THE PRE-BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION

Four days before my birthday, I invited my relatives and close friends to a lunch at our new house. We enjoyed the homey food, magic sing, bonding with friends & cousins, and capturing moments. I really had a great time especially the "bonding of the cousins" at night and catching up with my best friends Xartee & his boyfriend Clyde and my college close friend Bettina. I super had fun. Better setup next time :)

Check the pictures here :)

Photos from July 28-29, 2012 Pre-Birthday Celebration

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THE COUNTDOWN: Day 18 of 31

What's the countdown? Nothing. I'm just always excited when July comes in. First, by the end of the month it will my birthday. Second, a lot of my friends and KPOP idol members celebrate their birthdays this month. Lastly, I just love July.

I would be given a chance to spend my birthday with one KPOP group, I'll pick SHINHWA. I just love the mix of personalities of this 14-year-old group. Hands up, Changjo!

Klang Reise 005: Sistar's Alone

Sistar's Alone was released early this year. When I saw the teaser with the sexy red and black set plus the beautiful Las Vegas, I know Sistar is up for another femme fatale concept. After the controversial tail dance from last year's So Cool, here comes the butt dance for title track Alone. But this one's a little decent than the former. One fact -- SISTAR CAN DANCE.

My favorite is the lead vocal and dancer Hyorin. After watching her from Pattaya last year dancing to Love, Sex, and Magic, she's definitely one of the sexy females of girl groups. Even the male idols who participated in Pattaya confirmed that with their "wow" reactions while watching Hyorin dance. Personally, I would love to have that sexiness with a little innocence... and Hyorin knows how to do it effortlessly.

Here's the oozing smokin' hot MV. Did I add a lot of adjectives there? Forgive me. Just a fan.

Credits to YouTube

Memory 32: A Hardcore KPOP Fan With Moderation

I'm a confessed KPOP fan. From Shinhwa, Super Junior, Big Bang, 2NE1, f(x). 2PM, and down to the rookie groups, I watch them online and keep myself updated with their activities. A lot of thanks to the World Wide Web, indeed I get in touch with a lot of fans like me. We always gather in every social networking site out there and talk about our favorite groups. 

One thing I'm proud of being a fan is that we know the meaning of moderation even if we spend a lot of bucks and sleeping time for our loveys. Yes and we are that devoted. Thanks to the internet. Even if we missed an hour or two of the comeback performances or release of music video, teasers, etc., we can still watch it and abuse the repeat button.

I know a lot of KPOP fans who would skip meals just to save money for an album from Korea to be shipped here in the Philippines. I did that twice and realized that I can just download their album for free on the internet (for private use). But the thought that you can help them with the digital sales (fans know about the Hanteo charts, etc. and we're all dying to make our loveys top the charts), buying their albums are worth it. As for me, I don't collect. I buy my favorite albums. Sorry fans. I'm supporting more than one group and so I can't open my wallet for all albums. Hihihi. But rest assured, I love my biases.

I'm an ELF, VIP, Blackjack, Changjo, aff(x)onate, Hottest, Boice... name it. Having more than one fandom makes us love Korea as a whole including dramas, culture, and its people. :)

I'm shouting this out to non-KPOP fans. I hope they don't take us as crazy fans because we know our limitations. Well, other KPOP fans are way overboard but don't take us as a whole. We know where we stand and our loveys will always be on the internet. Again and again, THANK YOU INTERNET! IF IT WEREN'T FOR YOU, BEING A KPOP FAN WOULD BE DIFFICULT. THANKS TO YOU WE CAN WATCH ANY TIME AND ANY DAY!!

Klang Reise 004: Demi Lovato's Give Your Heart A Break

I'm really excited about the 28th. I'll throw an early celebration with my closest friends and family at our new home. It's going to be fun. I hope they confirm their attendance soon. Hihi. Today marks day 17 of 31. Waaa!

Let me share this song from Demi Lovato. I'll let the song "Give Your Heart A Break" and Demi Lovato tell you why this song is just... LOVE!

Credits to YouTube

THE COUNTDOWN: Day 13 of 31

They say today's an unlucky day since it's Friday the 13th but I think it's just an ordinary day. We can experience unlucky events any day and blaming it on Friday the 13th is just crazy. We're making our own monsters.

Anyway, today is declared to be "The National Day of Remembrance" for the Comedy King Rodolfo Vera Quizon a.k.a. Dolphy by the President of the Philippines, Noynoy Aquino. Everyone is mourning for his death because of his countless contributions for the industry and to the lives of the ordinary Filipinos. He is truly a legend and rightful to be awarded of the National Artist Award. I'm praying that even if he wasn't able to receive that before his death, it will be given to him soon with his family accepting it for his behalf now he's gone.

I didn't grew up watching his TV shows but saw some of his movies and indeed, it made me laugh and forget some of life's realities. He is the medicine for he is the laughter of every Filipino.

This day, 18 days before my birthday, I offer my sincerest condolences to the Quizon family and to the Kapamilya, Kapuso, and Kapatid out there who were touched by the Comedy King's humility and kindness.

RIP Dolphy. You will be remembered.

THE COUNTDOWN: Day 5 of 31

Challenges welcomed my month. I'm not going to let them bring me down. I'm up for anything. So bring it on!

July is my birth month. 31 is the day! I'm excited even if I don't have concrete plans of throwing a small party or eat out. But one thing's for sure, I'll be a year older but will always be a child at heart. That will remind me of who I really am. 5 down, 26 days more!

Memory 31: Emotionally Draining

This summer has been a roller coaster ride of emotions. I've been positive about the things happening in my life but at the end of the day, reality check, I'm losing my hope bit by bit.

A friend told me that she shares the same sentiment with me. "Is there something wrong with me? I gave it my best but it's always not good enough," she whined. Those words screamed inside my head.

What is happening, really? Should I give myself a break for a month or two? I'm considering a summer vacation extension in a rainy season. Yes. My situation is that bad.

I'm thankful that somehow my parents are not pushing me but the thought that I want help them really bugs me. It's not an obligation but a responsibility that pushes me to make an action. I've done a lot of actions but none paid off. Maybe trying too hard is not the key. Timing it is. Why? No matter how dedicated you are, if it's not meant for you, nothing will happen.

But seriously, this is emotionally draining. Even if I have the strength to go out everyday, my heart wants to shut down. I feel like I can give more but I don't have the energy to push through in the end. When you know what will happen, it's not exciting anymore.

Besides the Almighty Father, my family and friends are my source of strength. I just think about them or scan our reunion pictures make me the happiest. Slowly, I regain my strength.

I just want to escape for a day to a far away place. Just me. I just want my alone time again like what I had in Calereuga. But it will take me some time to be in that place. Soon.