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Jason Mraz - I Won't Give Up
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Now (and forever) playing: Jason Mraz - I Won’t Give Up

‘Cause even the stars they burn
Some even fall to the earth
We’ve got a lot to learn
God knows we’re worth it
No, I won’t give up

I won’t give up on us (no I’m not giving up)
God knows I’m tough enough (I am tough, I am loved)
We’ve got a lot to learn (we’re alive, we are loved)
God knows we’re worth it (and we’re worth it)

Excuse me while i go cry for the rest of my life…

This song is so beautiful.

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2011 PREDICTIONS.

I wrote these predictions last December 31, 2010 while i was waiting for the fireworks of Burj Dubai to start. Pardon the paper i used, this was an impulse moment and this was all i can dig from my mom’s purse haha. I kept this in my pouch throughout the year; hence, the ink blots from both sides of the paper haha. Mmmm, let’s evaluate. Shall we? Haha.

  • I will get my college diploma -Yes! I got ‘em last Feb5 @PICC. Wooop!
  • I will get a job (cool job) -Yes! My job in Analog Soul as a marketing officer is pretty cool, and even though i’ll be leaving soon, i’m pretty sure that at one point, i’ve said that it was the coolest job, ever! 
  • I will buy/have my first telescope -Sadly, i didn’t get my telescope :( but hey, i can aim for it this 2012, right?
  • I will/have my first puppy -Yes! My brother and his girlfriend gave Summer to me as a graduation gift <3
  • OS, censored berks, housemates, LS401 will remain intact -Yes! No questions asked. I even made another group of friends this year, Beachhouse Boys. Or Beachhouse Crew? Whatevs, basta my drinking buddies haha.
  • But i will have another set of barkada/friends at work -Yes, and i am very thankful for them. They made me feel welcome even on my first day at work. And it would break my heart when i leave soon.
  • I will have at least P50,000 in my bank account by the end of the year -Unfortunately, no, i don’t have 50k in my bank account. I barely have a quarter of it, even after earning 150k++ for the past year. But that’s okay, because i made a lot of investments during 2011. And by investments, i mean clothes, shoes, travel, new phone, lomo films, and of course, i gave money and gifts to my parents every month. So yeah, i feel gooooood.
  • I will have at least one travel via plane, international & domestic flights. One each. -Well, technically, i didn’t have any international flight this year (except maybe if you consider my flight coming back from Dubai) but i did have 2 domestic flights this year, Boracay with girlfriends and Coron with my fam. :)
  • I will read at least 15 books for the whole year -I don’t believe i’ve read 15 books this year. For sure, it’s even less than 10. But who cares? I’ve read The Perks of Being a Wallflower (which kind of defined my life) and I met Nicholas Sparks this year, and for that, all is well.
  • I will have my first boyfriend & my first kiss -HAHA epic fail! For the record, i am NOT being a prude here, okay? Though i know this item here makes me look like a freak. Heeeh, what can i do? I’m really the ‘forever alone’ type of person. I mean, there just isn’t anyone available to make out with, kidding! HAHA whatevs, this shall be carried over to my 2012 Predictions haha. I won’t give up on the idea haha.
  • I will go back and try to play the piano. “Mad” & “Heartbreak Warfare” -Yes! I went back to playing keyboard again. And yes, i know how to play Mad, but not Heartbreak Warfare. I did learn how to play Adele’s Someone Like You, though :)
  • By the end of 2011, we’re gonna be super close friends, basta, magiging sobrang close tayo! :) -Uhm, we talk all the time but i’m not sure if we’re that close, though. But i will cross this one out, ‘cos i don’t know if i would still like to ‘carry’ you over 2012. You gave me good vibes and bad vibes at the same time, all throughout the year. Bittersweet. You’re obviously my kryptonite.
  • This year, i’ll start playing drums again -No, i did not. I didn’t have enough time to play, money to buy a drum set, and the space to fit it in.
  • I will see & hear Parokya ni Edgar live! -And again, i didn’t have the chance to cross this one out. See you on my 2012 Predictions!
  • I will start learning how to play the guitar, again -No, but i’ll try again next year. I’m thinking of buying one myself, just so i won’t have to fight with my brother when borrowing his guitar.
  • I will attend at least 2 concerts! -Yes! Maroon 5 Live in Manila with Kimy + Black Eyed Peas Live in Manila with Denise, which i scored tickets from Cebu Pacific Air’s Facebook contest haha. Lucky me!
  • I will have/buy Disney movies on VCD. Complete! -Not yet,  but soon. I think i only have 3 more Classic Disney movies to hunt.
  • I will have/buy complete set of Harry Potter books and movies -Not yet, ugh!
  • I will receive plenty of flowers this year. Bouquets of flowers. -Well not really plenty, but i got a bouquet from my parents on my graduation, though. And i got two more mini-bouquets from the weddings i attended, on which both entourage i were a part of.
  • I will have my braces removed -HAHA another epic fail. I’ll try to visit my dentist more often this 2012 haha.
  • I will take risks on love. Masaktan na kung masasaktan, basta magmamahal ako! ♡-I did. I know i did try and make some risks with regards to love. I can’t say that i’ve succeeded or anything, so i guess i’ll try harder this 2012. And i won’t stop til i found/get him. Whoever ‘him’ is haha! <3

