Book Worm

Book Worm
So many books to read, so little time.

Books to read in 2018

Books to read in 2018
So many books to read, so little time.

Monday, January 22, 2018

Yo Extraño Mis Abuelo y Abuela



I miss my grandparents right now. 

They still feel very much alive in my mind and in my heart.

I would like to keep it that way.

I am just imagining that they live back in California right now.

Dear Grandpa and Grandma, 

I hope you can see me right now. I am now very happy. I do not cry anymore whenever I think about you being far away. But I still miss the both of you just the same. I just look at the pictures I have with you and those smiles help relive the memories I have had with the both of you. I love you both very much. Thank you for being my guardian angels and continuing to watch all of us. I know that you whispered something to God and I thank you for your continuous guidance. The both of you will always serve as my inspiration. I love you both very much. 




Wednesday, January 17, 2018

IT CUP FOR PARANAQUE DIVISION.


What a very successful event.

We still have 2 more events to go.

Congratulations Team!



Awarding of Winners

Very happy students!

Congratulations!


Tuesday, January 16, 2018

The Lines We Cannot Erase by Shi Collantes

Darling, 
promise me that no matter how much pain the world gives you, 
never give the pain back to anyone.


- Shi Collantes, #TheLinesWeCannotErase

Monday, January 15, 2018

On Being.


“Far too many people are looking for the right person, instead of trying to be the right person.”


― Gloria Steinem


Sunday, January 14, 2018

Life Updates

My favorite cousin who lives in California got married last Friday. It was a year of preparation, a lot of reminders, and a lot of constant communication with the whole family. But now that it ended, we are bound to go back to our regular programming.



I have to focus on my work updates.

* Renew my Spanish course subscription.

* Focus on the ITCUP competitions. January 17, 2018 Closing Remarks

* Attend the Alumni Homecoming Launch. January 29, 2018 Claim T-shirt

* Continue Reading Why Nations Fail

* Review Curriculum

* Schedule Home School 

What else am I missing to get back to the adult life?  

Wednesday, January 3, 2018

What 2017 meant for me...

I don't have enough words to put into writing when it comes to reflecting what the past year has brought me. My 2016 was indeed much more fulfilling and exciting. I defended my thesis. I graduated from my masters degree. I went to Singapore and United States. My year of 2016 was fill with milestones and new experiences.

But when it comes to 2017, I felt like I slept half of the year and then I woke up. The first half of the year was primarily focused on my trip to Canada mid-year. One month being in Canada was great! I've been waiting many years to go to Canada and my first trip to Vancouver, The Banff and Toronto was, not all perfect but really a good and memorable one. Until I got the news about my grandfather's passing... all had to change when I flew back to Manila unexpectedly.

I did not regret flying home. In fact, I thanked myself for making that decision albeit expensive one. I was with my family.

The rest of the 2017 flew by with nothing really happening in my life.

I guess you could say I was mourning. My grandparents died in July and August. September and October was a transition. I barely got through October and November was the month I had to catch up on life. December was amazing. I turned 30. And then spent the holidays with family.

I can say that at the least, I ended my last month of 2017 with good thoughts and good feelings.

But what did 2017 really bring me?

I am writing this post, post-holiday, and unlike the rest who started putting their reflection online during the eve of New year's. I couldn't come up with any reflection on the last day of December.

Instead, I am posting this now because I now realize what 2017 really meant for me.

The year 2017 taught me the value of my relationships and my family.

The death of my grandparents, although broke us but it made us closer to each other. All the past hurt has been buried under a bridge. Unresolved issues, forgotten. There was really no use trying to bring it up again. Your family will always be there for you and we really don't get to choose our family.

They are the ones to accept you no matter who you really turn up to be.

I thank the year of 2017 even if it has given me a lot of bad memories and bad emotions. Even if the year 2017 had placed me in numerous situations of feeling awkward and lost. I remember how I started my year of 2017 and it was not a good beginning.

But this year, I started 2018 with my family and I will continue to cherish and value that.

Thank you 2017.



Hello 2018


This is the year the I am not planning anything.




At the moment, the only things I'm looking forward for 2018 are:

My new iPad (to be delivered by my cousin from Los Angeles)
Lion King Musical (April 3, 2018 - Center & Premium seats)
Singapore (Out of the country trip with my Sister and Nephew)

What else am I going to look forward too? I'll play it by ear. 

All I know is that this year I'll be focusing on saving money and reading more books. 

What the new year brings, I do not know.. nor would I want to fuzz it over with. 

I do want to lose weight so I'm trying to cut back eating carbs and sweets compared to my normal consumption.

Also, I'm getting braces for my teeth (that's not in the looking forward list because I'm not really looking forward to that!)

Feliz Año Nuevo a Todos!