my 2013 update!

Hello everyone!

I really missed writing for my blog! T.T Please forgive me if it took forever to once again update my posts. I have been really busy in school. Med life is challenging and at the same time wondrous for me. I became so focused on studying because I would absolutely want to become a good doctor in the future.☺♥

Alright! So much for my introduction, this post will be about my 2013 (since it was the year I stopped blogging). WARNING: this will be a lengthy post but please try to bare with me until the end. Thanks!

 Since my last posts about the upcoming Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Bangkal, Makati, fund raising activities were known, I am pleased to inform you guys that the OLFC Concert was a BIG success! Thank you for everyone who came and cheered for us. All the proceeds were donated in a church in Iloilo, for the rehabilitation of their parish community from the super typhoon Yolanda.

Another good news came right after the concert week! The Our Lady of Fatima YOUTH CHOIR won the 1st ever chorale singing competition! :) I couldn't tell you how much the kids screamed and celebrated for their efforts during the preparation for this competition. They were soooo ecstatic!

The winning piece was "Munting Sanggol" :)

Christmas came! :) 

The Acostas, all wearing football jerseys! :) 

Karaoke night with the OLFYC! :)

The Legaspi's 2013 Reunion! :)

A, me, ate Verna, Julianne :)

New year! WELCOME 2014! :)

with the OLFC! :)

The next section would be random pictures from the rest of the year (2013) :) some may be from the early months of this year. 

medschool loves ☺♥

moments I'm not really proud of HAHAHA! 

Chenie and Juley! :)

wacky doctors to be! :)

with Rael and Jhona :)

with Larizze, yummmm!!!

 At Dad's with the Reyes Clan :)

There you have it! :) I'll save some for another entries! Thank you for reading! 

*shine!

GIFT IDEAS: A's Gift Box.☺

hello everyone!

have you guys ever came to a point when you just don't know what to give that special someone on their special day, uhhh...say like a birthday? anniversary? even Christmas? i've often experience situations like this because i really do give gifts, either hand-made or bought, to people i consider special to me. :) i just love that feeling of searching for "that is the ONE" for him/her. plus its better to give than to receive. :)

these past few days, knowing that A's graduation is fast approaching, i had the same dilemma i was mentioning above. i have been searching in Pinterest, Tumblr and other blogs for their suggestion on what to give him, a boyfriend who is an IT major, loves music and a fan of magic tricks.

 their suggestions are really good and varied but it just that i've already done it or it just impossible for me to give him an electronic gadget. :)))) hahaha. i know i wanted my gift to be special and be the best but i am in a budget constraint here people so a Mac/Beats by Dre are totally outrageous!

so i stopped my searching and focused on something that really matters, his FUTURE. a graduation signifies a new stage in life A will soon be facing and i think one of the best ways to show him that i support his development is to give him some things that will help him go ease into the transition of a school boy into a young professional. i also considered that he'll be visiting the isle of Boracay in May.

i devised A's GIFT BOX.☺

CONTENTS:

1.  2 Beach Shorts- from the Landmark. :) one for his Puerto Galera trip and one for his Bora trip. these are colorful and versatile shorts that he can use not only in the beach but also for walking and church practices.
2. 1 White Muscle Tee- also for his beach trips. this is made from cotton so it'll be light-weight and easy to carry.
3. 1 Baleno Undershirt (muscle tee)- Kai (my brother) choose this for A. :) happy to help he is!
4. 1 Basic Tie- for future job interviews or jobs.
5. 6 White Handkerchiefs.
6. 1 Basic Black Leather Belt
7. 3 Pairs of Black Socks

it may not be much but i think these things are things that he will need when he finds work in any company. :) the important thing is he loved it.♥ since i mentioned that he loves magic tricks especially card tricks my aunt surprised him with a limited edition Bicycle Ghost Deck. :)

another treat for him is the IRON MAN 3 movie!!! yey for Tony Stark!☺☺☺

overall i'd say his day was really special and blessed. for he is also a blessing to his family and also to me. again good job A!☺ you deserve the best of every thing!

giving a gift doesn't really need to be expensive and over the top, simple stuffs such as these can make one person feel special because you remembered him/her and his/her needs. and as always its the thought that counts.

*shine!

Double A's Graduation Day.☺

"Dear young people, do not bury your talents, the gifts that God has given you! Do not be afraid to dream of great things!"

