9 days off work

This post is so long overdue but whatever
I had a 9 days vacation last week & it felt like a month. So that's what being unemployed feels like. lol
The main reason why I took vacation leaves is that my fave aunt in the universe got married.
Yes, Tita Maan is already married. I'm so happy for her, for them. Truly meant to be.
I'm just gonna do this bullet style cause I suck at paragraphs lol

• So, the first day of vacation, Saturday, Erin and I had our nails done. We went to the mall to buy stuff too then went to Halespot. First time seeing my uncles after 14 freaking years!!! They didn't change much. (Still handsome. Both single btw if any of y'all are interested lol). We went to Willy's for an hour or two then went home.
• Wedding day!!!!!!!! We went to Segara Villas early in the morning to get out hair and makeup done. Yah know, bridesmaid stuff. After that, we took a bunch of photos with the rest of the entourage. I regret not losing weight because I looked like a whale but whatever... I'm not the one getting married. Lol Anyway, the wedding was held at St Therese then the reception was at El Kabayo. It was hella fun cause it was a pretty big family event. Seriously the first wedding that I enjoyed. Maybe because I wasn't just a guest, I was part of the program. I didn't feel bored at all. Or maybe because I am just happy how happy Tita Maan and Tito Mark are. They are the coolest couple ever. Truly meant to be~
  (Photos below are taken by Jay Mayuga)

#MrAndMrsFamz

The entourage

Bride's side of the fam

Flower gals

Tito Justin, Me, Erin & Tito Jermaine

Mark and Maan Same Day Edit from Jake Olaso on Vimeo.

• Monday, I didn't do much. I went to see a movie, Passengers. Chris Pratt and J Law was great. It was a nice movie and all. I wanted to go out and get drinks but mah friends are all in Manila. Boooo. Luckily, my aunts and uncles dragged me to Liberty Sports Bar. It was a fun, chill night. I just had two bottles of San Mig Light and a pinipig ice cream. Lol
• Tuesday, aunts and uncles kidnapped me. We went to SM Clark. 7th wheeling like a pro. Yup.
• Wednesday, we went to SM San Fernando. Strolled around. Despedida dinner with the fam. Said goodbyes to Tito Justin and Tito Jermaine. Bittersweet night but always fun with the fam. I hope they can come back home often.

• Thursday, Mini surprise birthday party for Kristine plus tequila night. I got so drunk but it was hella fun. Truth be told, that was the last time I drank alcohol.. as of today.

• Friday, despite the hangover, I watched La la Land and it was awesome. Ryan Gosling and Emma Stone truly deserved the awards. The movie was great. So great.
• Saturday, I went back to Manila early cause I don't know. Just felt like it lol

Overall, it was a fun vacation. Very worth it. Family always comes first.

I hope we can all do this again sometime soon this year.

1 2 2017

Second day of the year and I'm back at work.
Two days in and not really in the mood lately but this shall pass.

I am very positive for this year. I am claiming it, this year will be better.

I don't even have pictures on my phone from New Year's eve. I felt sick, didn't even have appetite to eat. Bummer, I know. What a way to start this year. So grabbed photos from my sister!

2016 recap

Mandatory year end blog post, of course.
It has been a hella roller coaster ride for me this year.
Ups and downs. Guy problems. Fake friends. Family stuff.
I'm so glad that I went through all that and survived in one piece, with a smile on my face and in my heart.

If you meet the last year's version of me, you will meet a whole different person.
I've changed. A lot.
And I like that change. A lot.

I'm glad I've finally sorted, not everything, but almost everything out. Makes me feel like I have things figured out. Lol

Friends, I'm all good in that area now. No longer too sentimental to cut people who are too toxic and/or just doesn't have that positive effect in my life. I lost Anri but I no longer feel sad about it. Hell, I even wonder if it was really worth it anyway.. knowing how everything was so pretentious and fake. I sometimes miss her but I'm just glad I'm done with that. Same goes for Giana, not sad bout this one though plus I don't miss her at all and I'm glad she's no longer in my life. I am also happy that I have reconnected with some friends who I lost contact with over the years. I can say that I've gained more than I lost and I wouldn't have it any other way.

Guys, I had my fair share of dating this year. Jumping into a relationship is not really a priority right now but my dating life has been good. I don't wanna namedrop or say much bout it cause there is really nothing much to say. The important thing is that I'm happy and my heart is at peace.

Family, We had a major bump this year. but, thank God, everything went okay. It's so amazing how God makes things work in the end. I am very thankful for that. I can't imagine celebrating holidays without my family. They are the best gift I have ever received.

Career, Work has been good. It's either super busy or super slow. There's is no in between. The thing about having a career is that I discover more about what I'm capable of doing, more about what and who I am and more about what I can offer. Like I never knew that I can do stuff that I even surprise myself. It's true what they always say - learning, it never stops.

I discovered a lot about myself this year.
The good and the bad.
I grew more independent this year too.
Too independent that I know when to walk away from the things I don't deserve.
Too independent that I think it scares guys away.
Too independent that whenever I feel like I'm catching feelings for someone, I tend to run away. Lol, okay, not too independent on this one, just my commitment issues catching up on me. I gotta work on that.
I am glad how much I grew up this year.
If I am given the chance to have a do-over of this year, I would make a little tweaks on how I handled some things, I would cut ties with Anri and Giana from the very beginning of this year, I wouldn't buy those pink rompers at Aeropostale, I would buy a pug, I would visit Tyler when he was still based in Japan, I would skip gym that one Sunday to avoid that sprained ankle..... there are other minor changes I would do if I was given the chance but I wouldn't change anything on how I've become, how much I've changed because I like every part of it.

2016 wasn't really my year but still thankful for everything.
I'm ready, 2017.

Circle Hostel

December 29th, I went to San Felipe, Zambales with my high school friends.
We always make it a point to have a mini reunion every year and this year is the first time that all of us were able to go.
We stayed in Circle Hostel.
The place was nice. Very low key. Clean. Bunk beds were spacious. There are common areas where you can hang out. People are nice (well, some guests were annoying lol arte eh). But, overall, I would say that staying in Circle Hostel was a nice experience.