#charmain ang

[birds-that-screm]

Whitehead's Broadbill (Calyptomena whiteheadi)

© Charmain Ang

[alonglistofbirds]

[2758/11080] Crested fireback - Lophura ...

The crested fireback has been split into the Bornean crested fireback L. ignita (top photo), and the Malayan crested fireback L. rufa (bottom photo).

Order: Galliformes Family: Phasianidae Subfamily: Phasianinae

Photo credit: Charmain Ang / Prof.Dr. Ahmet Karatash

[dayarikoo]

Dear God,

i miss him, ngayon lang po ako nakaramdam ng ganito sa taong i fall in love with, yung tipong i see and i what a future with him, though my mindset everytime i open my heart to someone of i fall inlove especially when i enter relationship is dating to marriage, ingatan mo po sya Lord sa training hanggang sa pagpasok , nawa despite ng kanyang busyness huwag na huwag nya pong makalimutan na lumapit, dumulog at makipag usap at meditate sa inyo in prayer at in your word. Ilayo nyo po sya sa mga distractions at tempatations at nawa po ay maging truthful at panghawakan po nya ang inyong mga salita maging ang aming commitment na relationships i put this is Your hand Lord, kita mo batid mo ang pinagdaanan namin both at personal, nawa po ay maging faithful, loyal at honest po sya sa iyo at sa akin. Maghihintay po ako sa kanya at nawa po patuloy na maging godly way ang gagawin nya at patuloy na maiparamdam at i pursue nya ako in with your wisdom and guidance, protect our relationship, our hearts, our life plans purpose goals decisions na naka align po sa inyo Lord.

Your Daughter, Charmaine

[jerickreforba25]

My Blessed Journey with Papuri! and the Concert Night with Bong & Dang Hermosa

Jerick Combate Reforba

I am incredibly grateful for the amazing experiences I’ve had recently, particularly the concert night with Bong & Dang Hermosa at the LRV Heritage Hall in Balatas Road, Naga City. These events have strengthened my faith and deepened my connection with the Lord, and I’d like to share my journey with you all.

On the night of July 16, 2024, I attended a concert featuring Bong & Dang Hermosa. It was an evening filled with uplifting music and heartfelt worship, and I couldn’t have been more excited to be there. I was given this opportunity thanks to Ptr. Joey Piano and Ms. Eva Piano, who graciously allowed me to attend. I expressed my gratitude on Facebook with a post that read:

“By God’s grace, special thanks to Ptr Joey Piano & Eva Joey Piano for allowing me para makapanood ng concert with Doc Bong & Ate Dang Hermosa earlier tonight, and hope I’ll looking forward to see you again very soon. Soli Deo Gloria!”

During the concert, I had the pleasure of meeting several notable individuals from the Papuri! community and CARE 104.3 DWAY-FM Legazpi City. I was particularly blessed to see Ptr. Abel Manzanilla, Ms. Melisa Cerio-Manzanilla, and Alvis Ayson. Their presence made the night even more special, and I posted on Facebook:

“Special thank you to our Ptr. Abel Manzanilla, Melisa Cerio-Manzanilla & Alvis Ayson of CARE 104.3 The WAY FM Legazpi City, and I’m really so blessed to see you right here in Naga City during Doc Bong & Dang Hermosa concert earlier tonight. Can’t wait to communicate Christ very soon. Soli Deo Gloria!”

Ptr. Abel Manzanilla reacted to this post on July 23, 2024, which further filled my heart with joy.

The night was indeed a divine appointment. Being there alone, watching the concert, meeting and greeting the artists, and taking selfies with such legendary Papuri! artists as Bong & Dang Hermosa was a profound experience. I shared my joy with another Facebook post:

“This is not an accidental, kasi mag-isa po akong nanood ng concert at nag-meet and greet. What a blessed night indeed, dahil napakasarap talagang magpuri sa Panginoon.

Special shout out to our Doc Bong & Ate Dang Hermosa. Thank you very much, and sa Diyos lang po ang papuri!

Every day I will thank you; I will praise you forever and ever. – Psalm 145:2 GNT”

Following this concert, on July 17, 2024, I tuned into the “Papuri! Radio Show” Wednesday edition with the Campañer family (Dennis Campañer, Charmaine Manalo-Campañer, and Trisha Denise) via 702 DZAS FEBC Radyo TV Mega Manila. I couldn’t help but comment on a post by 702 DZAS - FEBC Radio’s Facebook page, sharing my excitement and gratitude:

“Mapagpalang Miyerkules ng hapon po, Campañer family!

