Adios, 2020!

Anyeong! It's been more than a year since my last blog post. So for 2021's first day I decided to write. Just wanted to express and share how memorable 2020 was.

I still have a lot to work on since January is going to be a very busy month for me in terms of residency training so let me just do this before everything becomes a blur in the next few days.

I miss writing so much. I've never really had the chance to sit and chill with my laptop since residency training started. I usually just use it whenever I had to make a powerpoint presentation for a report or something or I had to design polcos or stickers but other than that the bond was never there. I really miss writing. I admit I'm not a very well versed person and I'm a self proclaimed introvert but I tend to share stuff here in my blog preferably.

The year 2020 has been one of the most memorable ones. I bet to you as well. How was it with me?

First of all, was the pandemic that changed the entire earth into topsy turvy. Flights were cancelled, vacation trips were postponed, conferences were on hold, gatherings were prohibited, close interactions with other people were not allowed. In other words, things we usually or normally do were halted.

No one predicted that a virus can change our lives. Just the simple dining out was prohibited and people started wearing face masks which we usually only see during surgical operations inside the operating room, now everyone is wearing them. People were scared. People were frightened of the unknown. COVID 19 was new and was a different kind of enemy.

In my first year of residency training I never expected to face this kind of pandemic. What was originally planned and expected of our first yr of training were all changed. We didn't get to see the cases we should be seeing and we were faced with something we can't see as well. It was a whole new level of battle. But despite the threat this virus has given us, I'm glad I was able to stick around. I was planning on quitting training around mid April to May due to the increasing cases and I was really scared but I tried to hold on. I'm very thankful first and foremost for my family who had been there for me. They encouraged me to go on even though some of them made me want to quit also haha. And to my colleagues, especially my batchmates, who never left and was always encouraging as well. There were duty days where I was crying by myself already because I don't know what to do anymore. I think Dad was guiding me as well :)

 

This is one of my photos in my PPE early in April when COVID was just starting.

For the second part, was my obsession with Haikyu. I'm not really a fan of anime but I'm a huge huge fan of the sports volleyball. So when I got sick around August, I was bedbound and had nothing to do. I wasn't in the mood to study since my head is hurting like hell and I'm burning in fever, so I just lie down the whole day, when I decided to try to watch Haikyu on Netflix. I've been hearing about it for some quite time already but never gave it a try. So when I started watching it, it was love at first sight. I was able to finish the whole 4 seasons in just a week and was able to finish 4 seasons for 6 times every week. And I was so happy when the final 13 episodes of the 4th season were released in October.

As a huge fan girl, and if you knew me really well, I bought a lot of merch related to Haikyuu. I first bought a volleyball since mine was deflated and had no chance of being played again. I bought stickers, of course, of Haikyuu, made my own stickers and printed them and all sorts of stationery items related to Haikyuu. I was head over heels over an anime I know are not even real. Haha. I was so hooked really. I had to watch at least 1 episode everyday even on my duty days, that's how obsessed I was.

 

My planner even became Haikyuu themed. Yea those were the days.

 

But then BTS came into my life. HAHAHA. I won't forget the day that I discovered them. I'll probably do a separate post behind this haha. But I'm head over heels, over the top in love with them right now! I'M OBSESSED! My fan girl level has reached 9999999999x. I never fan girled like this since my One Direction obsession days haha. I was never a fan of KPop and I never thought that I'd like them but these boys changed my life. I swear to God I'll never like any other KPop group other than BTS. They're my first love and definitely my last. And speaking of first love, it was love at first sight when I first saw Taehyung. He's my angel. charaught haha. I love him so much! He's the best thing that has happened to me and my biggest blessing for 2020. BTS is my biggest 2020 plot twist. Right before the year ends they came into my life and made me very happy .These boys gave me so much hope and happiness. Their songs are very catchy and meaningful and their videos are very fun to watch. They make me laugh so hard and makes me fall in love with them so much more.

Currently I have tons of BTS merch in a span of 1 month. Sorry that's just how I really fan girl. And there's definitely more to come. I haven't watched the entire RUN BTS episodes but I'm currently obsessing with BTS In the Soop episodes. I love how normal these boys are in real life. Especially my love, my Taehyung, he's soooo dreamyyy. Anyway, enough with that. I'll just do a separate blog dedicated for my boys coz I think they deserve it.

 

 

Soooo that was quite a lengthy entry for today. Hope you were entertained for a while. I'll try my best to be more active here. So long!

Saranghae,

Tintin B <3

All hail the Queen!

Ever since I saw the movie Bohemian Rhapsody last November, I'm all about Queen.

If there's one thing I shouldn't forget about 2018, it is this movie. It made me realize that I really belong to this kind of music or genre. I've always been a rock band fan. I listen to their music even before the movie came out but I got to appreciate them more as a band after seeing it on screen. The movie really deserved that Golden Globe award. Way to go guys!

And ever since seeing the movie, I've been listening to their songs on full repeat. I actually made a playlist on Spotify so I can loop them all day loooong. If I were to pick my top 3 most played song it would be Radio Ga Ga, Bohemian Rhapsody and We Are the Champions.

