Candicematic?

Just quick updates from Candice:

-Theresian Mag results not out yet. Hmm…..staffers might have a hard time. Guess everyone did well.
-First meeting of Dulaang Pinoy yesterday. We were asked to introduce ourselves, but those who will act were randomly picked. My tagline? EXCUSE ME!
-Had a fun chat with Dad last Sunday, talking about most embarrassing moments and table decorum. He still can’t forget about Mom and the “Colonel” incident which happened years ago. Chiiyeaaa….loved the 1 ½ hour chat!
-Will be looking for a new blog layout. :)

I’m LSS-ed over “You Belong With Me”. Feeling romantic these days? Sort of. I almost forgot….I watched Gossip Girl Season 2 last weekend! Sooo loved the ending.

RIP.

You healed the world and made it a better place. You made us wow with your classic dance moves such as the moonwalk. You popularized so many songs, especially the “Thriller”. You were a big influence to all musicians worldwide. You are the true King of Pop!

Michael Jackson, may you rest in peace.

I Did It and My Face.

I PASSED OUR DULAANG PINOY AUDITIONS!!! YAY!!!

I didn’t get in last year, but this time I made it!! This is the best news I’ve heard for a long time! Aside from thinking of joining Candy Council of Cool 10, I finally got what I’ve lost last year! Maybe 2008 really wasn’t a great year for me. Well at least everything’s getting back to me.

I just read this article on Teentalk and it’s about a Japanese woman who was so obsessed with plastic surgery she injected cooking oil into her face. Sad, isn’t it? Now I guess I learned a lesson: be happy with what God has given you. Click here for the article (also the source of the photo).



When I read this on Teentalk and saw the photo, I began to reflect. Since I hit adolescence, I would always look at the mirror and complain about all the flaws I could see with my appearance. I’ll whine about my somewhat-flat nose, thick lips, chubby cheeks, not-so-stick thin figure, big arms and thunder thighs. Oh, and my specs. I would always compare myself to my prettier schoolmates. Whenever they would pass by, I notice how beautiful they were. Stick-thin. Pointy nose. Very fair skin. Pretty faces. Everyone tells them they’re gorgeous. I would look at their photos and envy how they look great in everything. Then there are the teen celebs: picture-perfect pictorials and lives to dream of. In what I’ve observed, I’ll always be known by my intelligence and niceness. Instead of the beautfiul standard. Often times I even want to swap faces with the “beautiful people” and see in perspective what my life would’ve been have I had this looks.

Then upon reading how cosmetic surgery can make you self-destruct, I thought of the positive things people have said about me through the years. My parents would always tell me how beautiful I am. Schoolmates compliment me when I’m not wearing glasses. But most of all, the people I’ve known have seen me as a person who believes in herself when nobody else will. As I am doing any good deed to them, I appreciate every single kindness they do. Now I was given an opportunity to show my acting and literary skills, I’m giving my all. Looks can be deceiving anyway. As some say, talent and good attitude never fades while appearances do. There are a number of people who are only beautiful on the first look but when you see him/her thoroughly, the beauty fades. I’d rather be naturally beautiful inside and out.

I still get insecure at times. However, it doesn’t matter much anymore. I should be thankful for everyday’s blessings and how I was wonderfully made, with no defects. Besides, I have my inner skills to put on the table and share. Also, I am very glad that my lola is recovering from high blood pressure although she’s still in the hospital. She can talk straight once again and I am happy to see her health improve. Let us pray for her further recovery.

Random Post Random Post Random Post.

Last Friday, I auditioned for two goals this year: be a member of Dulaang Pinoy and be a Theresian Magazine staffer. Acting and writing. Two of my best talents. Supposedly, the DP auditions was last Wednesday, but at the last minute they cancelled it and moved it to Friday. It added more pressure since both auditions were held at the same day, same time.

