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Monday, November 17, 2014

10 Things You Should Know About Rach by Rach et al.

I was supposed to post this the day I came to be but circumstances didn't allow me. It was such a busy day and I wasn't able to finish my editing. It took me over a week to put together everything and I hope you would bear with me reading this post. I also hope that you would enjoy.

For this year, I decided to write the ten things you should know about me. This is easy as I know myself well or so I say. I got this idea from my icon, Bianca Gonzalez' article. The challenge was to write something what others don't really know. I feel like good friends know me so well that this blog would be less informative. After reading this, I hope you have learned new things about me.
1. Camwhore
Present day, I would have been called selfie goddess which is way better than a camwhore. Back in the day, I invaded my friends' phones with my photos. Yung feeling mo akin yung phone nila sa dami ng pictures ko dun. I love capturing moments. It's something to look back once I grow old.

2. Umbrella ella eh eh???
I've always been proud of my color. Kayumanggi, brown, tanned, sun-kissed. I've grown darker through the years and some would remark it as negra or worse, ulikba. I don't really mind because I totally love it. Akala niyo maiinsulto ako? Sorry, hindi. Kinikilig pa nga ako :) My love for sunshine is insane that I don't use umbrella on a very hot day. Sure, I have it with me but the only time I open my umbrella is when it starts to pour.

However, due to some important events this year, I have taken refuge on my trusty umbrella to hide from Mr. Sun. I occasionally put sunscreen and use papaya soap just to lighten my skin A BIT.

3. A passive chocolate eater
Choclit, that's how I usually say it. Chocolate is a piece of heaven on earth. I've seen people drool over it and some even get really giddy about it. I'm just not one of them. Lagi kong sinasabi hindi ako kaagaw sa tsokolate maliban na lang kung Belgian o Swiss chocolate yan.

I once saw this video about the people of Ivory Coast who plant cocoa, main ingredient of chocolate. They have never tasted a chocolate bar in their entire life. The look on their faces when they first tasted it was so priceless.

I have vowed to send boxes of chocolates to Ivory Coast. One day will come.


4. No to raw...
...except bloody steak and salad! Yumyumyum! I don't eat anything that's raw. If you give me a sunny side up, I would want it well done. Squishy yolk is not for me! Hindi ko kakainin yan hanggang hindi luto na luto.

5. Mariquina
I go loco over shoes and not bags! Most girls shop for designer bags but I am more than happy to get myself local shoes. Liliw will be my best bet. I saw this independent movie entitled Mariquina and I hope and pray to be a shoe mogul someday. Wait and see :)

6. Biyahilo
I like to travel and I enjoy adventures but I can't last without my medicine during the trip. If I miss it, I turn into a monster and worse, I throw up. I usually starve myself during trips to avoid puking. Nakakawala talaga ng poise eh!

7. Batang yagit
If you have lived with me, then you should know that I walk around and outside the house barefoot. It's not the lack of slippers but rather the stubborness to wear one. I have never outgrown it to this day. Parents and siblings would have to scold me repeatedly about this.

8. Cambodian
I was born and raised in the Philippines but I  never mastered the mother tongue. I once blurted out that I was a Cambodian when I was a little kid. Hindi ko nga alam saan yun, narinig ko lang sa pinsan ko.

If you would notice, I would always post in English or Taglish. Bad in English, waaaaay terrible in Filipino. Aminin niyo, ang hirap ng Filipino subject sa school! Mabuti na lang at may Wikapedia, natututo na ako kahit papaano. :)

9. Blogger
I started writing my thoughts back in 2005 but made my official blog in 2009. Very few people know about my blog. If you know it, consider yourself lucky. My not-so deep thoughts, you have read. If you want to know about it, please give me some time. I shall fix and relaunch it next year. Naks! Feeling Patty Laurel lang. Hahaha!