Out of 21 items on my prediction list, i crossed out 11 of ‘em. And they’re the big ones too. So yeah, i’d say i had a good year. Although i must say, this year had been the toughest for me too. All my “lost and depressed, where do i go from here” posts i’ve written these past few months, are all evidences i have for having such dark year. But here i am now, looking forward to a bright 2012. And now, in a few hours, i’mma list my 2012 Predictions. I’m sure this year will be awesome for me, especially for my career. 

To all my followers, thank you. You’re awesome. And to all my followings, you are amazing. Keep posting awesome stuffs :) Happy New Year everyone. Let 2012 be kick-ass. Cheers!

2012, get ready to be rocked! This is going to be my year!!!

#2011 predictions  #my life in 2011  #personal post  #yes i got the idea from lucas scott and haley james of One Tree Hill  #personal photo  #personal 
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What i can’t remember from last night:
  • I can’t remember how many bottles i drank, because boss just kept on refilling my glass. Srsly, it’s like i ordered a bottomless booze haha
  • I can’t remember how my co-officer and i managed to go to the restroom downstairs, but i remember both of us walking while swaying and laughing like crazy
  • I can’t remember half of the things i said during my “speech” but i remember commending my officemates for making me feel welcomed even during my first day at work. Other than that, i can hardly ever recall what i said. I could’ve said “balls” and for sure, i wouldn’t remember saying it haha (I wouldn’t mind though haha)
  • I remember seeing an old friend but i can’t remember (and i don’t know) if she saw the way i acted all throughout the night haha
  • I don’t remember which route we took to get to Ayala Ave., cos normally i would’ve taken the underpass, but i remember crossing the streets like a maniac (and my officemates telling me that i am so brave and reckless)
  • I don’t remember which part of Gil Puyat Ave. we got off the bus, but i remember seeing a jeep and hurriedly jumping in
  • I remember falling asleep (which is so not normal for me to fall asleep in jeeps!) but i can’t remember how i got off in Taft haha!
  • I don’t remember getting in the elevator and getting off my floor, but i remember waking up at 230AM on our sofa bed and seeing the world spinning, danggg!
  • Oh, and i can’t remember if i puked. I must have, i could have…
  • But i remember boss gave us the day off today haha, so yeah, i’m a happy kid and i just stayed at home the whole day and nurse my hangover
  • I remember talking to my boss before going home, but i can’t remember what i said or what he said, but i know he’s the coolest boss ever! (Well even though he’s my only first boss, i can tell, he’ll always be my favorite! Haha)

So yeah, blame it on the a-a-a-a-a-alcohol. Haha

Can i say it again? I’m never gonna drink again.

Or so i’ve been saying that for the last five years haha.


