Something about Tom Riddle...

“Hey, he wants to talk to you”

“Why?”

“He just wanted to greet you. He might call you today”

I put my cellular phone inside my pocket, hoping what she said was true.

“He said that he is nervous, he might just send you an SMS message instead”

(Here we go again)

“ You know, he called 3 days ago. He said that its Christmas and he’s alone again”

(I thought he don’t believe or celebrate Christmas)

“He also wonder if you now have a boyfriend, I told him that we no longer talk about it”


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Toot-Toot

1 Message Receive

"Merry Christmas. Not sure if you are still mad at me, but I would just like to greet you a Merry Christmas"

Toot-Toot

1 Message Receive

"Merry Christmas. Not sure if you are still mad at me, but I would just like to greet you a Merry Christmas – Tom Riddle”

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Options – Open – Options – Reply

Thanks… Merry Christmas din

Options – Send

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Toot-Toot

1 Message Receive

I wish you well for this coming year. Merry Christmas

……….

Options – Open – Options – Reply

I hope you finally find what ur looking for

Options-Send

(I also pray that you'll find your happiness and never let it go once you have it... You deserve to be happy, lagi ko naman sinasabi sayo un, lagi ko din pinagdarasal un....)

……….

Toot-Toot

1 Message Receive


“Thanks... sana ikaw din... Always take care of yourself"

……

“Hey, did you reply to his message?”

“Yes, why?”

“He said he can’t sleep and he is really happy”

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And every time she does something that tells you she's no good, you ignore it. And every time she comes through and surprises you, she wins you over, and you lose that argument with yourself, that she's not for you. - From the movie "The Holiday"

Something about Saturday Night Gimik...

Our Saturday Night Plan was canceled so I ended up going to the Marikina River Park Christmas Bazaar with my mom and dad.

Marikina River Park Nigh Lights

Tiangge

Marikina Christmas Bazaar '07

Dad and Mom at Marikina River Taxi
(route: Riverbanks to River park, and vice versa)

Marikina River Park at Night

But then, my friend Jackie texted me and found myself, 2 hours later, with my High School friends, enjoying the saturday night gimik we originally planned.

Frozen Margarita

Group Pic

Pretty Ladies :)

Jamming with the band :)

Class Pic? (FYI... the guy in maroon is Uni's BF)

After the get together, we went to OLA Church for the Simbang Gabi.

Something about Our Team's Christmas Party...

Below are the pictures taken during our Team's Christmas Party. And as always, we have a theme for this event -headdress

Santa Hat

Headband

Mask

Bandana

Team Picture :)

Something about Job Application Offers...

For less than a month, different individuals suggested/advised me to apply for another department/company. To date, I am considering trying a different career path provided by the options my family and friends found for me. The following are the Job Titles/responsibilities that they thought I would like (or fit my credentials), thus, suggesting that I should apply...

1. Financial Analyst Position - The job entails processing requests and reports for clients and presents it to them. The job seems to be very challenging and knowing that the top two students of our graduating class are the one responsible for this makes it very competitive.

2. Client Support Analyst Position - For the first year, the Analyst would be helping out clients with their querie. After a year, he/she will be given a certification about the process learned and if one becomes an expert about the product and the process, he/she will be give a chance to travel abroad, present the product and train the clients. I like this job because of the travel options, and that it is a morning shift job.

3. Economist Position at a competitor company - I like the idea of working at this firm. I know that it will be a challenging job and I will really use the potentials that I have. I know that I can do more things and I would really love to explore it. The training abroad is also something that I look forward to, it is something that I always want to have.

I am actually considering apply to at least one of these. Wala naman mawawala sa akin if I try.

Something about "The Holiday"...

I just got off the TV and can't stop thinking about The Holiday. It's about two different women, who leaves from different continents, who managed to find what their looking for when they switch houses during an ordeal in their lives. It got me when Amanda started the movie by saying this:

"I've found almost everything ever written about love to be true. Shakespeare said "Journeys end in lovers meeting." What an extraordinary thought. Personally, I have not experienced anything remotely close to that, but I am more than willing to believe Shakespeare had. I suppose I think about love more than anyone really should. I am constantly amazed by its sheer power to alter and define our lives. It was Shakespeare who also said "love is blind". Now that is something I know to be true. For some quite inexplicably, love fades; for others love is simply lost. But then of course love can also be found, even if just for the night. And then, there's another kind of love: the cruelest kind. The one that almost kills its victims. Its called unrequited love. Of that I am an expert"
from the movie "The Holiday"

Iris, played by Kate Winslet, was devastated to find out that the person she is in love with (who also cheated her), just got engaged during their Christmas Party, while, Amanda played by Cameron Diaz, just kicked out his boyfriend after knowing that he cheated on her. They came to know each other when both agreed to take part of a home exchange holiday, so Iris flew away to Los Angeles, California and went to Rosehill Cottage at Surrey, England.

