I have never .......

My good fried showed me a list of the things that girls should do before she turns 21 and I haven't done half of the things written on the article. HAHA! I will be turning 21 in a few months. So instead of doing all those things, I am making a list of my own. I shall call this "Angela's I HAVE NEVER ........ list" :)) Here yah go, loyal silent readers *wink wink* :P

1. I have never been to Luneta -- Proud Pinoy, but really, I haven't been to Luneta. I have encounter the place just in books. I would always say, "Hindi pa ko ganap na Pinoy kasi hindi pa ko nakakatapak sa Luneta" But I will make sure, one day I'll pay my respect to Gat Jose Rizal. 

2. I have never ride in a plane before -- Well, I am born in a middle class family so travelling via plane isn't really our thing. Now that I am working very soon, I am planning to save money to indulge myself into few travels in the future :)) 

3. I have never touched a puppy or a dog -- Most people wouldn't understand why I hate dogs especially those who love them. But maaaaan, kahit anong cute pa nyan aso pa din yan at takot ako. *end of convo* LOL :D

4. I have never been involved into someone romantically -- Yes, dear friends I am a NBSB!!! HAHA! 

5. I have never got drunk -- I drink? Yes!! I only drink alcohol when I'm with my family and high school friends.

6. I have never been outside the country -- Well, I have been planning on saving some penny so that I can visit my dream destinations. I hope I can do that before I turn 25 or 30 ;) I'd love to see the famous Eiffel Tower. I want to experience walking the streets of Manhattan in New York and have my picture taken in front of the gates of Buckingham Palace. HAHA! Too ambitious right? Who knows I might get richer someday!! LOL

7. I have never swam into an ocean -- I cannot swim! That's it, pancit :D Seriously, whenever I go to the beach, I only swim in the area where my feet can touch the sand. I didn't know why I never learned swimming.

8. I have never tried smoking -- For one reason, I hate the smell of nicotine!!!! Though I have friends who smokes and I believe all of us are second hand smokers :P

9. I have never been kissed -- Didnt I say, I'm a NBSB?? So that's explains it :)

10. I have never been into a bar or a club -- Does comedy bar counts?? I'm no party animal but my friends and I are planning to give clubbing a try *wink wink*

That's it, pancit! HAHA! Let see if this list will go a long way or will it lessen as years go by :D 

It's Official :)

Finally, a deliberation has been made last March 27, 2012! The scholarship office just announced the names of those who are graduating with Honors and luckily, I MADE THE CUT!!! So, I can now tell the whole world that this girl right here will be receiving the fruit of her 17 years of labor in school. She will be marching her way to the stage on the 12th of April to receive her college diploma as well as her Cum Laude award :D yeeeeeeey!!! :)))))

To be honest, I was really hesitant to apply for Cum Laude at first. I thought I do not deserve such award. I was contemplating very hard whether to apply or not. I thought of my Mom who was expecting something from me. The next thing I knew I was at the registrar's office asking for a copy of my grades and on my hands was the application form. I managed to finish all the necessary papers in just a day and passed it to the office. 

I know being a Cum Laude does not stop from the day you receive the award. I know there are watchful eyes out there which are looking after every move that I make. I have a lifetime to prove to them that I deserve and I am worthy of being a Cum Laude :))) 

To all the Graduates, Congratulations and Good luck as we take the next big leap in our lives :D Thank You Lord for making all these possible, without You, all these will not happen!! Maraming, Maraming Maraming Salamat po :D 

Re-connected!

Funny how wakes and funerals bring families together in one place when in fact we have a lot of reasons to see everyone in a more happy and special occasions. Just last weekend, my Mom and I together with my siblings went to Laguna to visit my Uncle who has been suffering to colon cancer for months. Unfortunately, his condition  got worse and worse everyday. As soon as we arrived home here in Batangas last Sunday afternoon, my mom received a text message from my cousin saying that our Uncle joined our Creator :( 

We went back to Laguna last Monday to attend my Uncle's wake. Just as expected, our relatives were all there too. I have seen so many familiar faces but I barely remember their names! :p (SORRY, I suck at remembering people's name). It was supposed to be a gloomy affair for it was a wake. On the contrary, the wake served as an informal reunion for our family. I got the chance to bond with my cousins whom I haven't talk to in ages. We took advantage of the nights to exchange stories of how our lives went for the past years. We even had time for a good laugh. I'm pretty sure my Uncle is so happy to see his nephews and nieces laughing all together :) 

It may sound ironic but I do believe that wakes and funerals bring out the best in each family! I am so happy I was able to re-connect with the people I grew up with and I will try my best not be a snob anymore. HAHAHA :p It feels like I found the missing pieces in my jigsaw puzzle by re-connecting with my ates and kuyas ....

Rest in Peace Kaka Javier! :D

Thank You is an UNDERSTATEMENT!!!

Yes, I did apply for Cum Laude. Luckily my grades met the quota. Nothing's official yet, deliberation is set on Tuesday next week. Though no official announcement has been made yet, I am extremely happy with the undying love and support my family has given me all these years. My Facebook Wall has been slightly flooded with congratulatory messages from my family and relatives! :D 

Thank you Lord for giving me a very strong support system, my family. I won't be able to achieve all those things if it weren't for them. I feel so blessed for having wonderful people in my life. I owe this achievement to them. I LOVE MY FAMILY :D Thank you is even an understatement!!!

