2012 has been a great year for me. I have been very positive about this year since it is Year of the Dragon, my year. I believed that it would give me things that would surprise me and boy was I surprised. Let me take you with me as I look back at my year. A dozen of memorable dates, fascinating people and great music. I hope you enjoy!
12 Dates
12 Dates
January 01, 2012
Happy New Year! It's 1, We must check papers, Must have Kape and It's the Year of the Dragon! I felt that it was going to be my year. Started it right having kape with the November chicas. I realized just a few months ago that I saw WC at the start of the year. Woot woot!
February 14, 2012
V-day! Kape date with mg :) Little did we know that is was going to be a start of something great. Slumber partey in Dasma. I enjoyed reading my letters from students. Gaaaah, it's great to be a teacher. I also had chili dynamite with manong which I regretted. Too hot for me :l
March 27, 2012
AAM Graduation. Back in March 2005, I graduated highschool and was part of the first batch of Socrates. Seven years after, it was my turn to have my first ever batch of Socrates :)
Once a Socrates, always a Socrates! ♥
Once a Socrates, always a Socrates! ♥
April 10, 2012
Toraji Family Dinner. Very posh dinner over-looking the Tokyo city lights. I felt so blessed. Quite expensive but it was one great, oishii dinner.
May 03, 2012
2nd Anniversary in school. Trip to the beach. I celebrated my 2nd year with pebs and her family in Laiya, Batangas. Oh how I missed the beach! :)
When we got back in the metro, we decided to drop by Starbucks ATC. It was a hot, summer night and a trip to the beach made us crave for yummy frap.
I saw this gwapo barista who would consume my thoughts the past months. I bought banoffee pie just to get a closer look at him. He even remarked my sunkissed skin as "Bagay naman" with matching killer smile. I died!
June 30, 2012
What better way to end the first month back in school with drinking. It's been a while since I went out on a Saturday night. No, I wasn't hanging out with my friends, I was rolling with my nephews and a cousin. Time flies when the boys used to be small. Now, they could carry me easily!
My cousin who is their mom had an out-of-town trip and I offered that the boys stay with us. I also invited my cousin and a niece to stay but only cousin made it with ze boys. Geeeeez, the boys can drink! I felt so mature being the ate. Yeeeeey!
We went to buy kape afterwards and went home around 1:30am. Mother said I should bring them home early. Yes, that's early for my standards. I hope they had fun :)
July 26, 2012
The gwapo barista was borrowed for a month in BF! My awesome team of kiddos supported me with stalking. So much support that they have harrassed him to take a photo with me. I was sooooooo shy and nervous! I finally had my first ever photo with gwapo!
August 21, 2012
Benigno Aquino Day, holiday! Since fellas are on break too, we wanted to play badminton but ended up swimming because the court isn't done yet. After swimming, I went to buko to meet the birthday boy, ginoo. Skype date with pebots. Sayang wala si gwapo, ang cute ko pa naman.hahaha!
September 16, 2012
16 days of no WC! We dropped by Starbucks Gaisano to visit Brayn. He then suggested to drop by Town, as there is a big possibility that gwapo might be on duty. True enough, gwapo was there! ❤
I was talking to mg, when he said "Hi Lexi!" all the way from the pastry area. We were sitted a bit far from there. I was shocked and surprised! I did the lamest thing, waved with a constipated smile! My goodness!
I then ordered for something else, again just to get closer to him. He asked me how I was and it took me some time to answer and I just answered "Okay" much to mg's frustration.
16 days and I missed him so bad! It was really great to see that gwapo face.
October 01, 2012
It's 1 and we must kape! We already had plans of having kape in Gaisano as Brayn is there and we needed a different kapehan but since gwapo boy would be staying in BF for good and it was his first day, I decided to have a detour. 😍
My awesome teacherriffics were ever supportive of me and trooped to buko with me :) Another photo with the gwapo barista. Happy to know that he appreciated me dropping by on his first day back.