If you've seen the movie, then you'll know that at the end of it was their Live Aid 1985 concert. While at the cinema it felt like you were actually in a concert. The sound system was brilliant. My mom even gave a standing ovation after the movie. Hahaha. It really felt like a real concert. Anyway, I found a copy of the real Queen Live Aid full concert on youtube and I think I've watched this movie for 6 times already with full speakers on haha so I can feel the music and the people singing like it was real. Attaching the copy here from youtube.

Ayooo! Haha. Grabe yung concert noh? But have you noticed that the people were raising their hands the entire time you wouldn't see a single camera or phone up on air? Now that's feeling and enjoying a concert at its finest.

Comment below your thoughts about Queen or the movie. Or anything you'd like to share :)

Thank you for reading!

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Gaaah I miss blogging! Expect more blogs soon because I stay home most of the time na. Will try to update this baby more often.

Charot charot mga kabebe :) <3

Summer 2017 Playlist

One should know how much of a music enthusiast am I. I usually share my playlist here on my blog, like my favorite songs from a specific artist or an album. This time, I will be sharing my summer 2017 playlist. Just a few days till summer's over (oh hello internship) but I'm still sharing these just in case you need a few songs up your sleeves.

As you can see, most songs on my playlist range from genre to genre. I love pop, edm, rock, electric and a few korean drama OSTs. Here are 20 songs from my To Go Playlist on Spotify. Most of them are happy songs! So open your spotify and save away! :)

1. Something Just Like This - The Chainsmokers
I'm a huge huge fan of The Chainsmokers, how much more if with Coldplay ei?

2. Stay - Zedd ft. Alessia Cata
Dropdown beat. Fell in love with this song the first time I heard it.

3. Waterfalls - TLC
Old school but still goody.

4. Still Got Time - Zayn Malik
Zayn will always be my favorite 1D voice plus this song's very catchy!

5. Sign of the Times - Harry Styles
My favorite 1D <3

6. Slow Hands - Niall Horan
I love this song from Niall, it's so Niall.

7. Just Hold On - Steve Aoki and Louis Tomlinson
Louis sounds pretty good in an EDM song.

8. Strip that Down - Liam Payne
Catchy Leeroy song!

9. Hard Times/Told You So - Paramore
Actually, it's the whole After Laughter album! New Paramore sounds is actually good. New is not always bad, remember.

10. Vicious Love - New Found Glory ft. Hayley Williams
I love NFG! Even more with Hayley! <3

11. September Song - JP Cooper
This song reminds us of our teen days.

12. Perfect - Cimorelli
Ahhh love song <3

13. Despacito - Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber
I never skipped this song! Haha. I like the Bieber version more. It's so catchy and dancy!

14. Passionfruit - Drake
One word: chill.

15. 2U - David Guetta ft. Justin Bieber
Have you seen the music video? Go see it!

16. There For You - Martin Garrix ft. Troye Sivan
Troye songs has always been a favorite.

17. Stay With Me - Chanyeol and Punch
The Goblin song!!! <3

18. Golden Youth - Leroy Styles
A good summer vlog song.

19. 1 Night - Mura Masa ft. Charli XCX
Sing with me, it was only one night!

20. Dream - Han Hee Jung
A WFKBJ song <3


So there you go! I don't know if this link really works but give it a try. Click HERE to view my To Go Playlist on Spotify :)

Thank you for reading and enjoy the music!



Kristine xx

It's a Wrap 2016

It seems like 2016 came by so quick. 12 months-slash-366 days gone that fast. Before letting 2016 go, I would like to thank everyone who made this year awesome and epic. It was definitely one hell of a fucking ride. There were lots of ups and downs but we came through. Thank you all so much.

To my family who has always, always, always been there for me, thank you and I love you all. It's good to know I always have your back :)

To my friends who stayed, thank you for still being my friends despite all the hardships and trials we encountered. You may be few but atleast you're the true ones.

To my mentors, thank you for all the learning. I will do my best to keep them in mind so that I may apply them in the future. And thank you for being patient with me especially in times when I'm so lutang :))

To God, for always showering me with blessings and for always listening to my prayers. You're the best G!

And to everyone who's reading this, thank you! We made it through 2016! Hooray!


If you've been following my blog for the past years, you know that I annually do a year-end wrap it up blog of the top memories of the ending year. And this post is obviously for 2016!

Palarong Med 2016
This came in like a mini vacation from med school. Early morning roadtrip to Cavite with my team mates. Morning parade then comes the mini games on day 1. We won all our day 1 games both men and women wohoo! Then we bond at night, drinks, pizza and swim for fun before the big day. Ended up in 3rd place for the women's team. Aiming for gold this year! We can do this ladies! :)

Ilocos Trip
This was definitely one of the highlights of 2016! Had a 3-day adventure with my med school friends a month before our clerkship starts. Had sooooooooooooooooo much fun in this trip! There should be a part 2 coming soon! :)

Fear of snakes
Finally conquered it! I was so scared at first but I told myself, heck yea I'm doing this. This was taken at Baluarte, Vigan on our day 1 of the Ilocos trip.

