USTET and Goodbyes

This is an excerpt from my blog dated April 2, 2013 about why did I choose Medical Technology and why did I end up studying in the university. 

I’ve come a very long way from when I wrote this post.

It’s been almost 10 years since freshman years. Goodness gracious. 

And I don’t regret any second of it. It’s January 28, 2018 and today, my sister knew that she passed the USTET! Yas. Even though it’s good news, she said she’s not very happy because her friends failed. Man, if that’s how I looked at things way back then, I wouldn’t have entered the university as well but I guess I thought of my OWN future and it paid off. Come on, girl! It’s not that scary to be alone. And! College is a perfect time to be independent. Yun lang naman. You have to stretch your own wings and let your friends fly somewhere else. 

Also, the reason why this is relevant is that my grandma’s sister died the other day. I will always remember her as the one who always root for me in my academics. She always thought that I’m smart, intelligent, and that I can be whoever I want to be in life. You all know that I visited the Philippines. Last month, I was able to meet with this lola of mine. She was fine but I guess she knew because she already said her goodbyes. I guess that was our closure. Anyways, ciao! 

My Kind of Fight

Boodle Fight Set-Up

Tortang talong, tilapia, bangus, sugpo, liempo, inihaw na manok, itlog na maalat, and sawsawang mangga. I can eat this everyday. 

I really enjoyed the feast! My tita was like, this should be an annual thing for us. 

See! My tita is also sucker for traditions. Because the generation before us doesn’t really have any so...

Winner! Too bad my brother and lolo weren’t able to join us but it was fun! The last time we all did this is when I went home last two years. 

Yas!

chow time! 

family

The dogs came with us and they were just sooo cute. They ate some of the liempos! :) That’s all! 

Enchanted Kingdom 2018

Old tradition that I made up 2 years ago. I wish this could go on for generations though because living alone really makes me want to value family. 

We went to Sta.Rosa Laguna this time because we all know I’m a sucker for amusement parks and why not, right?

The last time I went to Enchanted Kingdom was in 2011. The entrance fee for this park went very high from last time and I can’t say I’m very convinced. 

cousins

Anchor’s Away

Space Shuttle

Can I just say though that this ride got really better. The seats and all felt more secured. Also, I don’t know if it’s just me but the overall thrill factor increased. I think. Favorite ride. 

We were so lucky because the park was not busy at all! I guess the longest we waited to get seated was only around 45 minutes. We were done with all the rides at around 7. 

bumaba ‘ko sa jeepney.

This ride had us all good. My bestfriend Nissan had it the worst though. And she was wearing a pink toned colored shirt that made it all obvious. 

Their newest attraction is Agila. It’s very expensive too! The entrance fee for this ride alone is 500 pesos! Like, what the heck? The show itself was okay. They have the same theater in Fuji-Q Highland and I think that was a little better. Here me now! My bestfriend and I were thinking what to expect and we were like, smokey mountain, payatas, pollution, etc. But it was okay. They showed the beauty of the islands. It was not very educational though. They should have educated the many unruly children and adults who were there with us. Seriously, if I’m gonna watch something as serene as the superficial version of the Philippines, I WANT PEACE, PEOPLE. 

I give this ride a 2.5 star out of 5.

What I like about Enchanted Kingdom is that it’s kind of vintage looking. And it was like how I remember it from the first time I went when I was 6. Sure many aspects have changed and they may have changed things here and there but it’s generally the same. 

This ride is a killer. You’ve been warned. 

I love their addition of theater shows! They should have more of this in a properly installed theater place. They have plastic chairs there which is all good but it’s kind of inconvenient too (kind of). I can only imagine it takes time aligning them before show starts. Do they do that? Also, I think the actors deserve a proper place. Come on! 

Christmas

Wheel of Fate

Pretty lights

Enchanted Kingdom

Classic

Oh Christmas Lights light up the streets

These kids grow up too fast. 

ADIOS

Can I just say that my sisters and I were so dead the next day. We threw up as if we were poisoned. It’s just us 3 so maybe it’s from something we ate from the previous day. Not a pleasant experience. Ciao!

Watson’s Haul! New Makeup!

The reason being is that I had to dispose of all my makeup because they could cause infection for my new eyes. No face powder too because it might go in my healing eyes. And yes, ladies and gentlemen, as far as it may be to the eyes, lipsticks count. Maybe. This tip is actually something I’ve read of online so don’t copy. Also, I just needed an excuse to buy makeup!

BB Cream + Concealer duo. I swear I’m almost done with the concealer. I don’t know if it’s the design that’s wasting the product or maybe there’s just not enough product in this one.  Also maybe because I have too much to conceal. Haha! The concealer is creamy and very easy to work with. The BB Cream, I’m okay with but nothing special about it.

Also something I am not a fan of. I mean, it’s okay but it’s a little runny for me. For something that promises too much, it doesn’t do much. Sorry. It's very comparable to a tinted moisturizer. 

I swear this is not a list of things I regret buying. More like, things that I don’t love but can work with list. This one, I’m also just okay with. 

Let’s just go on with the list, shall we? This doesn’t make my face matte. I sure like the dewy effect it gives my face but I’m pretty sure that can already be achieved without this product’s help. I think it's because I might have need to powder my face before spraying which I can't really do as of the moment. Also, why would I spray this if I can just powder my face, right?

Some oil for my hair. Also not impressed. But it’s probably my hair. 

This tint is not very long lasting. Works very nice as blush though! 

Too dark. Even for my soul. My mom was like, no! You can only wear those during night time. Not for day time use. And that's coming from someone who probably only own these shades of lipsticks. 

So you know...Your girl got a lighter shade. Also bought a pencil liner. Anyways, all these for under 3000 pesos. It's not cheap but I guess I can't really complain much either. I'm happy to have tried though. I might stick with it for a while.

This is my college jam. It doesn't do much but oh well it brings back memories. 

That's all!

Barbara's Heritage Restaurant

Family

My momma took us here a day after papa’s Birthday because I guess they were having their own party so they were closed. Something like that. It was nothing I’ve seen like before. My mom said it’s like the restaurant Zamboanga but I can’t really remember much from it except their Kare-Kare was good. 

Lechon Belly 

It’s only good if you’d have a piece and not a plate. Or maybe it’s just me. 

The sotanghon was good! Or at least that what my momma said.

The place was very nice. Ancient. Definitely something I saw from films and clips from the past. 

our plates

I have no idea who’s plate this was because it was my sister Mika who was taking pictures. 

carnivore

yup

My favorite amongst them all. Seriously. I can probably eat the whole thing! Okra, talong, kang kong, and mangga with bagoong! FTW. 

salad bar

deserts

cultural show

The show was very pleasant to watch. Very refreshing. 

We sold our sister Mika as well. They were like, “do you have a voluteer from this table?” My sister Mari and I were like, “Go Mika! Mika! Mika!” like barbarians. 

the aftermath 

Yas Mama

The Girls 

We also did a photo sesh with them before going home. It was a very delightful experience. Very educational. Nice.