The Obstacle

When I was young, I have always wanted to be a pilot. This was my every biggest dream, and ambition. We know that flying school is very expensive. I tried to inquire at some flying schools. I emailed Philippine Airlines Learning Center, they have this flying school in Clark, Pampanga. The tuition fee, is 1.9 million Pesos, almost 2 million pesos. My parents have been very supportive of my plans and dreams, but they said it is very expensive, so I didn't hesistate much to nag them to bring me to flying school, insted I took up Business Administration, and plan to take this course to try to get into the flying school dream. I asked the School, what was their requirements and they replied that, they need any 4-year course graduate student. I am very qualified, my height, eye sight, teeth, I can speak english, tagalog, I can swim. Yes, I really want to become a pilot. But now, I think I would like to be a flight attendant, doesn't matter if I can't fly a plane, at least I am on a plane, because I just like to travel. But it would still be a dream come true if I'd be a captain of an airplane. :)

Interview

Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
- I've never had a girlfriend.

If you had a girlfriend/boyfriend, what would you like her/him to do for you?
- Cook me food, and just be there for me all the way :)

Who is #1 on your mobile phone speed dial?
- I do not really use my speed dial.

What is your motto in life?
- Respect begins respect. You see, if we respect one another, we will too, be respected.

Favourite Internet sites?
- My online accounts, like friendster, facebook, blogs, youtube.

What do you always carry in your bag?
- Mobile phone and an iPod.

When you feel stressed how do you solve it?
- I hang out with friends and enjoy or sleep and sleep.

What three things would you bring to a desert island?
- Cellphone, Food & Water, Bed, Pillow and Ipod :)

If you have a completely free day, what would you do?
- If I'm tired, I will rest. If I feel like going out, I'd go out with friends.

Questions About Myself

Have I ever..

Drank: yes
Smoked: yes
Kissed the same sex: yes
Kissed the opposite sex: yes
Broke a bone: no
Failed a class: no
Killed someone: no
Cried over a boy or girl: yes
Had a death in the family: no
Ran around nude: no

Do I...

Live in the moment? yes
Have a dream that keeps coming back? yes
Play an instrument? no. i want to :)
Believe there is life on other planets? yes
Read the newspaper? yes
Have any gay or lesbian friends? yes
Believe in miracles? yes
Believe it's possible to remain faithful forever? no
Consider yourself tolerant of others? usually
Believe in astrology? yes
Go to church? yes
Have any secrets? yes
Have any pets? yes
Do well in school? yes
Go to college? eventually
Talk to strangers who instant message you? yes
Have any piercings? no
Have any tattoos? no
Have an obsession? yes
Collect anything? no
Have a best friend? yes
Wish on stars? not really
Like your handwriting? yes
Have any bad habits? yes
Care about looks? yes

This or that?
Daytime or night time? night
Horror or comedy? horror
Book or TV? TV
Beer or spirits? beer
Disco or rock? disco
Romantic meal for two or gang down the pub? romantic
Flowers or chocolates? chocolates
Innie or outtie? outtie
'Road Trip' or 'American Pie'? American Pie
Financial gain or spiritual gratification? financial
Fame or quiet life? both
Parents advice or friends advice? both
Bored with this thing or happy to continue? Idk.
Happy in life or constantly depressed? happy
MSN or Yahoo? Yahoo
Yes or No? Yes
Cheese or Ham? cheese
Blue or black ink? black
Cheesy christmas gift (i.e. socks) or unusual nik-nak? cheesy
Over the phone or face to face? face to face
Barbeque or Sunday Roast? Sunday Roast
Plans for the future or take it as it comes? Plans
Chocolate milk or hot chocolate? Milk
McDonalds or Burger King? McDonalds
Sweet or sour? Sweet
Root Beer or Dr. Pepper? Dr. Pepper
Cats or dogs? dogs
Ocean or pool? Pool
With or without ice-cubes? without
Shine or rain? rain
Winter/Summer/Autumn/Spring? Autumn
Vanilla or Chocolate? Vanilla
Skiing or snow boarding? skiing
Biking or blading? biking
Cereal or toast? cereal
Night or day? night
Gloves or mittens? gloves
Eyes open or closed? closed
Bunk bed or waterbed? water
Chewing gum or hard candy? hard candy
Motor boat or sailboat? motor
Lights on or off? off

