The Fault in our Stars

"Electric... Filled with staccato bursts of humor and tragedy." -Jodi Picoult

          My friends have asked me to read this book called The Fault in our Stars which is written by John Green. At first I was like, "I'm sorry I'm reading something" or "I'm busy". But they really want me to read it. So, why not?

          It's a very nice book, really. It was kind of a love story for young teens. So many lessons about life were also in that book. All I can say is that it's all about what teenagers feel at this exact stage we are in. Maybe not of all teens, but of some.

"It's a metaphor, see: You put the killing thing right between your teeth, but you don't give it the power to do its killing." -John Green (stated by Augustus Waters in the book)

Sem Break

Photo Location: Lalaguna Beach Brgy. Marikaban, Tingloy Batangas, Philippines

        After 4 months of school- endless home works and school works, endless noise and activities, sem break is officially here!

        Last October 24, we ended our 1st semester in our school. It also marked the beginning of our sem break (Finally!). It was a one-week-break from school which means we can go to places we want to go. In addition, this break enabled people to go to the cemetery in celebration of the all saints' and souls' day.

        Our whole family spent this break in Batangas. We visited our grandparents in the cemetery and we went swimming after. The photo above is where we spent half a day of swimming and sun bathing. We also had fun with our childhood friends there who never forget us. Some of our grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins were there too. So basically, 'twas a fun experience once again. We didn't even have wifi for one week but we still enjoyed. Our skin was tanned because of the sun shining so bright. On November 3, we went back home here in Manila.

        We left so soon, but we enjoyed. Our stay there was worth while. I'm hoping that we would be able to go back there on our summer vacation. :-)  

Time

Time can change anything and can even change EVERYTHING.

As Time Passes

Once upon a rainy day

I came to class and they said "Hey"

You sat near the front row

And your name, I wanted to know

You're white, tall and charming

And every girl wanted you

You came in front and you were dancing

I was charmed but you never knew

Time came and I felt something

My heart was rapidly beating

To be your partner was my decision

In our play, you became my inspiration

As time passed we were this close

We can be best friends, who knows?

And now we're almost at this stage

Best friends― our story book's next page

Friends and Sweets

INGREDIENTS OF A GOOD SET OF FRIENDS:

1 cup of kindness

1 teaspoon of imperfection

10 mg of fun

4 cups of good influence

5 ml of inspiration

1 bowl of love

They were just somebody and someone in our class. I never thought that they would mean a lot to me. Though my best friends aren't with me all the time, at least these people always stay by my side. In times of happiness we enjoy with each other. When one feels like falling down, we hold each others' hands, pick them up and let them stand again. That's what friends are for.

INGREDIENTS OF CREAM CHEESE FROSTING:

two 8 ounce packages of cream cheese, 1/4 cup (half a stick) of butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract and 3-4 cups powdered sugar.

PROCEDURE:

You need the cream cheese and butter to be slightly softened, so you can either leave it out on the counter for a few hours or nuke it in the microwave for 20 seconds. Beat together the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Add in the vanilla extract and beat for another 30 seconds. Now start adding the powder sugar 1 cup at a time and beating in between each addition.

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"A simple line can make you laugh... or cry."

Flying Without Wings by Westlife

"I love you, but..." & "But, I love you." are two statements that consist of the same words but have two very different meanings.

See, if your special someone tells you he loves you but it won't work, will you be happy? Well of course not. It's like he loves you, yes he does, but there's something stopping him. Maybe he loves you just as a friend or maybe he wants to save the friendship. You would never know, unless he tells you. Generally, this statement would make you cry.

If your special someone tells you ...but, he loves you, then you're a lucky girl. What he wants to tell is that even though you're this one or that one, he'll love you no matter what. In short, he accepts you. Smile, he loves you.

When words in a statement are rearranged, it will form another statement with another meaning. Worse is that the meaning could be the opposite of the meaning of the original arrangement of the statement. Who would've expect, two statements that consist of the same words could either make you laugh or cry. Well, you better watch your statements, specifically the arrangement of words. ;)

* Song URL: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=heEdqbVmytM

Obvious

Have you ever been in love or are you in love with someone who doesn't notice your feelings and efforts? Well, this is the song for you!

