(28Jan21)The day has cometh and I really hate to leave my hometown yet 😞 It truly breaks my heart to be away again from my family. Let alone, the feeling is similar to Yoon Seri who can only see RJH every 2 weeks/year in Switz (whereas for me is a family matter). But life is not all glitter and pink clouds--we have to wake up and face the harsh reality. And so, I'm back in Londres. Everything felt like being back to square one. Likewise, I'm in the midst of nursing my jetlag soul with a pinch of homesickness as I write this blog. Nevertheless,let me cut off my lamentations now. I believe that this will just take time and I will get through this.

Anyway! Even if I carry a heavy heart of travelling back to this country, I had an interesting flight with a Dubai layover and a first to be in business class. 🙈💖
I am no chaebol or a flighty heiress but things just happened that way after getting my full refund from my cancelled flights. Plus, I needed extra storage for the bulk of my baggage (clothes, BinJin merch, pinoy stuff, etc). Hence, here's my experience to travel like a boss lady and a little guide for OFW's who'll be going back to the UK from Manila. **note: I couldn't share my process of LHR to MNL anymore 'cause the protocols have changed since my arrival there last December

Random Musings

I wasn't telling about my activities lately apart from catching up on my travel posts.Generally I have been juggling over work and review all along. It was very difficult dealing with shifting schedules and going to review classes on most of my days off.I even have to cancel (again) my itenerary to the US this month! ;( So yeah, I'm bundled with my career priorities and hopefully ,it all ends soon! Anyhow I'm not really that workaholic since I still get to find time for leisure from online-shopping to movie marathons.I'm currently stoked on Lala Land and Fifty Shades Darker!And yeahp,I'll discuss that further later :)
A few weeks ago, I ordered a leather brown case for my Instax camera from @dealsonline.I bought it for P740 and it comes with a bunch of film stickers and a mini album.I was supposed to buy a film to them also but it was kinda expensive..though the films are very rare.You guys may want to check their online store for your Instax essentials. :) They also have their own app on Google Play for an easy-access to the store.

Here's a haul of my polaroid shots :)
Moving on with the movies, I have watched 2 big movies consecutively and the fangirl in me has risen again.Haha!Call me a bandwagon for watching "La la Land " 'cause it's a Golden Globe win.I became a fan of Emma Stone since then.She's so gorgeous that she and Ryan Gosling made a great pair on the film. I actually adore musical films like this that's why I really don't mind about the load of sing-and-dance scenes.My fav part was the moment when they were dancing on the mountain.The whole film's almost a 10/10 for me but the ending disappointed me (so I gave it an 8 instead). Yes, they didn't go on a happily ever after but the views can be split into 2 which can either be bittersweet or upsetting.It may be sad for Ryan to see her with another man after 5yrs of separation but on the other hand, it may be good seeing both of them successful to reach their dreams. Though in my opinion, it could've gone better if they were together. ;| As for FSD, I believe that my expectations were partially met! Well, it's good to see my Ana & Christian on the big screen again--and to see my favorite part of the series came in action was awesome.It's much better than the first since this was more captured from the book even most of the lines are taken there.Say,"I'm gonna be the boss' boss' boss?" But there are several twists from the movie which gives way to the final book,FSF.Hence,I can't wait for the final sequel next year! ❤️
These are just some of the activities that I've been going up for the past weeks. Sometimes I do take these as a way of distracting myself to move on from a past.'Cause yeah,even when that guy is a thousand miles away,my heart is still shattered from what he had done.But anyway,chickens will come to roost!
'til then!

"Kiss You" + 1D pins for sale!!

BEST music video by One Direction so far! i really really like it. :)

and also,I'm selling 1D "Take Me Home" button pins!! :)

available for MEET-UPS/BANK SHIPPING all around Metro Manila.
do check out my facebook page-->the Big-Box for more info.

#2012 MEMORIES

This year has been a whole set of adventure to me.Yet,i can say that it's been surprising and wish-fulfilling. no matter how old we are,lets just live while we're young shall we! :)

10. Fangirl Moments.The songs of Carly Rae Jepsen and One Direction became a big impact to me. "Call Me Maybe" being stuck on my head is very well-understood.but me as a "directioner"?!Haha i used to despise them until my cousins got me in to them.Though, i'm not a die hard fan; i only came to like their songs. :)

Buy Carly Rae Jepsen's "Kiss" and One Direction's Take Me Home!
9. Rilakkuma Collection. It's true that i can't resist buying something when it comes to that very cute bear! :))



here's a pic of my collection.this was taken last summer,so i bet a couple more Rilakkuma stuff has been added after that :p

