Birks

(Apparently, these are called "mandals" now.)

I've always wanted a pair of these babies. First fell in love with them back in high school, when all the cool kids wore them with our school PE uniforms during the school fair. Unfortunately, "mukhang pang-construction worker paa mo!", as per my college friend, Kayette, and I prolly won't be able to pull these off so I'm not buying myself a pair. If someone gives me a pair, though, I most definitely will wear them no matter what vegetable my toes look like.

I love these things. Fo realz.

What not to post on Instagram

1. Selfies with your cleavage showing
2. Collaged selfies
3. Famous beauty quotes as captions to selfies
4. 10 separate photos of the same shot
5. 4092384918320921 photos from one event all posted within an hour (pahabol photos the day after: optional). COLLAGE THEM AND GET IT OVER WITH WILL YA #Hugot101
6. Morbid photos of your wounds/injuries/operation
7. #captions #that #look #like #this #nakakairitakaya #tagsforlikesulul #amiright #naturalbeautyyourface
8. Photos that obviously beg for compliments
9. Pahaging in photo form… You have Twitter para magparinig.
10. Photos of food that don't look appetizing 'cause why?

What not to post on Facebook

1. Selfies with your cleavage showing
2. Collaged selfies
3. 10 photos of the same shot
4. Arguments with your partner
5. Arguments with your parents
6. Basically, anything that has to do with arguing with someone else.
7. Photos of stuff you are selling if your purpose is to tag people to it
8. "If you love Jesus, like this photo" posts
9. Morbid photos of your wounds/injuries/operations
10. Posts that beg for (fake) sympathies from others

Brain Dump.

I am a hopeless romantic and last night, I realized that there's a reason behind it: I've always wanted to become a wife. Even when I was younger, I went on dates with the thought that I might be spending my life with the person I am meeting for the very first time. It's always been that way.

I started dating in 2002, when a friend tagged me along a date with her boyfriend so the boyfriend's buddy would have someone to talk to. We ended up going on 3 dates but, even if he's so obnoxious (that time), that I wanted to smack his head to his coffee, I still fantasized about how we'd spend lazy Sunday afternoons together.

The only exception for this I-think-I-wanna-marry-you mentality was probably when I dated my block mate but even then, we ended up dating for a full year.

Going out of topic but bottom-line is that I've always wanted to be a wife. I think believe I function better emotionally? psychologically? mentally? when I'm part of a "we" instead of just being on my own…which I've learned to accept. I'm not cut out to be Miss Independent. I get it.

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Reason for that's most probably because I love doing the support thing most…which might be rebutted by at least 2 people who have called me contradicting.

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I apparently have lost the ability to express my love, care, and concern. For the record, I blame the babydaddy. For now, I have to push myself to be that annoying girlfriend I once was again.

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I am possessive beyond belief and I get crazy-jealous. As in CUHRAYZEE-jealous. I forgot how severe these…diseases are and they're taking too much work on my boyfriend's end. Yes, this early.

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Despite all this, though, I am quite lucky to have a guy who's patience, understanding, and love know no boundaries. I know he's got limits (contradicting nanaman. That's the reason why I was dubbed "walking contradiction" by a college friend) and I'm not stupid enough to push them and that is why I will try to become a better partner for him.

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Blah blah blah, those words don't mean anything, I know, but I'm having a hard time showing how I'm feeling. Thanks to 7 years of practice with College Guy.

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(Hahahahahahaha! Sinisi lahat sa lalaki.)

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Relationship also suffering from missing each other so much. What is clingy?

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I want to move out. Seriously. Ironically, the want peaked at the height of the storm yesterday. I want to know how I'll react to something like that whilst caring for a hyperactive kid. (Whilst talaga?)

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For some reason, my mind goes back to that one day in September last year. I wonder why.

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I definitely need to stop smoking. I have every reason to but I don't believe I have the discipline to actually do it but I will do it…after this last cigarette pack I have with me now.

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I'm thinking of getting an actual office job but all the jobs I want requires me to relocate to the South. Great for me but I guess I have to wait for Brianna to finish this academic year before I move although I really, really, really want it to happen now.

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I should update my iPod playlist now but it's too tedious a task, I'm getting lazy just by thinking about it.

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First of all, there's no sea anywhere near Cainta. Second, I don't want to live there. Yun lang naman apila ko dito. Hahahahaha!