Both women met new friends that helped them in their own journey of self discovery. Iris befriended Arthur Abbott, a 90-year old writer, who in his own way, made her realize her worth. She also met Miles, who is probably her male counterpart. Just like Iris, a "nice guy" that was always hurt by women he loves. Amanda met Graham (Iris' brother) and his two kids Sophie and Olivia. Initially, Amanda doubted her ability to sustain a healthy relationship, Graham made he go out of her shell to take chance and believe.

The story ended with a realization for both women. Iris realized her worth, found an amazing friend and finally moved on with her life. Amanda on the other hand, discovered the joys of crying, learned to relax, and learn to take chance.

Other favorite quotes:

Arthur Abbott: Iris, in the movies we have leading ladies and we have the best friend. You, I can tell, are a leading lady, but for some reason you are behaving like the best friend.
Iris: You're so right. You're supposed to be the leading lady of your own life, for god's sake! Arthur, I've been going to a therapist for three years, and she's never explained things to me that well. That was brilliant. Brutal, but brilliant.

Iris: it doesn't matter how many new haircuts you get, or gyms you join, or how many glasses of chardonnay you drink with your girlfriends... you still go to bed every night going over every detail and wonder what you did wrong or how you could have misunderstood and how in the hell for that brief moment you could think that you were that happy. And sometimes you can even convince yourself that he'll see the light and show up at your door. And after all that, however long all that may be, you'll go somewhere new. and you'll meet people who make you feel worthwhile again. And little pieces of your soul will finally come back. And all that fuzzy stuff, those years of your life that you wasted, that will eventually begin to fade

Iris: And every time she does something that tells you she's no good, you ignore it. And evertime she comes through and surprises you, she wins you over, and you lose that argument with yourself, that she's not for you.

Something about being photos taken by a Frustrated Photographer...

I woke up early just to take photos. Out of all the pictures I took, this is my favorite.




Maybe I should start taking photography classes. I really want to take beautiful pictures

Something about an Offer

I spoke with a college friend and she said they are looking for a Financial Analyst in their department. I told her that my manager asked me not to leave the group since most of the seasoned analyst has already left. This is what she said:

“Ah ganun ba,, ahehe.. try mo ren, minsan nangongonxensha lang yang mga managers mo,, pero ang tanong ginagawan ba nila ng paraan para di masyado mataas turnover ng dept nyo? Kung wala,, mgdecide ka na.. “

(Really… ahehe… just try it, your managers are just trying to make you feel guilty,, the question is, are they doing something to solve the high turnover in your department? If not, you should decide now.)

Well... she has a point

Something about photos I took during our Company's Christmas Party...

Photography is my "thing" right now. I am still in the process of learning portrait, indoor and spontaneous photography. Out of about 100 photos I took during our company's Christmas Party, the following photos are my favorites:




Maybe I should stick with Macro Photography...

Something about a photo...

I found this from my cousin's blog. This was taken during the late 80's or early 90's... Mukha akong gagawa ng kalokohan at hindi mapagkakaila na isa akong makulit na bata. My eyes show a very distinct emotion and state of mind. I was happy and content.

hoping my eyes would smile like this again...

Something about Episode 41 of Grey's Anatomy...

During the 2nd season of Grey’s Anatomy, Izzie fell in love with one of her patients - Denny Duquette - who is suffering from a heart condition. In order to get a heart for Denny, Izzie cuts his LVAD wire to worsen his condition but Lizzie made sure, that Dr, Burke (Head of Cardiothoracics) will be able to save him. Denny did get the heart and proposes to Izzie, but he also died afterwards. Because of this Izzie admitted that she was the one who cut the LVAD wire and left the internship program.