8. quotable-QUOTES. indeed,people has come to be more exposed to its emotions ever since twitter was made.that's why backstabbing and pick-up lines became a shiz.haha! RT here and hashtag there,pati facebook status nilalagyan na ng hashtag..oh dear. :)) well i could be one of those since i often use twitter.admit it, we all live in quotes! especially the ones that are relatable to ourselves.However,post responsibly! check out "Backstabbing/Banat Tips"
7. foodtrippin' . Travelling comes with foodie adventures! this year has brought me into a lot of cravings. milktea?buffet experience?J.Co and desserts? just check out my instagram for my foodie pics!But sometimes,i post some food reviews here also. FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM HERE
6. entrepreneurship. truly an 'income generator' :)) It all started last summer when i tried to sell style watches (which was surprisingly successful). and then i made fan button pins for One Direction and sold my extra Katy Perry merchandise.Then comes Nursing Week in school where i get to sell accessories.This was somehow one of the best experiences i've learned this year.and it's all thanks to Frontrow Enterprise for teaching me how to create a business :) VISIT MY ONLINE SHOP HERE.NOTE: I'll be officially changing this page into my own online swell shop soon.thus that will no longer be my frontrow page :)
5.crew-ventures.i'm blessed to have such awesome barkadas! :) from i.z.u.n.i.a,#prettygirlsrock,group 3C powers and to my crewmates..they are the best. even if we have a nearby mall in school, we still hang-out as far as Makati!! iba talaga pag planado,haha :)) so there,i really enjoyed every bit of our hang-out adventures.

here's a collage of some of our hang-outs.

4. California Dreams! (012212)i'll never forget winning a concert ticket here for the first time and upgrading it into Titanium(vip). thanks to that contest,Astroplus! I'm happy to see Katy Perry in concert for the 2nd time :) it's the only concert that i've gone to this year and it's one of the best concerts among the others that i've watched before.indeed,it's a Candyfornia Dream experience ;D read my full review about the concert here
3. GREYSESSED.my disappointment has swooned away; all thanks to Christian Grey.♡ Call it horny or porno but it's not! Yeah,it's erotic but it has it's own plot. I don't want to debate this further anymore,haha! but anyway,i love this trilogy so much!!for the first time,i cried while reading the book 'cause i felt very emotional for some reasons :)) Christian Grey is one heck of a girl's ideal man.'nuff said♡

i'm proud enough to buy and finish the whole trilogy during the month of August (specifically,during 'Hagupit ng Habagat') :))
2.(121312)meeting my ultimate celeb crush.not only was i happy about seeing the whole BNO crew but also i'm very happy to meet Sam YG the most :"D

Here's some of our interactions on twitter.hopefully,there's more to come soon! :") l click here to read my BNO entry
1. my 19th: a month-long celebration.my 19th has somewhat become my debut part 2. i can't believe that i celebrated it throughout the whole month of October! i had a house party with the family, treated my superr friends at GH,treated my dutymates(3C) at CSMC and the fun,fun hang-outs with my friends.Also,i have the 2nd part of my mom's debut gift to me--an ipad(100612) :") and of course,i received some of the most memorable msgs from someone that i haven't seen for such a long time.;) So,there begins my last teen year!read my birthday entry here

and there ya have it!i want MORE and i bet there will be more in store next year!Ergo,lets all make 2013 as fierce as a s-s-snakey SNAKE!
‘til then!
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!

the CREW-ventures! (Dec.10-14)

ONE OF THE BEST WEEKS EVER.

We had our Nursing Week last week where i get to go on business in school.Yes,I was happily able to sell my accessories and button pins there and it was crazy! :D i never thought that the HS/GS students would go loco on my 1D button pins.haha :)) and aside from that,i also sold style watches, earrings, necklaces and homemade bracelets. It all went for a good cause ;)

Besides nursing week in school was our 'crew-ventures' with my awesome friends. After a month-long of fucked-up sched,I guess we took this week to have a winding for ourselves as well. So here goes our activities:

12/10.we went to UP Techno Hub for sightseeing and dinner.
12/11. I went to Correctional,Mandaluyong for gift-giving while the others at Welfareville for health teaching in the morning. I wasn't able to take a pic at Correctional because it was prohibited since it's a jailhouse for women. Then in the afternoon,me and my friends went at Subspace Coffee. ohh i just adore the purple ambiance there especially now that the cafe's full of hanging teddy bears in the ceilings! ;D

12/12. it's 12-12-12 and we've no plans on that day! #REST

12/13.one of my most unforgettable days of my life♡. So at first,we went strolling at Megamall.Then we went to Shaw to watch Magic 89.9's BNO live!



me at the Magic studio! :D




and here are the boys doing ze show on a "Healthy Gang Thursday" :)

Mr. Station Guy made us go inside the studio during the commercial and after that, we watch them do the whole show.



Here is love survivor,Jojo playing "Yes-Maybe-No" with G Tongi.it was very hilarious :))



and here comes Sam YG with his epic facial expressions.and ohh boy,he even danced the Gangnam style at the studio.haha! :"))

After that segment was another commercial and during that,we were able to talk to them and take pictures with them.Btw,i gave them a box of donuts from Country Style as a gift and i handed it over to Sam YG. gahhh he was so kind,i even introduced myself to him :"">



a group pic with the gang!



with the gorgeous ms. G.Tongi :)



and here's me and my ultimate celeb crush,Sam YG. i'm sooo happy that i finally get to meet him after 5yrs of listening to him in the radio.Yes,i've been hearing him since he was still in 99.5RT.thus,it's been a wish come true ♡


We were able to talk to them after the show.It was a great night and so,my friends had a sleepover at my house and drank the night away.yeahhh mennn!!

12/14. We celebrated our friend's birthday,Sophie at Subspace.We were somehow overloaded with cake over there and also,we met Toff Tiozon from MYX VJ Hunt 2009.Our pics are on my friend's facebook account :)


Overall,our crew-venture was a success and wish-fulfilling.i hope we could do it all over again. :""") well,there's more to come!

'til then!


*click HERE for more BNO pics.password: the meaning of BNO.