I am...
Quiet or Loud?: loud
Short or Tall?: tall
Weird or Original?: original
Nice or Mean?: nice
Friendly or Selfish?: friendly
Normal or Special?: normal
Smart or Stupid?: hahaha. OR?
Boring or Fun?: fun
Attractive or Unattractive? attractive

80 Useless Questions :)

1. Are you an innie or an outie? Outiee.
2. Have you ever written a song? I tried to J
3. Can you make change for a dollar right now? Sure.
4. Have you ever been in the opposite sex's public toilet? Yes.
5. Do you like catsup on or beside your fries? YES!!
6. Have you ever been a boy/girl scout? HAHA. Yeah.
7. Have you ever broken a mirror? Yes.
8. Are you superstitious? I think so.
9. Do you slurp your drink after it's gone? No.
10. Have you ever blown bubbles in your milk? Maybe.
11. Would you rather eat a Big Mac or a Whopper? Uhm. Big Mac?
12. Have you ever gone skinny-dipping? Not yet.
13. Would you ever parachute out of a plane? I want to.
14. What's the most daring thing you've done? Hmm. Admit to a crush J
15. When you are at the grocery store, do you ask for paper or plastic? Plastic.
16. True or False: You would rather eat steak than pizza. False.
17. Did you have a baby blanket? Yes.
18. Have you ever tried to cut your own hair? Not really. Just trimmed.
19. How did that turn out? Uhm, bad. Lol
20. Have you ever sleepwalked? Accordingly.
21. Have you ever had a birthday party at McDonalds? Nah-ah!
22. Can you flip your eye-lids up? Before. LOL
23. Are you double jointed? No.
24. If you could be any age, what age would you be? 17 forever! LOL
25. Have you ever gotten gum stuck in your hair? Not yet.
26. Do you ride roller coasters? Yeaah. Wah!
27. What's your favorite carnival ride? Ocean Park HK, The Abyss.
28. What is your dream car? Porsche.
29. What is your favorite cartoon of all time? Scooby Doo.
30. Have you ever eaten a dog biscuit? Just licked it.
31. If so, would you eat another one? No.
32. If you were in a car sinking in a lake, what would you do first? Try to get out.
33. Have you ever ridden in an ambulance? Yeah.
34. Can you pick something up with your toes? A pen? Haha
35. How many remote controls do you have in your house? I don’t remember.
36. Have you ever fallen asleep in school? Yeah.
37. How many times have you flown in an airplane in the last years? more or less 8.
38. How many foreign countries have you visited? Yes.
39. Would you rather be rich and unhappy, or poor and happy? Poor and happy.
40. Do you prefer light or dark bread? Light.
41. Do you prefer scrambled or fried eggs? Fried.
42. Have you ever been in a car that ran out of gas? Yes. Haha.
43. Do you talk in your sleep? Yes.
44. Would you rather shovel snow or mow the lawn? Shovel. Wee.
45. Have you ever played in the rain? Biking in the rain. Haha.
46. Would you climb a very high tree to save a kitten? No. Hahaha.
47. Do you drink pepsi or coke? Coke.
48. What's your favorite number? 12.
49. If you were a car, would you be an SUV or a sports car? Sports car.
50. Have you ever accidentally taken something from a hotel? Yeaa.
51. Have you ever slipped in the bathtub? Not yet.
52. Have you ever locked yourself out of the house? Yeah.
53. If you could invite any movie star to your home for dinner, who would it be? Movie star? Hmm. Anne Curtis and Jake Cuenca.
54. Do you need corrective lenses? Not.
55. Would you hang out with / date someone your best friend didn't like? If I like that someone, yes J
56. Would you hang out with someone your best friend liked, but you didn't like? Yes.
57. Have you ever returned a gift? Not yet.
58. Would you give someone else a gift that had been given to you? No.
59. If you could attend an Olympic Event, what would it be? Volleyball.
60. If you could participate in an Olympic Event, what would it be? Volleyball.
61. How many pairs of shoes do you own? More than 10.
62. If your grandmother gave you a gift that you already have, would you tell her? Yes. But I’ll still accept it.
63. Do you sing in the car? Yeaah.
64. What is your favorite breed of dog? Golden Retriever and Labrador.
65. Would you donate money to feed starving animals in the winter? Yes.
66. What is your favorite fruit? Manggo.
67. What is your least favorite fruit? Apple.
68. What kind of fruit have you never had? I don’t know. Hmm.
69. If you won a 50,000 shopping spree to any store, which store would you pick? Mark and Spencers.
70. What brand sports apparel do you wear the most? Nike.
71. Are/were you a good student? Yes, maybe.
72. Among your friends, who could you arm wrestle and beat? Bestfriend.
73. If you were to win a Grammy, what kind of music would it be for? Pop.
74. If you were to win an Osacr, what kind of movie would it be for? Drama.
75. What is your favorite season? Summer J
76. How many members do you have in your immediate family? Seven.
77. Which of the five senses is most important to you? Eyes.
78. Would you be a more successful painter or singer? Singer.
79. Have you ever had surgery? Nope.
80. Do you kiss your mom now a days? Sometimes.

