The Heir by Kiera Cass

Maxon Schreave and America Singers' lovestory is now over. It's time for a new Selection led by a girl-- Princess Eadlyn Schreave, the first child of Maxon and America.

Kiera Cass really possesses a God-given talent in writing. I love the way she writes. It's not dull. You can relate to her characters, not maybe with them being in a royal family but with their personalities.

So, in this new Selection, Eadlyn is an independent lady who doesn't want .. or need rather, a guy who will help her in her duties and responsibilities as the future queen of Ilea. She also like to keeps things private. She doesn't want to be bared. And those are the characteristics of Eadlyn that I can relate to.
Her reasoning and the way she handles things, those are the things I admire about her.

As the story rolls, I find Kile Woodwork to be the most suitable guy for Eadlyn. They both grew up in the palace. Kile is the son of Lady Marlee. And looking back at the Maxon-America era, Lady Marlee was a close friend of America. Sooo, there's already no problem when it comes to the parents. Hahaha.

But really, Eadlyn doesn't want the Selection (but was obliged to do so) and Kile was also not amenable in joining the Selection (but he cannot back out), and that made me want them to end up even more. It's like destiny.

And because they already know each other, Eadlyn used Kile to spice up the event. They made a deal. They staged a kissed. Damn, I don't know but that made me sooo giddy! There were no feelings involved but I'm sure, in their succeeding kisses, it would contain feelings by then.

There were of course, other great guys from the Selection like Henri. He speaks Finnish and just a little bit of English. He got a translator named Erik. Language is one great hindrance for Henri and Eadlyn to really get along. But gooosh, they shared a kiss! I got really mad because I'm rooting Kile for Eadlyn but on the bright side, I like that Eadlyn thought of Kile after the kiss. Hahaha.

I also think that Erik has developed feelings for Eadlyn. He's not in the Selection so that should be a problem. He just can't make his moves to her. And it would be really hard for him to compete with the other males.

What I also love about this book is how the love of brothers was shown. When Eadlyn was "harassed" by Jack, all of his brothers comforted her. They protected her. They even slept in one bed. That's just sooo cute for me.

The last part of the book was about Queen America having a heart attack. That made Eadlyn to be serious in the Selection. She will make sure that after the Selection, she will be married with one of the Selected. Dang, I am beyond excited for the next book!

And actually, if you analyze the plot, you can say that it's kind of cliche but Kiera Cass used her magic in making the story a worthwhile read.

I am definitely recommending it to others.

Was It Him or Naah?

Before I tackle the main point of this blog, I just wanna share that it's already 11:27PM and I don't have classes tomorrow. Since there will be a power interruption tomorrow, I felt the need to post a blog today and the topic will be about that guy I saw.

So it was during our Modern Physics class. I didn't enjoy the class today because all we did is to derive formulas. I hate deriving. I hate Math. I know it's weird for me to say that since I am enrolled under the Physics program and being a Math literate is really needed for me to survive this course but I can't help it, that is what I really feels. Hahaha.

I was already hella dizzy with the derivation. I felt some people were standing in front of the door. I looked through the window of the door and then for a moment, I think I was frozen.

There were two people. One was facing in our part and the other was showing his back. That guy who was facing us was soooo damn familiar. I stared at him for long. He was talking to the other guy, he's not looking at me so it's safe for me to stare at him for long. Then suddenly, he looked at me.

I was shocked. I didn't even think that I was the one he was really looking at. But he didn't break the gaze.

After looking at his face, after looking at his eyes, I really had a strong feeling that it was him.

Who am I even talking about? It's the guy I HAD a crush on when we went to Ifugao for a national competition. He caught my attention because of his leather jacket plus white tee plus black skinny jeans. The bad boy type of guy indeed.

We really didn't have interactions. It was only when he asked me if I own the cup of juice, that's all. And the funny part? He called me "ate" (sister). Like, what the heck? All I did is shook my head as an answer.

Yes. I also know that he's a year younger than me. I don't really want that I'm the one older. I'm childish so I want to feel security in my partner. I want him older than me. Wait, partner? How did I go to that part already? Hahaha.

And my  crush for him only lasted for 2-3 days. I don't stalk him anymore. It's also been 6 months since the last time I saw him.

Sooo, going back to the present. I was the one who broke the gaze since the back of my mind reminded me that I am inside a class and that I should be listening if I want to understand the lesson. But then again, I didn't fight the urge to look back at him ... again. And still, his eyes are still set into mine. Like as if the moment I wasn't looking, he was still looking at me and didn't really break the stare.

I was feeling giddy inside even though I'm not still sure if he really is the guy from Ifugao. But damn, how can I forget his face? Yes, its been 6 months. Yes, he was about 4-5 meters away. Yes, there was a window in between us. But seriously, I really think it's him. It was because of his eyes. I can still remember those eyes who, for once, looked at me. And if he was just a stranger who happened to stay in front of our room for awhile, he wouldn't look at me for so long considering that he got companion and they were talking.