Kitang-kita ko sa mga posts ko sa aking Facebook timeline, this is not an accidental sa biyaya ng Diyos. Mag-isa po akong nanood ng isang concert yesterday (July 16) diyan sa LRV Heritage Hall, Balatas Road, Naga City. Personal kong nag-meet and greet, and then nag-selfie yung dalawang sikat na legendary Papuri! artists sina Doc Bong & Ate Dang Hermosa, dahil napakasarap talagang magpuri sa Panginoon.

Gusto ko pong mag-special shout out, and say hello to our Ptr. Abel & Ms. Melisa Cerio-Manzanilla, and Kuya Alvis Ayson of CARE 104.3 DWAY-FM Legazpi City.

Pa-request po ng kantang “Laban N’yo Ito, Panginoon!” from Papuri! 23 album. Listening right now via online streaming sa Magarao, Camarines Sur. Thanks and God Bless po, mga ka-Papuri!”

Charmaine Manalo-Campañer reacted to my comment, which was incredibly encouraging.

Earlier this afternoon (July 24, 2024), I was blessed to listen to the song I requested, “Laban N’yo Ito, Panginoon!” from the Papuri! 24 album of the same name was released in 2021, during the “Papuri! Radio Show” Wednesday edition. Despite some buffering issues while listening via online streaming, I was overjoyed to hear the familiar voices of the Campañer family. This song, performed by 29 legendary Papuri! artists and written by Arnel de Pano and Rommel & Susan Guevara, truly lifted my spirit.

As an avid fan of Papuri!, I am deeply moved by the life-changing, positive, and encouraging songs that are played, whether on the radio or streaming platforms. The “Papuri! Radio Show,” which airs every Monday to Friday at 4:30 PM on 702 DZAS FEBC Radyo TV Mega Manila, is particularly close to my heart. These songs of praise and worship to God and the nation resonate deeply with me.

Reflecting on all these experiences, I am filled with gratitude and praise to the Lord. Each encounter and every moment of worship through music has strengthened my faith and brought me closer to God. I look forward to more opportunities to praise Him and share His love with others.

Soli Deo Gloria!

© 2024 Jerick Combate Reforba. All rights reserved.

[atamabs]

Saturday ☆

Sumama ako kay aj sa xmas party/ wave reunion ng batch nila sa work. Excited na excited ako the whole week pero nung nasa bnb na ako di ako makaimik sa sobrang op at sobrang nahihiya ako! Hindi nga ko nakapag dinner dahil pizza lang kinaen ko. Lol!

Napachat ako kay charmaine kasi kailangan ko ng kausap, kahit thru chat masaya na ako. Buti na lang online sya, may nakausap na matino ang ferson.

Suprisingly, nakatagal ako sa inuman. Feeling ko factor na nainom lang ako at may tulog kaya last man standing ang peg ko. Nabitin pa ko sa lagay na yon at gusto ko na sumutin yung boto ng red label! Kaya lang aging— pagod na ako.

Nakakwentuhan ko naman sila. Nakakatuwa na napapansin nila kung paano ako itrato ni aj, na ako yung priority. Na dapat nasusunod ako. Lol

Will ask for a copy of our groupie para naman may remembrance ako. Lol

Sunday ☆

Went to divisoria kasi ngayon namin kukuhain yung dress na pinatahi ko sa Dragon8. Sa kasamaang palad, hindi maisara yung dress..... kitang kita ko sa mukha ni aj yung disappointment. Nataasan nya ng boses yung staff kasi pinipilit nilang lagyan na lang ng ribbon to compensate yung dress na hindi maisara. Kasi naman kung susukatin mo kulang talaga yung tela. 36 lang yung boobs part kahit 38 ang nasa unang lista ng size at sa actual size.

Sana maremedyohan nila huhuhu. Hindi naman kasi tig isang libo lang yon. 3,5k yung dress plus pamasahe pa namin papunta doon.

Tapos dapat ngayon din kukunin dress ng mga pinsan ni aj; shuta hindi pa gawa. Naghi-hysterical na sila ate meg at mamu sa store kasi ang linaw ng usapan plus nasa logbook din nila. Sobrang fail talaga ng pagpunta namen today.