Legazpi Trip
After the Ilocos trip, I went to my hometown to spend the rest of the summer before I start clerkship. Went to Legazpi with my Ms. Camalig ladies for another adventure. One of the places we went to was the Quitinday underground river. It was sooo beautiful. It was my first time to see an underground river too. Stayed the night at Debbie's then went to see this year's Palarong Pambansa too :)

Clerkship
12 months of it. I'm ready.

First OR assist
I never wanted to be a surgeon, considering all the risks while doing the operation with all the structures you could accidentally hit. But after my first legit assist on my neurosurgery rotation, I suddenly liked to become a surgeon. I don't know what my future holds, but let's see. :)

Housestaff 2016
Definitely one of the most memorable moments in my clerkship experience. All the from-duty practices, while on duty practices, sweats and pagod, it all boiled down to this, Dec 17 housestaff 2016. We did our best and we are so proud of each and everyone of us. We did not fail. #weDeliver

First holidays away from home
Being a doctor comes with a great price, including holidays away from home. This was my first time spending the holidays away from my family. I was on duty on Christmas Eve and I'm in Quirino for my outside rotation. It was not easy being in a toxic rotation during a special day. But I'm thankful for my co-clerks and residents for making this day as special as it should be despite the toxic-ness our patients are giving us. Sorry mga mothers :)) I was still able to celebrate noche buena on time and with lots of people pa instead of just me alone <3

My first self-bought planner
Got myself a Kikki.K Personal Sage planner! Bought it with my own earnings! My previous planners were planners that I won from giveaways and this is the first planner that I personally bought. I'm so happy with this beautiful planner, it's so pretty! <3

Thank you 2016 for the hardship, trials and ups and downs. They will all serve as learning.

"I never lose. Either I win or I learn."

All hopes up for 2017. This is our year. I'm ready to claim it!




Kristine xx

Kneel or Bleed: Glass Sword

Read Red Queen last May 21, 2015 (yes I remember the date) saying it was better than the Hunger Games. But because it really was. The ending was sooooo bitin. Kept asking myself, "what the hell happens to Mare and Cal now?" But I know only the next book can answer me, which will not be available after more than a year. So I had no choice but to wait.

Comes February 9 2016, the release day of Glass Sword, sequel to the Red Queen. Right after class, I went straight to NBS to grab a copy. Couldn't read it right away due to the obvious med school reading, studying and papers I have to attend to first. I had to postpone reading (which is against my will but I have no choice, priorities come first)

Here comes our we-are-so-lucky-we-have-a-month-of-summer-break-before-clerkship summer vacation. Took the time to read Glass Sword. And I was in big awe while reading it. I got to finish it earlier this evening while at Veranda Cafe. Had to blog about it right after going home. Don't want to miss my giddiness writing about it while it's still fresh!

I would read at night fighting the urge to sleep because it was so damn good. Chapter one is already action-packed! Just the continuation of how the Red Queen ended. It answered my hanging question right away. Mare and Cal survived Norta, Shade is really alive and Maven is in the hunt for Mar and Cal.

I was a bit lost when it comes to the Houses and their special Silver abilities. I forgot about them already since they were mentioned and described in Red Queen. I can only remember a few like Cal has fire, strongarms, magnetron, banshee, Queen Elara's abilities, Maven the traitor and a few more. It will be difficult to read Glass Sword without reading Red Queen. One will be in shocked because of the "terms" used.

I don't know how not to spoil you but I'll try my best and please read at your own risks. :))

This isn't a love story. This is action. When Farley and the Scarlet Guard rescued Mare and Cal from the hands of Maven and Queen Elara, Mare began her journey to recruit her fellow newbloods, meaning those like her, born Red with special Silver abilities no other Silvers have.

I can't believe Shade died! That part almost made me cry. Shade was such a loving brother to Mare, even in his death he did it to keep Mare alive. And as I've expected, he and Farley has something going on. Shade was my favorite character in this book. He was so brave, loyal and true to his words. I love him so much that it aches to know that he has to die. Why Victoria? Why him? Could've been Farley, then Colonel would be the one weeping and the ending would be different for sure.

Maven could have won in the ending having Mare kneel down before him but I'm sure in the next book, the newbloods will seek vengeance for their fallen brother and sister.

So happy Queen Elara died! A huge V for the newbloods! Can't wait to see how Maven dies now. Ugh. We hate self-imposed kings who are traitors.

I'm so glad Julian and Sara are alive. Out right Silvers added to Mare's troops. I love the newbloods' special abilities. Would love to see those on screen (ehem movie soon pls?)

As how all book series ends, always so bitin (nothing new). Now I wait.

I remember posting, "If I could play only 1 fictional character in a movie in my entire life, I would be Mare Barrow." I'd like to be a lightning girl somehow.

Remember, anyone can betray anyone. x

Kneel or Bleed

Kristine xx

A Siren's voice

It's been a year since my last update. I have a month of summer break to spend on stuff I probably won't be able to do when my clerkship starts.

First of is reading novels. I'm not sure if I can squeeze some reading time pa kaya I'm trying to read more books as much as I can. The reading continues kahit na summer na, basta wag lang transes. Haha.

