i'm on a jingle bliss.

A year ago, Santa gave me the complete One Tree Hill Season 1 & 2 DVD set! I soooo loved him for that. Sometime around the end of November, my addiction for OTH started. I can still remember the first ever episode I watched, and right then and there I knew I was going to love the show, especially Naley. I remember praying and wishing to get OTH dvds for Christmas.. and I did! On that same night, I started my first ever OTH marathon. Two to three episodes a night! Well, look at that. A year later, and what have you got? A super-crazy-addicted-obsessed fan. =) And it's all thanks to Santa Claus. So.. what did "he" get me this year? HMM. I wonder. I hope I'm still on his Good Girl List this year. Well, let's just wait and see until tomorrow morning! =)

Anyway, I know my blog has been pretty boring lately, because I've been MIA. Haha. I just really didn't have the stories and the time to blog, so I really apologize. Plus, I really want a new layout. I love this skin and all, but it seems like it bothers me so much that I didn't make this one. Kinda weird, I know. HAHA. Hopefully by 2007 I'll be having my creativity back again (if I can call it that!)

SO.. this is my Christmas gift to you, my very very very loving visitors.. it's a video of my favorite band, The Fray performing my all-time favorite song Look After You from one of their concerts. I swear, this version gives me chills every time I hear it! It always makes me feel alright. Just thought it would be worth sharing. ENJOY =)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Hope you don't forget that this season really isn't about us,
but it's about Jesus coz it's His birthday!
Happy Birthday Jesus!! =)

where the heck have i been?

I've been on a mini-hiatus, if I could call it that. I just needed a little break that's all. And besides we had our periodic test and we needed to finish some projects, so I practically had no time to blog. Anyway, it's all over now and it's our Christmas break already so.. yeah, I guess I can say I'm back. =)

I have to say that the 3rd Quarter is the hardest of all the quarters. It's the shortest, but it's the most nerve-wracking one. Teachers cram up projects in five short weeks (yes, in the Paulinian world, five weeks is short) and they squeeze in so many lessons and chapters thinking that we're so activity-free. HAYY. But we're not. I'm just glad it's over. Still keeping my fingers crossed as usual, I need to have good grades this quarter, or else: bye bye, dream school.

Christmas Party. It was.. fun. Just okayy. Thank God for the elephant ears LA gave me. =) Received lots of elephants!! Ohyeah, I'm in love with them. <3

I'm here at my mom's office, by the way. It's their Christmas party.. and as usual, lotsa food and lotsa kids. I remember being one of those little tots running around and ending up all sweaty after an excruciating game of hide and seek. And now, I'm the boring dalaga sitting in front of the PC with no one to talk to. Well, the little kids I used to play with before are here, but well -- you know how teenagers are, shy-shy. HAHA. =) Sarap ng cheesecake! *yum*

CHRISTMAS NA ON MONDAY?? Parang I don't feel the Christmas spirit yet! Hayy. I hope I landed on Santa's nice list this year because I need a present! =) I need an ehemiPodehem HEHE

Sorry for this nonsense post.. I'm just not my usual self these days. it's like I have nothing to say! Writer's block? Hmm.

Love to all. Mwah mwah

just a quick one..

I'M BACK! Our internet connection's finally fixed! But I'm using my dad's old laptop because our PC is still broken. Oh well, at least!

I'll make this one really short because I still have to do that stupid Filipino assignment.

I changed my layout, as you may have noticed. But I didn't make this.. I got this from BlogSkins, made by Heroine. I looooved this one the first time I saw it! Anyway, I got tired of the Brucas layout already, and since I don't have Adobe in this laptop, I just decided to have one from BlogSkins. So there.

My mom and dad arrived last week, by the way! And yes, I finally have my Friends With Benefits album and the much-awaited Gossip Girl 10!! I finished reading the book already (IT WAS BEE-YOO-TI-FUL!) and the CD has been on my player ever since. They also got me new shoes, clothes, a keychain with Nathan on it, and lots of other things. Another balikbayan box will be arriving sometime before Christmas, so dami ko talagang pasalubong! =)

Our MTV video is finally done! Nica said it was so cool! I can't wait to see it! Hope we get good grades on that one..

It has been raining all day and it's really chilly! I love the rain, really I do. And I love the tranquility and calmness it brings. Haayy. =) I feel so emo na naman. Haha. Well, I should stop, because I still have to do my assignments and review for our PT, which by the way is just a few weeks away. Tapos.. Christmas vacation! Yeheyy! =)

More later.
Love to all!
Mwah mwah.

When it's Nathan, everything else just fades away!

♥

da-deyy, i wauhnt a pow-neyy.

WOW. It's December already? My, my how time flies!

Forget the title, that's Veruca's infamous line from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that Trixie and I have been impersonating these last couple of days. Haha. Can you hear her saying it? It's like a last phrase syndrome! WAHAA.

My tita and I are in Netopia again and obviously I have to take this opportunity to blog about MANY things since the future of our PC at home is still uncertain. We braved the storm -- okay actually, just the winds -- so that we could get our hands on the lovely Netopia keyboard and our eyes on the beautiful flat screen monitors. HAHA. =) I have many things to say, so let me begin with..

AN ADVANCED HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO NICA! =) Nica is almost always mentioned in my post because she is one of my closest friends ever, and she is my OTH supplier. Haha. She burns the new episodes for me and she is also my partner in vanity since we love taking pictures of ourselves. Haha. Nica is this super kulit person who is always hyped and excited. Nothing can get in her way. She is an extremes kind of person. You'll never find her in the middle -- either very happy, or very sad. But more often than not she is very very very smiley and the queen of boisterous laughter. I'll not be keeping this long.. so I guess I just wanted to say: NICA THANKS FOR EVERYTHING! From the kulitans to kurutans.. haha ang drama. Just read my reco letter again na lang. HEHE. Mwah! =*

Moving on..

We had no classes since yesterday so I have been on a Scrubs-OTH marathon. It's kind of a headache-y actually since every hour or so, I'll change the show. But hey, who's complaining? As long as it's my two favorite shows. Anyway, they got me thinking more about life.. especially Scrubs because it's set in a hospital. I wonder how hard it must be for doctors to lose a patient they were so desperately trying to save. And the hardest part is that they have almost no time to really get over it, because patients just come and go so quickly. I guess that is another reason why I can't be a doctor (aside from the fact that I hate Science) is that I tend to attach myself to people and if I lose someone just like that, I can't do it. I'll go crazy. Anyway, it's a good thing Scrubs is more on comedy than drama, or else I'd probably be bawling my eyes right now.

I miss new One Tree Hill episodes. I can't wait to know what will happen! I've been reading OTH news, and it seems like they're on a roll! They've reached their highest ratings ever! And they have been the "power shows" of The CW together with America's Next Top Model. This is great news! And I really think it's because the story is getting juicier every week. For those who haven't seen Season 4 yet, you are missing out on something. REALLY.

I hope the typhoon Reming won't bring any more damage to our country. I don't think I'd want another back-to-the-stone-ages-no-electricity thing again. And aside from that, I really don't want to see destroyed homes and damaged lives on TV again. It's very saddening. Let's just all pray for everybody's safety. I think that's the best thing we can all do.

On the lighter side of things..

Have you guys seen the latest iPod killer? And they're saying it really is a threat to the king of players. It's the new Zune from Microsoft, and I tell you, when I read the features on my newest T3 magazine (I sort of got addicted because of my dad.. hehe) my jaw literally dropped. Wireless earphones, Wi-fi enabled, a three-inch screen and can be connected to an Xbox. Now that's what you call a THREAT. I'm not sure if it's out here in the markets, and if it will really be able to overthrow the iPod family from its thrown, but I'm telling you it's another Microsoft vs. Apple war yet again.

So, the question is:
Zune or iPod?

I still love Apple though! Have you seen the yummy-colored Mini-inspired Nano? And the new iPod shuffle? And the 80GB iPod? Apple certainly isn't giving up.

Okay enough about the tech talk, I'm starting to sound like a geek again.

I spoke to my parents yesterday. And guess what? My mom bought me the Friends With Benefits album (yehey!), the 10th installment of Gossip Girl "Would I Lie To You?" (double yeheyy!) and a 2007 One Tree Hill Calendar!! YEHEEEEEYY! =P She said they also have lots of other pasalubongs for me and I can't wait! They're arriving tomorrow night I think? Or maybe early Sunday morning? I'm not sure. I really really missed them!

25 days until Christmas.
Have you been good this year? If you are, well better start writing your Christmas wishlists because you sure don't want to miss out on Santa's toys, right? =)

everything is perfect now.

As much as I want that 11-23-06 post to stay forever, I can't because I want to blog so badly. It's ironic how I always feel like I need to write something when I don't have the luxury of having a PC at home, and feel lazy when my computer is just right there waiting for me. Oh well, I guess this makes the saying, "You always want what you can't have," so much truer.

