February 2012
3 posts
Who I Met: Nicholas Sparks
Last October, I had the opportunity to meet one of my favorite authors, Nicholas Sparks. He was so warm and friendly! :) Of course, I wasn’t able to resist having a photo taken with him.
“Dear Emma,
Those two words, ‘Dear Emma,’ take me away to another time when we...”
– From Waiting for Forever
January 2012
5 posts
“Finish each day and be done with it; you have done what you could. Some blunders...”
– Ralph Waldo Emerson
“To explore what it would mean to live fully, sensually alive, and passionately...”
– Dawna Markova
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What You Should Read: Fullcourtfresh.com's Class...
It’s not a secret that I love watching UAAP basketball—-and covering it. I’m part of a team of young writers and photographers who aim to document the on court and off court scenes in various sports leagues in the country. I looooove working with the FCF people (Ronin, Ericka, Vyn, Andrew, Justin…everyone)! :) Everyone’s so creative, passionate, and fun to be with!...
Three Things I Learned In 2011
1. If you can’t beat them, don’t join them. Instead, stay true to yourself and your principles, and move forward—-you are capable of being a changemaker.
Many people may be doing it, but that doesn’t mean it’s right. I got stressed a lot last year being annoyed at people for doing unethical things, to the point that I was ready to leave everything behind. I had to...
December 2011
1 post
What I'm Thankful For: A Blessed, Lesson-Filled...
I can’t thank God enough for all the blessings he’s given me and my family, and for always being there for us. When I look back on the year that was, I find that the beautiful moments outnumber and overpower the stressful, I-want-this-to-be-over days. And even on those times, there were lessons learned, and more importantly, silver linings—-things always turned out fine (even if...
November 2011
3 posts
In My Makeup Kit: Holiday Makeup
Yesterday, I ran out of my favorite foundation (Revlon ColorStay Aqua Mineral Foundation)—it was my second bottle, I just love how it goes on smoothly and how it makes my skin look so fresh (it also lasts for hours!). Anyway, because of that, I had a dilemma. You see, I have a small collection of base (foundation, pressed powder, loose powder), and I was torn as to which among all the...
On My Bookshelf: Before Ever After
I’ve been wanting to get my hands on this Random House novel by Filipina author Samantha Sotto ever since I first heard about it, but well, you guessed right, I didn’t have the time to go to a bookstore (I’m not making an excuse, I’ve really been very busy). Thank God my features editor, Geolette, generously lent me her autographed copy (she got to interview Samantha for an...
Note to Self
In grade school and high school, I lived my life in yearly cycles. In college, I went through two cycles every 365 days. Now, working in publishing, the wheel that is my life turns so fast…every 30 days. Lineup meeting and conceptualization, production, layout, proofreading, printing, and finally, promoting the issue. I haven’t really had the time to feel everything, document all the...
September 2011
14 posts
Friends With Benefits
Lorna: I mean, we all have our Prince Charming. You just gotta know him when you see him.
Jamie: Mom, it's Prince Charming! You should just know.
Lorna: Well, your Prince Charming isn't coming to rescue you in a horse and carriage. That's not who you want. I mean, you're looking...you're looking for a man to be your partner; [someone] you could take on the world with. You gotta update your fairy tail, baby.
Full Circle
Today, I closed my 13th issue with Metro. :) The first one I ever worked on was the 2010 Power Issue, with Mariel Rodriguez on the cover. Ah, memories… and lots of lessons learned. :)) I’m not being dramatic here, just wanted to reminisce a bit. Below are the 11 other issues I helped work on (I didn’t include the Mariel cover anymore—see it in my entry on my first year...
“Dear Claire,
‘What’ and ‘If’ are two words as...”
– Sophie, Letters to Juliet
“So you failed. Alright, you really failed. You failed. You failed. You failed....”
– Claire Colburn, Elizabethtown
August 2011
5 posts
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When Life Gives You METRO, Make The Most Out Of...
Perhaps the biggest blow to my self-esteem (to date) is missing graduating cum laude by .005. I never aspired to graduate with honors; a UP diploma—and loads of life lessons courtesy of State U—was enough for me. :) But thank God, even if I just cruised through college life (I was never grade conscious; I was focused on learning and on enjoying the college experience), I managed to get...
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Why I'm A Staunch Supporter of the UP Fighting...
I can make this either short and sweet, or long and dramatic. Okay, I’m going with short and sweet, because my EA duties miss me so much already:)
Why do you support the UP Fighting Maroons Men’s Basketball Team?
I get that question a lot, both from UP people and from outsiders, when they find out that I like watching the UAAP and cheering for the Maroons.
My answer? Because...
July 2011
1 post
June 2011
7 posts
iloveu-meany asked: Kat-kat!! I suuuuper miss you!!
What I Did Last Summer
It is true that being employed takes away most of the free time that ever existed in your life. Vacations are a rarity, and it’s a fact grown ups have learned to accept. Anyway, much to my surprise, I realized that I actually had an eventful summer despite my hectic work schedule! Although there was no “break,” I got to experience some things that more than made up for my lack of...
On My 2011 Bucket List: To Support A Cause
I’ve always wanted to make a difference: volunteer for an organization like Make-A-Wish or Kythe, or be part of a reading program for less fortunate kids. I never got around to doing so when I was in school (save for our CWTS practicum); I would always find an excuse to put it off. I’ve also always wanted to sponsor a child through World Vision, as I believe in the organization’s...
Friendship is such a wonderful thing
“Sometimes in life, there really are bonds formed that can never be broken, sometimes you really can find that one person who will stand by you no matter what. Maybe you’ll find it in a spouse and celebrate it with your dream wedding, but there’s also the chance that the one person you can count on for a lifetime, the one person who knows you sometimes better than you know...
May 2011
10 posts
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Anonymous asked: Hi, miss. Are you single? :p
Raise your hand if you don't believe the world is...
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May Must Reads
I know we’re almost halfway through May already, but it’s never too late for me to share with you two of the magazines I enjoyed reading this month. Of course, since I work for Metro, one of them has to be Metro. I’m not biased, but I just have to say our May issue is one of the best we’ve had so far. I’m really happy that for the past two months, we’ve been...
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Her Secret to Happiness →
Inspiring read. It’s always nice to examine what you’re doing and what’s happening around you, as well as where you want to be. :)
“The saddest people I’ve ever met in life are the ones who don’t care deeply...”
– Nicholas Sparks (via britthope)
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April 2011
5 posts
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“All I ever wanted was a simple fairytale! Kate Middleton has it. And I have much...”
– Blair Waldorf