Excerpt from Grey’s Anatomy (Season 3, Episode Title: Oh, The Guilt, Episode No:41)

Izzie: I have 8 million dollars.
Chief: So I’ve heard.
Izzie: I can do anything I want.
Chief: Just about.
Izzie: And all I wanna do is a running whip stitch,
Chief: My first year as an intern I had a stable cardiac patient who blew out his lung while I was transporting to CT and I called in a code, but by the time they got there he was dead. If I had put a chest tube in right away--
Izzie: You made a mistake.
Chief: But I stayed and I worked and I learned. I never made that mistake again. If I had quit, all I would have had was that life that I lost instead I get to save lives. Everyday I get to save lives.

If we fail and then stop trying, there is a possibility where we will be remembered as someone who (please insert failure/mistake/error) and be disappointed all of our life. But if we moved on and learn from the oversight we made, we will have the chance to succeed, be happy and we might even save lives (by helping others by not making the same mistakes we did).

So the moral of the story: Learn from the mistakes we made and move on

Something about this day...

I admit, I am a total clutz. Marami na akong nabasag na pinggan, baso at bote ng soft drinks. Ilang beses na rin akong nadapa at natapilok. I also lack sense of direction at ilang beses na rin ako naligaw (this is another story), pero ngayong araw na to nagasgasan ang tuhod ko...



Though maliit lang ang sugat ko, makirot din naman ito... pero walang sinabi ang naramdaman ko sa naramdamang takot ng mga kababayan natin sa makati ngayong hapon.

Around lunch time, I heard my uncle saying there's a coup d'é·tat attempt at Makati held by the Magdalo Group. I immediately went to GMA and ABS-CBN's web site to find out what was really going on. I learned that Senator Antonio Trillanes and Brig. Gen. Danilo Lim were calling for the resignation of the President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo. Sen. Trillanes was allegedly involved in the Oakwood Mutiny in July 2003. The duo was supported by former Vice President Teofisto Guingona and if I my memory serves me right, they marched up from Makati Trial Court (where the trial for the Oakwood Mutiny was held) to Manila Peninsula. I was scared of what was happening and my primarily concern was the safety of my friends (who are in makati area) and the possible effects of these events in the economy and the political stability of the country. The government gave them an ultimatum to surrender at 3 pm.

Later in the afternoon, I received a phone call from one of my friends saying that they received an email from HR that all night shift employees are advised not to come to work that day. I immediately tuned in to the latest news and found out that:

1. Trillanes and company are already inside Manila Peninsula Hotel
2. Manila Peninsula's guests are being evacuated from its premise but media personalities refused to leave.
3. A tank entered Manila Peninsula's lobby and the Special Weapons and Tactics commandos (SWAT) were outside Manila Pen to arrest the rebel soldiers, they were wearing gas masks.
4. Tear gas were fired inside the hotel. According to the news, gunshots were also heard.
5. Eventually, the rebel soldiers surrendered. Trillanes said that they decided to come out for the safety of the civilians.

After they surrendered, media men who stayed at the hotel's premise were arrested and the videos they got were allegedly confiscated. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said that they received an information that some rebel soldiers might disguised themselves as members of the media and that is the reason why they took into custody the journalists still present in the location. Later, it was also announced that there will be a curfew starting at 12 midnight to 5am. It was a good thing that all night shift workers are exempted from this. At least we know that some business will still function normally.

Some people were also thankful for the presence of the media men during the siege. They felt that without them, it might have ended with blood shed. The event that occurred today brought up different points of views. Some believed that it was necessary and others thought that it was a waste of time that caused an abrupt business and brought in another reason why the country is unstable.

At the moment, I am just relieved that no one was hurt during the incident. I just hope that the same will be said to our country.

Something about an Old Email...

I was reading through my old email and found this from one of my classmates.

