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    Waaaaaah! I am back! After a 3-month long hiatus. As per usual, I've been busy with a lot of things, especially at work, where I spend most of my time on a daily basis. Imagine getting to work at 8 am in the morning and getting off at 8pm or so. Yeah, it's exhausting but I enjoy what I do so there's that.
    As some of you may know, no, scratch that, everyone knows that Coldplay is coming to Manila next year and I'm so psycheeeeeddddd about that. I've been waiting for this since I became a fan, way back 2008 or 2009. And NOOOOOWWWWW, they will come here! Ahhhhh. The excitement is so... ughhhhh. You get what I mean? So yeah, can't wait to see the band next year. :)



    CURRENTLY


    READING

    Follow Me by David Platt


    WRITING

    Now, I'm working on my stripped down post for this blog, where I will share the things that's been happening with my life, things that are giving me the emotional roller coaster this past few months. I want to tell you guys the things that's occupying my head for a numerous number of times daily. Haha Too formal. You'll know what's been going on with my life this past months and what nots.  I will pour my heart out and tell you guys everything. Anyways, that post will be up in a few days so stay tuned.

    LISTENING

    PARADISE (Coldplay, A Head Full of Dreams) on loop since this afternoon.



    This song is giving me all the feels right now. It's been giving me good vibes and perking up my mood lately. But then of course, what ever you are feeling, Coldplay has a perfect song for you.



    THINKING

    about what December has in store for me. Now that November is coming to an end, I'm looking forward for more adventures before the year 2016 ends. I've been thinking to go on cafe-hopping/museum-hopping/bookstore-hopping with this guy, a good friend of mine. He just gets me. We obvs have the same taste in books, movies, intellectual needs and every minor thing that's going on inside our head. He's more of like my intellectual soulmate. 


     WATCHING

    I'm catching up on How To Get Away With Murder Season 3, the 9th episode was their winter finale and they will be back on January 2017. I already finished the 9 episodes tho, I just wanted to watch it again and check if I missed anything important from the series' previous episodes. Haha. You know, this show has a lot of twists and turns that if you blink  your eyes, you might miss something pivotal to the show. 


    WISHING

    for April to come fast! I just can't wait for Coldplay to come here and see them perform live!


    HOPING

    for my superiors to approve my 4 - day leave on December. I will be going to Baguio this December 26-29 to attend the iDisciple Camp with my church mates.

    WEARING

    My church clothes, too lazyyyyyy to change. Haha


    LOVING

    the book (Follow Me) I'm reading now. It's about discipleship which is the primary concern in our church right now. I'm halfway through the book and I already learned so many things about being fishers of men. It's feeding off my spiritual needs and I'm still craving for more. Can't wait to finish the book!


    WANTING

    to eat burgers with fries in the Burger Lab located in MOA. Ever since I saw their ad on FB, I've been wanting to visit the store and make my own burger!


    NEEDING

    to get some time off. The only day off I have is Sunday, which is obvs always well spent! But still, I feel like I need to have a 3 day or more rest days this coming week. I don't want to get exhausted of work and I don't want to have the feeling of not wanting to go to work this Monday.

    FEELING

    an emotional roller coaster because of things that happened this past week. The feeling of being jubilant, sappy and disappointed all at the same time. Will try to get back on track and back to the ecstatic mood I've gotten ever since the announcement of the Coldplay concert next year!

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    READING

    as much as I hate to admit this, I haven't picked up a book for a month now. It's bad I know, please don't arrest me yet biblio-police. I tried so hard to squeeze in some reading time in my jam packed schedule but I always end up falling asleep and not finishing even just a chapter. So my resolution this May is to finish a book or two before the month ends. Let's see if I can keep up.


    WRITING

    this Sunday Currently. I'm so behind with my blogging timetable because of the busy schedule filled with personal and church-related agendas. Now that I'm done with my major activities this summer, I'm happy to be back again in the blogosphere. I missed writing, putting my thoughts into words.


    LISTENING

    to SINKING DEEP by Hillsong. This is one of the songs in our P&W lineup during our Family Camp. I was moved by the message of the song when it was sang by my friend during our worship. It's been on repeat for a few days now.


    THINKING

    about these sudden flash of emotions I've been feeling this past few days. I can't understand why I'm feeling this way, it's been a long time since the last time I felt such things. I need to think this through. This can't be happening, I'm starting to like someone. This is bad.


    WISHING

    for a quiet mind. I need to stop thinking about this things. I can't think straight with this state of mind. I'm confused.


