies

Have you ever been flipping through the channels and noticed that some movies are always on? Chances are that one of those movies was "The Shawshank Redemption”. It's all because the movie is really, really watchable. I have watched it many times and it gets better with every showing. Like so many other people who love watching this movie repeatedly, I was and am profoundly moved by this simple and eloquent depiction of hope and friendship and redemption.



The Shawshank Redemption is a rated R film. It includes profanity and occasional violence, including a scene that discreetly suggests homosexual rape but without a single riot scene or horrific effect, it tells a slow, gentle story of camaraderie and growth, with an ending that abruptly finds poetic justice in what has come before. The movie shares a tale with a surprising degree of loving care.

What made me fall in love with watching this movie?
It is definitely the rigorous mood swings through every emotion as the cranky, wiseguy and downright crazed array of criminals bare the brunt of the turbulent life within the doomy Shawshank catacomb. Then it gets really mean, gearing up for its injury-time shockers.




Many movies offer us vicarious experiences and quick, superficial emotions. "Shawshank" slows down and looks. It uses the narrator's calm, observant voice to include us in the story of men who have formed a community behind bars. It is deeper than most films; about continuity in a lifetime, based on friendship and hope.

People like excitement at the movies, and titles that provide it do well. Films about "redemption" are approached with great wariness; a lot of people are not thrilled by the prospect of a great film - it sounds like work. But there's a hunger for messages of hope, and when a film offers one, it's likely to have staying power even if it doesn't grab an immediate audience.


There are standard ways to stage a prison film and standard ways to tell a story by Stephen King. But "The Shawshank Redemption," based on a King novella and set in the correctional institution of the title, succeeds in avoiding the familiar.



The cinematography is tactful, not showy. Two opening shots, one from a helicopter, one of prison walls looming overhead, establish the prison. Shots follow the dialogue instead of anticipating it. The music enhances rather than informs, and there is a subtle touch in the way deep bass rumblings during the early murder are reprised when a young prisoner recalls another man's description of the crime.

Having said all that, the film is satisfying, but cloying. Andy is the minister of the healing power of hope. He educates the inmates on the healing power of Mozart. He builds a library. He asks Red why he stopped playing the harmonica. When Red replies that it's no use in prison, Andy looks at him soulfully and replies that "here's where you need it the most". Despite the somewhat unbelievable friendship between a white, upper-class, innocent banker and a black man in 1949, it's a valuable lesson that seems to refresh my soul after every time that I watch it.



Are you tired of waiting in the long line to buy movie tickets at cinemas? I think I can help you with that. Check this new mobile app from Globe Telecom!

How GMovies is the ultimate pocket app for my movie fix

Here’s some information about GMovies to help you understand what I love about it:

A first and only one of its kind in the country, GMovies allows you to begin your movie going experience anytime, anywhere! Stay updated with the current and upcoming movie releases on cinemas nationwide, get the best seats and buy your movie tickets straight on your smartphones! Powered by Globe Telecom, this film-tastic mobile app is FREE for download for both Android and iOS users.



How cool is that huh? Now only would I be able to stay updated in movie releases in my country but I would also be able to buy tickets from my phone! Whew! Technology nowadays is pretty amazing just like this app. You can see the length of the screening time, film rating whether it is rated PG or anything else, nearby cinemas, showtimes, ticket price, and more information that gives you the convenience of saving you the time while having the best seats.

Sorry about the cat and the quality of the photo


My Dad and I just tried mobile reservation through this GMovies app and saved us from the pain of waiting in line for the Transformers: Age of Extinction movie tickets. Hooray! I don’t have the patience for that. Btw, I enjoyed the Transformers movie as always. What else can I say? Download this app now!

Oh I have one more thing to say and it’s really REALLY important,
As you can tell, this is a post for a contest given by Nuffnang and GMovies. If I win this contest I would be able to get a Movie-All-You-Can Pass for two. But not only that, one of my lucky readers who commented on this would also win the same prize, two (2) FREE movie dates each week for one (1) month!

All you have to do is answer the same question, “What movie made you fall in love with watching movies?”


Catching Up

As I said from my last post, I’ve been busy for the past few months. Final exam, Submission of Plates, Submission of different projects, Reporting, Defense, etc. All of these were put together in one month. My planners – yes, planners – are always full of schedules, deadlines, and a long to-do list for everyday.

