It's my birthday tomorrow

Prior to this year, every time January comes, my family would always hear me say "My birthday's coming up soon!" everyday until February 28th. Yes, even when I was 23 turning 24, my parents would laugh at me at being all giddy and excited for my birthday. Last year though I was a bit tame, I only started saying that at the beginning of February. However, this year is a different story. I'm turning 25 in 23 hours, and although I am happy that the Lord has given me another year to add to this amazing life, I'm not exactly as excited as I was, probably because I'm going to be spending it with just my sister. Plus, it's midterm season, so I know we'll just eat late dinner at home then resume studying. It is a milestone to be quarter of a century old, it's just sad that it's only gonna be me and Chi. But I do hope I'll have a very happy birthday. Despite being away from my family and friends, I hope New York would treat me well, as it is my home for the next few years.

A week ago, my mom asked me what I wanted for my birthday, and surprisingly, I told her I didn't want anything, as she has given me more than I could ever ask for. And that was a real and honest answer. I didn't say it so she'd be proud of me and offer me something nice. I meant it. I have countless bags I don't get to use (I left a lot in Manila, but I still want more), shoes and clothes I don't get to wear that often, a beautiful apartment, an amazing family, wonderful friends a great life, what more can I ask for? I guess what I really want for my birthday is to have a fruitful career (hopefully make it here in New York), do good in school, bring honor to my family (and country), be a blessing to a lot of people, have an intimate relationship with God, and to make a difference in this world. When before I would normally ask for material things for my birthday, what I want now for my birthday are intangible things. Not to be a hypocrite, but I still want bags and shoes and all that stuff. It's just that I can have all of those when I get all that I wished for on my birthday :)

Now, since it is my birthday week, I am claiming it to be one of the best and greatest weeks ever. :)

Melody

While I was studying last Sunday night, I realized that the most played "playlist" on my iTunes both on my computer and iPhone was my high school playlist - or the songs I listened to while growing up. It brought back memories of my high school days, and how carefree and fun life used to be. I didn't worry about real-life stuff and was too engaged in building friendships. The only problems I had back then were grades and what college I would get into. Those were the good old days. Even the songs that were playing were (in my opinion) better than the songs that are widely popular nowadays. Here are a few of my favorite songs from way back.

Now who doesn't love this song? I know this came out eons ago, but this song still has a very special place in my heart. I was so obsessed with NSYNC back in Grade School & High School.

Classic No Doubt song. Channeling 4th grade memories. I had this album in cassette tape, I believe. :))

Soulful ---

It's 2012, and I'm proud to say that these are only a few of the many songs I love listening to on my iPod. I love Katy Perry and all these new artists we have today, but the songs in the past were top-notch compared to the quality of music that we have now. Also, listening to these old songs made me realize I'm not as young as I used to be, but I'm still that girl back in High School, who had big dreams and a soft heart. Times may change, but the melody still remains.

A lot of bs

In my Marketing Management class with Prof. Kabadayi (one of the best professors I've had), he mentioned in his Social Media Marketing lecture that a good blog should be updated frequently. I keep a blog I hardly ever use. And that is why, upon learning that fact, I realized I should post more stuff. I know I don't exactly have a 'readership' but this online journal is something I can look back on 20 years from now. I'm done with that class, by the way, since it's an intensive course. Instead of having it for 15 weeks (like all my other classes), we only had it for 7 weeks, but we met twice a week. I am in love with Marketing, and I really hope it loves me back. I was originally booked in Finance, but then come Fall Semester, I switched to Marketing. Now I think I'll do a dual concentration - both Marketing and Finance. (And pray real hard I get a great job after I graduate)

Funny enough, while I was writing a paper on that Social Media (and thinking of my blog), I was too preoccupied on other matters that I ended up writing on the wrong topic. (aaaack!) I only realized that when I got to school at 6pm for my meeting with my other group mates on our marketing paper (too many papers, midterms, and deadlines are making me whack). Prior to meeting my group mates, I went up to the business floor to drop off my paper at the professor's mailbox, but ended up realizing I didn't exactly know where it was! I went to the faculty suites, which was in the other end of the building, far from the faculty mailbox, then I realized I could just drop it off after meeting with my group mates. So as soon as I saw them, I apologized for being 5 minutes late, and they told me that I wrote on a different topic. I only had 30 minutes to watch the videos and write about it, then had to run to my other class. What a crazy evening that was.

Now back to regular programming. I'm finishing the micro-environmental analysis portion of our marketing paper (currently on a break) and tomorrow, I promised myself I will go to the gym before meeting with my group mates again. With such a busy schedule in school, I still want to do so many things, but I feel I don't have enough drive. I want to volunteer at church, land an internship for the summer, and be healthy by working out, ooh and get high grades too, but I don't know why I don't have enough strength to work on all of these. I'll work on it. One step at a time. Sometimes I feel I'm being too hard on myself too. I really have to stop worrying too much.

Love month

Of all the months in a year, my favorite is February.. I think it's the best month because of 3 reasons: Valentine's day, unique - with usually just 28 days, but this year is special because it's a leap year, and lastly because of my birthday!

I'm currently juggling 3 different assignments right now for my Negotiation class later, so I have no idea why the heck I'm typing this entry right now. I just need a breather, I guess. Things have been so hectic the past weeks (and they will be 'til the end of the month), but I am getting used to the stress so far. Though I'm sad that I'm alone on Valentine's, I'm happy my sister got the Valentine she wanted. Her boyfriend's visiting for a couple of weeks, so I'm pretty happy for her.

My birthday's coming up in 2 weeks, and I'm gonna feel nostalgic in a couple of days, because spending it with just my sister would be heart-breaking. I love birthdays, and I'm sad my family and friends will not be with me when I celebrate it. Sadly, I think it will just be like any ordinary day. Maybe I'm being overly dramatic and thinking way ahead of myself.

Now I really have to finish my paper, read 2 chapters, and do my role prep for Negotiation. I love this class because the professor's great and I'm learning so many stuff, but it's just a lot of work!!

xoxo