Bumili pala ako ng lucky charm bracelet sa ong pin. Pero nakakaloka pala prices ng beaded bracelets na yun no???? 400???? Jusq. Pero yung tig 150 binili ko, di pa 100k sahod ko e. Hahahaahah! Bago pa ibalot yung bracelets, nilagay sa bowl or kung ano man yon na pang chinese then may pinukpok na pestle sa labas ng bowl— pampaswerte daw. Sana naman swertehin ako sa pera next yr. Hahaahahaha ✨️manifesting✨️

Green pala pinili ko. Ewan ko ba, mula nung gumamit na green na mic si taehyung yun na bet kong color. Hehehehe

[saincorner]

𝙱𝚘𝚘𝚔 𝚁𝚎𝚌𝚘𝚖𝚖𝚎𝚗𝚍𝚊𝚝𝚒𝚘𝚗: A Legal Affair

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𝗔𝘂𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗿(𝘀): Charmaine Lasar

𝗧𝘆𝗽𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗯𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗵𝗶𝗻: Ph Novel

𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝘂𝘀: Completed

𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀: Unknown

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𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻:

Chase Domingo's life revolves around the law and legal arguments. He is a Lawyer and a Legal Professor, and his conclusions are rarely wrong. From the moment he first sees Hera Tadea in a little black dress, he knew it was hate at first sight.

Hera is a spoiled, impulsive, broken-hearted best friend of his little sister, Lynne. Chase finds her arguments flimsy and irritating. She is lethally attractive, he must admit, and if she wasn't so tactless, he could have liked her better. Ebony black hair, decanter-shaped waist, velvety eyelashes and a job as a Certified Public Accountant - anyone could fall for her except Atty. Chase Domingo. As far as he could tell, the hatred was visibly mutual from the start.

To grant his sister's request, he allows Hera to stay in his home for a month, where they will find themselves torn between attraction and animosity. The hostility they once felt for each other will turn into something neither of them saw coming.

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Written by an author whom received "Best Fiction in Filipino at the 36th National Book Awards (2017)." I have really high expectations na magiging maganda talaga ang storya na ito. So when I finally finished reading this book and began writing down some notes. I started writing this review and summing up my thoughts.

Starting with the positives: I really like na madaling mai-digest ang mga impormasyon na ipinapakita dito. Hindi siya nakakalito, maganda ang pacing niya, at hindi complicated yung mga dialogue. This book is also very informative and I learn a lot about "Logical Fallacies," kaya if ever na need kong makipag away to someone. This will book will help me a lot ( ‾́ ◡ ‾́ )

Next are the negative aspects of the story: So far, wala naman akong masasabing directly negative sa storya na ito. I only dislike how Chase and Hera bicker to each other, but then, I'm not really a big fan of 'enemies to lovers' dynamic, kaya hindi naman iyon kasalan ng libro.

My only issue in the book however. Is that. Bakit dadalawa ang version ng libro nito kahit na ang pinagkaiba lang naman ay ang bookcover at parehas lang ang contents niya?! I accidentally bought another copy, thinking it was a book two and learning later on na the same lang naman pala ang laman niya. Sayang talaga ang money haysst...

Anyways, if you like a story, whose leading couple starts with being irritated with each other, then soon develop feelings for each other and finally being lovers. Then, this book might be for you.

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Ⓔ︎Ⓝ︎Ⓓ︎Ⓘ︎Ⓝ︎Ⓖ︎ Ⓝ︎Ⓞ︎Ⓣ︎Ⓔ︎:

This is another old post of mine that I've been stuck on publishing right here.no

[lunaaurelie]

PROMISE

Magkaibigan sila Charmaine at Noah simula kinder, kaya mahirap silang paghiwalayin.

"Bff tayo hah, walang iwanan!" Ang sinabi ni charmaine kay noah.

Hi ako si Charmaine but call me Cha. Si Noah yung kaibigan ko, matagal naaaa, hindi mo talaga kami mapag hiniwalay. kasama ko sya sa lahat ng bagay. May pangako pa nga kami sa isa't isa na hindi kami mag iiwanan.

"Bff tayo hah, walang iwanan!"

Close na close kami ni Noah simula bata pa kami, mag ka kilala din ang magulang namin kaya kami nag ka kilala. Mag kasabay kami laging pumapasok sa school at pag-uwi.

Ngayun sa school namin kami ay mag kaklase, lagi kaming sabay kumakain kaya lagi kaming tinutukso ng mga kaklase namin na mag jowa daw kami, pero hinahayaan nalang namin yun. Madalas naming tambayan ni Noah is yung library sa school namin, and sometimes sa park malapit sa bahay namin. Masayang kasama si Noah at napaka gentle men nya, lalo na sa mama nya.

"Noah!!"

"oh bakit?"