Anyway, last Saturday we shot our video for our MTV (Math Television) project for Algeb. Our song was "Awit ng Barkada" Algeb-style. We shot at Mikka's mom's boss' house (did you get it?!) in Ayala Alabang and I swear we had fun. It was only the four of us Hopefools, and it was a blast! We wore this cute 80's-inspired outfits which were totally cute. We actually didn't have scripts or anything, on the spot lang talaga! But I think they turned out okay. A huge thanks to Tita Emily for driving us there. If it weren't for her, we wouldn't have done this project.

Speaking of projects.. we are so swamped! We have lots of projects for English: the diorama, the monologue and the soundtrack of my life. I don't get English III -- it always seemed like English was the subject we can all "breeze through" during our early years in high school, but now, the pressure is unexplainable! The lessons are new, we start taking up literature, art and music. It's weird how this subject is turning out to be so BIG. It's exciting though. At least we're over the adjective and verb phase.

Okay enough about school work.

Today I went shopping with my titas (mom's sisters), lolo and lola (mom's parents) at Glorietta and Landmark. It was fun spending time with my family! I was able to buy a new book (at PowerBooks! HEAVEN!), two magazines, a pretty cellphone strap and two shirts. How cool is that?! =) I know it may seem like I'm such a spoiled brat, but let me tell you honestly that I'm not. They always have to force me to let them buy me something because I don't want people buying expensive stuff for me. I prefer to buy things out of my own money. Honestly. =) I guess I was just raised that way, I wasn't spoiled even though I'm an only child. But what's wrong with a little pampering every once in a while? Hehe. Anyway, it made me miss my mom even more because she was usually my shopping buddy and we would always swoon over the same clothes. I hope she'll bring me back lots of swoon-worthy clothes from the States!! =) Last time she called she said there was a Fashion Mall there! WAAAH. =)

I miss my iPod so badly. I really do. I know I might be getting a new one, but every time I stare at my now dead iPod mini, I can't help but miss it. No, I don't miss it for the music it so beautifully plays in my ears because my dad did the heroic deed of transferring all my songs into a disc that I can listen to in my DVD player. I guess I miss all the fun times I had with that iPod. I remember feeling so naive when my tita brought that Mini home from the States. I didn't know about the clickwheel! HAHA. Stupid. It was only a few days later until I realized how it worked. I remember bringing it to school and hearing "oohs" and "aahs" from classmates, with matching "How does this work again?" from those who were just as naive as me then. I remember when our Year I Health teacher confiscated it because my seatmate used it without permission while I was reporting in front. I remember hugging it with all my heart when I got it back that March. I remember feeling the cold it brings to my cheeks every time I left it inside my parents' airconditioned room. I remember the first time I transferred songs to it by myself. I remember crying tears of joy after I downloaded the whole Friends With Benefits soundtrack and Peyton's Podcasts, I remember those days.. and it makes me smile because my Mini has changed my life in so many ways. It allowed me to enjoy music, to listen to new artists, to feel the words of songs (not just the music), to be in touch with myself.. it did many things to me than I could ever imagine. And as it lay there in my room, almost lifeless (its scrolls aren't working) and empty (no songs there!), it makes me want to cry a little bit because that thing helped me get through the last few years of my life. But I had to let it go. That tiny, blue, metallic mini. No matter how hard it was. And like they say, with every end comes a new beginning. Hopefully the new iPod will bring me the same comfort my Mini did, and so much more. =) ♥

And you thought I was going to end this news without One Tree Hill. You were wrong! =P I'm so surprised at the increasing number of OTH addicts in our school. I swear! Before it was only Cars, Nica and me, but now everyone is talking about it! All the group messages I receive are filled with OTH quoations, sayings or songs. I guess because I talk about it too much, maybe people started wondering how good it really is. Haha. Basta, the three of us influenced that many people I guess because everyone we know is practically asking us about OTH!! =) How cool is that?! Now everyone else is addicted, and are borrowing DVDs from me, or buying their own. SPREAD THE ADDICTION!! =) But take note though, NATHAN IS MINE! ♥

By the way, it's the 26th today which means.. I am fifteen years and 1 month old!! Happy Monthsary to me! HAHA =)
psst, i'm so happy.

eleven, twenty-three, six. OH YEAH.

Okay so I am back, but with no permanent computer yet. I am here at a nearby net shop supposedly doing my Computer assignment about Object Oriented Programming and ended up blogging and doing some OTH "researching" instead. Haha =)

Today was a pretty big day for me, and with my friends. We were sort of falling out from each other, and I remember feeling that I was losing touch with my friends. But today, something happened. We realized how important we really are to each other. I wouldn't want to dwell so much on how it happened, but I'm glad it did. We needed that so much. And now, I have this very good feeling that things are really going to be okay. Hopefooly. =) Love you, Hopefools. ♥

The other day we had a school promotion in our school. College of St. Benilde, La Salle and St. Paul University Manila came and gave us ideas on what path we would lead in college. And a part of me still wants to believe that it's too far away. It isn't something I have to worry about yet. But the truth is, it is just around the corner. And it really excites me, but it scares me too. This is such a crucial year in our lives -- we'd have to think about our careers already. At 15 years old, I have to decide about what I'd be for the rest of my life! My course in college will lead me to my career, my work. And it's sooo scary!! WAAAAH! =) I hope I'm not the only one freaked out about this.

I hate blogging at this net shop. I can't blog peacefully! I think the kid beside me is reading what I'm righting. And some other group of boys are singing that Boom Tarat Tarat song that drives me nuts. ARGH. I hate that song.

In one week, my mom and dad will be coming back home! =) It's hard when your parents are practically on the other side of the world and I can't get a hold of them. I wanted to call my mom so badly about the school promotion, but I couldn't since it was early morning in Nevada. Oh well. At least I get to spend some bonding time with my grandparents and tita =)

We'll be shooting for our MTV (Math TV) music video on Saturday. EXCITED na ko! =P

I'm falling even more in love with Nathan Scott. With the happiness and bliss he brought me today, I can't imagine life without him. HEHE =)

I LOVE THIS DAY. 11-23-06. My three favorite numbers. HAAAY =) Bliss.

psst ♥

"Flying along, and I
Feel like I don't belong and I,
Can't tell right from the wrong, why,
Have I been here so long

In a city of devils we live
A city of devils we live."
-- City of Devils by Yellowcard

oth is my drug. it's my therapy.

I LOOOOOOVE OTH.
Have I mentioned that lately?

Things have been not so good for me these past few days. Lots of things have been happening -- confusion, doubts, resurrection of the past. And yes, though I have been good with my usual Barbie face (aka happy smiling face) it is really hard to mask the sadness. I needed something to make me feel okay, to let me know that things are going to be alright.

Guess what? One Tree Hill healed my wounds.

Okay, so maybe not completely healed them. But maybe licked them a little bit, and now I feel so much better. It's ironic how I find strength in a TV show, something that isn't even real, something that is only seen on screen and will probably never happen in my life. It's funny how I the characters in the show make me go on with life, when they're just acting and pretending to be those strong people on the show. It's weird how I can relate so much to the show when it's so different -- the culture, the people, the situation. I'm not a perky brokenhearted cheerleader, or a tormented artist or a wife of the hottest basketball player in school, I wasn't a child out of wedlock, my dad isn't the mayor of our town.. and yet, I feel connected to them. Somehow, when I watch OTH, I feel so much better.

ONE TREE HILL KEEPS ME SANE.
Though I think all that I said above sounds pretty insane. Haha.

I swear I am so blissed out.

How can I not love these two? I know my layout is so Brucas, but nothing can beat Naley. I LOOOVE THEM!
-oOo-

The exams were okay. Everything I studied for appeared on the test, and I (hopefully) answered all of them. Crossing all my fingers! I really, really want to do good again this quarter because a.) I want my parents to be really proud of me. b.) I want to be proud of me. and c.) I want to get into UP. Really. Since the third year grades are the ones submitted to colleges, I have to really do my best so that I can get into my dream school. =)

Speaking of the future..

My lola went to the Career Talk seminar to get the results of my career test. And she was laughing her head off when my highest was Clerical. Meaning doing office stuff like answering phones, receiving letters, the whole enchilada. Growing up, I loved going to my mom's office and making kalikot to all her stuff. So I guess that explains the result. Anyway, second highest was Communication which isn't really surprising. I actually thought that will be my first. And third was Skilled Arts. HAHA. Then my top three courses were: Accountancy (sooo meant to be! My mom would be so happy! Hehe), Industrial Engineering (another course me and my mom like for me), and last is Business Management. Or is it Psychology? I forgot. Anyway, the results were good! I'm happy! At least now I have a clearer path ahead of me. One more year, and I'm off to college! CAN'T WAIT.

