Life

Life. There are so many ways to define this, you could either take it in a positive perspective or a negative perspective. But, maybe, my point is that our experiences shape how we see life as a whole. I can go on a whole level of a tangent but I guess I'd just leave this little statement here 1)because i'm in my free period and was just pondering life since i have nothing much to do as mocks are over and 2)because I can't really apply my definition of life to someone else's because were all living in our own ways.

Some people might be going through rough times at the moment, but I'd just like to say that you've already come this far and you've most definitely thought that at a past point in your life you were never going to make it this far because of another obstacle you had to face. But no, you're wrong, you got here and you're still going. You are growing because of these obstacles you have faced and are going to face. You have got this! I was watching an inspirational YouTube video and one of the things that sprung out on me was when she said "you are your biggest and longest commitment, so don't dwell on the past and don't waste a minute of the day doing so". People use to ask me, "Maicca, what's you're biggest fear?" and other than answering spiders, I would say: failure. However, after watching that inspirational video, the woman moved me to no longer fear failure, because failure is one of the things that is going to help you become a much stronger and ultimately a better person. It's what is going to make you no longer fail as we should learn from our mistakes, but also make sure the mistakes don't happen again. If/when they do, just ask yourself: "What am I doing wrong?". They say that the truth hurts, but if you keep lying to yourself that you don't need improvements or hiding from what your failures are, the truth is that you will never be able to grow. John Locke's "Tabula Rasa" explains how we are like a clean sheet of paper and that our experiences shape what we become, so through the build up of our schemas (the package of information we aquire through experiences), we will be able to reflect and understand how we can improve as an individual.

Wowza!, told you I can go on a whole level of a tangent.
I still feel like there is a lot going through my mind about this topic and that there are many more things I'd like to say about it. I feel like its quite a sensitive topic that people often don't want to express as it might be out of their comfort zone, but It's also something to make people aware and kept on their feet to think about. #selfgrowth

see you in the next post

xxx

"Friends"

Good Morning! Surprised by another post? 

Today I'm going to write about the types of friends we might have, might have encountered or will encounter within our lifetime. 

In my opinion, friends, just like our family, are here to shape you as a person, but the only difference between them and our family is that they have the free will to leave you at anytime. Of course some will stay, but that might only be a small minority and that's when you know who your true friends are.

Lets begin... (in no particular order)

1. The Best Friend - This is the friend you consider to be your Top (its in the name) You feel like you can tell them anything and everything at all times, without feeling ashamed or embarrassed. You know that they will give you the best, honest advice without being subjective, because they just want the best for you. You might not see them everyday or for a long time, but when you guys see each other, you can instantly connect with each other and the day just passes in a blink of an eye. Even if you guys don't see each other, there will always be social media such as Snapchat or Facetime where you guys can talk for as long as possible. They or you feel like you are able to call them at anytime, without the need to "book an appointment".
2. The School Friend - This is a friend that you only talk to at school and no place else. You are only connected through school but outside school, you have 1% - 0% social contact with them. But, if they do talk to you, it would probably be about school related topics. 
3. Best Guy/Girl   Friend -  If you noticed the gap between guy/girl and friend, you would know that this isn't the romantic meaning. This is the friend of the opposite sex. You feel like you are able to connect and talk about anything with them just like your guys or girls, but the only difference is that they're not of the same gender as you (this person is basically the opposite sex of your best friend). . 
4. The Gay Best friend - again, like the best friend, this is usually the friend of the opposite sex who considers themselves as gay. 
5. The funny friend - This is the friend you miss the most if they are not with you or within the group of friends you have, because they are they ones to liven up the conversations. When they're not with you, you just wonder where they are. 
6. The serious friend -  Opposite to the funny friend, they are the most responsible and know when to stop the joke before "anything bad" happens. They give you morals for life, because they want the best for you and these advises might not be from experience but they are what you call "The Wise Old Owl" 
7. The one who got away friend - This is the unfortunate friend who lost you, instead of you losing them because its their loss, not yours. They were your friend for quite some time, but something happened and you guys weren't able to sort things out or accept each other again after what had happened (probably because of pettiness) 
8. The EVERYDAY rude friend -  This friend is like the "devils advocate" where they are always against everyones opinion. You cant really cut them off of your "friends list" because, like the funny friend, they bring a little bit of excitement and debate in your conversations, which you might like. 
9. The converter - This is the friend that you really really really connect with and you start developing romantic feelings for them 
10. The silent assassin -  This is the silent but deadly friend, because in the outside they might be seen as kind and innocent, but deep inside, you know that they have a dark dark side that isn't so innocent. 
11. The Bad influence - This is the friend who draws you into trying out crazy experiences, but most of the time they are the most memorable (unless you were drunk) and you are most likely to say that you are never going to do it again, but end up doing it anyways. 

