Being alone

My friend recently broke up with his guy for 10 years. She was telling us that she rarely cry about what happened; but the other day, she was in a coffee shop and that was the time she realized that, "Shit, I am alone. (insert waterfalls falling from eyes here!)"

When I heard this, feelings from the past were remembered. I can clearly recall having a lot of quality time by myself because I am single. Then I just stopped going out alone because I hate the feeling of remembering what used to be us.

I understood what my friend is going through because I've been there. One day, you're having dates with someone then it will just stop. You don't know who to talk to or go out with randomly.  Although I hated those moments, those were the days when I realized that there are more people who loves me. I started building relationships with close friends (and new friends). I bonded with them and found a new connection with each person. I felt more blessed than my ex boyfriend made me feel.

Until now, there are still moments that I feel alone but I won't let my singleness ruin my plans to go the mall or have lunch or dinner outside. Alone or with a friend, I will continue to live my life and celebrate the present.

I may be single right now but I know that I am definitely not alone.

About Me

Buongiorno! Mi chiamo Tepai. Ho ventitre anni. Sono studentessa in Ateneo de Manila University, studio AB Psychology. Mi piace mangiare e viaggio.

Practicing some Italian shiz. Yes, I dream of going to Italy, eating all the pizza and pasta I want and shopping at Milan. Someday.

Welcome to my blog :) I am Steph, 23 years old. I'm a college graduate, Ateneo de Manila University Batch 2012. Spent some of my happy years there and have learned and was inspired by a lot of people there. Again, I would just like to break the news to those people who have stereotyped most of the Ateneans, not everyone there is conyo! I have met some jologs, fun to be with, middle class people there who are also very smart and witty. So yes, stop the stereotype. 

After college, I worked at Rustan Coffee (Starbucks Philippines) as a Recruitment Coordinator. It was fun to meet different kinds of people all over the Metro. Yes, we hired baristas (If you want to be one, I can refer you to my ex-officemates). I stayed there for a few months then I decided to pursue my career at our family business. I am currently working as the HR person for our company and boy, it is hard. 

Motto in life: Travel, Fall in Love, Be happy! 

Thus, this blog will be filled with my travel experiences, falling in love, staying in love, getting hurt by love, and a few personal experiences that's worth sharing. Sometimes, when we are down, all we need is a little push and I hope that somewhere out there, I can give a little push to someone who needs it.

Enjoy reading and ciao for now :)

High School Memoirs :)

-You-
Your Age: 17
Did you Graduate?: Yes.
Where did you attend highschool?: School of the Holy Spirit of Quezon City
Was it big or small?: Small? haha
What year was your class?: Batch 2007. E7ite.

-Freshman Year-
How old were you?: 13
Who was your best friend?: My barkada: Marianne, Jessie, Wea, Pig and Ces
Other good friends?: Mariz, Cheska, KM and Hannah
Favorite class/subject?: None? :))
Favorite teacher?: None! :))
Least favorite class?: English
Teacher you hated?: Ms. Galicha, im sorry. "Close the door so that the water wont come in"
Best memory?: The day we sang "Hindi kita malilimutan" for Ms. Serra.. on her birthday with the SUPER cheap cartolina with Happy Birthday greeting. WAHAHAH.
Worst memory?: None? Cant remember.
School trend/obsession?: Haha. Wala.
Did you have a crush?: No.
Boyfriends/Girlfriends?: Ohh. :))
Dances you went to?: None.
Did you adjust to highschool quickly?: Yepyep.
One thing that reminds you of grade 9: I dunno.