I'm actually feeling Peyton-y right now because I'm at Netopia and using the webcam. Haha. I'm talking to my best friend (aka the Lucas in my Haley life) Rex, and yes I think he's laughing his head off right now. What, with all the facial expressions I make even when I'm only typing?! HAHA.

WOW this is quite long already. I missed blogging so much, I forgot the time! Hehe. Well I guess I should be going, seeing that I still have to surf other sites and squeeze some bloghopping in my limited net time. It feels great to be back in the blogging world again, typing my life away. HAHA. I promise I'll blog this week because I swear, one more week without the computer and I'm going to burst.

LOVE TO ALL.
*mwah*

Waaaaah.

I'm here at our CAI Lab for our English class, supposedly researching for a diorama, but of course I wouldn't miss this opportunity to blog especially since our computer at home is broken. Anyway.. yesterday was our assembly and I'm thankful that my hard work paid off. It's such a great feeling to finally be able to get what I deserve -- haha. Feeling. Of course, there's always room for improvement, so I'll try my best-est for the third quarter. =)

Okay, so everyone is playing songs on their speakers. And beside me, Mikka's speakers are blasting Collide by Howie Day. Waaah. I love this song. =) The other day, I heard it on the radio, then on Scrubs (during my marathon), and on The Perfect Man (on HBO).. three times! Is this a sign? Hehe.

My mom and dad will be leaving next week for Las Vegas -- yep, for the Pacquiao-Morales game! My dad won a ticket, so they'd be leaving me home alone and they'll stay there for two weeks!! WOW. I want to go so baaaaaadly but of course, I can't because of school. My iPod is irrepairable by the way -- sad, I know. But because my parents are so proud of me because of my grades (haha!), they might buy me an iPod Nano or video! Yehey!! =D

Our Long Tests are next week already so, I really can't blog because I have to study for it. Wish us all luck! =)

Gotta go.
Love to all.
xoxo
♥

what? school on monday? NO!

I'm here blogging at my mom's office. Our computer at home, for some weird reason, died yesterday while I was in a middle of a Friendster-profile-making session. (Haha, part time job?) It's a good thing I was able to upload the picture already. Hehe =)

Anywaaay, my November 1st was great -- just great. We went to the cemetery as usual, and guess what? It rained. It's a good thing I had my neon-green umbrella with me, so I thought I was going to be okay. But the rain poured really hard and soon my tiny neon-green umbrella wasn't shielding me anymore. In fact all of us were soaking wet already! It was a good thing the family beside us had a tent, but God knows how many people tried to fit themselves inside that tent. We decided to go home already since it was late anyway and there was nothing better to do. To my (and everyone else's horror), the cemetery was flooded. See, we were on a pedestal when it rained so we didn't really notice the water going up. We had no choice but to brave the flood. I tried my best to be brave, but every time I saw or worse, felt something weird floating beside my feet I wanted to shriek! But I kept my cool, and instead just walked as if there were no unidentified floating objects in the dirty water below me. Anyway, we got home safely (thank God) and yes, call me maarte but the first thing I did was wash my feet and bathe it in alcohol. It was the yuckiest thing that happened to me, but when I look back now, it wasn't so bad. My family and I bonded (if you could call shouting together and walking side-by-side out of fear we might get lost in the crowd, bonding). Maybe it was destiny's punishment. Or maybe it was just our dead relatives' way of saying, "You weren't visiting us enough so here's what you get!" Haha. I don't think they're too mean, though. =)

Fractions speak louder than nerds. I read that line somewhere and it cracked me up. Haha =) I don't like fractions that much, though. Last night I was finishing our 30-item Algebra assignment on quadratic equations and I hated the fact that problems with fractions took a longer time to solve but appeared to have simpler and shorter answer. Great, I really am a Nerd with a capital N.

I've been on a Scrubs marathon for the past few days now. I. Love. JD. Dorian. He seriously cracks me up. Actually, watching the show made me think about being a doctor someday for about -- a minute. Haha. I really don't want any blood or poking or science in my future career. =)

-oOo-

Ate Patty tagged me and now I'll be writing 9 weird things about me. Then I'll tag other people too! =) This is going to be hard since I have 1000+ weird things about me, but I'll try my best to narrow it down to the Top 9. Haha. =) Here it goes:

1. I always try to find a way to spell my name in scientific calculators. This is something I cannot help doing. When I get my hands off a scientific calculator, I'll try and try to find characters that will eventually form the word Karla, though of course I don't always succeed.
2. I have this tendency to stop whatever I'm doing and stare when I see smooth and white underarms. Let's face it, who doesn't want those underarms?! And yes, I know sometimes they're Photoshopped to make them appear smoother on TV but when I see those underarms in person -- WHOA.
3. When I wear my shades at home, I pretend I'm a Hollywood superstar. I talk to myself in the mirror in a snooty Paris-Hilton voice, "That's hot!" afterwhich I'll decide if I will take pictures of myself or just sleep.
4. When I like something, I really like something. Take One Tree Hill for instance. I researched about it like crazy, and the next thing you know I'm an owner of at least two sets of OTH dvds and a Mrs. Scott wannabe. Yeah, I know. =)
5. I like ube as in halaya but I hate ube ice cream. It tastes different to me! Really.
6. I like Joel and Hilary together. I know, I'm not a Hilary fan and not a huge GC fan either, but when I look at them together, I feel okay. They look so sweet. Like the good girl "tamed" the bad guy. (Maybe this is because of the Nathan-Haley story.. haha)
7. I laugh with no reason. One time, during swimming practice, I laughed while swimming AND I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW WHY! Tragic, I know. Haha.
8. When things aren't going my way, I imagine I'm in a soap opera and something really dramatic will happen. Like someone will come out with a gun, or I'll slap someone, or I'll be confronted by my long-lost sister. I don't know why, but it somehow makes me feel better. =)
9. I like doodling on scratch papers. Be it a quiz or test, I can't seem to think well if I don't doodle my name or song lyrics or anything I want to write down on paper. Trust me, a Karla-written scratch paper with no emo things written on it does not exist.
   

I tag Janine, Pot, Cathe, Andrea, Pauline, Dootzey, Larissa, Lark and Donya Quixote.

♥ gotta love them.

happy hallowoo =)

Wow can you believe this is my first post as a fifteen year old? Haha. I mean, this is like a milestone or something. This will only happen once. I will only have one first post as a fifteen year old. Yehey! Okay, so I'm exaggerating. So excited, I guess? =)

MY BIRTHDAY WAS A BLAST! My mom and I went to mass in the morning and as usual, I felt like a happy little girl when I heard my name for the special intentions. Hehe =) And then when I checked my phone it had like 15 messages! Since it was our Intramurals (and the day of the cheering competition!), everyone was so busy with everything and I thought they would forget my birthday but they didn't. Hehe. When I came inside the room, everybody sang me a happy birthday. Aww =) Anyway, I was surprised at how many people knew it was my birthday. And because it was Intrams, my friends were introducing me to their friends from their teams, tapos they'll greet me. Haha. New friends + many birthday greetings = well, many new friends and birthday greetings. Haha =) But what really surprised me was the afternoon surprise (haha, let's call it that, okay?). I entered our room about to change into my PE when suddenly my friends were lined up in the platform holding folders with "LOVE U" on them and sang me Happy Birthday. AWW. It was the sweetest thing. Those folders have been passed around the days before with messages in it, and I had no idea. It was sooo sweet. Then came afternoon where we had a little party here in my place. We all had fun, took pictures and yes, the food was YUMMY. =)

Mikka, me and Nica =)


Very vain Enemies: Hope and moi.


Ismayl!=)

Then came Saturday, the sleepover day! =) The Fashionistas (Nica, Mikka, Hope, Tin, Keng and me) had a blast here! We watched movies, did each other's hair (haha we had this thing.. basta! We had nice hair!!) and well, slept. Hehe. We watched Dawn Of The Dead and man, was it gory. It was blood everywhere, from beginning to end! Good thing I'm not very scared of zombies and blood -- I'm more afraid of Sadako types. Haha. Anyway, it was fun having my friends over and just lazying around. Haha. =)

So yeah, that was basically my birthday. I had fun. I hope I do too for the rest of the year ahead of me. Whee! =) Pics here.

I read this article from Candy about a girl who was able to go to Wilmington, North Carolina aka Tree Hill!!!! I swear I almost cried when I saw it. Lucky lucky lucky beeyotch. Haha. She was able to see my baby James play in actual Tree Hill Charity Ball Game and see all the other stars too!! I wanna go there! I wanna see the Tree Hill cast and have my picture taken with James (and maybe kiss him!) I'll ask that as my birthday gift next year.. haha. I guess no more birthday gifts for the years after that -- a trip there must be pretty pricey! =) But oh well, anything for my Nathan =)

I've been such a nerd these days. I finished four books in one week (yeah, I was on a roll!) and currently starting a new one. I'm watching OTH and Scrubs like crazy. I've been laughing like a hyena (Dr. Dorian is soooo funny!) and then crying the next (how can Lucas let Brooke go?!) But I'm loving it.. at last, another week of freedom and bliss. Harhar. Still have to finish that Algeb assignment though.

