Friday, June 30, 2006
One exciting week.
Watch the final vid of the Close-Up spoof we did! :D
It's been one helluva week for me but I didn't have the patience to write an entry everyday so I shall just summarize the week in a single entry.
Monday: Just got a bit better at the whole Philippine map-memorization-for-quizzes-every-meeting thing. But the rest of the day was blah until Publicom shot for the committee presentation--the spoof AJ and I did. It was fun, as usual. Publicom e. (Haha committee-ish na naman kami!)
Tuesday: Another boring Psych Stat day. Except that it ended leaving our noses bleeding. Psych Stat is my only subject every TF. Boo-hoo. Met up with Patty and Yonni after to have lunch in Katip. (Yes, I finally got to meet Yonni. *winks at Pat*) I had a great time since the two had a lot of kwento and I never got tired of listening haha :P
Wednesday: SCUBA WAS FINALLY FUN! I wasn't able to enjoy our first pool session since I don't think I'm a good floater (although I also had a hard time doing the kelp dive and the pike dive). I also realized that success doesn't always come during the first try. It is determined by "another try". You will never know until you try again. Glad I tried and tried and never gave up.
Imagine being too busy managing the dive that you forget to "equalize"--ang sakit sa tenga! But all it took was concentration. When I finally sank I said to myself, "There's no turning back." I had to retrieve that yellow/orange/pink stick. I tried a couple of times but I just couldn't sink. But then I tried again until I was finally able to sink to the bottom of that 12-foot pool. It felt really great. I left the pool wearing a triumphant grin.
BTW, I happen to have a video of Mico in the shower with other guys. (Open shower, of course.) Whoever's interested can text or email me about my bank details before I send you the vid! :P (Haha, peace, Mico!)
Last Wednesday was the Psychsoc Apps' Orientation. Well, there weren't a lot of them. But I made Clauds attend and she actually left with a sigsheet almost full of sigs! (Kaya tumuloy ka na, Clauds. Pressure ito!) I actually gave away free sigs, although most of the upperclassmen apps didn't get my sig. Oh well. Bahala sila. Ayoko nang magbuhos ng angst dito. Naibuhos ko na kay Rhea. :P
Thursday: Why oh why was I so unfortunate with recitations that day? Whenever I didn't know the answer, I'd get called. Lalo na sa lintek na chronology drill na yan in Archaeo! Oh, and I'm starting to enjoy Sir U's class. Also laughed my heart out in Psych108 because of Lee-Ann's Kris Aquino impersation and Shobe's bangag acting. I love 108. And Sir Jay. And the RockEd concert we'll be volunteering for tomorrow :)
Today: Dared myself to another bikini wax. Tss. Ayoko naaaa! Haha. I also realized it won't hurt having my bangs trimmed. Racine's right, my hair's grown on me. The bangs are really love. GoGo Yubari mode. :)
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RockEd concert tomorrow! (Can't go to Rajie's debut, sayang!) It'll be credited for 108 so go lang nang go! Good luck na lang sa amin nina Clauds, Marielle, Joy, at kung sino pa ang sasama.
And so I have to go. My mom texted me to watch MMK since the story's quite interesting raw ("It's about teenage love!"). So yeah. "Maja Salvador and that young actor you find cute" (Jason Abalos, he looks like someone familiar). Anobaaaaa. Angkulet.
What a week.
Looks like I'll need another thrilling one ;)
Thursday, June 29, 2006
Come closer to fame!
Come closer to fame!
Watch AJ and I spoof the famous Sam-Denise commercial :)
Sunday, June 25, 2006
Hyperness and my future baby.
What a giddy morning! I feel so hyper! Because I'm working on my Psych 108 paper! (And it rhymes!)
That's my future baby! Hahaha. Isn't she so cute and kikay and... kurotable?! :D :D :D
(Thanks for the image, Han! ;D)
I don't want to go to school tomorrow! *dances*
Thursday, June 22, 2006
The return of the Psychsoc comeback!
