If Reading is a Crime....then I'm Guilty!

Let me start with the very first book that I have read:

This brings back so much memories. Well, my mom said at age 6, I was supposed to be just a visitor of that Grade 1 class but because my Lola was soooo patient in teaching me how to read using this nipis-more-of-a-pamphlet-abakada-book, I ended up being a regular student. Yey!Hahaha!

Then, as far as I can remember I began reading non-stop because of this:

From Kids to Twins to High to Junior High..the list goes on. It was mainly the reason why I availed of our library card in high school, then I started getting other books aside from Sweet Valley. We also have this set of books at home that features short stories, my personal favorite was "Coal in a Cadillac".

Those Pinoy novels did not escape from me as well, I read it with my cousin and we'll get kilig together. Hahaha! Back in college,it was Mary Higgins Clark, Sidney Sheldon, John Grisham to name a few. And the rest they say is history...

• From "The Little Prince" -- It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye.
• I am currently reading John Grisham's The Innocent Man, but The Pelican Brief tops my list.
• Fortune is a Woman is an inspiring story of a Chinese girl's fight for survival.
• Eat. Pray. Love.
• Carrie Diaries. Candice Bushnell. Girl Talk.
• Harry Potter series made me stay up until the wee hours.
• Ivanhoe is one story that never fails to connect me with my Dad. A scene, a name...he was the best storyteller.

How about you? What is your favorite story?

GOAL:

Short-term: Read all of John Grisham's books.

Long-term: My own library. ;)

Into The Deep!

Hello there!It's been quite a while since I had my last entry.That was good ol' 2006.Hahaha!You really must've missed me. Anyways, I'm here now because for some unknown reason I am inspired to write again.

I have read my old posts and my reactions range from happy to nostalgic to surprised. In detail, at 2 entries I asked myself "where is that shirt now?". More often than not, I said to myself while hiding my face "uh-oh, english 101 Aden!grammar check!" Hahaha!. To some posts "wait, what was i thinking?, that was nonsense". But that ...20 and counting post (I might reblog come September when I turn 25) , I proudly said "salagma" with matching pat on my own back.LOL.

Seriously, as I've said above, my grammar and some of my ideas were really shameful that I almost deleted my old posts and was close to editing it. But I would like to leave it as it is, because it will prolly defeat the purpose of capturing my thoughts at that moment.

I would like to believe that I have grown. I would like to believe that there is something to SWIM deeper in me, hence the Title of this post and that picture. Come with me as we go into the deep.

...20 and counting!

I just turned 20 last September 16 and I really love it. Well, I'm celebrating my 20th year in this wonderful world and there's just so many things to be thankful about. I've been so blessed and I guess it's time to say thank you for all the great gifts that I have received. Here are the 20 things that I have been truly blessed with:
GOD.
He is and will forever be the greatest thing that happened to my life.
DADDY.
My source of inspiration. My confidante. My strength. My guardian angel. My father. I can still remember all the good times we had. He was always patient, kind and happy. My childhood days wouldn't be the best without him. I remember...after dinner time, we(with my brothers and sisters) would gather in our terrace and have some "question question" with him, while he's drinking some beer.He'll ask us trivia questions and then it's a race on who's gonna be the first to answer it correctly. All were really good memories. I lost hope when he passed away but after some time I realized that every thing happens for a reason. For this gift, I will forever be thankful.
MOMMY.
She carried me in her womb for 9 months and she took care of me for 20 years. Without her, I wouldn't be enjoying all these gifts. When daddy passed away, she acted as a father and a mother to us and she did great. I salute her for being so strong yet so sweet. For this gift, I say a million thanks.
MANONG.
He is a priest and is really respected by a lot people. He is at the same time my eldest brother who is sweet, kind, samokan pero ulitan(hehehe) and understanding. He fills my inbox with "i love you's", "i miss you's" and "take care's". He often texts me to check how I'm doing and it always feels good. He's a blessing.
MANANG.
Nothing compares to the care that she gives everyone. She's intelligent, kind, generous and really loving. She's also a good cook which is evident in her body(hehehe). She's such a great sister that I didn't worry a bit when she became a mother. Well, who wouldn't be thankful for having her as a sister?
WINKYDO.
Hmm...Manoy is tall, dark and handsome. He is the most patient person I've met. I can easily talk him on cooking our meals during the times mommy is out of town. His specialty is sinugba(hehehe). He's super nice that I hardly see him angry. I already miss him so much 'coz he went out of the country for work. Well, he's also giving me a nice gift for my birthday (hehehe!). Thank You!
INTOT.
Kuya is a funny guy. He can easily make me laugh. When he talks, do expect a punch line. Though, lately he's been a bit serious. I like it when he sings, he's got a really nice voice. Sometimes, he can be really sweet. It's always great to have him around. He's a gift.
GURNESS.
Ate Nikki..but I fondly call her "gur". She's my sister, best friend, best enemy, fashion guru, ukay-mate and chikamate. There's defeinitely no dull moments with her. She shares to me everything, or so I think. When she comes home, it's always fun and her stay there is always not enough. We always call each other for updates, and talk about what's new, what's hot and what's not(hehehe)! She is in love right now and I'm so happy for her. She is heaven sent.
JANJAN.
Jiji, ij-ij, jangjang, naji...just a few of the names I call him. He's my big brother but I don't call him "kuya". We usually have chingching moments where we talk about anything that comes to mind. He may not be as funny as kuya but he also makes me laugh.
LANCE & JUSTIN.
The latest members of the family. Lance, my nephew. Justin, my niece. Babies always bring joy to the family and yes they did.
COUSINS.
They are one of the reasons why I love family gatherings. It's always good to see them. It's fun exchanging stories with them. There are always changes everytime we meet since we don't see each other too often, and it's so interesting to listen to the stories behind those changes.
SISTERS BY HEART.
Kym & Connie. I consider them my sisters not by blood but by heart. They are the ones I have shared a lot of experiences with. I've been friends with Connie since grade 3, she's my neighbor, so we go to school together until high school.Too sad, we're not in the same school in college.
Kym is my classmate in college since 1st year-2nd sem.Then, she had become my roommate. Now, she's in a pad with her sister.
Though we're always together we never run out of topics to talk about. Our family considers them a part of the family. They are my sisters.
BLOODLINE.
My ancestors. My aunts and uncles. My grandparents. I owe them the great genes.
FRIENDS.
I've met a lot of people and has lots of friends. All touched my life. All made a difference.
LESSONS.
Some I've learned in school. Some I've encountered in the streets. Some I've heard. Most of these I've learned through my mistakes. For all these, I am grateful.
CRUSHES.
Notice the plural form?Of course there is a number of them...the cuties and the hearththrobs. They lighten up my day. They put a smile into my face. They are a source of inspiration. Why shouldn't I be thankful?
TALISAYAN.
My home town. There's just something about hometowns that keep us coming back. Well, the family is there. Talisayan is a place I'll always come home to. I love the beach. I simply love it.
DOLORES COMPOUND.
My second home. Here, I have met a lot of people and build friendship with them. Like home, I can just be myself. Like home, I admire the things I see when I wake up each morning. Like home, I miss the people whom I share it with, at times I'm not there.
CELEBRATIONS.
Christmas is the time where family members come home. I sooo love it. Fiesta simply spells FOOD. Birthday celebrations make me remember my worth. Celebrations are really fun.
MYSELF.
I am not perfect, 'coz nobody is. Even then, I am happy for the gift of myself, for the gift of my life.
T-H-A-N-K Y-O-U!!!