    HOPING

    for a fewer workload. I'm hoping for a normal working hours so i won't be too exhausted at the end of the day. I'm hoping a for smooth working schedule in the coming weeks.


    WEARING

    a cami and a jersey shorts for sleep.


    LOVING

    my new backpack. I will be using this bag in my duties. It has enough space for my work stuff and other necessities.


    WANTING

    I've been wanting to get started with the TV series, Jane the Virgin but I can't find the time to download and to start binge-watching.


    NEEDING

    a good night sleep. I haven't gotten enough sleep this past two days. As I've said earlier, I've been thinking about a lot of things lately and it's keeping me up late at night.


    FEELING

    baffled in this cloud of confusion. Ugh!

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    Happy Sunday! Today is definitely a great day. I wasn't able to do a Sunday Currently post for the past two weeks. I've been busy with personal stuff and church activities. April is definitely a busy month for me. Have I told you guys already? My mom is attending a convention in Baguio this coming week and we decided to go with her and celebrate my Dad's 52nd birthday there. :)

    CURRENTLY

    READING
           I have to admit, I haven't picked up a book in a while and it's killin' me. I tried to continue reading "The Best I Never Had" last night and after a few minutes, I put the book down and went to sleep. I'm on a reading slump right now because I'm always tired at the end of the day these past two weeks. I'll try to read tonight and let's see what will happen.


    WRITING
          my packing list for our 5 - day Trip  in Baguio this coming week. I'm so excited and I went a little overboard with all the things that I wanted to bring with me. Haha. Also writing? our itineraries for the trip. I'm so excited!


    LISTENING
             to my April Playlist. It's filled with dancy beats! Hey, yo!


    THINKING
              about my Dad's birthday on the 20th. Wala pa kong regalo! Haha. Also thinking? my packages that are scheduled to be delivered this week and I will be out of town. Uh-oh. Bad timing. What to do?


    SMELLING
               NOTHING. *croo croo croo*


    WISHING
             for a good week ahead. The weather here in Manila is so hot and a change of temp would be nice. I'm wishing for a fun-filled stay in the summer capital of the Philippines.


    HOPING
             for a temp. change here in Manila. It's so hot I can't even function well. I'm in a constant need to stay close to the AC as much as I can just to beat the summer heat.


    WEARING
               my nighties also known as jammies. Haha


    LOVING
              my new bag compartments. My mom bought us different sizes of bag compartments to organize our things inside our luggages. I love how it helps us stay organize while keeping our stuff all tucked in at the same time.


    WANTING
              I've been wanting to visit the Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo. Will definitely make time for that, a day out with my friends or with my family.


    NEEDING
              a new pair (or two) of sunglasses this summer. You know, too keep my eyes away from the sun and all that. Haha. Also needing? To update my road trip playlist. Need to find new soundtracks to add in my list. 


    FEELING
                a little excited with our trip and a little pressured at the same time. I haven't got the chance to buy Daddy a birthday gift and I don't have much time left. We will be leaving for Baguio on Tuesday. I only have a day left to decide and buy the gift. Ugggh.

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    CURRENTLY

    READING
           I'm still on the "The Best Thing I Never Had by Erin Lawless". I haven't got the chance to pick up and finish this book because I've been busy with my PR girl duties and what nots. I'll try to squeeze in some reading time this week, if the schedule permits.

    WRITING
            the blog draft for our weekend getaway at the Villa Concepcion in Pandi, Bulacan. Plus a few blog posts. Sometimes I am in a good mood to write and right now is one of those times. Also writing? my things to accomplish for this week. A few work - related things and my lesson plans for our upcoming Vacation Bible School. We started prepping for the room decors today and it will continue all throughout the week.

    LISTENING
              to Troye Sivan's Blue Neighborhood album. I'm loving the vibes I'm getting when I'm listening to his songs. My current fave from his album is the song "Youth". Been on repeat for a while now. 

    THINKING
                about what decorations to put in my VBS classroom and some unique ideas that's suitable for 10 + children. Also thinking? about our upcoming Baguio Trip this April 20 - 23 and our Church Family Camp on April 29 to May 1. I need to prep the things I'm going to pack for those trips and plan a few coordinated outfits.

    SMELLING

               the newly lit candle in our room. I'm loving the fruity floral scent of the burning candle. I think I'll start doing this on a daily basis. It helps me relax and calm my nerves. Plus the hot coffee on my desk.


    WISHING
              for a beach getaway or a 3 - day road trip with friends. I badly need some time off with friends. I want to spend some time off with friends and talk about life and enjoy each other's company.


    HOPING
               that tomorrow is going to be an okay day. I have a few places that I need to go to run some errands.