10. Gaya-gaya
Feeling ko, pag sinabi sakin yung too sa reply, nawalan ng choice o ginaya ako. This is just my crazy mind thinking. For example, I miss you. Your usual reply would be "I miss you too". That would be okay. What would melt my heart would be a simple "I miss you" or "I miss you more" or I" miss you mucho". Feeling ko kung hindi ko sinabi yung I miss you, hindi mo naman sasabihin eh. Basta ganun. Hahaha! So next time I say, I miss you, please reply the exact same thing or something more.



Rach in numbers:

6: Starbucks cards I have so far.
Lalalooove 
Lalalooove

3:  lowest grade in college. Better tres than cinco they say!

21: My second favorite number for no apparent reason

18:  total number of provinces I've been to in the Philippines

3000: amount of my first ever paycheck from a football event in 2009.

Ang hirap pala kumita ng peraAng hirap pala kumita ng pera


So as not to be biased, I decided to ask my personal council to write ten things they know about me. Partida, may ibang mga version na, ten things about Lexi, ten things you should know about my Rachie at ten things I love about you. Bentaaaaaaa :)

These are the people who know me in a heartbeat and wouldn't mind to be harassed with the time pressure. I have spared some precious gems from this tedious task as I know their plates are full. Di bale, may next time guys! Some really took the time to think about it, while the others typed in pronto. I am so thankful that they have responded to my request. Like what I said, long or short, it doesn't matter. I know you love me. Hahaha!

The ones italicized are the things they wrote in common.They know me too well. The ones underlined are close to what I wrote about myself. Those italicized and underlined mean we all wrote something similar.  I have made comments on what they wrote about me. Read on! :)

This was written by a very good friend. We didn't really see each other eye-to-eye the first time we met and we had to know each other better to prove that first impressions don't really last. All you have to do is give each other a chance and who knows you might be in for a great rollercoaster ride called friendship.
10 things you should know about my Rachie

1. Hola!We must kape!She loves KAPE and the people she shares kape with. Having coffee time with her is a time to catch up 'coz she misses you and time to bond,just be with you even though both of you are not saying anything and celebrate the 1st day of each month. ***Hindi na masyado nasusunod ang 1st of the month pero okay lang. Ang importante magkasama at magcatch up pag may pagkakataon. Soon, kape tayo!

2. True-blooded Scorpio girl.
What you know about the Scorpio sign, she's definitely one of them. Worth loving,keeping and holding on until forever
What she wants,she'll do everything to get it *** Isa lang naman ang mailap sakin. Hindi kasi kinukuha yun, binibigay ni Lord :)

3. Fan girl.Minsan lang siya maging fan girl and she gives her time and effort for them namely Maroon 5, JM De Guzman,Alex Medina, Bianca Gonzalez, Janine Tugonon,W.C, JC haha *** Inisip ko talaga sino si JC promise! Unang pumasok sa isip ko, JC Intal. Dahil siguro kay Bianca G. Tapos natawa ko nung naisip ko sino si JC. HAHAHAHA!!!Salamat sa suporta sa lahat ng kahibangan ko sa pagiging fan. I'm really happy you are there :)

4.Mahal kong Pilipinas!
She always supports Filipino products (shoes,bags,accessories),food (pero di siya mahilig sa kakanin)atbp *** Proud to be Pinoy.

5.Cinemalaya lover
Suportahan natin ang Pelikulang Pilipino. 2 years and counting that she enjoys indie films at medyo malakas na ang loob niya magpapicture sa celebrities *** 3 years na! :) This year lang naging intense. Hala! Isa pa rin lang ang napapicturan ko dahil pa sa kagustuhan ko na makita niyo na andun nga si Alex. HAHAHAHA!

6. Selfie or Groupie and Foodstagram
Pictures from her ipod and FB show how much she loves spending time with people she loves!hindi pwede walang picture to treasure the moments together **** Capturing moments so there is something to look back once we grow old :)

7. Baby Stalker, Baby Sitter
She loves kiddos from age 0months onwards haha! 2011 takot pa siya magkarga ng days old baby but now I'm so proud that indeed you don't need to worry if your bebelove is with her. She spends time with them and makes sure they feel special kahit teenagers na sila.(That's a sign she'll be a good mother someday) *** Very far future. For now, I will just borrow babies from people. Hehehe!
8.Adventure Time Dora the Explorer
She loves the beach kaya Filipina color ,she loves to travel kahit mag-isa siya,she wants to try other things for the 1st time,she loves the Philippines and the world *** See as much as I can. Must explore God's beautiful creations.

