#I also used to imagine it whenever I was bored visiting my extended fam for the holidays

[a-chaotically-small-lunta]

I think borrowers during the holidays are either panicking or having the time of their lives. If their bean family leaves for the day, they have the whole house to themself. They could just go on a borrowing spree and when the beans get home they’re all so tired that the borrower can just keep borrowing cause everyone is asleep.

On the reverse side…if their bean is the one hosting. Oh god no. The noise would be so loud. Children screaming and playing, people chatting, not to mention that the food would be so tempting to the borrower. They’re hoping that maybe the beans will leave the kitchen just for a few seconds so they can swipe some food but no one is leaving the kitchen and it’s annoying as hell!

Now technically this goes for any holiday but, imagine finding a borrower while celebrating the holidays with family. Maybe the fam is doing a tradition and no one is in the kitchen and craving just one more bite of something you go to the kitchen to see a borrower holding some of the food. The absolute panic this borrower might feel in the moment. Imagine if it wasn’t you who found them, maybe it was your aunt you screams mouse causing everyone to either scream or try and catch the poor borrower. Maybe it was your younger cousin who thought the borrower was a toy and grabs them only to bring them to you shouting “LOOK AT THIS TOY I FOUND!! IM GOING TO KEEP IT!” and that’s assuming that they go to you and don’t just stash the borrower away or show their parents.

Depending on who sees the borrower would change what happens next. Some people might keep them a secret from the rest of the family, either helping them out by sneaking some food for them or basically kidnapping the borrower so they can chat later, although kidnapping someone is still pretty bad. Especially if the person takes them home without any warning. Now the borrower is MILES away from home! Then there’s the scenario where the whole family gets involved. Maybe an uncle slams a jar onto if the scared borrower, and after doing so shows them off saying “it’s not a mouse but check it out! It’s a lil dude hahaha!!” Which could end very badly for the borrower. Who knows what’ll happen when an entire family knows they exist, let alone are captured by them! Hopefully one family member “accidentally” lets them go, resulting in them getting scolded or something, but the borrower is super thankful that this one bean, out of the whole family, freed them.

The holidays have so much potential for borrower stories and it can fit into whatever holiday you celebrate!

[chuacamille26-blog]

Introduction:

1.) Name:

Camille

2.) Where are you from?

the Philippines

3.) How old are you?

25

4.) Do you have any siblings?

yes. a not-so-little brother. (he’s taller than me.)

5.) Pets?

yes! (a dog, rabbit and a turtle)

6.) Describe yourself

hmm.. I really hate describing myself. let’s see, I’m a boring person. I prefer staying home than going out when I have free time. I’m usually working and I go straight back home after work. so yeah... I’m a plain boring person. But, when I get to hang out with friends, I could be really annoying around them. I could be really random and sh*t. I have this wild and crazy imaginations and I’ll just share it with them out of the blue; like what if all the cops are wearing bunny ears instead of plain cap (LOL!) or what if speed boats are shaped as a unicorn or a bunny and people who’s riding them are wearing a horn or bunny ears (wouldn’t it be adorable? hahaha!) 

7.) What do you do for fun?

for fun? annoying people around me. my colleagues, my mom, my brother, bf and friends.  

8.) Do you have a job? What do you do?

yes. I work in a forwarder/logistic company. I work as an administration clerk. customer service officer? sub assistant supervisor? ads creator? lol. (I’m a very busy person)

9.) Have you had other jobs?

yes. I used to work in a network company, bar, restaurant, fast food chain. I tend to try different jobs to explore. 

10.) What’s your favorite memory?

my childhood memories & when my Dad was still alive and healthy. 

11.) What is one thing you regret?

being too busy (working) and lazy (during my free time) that I don’t get to visit or take care of my Dad when he was still alive. 

12.) What is one thing you wish you would’ve done, but didn’t?

take care of my dad. I wish I spent more time with him. 

13.) One thing about yourself you wish you could change

my time management. 

14.) What do you love about yourself?

I don’t know. really. maybe my simplicity? 

15.) Who inspires you?

a lot! too many to mention. 

16.) Do you collect anything?

yes. pens, notebooks, cute pink stuffs, plush toys and BTS collectibles (magazines.. etc)

17.) Do you have any fears?

yes. losing loved ones, God, insects

18.) Is there anything that annoys you about your job?

ugh! yes!

19.) Can you tell us a secret about yourself?

nope...

20.) How about another secret? :)

nahhh..

21.) Favorite band?

BTS! BTS! BTS!

22.) What music are you currently listening to?

Let Go - BTS

23.) Do you have a favorite song?

a lot! mostly BTS songs such as Spring Day, Mic Drop, Go Go, Let Go, Boy in Luv... 

