March 23, 2013: Year-End Foam Party!

Well, school's out in about a month. So, the wonderful organization of the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants have organized a foam party to end the year right, and start the summer with a BANG!

I'm getting this out now because next week is Holy Week and right after that is the beginning of Hell Week. Oh look at that... play with words.

It's my first time going to a foam party and... what exactly do you wear to these things? I know it's supposed to be something that can get wet but shoes? SHOES? I sound like a girl, not surprised though. ^o^

Shorts, Shirt ans Sneakers. Yeap, I think I'll just stick with that... Should I just take something from my closet or check out the mall? Decisions, decisions.

To shop or not,
AnaRay

If someone does manage to bring a camera, I shall follow up with pictures.

January 21, 2013: Creating Them Rabbit Apples

Since I am starting this year healthy, here's a fun (and healthy) way of eating your apple. As they say, an apple a day keeps the doctor away!

Long time ago, I was a big big fan of anime and manga. I like to think that I've outgrown them but seriously, I haven't done so fully. Thus, the search for the cute ways to make things (especially food). Most would find these in bento boxes, and surely enough they're not that hard to make... Just a little imagination is all you need.

Introducing... the Rabbit Apple.

This has got to be the easiest. Simply slice an apple lengthwise, usually you end up with around eight slices. Then, make an indent the shape of a "V". Peel of the skin 'til you reach the "head" of your "rabbit". Now, you can pull out that "V" and you see the rabbit! Pat yourself behind your back 'cause the worst is finally over!

Shock this with cold water to maintain the height of the ears and carve out the remaining features. If you're not gonna eat this immediately, take a citrus fruit (like calamansi, lemons or oranges) and squeeze some of it to the exposed flesh so that the apple retains it's colors.

And, there you have it! 'Til I find something worthy to post again.
AnaRay

i honestly have zero life 'cause my school term just began and i'm trying to be a good student. :p

Summing up the last of 2012

Right after Christmas and before the New Years.
Was a week of adventure with my family and peers.

Basically, my only rest day was the 26th.

As usual, we have an outing! This LK Escapade was hosted by our very own Daddy Danton in their home at Canyon Woods, Tagaytay. Since it is right after Christmas the weather was really cold at night and cool in the mornings, so I just wanted to share my "photography" of Tagaytay in the early morning.

~A Foggy Friday Morning~

I love this outing the most because we get to have our own version of our Christmas dinner. I know I didn't cook any of these and I usually just end up part of the cleaning crew (for around 12 people) but I still find it absolutely heartwarming.

~An LK Christmas Dinner~

And though a lot of booze was running around, we still had wholesome games of Werewolf, Taboo, Monopoly Deal and Wata! Booze games include the usual Ring of Fire, Beer Pongs and (for lack of better name) Lowest Card.

I got home at around 12AM on the 29th, and believe it or not, my parents thought it'd be fun to go all the way to Pangasinan (around 5 hours of nonstop driving) to visit Our Lady of Manaoag. Then travel another 3-4 hours to Subic. That is what I call a roadtrip. However, I do believe that I needed to be awfully thankful for 2012. It was fun and it's a year I most definitely will not forget.

~Our Lady Of Manaoag~

Good Bye 2012,
AnaRay

I'm cashing in my luck this holiday season.

Well, hello potato!

I've been attending Simbang Gabi for the past days and if you don't know what that is. It's basically a nine day novena before Christmas that's held at four in the morning. You read that right FOUR in the MORNING! And, it's a way to ask for wishes or guidance. So, as I've said, I've been cashing it in.

For starters, I passed my finance subject. I seriously needed 110/120 in our finals exam. Either I was really smart or my incentives just pulled me up. No matter which, I am thankful because I really did learn something from that class and this means I'll see my professor again next year.

The other was my US visa, I was seriously nervous 'cause I was stopped so much before the actual process. My reasons were 1) I forgot to remove my USB out of my bag; 2) I had chewing gum in my bag, and 3) Finger scans are hard!

Lastly, was our block party last December 18. I really find it hard hosting parties but apparently I did a well enough job according to my friend, Elilea's post.

So... art? A somewhat mechanical horse.

Inspired by this amazing animation.

Well, that's it for now.
AnaRay

A month has passed!

Close to a month anyway, but it's been a barrage of quizzes then midterms.

So, to keep myself somewhat sane I began sketching fictional animals like the...

