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jeideus-blog · 7 years

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Life Lately #001

Hola! It’s been a awhile since I actually did some real ~blogging~. I decided to wake this part of me up again since I’ve been wanting to have an avenue to really express what I feel about some things. Sure, there goes Twitter, IG Story, Snapchat, and all other real time platforms, but nothing really beats having to read and write without character and time limitations. :) (And let’s be real, you can’t be as intimate on Facebook anymore, lol)

Meanwhile, here are some major life updates!

Update # 1: I turned twenty and I graduated with a Bachelor’s degree. Finally out of uni! Haha. It is a major cliché to say this, but my college years have been the craziest four years of my life. It’s not even enough to say that I learned SO much -- but I really did.

I learned not just from my academic training, but also from tons of failures that I couldn’t keep count. It challenged me on so many aspects--spiritual level mostly. But as the author of my current favorite book, Kristen Welch, has said: “If it were easy, I wouldn’t need God”. She was right. College was the time I had clung most unto God. I was vulnerable and what kept me going was holding on to the fact that my God is stronger and that the battle is His. (Greater is He that is in me than he than is in the world)

When they tell you college is tough yet fun, it is true, and here goes the fun part: Having the privilege to meet a number of wonderful people. My blockmates (who btw are the most supportive and helpful peeps ever), my professors, all the people with the most inspiring stories, and of course, this family -- my organization.

These people are some of the most creative, passionate, and talented people I have ever met. Sometimes they just leave me in awe of how they work. Don’t get me wrong though, being in an organization isn’t all fun and games because I tell you... it wasn’t entirely so.

I’ve told you about college being challenging, and as for me, half of it was probably because of this org. Not even kidding. Having to lead this organization was just too much for me to handle, especially as someone who has been nurtured inside her comfort zone for years. But for some reason, I had to say yes.

And to be completely honest, there were times that I wanted to quit. Badly. No one in my team knew it, but there was just something in them that continued to inspire me not to. So, after a year of anxieties, keeping up with the deadlines, dealing with different organizations and individuals, fighting for a teammate who wanted to leave, failing, and disappointments, you ask, ‘was it worth it?’...

Looking at the photo above, I could say... yes. It might not be easy but in my pocket I got tons of memories and learnings, a lasting friendship built, one award, and zero regrets. Of course it was all worth it.

Update # 2: I started to read again! Yay. Finally having that time in my hands to invest on reading more books. And I’m so glad that I’m having that luxury again to go out (and go off of social media) just to read a book.

For the month of July, I’ve had the following:

- Rhinestone Jesus by Kristen Welch

- Ask Me Anything by J. Budziszewski

- For my daily quiet time, I’ve been following a Paul’s letters series. (I’m at Romans 14 as of today). I started to journal too! :)

Update # 3: I’m currently on my journey of conquering hormonal imbalance so I started to take pills.

I was so afraid to do it at first, but what made me to finally do it are the worsening hormonal acne breakouts and the visible thinning of my hair. I am hopeful! I pray it’d get better and I’m hoping I could post (positive) updates regarding this journey.

So, that’s all that is for me so far. Life’s crazy, ain’t it?

#life lately #stills #life #college #graduate #college graduate #Filipino #Christian #inspo #studyblr #studyspo

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moonksjthv · 7 years

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After a 10-month hiatus on writing another post on my blog, I am glad that I am finally back into writing!!!

Anyway, have you ever felt to read a book and it felt so amazing that you want to meet the author(s) and thank them? Well for me, yes, as a book lover I would love to meet the authors of the book I have bought and read wholeheartedly for about days/weeks.

Until a great news came, when National Books Store spilled the beans that Jenny and Siobhan are coming here in the Philippines for their book signing.

And one month had passed and I’m still in awe how things got so well on the book signing of Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian. I thought (for the second time around) I couldn’t attend this special event (as a book lover) because I need to attend school but thank you National Book Store that they made a three day book signing event. One is in Cebu, the other is in SM Megamall, and last in the SMX Convention Center.