24.) Do you have a favorite movie?

Marley & Me, Hachi: a Dog’s tale

25.)What’s your favorite color?

PIIINNNKKKKK!

26.) What’s your favorite place you’ve ever been to?

Philippines & Thailand. (I’d say South Korea and Japan but I haven’t been there)

27.) Ever broken a promise?

yes?

28.) Do you have a favorite book?

yes, forgot the title though. I usually read online now.

29.) What’s your favorite school subject?

Chinese lol.

30.) Least favorite school subject?

Math

31.) What’s your favorite food?

Korean food and Filipino food

32.) How about least favorite food?

sushi 

33.) What’s your favorite Holiday?

Christmas!

34.) What makes you mad?

animal cruelty! 

35.) What makes you happy?

BTS! animals! theme parks! beaches!

36.) Do you have a favorite scent?

cherry blossom, cotton candy, bubble gum

38.) Do you have a favorite TV show?

none atm.

39.) Can you share an extremely embarrassing moment?

when I couldn’t control my fart. (didn’t see that coming)

40.) When is a time you were extremely irritated?

summer’s heat! (sweating too much. maybe, it’s just the summer heat here in Hong Kong as it’s extremely humid and hot, that whenever you sweat, you’ll feel really irritated and sticky. Oh! and also, those people who doesn’t take a bath/shower. given the fact that it is Summer. Oh my... their body odor’s unbearable.)

41.) Is there anybody you hate?

nope

42.) What do you look for in a person?

someone who can stay calm when I’m really annoying. someone who’ll listen. (someone like Suga actually.)

43.) How’s the weather?

cloudy and windy and cold. (that’s why I’m currently sick)

44.) Are you currently in school?

nope

45.) What is your goal in life?

my goal is to be successful. not that successful like Mark Zuckerberg (I’m not really sure about the spelling) or Jack Ma. and not as successful as BTS. my goal is to be successful as my grandfather or my cousin. although, they didn’t graduate in school, they’re somehow successful with their business. 

46.) Is there something you should be doing, but keep putting off?

I don’t think so...

47.) Ever been to a concert?

nope. But, if BTS announces that they’ll be doing world tour again. I’ll definitely go. Philippines, Hong Kong and Macau. I’ll be there for sure. (saving up to buy VIP ticket) 

48.) What was the last movie you saw in theater?

Ragnarok? was it ragnarok or justice league? I don’t really remember. 

49.) What was the last book you read?

I don’t remember...

50.) What is your favorite season?

WINTER!

51.) Do you prefer it to be hot or cold?

COLD!

52.) Do you prefer the sun, the rain, or snow?

how I wish I could answer snow. But, it doesn’t snow here in Hong Kong. Especially, not in the Philippines. Sun’s fine, rain’s fine too. depends.

53.) If you could go anywhere, where would you go?

Seoul, Jeju Island, Osaka, Phuket, Palawan, Maldives.

54.) Any current travel plans?

yes. maybe somewhere in the Philippines. Taiwan? Japan? South Korea?

55.) Do you prefer day or night?

night! (Because, I’m already at home at night and I could spend time with my family and pets)

56.) Are you an introvert or extrovert?

introvert.

57.) What is something not many people know about you?

I’m an awkward person & I don’t bite. my friends told me that when they first saw me, they thought I was a snobbish or intimidating person (not sure about the term). I could give you that awkward/cold expression at first as I’m an introvert. I’m a shy person. So, people usually thought that I’m a snob. But, I’m not. I’m just socially awkward. 

58.) Where are you right now?

home

59.) Look in front of you. What do you see?

window

60.) If you could meet one person, alive or dead, who would it be?

SUGA! (Min Yoongi of BTS)

61.) Would you rather look into your future, or fix something from your past?

both

62.) If you could sit down with anyone in the world, and talk to them for an hour, who would you like to speak with?

SUGA!

63.) What was the first CD you ever owned?

I don’t remember

64.) What was the first CD you ever purchased with your own money?

I don’t remember

65.) If you own any Vinyls, which was your first?

none

66.) How many CDs do you own?

I used to own 5 CDs. I think I threw all of those 5 CDs away. But, if I’m able to buy BTS’ album. I’ll definitely keep them. lol (I don’t buy CDs anymore. what are spotify, iTunes are for. But, I’ll probably buy BTS albums to support them)

67.) What relaxes you?

my pets and BTS

68.) Do you have any talents?

I don’t think so. I’m a talent-less person. joke. 

69.) If you could give yourself the ability to do anything, what would it be?

teleportation! It would be easy to go anywhere without being late and without spending too much money for my transportation fare.  

