For a Reason :)

I believe you had always known about the phrase "everything happens for a purpose". Somehow when things do not go along your way, banking on this phrase somehow helps.And for some purpose, I found myself blogging again after a looooong time's absence. Perhaps, work has made me quite busy or plainly, apathy just paved in. I don't know where in this world would I be able to pick eagerness. Dear self, just stop procrastinating. Hihi :)))

To partly disclose, yes, I am a working girl now. Circumstances led me into the world of community development since May this year. It is where complexities and fulfillment meet halfway. It is something I took time to learn and took time to realize why I am here. Often times, I reflect on how I may be undeserving with the kind of responsibilities placed on my shoulders. It's not that I am belittling my self. It's just maybe because of my... character... or of my personality... or of my basta... It may not fit to what the job requires. If you know me, you know what I really mean, eh?


There are things you have to give up when you commit to things. Yes, other opportunities that may pop in. But indeed, my heart says I have to take time to learn and believe that everything will fall into its place in its proper time someday. 

Indeed,I was brought here not by accident. Regardless of my preoccupations and doubts, I have to perform my job as well as I can. I may have fall short on that aspect a number of times, but it doesn't mean I have to  wallow in guilt. But though, honestly, I do. However, as long as people around me don't make me feel that I should, I think I will be fine. 


Before I end this, let me leave this verse from Ecclesiastes 3. Yes Lord, in Your time. Your will, not mine. :)

Laida Magtalas and Miggy Montenegro: Just Epic!

I found myself alone in the Cinema House again yesterday, finally having the time to watch Laida and Miggy again on the big screen for It Takes a Man and a Woman. I felt just deeply pierced in the heart in such a way I can't explain. I would bet it is the best of the series and I should say, one of the best movies evaaaar!!!

Personally, the movie to me was "relatable" since I see "bits" of Laida in me. Just portions. Maybe on how she will always have a soft spot for someone even how badly hurt she was. Well, I think everybody goes on the same spot when you genuinely care for someone. Uhm maybe with the reaction formation defense mechanism she's doing too. Guiltily, I do that too. Ssseeezzz. Now, this paragraph's emo-ish and out of the blue. Scratch this.

But well, on the other hand, it was a well-portrayed role by Sarah Geronimo as Laida Magtalas version 2.0. Indeed, she's been into a real upgrading. She was really effective maybe because she played it genuinely. Not to mention Isabelle Daza who plays Belle as Miggy's present girlfiend, who is really an epitome of class and beauty, whether for reel or for real. Gooooosssssh! She is soooo pretty and I can't help but wish to have a beauty as alluring as hers. Her role was indeed significant to make the movie turn out to be as wonderful as it is. And of course, John Lloyd Cruz, WHY OH YOU SO HANDSOME?!?!? Whether he plays Miggy Montenegro or Popoy or whoever, he will always be the most effective actor ever, ever. And as I always say, he's the only actor who can make me cry when he does. You would really feel there is so much heart when he acts, real embodiment of the character he portrays, and I know, a lot of people will agree with this.

The good thing about watching the movie alone was that I never have to conceal my emotions. Wow! I was laughing real hard and crying at the same time. All of it were genuine since I don't have the fear of getting booed after the movie for feeling for it. Hahaha! You see pictures of forgiveness in it in a lot of aspects. First, when Art (Rowell Santiago), Miggy's half brother, forgives him even often times he commits mistakes whether in business or wherever. He unconditionally takes it into his account. Second, when Laida's mom forgave her husband for cheating on her. Third, when Laida herself forgave her dad for doing it. It was one touching moment when Laida said: "Pa, sorry 'di ko kayo napatawad agad". It hit me. Really. And lastly, when Laida finally gave Miggy a chance. It was a forgiveness he took time to earn and it was a forgiveness worth granting. He was the sweetest in the New York scenes and of course, the surprise at the airport. Joooohnnnn Llooooyd! You already!

In fairness with John Rae (Joross Gamboa's character), his humor was really effective. Maybe with the lines. It has humor with perfect timing and I can't help but giggle. Like when he said: "Tara guys, taguan tayo. Taguan ng feelings" when Laida was obviously jealous with Belle and Miggy. Waaaah!!! There was also a scene when Laida slipped in appreciating Miggy's eyes when discussing about how their magazine pictures should speak even with just looking in the eyes. Miggy was like flattered with the compliment and was caught by Laida's friends  in the comfort room looking at his eyes in the mirror like obsessionally. 