"tara laro"

"saan? Nag babasa ako eh"

"mamaya kana mag basa!! Tara na libre kita ice cream"

"sige na nga"

Kahit na ganito kami ka close ni Noah, may pinaka tatago akong sikreto sakanya. May sakit ako na Anemia, last week ko lang nalaman pero hanggang ngayun di ko parin sinasabi kay Noah...natatakot kasi ako na baka mag alala sya or layuan nya ako.

Noah's POV.

Gagala sana kami ni Cha nang biglang gusto daw ako maka isap ni mama. Kinausap ako ni mama na sabi ay lilipat na daw kami sa America dahil doon na sya mag tra trabaho.

"Noah, gising nak"

"Uhm bakit po ma?"

"Lilipat na tayo ng America, doon kana mag aaral"

"Pe-pero b-bakit po?.. p-pano po"

"Dun nako mag tra trabaho anak eh, 3 weeks nalang lilipat na tayo. Diba gusto mo yun? Diba simula noon pinapangarap mo na maka kita ng snow"

"Opo ma pero..."

"Hay nako anak, sa monday samahan moko papa drop na kita sa school nyo"

Nagulat nalang ako sa balita ni mama.

"Pa'no ko to sasabihin sa mga kaibigan ko? Bakit iiwan na namin tong bansa na kinalakihan ko? Pa'no na yung mga pangarap ko dito? Pa'no na yung mga memories ko dito?"

Sa dami ng tanong na tumatakbo sa isip ko hindi ko na namalayan na nasa park na pala si Cha, nag hihintay saakin.

*CHAT*

"Asan kana Noah antagal ko na dito oh"

"Uhm sorry Cha, hindi muna ako ma kakapunta..."

End of Noah's Pov.

Cha's Pov

"Hay nako, kanina pa'ko dito tapos 'di naman pala sya pupunta haysss. Mag titingin nalang ako ng mga pwede kong bilihin..."

Habang nag hahanap ako ng mga pwede kong bilhin ay naka ramdam ako ng hilo, at parang nang lalabo at dumidilim ang paningin ko, and then everything turns black.

Nagising ako na nasa bahay na, sinubukan kong tumayo kahit nahihilo pa ako.

"Ma?"

"Oh nak, buti naman gising kana"

"ano nang yari ma?"

"Nasa park ka kanina, nahimatay ka daw sabi nung tendera tapos nakita nya yung likod ng case ng cellphone mo kaya natawagan nya ako."

Nagulat nalang ako sa nangyari.

Monday nanaman kaya balik school nanaman. Sinalubong ako ni Noah sa gate ng school namin dahil hindi ko sya naka sabay papuntang school.

"Cha oh..."

"Ayyy thank uuuu, ganda naman ng timing mo, hindi pa'ko nag aalmusal eh"

"Pwede ba tayo mag usap?"

"Uhm.. tungkol saan?"

"Basta! Tara sa library habang hindi pa nag b-bell"

Hinila ako ni Noah papuntang library.

"Uyy sandali nga lang..."

"Cha.."

"Hmm?"

"Lilipat na daw kami sa America, du'n na daw mag tra-trabaho si mama"

"P-pero.."

Sobrang tahimik namin pagkasabi nya non, kaya napa takbo nalang ako palabas ng library.

Buong araw kong hindi pinansin si Noah, at pinagsisihan ko yon, dahil kinabukasan ko na lang nalaman na nagdrop na sya at hindi na sya papasok. Nag-message ako kay Noah, kaso mukhang papunta na sya ng America dahil hindi na sya nag-reply.

Noah's POV

"Nakakalungkot isiping hindi man lang ako nakapagpaalam sayo Cha, pero sana patawarin mo ako na iiwanan kita, pangako babalik ako, at sana sa pagbalik ko, naalala mo pa rin ako."

Makalipas ang ilang oras sa flight, nakarating na kami sa America, naabutan pa namin yung snow, napakagandang pagmasdan, pero dahil dito, naalala kita Cha, dahil palagi mong kinikwento ang pangarap mo na makapunta sa lugar na may snow.

"Nak"

"Bakit ma?"

"Ok ka lang? Parang tulala ka yata simula nung makarating tayo"

"Ok lang ako ma, nanghihinayang lang ako na hindi ako nakapagpaalam kay Cha"

"Mabuti pang tawagan mo na lang sya, at magsorry ka na hindi ka nagpaalam sa kanya"

Tinawagan ko si Charmaine, pero naka-off na ata yung phone nya kasi hindi nag-ring, napaisip ako na baka galit pa rin sya na hindi ko agad sinabi na ngayon ang alis namin.