November 23, 2012
My 24th natal parteeeeeey! 🎉🎈 I had more or less 70 people on my list but about only 25 people came. I don't really mind since these are the people who proved to be really my friends. Close friends were't able to make it due to circumstances which I fully understand. 'Di bale, bawi next time. I was looking forward to seeing gwapo, but noooooo! He didn't go or any of the baristas for that matter except for Brayn who I don't consider as barista but as a friend.
Anyway, it was an awesome time with dear fellas! Overflowing drinks courtesy of the mobile bar, so much fun that I ended up on the grass!
Cheers to being 24 and the year of the dragon! 😊
December 21, 2012
12.21.12!!! They said the world will end. I say, I'm glad I met you. It has been a year since the first time I laid eyes on WC. We came from the movies and had kape afterwards. I remember saying, "Look at that Wilson, gwapo!"
He has consumed my thoughts since May. If I had one wish, you know what it is.
After having kape with rako, I dashed off to Paskuhan. As always, date with She and we joined forces with my awesome teacherriffics. USTe will always and forever be home to me. Fireworks! 🎆
12 People
1. Tonee Hilario
It's funny how I was able to get closer or I'd like to believe that we have gotten closer to each other. For someone who didn't finish highschool in AAM and got to know me just a year, I would not have imagined to get to know Tonee better. I am happy and honored to be given the chance. Aside from my crazy oppa, we also share bad a** moves. We both like looking at the sunset and the list goes on and on.
Thank you for the opportunity to know you more Tons!
2. Jason Reyes
It has been two years since I handled Jason for his Economics class. He has mentioned it a couple of times that his favorite is my subject. I did not believe it until he graduated. I am happy whenever JC would send random txts or BBM telling me how well he did in his Economics class. It's all him as I have only taught the basics. He would always reply, "Para sa inyo po Ms".
I know you would make it big one day Jason! Keep it up! Thank you for constantly reminding me to always try my best with kids, to strive even harder. At dahil hindi na kita student, 100% ang grade mo sakin. Ikaw rin pala ang favorite student ko. Thank you for believing in me!
3. Pauline Arevalo
I fondly call her P or Poleng. She has been one of the few students I've had a connection with during my first year of teaching. We have managed to keep connected despite the crazy schedules and busy school life.
We've been going out for some time now talking about anything and everything most particularly boys.hahaha! Let's hope this is THE ONE P! Goooooo!
4. Tiara Pleno
A current student who has stood out from the rest. She managed to penetrate my BBM and a little bit closer than an ordinary student. She surprised me with a cake a day before my birthday when I told her not to bother. She's funny and crazy, probably the reason why I got a connection with her. She's also sporty. I wouldn't be surprised to see her play one day.
I hope to get to know you more Tiara!
5. Lolo Soulmate aka Sir Albert
I've been seeing him in buko for about a year now. I usually see him whenever I am there. I decided to call him lolo soulmate because I seriously believe that I will end up with his apo. Yun lang little boy pa yata yung apo niya.hahaha!
6. Ralph Comia
From Comia to Ralphy to sometimes kuya. That's what I call him. One of the few boys from Socra who has a genuinely good heart. We usually talk to each other about his heartaches back when he was still my student. We became closer over the summer after he graduated. Sweet, thoughtful and caring boy. Kuya, mahahanap rin natin ang mga Autumn natin.
7. Julie Dionisio- Jimenez
First impressions last. NOT! Our first impressions of each other wasn't exactly "friendly". Sabi niya ang lakas daw ng dating ko. Iniisip ko naman , nag-deodorant naman ako nun bakit malakas ang dating? Kidding! Ako naman, tingin ko sa kanya nun grabe mangkilatis. It took us a year before we became really close. I thank the Lord that our first impressions didn't last or we wouldn't be awesome friends. Tandaan, ang mga tao konektado sa isa't-isa. Kung hindi sa school, sa ibang lugar kita makikilala.
