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My Zodiac: Pisces

If Pisces people want success in their professional front then it is advisable for them to just go for their goals. Leave your comfort zone and move forward with all the energy. Try to avoid any kind of unnecessary issues as they will only result in misunderstandings and problems in your life. The horoscope 2008 talks of opportunities for being more commitments in the love life for the Pisces people. Those who are single and don’t want to remain so anymore can be sure of finding that perfect one with little of efforts. Moreover, the horoscope advices people born under this sign to keep no secrets in their love life, as it will create only problems for them.

Outburst of Ink

The first time I stepped in my kindergarten class marked the beginning of my history of writing. It began with writing the alphabet. My teacher was a petite lady, well-known for her patience. We were a perfect match as I took twice as long as my classmates just to write A-Z. She would take up all of the papers and then slowly turn around. Then came the stare; a stare I came to know very well. I would look back at her with an exaggerated innocence and quietly ask, "How does my paper look?" I knew even at that tender age that my letters looked better than everyone else’s. At this early stage, I developed enthusiasm that has lasted throughout the years. I would finish a writing task and when I finished it, which is more often than not, it would take a special and qualified person to truly appreciate it.

During my elementary years, from grades one through six produced nothing more than a long and dormant period of writing. I was just like Bermuda grass that turns brown all winter long and then greens up in the spring. I finally came out of dormancy in my first year in high school when again I met my grandma, who took a flight from Australia. In my eyes, she was halfway to perfection. But it was just about her wits. She was about five feet tall with large, soft, black eyes and short hair. I was just 2 inches shorter but that didn’t matter.

Every time I saw her, a tingling feeling would start in my stomach similar to the sensation of racing around that sharp, fast turn on a giant roller-coaster at the amusement park. Not only was she physically aggressive, she was also a vibrant human-being with strong personality. Right then when I realized that I want to be like her, a woman of wits. She has a career of various interests, a journalist in the Philippines (during Marcos’ regime) and in Australia, a terror professor, a lawyer, a pianist and an interior designer. I look up to her as a versatile career woman and as a mother. I was her favorite grandchild, and we would sit together and talk about everything. Much to my surprise she never tired of my constant attention. One remarkable tribute was her ability to express meaning as well as describe people she had encountered or objects she had seen. I always listened intently. Throughout her stay here in the Philippines, I went out of my way to learn more from her about things that will help me be inspired in reaching my goals, which is becoming a journalist tops my list. That was before when I was kinda innocent…

My experience during my high school was in some way profound. It wasn’t so much the fact that I thought my stay in high school was so spectacular. What was amazing was the emotional response that my achievement could summon from some members in my clan. All year long, I had seemed somewhat friendly. I have earned the care and love from my friends in the class and even from other class sections. Perhaps they had little time for sentimental thoughts of the finer things we had (wink!)

It appeared that our friendship had somehow transformed as least temporarily when we enter college, where we traverse separate tracks towards our future career. But I know that is just temporarily like what a friend of mine has told me, "That’s all right, Tel. She then gave a somewhat less-than-thunderous slap on my shoulder. Not very soft, but it was an improvement. This gave me a comfortable feeling.

Well, after high school I embarked another level of thinking. My writing habit has begun to absorb inks of my pens. I even joined the publication to somehow dream that I am at least on my first step in becoming like my grandma, a journalist (sigh!Attention and congratulations from people around me have become a part of my college years as well. I was completely captivated with writing and speaking which required a unique combination of flexibility, strength, grace and poise. I slowly improved my skills.

But at this point, I now realized that true wits is often hidden and concealed. The skills utilized during my activities still manifest itself in my own character. (To be continued hahaha!)

Love and Hate Tag

1. I love to eat: anything sweet like choc'lets, choc'let ice cream, choc'let cake, Jabee spag, and a lot more
2. I hate to eat: bitter coz I'm not bitter hahaha!
3. I love to go: to seashore during sunset
4. I hate to go: to crowded and noisy place (disco bar).
5. I love it when: I have new stuffs (wardrobe, techie, etc.).
6. I hate it when: our home, especially the bedroom is messy.
7. I love to see: green surroundings.
8. I hate to see: her.
9. I love to hear: When God Made You and The First Time I loved Forever (These remind me of something special).
10. I hate to hear: my backstabbers.

In My Dreams

I was just a little girl then when I witnessed how artistic my clan was. I've looked up to my grandfather (the late Arch. Raul Atos Corral) - this post is dedicated to you my dear lolo. At young age, I told myself that I want to be an architect. I admired him so much by merely looking at him, sitting in front of his large table with different kinds of pen, coloring materials, triangle, a very long ruler, and also a large white paper where he did the light but fast strokes. As you look over the drawing, you'll see series of lines that can't be understand by a young girl like me, or even those who aren't fond of drawing. Until my dad came and told me not to disturb my lolo.