Cha's POV

Nanakaw yung cellphone ko habang naghihintay ako ng masasakyan, di ko rin napansin na may tao na pala sa likod ko sa labo ng paningin ko dahil sa luha ko.

"Mom, may balita na ba kayo kay Noah at kay tita"

"Ahm wala pa anak, bakit? Totoo ba nagdrop na sya?"

"Oo ma eh, di man lang sya nagpaalam"

Naiinis ako na nalulungkot dahil wala na ang kaibigan ko. Ni hindi ko manlang nasabi sakanya na may sakit ako...

✍: ChaseAjero & LunaAurelie

"What if bumalik yung biggest what if mo..."

[amstories]

S04E01: Hanggang Dulo

Pairing: AM x PM from Dear Alyssa (East Anderson High, #1)

Prompt: Fluff Bingo - Love Letter

One of the reasons why Alyssa looks forward to weekends is that she would always receive a handwritten letter from Paolo. He would tell her about his entire week through his letter. This has been their routine since he went to the city for him to study college.

Every time Alyssa gushes over the letter she's reading, Charmaine would comment, "Bakit ba kasi kayo nagtitiyaga sa mga letter na 'yan? May Messenger naman. Kung gusto niyo ng mail, may e-mail naman."

Inirapan lang niya ang kaibigan. "Inggit ka lang e."

Pabirong sinabunutan nito si Alyssa. "Sarap mong saktan, bes!" nanggigigil na sabi nito. Tinawanan lang ni Alyssa ang kaibigan. "E kailan mo ba sasagutin 'yang si Kuya Maki?"

Napaisip si Alyssa. They've been sending letters back and forth for six months now. Sometimes, Alyssa would think how their relationship would be like, especially that he's away for college.

Is she even ready for a serious and mature relationship with a college student? Are they gonna be able to maintain their relationship even if they are apart most of the times?

For this week's letter, Alyssa chose to pour out those questions to Paolo. It's better for her to be honest right now than just simply saying no to him just because she was scared, right?

The next week, Alyssa receives a new letter again from Paolo. This time, kinakabahan siya sa pagbukas. This is the first time she felt her hands shaking and her heart pounding.

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Dear Alyssa,

    Katatapos lang ng finals week namin. Sunod-sunod ang Christmas party na a-attend-an ko ngayon. Meron sa block, sa dalawa kong orgs, at hiwalay pa yung sa aming magkakaibigan. Sobrang nakatulong nga pala yung mga suggestion mong ireregalo ko para sa kanila. Nakabili na ako kanina pa. Ibabalot ko na lang mamaya pagkatapos kong magsulat nito.

    Miss na miss na kita, Alyssa. Excited na akong umuwi next week. Nakabili na rin ako ng regalo ko para sa 'yo rito. Sana magustuhan mo. Ikaw kasi yung naalala ko nung nakita ko 'yon sa mall habang bumibili ng mga regalo para sa Monito/Monita.

    Kakabasa ko lang nung letter mo kanina. Masaya akong seryoso mong pinag-iisipan ang relasyon natin kahit na sabihin ng iba na masyado pa tayong bata para pumasok sa isang relasyon. I'd be a fool and a liar if I tell you that I'm not scared as well. But, Alyssa, I've been a coward for the longest time already and I don't want to be that person ever again.

    Ayos lang kung matagal pa kita kailangan ligawan. Walang kaso sa akin 'yon basta hihintayin kita hangga't handa ka na. Kahit na magkalayo tayo, handa akong ipaglaban ang relasyon natin kahit ano mang mangyari.

    Ipaglalaban kita hanggang dulo.

Nagmamahal, Paolo

[lunartemisx]

49 Days

1979 Days: Luna

August 5, 2017

Putcha, late na ako. Muli kong tinignan yung wrist watch ko na kahit ano namang tingin ko dito ay hindi titigil ang oras, ni maibalik ito ay hindi ko magagawa. Ang malas naman, pagdating ko sa school kaka-akyat lang ng elevator, hindi ko na kaya maghintay kahit na may 15mins. pa naman ako bago magsimula yung next subject. 4th floor lang naman eh, tinahak ko na yung hagdan kahit na tamad na tamad ako. Putchang hangover to, alak na alak kasi ako to the point na kahit may pasok o kahit araw-araw basta may inom go ako.