Poverty All Over: Why Is This?

Poverty is a wide spread phenomenon. We see poverty all over the world, but poverty has different meanings from different people. As for me, poverty is a state of life, where in somebody is not capable of supplying his or her basic needs like shelter, clothings and the most importantly, FOOD. In the Philippines, poverty is everywhere. Unlike other well-developed countries, the government of the Philippines lacks the responsibilities to help supply the needs of the people who cannot supply there own, due to the corruption. In the Philippines, I see poverty all over. Beggars, houses that are not well, and people who gets hungry. "Why is this happening?" I ask myself. "Is there a way out of this poverty?" I asked again. Maybe, yes. If we could change the government. I really pity those people who are under poverty. Poor people, who has no jobs at all, that is why they don't get to rise from poverty. I say, the government must act on this state, because if they are, then most probably the word "Poverty" does not exist in here.

My Security: Am I Safe?

For me, safety is important. My life is a gift from God, and so I have the duty to protect my life and my being. I like being secured, by friends, by family and most especially, by myself. Being secured makes me feel that I am someone special in the eyes of a person. I feel secured when people watches over me, especially my family and friends. With friends, I am secured when I am with them. Being secured with friends does not mean that they guard me all the time, but rather, they make sure that I am safe after being with them in a certain occasion in a certain place. Like for example, after a party which a friend invited me to come, my friend would usually take me home after the party, especially when it is late at night. Of course, we want our friends to be safe in going home. My family makes me feel secured when they watch over me, my whereabouts and who I am with. They want to know if I am safe, who would not? As a family, we have our obligation to guard our fellow members. When I am secured, I feel that I can move comfortably with myself. But, I also wanted to have body guards. Makes me feel important in the world! :)

Movies

Movies, movies! Yeah, I really love watching movies. It can be my favorite hobby. Knowing the fact, that movie cinemas are just near our school, I don't get the chance to watch a movie. I have really been planning on watching Transformers 2, Villa Estrella and Ice Age 3. But I don't have the money right now to pay for the movie entrance. I know I could ask from my parents, but I don't want too. I just don't know why :)

I love watching movies with my friends, especially my groupies (barkada). It would be fun watching scary movies with friends, love story with your special someone (I got no one) and of course, comedy movies with friends too. I seldom watch movies with my family, usually my mother together with my aunts. My mother would bring our helpers with us, so have a break on their work.

I have a couple of movies at home, DVD's, and watch them over our DVD player. I am really eyeing to watch New Moon this coming November 2009 and Harry Potter too. Ofcourse with my friends. Right know, I haven't watch Transformers 2, Villa Estrella and Ice Age 3 and I am hoping to watch it on the coming weekend. But still, I have to look for people who could come and join watching the films.

Watching movies are fun, and enjoyable. Because you get to watch the movie on a big screen, together with a bag of pop corn and a Coca-Cola. Ohhlala! So, yould you come and join me? :))

Why is a Mother a Mother?

