Tag: diary

Getting Ready to Say Goodbye 

I talked to a dear friend yesterday and she told me how she cannot find the words to write to which of course, I told her how I myself haven’t visited my own blog in a while. So here I am without any doubt about to ramble nonsense thoughts again.

Officially, I only have a month left in Chicago. You must be curious as to what I feel, eh? Well, I feel a lot of things! I have come to love Chicago or basically here in the United States. I have met a lot of people that changed my perspectives in life. I learned and proved to myself being independent is a good thing. Enjoying  my life without any responsibility is such a big privilege but like all other things in life, this amazing chapter has to end. So I am happy that in a short period of time, I had such a wonderful time with new found friends, family and myself. And although inevitably there are things I wish would stay permanent with me, life goes on and I could only hope for the best! It’s also funny how I miss home now more than ever. I find myself getting excited and homesick already. Looking back to my first few months, all I kept thinking was how on earth could I stay here and never go back but now…I miss home.

So, see you Philippines in a month! 😊

What’s weird

“It’s weird. I’ve finally come to terms with you being gone. I’ve even accepted the heartache. I don’t miss you anymore; I’m not crying over you anymore. I smile now. I laugh harder than ever. I’m genuinely happy. I can’t believe I’m able to say this, but I’m okay. I’m really okay.’

It still bothers me, sometimes, you know. But that’s it.

Lollapalooza ’16

Last July, I attended a music festival called Lollapalooza in Grant Park, Chicago. It should be in your summer-must to do list if you’re in Chicago. Like if there’s Coachella in California, Lollapalooza is the shit here. I went with one of my intern friends, Helen. She is from Columbia and she’s just plain crazy. Like me crazy. Lol. She made sure to buy a six-pack beer to chug before going to the event. So what happened since we couldn’t possibly drink the beers on the train, we started as soon as we got off so we looked like two thirsty drunk girls walking down the streets in the middle of the day.


Man, it was not easy to get in. The line was impossible like just thinking about it now makes me cringe. It was so hot that day we had to line up for over an hour. I had no hat or no sunscreen for reapplication. But once we made it…😭😄😄😄😄😄 it was worth it. We began to explore and take pictures. It was amazing! The enormous place itself, the people and their outfits, food stalls (lol), hundreds of portable toilets and jeez I can see people smoking weed everywhere!

We hop stages to stages, not caring which and who artists we’re going. We blend in with people and dance like there’s no tomorrow. 😃 It was awkward as hell at first, of course, but then I thought this people don’t even know me so I started not to care and dance the day away! I was all about jumping, shouting, raising my hand, moving like crazy and doing all those at the same time all day it was draining. I had to buy a beer every time to keep up!

My finale was Disclosure, but Helen chose Red Hot Chili Peppers. I wish to do both and even more, but it was impossible since every stage is like a mile apart lol. So I was like, fuck it, I can do this alone and join the crowd. Good thing though this guy came out of nowhere, who also couldn’t find his friends so we both dance the night away! See? I’m proud I took a leap of faith going solo. It ain’t that bad, as it turns out.

 

06.24.2016

Blog entry:

23 June 2016 10:28PM @Staff house Springfield

Thursday night which means last night stay in Springfield! I just actually got home not too long ago. My co-workers and I went to visit another co-worker that lives here to celebrate her post baby shower. She’s a Chinese so all the food served were different kind of Chinese pica pica which was interesting. I had a good time getting to know my family here in Chicago. After that, we separated our ways–as to there are two staff houses–and here I am now. Tomorrow, I plan on taking the driver’s exam first thing in the morning–just the written exam first.  I’m doing a scan on the rules of the road of  Illinois after this entry.  So Imma say buhbye now!

Signing off!

 

Springfield

Was supposed to write about my 21st birthday but I guess that could wait til I get back in Chicago for the weekend.

I’m here in Springfield for the whole week. I think I’ll be working here until my last second in the USA lmao WHY! Just a week before my birthday I was told I’ll be working outta town and I said yes–do I have a choice?!–so yeah all my plans got cancelled for my birthday. But hopefully when I come back this weekend, I’ll do something for my birthday yay. So I guess this would be my home for the rest of my working days in Illinois cause you all know about my one month grace period after this internship. I actually haven’t thought of where and what to do with my one month grace period but I’ll figure it out.

For all those who doesn’t know where Springfield is, it’s the capital of Illinois–that’s right! Chicago isn’t the capital of Illinois. Springfield is much quieter compared to Chicago which is why I’m still adjusting. It’s kinda sad of course especially if you’ve gotten used to the busy city life. I think what they have here are mostly government establishments and there’s not much to see really except for the Lincoln thingy idk much yet lol. But since I’m staying here for a little while, I might spend one weekend and get to know the city!

That’s just about it for now! But I also can’t wait to tell you about my 21st birthday. It’s just that I don’t think the story is finished yet cause I haven’t had a proper celebration so let’s wait for it and then I’ll tell ya. 🙂

 

Fast Forward to Six Months! 

I can’t believe it. Time flies so fast! I’ve been here for 6 MONTHS already. Half a year and I’ll be saying bye to this country and be back to reality again. I honestly haven’t thought much of what to do after this but hopefully things will work out for me back home. 

For the past six months, I’ve learned to love Chicago, even its nasty weather lol. Actually, it is more of a love hate feels for this place. But what can I say I enjoy my every second here. I work. I grow. I travel. I date. What atm can a girl in her early twenties ask for more? I can only wish for the remaining six months to be nothing but meaningful! Especially…my birthday is coming and I’ll be finally legal. 