"Oh, buhay ka pa pala! Akala ko di kana papasok eh" bati sakin ng bestfriend ko na si Anika (Nika) pagpasok ko ng classroom. I immediately scan the room, not actually scan it but look at my 2 usual spot. My first usual spot, which is at the very back was occupied by my other friend, Charmaine (CM). I looked at my 2nd usual spot, next to my bestfriend which is 2nd row before the very back, some random guy was... not just sitting but sleeping on that. Napag-desisyunan ko na yung random guy nalang yung aagawan ko ng spot, since tago yung spot na yun unlike sa first spot ko kasi kahit nasa pinaka likod yun nasa center naman, yung 2nd spot ko is natatakpan ng mga classmate ko kaya pag natulog ako hindi ako kita. I walk in front of the random guy and pushed him hard on the back. Inangat nya yung ulo nya, naniniwala ba kayo sa slowmo? Because now I do, everything became slow motion to me, tinignan nya ako sa mapupungay nyang mata dahil kakagising nya lang at nginitian nya ako and boy oh boy, he looked so fine as fuck.

"Bakit?" I was stunned, nakatitig lang ako sa kanya, examining his whole face, not uttering a single word and just staring at his face not minding if I'm looking stupid in front of this random guy.

"Okay class settle down now, Ms. Cruz please take a sit" nung na special mention, ako dun lang ako natauhan.

"That's my seat" ngumiti lang sya sakin at tumayo, he motioned for me to sit, so I did. Nagulat lang ako dahil he carried another empty chair and sat next to me. Nagsimula ang klase at nagsimula na din akong pasimpleng natulog habang nag le-lecture yung teacher namin. Nagising lang ako dahil may tumatapik sakin.

"Be, gising! Be! Gising..." someone was also aggressively whispering to me. I looked at my bestfriend and saw the urgency in her face.

"May quiz recitation kay ma'am!" nagsimula na syang magtingin sa notes nya and me? I was left dumbfounded... inom pa Luna! You'll definitely fail this class... for sure! I was frantic because I didn't even listen to today's lecture because I was sleeping! And I can't rely on my bestfriend's notes because it was incomplete. She was lucky because when it was her turn, the answer was still on her notes. And now, it was my turn. Nung tinawag ako halata sa mukha ko yung panic. Nagtanong na yung teacher namin and hindi pa din ako tumatayo.

"Ms. Cruz" I was about to stand up and just tell her na I am sorry I didn't know the answer when that random guy held my wrist that was resting in my table and because of that he caught my attention and I looked at him, inangat nya ang ulo nya and uttered "July 04, 1946" my faces says it all. I was doubtful. Hindi ako naniniwala sa sagot nya.

"Ms. Cruz for the last time, kung wala kang sagot magtatawag na ako ng next" hindi ko maibaling ang tingin ko sa iba, tanging sa mukha nya lang na nagsasabi saking pagkatiwalaan ko sya.

"Ms. Cruz" tumango sya sakin at ngumiti uli. "Ma'am M, may sagot po sya" yung random guy na yung sumagot para sakin, that left me no choice but to stood up at binitawan nya ang pagkakahawak sakin.

"The Philippines gained independence from America on July 4th of 1946" "Correct, you may now sit down" at nagtawag na uli yung teacher namin. Muli akong tumingin kay random guy and he was now sleeping again.

Hindi na ako nakatulog at nakatulala nalang sa kawalan, nabalik lang ako sa katinuan nung tinapik ako ng bestfriend ko dahil tapos na ang klase namin at lunch time na. Tinignan ko din si Random guy and next to me was just an empty seat. I grabbed my wallet and followed my bestfriend to the cafeteria.

"Be, sino yun?" tanong ko kay Nika na busy-ing busy sa pagtingin ng mga pagpipilian na pagkain sa cafeteria at habang ngumangata.

"Hmm?? Sino?" tanong nya pabalik sakin  habang nasa bibig pa nya ang turon na kinakain nya.

"Yung lalaking katabi ko kanina" she looked at me puzzled, actually I can see ghost, she knows it pero yung lalaki kanina I was sure na hindi sya multo because when he touched me he was warm, plus, nung sinagot nya si ma'am M tumango si ma'am M. it took minutes pero na realize din ng bestfriend ko kung sino yung tinutukoy ko.

"Ah, si Altair?" I looked at her confused. Kasi kung tignan nya ako ngayon parang, supposedly kilala ko yung random guy na yon.

"Seriously?" yung tingin talaga sakin nitong si Nika eh parang tinutubuan ako ng mushroom sa noo. Tumango nalang ako

"Si Altair! Friend ng mga kaklase natin ngayon! Classmate nila ng grade 11! Supposedly kaklase din natin na late lang ng enroll kaya naiba ng section, laging nasa classroom natin, kilala na nga ng lahat eh and actually close na din ng lahat kahit yung mga hindi nya naging kaklase nung grade 11" sagot nya naman sakin kahit na busy-ing busy ako sa pagpili ng kakainin ko.