My basis of saying that it's him is actually lame but my guts are really telling me that it's him.

Whether it was him or naah, it wouldn't change the fact that I felt giddy because of him and that he was the reason for me not to be able to concentrate in our class anymore. Hahaha.

But if it was really him, I'm glad. I hope he can still remember me like I remembered him. I also hope that I could see him again, someday, somehow, somewhere.

A Trip to Manila

July 25, 2015. We all gathered in front of the administration building for our departure. I was feeling nervous. I recalled all the things I've brought to check if I left something. I also braced myself for the long ride ahead since I have motion sickness. But since I didn't feel nausea on our last trip to Manila, I didn't take any meds.

2PM on the clock when we started to be on the road. I was trying to enjoy the view. I was in deep thoughts during the ride. There were also times when I suddenly remember things in the past that made me kilig. It would be then too late for me to suppress that smile. Good thing no one's looking. They might think that I'm going insane. Hahaha.

We stopped over gasoline stations once in a while. We also had our dinner at one of the restaurants along the highway. It was past 12 midnight when we arrived at the apartment in Quezon City.

By 4AM, we woke up to a long line for the bathroom. I only had 3 hours of sleep. We had our turn after 4 damn hours. If only I knew that I would be the second to the last person to use the bathroom, I should have sleep some more.

It was around 11AM when we arrived at the SMX Convention Center.
The exhibitions were great. The inventions were mostly about complicated engines and generators. It didn't really helped me think of my own thesis title. I am not inclined with engines and stuff like that. They're too hard for me to understand. Hahaha. It didn't only consist of Physics inventions. There were also things connected to the other branches of Science. In Biology, there were exhibits about plants and hybrids, things like that I really can't understand. And for IT, there were programming things. Sorry, I can't really describe those things since I didn't pay much attention to those.

By lunch time, we ate with the family of our adviser. After that, we went on separate ways. We were given until 7PM to walk around the Mall of Asia.

The mall was enormously big. If I were alone wandering that place, I wouldn't know where to go and where to exit. Good thing that one of our companions knows the place.

We spent most of our time in the department store. I bought this cute statement shirt saying "one day, I will rule the planet" with a cute penguin on the left side of it. I also wanted to buy a culture shirt but the designs available weren't pleasing to my eyes.

There was also this shirt who got the faces of 5SOS! I almost shrieked when I saw that shirt. I was about to buy that but the size is too large for me. I also didn't bother to ask for a smaller size because of its price. Hahaha.

I also bought the LIVE SOS. The first album was out of sight so I just bought that one. Finally, I got 5SOS album. I will look forward to their second album. Hihihi.

I was really shocked when I saw the price of Darren Espanto's album. It costs 500 freakin' pesos! 5 pesos more expensive than the album of 5SOS. I cannot believe it. It's even more expensive than the album of the Teen King, Daniel Padilla. I really can't think of reasons why that album costs that much.

July 27, 2015. Second day.
We, the Physics students, stayed at the apartment where the daughter of our adviser stays. Damn man, the place was so good. It got air-condition in the room so it was really cold. The view was also great. We were at the 22nd floor. It was high but I really liked the view from above.

After we had our breakfast, we went to SMX and only to find out that we were the ones (from UNP) who was first to arrive. The line for the venue was pretty long that time so we just went to the side of MOA and we waited for the others in there. After about 30 mins or so, they finally arrived. We entered inside the bus to put our extra baggage.

When we entered the venue, we went straight to the center where the DOST booth is. It composed of six parts.
There was also this area where you can get your height and your weight. My height is now 157.5 cm and my weight is 43.4 kg. But as expected, I am underweight. Hahaha. Sooo, I really need to eat a lot.

After roaming around the DOST booth, we were about to go to the center part for the robotics exhibition of Pisay but we were sooo hungry, we left the place and went to MOA.

We didn't go back to the venue anymore. We wandered around MOA once again and this time, we bought our pasalubong. I bought a dozen of original glazed doughnuts in Krispy Kreme since it's our favorite in the house. I also bought one pack (10's) of Goldilock's polvoron for the people in school who will ask for theirs.

At 5PM, we gathered in front of SMX and we bid our farewell to Manila.

By 3AM, we arrived safely in Vigan and after how many sleepless nights, I finally had a looooong and comfortable sleep at home.

Unrequited Love

You love someone who doesn't love you back? That's definitely an unrequited love.

I've experienced this thing a lot of times. And still, it damn hurts every single time I experience this with each guy I like. Yes, I like. I haven't been in love just yet.

You know the feeling when you feel giddy with just simple gestures coming from your crush? When he looks at you, you just feel like somersaulting in too much joy.When he smiles, it makes your heart melt. And just how happy you can be if he talks to you? Ohmygosh, I know for a fact that there's a big chance you would stutter and that your brain will run out of things to say because you won't be able to absorb the fact that your crush is actually talking to you. Worst is, when you start making embarrassing things in front of him! Yikes!