    WEARING
               a pug pink sweatshirt, black leggings and a black - gray combo sneaks for my shoes. That's what I wore in our Easter Sunday Service. I usually wear a dress or a dressy outfit every Sunday but the service was moved to 5 am instead of 9 am and it's a bit cold in the early morning so I opted for a sweatshirt and leggings combo.

    LOVING
              my new A5 planner Wo2p inserts from Pen Gems. I'm currently loving the Wo2p setup for my planner, I think I'll keep this setup for the long haul. Also loving? Troye Sivan, the coffitivity app that helps me focus on everything, new phone case, Snapchat and Awkward episode reruns. 

    WANTING

               to be more productive than I am now, I need to get a grip of myself and pull my lazy bum and start doing more productive things and stop procrastinating.


    NEEDING

                new inspirations for workouts. I also need to update my running playlist. 

    FEELING
                a little panicky with all the things on my plate right now. A mix of anticipation and horror.


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    READING

              I've been behind with my readings this week. Been busy with personal and church stuff. I promised myself to catch up on reading but TV's holding me back. Haha. I just started watching the TV series "Awkward" and it's been eating all of my free time. It's bad.


    WRITING

             This Sunday Currently vol.10! I am also going to write a few drafts to catch up on my blogging schedule. I know I'm going to be a bit busy this coming week so a few scheduled posts would suffice.


    LISTENING

              to Oh Wonder. Can't shake the slow-grooving indie pop vibes off of my system. Ha! Anyways, been loving these kind of songs lately.


    THINKING

              about getting something to eat. Been having massive cravings for "Halo - halo" and loads of ice cream.


    SMELLING
         
               Nothing. Again. Not a surprise. Haha!


    WISHING

                to be at the beach right now. The AC's been working double, non-stop to keep us cool throughout the day. The weather is so hot and a quick dip will be a good idea. But I know I won't be doing that anytime soon, not until the first week of April maybe a long cold shower would be enough, for now.
             

    HOPING

             for a fun - filled summer getaway with the family and friends. Yaaaaay!


    WEARING
           
                my scrubs. Our Church partnered with the A Cross Ministry and conducted a Medical Mission from 8 am til 3 pm. Been assisting the Medical Doctors all morning til mid-afternoon is pretty exhausting yet fulfilling. I think I need to change into my jammies and get some rest.


    LOVING

              the TV series AWKWARD. I am currently on Season 3 and been catching up on past episodes since Wednesday. I freakin' love this show. Ugh. Also loving? Beau Mirchoff who plays Matty McKibben in Awkward. He's so gorgeous and ahh-mazing. *melting*


    WANTING
             
               to start with my own travel scrapbook like in Amy's & Roger's Epic Detour. To fill it with happy memories and crazy adventures. Can't wait to say yes for more epic shenanigans!


    NEEDING
             
             an extra time to finish the remaining episodes of Awkward (to start on new shows, haha).
    Also needing? to find the time to film and edit videos. Been wanting to that since forever.


    FEELING

             happy that I’ll get to be at leisure this week. I badly need this time off because I will be having a jam - packed schedule for work and church stuff for the following weeks.


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    READING

         I'm currently reading two books at the moment, Crazy Love by Francis Chan (our discipleship book read) and The Best Thing I Never Had by Erin Lawless. I'm quite busy right now so I wasn't able to keep up with my readings. But will get back to reading if I got the time.


    WRITING

           some to dos for this week, writing some edits for my CV and a few PR ideas for the etsy sticker shops I'm affiliated with. Also writing? estimated budget and expenses for our trips this year. As of now, I have 3 major trips planned. Subic and Baguio this Summer and Davao for August. Can't wait!


    LISTENING

              to Drive by Oh Wonder. This track has been on repeat these past week.


    THINKING

              whether I should go and take the job as reliever for this Holy Week. Hmm. Work or rest? Also thinking? my PR package from US. Can't wait for it to arrive!


    SMELLING
         
                Nothing. Surprisingly, I never had a good answer for this one since I started this series. Haha


    WISHING

               for Summer to come sooner. The weather here in Manila is getting hotter and I can't wait to go swimming and hit the beach.


    HOPING

               to have a place on my own. Ever since I graduated and started working, I've always wondered the feeling of living alone. I know nothing compares with the comfort of your own home but still, it feels different living on your own. Hoping to cross that one off my list* sooner rather than later.


    WEARING
           
                 my church outfit.


    LOVING

              my "adult" life right now, little by little I'm able to tick off a few things I want to do (on my own) from my 30 before 30 list*, Oh, the feeling of accomplishment. Can't wait for more adventures!