Thanks to Google Calendar for a very detailed easy-to-use Planner!

Despite all of these, I tried to enjoy everything that I do. One more year and I’ll be done with this course and I want to enjoy these things even though tiring and stressful. I want to relish the taste of my final years in college (I hope I’m not going to have some problems with my grades).

Thank you Daddy for this small and cute planner!

Just a huge white board to remind all my submissions.

I just want share one of my success this month. I knew how to use Photoshop! Yep, I’m that proud since I’ve been wanting to learn this since I went to college. I had to learn how to use it since for our last plate, I decided to use AutoCAD and other programs for my plate. I just watch a single Youtube Video Tutorial and the rest is through the Photoshop Online Help itself. I want to thank my friend for giving me a copy of Portable Photoshop CS6. I’m planning to learn more about Photoshop this summer to improve my skills in it.


Final Plate in Design 8 Class

Final Plate in Landscape Architecture Class




Now that I’m done with all of my school stuffs, I’ll have more time to write new blog posts and catch up with the other bloggers. I hope to find new friends with the blogosphere as well. I guess that’s all for now. Bye!

P.S. If you're interested in learning how to use Photoshop CS6 here's the Youtube Video Tutorial Link  Just click and it will direct you to the video. Special thanks to Technologyguru77!

Accidental Happiness

Hey there! It’s been months since I last wrote on my blog. I missed this. I guess last thing I posted here (which isn’t made for a contest) is Somewhere in Neverland where I expressed my feelings about someone. So. Fast forward, I took the plunge 6 days after I wrote the post. This guy is the best thing that ever happened to me.






Just sharing. He’s a great guy. He surprises me in different ways. Had a great Valentine’s Day! I always have great not-so-normal days with him. It may look like I’m boasting too much but that’s not even the whole package about him yet. Just to give some examples...


 Valentine’s Day... You guys might think that it’s normal for us to celebrate this day but he’s not the type of person to give an extra effort for this day. So to accept this bouquet of roses from him creates more meaning for me. What’s even more special is that, it’s made from wax and smells too good. It’s never gonna wither and up until now, the smell is still amazing. I love every detail of it.


 Normal Days... He always surprises me with different sweets knowing that I have a sweet tooth, I’m so blessed to have him. He helps me with my school activities, projects, etc. He's everything that I could ever think of. Now, I can’t imagine how my life would be without him. I know I know, it’s cliché. But seriously, I can’t. Not because of all these material things that he has given me, but because of the things that he made me feel that I’ve never felt before. Words cannot express what I’m feeling, how thankful I am, and how much I love him.


 I want to congratulate myself for successfully turning this post from boastful to sappy.

Thanks for the HOPE and your patience

WE Can Make a Difference!

What can I give to the Philippines? Or better yet, what can I give back to the Philippines?

Of course, giving is something you have in the first place. Ever since I’ve read about this question, it made me thinking what can I give as a gift and for me, nothing beats sharing your knowledge. I’ve been studying BS Architecture for four years and one of my subjects specializes in Urban Planning and Urban Design & Community Architecture.

In relation with the past tragedies that happened throughout the Philippines, a lot of cities were in ruins and I thought, ‘Why not start to plan to build a better city?’. I know it’s not something that you can do overnight especially when the people’s source of income were destroyed by the natural calamities as well.

Urban Planning & Design isn't just about planning for aesthetic purposes only. Community Architecture is primarily concerned with the structural, functional and aesthetic aspects.

If there is one thing that I can give to the Philippines, what is that gift? The knowledge that I learnt and I know that the Philippines would be able to use for better living and could be used by the future generation as well; to contribute with what I know especially when people need to rebuild their home and life.

Planning for the better quality of life...



This is not just for those places that were destroyed. A good urban design will definitely meet the needs and aspirations of the people. It has a lot of benefits for the community. I’m not going to discuss everything that my professor had told us about our subject but I hope someday I would be able to actually contribute these things in our country someday. I wish great urban planners would give their services to those places who are in great need.


What about you guys? If there is one thing you can give to the Philippines, what is that gift? Tell me about the things you guy wanna give to this country.

Thanks to #GLOBEProjectWonderful2014 for this wonderful question (feeling like a beauty pageant contestant!) that made me think of the things that I would want to do to serve more for this country.

Somewhere in Neverland

“I love you. I love you. I love you. I love you...”