"Dun ka mali, hindi mo pwedeng sabihin na kilala sya ng lahat dahil di ko sya kilala. Would I ask you if I know him? Kung kilala ko sya?" she looked at me dead in the eye, iniwas ko yung tingin ko at binayaran na ang pagkain na napili ko.

"Pano mo nga naman kasi sya makikilala? Eh laging kang tulog dahil lagi kang lasing pag pumapasok!" She rolled her eyes to me and we both walk back to our classroom. That's actually touche, how would I know the person kung lagi nga akong tulog? Nagpatuloy na yung araw namin and the whole time, nag re-replay sa utak ko yung mata at ngiti nya.

[kingofooo]

selected character model sheets from Imaginary Resources (Islands Pt. 4)

character & prop designers - Joy Ang, Michael DeForge, and Charmaine Verhagen

model clean-up - Alex Campos

art director - Sandra Lee

color stylist - Catherine E. Simmonds

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[2426/11080] Cinereous bulbul - Hemixos cinereus

Order: Passeriformes Suborder: Passeri Superfamily: Sylvioidea Family: Pycnonotidae (bulbuls)

Photo credit: Charmain Ang via Macaulay Library

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19 December 2021

i tried looking for something kasi may pag bibigyan ako pero hindi ko na makita

it wasnt used naman, ang hirap nalang kasi humanap ng design na yon. anywaay

i should be preparing my stuff for the whole week pero eto ako ngayon at 4:17pm

dapat lang hindi ko malimutan yung pang exchange gift kay sir Jj at yung susuotin sa xmas party

made an actual playlist of the songs na binigay ni @anghirayamo out of the letters of my name

the whole crowd cheers,

as you get up from your bed

even if you feel slightly heavy inside your head

you worry about too much tommorow

but i rejoice in where you are today

eto fave ko

FINALLY HAD THE FULL MASSAGE I NEEDED!!

ang sarap 😭 nakakakiliti na ang sakit uwu

Sunday + the rain = 🥺😔 mood

gagawa na ba ako ng weekly accomplishment report??

i say yes! pero kain muna ako ng nutricookies (if walang meryenda)

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GPG

On this day, 9 years ago my high school BFFs and I went to Cavite.

I remember those days vividly. Bago kami pumuntang Cavite matagal na naming napag uusapan ang pagbabakasyon na kami kami lang. Si Rose, sa Cavite FEU nag-aral, so nag plano kami na dun na lang mag stay sa bahay/apartment niya sa Cavite. Okay lang kahit wala kaming gagalaan, kahit ang gagawin lang namin is mag movie marathon, mag chikahan at mag kainan or mag lakad-lakad. Masaya na kami dun.

First year college ako that time. Syempre namiss namin isa't isa, kahit hindi magkakatugma ang sched gora lang! The original plan was to stay there for one week, or three days. Kaso hindi nga tugma ang mga sched kase ako trisem, so hindi same ng bakasyon nila.

May sasakyan sila Rose, ang plano susunduin kami ni tito (daddy ni rose, sobrang supportive and kolokoy. He died at 2016.) It was very heartbreaking. Anyway, ganun nga yung naging set up. Dinaanan nila tito at tita (mommy at daddy ni Rose) sila Charmaine, Nicole at Kaye bago ako. Hirap pa ko magpaalam kay mama non, kase bakit daw need ko mag overnight sa Cavite etc. etc. Nagalit pa sakin kase may pasok pa daw kinabukasan, nagdahilan ako na ihahatid naman ako sa school nila tito pero ang totoo, pagkahatid samin nila tito sa Cavite aalis na din sila, iiwan kaming magbabarkada sa bahay, babalik na lang after ilang days kung kelan uuwi or sabay-sabay mag commute. (Laging meet up or hang out place kase ang bahay ni Rose eh, kahit hindi sa Cavite, most of the times nag swimming kame sa house nila kase may swimming pool sila or nag stay lang kami sa kwarto nila Rose, nag luluto or kahit ano. Hay, nakakamiss yung mga araw na yon)

So pagdating sa Cavite, bumili ata or nag rent ata kami ng mga CD na pwede panoorin, nag lakad lakad kami, nag kwentuhan, tapos pumunta kami sa playground, nag picture picture tapos umuwi din para mag luto tapos mag salang na ng CD para manood. Feeling namin noon magkakasama kami sa isang dorm. Ang saya. Nung gabi nag plantsa pa ko ng uniform ko. HAHAHAHA. Alas kwatro ng madaling araw gising na ko nag aasikaso para bumyahe mula Cavite papuntang Taguig kase may klase pa ko, Math subject, pero no regrets HAHAHA. Hinatid ako nila Rose sa sakayan ng bus tapos muntikan pa kong ma-late sa Math subject ko, dala-dala ko pa yung malaki kong bag puro damit na dala ko HAHAHA.