That's all that I can think about at the moment, but if you have any suggestions on the other types of friends you/people have, please comment down below. Going to go to my psychology lesson now, thanks for reading and I hope that you enjoyed and somehow related to what I've written.

xoxo

New Beginings

Hello!

Wow, how time flies! Its been so very long since I've written on here (2 years to be exact) 

Anyways... how have you been? I'm currently writing this in my English class (which is going to end in approximately 15 mins anyways) when I'm suppose to be drafting my coursework about 'The Great Gatsby', but I got side tracked and somehow ended up here. Looking back at my old blog posts have made me realise how much I enjoyed writing on here because its as if its my public diary which I can share to the whole wide world, my anonymous friends. 

Wow, I've actually missed this! 

Well, its 2017 and we have got a lot of catching up to do! 

...I'm finally 18! It feels so weird how I started this blog when I was around 13 or 14? idk, but as you can tell, its been a blimming long time. 

I turned 18 on the 26th November but decided to celebrate it on the 25th November because it fell on a Saturday and it was a school week. Instead of following the Filipino tradition of having a 18th Debut where there is a cotillion, 18th roses, long, big, fancy dresses, I decided to do something different. Please don't get offended if you're a Filipino but this was mostly because I'd rather spend my day with my actual close friends rather than having a bunch of people in a big hall and having no time to actually talk to my friends because I would've been busy doing stuff you do at a Filipino Debut. (search up Filipino 18th debut party if you're not entirely sure how to picture it) so, for my 18th my mum booked me and my friends a night at 'The Grange Hotel' at St Paul's, which is a 5 star hotel. The plan was to meet up at the hotel and as soon as we checked in, we'd be escorted to the spa where do a lil bit of swimming, relaxing in the saunas.. etc We chilled at the spa for around 3 hours and decided to head up to the hotel room so that we could start getting ready for the dinner, which was at 'Benihanas'. After getting into my dress and shammed up with make up, we headed to the restaurant, and that's where i met up with those who didn't go to the spa.

... And so everyone was together sitting in the restaurant. 

At BENIHANA the food is cooked in front of you and I enjoyed that experience because the chefs were enthusiastic. After the dinner we went out an took pictures near St Paul's Cathedral where I got a couple of frost bites, but its cool. During this time, my mum and sister were both busy decorating the hotel room after the rush to get ready for the dinner. I was surprised when I walked in because it was amaazzinnnggg!! 

Everyone sang happy birthday, my parents left the room and then the partayyyyy started!!!! 

At 00:00 it was officially the 26th November and was my Official birthday.and thats all im gonna say .... also we ended up sleeping at 5am.

9:00am we all woke up and got ready for breakfast and we went up to the 7th floor to look at the view from st pauls and we stayed there for a bit and took many more pictures and i got to face time my family in the Philippines. After checking out if the hotel me and my family headed to church so that i could take time to thank the Lord for the 18th year of my life.  After that we went home and rested and i thought that was the end of my celebration...

...but after my dad woke up from his nap he insisted that we'd go out to a restaurant to celebrate (again) At this point, I felt tired and was a little bit grumpy, but I got in the car, thinking that it would just be a normal birthday dinner with the family... As soon as we got to the JRC buffet, I saw some familiar Filipino faces and felt very confused as to how, coincidentally, they were there. As i walked in, everyone started singing "happy birthday" to me and realised how my parents planned a surprise dinner party with all the Filipino people i know. 

So that was basically my 18th birthday, very badly written, but honestly its like one of those moments where you have to live it instead (if that makes sense) 

I would just like to add that i am very grateful that i have such amazing friends and families i have. 

I LOVE YOU ALL oh so very much <3

I am slightly sad that i wasnt able to invite every single friend and family that i have to celebrate on my day but i would also like to say that, if youre reading this, i thought about you and had you in my heart as i celebrated. so yall were there in spirit.

There are so many more things that id like to write on here so stay tuned

xoxo