Second would be blogging. Ever since our Ilocos trip, I kept on thinking about this baby blog of mine. Being in blog-hiatus is finally done and over. I'm officially back! I just need new interesting bagay bagay that I can blog about and not only the medical experiences I will be encountering in the next years to come. I have a mini list on my mind though, which would include the books I'll be reading, movies I'll be watching, my planner stuff (new!!! eeek), music I listen to and sports updates! I'm still debating if blogging about medicine is proper. Hmmm.

Anyhoooo, I'm here to write a review about my recent read, Siren by Kiera Cass. I'm a huge fan of Kiera and her The Selection series. I blogged about those books more than a year ago (you can scroll to previous posts to see).

Siren is not part of the The Selection series by the way and I don't think that it'll be a part of any soon. But the book cover shares the same idea as the The Selection series. Lovely ladies with very very pretty dresses. Just look at the cover. Gaaaah so pretty!!! <3

The funny thing is at first I thought this was a story about mermaids. Kasi nga siren diba. Haha. As I read through the first chapter, mermaid pa rin iniimagine ko, until I realized that they're not mermaids, they're humans! Who sings very lovely. Hahaha. 

To cut the long story short, plus I don't want to spoil anyone, here's a quick summary of the book.

The protagonist is named as Kahlen, the Ocean made her a Siren. She gets to live for 90 years without getting old. The Ocean is her "boss/mother" together with other Sirens, girls same as her. The sirens' job is to sing to a cruising ship whenever the Ocean is hungry. All the people in that ship will die once they hear the Sirens' voice. The sirens live like normal human beings but they are forbidden to speak because their voices are deadly or are poison to humans. Until one day, Kahlen fell in love with a human boy. They hang out but she can't speak or else Akinli (the guy) would die. (See how difficult that would be huhu forbidden love) Kahlen only has 11 years left of service as Siren then she can be a normal human again. But can love wait? Sure Akinli will get older in 11 years, but not her.

Basta! Obviously, I will leave you hanging there. You have to read it for yourself to find out what happened next. It got a little boring midway but gets better as it ends.

I guess that's all for now. I'm currently reading Glass Sword, now that's a better book! So you wait till I blog about it. :P

I miss ya'll.

Adios,

Kristine xx

5 Lessons You Will Learn from Love, Rosie

I've been eyeing this movie since its first trailer release. A Lily Collins and Sam Claffin movie? Very clever! A really must-see movie. <3

Was able to see the movie last friday night since I was celebrating a "chill-no-school-related-friday-night" that time =)) I was enjoying the whole movie until I found myself crying towards the end. Huhu movies like this always make me cry T____T

It's a movie based on Cecila Ahern's novel :)

1) When you have someone whom you can share your weird dreams with, keep them close.
In the movie, Rosie (Lily Collins) is bestfriends with Alex (Sam Claflin). Back when they were still in their gradeschool days, Alex would usually have weird dreams about himself being someone else like he's a superhero, an animal and the like. He would usually share these dreams with Rosie, and being the best bestfriend that she could be, she listens and understands him well. They have this connection no one else has. They perfectly get each other. When they grew older, Alex shared one of his weird dreams with his current partner, and she couldn't get it, so he had to share it with Rosie who is in the other side of the world and they were able to laught it all out. See? Sometimes you just need that one person and you're all good. :)

2) Life is good when there's a mixture of party, drinks, grass and sun.
As young adults, partying and drinking would always be a part of it. Like during Rosie's 18th birthday party, where she and Alex had their first kiss which changed everything. On the contrary, silence and fresh air should also be a part of it. A little walk in the grass while embracing the heat of the sun sounds okay when you're trying to relax. A world outside the noisy walls from partying.

3) Don't be ashamed raising your child as a single parent.
Rosie had her first born when she was 18. She was unable to go to college because she had to attend to her daughter. She had to raise her alone, though she has her family, still her daughter's father could've been there to support Rosie but he wasn't there. Rosie was very supportive and very hands on. She was able to grew a beautiful and loving daughter in the best mom-ways she could do. It was nice seeing Rosie and her 5-year old child doing cartwheels by the beach. They looked so happy even if it's just the two of them. :) It's okay to be a single parent as long as you have to be strong like Rosie. Would you rather be alone and raise a good-willed child or be with someone who could just ruin the bond you have with your child?

4)  Everyone deserves a second chance, but be careful.
When Katie's (Rosie's daughter) father returned, he begged Rosie for a second chance and that he'll be a good father to Katie and a better husband to Rosie. Rosie gave her a second chance end eventually they got married. Until he cheated on Rosie. When you ask for a second chance, you should make the most out of it prove it to them four times because not everyone is given a second chance. It's also hard to give someone a second chance after all that they've done to you. One would think that, he already did this to me and he could do it again if I give him another chance and it would hurt twice as bad. Giving a second chance increases the chance of getting stabbed twice with the risks you offer being doubled.

5) It's okay to fall in love with your best friend, as long as it's at the right time.
The movie basically revolves around this. Rosie being best friends with Alex, both of them in love with each other but they're too afraid to show/tell it because they might loose the close friendship they have. What's at stake is so crucial, you may fall in love with your best friend and if the feeling is mutual you'll be so happy about it but when the feeling is not mutual, you loose the friendship and be in awkward state forever until you get over it. Some say it's haaaaaaaaard falling for your best friend, but if the time is right, it could be the most right thing you could ever made. <3 But how can you tell when the right time is? When the world conspires to keep you two together? No one really knows.


