TWENTY

A video of me rambling and revealing my messed up thoughts on turning 20

I'm writing this blog post a night before i turn 20. Gahhh, i'm turning 20! It's such a crazy thought because i sure am not ready yet. Like with turning 20, that'll mean i'll have no more excuse for my childish actions, i'll have to face more responsibilities, and the idea that i'll now have to say goodbye to my teenage years is pretty epic. I mean it's like my teenage year will have to go out the window and that i'll have to open the door to legit adulthood now. Gahhhh! I'm seriously just not ready for it (refer to video to see how hectic my mind was).


My teenage life has been a blast, looking back i've done so many things. I've said this in the video but i just gotta type it all down again. But woah, growing up in different countries, adapting and trying to adjust to the places, environment, and the people was pretty dramatic. Finding my own self along the way, dealing with different personalities, going through breakups and backstabbing. I've experienced them all! The only regrets i have were making the wrong decisions, and hurting the people i've hurt because of that. But through those, i guess i have become stronger and wiser, and through those i now know who my real friends are. I know who has stayed when i needed them, and i know who will be there to accept me, comfort me and give me advices despite the wrong things i have done.


Well, i am pretty proud to say that before turning 20, i have my life a little fixed together. I mean i do have a boyfriend who's been there, is there and will be there for me. I also have amazing friends who i can count on, and a family who will support me. I've experienced everything i wanted to experience, so i'm pretty blessed at this stage of my life. I have the right people who will guide me to be a better person, and i have a more mature mind to help me make better decisions in life.


So i guess a pat on the back for being a stronger person now, Steph. Cheers to the adventures to come soon! Cheers to creating and making yourself into the successful person you want to become. And finally, cheers to happiness in the future.



Happy 20th, Steph. Go get 'em!

Tangadan Falls!

I was invited to go to Tangadan Falls by Jen. It was an early birthday celebration for her. So okay, first i didn't think i was going to go. Gahh, the call time was at 6 in the morning and i was still in Baguio at that time. That meant i had to take the first trip of Partas to travel to San Fernando. Didn't really like the idea of waking up that early, considering that i have been such a lazy bum the past few days. Haa! But i ended up going. It was freakin' Tangadan Falls! I was so jealous at the pictures of my friends who have been there already, so i just had to go!

Woke up at half past 2 in the morning on the 5th of June. I packed my bag, had a quick shower, then left. I left early so that i could catch a taxi straight away and thought that i might just wait at the bus station. I ended up waiting for a taxi ride for 30min though. My whole area was empty at 3 in the morning. I arrived at the bus station 15min earlier than i expected, which was good since i got a seat up front at the bus afterwards. Took a nap on the way then the next thing i knew i was already at Bauang, La Union. A breakfast at McDo was very much needed at that time, since i knew i was going to be hiking for over an hour later that day. Met up with the boyfriend and the others afterwards, then off we went!

They said it was going to be a 2 hour hike. But it ended up being just over an hour. It was epic hiking with slippery slippers, tripping here and there, getting cuts and scratches. Gahh, it was my first time to go hiking! Good thing my boyfriend was good at jumping, climbing, and hiking in general. He was there to help me every step of the way and would frequently hear him say "come on baby, you can do it!". I seriously don't know if i would've survived still if he weren't there. Haa! 

My first swim there was not cool. I swam and and got hit by a rock straight away on the knee. The sudden appearance of rocks was not cool at all. Was also scared to swim in the middle, didn't think i was that good of a swimmer to be able to survive. But i ended up trying, and hey, i didn't drown. Haa! I wasn't as bad as i thought. My boyfriend can't swim at all, so i ended up swimming with my friends instead. We later got the idea of putting him up on a floaty so that he can at least go near the falls, which was so epic! I was the one pushing him towards the falls while he was just sitting there like a king. He felt bad in the end, but hey, what can we do aye? Haha. My friends also ended up jumping of the cliff! They were so scared in the beginning but ended up jumping off of it. If only i wasn't so scared to drown, i would've done it too! I probably need more training. Will still have that "jumping off a cliff" on my bucket list!

At the end of the day i was just too damn tired to function. I was dirty, tired and weak. Though that was the case, i still had a blast! Such an awesome day it was. 

My partners in crime yo

Had a freaking blast with my babes! June 4, 2014.

Destinations: Teacher's Camp. Pizza Hut. Maharlika. Cafe Lusso. 

First Anniversary!

Time really flies fast, aye? In a click the alarm in my memory rang telling me it's already been a year since we got back together. Gosh, many memories are now flashing through my mind; from our shy "nice to see you again" moments, to the first time we'd meet each other's parents, and to the awesome getaways we've had. Don't know what else to say, i mean i've already posted blogs about our history, how we started as high school sweethearts, entered the LDR path, separated, and now back together. It's been a pretty hectic journey to get to where we are now, but i gotta say that it truly is worth it.


To prepare for this special day, i know that we're broke since we gotta save up for our fare to travel to Clark. But that doesn't mean i'll have to excuse myself from surprising you in the small ways i know?  


So first, i prepared you a video containing all our memories captured on film for this past year. I've prepared it since February, i think? I was a little excited, i gotta admit. Next, i wrote you a song. I haven't cleaned the rough patches of it yet, but i promise you i'll finish it. The lyrics are done, right in time for our special day. I also prepared you a wall filled with reasons why i love you and how much you mean to me, just to surprise you a little when you visit me. And finally, i wrote you a letter. It was a simple one, i just had a lot of things i wanted to say to you in my mind and so i needed to write all of it on the letter.


The best part of this all? His reaction! Was just too priceless. I never expected him to react that way, i thought these things were too simple, and yet there he was with such a reaction. Made me feel special, how small things like these would mean a lot for a guy like him. The tight hugs and the stare with a smile? Gahhh *spazzing just at the thought of remembering it*


Honestly, it's been an amazing 1 year with you baby... Through the little misunderstandings and fights we've had, we were able to make it, stronger each day. What i've done for you on our special day is nothing compared to what you have done for me through the years. Thank you so much for everything, seriously. For coming back into my life, i honestly couldn't have asked for more. God has blessed me enough. I hope you'd feel how much i love you through these small things.  


Happy Anniversary, baby! I love you, i honestly do.. More than words could ever explain.

Click to see the anniversary video i made, which i posted on Facebook.

Dinner at Don Henrico's: Fettuccine, Buffalo Wings & Baked Ziti.

My thoughts and feelings placed in a letter

Bought post-its and write all the reasons why i love him, to surprise him a little when he arrives. Didn't think i'd ever do things like this, but hey, only he has this effect on me.

A little selfie showing our haggardness before ending the day, lol.

 P.S. The next night we had Ramyun for dinner, then had tofu for a little late snack. Made bacon and cheese omelette with him the next morning, totally the best evurrr! Topped all those yummy treats with cookies and cream ice cream. Gahhh, y so perfect baby?! Hahaha. Cheers to the most simple yet amazing anniversary celebration with you baby! Anything we do is just the best baby. I love you so much!