I kept my mouth shut. I want to say the same thing, I really do. I want to say it back to you, but still, I kept my mouth shut.

Remember when I told you that I see falling in love as jumping of the cliff?

That 'moment' just passed for only a minute or two but it felt too long for me, but at the same time, it’s too fast. Weird isn't it? Too slow yet too fast. Without thinking about all the ‘what if...’s, without thinking all about my fears, I know right then that I wanted to say the same thing to you, to say those words and really mean it.


That’s when I realized that I've already jumped off the cliff, figuratively speaking, of course.



“I love you. I love you. I love you...”

You kept on saying it. I can’t say what just happened within myself so instead, I asked what’s the meaning of those words or why are you saying it. I’m sorry. I can’t remember my exact question even though I asked you repeatedly.

“I don’t know why I love you. I just do.”

I guess that’s what you've said or so I hope. I fell asleep right when you’re answering my question. You always talked to me when I’m about to lose my consciousness and enter my dream realm. I always hate it whenever you do that. It feels like I should have heard about it. It felt like I missed an important piece of a puzzle.


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*ACDC Thunderstruck plays*


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I woke up to my phone ringing. I looked at you while I reach out for my phone. You stirred a little as I took my call. As the day passed, I tried to wrap my head around the idea of falling and what all of these would mean. It felt like I’m trying to search for the purpose of life while I try to act casually in front of you.

At the end of the day, I don't have any answers to all of my questions. I can feel all those fears and anxiety creeping up towards me.

"What if...?"

As my counselor told me, walking would help you think.

Besides, it was a stressful day for me. With all those academic responsibilities and emotional search, I decided to go home already. I know you wouldn't like it but I chose to give myself a rest.


Then a simple joke happened. I should've told about the walk.


I was afraid to lose your trust. Hell, I’m not even sure if you trust me enough.

But I am determined to give myself a little break that I know I don't deserve so I shut myself from the world for a couple of hours.


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And now as I woke up to a new day, I realized that I may not be able to answer all of my questions, that there are certain things, no matter how bad or good it is, is all part of the grand 'fall'.

For now, I've decided to enjoy this 'fall', to feel this strange yet fascinating feeling, because deep down I know it’s all worth it.

I have no idea how will I end this post but I believe that this is just the beginning and I hope that it’ll never end.


Now without a doubt, I can definitely say that I am unequivocally falling in love.

Hardys: It Gets Better with Time

Whenever there’s a celebration, my Dad always makes it a point that there’s a wine at the table. He says that without wine, it’s not a real celebration. There are times that it’s just the wine alone and no other foods if it’s a simple celebration. The sad thing though is that we don’t have a specific wine that we buy. We always try to buy different brands, different kinds so we would be able to tell the differences.

We were taught how to sip wine since we were 10 yrs old (of course it’s a red wine by that time). My Grandpa always says that there’s an art in drinking wine and me, being me and being a girl, doesn’t really listens to what these important guys in my life said. I don’t know how the colour of the wine affects the taste; I just know there’s a meaning or some sort. I don’t know why do we have to swirl the drink in our glass and smell it. Honestly, it smells the same to thing to me. Of course, I do know the kind of glassware we have to use depending on the wine but I think that’s about it.

True, I don’t know much about wines and I could just start and research about the art of wine tasting but I want to be honest. I’m doing this for all the men in our family who does this kind of thing. Nuffnang is right, it’s the best Christmas gift and I couldn’t ask for more.

Of course, we’ve come across some of the famous Hardys’ products like the Sparkling Rose which I remember a lot (because it’s pink!), Chardonnay something... ( I can’t remember the exact name I’m sorry!), and a few more from crest and stamp. One thing is for sure, I can’t remember most of the drinks name because, well, it’s hard for me to pronounce! Haha I’m not even sure if I’ve spelled it correctly or not. I can also remember that there are some names that spelled like cabinet and pinoy or something which I’m sure is not because it’s an Australian brand.

So I’ll stop embarrassing myself from here and start to actually research about the brand because I only know two things about it. It’s Australian brand and started in 1853. How smart, right?

Evidently, Hardys has established their name since 1853 which makes it 160 years of expertise in wine-making. It has been passed on for 5 generations with such devotion from the famous Thomas Hardy to Robert Burrough Hardy (Second Generation), Eileen and Kenneth Hardy (Third Generation), Thomas Walter Hardy (Fourth Generation) up to William Bill Hardy, the present winemaker generation. As if lasting for 160 years isn’t enough, the Hardys gathered over 3000 awards in the last decade.