If there's one thing I missed out on last sem, it was spending time with my orgmates. That's why I decided to make up for lost time this sem. Just like what our president Ate Glena said, oras nang palabasin ang superpowers (partly because we don't have much members)!
Don't get me wrong, I love Khwekhkkhwekh to bits. It's just that since wala naman talagang sasama sa aking mag-Psychsoc and they'll all be busy with their applications for another org, I'll while away a bit.
Besides, I think I've slacked off on org work last sem. I'm now back to getting used to staying up until 2, 3 AM to do some good ol' Publicom assignments. (I'm part of Acadcom this sem too, BTW, which means moooore work!)
I'm actually loving Psychsoc more after my first few days of being totally active for the sem. Our Publicom inside jokes, bonding and chikahan with the other mems (I'm thankfully almost over the Ate/Kuya stage and it actually brought me closer to them), encouraging freshies to join Psychsoc... I'll see more of that this sem. :)
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Woohoo. Superpowers talaga ako for the past few days for tomorrow's PHAntastic Four org fair! I actually need to sleep now but I almost forgot, I still have to do my Mykeps assignment! :P
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I had a blast at yesterday's Birthday GA since for the first time, we actually celebrated the Summer Babies' birthdays too. Rhea was so sweet to manage to put Margot on the phone (Aww, thanks Rhea!) while Publicom surprised me with Sea Crunch (LOL!) and Roller Coaster! I made Edison a birthday card as well. I'm really glad he liked his fish-shaped card :)
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Welcome me back, Psychsoc! ;)
Monday, June 19, 2006
Crossing new horizons.
Today's shoot marked my debut as a more flexible talent as I venture into a foreign world called "commercial modeling". Despite having sunburnt legs and irritated eyes after four hours of shooting in a red Nova Chevy which just had to be under Sun Mode, I still find great fulfillment and contentment knowing how this experience has helped me grow.
I had to sleep at around 11 last night because of all the preparations, which gave me only three hours of sleep. Call time was at 3:00 AM. Ate Pam and I actually arrived 30 minutes early. While waiting for others, I tried sleeping on a wooden bench/sofa. Fonsi then arrived and later on the rest of the crew were there. Dyan and Marvin would be waiting for us at the location so our makeup artist Ate Norms worked on Fonsi and I to save time while waiting for the rest to set up.
One interesting thing happened before Ate Norms did my makeup. While she and her assistant Rochelle(sp?) were setting up, I went out of the room to get chairs. Tess noticed and asked Ate Norms...
"Ate Norms, assistant mo ba siya?"
"Hindi noh, talent yan. Mabait lang talaga siya!"
"Nakuuu, sana lahat sila ganyan din!"
That's what I get for being used to helping out while modeling at Ate Biancs' shoots! :)
We started shooting around 8:30 AM, five and a half hours after call time. We had to ride this red Nova Chevy, top down, and we finished after four hours. Imagine how many takes there were. The car conked out on us a couple of times but Fonsi remained patient (he was driving). After every take we had to wipe a lot of sweat off. I also noticed that after the shoot, since I was wearing a mini skirt the whole time, the exposed part of my thighs were burnt red! (Actually, they still are burning red until now!) We were all so delighted as the shoot ended. We were dead tired with the scorching hot sun draining the energy from all of us--talents and crew.
Even if commercials are completely different from print, you still have the same privilege of meeting new people. The crew were very accommodating. They made sure all of us talents were taken care of. They were sweaty and tired themselves but they made sure we had enough tissue and drinks. Ate Cristy, who represented TheAgencie, made sure I had a seat and that I was able to eat breakfast and lunch, etc.
My co-models and I had the chance to bond both during breaks and during takes since we were required to look happy. Dyan initiated teasing Marvin about his Mossimo Bikini stint until Fonsi and I joined in. And then there were talks about school, how each one started with modeling, showbiz (Fonsi!), etc.
