I'm on the third day of my Thai Escapade and I must say that it has been really fun. =)
My Mom's busy working on her conference, so I'm alone for the most part and I'm not complaining. I love all the "me" time I'm getting.
The pool here is to die for. Sure, I've seen better pools but the water in the pool is great. It isn't sticky. It's not a tub full of chlorine. It's warm. I love it.
So far, I've done the following things:
1. Yoga
I did this this morning. It was my first time. I didn't expect it to be that tiring. After the session was over I was dripping with sweat (mayber because of the heat..but anyhoo..). It was super fun, though. I loved the instructor. Her name is Simona Granata and she's Italian! I love her skin color. It's kinda honey meets olive. I love it. She was so nice. We talked for a while (because I arrived 15 minutes early) and I found out that she has been travelling around the world. The Six Senses Spa (the company that manages this place: Evason) sends her around the world (mostly in Asian countries) to teach Yoga, Breathing (the proper way), and Anatomy (to the massage therapists at the spa). I really enjoyed Yoga and I must look for a Yoga place in Alabang or BF.
2. Ear Candling
A lot of people aren't aware of what ear candling is. For those of you who don't know, it's a method that used beeswax to completely clean the ears. Meaning, all the ear wax and other "gunk" inside your ears will be taken out. It sounds gross but it wasn't. It was quite relaxing becuase they gave me a scalp and facial massage...and I love that. The therapist even let me smell a lavander scent that immediately calmed me down. So, how much wax did I have? Not a lot actually. I'm addicted to cleaning my ears so that isn't a surprise. By the way, this was my first time to experience ear candling.
3. Archery
I am officially an archer. Not only because I will be studying in DLSU (the home of the Green Archers) but also because I actually tried the sport. I enjoyed it a lot! I must say that I wasn't bad. My instructor even told me that I could be an "archery expert!" Haha! Cool, right? Again, this is a first for me.
4. Swimming
Unlike the first three things, this isn't a first. Haha. How can I not swim? The beach is right there and so is the pool. I love it. =)
Before I arrived here, I expected a lot of Asians and a few Caucasians. To my surprise (and delight!) I was the only Filipina hanging out in the pool and other areas of the resort and all the rest are Europeans. Yes, Europeans. I love it. Everyone around me is talking in some foreign language that I do not comprehend. There are times when I go, "Am I in Thailand or the French Riviera??"
As much as I am enjoying my stay here, I cannot help but miss those back home. I miss my friends!!! I miss my Dad and brothers!! I miss mama! I miss DSL! I miss SKOODAH! I miss it all....I'll be back soon...=)
By the way, I'm not in Bangkok. I'm in Pranburi, about 230 kilometers south of Bangkok.
Ciao!!!! =)
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niKay wrote this story at..
4:47 AM
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Thursday, April 05, 2007
:: *deniaL* ::
when does one let go?
as much as one would love to hold on forever, spend every moment waiting...hoping. one wouldn't. one isn't stupid.
if life and all its circumstances are telling you to give up...give up.
if all the signs point to nothing...stop holding on.
if what you've been holding on to decides to show you that you should let go...you better do so.
don't be stupid. don't be naive. you deserve much better than this. you've been through enough.
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IN THE OTHER PART OF MY BRAIN:
oh my gosh. it just sunk it. we graduated. high school is over. i know it's been days...but it just sunk in NOW. i cannot believe it.
someone hug me before i drown from all my tears. geez.
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niKay wrote this story at..
6:09 AM
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Sunday, April 01, 2007
:: *bid farewell to my brain cells* ::
thanks to Don Enrique (not sure if this is the one) about 90% of my brain cells have died.
simple story-telling turned into a difficult process that i don't ever want to do again.
i thought that april 20 came after april 22.
i was wondering why the volume went up when i thought i was pressing the volume down button. it turned out that i was actually pressing the volume up button. i struggled with this for an hour or so.
i can't remember the e-mail i use for Friendster. i seriously can't. i tried a zillion possible e-mail ads but nothing worked. i wrote the correct one down somewhere but i don't remember where. goodbye Friendster.
my spelling continues to die. i'm used to be a good speller but over these past few feeks my skills vanished. only i can spell download like this: downlowd. i hate it. you--the one reading this--don't know how many times i re-typed words because they were misspelled.
kill me now. pray for my brain cells to come back to life.
RANDOM THING I LEARNED TODAY: There is a Europe style keyboard. The punctuation marks are located in different places. Weird. I want to go to Europe.
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niKay wrote this story at..
11:44 PM
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Tuesday, March 27, 2007
:: *runaway* ::
In life, there are many obstacles to face. There are endless problems that come about. There are enormous monsters that wish to devour your everything. There are huge cracks where you shall fall into darkness. There are times when you are alone, starving to be safe.
The brave thing to do is to face all of these things. The right act to follow is to never give up. The choice that we have all been taught to make is to fight with all we have got.
As much as I would love to say that I am one of those people who choose to be brave and right, I am not. I succumb to the weakness within my soul. I decide to runaway and escape all of my problems. If there is any way I can just let go, I would.
I am weak. That is the truth.