Sorry for the bits of spoilers. Tried to minimized it and this is the best that I can do. So, enjoy the movie! :)

Love, Kristine

That Thing Called Tadhana movie review

Tadhana. Do you guys believe in tadhana? How about soulmate?

I was watching Friends the other day when Pheobe asked Monica, Chandler and Rachel about their thoughts about soulmate. What do you think?

Suddenly showing na pala yung That Thing Called Tadhana movie! Last year ko pa to inaabangan! Poster palang I knew it would be a hit. Tapos just this Sunday, feb 1, I was watching tv while ironing my uniform. Cinema 1 keeps featuring this movie. So I told myself, I. MUST. SEE. THIS. MOVIE. THE. SOONEST! And within 3 days showing na nga siya! And yes, I watched it on its release day. Woohoo! :D

Before you continue I should warn you that this may contain spoilers, a lot of emotions and a whole lot more of hugot. So if you think that you will not be able to handle them, you can always press x and come back after you see the movie. J

One more thing, PLEASE DO NOT JUDGE ME.

Unang-una sa lahat, bakit nga ba sobrang gusto kong panoorin tong movie na to? As in soooooooooobrang atat na atat na akong mapanood to. Isa lang yan, alam kong sobra akong makakarelate. At yun nga! Tagos na tagos na tagos. Yung tagos na parang ginawa tong movie na to para sakin.

Opening palang ng movie, sapul agad. Sabi dun, “Para sa mga umibig at nasaktan ngunit umiibig pa rin, in short, tatanga-tanga.” Hello? Ako kaya si tanga! First year college? 1E1 days? Kung kilala niyo si Bobo Teng ako naman si Tanga Tinay. Remember? Basta yun J)

Ang daming hugoooooot. At advices on life. Oops lovelife pala. Paano kung wala kang lovelife makakarelate ka kaya? Simple lang daw yan. Magmahal ka para masaktan ka tapos winner ka na sa life. Makakarelate ka na.

One More Chance.

One big factor sa movie na to is yung pag feature nila ng One More Chance at binanggit pa siya ng maraming beses like hindi ka cool pag hindi mo pa to napapanood or napakaloser mo sa life kung hindi mo pa to napapanood. Yung lines ni John Lloyd na, “baka kaya may taong umaalis kasi baka mas may okay na darating at magmamahal sayo ng sobra.” Oh diba? Kaya kalimutan mo na yan! When one door closes two other doors open!

Baggage.

Sobrang bigat ng bagahe mo na parang buhat mo ang mundo mo. Kung hindi mo kayang iiwan at talikuran kung ano man ang nagpapabigat sayo, lalo ka lang mahihirapan. Pwede, sabihin mong kaya mo, pero, mabagal. Kaya, pero mabagal.

Baguio.

Lalo akong naexcite sa summer. Adventure days ahead nanaman! San kaya tayo papalarin ng summer ngayon?

Sagada.

Bundoooooooooooook! Inggit ako! Gusto ko rin magbundok! Pag may sama ka raw ng loob, umakyat ka ng bundok at isigaw mo lahat para gumaan loob mo. Hindi ko pa yan nattry pero gusto ko itry, pero kelangan ko muna ng bundok. Haha. Kaya please bundok please. :P

Travel.

Yun nga. From Italy to Manila to Baguio to Sagada. Sarap mag adventure lalo na kung biglaan.

Shooting star.

Pag may nakita kang shooting star anong iwiwish mo? Ako, sana bumalik ka na. Chos! World peace! Chos! Sana pumasa ako ng 2^nd year med. At gusto ko rin pala mag-camping under the stars <3

Heart pierced through an arrow.

Sa movie kasi na to may ginawang short story sa Angelica, yung kwento ng isang heart at isang arrow. Ikaw ba naman isa kang arrow tapos biglang isang arrow may nakatusok na sayong puso, ang bigat nun diba. Hanggang sa masasanay ka nalang at gumagaan na yung puso. Parang pag-ibig diba? Hihi.

8 years.

Gano na kayo katagal ng boyfriend/girlfriend mo? 1 month? 2 years? 8 years? Sabi nila wala sa tagal yan. Pero kahit na anong sabihin nila, nasa pagsasama niyo pa rin yan. Pero bakit ba kasi sa hinabahaba ng pinagsamahan niyo eh iiwanan pa rin ng isang tao ang mahal niya? Ganun ba kadaling iwan ang taong mahal mo para sa iba? Ano nalang yung pinagsamahan niyo? Lokohan lang? Ganun? Langit-lupa o taya-tayaan? Pucha naman oh.

Tangina.

R13 o R18 ata tong movie na to, hindi ko gaano maalala eh. Ang dami kasing mura! Tangina ang sarap sabayan. Kasi naman nakaka-puta talaga ang pag-ibig.

Kamay sa tenga.

Pagnilalamig ka, pwede to. Salamat Tadhana! J

Where do broken hearts go.