And I suddenly ran out of things to say. Harhar. Thanks to those who commented again.. fifteen! Another record! =) Much love goes out to all of you.

So cute! ♥
Happy Halloween!

some trust in pain, some just get away.

I LOVE The Fray. Have I mentioned that lately? Every time I listen to their songs, they just take me away. The title was from their song, Vienna. Listen to them, people. It's hard not to love The Fray, I swear! =)

Last Saturday, we went to Ateneo to join this youth conference entitled, "Kabataan: Anong Magagawa Mo Para Sa Bayan?" And guess who I saw?

Me and Atom Araullo =)

I cannot believe that the past week just flew by and now it's the 24th! Why is October flying by so fast?! Is it really because I'm having fun?! All the classes are shortened to give way to our Intrams practices, and almost all our minds are off the lessons. Haha. I've been swimming everyday, and I tell you, it's no joke! My arms and legs are aching. Imagine, 20 laps just for the warm-ups! Then we have to race against each other, then practice the relay. And since I'm a backstroker, I always have to count the bars of the ceiling or else I'll hit my head on the wall (which I've done already for a couple of times! Ouch) It's really tiring -- but it's worth it. All the team colors are bonded already, and we don't feel like we're against each other because we basically just see it as play. Hehe. And besides, we get to play in the pool everyday, so who's complaining?! =) The competition's on the 25th so I really have to do my best! Crossing my fingers =P

The first elimination for the volleyball games was held last Friday (Yellow Green vs. Blue) and of course, we were cheering for Nica, Jade, Jem and Aly for the YG! I know, I'm in the Pink team, but heck, I HAVE to cheer for them! I was actually having second thoughts because I have this tendency to jinx the people I'm cheering.. but I guess it didn't work this time! Nica was on a roll out there. Haha =) And yes, they won! Go YG =)

I love love love love love this picture of Nathan and Haley! It's from Episode 1.13 where Nathan was teaching Haley how to do a free throw. It was sooo cute! I wish I had Nathan with me during our basketball. Tsk. =)

I look at myself in the mirror and I say, "Wow, in a few days I'll be turning fifteen already." And to some, fifteen is this almost-adult age where you have to act all lady-like and demure. Fifteen is when you start thinking about your course, your future, your life. Fifteen is when you let go of all the immaturities and start to grow up. Okay, so maybe I'm exaggerating a little, but that's how fifteen feels like to me. And somehow, I don't want to be fifteen yet. I'm a kid! I'm a seven-year-old trapped in a teenager's body. Just thinking about growing up and acting all Maria Clara-ish is not so much of a fun time for me. Don't get me wrong, I'd like to be treated all grown-up and be independent too, but I guess I just don't like the feeling of people expecting so much from you as you grow older. I wish we only age when we're emotionally ready to handle the stress that comes along with growing up. I wish the digits can descend when we start acting childish again. But I guess part of celebrating your birthday is accepting the fact that another year has gone and a new one is about to unfold. And yes, I am the "I-can't-wait-for-my-birthday" kind of person. In a few days, *ehem*two!*ehem* I'll be blowing my candles and I'll be really turning quince. What may happen to me or what will be left of me on the fifteenth year of my bizarre life, we'll never know, so I guess we'll just have to wait and see. So to another year of my life -- I hope this one brings more happiness. Or rather, more strength to continue being happy! I mean, come on! Why suffer when we can all party and have fun?!

Love these shirts!
They were worn by Haley on various Season 3 episodes.
Anyone want to give me these as a birthday gift?!
Please? =)

Wanna send in your birthday wishes? I'll be happy to hear from you! Click.

No classes today so I have to make sure I spend the day right -- by surfing the 'Net! Haha. Besides, no more assignments for me because on Wednesday we'll just be practicing for the Intrams which will start on Thursday! (YEP, I KNOW, INTRAMS ON MY BIRTHDAY!!) Then after that, sem break! Yeheyy! =) So yeah, this post is pretty much legal. Hehe.

By the way, thanks to ALL those who commented on my previous post. Thirteen! That's a record. Hehe. I appreciate them all, thankyouverymuch. Keep 'em coming! =)

♥
Love to all.
Mwah mwah!

did you miss bombastarr while she was away?

FINALLY. The exams are over. Yeah baby.
I wouldn't go about ranting how difficult Chem was, how long it took for me to solve the equations for Algeb, how I stayed up late last night to study for Health, how I memorized the map of Europe AND the people of the Renaissance, how I panicked during our Physics test when I realized I lost my pencil and I had to solve using my blue G-tec and I had to pass my paper full of erasures and arrows.

Oh wait, I just did. =)

NEW LAYOUT. I told you. And it's featuring Brooke and Lucas from OTH. I know, I'm still a loyal Naley fan but I just love this scene from Episode 3.22 when Brooke asked Lucas to dance with her after they had a fight. It was sooo sweet. Made using Adobe again and I know it's kind of rushed but I still like it, though. Brushes from Cars and Hybrid-Genesis. And what made me love this pic even more was that the song "Boston" by Augustana was played during the scene. I swear, that song is LOVE and that band rocks. Download it, now! I demand you!!

Anywaaay, something happened that up until now, I cannot believe that it would happen to ME. Well, you all know that I am the loser-est person when it comes to sports and I almost fail PE miserably because of it. My only hope of passing is swimming because that's the only thing I think I'm good but I don't really see it as a sport, more of a hobby or play. Last Wednesday, during our first swimming class for this year, our teacher approached me and told me I should try out for the Pink team swimming team. Of course, I was shocked because she was clearly approaching the wrong person -- I am not athletic AT ALL. And she wants me to try out for swimming? Seriously. I was waiting for her to say, "Ay joke!" or something, but she didn't and I swear that was my most SHOCKED moment ever. ME?! Well, I decided it wouldn't be so bad, after all I'm not an official cheerleader in the pep anyway, and besides, what the heck? It was just for the Intrams, right? So I tried out today after our tests.. and yes, I got in =) And yes, I HAVE to blog about this because I never ever thought that I can be chosen to compete in a sport. A sport! I'm an athlete. Haha. Feeling. And the best part is I get to swim everyday. Woohoo! =) Yaay, me!

Ooh, just watched an episode of Wonder Woman at this local channel.. and she was swimming! Wonder Woman was swimming out in the sea to diffuse a bomb. Wowness. Is this a sign or what? Haha.

Moving on..

I already saw the first episode of Season 4 and I swear -- it was good. As good as a cup of ice cream with Hershey's Chocolate Syrup and cherry on top. It was heartbreaking and heart-warming at the same time.. and I wanted to cry along with the characters. This is why I cannot get enough of OTH. I always feel like I can relate to them, like something in their world is happening to my world. People always ask me, "Ano bang meron sa One Tree Hill na yan?" and I often answer in jest, "Nathan!" but seriously it's more to me than just the hottie or the loveteams (though they're definitely a plus!). I know I probably sound like corny die-hard fan but the show always hits this part of me, and it's unexplainable. It's just there. And it's weird, but I guess now it's safe to say that OTH has become a huge part of me already. So yes, laugh all you want I don't care. I'm going to say it out loud: I LOVE ONE TREE HILL!! And I love Nathan Scott even more =)

Yikes, career talks will start next week. Waaah. Our guidance counselor will tell us the result of our career test and then we'll talk about our courses, preferred colleges.. those kind of stuff. And just thinking about it makes me feel so grown-up! In just a a year or so I'll be graduating. Wow.

Who am I kidding? That's not what I'm really waiting for just yet because..
in just a few days or so, I'll be turning 15!
Can't wait! =)

The Courtyard Adventures =)
with Kaila.

with Nix

Puppylove =)
first pic namin ni Aly!

with Hope, my best enemy! =)


♥

october na?! sino may birthday?

"Douglas Adams once wrote: 'He felt that his whole life was some kind of dream, and he sometimes wondered whose it was, and whether they were enjoying it.'"

-- One Tree Hill, Episode 2.20: Lifetime Piling Up

I've actually seen some clips and pictures from the first episode of OTH's fourth season already!! :) Waaah. Haven't seen the whole thing yet, though because I want to enjoy it after the periodic tests -- which by the way was moved next week because of the typhoons. I hate it when they move major tests like these. Nasisira yung momentum ko. You prepared for it already, and you set all your plans on the dates after the exams right away, then something like this happens! ARGH. Oh well. At least more time to review.