8 WonderfulYears @ BatStateU ARASOF

Since I was in grade school I have been curious of what it’s like to be in the school that is considered to be the best in our town. I always hear people say “Napakaganda ng turo dyan”  “Yung mga graduate dyan, naku magagaling”. When I was in Grade 6 and was about to enter high school, my parents had only one school in mind and that’s Batangas State University (it was still BSU at that time) popularly known in Nasugbu as “Fisheries”. So to make the story short, I passed the entrance exam along with my other classmates.  I got frustrated at first because I wasn’t able to make it to the star section during first year. It was a big blow for me during that time because I have been a consistent star section student not to mention I graduated with honors during grade school.

I clearly remember how my first day in BatStateU went. It was June 13, 2004, I was carrying a big back pack with all my notebooks and books inside (I’m not aware of using a cattleya or a sterling binder yet :P). First Year was a bit rough for me, considering the fact that I am still trying to find my place in school. I have no concrete set of friends; I was being bullied behind my back. It was really frustrating. Indeed High School is far different from Grade School. But those dark times did stop. The moment I started my Second Year in high school, things had been pretty good. I got transferred to the Star Section, I met friends who are still my friends up to this moment. Now I understand what my Mom had told me, “High School is the best four years of a person’s life”. Junior and Senior years were way better than the first two years. I had finally found my place in school. I have friends who are always by my side. I had experienced many “firsts”. BATSTATEU gave me the best High School experience!!!! :D

During our High School graduation I did not shed a single tear. I thought I’m gonna cry but I did not. What I felt is extreme sadness, knowing we’re all going to different universities. Most of my friends attended college in Manila, Dasma and other places. While Gen, Casy, Janine and I remained here in BatStateU. I did not had the its-the-first-day-of-college-I’m-nervous feeling. I knew the place pretty well so getting jitters is out of the picture. I am not excited for college. HAHA! But I guess the Lord had written a beautiful college journey for me. Opportunities came pouring in. I have discovered so many things about myself. I was able to shine in ways I have never imagined I can do. Though I have wanted to do something big, I never had the confidence to pursue those things simply because I am afraid I can’t do it. God had it all in perfect timing! My college years are the most productive years of my life. I have seen myself in a broader horizon. I did things that made my parents and my school proud. I have found happiness and fulfillment despite the busy schedule and the stress I’m getting by participating in different activities. BATSTATEU gave me the best College experience!!!! ;)

Now that I’m about to leave my Alma Mater for good, I wanted to share with you what had transpired for the past eight years I am with Batangas State University ARASOF. Whatever goodness there is in me right now, I owe it to my Alma Mater and more importantly to the people who have been with me during my journey. All the knowledge and wisdom I have right now, I have got it from the best faculty members this institution have. Thank you Mama and Papa for sending me to Batangas State University! Thank you BATSTATEU ARASOF for the wonderful eight years!!! Thank you BATSTATEU ARASOF for giving me beautiful memories to remember!!!  This place has a large space in my heart. It saddens me to leave BatStateU behind but I know I have to keep moving forward, achieve great things and use all the learning that this institution has given me. In that way, I can make my Alma Mater proud!

Some High School pics that I managed to saved :)

College Years :) 

Insomiac

Its 2 in the morning already and Mrs. Sleepy haven't knocked on my door yet. I don't see any signs of Mr. Yawn too :) I don't know why I am still up. I suddenly had the urge of writing random and senseless things again. Well, actually I have been wanting to write about our Retreat last weekend. Its just that I can't put the right words together in order to create a posts about it. I guess I still need to process all the things that I have reflected on during the two days I'm in Tagaytay. 

With graduation coming up and with some "issues" we have here at home, my mind is really wandering most of the time now. I find myself thinking and probably worrying of what the next days, months and years have in store for me and for the rest of my family. This year, major changes had happened and I know there are more to come. The uncertainties of tomorrow bothers me more than ever. For I know, we are going to live in a new place soon and I am walking a new room as soon as I get out of school. Maybe I'm just having graduation jitters. Considering how tough the competition nowadays, I must  be really nervous for my family and my own future. But I know, the Lord will never let me down nor I am going to disappoint Him too. I may not be perfect but through prayers I know I don't need to worry. Cause the Lord is always there to guide and help me no matter what happens. I just need to TRUST and HAVE FAITH in Him, everything is possible. All is going to be well in the end :) 

curly no more ;)

When I was a kid I remember having straight, short hair. I always have it shoulder length before. By the time I was 11 I had it grew a bit longer. Back in the day, I am not blessed of having a nice hair. You know, the shiny and long ones my classmates have. Mine was always "buhaghag" :P Poor little Angela, she needed to hide her "buhaghag" hair by constantly having it tied. HAHA!

The bad hair days continued as I enter high school. Of course I was a bit conscious with how I look like. Seeing that most girls in my year wears shiny hair, I cannot help but pity myself because I have a dry and tangled hair :( The only solution that I had was to have my hair pony tailed. But during my second year, it seems like the hair fairy heard my plea, due to constantly putting my hair into a bun, the strands magically formed big waves making my hair straight at the top and curly at the bottom part ;) With that, I became a bit confident of flaunting my big curls. My classmate usually touch my hair and telling me how lucky I am to have those curls :))) But then, my hair still doesn't let me have good hair days.It remained to be dry and "buhaghag".

So after being stuck with curly, buhaghag hair all these years, my Mom gave me a trip to the salon last week to have my hair treated :) Yey! Finally, I bid my curls goodbye and say hello to my straight hair ;) No more dryness, no more tangles just straight, soft hair! wohoooooo!!!