Obvious by Westlife: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FY2d5CQuTdg

10 Things I love about you

1. You keep the conversation going.

2. You sing songs to me even though you're not really a good singer.

3. You tell me every single detail of everything you're doing.

4. You tell me your secrets.

5. You make me laugh when I don't even want to smile.

6. You call me just to ask me what's my problem.

7. You make me feel really special.

8. You always approach me.

9. You're proud of me.

10. You made me realize that I don't need a boy friend because I already have you- my guy best friend.

Take two: Friendship is back

It's a comeback for their friendship!

After 2 years of no communication, their friendship is finally back!

Their 3-year friendship almost ended when they were in their freshmen years. The teenagers (not stating their real names) became bestfriends when they were in 5th grade. It's a "boy-girl bestfriendship" thing so let's face it. It's really hard to keep a friendship like that. They developed feelings for each other and it made their friendship really complicated. But guess what, they were able to fix it. Glad they did!

Here comes the start of their freshmen year- where they decided to end what they've started. Being in 2 different sections was hard for the both of them. They only see each other during break time, locker time and dismissal. They had inspirations from their class and that's the reason why they parted ways. Insecure maybe? Nah. It's more of time management and of who to prioritize more. 

In their Junior year (their current year) they became classmates. Awkward, yes it is. They don't talk to each other and they don't talk about each other when they're inside their classroom. But earlier this August, the guy approached the girl. He was asking for forgiveness and all that. "It has been 2 years and it should already be forgotten. We could start again but I cannot assure that we'll be as close as how we were before." the girl stated. Generally speaking, he was forgiven. They started their friendship again and together, they hoped that nothing would ruin it again.

And now, they have their new bestfriends already. But still, they became friends.

Note:

This is for the teens out there who lost their bestfriends in a strange way or something. Well, don't push them away if they ever come back. It may not just be his/her fault, maybe it's yours too. Try to work things out. He was your bestfriend, someone you gave your trust to but broke it. You may not give him/her the trust you have given before. It's your choice. Chance is what you have to give. Another chance for him/her and for your friendship. Start from the bottom and continue what you almost ended before.

Best friend

       My Best friend and lover forever

          He's your guy best friend. He's your brother, your teacher, your doctor, your enemy, your crush or maybe your special someone. He's everything your boyfriend is not. He's there when nobody else was-- when you're upset, when you forgot to do your homework, when you feel sick and all that. He teases you, he gets your shoes then throws it away. He drinks your water, eats all your food and leaves you with nothing. When you're about to cry, he makes you laugh out loud. And of course, he makes you happy.

          Why bother look for a crush if you already have your best friend? Your best friend will always be there for you but will your crush be? Have you  ever asked yourself: Why would I look for someone better if I already have the best?-- the best friend anyone could have. The best "everything and anything" that I could ever have. Upon realizing, you don't need to rush. Just take care of your friendship. Never ever do anything that might ruin it. Don't confess your feelings. Stay as you are. If possible, make your friendship stronger and longer. In time, when you two are matured enough, tell each other your feelings. Get into a relationship. And make it last forever. You are best friends and lovers. Enjoy both sides of each other. 

Breakaway

Breakaway by Kelly Clarkson

This song is about you, trying to fit in with the others but still feeling misfit. That doesn't matter, you can achieve your goals by yourself. You have to move on and forget them. Fly away and Breakaway! 

Breakaway (chorus 1 & 2)

I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly

I'll do what it takes 'til I touch the sky

I'll make a wish,

take a chance,

make a change

and breakaway.

Out of the darkness and into the sun

But I won't forget the ones that I love

I'll take a risk,

take a chance,

make a change

and breakaway.

--

I'll spread my wings and I'll learn how to fly

Though it's not easy to tell you goodbye

I'll make a wish,

take a chance,

make a change

and breakaway.

Out of the darkness and into the sun

But I won't forget the place I come from

I'll take a risk,

take a chance,

make a change

and breakaway.

Walk Trip

Walking alone makes us think, remember and reflect on something. Walking with someone doesn't make us feel alone, sometimes it makes us happy and loud. But if that someone is your special someone, walking will mean everything to you.

I would walk with you forever

I would walk with you forever

Even if it requires a lot of time.

Just invite me whenever, wherever

I'll always be here, waiting.

I'd rather walk than ride with you

We could talk while we walk.