Marvin was so kind to offer a ride to UP since he was going to Ateneo anyway. On the way, we talked about a lot of other stuff and he actually absorbed my expression, "Ah, talaga?" He also gave me tips on TVC modeling. Marvin's a really nice guy. To think I initially got starstruck when I first met him during the final casting. And that I started thinking he was mayabang, but I found out how down-to-earth he really is. :)
Thinking back on how many VTRs I've attended, I feel lucky to finally be part of a TVC. And then I also think back on how today went--how happy I felt, how everyone was so fun and easy to work with, how we bonded and got to know each other more than just by first names. Suddenly I feel luckier than I can ever be.
Karir na 'to! ;)
Sunday, June 18, 2006
So you still won't let me have a boyfriend eh?
That's okay. You'll still be my #1 Guy anyway.
Happy Father's Day, Pa :)
Thursday, June 15, 2006
Healed.
After such an emo night, I've decided to let it all go.
Delight yourself in the goodness of the Lord,
and He will give you the desires of your heart.
- Psalm 37:4
I'm not sure if I've decided on a closure, or if I still am hoping... But what I do know is that I have finally left everything to His will, that I have entrusted to Him the future, and that I have finally lifted up to Him whatever there is to anticipate. And so I promised that after last night, there will be no more worries and fears. I am bracing myself for the worst but I will never give up on believing that somehow, someday I will triumph--that somehow, someday I will live my every dream.
Prayer is a lifestyle. Prayer is not something you rely on only when you need or want something. In prayer, you should not expect that He will grant your every plea. When you pray for something, you should trust His wisdom because He knows what's best. He gives you what you need, not what you want. Should that thing you want bring you harm or change you in a way that will detach you from Him, He will not give it to you. He will not let you go astray.
I remember asking him "that" as His birthday gift. I still do not understand why I had to just be a heartbeat away from that dream only to be disappointed. Somehow I wish I would never have gotten this far in the first place if I would only be led on. Then again, I still believe He has a purpose. I have yet to find this out, but I trust in His plans. He has written the pages already, and I trust that He will find a way--a better way--to lead me to my dreams.
There are miracles. I experienced one just last night. It wasn't how I expected it to be, but everything that happened was rather unusual. And I just felt this gentle surrendering force freeing me of all the burden I was carrying for the past few weeks.
The pain is over now. He has healed me.
Starting today, I live each day according to His will. Each day will become an adventure, an opportunity for great feats, a privilege to be a blessing to others, and an offering to the only One whom my life should be lived for.
Special thanks are extended to His instruments who have helped lift the burden off my shoulders. To Mama, Ate Acee, and Ate Biancs, thank you for saving me from the whirlwind of pain, tension, and denial. Thank you for being with me as I suffered and as I cried with all my might. Thank you for encouraging me that dreams do not end with just a single circumstance. Thank you for sharing His wisdom through your own ways as each of you comforted me... Thank you for being such angels.
I delight myself in Your goodness, Lord, and I lift everything up to Your great hands.
Monday, June 12, 2006
Independence Day.
After 108 years of "independence", how far have we really gone? After all the blood, sweat, and tears shed, have we really bounced back?
If we are independent, why do we think so colonial? Why do we feel a certain kind of superiority when sporting imported goods, or why do we buy fake Coach bags instead of native woven bags? Why do we still think in binary opposites when in fact, it's the concept of degrees in the Filipino language that says a lot about how we are... or were.
Guess we've never had a taste of the real thing yet.
Gustung gusto ko pa namang
Kapit lang, Bayan ko.
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I am looking forward to a more responsible, more independent me now that I've turned 18. Ein mentioned last night that I've matured (a bit), and I don't see any harm in living up to it. With great freedom comes great responsibility, yes.
I am making a pact to be more responsible with my finances and to be a responsible older sister to Ald who's now going to Claret. (Ald in the background as he reads this: "Shut up! Liaaaaaar!" Hoy, totohanan na 'to!) And as soon as I get my license, I promise to ensure the safety of all other drivers and passengers on the road. *laughs to self and makes the L-sign on forehead*
Hello, Independence. I just have to love you :)
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And because no man, err, person, is an island, I will need to get a teensy-bit dependent.
CLICK! :)
Sunday, June 11, 2006
The abuse of shameless plugging.
She still needs your votes!
VOTE HERE!
