To Win or Lose ^_^

note: this is an old post :P

Hi! I'm back! Lol. Anyway, let's go straight to the point. For this post, I'm going to list down all the dares that I was able to successfully finish. And then on the succeeding posts you will read the other dares to which, of course, I failed. I will also create a separate post for my very special friend's dare--one of the hardest I guess...

(in no particular order... simply because, I forgot the “order” haha. Oh yeah, the dates. :P)

1. The Serenade

Well, obviously, I was challenged to serenade someone who is so shy and reserved. Fortunately, we're kind of "friends" and so the dare turned out to be something fun, and gave my office mates something to laugh at and tease me for. Videos were recorded ad laughters echoed that day. Of course, I blushed to death. It was my first time to serenade someone in front of "monstrous" people. It was kind of embarrassing, but fun as well.

2. The Strawberry Indulgence

Indeed, this was a real challenge for I don't fancy anything strawberry. I can bear the thought of eating strawberry-filled donuts but not strawberry ice cream, cake, candies and the like. I always feel like vomiting. It's something that weakens me--that strong candy-like scent, it's just so girly. Come to think of it, maybe that's one of the reasons why I don't like stawberries. In fact, it's because of this dare that I ate real strawberries for the first time. Lucky for me that I passed this dare without having to puke or feel dizzy.

3. The No Talking/Interacting To Guys Dare

It wasn't easy to ignore the guys because they were so persistent. I could even consider myself a fail for this dare because there were a couple of instances wherein I forgot about its limits. It always makes me smile every time I remember the efforts of the guys to interrupt me. I even got mad when they somehow used some "dirty" tricks just to see me fail. But my friend who gave this dare considered it a success.

4. The Manicure/Pedicure

hahaha... Just how funny could this get? If not for this dare, I will never consider the idea of getting my nails done. I am so contented with the simple, clean look of my finger/toe nails. Even so, I thought it's the best time to take some steps to becoming a woman.. hahaha And yes, it's the simplest form of manicure/pedicure.

5. One-picture-a-day-to-strangers dare

I'm not really sure about the status of this dare. I completed this dare, but something bad happened to the 'evidence'. Since I was turning 25, my friend asked me to approach 25 strangers and have a photo taken with them. Sad thing is that some pictures got deleted as we were transferring them from camera to pc. But only 3 of them got deleted; I still have 22 photos to share. And yes, my friend was happy to know that I did not neglect her dare.

6. Video-shoot, music video dare

My friends and I shot some videos for this dare. However, it's still not complete; needs some editing and stuff. Hopefully, someone can get this done before the year ends. This dare was so much fun although the gang was not complete that time. I just can't imagine the kind of riot we could've triggered. Well, thanks for this.

7. Mawe's Adobo dare

This was simple yet excruciating. I had to eat the famous adobo dish of my friend without rice!!! And another sad thing is that I wasn't allowed to take the dish home because it was a pork dish. Well yeah, pork is not allowed in our home although my mom's not a certified adventist. Eventhough, such practice has many benefits. And it was really painful not to be able to enjoy that dish to my heart's content. Maybe next time?! :D

And oh, by the way. Don't be too confused about the number. I mean, I said there were 25 dares, right? But I'm only going to post those that have been given by my friends. The rest of the dares are “confidential.” hehe You know, the whole world don't have to know what the heck I've been doing just to create more memories. Besides, I bet they don't really care about those very personal dares – the dares to myself. Ehehe. But hopefully, this could inspire or give ideas to other people. ;)

Open Happiness ^_^

Many people think that happiness is out of reach--something that we can't achieve all on our own. But for me, happiness is a state of mind. What you entertain inside your head will try to manifest in your words and actions. So if you think you're no good or you're being desperate, chances are, you really are or will be. So the same goes with the achievement of any sort of happiness. It's impossible for anyone not to feel any kind of happiness, especially that you can always be happy even with the simplest and smallest of things.

I realized that you don't have to be rich just to be able to help the poor, the sick or those who are in trouble. You can always help other people, make them smile and make them feel loved through many simple but sincere ways. And one of these days, I'll try to make lots of strangers smile. :) After all, Christmas is in the air.