James and Bethany in the opening credits! So cute =)





I cannot believe that because of Milenyo I realized I am not a slave of my phone. When Globe's signal went down and my battery went dead, I thought I was going to die along with it. But turns out, I didn't. Some (although I don't blame them for it) had to pay for their phones to be charged in malls or just charge their "best friends" in their cars, but me, I survived almost four days without it. Of course, there came a point where I wanted to go hysterical already because everyone else has charged their phones already and in other areas, the signals were back up, so I felt like I was disconnected to the world. But there I was, able to separate myself from my dear phone. I was even able to spend one whole day without even seeing it. WOW. The damages and casualties the typhoon Milenyo brought was immense, and I am very saddened about all these. But I'm glad I was able to see the bright side of all these somehow. Eating leftover food, trying to sleep without an electric fan or aircon, walking around in the dark -- it's so hard to imagine life like this and yet I (and you too!) survived. They make us more human in a way, because the typhoon temporarily detached us from all these worldly things and suddenly we are able to become our most human selves without all these "gadgets." We have our families, our safe homes and friends -- these are what we cannot really live without. Maybe this typhoon is God's way of reminding us that there are much more important things in life. I'm glad this "Peter Pan" thing really is working. And imagine, I was able to think about all of that because there was nothing else to do! Haha =) I jumped up and down when the power went back and I was able to charge my phone again, though. Hey, can't blame a girl for wanting to text her friends again!

We watched Silent Screams a while ago for CLE. It's about this documentary on aborting babies. While watching it, I so wanted to cry. We actually saw how a 3-month old baby was aborted -- crushed into pieces. I was so shocked at how the baby knew she was in danger. She was moving away from the metal stick that was trying to kill her. But after a few moments, there was nothing left inside the uterus but blood. The documentary showed the abortion process through an ultrasound only, it wasn't very clear. But you can still see how the baby silently screamed and cried for help. It pained me to see that. I was horrified. I cannot believe that there are people out there who think abortion is a SOLUTION to a mistake they made with their boyfriend or partner. It isn't the baby's fault, and yet it's the baby who has to take the "fall" and suffer. I know we're overpopulated.. but abortion isn't the answer to that. It's abstinence from sex (or at the very least, protection) that can help. I know I'm not in the right position to judge people who did it, or plan to do it. But it's morally wrong. It isn't right. Enough said about that.

I'm finally happy. And then someone else isn't. Shoot, why can't we all just share the happiness?! Just when I want things and people to be okay.. they aren't. *sigh*

Oh well.

IT'S OCTOBER ALREADY! WHICH MEANS.. IT'S MY BIRTH MONTH!! WOOHOO. SO WATCH OUT FOR A NEW LAYOUT.. and yeah, I think I'll be putting up the q-box again. I kind of miss answering the questions =) Hehe. 23 days to go =)

Toodles.
Got to go eat dinner.
♥

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Mom told me not to blog just after I posted this. Waaaah.
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has it been that long?

Really, if you subtract the date now (24) from the date of the last post (16), it'll just be an 8-day difference and it seems nothing. But it's actually long span of time.. and I really apologize for not being able to update this thing. I know it's too cliche, and I've said it too many times.. but school is really eating up my time. Last week, I slept at 11:00 pm everyday because of never-ending projects and assignments. I don't eat my recess just so I can sleep. But I'm still okay though. Actually, stress makes me work better. I don't know, in an ironic way, it motivates me. Don't get me wrong -- I don't like being stressed. But maybe it has some upsides too, because it makes me want to work harder so that next time, I won't be cramming. Hayy. Why am I suddenly so positive about this?! (I think it's the Peter Pan effect -- it's working!!)

Anyway, what's up with me? I'm so glad that this week is finally over, since two projects have been lifted off my shoulders (Physics and CL) but there are still lot to do. The second quarter isn't even over yet but I can feel the pressure building up. Oh, and guess what? It's our periodic exams next week already (first week of October). It's so fast! Parang I just finished reviewing for the long test, and now, perio na ulit. Then after that, third quarter already. My, oh my.

Hayy. Let's take our minds off of school, shall we? =)

When I get the free time, I spend my time watching Scrubs (marathon, babeh!) and yes, I'm still loving it! I really like how some of the events are shallow or simple but in the end there's always a lesson to be learned. The cast makes me crack up, and the show is always so entertaining, but this comedy show isn't just a program full of nonsense jokes and whatnot. It somehow makes me nod in approval as JD says the final words before the show ends. Don't get me wrong though, I still wouldn't be taking up any course related to medicine, no matter how much I love watching the show =)

Go Ateneo! The UAAP match with UST a while ago was unbelievable -- really. With ONE SECOND left on the clock, they managed to score and win the game by a point. Yep, they were that good. It was so unbelievable. The UST crows was crying and singing already before the time out, because hello, one second left and they lead by one point. Obvious win na. But Coach Norman Black does his magic.. and swoosh! The Tigers were not guarding the basket anymore because heck, who could score within one second?! But they were wrong, because Doug Kramer (lucky Cheska!) was able to pull it through, and just like that, the Eagles win. Grabe. I love the excitement every basketball game brings. It's so unpredictable, don't you think? I like watching it -- but not playing it. Haha.

I cannot believe that in just a few days the much-awaited fourth season of OTH will start. Excited would be an understatement. I'm soooo psyched! I can't wait to bond with Limewire again (or with Nica -- haha, I'm not sure if our computer is well enough to download heavy files again) and just indulge myself with the show I love best. I miss OTH, really. I practically memorized all the episodes already (yes, I'm that addicted) and I'm in dire need of new ones. Though I've admittedly read a few spoilers (I couldn't help it!) I'm still dying to know what will happen. I cannot wait!!

Okay, so this post is probably illegal, but what the heck, I'm printing my Physics paper already, so no harm done. And besides, I deserve this break -- I did my assignments the whole day and I just want to spend time with my online journal for a little while.

23!!=)

Cam whores sa bus!
Kaila, me, Mikka and Tin.

vamonos!

I'm here in Makati Shangri-La blogging away and surfing the 'Net like crazy because they have Wi-Fi. Haha. We're staying here for the night, so might as well grab the opportunity, right?

Yesterday we had our field trip and I swear it was better than last year -- MUCH BETTER. Words aren't even enough to describe it! First we went to the Our Lady of Peace school in Antipolo, then to the Petroglyphs (where we ate our lunch). We stayed there for about two hours, and picnicked under the trees. Haha. Nica and Neill even caught a frog and a worm! (According to Missy, "Feeling Steve Irwin" daw.. haha). Then we went to the Mystical Cave and I swear it was magnificent. The stalagmites were formed miraculously in various religious figures like the Pieta, the Nazareno, the Madonna and Child, the Holy Trinity and many more. I swear I had goosebumps while we were inside because it was just so great. Ang galing talaga because they were almost perfectly made, but they weren't. The tour guide said the cave was found "through a dream" of Inday Nelly. Anyway, beside the cave was this high, high, high mountain climb.. and oh God, we all had to go through hell just to reach the top. Much like our Freshman trip, only less muddy. Haha. We even had this group called "The Vamonos" and we were all singing the infamous Dora song all thoughout amidst the steep cliffs and big rocks. Hehe. We even saw a pink spider with purple legs! It was worht it though, since on top was a giant cross. I ended up hugging the cross when I reached the peak! Sabi ko na lang, "This is for Him!" The trip back was more fun.. daming kalokohan eh! Of course, expect that from us -- we can fall off the cliff and still end up laughing! Our last stop was at Meralco Museum where we took pictures like crazy. Haha =) Anyway, I know this paragraph is a bit crappy because I crammed all the descriptions here -- actually like I said, words aren't enough to describe the whole trip. I haven't uploaded the photos yet, but when I do (and I promise I will!) I'll let you know, okay? =)

Randomness:

1. I bought the Kami nAPO Muna CD (with the original APO songs) today! Yehey!
2. National Bookstore was on sale -- and that's heaven for geeky Karla. Haha =) I was able to buy two normally-expensive books for the very wallet-friendly price of P320!! =) I love National!
3. I'm about to finish The Au Pairs by Melissa Dela Cruz, and I'm psyched to read the sequel (which is one of the books I bought today) And oh, Melissa Dela Cruz is a Filipina! =)
   
4. Lots of people love my shades! Yeah babehh -- big shades are LOVE.
5. I miss my iPod. I mean, it's with me all the time, but it's kinda sick. The scrolls are messed up! Sometimes they don't work. Gaaaaash. I need it repaired SOON.
   
6. School is crazy. I can't even begin explaining how busy everything and everyone is. Like the saying goes, "So many things to do, so little time." Argh, I hate it.
   
7. High School Musical is tattooed on my mind and I don't like it. Please, anyone, take it out of my head now. Give me a new LSS!
8. I'm really in love with Physics right now. And I hate Chem. Haha.
9. Magic Cremes (Chocolate flavor) is so addicting!! I can't last a day without one.
   