-Sophomore-
How old you were:: 14
Who was your best friend?: Same. Marianne, Jessie, Wea, Pig and Ces
Other good friends?: Mari, Mariz, Dombi, Marla, Cheenee and Gie
Did you have a job?: No.
Favorite class?: Math
Favorite teacher?: Ms. Lagud
Worst class?: Haha. Statistics
Most hated teacher?: --- hahahaha.
Admit it, you enjoyed torturing freshman.: No, im nice.
Clubs or Sports?: Uhm, ano?
Crushes?: Wala. Haha.
Boy/Girlfriends?: Oooh. =))
Best memory?: Everything :D
Worst memory?: Yung nagwala si Ms. Aniago dahil dun sa cellphone thingy. When Wea left. :(
Nights out spent?: none.
Favorite thing to do?: I dunno but its definitely not studying.
How was that summer?: Fun.
One random memory about this year?: the chat filler with Ayra, seatmate :D

-Junior-
Did you start looking at colleges?: No.
Best friend?: Jessie, Marianne and Pig
Close friends?: Mariz, Aura and KC, Bagah and Rhoda are my cheatmates. haha
Best class/subject?: AP, Pinoi.
Best teacher?: Ms. Canivel, Ms. Aniago
Worst class?: MEDIA AWARENESS, Chemistry and Geometry
Favorite memory?: Everything. haha.
Worst memory?: None.
Did you have a job?: No.
How were the nights out NOW?: None.
What did you do?: None.
People you saw most out of school?: Everyone. Haha. Friends.
Dances you went to, and with whom?: Prom.
Boy/Girlfriends?: NONE!
Activities you took part in?: Intrams, "insert subject here" weeks, nutrition month and all those stuff.
Excited for your senior year?: Not really.
One silly thing you remember about this year:: LeSHSbian si JeSHSicca. WAHAHAH xp

-Senior-
At last, right?: YES!
How quick did this seem to come?: Really really quick.
Best friends?: Marianne, Jessie, Pig, Rhea, Ter, Nina, Lib :) Nadagdagan eh. haha
Close friends?: Mahogs people: Kim G, Cheska, Jenjen and Danna. Seatmates: Lara, Kim Mapua and lahat ng malapit sakin. Yung mga word factory playmates. haha
Favorite class?: Filipino
Favorite teacher?: Ms. Aniago
Worst class?: Accounting and CL
Worst teacher?: Them. haha
Favorite memory?: Everything. The Mahogs days. :) Camping :D
Worst memory?: The BLOG thingy. haha.
How was your LAST summer vacation?: Fun!
Did you have all your grad requirments?: Yaaah.
Crushes?: I dunno.
Boy/Girlfriends?: None.
Free time was spent?: Eating, Tambay, Kwentuhan and other stuff.
Did you apply for college?: Yep.
Did you get in?: Not all.
What you wanted to do with your career: I dunno.
Were you stressed often?: Medyo.
Senioritis?: Hahaha. :) Yeh.
Did you get teary eyed at all?: Yeeeh.
Were you afraid to move on?: Not really. Part of me was excited.
Did you/will you go to prom?: Grad Party :D
Who did/will you go with?: Friends.
Did you/will you go to graduation?: Yes.
Class song?: Kaibigang Tunay is LOVE!
Class motto?: Haha. Ewan.

The Future-
How old are you now?: 17
Thing you miss most about highschool?: The people, the school and some teachers.
Thing you miss least?: Haha. Some teachers.
That ONE teacher you'll always remember?: Miss Aniago.
One silly memory?: The blog thing.
One sad memory?: Wea left.
One moment/feeling you'll never forget?: The bonding moments.
Your overall highschool experience was?: THE BEST
Do you still see your friends?: Yes. Except Nina! haha
Your best friend NOW?: Sila paring lahat :)
One thing about your highschool life: na ano? haha. xp
Plans for the future: Just get a job after college
How is it, moving on?: Okay.
Were you ready for it?: Yes.
Closing thought:: I am really missing SHS.

I have been TAGGED

Post 10 things that recently made you happy, then tag ten other people and spread the LOVE!

