The Other Side of Anna

Boracay, Here We Come!!!

2012-02-25T21:21:00.001-08:00

Super Duper excited! Can't wait for May 27, 2012! *Fast Forward Please!*

Confessions Of A Pump It Up Player ♥

2012-02-20T05:43:00.001-08:00

I am Anna and I am a certified Pump It Up (PIU) Female Speeder Player.

Pump It Up, commonly abbreviated as PIU or shortened to just Pump, is a music video game series currently developed by Nexcade and published by Andamiro, a Korean arcade game producer. The game is typically played on a dance pad with five arrow panels: up-left, up-right, bottom-left, bottom-right, and a center panel. Additional gameplay modes may utilize two five-panel pads side-by-side. These panels are pressed using the player's feet, in response to arrows that appear on the screen in front of the player. The arrows are synchronized to the general rhythm or beat of a chosen song, and success is dependent on the player's ability to time and position his or her steps accordingly.

2006. I was a full-fledged 1st year college student, and that was also the year that I got broken-hearted. (a break-up from a 5-year relationship with my 1st boyfriend) They say that when a girl is in pain, she must get herself busy in order for her to move-on. I cried my heart out playing PIU since the time that I decided to finally do something to move-on. And there it is, the history why I started playing PIU.. Thanks to my ex-bf huh?!

As I passed the hallway of Sta. Lucia East Grand Mall, I saw this Pump It Up Machine along the elevators at the 4th floor, I was with my college friends - just strolling around. Until we tried to play a little, just for fun. And my very first song was -- I'll Give You All My Love, Level: hard! And I was so red that time, getting embarrassed of what I was doing. Until I told myself -- "babalikan ko to at pag-aaralan ko to!"

Since then, after class, every holidays, every weekends, EVERYDAY! - I was at the mall, playing PIU. Everyday, I see familiar faces, PIU Players too. There was this one group of players who helped me out how to operate the machine, from choosing the speed I need for the song rhythm and the beat, up to the perfect timing and twists. And according to them - "mabilis daw ako matuto -- for a girl!"

Here's a video of me during my very first PIU mini-tournament at Sta. Lucia Mall.

I believe I was with Dolfo, a fellow PIU player too (he's ahead of me) a tattoo artist -- He always do my henna's for free! *thanks Dolfo*.. I believe we were playing Mr. Larpuz Level: Crazy, and of course, he won! :))

Fast forward...

In my 5 years of dancing... 5 years of playing... Here are some lessons from my 5-years of being a Female PIU player:

1. DON'T JUDGE A GIFT BY ITS WRAPPER.

Other people might think "na TAMBAY lang kami sa mall" -- yeah that's true.. BUT, little did they know -- we're one of a kind. Based on my experience, we play all day, whenever we're free. But we don't forget our priorities in life.

It's like we're a team of mutants (if you watched X-men), they have these special powers that describe each mutant's identity. SO AS WE, we study from different prestigious universities such as University of the Philippines, Centro Escolar University, University of Sto. Thomas, Miriam College and the like. We have degrees to finish - from Nursing, Accountancy, Business Administration, Information Technology to Medicine and Law. We are group of people, with different personalities, with different goals in life - we don't just dance.. we have dreams to become a better person, to be successful in life.

Like what we do during our play, we finish a very hard song - and we feel so good after we finish it with good score grades! So as in real life - don't judge us on how we look, on what time we go home just to play PIU. This is our outlet, our playground and you guys don't have the right to judge us, you don't have any idea on what every PIU players are up to.

2. FRIENDSHIP

All of my friends in the PIU Community started from scratch! WE'RE ALL TOTALLY STRANGERS! And what is really hard is that, you make effort to befriend someone you don't really know in person. You start with ZERO!

I believe, after 2 years, I don't just go to Sta. Lucia to play PIU - one reason is that, I go there to visit my friends too. I feel like it's not complete if I don't have company to play with.

For me, this is my favorite part -- gaining new friends! Some of them go... some of them stay.. I don't trust them but I believe in them. Just like what happened to me when I became a part of a group of players at SM North Edsa, they, or should I say we, call ourselves - Forever Zero (FZ).

A little history on how I became an FZerian:

I went to SM North, & I saw that there's a PIU machine at World Of Fun. So I was so excited to play (for the first time at a different mall) while I was playing Dignity Level: Freestyle, someone told me (that looks like a gangster member - Rocky, if you're reading this, remember Larry?) going back -- he told me "may potential ka!" and I was like so nervous that I might got robbed or raped or something like that. Until he said - "gusto mo sumali sa amin?"

me: "halaaa... baka fraternity ito"... and yup, to make the story short - I played 3 PIU songs of their choice and I took an exam for me to be able to become a member of Forever Zero. Parang fraternity nga! Kung baga, nag-hazing muna ako! LOL :P

Anyhow, I met new friends, new FZ friends! And they're nationwide! I didn't expect that while we were so busy with our school, our own lives - there is this little world hooked-up in playing as one, big team, individuals around the globe, as what FZ says -- Play To Unite.

