2013; AGHAST AND ASTONISHMENT

To be sitting uncomfortably on this pale-brown plastic chair, I am thankful. Though the luxury or thought of being able to rest my back on a thousand dollar recliner is not attained at the moment, I am not bothered. As I finish the first paragraph of this blog post, a huge wave of memories immediately hit my somehow troubled mind, giving it a quick review of how I was this year. Man, my 2013 was riveting and certain occurrences are most definitely noteworthy.

"DO THE DO"

Countless hairstyles have I searched for that would fit me well. I cannot even remember the last time I stood my ground on what hairstyle- the color, the cut, the overall look I want to have. I have fair complexion and a square, maybe a heart-shaped face. I am not that sure. LOL What is wrong with me. Here is a blurred photo of my new look in a bun. Can you guess what my new hairstyle is?

SEMBREAK SO FAR: MNL TO ZC

After five long, challenging months of living alone in Manila, I am finally back home. The feeling is fairly comparable to being given a pop of those colorful, flavored Mentos a day or two after it was first advertised on television. As I arrived at the airport of Zamboanga, I honestly wanted to leave my baggage and run off to the car as if I was being chased by a mad hyena, drive home and just "be" home. The experiences and hardship that have occurred in Manila, involving my studies as well- it is difficult to adjust from a relaxed student life to one that is so hectic, have taught me a whole lot. I expected to have long chats with my family by the time I got home but that was not what happened; I immediately went to my parents' room and fell flat on my face, literally, and slept for so long. I have not had an undisturbed eight-hour sleep for so long and the nights I have stayed at home were the best ever. E-ver. I felt like a two month old wild-life mammal hibernating.