 As I said earlier, we always have a wine in almost all occasions. My grandfather thought us that it makes the occasion ever more special than it is by wine consumption. It became related to our family lifestyle and it elevates the spirit of occasion and conversation. It is more sophisticated and healthy compared to drinking beers. It has a sense culture even for middle class like our family.



Big or small occasion, Hardy with its astounding heritage and quality blending techniques which has been passed on by 5 generations, will surely make your occasion as unique and refined no matter how you like it because of its broad range of sub brands that is available across the country. It has a strong appeal with the wide range of consumers for rising affluent in Asia because of its premium products.


Now that I’ve learned a lot about its rich history, I would surely tell about this, not only to my family but also some of my friends whom I want to have a special holiday for this coming Christmas. And hey, my birthday is coming up!

There are lots of things that gets better with time and as I age, I realized a lot of things that I’m really thankful for. Back then, I’m afraid of getting old. Weird, I know, because a lot of kids cannot wait to grow but I don’t. Now that I’m about to turn 20 this month, I decided to look for things that gets better as we age.

Self-confidence. It may not be that good every moment. Of course, there are times that I feel bad about myself but I learned to get up and deal with it.

Decision Making and Good Judgement. I’m not saying that I’m good at this but this time, I’m not afraid to make mistakes and I know I’ll always learn something new.

True Friends. True, it’s not about how long you’ve been known each other and how long your friendship have been but it’s nice to know that there are people who knew you from the very beginning and considers you as a family just like you are to them.

Wines. Not all wines benefits from sitting around the cellar but those that do are more delicious as it gets older.

And lastly, Robert Downey, Jr. Do I need to say more?

Fibr: Home’s Most Powerful Broadband

Finally! I’ve been waiting for this contest! And to be given by the company of PLDT! I’m sooo glad! My Dad works at the PLDT so, of course, we have Fibr! It’s very efficient especially most of our family members are techy and internet addict.

My mom likes to surf Facebook a lot and watches TV channels through internet and My Dad watches Naruto Videos through online streaming whenever he gets home. My brother and I love to play online game and just imagine how fast our internet connection should be while we use the same connection all at once.

Have you seen the PLDT Home Fibr? It’s freaking cool! I love cars, especially sports cars (I usually attend different car shows around Metro Manila) and for PLDT Fibr to explain how Home Fiber-Optic Internet works through these is genius and catchy. It effectively explains how their connection works in a cool way.



If you we’re to create a character inspired by Fibr, what special skills would he’she have?

I were to create a character inspired by Fibr, it would be almost like the superhero named Flash from the DC Comic universe. Yep, she’s that fast! Imagine, if the hunger games just started and the weapons are placed at the middle of the arena, the Fibr character would be able to access the weapons faster than the other tributes!

It’s a great asset to have a speed like that. I would able to pick the weapon that I wanted, unlike Katniss in the first Hunger Games. Surely, it’s a lot easier for me to outrun an attacker. I can attack rapidly and won’t be able to give some time for my target to get ready, an element of surprise! If the character is fast as the Fibr, it would almost have the superhuman reflex which would be able to evade all the attacks given by the other tributes.

Obviously, if there’s a character inspired by the Fibr, it would surely be the Annual Hunger Game Victor.

Fibr, Home’s most powerful broadband, allows you to seamlessly and simultaneously experience the following:
1. Browsing of multiple websites
2. Stream hundreds blockbuster movies on-demand from Clickplay
3. Watch Cignal Digital TV Channels
4. Available now in over 800 fiber-powered villages nationwide

Visit www.pldthome.com or call 101-FIBR (3427) for more details. 



My Not So Busy Everyday Schedule

As I said in the previous post, I’m going to post my everyday schedule for me to be a better person. It is also a way for me to feel guilty if I wouldn’t be able to follow these plans for myself, knowing that you guys knew about my self-improvement plans.

Not So Busy Monday Schedule

7am – Wake up
7:00 – 8:00 – Breakfast & Stretching
8:00 – 9:00 – Home Exercise
9:00 – 12:00nn – Schoolwork Time
12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch & Relax
1:00 – 1:30 – Prepare my things for School
1:30 – 2:30 – Get Ready For School
2:30 – 4:00 – Travel to School
4:00 – 9:00pm – Class Time
9:00 – 10:30 – Travel Time
10:30 – 11:00 – Dinner
11:00 – 12:00mn – Schoolwork
12:00 – 1:00am – Yoga and Prepare for Bed; Sleep!