Looking at these photos was so nostalgic. Sobrang binalik ako dun sa point in time na yun, sa malayong alaala. That was 9 years ago, nagkaka get together pa din naman kami. Kaso ngayon sobrang bibihira. Lalo na pandemic. Yung dalawa (Si Rose at Nicole) may anak na. I don't know if it's still the same, kapag nagsama-sama ulit kami. I miss them so much.

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i have added four new test muses !! information about them is bellow the cut. if you’re interested in plotting with them or for a one-liner starter, give this post a LIKE !!

alessandra ‘allie’ caruso. twenty- twenty two. thief and gang enforcer. pansexual. she/her. victoria de angelis. known as the jack of all trades.

the skilled enforcer who is also very tough and easy to underestimate because of how she looks; also very business, mechanic and legal-savvy. francesco’s niece and member of his gang. nico’s cousin.

picking locks; nimble fingers reaching into unsuspecting pockets; sharp tongue that can cut you down; heavy eyeliner; ironed blazers; easily finding loopholes; knives in her jacket; taking down shot after shot; driving fast; fixing motorcycles in her spare time.

charmaine ‘char’ kozak. twenty one- twenty three. stripper / classics and history major. heterosexual. she/her. vika bronova. known as the ecdysiast.

the charismatic, sarcastic and hard-working stripper; easily underestimated because of her looks despite being incredibly smart. joaquim’s half sister. arden’s co-worker and friend.

lithe body on the pole; black lingerie set; glasses perched on her nose; heavy old books; charming smiles; sharp remarks; run-down apartment; crumpled bills hidden between her mattresses; reading in a coffee shop on a rainy day; working hard just to make ends meet.

giovanni 'gio’ russo. twenty one- twenty three. visual art and cinema studies major. pansexual. he/him/his. damiano david. known as the philophobe.

the charming athlete who is also into art and film; has serious commitment issues and tends to run at the first sight of commitment. lucrezia’s older brother. lorenzo’s adoptive brother.

dribbling basketball; polaroid pictures posted on his wall; shirtless pictures on instagram; black and white films; charming smiles; charcoal smudged fingers; leaving before the other wakes up; arms covered in tattoos; drunkenly dancing on tables; going on daily runs.

miguel santiago. twenty three- twenty five. con artist and thief. pansexual. he/him/his. alvaro rico. known as the robin hood.

the thief with a strict code; only ever cons and steals from the rich and powerful and helps out the little guy. ally of the reeves family. grace’s friend. 

cynicism; black coffee; charming smile that hides his true intentions; swiping wallets from unsuspecting marks; multiple passports with different aliases; not caring what others think; always running; unmade bed; mugshots; calculating plans on the go.

[annvassadress]

United Bloggers Philippines Thanksgiving Virtual Party 2020

It will be another fun and exciting United Bloggers Philippines Thanksgiving party but this time it will be held online on December 30, 2020. UBP was established in September 2015 by Adae Ang, and is now being managed by one of the group admins-college bff Bette Medina under Eunnies Events Management.

United Bloggers Philippines primary mission is to spread love, good vibes and good business among colleagues and its clientele. Our goal is to grow with one another as a family of bloggers, to work with harmony and respect and to be able to make a difference. As we firmly believe, “United we Stand, divided we fall.”

For overflowing opportunities and learnings, UBP makes it a point to hold a yearly gathering. This is an avenue for everybody to make new friends and catch up with old friends. Not even COVID-19 can stop us from celebrating God’s goodness and faithfulness! 

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This event is expected to be memorable. This is the first time that UBP will gather online. Thanks to the brilliant mind of Bette Medina for uniting bloggers who have the passion for writing and helping brands.

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The Adventure Time series finale, Come Along With Me, has finally aired! It was such a pleasure getting to work on the finale with so many talented designers: Joy Ang, Michael DeForge, Tom Herpich, Andy Ristaino, Charmaine Verhagen and Phil Rynda!

Since I don’t have any of the colored designs (including the special pose of the kiss) I did for this episode, here’s a little painting to celebrate one of the many moments that happened during the finale… A moment that made @agflex​ and I lose it when we first saw it pitched!