FEB. 28 - UPSIDE DOWN.

And suddenly my frown goes upside down. This is because I believe that there is always always gonna be a reason to smile no matter what. More importantly, nothing is more beautiful than a smile that has struggled through tears. 

Whenever I see people who smile when I feel that they have every reason to frown or cry reminds me of all that is good, and give me additional reasons to smile as well. It's a great way to end the month of February. Let's all don a big bright smile and think of happy thoughts before we travel to NeverLand. Good night and helloooo March! ♥ ;)

#summerhereicome
#tilnextyearsfebphotoadaychallenge

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FEB. 27 - PLAYING.

Rain's pouring like a wild beast untamed. Gonna chill for a bit then be back to burn my eyebrows. (Say wut?) LOL! Freakin' time management gets into my nerves now. Breather. This. Eargasm. Let's have a lil taste of Up Dharma Down in this cold & vicious evening. \m/

FEB. 26 - QUIET.

This is my idea of quiet. I'll head to the beaches soon. 
#summercomefast :)

FEB. 25 - ON MY BEDSIDE TABLE.

Gubot much! :D
I didn't have time to clean my room nor my bedside table especially now that everyday feels like a hustle. Trying to persuade time to tick slower now that exams at law school is just around the corner and there are still tons of requirements to finish. Hooha! :P

FEB. 24 - CLOUD.

This was taken 2 years ago during the PBIEL times en route to Manila. #feltsoheavenly #wanderlust #cottoncandiesinwhite :D

FEB. 23 - A WORD.

Being optimistic all the time, this word is what keeps me going. Therefore dum spiro, spero! :)

FEB. 22 - MAKES YOU SMILE.

There are lots of reasons to smile. 
Here are some of the things that puts a smile on my face:

1. Passing your exams
2. Feeling loved
3. Making people smile
4. Receiving a call from someone you value
5. Thinking of a "kilig" memory
6. Giving people gifts
7. Getting warm & fuzzy big bear hugs
8. When your family is proud of what you do
9. Big pay checks
10. A relaxing massage
11. Looking at cutesy babies
12. Sipping brewed coffee
13. When doing something you thought you could never accomplish
14. First times
15. Slow dancing
16. Star-gazing
17. Going to the beach
18. Fulfilling promises
19. Eating your all time favorite dish cooked by your mom
20. Seeing your crush from a far
21. When someone awesomely sings your favorite song
22. Being healthy
23. Receiving a "thank you'' text
24. Getting a make over
25. Shopping
26. Receiving a hand-written letter from someone you completely adore
27. Watching your favorite movie
28. To listen to the voice of the one you love
29. When someone trusts/believes in you no matter what
30. Family holidays
31. To sleep after a hard days work
32. Happy tears
33. To forgive and forget a deep seated anger
34. Freebies
35. To find true love
36. The smell of fresh baked bread
37. To wake up from a happy dream
38. To tell someone how much they mean to you
39. Committing a random act of kindness
40. Saving a life
41. Heart to heart talk with your bestfriends
42. Zero traffic
43. A passionate first kiss
44. Humming your favorite song
45. Making a new friend
46. To travel the world
47. To finish reading your much loved novel
48. Looking at pictures from your childhood
49. Skinny-dipping
50. Make time to see the sunrise or sunset
51. Church visits/ Meditations/ Praying
52. Walking/ Running
53. Laughing out loud with my pamangkins
54. Being advised by my big brothers in the love department
55. World peace (aww!) ..

and the list goes on.. ♥ :)

FEB. 21 - FULL.

I am full. Full of life, love, hope, happiness, positivity though confronted with challenges, disappointments, fear, doubt, loss and hurt STILL I am FULL because I know I am BLESSED by HIM. :)

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FEB. 20 - WHERE YOU STOOD.

Leaning on an oak tree at Baguio whilst feeling the cold breeze and feasting my eyes on the natural beauty of the Summer Capital of the Philippines. This was taken 5 months ago. T'was one of the best experiences evah during my Congressional Internship days! Unforgettable. I'll come back, soon. ♥ :)

FEB. 19 - I AM.

I am so like this. Sometimes. LOL!

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FEB. 18 - SOMETHING I DON'T LIKE.

Being clumsy these days. Kawawa naman my thumb nail. :/

FEB. 17 - IN MY HAND.

Technically it's on my wrist (stamped) but not in my hand. For whatever reason, I just like this picture. There's something unforgettable about it when I took this photo months ago. It's one of the fondest memories I had particularly that slit on my thumb which left a minute scar in my heart as well. I didn't thought it could get worst. It usually happens retrospectively, but it happens eventually. Silly little things that remind me of that day. Thinking about this now is dragging a smile across my lips and an explainable hurt that’s almost exponential. A test of optimism. How optimistic can I be? I hope this counts for something. :)

FEB. 16 - PERFECT.

Whatever mood I am in, just listening to their original & cover songs would make my day perfect. Boyce Avenue rocks! :)

FEB. 15 -INSIDE YOUR FRIDGE.

How I wish! :D
A fridge like this is heaven sent. But of course, I'd love to have some greens in it since I began falling in love with cooking these days. I might add some veggies and fruits since I am into healthy living of course. LOL! How I wished I'd have a fridge like this. Oohh umnn! ;)
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FEB. 14 - LOVE IS.

