That Day Called Valentine's Day

Every year, millions of people from all walks of life from various parts of the globe commemorate love through a widely-celebrated holiday called Valentine's Day or Heart's Day.  Up until now, the exact origin of this day is still uncertain but there is one particular legend that says that it all came into existence during the Roman empire when a priest named Valentinus fought for love as he helped young couples get married. 

I rarely celebrate Vday but this year, I decided to be more bold as I spent the entire day with my twin sister and friends.  We watched Fifty Shades of Grey, ate out and attended the birthday party of a dear friend and I really had fun.

At the end of the day, all I can say is that my Valentine's Day was really memorable this time since I spent it at the place closest to my heart-home.  Henceforth, I really don't know how my next celebrations would turn out but one thing is for sure: no matter where I am or  where I'll be, my heart would always be here.



Lovelots,
Maica Angelle

That Day I Call Valentine's Day

Pre-Valentine's Night Out With Friends

Dearest Bloggerbuds,

It is February 7, 2015.  In 7 days time, the whole world will be celebrating Valentine's Day once again.  Moreover, while the others are spending their Saturday night preparing for that 'Big' day, I am stuck here at home trying to blog.  I know I haven't been much of a good blogger lately because I haven't updated my site as frequently as I have promised but I hope that all my efforts would count no matter how big or small.

 

Anyway, I've been quite busy these past few days because I've been juggling work, New Zealand application, household meetings, workouts and household chores and I just feel that I need some break. Luckily, my high school friends asked me and my twin sister out last night to catch up in one of the busiest commercial centers at our hometown.

We went to a couple of restaurants/ coffee shops and chitchatted for the whole night and I really had fun.  At the end of the day, I just realized that living in a suburb can be quite boring at times and nightouts with friends really add more color to my stay at my simple hometown.  I really hope that I'll be able to go out more frequently and explore the rest of Calapan.

Lovelots,

Maica Angelle

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First Household for 2015

Dearest Bloggerbuds,

The rest of the world has already bid its farewell to the long and winding 2014 and another year has already come to surface.  With that in mind, I and my new found Singles for Christ Sisters met up last week for our first household meeting for 2015.

I've been with SFC for almost a year already and we have regular household meetings, weekend retreats, formations and out-of-town conferences. I was quite busy last week with work and NZ application that I thought I won't be able to attend the meeting.  However, God must have loved me that much because He allowed me to attend such.

Household with my beautiful Sisters

Selfies

Anyway, I consider household meetings as my escape from all the stresses of the outside world.  This is where I send my deep prayers to God and spend time with m SFC Sisters.  I'm really grateful because God gave me the chance to be with this family and I really feel that our next household meeting will also be memorable.


Lovelots,
Maica Angelle

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Animo Memories

Hello there, my buddies!  How is your week so far, huh? I've been quite busy sleeping, watching cheesy telenovelas and hanging out with my college buddies last week that I forgot to post something in here by then.  Seriously.

Anyway,  I am now making up for the missed blog post by reminiscing my recent trip to my Alma Mater De La Salle Lipa.

Described by http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ as one of the third generation Lasallian Schools in the country,   De La Salle Lipa is a is 10-hectare institution situated next to J.P. Laurel National highway (Japan-Philippine Friendship highway) in Lipa City, Batangas, Philippines.  It has consistently produced a number of successful young professionals in the country during the past decade as it lives up to its motto 'Great Beginnings Start Here.'

Five years have already passed since I left this institution which has indeed seen me blossom from a meek and shy 16 year-old Mindoreña to a bona fide nurse in the country today.  I've already been to tons of places and I also met lots of people.  However,  although I still have not found my own success yet, I can always say that no matter where I am or where I'll be, I am and will always be a Lasallian.


Lovelots,
Maica Angelle

Credits:
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http://www.dlsl.edu.ph/

C'est La Vie

Bonjour, my dearest bloggerbuds!  Have you all missed me?  The end of the year is almost here and while most of my fellow 'kababayans' are already making their Christmas wishlists, I am stuck here at home trying to blog.  I know I've been out of the circuit for almost a year now but the long wait is finally over.  I am back FOR REAL.

Nevertheless, if you're all ever wondering how I spent my time during my blog retreat, here is a quick recap of all the highlights of  the year.

1.  For me, 2014 is a time for self-renewal and part of this phase is my change in hairstyle.  I became more adventurous this year when I had my hair dyed in honeyblonde shade.  I also embraced the side-swept bangs to add more drama.

New Look for 2014

2.  I also added some twist to my breakfast routine when I signed up for a local nutrition club. I substituted my usual oats for the delicious fruit- based smoothie, the fat- burning tea and the skin- enhancing aloe vera  to be able to achieve a more fabulous look.

1st Nutrition Club

3.  Although I am an introvert by heart, I got to unleash my extrovert side this year when I became a member of Singles for Christ Calapan.  Their Christian Life Program held last April - May was really life- changing for me.  I've been an active member ever since.

It's official!  I am now a part of SFC Calapan.

3.  SFC has also broadened my horizon through its out-of-town conferences. I and my fellow SFCs got the chance to explore the beautiful Hundred Islands this year when we went to Pangasinan for the Island Conference of the organization.

Island Hopping at Hundred Islands with my fellow SFCs

4.   I also got the chance to witness 'rock-concert like' worships, see Archbishop Socrates Villegas in person and meet SFC members from other parts of the archipelago during the said Island Conference.  I never thought being a part of a religous organization can be this cool.

SFC Island Conference 2014

5.  Aside from the conferences, SFC also gave me and my friends  the opportunity to dress up through one of the weekend retreats called 'Princess Diaries.'  Il est fabuluex.

6.  Household meetings also contitute a part of the usual routine of SFC members.  I chanced upon one last July and I really had fun with my girl friends.

7.   I really, really hate running.  In fact, I'd rather go to the gym and pay monthly dues instead of going out for a free jog.  However, since 2014 is a year of changes, I decided to take a different route this year by attending fun runs in our province and surprisingly, I really enjoyed those.

Fun Run Memories

8.  Finally, I got to do something a part from my usual hospital routine  this year when I got a job as a medical abstractor last August.  Even facebook states that it is one of the major events in my life this year.

Indeed, there comes a point in your life when you just have to take a step back, get out of your comfort zone and spend some time alone to find yourself AGAIN.  This is what 2014 has taught me and right now, I am still clueless about what the future has in store for me.  Nevertheless, with my new-found self, my renewed faith in God and a bunch of friends, I am confident that I can welcome 2015 with a bang.


Lovelots,
Maica Angelle


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Special Thanks to:
the gorgeous Mara Ancelle E. Feraren for some of the pictures

Ready, Set, Go Run

Dearest Bloggerbuds,

I know I have been MIA (Missing In Action) for quite some time but I am now officially back.  And yes, with a vengeance.  Starting today, I'd regularly post about my dreams, new-found successes and adventures in between.  Imagine that.

Anyway, this morning is one historical moment for me since I finished my first ever five km. run today during the much- anticipated 'Lumangbayan Fun Run.'.  I was with my twin sister Mara (who loves fun runs and the pictorial afterwards) and my fellow Calapenos. It was fun. 

Honestly, I never expected that I would have fun during the 'Lumangbayan Fun Run' since I'm not really fond of jogging but seeing my hometown during sunrise was just awesome.  I am now looking forward to the next fun runs and events in my beloved Calapan.

Lovelots,

Maica Angelle

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