Pucha buong araw ko atang kinakanta tong kanta na to. Malala maka-LSS. ”Where do broken hearts go, can they find their way home…And if somebody loves you, won’t they always love you.” Tangina kung kaya nga nilang kalimutan ka edi mas kaya mo rin silang kalimutan! Kawalan mo ba yung iniwan ka, mas kawalan nila diba?

Pag-ibig.

Buwan nanaman ng mga puso. Bakit pa? Para san pa? Pwede ka naman magmahal araw araw ah. Babaan mo na kasi yang pride mo dahil wala yang patutunguhan, pagsisisihan mo rin yan sa dulo. Kaya ako pucha bahala na! Come what may nalang!

Ending? Bitin! Haha. Sorry kung sa iba okay yung ending, sakin hindi! Sobrang nabitin ako. Gusto kong malaman kung anong nangyari after ipakita ni JM kay Angelica yung ginawa niya. Huhu.

Sorry po sobrang haba ng sinabi ko. Ang daming hugot ba? Sabi sayo eh. Pero hindi lahat yan base sa experience ko, yung iba lang naman hehe. Gusto ko lang din maglabas ng nararamdaman since love month naman diba? At promise me na HINDI NIYO AKO JINUJUDGE sa mga pinagsasabi ko. J Tao lang tayo, nagmamahal at nasasaktan.

Hello! Ano pang inaantay niyo? Nood na kayo! Nakakatawa siya ng bongga! Sobrang pampawala ng stress! Nanood ako ng volleyball bago nito at talo kami, pero nakalimutan ko lahat ng yung pagkatapos ko tong mapanood. Hindi siya yung parang One More Chance na nakakaiyak. More on advices siya and may konti ring kilig. Halo-halong emosyon talaga to. At sigurado akong hindi lang ako ang nakarelate ng bonggang bongga, malay mo ikaw rin.

Happy love month!

<3 Kristine

Taylor Swift's 1989 album feedback

Can't help but feel more love for Taylor Swift's new album 1989. Every lyric, every tune, every beat is so perfect. Every song is different and each has a unique message.

Started listening to the songs right after the album was out on iTunes about a week ago and I almost memorize all the lyrics already. Haha! Why is it so hard to memorize drugs and diseases when it is this easy to memorize song lyrics just by listening to them again and again? Oh the irony of life. But can't argue with that.

I don't know if you guys noticed it but I've been tweeting a lot of TS 1989 lyrics since her album came out, like A LOT OF LYRICS. So don't get me wrong if I tweet deep quotes or stuff, they're just lyrics. Haha. I tweet to much lyrics all the time anyway. Don't take them personally. :P

I just thought that I have to share the top 5 songs that I liked best from her 1989 album, though I like EACH AND EVERY SONG, I have to pick my top 5, though I have to admit I'm having a hard time trimming my list because I. LIKE. EVERYTHING.

BLANK SPACE

For me, this song is like taking a risk for a new love. Taylor's like asking, will this be a forever forever or the one that will burn with flames kind of love? But I don't care let's just go for it kind of.

This song hits me fast like how a bullet hits you. The first time I heard it, I knew right then that this will be my favorite 1989 single. Not only that this is my favorite 1989 song, this song is now on my list for one-of-my-all-time-favorite-songs. Yay! This shall be next to Paramore's That's What You Get :)

Too much feels on this song. I think I listened to this song more than 50 times already since I first heard it. Yup. It's on repeat right now.

Favorite line from the song: You're the King baby, I'm your Queen.

ALL YOU HAD TO DO WAS STAY

Word. This is Taylor singing for the typical girls out there who were left out by stupid guys who left for undefined reasons. Hey guys, let me tell you a little secret, girls tend to be "emotional" at times but sometimes you have to accept that and just be there for them. And they would appreciate that. But once you lost that trust, she'll be gone forever before you even know it.

Favorite line from the song: All you had to do was stay, had me in the palm of your hand then why'd you had to go and lock me out when I let you in.

STYLE

I read somewhere that Taylor composed this song inspired by Harry Styles. Which if you have time to read the lyrics, are of good things and not of bitterness naman. It's a different TS song like a Miami-vice kind of ambiance, very Harry Styles style. And when you listen to the lyrics, they practically describes Harry.

Favorite line from the song: You got that James Dean day dream look in your eyes.

HOW YOU GET A GIRL

This one's a slow pop song I think, with its fast beat and all. It's a song she made for her guy fans like Taylor's teaching them how they can get a girl that they like and telling them how would it be like losing a girl that you like.

Favorite line from the song: I want you for worse or for better. I would wait forever and ever. Broke your heart, I'll put it back together.

YOU ARE IN LOVE

I love how chill this song starts. It's like you're inside a shelter beside a river and you can hear the water running while you're alone with the one you love. And just by listening to it, you'll feel in love even though you really are not. And there's a part somewhere near the ending where it feels so magical like I can imagine two people who are unaware of what they feel between each other suddenly felt each other's sparks. So lovely! <3

Taylor describes the feelings and emotions one would feel when you're in love. If the things she said here basically describes what you feel right now, then I think you're in love too. And go for it! You only have like what few years to live and you'll just let it slip away? Take the chance! Take the risk!

