Double Celebration

It's a fad - twin popsies, buy one take one, MarketMarket, lovelove, ulit ulit! Eveything nowadays should be repeated or multiplied by two. Why not be happy happy and have fun fun today today? 

CELEBRANT no.1

It's gueniskay.blogspot.com's birthday today!

I don't have stuff to giveaway cause I'm no showbiz personality, not even a professional blogger. Sorry to disappoint you guys! Let us just wait cause maybe one day I'll get to write more often and learn how to blog properly. Practice makes perfect anyway. Then, sponsors will get me to advertise their products. (*dreaming)

A year ago, I wasn't so sure of this. It was just a random boring night. Being an insomniac that I am, I just tried to look for something to get busy with. It took me until 5am to compose my very 1st entry and was giddy to share it with friends. But now, I don't need to ask them to check it out. My view meter says it all. 

Time goes by so fast. Can you believe it? My baby is one year old now. If you reread my first blog Inspired., I supplied three reasons why I decided to put this one up.

1. To practice writing skills. Yes, I took the IELTS for my Australian Nursing Career. And another yes, I passed the exam with flying colors! CHECK!

2. Since the Babe is now gone with the wind, this journal became my shock/extreme emotions absorber. His replacement. CHECK CHECK!

3. I was inspired by an indirect friend. She isn't updating her site as of now. Probably busy with stuff but through her, I am now exposed to the lovely world of blogging. I was able to know more about my favorite bloggers and just casual stuff about travelling, food, weddings, and fashion! CHECK CHECK CHECK!

After a year, I'm grateful for having avid readers for making me more motivated in keeping them updated. It's my pleasure. :)

Celebrant no. 2

Beholden is the right word to describe my feelings right now. It took me 9 long months of waiting. Finally, it has come to an end. Early this morning, I received a phone call from my Aunt. She hailed the good news and asked me to check my mail. I was stoned but smiling! Like this kind of smile. :D 

This means Ms. Guendelyn De Castro is now finalizing her papers to fly back to the land down under where Dr. Right is waiting for her. Haha. Seriously, I was upset all week because I felt like the world is turning its back on me. I've been so madrama lately and started to question Him and His plans. Now I know why, He just wanted me to go through one last hell, then it will be heaven at last! Thank you po Papa Jesus! This is an answered prayer and a dream come true (well, getting there). I LOVE YOU! I TRUST YOU! Everything I do, is for Your greater glory!

In celebration, my family had barbecue and my favorite isaw from Holy Angels for dinner. Plus ice cream to cap it off!

"Things don't go wrong and break your heart so you can become bitter and give up. They happen to break you down and build you up so you can be all that you were intended to be."
-- Charles "Tremendous" Jones, motivational speaker and author  

Page 80 of 366. I feel oh-so-good!

The storm has passed. And I can't help but feel good about it. Specially, when finally I made decisions that did not bring about remorse.

Here's how:

1. STAY POSITIVE.

Negas go straight to the bin cause it's just a waste of time and effort to entertain such thoughts. Just a tip I learned from a friend and I'll share it with you - DELETE! DON'T READ! It's a sure thing that what you don't know won't hurt you. Might as well not allow them to.

2. LET PATIENCE PREVAIL. 

If you can't do the first part do this instead. I can't blame you if you'll get curious, it's our nature. Once the unwanted message reach you, SMILE or even LAUGH if you feel like it. There are people and things that will test you. Don't let them win. You know yourself more than anyone else and you are the only person who knows the truth about it. Let them fool themselves. 

3. REMAIN CALM AND COMPOSED. 

I know patience takes time to master. If you're provoked and you can't help it anymore then here's pointer number 3. Apply the teachings you learned at home and in school. The different circumstances in your life hone your personality so there are variety of ways to apply this. It's very basic - Respect begets respect. Therefore, rudeness brings about rudeness. JUST REMEMBER: your attitude towards people is the mirror of your family and even your friends. Think before you talk! Refrain from committing a regretful outburst!

4. KEEP THE FAITH. 

Pray to God. Let Him do His best plan for you. Don't give up because you'll never know how sweet the ending will be. 

5. LIVE ON.

Forget about it and give your heart the gift of freedom. Life is good. Don't put yours to waste.

*I'm looking forward to my next trip to the beach because of this music video. Oh, hello Summer! It's you again! :)

Pinky Swear

Not all promises are meant to be broken. There will be that one vow in the deepest part of your heart that you'll keep forever.


Here is mine. I can assure you that you won't regret hearing this song. Click > What Are Words by one of my closest friend (Kit)'s sister, Kim. 

Anywhere you are, I am near
Anywhere you go, I'll be there
Anytime you whisper my name, you'll see
How every single promise I keep
Cause what kind of girl would I be
If I was to leave when you need me most

What are words
If you really don't mean them
When you say them
What are words
If they're only for good times
Then they don't
When it's love
Yeah, you say them out loud
Those words, They never go away
They live on, even when we're gone

And I know an angel was sent just for me
And I know I'm meant to be where I am
And I'm gonna be
Standing right beside him tonight
And I'm gonna be by your side
I would never leave when he needs me most

What are words
If you really don't mean them
When you say them
What are words
If they're only for good times
Then they don't
When it's love
Yeah, you say them out loud
Those words, They never go away
They live on, even when we're gone

Anywhere you are, I am near
Anywhere you go, I'll be there
And I'm gonna be here forever more
Every single promise I keep
Cause what kind of girl would I be
If I was to leave when you need me most

I'm forever keeping my angel close

The part of me that you're never gonna ever take away from me.