My dad and I went to the sala, and there he told me some ideas about what my Lolo's career was. I asked him a lot of questions so he decided to teach me the basic strokes in drafting a house. My dad was also an architect for me though he wasn't able to finish it in college. We started outlining the floor plan, then we moved on to the "perspective". I was really amazed when I saw the outcome of our drawing. It was just an ordinary house, but what amazed me was the fact that we only started it with series of lines which you may not think it'll become a "house". Since then, I kept myself locked in my room, doing several floor plans and simple perspectives, which were already a masterpiece for a little girl.

Years later, my loving lolo died. It hurts us so much. But just the thought of his kindness (as his first grandchild) uplifts my heart. One thing that instills in my mind and heart is the way he inspired me. Yes, I was really inspired to be an architect. I may not have a degree in architecture, but I know deep in my heart, I am longing to be like one.

I am continuously inspired when it comes to architecture because of my dad. He followed the career path of my grandfather. It feels good whenever I see my lolo's green book which is a compilation of all his blue prints, his masterpieces. My dad is also compiling his own since I was a kid, and I'm his critic.

I also shared my ideas on interior designs. Yes, aside from architecture, I'm also fond of interior designs. I think I'll pursue the latter since my dad doesn't want me to be an architect. But whatever happens, dreaming will always be a part of me...

Tagged and Tugged

Instructions: Each player starts with 7 random habits/facts about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog!

1. I am a self proclaimed web buff (obvious, eh?)

2. I uber love the color brown especially when matched with gold

3. I love books, but I'm more on reading love stories than factual and boring ones. They entice the romantic side of me (nax kilig 2 d bones,lolz!)

4. I am a day-and-night dreamer nyahahaha! and getting rich tops it all (mah fingers are now crossed)

5. I am uber sweet, caring and thoughtful (o, wag kokontra--kanya kanyang trip)

6. I own the title, "anghel na maldita" (I am very friendly so I don't usually start the fight, but when you dare me, freak out! I'll hunt you til I get even! bwahahaha!)

7. I am great lover, daughter, sister, and friend...I always wanna make them all happy and unruffled.


A- Age: 22

B- Band Listening To Right Now: I am not very pacticular with the bands out there...As long as they sing the song wholeheartedly, I'll love listening to them...

C- Career: web copywriter, blogger, data analyst, traffic enforcer (gets?), tutor, TH wifey, TH mommy

D- Drink or Smoke: I drink occasionally, but I never smoke

E- Easiest Friends To Talk To: Sarah, Eden, Mayan, Lala, Shammy, Halley, Owenn, and a lot more. See, ala Ms.Congeniality hahaha! mgreact insecure, lolz!

F- Gummy Bears or Gummy Worms: d'oh gummy worms? sooo gross! I'd rather prefer gummy bears

G- Have a Boyfriend: Still searching...wanna apply? (hala! just kidding hubby)

H- In love: yeye I am, and hope it'll stay forever (pero dapat 4ever din love nya noh! it'll be unfair, lolz!)

I- Junk Food You Like: Pillows-Ube (Is this a junk food?) and all potato chips

J- Kids: I love my Prince Bendyk...I also love babies/kids as long as they are not cry-baby...

K- Longest Ride Ever: from Legazpi to Cavite/Ortigas

L- Most favorite websites: of course, the ever cool Crumpled and Scratched, Witty Rendezvous, Coohrahao, The Enfakid, Drive All the Way to Success

M- Names For Your Future Kids: I would wish for a girl this time, and I'll name her Crickstelle

N- One Wish You Have Now: IBM Thinkpad (soon yey!)

O- Phobias: I have fear on heights, all animals, crazy peeeps (i mean totally crazy!)

P- Favorite Quote: "If you have the courage to try, and the faith to believe, there's nothing in life that is hard to achieve..." effective!

Q- Reasons To Smile: My Prince Bendyk, My ever loving and supportive hubby, my mom and bros., and also dollars hahaha!

R- Sleeping Hours: 2 a.m. ZZzzzzZZZZzzz!

S- Time You Woke Up: I usually wake up at 7:00 a.m. during working days and on restdays, I wake up at around 12 noon or 1:00 p.m. (Oops! Mantika ba?)

T- Unknown Fact About You: Everytime I eat fish (any kind of fish), I have to remove first the scales, the black/dark edge on it and of course the bones. All that is left is the whitish meat. And it took me minutes before I can finally savor the taste.

U- Vegetable You Hate: Ampalaya

V- Worst Habit: Procrastinating

W- X-rays You've Had: Chest X-ray and it was 2 years ago

X- Yummy Foods: Jollibee's sweet spaghetti, choc'let cakes, hawaiian pizza, cheeze pocket, choc'let/ube ice cream, choc'lets, ginisang bagoong (sweet, spicy and salty)

Y- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (but when I get to the ocean, it usually threatens me...i dunno with my instinct)

You're Tagged: Mayan, Eden, Halley, Shammy, Lala, Owenn and Diane