Favorite line from the song: You can hear it in the silence. You can feel it on the way home. You can see it with the lights out.



I don't know man but her songs are like my source of oxygen right now. I. LOVE. THEM. TOO. MUCH.


PS.
I was supposed to attach a lyric video of the songs from youtube but youtube won't let them play. Anyway, just youtube them and listen to them coz they're all perfect! :)

Kristine xx

My version of the album skin. :P

30 songs that helped me survive first sem of second year

Wow. Hi.

It's been 5 months since I last updated my boring blog.

Listed here are "TITLE." You guys should know by now that I couldn't last a day without listening to music. It's part of my everyday survival routine. Can never live without it.

1. Latch - Disclosure ft. Sam Smith
That angel voice by Sam Smith. Hhmmm.

2. Ten Feet Tall - Afrojack
Sarap gawan ng vlog tong kantang to! Hanap tayo ng adventure!

3. Life of the Party - Shawn Mendez
Baby you don't have to be ordinary.

4. Shake It Off - Taylor Swift
Why not? Naging talk of the town din tong kantang to.

5. Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
ED SHEERAN <3 Those are enough to explain why these 3 Ed songs are on the list.

6. Photograph - Ed Sheeran

7. Afire Love - Ed Sheeran

8. All Night - Icona Pop
My favorite rave song! Yeees! Esp during those pharma all nighters. Haha.

9. Light Me Up - Icona Pop
Ganduuuurs nito :)

10. I'll be There For You - The Remembrandts
Sounds familiar? Theme song of my favorite series Friends.

11. Lost Stars - Adam Levine
This song was on repeat for weeks right after the first LE.

12. Pursuit of Happiness - Steve Aoki
Intro palang kuha na agad attention ko.

13. Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
During those sunday mornings spent sleeping instead of studying. Zzzz.

14. Last Hope - Paramore
It's just a spark but it's enough to keep me going. Click here and be amazed by Paramore.

15. For A Pessimist, I'm Pretty Optimistic - Paramore
Kapag gusto ko mag-headbang. \m/

16. Demons - Imagine Dragons
When you feel like giving up, listen to this.

17. Cool Kids - Echosmith
Cool cool cool song. :P

18. Am I Wrong - Nico & Vinz
Sarap nitong sayawin.

19. Jubel - Klingande
Sobrang chill!!! Pag pagod ka nang mag-aral, pakinggan mo nalang to. 

20. Rude - Magic!
Good vibes song.

21. Gisingin Ang Puso - Liezel Garcia
Dahil sa Pure Love. Haha.

22. Rocket-Sail-Fix You - The Cure
Hi girls! :)

23. Ironic - Alanis Morissette
Oldies but coolies.

24. Waves - Mr. Probz
Pinakachill sa lahat!

25. Amnesia - 5SOS
Grabe tong kantang to. Grabe. Grabehan.

26. Steal My Girl - One Direction
Can't wait for the music video in 2 days! Wooo!

27. Fireproof - One Direction
<3 <3 <3

28. Superheroes - The Script
When I first heard it, I immediately said, "anong kanta yan? kelangan ko yan sa iPod ko."

29. Geronimo - Sheppard
Say Geronimo! Thank you for this Spotify!

30. Habits (Stay High) - Tove Lo (Hippie Sabotage Remix)
You're gone and I gotta stay hiiiiiiigh!


And besides these songs, thank you to these people who helped me survived the sem. Wouldn't be here now without them. <3

Hello sembreak! xx

My Summer 2014 Playlist

Ever had that feeling where you're listening to a song and hitting next feels so sinful? I had those moments everytime I listen to these songs. Sharing to you is my summer 2014 playlist! Yeheees! Decided to post this now kahit summer's about to end na. It may be June already but I still feel like sharing these songs.

Music has always been there for me just like summer always has. My 2014 summer experience has been a one-of-kind adventure. Definitely one my best summer's so far. And I thank all the people I've been with this summer who made it so awesome and worth-remembering. This wouldn't be possible without you guys, so thank you! :)

So here I am, sharing to you my summer buddy for the past 2 months, my friendly iPod and these songs. Whenever I feel sad or alone, I just grab my iPod, speakers (or earphones) and hit play. And boom! I feel better already!

My Summer 2014 playlist slash My-most-played-songs this summer 2014 (in no particular order)

1. Not A Bad Thing - Justin Timberlake

**First time I heard this song, I fell in love in instant. Whaaaat? You can call me hopeless romantic if you want to! Haha.