9.True love-One Love
Forever Love
N.B.S.B. She believes that her prince charming is just around the corner pero di pa nga lang siya nahahanap,or nagkabanggaan na sila pero not the right time or andiyan na, hindi lang siya nakikita sa ngayon dahil masyado busy mag-aral, sa trabaho o nag-eenjoy pa sa single life ***Busy sa taping? HAHAHA! Yung description mo, pasok si JC dun infernus!

10. More than a diamond, gold or any treasure in this world. She's our favorite person in the world. If she says she loves you, then you are the luckiest and blessed person. So keep her and take good care of this sexy lady 'coz it's hard to find someone like RACHIE she's a treasure that can never be replaced. *** So much love for this last thing. Thank you so much for the love,support and appreciation. I don't need a lot, just a few who would be there through whatever will get me through. I love you and your entire family. Alam na alam mo yan :)



I have not seen you nor talked to you for quite a while so asking for this was quite tricky. I had some qualms that you might not be able to do it as I know you have a busy schedule. Thank you mucho that despite my constant reminder, hindi ka nakulitan and made it to my deadline :) I miss you mucho and I hope to see you soon. Ang mga kwento, naiipon!
10 things I love about you hahahaha

1. Sporty babe *** gotta sweat it out and have fun

2. Likes to be tanned *** oh Mr. Sun! :)

3. Wanderlust *** let's go next year please!!!

4. Beach bum  *** I go sunbathing, you go hide. Hahaha!

5. Likes to play with cute little kids *** Kailangan talaga cute!!!

6.  Small but awesome *** awww... Thank you! :)

7. She loves lollipops :) *** strawberries and cream flavor please

8. Starbucks! Kape lover *** Must have coffee. Oh barista!

9. Happy go lucky *** Because it's so much fu living life this way :)

10. Rachy on the go!!! *** let's go!


We haven't see each other for a long time. We barely text. I've missed a hiking trip with you guys but all the same, you managed to do this for me. Only goes to show that true friendship doesn't mean being together all the time nor talking a lot. What matters the most is you both know that no matter what, you will be there. Hindi palaging ramdam, pero alam mo andiyan lang. Maraming salamat! :) Magdate tayo soon.
1.      First things first, she’s NBSB (choosy)  *** It's not being choosy, it's the lack of choice. Kidding! Mabuti na maingat at pihikan kaysa laging broken-hearted. Let's wait for my ONE TIME. BIG TIME.

2.       Silent but deadly *** My silence is not a good thing. So if you don't hear anything from me, halaaaaaaaaa!

3.      Adventurous   *** Totoo na. Tara na sa Pulag. Next year! :)

4.      Machong kikay *** One of the boys pero maarte. Maarte in a good way please :p

5.      You can share anything to her and expect a good conversation with advice. ***  Thank you for appreciating. Please tell me if I'm being madaldal already! Mananahimik na ko. Try ko.

6.      Mighty mouse (girl power) *** Maliit man ako, hindi ko uurungan ang pagsubok. Kung kaya nila, kaya ko rin! :)

7.      Family-oriented *** Ohana means family, nobody gets left behind.

8.      Human birthday calendar. Lahat ng Birthday ng friends niya natatandaan. *** Always good with numbers for some strange reasons. Remembering birthdays is a must for me. It's that once-a-year event to be extra thankful for the people who were born to make my life worthwhile :)

9.       You’re lucky if you are close/friend with this aling maliit (you’ll know) *** HAHAHA!!! Aling Maliit. I am lucky to have an awesome person like you.


