1st Day of Classes

Today was my first day of classes. It was weird going to school after 6 years! OMG! it's been that long!!!

The Taylor Swift Spectacle ★

“I spent most of time writing songs about love and heartbreak, and love and heartbreak, and then love and heartbreak.

The thing about love and heartbreak is that they are almost the same.” -Taylor Swift (Manila, 2011)

 The moment I heard/read that Taylor was coming to Manila turned out to be a hoax. So, when news of her "official" tour date in Manila was released I was so ecstatic! Of course Katsy was too, we waited for the tickets to be available, like everyday monitoring from all sites but alas there were more important things we needed to attend to when the "ticket" day came. News of the tickets selling like hotcakes spread so fast and we both didn't want Gen Ad seats which according to the rumor the only seats left. Thinking of a family friend who has connections, I thought what the heck it's for Taylor Swift so I texted her asking if she could score 2 tickets for any area except Gen Ad. The text I received was like a message from the angels, "I have 2 upper box b tickets here reserved under your name, please get it within the day" OMG! I'm gonna be watching Taylor!!! I asked Katsy a favor to get the ticket for us since that day was our company Christmas party.

Fast forward to February 19, 2011. 

I arrived around 4pm and there was a very long line already, the concert is at 8 hello?!? Anyway, I fell in line & started my barrage of texts to Katsy. To make the long story short, she came from a school thing in Bulacan & was stuck in traffic. I think this was the first time I wished that they wouldn't open the gates yet. It was supposed to be open 6pm but due to the volume of people causing traffic outside they opened 5:30. I let a whole lot of people pass me by in the line. I should have known better & asked Katsy for my ticket the times we saw each other. If I did that we could have had good seats. Our area was not all bad there weren't tall people in front of us blocking every possible view like my past concerts. I think I'm getting used to standing while watching concerts.

The Philippine National Anthem started the night followed by Sam Concepcion. After his act, we had to wait for a couple of minutes before the star of the night appeared. Taylor opened the night with Sparks Fly. Followed by the songs below:

Mine

The Story of Us

Back to December mashed with a few lines from Apologize & You Are Not Sorry

Better Than Revenge

Speak Now

Fearless mashed with some lines of I’m Yours, using a Ukelele

Fifteen

You Belong With Me

Dear John

Enchanted

Long Live --> my fave song from the Speak  Now album ♥

Encore: Love Story

I really loved her setlist! Every song she sang, I love!!! I am actually guilty of singing every song along with her. She totally rocked the big dome! It was also endearing to see her "little" fans singing her songs by heart.

All in all, I could say Katsy and I had an enchanting evening with Taylor ★★★

Where Are You?

 

The lyrics says it all...

The Royal & Pontifical Catholic University of Santo Tomas Quadricentennial Celebration

Last Jan 27 was a once in a lifetime experience I would never forget. Edz, Vida, Girlie and I along with Girlie's friends witnessed the countdown to Quadricentennial. Imagine we are alumna's of a University full of history and trials. The word Quadricentennial isn't even acknowledged by spell check, it means it's not used very often hehe ;) 

I started the day browsing stuff being sold at the bazaar. My goal was to buy a jacket for me & shirts for Edz & EJ. When I arrived at the booth of the perfect white shirt, the shirt Edz & EJ wanted (which was incidentally the same as the shirt I was wearing) is completely sold out. I texted Edz the bad news. I was off to search for my jacket. I reached the booth where they sold official Quadri merchandise, got hold of a jacket, the size... Large! I tried it on, it was like a nightgown on me. I asked if there were still other sizes, they told me there weren't any. I was about to be discouraged when a lady behind me shouted to the person manning the stocks, asking for available sizes, she replied with "3x & medium". I immediately got her attention & acquired a medium jacket for me ;) It was still big but I'll manage. After weaving my way out of the very crowded booth, Girlie called. It turns out that we were in the same place. She introduced me to her friends and we searched for the very elusive jacket for them. Again, weaving myself into the booth... unfortunately they were too late. We then walked to Dapitan because Girlie was hungry, lo & behold a store there sold jackets :) Girlie was more than happy to purchase one. After, the jacket acquisition & snack we went back inside & took pictures. Of course, this event is too important to forget the ever reliable camera. 

It was time for the unveiling of the QuattroMondial, a 10-meter high monument rendered by internationally-acclaimed sculptor Ramon Orlina, also a Thomasian. We met Vida & Edz at this time. Since Girlie & her friends took pictures already we opted to divide the group first to take pictures. Vida, Edz & I wasted no time & took every shot possible. We even posed in front & behind different landmarks & decorations. 

While roaming around, we even saw our former professor & had a picture taken with him. That was fun. We headed to the AB building after tiring our mouths from too much smiling ;) We entered the building... woohoo.. timewarp! hehehe ;) The AB shirt for that year looked great definitely a step up from the AB shirts of our year. Of course we ordered shirts ;)

We met Girlie after this, she was seated on the ground in front of  the big screen in the main bldg. We watched performers while waiting for the official countdown & grandest fireworks ever. 

