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you know me KAREN to mostly everyone, KAYE to my relatives and family friends, KALAYKS/KALAYKAY to my dad. 19. Full of dreams. Suffers from verbal and mental diarrhea. Loves the idea of visiting Rome and Greece. Dagupan City, Pangasinan native but embarrassingly knows only a few Panggalatok words. Developed her LOVE for the SUN when she was BORN. away from here. KIKAY KALAYKAY photo albums. my friendster account. my previous blog. Perez Hilton. Go Fug Yourself Seventeen Magazine One.org Ala Paredes Bianca Gonzales history. November 2007 December 2007 January 2008 February 2008 March 2008 April 2008 May 2008 June 2008 July 2008 August 2008 September 2008 October 2008 November 2008 December 2008 kudos. layout designer and image: eloquent |
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date: Monday, November 24, 2008
title: I. Could. Not. Control. My. Excitement.
time: 6:04 PM
 OH, YEAAAAAAH! Aside from the movie, I'm looking forward to spending a helluva time with my 3FM1 blockmates! :) date: Sunday, November 23, 2008
title: weakness.
time: 7:35 PM
I've developed a new phobia. I am now afraid of the hallway outside our condo.Last night, a GIGANTIC RAT went running toward me and Maan, my cousin. It suddenly came out of nowhere and I freaked out! The hallway was so narrow and I panicked because I had nowhere to go. The only option was to jump as many times as I could to avoid it. But it touched my foot while it ran. Eeeeeehhhhhhwwwww! Huhuhu. I almost cried. It was friggin' scary! Before I slept, I was laughing to and at myself because I remembered my hilarious reaction. But tonight, every time I walk through that place, the memory of the running rodent haunts me. I wish it won't happen again. Please, please, please... I reported it to the management already and I hope they do something about it as soon as possible. Oh, man, now my head hurts. I've been searching, watching, downloading videos on poor working conditions for 4 hours plus I'm thinking about the possibility of bumping into the rat, that was as big as a cat, again. X( date: Saturday, November 22, 2008
title: You're my IDLE!
time: 2:07 PM
... nyeeeeh!! FREAKIN' CORNY!
It was raining a couple of minutes ago. I'm still too lazy to buy food, despite being extremely hungry. I can't describe how much of an addict I've become these past weeks. I'm glued on my laptop for more than 7 hours a day! I could have done tons of more important things in that amount of time. But, yeah, I am that shallow and stupid. I waste time voting for celebrities on Perezzies 2008. I didn't even know at first what Perezzies are until I realized that the blogger's name is PEREZ Hilton. Geez. I just realized that the more I let myself read senseless stuff, the dumber I become. I'm not sure if I read this in an e-mail, but George Carlin, a brilliant American stand-up comedian and actor who died last June, said: "Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. " An idle mind is the devil's workshop." And the devil's name is Alzheimer's."It really kinda stuck to me and I got worried because right now, I'm having this problem about not remembering things, like past events. My friends would go like, "Naalala mo yung time na blahblahblah.." and I'd give them a confused look because I definitely don't remember. Well, I didn't give them the look for saying "blablahblah" because they didn't actually say it. I told you I forget about stuff so I replaced the rest of the sentence with blahs. Anywaaaaay, that situation happened more than five times! And when I read that quote from Mr. Carlin, I started blaming my lack of willingness to read my Finance books and the newspapers. In high school, I used to do a lot of Math problems, because that was my favorite subject ever and because I was one of the reps for the MTAP Math Challenge (?)---it's a math quiz bee but I forgot what the acronym stands for (See? Told yah.)--- so I really needed to practice and solve, solve, solve! I kept my brain busy that time. I have no idea what happened to me now. Memories are very important for me, for everybody. Losing them would be devastating. I realized that my diaries and blogs don't just serve as a therapy or an emotional outlet. They make me remember. I've seen The Notebook so many times and right now, I'm giving up hope that there will be a Noah for me. So if I do get Alzheimer's, that would suck a lot! Hahaha. I'm kidding. Okay, seriously though. I really have to stop wasting my time on the internet. A few minutes or an hour a day on the computer will do. I have to put a sticker on my laptop that would say, "FOR HOME WORK AND BLOGGING PURPOSES ONLY!!" Hahaha. Here's a short list of How To Prevent Getting Alzheimer's Disease While You're Young, Hip, Smart and Fabulous: 1. Get hooked on crossword puzzles and Sudoku. I heard they're a great way to exercise the brain so I'll definitely take those into consideration. 2. Put your love for TV in good use. Watch documentary shows (Discovery Channel, History Channel), and the news (TV Patrol, NBC, CNN). Lesser on 3. Relive your MTAP preparation days. Spend your free time solving for bond prices, rates of return, current ratios, working capitals and other bunch of Finance-related craps, uh, I meant, problems. Finance-related problems. :P 4. Get busy. Enroll in cooking classes, take Photoshop lessons, learn how to drive SAFELY!! Our college dean, Dr. Helena Cabrera, always says that we have to invest in "continuous learning". We may think we know a lot already but as more things are being discovered and as more issues are being talked about, we have to be updated. I can't think of anything anymore. My brain's all worn out. Maybe I should add "Make a List" on the list, because it sure did put my mind to work. Hahaha. date: Friday, November 21, 2008
title: more than 25 MINUTES too late... oh, well!