10. The pianist is playing "Once Upon A Dream" right now. It's the song from Sleeping Beauty. Aww.. Prince Charming, are you still there? =)

She may be a bitch but there's no denying that Rachel is HOT!
Hehe, I miss you, Bluestar! (if you're reading this!)

Wednesday, September 27
The Same Deep Water As You
Anything But A Honeymoon - In a shocking season opener, the aftermath of the post-wedding car accident unfolds. While Haley is deeply affected by Nathan's attempt to rescue Cooper and Rachel, Brooke confronts Lucas with her true feelings, and Peyton makes a startling discovery. Pressured by the fact that someone might know he killed his brother, Dan assaults Deb.

Gosh, I miss OTH. Only a few more days, Karla.

Love to all. Mwah mwah. xoxo

school is a battlefield.

Finally, hell week is over.

I wish I can just sit back and relax, but I can't. Projects are piling up, and the Intrams was moved to October. My, my. I wonder how we'll all be able to get through the second quarter. Just thinking about how hectic everything is, is enough to make me go crazy! But pessimism will not do me good these days. Instead, I choose to think of positive things. I'm trying this new thing.. the "Peter Pan." When bad situations arise, force yourself to "think of happy thoughts so you can fly" -- and mind you, it is not an easy job especially for someone like me, who by the way, always has a hard time controlling my temper. HAHA. Anyway, I hope this works for me because I badly need it, especially now when everything else is so -- blah.

I just realized that one of the best feelings in the world is knowing that someone else hates the person you hate. I know it sounds really mean, but doesn't it feel good to find out that someone else sees the rotten side of this one particular person almost everyone thinks is so sweet and pacutie-tootie? *insert evil laugh* Okay so anyway, this new-found "friend" (if I can call her that) I now have.. well, let's just say I'm glad there is something we have in common after all -- besides the love for Soc Sci. =)

Speaking of Soc Sci.. I can't believe I'm saying this but I actually like our teacher. There are times when I really can't understand what she's saying because she can't seem to get her point across, but you can see that she really knows the subject well. I like how she lets us memorize the capitals of countries in Europe -- it was effective! I didn't have such a hard time reviewing for that part. And I always feel enthusiastic about reciting in her class (as I always do in every Soc Sci class). Oh well.. all the more reason for me to love my favorite subject. I guess I still am a Soc Sci babe after all. =) Wahaah.

Okay, okay, so I still love Algeb. Pero LQ kami ngayon eh. Si Radicals kasi. HMPH. =(

Last Wednesday, we had a real basketball game (okay, maybe not-so-real since we mostly just screamed and grabbed the ball from each other) and I SCORED FOUR POINTS! Four big points out of the ten we got! Waaaaah! And we WON! Okay, so maybe it wasn't because of my "great" shots, but hey, it's a big deal for me!! I'm so happy! Nathan Scott would really be proud of me, if he was there! Hehe. And just as I was beginning to love basketball, our teacher said next week we'll be having volleyball. NO. NO. NO. I hate it that they take the sport away from me just when I start scoring and getting the hang of it. Huhu =(

I mourn for the loss of Steve Irwin. I'm not his avid fan, and I don't watch his show every time it airs, but I'm still sad because he was one of the few people who really wanted to make a difference to the world by saving wildlife, and it's ironic that his life was taken away from him by the creatures he was saving. May he be in peace. He had certainly left his mark in this world.

Random pics:

Translational equilibrium -- gotta love Physics =)

The most beautiful sky I have ever seen. The picture doesn't even justify its beauty.
This was after the Sabayan. =) I love our corridor talaga..

Hopefools on the bus! Mikka, Nica, trixie and moi.


And now I can finally say, I'm happy.
Batman's back. =)



"And I can't get you out of my dreams
Now I know that you're the dangerous kind
and your face is tattooed on my mind
And I can't get you out of my dreams.."
-- Tattoed On My Mind by D'Sound

show your world to me.

Waah. New Layout. =)

That pic was from our Bangkok trip last summer. It was taken at the MRT station (haha basta ung train station) at the Chatuchak stop. That was after shopping, so you can see how tired I was -- I bought lots of things, though! :) I totally love this pic. Edited in Photoshop, as always.

By the way, I decided to remove the q-box and tagboard for the meantime. I also patterned this layout after LJ layouts, because for me it looks more orderly and simpler, don't you think? Navigation up there and links on the left. The archives are at the bottom of the page (scroll down, babehs!) And of course, the song featured this time is Crash Into Me by Dave Matthews Band. I LOVE LOVE LOVE that song! =)

Anyway, the Noli show yesterday was FUN.. except for that uber-dingy and old bus we rode. Padre Salvi was HOT! Haha =) I like the Donya Consolacion and Sisa. And I hated the Maria Clara. Her voice was so annoying. SPCP was commended for our proper decorum -- yehey! May special mention pa si Nica. Haha. Funny. The pics will be posted soon. Either here or on Multiply.. basta soon (soon meaning when I have the time -- haha)

I hate myself. I accidentally read OTH season 4 spoilers. Shoot.

You know how I always hate copycats? Well now, I still do. I hate it that they take credit for something you thought of, something you worked hard for. I hate it that they brag about how they're so great of being able to come up with such ideas when in fact it was you who thought about it in the first place. I hate it that they already know you used it, but still end up claiming it as their own. But you know, all the hating in the world won't make them go away. No matter how much I abhor these kind of people, they will always be around. And I really find it so unfair that other people think na they were the ones behind the great ideas even though they aren't. But I guess, life does find a way to give them a taste of bitter medicine. Consequences. Punishment. What's that word again? Karma. Yep, karma. I totally believe that what goes around, comes around, and no matter what happens you'll get what you deserve. So I guess what I'm trying to say is.. I'm glad that even though they are people like that living in our world, they won't be able to really get away with it. And just last week, I was able to prove it. =)

Oopsies. Were you hurt? Naaah. Don't take it personally, dear. It might not be you anyway. Besides, no names were mentioned, so how sure are you that it is indeed YOU? If someone gets pissed at what I wrote, it only means one thing: GUILTY.Wahaaah.

What I currently miss:

• Gossip Girl -- I want the 10th book na!
• St. Gertrude -- No matter how much I love St. Christina now, I will always be missing all the fun times the Toledudes had. =)
• Geometry -- I think I'm hating Algebra now.. I hate radicals!
• OTH -- grabe, I NEED new episodes.
• Scrubs -- wala na kasi sa Star World eh.
• Late night phone calls
• Blogging when I feel like doing so -- can't do that now, especially with all the school work!

and of course..

I miss you na, Bigkasers!

Gotta go finish reading Noli.
I HAVE to force myself to love it, eh.
Later. =)

yes lord, amen!

Waaaah. It's been so long. Jumissmi?=)

1. WE WON 2ND PLACE IN THE SABAYAN!! Woohoo! Go Juniors! Three consecutive years.. wow! And we really thought we wouldn't make it this year because we were a little late. But we pulled it off! Yehey. We so love Gloc 9 already, right Bigkasers? =) Thank You, Lord! Congratulations also to our Interp Dancers who won 2nd place as well! =) And of course to the Seniors, Sophomores and Freshmen!
2. We played a basketball game in PE a while ago.. and I managed to score! Two points! Wahaaah! Nanalo tuloy kami, 6-4! Yehey. I know it's not that much of an achievement, but hey, forgive me because I really suck at sports, but I managed to shoot the ball. Oh yeah babeh, Nathan Scott must be so proud! =)
3. Global Invasion -- why is everybody using Globe these days?! Go Unlimitxting.. sorry Sun, you're so yesterday. =P GM, everyone!
4. Go Hopeless Hopia! Since Mrs. F decided to reshuffle our group in Algeb, I now belong in Hope's group, and so far, we're leading! Hehe. More plus points for us.. bwahaha! =)
5. I now know why the Tree Hill Ravens shouted "Nevermore!" in one of their games in the third season. Hmm.. Edgar Allan Poe, anyone?
6. More and more people are listening and LOVING The Fray.. oh my God, they are so great! I'm in love with them!
   
7. What to recycle: Bottles, canisters, plastics, tin cans and paper. What NOT to recycle: IDEAS of other people. Originality is key, people. Tsk, tsk. Yan tuloy..
   
8. Oh and another one, I was once again able to prove that simplicity is indeed a virtue. And so is humility. Sometimes overdoing things lead to your downfall.
   
9. I LOVE PHYSICS! A while ago, we played the Equilibrium Challenge, and our group won! Go Bebots! It was so difficult balancing ourselves with only a number of feet touching the floor.. it's like a modified version of newspaper dance. (haha, I hope you got it) And take note, we were commended because we were the only group who didn't do the stunts lying down or kneeling. Oh yeah! =)
10. I'm excited about our Noli show on Friday. Yihee!=)
11. The Long Tests are just around the corner (again.. bilis noh?!) and I might be gone for a little while once more.