You see, I'm running out of things to do online so I've been taking all kinds of tests posted on my Facebook timeline…even those with jeje graphics.

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I want to do and be a lot of things lately and my save-up-for-the-future deadline is coming in full speed which explains the anxiety I've been having these past few days.

It's been a long, long while.

A lot has been happening these past few weeks/months but I haven't bombarded this place with the nonsense in my head. I don't know why, actually. Probably because I'm having way too much fun with everything, despite the fact that some of the things that's happened actually tore me into pieces. I don't know, maybe I've finally learned to see the good in it even though it hurts.

So what has happened these past few weeks/months? Let's see…

• I've FINALLY been to Boracay.
• And I actually went snorkeling!
• And banana boat-ing!
• Although I didn't get a tan.
• But the Boracay sunset…ohmygod, it really is as pretty as everyone says it is.
• I went hotel-hopping. Mind you, these are not cheap ass hotels you find along Malate or something.
• I've managed to "dump" all the people that I don't want and need in my life, including the people related to them.
• I had a major falling out with my dad.
• But we're okay now. I think.
• I got a full-time online job.
• Brianna started and ended her summer class with flying colors.
• My friends now know how crazy I get when I'm in a relationship.
• I'm in a relationship.
• But not without a falling out that almost led to a "break-up" even if we weren't really together yet that time.
• Brianna celebrated her 3rd baptismal anniversary.
• My laptop died on me in the middle of a hectic week at work.
• Which led me to get a Mac. Which seems to be eating me up alive with every simple command that I can't figure out without the help of my brother or the Internet.
• I've started reading books again.
• I'm actually planning to buy a car.
• And to get life insurance. As in legit planning, with quotations and loans and stuff.
• I've achieved my weight goal and I'm actually maintaining it.
• I've enrolled Brianna for this coming school year.
• I hung out in a Starbucks branch all by myself after a really, really, REALLY long time. I think the last time I did that was in college. It was so refreshing, I want to do it regularly.
• I got a new pair of glasses that makes me look like a hipster, according to a friend.
• I failed to finish the #100HappyDays project which bummed me out…but not quite.
• A lot of items on my wish list/bucket list have been ticked off, thanks to my wonderful new boyfriend who just keeps on granting everything on my lists. I'm not going to elaborate on what the items are/were but he's been doing that since we first saw each other again last September and I can't stop thanking him for it. I mean, it takes a lot of effort (and money) to get some of the things done (of course, a lot of them are easy and free) but I never heard him complain.
• I might have found the perfect dress for my friend's wedding this November.
• Brianna told me that I'm "very awesome", which is probably the best entry here.
• Which I tweeted. I don't tweet as much, too, so there goes constantly documenting my life online.
• Also stopped reading my Twitter timeline/browsing through my Instagram feed 509375894072101948578461807492 times a day. It's oddly refreshing.

I guess that's everything. I don't know how to get everything out and I am not doing one post for each item so I made a list. It's not chronologically arranged or something. I just wanted to take note of how exhausting but at the same time, exhilarating the past few weeks/months have been for me. The short-term memory loss that general anesthesia has given me will probably wipe my memory clean by the end of the first half of the year, might as well document what I remember now.

I am quite thankful for how everything is turning out. Despite the many, many, many disappointments, I feel that everything is falling into place. How can I not be grateful, right?

2013 in photos

New Year's Day/Exchange gifts | Tejada Banner Residence, Sucat | January 1, 2013

BonoSoc Tagaytay Getaway | Cruz Jestra Residence, Tagaytay | January 12, 2013

LR19 Get-Together | Krocodile Grille/Capriciossa Greenbelt, Makati | January 16, 2013

Jasmine Kate's First Birthday | Fun Ranch Tiendesitas, Ortigas | February 3, 2013

Brianna's Second Birthday | Tejada Ahlen Residence, Pasig | February 5, 2013

Kat's 25st Birthday Celebration | Beers Paradise, Makati | February 16, 2013

Job's Seventh Birthday | Mercedes Village, Pasig | February 24, 2013

Good Friday | Manila Ocean Park, Manila | March 29, 2013

Get-together at Lola Purita's Wake | La Funeraria Paz, Manila Memorial Park, Sucat | April 6, 2013