#don't judge me for this  #i'm not a drunkard  #i just live my life haha  #personal post  #personal 
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Random thoughts on Christmas eve:

  • Exactly one year ago, we were on Black and Blue Store in Dubai, looking for a 10-Dirham worth of gift for our Kris Kringle, haha.
  • That was a fun day.
  • My favorite Christmas song right now has got to be Train’s Shake Up Christmas.
  • I really really like the song. And the official music video, of course!
  • I mean, what’s not to love? Santa has the crystal ball! Lol.
  • One of the saddest Christmas songs, i’d have to say, is It’s Christmas (All Over The World).
  • I don’t know, but i feel sad whenever i hear it on the radio.
  • I don’t feel like sending out SMS to all my contacts.
  • I feel lazy.
  • Or maybe i am just being a Grinch.
  • But whatever. Let’s see if i change my mind before midnight.
  • Merry Christmas to my followers, and the people that i follow as well.
  • You guys are awesome.
  • Tumble is awesome.
  • I have to go and prepare for the Christmas Eve mass. 
  • Gotta thank God for all the blessings i got throughout the year.
  • Go on guys, have yourself a merry little christmas. :)


#random thoughts  #christmas eve  #tumblr followers and following  #personal post  #personal 
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Random: Not your ordinary employee

Today had been a busy day for retail. My mailbox was filled with tons of online orders and inquiries. Phone calls, e-mails and SMS, follow-ups, search for courier rates… Nonetheless, i loved it. I really like it when i get my hands dirty. I know this is a weird thing for me to say (considering most people would probably prefer slacking off than work) but, i actually prefer overload work days rather than just stare at walls and not do anything at all. Those grey days when i would pretend to work just to let time pass, are my least favorite. I’m telling ‘ya!

So yeah, today, as busy as it was, i loved every minute of it. I don’t think i’ve had this great feeling since, uhm, April? Yeah, probably April.

But uh-oh. Here comes graduation goggles. Not. Haha. 

More days like today before i officially go away, please? :)


#random thoughts  #work  #personal post  #personal 
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LOVE, Stargirl »

Why on earth would anyone bother to follow my other Tumblelog? Haha. Oh well, this is my other blog. It was supposed to be my ‘secret’ blog and i was originally planning on posting super personal stuff/photos, but i ended up posting a few short letters/notes and my looklet photos. Haven’t been able to update it for about half a year now, but i still have 15 followers. Great! Haha.

If i won’t be too busy next year, i might revive it again, but this time, i’ll stick to my ‘super personal notes/photos’ plan :)

Ps. I’m a big Stargirl fan, and i love the url i used in this blog :)

#hear ye my second tumblelog  #love stargirl  #dearleoborlock  #cherryisnotafruit  #personal post  #personal 
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All i want for Christmas:
  • good book to read
  • KitKat chunky bar
  • concert ticket to Katy Perry Live in Manila
  • box of pizza all to myself (with extra cheese, please)
  • road trip with fam
  • a date with Tad Hamilton
  • yummy ham
  • Canon AE-1
  • my driver’s license (so i can drive legitimately)
  • a bag of Ruffles sour cream ‘n cheddar
  • for me to finally figure out what i want to do with my life + career/job that will make me happy

4 out of 11 items on my Christmas wish list are food.

And take note, there’s a date with a fictional character.

Forever alone. Haha!


#all i want for christmas  #christmas wish list 2011  #forever alone  #personal post  #personal 
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Napatunganga nung bigla kitang nakita pagkalipas ng mahabang panahon.

Medyo na-tanga lang naman ako kanina, ni hindi man lang kita nabati. Kasama mo pa sya, so lalo talaga akong hindi nakapagsalita. Nakakainis naman, hindi pa pala kayo nagbe-break, haha. Sorry, ang sama ko.

Naalala ko pa na nakwento ko sa isang kaibigan na ako yung naghirap na “ayusin” ka matapos ang expected-yet-epic heartbreak moment mo, tapos iba lang yung nakinabang. Unfair.

Napansin ko lang, hindi na tayo nagkakausap. Shet, hindi na tayo close gaya ng dati. Siguro kasi masyado lang akong naging busy this year sa work. Then again, naging busy ka rin naman sa kanya. So quits lang. :(

Nag-grow apart nga siguro tayo, at ‘yon na rin malamang ang dahilan kung bakit nahiya/natameme/natorpe akong batiin ka. Pero grabe, nakatitig lang ako sa’yo kanina, at bago pa mahuli ang lahat at makita mo ako… ayun, tumakbo ako papasok sa elevator. Haha! *sabay pasok ang Alumni Homecoming ng Parokya ni Edgar*

Napatunganga nung bigla kitang nakita 
Pagkalipas ng mahabang panahon.