Other than FZ... I also had friends with the other groups, I met; TimpX players, some from Cebu and Dagupan, JCLF, FoxHounds, Zone Gamers, SMX, and others who are freelancers,

some are from DDR Community.

These are the most awesome part of being a PIU Player... HAVING LOTS OF TRUE FRIENDS!

3. WHO RUN THE WORLD? GIRLS!

Yikeeee, kinanta niya! LOL... Well, I'm not a super duper mamaw player - pero kahit paano, kaya ko makipag-sabayan sa mga male speeders na kakilala ko (except kina Jonathan at Nino) haha :P

All I can say, to all girls who wants to be like Amy., Determination is one key to be successful. All you need to do is to be proud of yourself, believe in yourself and DO IT.

Here's a sample. Last 2008, WOF held a Pump It Up Speed Competition Year 1, I lost. But I didn't gave up. I joined again last 2009 WOF Pump It Up Speed Competition Year 2, and this time - I was able to bring home the bacon!

We're 10, and among the 9 competitors, I was the only girl in the said competition (for the speed category).. And for the Laplap twins (see the picture above), they were the Champs for the freestyle category!

It took me courage to become the best as I can be, I felt like I was a hard core player. And As I tell you the rest of the story, WE (GIRLS) RULED THE 2009 Competition! I won 1st Runner-Up for the female division. This might not mean anything to you, but for me, it's an achievement.

Another was last year's 2011 Nationals. I wasn't able to go to China, but I felt like I was! I earned a new friend too! Originally a DDR Perfect Attacker, Patty. She's been so nice to me ever since Pau introduced her to me. She even gave me a PIU cap. In my history, she's one I will consider as my mentor.

4. APPRECIATE!

In my 5 years of gaming experience, I once felt like I was very famous. I felt like I was one of the best PIU players in town! And I just want to thank all my friends, who keep on supporting me every now and then. The feeling that they are always there beside you to cheer you-up and boost all the energy you have just to finish the song. THANK YOU. You make me all feel like I'm special.

And for the nth time, Thank you Cheyenne for the wonderful art work. I really love it!

Thank you PR for this wonderful pasalubong from Amy ♥

5. ACHIEVEMENTS

These are my second favorite part as a PIU player - to finish all of my favorite songs, to become hard core, to lessen "greats", to become a perfect attacker, to become a WPF Champion. *in my dreams*

I am really thankful, that I was able to finish half of my favorite songs in the whole song list of PIU. Having a grade of "A" will be fine with me, it will be great if I can give it a shot of "S". But what matters most, is I got the twists, the beat and the rhythm.. Plus the perfect attacks. Those factors affects all of your total score.. And of course, lessen all your missed arrows.

Let me share to you some of my Unforgettable Achievements in my PIU History:

Year 2009.

This was actually my Grand Entrance. Thanks to my fellow PIU player, FZ friends who helped me a lot with the concept! And of course, my friends who showered me confetti!

Now here's the continuation. U Inside My Dim Memory Level: Crazy. I love the confetti effect! My friends were actually at the escalator that time to shower all the confetti's.!

Originally, my outfit was based on Chung Hwa Ban Jeom song. Until I heard that my fellow competitors are going to play full songs. So I decided to play Love Is A Danger Zone 2 Full Song Nightmare. The problem is, bawal ang merong kapareho na song :( So Final Audition was my last resort. And unexpectedly, I got the 1st place *Thank you Lord*

Year 2011.

1st Round at the Nationals. Tepris Level 16.

2nd round = Napalm Level 19.

Once you have achieved any song, or even in real life -- STAY HUMBLE.

6. FREEBIES!!!

The MAIN REASON WHY I always join the PIU Competitions/ Tournaments!

Thank you Patty for this unforgettable gift!

and LAST BUT NOT THE LEAST :)

7. LOVE

Raise hands if you met the love of your life because of Pump It Up!

Meet my boyfriend, Mitch. I met him because of PIU. Coincidentally we're neighbors! Isn't it amazing? PLUS, October 24, 2012 will be our 4th year anniv! AWESOMENESS! Spread the love!

Here's a Full Blast of all you need to do to become a MAMAW player:

1. Stay healthy; right foods at the right time.

2. Exercise.

3. Maintain your stamina.

4. Drink lots of water.

5. Wear comfortable, light shoes.

6. as much as possible, forget all your problems in life.