Why is a Mother a Mother? First of all, Mother, what is a mother? Our mothers are the one sacrificing for us, our fathers are also sacrificing for us and for our mother so that he could supply the basic needs and satisfaction of the family. I am living with my mother for the past 17 years of my existence, I have seen how caring and protective she is, when it comes to her children. Of course, a mother does not want her child to get hurt or to go through the wrong way of life. She always wants the best for her child. A mother gets angry when we do wrong things. Why? Because she does not want us to do things that would mess up our lives. A mother cries when we hurt them, why? Although we don't usually see our mother cry in front of us, but when we hurt them, they cry behind our backs. This is might be because when it comes to their children, they become very sensitive. Being a mother is not an easy job. Coz the day you start your motherhood, till you die, you are still responsible of your child's life. For me, my mother has been very supportive of my plans. She wants us, her children to be happy, and to grow according to what she wants us to be, and of course in a Godly way. She wants us to have the best future she could give. Despite these, a mother only asks one thing from us. Love! Love is what we give, what we should give to them. In spite of their sufferings, sacrifices for us, we should, in return, give them the things they gave us. The care and love, which they endlessly showed us.

For me, my mother was someone who I could look up too. She is not a perfect mother, but she tries to be as perfect as she could. Every time I do wrong things, she would say, "Where did I go wrong in raising you up?" See, in this line, I could say, she was trying to raise me up in the best way she could.

Everytime I get sick, she's always there. Providing me the medications, and care that a child needs from a mother. I know sometimes we misunderstand them, that is because we are not mothers, or we do not know how a mother feels. We should just understand and obey them, not just because they are our mother, but because they know what is best for us. I still believe in the saying, "A Mother knows Best!"

I love my Mother. Do you love yours? :)

Pussycat Dolls Live in Manila

It was late April when I recieved a text message from my high school friend Dharmina Serabani. Knowing that I am a big Pussycat Doll fan, she texted me about the concert that the Pussycat Dolls will be having in Manila. There were no tv advertisments yet, but right away I searched the i-net. I came to know, that they're coming. On June 11, 2009. I was planning to fly back to Zamboanga, since I was in Manila during those days to end my summer vacation. Knowing about the upcoming concert, I changed my mind and decided to stay there until June 11, 2009 to watch the concert. My friend Chelsea, was also in Manila that time. We decided to buy the ticket sometime first week of June. The tickets was sold in all SM Malls in Metro Manila. SM Megamall which was the nearest mall, was not the place were we bought the ticket instead, I went to SM Mall of Asia which was like an hour drive. I met Chelsea at the mall, we bought the ticket to the Pussycat Dolls Concert. We were so excited we were holding the tickets, after that we ate at KFC then, we were showing off our tickets by taking pictures of ourselves holding the tickets and posted it at my friendster account :)



Days past, we knew that some of our friends were also planning to watch the concert. Twinkle Usman flew all the way from Zamboanga just to watch the Dolls performing at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Clea Imlan came on the first week of June, for a late vacation at the same time to watch the concert too. We heard there were many of us who are going to watch the concert, many of us from Zamboanga. Schoolmates and some old schoolmates who already graduated.

I was set to fly back to Zamboanga on June 12, 2009, which was a day after the concert. Before the concert, days before, I stayed together with Clea Imlan already. I left the place I was staying in Ortigas Center, Pasig City and resided at Legaspi Towers, Unit 17B along Roxas Blvd., Pasay City. It would be easier for me to attend the 8pm concert at the Mall of Asia which was like 5-10 minutes drive. Together with Clea Imlan, we stayed there.

The day before the concert, June 10, 2009, Clea and I together with Clea's aunt Miss Kathy and Miss Anne, we went to Mall of Asia to buy Clea's ticket which she hadn't avail yet. I was expecting for the Pussycat Dolls to be at MOA, for a Mall Show since SM Mall of Asia is one of the major sponsors for the concert. Upon arriving at the Mall, I asked the guard, "Sir, is the Pussycat Dolls here?" Then the guard replied, "They're at the music hall." After hearing what the guard said, me and Clea rushed through the Mall to the Music Hall. We arrived there, seeing all the people around it. But, no signs yet of the Pussycat Dolls, but a stage with a VTR Projector showing Clear Shampoo's advertisment. Clear is one of the 3 Major Sponsors of the Doll Domination World Concert Tour, that's why it was named "A Clear Doll Domination: The Pussycat Dolls Live in Manila." MTV was also one of the three major sponsors of the concert. The hosts of MTV, was saying that the Pussycat Dolls were coming so we waited. After the long wait, Nicole Scherzinger appeard. She came from the hotel, Sofitel Luxury Hotel - Philippine Plaza, it was the Pussycat Doll's official residence. I had the chance to take a video of the lead singer of the hottest girl group in the world.