John Rae: Sir?

Miggy: Bakit?

John Rae: Ah wala sir. Baka kasi kinakausap kami ng mata mo.

Hahaha! **Insert wagas na tawa here**

Now that the A Very Special Love series is in its third installment, I still haven't seen the connection of Laida's wig to her role. I don't know. It's just... awkward? Haha. What to do you think?

And by the way, you should never miss their wedding vows! They were sincere and sweet. The best thing about it? John Lloyd and Sarah themselves wrote it for the movie. Wow! 

Regardless of the awkward wig and the fake kisses, Laida and Miggy: you are just so epic! As in incomparably epic! It's a movie worth recommending. Just to say, Filipinos themselves should stop stereotyping Filipino movies as "low quality". Well, if you just know "epikia". 


xoxo,
Alchang :*

The Bigger Challenge

More than just the title after your name, perhaps it is how much you handle it. It comes with greater responsibilities and way greater expectations. **Sighs**

Lately, I am quite bothered I may not be doing accordingly to what is expected, consciously or unconsciously. While I am driven to change for the better, the more I encounter things and events that challenge that drive. It's just... quite disturbing.

It is really a disappointment and a slap on my face. 

Then I remember one of my most favorite Bible verses:

I have to conquer indeed the bigger challenge with FAITH. But first, I have to forgive myself, let go of the guilt and move forward. 

apo.

Not Necessarily

So, it was Valentine's Day yesterday. At 21, I never experienced being on a romantic date on a V-day. I only got flowers once when I was in High School. Despite this, I don't want to be sour-graping to people who are extremely happy on that day. I may not be in a romantic relationship now, but I ain't bitter. And this statement is genuine as it can be.

I wish I was able to enjoy yesterday the way others did. I was supposed to go with my family on a newly-opened bar in town but I was sick so I had to spend the night resting. 

I am single but I am not loveless. Being single and being loveless can both go along together, depending on how you perceive everything around you. In my case, I am single but not loveless. Yes, honestly. No this is not me doing some defense mechanism here. You may be thinking of reaction formation or rationalization but, no. In my heart, I truly believe in love. Always have, always will.

Love is indeed everywhere and it is definitely NOT a cliché. It really isn't. This love emanates from Someone Divine up there. Even from the very moment we wake up everyday, God shows us His love by giving us another day, the opportunity to be with your loved ones, or even the chance to enjoy life the way it is. 

I see love seeing my mom preparing to go to school, to teach not just to earn a living but because of love for teaching itself. I see love whenever my dog waves her tail in the sight of me. I see love when I see my sister doing her homework, perhaps, not just to comply but for the love of learning. 

See? Love is indeed everywhere. Even in the simplest things around us, it is always there. You just have to recognize and appreciate it. Do you have to be in a relationship to feel love? Not necessarily...

xoxo,
Alchang :*

just the first of many more :))))))))

Last January 30, we finally got the results of the Licensure Exam! All the 43 people in the first batch of the new BSN curriculum of my school PASSED. Yehesssss! We might have just assumed it coming even during our student days, but now, the feeling of the reality happening right in front of your face is just surreal. I AM SOOOOO HAAAAPPPY!!! I barely can't contain it in words!!!

This is just indeed of the many more posts to come. Thank You Lord for this victory! You never fail to answer our prayers Use our licenses for Your greater glory! :)

I love you guys! Always have, always will :*

Twenty One and Thankful :)

Once, I was just a kid sneaking from my parents to get away and play with my friends. Looking back, I never envisioned myself being at this point in my life now. Maybe I was just too busy with my childhood that I just don't have the time to think of it. When I was a lot younger, I look up to those people who age like me now. I don't know. Maybe they were just so mature already that time, and uhm... responsible as well. But now, I reached their age before, why don't I feel as mature and responsible as them? Hahaha! Certainly, my heart can prove it: AGE ARE JUST NUMBERS.

THANK YOU is all I can say for 21 years of existence, experiences, and lessons. Thank You to my God, my Refuge and the Perfect Being. I wouldn't be here without You along those 21 years.

Thank You also for the FB and Twitter posts whether you remembered it or you just saw a notification in Facebook. Hehe. I love you guys! 

Thank you also for the SMS people. Some people did sent me a text message but the one I had from Ascencion (whom I call Sissie) touched me most. Here it is:

What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us.