time: 1:34 PM
Do you know when you get older, you look back on your childhood, and you remember the first band or singer you fell in love with? I mean, I'm not that old but, yeah, I'm definitely older. So a week ago, I saw on a TV ad that Michael Learns to Rock is having a concert at the Araneta Coliseum on the 22nd, if I'm not mistaken. I know for some of you, you'd say "Oh yeah, those guys who sang '25 Minutes'" and not care that much. Not me. I squealed, "HOO ME GOD! Michael Learns to Rooooooooock!" That last word was the part where my notes went higher than Mariah Carey's.I never really realized how much I LOVE them until that moment. Jeez, I remember as a kid, I listened to all MLTR songs! I know all the lyrics by heart and, surprisingly, I still do. I never loved a band more than I loved MLTR. Every one of their songs has a different wonderful love story. It was like reading from a book, but it only takes 3-4 minutes for you to be completely mesmerized. I like that kind of feeling. I like being dazzled. Unfortunately, I wasn't prepared. I have no enough savings to buy tickets. I'd love to take Papa or, if possible, my mom sana. It's a once-in-a-lifetime opporunity I blew!! But, anyway, I'm really hoping I'd get another chance to see them next time. For now, I'm going to relive the days when I sang "Paint My Love" like a complete screaming idiot. I give my thanks to MLTR for making me appreciate music! date: Thursday, November 20, 2008
title: You are my LIFE now.
time: 4:18 PM
Okay. I know I haven't been too 'loud and proud' about my Twilight obsession on this blog page but since the movie's showing soon, I just want to say that, really, I am sooo hooked and probably one of the millions of fans completely addicted to everything Twilight! The first moment I read the book, I was on KILIG MODE for days, probably for even 2 weeks! I remembered this time when I went out to meet my high school friends. While I was walking home, the romantic scenes on the book came flashing back and I was wearing this humongous smile on my face. The slightly cool breeze was blowing, the UST field was dark and I was alone, smiling to myself. Gosh, it was like a "Karaoke" moment---you know, like when the girl on the background video walks along the shores with her hair being blown by the wind. It was embarrassing! But I seemed not to mind it at all. It was weird because I never expected that a book could have that kind of impact on me. I've read all the Harry Potter books and they were all absolutely wonderful and full of suspense but after reading, I didn't find myself going googly-eyed over the thought of one of the characters. I got goosebumps also but it was mostly because of thrill and adrenaline rush from the revelations and the mind-blowing action going on. In Twilight, my arm hair raised and I felt those butterflies again and this time, it was because of the romance between Edward and Bella. I am a TOTAL sucker for love stories so... I don't know, maybe I just couldn't fully attach myself to the HP gang because they were living in a very different world and their issues were far different from mine. Duh. Haha. I'm still a Potter fanatic though. :) I just really can't help myself. I am 100% 'dazzled' by the story. And I know, you are, too. For a girl, it's not a secret that she has those moments when she imagines herself meeting the boy of her dreams---the guy who would sweep her off her feet, make her knees weak, make her feel like she's the only girl he'll ever love and make her realize that without her, he has no reason to exist... Well, Bella was able to meet that guy and got the chance to kiss him, too... more than twice! Green monster alert! Hahaha. I guess that's the reason why a lot of girls envy her and want to be like her. She's simple, accident-prone and definitely not the prettiest girl in town but she bagged the hottie and that hottie turned out to be completely head-over-heels in love with her. For that, I give her tons of ganda points! Hehe.  