"naks! kaiyak naman.. uy, clasmeyts sori kung d ko kyo naapproach nung nglight ng candle, ksi ayoko ng umiiyak. gusto ko laging masaya.. anyway, i-take ko na ang chance na 'to to really say how much thankful i am to be part of 4e2.. maraming maraming salamat clasmeyts kasi pinakisamahan nyo ko for 1 whole year khit na sobrang gago ko.. Thank you kalai na laging nagtatantrums pero mabait..neena na palangiti and sobrang approachable..gian b. na hanep sa kakulitan..,madee na tahimik pero galing sumayaw and matalino..g-anne na masungit sa umpisa pero mabait pag nakilala mo na..jihanne na sobrang hanga ako sa pagkareligious and cyempre sobrang bait..ryan na pasaway class pero game nman sa lhat ng school activities.. evanene na matalino at mabait pero deaf and blind pala..joke..nina c. na katakot pero ok ksama at tunay na kaibigan..che na intimidating sa start pero grabe pala ang bait,looks can be deceiving ika nga..marc na sobrang dedicated sa trabaho..gian e. na ok ksama at kausap.. glaiza na sobrang tahimik pero sobra namang bait talo pa c mother teresa..ronchie na astig sa lhat ng bagay..mer na kikay,astig tumawa and sobrang ok rin kasama.. mike na idol ko sa sobrang responsible..kat na sobrang hinhin pero magaling sa class..jill na super sarap kasama and mother na mother talagang magcare..viel na beauty and brain..maebelle na makulit, cute and beautiful in and out..des na outspoken and mabait..francis na y-speaker and astig rin sa kabaitan..pauline na matalino and approachable, pearl na true THOMASIAN may puso, talino at cyempre katawan na ginagamit sa paglilingkod sa DIYOS,TAO at sa BAYAN..trapper na pasaway pero astig naman sa mga ideas and opinions.. lou na future sister calalo and grabe rin sa pagiging approachable..rhealyn na isa pang makulit and super saya kasama..richelle na mukhang mataray pero ok palang kasama and cyempre one of the beautiful girls in e2..kathleen syjuco na hayop sa katalinuhan..cara na isa ring katakot sa umpisa pero ok rin palang kasama at kaibigan..effie na sobrang tinis ng boses, pero in fairness mabait and laging nandyan ..anne and mahinhin and classic filipina kung gumalaw at magsalita.. pam na always there to listen and to help.. and nina v. na good leader at serbisyong totoo. I know na magiging bihira ko na lang kayo makikita pero tandaan nyo na never ko kayo makakalimutan kasi you all have been part of my life..(",) "

... parang kailan lang nung nag aaral pa ako... I miss school

Something about Practice Shots...

Wala ako magawa pag kagising ko so nag take na lang ako ng pictures habang umaambon...

By far, this is my favorite photo... I took this few weeks ago...

Something about Conducting my First Interview...

I was asked by my manager to join them in conducting the interview of one of the applicants for the research analyst position that was posted more than a week ago. I will be part of a panel, which consists of my manager and senior analyst.

I was both excited and scared during the interview. Excited because it's my first and scared because she might notice my inexperience with the process. Though, I have acted as a pseudo recruitment specialist when my dad asked me to help him prepare his students for their job interview, this is totally different. During the simulated interview with my dad, it was easier for me. I don’t really need to assess whether applicant’s personality and capabilities fits what we are really looking for. I just asked them a couple of questions usually asked during interview and afterwards, gave them an advice what the company looks for and the answers they usually want to hear. During the “real” interview, I have to help our manager and senior analyst to determine if the applicant would perform well in the job or if she would enjoy what we do and if she will be able to interact well with the rest of the group.

Before, I would often tell my family and friends that it would be nice to work in the Human Resource Department because I will have to power to hire or fire an individual. Little did I know that the initial process of screening out applicants proved to be really hard since you have to get to know the personality and the capability of the applicant during that 30 minutes interview.

Well, I just hope that whomever we choose, he/she will adapt well and easily with the new environment that he/she will be put into.

Something about Old Photos..

I was looking through my files and found this photo I had with a friend. It was taken in April 2006 at Montemar beach in Bataan during our company outing. We were wearing our "I love New York" T-Shirt that was given to us as a "pasalubong" from our boss in NY.


More than a year after....


Looking at these photos made me realize that although a lot of things has changed, there are some other things that will remain the same.

Something about an Attempt to Write a Short Story...

“I have moved on” I said laughing “Ilang beses na ba ako nasaktan? I’m used to this”

“Somehow I am having trouble believing that” Patty said “Because if you really are, you wouldn’t say that, on and on, as if you are trying to make yourself believe”

“Ewan ko sayo, pero yun ang totoo!” Well, kung ayaw nila maniwala, bakit tanong pa sila ng tanong, I just said to myself. Yes, he was my first boyfriend but it doesn’t mean that it was the first time I fell in love. They should have known that!

“O ba’t nakakunot na yang noo mo” Mitchie said “napipikon ka na no?”

“kasi naman, what’s the use of asking kung hindi naman kayo naniniwala”

“Tanya, I’ve known you since High School. I know when you’re happy, when you’re sad or when you are pretending to be happy” Patty said “And clearly this is one of those days”

“Bahala kayo if that’s how you think, but I am over it! Believe it or not”

“Well, if that’s what you say”

I met Mitchie when we were in 5th Grade, she was one of the smarter kids and I was, well, one of the irresponsible ones. I have always joked that I have a Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday-Thursday-Friday sickness, I am not sure how we came to be friends, but I’m sure glad we did. Patty, or Pat as we fondly calls her, was my High School seatmate, and like Mitchie, I considers her as one of my best friends.