-Helen Keller

To one of the few people I deeply love, Happy Birthday Titipz! :))We may not be together to celebrate your day but I sincerely hope that that my prayers and wishes of happiness, good health, good luck, love life and successful career will reach you and be granted to you. May God continue to bless you and guide through the days and may the good you bring to others be repaid to you a seventh fold. Continue to be jolly, lovable and beautiful. Love yah! Mwuahugs!

This message almost made me cry. I know in my heart that no matter how long we won't be able to see each other, nothing will change of how we are. She's indeed one of this earth's most admirable yet so humble people. :)))))

Of course, the great, great THANK YOU to my parents for without them, I wouldn't be here today. I believe, they've had a good job in nurturing me and I should claim it. I've had a lot of flaws but they just loved me exceptionally still. 

ALL THE BEST FOR GOD'S GREATER GLORY! :)))

Much love,

Alchang (who is now a year older)

Epikia: Exception to the Rule

Whether you admit or not, you have set some standards within yourself with a lot of things. Or at least call them "parameters" or "preferences" if you ain't comfortable with it. May it be with the kind of food you eat, the kind of clothes you wear, the way you get things done or most, with the kind of ideal man or woman you want to be with.

Personally, I've always believed I would settle for my picture of my ideal man: long-legged, smart, artistic and God-fearing. That I would neeeveeerrr just at the least thing have a crush on anyone that doesn't fit on any of the four. And yes, you just knew, I FOUND MYSELF WRONG.

I could not at least specifically name the deviations from those so-called "parameters" but admit it, you had been on my shoes too. Just so you know, he still fits in portions of those and yet, he also falls in the very characteristic I don't want in a man. Mouth zipped. I'd leave it there. The rest is for you to know. Hahaha!

And BTW, of how I knew about the word EPIKIA is because of the person this post's all about. Bastaaaa! :)) And even with my awe for this person, still the innate "Dalagang Pilipina" blood overwhelms me a lot whenever those simple "kilig opportunities" set in.    (Me lifting my own seat here) Waaaaaahhhhh!!! Booo! Yeah, I admit. I was like some loser-high-school-girl trying so hard na ipakitang hindi  kinikilig. Urrrrggghhh! I am being too talkative. Sssshhh. Hahaha. Anyway, if you knew me personally, you don't have to read in between the lines. You knew all along about what and who's this post all about just reading the very title.

One fine realization: YOU CANNOT EXPECT ALL THINGS TO HAPPEN THE WAY YOU WANT IT SHOULD BE. Behind anything is a purpose. You just have to accept it the way they are.

Disclaimer: HINDI AKO HOPIA! HAHAHA

Breaking the ice,

Alchang :>

His Will be Done :>

That feeling when you are likely to have a Myocardial Infarction and there's like a sign of impending doom. I can't seem to breathe easy even with just the thought of it. My mind is preoccupied with "what if's" and "how's".

I can't contain in words how anxious I am now after December 16 and 17 (The Big Days). It's really like there are butterflies in my stomach, literally. Awooooh!!! I wanna scream my heart out!!! I am partly relieved that it was over BUT the uneasiest time is this: waiting. Other courses would get their results for 5 days or most a week but for us, you would have to wait for 45 days. 45 LONG DAYS. How is it? Of course, this country is like a "mass manufacturer" of nurses. Well, this like's prolonging your agony. Naaaaaahhhh!!!

One thing for sure, it wasn't an easy exam. For all the past board exams I have read made by the outgoing Board of Nursing, I would say without biases and in my humblest assessment, it was the hardest they've made. It was harder than how I thought it was. Surely, the current BON made history as how they said it. It may be not the easiest exam ever but I knew all along God has always been guiding my rationalizations for every question, and even as I shade my answer sheet with my pencil. I just have to say, Thank You Lord for guiding me all the way. You were and will always be my refuge and strength.  

No matter what the outcome may be, I think I am ready to embrace it, may it be good or not so good. Truly, everything happens in His own reasons. I completely entrusted everything to His grace and will.

On the other hand, I cannot spend the"waiting days" in vain. Come on, it's Christmas season. I wanna jump off the cliff, bang my head on the walls, try the zipline and tie it on my neck while I head towards the other end, et cetera. Just the common things, you know. HAHAHA! I kid. Of course, I would like to spend it in a worthwhile way, feeling this season in a very special way. And sure, I will.

And BTW, can I just say sorry for like forever's absence? You know, I am just quite busy being the "praning" reviewee girl for the mean time. Seeeezzz. Undoubtedly, I missed it posting here.