    WANTING
             
                  to go hiking or mountain climbing. I want to explore the beauty of the mountain summits here in the Philippines. Ever since I read an article about hiking and its benefits, I was encouraged to try the life - changing experience myself.


    NEEDING
             
                   to work on some papers and requirements for work.


    FEELING

               accomplished, fulfilled and more than grateful with all that's happening in my life right now. Thank you Lord for everything!



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    READING
           CRAZY LOVE (Overwhelmed by a Relentless GOD) by Francis Chan. This is the book that we are discussing in our discipleship group.

    WRITING
            my agendas for this week, work-wise and personal life-wise. Also writing? supposedly a draft for my Hematology revisions, I guess I can continue that later.

    LISTENING
              to my March Playlist. Recently, I've been loving slow-grooving indie pop songs. Fell in love with Oh Wonder's self-titled album. 





    THINKING
              of what would be the results of the new creative team that I applied for. I'm so excited for the announcement. Also thinking? of new designs for the printables I want to make.


    SMELLING
             the hot coffee on my table and also my newly changed pillowcases.


    WISHING
              to follow and keep up with my blogging schedule. I made an outline of the blog topics I want to write the other night, surprisingly I wrote a lot of ideas about varied topics and my current goal is to write 3 - 4 blog posts per week and I think I'm covered until June. That's good a thing, right?

    HOPING
             to get a part in the creative team that I applied for. I really want to be a part of it. Also hoping? for smooth month ahead.


    WEARING
             my PJs. I'm on my bed right now, ready to sleep as I write this post. I can't believe it, I forgot to do this entry earlier this day. Haha


    LOVING
              the routine I have going on in my life right now and also the blessings that God has given me. Things are going great and according to my plan and schedule. Also loving? the opportunity to meet new people and start working with them.


    WANTING
               to get a massage to remove all the tensions I have on my shoulders and lower back and also to spend some much-needed me time.


    NEEDING
                to update my computer, transfer files from Dropbox and sync the files on my phone. Also needing? to download all the Med. Tech. ebooks from GDrive and print all the essential topics needed in a routine laboratory.


    FEELING
                excited for things the new month... the thought of a fresh start—new beginnings and opportunities—it's so exciting and comforting at the same time. 


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    READING
            Still in the HP series, reading the Order of the Phoenix, the fifth book in the series. I just can't get enough of  the wizarding world.


    WRITING
             this Sunday currently.  Also writing? my lists of to dos for the week.


    LISTENING
              to Alex and Sierra's album on Spotify, "It's About Us". Their song "Little Do You Know" is one of my faves as of the moment.



    THINKING
            of new ideas to organize my stuff in my study area. Been reorganizing and rearranging the place over and over and I still can't decide on what to do with my current setup. ughh.


    SMELLING
            the burning candle I have on my desk.


    WISHING
             for a setup peace. I still can't find the perfect setup for my study area. I'm still looking for ideas on Pinterest and Tumblr. There are so many things that I want to recreate but I will be needing more time to accomplish them.


    HOPING
              for a smooth sailing week ahead because I have a lot errands to fulfill.


    WEARING
             I'm wearing a light blue cardigan over my black and gray dress and a blue flats from Solemate. This is what I wore in church this morning, too lazy to changed into my "pambahay".


    LOVING
              my current blog layout. I've been wanting a minimalist, one column layout for ages and I finally found one that suits my blog setup so well. Yay!


    WANTING
               to go to Daiso or American Bazaar to buy some organizers for my study desk. And also to visit Muji, the one located in MOA to check if they have new stocks of their pens and grid notebooks.


    NEEDING
                 a new USB. I've been using it since 2nd year of college. I'm not really sure how I lost it or if I lend it to one of my friends and he/she have forgotten to return it. Huhuhu.


    FEELING
                 thankful for the holiday last Thursday and I got to spend it with my family. We went to Lucky Chinatown Mall to eat lunch and played at the arcade after. We also went to Rizal Park to see the musical dancing fountain at night. Yay for rest days!

    ~
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    READING
     Back with the HP series, GoF at the moment.

    WRITING
     my plans for the next week.
    Also writing? this Sunday currently.

    LISTENING
     to the HIMYM Playlist I found on Spotify.



    THINKING
     of the much awaited reunion special of FRIENDS this Feb 21. I'm pretty excited, okay i'm so so so so EXCITED. It's been a decade since the last episode was aired and the whole gang (okay not the whole gang, apparently Matthew Perry, who played Chandler Bing, will not be there ) will be together again. Yes, Rachel, Joey, Phoebe, Ross and Monica will join the special tribute to James Burrows. Can this BE anymore exciting?