Rabbiphant. (Rabbit-Elephant Crossover)

and this Flying Pigster, with a little inspirational help from my friend Mae. (Bird-Pig-Hamster Crossovers)

lastly, the Flarhingo with a little inspirational help from Jeth. (Flamingo-Rhino Crossover)

The last two were written behind my philosophy readings so it's really messy. LOL.

Other than these, had a surprise celebration for Mae, which was cool and surprised me as well.

Then, had a really awesome 3D2N with the most awesmazing people. Lounge Kroo

And, ended October with this pose. Hahaha, I've always wanted a pose like this.

Over and out! See you blogworld around,

AnaRay

i'm busy without the stress... as of now.

September 7-8, 2012: A Whole New Year

Well, it is... for me anyway.

I've been out... celebrating with my family and family friends. I suck at gathering up my friends for my birthday simply because I'm lazy at that.

So, what have I accomplished now? Well, this monstrosity...

~A Thousand Piece Puzzle of the Scenic Route~

And, what has happened through out this weekend?

~Bellevue Macchiato Cheesecake~

~Chili's Birthday Surprise~

~Le Petit Cherie Blueberry Muffin~

And, what did I get?

~Camilla Eco Bag~

~Camilla Grey Backpack~

Okay, turning nineteen isn't something big. Especially when, you just got over turning eighteen which is a big thing here in the Philippines. A debut is similar to the Sweet Sixteen or Quinceanera. So, nineteen turns out to be big blah after that.

I'd like to quickly thank my family and family friends. And especially, to my friends who actually remembered my birthday and had time to greet me one way or another. ^_^

Three days 'til school,
AnaRay

August 18, 2012: Vogue Party

I do not like college parties.

Maybe it's because they're so far away from where I'm from. Or maybe because I don't drink alcohol. Or because I'm the kind of a introverted person. Or it's probably because these things are costly.

But, I need some points for a class and I just had to support a friend of mine who was performing that night. This party was held at Seventh High in Bonifacio High Street. Long story short, everything around it is expensive, think... Rodeo Drive of Beverly Hills.

~That is me... winning a necklace~

Once I get into these events though, I try as much as I can to have fun. Which means... I have to be outgoing and loud, which drains a lot of energy. Back in highschool, I probably would have loved these kinds of events but... things have changed I guess.

We (me and Jeth) each got a prize... She, an a-Jays earphones and I, a necklace from Qwin Accessories.

~About to laugh~

Right after the program, we had some dinner in Italianni's. One of the expensive restaurants around but it was where we ended up in. After that, some of them went back to the party and a few of us went out to look for dessert. Got myself some expensive gelato from Gelatissimo, and it was really good.

Alas, there's not really much to talk about.

AnaRay

June 22, 2012: HBD Post to Melissa

Oh my effin' god, it's the 22nd of June...

~Jeth, Mel, and Me~

Congratulations Melissa, you have officially turned 19... which sucks, 'cause then it's your last year of being a teenager. And, OMFG... you're old. I know you've been so busy that I rarely even see you especially since this second part of the majors.

I must see you soon for there is a present waiting for you somewhere hidden in my bookshelf and I can't seem to find it. HOWEVER, I shall be stalking your classroom on Monday so that I may give it to you. I don't know if you'll like it but still, I will give it because it already has your name on it, and therefore it is yours. If you are not in your classroom, I just might go to your condo and knock 'til my knuckles hurt! IF you're still not there, I will find a way...

I miss you, and I'm sorry that I'm not smart enough to catch you guys in our studies.

But then again, it's your special day and I'm wondering if you'll actually get to read this. Considering that everyone already flooded your Facebook with the "Happy Birthday" comments. But if you don't get to r ead this... I... will... be... sad. And, a total waste of all the thirty minutes I spent on this.

Even though this is a very long way to greet you, I have yet to say it so...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEL!!

I want you to know that I love you like a sister. I wish you all the best and that your studies would totally turn out awesome. And, I cannot imagine my college life without you with the laughs, the dramas, the "sabaw" moments, your cooking and the sleepovers I had. I'm sorry for the annoyingly long post, but it's hard for me to summarize something like this.

Lovelots,
AnaRay

P.S. You have not yet returned my Bible and I need it... like really bad.

April 28, 2012. On the Way to the Party.

The title is a bit inspired of a Julia Quinn novel. As I am now on my fourth one.

Anyway, Arden's debut is the last in my barkada. The whole reason why I simpy COULD NOT miss the party even though I was somewhat sick on the plane ride home.

The real problem posed to be the outfit as usual. I completely forgot to allocate some time during my shopping to pick out a dress for the even. Thank God there are a lot lying around in our closets. These are the times I thank the dear Lord God that my mother works in the fashion industry. Though I did not inherit what one could call the "fashionista" aura.