As I was browsing facebook and youtube, I found several videos about Coca-cola; their advertisements and other forms of promotion that really captured my heart. Here's one that's very relevant for this season, and one that many people can relate to:

Opening Happiness for Lonely, Yearning Hearts

The forbidden food of the gods x_x

I hate chocolates--well, I wish I really do. But chocolates are amongst my weaknesses. I know I can live without it; but it's just too difficult for me not to have a bite of my favorite "comfort food". It has become a necessity, especially during my red tide. hahaha

I just love anything chocolatey. Who could blame me? Our entire family are chocolate-lovers; we all have a sweet tooth. But of course, I know that eating too much is no longer acceptable. And although I've been trying so hard to resist its temptations, I just can't say no to it when it's so available in the fridge.

Eating chocolates, or dark chocolates, has its own pros and cons. Many studies have proven its positive effects to our bodies. Moderate intake of dark chocolates or those that contain cocoa, and not sugar, offers a lot of benefits to the heart. As they say, dark chocolates have anti-oxidants and other properties that could help enhance the performance of our cardiovascular system. I even found a kind of diet that relies on the moderate intake of "real" chocolates. But it seems that such diet is not that effective.

Well, the reason why I'm writing about chocolates is that because we (my siblings and I) have been digging for sweets these days. But I'm really, really doing my best to ignore chocolates; especially now that I'm back to my jogging routines. :) Besides, I no longer want to experience that excruciating pain I get whenever my teeth hurts. And I'm really hoping that I will no longer lose a tooth this year and the next years to come.

The Pros & Cons of Working At Home

At last! Another week has ended. And it's been two weeks or so since I started to work at home. It's both fun and pressure. Yes, pressure because I still hasn't learned to "fully" discipline myself. I could still find myself catching up with time. But nevertheless, all is well. It's kind of better compared to the kind of stress that working in a "care-less" company could give. I feel more in-control of myself. It's not like I don't fancy working with a group. In fact, I'm a teamplayer. It's just that, things got out of hand with my previous employer. Even so, I will always cherish the moments I spent on that company. There's no point bearing grudges on anybody. 

I have a lot of plans, even before I started. I thought of implementing a consistent exercise routine because that was one of the many important things that I thought I had no time to deal with. But of course, the truth is that I was only pretty lazy to do so. Now that I have more time and freedom to do so, I thought it should be one of my priorities. Right now, it's kind of difficult to immediately put my plans into action. But I know that I will eventually be able to achieve my goals and long-term plans. *hopefully :)

Working at home has a lot of pros and cons. If you're rather disciplined and determined to stick to your schedule, then you can certainly do a lot of more productive things. But if you're the type who always thinks that he could beat the challenge of time and the mood swings of fate, then you're likely find yourself stressed out for being lax and irresponsible. And I don't want to become one of those who didn't "make it big" in the field of home-based working. So I better straighten myself out and be up to becoming a better person. nyay!

pros:

- I can wake up late, provided the boss is okay with extending work schedule

- I can do push-ups, squats and other hilarious exercise/stretching routines when I'm bored or sleepy during working hours

- I can watch tv or listen to loud music of my choice

- I can take a nap? (but of course! as long as there's no deadline or the boss is out. lol)

- I can roam around the house and do whatever I want to (doesn't make sense at all. haha)

- I can do some household chores?

- many other things, I'm the boss and the keeper of my own time

- less travel expenses and other expenditures

- I don't have to comb my hair or dress decently (hahaha)

- I don't need to interact with immature and stupid people

- I get to challenge myself to become more disciplined, passionate and responsible

cons:

- I'm doomed if I'm lazy

- I don't get to ride public transpo more often

- I only have little exercise if I don't make it a point that I do strict, regular exercise routines

- I'll get fatter if I don't control myself

- Perhaps I'll suffer from separation anxiety since I'm a people-person?

- I don't get to witness other wonders of life or experience the real-world?

- I get easily distracted, more temptations I guess

- many other things I'm too-lazy and too tired to discuss any longer

Well, that's all for now. I have finally decided to blog once a week now that I have 'enough' time and freedom. See you again next week! nyahahaha

11-11-11 (The Start of a New Life)

Well, it's quite evident how popular the date today is. 11-11-11 has raised many issues, and triggered the curiosity of almost everyone; particularly those who are considering marriage, starting up a business, placing bets in the lottery or making any kind of gamble. However, there's no scientific explanation and evidence or something that proves the "special-ness" of the said numbers. It could be that something good is going to happen, nothing's gonna transpire at all, or something bad is going to take place in a large scale.

