From Mingle to Single

It's been a while since I wrote something in my blog. Like seriously, I barely open my blog spot for something new to write on. I don't know, maybe because I was too busy with work, some other stuffs caught up and I never seem to remember that whenever I feel that I wanna pour out something from my head, all I need to do is write them all down. Well, writing down dew things from your head (just to clear them) can really help you feel way better. Nuff said.

Okay, so I ran into some blogs lately and I kinda reminded myself, somewhat was able to relate to the blog topics that I kept on seeing on my Facebook news feed. Yup, in Facebook. It was a lil surprising to see people post those kind of stuffs, maybe they're just going through the same thing as I do right now or they just felt like sharing it. Either way, it was quite helpful to where I am right now.

Mingle to Single.

It doesn't mean that I don't mingle with guys anymore but the fact that, I stopped entertaining guys for being more than friends. Sure, I still talk to them, laugh with them, go out with them, meet new guys along the way but it's the same as dating someone, being solely focused to that person.
Everyone can always mingle with other people, meet new ones but never get attached to them easily, that's a precaution for everyone. It's important to build or put a gap/wall , I think everyone knows that but it's just that sometimes, we get too distracted and we fail to remind ourselves about it.

Just got out of a relationship again and I'm not that proud to have a broken heart, again.
I admit,  I haven't really enjoyed my singleness for the past 23 years of my existence but now, I've come to realize that as early as now, and as young as I am right now, I need to enjoy life, take all risks and adventures I can have because in the future, I know in my gut that I won't be able to do and enjoy all those things.

Let's face it, not all of us but mostly, we all end up getting married to someone, have kids and go on with our lives but it will never be the same again.

23 Years of existence taught me a lot of things, from different failed relationships I had, from all the heart aches and all efforts.

- You just need to stop dating someone you know that isn't for you, no matter how attracted or drawn you are
- Flings always end up bad, well, mostly. 
- Third parties were never an option 
- It doesn't mean that if a cute guy approaches you, you would open your arms wide open, chill girl, don't get too distracted with those face or nice body 
- Guard your heart
- Know when to develop that feelings to someone
- There's no such thing as Love at First Sight
- Look for that killer personality, not that killer body/ face/ smile 

- Enjoy life while you're still young
- Love can wait but not your AGE


- Learn to be happy with yourself before you learned to be happy with someone else
- Value yourself and you learn to value others, same with love and respect
- Being single doesn't always mean you are available, sometimes you have to put a DO NOT DISTURB sign on your heart.
- Single is not a status, it is a word that describes a person who is strong enough to live and enjoy life without depending on others.
- There are always things in life that needs to be discover 

From all these relationship experience I had, it's very important to have a mentor or reliable friends to give you right advices,to comfort you and to remind you that you have a lot of potential as a person.

Explore the world while you still can because Being Single isn't forever and there are things in life that you can't do if you're with somebody else.

Embrace every moment, every sunshine, every rain drops, every sun sets and every breeze of fresh air.

~ ~ Hangul Experience ~ ~ Part 1

This entry will cover my Exchange Student Program in Korea last August 31, 2010- February 26, 2011.  This entry will be divided in several parts, just to avoid a very long blog. I had the greatest experience so far since I left Philippines to participate and be part of this amazing and once in a lifetime opportunity. The experience was surely irreplaceable and life-changing at the same time. I will be posting few pictures of my experience there together with some International students as well as my fellow Lasallian students who also participated in the program. There are 8 of us who was accepted in the program. Six (6) for Chungbok University for 6 months, one (1) for Daegu University for 1 year, and yours truly for Sun Moon University for 6 months as well. 

Applying for the Exchange Student Program for Korea last June 2010 wasn't really one of my plans rather want or anything. It's just that, my sister used to work at school and she belonged to the Central for International External Linkages which accepts, welcomes, and caters every foreign students that visits the University of St. La Salle for either cultural or educational purposes. It was such a blessing in disguise when she urged me to apply for two (2) Universities in  South Korea. At first, I really don't feel like applying for it because I thought the place was just like China or something like that. My sister then again encouraged me to just try and I might be qualified for the program. 

One afternoon, when I was checking my email for any interesting mails, as I scrolled down, I saw an email regarding my ESP application. I got excited, clicked the email and started reading it. I felt the surge of electricity all throughout my body as I kept on reading it, saying that I am qualified for the Program and that, they will be sending the required documents to be completed before I go and lastly, they gave me the scheduled date of arrival in Korea. I can't contain myself not to be excited so I got off the computer and rushed to Dad for the incredible great news I just received. 