Springing into action right after I've gotten home, I got myself fed, bathed and dressed. It was all good and splendid that the event would "start" at 8:30 in the evening, in reality it started around 10 since I arrived at a rather early 9:30. Filipino time is really baffling, isn't it?

an incomplete group shot, sorry guys!

What's a tad awful is that I did not have my camera with me. With all the bustling I forgot my camera in my other bag, and so had relied on the photographer and my friends' camera.

But, the post must go on.

I was a part of the 18 shots. And, I was really going to attempt to drink the one with the Tequila Rose because I have tasted it before, but when I tasted a portion of a syringe of it. I knew, I was gonna choke if I did. So, the lovely Jiselle, she's the super pretty and tall Korean girl in the picture, had given me the shot with a little less alcohol.

I really can't say that my friends had the opportunity of having a "clean" shot. Some of them choked due to the sudden spurt of the syringe's contents. And, it - let's just say it didn't really take a pretty picture.

The night was truly enchanting. As Domeng had his "moment" when the 18 roses had arrived. Someone should have videotaped that because it really was funny. He had the standard stem of rose with him, but behind him he had the pot of flowers from the table. Before giving up the rose, he threw it away and replaced it with the pot. Hilariously done, I couldn't stop myself.

This post is quite long, is it not? Well, a lot can happen when alcoholic drinks are flying around the venue. And I believe, the lot of us received some lap dances from our very own Janel. And everyone in LK knows, it isn't a debut 'til Janel does her sexy dances.

Well, the next post may come in the morrow, the pictures are already posted somewhere out there. But, I believe I do deserve some playtime with the little dogs here at home.

'Til then, this is what happens in three awfully busy days of mine.
AnaRay

currently, Cham has left the house and gone to Bora. she just may finally get her debut here upon her return...

April 19, 20 and 21, 2012

Hello everyone, I'm not gonna be gone for long again.

But, having two birthdays in two consecutive days just proves that there really isn't much time to put all the celebrating and blogging at the same time. Plus, I'm still trying to understand the new layout of Blogger. It's a whole lot more tech-y and it's not so easy for me to keep myself up to speed with it.

So, for the past two days who's birthdays were celebrated. One was with my tita who has a number of dogs. The other was our neighborhood friend that we treat like a cousin. With all the eating and family gathering, I felt really lazy when I finally saw my bed.

For my tita's birthday, they served a lot of food and though I love eating a bunch. I was most distracted with their dogs. They've got four in that house and the other two are vacationing with us. They've got a Golden Retriever, a Labrador, a Siberian Husky and three Pomeranians (the two of which are with us).

~Chillin' Black Labrador and a White Husky~

~Shy Husky won't look!~

~Tommy the Pomeranian, the oldest dog of them all.~

For my friend's birthday, we had the celebration here at home and got to swimming to beat the heat. Also, we had some spaghetti, barbecue and a birthday pizza. The night was ended with a horror movie as it always end when they're over. I finally got to watch 4bia, I am aware that it's a pretty old movie but I found it really creepy. Because... the movie breaks through the fourth wall (in other terms, looking/talking to the audience).

~A scene taken out from the 4bia movie~

And today, my younger tita who's as young as I am, but still older than me by three months, has her friends over and they're having some fun in the pool. I, on the other hand, feel really lazy and have been playing with my newly downloaded, Virtual Families.

Continuing on with life,
AnaRay

yeah, life's much more interesting nowadays...

i know for a fact, that this post is of nothing important.

it's because i'm going on a semi-hiatus status

(my friend already went on hiatus earlier this term),

my majors are kicking my ass. so, this is the last post for now.

still on season 2!

the two that i usually wait for.

My life has been nothing but accounting since I think I didn't fair well for the first half. So, when people see me I'm usually doing my homework, reading a textbook or watching American Idol, How I Met Your Mother (just finished season 1, already on season 2), New Girl or America's Next Top Model: British Invasion.

just because the show makes me smile

It's the second half of the term, so it's going to be another 7-week roller coaster. As for academics, I'm doing well for the second half (according to my quizzes). As for social life, it has plummeted. I still have lunch with my friends in their condo but other than that, I have seen less and less of my highschool friends. I still go out, meaning I go to malls. I recently ate at Bulgogi Brothers, Banapple and Wee Nam Kee.

finally getting to eat there

i am aware that i look a bit wasted. lol.