Not So Busy Tuesday Schedule

7am – Wake up
7:00 – 8:00 – Breakfast & Stretching
8:00 – 9:00 – Home Exercise
9:00 – 9:15 – Prepare Things
9:15 – 10:15 – Get Ready
10:15 – 11:30 – Travel to School
11:30am – 9:00pm – Class Time
                12:00nn – 1:00pm – Lunch
                3:30 – 4:30 Break Time
9:00 – 10:30 – Travel Time
10:30 – 11:00 – Dinner
11:00 – 12:00mn – Schoolwork
12:00 – 1:00am – Yoga and Prepare for Bed; Sleep!

Not So Busy Wednesday Schedule

7am – Wake up
7:00 – 8:00 – Breakfast & Stretching
8:00 – 9:00 – Home Exercise
9:00 – 10:00 – Leisure Time
10:00 – 12:00nn – Schoolwork Time
12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch & Relax
1:00pm – 3:00pm – Schoolwork Time
3:00 – 3:15 – Prepare Things
3:15 – 4:15 – Get Ready
4:15 – 6:00pm – Travel Time
6:00 – 9:00pm – Class
9:00 – 10:30 – Travel Time
10:30 – 11:00 – Dinner
11:00 – 12:00mn – Schoolwork
12:00 – 1:00am – Yoga and Prepare for Bed; Sleep!

Not So Busy Thursday Schedule

7am – Wake up
7:00 – 8:00 – Breakfast & Stretching
8:00 – 9:00 – Home Exercise
9:00 – 12:00nn – Schoolwork Time
12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch & Relax
1:00pm – 2:00pm – Schoolwork Time
2:00 – 2:30 – Prepare Things
2:30 – 3:30 – Get Ready
3:30 – 5:00 – Travel Time
5:00 – 9:00pm – Class
9:00 – 10:30 – Travel Time
10:30 – 11:00 – Dinner
11:00 – 12:00mn – Schoolwork
12:00 – 1:00am – Yoga and Prepare for Bed; Sleep!

Not So Busy Friday Schedule

7am – Wake up
7:00 – 8:00 – Breakfast & Stretching
8:00 – 9:00 – Home Exercise
9:00 – 12:00nn – Schoolwork Time
12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch & Relax
1:00 – 1:30 – Leisure Time
1:30 – 2:00 – Prepare Things
2:00 – 3:00 – Get Ready
3:00 – 4:30 – Travel Time
4:30 – 9:00pm - Class
9:00 – 10:30 – Travel Time
10:30 – 11:00 – Dinner
11:00 – 12:00mn – Schoolwork
12:00 – 1:00am – Yoga and Prepare for Bed; Sleep!

Not So Busy Saturday Schedule

7am – Wake up
7:00 – 8:00 – Breakfast & Stretching
8:00 – 9:00 – Home Exercise
9:00 – 10:00 – Leisure Time
10:00 – 12:00nn – Schoolwork Time
12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch & Relax
1:00 – 3:00pm – Schoolwork Time
3:00 – 3:15 – Prepare Things
3:15 – 4:15 – Get Ready
4:15 – 6:00pm – Travel Time
6:00 – 9:00 - Class
9:00 – 10:30 – Travel Time
10:30 – 11:00 – Dinner
11:00 – 12:00mn – Schoolwork
12:00 – 1:00am – Yoga and Prepare for Bed; Sleep!

Obviously, I scheduled my meals, sleep, and workouts in the same time so my body would be able to get used to eat since I don’t have regular time for the things that I’ve just said. I’ve got my home exercises and yoga videos from YouTube. Hopefully, I would be able to follow these schedules most of the time.

I also have different time allotted for Travelling to School since it depends on the time of the day if it’s crowded and many people uses my usual public transportation or not. It takes a lot longer if it hits the rush hour especially during Wednesdays and Saturdays.


I decided to give myself some time to prepare my things like packing up a snack, preparing my uniform, etc. Because usually, that’s what makes me late when I realize that I haven’t prepared my things yet and I just got out of the bathroom. I’m disorganized and clumsy so I have to prepare it beforehand. And of course, my Sundays are my free days!