7. FOCUS.

8. Feel the rhythm of the song.

9. Dance like you've never dance before!

10. Dance like no one is around!

Terminologies:

1. Mamaw - hard core player who can play nightmare songs with their eyes closed! *just kidding!
2. Stamina - your lung expansion must be fully coordinated with your physical vigorous activity.

3. Nusha - hahaha! NEVER MIND :P

What I believe during my dance is that you're expected to deliver your best performance, and provide value every day.

Thanks for spending time with me as I share my life and my love for Pump It Up. I hope that all of you share the same interests as mine. May we spread the courage, determination, the lessons we learn from it and on to share our knowledge with the younger generation. Keep on pumpin'!

Anna. FZSL Co-founder.

The Heart of Loving Nemo ♥

2012-02-15T07:23:00.000-08:00

02.12.2012
17th Philippine International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2012
A Weekend Of Everything That Flies! (an Advance Valentines Date too )

Me & Nemo have been planning this for almost 3 years, and now.. Dream came true! Finally we saw the hot air balloons in person and it was totally awesome!!!

Went to Dau Terminal by 5am - we have been at SM Clark to ride a jeepney going to the event venue, it took us 2 hours (sobrang haba ng pila plus ang onti ng jeep gawa ng traffic) - around 7am, we arrived at the Clark Freeport Zone and watched everything that flies!

Cool Hot Air Balloons!

Kites were all over the sky! It was a stress-reliever for me.

PROTEKTODO kami ng Ceelin Ascorbic! LOL :)

Heavy bazooka with soldier Nemooooo *salute*

Super gigantic Canon Digital Camera! Awesomeness!!

Jump Shot Fail. haha!

We joined the Fire-Freeze Fresh Blast Challenge by Close-Up! It was a fun challenge even though I had difficulty breathing for 10 seconds! haha.. and luckily, we survived! with free cool red tooth brush with Close-Up Fire-Freeze tooth paste. Thanks Close-Up!

Ate our lunch/dinner at Tokyo Tokyo at SM Clark and went home safe (yehey, umuwi na si Ate Dona!)

Anyhow...

It was a tiring day indeed. Although we were sleep deprived, we really enjoyed the whole day with our flying hearts ♥ Everything was worth-it!

And for a little souvenir, our fave - photo booth!

For all who's planning to go on it's 18th next year,we survived Sir Azrael's Survival Guide & Tips to 17th. All information was very useful. It all set our expectations. Click the link if you need some help: http://azraelsmerryland.blogspot.com/2012/02/your-survival-guide-and-tips-to-17th.html

@Nemo: Thank you for another unforgettable survival valentines date! It was one of the coolest joy-ride so far! Kahit nakakapagod, basta kasama kita, parang lahat ang gaan gaan sa pakiramdam. Thank you for always spending your quality time with me (& with my family). I love you, I do, I will, always. ♥

Happy 4th Valentines Day Nemo... ♥♥♥

(02.15.2012) Thanks Nemo for these lovely roses.. I didn't expect much, but the song "Wonderful Tonight" made it really special for me! Thank you for all the cute surprises! Love you!

And to sum up my Valentine Season....... ♥♥♥

♥ Had a flying date at Clark Pampanga last Sunday for the Hot Air Balloon Festivities...
♥ Thanks Nemo for the super advance gift, "Gshock-gshockan" Bench Watch *LOL*
♥ Our Nemo Chichi Online Shop bank account turned 1 year old!
♥ Thanks again Nemo for the lovely roses (with matching background song "Wonderful Tonight"... *chim*

Here's a sneak peak of my letter for Nemo:

Just like anybody else, I pretty much enjoyed my Valentines Season.. Thanks Nemo for making everything possible!

Missing The Old Times.. ❤

2012-02-06T07:09:00.000-08:00

The title says it all! I want to turn back time. 5 years ago.. When I first met my friends at the mall, thinking they might be harmful since we are all totally strangers. Not knowing, I'll be seeing them everyday, eating lunch-dinner together, spending tokens for Pump It Up everyday, sneaking for play after school, and the most unforgettable -- we earn new friends EVERYDAY!

Enough said. *emo*

Going back........

Me and my friends spent some quality time last Sunday (02.05.2012). I was with JP, Maku, Jazz, Nel & Nemo. We played Pump It Up *for the nth time!* and of course, bonding!

Another 1st time! I usually win small-sized toy plushes.. AND THIS TIME -- IT'S A 2 (TWO) MEDIUM-SIZED PLUSHES!!!! (emphasized on the number "2"!) ---

Congrats Maku & Yano *clap clap*

With the song Vacuum by Doin.

Kitty Chang Pumpin' Up!