    SMELLING
     ~

    WISHING
      for a more productive week, tons of things to accomplish so little time. haaayyys.

    HOPING
     for a good rest. Been doing a lot of things lately, a 12 hr or more of sleep would be enough, I guess.  

    WEARING
     Black cover up + Tattered daisy top + Blue washed jeans  + white sneakers 

    LOVING
     my new study area setup. Been doing a lot of rearranging and cleaning these past few days.
    Also loving? the recent episode of HTGAWM. Pretty mind-blowing.

    WANTING
     to download seasons 4 & 5 of 2 Broke Girls. I have tons of catching up to do.

    NEEDING
     a new haircut ? Been sporting the long tresses for months now and I've been thinking on what to do with it next. Cut it short? a long bob? Hmmm.
    Also needing? a new hair color? I colored my hair last September and now my roots need a few touch ups. I can't decide if I'll get a different color or just get my roots done. 

    FEELING
     excited, exhausted, happy and confused, all at the same time. But I'm feeling a bit off lately. I don't know what's with me. Dami ko lang siguro iniisip. Haha



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    Happy heart's day everyone!
    I started the day by attending the worship service this morning, had lunch with the family and strolled around the mall for a while and then went home to attend the youth service. It was a day well spent, though I don't have that "special someone" to spend it with just yet, I'm so grateful to have the chance to spend the heart's day with my family and church friends.



     CURRENTLY 

    Reading
    My Heart and other Black Holes.
    I just started reading this suicide-themed book last night and so far so good. (Not in a way that I am pro-suicide, okay?) The story revolves around a girl named Aysel who's obsessed plotting her own death. She’s terrified that she will turn out to be a monster like her father, who killed a local teen.


    Writing
    my to dos for this coming week


    Listening
    my February track list.


    Thinking
     a lot about the future lately. There's a lot on the docket for 2016, and I can't wait to share the journey here.


    Smelling
    nothing. haha. maybe the air in my room.


    Wishing
    to stop being lazy (sometimes!) I have a lot I want to accomplish this week.


    Hoping
    to get everything accomplished on the list I'm forming in my head. I need to put pen to paper, because then it will be even more likely to get done.


    Wearing
    my church clothes. Little black dress + Plaid Flannel + Adidas Superstar combo.


    Loving
    this day so far, the time I spent with my family 


    Wanting
    to go to any Muji branch to buy stationery stuff.


    Needing
    new stationeries!


    Feeling
    Happy, blessed and contented with all the things that are happening in my life ♥


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    Happy Sunday!

    Today is a great day to be happy. I just attended the church service a while ago and felt blessed with the Pastor's sermon. The text was based from Romans 8:35-37, the topic was about on how to be conquerors through Jesus Christ who loved us. Can't wait for next week's message.


        CURRENTLY 

    Reading
    Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. This past week bigla ko naisipan panuorin uli yung  HP series and I decided to read the books again. Bringing out again the Potterhead in me. I'm halfway through finishing the second book.

    Writing
    The Sunday Currently 04

    Listening
    Closer I Get To You (Luther Vandross ft. Beyonce) Been playing this song for days now. Lakas makapakilig e!




    Thinking
    TBH, there are so many things going on in my mind right now–mostly things that I shouldn’t be (spending so much time) thinking about. Ugh, the feels!

    Smelling
    the lingering smell of my perfume in my room.

    Wishing
    for a better month. Life has been pretty great on the start of new year and wishing I'm praying for the continuity of it.

    Hoping
    for a fun month ahead. I have loads of plans for this month. Sana lang ma-accomplish ko lahat in time.

    Wearing
    my church clothes. I just got home from church a few minutes ago when I decided writing this entry.

    Loving
    the cold weather...brrrr ♥

    Wanting
    to go to Divisoria to buy the vanity stool I saw at Janina's YT vid kaso wala pang time!

    Needing
    a new iphone case, been wanting to replace my Iron Man ones (not that I don't love Tony Stark for that matter), I just needed a variation from my collection. Heh!

    Feeling
    HAPPY...... I don't know why, I just do. ☺

    *Watching 
    of course, the Harry Potter series. I am now on the the 4th installation, the Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire. Oh! Cedric Diggory, why do you have to be so gorgeous? (But still Fred Weasley ~ James Phelp is my ultimate Bae ♥)





    UGH!! That Smile ♥ *dancing in a corner and melts*

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    Hope you had a great weekend!
    Have an awesome February, guys!
    ~

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