I asked my Filipino teacher if I can go first, since the Theresian Mag screenings will be 20 minutes after the DP audition starts (TM is at 3:30). She agreed. At lunch time on the screening day, all those who will try out picked their piece so they can prepare for it. Guess what I chose? Kinda embarrassing to post here. Just a clue: you’re stuck in traffic and your tummy rumbles. Get it?

At 3:10, I lined up at the IV-4 classroom for the DP auditions. I did my piece for 30 seconds, then one of the teachers thanked me. No, it doesn’t necessarily mean I didn’t pass. So after that, I headed straight to IV-2 and all those trying out to be writers were there already. I sat down in a vacant seat and got a piece of intermediate pad.

I looked at the board: deadline for submission is at 5:30 pm. Answer the question “What makes you different from all those who auditioned?”. Create a write-up on the A(H1N1) virus and its relevance to STC. Make a literary piece on either simplicity or environment. I made my poem on simplicity. As for the question what makes me unique, I wrote that I am a believer, determined, and an individual. My title for the news article was “STC vs. Swine Flu: The War Begins”. When I submitted my piece to the editors at around 4:45 PM, I was nervous.

I think the results will be in this week. I’m praying to God that I will get these opportunities.

BTW, I heard that Candy Council of Cool is hiring new members once again. I’m going to give a second shot. I just hope I make it this time. And now, I’m treating myself to a new Jake pic.

Happy Birthday, Dad! May I wish you the best in your endeavors. Love you very much! =))))

Made Myself A New Layout.

I didn’t know that making a Multiply layout can be so hard. You have to edit the background and make the right codes. Yesterday, it took me almost two hours to make my new site layout. Finally, I’m finished! In fact, I posted the screenshot (contacts only) and the codes. If you’re my contact, you could PM me to use the layout. It’ll be all fine with me!

If you’re not one of my contacts, you can add me or just PM me for the codes. Here’s a sample screenshot:


I just changed my Plurk layout, courtest of PlurkLayouts.Com. It’s just too bad you’ll have to purchase the best layouts. Noooo! There was one cupcake-themed layout which I really love, but you have to purchase through PayPal for 4 pounds. WTH. I can’t believe it’s Monday tomorrow. I have to go back to school. I guess I’m half-excited for dismissal time. I don’t know why.

I heard it’s PALIHAN on Friday. Soooo excited for it! I don’t dare to face Wednesday - I’m too nervous to be a Music project leader. Deadline is on July 22. Songfest is coming up in December and we are considering eliminations up to the Final Two on December 7.

Hott Hott.

Two posts in one day. Wow.

My Gyllenhaalism is firing up as of this moment, since I’m currently viewing one of his fansites. I can’t wait to see all of his upcoming movies. Right now, I’m currently reading a post about Jake being Spiderman, if the role was given to him.

What a fine-looking Spiderman! Jake’s gonna look great as a superhero. :)

First Day of School!

I didn’t expect for my first week of school to be great. But IT WAS AWESOME.

Monday: I woke up at 4:45 AM, the usual time I wake up when I go to school. So here comes my breakfast and wearing the blouse with a red patch in it - for the first time. Then the school bus arrives. When I got to school and on my way to the classroom, I was nervous. The tension lost when I met my former classmates and complimented my new hairstyle. After a few minutes, our class was asked to go to the Covered Court for the welcome ceremonies. On recess, I had a fun time sharing about my vacation to my friends in our usual hangout during breaks, the bench in front of the Treasurer’s Office.

Fast forward to Filipino, which is our last period. I may have immediately liked my classmates with the good response I’ve got when I introduced myself. Since one of my friends was sitting in the front row, she mimicked my introduction. I laughed and so did my new classmates. It happened once more until I got it right.

Tuesday: Honestly, there was nothing special. Just more introductions and that’s it. But the highlight of the day was TLE class, where we were asked to share something we learned in the previous two years.

Wednesday: I got the shock of my life for two things: I was elected by my classmates to be a member of the Steering Committee for the Dance Pro in October, and I was chosen as group leader for the Music project this quarter. Good luck, Can!