More vain shots!! More photo of US! :))
SA uulitin! ❤

Lola Choleng's 71st ♥

2012-02-02T18:26:00.000-08:00

01.28.2012
Dinner celebration with the family.

Happy 71st Birthday Lola ♥
I love you so much la! *chim*

Pump It Up Month ♥

2012-02-02T18:14:00.000-08:00

I haven't noticed that I've been playing Pump It Up for almost every week in one month! I felt like I was getting back to my old "addict" ways to dancing Pump It Up when I was still a beginner.

Fiesta EX-perience @ SM City Taytay with FZero Stalucia friendships.. ♥

This was how I celebrated my Chinese New Year with Nemo.

Thank God nabunutan na ako ng tinik... at nasabi ko na kay Jeff ang katotohanan.. na nawala ko yung PIU USB ko :'((((( Sorry talaga Jeff *hugs*

Here's a photo of my lost USB.. :( Thanks for the memories *sniff*
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150228225162981&l=82b2cd4071

Going back,.. Hooked-up again to skill up my USB just to unlock a few of my favorite songs with a new twist. Saw it with the other players & I was motivated to unlock the songs myself. Having new stepmania are way too awesome! ♥

Super exhausted Sun-DATE with family & friends! So tiring but end up sleeping by 3am (right Jepii?) LOL.. Anyway...

01.29.2012
Watched Sherlock Holmes 2 with Nemo & the fam.
Bonding moments with Marvin & Mariel.
Pump It Up EX at Trinoma with Mitchell, Marky, Jenn & Toto ♥
Spent so little time with Burger Patty Hikari :((
Leveled Up! PIU USB @ 4! *banana dance!*

See? All weekends of January 2012 was all dedicated for my passion to dance. My outlet in life, my playground - Pump It Up. It's time to get back to business! I think I'll be playing more for the year of the dragon. ♥

Johnny Rockets ♥

2012-02-02T18:12:00.000-08:00

Another triple date with Nemo & Mariel at Johnny Rockets Robinsons Galleria. ♥

Gong Xi Fa Cai ♥

2012-01-24T06:33:00.000-08:00

Celebrated Chinese New Year last night (01.22.2012) with the UY family & some of Mariel's classmates. Simple dinner and videoke nights with the fam.. Somewhat celebrated my brother's birthday too, Love you Rafael ♥

Too bad, if not because of our Chinese New Year celeb, Me, Mariel & Nemo might be at the Mall Of Asia grounds watching Katy Perry's concert. *life's unfair*

Going back......

What I love the most during special occasions! Fooooooodie Patoooootie! *nom nom*

Made a special Fruit Cocktail Salad for the fam!

We celebrated it too with Mariel's classmates & her crush *blush*

I miss Marvin so much.. It has been a long time since the last time we were still living in the same house.. He's more healthier and more chubbier right now compared before. Iba talaga ang alaga ng nanay :)

Had a great time and felt the dragon's coming :))
Happy New Year everyone! ♥

Welcome Home Dutch ♥

2012-01-21T07:03:00.000-08:00

Remember Dutch? Remember the first time I gave him as my Christmas gift for Nemo?

If yes... Guess who's back!!!

Dutch has been away for almost a month since we gave him back to his mother, Dutchness. Dutch needs to be breastfed first and just like any other puppy or a normal human baby, they still need this "kangaroo care" that only their mothers can give the tight-est bond.

And now, Dutch @ 2 months, tadaaaaaah!!! Welcome Home sweet Doooooooochie! ♥

I'm so in-love with his paws!

Sleepy Doooooooochie! ♥

And my favorite epic shot! Together with Dutch is Misay, our adopted cat. Aren't they cute?! I think Misay was jealous that time! haha.. But what I felt more is that, is Dutch having a love-at-first-sight feelings for Misay?? LOL!

Dutch is at Nemo's house right now, and it has been 4 days since the last time I played with Dutch, hope I can celebrate my Chinese New Year with Dutch ♥

Feels like GSHOCK ♥

2012-01-14T08:21:00.000-08:00

I have been longing for a Black & Pink Casio G-shock watch since last year. Until I saw my friend's Facebook Album (Her name is Cris), I got tooooooo desperate to have one now!

Casio G-Shock watches are way too expensive.. It ranges from P6,000+ and I was like "ang mahal!!! argh -_-" and suddenly told myself -- "Bench is more practical, for only P1,000+, you'll have an original branded watch and still looks like a GSHOCK!" Rock-on! \m/

Going back.......

Just because it's Lucky the 13th! Here's a cute alternative pink & black watch (that kinda' looks like a Casio G-shock) that was bought by Nemo for me! ya'ay!! *banana dance*

This was the first time I received a watch from other people, I mean, our parents were always the one who bought us watches during our childhood days., and now, someone close to my heart gave me a reason to make my heart more chubbier! Thanks Nemo.. I love the watch so much kahit Gshock-gshockan lang.. hahaha :D

"Nemo!! Anong oras na?!" -- *bleh!* Love you! ~chim.