10.  You should know that Rachel has a handsome bestfriend that will protect and serve her at all cost. Will help her at any time, as long as it is not regarding financial problems. Wheneveryou need me, whenever you want me. You know you can call me,I'll be there shortly, don’t care what your friends say, 'cause they don't know me. I am your BESTIE and you be my homie. *** I roll up, I roll up, I roll up, Shawty I roll up. Pinilit ko talaga itago ang identity mo. Kaso ang give-away mo dito sa last eh. HAHAHA!!! We are the kind of bestfriends who are sure that we have each other's backs despite crazy scheds. See you soon please!

As if that wasn't enough, I got more. You are such a sweetheart! Thank you for making your own list. Let's go out more so we'll get to know each other more.

1.      Beachlover *** Kaya tayo connect eh. Tara sa summer!
2.      Starbucks addict *** Alam mo yung tumambay tayo sa Starbucks literal tapos umalis ng walang binili, Rakenrol!
3.      Friendly *** Thank you! Sabi kasi isnabera daw ako. hihihi!
4.      Kalog *** Once you get to know me, I get comfy and unleash the craziness in me.



Sobrang busy mo. Thanks mucho for finding time to do this. Always know that we don't need a padurr to complete us. I know one day will come. For now, let us enjoy Cinemalaya, fangirling and just about everything :)
10 things about Lexi

1. Tall. (reference:sb drinks) *** drinks pala pinag-uusapan. Akala ko ibang description. Hahaha!

2. Explorer. Wanderer. Traveler. *** well said. Let's see places together please.

3. Lover - of?? Hahahaha! Life! :)

4. Most dedicated friend awardee *** hmmm... Thank you for appreciating it

5. Sincerest person I've met. *** Wooooow! Really? Maraming salamat po!

6. One with great memory and good with dates. *** It is both a blessing and a curse. Hahahaha!

7. On-the-go kind of friend. Call/text whenever you need someone to talk to or hang out with.  *** I've always said it. I am one call/text away. I will be
there. Just let me know. This holds true to all those who matter :)

8. She enjoys and treasures simple things. *** the best things in life :)

9. You just have to be there in order to please her.  *** Yes!!! Stay with me through hell and back again. Is that too much to ask?

10. God. Family. Friends. Students. Eyecandies. Strangers. Animals. Self. (Her priorities in order) *** hmmm... Let's re-arrange. God. Family.  Friends.Students. Animals. Eyecandies. Strangers. Self.


I know you don't really write, so to harass you late at night was such a stress! Add to that, an alocohol intoxication from you was the least I wanted when I asked for this favor. Nonetheless, you took the challenge and did it right away. I was surprised!!! I know you got my back. Know that I got yours as well.

10 things I know about you!!! I bet this is the best and FYI done in 60 secs

1. Small frame, huge heart, even bigger personality *** Coming from you, wooooooow! Sweet. Thank you! :)

2. Resting b*tch face is on point but when you get to know her, she is as sweet as diabetes *** Only the tough ones pass the test.
3. Her kilay will kill, but what is really deadly about her is that smile. Purely evil at times! Lol *** Good laugh with the kilay will kill. Wicked grin is the lethal weapon :)
4. I call her ate and her sage words of wisdom often help me in most problems... Okay sometimes it could get you into trouble! Lol *** Exactly 13 months apart. Siblings through and through
5. Lover of dogs...if you don't love dogs you're not human *** I don't want to be human anymore. A tamagotchi please!
6. When a volleyball player playfully slaps you on the arm, you better flex. So if she's gonna slap you...play dead *** That's called cariƱo brutal. You'll be getting tons, once you get your arse home! HAHAHA
7. Her addiction to Starbucks needs to stop, like she needs help. Real help    *** Nooooooo. I will die.
8. She bleeds yellow and growls with pride, she will rep that school all day everyday  *** Gotta be thankful and be proud of the Alma Mater :)
9. If you're a dude and you're trying to get with her, you better know your sports...and man the hell up *** Sporty must be with sporty. Or that would suck. A LOT. Imagine if I'm better in sports, aguuuuuuy!
10. She is low key romantic!!! Bet you didn't know that!!!! She can stab you though! Don't f*ck with her! *insert emoji here* *** Heeeeeeey! That's totally a secret. HAHAHA!