Being in the campus that time made me so proud to be a Thomasian! ;)

As my shirt says, "Trivia: In Espana Tigers live up to 400 years & beyond!"

PS. I know you would want to see the grandest fireworks ever, so here they are... ;)

I Won't Give Up

Don’t tell me love is something you won’t try again
That’s just not true
But baby right now maybe what you need’s a friend
Well I’m here for you

I will be by your side
If ever you fall deep in the dead of the night
Whenever you call
And I won’t change my mind
No I’ll see you thru
And I won’t give up
No I won’t give up
I won’t give up on you

You need someone who knows you from the inside out
The way I do
I’ve seen you walk the wire never looking down
I believe in you

I will be by your side
If ever you fall deep in the dead of the night
Whenever you call
And I won’t change my mind
No I’ll see you thru
And I won’t give up
No I won’t give up
I won’t give up on you

I will be by your side
If ever you fall deep in the dead of the night
And I won’t give up
No I won’t give up
I won’t give up

You can call it love
But I won’t give up on you

What to do when BORED and Want to Write but Can't Find Inspiration to do so

*Saw this in Edz blog...

Since I also miss blogging & have too much on my mind to organize a decent blog...

Hence...

100 Truths

WHAT WAS YOUR:

1. Last drink:Water

2. Last phone call: Mom

3. Last text message: Waaa! just deleted my sent items... I can't remember... ;(

4. Last song you listened to: Last Christmas (watching Glee)

5. Last time you cried: Early December

HAVE YOU EVER:

6. Dated someone twice: no

7. Been cheated on: hmm...

8. Kissed someone & regretted it: no

9. Lost someone special:yes

10. Been depressed: yup

11. Been drunk and threw up: nope, i know my limit ;)

LIST THREE FAVORITE COLORS:

12. Blue

13. Purple

14. Green

THIS YEAR HAVE YOU: (2010)

15. Made a new friend: yes

16. Fallen out of love:no

17. Laughed until you cried: no

18. Met someone who changed you:no

19. Found out who your true friends were: kinda

20. Found out someone was talking about you: yes

21. Kissed anyone on your friend’s list: kiss as in beso? all the time! ) - same

22. How many people on your friends list do you know in real life: i think 97%

23. How many kids do you want?:haven't thought about it

24. Do you have any pets: yup

25. Do you want to change your name: no, i love that i have no problem with getting legal documents (Passport, NBI etc)

26. What did you do for your last birthday: nail spa

27. What time did you wake up: 10 am

28. What were you doing at midnight last night: listening to the radio

29. Name something you can’t wait for to happen:lemme think

30. Last time you saw your Mother: a few minutes ago

31. What is one thing you wish you could change about your life: hmm...

32. What are you listening to right now: glee rerun

33. Have you ever talked to a person named Tom:no

34. Who is getting on your nerves now?: no one

35. Most visited webpage: facebook

36. Whats your real name: just visit my pages

37. Nicknames:  twinkle

38. Relationship Status: single

39. Zodiac sign: aries

40. Male or female?:  female

41. Primary School? OLGM

42.Secondary school? AC

43. High school/college?: University of Santo Tomas

44. Hair colour: dark brown

45. Long or short?: long

46. Height: classified hehe ;)

47. Do you have a crush on someone? does Damon count? (TVD)

48: What do you like about yourself? hmm...

49. Piercings: ears

50. Tattoos: no plans

51. Righty or lefty: righty

52. First surgery: never

53. First piercing:  ears

54. First best friend: Tinky

55. First sport you joined: swimming

56. First vacation: baguio

58. First pair of trainers: huh?

RIGHT NOW:

59. Eating: no

60. Drinking: no

61. I’m about to: get bored

62. Listening to: the TV

63. Waiting for: ----

YOUR FUTURE :

64. Want kids?: yes

65. Get married?: maybe

66. Career: to be fruitful

WHICH IS BETTER :

67. Lips or eyes: eyes

68. Hugs or kisses: both

69. Shorter or taller: taller

70. Older or Younger:  older

71. Romantic or spontaneous: both

72. Nice stomach or nice arms: on me? sana both! haha -same

73. Sensitive or loud: sensitive

74. Hook-up or relationship: relationship

75. Trouble maker or hesitant: huh?

HAVE YOU EVER :

76. Kissed a stranger: no

77. Drank hard liquor: define hard liquor

78. Lost glasses/contacts: no

79. Sex on first date: no

80. Broken someone’s heart: i don't think so

82. Been arrested: no

83. Turned someone down: i don't think so

84. Cried when someone died: yes

85. Fallen for a friend: hmm...

DO YOU BELIEVE IN:

86. Yourself: yes

88. Love at first sight: yes

89. Heaven: of course!

90. Santa Claus: for the sake of the kids who may or may not be reading this... yes

91. Kiss on the first date:hmm...

92. Angels: yes

ANSWER TRUTHFULLY:

93. Had more than one bf/gf : no

94. Had more than 1 girlfriend/boyfriend at a time: no

95. Did you sing today: yes

96. Ever cheated on somebody: no

97. If you could go back in time, how far would you go?: bring me back to 1999 with all the memories until 2010 intact.

99. Are you afraid of falling in love?:yes

100. Posting this as 100 truths?:no

2010 UAAP Cheerdance Competition

Atenean for a day

Seriously, I wasn't a traitor ;)

Our seats were at the Ateneo side, just found out that Upper Box A tickets are reserved seats so even if you are rooting for another team if you want to sit, you need to follow the assigned seat numbers.