Talk about a lot of stuffs

Or maybe things about us.

Let's take a journey together

Encounter challenges with each other.

Everything will begin

If we'll walk anywhere, everywhere.

One minute with you is enough

One lifetime with you is everything.

You are my special someone-

Someone I'm willing to walk with forever.

Letters and Persons

Everyone should have friends or "barkada". It makes them feel that they aren't alone. In this poem, I compared letters to persons.

Letters and Persons

Letters are like persons

When put together, it creates a whole

Letters create words

Persons create gangs.

Standing alone, it has its purpose

To make a whole, better or worse

Each has it's designated group

A group where it can, and should  fit perfectly.

Imagine letters standing alone

Can only make sounds, not meanings.

Imagine persons standing alone,

Afraid of the world, no one to run to.

One can't stand alone forever

Each should belong in a group

Letters are better in a word.

Persons are better with friends.

Stay Beautiful

Photo Credits: Julia Gannaban (Textgram)

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A picture expresses a thousand words, but let me share this poem I made through this photo.

Stay Beautiful

Stay beautiful

Stay young and naive

It makes him see

What lies within.

Stay beautiful

Stay young and always smiling

For your happiness is anything,

 Another thing that makes him happy.

Your eyes that sparkle

Your lips that smile

Your attitude that shines

Inspires him more each day.

Though you have almost everything

Remember to stay humble

Remember and never forget this one thing:

To stay beautiful.

"It's better to just give up your feelings for now, than to end your friendship as early as now."

Westlife

(From left to right:) Mark, Brian, Kian, Nicky, Shane

Westlife for me is the best boy band ever. They do things together, they have fun together and their songs, SIMPLY AMAZING. My favorite Westlife songs are My Love and Queen of my Heart. Almost everybody loved them and are still loving them so much. I just couldn't understand why they have go separate. Obviously, they have their valid reason f why they split up. Even though that happened, we, the Westlifers, will continue to love them and appreciate them no matter what. And we are believing that someday, they would reunite and become a family again.

Moments Alone

When we are alone, we tend to sing to ourselves. Is it maybe because there are no people around to hear us? Or maybe because singing is a better way to express what we feel? Well probably my second thought is more appropriate. When we are alone, we think of memories, good or bad, problems, events that can be related to a song. It's normal, and good for us because we are able to express ourselves through a song which only us could understand. And we can do it a lot more often that directly telling what we feel. 

Forever Young

Here's to the kids who want to stay forever young because they believe that there are less problems and stress. But hey, when we grow up, we'll know how to solve those problems we'll be having as we grow old. And no matter how old you are, if you choose to be young, you can be a child by heart.

God's Image

He is in the clouds. This picture makes me believe that good things will happen soon. 

Sunset

The sun sets, the moonlight shines. It's almost the end of the day. Sometimes, it's also the time you solve the conflicts. If not, forget about it for a while and solve it the other day.

Come What May

If it's destined to happen, it will. If not, then let it be. Just go with the flow. "Come what may"

Just Smile

Smile can replace a lot of tears, ease the pain, it may also help you solve your problem. So, smile!

Lovely View and Wonderful Rainbow

A rainbow symbolizes happiness and success. You can't have it without a little rain or pain. 

Sunrise

It is the symbol to start a day. Also, to show us that God gave us another day to live.

"You are my best friend as well as my lover, and I do not know which side of you I enjoy most. I treasure each side, just as I have treasured our life together." ― Nicholas Sparks

Speak Now

"Speak now or forever hold your peace." When we like someone we always prefer to keep quiet and don't tell it to him. We think that it is the best and only way but sometimes, it's not. "Have you ever wondered if you would rather say something and wish you had not or say nothing and wish you had?" It really is a hard question but it's always best to tell it. If you won't confess your feelings, that person wouldn't be able to know how you feel. If you would, then he would know. It may also be a go signal for your crush for him to confess his feelings too! You may not know what would happen if you'll tell it.

Best Friends

Friendship is the most complicated stage in the story of love-- especially, being best friends. While you get closer to each other everyday, you fall more deeply in love. You do things to each other which to don't do to anyone else. Maybe because you have feelings for each other? Or maybe because you're best friends. It's either of the two. If you feel special and important, there's a possibility, but there's no assurance.