I admire those who are strong enough to defeat the devils. I envy those who are not empty inside.
Every night, one of the things I pray for is strength. I pray that someday I will be able to stay...and face them all. I still wait for that day to come.
tears fall as the night ends.
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niKay wrote this story at..
8:16 AM
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50 FIRST REACTIONS
Thanks to sam for this. I'm bored and I need a blog entry...so here I go.
1. Beer: looks like pee.
2. Anorexics: need food.
3. Relationships: are either good or bad.
4. Your Last Ex: haha...was a good one, but it wasn't meant to be.
5. Power Rangers: ninja turtles. i don't know why.
6. Life: is a rollercoaster.
9. The President: of the Philippines is misunderstood.
10. Awesome: is how much I've changed over the years.
11. Cars: are good.
12. Gas Prices: are high.
13. Halloween: pumpkins.
14. Sex: can get you pregnant [if you're a girl] and is good for burning calories.
15. Religion: is all about faith.
16. Myspace: can kill you.
17. Fear: failure.
18. marriage: before i'm 30.
19. Blondes: not in the Philippines.
20. Brunettes: brown.
21. Redheads: are unique.
22. Asians: yellow undertones.
23: Pass the time: observe and think.
24. One night stands: NEVER.
25: Cell Phone: is sad.
27: Smoke: bad for the skin.
28: Vanilla Ice cream: basic.
29: Port a Potties: unsanitary.
30: Higschool Life: is about to end. =c
31. Pajamas: are comfortable.
32. stars: awesome.
33. Wet Socks: eeew.
34. Alcohol: Johnson and Johnson. 500 mL.
35. The word love: is all around me.
36. Friends: give love.
37. Money: will it really not buy you happines??
38. Heartache: i can't take another one.
39. Time: is sweet.
40. Divorce: shouldn't be casual.
41. Dogs: bark.
42. Underpants: lace.
43. Parents: are very important to me.
44. Kids: 2 is enough.
45. Stripper: intriguing.
46. Blogs: please don't be a stalker.
47. News: should be given attention.
48. Weddings: i will have one.
49. Pizza: pepperoni.
50. Kleenex: need a whole box on Friday.
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niKay wrote this story at..
4:59 AM
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Sunday, March 18, 2007
:: *salamat.* ::
in less than 2 weeks high school is about to end. i know i've written more than one entry about graduation but there can never be enough entries about the end of everything i loved.
through the past four years of my life i've learned so many different things. i've learned that no matter how hard you try to follow your plan there are uncontrolable forces that will disrupt them. i've learned that taking chances works side-by-side with boundaries. i've learned that there is a very thick line between believing in yourself and too much air in your head. i've learned how to accept everythng that happens in life because, in the end, everything will fall into place and you will see things in a different perspective. most importantly, i've learned how to love and let go.
no matter how much i dislike my school there is still a part of me that will miss it. i grew up there and it will always be special. even though it hasn't always delivered to all my expectations it is still an integral part of my growth. i am comfortable in that place. comfortable, not in terms of its water supply, food production, and availability of facilities...but i will always feel at home in it. i don't know why. maybe because i did not only spend four years of my life in that place but i spent more than thirteen years of my existence there.
i have met so many people in my school. a few of them left while most of them stayed behind and finished the high school rollercoaster with me. whether they stayed or they left...i love them all. i am so thankful for everything that i went through with my schoolmates. thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you thank you...thank you.
the coming days will serve as our last hurrah. our last few days to say whatever we have to say and do whatever we have to do. i will do my best to do my part but you have to do yours to.
i love all of you, i really do.
go class of 2007...we survived. =)
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i am so addicted to this song. do i relate? haha. that's for you to decipher.
The End of Everything I Love
by: Daphne Loves Derby
"take it or leave it" were the words you chose over mine
so much reminds me of you
and i miss your smile.
10:01 and this night is gone
i spent it ill while the world moves on
if time alone was the brushed that paints
with solace and misfortunate
my life would be a work of art.
but ive seen this all before
things shouldnt have gone this far
we shouldnt have gotten so close
for what made me believe
was this the girl who made him forget all hes known
everytime he looked into her eyes
was it the boy who decided to give up his heart and run away
today is gone
tomorrow's mine but im still alone (breath deep)
im still alone (keep breathing)
im still alone (keep singing)
im still alone
im still alone (keep breathing)
im still alone without you
bleeding out so much more
spilling blood since you left
if i had a second chance id live my life waiting to death
so i walked to the store
spent a buck fifty in quarters
to buy the ring you said you liked
cuz im thinking of you now
now i drive to the coast
the place where i drowned all my fears
let the water set me free
im screaming, cant you hear?
or is this the end of everything i love
or are we destined for more?
why cant you look me in the eyes and tell me what you want to
i know you want to.. so bad.. so bad
but ive seen this all before
things shouldnt have gone this far
we shouldnt have gotten so close
what made me believe?
it was you who made me forget all i had known
everytimg i looked into your eyes
and it was me who decided to give up my heart and run away
today is gone
tomorrow's mine but im still alone
im still alone
im still alone
im still alone
im still alone
im still alone without you
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niKay wrote this story at..
6:38 AM
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