I apologize for not being able to blog regularly. I was SOOO busy with all the activities in school, it was so hard keeping up. I tell you, I didn't even update my Friendster for almost two weeks! Oh the joys of being a Junior.. haha. Links will be updated when I find the time. And the regular bloghopping too. But comments would be much loved. =)

Mwah mwah. Toodles =P

"Kahit na wala akong pera,
kahit na butas aking bulsa,
kahit na maong ko'y kupas na,
kahit na marami diyang iba..
Ganito lang ako, simpleng tao,
maipagyayabang ko lang sa 'yo..
Pag-ibig ko sa iyo'y di magbabago
at kahit na anong bagyo, ika'y masusundo.."
-- Simpleng Tao by Gloc 9


I LOVE YOU JUNIOR BIGKASERS!!

all day long, i THINK about sex.

Don't take it negatively though. For the whole week, we've been thinking and strengthening our points for our debate tomorrow. The proposition is "Let It Be Resolved That Sex Education Be Comprehensively Taught In Philippine Schools" and we don't have a side yet. Tomorrow pa. So we prepared for BOTH sides and for the whole week we missed all our classes. Haha. I'm here at our CAI Lab, supposedly searching for more statistics, but then I'm done with my speeches anyway, so why not? =)

I am currently loving two very weird things right now: the Thesaurus and typrewriter. I wanted my speech to sound more proficient (see?!) and so for the whole week the thesaurus has been my best friend. Yesterday also, I typed my then tentative speech at the library's typewriter and suddenly I remembered how much fun I had typing short stories at my lolo's office when I was young. I was so thrilled because I can still remember how to use it, and the sound of those noisy keys just made me so nostalgic. Haha, drama. Now you have an idea on what to give me for my birthday or for Christmas! (Oh God, am I such a nerd?)

Sorry if I seem to have neglected this blog.. I haven't. I was enjoying LJ kasi.. hehe. But don't worry I will never ever leave this blog. =)

I super duper like Sophia Bush. I bought an issue of CosmoGirl that had her on the cover. She's such a nice person -- smart and pretty, too. Totally not like Brooke in real life. And I admire her for being so strong, she says she wouldn't want to disappoint her fans (by not playing Brooke really well) just because of what happened between her and Chad. And she's pretty pa. Tapos she studied journalism and I think she is also planning on taking up Political Science. What's not to love about her? Rude Awakening: Chad is so stupid.

I am still Haley though=) Di ba, Nathan?

Love to all. ♥ Mwah mwah.

karla, buksan mo na!

Half of me wants to be part of the 26K. Hehe =)

Though I absolutely dislike Kris Aquino for her exaggerated ka-prangkahan, super duper evil panlalait and kaartehan (sorry, Nica) I have to admit that I will miss Deal Or No Deal. Everything about it, honestly. Every night, the people in our household are really glued to the screen waiting for the next bid, getting mad at the contestant (kapag mali yung napili.. haha, hey we can't help it!) or Kris' dress and harsh words. I don't know, but I really started liking the show already even though I actually didn't want to watch it at first. It's exciting -- that is a given. But there's something more to it. Unlike Game KNB, it doesn't require you to be super intelligent, just really logical and lucky. It really is YOUR game, not anyone else's. Most of the time, I get really irritated at the contestants because sometimes they choose the wrong briefcase or keep on refusing the deal even though it's a huge offer already. But if I was there, in front of all the 26K, Kris, the banker and all of the Philippines to see, would I be able to think well? Will I go for it all the way until the end? I want to play so badly! But okay, yeah, I'll settle for being one of the "girls" basta I want to be a part of the show! Haha.

Today, I discovered that in our class a lot of girls LOVED Westlife as well. As in, we started singing their songs and to the surprise of everyone, we still know the songs! Haha. And of course, the dozens of Mark Feehily lovers were devastated with the news. Oh well, that's that. By the way, my concert sila ulit?! Haha. Tara! =)

Just when I started enjoying softball, it has to end. Why, oh why?! Today we had basketball for PE. Oh bliss -- not. As usual, I really sucked. When our teacher gave us our first try for free throws, I didn't even shoot a single basket at all. It didn't even go near the basket! And to make things worse, we're having our practical test on free throws next week already. So our teacher told us (the girls) to pick our own coach from the boys. They must be able to teach us the proper way to do free throws, lay-ups and this other one.. I forgot. Haha. Anyway, Trixie, Hope and I chose Rex, then nakisali si Josef. We were the smallest group I think because almost all the other groups had five to eight girls per guy and we were three to two. Haha! After some "great words" from our "marvelous" coaches, it was my turn again and of course, I know I would suck. But I had to be optimistic, so I thought of my very hot and loving handsome Nathan Scott aka James Lafferty, who by the way is the hottest basketball player ever (right, Ate Kate?! :P), and then I jumped and threw the ball. And guess what? I SCORED! Definitely not chamba! And I was in the right position. So yes, thanks to the moral support of our great coaches and of course inspiration from my love.. a part of me is not so afraid of basketball anymore! Yehey! I just hope I do the same in our practical test.. or else the guys will fail!

"Hey, Karla.. you can do it. I love you."

♥ ♥ ♥
Ayayay, hotness! =) I wish he'd really be there to support me on our practical test!

Ever had the feeling of having so much to do in so little time and yet still feeling super excited and fine? I have lots of things going on for me right now.. Sabayan practices, our debate for CMLI (which is on the 19th already.. shucks!), the editorial writing contest tomorrow, basketball for PE, and school work. And though I am physically exhausted from all of this, I'm still okay because I'm enjoying it. It's such a great feeling you know? When everything is moving so fast and it feels like you don't have the time and strength anymore, but you still fight because you love what you're doing. =) The adrenaline rush is unexplainable -- and I'm loving it.

Oh, by the way, since it's the start of Buwan ng Wika already, I'd like it if you start calling me Rosita. Or Karlita. Hehe! =)

I have to go and research for our debate proposition. Later. Mwah mwah :*

"Kahit na sabihin na naliligo ka sa sampal,
Di mo masasabi na hindi kita minamahal..
Ang dami mong babae, wala ka pang trabaho,
Ngunit kahit ganon ay nandito lang ako.."
-- Martyr Nyebera by Kamikazee

pachuchay.

I'm sick.
Boo hoo.
But I'm feeling okay naman na.

That explains why I'm blogging at 11:00 in the morning. I was supposed to blog yesterday but I started feeling really bad and got a major headache. Then the next thing you know I have fever. =( I guess I was just so tired. Last Saturday we had the last day of test aka the hard-core day (four subjects including Chemistry AND Physics) and then all afternoon we practiced for our Sabayan and in the evening I attended the installation of my dad in the Knights of Colombus. So yeah, I guess I was so exhausted that my body almost gave up. I'm glad that I'm able to rest now though, so that I'd be in good shape for the next couple of weeks because as you all know, the Sabayan is just around the corner and I CANNOT afford to absent myself especially during the crucial weeks.

Pachuchay -- meaning makulit, madaldal, pasaway and a little bit maldita but mabait and malambing at the same time.

That's moi. I'm pachuchay. The perfect word to describe Karla. Hehe. =)

The exams were good. I hope all the late-night studying would pay off. I really, really want to maintain the good scores I had in our long test because like I said before I want to do my best this year. This is after all the "judgment year" -- our future college schools will look at our grades in our junior year so.. UP is definitely tattooed on my mind. Haha. =)

Just saw the video of "Over My Head" by The Fray on MTV. God, I so love them. It's like I can't go through a day without listening to them. I'm so hooked! And now almost everyone knows them and loves their music as well! Yeah! They honestly have really beautiful songs. And of course, what makes me love them more is that the lead singer plays the piano. \m/ Download their songs. I swear it's looove.

You know what? I want to dance with Javier Suarez from Dirty Dancing: Havana Nights. Shiyeeeeet. Everytime I see the movie and hear Shakira sing "Hips Don't Lie", I just want to be Katie Miller even for a minute. Haay. Grabe hands down to them. Galing nila sumayaw, super! Di ba, Nix? =)

The Pachuchay face.

Haha galing nito. I was taking a picture of myself tapos si Nica, as usual, Loser sign na naman. Ayan, tumugma tuloy sa mukha ko -- naging cute tuloy! =)

Busangot face. Bago mag-Physics to.

Sa Demo Room
Si Mikka lang talaga dapat nasa picture eh. Tsk. Mga esbut! =)

Can't wait for September 27! That's the airing of Season 4! =) And I also found out the tentative title of the first episode: The Long Morrow. I am soooo excited.