God bless you there, sweetie! :*

Let me end this with a portrait of people I love and miss a lot:

The new breed of nurses, as how we tag ourselves. Haha. Find my forehead there!

Always,

Alchang :)

THANK YOU!

So many things to say but I just have these two genuine words in my heart now: THANK YOU! 

Thank you for my viewers (if there's any) since it's been a year since I started this blog for me to be able to join Bianca Gonzalez' blog anniversary contest. Here I am now, doing my best to update it. HAHA! Though I don't have a parade of readers, I am still greatly thankful for those few people who care to drop by in this avenue for thought expression. I am looking forward to make meaningful posts. I am not a "blogger" in the word's essence. It would to take a lot. And I don't think I have to be. I write to express and not to impress. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! :)))

I can keep this blog updated maybe sooner when I get to finish in Review School. Someday, this will have a more meaningful purpose. I claim it and so shall it be. :*

Much love and care,

Alchang :*

HELLO THERE!

So many things to say but I don't have a luxury of time. Just so you know, I miss it so much here. Lately, I am just preoccupied with the Special Preboards and now upcoming is the Simulation Preboards. Breathe in. Breathe out.**Crossed-fingers**

Will update this blog real sooooooooooooon. :))))

xoxo,
Alchang :*

FLEETING THINGS :)

It came. I stopped. I felt in a way. Then it passed.

We've all had these kind of stories. I mean, some events that make you stop a while and giggle. Then you stare blankly. And then it made you happy. And it was genuine:) Maybe the events passed out but not how much you felt along the way. 

This person might be someone amazing that he made write a post in here. Haha. And yes, he is. In its essence. And by the way, did the first sentences sounded serious? I am sorry. That wasn't how it is supposed to sound. Hihi.

Fleeting -passing quickly. Yes I just met someone superb who has so much enthusiasm in what he does- teaching. He came. He taught us. He went out. Really fleeting. But there were events along the way. It wasn't just purely coming, teaching and going out of it. 

Let me run down on this. Wit. Check. Appeal. Hmmmnnn. Check. Sense of humor. Check. Talent. Check.  High self-esteem. Check. The way I see this person on this perspective is merely superficial. I just don't have opportunities to know him in a deeper sense. 

My friends know how I admire these kind of people. I think not only me. We would all do. Aaaaahhhh! When people make learning so informative and make you laugh, that is so much of my weakness. And I just wish I have a choice not to fantasize. Hahaha!

I could go all so "mababaw" with it. I browsed on his blogger page and read all his blog posts. I have read all the wall posts in his Facebook fan page and checks on his personal FB account like from time to time. Yeah you got it right. I don't have those stalker-tendencies. I really don't have any trace of it in my system. Okay. Slap me now. Hahaha.Boo!

Whether you admit it or not, you have did something like this before. Maybe not to my extent. Hahaha. How could I possibly not? Imagine a teacher who is smart, teaches very well, has a good singing voice and makes the whole crowd laugh like he is about to rock the world. Yeah men \m/! I view my videos of him during my classes and still feels like I'm in his class again. This just makes separation anxiety set in. 

But then again, these are just fleeting things. Maybe what has happened passed but not how much it made our class feel. Not how much it made ME feel. It just stays. He is just one superb person and yes, he knows it for himself. The lines: "WALA AKONG PAKIALAM! MATAAS ANG SELF-ESTEEM KO", he owns it. It's his identity. Ugggghhh!!! I just do miss him because he makes me look forward to go to my review classes eagerly. Now, he's out to teaching another set of people, making them feel the way it made us feel. In there, he continues to do what he does best.

Before I end this up, let me share to you his autograph on my notebook. I am sorry I have to remove his name in there. Hihi. It's up for you to fill in the blanks.

I shall continue to remember on these things you wrote. Thank you sir for inspiring us to do better. I wish to see you again. Till we meet again :)))

ONE DAY :)

"Whatever happens tomorrow, we've had today"

-Emma Morley

I don't really know why it took me a while to watch this movie. I've had this movie downloaded since April yet I just watched it yesterday, September 8, 2012. Oh yeah! Call me now a loser. Boooo! :)) But for those who haven't seen it yet, I should say you must. Don't worry, this post won't spoil you much.