And as I say, I am very blessed to be part of this event. Along with all the people who wants to get sign their books, have a picture, and create memories with their fav. authors, God gave me an amazing experience with this.

Around 8 am(lol i think?) we arrived at SM Megamall and ghad the lines are quite long. Btw, we are on the 131st line.

Anw, we are already inside the cinema around 9 am(?) and it was just amazing how the lines went so smooth because of the staffs and the security personnel that NBS had. Like, an A on that part for NBS.

The event started at around 3 pm. Well, it was supposed to start at 2 pm but thanks to the heavy traffic in Manila the event started late; but as they say, better late then never.

Before the book signing starts, an interview was held first.

They talked about their books, their friendship, their inspiration while writing. And it was just amazing how they inspire each other and grow their friendship with writing. They also had a q&a portion with some of the audience asking some questions.

Until the wait is over, it is finally the time for the book signing. AND I WAS LIKE: WHAT AM I GOING TO SAY TO THEM??? I am really nervous that time plus I need to wait for like about two more hours to call our numbers.

Until our number was called, btw, I am with my college friends–Guianne and Renelyn–who also love reading books. Okay let’s go back to the story. I first lined up to Jenny Han’s book signing. I am really nervous that time.

Until it is my turn. I AM JUST REALLY HAPPY THAT THE PERSON WHO WROTE THE “TO ALL THE BOYS I’VE LOVED BEFORE” trilogy IS. IN. FRONT. OF ME.

AND SHE SIGNED MY BOOKS. AND LOOK AT THAT SMILE ❤

I gave the artwork I made for her and her reaction was soooooo priceless.

She even take a picture of me holding the artwork I gave to her. LIKE ARE YOU FREAKING SERIOUS?? LIKE I AM IN CLOUD-NINE THAT TIME. AND OH SHE EVEN POSTED IT ON HER IG ACCOUNT. (btw, it is the second time Jenny Han posted a photo of me on her ig account). I AM HONORED.

AND OH WE ALSO TOOK A PICTURE TOGETHER.

If you want to watch the video with me and Jenny Han, click here

After Jenny signed the books, I went now on the line for the book signing of Siobhan. It was just amazing, while I’m in line, Siobhan really made a conversation to every person that came to her table for the book signing. Like, she is really a bubbly person. And when it is already my turn, I AM REALLY SHOCKED AND IN AWE HOW BEAUTIFUL SHE IS.

I gave her the artwork I made for her and her reaction is also priceless. She also said that she will going to read what I have wrote at the back of the picture frame after the event.

She also posted my artwork together with all the gifts that her fans gave to her.

AND SHE ALSO HELD MY HAND. LIKE YEAH. SHE. HELD. MY. HAND. FOR. A. HANDSHAKE. I’M SHOOKT <3.

I also had a little conversation with her, which is one of the things I will treasure. I taught her some of the tagalog words. Like “mahal kita” and “mabuhay” and she is just so cute when I say “mahal kita” to her hihi.

WE ALSO TOOK A PICTURE TOGETHER ❤

If you want to watch the video with me and Siobhan, click here

And lastly, I would like to thank the people who helped me and made this possible.

First of all to National Bookstore, for bringing Jenny and Siobhan here in the Philippines. You guys are really the best!!!!

To Jenny Han and Siobhan Vivian, for going here in the Philippines. And also for making me so happy!! Your reactions when I gave the artwork I made was really meaningful. It was my first time to received that kind of reaction when I gave the artwork I worked hard for. So, thank you for that! And mahal ko kayo!! I love you! ❤ ^_^

To my friends, Renelyn and Guianne, who took videos and be with me amidst of the hell week we are having that time. Thank you guys!

To my parents, for allowing me to attend on this kind of event that you know is very important to me. I love you!!

And lastly to God, for giving me this unforgettable experience.

The day, September 16, 2017, is the day that I will never forget and will be one for the books. ❤

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Jenny and Siobhan in PH After a 10-month hiatus on writing another post on my blog, I am glad that I am finally back into writing!!!

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