December at the City of Love

Finally, I'm home! Time, indeed flies so fast when you're on a vacation and enjoying every minute and second of the holiday. So far what I did while in Iloilo City was, go back to school, go around the city, meet up with friends, spend more time with my family,  in the process of finishing my project study, attend our department's Christmas party, epic night out with schoolmates and basically, non-stop eating. It was then when my urge to go back to school and be a student again was intensified. Don't get me wrong, I had the best college life and I wouldn't exchange every moment for anything in the world. But comparing my student life with my working life, I'd choose to study and research. :) Although, everyone's life is dynamic, I can't be a student forever.

I'm sharing a few snapshots for the past days and sharing my take on love life for 2013. Cheesy I guess.

Plazuela de Iloilo

We went to a vacant lot at the back of Plazuela de Iloilo. The cool breeze welcomed me and whispered, you are home. It was an afternoon of talks and reminiscing what we did when we were younger. I'm really grateful for John, Shila and Razel for the company despite their civil works.

Next day, my block mates and I headed to Lightops Studio for our yearbook pictorial. I went earlier to the salon and asked them to curl my hair. I loved the outcome. Thank you. xx

(Photos taken via Instagram)

During the PkgE Christmas Party, I had the chance to talk about my internship experience in a multinational company. I was so happy to meet new and young faces and I used to be just like them when I was a freshman. (Only that I was a little more bubbly) The second photo was during the Pinoy Henyo where I was lucky enough to guess the word- Miriam. :) Photos grabbed from Francis Fegarido

I cannot find a group picture of all the PkgE students but it was definitely one of the best events I attended for this year. I have seen the closure and the invisible bond among us. I almost cried whenever I think about my incoming graduation. I also hugged countless people and it felt great! :) Next stop was Moonleaf and Esplanade with my becky friendship- Vidal, Gal and Hernz except for Noriel of course. :p Plus, I actually wore my new So Fab! boots for the first time.

Post-it Wall at Moonleaf. Who wants to see my work? HAHAHAHA. This would have been my last artwork on the alleged end of the world day.

Esplanade

I just might skip on the next stop, our night out at Smallville. What happens in Smallville, stays in Smallville.

Now my take on love for 2013? I just might try. Iloilo is not just called as the City of Love because of the lovely people, but it is my sanctuary to ponder about my whole being. All my life, I focused on building myself, achieving many things, getting involved in activities that will develop my outlook on life, being an honor student since elementary to high school, studying to see my name in the dean's list every semester for almost five years and obviously not having the time to look for my partner (or should I say, he should look for me?) I chose to be deaf and insensitive from all the affection because I'm afraid to fall for the wrong one. I'm not afraid to fall in love, I'm afraid that I might choose the one who will, sooner or later leave me for a more beautiful and smarter lady. I don't want to repeat the same mistake again- assuming and just being contented with the relationship you currently have, without having the right to demand from his time and no right to get jealous. I just hope and pray that I will find that person who can take away all my paranoia on being in a relationship. For my 21 years of existence, I have never been in a real relationship, I never had a boyfriend. I don't know how it feels to have genuine love- to be loved.This morning I stumbled on a quote in Tumblr and I believe it was talking to me: "Do not chase people, be you and do your own thing and work hard. The right people who belong in your life will come to you, and stay."

I know this season is a celebration of my Lord's birthday and I shouldn't be talking about my heart aches.

Merry Christmas everyone! xx