Me ain't giving a movie review on this. I mean not the ones that avid movie-house-goers do or someone who took classes in film. Technically, I am no good at it. And I think, I never will be. Hehe. My attempts are biased. They really are. It may be based on how good-looking the actors are or how much it made me cry, laugh and blah, blah. Hahaha! I do it the subjective-basis way so please bear with it, lovies :)

Anne Hathaway (Emma), she's gorgeous as ever. Jim Sturgess (Dexter), you are epic! But guys, I may have watched this movie a bit later than others did, I still enjoyed it. Gladly, I've had no spoilers and I did not even spoiled myself. I always love movies of this kind of genre. You know that emo-ish romance type? Yeah. I really buy that. My tears weren't like that of the river. No, not that OA! But yes, I was teary-eyed. I was touched. Seriously.

What I don't like about the movie? Okay. It's making me hopeful again. People around me know I am such a hopeless romantic that this movie triggered that side of me again. I've been repressing it (consciously or unconsciously) for like ages. Ugggghhh! Loser! Haha.

THOUGHTS:

1) Love is always powerful. It is, and always will. It will lead you to the arms of someone you rightfully deserve.

2) If you want something, express it. Mean it.

3) Take care of the people you love and who loves you.

4) Life is worth celebrating!

You (I mean, I) know that this is how it should always be. Still, you get a bit edgy on things that you forget about the basics. I startle. I fret. I forget about what matters more. Or the things that matter MOST. But I will always go back to these thoughts that fill my life with optimism.

ONE DAY. Such a beautiful movie. Smartly done.
ONE DAY. It ain't your ordinary love story.
ONE DAY. You will love Anne Hathaway more if you had loved her in Enchanted.

ONE DAY... I will see myself having my own fairy-tale love story. In God's time. In God's will.

9.1.12. El Salvador Escapade

Because I was wet in the rain, Cleinton made us borrow his clothes. It's loose and comfy! :)

 **Some Fillers**

With our free time from review, Mhalcomb, Escar and I decided to go to the Divine Mercy Shrine. We had a good time there. Me personally, I love places which has something to do with nature. The place to me had always been epic.It was a good time for reflection. God speaks to us best through silence. Of course, my prayers were what you think most I am asking of. :)

Not so long after the visit, the rain fell. Us, not bringing umbrellas were soaked wet. Hahaha :D Good thing, the ever accommodating Cleinton made us borrow his clothes. Haha. Special thanks to him and his mother. They are just one of the living proofs of why Filipinos are really hospitable. They really are in the essence of the word. And joined in his lola, 86 years old already but still active more than you think she is. At that age, she can read even without her eyeglasses. (Okay. Boo me now. hehe) I love her lola! She's epic as well! :)

They are spoiling me! It makes me want to come back more often. Yes, soon. Very soon! Hahaha. Thanks to my friends for the company and Cleinton's family for the food. Yuuuummmy! :))) Love you friends! xoxo

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On the other side of the coin, review classes had been doing great. My lecturers are fantastic individuals. That ain't an exaggeration. I don't know. They just make me feel motivated more than what I have to be. They make me look forward in going to school everyday. I just do appreciate their enthusiasm in what they do a lot. The fun in learning can't be contained in words. Yes!

Keep rockin'! :)))

Always,

Alchang

7.29.12 (LAMI-CDO Thanksgiving Celebration)

Special credits to Kuya Luke for the photos. Very nice, right? Oh! That's an understatement.

This event was the Lakas-Angkan Ministries CDO Thanksgiving celebration for their anniversary last July 29, 2012. I was an usherette during the event. I am an adopted member of this church since the people whom I live with in CDO are Born Again Christians. I am thankful for the opportunity to meet these people despite being a "stranger" to their sight. Hihi.To those who don't know, I am a Roman Catholic by affiliation but I am a Christian by heart. I think that's what matters MOST.  

It is just a good experience to be with these people. They are so warm. They influenced me, Ate Sybelle (my bible study leader) in most particular, of how I think about life in general and more importantly, in knowing Jesus Christ even more.

Always,
Alchang :*

P.S.

That dress I wore existed since I was second year high school. And yes, it still fits me even now that I am already 20. Haha.

7.20.12 FANGIRL FRIDAY

RYAN GABRIEL BOYCE, 15 and me, 20 :)

BING BOYCE, 16 and me, 20 :>

If we are FB friends and my twitter follower, I know you are quite annoyed of seeing these pictures all over again especially the first on the alley.  Still, I am posting it here anyway. Hihi :p


Warning: This post may have this 'word salad' tendencies. I am finding it quite hard to contain the things in my mind to words. Haha!