Oh, we'll be having a plant visit very soon (March 21) and I hope to be able to post that. Because, it's during that trip do I want to try Hapadog and Gong Cha.

Pray that I do well for my studies, I really am struggling.

See you all very soon, hopefully...

Got away from homeworks for a little bit.

AnaRay

i promise to post on important dates, when i have time.

February 14, 2012

Oh Valentine's...

Needless to say, I spent this day with people... friends, thank you for ice skating with me.

This was our official day of rest from all the stress that we accumulated from the barrage of quizzes. So off to Jeth and Mel's condo since the mall doesn't open 'til 10am. I've got to say, I already do have a habit of waking up at 4:45 in the morning. So, when I got to their place at 8:15, they were still asleep. I'm sorry friends, but you had to wake up soon...

Right after I got there, two of our friends came over and then we were off. Well, four out of six of us were. When we got there, the mall was still closed since it was still 9:45-ish. We waited... and waited... and then we skated. After around an hour or so, there was all this commotion of a dude, proposing(?) to this girl and it was so cute. 'Cause the guy sucks at skating and there was a really big heart shaped statue in the middle of the rink, he gave her roses and brownies and... it was snowing.

I hardly cared about what was happening behind me 'cause it was "snowing". I want to feel real snow but I easily get cold so I wonder how that would turn out for me.

We got unlimited time for skating so we ate at Burger King for awhile. When they left me by myself on the table ('cause the were ordering), I noticed this... this couple, right in front of me! Sucking faces?!... couldn't they do it a bit PG? I'm not so comfortable with watching them live... watching couples on movies still make me blush, so I had to look anywhere but straight up. When my friend came up, she was like, "What's wrong with you?" Then, I glanced up front and she laughed while blocking the view for me. Thank you Mel, but I think I've been scarred for life.

After lunch, some of us went back skating to wait for the movie that we just had bought tickets to. When we got there in the cinemas, I fell asleep a bit during the movie 'cause I was super tired. But, the movie was good... Man on the Ledge, nothing spectacular but good.

I also got my very first drink from Holly's Coffee today. It's not exactly coffee but the lady told me that it was their best seller. So, Sweet Potato Latte it is.

Valentine's day wasn't exactly romantic, but I could say there was pretty much a lot of love.

I'll admit. I am a "forever alone"... 'til I find someone, or someone finds me.

Lots of love,
AnaRay

love doesn't always have to be romantic, right?

Last FIVE Days RECAP. (February 8-12, 2012)

For the past five days, I've been feeling incredibly sick.

But, a lot of things have happened even though I was sick. I still came into class and took the quizzes that I'm not even sure if my mind had comprehended what was on the paper. Needless to say, those were not my top quizzes.

So here's a recap of the last five days. Of course, with their pictures.

FEBRUARY 8, 2012

~Photo of the Day: JPIA GA~

After our class in cost accounting, we (me, Jeth, Arvie, Lea and Winnona) headed back to Winnona's house via LRT. I am not accustomed to riding trains so I was really surprised to see it very cramped. Even though we were in the ladies' cart, I was still very mindful of my surroundings. We had lunch of Dinuguan and rice, and dessert of ripe mangoes and watermelon. Also, the reconstruction of the puzzle letter was completed and Winnona finally was able to read the message after two years.

Then, we rode back via train back to LaSalle to attend the Junior Philippine Institute of Accountants (JPIA) General Assembly. I must say that we had a really fun time. Most of the Block One (ID110) was there. Some even participated in the JPIA Artists's Guild (JAG). We tried to win the Human Bingo, The Boat is Sinking (which was unfair because they chose the people who were wearing shorts, last I checked that's not how you play the game), then the last game of Pera o Bayong. The last game was mostly played by Block One, glad to be part of that class. And I was the last contestant standing. In the end, I won ONE THOUSAND PESOS bu the grand prize was three thousand.

This is beginning to be a long day, because at nighttime was my mother's birthday celebration. It was celebrated at the restaurant nearby called, Sis at the Seaside.

FEBRUARY 9, 2012

~Photo of the Day: God give me strength...~

I began not feeling well yesterday but it got awfully worse today. We had a quiz and a report due. I could be barely speak without my voice cracking. My exam that day was surely gonna be one of my lowest since I was not able to finish the quiz.

FEBRUARY 10, 2012

~Photo of the Day: A Cup of Tea, anyone?~

It's getting better today. I was able to take my quiz a lot better than the day before but still not very confident. I began tearing up due to exhaustion when lunchtime came. But, I'd like to sneak in a thank you to Lea for the free lunch, an advanced happy birthday celebration. Three cups of tea in the morning, and three cups of tea at night. A lesson I learned from Mulan.