8. Leanne Lusañez
Beautiful face with a beautiful heart. She is called Lee but I call her bubu. It used to be Lu, short for her surname. I fondly call her baby Lu thus it evolved bu and eventually to bubu.
Why baby? She proclaimed that we are a small family. She had so much faith that it would work but it didn't. I told her that we would survive. Me and her. No to boys who are very, very confusing!
How did I meet her? She was from my class and just like Jason, she used to say she enjoys my class, much to my disbelief. She was consistent about it and we became friends after she graduated. Though we seldom see each other due to hectic scheds and location, I am always here for you bubu! Study well.
9. Nikki Galingan
Nikki is such a sweet, kind-hearted person. I would have loved her to be in my advisory class but she ended up in another section. Never did I imagine that we would be close. Being close to students wasn't really something that I expected. I have kept my ground and put a wall between myself and the students. So to be close to them is really overwhelming.
She studied well in my class which caught my attention. She's sincere and one of the kids who showed interest in class no matter how boring it was!
We got to bond more during cheering practices. Kulang na lang sumali ako sa mismong competition eh. Lagi akong present sa practices nila. Watching over 20+ kids was a challenge. Sakit sa ulo lalo na pag bayaran at order time for our food. Nikki was there to help me out. When I was close to breakig down due ti stress, she was there to cheer me up. Parang hindi siya pagod kakasayaw. I remember us doing the accounting for our McDonald's delivery and cleaned up their mess after eating.
I fondly call her coco. Coco Shanelle. Nyak ang corny! Pero yun talaga yun. Though she's in college, we go out whenever possible, txt every now and then.
Be a beautiful bee, coco! :)
10. Sydney Eusebio
Syd and I practically grew up together. We've been classmates since 1st grade. You can just imagine how close we are. We went to different schools in college but she was actually one of the few who kept in touch through the years.
Now, we work in the same school. She's the school nurse while I teach kids. Older by 5 days, she is literally the ate in school . She would help me check my exams, listen to me rant whenever pressure is too much to handle. She has been a great help since Ly flew to Jeddah.
Mg, thank you for the awesome friendship. :) To infinity and beyond!
11. Lydia and Raffy Valencia
I call them mama and papa. My awesome parents would always make my list for the obvious reasons. There are a few reasons to like me but a gazillion reasons not to like me. Parents are built in such a way that they would love their kids no matter how bad they turned out to be. I'm not really bad but I am one crazy, challenging kid to deal with. Ma and Pa have always been there for me. They were always ready to hear my petty rants, to scold at me whenever I did something crazy, to support my decisions in life. I would forever be grateful for all you have taught and given me and my siblings. You guys rock! Apir! I love you!
12. Wilson Clemente
Oh my! It's soooooo exposed! His code name is Whipped Cream or simply WC.
Last but definitely not the least. This boy has consumed my thoughts since I saw him that fateful May night. I always like gwapo boys. Boy is he ffffffffine ❤❤❤
The attraction has escalated through time although I have denied the idea of it.
He's sugar and spice and everthing nice. Hahaha! Oh WC! We could make beautiful music together. Scorpio + Pisces = LOVE.
12 Songs
1. Glad you came -- The Wanted
The sun goes down
The stars come out
And all that counts
Is here and now
My universe will never be the same
I'm glad you came
I really wanna love somebody
I really wanna dance the night away
I know we're only half way there
But you can take me all the way, you can take me all the way
12 Songs
1. Glad you came -- The Wanted
The sun goes down
The stars come out
And all that counts
Is here and now
My universe will never be the same
I'm glad you came
I really wanna love somebody
I really wanna dance the night away
I know we're only half way there
But you can take me all the way, you can take me all the way
Last on my list is still for WC. I am not even halfway unravelling his personality but I will try to get there. I really wanna love WC or perhaps I really love WC so please take me all the way :)
2012 has indeed been my year and I can't wait for 2013 to be like this year or even better. God bless everyone!
2012 has indeed been my year and I can't wait for 2013 to be like this year or even better. God bless everyone!