I know I’m blessed. Thank you God for this! 😘

Wanderlust Map

If there’s anything that I’m sure about, it’s that I love traveling. I live for it and I’m hoping to see the more of the world and all of it that it has to offer. 

I’ve created a map of the places I’ve been to outside the Philippines, my country. I plan to travel most of the countries around me before exploring to other continents. 

                                                                              ASIA
Asian Countries I've Been To
   Philippines, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia
And now that I’ve conquered another continent—yep, the USA!—may there be more state visits in the coming months. I’ll be sure to update/add another map to the list. 
I feel blessed enough for having the chance to travel because I know a lot of people want to but sadly can’t. I can only hope for the best for them. Strive and dream on. 

Liebster Award 🏆

I am so sorry this is a long overdue post!
Thank you again Tay for nominating me for the Liebster Award. I’m ecstatic to be nominated twice already. ☺️

The mechanics are different from my previous one but here’s how:


So here are the 11 questions for me:

1. What is your current favorite song?

I have a couple current fave songs but I’m choosing Middle by DJ Snake. 🙂

2. Who is your role model, and why?

Long live my grandma! She’s 81 now and she’s currently residing in Canada living by herself ever since she moved abroad since 26 or something. She lives simple and travels–sums up my goals.

3. What are 3 things you’re most likely to carry in your bag?

❥ Phone

❥ Credit card holder

❥ Swiss army knife (My true friends know about this😂)

4. Favorite dessert?

How about no, tha

5. Best place you’ve ever been to & why?

I would say Chicago. I’m living the dream right now and even though I know it’s just for a year, I could say that I’ve already achieved a big part of my dream.

6. Whats your favorite movie ? Cliche but ‘A Walk To Remember’. 😂

7. Your best memory from the past year?

Setting foot here in Chicago away from familiar people.

8. Where do you go when you want to be inspired?

Just somewhere quiet where I could be alone. Or just driving around while listening to chill music.

9. If you could do anything, absolutely anything, what would it be?

Travel. Travel. Travel. Nothing makes me more happy than that.

10. Where is your happy place?

My mom’s arms.

11. Last book you read?

Red Queen by Victoria Aveyard. Must read, btw!

About time for 11 random facts about me:

1️⃣ I used to not like pizza and burgers but ever since I came here in Chicago, there hasn’t been a week where I don’t eat one slice of pizza.

2️⃣ Kudo Shinichi is my soulmate.

3️⃣ I crossed my knees when I kneel down at church.

4️⃣ I prefer my coffee black and I love tea.

5️⃣ I let my baby sister call me ‘mommy’.

6️⃣ I am mesmerized by big butts. Lol.

7️⃣ Online shopping is my current addiction.

8️⃣ I love birthdays and surprises.

9️⃣ I have like 4 or 5 more blogs beside this 😂

🔟 I do crochets.

1️⃣1️⃣ I used to care a lot about people but now idk meh

Bloggers Nominees:

💋 Lyka

💋 Sheena

💋 Jamie

💋 Joy

💋Claire

💋 Angelica

💋 Joyce

11 questions for you ladies: (you can skip)

1. What is your biggest fear?

2. What is your greatest achievement so far?

3. Mommy or daddy’s girl?

4. Beer/Tequila/Whiskey or Wine?

5. Kinky or vanilla kinda girl?

6. Would you rather be in a beach or in a winter wonderland right now?

7. Do you have the one that got away?

8. What inspires you to write?

9. Best thing that you have right now?

10. Fill: I miss the/those time/times when _______.

11. Do you ever write something and then the next day you read it and you’re like eck this isn’t me and delete it afterwards? Lol

That’s it for me.

Your turn, babes! Have fun and just try to answer what comes first in your mind 🙂 

xo

Sunny Sunday 

Finally the sun showed up on Sunday! Sheena and I were able to visit the Shedd Aquarium. Though personally, I find it dull to visit aquariums—I mean, fish? 🙄—except for the dolphin shows or interactive activities with the animals. So yeah I didn’t even bother taking pictures of the fishes. 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄 

Add me guys on Snapchat if you wanna see my activities especially this coming months because SUMMER 💁🏼 and summer means SUN and sun means FUN. Lol. 

Snapchat: purtyme

Yours Truly,

G🐒

Cookie Friday

I’m feeling better now. Thank God.

Hooray for today! There are two reasons I’m happy. 😀 First of all, today’s Friday which means salvation! I never thought I’d agree to my mom about this but given any chance of no work days I will totally spend it on my bed sleeping or watching TV. I work five days a week, hell, I need a break. Wow. I’m starting to sound like an #adult. 🙂 Another thing is the Girl Scout Cookies finally came in today. I ordered like three boxes of cookies and as soon as I got my hands on them I devoured it lol. You may not know it but I’m more of a cookie girl than a cake girl. 😛

Have a fun Friday!

 

Fat and Sad

I am so taking back what I said yesterday about writing everyday. I’m so freaking lazy lol. Last night, I talked to mom via Skype and she was like you’re so fat already and I was like I know I should just resort to using pills lol and she was like are you crazy. Hmm should I? I kennot. HUHUHU I blame the cruel weather in this windy city! I can’t even go out without my coat. In fact now that I think about it, I haven’t gone out without layers since I came here. I just keep telling myself today that tomorrow would be the last day of the week again. I can do this. I’m homesick too. 😦 I’m thinking of visiting my country this Summer but idk I’m not sure yet. *sigh*