It was indeed a Fan girl Friday after seeing these handsome guys in person and I got the photo opportunity with them plus an autographed handbook. Yahoo! They were having a campus tour around CDO and around Misamis Oriental through the efforts of Mr. Joey Pelaez of DepEd to promote Environmental Protection among the youth. Luckily, the school where my mother is teaching was one of the schools they visited. Bing, who sang "I'm Yours" by Jason Mraz during the tour, moved down the stage and was so near me so I just... hugged him! Yes. I can't believe what came across my mind that I hugged Bing without a second thought. That was "lukso ng Pee Bee Bee Teens" that was innate in me. LOL! And take note: I was sitting beside my mother. She never had the chance to tame me anyway. And the rest of the crowd behind me were like going bananas! Hahaha :>


Ryan, by the way, for me looks like Stefan Salvatore (Vampire Diaries Character for those who don't know). I don't know if you guys saw the resemblance too. He was always one of my Big 4 bets since he gets along very well with his housemates very and, he knows how to do household chores especially cooking. It was admirable of him since he is coming from a well-off family. Besides that, I am not really good at the 'Household Chores Department.' Haha :> That's why I was quite sad he failed to make it to the Big 4. I was even touched when he cried when he was evicted because he is a person who rarely does it.


For his talent exhibition anyway, he played the guitar and sang "You and Me" of Lifehouse :)

My mom was the one calling me on stage to take a photo of her with Bing. Here it is...

Please don't mind her colleagues at the back. Haha

Oh see! She was even the one who took the photo of me and Ryan and as well as of my sister's. I also had the opportunity to talk with Ryan shortly. 

Me: Ryan, kamukha mo si Stefan Salvatore.

Ryan: Sino yun?

Me: Yung bida ng Vampire Diaries.

Ryan: Ahhh... Hehe...

Okay. That's all. Hahahaha **insert walang hanggang kilig here** I am just so glad the start of the review classes was postponed. I used to complain a lot but then, I understood why things have to happen. They made me feel so much of a teenager. Age? They are just numbers. This just proves it all. :*

Thank you Ryan Gabriel Boyce and Francis Boyce! 

xoxo,
Alchang :)

HAPPY 32nd BIRTHDAY PAU GASOL!

He looks better with a short hair, right? 

 

JULY 6, 2012- My favorite NBA player and Laker PAU GASOL turned 32! I just find a way to remember his birthday every year since 2009 and I just do random things in relation to his birthday like that of the last picture. This man just amazed me ever since he got his first championship with the Lakers last 2009. Aside from being an amazing player and that heartthrob appeal (doesn't it show? hihi), he is also a good person by example. This year he won J. Walter Kennedy Citizenship Award for his charitable causes for the children and has been a UNICEF ambassador for seven years now. See? I may admire plenty more NBA players but this person topped them all. Sometimes it just takes more than the above-mentioned reasons. I just do. No whys. No buts. 

I just couldn't help but get pissed last Thursday anyway. He had a live video chat with his fans which I've been waiting for sometime since he announced it coming. It just so timely it was brownout town-wide when it finally took off! Uggghhh! And yes, I couldn't help but get jealous and irritated with power shortage here in Mindanao. These are the moments when I can't tame myself from getting mad. It happens. Never mind. Erase this paragraph.

About two days before  his birthday, Steve Nash signed in with Lakers. That was a big OH-MY-GOSH news for the Lakers fans out there. Steve Nash, one of the league's best finally signed up with Lakers and I just couldn't wait for this season to begin. Pau said it is a huge honor to play with Steve. He makes everyone around him better. AGREE! Well though, I will miss the Lakers-Suns match-ups. They're the matches i always look forward to but it won't be the samw without Nah around. Welcome to the Lakers Steve Nash!

Uhm, okay. Wishes for Pau? As a Lakers fan, I wish he still stay with the best league in the NBA. I think with the Lakers is where he is at his best. Now, that's very subjective. Another is that he will finally get married. Of course, not with me. (I kid, I kid!) Come on, he's 32. I think he should finally consider. Well, that's for me. Hehe :* I also hope he continues to reach out to children and perform his medical causes.  If you may ask, I personally would like to have those kind of causes too. Children, especially those who have  chronic illnesses, group of people my heart is close with. Okay. Enough for this self-disclosure. Another one, and the greatest one is that he will finally come to visit Philippines. I will surely rush to see him in Manila if that happens. I could let Kobe 's coming to Manila pass but not Pau's. Certainly NOT Pau Gasol. 

Before I end this, let me share to you this one post that squeezed my heart. He really appreciates his Filipino fans. I was really going 'gaga' with this because I was touched beyond description when I saw this picture in his Facebook fan page. 