70.) Favorite candy?

candy? I don’t remember the name. 

71.) Is anything bothering you right now?

yes and I don’t know what’s bothering me. it’s stressing me out.

72.) Are you happy with where you are in life right now?

nope. I know I should be contented and happy with where my life’s at. But, I’m not. It feels like somethings missing or idk. 

73.) Is there anyone you regret ever associating with?

yes.

74.) Do you have a favorite memory from your childhood?

a lot.

75.) What is your least favorite memory from your childhood.

hmm.. I don’t remember. 

76.) Favorite memory of your parents?

a lot! when everything was still well and fine. ( i don’t really wanna get there. it’s better to keep everything to myself)

77.) Do you have a least favorite memory of your parents?

I don’t really wanna talk about “memories of my parents” as it breaks my heart. 

78.) How is your relationship with your parents?

good.

79.) What’s your family like?

hmmm..

80.) Are you clean or messy?

both. 

81.) What is your most recent purchase?

BTS songs on iTunes

82.) What’s the most amount of money you’ve spent at once?

2000HKD

83.) What are you saving up for?

BTS concert and money to travel to South Korea and Japan.

84.) How much money do you have to your name currently?

hmmm..

85.) Have you ever done anything last minute?

sit comfortably

86.) What’s the furthest in advance you’ve planned something?

hmm..

87.) Are you an introvert or Extrovert?

I answered this already. 

88.) What’s the latest you’ve ever been out of your house?

latest? well, I didn’t go home for 3 days when I went to my friend’s place. 

89.) Cats or Dogs?

DOGS

90.) How long have you gone without sleep?

2 days

91.) What were you like as a child?

spoiled brat, fat, bossy. I tend to fight with anyone I dislike. (I’ll definitely scold and “palo pwet” my young-self)

92.) What do you miss from your childhood?

complete fam. getting everything I want. I don’t have to work to get what I want. lol

93.) Do you have a favorite memory from work?

when everything goes smooth. I mean, no customer complaints, no arrogant customers. when everyone’s happy and laughing with our stupid story and jokes

94.) What’s the scariest thing that’s ever happened to you?

watching my Dad’s heartbeat getting drastically weak. If only, I could extend his life, I would. If only I could do something to make him stay awake, I would. the scariest part of everyone’s life is losing someone you love. That is scarier than getting rob in the middle of the night.   

95.) What’s a bad habit that you have?

swearing

96.) What are your plans for the summer?

go on a strict diet, sweat all the calories and fats, go to the beach more often

97.) What was the last thing that made you happy?

when BTS released their new album teaser.

98.) What was the last picture you took on your phone?

my turtle

99.) Who was the last person you texted and why?

my brother. something about his plan to travel to Japan. (without me)

100.) Name of your pets

Dog: Goldie

Rabbit: Alden

Turtle: Blastoise

--ask me anything! 

[forthelalaland]

Fam, ily! 💖

After six months, woohoo, the family had road trip again💖

I was not able to tell you but last January, the four of us plus boyfriends went to Tagaytay. That will always be one of my best days ever! With fashion, food, and travel with my loved ones made that one whole day the greatest. Thank you so much, G 🙏💕✨

But this time, things are a bit leveled up. If last time, it was just us six, this time we are eight! Yup, four couples now because Lolo and Lola joined! Sad that Tito was not with us. It is not because he does not have a partner, we were just crowded already. Ehhh, it is not Goldie (van we owned for almost ten years already) we used, it is Blackie - I mean, Nova becauuuse yup, we loaned a car that is originally planned to be used in Grab or Uber so we had it blessed in Manaoag. Uh-huh, spontaneous trip this is! As in we had that thought to celebrate its first weekend by having the car blessed. No second thinking or doubting. To serve as road test too. Of course, we are grateful for this blessing by God. Add that the family are together. Really just feel so thankful ya know. 💖

Day trips are sulit everytime you leave early. Remember, travel time! So we left at around 3 or 4 in the morning and arrived in Pangasinan at 7 or 8AM. We had our car blessed first since we were already late in the mass. Then, lighted candles and prayed to Our Lady. And the highlight, the Holy Mass. Timely how Father tackled about being consistent of our words and actions plus being persistent to learn from our mistakes. It is just so perf as we got reminded with that simple yet heavy lesson of life. Hihihi.