It felt weird sitting in enemy territory but surprisingly comfortable because nobody was pushing & shoving their way to the front. I would also like to thank the Ateneo cheerleaders who were situated in front of us for keeping their cool ;) Why you may ask? Their area which was supposed to be their territory was infested by  UST & UP students & alumni. I felt kinda bad for them coz only a few of their schoolmates watched the competition... maybe preparing for the basketball games...

Anyway, back to the competition...

Allow me not to elaborate much on all teams...

First were the UE Pep Squad

Next, was the UST Salinggawi Dance Troupe 

Wasn't able to take pics of their routine coz I caught it on video ;)

Please see below...

Super loved their performance!!! Love my school!!!

Salinggawi you made us proud!!!

Next up was La Salle Pep Squad

Next was Ateneo Blue Babble Battalion

couldn't resist not putting the eagle ;)

Next came FEU Cheering Squad

The defending champs put on a good show, worthy of defending champs

Next was the UP Pep Squad

I liked their fiesta routine, the colorful ensemble was a welcome addition to their usually dull color...

Next was Adamson Pep Squad

Next was NU Pep Squad

After their performance, there was an intermission composed of dancers from different schools...

The moment of truth finally came....

3rd place is... The Salinggawi Dance Troupe ★

2nd place is... The FEU Cheering Squad

Champions are..... The UP Pep Squad

Congratulations to all the teams!!!

Super enjoyed this day!!! ★

Glad to have spent the day with Katsy ;)

Glad too that both our schools won ♥

Love The Way You Lie - Eminem ft. Rihanna

[Chorus - Rihanna]
Just gonna stand there and watch me burn
Well that's all right because I like the way it hurts
Just gonna stand there and hear me cry
Well that's all right because I love the way you lie
I love the way you lie

[Eminem - Verse 1]
I can't tell you what it really is, I can only tell you what it feels like
And right now it's a steel knife in my windpipe
I can't breathe but I still fight while I can fight
As long as the wrong feels right it's like I'm in flight
High off her love, drunk from my hate, it's like I'm huffin' pain
And I love it the more I suffer, I suffocate
And right before I'm about to drown, she resuscitates me, she f**kin' hates me
And I love it, "wait, where you goin'?"
"I'm leavin' you," "no you ain't come back"
We're runnin' right back, here we go again
So insane, cause when it's goin' good it's goin' great
I'm superman with the wind at his back, she's Lois Lane
But when it's bad it's awful, I feel so ashamed I snap
Whose that dude? I don't even know his name
I laid hands on her
I'll never stoop so low again
I guess I don't know my own strength

[Chorus]

[Eminem - Verse 2]
You ever love somebody so much you can barely breathe
When you with em you meet and neither one of you even know what hit em
Got that warm fuzzy feeling
Yeah them chills used to get em
Now you're getting f**kin' sick of lookin' at em
You swore you'd never hit em, never do nothin' to hurt em
Now you're in each other's face spewin' venom in your words when you spit em
You push pull each other's hair
Scratch claw hit em throw em down pin em
So lost in the moments when you're in em
It's the rage that's the culprit, controls you both
So they say it's best to go your seperate ways
Guess that they don't know ya
Cause today that was yesterday
Yesterday is over, it's a different day
Sound like broken records playin' over
But you promised her next time you'll show restraint
You don't get another chance
Life is no nintendo game, but you lied again
Now you get to watch her leave out the window
Guess that's why they call it window pane

[Chorus]

[Eminem - Verse 3]
Now I know we said things, did things, that we didn't mean
And we fall back into the same patterns, same routine
But your temper's just as bad as mine is, you're the same as me
When it comes to love you're just as blinded
Baby please come back, it wasn't you, baby it was me
Maybe our relationship isn't as crazy as it seems
Maybe that's what happens when a tornado meets a volcano
All I know is I love you too much to walk away though
Come inside, pick up the bags off the sidewalk
Don't you hear sincerity in my voice when I talk?
Told you this is my fault, look me in the eyeball
Next time I'm pissed I'll aim my fist at the drywall
Next time there won't be no next time
I apologize even though I know it's lies
I'm tired of the games I just want her back
I know I'm a liar if she ever tries to f**kin' leave again
I'ma tie her to the bed and set this house on fire

[Chorus]

King of Anything - Sara Bareilles

Step Up 3

Edz & I watched Step Up 3 yesterday ;) Totally random, it wasn't planned at all. We were like, are you doing anything later? and then an instant date to look forward to to end a very stressful week ;)

Step Up 3 is awesome!!!

Really makes a non-dancer (me) want to dance!!!

I was like bobbing my head all movie long...

Anyway, here's a video from the OST... watch it and you might wanna dance too ;)