Oh see? I'm such a fan girl and I couldn't care less if you say it's "ewwww". Haha. More powers Pau! Once again, Happy birthday! You are wonderful, Always have. Always will.

Much love from the Philippines,

Alchang

Random Scribbles :)

I shall insert in this post my lapses for the past decades. Oh I mean, weeks. Hihi. I am glad I still gained a few views for those couch potato moments when I failed to update this blog. By the time I get to deactivate my FB account, maybe perhaps I'll get to update this more often than before. Warning: the contents may be not in season. But please, bear with it :)

Some of you may have noticed in one of my posts that I promised to make a separate blog for my fish eye photo fascination. I should have made it long before but yes, I decided not to. OKAAAAY! I am not so good in promises. I just realized it's mean to post those fish eye faces in here and they become other people's laughingstock. Should I forgive myself for having the thought of making that post? Huhuhu :( Anyway, those fish eye photos are in my FB account which no one can tag because that is the general rule of the album. NO TAGS. You might guys view it if we are Facebook pals :)

Congratulations to all the Heat fans everywhere! Some of you may think that they were my NBA champion bet but hey, they're not. Last year, they were. I casted my bet for the younger team Oklahoma City Thunder this year. I was real torn between these teams but I don't know what was in Kevin Durant that captured me and made his team my bet. Well, anyway, I am a fan of LeBron even when he was still in the Cavs. I am so happy for his first championship award and of course, his first MVP!!! Though my bet lost, I am just no bitter because they were once my team. And Kevin Durant, you are YOUTH and ATHLETICISM at its finest. Maybe your team needs a bit of 'seasoning'. You will have your ring real soooooon :)

Lately, I am just going bored from the sleep-wake-eat cycle. Ugggh!!! I wanna go on formal review classes. I am always tempted to watch TV, play tetris so I can't read that much. I just can't tame myself. I am so sure I'll get another blog update before this week ends. I just thank June and welcome July with optimism and open arms! This is it!!! I can't wait!

xoxo,
Alchang

Getting in Track

Inhale. Exhale. I would like to seize this moment since it was like forever since I last blogged. Hahaha! As I write this blog, I just feel being serenaded. Now playing in my playlist is "Give me Love" by Ed Sheeran, OST of the Vampire Diaries. Such a beautiful song and melody that I feel I am now Elena Gilbert and that two good-looking and alluring vampires are willing to die for me. Yeah! Such a dreamer. OA much! Booo!  Haha :> But anyway guys, you might just listen to the song if you haven't and if you want to. 

So much for that feeler thing, don't have that thought that I was busy because apparently, I've been living a couch potato life for more than a month now. Haha :p The excuse for not  keeping this blog updated is that I haven't found myself an inspiration to do so. That's it!. Uhm, maybe I'd been quite preoccupied too doing the The Vampire Diaries marathon from season 1 to season 3. Hihi.

But, hey guys! I got myself in track. Finally finished my marathon of the TVD. Approximately, it took me 2,640 minutes to complete the marathon so that is why, I'll consider myself commendable. HAHA! Despite starting watching it super duber kaduber late, I made myself through the boredom of staying at home for this whole summer. At least, I really got myself in track and I am not much of the obsolete girl now. Hihi :p

CONGRATULATIONS ALCHANG!

Now let me share to you my favorite love teams during the marathon:

DAMON AND ELENA ♥

(Delena)

Guys, please don't get me wrong. I am not a "Stelena" hater. Just in my own opinion, the characters of Elena and Damon just fit together romantically. Damon wasn't the better guy with Stefan when it comes to morals but there's just so much about of Ian Somerhalder's character that brings out the best in Elena. I liked it at first when Damon wasn't so much vocal about his love for Elena. For me, it appeared more genuine in ways I can't explain. My best kilig moment with them was when Damon was about to die from a werewolf bite.

Damon: I know you love Stefan and it will always be Stefan. But I love you. You should know that. 

Elena: I do.

Damon: You should have met me in 1864. You would have liked me. 

Elena: I like you now. Just the way you are. 