New Semester, New Lifestyle

Our 2nd semester began last week, I haven’t met all of our professors yet but it’s almost the same schedule. The only difference is that it’s quite easier to handle compared to our previous one because the standard number of units is lower now.

My grades for the last semester have been my lowest so far and I’m not planning to let continue that way or to even maintain it. It has been my morale booster and now, I’m trying to get a productive and healthy lifestyle.

Yesterday, I made a day to day schedule from Mondays to Saturdays so I would be able to use my time wisely especially now that our research for our individual major thesis is about to start. I know I won’t be able to follow these schedules all the time but I want to at least be strict with myself. It’s for my own good anyway. So here it is:

My Not So Busy Monday Schedule

7am – Wake up
7:00 – 8:00 – Breakfast & Stretching
8:00 – 9:00 – Home Exercise
9:00 – 12:00nn – Schoolwork Time
12:00 – 1:00pm – Lunch & Relax
1:00 – 1:30 – Prepare my things for School
1:30 – 2:30 – Get Ready For School
2:30 – 4:00 – Travel to School
4:00 – 9:00pm – Class Time
9:00 – 10:30 – Travel Time
10:30 – 11:00 – Dinner
11:00 – 12:00mn – Schoolwork
12:00 – 1:00am – Yoga and Prepare for Bed; Sleep!

So that’s an example of my everyday schedule. It varies everyday depending on my class schedule, of course. I’ll just post the whole schedule separately into another post. As you can see, the title is "My Not So Busy Monday Schedule" because I know that when our major plate comes, I won't be able to do these things, let alone sleep. 

You might be wondering why I’m trying to do this. First, I want to be productive and be on time. I’m always late but there are times that I’m too early for a class or a meeting. I’m inconsistent! Second, as I said, I’m trying to have a healthy lifestyle. I seldom do some exercise and I know I’m not healthy. I procrastinate A LOT and I want to change it.


I took advantage of our new schedule and create a new lifestyle. I know I won’t be able to follow exactly what’s written on my schedule but what I’m trying to reach as a goal is to have a pattern that would make me a dynamic and effective, especially when it comes to my studies. I really want to get a better grade and I know I have to do something to make it happen!

The Unhealthy Sibling Rivalry


Few weeks ago, my brother got married. It’s only a civil wedding given the situation that he got his girlfriend pregnant. I didn't go to his wedding anyhow. I just told everyone that I’m busy but honestly, I was only in room, sitting in front of my computer. I know that’s rude, I should’ve gone to his wedding no matter how much I hate him. It may be because of our unhealthy sibling rivalry or all of the things that he’d done to me for the past decade, or maybe both. You might think that sibling rivalry is just normal but there is growing evidence that in a minority of cases, sibling warfare becomes a form of repeated, inescapable and emotionally damaging abuse. Just like what happened to me.

I know competition between siblings is very common. It is just a normal part of growing up in a family. We all say that sibling rivalry is perfectly fine and healthy, but there can be times that it becomes dangerous.  It may lead to severe physical violence, psychological distress, serious illness and disability in siblings.

Based on my research about sibling rivalry, it’s always about what parents can do. What can I say; I’m a little bit bummed about it. What parents can do? Then, How about ‘what the person who’s experiencing it can do’ besides telling my parents who doesn't do anything about it? Because honestly, I've tried to talk to them and they said that they’ll do something about it. Blablabla. They did nothing. They didn't even try. All they did is that, talked to me, asked what I want and such, offered some useless gadgets I don’t even need and don’t even want.

Of course I didn't accept their ‘bribe’. First, as I said, I’m not interested. Second, it would only make things worse. My brother would be jealous of those things, etc. My counselors already talked to my mom, but then, nothing really happened. I even tried to cut myself just to prove my point, to let them see that I am hurt not just physically but emotionally as well. Since I don’t have evidence regarding my emotional hurt, I tried to let them see that I’m crying out for help through these physical pains. Honestly, it’s kind of addicting. My body craves for the stinging pain.


Anyway, this sibling rivalry affected my life a lot more than I want to. I've always thought that my brother would always protect me which is the exact opposite of what’s been happening. The things that my brother did to me would always be engraved into my mind but I hope that someday, I would be able to get past all those bad memories.