Missed you guys! =) I hope you missed me too. Haha. Mwah mwah. ♥

"Heaven bent to take my hand
Nowhere left to turn
I'm lost to those I thought were friends
To everyone I know
Oh they turned their heads embarassed
Pretend that they don't see
But it's one missed step
You'll slip before you know it
And there doesn't seem a way to be redeemed.."
-- Fallen by Sarah McLachlan

over my head

I love Tuesdays.
I'm here at the CAI Lab blogging. Yehey.

Sorry I can't blog this week because of our periodic exams this Thursday. Shucks. Bilis noh? Anyway I promise I'll be updating regularly and will do my bloghopping as soon as it's all over.

Our teacher's here na.
Later. =)

to my james lafferty..

Happy Birthday!


How can I not LOVE him?!

Okay, so technically his birthday is not until tomorrow since in the US it's still the 24th today. But whatever. In my time and in my heart (nux!), it's his birthday so might as well greet him now. Waaah! I soooo LOVE you, Baby James.

I am happy today. Yipee! =)

before nathan scott..

..there was indeed someone else. Okay, I didn't love this guy but he was my first big crush.

I was in Grade 4, with short hair, bunny-like teeth, chubby frame -- in short, the Ugly Duckling stage. The Loser Years. I think I was 9 or 10 when I first saw him. When I first heard him. When I first glanced at his smile and just KNEW that it was something.

He was Mark Feehily of the very popular boyband back then, Westlife. Man, was I addicted to them. I memorized all the lines of their songs, bought all their albums, forced my dad to buy me an original biography of them and watch their concert when they came here to Manila. You can pretty much say that at such a young age, I already knew what being obssessed was all about. So anyway, Mark was the guy I really loved best among the five of them: his looks and his voice captivated me. But as time went by Westlife suddenly went out of the limelight, made pretty bad songs, and to make things worse people started hating boybands. Myself included. I just, well, got tired of them. I started listening to other music and found it very good. In short, I moved on.

Five years later: the shocking news.
MARK FEEHILY IS GAY.

And he admitted it. He has a boyfriend. I have nothing against gays, really, but Mark Feehily?! No! He was my first ever crazy-in-love crush! And take this, he has been gay ALL ALONG but the band kept it private for seven years. MAN. This is such a shock. I mean, yeah, my mom kept telling me "Ay he looks bading naman eh." pero I never thought na it's true pala. Hayy.

Okay so I'm not feeling bad because I still like him, nagulat lang talaga ko because I never thought my mom's insticts were true. Haha. Lesson of the day: Mothers know best. Haha, labo.

-oOo-

Anyway, no classes today (just i case you didn't notice.. I'm blogging at 8:30 in the morning!) though I'm not sure if it's because of the SONA or a new typhoon coming or both. But I'm really thankful for this "extra vacation" not just because I can blog but because I have more time to finish my projects and study in advance for our periodic test. Yeheyy!

I forgot to tell you that last Wednesday we played a real softball game and to my big surprise, I didn't suck too much! Haha. They assigned me as the first batter and I was so nervous I swear I could've fainted right then and there. My classmates were all shouting, "Go Rosita!" and yes, it was enough to make me even more nervous. As I positioned myself, I said to myself it didn't really matter if I stood correctly since I'm going to suck anyway. Then Kyle threw the ball and to my surprise (and everyone else's) I hit the ball! I HIT THE BALL! I hit the ball on my first try on my first game! And I was able to run until third base! Isn't that an achievement?! Too bad though because when it was my turn to be the catcher, Francis accidentally threw the ball at me. And it hit me right in the chest. OUCH. I couldn't breathe for like ten seconds.. But oh well, I'm still alive! And the important thing was I HIT THE BALL! Woohoo!

Miss Universe today. On Star World. Gotta watch!! =)

Advanced Happy Birthday James Lafferty! I love you, always and forever!! =P

So cute!
You'll see that same smile on Nathan's face when we get married.

it rained all day! yehey! =)

New layout, obviously. And once again, it features my all-time favorite couple Nathan and Haley! I never get tired of them, really. Anyway, I looove the color combination, don't you think? Grink. Hehe. I just hope it's not an eye-sore. I got the screen cap here, it was from Episode 15 - Just Watch The Fireworks. Yehey! I so love them talaga. <3

Yesterday I attended the Debate Seminar (along with Nikki and Trixie) at San Sebastian Manila for the CMLI Debate we'll be joining. Yep, official debaters. Yehey! =) We're going to join the Oregon-Oxford debate (thank God!) and I was assigned as the practicability speaker. Waah! It's such an honor. Anyway, our speaker yesterday was soooo cool! She was pretty, tall, had long beautiful hair, spoke well and is a member of THE Ateneo Debate Society. WHOA. But she wasn't intimidating at all. In fact, I so love her.. I want to be her! Haha. The first round will be on August 19, I think. Well, wish us luck okay? =)

Bata pa si Papa James oh..
Ayayayay! He's soooo cute I want to hug him! =)

Sorry if I haven't updated, and if I can't really blog about something long right now because I'm really busy trying to do all our projects before the periodic tests. Yes, I know time flies by so fast. Malapit na agad mag-second quarter! Wheeee! So yeah, I guess I'll be out of the circuit for a while since I'll be studying and finishing everything, but your comments will be much much appreciated when I get back.

By the way, it's 23 today.
Happy Nathan Day to me! =)
(This is what happens when one is crazy in love)

Oh and two days from now (July 25) James Lafferty will celebrate his birthday! Happy Birthday, baby James.. naaah parang he'll read this. Oh well, it's a sign of my great love for him. Gift ko sa kanya.. kiiiiiisss! Mwaaaaaaaaah! (sabay pause sa screen at halik sa mukha.. woohoo!)

Love to all! Mwah mwah =)

of fridays and superhero fantasies.

Finally it's the end of the week and boy am I glad! There is always this great feeling that comes along with Fridays. No matter how sad or exhausting it has been, knowing that it is the last day of work (or in our case, school) week just makes me feel so happy. Don't you guys feel the same? I'm sure you all do.

Wahaah. We were reading "My Last Duchess" in English class and I swear I find it very cool, not because of what happened in the piece, but how the writer hid all those meanings. At first look, it sounds (and looks) very complicated, but once Sir Catanghal explained what it really meant, I was amazed at how very few words can mean a LOT of things. Hmm. I think I'm going to like Shakesperean English. Thou spongy rat-faced foot-licker. Bwahahaha. =) *evil grin*

I'm in-love with Algebra again. Wheeee! =)

Lois Lane said the world doesn't need a Superman. And maybe any other superhero for that matter. But I think I know better (though, of course, I have not met any member of the Justice League and have not fallen in love with any of them seriously). I've been telling you about my fascination with superheroes. I love the fact that they have superpowers and have this abilities to pull someone out of a fire or stop a plane from crashing. It's amazing how in such short time they are able to save many lives and are able to give hope to all of us. They are unreal, yes, only someone we see on our screens full of special effects and cool animations. But I know that they are beyond that. They are symbols of the heroes we want to have in our lives, the heroes that will give new meaning to the saying, "The sun will come out tomorrow." I guess that's what this is mainly about -- hope. Hope that each of us will be saved, that each of us will be rescued from this world of cruelty and wrath. Hope that someone will pull us away from all the insanity and just let us be. Admit it, who wouldn't want to be rescued and eventually fall in love and live happily ever after? No one, I guess, except maybe for those who have had their imaginations sucked out of them. Superheroes are the new-age knights in shining armor and prince charmings. They come sweep us off our feet and carry us to a land far, far away from this place. But I know that as the credits start rolling, the smiles and contentment on our faces isn't just about the "dreaming of being saved" but also because in some way, the superhero movies make us "want to save." I admit, I have always dreamt of becoming Wonder Woman simply because I would like to know how it feels like to be capable of something and be badly needed for it. I always want to know how it's like to be needed, to be important. Deep down, as much as I enjoyed wishing I was Rachel or Lois or MJ, a part of me also wanted to be a superhero. I want to save, I want to rescue someone else. I want to make a difference. And this is the hardest part for me I guess, because it is very, very difficult. I am not invincible. I am weak. I am not even good enough to be strong for myself, what more for others? But you know what? I find my greatest strength in wanting to be strong. I find my greatest bravery in deciding to be brave. I may not be capable of being a strong and always-self-assured person, but I feel great when I finally decide to tell myself "I can do this," even though a part of me says I can't. I might end up failing, but at least I know that somewhere inside me, there was this small piece of courage that made me feel strong. And for me, it's enough. I guess this is why I really do love superheroes, they don't just make us want to be saved, but they make us want to save. They aren't just people we want to have, but people we want to become. I don't know when, I don't know how, but I know one day soon, I'll be super. Watch out. =)

Wahaaah. This is what happens when I deprive myself of writing about something that has been inside my head for almost a week now. Haha.

Now if only my Nathan would be with me during PE, softball would be waaaaaaaay better.
God, I love this boy!
NEYtun Scott, I love you!!=)