Congrats Mariel! ♥

2012-01-14T07:56:00.000-08:00

Went at Eastwood City to celebrate my cousin, Mariel, for passing the UST & La Salle Entrance Exam. Ate dinner with the family at Thousand Cranes Shabu-Shabu ♥

Meanwhile at the parking area, saw a One Piece (with other anime vinyl) bus parked right after a few cars away from ours. I like the ship! I mean.. the BUS! ♥

My 2011 Timeline ♥

2012-01-01T02:52:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year everyone! Here's a list of pure highlights of my 2011.

Got my 2nd job at Computer Avenue as Marketing Assistant.

Nemo & I opened a joint account at Chinabank on February 14. We decided to put here all our personal savings and our earnings from our Nemo Chichi Online Shop.

Attended my brother's, Raffy & Ryan, back-to-back graduation, for the first time, at Canossa School, Laguna. First graduation wherein Mama wasn't around :(

Nemo & I impulsively bought a 2nd-hand (that doesn't look like a 2nd-hand) PSP from my friend Jeng. It was one of the fruits we reap from our Nemo Chichi Online Shop.

First time we ever had our personal photo shoot.

The month I survived Space Shuttle Max!

At Enchanted Kingdom.

Daddy catched up a life-threatening accident last year from playing basketball, splints were removed and he's now taking serious medications for weeks.

Been back to playing volleyball! Joined Village East Sports Fest with my volleyball team, Tip-C. We won the 1st place!

Went to Singapore for the 1st time!

Survived Galactica! At Universal Studios.

Met the Dragon Warrior!

Nemo Chichi Online Shop's first mini-bazaar outside the web at Meidoll's Cafe at their Otaku Homecoming Event.

Joined the Pump It Up Philippines National Tournament 2011 and got the 4th place for the women's division. Got a PIU USB and met new friend, Patty. She gave me a PIU cap too!

1st time to receive a fan-art portrait of myself from my friend Cheyenne.

Won the 1st time in an online blog contest! Won a Coca-Cola Can Glass set from McDonalds & Azrael's Merryland Blog.

Once-in-a-year get-together with my family. I wish Mama was here too.. :(

Nemo Chichi Online Shop got a year older.

Surprised Nemo on his birthday. Celebrated it at The Manila Ocean Park. Desperately bought a huge Nemo stuff toy!

1st time to held a sponsored event from work. Computer Avenue sponsored the Municipality of Taytay's event, I.T. Wiz Quiz Bee Competition at SM Taytay.

Bought a new Hello Kitty Bed Sheet.

Lola Iyang died at age 99.

Unexpectedly celebrated my birthday at McDonald's Quezon Ave at exactly 12 in the morning!

Double celebration! Roanne's 18th on the day before my birthday!

Nemo & I turned 3 last October 24. ♥

Nemo Chichi Online Shop's 1st 18th birthday project with our famous Polimer Clay Pens as their give-aways.

Organized our very 1st out-of-town trip with FZSL at Splash Island, Laguna.

1st time that my brother Raffy & I dated for 3 days!

1st day: At Level Up Live for the Grand Chase event.

2nd day: At Timzone for the birthday package treat.

3rd day at Resorts World together with our family.

Another eat-all-you-can experience! This time, at Tong Yang SM Megamall.

Became a Red Cross Volunteer, and attended my 1st fun run for the Red Cross Million Volunteer March.

So this is my year-ender post. I recapped the highlights of my life this year 2011 from January down to December. Lots of First Time for the year of 2011! ya'ay!!

Year 2011 gave me tons of ups and downs and all I can do is to stay strong and keep moving forward. Life is a continuous struggle and the least thing that we can do is to play it smart! To all the people who’ve been part of my year 2011, thank you very much.

Memories will stay forever ♥

Dutch ♥

2011-12-31T06:03:00.001-08:00

Since Nemo and I are always together, it wasn’t easy to steal a li’l time to prepare for a grand surprise for Christmas.. But still, I made something special... ♥

Last 2 days before Christmas, I tried to make something that Nemo will not forget. Something that will inspire him after the loss of his best friend, Lucky.

Meet Dutch! He's from my good friend Precielle. I was very lucky to look for a male dog. It was a perfect timing to ask him from Precielle. She really did made me and Nemo happy after I gave Dutch to Nemo. :)

I made the dog house with a box and rubber sheet. Actually, it's a mailbox that I tried to copy from the Up movie.

It is wherein Carl & Ellie accidentally printed their hand prints on the mailbox while they we're making their house.

My hands are too big! LOL. Going back, we change Carl & Ellie to Mitch & Anna. This was about to be a surprise, but at the time that I held Nemo's hands on the wet paint, HE KNEW WHAT I WAS UP TO! So unfair.. ang hirap niya i-surprise!