“so ano na? Aamin ka na ba? Pat said laughing. They know they are right and that I am still affected with what happened to me recently. I’ve broken up with my friend turned boyfriend and the sad part is, the relationship did not even last more than a month. I ended up having a failed relationship and lost a friend that is really important to me.

I met him at work. Most people weren’t surprise when we started “seeing” each other. The chemistry was always there, we would just wind up together talking about a lot of things, without even noticing that are officemates are actually looking at us, and having various discussions, when there will be an us. As quickly as it started, the relationship turned sour right after I said yes. The expectations we had from one another was too much that we hadn’t expected that it would be something we wouldn’t meet. We would fight every week, about subjects that never bothered us before. We would often question our love for one another and the fight incessantly about small things. The worst part was when we call each other names and just ended up hurting one another.

Mitchie and Patty were right. I still think of him but as much as they wanted to hear it, all I can do is lie, and hope the maybe someday, I might get myself to believe the words I constantly say – I have moved on, ilang beses na ba ako nasaktan? I’m used to this.

Something about this Weekend's Boredom...

Since I bought a new toy (my new camera), I have been living in a budget and I just can't wait until our next pay day. I can't wait to indulge myself with a macchiato or a frapuccino at my resident caffeine provider - Starbucks. I used to go there two to three times a week (I know it is too much), but now, I was forced to limit my visits to none. To defend myself, coffee at Starbucks is really effective. I don't know why, but it really makes me wide a wake unlike any other coffee I have consumed. As a night shift employee, this is really essential.

For the meantime, I halted my usual weekend trip at the mall or at the gym and busied myself with books, computers and of course, learning photography. I must admit that staying at home had been a different experience for me. Before, I was completely satisfied staying put. I never felt a nagging feeling that I should be somewhere else and doing something different. I used to welcome the time to relax but now, I was constantly trying to think about ways to keep me going.

When I started this blog, I said that I want to figure things out in a slightly altered perspective and that I'd like to get to know myself better. My experience that lead me to be this way still haunts me until today, especially this weekend since I don't have the luxury of having a planned activity that forced me to reflect.

As much as I wanted to say that I am "completely ok!", I am not. I am still healing and learning to cope up with everything. Clearly, the flicker of hope that I wanted to extinguish, is still burning in me. I just hope that someday, I would say, that "all the disappointments and all those tears are I have shed are all worth it!", because I have emerged to be a stronger, better and happier person because of it.

Something about this weekend's boredom? well, it made me remember who, what, when and why I began to act like this.

Something about Undas...

Undas a.k.a All Saints Day is a widely celebrated feast in the Philippines. It is the time when we usually visit the graves of our departed family and friends to offer prayers, flowers and love to show that they are still remembered.


When i was younger, we used to go to Sto. Tomas, Batangas to visit "Super Lolo" (my grand father's dad). Undas was like Christmas to me because I would be spending the whole day visiting relatives (dead or alive) and the rest of the day at "Pansol", a hot spring near Batangas. My lolo (Grand pa) and lola (Grand ma) would indulge themselves with the hot water flowing at pansol and my mom, her siblings and their husbands/wives would spend time with their children while and at times, spending a couple of their time near the pool, for a massage. I remember having the time of my life that even at my sleep, I could still feel that I am floating, surrounded by hot waters and laughers from my cousins and my whole family. This tradition continued until it was decided to transfer Super Lolo's remains to his hometown at Tupi, Cotabato.


This year, we celebrated Undas with our family. We were no longer at Batangas and we didn't spend the rest of the day at Pansol but we still celebrated it with our Family, having the time of our life, just as it should be.

Something about my New SLR Camera...

And the Winner is....

Canon EOS Rebel xTi 400D

Why I bought it?

• picture setting (mainly for the monochrome settings)
• dust control system
• availability of materials for future enhancements

Added bonus: My dad owns an old model of a Canon SLR, which includes a couple of lenses, which is most likely compatible with my Camera... yey!