Moving forward.....................

During my preparation for the trip, I felt a little shocked about the reality that this is really happening. I mean, I've never imagined that at the age of 19, I had the chance to travel outside Philippines,not just travel but I will be away from home for 6 months. 

And so, the day arrived where I need to leave Philippines for quite a while. At the August 31, 2010, Cebu Pacific Air took off from my beloved City of Smiles ( Bacolod City) and waited for a couple of inside the International airport. My sister went with me from Bacolod to Manila only and after that, I was on my own. That was the first time I felt a real taste of independence. I loved it, I felt more grown up than before. 

The flight went well, the Korean University paid for my international flight so I had no worries about it. All i had to do was to get in the plane and wait until I arrive to Incheon Airport. The plane touch downed smoothly,  it was at around 5:30pm and I remembered well my sister's instructions. When I got off the plane, everyone was on the rush and I was totally coping with the way they walk. They were so fast! Gosh!  So I got to the custom and had my entry checked.  

I tried to find my way to luggage. This was the first part where I felt alone and helpless but I told myself not to panic and just be strong. I went downstairs where there tons of carousels where everyone's luggage are being placed. Upon reaching the Carousel 11, I was a little surprised because the Airlines name wasn't Asiana Airlines so I asked the one in-charge on where I can find the Asiana Airlines. That day was so stressful because from carousel 11, I have to walk through from there to carousel 32 where I could find my luggage. I felt relieved when I saw the board sign and asked if where I could find my luggage, so they assisted me and finally, I got my luggage, pushed my cart and went to the nearest gate I could find. Now, this was the most challenging part. I need to find the person that was supposed to pick me up. My eyes were about to be teary when I remembered that if this thing would happen, so I quickly went to reception area and had my manager's name paged. I prayed to God that He will help me with this, after a few minutes, someone went to the reception area, I approached him, and thank God, it was him. So he ushered me to meet the other exchange students. A little embarrassed as I am, I was the last one to complete the group. We were four (4)  in the group and two (2) from the University, one from Sri Lanka and two from Taiwan (one girl and one boy). We were introduced to each other and head off to the car. From Incheon Airport, we have to  travel for 1-2 hours to reach the school, had our stop to have our dinner.  I was so hungry and the only korean food that I'm familiar with was Bibimbap, so I ordered Bibimbap, the Korean version was totally spicy (since I'm not a spicy eating type of person, so it was a little bit challenging for me), I had no choice but to eat a few of  Bibimbap and finished it with just a cup of water. The travel was really tiring and then, Voila, I saw the entrance of the University. I forgot to mention that the University is situated in Asan-si, Chungcheongnamdo Province, 1-2hrs. away from Seoul. It was night time so I can't see the whole campus that clearly, plus, I'm really tired and I need to take a rest. We arrived to the International Dormitory where I had 3 other roommates which means, I had to deal with 3 different personalities. The two are English speaking Koreans and the other one was from Brunei, she was actually a Bruneian-Chinese, namely as Nora, Nacasia, and Brenda.Upon arriving to my new dorm and after being introduced to my new roomies, I felt the surged of tiredness coursing through my body. The room was consist of four working tables, a plug, for each students, an air-con, heater, a direct outlet for internet connection, and two wooden double decks, mine was located at the upper part of the bed. I have to sleep in a mattress with only a bed sheet, everything should be provided by myself, so it includes almost everything, from bed sheet, pillows, comforter, to extention  cords and internet wires. I felt helpless, all I wanted to do that evening was to turn on my laptop, log in to skype and talk to my family, I wanted to let them know that it was a tiring day for me but I had no choice, my roomie Brenda helped me and borrowed a comforter from the Ahjussi (In charged with the  Dormitory) which is a sturdy graying man and stout lend me the comforter just for the night.  I eventually climbed up to bed, set my earphones into  place and fell asleep...... The next day was a Campus Tour Day  for me and my fellow exchange students....... 

Proceed to Hangul Experience Part 2 

:)

Early 2013

It's around 1:30pm when I went to school for my summer class- Finance Class. I waited for like 15mins. for her to show up and do her thing but sad to say, she didn't so I decided to be a loner for the remaining hours since I still have a 3:30 Taxation class. Pffft. It's raining outside and I'm setting all alone with a cup of coffee. Felt bored so I took my pen and started scribbling on what's my mind. It was quite fascinating because I never thought that I could write this for like, 2 pages, back to back and counting. Here it goes.