This is PURE & UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. :)
Photo credits via Google. Hehe!

FEB. 13 - WALKING.

Umn. Since Constitutional Law Days at COL is bound to happen over the weekend, sa kasobra ka-excited kini na lang ako ipost for the challenge. This was taken a year ago which was one of my favorite candid shot taken by my student. HAPPY MUCH? :D Excited lang kay Consti Days na pud. Let's have fun! Go 4th year! :P

FEB. 12 - WHERE YOU ATE LUNCH.

Kay walay gana mokaon, kini na lang ang tirahon! :D
Reading some stuffs. As always sa balay ra ni. 

#selfimposedprotocol
#housearrestforever
#DIETmuchkunupaasifpa

FEB. 11 - ENTRANCE.

What you see before entering my own mini-library at home. HOPEFUL to become what I want, the soonest. :)

FEB. 10 - 3 O'CLOCK.

At this very hour whilst finishing some paperwork & rushing on deadlines, in order for me to keep going and to awaken my being a superwoman, it has been my mundane hobby to listen to a set of favorite songs mainly from Boyce Avenue, Ed Sheeran, Alicia Keys, Up Dharma Down among others. My day won't be complete without listening to it. Music is a way of life! :P

FEB. 09 - GUILTY PLEASURE.

Since I am a self-confessed foodie, I am often fond of eating spicy delicacies especially "palapa". Most of our family members at home is into spicy foods too especially my father who was an Ilonggo. 

Our love story between "palapa", this exotic Maranao appetizer, started when one time my brother came home with these unusual containers which was a gift from a friend at work. He told me I'd fall in-love with what's in it and indeed he was right. It was enticing especially the smell of it. Instantaneously I got hooked on other spicy foods with palapa in it like bahdak, bodi, ruti, Maranao beef randang etc. The playful mixture of ginger, native chili seeds, scallions and bits of desiccated coconut meat, chicken, fish or beef is to die for. LOL! Haha. Smoke will be coming out of your ears and nostrils coz it's really really SPICY but totally delicious. But for spicy-food lovers like me, I don't mind eating it while sweating profusely. I just can't resist SPICY foods! ♥ ;)

FEB. 08 - SOMETHING ORANGE.

My childhood sweet treat even up until now it never ceases to make my tastebuds happy. :)

FEB. 07 - YOUR NAME.

The name MICHELLE is referred to as "God-like", kind of girl superior to the rest; the smartest, most beautiful girls in the world are named Michelle, they all have amazing singing voices, and are the best at speaking French, and are excellent at Biology. Sometimes they might not think they are special, but it's a temporary mental disorder; all girls named Michelle are special, and are in fact destined for greatness. A girl who does not try yet always gets attention. Flirtatious and having astounding sex appeal by nature. Attention whore. Gregarious and very social.
- Urban Dictionary

ROFL!
Makaboang ila definition, super. MICHELLE a name so common ever since time immemorial. For me, 'tis a name that could be your worst enemy or the best thing that's ever happened to you. You chose. Treat me right or else I'ma be a witch or a bitch. After all, my nick rhymes with it.
Haha! :3 :-*

FEB. 06 - SOFT.

If there is a human blanket, then there is a human pillow and in my case that would be my beautiful momma. Haha! To hug her everyday especially when I sleep is the best thing ever labi na if tandayan. Hihi. Even if we have misunderstandings and argue over certain things I still love her. I love u, Alming! You're the best! :D ♥ 

FEB. 05 - SOMETHING YOU SMELLED.

No joke. Today I smelled this when I woke up and I remembered someone so dear to me which made my heart sank a little. This sweet smell has come to fill my life as one of the many constant reminders that that person is there for me no matter how near or far we are. Missing you so much! ♥ :)

FEB. 04 - HOPE.

Brainzel Rose+Bienna Rosette+Alliah Ann+Russel Bernard+Cedric+Michael Joshua+Caryl+Liam Jacob = HOPE

My precious pamangkins have grown so fast and I am lucky to have witnessed and be able to take good care of them. I wish they grow to be responsible adults and never be afraid to have dreams and make it a reality. I pray that everyday they get the chance to celebrate life coz all of us only live once. Remember this, life will throw you curve balls from time to time, some of you may not understand it for now, but when you get older and wiser, you just have to deal with it and go on living anyway.

What is hope?
Hope is when something is lost and you believe it can be found. Hope is a diamond buried in a rock. Hope is the love amongst the despair. Hope is the rays of sunlight that shine through the dark clouds. Hope is believing in the seemingly impossible. Hope is when I look in the children's eyes. IN YOUR EYES. ♥ :)

FEB. 03 - SOMETHING BEGINNING WITH "E".

E for earrings. Ya-uh! I took a shot on one of my favorite earrings. Something elegant, something regal and something emerald for 2013. Emphasis on "artificial person" LOL! Epekto sa Consti readings. :P

FEB. 02 - PATTERN.

A lil swirl to the left and a mind-boggling swirl to the right. Such confusingly-beautiful-pattern on my fave tumbler. :D

FEB. 01 - FORK.

Coz I rock and so is my fork. So yeah, rock on! :D
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