Welcome Home, Enzo Party | Declaro BF Residence, Paranaque | April 7, 2013

National Geographic Earth Day Run | Fort Bonifacio | April 28, 2013

Father's Break from the Seminary | Tejada Ahlen Residence, Pasig | May 11, 2013

Mother's Day Weekend | Pansol, Laguna | May 11-12, 2013

Mama's 51st Birthday | Richmonde Hotel, Ortigas | May 17, 2013

Tatay's 80th Birthday | Fortezza Party Place, Novaliches | May 18, 2013

Brianna's Second Christian Birthday | Tejada Ahlen Residence, Pasig | May 28, 2013

DLSU-AdMU Benefit Game | Mall of Asia Arena, Manila | June 2, 2013

Enzo's Christening | Our Lady of Peace Parish, Sucat | June 15, 2013

Tatay's 50th Birthday Celebration | Subic Freeport Zone, Olongapo | June 29-30, 2013

Tatay's 50th Birthday Dinner | Claw Daddy, Shangri-La Mall, Mandaluyong | July 2, 2013

Declaro Kids' Recital | 19 East, Paranaque | July 7, 2013

Trip to Ark Avilon Zoo | Ark Avilon Zoo Tiendesitas, Ortigas | August 12, 2013

Oplan Balik-Alindog Kick-off | Declaro BF Residence, Paranaque | September 2, 2013

LR19 Invades the South | NLOS, BF Paranaque | September 6, 2013

Birthday Celebration with LH Friends | Tejada Ahlen Residence, Pasig | September 13, 2013

Birthday Salubong | Tides, Pasig | September 14, 2013

Rich's 25th Birthday Celebration | Santos Tagaytay Residence, Tagaytay | September 28, 2013

JaButch Engagement Party | Orola Better Living Residence, Bicutan | October 11, 2013

Nanay's 79th Birthday | Serrano Capri Residence, Novaliches | October 15, 2013

Ren's 25th Birthday Celebration | Panganiban Casa Residence, Sucat | October 19, 2013

Trick or Treat | Tiendesitas, Ortigas | October 26, 2013

Declaro Kids' Recital | Bowler Bar, Makati | October 26, 2013

Mega Style Series | Prive, Fort Bonifacio | October 29, 2013

Undas 2013 | Fontana Leisure Parks, Clark, Pampanga | November 2-3, 2013

Niko and Janelle Birthday Celebration | Orola Better Living Residence, Bicutan | November 9, 2013

Ghetto Night | Tejada Ahlen Residence, Pasig | November 25, 2013

Jan's 19th Birthday Celebration | Tagaytay City | December 7-8, 2013

Welcome Home, Apple Inuman | Tejada Ahlen Residence, Pasig | December 13, 2013

LH Batch 2001 Christmas Party | Santos Valley 1 Residence, Sucat | December 20, 2013

Nanay's Wake | La Funeraria de Novaliches, Novaliches | December 24-28, 2013

Nanay's Libing | Holy Cross Memorial Park, Novaliches | December 29, 2013

(After posting all these here, I realized that I don't take that much photos anymore. There are a lot of things I've done this year that aren't in this post but I guess that's what Twitter and this blog is for. Happy New Year!)

Christmas 2013 Wishlist

You'd think I'd have a Christmas wishlist published 10 days before Christmas but I still don't. To be honest, I'm quite content with my life right now. Okay, maybe a steady stream of income won't hurt but overall, I'm good. I have the best daughter ever, a loving family, great sets of friends and someone who's willing to help me with my baggage. I don't think it gets better than that.

BUT for this blog's tradition's sake, here are some of the things I'd buy if I were given one hundred million dollars for the holidays/ask for if some rich fella wants to spend his money on me:

(Grabbed from Jess Manzano's Instagram page)

(Grabbed from Colleen Garcia's Instagram page)

Plus two more Jordans from here and here. I don't know why but I've been lusting for (relatively) expensive sneaks these past few months. Watches, too. But the one I like most, I already have now (Thank you!) so I guess I can stop looking at watches at the moment.

There are the usual ones that have been in my wishlist for the longest time like that 2-BR condo unit, a 3-door white Pajero or that fully restored Beetle in pink. Plus, maybe, a year's supply of Cheetos Jalapeno and probably doughnuts, too (Dunkin Donuts is good).