First heard from Katy Perry at the 2012 Grammy Awards. I say, it was released just in time. This is for all the amazing women who managed to rise up again. This is for us, Stephie Babe! :)

You chewed me up and spit me out

Like I was poison in your mouth

You took my light, you drained me down

But that was then and this is now

Now look at me

Now look at me I'm sparkling

A firework, a dancing flame

You won't ever put me out again

I am inspired by these two. They've been through the worst heartaches but they're still upright and rocking! I know it won't be easy, but it will just be less difficult when you're around. We will be tough together. Thank you girls for listening and just being my idols! :)

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The Unhealthy Info. Hunter

Raise your hand if you've been a victim or guilty of this crime. Or both? *hands up!* I'll bet to cut my hair really short kung wala ni isa sa inyo ang tataas ng kamay. For sure 1 out of uhmm... my avid fan will read this. So one! YOU! Don't deny! AMININ! This is specially for you!

Whether you are stalking your crush, your ex, your ex's new girl, or your current partner's ex - it's still considered as an almost obsession. I admit that I do this too. But I know my limits. There is always a border and I am fit enough not to cross over. Most are guilty of this but have you ever thought until when is stalking considered healthy?

REALITY CHECK BOYS AND GIRLS! (Though more women are perpetrators and men are the poor dimwits.) I suggest that if you have the following signs and symptoms you should rush to the nearest center for mental health in your place and have a thorough assessment to confirm if you're still psychologically well.

1. You creep to the computer at an ungodly time just to check if he/she posted something new. What happened to the party she went to last night? What time did she come home? And oh, she's an outfit repeater! How would you know? You obviously scan through all the public albums available.

2. You purposely get late for school/work just to get updates. You've been in front of the computer noticing how many times she changed her profile picture. That's the only thing you can get updated to since she decided to keep her profile private. Not only that! When you reach your office desk her profile page is on your list of favorites.

3. Due to privacy settings, you are banned to see her wall too. You desperately ask for a mutual friend's password just to have a quick peek to that wall post that you are not yet finished reading. 

4. You exaggerate stories and jump into conclusions that lead to a fight with your current partner. Sometimes you know more what they are up to than they do. 

5. You ask random people to follow/add/subscribe to your prey's account. Pati sa stalking may proxy?

6. After checking your mail in the morning the next thing to do is not to grab a caffeine fix but to view her page like your daily newspaper.

7. You know the complete names of her siblings, cousins, and close friends by heart. Even the tiniest details like what school they went to when they were in kinder, the day she'll be coming back from a vacation, and the names of her pet dogs. That is way too scary my friend! I really hope this last number was crossed out from your check list.

If cyber stalking is a business you're probably a zillionaire as of today. I know that you are trying to defend yourself  right now - that whatever that fool is displaying online is considered as a public property - available for everyone to read. If you are plainly reading and looking at it then that is a-ok. You are still harmless. Thank God! BUT if you are already causing too much trouble, starting to ruin relationships, and screwing up lives. Then, Hell yeah little girl, that is already a mental disorder. Remember, envy is one of the 7 deadly sins too! You don't want to die young, don't you?

Sundays with the DCs

Since my money-smart sister decided to have "18ks" for her debut, she is now 30 GRAND richer! 

 Libre! Libre! Libre! We bullied her to treat us for spa and food! All the hard work paid off after Baba's debut.

full body Thai massage with the fambam

We also heard mass at Saint Pio Church Libis before supper.

dinner at Uncle Cheffy Eastwood Mall

Just making the most of my stay here in Manila. I'll miss you guys again!

I want to be a raindrop. I won't mind falling as long as I'm not alone.

True enough! I can go through the most dreaded challenges in life as long as this tribe is by my side.

Just when I need a good laugh they magically appear like pixie dust.

Girl Chums over Beaux PART II

I decided to make a separate one for the incomparable set of friends I have so far. (No favoritism at all!) At this very moment these mademoiselles are the ones who are constantly checking up on me everyday, every hour, every minute, and every time they want to. And that is ALWAYS! In this group I found the people who suits my personality perfectly. They are the people next to my family who would appreciate my singing voice, my silly jokes, my everyday rants, my heartfelt love/hate stories, and everything I offer them. EVERYTHING NO EXEMPTION! They are all too good (and too bad) to be true. 

When we honestly ask ourselves which person in our lives means the most to us, we often find that it is those who, instead of giving advice, solutions, or cures, have chosen rather to share our pain and touch our wounds with a warm and tender hand.
Henri Nouwen

There is nothing on this earth more to be prized than true friendship.
Thomas Aquinas

A true friend never gets in your way unless you happen to be going down.
Arnold H. Glasow