But after feeling sooo giddy, a sad truth will always occur to you. That he is out of your reach. He is someone who wouldn't feel the same. He is someone who will go for girls who are much cooler than you, the girl you will never be.

He will never be yours. It's one-sided love like that, unrequited.

I don't know why I'm writing with a topic like this. Perhaps because of the gloomy weather. Or maybe just the fact that I know my present crush is another guy who will make me experience this again. Either way, I'm still going to post this because I feel like it.

Happy Birthday, My Penguin

July 16, 1996
A cute little penguin was born in Sydney, Australia. A cute fetus named Lucas Robert Hemmings.

From being a Youtube sensation (together with his band mates), they started the road to fame when One Direction invited them to do an opening number.

Out of the four members of 5 Seconds of Summer (5SOS), he is my bias (but I love them all four). He seems like an Edward Cullen standing under the sun. He's shining in my eyes. He stood out. And although he's not a thief, he still managed to steal my heart so swiftly.

So, what do I love about Luke?
His eyes. He got this blue pair of eyes. Oh god, how I love those eyes to look at me, to stare at me and to make me lost in my thoughts with just his eyes.
His lip piercing. I can imagine Luke without the piercing and he looks so innocent. I love the piercing because this added some angst into his look. I'm not really into guys with piercing but he is an exemption. Hihihi.
His blonde hair. I don't know. I like blonde guys. Hahaha.
His love for penguin. A guy who's part of a punk rock band who has this username @luke_is_a_penguin is just soo .. weird. Weird but amusing. And how do you expect someone who's part of a punk rock band to love penguins sooo much that he even have a stuff toy of it? Just adorable.
He's childish. He loves penguins and he sleeps with his stuff toy. Okaaay. This just made me love him even more.
He's true. Who would admit on an interview that he doesn't change his underwear for two days and that he likes the smell of his own fart? Luke Hemmings did.
He loves his family. Saw that picture of him and his cute baby nephew? Aww. I already envisioned Luke being the father of my babies. Hihihi.
He's weird. It's evident.

That's all the things I could say .. for now. But I love Luke Hemmings for who he is. I love him including his flaws and imperfections.

In this special day of him, I want to greet him a happy 19th birthday. It's the second birthday of him that I celebrated with the fandom.

Here is my short message.

Luke Hemmings,

You won't probably see this but I just want to greet you a happy 19th birthday, my penguin. You've been an inspiration to many. Don't stop doing what you're doing. Never be affected by the negative things they say to you. Wherever you are, I hope you can feel our love and support. I can't remember the exact date that I found myself fangirling over you but I can assure you that I'll be there every step of your way. You're my superhero.
My short message end up here. When we see each other, I will tell you everything I didn't say in here.
I love you and take care always.


Your zeroth fan,
the wanderlust penguin

Exam, I'm soooo over you

I really don't know whether I want or not want to pass the exam. The amount of allowance to be received is the only motivation I have. Because 6,000 pesos per month is just sooo good to be true. It's like I'm being paid for doing nothing.

The only predicament in here is the return of service. Teaching in high school? Uhh .. not cool.

How do you expect someone with a soft voice to speak in front of students? How do you expect someone with a shy character to be engaging during discussions? How do you expect someone who's vapid to make the students listen to her? Just hooooow?

That is the reason why I didn't engrossed myself in too much reviewing. Whenever I think of the ROS, I lose interest.


July 12, 2015. The day has finally came, the examination day.

The exam consisted of three parts- (1) logical reasoning, (2) power thinking, and (3) teaching aptitude inventory.

The logical reasoning has three parts. Although the time allotted for this area was really limited, I still managed to finish the exam without too much pressure.

In the power thinking, it composed of Math, Science and English.
That feeling when I was taking my time in answering the questions in the Science part and when the proctor wrote the time remaining in the white board, it was only then I realized that I was running out of time. I got sooo pressured!

Gosh, I wasn't even analyzing and computing things. I was purely guessing.

Same as when I was answering the Math and English parts.

What I hate about the English part are the lengthy paragraphs. Ohmygosh, I was losing patience in reading the passages. But then, I won't be able to answer the questions if I won't read.

And for the Teaching Aptitude Inventory part? Heck, 40 items in just a span of 20 minutes time? Just hoooow?
It was really pressuring. Good thing I still made it on time to answer all the questions.

The results will be posted some time in September. I'm not really excited. In fact, the result day is the day I dread to come.
The result will surely affect my future.


If I pass the exam, hello teaching career. But if I won't pass, I still don't know what to do with my future.

Yay for my first post!

I don't exactly know why I made another blog here in Blogger. My first blog was for school requirement.
But yeah, I decided to make a blog so I have a place to post my rants and insights, beside my private blog in Tumblr. This is where I will share my book reviews and some random stuff.

I'm kind of excited but I can't assure that I'll post frequently since I'm busy with my studies.

Well, honestly, I don't know what to say here in my first post. Hahaha.
I actually have an exam tomorrow and I'm here procrastinating like a pro.


I guess I'm out of characters so ... yay for my first post!