We've know each other for a long time and I mean a LOOOOOONG TIME. I'm  really blessed and thankful to God that we have survived the tests of friendship and came out stronger. Indeed, a sister from a different set of parents. Thank you so much! :)

10 things you should know about Rach


1. When we were kids, she liked Kerokerokeroppi and I dont actually remember kung kailan niya nagustuhan si Mickey Mouse. Hahahaha.. *** Ang weird, takot ako sa palaka pero paborito ko si Keroppi. HAHAHA! Yung crush ko kasi favorite si Mickey Mouse. Kaya naging favorite ko rin. Gaya-gaya lang.

2. We became classmates for nine years since I started going to AAM in 1995. Isang school year lang kami hindi naging classmates and that was 3rd grade. *** Courteous ako, Cheerful ka. Sayang grandslam sana eh!

3. She was one of my first friends in AAM (Est. 1995) *** Grade 1-PM kids rock! :)

4. She's my twin sister! Nalate lang ng  five days na siya lumabas sa mundo hehehe.. *** Late ng five days at ibang set rin ng magulang

5. She's my MG (mentos girl; basta long story na yun hahaha) *** kain pa ng mentos patago in class!!! Hahaha!

6. She is generous most especially to less fortunate kids. Kahit wala nang gaanong pera yan basta may enough para magpakain, she will spend it. She believes that a kid's smile is totally priceless.  *** Thank you for the kind words. Worth it ang mga ngiti nila :)

7. The only girl I met na gusto mangitim. (Kailan ba nagsimula yang tan days mo? Hehehe!) ***hmmm... 2nd grade pero di ko sadya yun. Yung nagpapaitim na talaga ako, 16 na yata nagstart.

8. She makes me relax whenever  I freak out. Minsan nakakalimutan ko din kumalma. *** Keep calm and husaaaaaah! Ohm. Ohhmm. Ohhhmmm.

9. She is A blessing. God simply placed her in my life as one of my true friends and I continue to pray na hanggang pagtanda na itong friendship and sa kabilang buhay. *** I am blessed to have you. Faith. Communication. Understanding. Care. Love. Masusurvive natin ang mga challenges. To infinity and beyond!

10.  She is girly with dresses, shorts and bikinis but not girly with manicure, pedicure and footspa but she does it naman with us for girl bonding. *** VERY RARE I might add. Matutulog na lang ako habang nagpapa-spa kayo please?

You say good morning, when it's midnight. Going out of my head, alone in this bed. I wake up to your sunset and it's drivin' me mad, I miss you so bad. I miss you so, so bad. So call me maybe! :) Oha! Medley pa yang intro ko para sayo. Hindi man matindi ang time difference, five hours is five hours. Tanghali na sakin, baka kakagising mo pa lang. Nothing can separate us, not distance, not crazy heartaches. I am really thankful that despite my wickedness in the past and your ka-engotan (aminin mo), we both found forgiveness for each other and look at us now. Thank you Lord indeed! :)

10 Things you should know about Rachel/Alexia/Pebs:

1. She looks snob at first look, but she is the entire opposite when you get to know her. I remember that people always get this first impression na masungit sya kasi nga naman sa kilay niya (palaging nakataas) hahaha! But wait til you be friends with her, you’ll know what I mean. She’s also kikay in her own right, very maporma when it comes to clothes, especially when she feels like it. haha! :) *** Looks can be deceiving. Don't let your first impression of me last.  I have discovered the saying look good, feel good and vice-versa. You don't really know who you might run into. :)

2. She dislikes mushiness overload. When my husband and I were still on the bf-gf stage, she would usually comment on mushy posts and literally tell me to please stop the mushiness coz it’s killing her… and don’t ever tag her with mushy quotes, she won’t like it either. haha!  *** Keso overload. Waaaaag!Sweet naman ako, ninja moves nga lang.