-Pope Francis

these words from our Pope is another inspirational thought to ponder on especially since we are in that time of year when we welcome a new batch of young professionals into the adult/real world. A's graduation day was yesterday. :) everyone was extending their greetings of congratulations to him and i for one, am very proud of what he has accomplished. 

why? you ask. well...A is not just an excellent IT student but he is also a member (and became the president) of the Lyceum of the Philippines Chorale for 4 years earning a 4-year scholarship and being a Dean's Lister on the side. <insert dramatic music here> hehehehe. while doing so he is also preoccupied with our church choir plus other activities in our parish, never did he reason that he is busy with schoolwork when he is needed in the parish and vice versa. and yesterday he finally earned the fruits of his labor, when he was called on stage to receive his diploma.♥

A with his parents, Tito Tony and Tita Agie

we celebrated this special day in Tramway Bayview Buffet in Roxas Blvd. :) click on the link to view their website. 

A with his family. :)

Kiel, Angeli, Julianne, me and A. :)

A and me and Julianne. :)

after dinner we headed back to A's place had some ice cream while solving 4 Pics 1 Word. then we arrived at MOA at around 10:15 pm to watch the last full show of Iron Man 3! it was AWESOME!!!!☺☺☺

i won't spoil anything from it sooo please watch it! 

us @ MOA, waiting for Iron Man 3.

its all about AA yesterday. :) we were really proud to be with you and witness your success! we all know that there will be great things ahead of you. we'll be praying for your future my labs. dream great and claim those in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, for he will give you what you asked of Him.☺

i love you, you know i do.♥

*shine!

SM Surplus and Accessorize Mini Haul

yesterday afternoon i spent my time with A's family at the Mall of Asia. :) we ate lunch and went looking around the mall. it was a fun-filled day! i never enjoyed the mall as much as i have now with 2 grade school kids. the mall seemed like a play ground where we could run around playing Tag! 

on the other hand i also did a little shopping of my own. :) here are the things i got!

2 plain shirts from SM Surplus. :) more of the basics!

the 1st necklace i got this year. :) from Accessorize. 

these are all under 500php because SM MOA is on sale until the end of the month i think. so there you go! :)

*shine!

nostalgia.☼

hello and good evening. :)

the 1st of november finally came. its all saint's day. a day of obligation as a Catholic. here in the Philippines we visit our beloved who passed away and are now with our Lord God. we bring candles and flowers to offer along with all the memories spent together while they were here on earth.

i have spent the last two years with A's family plus Jerick; joining them every year to visit their lolos and lolas. :) each year we will meet up at their place and headed 1st to Cementina, its a cemetery along Libertad in Pasay, to visit their great grandmother and great grandfather, Mamang and Papang. we'll pray for them and will reminisce stories from their childhood. funny ones too. 

after that will be the traditional FOOD TRIP. :) 

Libertad, a main road, will be closed during nov 1 and 2. thus vendors of different sorts will be in long lines selling their merchandise. the best thing about these "stores" are their cheap prices. you could buy cotton candy, potato twists, green mangoes, chicken skins, chicharon, barbecue, etc. mainly street foods. haha. :)

then we'll head to Sta. Clara Parish Column-barium to visit A's grandparents, Lola Aba and Lolo Pedro. we're also there to pray for ate Sarah's dad. 

after saying our prayers and spending time with them we'll get a bite @ Jollibee. here are some photos from Tita Agie's camera. :)

jerick, geli, me and A.♥

with tita Agie. :)

A&me, tita Agie & tito Tony, jek & geli

tomorrow we'll drop by my relatives :) i hope it won't rain. *cross fingers!

how did you spend your day? i'd like to know. :)

*shine!

geli's treat! :)

hello!

its officially septemBER!!! *yey! the BER months are finally here and counting the days before Christmas started. you'll never get too old for Christmas, what ever you do there is always that little flicker of excitement inside when ever the season of giving and wishing goodwill to all mankind is drawing near. :)

september 1 was really good to me :) for Angeli or Geli (A's sister) treated us at UNO. its a pizza place-bar at MOA. :) [with Jerick, Tito Tony, Tita Agie, and A]

UNO's set up. :)

activities of the night! :)

here are few photos of the food available at that cool place. :) 

Buffalo wings, Fish and Chips, Pizza and a red sauce pasta.
we also had Caesar's Salad and Carbonara

after dinner we strolled along the bay area and saw a lot of fun activities to do plus rides and even a street show from talented performers. :) then for dessert Geli bought us milk teas from Chatime! :)  

we had a very nice night together. :) i hope there will be lots more to come.

SHOUT OUT to Geli: thanks for the dinner and milktea! :) plus the bonding time you shared with us.♥ sa uulitin kami naman ni Aaron ang taya. hahaha :)

thanks for reading! 

*shine!