Highschool pa tayo nung una kang nakilala
At tandang tanda ko pa
Noon pa ma’y sobrang lupit mo na 
Hindi ko lang alam kung pano, 
Basta biglang nagsama tayo
Di nagtagal ay napaibig mo ako

Mula umaga hanggang uwian natin laging 
Magkasama tayong dalawa
Parang kahapon lang nangyari 
Sa kin ang lahat
Tila isang dulang medyo romantiko
Ang banat

Ngunit nung napag-usapan, 
Bigla nalang nagkahiyaan
Mula noon hindi na tayo nagpansinan

At bakit ko ba pinabayaan
Mawala ng hindi inaasahan
Parang nasayang lang.
Nawala na, wala nang nagawa 

Story of my life, tangina. </3

LOLz. I’m fine. Haha.


#sinulat ng parokya ni edgar ang buhay ko sa kantang to  #alumni homecoming  #personal post  #personal 
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Quit with no plan.

I stumbled upon this article (http://tinyurl.com/7oynjj3) and number 5 hit me really hard. Here, have a read:

5. Quit with no plan. Some might call it gutsy. Others might call it stupid. Either way, sometimes it’s just best to move on.

There is a growing body of psychological research that has proven that our work performance, our creativity, and even our physical health are substantially improved when we feel happy.

Why would you sacrifice your physical and mental livelihood by staying in a job you dislike? There is also a remarkable amount of evidence suggesting that we make irrational decisions (like staying in a job or a relationship that is terrible for us) because we want to feel like we are being committed. Sometimes it’s best to ask yourself, “Why am I committed to this?” We often find ways to convince ourselves that the thing we have always done is still the thing we should be doing, even if that’s not true.

Just because a job made sense for you when you started it doesn’t mean it makes sense for you now. Life changes and your situation evolves. You have to do what’s right for you right now, and that doesn’t always mean staying the course.

Am I saying you should quit right this moment? No, I’m not. But there are a lot of people who spend the best part of their lives working in jobs they dislike so they can spend the end of their lives chasing the stuff they wish they had done before. And I’m not saying you should do that either.

Whether you stay in your job or make a move, it’s important to realize that you have options. I won’t pretend that it will be easy, but it might be right.

I don’t know, but when i first read the article, it felt like the author was trying to aim an arrow to my heart, and guess what… he hit the bullseye! Huzzah!


#rant cherry rant!  #yahoo articles are the best  #personal post  #personal 
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Non-stop gimiks aka gastos.

Saying YES to everyone and their dinner (or inuman) invites has its price. I am broke right now, ugh. Here’s where i left my adventure from the last time i posted the events/happenings of my life since last week of October (http://cherryisnotafruit.tumblr.com/post/12279394796/week-long-fun) and here’s the continuation:

Nov 4, Friday - Coron Day 1

Nov 5, Saturday - Coron Day 2

Nov 6, Sunday - Coron Day 3

Nov 7, Monday - Coron Day 4, went back to MNL (good thing it was a holiday)

Nov 9, Wednesday - Dinner with Rene and Rizelle in Robinsons Midtown, inuman in Central

Nov 10, Thursday - Inuman in Beach House with the boys

Nov 11, Friday - Was supposed to go to Banchetto for lantern event with Kimy and Rizelle, but instead, inuman in Beach House with the boys (again) and went home was so basag 

Nov 12, Saturday - Powerplant Mall with the boys

Nov 14, Monday - McDo with one of the boys, sober for the night (for a change haha)

Nov 15, Tuesday - Dinner with Emer and Carl in Sbarro in SM Mall of Asia

Nov 16, Wednesday - SaGuijo gig for Admit One Productions farewell part 1 with Rizelle, Kate and Denise

Nov 17, Thursday - SEx and inuman in Beach House with the boys

Nov 18, Friday - SEx and inuman in Beach House with the boys, and our new-found-buddy haha

Nov 19, Saturday - Went home to Batangas

Nov 20, Sunday - My dog Summer turned one. Went back to Taft

And while i was so concerned about me becoming “the Blitz” (reference: How I Met Your Mother), here i am now, broke. And payday isn’t until next week. Boo hoo.

Ps. I know i’m worried about my wallet being so empty lately but… should i start worrying about my health too (especially my liver)? Haha.


#broke girl is broke  #gimiks aka gastos  #personal post  #personal