2. Holy Grail - Justin Timberlake ft. Jay-Z

**This song got stuck in my head a couple of times before I even got to know its title. Haha.

3. Just One Yesterday - Fall Out Boy ft. Foxes

**Always a fan of FOB plus gotta love that Foxes girl!

4. Summer - Calvin Harris

**When I met you in summer, tan tan tan tan...

5. #Selfie - The Chainsmokers

**So timely! =))

6. If I Loose Myself - Alesso Remix

**I always sing my heart out to this song. Haha.

7. Eat, Sleep, Rave, Repeat - Fatboy Slim & Riva Starr ft. Beardyman

**I remember that guy in Donsol who sounds like the guy in this song. =p

8. Just One Last Time - David Guetta ft. Taped Rai

**My LSS during our first tuli mission. I was singing this the whole time I was cutting and sewing, insane hahaha.

9. Alive - Krewella

**Come on make me feel talahib. Haha. Sounds like it!

10. Animals - Martin Garrix

**Electric power!

11. My Nigga - YG, Young Jeezy & Rich Homie Quan

**My nigga my nigga my nigga.

12. Feelin' Myself - Will.i.Am ft. Miley Cyrus, French Montana & Wiz Khalifa

**Love this song! I be on the floor just to make that booty twerk...

13. 23 - Mike Will Made-It ft. Miley Cyrus

**My new theme song, last year was 22 and this year's 23. Get it? :P

14. Wasted - Tiesto ft. Matthew Koma

**I like us better when we're wasted...

15. All Night - Icona Pop

**This song brings me back to that Back Draft night with my med friends. That was a fun night indeed!

16. We Got the World - Icona Pop

**Immediately loved it when I first heard it! Actually, I listen to all their songs quite a number of times already kasi sobrang ganda ng tugtugan nila :)

17. Summertime Sadness - Lana del Ray

**Reminds me that summer ain't all about having fun and happiness.

18. Pursuit of Happiness - Kid Cudi (Steve Aoki Remix)

**This be my one of favorite summer songs! Reminds me of that Bicol Escapade with my med friends. :)

19. Stay the Night - Zedd ft. Hayley Williams

**Huge huge huge Hayley fan here. This collab is superb.

20. Happy - Pharell Williams

**You can never go wrong with this song. Instant happiness!

Plus more more songs! But these made it to my top 20 songs. Woohoo! 2 weeks left until my summer expires. Gotta make the most out of it! See yah!

Kristine xx

The Selection Trilogy: The One

Hi hi hi! I'm so excited to share with you my The Selection series experience. It has been a great adventure with America and Prince Maxon, from The Selection to The Elite until to The One. *curtsy*

Before I even begin with The One, I blogged about the first two books here, The Selection and The Elite, last year when I got to read it. I read it during my sembreak on my first year in med school. Actually, I spent my entire sembreak that time reading tons of books. Haha. :P

So I read the first two books last October 2013 and got soooooo bitin kasi March 2014 pa raw irerelease ang third book. Why you let us hanging Kiera Cass? Huhu. So anyway, wala naman akong magagawa but to wait. Until March 2014 they announced that they'll release the 3rd book on May 2014. Whhhyyyyy you prolong my agony? So I had to wait again. All I do is wait. #hugot

And then the time comes! A month before the release date, photos of trade paperback books of The One are trending in the bookworm world in the internet and that got me more excited. I. Can't. Wait. To read it!

Last wednesday night, I started reading it. I don't know why I waited weeks after the release before I read it. Stupid me. I don't know, I'm just really weird. And I got to finish it last night! Aaaaaand here's goes nothing.

Prince Maxon is just the sweetest! Gaaaah! I know princes are supposed to be sweet since they are "the prince", but Prince Maxon is just plain different.

From 35 girls down to 4 with Lady America on the top, who will Prince Maxon choose to be The One? One way to find out! Read the book :)

WARNING: SPOILER ALERT HERE. If you don't want to be spoiled, then skip this part.

After what happened in the Report, King Clarkson is definitely voting America out for the crown. But Prince Maxon won't let her go just like that and obviously, he fought for her and made her stay. But despite all the fighting, America and Prince Maxon seems to still have problems. They obviously both love each other pero they're denying pa eh. Kasi ba namaaan! Hahaha. Ramdam ko eh noh. :))

You gotta pour hate on King Clarkson here. So much for a king. Ugh. And more more love on Queen Amberly. Especially that time when Lady America teased her for calling her Mom and Queen Amberly said that she can't wait to hear her say that everytime. Awwww. <3

How about the other Elites, Celeste, Kriss and Elise? I'm glad Celeste came into her senses and became one of America's best bud. But I'm very sad that their friendship had to end so soon. I wish I could see more of Celeste as this new girl. One horrible fiction death I will never get over with, again.

Why did Kiera Cass have to kill America's father? This is the part where I started crying! Huhuhu. Just like America, I'm so attached to my father and just like my father, her dad died because of a heart failure. Our stars are aligned, now where's my Prince Maxon? Hahaha. Another fiction death I'll never get over with. Here is a screencap of her father's last words to America which made me broke down in tears. I miss my Dad soooo muuuuuch. T__T

To cut the story short, you'll definitely love the ending. Ang cheesy lang ni Prince Maxon! Hahaha. Ang cute niyaaaa, so sweeeeet <3 Just read it and be kilig! Sobrang kinilig ako to the point na while he was proposing to America, I was crying. Yes! I cried on his proposal, and that's the first propsal ever na napaiyak ako. T___T So much feels right thur.

Can't wait to buy the boxed set once they're out. This series must have a space on my future library. They definitely deserve a spot there. Gotta love royalty romance.

Now I'm having a hard time coping with reality again. Fiction does this to me everytime and I think I'll never get used to it.

Thank you Kiera Cass for writing one of the best books I've ever read. <3


Kristine xx