My 28th.

I just turned a year older last Monday and I said to myself that I am ready to make this year a productive one for me. I turned 28. A number that I feared when I was 10 years younger. I remembered thinking to myself way back then of how unpleasant that must have been to become that old. haha! 10years fast forward here I am, not feeling quite old and thinking to myself that age is nothing but just a number.

The big 3* on the other hand is scarier. It is scary because time flies really fast. Although I think it wouldn't be as scary as I think it would have been if by then I have accomplished my plans.

A wiser version of me, more loving, less naive, more considerate, less stubborn = (for short) a better ME (I'd like to think so, of course). That is who I have become after 28 years of searching myself. I still haven't figured out where I should be but I know what my goals are, and I know I still have to search more to find who I really am. I think I have enough patience to last for a couple of years though. So that's a good thing!

For now I am happy and satisfied with who I am, I know my strengths and weaknesses, I know where I want to go and know where I shouldn't. I know what and who makes me happy and vice versa. Most importantly, I know something really big is waiting for me and I know the Lord has laid out his master plan for ME.

Happy birthday to me! =)

What you don't know won't hurt you.

It’s probably true, that what you don’t know won’t hurt you.Things are hidden for some reason. Some are good while some are bad. Maybe that’s just how it is. You sort of have a little help from the big man up there. Because sometimes, things are better left unknown.

However, some things are discovered without effort because maybe it is time for you to see them. If it was a good thing, it will help you in reassessing your life in order for you to make a better judgment. But what if you discovered the opposite? What if you found something that really sucks? How can you make a good judgment when an emotion called pain surfaces? How can one be rational enough to make a well-thought of fair decision in the end?

The answer lies in one persons ability to see things realistically, to forgive and not forget (because chances are you never will) and lastly, to accept and move forward.

*God opens certain windows to use it to help us grow and prepare us for the doors that he will open for us, soon. Have faith in his plan. Never forget that no matter what happens, life is full of wonderful things. Smile. Let go of the negative things. Live, laugh and love.:)

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Movie Review: Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince

I have seen the rest of the Harry Potter movies and the Half-Blood Prince is one of the darkest in the 7 books. Harry, Ron and Hermione are now grown ups. Even Ginny Weasley. I love the special effects in the movie, it made it more real, like you really are in the Wizard world.

The cast did a great job, as always. Michael Gambon as Dumbledore was always convincing and is just perfect as the Headmaster, Alan Rickman as Snape, portrayed to perfection, and Daniel Radcliffe as Harry Potter, always and forever is perfect.

I enjoyed watching the movie, not only does it posses the darkness but it also had its natural comedic scenes and teenage love. People were all reacting to the Ron-Hermione affair. Obviously, the cinema was full of Harry Potter fanatics. Ron was always funny and I was one of those who laughed so loud! Ginny is now a lady, a pretty one as a matter of fact, her affection for Harry was all over the place and people just cannot help but giggle. Harry Potter has always been the same as he was except that I want him taller instead, more like a man by now. I also love the part where Harry drank the Felix Felicis potion, or also known as the "Liquid Luck" potion. He was extremely high on it and his face was really funny! I can't help laughing!

Dumbledore's death was tragic, just as it was on the book. I shed a tear even though I knew what was about to unfold. It was just painful to see how Dumbledore died. However, some of the fight scenes weren't included and they skipped the funeral of Dumbledore in the movie. I guess it was just hard to capture how J.K. Rowling made it. With all the white tomb, and with the solemnity of it. I think it would have been better if they included it in the film, or it's just me.

Overall, I think the movie was a good one. Although some parts were missing, I still enjoyed the movie because I am just addicted to Harry Potter and even if you haven't read the book, I still think it was a great film. I can't wait for the Deathly Hallows and hopefully they give an incredible finale.=D

Ashamed.

According to http://www.merriam-webster.com, ASHAMED means:
a: feeling shame, guilt, or disgrace
b: feeling inferior or unworthy

I am lost for words. I just could not sum up how I feel at the moment. Been thinking things through back and fourth on what I could have done to make things right or could I have prevented all this chaos, I ask myself. To have your good friends fall apart right in front of you is the biggest nightmare anyone could ever have. It's almost like having someone died.