But it's ok, all he knows is about the mailbox from the UP movie, but he doesn't have an idea that it's going to be a dog house of his new dog :) *evil laugh*

This photo is sooooo cute! Dutch prefers to sleep outside his house. LOL!

Dutch inside his new home ♥

Dutch misses his brothers.. :'(

We decided to gave back Dutch to his mother for him to be able to be breast fed. He still needs nutrients from his mother, and as well as bonding with his family. He's still a month old and still a baby. We're going to fetch him by next year, after a week I guess.

Merry Christmas Nemo! Hope you like it :)

Here are some new clothes for Dutch! Merry Christmas Dutch. Be a good boy always!

Happy Lemon Date ♥

2011-12-31T04:13:00.000-08:00

It was actually Daddy's Christmas party at Red Box Eastwood together with the branch managers of Motortrade Nationwide Corp. To make the story short -- saling-ketket lang kami! :))

So while waiting (until 12am!) Me, Nemo & Mariel decided to have a tea date at Happy Lemon and stroll all over Eastwood City! Had a great time having a triple date with Nemo & Mariel! It was just that I'm so sleepy due to our work the morning before we went to Eastwood. Well, Nemo's kinda' tired too. So we rest a little at McDonald's.

While window shopping at the bazaar around Eastwood, we saw a lot of tiangge's over the walk of fame (Philippine version). Until we saw and bought these.....

I don't have a dog.. but I gave Nemo a dog last Christmas! haha.. His name is Dutch. We wanted to dress him for the new year. And the sweater was awesome!

Like Dutch's page! Click HERE.

Dad told us that he wants a Superman shirt. Just like in the photo! Sooooo.... Me, Nemo & Mariel had some contributions and gave dad a gift he'll never forget ♥

December 29.. Friday... was sooooo tiring... but... we had a great time ♥

Christmas 2011 ♥

2011-12-30T18:22:00.000-08:00

December 24, 2011. Bon Chon Lunch at Robinsons Galleria with the fam.

Mom & Dad ♥

Lola ♥

Nemooooooo ♥

I love this shot! Went to Brat Pack to buy a new bag for the DSLR cam.

After our mini shopping at Galleria, we went to Alabang at Lola Lyn's house to celebrate New Year's Eve.

Videoke habang wala pa yung ibang bisita! :P

Uy, Dy & Tan Family! ♥

December 25! Merry Christmas! ♥

Went to Eastwood City to celebrate Jesus' birthday together with my cousins, Mac, Mai, Mae & Marvin.

Thanks Auntie Jhoanna for this cute Hello Kitty blanket!

We're about to watch Enteng Ng Ina Mo, unfortunately, the movie house was at the other block, so in short - tinamad na kami! haha. We decided to play at Timezone with the kids!

I miss Marvin sooo much! It was really nice to see him again!

Cheeeese ♥

Guitar Freeks ♥

Dance Revolution ♥

Mai Mai got these cute stuff toy key chains from a toy crane game.

Dinner at McDonalds.

Bonding with my cousins was a once-in-a-blue moon experience!

Fireworks!

Had a fun-filled Christmas with my cuz'!

Thank you for keeping the bond tight. Kahit malayo tayo sa isa't-isa at sawang-sawa na ako sa mukha ni Mariel, still, I LOVE YOU ALL SO MUCH! How I wish nandito rin ang mga kapatid ko. Thank you for the great bonding experience! See you again sooooon ♥

Canon EOS 1100D ♥

2011-12-30T10:14:00.000-08:00

FINALLY!

Like a boss! ♥

FZSL Christmas Party ♥

2011-12-30T08:36:00.000-08:00

Last December 23, 2011, my friends celebrated Christmas with a simple feast at Jepii's house! The original plan - japanese theme party became a slumber party! Parang high school students lang! LIKE :)

Tita Tessie (Jepii's mom) cooked our dinner! Thank you so much!

Games! Pinoy Henyo & Charade WITH A TWIST!

Read Jepii's story HERE.

Dinner + games + exchange gift + overnight stay + open forum = uber bonding! Unfortunately, I was able to stay only until 3am. Then they continued until 10 in the morning.

Sayang di namin naabutan ang milo at pandesal ni Tessie :(

Thanks Jepii and Nemo! Love the pillow and the Hello Kitty water dispenser!

Almost 5 years of friendship.. Thank you FZSL friendships for sharing your heart with me. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays! Love you so much guys! United We Rock! ♥

Wensha Spa ♥

2011-12-30T08:27:00.000-08:00

This was my very first Christmas party at work! And it was a very relaxing one!