3. She’s an adult, but when you see her you can not even tell what exactly her age is. Who would’ve thought that she is turning 26 now? Lakas makadaya ng height at ng face pebs. alamoyan! haha! I still remember the countless times that Tides or Resorts World guards would actually stop us from getting in just to ask for a valid ID or ask us about our age. Classic! *** Kahit anong gawin ko, wala talaga. Nagmumukha lang akong teenager trying hard to be an adult. Aguuuuuy!

4. She will fight for you. I can’t remember how many times she actually proved that she is not the kind of friend who will just sit there and see you crying, she really proves that when you mess with her friends, you mess with her. *** Mabait na ko. I choose my battles now. My mantra: Let my bestfriend, karma get you. :)

5. She’s a sucker for mucho gwapito boys. She knows exactly what I mean (diba pebs?), she likes gwapo boys, and I wish this time, you find your own gwapo boy for reals. :) *** Andiyan lang siya. Chillax lang ako. Paki-bilisan! Oooooops! Sabi ko chillax lang ako eh.

6. She looks tough but she has a soft spot as well. In our circle of friends, she’s always the go-to person, whenever I feel like crying or I need to talk about my problems and what-nots, Rach is the person for me… It appears to people who don’t really know her that she’s tough and she gives tough love, but she is one of the most genuine and loving person I know. I guess you just can’t judge a book by its cover, because even when she looks “mataray” or “masungit”, she’s really really nice and she will definitely be one of those friends you will treasure for life. :) *** We've been through hell and back, so it's safe to say, we are friends until the end of time and the life after that.

7. She would literally go for an extra mile for you. I literally live a thousand miles away from her but the distance was never an issue for us. Yeah, we seldom talk and sometimes we just catch up through facebook chats, but when I ask a favor from her, even if it means to go an extra mile for me, she will definitely do it. I always remember her collecting SB planners just for me and Yuan. She will do all that it takes to be able to collect and finish those stars so she can give us (her LDR friends) the Starbucks planner that we are dying to have… *** Pwede skip this year or let's see. Super lasing na ako sa kape. In demand ang planner! 'Cause you know I'd walk a thousand miles if I could just see you :)

8. She’s very loyal. Be it to our Alma mater in high school or to her former university way back in college, she really knows how to value loyalty to her former institutions. And not only that, she’s also a loyal person, in general, but do not break her trust, because once you do, it will be very difficult to win her back. I know how it feels, we’ve had rough days, but I’m very thankful that we were able to patch things up. *** Trust issues. HAHAHA!

9. Starbucks brought us closer than ever before. As mentioned in #7, we are coffee lovers and to be exact, we love Starbucks. We love it so much that we actually celebrate our anniversary as Starbucks chickas (3rd year now) because I believe it's not just the coffee, it's all about the memories spent with these awesome ladies that I treasure the most. *** I've always wanted to drink buko back when we were in highschool. Sa Phase 1 pa lang yung buko noon. Kaso, hindi ko afford palagi uminom kasi mahal. I'm really happy that I get to drink it whenever I want with the people I like the most. Thank you for the awesome Starbucks experience! Here's to tons of kape :)

10. She’s my drinking buddy, my road trip buddy, my go-to person, my wake-up caller, my conscience, my sister from another mother. We’ve been friends for more than a decade, and I think she will be for a lifetime. She’s my maid-of-honor, and I hope to be part of her wedding as well in the very near future (very near, pebs haha!). Rach will always be Rach. We love her just the way she is right now. :) *** Isa ka pa! Tinatago ko nga identity niyo, eh sa title mo pa lang, alam na agad! Hahaha! The connection we have will be for a lifetime. You know my heartbreaks and you know how to avoid them. So please, just stay with me. Near future?? Sige January 2015, okay na ba yun? Thank you so much!:)

She made a cute post for me. Feel free to click on the link to see it: http://leelyput.wordpress.com/2014/11/03/pebots-connection/



In reality, there are more than ten things written in this post. I hope you enjoyed reading and was able to get to know me more. :)


Thank you to everyone who made my 26th awesome. Thank you to these awesome people who took the time to write this post. Thank you Lord! :) Much love from me to you.