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Hello! May I introduce myself.

I'm Ma. Joreina Therese Arzadon-Blanco.

THE 2015 JOREINA YEAR

AS SOON AS ANOTHER YEAR COMES, I MAKE IT A POINT TO CLAIM IT AS

"JOREINA YEAR". BUT 2015 IS NOT JUST ANOTHER "JOREINA YEAR",

BUT 2015 IS A "BLESSED JOREINA YEAR".

The 50 Questions

AND I'M BAAAACK!

What could be another way of welcoming myself back to blogging other than answering a few questions to know more about me.

       And so I'm sharing this challenge from an anonymous contributor at Berlin-artparasites Facebook page. More than all the heart-melting posts and arts about love, life, and memories, Berlin-artparasites relates to the very heart of a reader- every smile and every tear they had. For a very meaningful getting-to-know me factor, I'd answer every question with sincerity and pure honesty.

50 questions
1: What would you name your future daughter?

KATHERINE ISABEL
2: Do you miss anyone?

YEEEES!
3: What if I told you that you were pretty?

I'D SAY YOU'RE CRAZY.
4: Ever been told “it’s not you, it’s me”?

NOPE.
5: What are you looking forward to in the next week?

WATCH MOCKINGJAY PART2!!!
6: Did you go out or stay in last night?

NOPE. 
7: How late did you stay up last night?

UNTIL 12:30, I THINK. HAD TO FINISH A MOVIE.
8: Honestly, has anyone seen you in your underwear in the past 3 months?

NOPE.
9: What were you doing at 12:30 this afternoon?

LUNCH WITH MY FATHER AT HOME.
10: Have you ever told somebody you loved them and not actually meant it?

NONE THAT I COULD REMEMBER OF.
11: Could you go for the rest of your life without drinking alcohol?

YES, OF COURSE!!
12: Have you pretended to like someone?

NOPE.
13: Could you go the rest of your life without smoking a cigarette?

OF COURSE, YEEEES!
14: Is there one person in your life that can always make you smile?

THERE IS!!!
15: Is it hard for you to get over someone?

ACTUALLY.
16: Think back five months ago, were you single?

HELLO? SINCE BIRTH. HAHA
17: Have you ever cried from being so mad?

ACTUALLY! I REALLY DON'T KNOW HOW TO GET MAD AT SOMEONE SO I'D ALWAYS END UP CRYING.
18: Hold hands with anyone this week?

NOPE.
19: Did your last kiss take place in/on a bed?

NOPE.
20: Who did you last see in person?

ATE MYLENE
21: What is the last thing you said out loud?

"OPEN THE DOOR."
22: Have you kissed three or more people in one night?

NOOOOOPE.
23: Have you ever been to Paris?

HOW I WISH.
24: Are you good at hiding your feelings?

SOMETIMES.
25: Do you use chap stick?

NOPE.
26: Who did you last share a bed with?

NONE.
27: Are you listening to music right now?

NOPE.
28: What is something you currently want right now?

A NEW MAKEUP SET.
29: Were your last three kisses from the same person?

YES.
30: How is your heart lately?

IT'S FINE. JOYFUL AND GUARDED.
31: Do you wear the hood on your hoodie?

DEPENDS.
32: When was the last time a member of the opposite sex hugged you?

A MONTH AGO?
33: What do people call you?

YNA
34: Have you ever wanted to tell someone something but didn’t?

YES!
35: Are there any stressful situations in your life?

THERE ARE.
36: What are you listening to right now?

WATCHING, ACTUALLY. STARTING OVER AGAIN AT CINEMA ONE.
37: What is wrong with you right now?

I NEED MORE SLEEP.
38: Love really is a beautiful thing huh?

COULDN'T AGREE MORE.
39: Do you make wishes at 11:11?

I STOPPED. I'D RATHER PRAY.
40: What is on your wrists right now?

TOOK THEM ALL OFF ALREADY.
41: Are you single/taken/heartbroken/confused/waiting for the unexpected?

WAITING. ;)
42: Where did you get the shirt/sweatshirt you’re wearing?

FROM MOTHER.
43: Have you ever regretted kissing someone?

NOPE.
44: Have you hugged someone within the last week?

YES. MY MOTHER.
45: Have you kissed anyone in the last five days?

YES. MY MOTHER.
46: What were you doing at midnight last night?

SLEEPING.
47: Do you miss the way things were six months ago?

YES?
48: Would you rather sleep with someone else or alone?

ALONE.
49: Have you ever been to New York?

SOON. :D
50: Think of the last person who said I love you, do you think they meant it?

YES. :)

DISTANCE

Miles don't mean anything. But how we wish we could build a bridge from his side to yours.

THE POET

And if a writer fell in love with you, you'll never die.

VILLANELLE TO THE KING

Irony

Dear Lang Leav, you influenced me a lot. :)

First

"Not all writers are sad. All sad people write." -Lang Leav

#PATIENCE

Whatever happens, I will wait.

 Even if it will take forever.

As long as forever means being with you for the rest of my life.

Deep down I know

God is writing down our romantic story.
