You need to register an account first but you can vote as many times as you want.
If you're too lazy to register, use Clauds' account:
username: thegirlfriend
password: votechesca
Please and thank you! ;)
Saturday, June 10, 2006
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
I hope You hear me. I hope You listen to me every night as I call out for You, as I ask for that only thing I've ever asked for, and please understand how it matters that much.
Please be with me, guide me, enlighten me, and comfort me... and hold me tightly in Your arms should I face the painful nothingness of defeat.
Monday, June 05, 2006
My only CRS rant.
Someone tell me how I can get to the AH Minihall at exactly 10:00a right after my 8:30-10a class at ASP room then be at PH 436 at exactly 11:30 from Music!
And how do I survive MTh with classes from 8:30-2:30 straight without any break, whatsoever?
I don't even know if I'll be bringing Exy yet for the first week of classes since driving school will start tomorrow and end next Wednesday!
CRS, why do you hate me so?
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Oh, here's something to be happy about, though!
I am officially allowed to date... on the following conditions:
1) I must go with a chaperone (Khwekhkhwekh, are all ten of you game already?)
2) I must ask permission from my parents
3) The guy must be available for an inuman session with my dad
I am not accepting applicants, though. As we all know, there is someone *ehem* waiting in the wings for a good shot. :P
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I got rid of all those CSS codes in my Friendster account and finally set my profile's skin to Sedona Sunset. It actually looks better just that way.
Thursday, June 01, 2006
The best Breakfast at Tiffany's.
We wanted to give you the world... Yet, we thought we'd take you on a weekend at the Larabee Mansion in Tuscany or a Roman Holiday. Perhaps, we can just have breakfast at Tiffany's in the big city.
Happy Birthday, Princess!
You only get to be eighteen once. So better make the best out of it.
And so I welcomed my eighteenth year with a blast by having an awesome debut party the other night. Almost everyone I wanted to attend came, and that made the event a lot funner. Friends, family, and family friends were there to share the wonderful event with me. (I finally got to meet Patty!)
I cried a lot, especially when the 18 Candles gave their wishes. My parents' speech was just unbelievably touching! (Alv admitted to have cried too as he listened to it!)
When it was Ate Jack's turn (Ate Jack is my "favorite cousin" even if we're actually just cousins of our Asido-Sumilang cousins) to make her speech, we both got teary-eyed even just as she started!
The 18 Roses part was also fun! I got to dance with my boys, haha! The emcee Chiqui even remembered Joe as the guy who first gave me a twirl! ;)
I also loved the AVP for the 18 Treasures, it was great! I loved all the Treasures they gave me. I was also surprised by a few revelations, like when Mia said I had a lot of "boys" (haha!) and when Shobe said, "...so you won't get caught in Chem taking pictures during class anymore!" and how Clauds' speech was really sweet and serious. I was laughing the whole time! :P
The whole event was full of surprises, too! My high school barkada made me a surprise AVP. (Now I know why Jillian kept visiting my Multiply for the past few days!) When I entered the dance floor to sing the song I'd rehearsed for almost a week already, they played the wrong song! I had no choice but to go on with it, but I was obviously shaking! Good thing they made me sing the real piece after my surprise AVP for my parents. I also tripped during my Latin dance when my heel got caught in the hem of my bubble dress! And so I immediately pulled off a Miriam Quiambao move to regain my dignity, haha!
After that was party time with my high school buds while Khwekhkhwekh invaded the stage to take pictures! And after everyone left, Khwekhkhwekh and I had a "sleepover" at Room 1232. We actually slept at almost 6:00 AM! What started as just a fun game of spin-the-bottle turned out to be a serious sharing game with the closest bunch of people I am to in UP.
And so to everyone who came, greeted, and shared my excitement as the Big Day drew nearer, I am giving a big hug and a countless Thank Yous. I hope to share the rest of my life still with you all. Each and everyone of you has been a blessing to me.
(Special thanks to Kenny del Rosario (I love you Kenny!) and the rest of the Planners Plus team for the whole coordination. The debut would never have been the same without you!)