My Downward Spiral Part 1


Obviously, it’s been too long since I posted a ‘real’ blog post. For the past few weeks or even months, I wasn't able to write an ‘acceptable’ post due to a lot of reasons. This semester, I wasn't feeling like myself. I've done things I know I shouldn't have yet I didn't give a damn about it.

This month, I've only wrote to join blog competitions and earn free movie tickets. It’s annoying. I created this blog as an outlet yet after reviewing my entire posts for the past few months, it didn't seem that way. I've been trying to write this post for a week now. There are times that I even wake up in the middle of the night feeling that I’m in the mood in writing this. Clearly, this topic is something that I couldn't write in one sitting (or maybe I could?)

Downward Spiral, a depressive state where the person is depressed and it keeps on getting worse. I got past this state. I think. I’m not even sure but if there’s one thing I’m sure about, it’s the people that are here by my side, knowing that I could always count on them.

Even though I have my reasons, I know I've done things that aren't acceptable that even I can’t believe that I did it. If you have read my blog post, Understanding Depression, you’ll know that I have depression for quite some time now but I never thought that it would get worse to the point that I’m inflicting physical pain on myself. Yep, Self-Harming. I never thought I would do this. If someone told me a year ago that I would cut myself, I would have laugh in their face. Back then, I never understand the point of harming oneself until I realized that I’m doing it. My counselor told me that it’s a silent cry for help. For me, it’s kind of releasing some of my distress and it gave me a temporary relief.

Thankfully, I've stop doing it. My counselor ever wrote a contract to bind our agreement about this. Luckily, the scars in my arms aren't that visible anymore unless you’re actually going to look for it otherwise, it’s not noticeable. For days, I wasn't allowed to be alone in everything. Technically, I didn't have my privacy which is a very important thing for me. I always have someone by my side, literally, so I wouldn't do any kind of self harming even though I swore I won’t.


And that is only the beginning of my downward spiral...

OneRepublic LIVE in Manila #OneRepublicMNL

Hey you know what's cool? Handing me those free tickets to see One Republic live and sparing the peasants the pain of not having any. Please help a brotha out.

My Mini Confessions For One Republic:

1. I illegally downloaded their whole album! I'm the truest fan because I'm willing to get arrested for this band.
2. I aggressively try to sing the lead vocals and back up vocal at the same time. (If you think that's not the tightest shit then get out of my face.)
3. There are times that I even sing the instrumentals. (Take that Biz Markie!)
4. I tried to learn all the instrument that Ryan Tedder plays.

What Are My Top Five OneRepublic Songs?

Secrets 

This one has been one of my favorites especially because of the movie, The Sorcerer's Apprentice, where it was played through Tesla Coil. It's definitely one of the best scenes! I didn't know about that song at the time, but I was instantly hooked.

Mercy

This is one is my current favorite. I felt like I'm recovering little by little because of my downward spiral with the help of all of my friends and families. These loved ones are my angel of mercy and I can't be grateful enough  to know that they're always here by my side to help and guide me along the right path.

All The Right Moves 

What I love about this song is that it taught me to accept that I'll never be good at everything. There are people who will always be better than me. It may be a bit bittersweet that no matter how hard I try to be better at something, I'll never be as good as the 'Perfects'. Well, that's how I interpret the song.

Apologize 

This song has lots and lots of dance cover. I can't blame them, it's a real good music. Even though the song is sad and I can't relate to it that much, I could still feel the emotions emanating from the lyrics. 

Feel Again

Whenever I'm sad and I just listen to this song and it instantly makes me smile. Somehow, I could imagine the how the persona felt when he found what he's looking for and made his numb heart feel again.


Why Do I look Forward to Watch them perform live?

Because to watch them perform on that freakin' stage won't be just a performance. It'd be an out-of-this-world experience. People watching the concert would feel at one with the world and lose track of the time. So lost, that a zombie apocalypse has started and we still won't know it.

One Republic performing live at the Araneta Coliseum will lead to an increase in personal awareness and understand and can serve as a turning point in a person's life. Just listening to their song with my ipod generates positive emotions and it's intrinsically rewarding. Imagining Ryan Tedder gracing the stage with his glorious presence...Oh how blessed we are to bask in the glory of his talent and the band.  Please Help A Brotha Out.


And on the 7th day, God said "Let there be One Republic". Thank you God, for giving us such blessings.