Camera Kit Includes:

1. Camera Body (including an eyecup, body cap, installed battery for the date/time clock)
   
2. Lens: EF-S18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 II (including lens cap and dust cap)
   
3. Battery (NB-2LH) and Charger
4. Interface Cable (IFC-400PCU) and Video Cable (VC-100)
5. Strap with eye piece cover
6. Other: 1 GB memory Card and Camera Bag (discounted item/freebie)

*** Special thanks to my mom for accompanying me to Hidalgo and for not judgin me for buying such an expensive toy/gadget... :)

Something about Buying my First Digital SLR Camera...

I have wanted to learn photography as long as I can remember. But the ever changing demands of what I think my so called life should have kept me from really pursuing it… well, until now. I have been doing my research to find which SLR camera suits me. I have finally narrowed it down into three:

1. Pentax K100D Super
2. Canon EOS Rebel xTi 400D
3. Nikon D40x

Pentax K100D Super

Features:

• 6 mega pixels
• Image stabilization
• Dust Control System

Why I like it?

• Small and light weight
• Great for traveling
• Has great reviews from amateurs and professional photographers
• Suitable for beginners
• Relatively cheap

Why I’m hesitant to buy it?

• limited choices for lens
• It seems like not so many stores in the Philippines offer this camera (per web research only, so no violent reactions please)

Canon EOS Rebel xTi 400D

Features:

• 10.1 Mega pixels
• High Shutter Speed
• Dust Control System
• High ISO Settings

Why I like it?

• Small and light weight
• Great for traveling
• Personalized Picture Styles that allows users to customized the settings for each color modes , ensuring that the most suitable style will be chosen/made for every subject matter
• Wide Range of Monochromatic Colors (this one I really, really like)
• Service Centers available in Manila
• vivid colors

Why I am hesitant to buy it?

• Expensive

Nikon D40x

Features:

• 10 Mega pixels
• Small and light weight

Why I like it?

• Small and light weight
• Recommended for beginning photographers because the LCD gives out information on how the camera settings will affect the photo and gives you helpful hints or recommendations to have a better photo (e.g. hints that the light is poor and recommends to use flash).
• Captures vivid colors
• High image quality

Why I am hesitant to buy it?

• Limited choices for lenses
• Does not have a dust control system
• Expensive
• One of my officemates has a Nikon D40, which is very similar to Nikon D40x.

Something about Quarter Life Crisis...

For the past days, weeks or even months, have you ever felt a sudden urge to reevaluate your choices, lifestyle and the friends that you have?

Whether the life that you have is exactly what you expected or hoped for while growing up?

Have you started doubting the choices that you have made that lead you into thinking that there is something lacking, something that you should be doing or something that should’ve already achieved at this day and time?

Has any questions or worries about stability, relationships and achievements suddenly bombarded your mind?

If the answers for these questions are mostly yes, then there is a possibility that you are experiencing a quarter-life crisis.

Quarter-Life Crisis (QLS) is a period in a person’s life that usually occurs from ages 21 to 29. It usually associated with uncertainties following the transition to adulthood. Insecurities about accomplishments coupled with worries about the future and frustration about choices, lifestyle, friends and romantic relationship are usually the key elements of this interlude. Other characteristics of Quarter Life Crisis include:

• Disappointment of the outcome of the choices made
• Boredom with social interactions between friends
• Urging to settle down and finding the “One”
• Having a constant feeling that time is running out
• A belief that everyone is doing better than you and that you should be doing something that shows your true talent/abilities or intellect
• Nostalgia about elementary, High School and College Life

Basically, QLS brings a certain reevaluation of one’s life that is usually unsatisfyin to what was expected to achieve.

Quarter-Life Crisis is a common phenomenon these days. A lot of individuals our age are currently experiencing signs and anxiety brought by this period. But like anything else, this is a transitory phase that could bring positive changes in our lives depending on how we act on the reflections made at this period.

All of us had some choices that we possibly regret but we should also remember that we also had our own share of fun and laughter. Life that we have now might not be the one we expected or hoped for, but this is something that we chose and we ought to enjoy.

Life is simply how we make it.

Something about Starting Anew...

"Sensibly Poignant", born on October 15, 2007, will now be a continued and slightly innovated way of an old blog that had been an outlet of an emotional banter of a lady that saw her life as a process of mischief, love and ambition.

Life as defined will show the struggles of a 20 something woman, who is showing signs of a quarter life crisis, trying to figure things in a slightly altered perspective.

I'm starting this blog with a broken heart, dreams and an altered personality. Hoping that through this blog, I'd get to know the "new" me, and hopefully love her more than I loved the person I was.