FEBRUARY 11, 2012

~Photo of the Day: Early Morning Review~

I'm feeling good. I woke up at 4am to get ready for class since it was yet another quiz day. Yes, I am aware that it is a Saturday. This quiz was much easier for me and I was able to finish it. Today is Lea's real birthday so when she entered the classroom our whole class containing twenty one students, burst into song. Then, asked for our professor for plus points, just as a joke though. Before going home, Lea treated us again with Starbucks. When I came back home, I felt awfully tired and my parents with my brother left for QC. I was told to sleep and I did right after I ate lunch. I slept from 1pm 'til 8pm. I woke to a large serving of Serenitea and dinner.

FEBRUARY 12, 2012

~Photo of the Day: Wong Fu... In Manila~

I'm good now. And, studying again for the umpteenth time because I did none yesterday. I just learned that Wong Fu will be coming to Manila. I must see them... but I might be so busy due to my majors this term. But, when will they ever visit again? Ahhh, decisions... decisions. Wong Fu For Life!

Well, I said I was never going to do this again. But, I just don't have the time to give each day a post of its own.

Still sniffling,
AnaRay

a week of sickness during the modular's hell week.

January 29, 2012

Valentine's is a coming.

~Photo of the Day: Forever Alone~

Yes, I am a 9gag fan. Thank you friends for taking my soul and giving it to 9gag.

As a blogger, I have no idea what to do on that day. I am typically feeling like I should just be a bum and be "forever alone"-ish or something. The life of the singles is actually really fun except on that faithful day.

Sunday is my homework day. Unless, you wanna hear how there is a pile of homework beside my bed. I think I should just be leaving you all off with this.

"What do you think singles should do for Valentine's day?"

Lovelots,
AnaRay

that's how i usually sign my handwritten letters.

January 22, 2012

Is it really so bad to celebrate the Chinese New Year at McDonald's?

~Photo of the Day: Kung Hei Fat Choi!~

Besides it being a homework-free Sunday for me, everything went as usual. I'm beginning to think that I'm settling again to being a home buddy. Sometimes, I really like being boring because I don't have to put on much effort to tell stories. Listening to other people is good enough for me. There are times I admit that I may be hyper and crazy, especially when I've just finished with something stressful.

I got to buy one of those Starbucks music. Here's an outtake, can you hear it?

straight from the coffee house

It's obviously not for everyone since Cham and Luis keep bothering me about how boring it is. I happen to like coffee shop music; they are much more relaxing and not distracting. Video upload took longer that I thought it'd take.

Well, at least this time I fell asleep at 1am but still I woke up at around 6am. My insomnia has been cured, hoorah! I wonder if I'll be lucky this Year of the Water Dragon.

Needs to prepare for whatever this new day,
AnaRay

it's hard to make a video out of a lot of pictures.

January 7 and 8, 2012

This is the first [and hopefully, last] time that I'm going to merge in two dates.

~Photo of the Day: Vicky's Debut~

January 7, 2012

That was the whole reason why I was not able to post yesterday. Honestly, I am not hipster so I have absolutely no idea on what to wear in Vicky's Debut. So, my mom just got one of our colorful dresses paired off with a purple cardigan and some high-heeled boots. Yes, not the typical hipster that we all know.

Oooh, hairstyle

Hipster Aivi

As I said long before, I do not like taking pictures on the day itself. I let the photographer people and my friends do that because it would be easier for me. Unfortunately, I did not stay very long because I need to really be diligent with my studies (nerd). Anyway, I don't like partying much. I mean, I like the dancing, the music and the company but for some reason I really wasn't in the mood yesterday. I was really quiet and just listening to the program, sucks for me, right?

I hate it when I'm that way. I usually am when I have something in my mind that's bothering me.

Yet, I have to say that the debut was really amazingly awesome. The hostess was really funny, she made me laugh especially when she did the Chinese accent. She really kept things going. Then. Then, Vicky has this friend that sings like an angel. I didn't know her name then because I was not listening (bad!) but my friend posted this on Facebook.

Kyaaaa, can't stop listening to her earlier this morning. And, it was raining a bit so it was the perfect happy music to listen to. Gosh, she really is amazing.

Today, I've been lazing around a bit after studying. It's nice to have the rain again. I love the rain!

~Photo of the Day: Praying Mantis~

January 8, 2012

Must be going,
AnaRay

it's nice to be a bum... sometimes