Real UnliCHAT Experience with Globe’s GoUnli30

Remember my last post about Globe's Promo for us? Here's another one. Globe's GoUnli30 is here and I love it! I can text all my friends no matter what network they use. I can call all my Globe or TM user friends all the time without no worries because guess what? It’s unlimited! I can also use my Viber and Facebook Chat any time! And those are not the only apps they’re offering. We can also use Kakao Talk, WeChat, Line, WhatsApp and the GMessage – the own message apps of Globe - all these Apps without the need to use the WiFi connection.



There’s no more need for me to find a place that offers free WiFi whenever I need to use one of those apps. From Unlimited Texts to all networks plus Unlimited Calls to Globe and TM user up to Unlimited use of all those Apps said above for only 30 pesos for 1 day! I can’t ask for more!



I love texting all my friends to stay connected with them. Sadly, not everyone has always-available time, and not everyone loves texting as much as I do. Unlimited Calls is the solution for that matter. It’s more convenient, fast, and effortless. However when the messaging apps came, and I couldn’t blame it, it’s more fun with all those emoticons, we use it all the time if and only if, we both have internet connection. Now, with the use of Globe’s Promo, we can use it all the time.

I’m really thankful with my telecom’s offer. I’m really glad they made this.


With GoUNLI30, subscribers get unlimited texts to all networks, unlimited calls to Globe/TM, and unlimited chat with the best messaging apps like Viber, Kakao Talk, Facebook Messenger, WhatsApp, WeChat, Line and the telco’s very own messaging app GMessage without the need for Wi-Fi or additional data charges. Available for only P30 valid for 1 day, GoUNLI30 gives you no excuse to stay out of the loop and connect with more than 1 billion users around the world regardless of mobile network or location.


Go all-out unlimited with GoUNLI30 and UNLICHAT25 now. Register by dialing *143# and then choosing GoSAKTO on your Globe mobile phone or texting GOUNLI30 or UNLICHAT25 to 8888

I GoBigger and GoBetter With Globe



GoBigger or Gobetter with Globe.

Ever since I was in high school I’ve been a Globe Telecom user. When I went to college, our university offers USTsim for free. It’s a globe sim that gives us important news and updates especially about bad weather for our own safety. 95% of my classmates, friends, and family use Globe and I never had a problem with the said network.



Though, about 3 years ago, I tried a different network for almost 2 weeks, thinking that I might save more money since it offers cheaper promos compared to Globe. Yes, it’s cheaper but I wasn’t able to use their promos because as I said, most of my friends and families use Globe sim and I would have to use a regular load. Most importantly, their signal is pretty bad. Whenever I need to make an important call, I usually don’t have a signal. After those experiences, I promised to myself that I would never use other networks again, ever.

http://www.globe.com.ph/gounli49





These new promos that have been offered by Globe are one of their best. It’s really Bigger and Better and I’ve been waiting for these promos ever since I’ve been using a phone. I’ll go Bigger with Unlitext to all networks, Unlicalls, and Unlichat. Sure, GoBetter Promo is also good but by just adding 5 pesos is better to have an access to different chat applications than just viber.


http://www.globe.com.ph/gocall100


I would spend this Globe Prepaid Promo to my friends since I haven’t been able to talk to them because of my hectic schedule due to my school works. I know I owe them some apologies and explanations as to why I’m not available most of the time. I really miss them so I’ll use this promo to catch up with them.
Only Globe Prepaid gives me Bigger and Better unli offers.
http://www.globe.com.ph/gounli25



Go Bigger
– GoCALL100 gives me more call minutes (500 mins) VS Competitors offer (200 mins). No need to use prefix to enjoy unlicalls.
– With GoUNLI30, I get real unlimited service with unli allnetwork texts, unli calls to Globe TM, plus the real UNLI-chat experience with the best apps available. It’s the real deal compared to competitor’s UNLI offer.



Go Better
- GoUNLITXT49 gives me the same UNLI texts to Globe/TM at a BETTER prices VS Competitors offer.
– With GoUNLI25, I get real unlimited service w/ unli Globe/TM calls and texts, plus unli Viber chat to the rest of my friends. It’s the real deal compared to competitor’s UNLI offer.



Now, I don't have a reason to go with other networks for cheaper  promos because Globe has better options for m. And of course, I'm hoping to have movie tickets for the Runner Runner! 

http://www.globe.com.ph/gounli30