1. Kuya Jim is back in the house :) I missed him
2. Lecture days are over! Yipeee. No more boring lectures.
3. I splurged a while ago :) I ate a lot of things(THINGS? HAHAHA).
4. Twin and Pawe are going to the ILC.
5. The pictures i stole from Ja's blog. HAHAHA. Really really made me happy.
6. I am done with my TERM PAPER! Wheew.
7. I met with Roz a while ago. Yiheee.
8. The Crank that Simpsons video in You tube. Really made me smile.
9. The remix of Bb. Pilipinas' Janina San Miguel. I just watched it over and over again. Haha.
10. The videos from Barbie's multiply. PLOCK TIME! haha. Plus the adventure in Malabon Strait :)

Tag you're it:
1. Anne Xtiane
2. Dana
3. Miann
4. Hannah Cubos
5. Gracie
6. Kisty Mea
7. Ketket <
8. Keiyt
9. Xyla De Vera
10. Leigh de Guzman

Rate My Life Quiz

This Is My Life, Rated
Life:	6.1
Mind:	4.8
Body:	6.4
Spirit:	7.1
Friends/Family:	5.9
Love:	Not enough information
Finance:	5.5
Take the Rate My Life Quiz

I saw this from Feiyie dearie. xp What's with the results? haha.

Your Life Analysis:
Life: Your life rating is a score of the sum total of your life, and accounts for how satisfied, successful, balanced, capable, valuable, and happy you are. The quiz attempts to put a number on the summation of all of these things, based on your answers. Your life score leaves room for improvement. You can make changes to improve your trouble areas, and this will bring you greater satisfaction. Focus on your weakest points and set about to change them. Do not delay your happiness and success. (I am still young! haha. Still needs a lot of improvement.lol)
Mind: Your mind rating is a score of your mind's clarity, ability, and health. Higher scores indicate an advancement in knowledge, clear and capable thinking, high mental health, and pure thought free of interference. Your mind score is rather low, which means that your mental state is not in tune. Learn to filter out the noise of everyday life. Unplug, relax, read a good book. Take up a new area of study. Simplify and focus your mental energy and your mind function will improve.(HAHA. My mental state is not in tune. Lol.)

Body: Your body rating measures your body's health, fitness, and general wellness. A healthy body contributes to a happy life, however many of us are lacking in this area. Your body score is fairly average, which means there is room for improvement. Keep a focus on your physical health. Protect your body as it is your most valuable physical asset. Nutrition, stress reduction, and exercise are key. (I am healthy? Lol. I eat a lot lately. lol.)Spirit: Your spirit rating seeks to capture in a number that elusive quality which is found in your faith, your attitude, and your philosophy on life. A higher score indicates a greater sense of inner peace and balance. Your spirit score is relatively high, which means you are rewarded by your beliefs. Spirituality is clearly important to do. Never let it slip, and continue to learn and grow. (Oooh. haha, i am very spiritual. I agree. Haha. I knew it, im going to be a nun. hehe)Friends/Family: Your friends and family rating measures your relationships with those around you, and is based on how large, healthy, and dependable your social network is. Your friends and family score is not bad but can be improved. Maintain your current social net, while you try to expand it. Try new things and form new friendships. You will be rewarded greatly. (I love my family and friends... so much.)

Love: Your love rating is a measure of your current romantic situation. Sharing your heart with another person is one of life's most glorious, terrifying, rewarding experiences. The quiz was not able to calculate your love score.Your love score is very low, indicating trouble. There is love out there for you. Seek the advice of wise people on how to go about finding it. Do not lose hope. (WAHAHAHAHA. This is funny! I knew it.. love never finds me. haha. I do not care. That is why i can be a nun. Lol. I am happy, single and proud. Woot woot! =)) )
Finance: Your finance rating is a score that rates your current financial health and stability. Your finances are somewhat in the middle, neither bad or exceptional. Keep doing what works for you, and improve what doesn't. Focus on long-term financial stability as your goal. (I have financers... my parents. lol)

Okay. The results are really funny. Haha. xp Woot woot, i am procrastinating again. I am so sick of thinking about my term paper. I have 33 pages more! haha. Oh well, Ciao. I better get started before i go and procrastinate again. I do not want to cram this. haha. I need higher grades in English. Deyym. lol. PONGKAN! =))