But our Manaoag trip did not end there! The younger couples (he he) went to the garden first. You know, selfie selfie! I miss sissy as my photographer. She knows my angles compared to Dada who just clicks every photo because he says I am beautiful whatever I do. Eh-heeheehee. We also bought pasalubongs outside. Boyfie was amazed because they are cheap. Should have bought tupig and puto there already because we were not able to go in the bayan. Sorry Tita. Huhu. Still guilty I failed my promise. Wew~

Since we have senior citizens with us, we kept on having stop-overs to make shishi. They are annoying sometimes because of superstitions and stuff. But do you know what I love when Lolo and Lola are together with us? Food trip in a simple place! Before leaving, we ate in a small store near the parking area. Some had their 3-in-1 coffees, bottled teas, and soda for you know who. Haha! I just love those kind of moments because it brings back the life I just want when I was a kid – not caring about material possessions, fame and likes (supposedly, instagrammable photos but I deleted it because pictures are representations of unfotgettable memories), and just live life together happily. In that’d little hut, I felt the love. I suddenly missed nanay’s sari-sari store. Nevertheless, I am so glad I thought my heart was going to burst. Hahahahaha!

Papa was ganado to drive since his baby is new. When mum asked how far Tayug is, aba, he made yaya to go then! Hashtag spoiled. Very clingy this newlyweds. Hahahahaha! Mama wanted to see these flowers blossoming in the field. As in like since January after the trip we had. Unfortunately, the Sunflower Maze is closed since it is not their season. I too was disappointed because we made an effort but ichokay, had good lighting in their gate which is a prospect for my new default photo. Hahaha! Mama and I think alike. Aside from the cute flawaz, we also want to take pictures and just record the moment. We imagined there are many flowers around us via bougainvillea instead. Hehehehehe.

I really am craving for Jollibee and sorry guys, of all food places, we ate here. Huehue. But I slightly sadya that thing too so I can caption, Went to Pangasinan just to eat in Jabee. Hahahahaha! Nom nom spaghetti and chicken! And yum jolly hotdog. Happy me!!!!!

Time seems longer in provinces because it is just 12:30 in the afternoon when we finished lunch and we have done a lot already. Since it is still early, we went to Villasis, Papa’s (our too) hometown! Funny how we joked not eating because there seems like a party happening. I added in the joke that everyone in the street are our relatives so we can hop in. Everyone laughed, not knowing the person celebrating his day is truly a family of ours. Hahahahahaha! Unplanned mini-reunion! Indeed, mas natutuloy ang biglaan. Hahaha! Thank you for the food, fam! And of course, happy birthday, Kuya Glen! Wish you all the best! Trivia tho, he joined an international television show making him the clan’s best fashion designer no matter what! Yay yazzz!

Of course, more more kwentuhans and chikahans. This time, with the extended family! Let us not forget my quest to have the perfect profile picture because duh, sayang outfit, hair, and the happiness that reflects beyond the camera! Hahahahaha arte! The one in Sunflower Maze’s gate will do already tho. Wee!

The millennial generation got bored so, we went to Patches. It is a new café-resto in Pangasinan. Personally, I was shocked that there is some kind of place like this here in the rural. I also saw a milk tea house across it. Well, I come to think about it, that Villasis is not like before anymore and I am happy with its progress! There is no fear of missing out now. A mini-Maginhawa and Kapitolyo is rising here already. Kayo na talaga, kids! Hihihihihi. So we waited for almost an hour just to get a table inside. There is some sort of meeting happening so they are quite a number. Good thing Ate Tata is a regular customer here! Yup, this just opened but seems like she was always here already. Haha! And because of that, the staff knows her already, making us reserved first inside. Woohoo! We had lots of selfies and secrets there! I mean, we had the resto’s biggest burger! It is similar to what Dada and I ate before in Casa Verde. The pizza burger can cater eight people. Sakto, we are eight. Heheehe.

Supposedly, we will go to the cemetery to visit Daddy Bert, Lola Sabel, Kuya Willy, and papa’s other brother but it is dark already. Yuuup, time seemed to lapsed faster since we were having fun! Huehue. But I understand. That is one gift and curse of life. Oh, let us live the moment, guys! Heart heart.

To tell you though, Mones has their own way of saying goodbye. It has lots of steps! Alam mo yung paalis nalang pero magkwkwentuhan pa? Hahahahahaha! For the oldies, it is like that. Usually, there are three stops. LOL. But as for us, we cherished the moment by as usual, taking pictures! Reminisced how we were kids playing in the playground. Now, it is a bit rustic already. Annnd, small for us. Good thing we still can fit in the swing. Hahahahaha!

I therefore conclude I am at my happiest whenever I am with my family. Heaven is a place on Earth when I am with them. It is not just blood that binds us along, it is pure love. So thank you God! Thank you for this family day! Thanky so much for everything! More moments to go please? Yahoo! 💖💖💖