I'm only NINETEEN!!!!

well, I'm turning 20 tomorrow...it's my last day as a teen and I really don't know what to feel.argh!am I old already?..I guess not!...age is but a number they say,right?
ahm, i really don't know..maybe I'm just kinda interested on turning 20.hehehe!

Butterfly Kisses!

My favorite song:
(Faith Hill and Jeff Carson)

Daddy take me with you
I promise I'll be good
Daddy, this is next time
And momma said I could
Sittin' in the front seat ridin' down town
An icecream cone I'd rap him around
My little finger
Tighter then my baby could
You can make a tear go a long long way
When you're daddy's little girl
Well he tightened my bike chain from 7 to 13
Taught me to drive when I was a wild thing
Reached and he prayed while I made some mistakes
That I wouldn't have made if I'd have done it his way
Now he hugs me when he sees me
We talk about the past
He tries to give me money
And I try and give it back
He's a book of advice
More then I need
The look in his eyes is saying to me
Let me help you all I can
While I'm still in this world
What will you do when your daddy's gone
And you're daddy's little girl
(dad:)
There's two things I know for sure
She was sent here from heaven
And she's daddy's little girl
As I drop to my knees by her bed at night
She talks to Jesus
And I close my eyes
And I think God for all of the joy in my life
Oh, but most of all
For butterfly kisses
With her momma there
Stickin' little white flowers
All up in her hair
Walk me down the isle daddy
It's just about time
Does my wedding gown look pretty daddy?
Daddy don't cry
With all that I've done wrong
I must have done something right
To deserve her love every morning
And butterfly kisses for life
What'll I do when my daddy's gone...

**this song was probably made for me...'nuff said.**

Well, it's been a long time since my last blog.
I was kinda busy with other things that I didn't have time for my online diary.
...studies..org activities...and other school stuff...

Wooh,i really love fairies. I'll do anything just to see one. As a child, I really wanna see a fairy and then ask for everything I want especially toys. How I wish I have a fairy godmother. Well, I think I need a fairy more today than yesterday.
~ I'll wish for world peace!
~ I'll wish that someday she will give me the prince charming that will sweep me off my feet.
~ Let her sprinkle me with pixie dust whenever I want to sleep and something is bothering me.
~ Let her take me to places I want to go and to where my loved ones are.
~ When I'm at my worst, she'll transform me into my best.

Haaay!wishy-wishy-wish-wish!!!!!

Still, I believe there are fairies in our lives. The people who comforts us, the people who makes us feel good and the people who say we are at our best even if we are in sweats. They are our loved ones-our fairies in disguise!