Happy 52 Weeks

52 weeks ago, I posted this on Instagram.

It was one of the happiest days of my (not so perfect) life! And technically yesterday I celebrated the first anniversary of that indescribable moment! So what was it? It's not like I want to keep it from everyone (showbiz lol). For me it was surreal that I wanted to savor the moment. Besides I was not planning to keep it for a long time. But my younger brother is so great, he revealed it on Facebook world earlier than it should be! Slow clap for you bro!

So here, after years of blood, sweat, and tears (really?), I finally purchased my own vehicle!!!! Yuhoo!!!! It is not my dream car btw (aww) but what's not to love? It is perfect for me. It brings me joy whenever I see it. And who would have thought that a happy go lucky person can set a goal and be able to reach it! So don't be judg-y OK!? Hahaha!

Let me share some unforgettable memories and crazy adventures I had with my baby boy this year! Stories that I haven't tweeted because it's too embarrassing? Haha worry not I have not hit and killed a person. Thank you Lord!  =))

Alright, here's the first photo. You may find it weird, I'm sort of weird for capturing only the corner instead of the whole body. Hehe.

Photo-op with my Sales Agents. I forgot their names but I cannot forget how they made me sign like a hundred documents!! Thank you Hyundai Lipa City.

Then I had my car customized. You'll notice I had windows tinted. I was surprised this is not allowed in California. Maybe I am wrong. Anyway, it's very hot in the Philippines and a sure reason I get migraines is due to sun's rays. See this action is not just to make it look good but make it comfortable and cooler for me.

I also decided to replace the built in stereo because it's so dull. I with my whole family (first time to ride my car) went to Makati Growl Audio and have them installed OEM Head Unit Car Stereo GPS DVD TV Radio. It took time (and my money) but it's worth it. Thank you! My older brother who is car enthusiast suggested I replace the built-in horn so I agreed but it didn't end there. He told me to buy this and this and this and this and this and waaaah my wallet started to become thinner and thinner. I am starting to lose money during this time lol! It's true, when you maintain a car, it feels like you have a kid you need to nurture. 

Then I said enough! No more customization. I have insurance to pay, monthly dues. Let's stop these crazy ideas! Hahaha!

One morning, I woke up to some people's noise. I asked who are those. My dad came to me with small pieces of different colored leather cloth-like and asked me to choose a color. What for I asked again. He said we are changing your seat covers to leather. Nice! Are you paying, because I ain't paying. And he just smiled. That was the earliest Christmas gift I ever received - more than two months before Christmas. It's free and I agreed. But came Christmas, I still asked for a Christmas present and I got another one hahaha! Love you Mom and Dad. You the best! :)

One of the first places I visited was at the cemetery where my Grandfather was buried. Too bad he didn't see me drive my own always looking fresh car (thank you for my cleaners). He used to drive and tell me stories when he was working as a driver. I bet he will be proud. He was always proud of me. Of all 19 grandchildren I was able to answer his puzzle (duh I Googled and he didn't know and he died not knowing sorry Lolo), still I am smart right :P

Next photo is the time I went to my friend's house in Los  Banos. My dad drove first and I drove going back home. Glad my dad doesn't yell at me unlike when he was teaching my older brother. Those were the days, I almost want to get off the car and promised myself to study in a legit driving school which I did btw. :P

This one's taken at my brother's wedding. I don't know why I feel so cool at the time. A girl getting off the car carrying her long gown ahahahha! Oh I remember the next day, I got my tire repaired, it was very painful ouch because it was the first time like your kid getting a scratch or a wound. There was slow air leak.  Well that's life. Thanks to my uncle who brought it to the vulcanizing shop.

I also drove around Villa Escudero where my parents lived before they got married. Since I still have relatives there, I got to stroll around even without passes :P #connection

Now came my birthday. The day almost everyone is excited about. I asked my friends to celebrate with me at Tagaytay. Yeah, I don't have much skill but I have the courage and the heart.. always! Surprisingly they said yes. They weren't afraid huh! True frieds! How can I forget this day? I conquered a few cities, I conquered ACTEX and SLEX (freeway)! We had lunch at Paseo which I had a hard time parking nganga. But we weren't lost! Wow! We were very happy and I forgot to mention, two of them are celebrating birthdays with me too. I never felt freedom like this before. We were singing and laughing. I was oblivious that I was driving too fast and then.......