Robert Pattinson as Edward Cullen and Kristen Stewart as Bella. :) I think that the book became a phenomenon because millions of people were able to connect themselves with the Edward-Bella relationship. There was a different kind of love involved which is kind of obsessive. But it's appealing, in a way, because no man could ever love a woman like Edward does. And I think, girls want that kind of thing. They want to feel really special and be taken care of like they're the most precious thing in the world. All the romantic fantasies of women were put together and transformed into the form of Edward Cullen. I guess, he was kind of an "icon" for most guys and a "god-like creature" for most girls. Haha. I also think that Bella's bravery and capability to accept her vampire boyfriend the way he is amazed the readers. She was absolutely fearless and she was never afraid to take risks. So I think that these two main characters give a certain HOPE to everyone: that someday, we would all find our own Edward Cullen or Bella Swan, or, probably, our inner Edward/Bella. With the movie, I put my faith in Director Catherine Hardwicke and the whole cast of the film adaptation. I think it's going to be pretty huge! It's the opportunity to finally see the characters step outside our imaginations and clearly visualize what we've been going crazy for over the past years or, in some cases like mine, months. I can hardly wait! Catch the film on November 26, Wednesday, at your local theaters. Watch it twice, thrice, ten times so the movie could earn millions! Because, hopefully, if this first installment rocks the Box Office, the adaptation of New Moon and Eclipse are sure to follow. Go, Team Edward! XD date: Tuesday, November 18, 2008
title: I'll be there for you when the rain starts to pour...
time: 7:04 PM
I was browsing for Gossip Girl bloopers on YouTube and I suddenly found myself watching a couple of FRIENDS gag reels. It was great because it's my absolute favorite comedy sitcom ever! The Friends DVD I got from Lance on my 18th birthday was the best! I still watch it and the reruns also on ETC (definitely "Where it's ALL good". Hehe.) every now and then, and I still find myself laughing hysterically. The bloopers posted on YouTube were completely 300% funnier!! If you're really stressed out, put Joey, Chandler, Ross, Rachel, Monica and Phoebe on your TV/computer screen and the migraines will go away. Believe me, I've been on F.R.I.E.N.D.S. medication for more than 5 years.Let me share with you the Hahahahaha's from the 10th season. I know you'd enjoy these: Part 1 date: Saturday, November 15, 2008
title: see you again tonight! :)
time: 5:35 AM
"Let me sleep... For when I sleep I dream that you are here, you're mine..." - Dream of Me, Kirsten DunstI was supposed to wake up at 3am to study for my CapMar quiz, but the dream was everything I hoped for. I was in my fantasy world. I chose to continue sleeping, curious about what's going to happen next, over an important test. Hehehe. Of course, the scenes involved were all part of my wishful thinking. I can't get this boy out of my head. The alarm woke me up three times because last night I was anticipating the "mamaya pa ng konti" attitude. Bummer! Nakakabitin... Anyway, in the dream, I was smiling and my knees were weak. I was a walking jelly. I would never have wished for anything more! It was perfect. Okay.. Okay.. Okay.. Have to go now. I still have a 7am class to attend to. Haha. I'll be waiting for you... dream boy... hahahahahahaha! XD date: Sunday, November 9, 2008
title: Just one of those great days...
time: 7:22 PM
Naulanan ako. My head hurts. I'm still not finished with my HRM home work. My head hurts even more.Anyway, I want to tell you how much fun I've had at Airo's birthday celebration last night. Belated happy birthday again, Daddy Airo! The D-Am peeps were reunited once again and I was really glad kasi I missed them. I see them in the hallway every day after classes but it's waaay different from spending 'quality time' together, which we don't always do.... As in, yung complete talaga lahat ah, or more than 15 of us would hang out. Basta, last night was really great. Saya! Thanks, Airowww!  Ramon-es and Berrrrtdey boy Airo  Hot Dam!  Say 'Keso'!  Ngiting abot tenga. XD P.S. Thank you, Ehlyu and Eunice for the photos. Ginrab ko na. Hehehehe. date: Tuesday, November 4, 2008
title: I'm just the girl next door.