Had a heavenly Christmas last December 22, 2011 at Wensha Spa Antipolo together with my office mates at Computer Avenue - together with my aunt & my boss, Mr. & Mrs. Dulay and with our accountant and her husband, Ms. Imee & Tito Orly. Of course, together with me is my boyfriend, Nemo.

This has been planned for almost a month now - at ngayon lang siya natuloy! Finally! We had a great ex-SPA-rience at their new branch in Antipolo.

Like a Boss! ♥

Whole body massage + eat-all-you-can dinner/midnight snack + jacuzzi & sauna = a relaxing Christmas celebration ever!

Thank you Computer Avenue!

Nemo Chichi Christmas Party ♥

2011-12-14T05:40:00.000-08:00

Meri Kurimasu from Nemo Chichi Online Shop!

The real plan last Sunday was to go to our Polimer Clay Pen Supplier to have a bulk order for Ms. Cat De Guzman. Until we decided to have dinner at Mr. Ramyun on our way home.

To highlight... THESE WERE THE REASONS WHY we want to have dinner at Mr. Ramyun:

Their famous Ramen! Only for P39.00!

and their Rice Ball combo (w/ drinks & soup), P49.00 only!

Mr. Ramyun is actually a convenient store similar to Mini-Stop and 711 but in a Korean style. They offer super affordable korean foods like Kimbab, Ramen, Rice Ball and kimchi.

Me & Nemo enjoying our Ramen *nyom nyom*

We love Nemo Chichi!

PLUG:
Visit our online shop (Nemo Chichi Online Shop) at:

Website: http://nemochichilens.multiply.com/
Facebook Account: https://www.facebook.com/nemocontactlens
Facebook Fan Page: https://www.facebook.com/nemochichi

Thank you Papa God for all the blessings!

Happy Holidays from Nemo Chichi Online Shop ♥

When I WAS a Cosplayer. ★

2011-12-12T23:55:00.000-08:00

I was inspired with my friend, Jepii, as I blog-hopped his Tumblr Account last night. His post made me realize that, I WAS, ONCE, a Cosplayer.

Cosplay (コスプレ kosupure?), short for "costume play", is a type of performance art in which participants don costumes and accessories to represent a specific character or idea.

Here's my super very first cosplay. From the anime Onegai Sensei, I cosplayed Kazami Mizuho. Just to be honest, I'm not an anime fanatic, but I tend to watch some anime series when I was a kid. I HONESTLY don't know, or what character I am portraying.

Kazami Mizuho from Onegai Sensei.

Toycon 2008.

Going back, the Mizuho character was referred to me by my friend, Zha, a Panda Army Original member. (that's what we call our cosplay group way back 2007). She has this costume made for herself and she asked me to wear it for her on the next con. I was a bit scared because Zha is a petite and sexy girl, and I was like -- Majin Buu (Dragon Ball) -- LOL :)) Thank God the costume fits me.

Maya Natsume Black Version from Tenjou Tenge.
World Cyber Games 2008.

I chose Maya Natsume's Black Version way back then, simply because the costume is very easy to find. The white polo and black skirt was bought from an ukay-ukay and the sword that I'm holding on the photo was bought from Divisoria.

Yuuko Ichihara from XXX Holic.
Cosplaymania 2008.

I was Yuuko Ichihara. I borrowed the costume from Ate Rue, a cosplayer who I knew only online via Multiply. Isn't it amazing? Someone you haven't met before, trusted you and let you borrowed her costumes?! Isn't she the sweetest?

Rangiku Matsumoto from Bleach.
Ozine Fest 2008.

Have you noticed something? What does Maya, Kazami, Matsumoto, and Tsunade have in common?

I love cosplaying anime women who has a huge boobies :) It just fits the real me and can cover up a lot of stomach fats. *evil smirk*

Kidding aside...

Tsunade from Naruto.
UP Diliman Photoshoot 2009.

Here's my last (at hindi na/pa nasundan).. Me as Tsunade, the 5th Hokage in the anime Naruto. I love her so much! I'm a huge fan of her, she's full of strength and fears no one. I had an opportunity to cosplay her because of Marky. He invited me to cosplay Tsunade for their Naruto photoshoot at UP Diliman. Well, the costume wasn't 100%, but, I tried :))

Just like what Jepii said, "Ang nakakatuwa pa, pagdating pa lang namin sa event, may lumapit agad saken para magpapicture. Ang sarap pala sa pakiramdam ng ganun. Buong araw na may nagpapicture saken. Nakakapagod pero masayang experience.

Hindi man ako kumita dito, may alaala naman akong babaunin na pwede kong ikwento.. Na naging cosplayer ako. :D"

The feeling is mutual. ♥

McDonald's Danglers ♥

2011-12-05T06:35:00.000-08:00

Finally I completed mine! ♥

Youth Instructor Training Course & RCY Million Volunteer Run 2011.

