Most of the time I don't care if I am gonna be single for the rest of my life. But sometimes I think about how nice it is to have someone who could put up with my crazy mood swings and wouldn't get fed up with my basketball and movies fervor.

Why it doesn't hurt anymore?

It just doesn't.

ANYMORE.

Now playing: Candles by Hey Monday

Wrecked memories

I am usually sentimental when I remember the significant things/places/persons that had come and go into my life. It doesn't matter whether they impacted my life in a big or little way. So when I learned that the old UST gym is being renovated (or maybe will be made into something else. There are rumors before that it will be dormitory for athletes since the new and fancier gym is being built as of the moment), I became (a little) sappy.

It used to look like this

and now..

That old gym was really memorable to me. I met a lot of people there including one of my best friends now, became seriously ridiculous because of my basketball enthusiasm back in the day, watched a basketball game with the people I just met and eventually became my best buddies, and it was where I first saw the person I never thought I’d love this naively. There were a lot of things that happened inside, outside, and beside that place; thousand memories that I looked forward to remember when I get the chance to pass by there again. But sadly, that place isn’t there anymore.

It was crappy, dirty, extremely old, and humid. History was made there (I believe). It was the home of thousand champion athletes that UST made over the years. It was home for me. I will certainly miss that gym.

ANG SAKIT SA BANGS!

Don’t get me wrong about this entry.

My youngest brother joined this beauty pageant called Mr. Teen Earth Philippines which was concluded last Sunday (April 17). He didn’t won. That’s a good thing (for me).

I’ve been with him for most part of the competition and I’ve got to know some of the candidates. Some were really nice and some were just playing nice. I’ve been his all around personal assistant and manager. In short, I was his total bitch for that whole day.

DRESSING ROOM. It was jungle out there. Everyone were panicking because transitions were too fast and we should all get dressed in just a snap. I am no make-up artist so I am always worrying about how he looked with all the foundation I put on his face. It wasn’t that complicated to put make-up on guys unlike on girls. Some of the candidates were really at it, applying various make-up products on their faces. ONLY ON THEIR FACES. So you could imagine now how did they look. Yes, you are right. So when my brother was getting jealous that his competitors’ faces where filled with flour, I just tell him “You are fine. Ayokong maging KPOP ang mukha mo.”

COMPETITION. The winners were deserving to win. I couldn’t complain more. The judges picked the right people to compete internationally. Speaking of the judges, one of the judges was a batch mate of mine back in college. I was surprised when I saw her there.

Ban's Cultural wear courtesy of Olan Roque

The very controversial Azkals inspired sportswear.

Formal wear.

The Winners

Little Mr. and Ms. Teen Earth

Mr. and Ms. Teen Earth (Mr. Teen Earth is Ban's schoolmate)

The whole event was fine with me. I endured everything because my brother was competing. I couldn’t stand everything about beauty contest, not because I envy them, but because I can’t see the essence of it. The host said that “This is not just an event of beauty but also brains.” That, I disagree. Although there are some people who are blessed with not just a beautiful face but also intelligence, there are also people who are just plain beautiful. My brother told me that when they were doing mock question and answer portion during rehearsals, one contestant from Ms. Teen Earth was asked “If an alien came to your house, what will you do?” She answered “I won’t do anything. Thank you.” WHAT WAS THAT?! I assumed she was just tired so she didn’t answer with all her might. Came competition day, her grammar was all over the place. She didn’t even answer the question! Goodness gracious! Thank god she’s really pretty.

Also I discovered something. Texting is now a hobby. While strutting their way on the runway wearing their formal attire, each contestant was described by the host. I am assuming they were asked to write something about themselves before the competition. This same beautiful girl was described as someone whose hobby was texting. Some was described as someone whose motto is “Time is Gold.” Can’t they be more profound than that?!

Even though my brother didn’t win, I am truly proud of him and what he became as a person. He answered the questions wittily and described himself as someone who wants to explore the world and someone who follows God. There were many awful things that happened before and during this pageant but he just shrugged it off. He almost quit but because my mom wanted him to continue, he didn’t. This may sound really mushy but I will say it anyway. For me, my brother was the winner.

P.S. Did I already say this? I don’t want him to win cos another beauty pageant will seriously kill me.

EPISODE 22

I celebrated my birthday (April 5) the usual way: just with my family. My mom and dad just bought pizza and I chipped in 2 half gallons of ice cream to complete our dinner party. It was a double occasion because Ian’s birthday is after mine.

Two thin-crust pizza. I am happy with just this and ice cream :)

What I love about birthdays is that it's a time of the year where you can feel that you mattered and is you are surrounded with people that cares about you. Atleast once a year, I feel I am special with all the warm greeting from my friends, former and current co-workers, and other acquaintances. This year was extra special because I was greeted by my ultimate forever crush via twitter. Thanks to my little sister for granting my only wish :)

Why episode 22? Because it’s been 22 years since I entered this world and I would like to call every year of my life as episodes. Just like a drama series, every person’s life is filled with uncertainties, pain, bliss, highs, and lows. Every chapter is connected with another. You won’t understand the latest episode if you missed the previous one.

Episode 21 was really a roller coaster ride. Let’s see if episode 22 can kick episode 21’s butt.