Nicole Scherzinger in Mall of Asia

She was inviting the people to come to the concert. She was in all black attire, so sexy and she had the pinay looks as she was half Filipino. It was just a one-minute appearance. Then she left already. I was so excited to come to the concert. That night I was really getting my stuff ready for the concert. I woke up 9:00am, June 12, 2009. Took a shower and then I went ahead of Clea and the rest. (Excited!) I took the taxi to Mall of Asia, arriving there, I went right away to the concert venue. It was hot that time since it was around lunch time. Twinkle Usman, who was also watching the concert, texted me and asked where I was. I told her I was already at MOA, and she said she's on her way. So we met there. Shannon Kyra my high school classmate was also watching the concert. So we met there, although we weren't able to meet coz she was coming with Chelsea who went around 5pm.

The gates of the concert grounds opened at 4pm, the people started to get in the venue. I went ahead of them to get the best spot I could, and yes I did. Although it was kinda far, it was still clear enough to see the Dolls. Sitting, and waiting for the 8pm concert, I was just sitting in the ground. Clea and her aunts arrived, but we were separted with barriers. It's fine.

The concert started at 8pm with the opening acts of The Philippine All Stars, a rap dance group. It ended around 8:30pm, then after 30 minutes, at 9:00pm, the VTR started to play the Concert Fanfare Introduction. Knowing that they were only four due to Jessica being injured, so it felt odd. It's like a jigsaw puzzle with a missing part of it, but the Dolls still continue to entertain us.

Then the Dolls started to come out, they sang a total of 16 songs. Mixed with their first album PCD. Videos are available online! It was hell fun. People screaming, including me. Waaah. I can just feel the time I was there. It was really unregretable. ^^

It was worth the one month wait. Grrr. ><
The concert ended up at 10:30 pm, so it lasted for like an hour and a half. It was really worth it.
After the concert there was a 10-15minutes fireworks display.

Then, the people started to go home. Enjoyed the concert, walking around the Mall of Asia roads, since the roads were closed. Clea, Shannon, Aunt Anne, Twinkle and I met outside the venue. Clea, Aunt Anne and I went back to the Condo Unit, and rested after the concert. It was already past 12midnight, and we were just still in the Concert mood. Waah.

I feel like I don't wanna let them stop performing. Weee! ^^
The next day, June 12, 2009, I woke up 8am, got ready for my Homecoming to Zamboanga.
Then, 10am I left the condo and went to NAIA Terminal 3 for my Cebu Pacific Flight which was at 2:40pm. Clea and her aunts came with me to get taxi. ^^

I was travelling alone, and then flight was delayed due to air-traffic in Manila.
We left at 3:30pm and arrived Zamboanga at 5:25pm. Then wooaaalaaah ^^

I'M BACK in ZAMBOANGA, after 2 months :D
I was just thinking "It was just last night, when I was screaming, singing, dancing, jumping together with the Pussycat Dolls fans."

Me? A Bookworm?

Do you think a person like me loves to read books? I do read books, but reading books for past time is kinda not my thing, especially pocket books. I read school books to study, I read some magazines and articles too. There are only few books I've read. Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. That's the only two pocket books I read. See how I am as a reader? I'm lazy reading books, cause reading books, especially pocket books makes me feel sleepy. Even educational books. Unlike other people, who loves reading books, I usually don't read much as they do like finishing a pocket book. I read, but I end up not reaching the half of the book. See? But yes, I can be a bookworm. I can be a reader, if I am super interested with the story, topic and the like. But I am sure, I am not a die-hard bookworm.