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!

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!