BOOOM! I heard my friend said pull over. I said what happened what was that. A car was following us. I  pulled over and gosh I hit a car!!!!!!!!!!!! Ok that's it. End of story. Hahaha. Huhuhu. Luckily, the driver was very kind but his wife was like a monster. If it weren't my birthday.. Well nothing haha. So we settled. I paid just like that. I didn't call my dad nor my brother. I was scared eh.  But I felt really terrible for my car. Although it was just a scratch compared to the car I hit where its side mirror fell off. So proud of my baby boy LOL so strong! What happened next, we still went to Starbucks like nothing happened. The fear came back when we were nearing home. I didn't know how what to tell them. I hate that feeling. Eventually I spoke and my dad said...... it's ok. But you should have called me and you wouldn't have to pay because my insurance should have covered it. #LessonsLearned :) Happy birthday to me! Here's the souvenir photo hehehe. Sorry baby boy! This is what I call certain moments in life you won’t forget

Some of my proud parking moments =P

And this is Kayen being stubborn hahaha - I got this!

I brought this to Nasugbu already with my uncle. Think that's the farthest place it reached. Also brought this to McKinley like thrice but my workmates haven't seen it yet up to this writing hahaha.

It's one hell of a year! I have some vids on my Instagram and I still giggle when I watch it. I promise to love you and take care of you like a real person haha. It's really worth the money. I am not very technical when it comes to cars but you can talk with my Kuya and Daddy. Sometimes I get sick of hearing how they praise this whitey car of mine =)

Hard work and dedication truly pay off! Thank you, God for this. I know it's not about the material things. It never should be. But I am one grateful soul. It may be not be much for many. I don't care. Haha. Don't read my blog. You! Kidding. I'm just happy. And I'd rather read stories of people being grateful than people ranting every day.

Below is a vid clip I don't think I have posted. Happened on Easter. The day I get to meet my friends after I came back from US of A. I brought them to the best University in the Philippines, my Alma mater. #humility =))

Ain't Over!

It's July 1st. It means 2014 is half over. Normally I do some evaluation at the end of the year or beginning of the year. But today it's different. A lot has happened the six months and I'm afraid the memories are starting to fade. :( Too many, my poor memory can't handle.

(Trivia: I have a bad memory thus I have kept a diary but then came blogger and then
twitter and instagram hahaha. I always imagine that I will have an amnesia when I grow old and these stuff will help me remember. That's if I would remember my login account :P Again, the reason why they are public lol.)

So the six months... Whoa! It was a roller coaster ride of emotions!!!! I never imagined it will be like that. Well, I am always expectant of better things to come every year, every day. God has been so faithful to me and sometimes it's overwhelming! Like God do I deserve all of these! Oh God is the sweetest. Believe me. =)

But there were countless times when I question him. Why God? Why would you let me be too happy and then suddenly take that happiness away, instantly! Are you crazy? God you are pissing me off. Come on God you can do better than that. Aren't you tired seeing me cry?! Yes! That's how I talk with God hahaha. And then  it'll end with God I'm sorry, I'm just frustrated, I'm depressed. I can't do anything but I know you can! Then I will be OK. And the next day, I will not be. Bipolar, huh? :P

I will not write in detail what happened in January until June. As I've said, too many. It's late and I have work tomorrow :P But one of these days, I should, before I totally forgot. Beautiful places, beautiful people who have touched and influenced me in the way I least expect. I'm excited to look back and share it. For now, I will enjoy life and try to help people around me, inspire them and make them happy... even a bit! =)

I don't know...

It's been a month and a day since I got back home from California. Being home for a month, it was fast. But I don't remember anything I did here because my Calif memories won't go away like I'm stuck in there. I help myself by not looking at photos and videos. I try skipping music I used to hear everyday there. Still there are moments when it will hit me and then I would tear up. Such a cry baby. I don't know. I really don't know. What I know, there's so much improvement already haha! You will probably scratch your head if you saw me on my first weeks. I cry once a day. But now I smile more often. Hooray! Maybe God is teaching me not to be so attached to the good stuff and learn how to let go. God is preparing me to be strong when things like this happen again. I am very emotional person, that's true! I wish I am not. But it's just the way it is. Ugh, there are so many things running in my head. I'm sad, I'm happy. I'm crazy. I'll be fine. It's 1230 am, I should sleep.