-Pepper

It's Always A Great Time in Manila

Before our request for an educational trip in Manila was approved by our University President, we had moments of discouragements and hopeless chances. We actually thought that we were wasting time on something that would be really impossible to happen, evident to the past years' attempt to push through with the trip. After medical check-ups and numerous changes of parent's waiver, when every documents was already compiled, we only had to hope for a miracle- President's approval. We all prayed everyday and claimed that it would be answered positively. In one fateful day, we received the best news we all had ever heard- "Na-approve ni Presidente'n!" (President had already approved it!)

Joreina Goes to Places: Baguio Cathedral

It was a fine weather when we arrived in Baguio. A shiver of excitement ran in my system as soon as I stepped down the bus. It's been 11 years since the last time I laid my eyes on Baguio. How I wish as I step down the stairs of the bus, I could stretch out my arms and say, "Hello, Baguio" in a voice like that of Toni Gonzaga. Hahaha.

AN OPEN LETTER TO MYSELF

What if your diary could speak, what would it tell you?

Joreina Goes to Places: Arte Luna

Following my desire to update my blog more often, I decided to always bring my bulky DSLR camera to where my feet will take me. This time, I managed to have a travel post. Here, you can see my love for places and adventure. If I was born rich, travelling would never be a worry to me. I could just hop on a private plane, take an overnight stay to any place I could think of, and then travel to another place the next day.

Since I can't go farther from my hometown (for now. Haha), I thought it would be nice to introduce to you the wondrous places you can find here. You may have seen my previous travel post wherein I featured the Paseo de Paoay, here, you will about to see an establishment that houses art and culture. Thus, let me take you to Arte Luna :)

WE MET AND WE TALKED AND IT WAS EPIC (A Story of How They Were Able to Meet)

Just when she thought only Elena Gilbert could say these words, "we met and we talked and it was epic", a moment was already bound to happen. 

Joreina Goes to Places: Paseo de Paoay

What better way to celebrate Easter Sunday than to gather all your family members and dine out somewhere near to your place? We're thankful that a new establishment, Paseo de Paoay, in our town opened recently near the St. Augustine Church, popularly known as the Paoay Church. We were feeling tourists at that moment so we headed to SPAM, a branch of the most visited dining place in Laoag, La Preciosa. 

Joreina Goes to Places: PAOAY

On a peaceful and solemn Good Friday night, my walkathon buddies (Tita Cristina, Mother, Marjorie and my cousin, Chloe) decided to go outside and take a walk around Paoay's finest places. Since my feet were aching for a place to tour around, I got elated and immediately brought out my camera. It's been awhile since the last time I carried my camera to take shots of places.

So we went straight to the newly-built tourist attraction in Paoay, the Paseo de Paoay which houses the beautiful culture of Paoay and an avenue for commercial businesses.

SECOND SEMESTER WRAP UP

     If there's one thing I learned in my second year second semester, it would be, no matter how the going gets tough, never ever give up. It just popped up into my mind and wrote it down immediately on a post-it note.

    Second semester had been a terrible rollercoaster ride. But I never did lose my grip on the handle. Because once I loose my grip, I'll fall. But thank God, I didn't. But I was left hanging with just one hand gripping on the edge.

    Since my friends posted their lengthy speech on Facebook, it would seem appropriate too, to express my sincerest gratitude and appreciation to the people who kept on believing in my capabilities (wait, I sounded so cliche). But seriously, if I were to come up with a message, it would go this way. But wait, before proceeding, let me remind you it's not a speech but rather, uhm, random thoughts of mine. Haha.

SECOND SEMESTER CLASSCARDS

PE 32 (Billiards). Literature 2. CA 120 (Debate and Argumentation). Philosophy 1.

Humanities 1. Foreign Language (Mandarin). Political Science 1. Economics 1

THROWBACK

The feeling of happiness, pure bliss and success came rushing back to me as I looked at these photos I have copied from my friend. It's as if the feelings I had during these moments are fresh and new. I'm sorry but I'm feeling so nostalgic right now, I can't help but reminisce knowing it's been a month.

#JoreinaProTipsOnBeingWeird

     Okay so today, we had a mini-summer escapade cum shooting for our short film at Fort Ilocandia. We stayed there for 5 productive hours. We didn't waste time since we had to pass the film tomorrow. It was a rushed work, actually. We're so pro at that. Give us a requirement that's due on any day, we'll work on it 2 days before the set schedule for passing. Haha.

     So what you're about to see are photos showing you my pro tips on how to be weird. And it starts in 3...2...1...

The Changes

     Something inside me just kicked in and had me open a new tab and go to Blogger. I just realized how lazy I was (or maybe too busy) for not blogging these past few days. Quite a lot of things have been holding me back and I can't seem find the drive to write a new post. So given an adequate time tonight (and since I'm free of school-related and SC work), I choose to blog a random topic and type everything that comes into my mind and not worrying if I unconsciously made an ungrammatical sentence or commit a typo error. Haha.

     You've been warned, guys. Everything in here will be random. Haha.