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• Kisses on the forehead
• Kisses on the back of the head
• Kisses on the back of the hand
• Kisses on the palm of the hand
• Hugs from behind (THIS!)
• Hand squeezes
• Back of the neck squeezes (not really sure how to call it so yeah)
• One-arm hugs
• Soft pinches on the arms
• Soft bites on the back of the hand 
• Bear hugs

(I really suck at writing when I'm this happy. I can't even think of a decent blog title. I just want to put it all out there.)

Last weekend's Murtaugh List additions

• Drink without eating dinner
• 2 consecutive tequila shots after finishing a liter of Jack Daniels
• 2 whole packs of cigarette in a day
• Sleeping the whole damn day after a drinking session
• Puking bile without wincing
• Watch the UAAP Finals while nursing a massive hangover
• Sleeping on the gutter while my friends take photos
• Have someone carry me from the gutter to the bed/sofa (but I'm really thankful he did because I can't even bring myself to sit up when he asked me to)
• Remember what the hell happened after those kinds of drunken nights

#FebruaryWishes

Caution: This could get ugly real fast so...

It's February and since #FebruaryWishes is trending on Twitter right this very moment, I thought I might as well join the bandwagon... but not really since I will be doing my February Wishes list here on the blog instead in Twitter.

• To get a decent enough greeting on the anniversary if we're still actually together because I don't know if we still are.
• Finally land a job. I've sent out like a hundred applications since November last year. I really need this.
• Pool enough money for Brianna's birthday celebration on the 5th. Not like I need a lot of money because we're not exactly throwing a huge party for her but I currently don't have a job so...
• Pool enough money for Brianna's Kindle Fire.
• Go out on a date on Valentine's Day because it's been 4 years since I last went on a date during Valentine's. Coffee or a couple of beers with a friend/s will definitely be enough. I just don't want to be that sad girl on Twitter being all bitter during Valentine's Day.
• Get my positivity back. I don't know where it went but I really need to get it back because everything falls into place when it's with me.

So, there. Yeah. Told you it was gonna get ugly...

Happy February.

Edit (February 1, 2013 2:37pm): I might be crossing out one of those wishes one of these days as God, the greatest provider of all, has given me a solid lead to a job and on the first day of February, too! All my soon-to-be boss needs are the signatures of all the important people in the office tapos pirmahan na ng kontrata. Finally! Thank You, Lord!

Let's All Start the Year Right with Sulit.com.ph!

Being a believer of the Law of Attraction, I came to love making wish lists, vision boards and the like.  I might be 23 days "late" in posting my New Year's (material) wish list for some of you but as we always say, better late than never (applies to pregnancy scares as well).

So in true Aleigna Tejada fashion, here are my top 10 must-haves from Sulit.com.ph!

Zalora Christmas Wishlist 2012

In true Aleigna Tejada fashion, I bring to you my (short) Zalora Christmas Wishlist for 2012:

White Velvety Watch by ToyWatch

Blue Alice Patent Clutch by Swoon

Comic Book by Mighty Wallet

I have a short Zalora wishlist here in the blog this year because I've saved all of the things I want in the wishlist tab in my Zalora account.

You can also build your own wishlist via their website but it will be better if you made your wishes come true by purchasing them. Don't worry, though, the discount code Aletotski0 [Aletotski(zero)] will provide you with a discount just as long as you buy a minimum of Php500 during your purchase in the Zalora website.

Partying in my mid 20s...

I finally walked into a bar again after 1029384502 years with these guys and here are some of the things I realized:

• Di na pala uso ang walk-in ngayon. Back in 07, we didn't need guestlists and table reservations to party.
• They don't play solid hip-hop music anymore. I knew I Gotta Feeling by the Black Eyed Peas was bad news when I first heard it in '09.
• Lights put me in a trance.
• I'm lazy as hell but when I'm in the club, all I wanna do is move (and to be honest, for someone to stay really close to me. Para akong naka-E pag nasa bar kahit di naman talaga)
• Even if I don't eat before I drink Jack, I don't puke in the morning (which is probably the best realization of the night).
• I like my clubs tight and hot.
• I couldn't go "all out", even if I'm hard-liquor drunk.
• I've become a glass-half-full type of person.
• Still, the Law of Attraction didn't disappoint.

I hope it won't take me another 11 months before I enter a club again. Sure, I don't like the music they play now but that doesn't take the high I get whenever I'm inside away. 

Sana nga lang murang gumimik ng ganun. Kaso hindi e.