I am ashamed of myself because I feel that there is nothing that I can do anymore. I feel unworthy of being their friend. I am in the middle of it all. It's all a mess. It's heart breaking, and it's killing me slowly as I see the possibilities of having all of it go away. It is not one persons fault. No one is to be blamed because if I start pointing fingers then I would not be fair. It is no ones fault because when you are FRIENDS, no Pride is too much and no Anger is Unforgivable.

You give chances over and over again. You understand over and over again. Because you love them. Because they are your friends.Well, that's how it is when you are friends, that is basically the general rule.

It's just a shame to witness the ending of such. Hopeless to say anything. Ashamed to witness one downfall.

Krispy Kreme's Apple Cheesecake Doughnuts

Welcome Krispy Kreme's Apple Cheesecake Doughnuts!

Krispy Kreme has released a very special doughnut for the upcoming holiday, Mother's day!!! It is a treat for everyone and most especially a treat to the most special woman in our lives, our Mom's!

The all-time favorite doughnut in the world fills this very special dougnut for Mother's day, the Apple Cheesecake Doughnuts, with tart, apple filling offset by a sugary drizzle of caramel, rich cream cheese icing and fresh silvers of red and green apples.

When I tasted Krispy Kreme's Apple Cheesecake Doughnuts, it was one good experience for me. It gave the right blend of sweetness that would compliment the apple filling and the rich cream cheese of the doughnut. It was also very good paired with a cup of coffee.

Such a wonderful treat to everyone! Try it to believe it! =D

An Affair.

I think I have an affair. I have been slowly falling in love...
with DAKKI!!!

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He's the sweetest and cutest dog (next to my Barbie of course). Oh my! Am I just a dog lover? Or maybe Dakki is just so sweet.

Well let me share to you when this affair happened. I met him last year. He was recovering from all the doggy sickness. He was not cute then I tell you! haha Then as months passed by, Dakki grew his hair and he was happy and playful. Back to being happy and playful I guess. Probably because his hair is all back! Whenver I come over to Dadoo's place, most of the time Dakki was there. Well that is because his parents leave him there when they are out. Dakki is one sweet dog. He plays with you. When you carry him, oh he will surely love it. He cuddles. He likes that. Haha!!! Most days, Dakki smells good.hehe Sooo cute. He even tries to jump! hahaha! He loves adobo and he loves all the pillows in the living room! He was partly my date last Valentine's. Hehehehe ♥

Hmm... I think that is how the affair started. I just cannot help it. Dakki is just soooo cute and sweet! *I hope Barbie does not hear about this, tsk tsk tsk! Shhhh!!! Don't tell Barbie. Waaaaa

Letters.

I am a big fan of making letters and receiving one. I love it! I think it gives you a sense of personal touch, a certain connection from the sender because you know that you were given that "time" of that "person" just to make you that "letter".

It really does not have to be long or perfect in grammar. It does not require an occasion to make one, any day is perfect. As a matter of fact, any letter is perfect as long as it was made out of sincerity. I personally like making letters because I like to express myself that way. It has my personal touch (plus I get to use the nicest paper and nicest pen from my collection =D). Especially the fact that you froze that certain moment. It just feels different when you pour your heart out in handwritten letters with pen and paper as your gadgets as opposed to texting or email-ing. Although it is convenient and accessible, it loses its personal touch. Maybe because you cannot hold on to it like in handwritten letters. Nothing beats the old school way of making letters. Probably because I grew up this way, or maybe I got it from my Dad. It could be in my genes or it could be just me. Whatever it is, I love it.

Having read the blog of my friend recently, I realized that although we were miles apart, in the midst of her "trials", when she read my letter, it suddenly made her feel good somehow, for her to take the time to read it again and write about it on her blog, it sure was like a happy feel-good pill I assume. It was like I was there with her all of a sudden. Nice to know that my letter made a difference to her, that it helped her in some way. It probably was a good letter because she brought it with her when they moved, so I am flattered, very flattered that even after so many years, it still has that certain magic, to her at least. It was such a nice compliment.

Expressing myself through pen and paper have always been a good way, mostly. With that being said, I will never stop making letters for the people that I love and care about and I will of course gladly appreciate receiving one as well. It just feels like I'm back to being a child again. It's a good feeling. I like it.=)