time: 5:01 PM
Something's really annoying. Parasite. Nasty-looking, irritating parasite. I want to squish it, burn it and feed it to a dog to make sure it's dead.On a lighter and less cruel note, first day of classes was below average. If I would rate the excitement this morning, I'll give it a 4. That's out of 10, not 5. And the only three reasons why I gave a four was that 1.) I was able to hear the finance-related words I was missing, 2.) I shared my Twilight obsession with Aileen and 3.) I ate the super yummy sisig at Dapitan's Sisig Express (at V. Concepcion St.) Nothing spectacular happened. As usual. Gawd. When will my life start to be exciting? Anyway, I've downloaded some songs this afternoon. I was in the mood for a sound trip so I browsed on MySpace. I found a song that speaks exactly about my huge insecurity issues. Hahaha. Girl Next Door by Saving Jane. It's on my playlist, on the right side of this blog plage. You could listen to it if you want. Small town homecoming queen She's the star in this scene There's no way to deny she's lovely Perfect skin, perfect hair Perfumed hearts everywhere Tell myself that inside she's ugly Maybe I'm just jealous I can't help but hate her Secretly I wonder if my boyfriend wants to date her She is the prom queen I'm in the marching band She is a cheerleader I'm sitting in the stands She gets the top bunk I'm sleeping on the floor She's Miss America and I'm just the girl next door Senior class president She must be heaven sent She was never the last one standing A backseat debutaunt Everything that you want Never to harsh or too demanding Maybe I'll admit it I'm a little bitter Everybody loves her but I just wanna hit her I don't know why I'm feeling sorry for myself I spend all my time wishing that I was someone else date: Monday, November 3, 2008
title: No Grinch, please.
time: 9:14 PM
Tomorrow, back to school. I'm excited, in a way, because I miss writing about school stuff.... I miss the words like bonds, stocks, banks and finance. Ha! Well, that's something you don't read about everyday. Hehe.Aside from that, I'm thinking about Christmas. I can't wait. I know, it's the first day of classes tomorrow and it's too early to be thinking about the next vacation but I'm really looking forward to that holiday. One of the reasons is our family's annual Christmas party. Two years ago, we held it in Baguio City. Last year, we went to a rest house with a huge swimming pool at San Fabian, Pangasinan. We always have parlor games and the Padilla family most of the time wins. Hehe. It is so much fun and every year, I laugh so hard, I get teary-eyed! This year, I'm proposing that we go to Bolinao, Pangasinan. It's like Boracay but quieter, more relaxing and probably more beautiful. I've been there twice and I fell in love with the place the first moment I stepped on its white sanded beach. The problem though is that it's FOUR hours away from Dagupan City. That's a really long drive. My Tito, who's in charge of the expenses this year, likes the idea but will still think about it. But the venue really doesn'y matter. It's the bond that's more important. (I'm glad I was able to use that word. Hehe.) I wish you could come and celebrate with us. Everyone's always welcome. I'm really, really excited. date: Sunday, November 2, 2008
title: the highlight of my November 1.
time: 4:18 PM
He looked at me and spoke to me and I recognized that funny feeling---KILIG. Hayyyyy. My. Favorite. Emotion. :)He was my high school CRUSH. To be back in town and to see a familiar face, which I also haven't seen in a while.... I loved it! And another great thing about the incident was that it was the first time he EVER spoke to me. Ay, wait! No, it wasn't. He spoke to me two days before that but all he said was "Hindi, okay lang." Yep. That was it. But last night, he asked me a couple of questions. Eeeeeeeeeh!!! After he said goodbye, all I managed to say to Kiara, my 9-year-old sister and my companion at that time, was "I'm so glad we walked. *Huge smile here*." It was the best night of the month, or probably the rest of the whole year. Nothing could top that. Well, unless TG decides to be extra friendly and smiles at me. Hehehehe. date:
title: Back in Manila.
time: 12:41 PM
And back to reality.I feel like Dagupan is just my wonderland, the place where I run to when I feel like getting away from the stress in the city. I feel like Manila is where I live now, as in permanently. I'm here almost 40 weeks a year. I'm not complaining though. It had been my dream to study here and I guess following your dreams has its disadvantages, too. I just realized how Dagupan is becoming more of a fantasy land. As much as I want to stay, I know I can't because the semester's starting again. The clock has struck at midnight. Reality awaits. Homesickness---it sucks.  Of course. Baguio. But no need to be all dramatic. I mean, Dagupan's still in the same country as Manila. After graduation, it'll be much harder to control the nostalgia and---I hate to say it---the tears. I don't think I'm ready for a much bigger change in my life right now. But in one and a half years, I promise I will be. As of now, the only problem I need to prepare for is the new challenge of the new sem. I have to work extra hard this time. I mean it. Dagupan, bye for now. Hellooooo, Mama-Manila! |
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