2011-12-05T06:15:00.000-08:00

Red Cross Youth Instructor Training Course and

Million Volunteer Run 2011

December 03-04,2011

A 10-days Trainer's Training to become efficient trainers who will be allowed to conduct trainings on Leadership Development, HIV/AIDS Prevention and Substance Abuse Prevention Education, respectively.

My Youth Instructor Training Course ID.

Attended 2 days training at Red Cross Las Pinas Chapter then went to The Million Volunteer Run at Coastal Road (starting point) going to SM MOA. Here's my race shirt & bib :)

With Ma'am Cess.. a fellow runner and volunteer at Las Pinas Chapter. She was my buddy all through out the run...

With the Las Pinas Red Cross Chapter.

Almost there!

FINISHED the race! With a simple run-athon, I'm looking forward that I could help save a life.

Isa lang masasabi ko, HINDI MADALI MAGING RCY VOLUNTEER. Marami ka pang kakaining bigas. at ang magiging puhunan mo ay --- SAKRIPISYO.

Tong Yang Holi-DATE ♥

2011-12-05T04:43:00.000-08:00

Another fooooodie adventure with Nemooooo!

At Tong Yang SM Mega Mall.

We decided to try Tong Yang for the EAT-and-DRINK-ALL-YOU-CAN experience! For only 585.00 php/head, everything were so worth-it! We were also overwhelmed because their coffee and alcoholic beverages were also unlimited! Isn't it amazing? PLUS, their Ice Cream was so different, it's not an ordinary ice cream, it was sooooo creamy! oh indulgence!

The Buffet Area. Lots of meat, seafoods, and veggies!

I love this! How I wish I have a machine like this at home!

The Grill, the Shabu-shabu... the meat, the crab... INDULGE!

I love this shot! Nemo seemed so happy.. :) So heart-melting..

The buffet! MUST get all the ingredients we need!

After seeing the two old ladies that were eating on the other side of our table, Nemo & I we're like eavesdropping and heard that they were asking for a clipper (tool used to crush a crab -- actually I don't know what is it called -basta clipper! haha!) going back, we sensed that the two grannies were asking to have crabs..

The waiter gave a special plate with crabs (before they reload the crab's section on the buffet) ISN'T IT UNFAIR!!! gggrrrr... anyway, Nemo rushed to the crab's section and grabbed ALL the alimangos there! Thank God, after all the eat-all-you-can restos we dine-in, finally! ALIMANGO-ALL-I-CAN! *drools*

Ice-cream all we can! As I said a while ago - their Ice Cream was so different, it's not an ordinary ice cream, it was sooooo creamy!

Happy ♥

Sakae Sushi Part 2!♥

2011-12-05T03:18:00.000-08:00

Another overdue post. Another random craving date with Nemo last 11.21.2011 at Sakae Sushi this time at SM Annex.

Anything and everything are NOT PLANNED! I was randomly craving for the conveyor belt. LOL. Kidding aside, I miss the japanese ambiance at Sakae Sushi. And more of, their sushi's!

THESE was the reason why we keep on COMING BACK!
Can't help the cravings I felt.

Another calories to BURN! LOL :P

Thank you Nemo for these kawaaaaiiiii Kitty Chang surprise! Love you!

I wish to have more food adventures to come! *chim*

Triple Date with my Boys! ♥

2011-12-04T23:07:00.001-08:00

Just gone busy this past few weeks, that's why I haven't updated my journal nowadays.

Last November 7, 2011, right after the Level Up Live date with my brother and my FZSL friends, me and my brother BUDOY (Raffy) went with my family at Resort's World Newport City to stroll him together with my boyfriend Nemo too. Ate lunch and had a 5-star experience movie treat at the Newport Cinemas! We were totally in-love with the seats!

It has been a long time since our last bonding together. It was a really great opportunity for me to make the most of our time together. Although I was a bit sad because I can't treat my 3 brothers all at the same time. :'( Must think of an alternative! :)

Resort's World Field Trip with my family! LOL. Without them, my date with Raffy & Nemo won't be possible. *Thanks much UY-nesss!* We're with Achie Fatima who's been here in the Philippines for a vacation - yeah, she stays out of the country, at Dubai. It was also been years since our last bonding together. I believe I was still in elementary and we were at Tarlac for a vacation.

AWESOMENESSSSS!!!

Triple date with my boys! ♥

Enjoying the GOLDEN ELEVATOR!

I love Cinema 1 at Newport Cinemas! Unlimited softdrinks & popcorn! PLUS, you can extend your body from head to foot! My brother and I were so bum for 1 hour and 45 minutes! :))

Making fun of ourselves at the Apple Shop!

Lunch with the whole fam and Achie fatima at Johnny Chow.

A blessed Sunday for everyone! Thank you Papa God ♥