I think all Delena fans have this as one of the best Delena moments. It's one of the most epic kisses ever! This scene was I think better than the more intense one in season 3. I just hope they end up together in TVD. Well, I know they are true-to-life lovers but the ones you see in TV is different. It has a separate criteria. Hihi :p

KLAUS AND CAROLINE ♥

(Klaroline)

I am not a pro-antagonist. No, don't get me wrong. Given that Tyler has a better physique, I still love Klaus for Caroline. Though he played evil there, he being attracted to Caroline proves that everyone is capable of loving, even the most evil vampire you think. Kilig! Klaus (Joseph Morgan) is charming. He really is despite his role in TVD. Well, I don't think I should be happy that Klaus wasn't dead because he is still in Tyler's body. I love Klaus in his original body, not in Tyler's! haha :)) Maybe there's still a chance so that's why I would have to wait till October for Season 4. 

Finishing the 3 seasons of TVD means I have to get going. With what? The serious stuffs. If you know what I mean... Hmmmnn... Well, since it is June, I would wish the people getting back to school a happy back-to-school! I suddenly missed the feeling of being back in school after a looong summer of boredom. More than missing the being-back-to-school feeling, I miss having my weekly allowance. I just feel so poor during    summer days, don't you? Hihi :p Can't wait to see my friends and get in track with them again in August. There's a lot of catching up to do.I guess I'll just end up here. God bless and thanks for sparing a bit of your time to read! =)

xoxo,

Alchang

Seventeen Again

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I remembered watching this movie of Zac Efron a few years back. It was a story of a 35-year-old man who became 17 again after an accident. I loved the movie though apart from the reason that Zac's handsome (hehe :*) because it gave chance to correct some past's mistakes. From which, the present's unstable family relationship was given a chance to be a better one. And though in reality no one ever gets to have that chance, somehow it gave me some hope. (Hopia lang te? Hahaha)

This post is not actually about that movie. The post title doesn't tell that much of what this post's about. It's just lately someone is making me wish and feel I am 17 again when I'm so TWENTY years old already. Haha :> This made me remember that movie of Zac's. Hahaha. Feeler!

Daniel John Ford Padilla :)

This young man is accountable! **insert wagas na kilig here** HAHAHA! Well before, I didn't used to like him paired with Kathryn Bernardo. I was a real fan of the team-up of Albie and Kathryn as Mara and Christian in "Mara Clara". And when I heard he replaced Albie, I just said to myself: "Naaah! Dili jud sila bagay! Nganong siya man ang gipuli kay Albie?" I used to wonder why many young girls are like screeching for him when I really don't find him that attractive. Maybe just a bit of 'so so'. Then, I remembered watching his first guesting in "Gandang Gabi Vice". It was then I realized entirely how extremely appealing of a guy he is. It was I think  the first time I focused on his face that long on TV. From which maybe, I realized he's really good-looking in like a snap. Now, the GGV guesting was all it took.

From that on, my head was counted as one of those 'getting-fuzzy-and-shivering-whenever-they-see-DJ' girls. Ugggh! Now I find myself eating my words. That's a big BOOOO! for me. Hahaha :p And because I became an instant fan from that guesting, I've been wishing if I could just be 17 again not only in order to have the same age with DJ but also, so that it doesn't appear much to be a 'trying-hard thing' from a twenty-year-old-college-graduate me to be his fan. At least if I am just 17, being of 'my kind' now is justifiable. Now I'm giving you the permission to say 'eewwwwwwww!!!' at me. Hahaha :D

Can't tell you that much of how far of a fan I had become. I haven't seen him personally when he came to SM CDO for a mall tour. I still haven't bought myself his album. No, no, not that die-hard yet. Still, I know it doesn't make me less of a fan. Anyway, I downloaded all the songs in his album but I still would love to buy the real copy.  Hihi. Hopefully. 

Uhm, just one more thing. I've been repeatedly claiming that I belong in his age group. When my cousin once told me I haven't grown that much, without thinking, I said for a reason: IT'S BECAUSE I AM ALREADY 17! Huh?!? Wait. Have I heard myself right? 5...4...3...2...1...And then I went blank. Really, for 5 seconds I forgot that I am already 20. That is so whatever and wishing and blah...blah...blah... Now, this one's absurd. Hihi. Please bear with this superb OAness. *wink!*

I don't know where I got the nerve to go 'mababaw' this way and sound so much of a teenager wannabe. At the end of the day, I think I would be teasing myself more than the others for this. Haha. Yeah right. I can't go into more mentioning of parade of things that made me of a fan of him. For sure, that's pretty boring on your part.  A lot of people did it already .I bet so. Haha. The real bottom line is, Daniel, you make me feel I am 17 again! That's one statement I am certain of. No one else is making me feel euphoric whenever I get a glimpse of your face on TV.

xoxo,

Alchang