Thursday: Went to the clinic because of stomachache and stayed there for an hour. In fact, I slept there. When I came back, everyone was asking where I’ve been. After lunch, we were in the Chemistry Lab to learn how to turn on and off the Bunsen Burner. It was hard at first but once you learn, you’ll enjoy it. Plus, I signed up for BakPackers, a SEG for those interested in travelling. Oh, and I’m considering joining Dulaang Pinoy……again.

During last week, I didn’t Plurk for three days. So my karma fell for the nth time. Finally, Multiply 4.0 was released sometime last Thursday, but I checked it on Friday midnight after a long nap. I don’t like the upgrade that much. However,the good thing about it is that I can post notes and make custom filters. But still, I want the old Inbox back.

It was Mom’s birthday and Independence Day yesterday! We just had a simple celebration by eating Aroma Fried Chicken for dinner and malling during the afternoon. Dad called us last night while we were eating dinner. He greeted Mom a happy birthday and I told him about the e-mail I sent on the same day. Dad joked about replying it on his iPhone. Too bad he’s not replying until now. But maybe he will this weekend.

Tomorrow It's Gonna Be A New Episode.

Tomorrow, I’m going to be in junior high.

Tomorrow, I’m officially a III-3er. (Hello, III-3!)

It’s just so bad that I won’t be classmates with most of my friends but at least with some acquaintances. For the first time in two years, I will be eating lunch with my friends who are in the other sections. I’m so nervous about tomorrow - new hairstyle, new classmates, new teacher, new classroom.

I just hope everything will work fine. :)

Can't Get This Any Better.

It’s been two months now since I cut my hair. Partially I liked it, but 60% not. Grrr. Why does my mom insist on chopping my locks off if I want to grow them out? Come on, I want to wear it in a half pony or in better days, a pigtail. Whenever I look at my pics with long hair, I always think I look prettier in it. But during one of our weekend chats with my old man (Dad), he said that I look better in it. I was also “fortunate” to still look pretty (?) even if I had a haircut that could rival to U.S. Army troops. And that some others look fabulously gorgeous with their long, flowing locks making people sigh with envy but become repellant when they cut them off, making them look like a man.

It’s the main reason why I’m not ready to go back to school. I wonder how will my friends react to my new hairdo. I wonder what will my new classmates say when they see me as their “surprise” student. Don’t get too excited, I tell them nor be disappointed. The first day of school is finally a Monday for the first time in my STC life since usually our opening is on a Wednesday. It will always be the same old things: line up, introduction of the TSC officers for the school year, the freshmen’s welcome ceremony that involves pinning their ties, and knowing who our class adviser is.

I just read some amazing news from Jakey G’s blog fansite Wet Dark and Wild: HE’S GONNA HAVE A MOVIE AGAIN! I am so pissed off for delaying the release of one of his movies and I hope Prince of Persia: Sands of Time will be moved from 2010 to late 2009. I just tell the distributors this: I wanna see my Jakey on the big screen! Another one: since one of next films is kind of Oscar-worthy (if ever), I just hope he gets nominated for Best Actor. And win.

Added more blogs to my bloglinks section. And I may want to change my layout once again, this time add the icons. Again.

Teentalking Again!

I’m back in Teentalk! I missed so much there. I haven’t been active there since March, I think. Right now, I am actively posting in the Friendship boards. I’m soooo glad to be back!

Five days from now I’ll be going back to school. I’m not quite ready yet, if you ask me. But at least I already have a very cool LeSportsac backpack, new shoes, and a new patch color - red. I’m not ready to go to school with my new haircut; I doubt there are many girls in school who’ll be sporting short hair. Okay, I admit that I hate my hair. With my hair so short, I cannot wear it in any style I like. The only things I can do is put on a headband and clip it on. That’s it.

I just hope I would have a very memorable first day of junior year. :)