For me, this day signifies the start of a new life. Sort of too late to think of beginnings seeing how fast-approaching December (and the New Year) is? Well, not really. I guess it's a perfect time to let go of negativities and move forward for a more prosperous and productive life. Lot of unpleasant things happened to me and my family these past few months, so I think we deserve a break. Especially that my brother is about to come home! Our family's about to get completed, and I can't wait to see the day that we're happily bonding with each other again.

Besides, I was born on the 11th day of April. So, somehow, the day is very special to me. It simply means a lot of opportunities to start anew!

You are what makes each day special.

I am quite getting the hang of working at home. I have found a really nice client; a kind of boss that puts more effort into shaping the skills and passion of his workers. I feel so blessed to have been given the opportunity to work for him, and with my friend. Life's really different when you're inside your own world; you're the keeper of your own time. But I know it takes a lot of self-control to succeed in such endeavor. But so far so good, eh?! :)

The scent and feel of Christmas is already in the Air! And although we still don't have any decors or something, I am so excited for such occasion. The thought of us gathering makes me giggle with anticipation. I know most people feel the same. But come to think of it, many families are in a dire situation these days. I pray for them, that they may have the strength to move on. Lately, the world has become a battleground for survival. Perhaps, the end is really near. I just hope that things will get better next year, if there is still... ;)

On Fighting Indecision

I used to be indecisive; now I'm not sure.

Indecisiveness is one of my weaknesses that I really hope to overcome. I always have a difficulty making up my mind, particularly when it comes to making choices or when choosing from a number of options. Maybe it's because I tend to be impulsive at times. And in order for me to minimize the impulsiveness, I see to it that I don't immediately make decisions, especially when it comes to money matters and other serious issues. But most of the time, I see myself trapped between the given options that I worry about the consequences.

There is no more miserable human being than one in whom nothing is habitual but indecision

I have learned to overcome an indecision issue that troubled me these past few days. And it feels so great to know that you have conquered something that's not actually a big deal as long as you clear your mind and focus on dealing with the dilemma. It's really wise to take things slowly, one step at a time. There's no point worrying about everything when you could not even do something about a few, small problems.

I realized that indecision often takes place if you don't actually know what you want -- if you don't know what you want to happen, what you want to achieve, where you want to go, or who you want to be with. If you don't know where to start or how to get things started, then chances are, you are not going to get anywhere and be able to do whatever that needs to be done. It's also a matter of priorities. 

You need to define your goals and objectives. You have to assess your capacity; figure out your limits, but be open to all the possibilities so that you can get over your boundaries. You need to determine and set your priorities. From there, you can effectively decide what you need to accomplish first. You can then make a more appropriate and rewarding decision.

It is human nature to stand in the middle of a thing.

A Lonesome Halloween? x_x

Happy Halloween, everyone!! :D

This is perhaps the first halloween that I'm going to spend without my mother and siblings. They went to our province, and left me alone in our "once-creepy" apartment. But I'm not really going to spend the night alone. I asked my granny and her "assistant" to come over so I won't end up a lunatic the next morning. haha. Besides, I don't really think that I'm alone; you know what I mean. But of course, as long as "they" don't freak me out, I'll be fine.

And since I informed my friends about my situation, they bombarded me with creey teases and stuff. Even my brother and sister left me some very remarkable "words of wisdom." Even so, I know better than to simply let my fears and hallucinations take over me. I turned the radio on so that Christian music from our local Hope101 channel would envelope the house with God's presence instead. Well, hopefully...

Costume parties are everywhere. And while many people are busy preparing for their halloween parties/trick or treat events, I am rather pre-occupied by my plans for the future and my so-called masterpiece for a friend who's going to leave the country soon. Yes, I was pretty creative and determined (these past few days) to finish something that would serve as a heart-warming remembrance. I just wish he'd like and appreciate it.

Anyway, lots of bad things are happening nowadays. Christmas is fast-approaching, but I'm still in the lookout for the best and most credible way to generate a steady income. Hopefully, things will get better soon. And oh, I can smell the beach; I guess there'd be island hopping this weekend. Weeeee! :D