Hobbies: DIYs!

"Flowers" made from spray paint, copy paper and poster board :)

   I love, love, love doing "Do-it-yourself" stuff! It's really fun because after you have actually done it, you feel a sense of accomplishment. When I look at something that I have done, I feel so amazed because I actually finished and made it myself. When people ask me about things I make, they are always asking questions on how I did it. I always reply by saying it's actually really easy, but you have to have effort for it to come out awesome. 

   

   However, I don't come up with DIY projects just like that, though. I get my "inspiration" from anywhere really. I get it from Youtube, online articles, etc. The sky is the limit. The latest DIY project that I'm working on is redesigning me and my sisters' room. I don't really like to make my mom spend money, so I decided to make the decorations myself. I only asked my mom to buy the materials and I always opt for the cheapest ones. (I know, I'm so cheap XD) My sisters somewhat helped, too. I did most of the work, though. Here's some pictures of what I have done so far, hope you <3 them:   

Old records spray painted gold :) 

Door decor (Rhymes!) made from spray paint, foam board, dollar store frames, and poster board. :)

Interests: Shopping

One of my favorite stores

  In my "About Me" section for this blog, I said I loved shopping. Even though I love to do that, I am far from a girly girl. I just love dressing up and looking presentable. (Haha :) Ever since I was a kid I've been drawing all kinds of clothes basically anywhere. I still do. Fashion or fashion design itself have always interested me. I like creating outfits and picking out clothes for other people. It's really fun--well for me. I know that what I just wrote just makes me sound exactly how a girly girl is. I am not, but hey, that's just me.

Pictures from random photoshoots that I have with my sisters/friends XD

More stores <3

  Even though I shop a lot, I don't waste my money. I mostly shop sales and look for discounts. I thrift shop, too. It's better to do that because I still get awesome clothes and shoes for half the price, sometimes even more. I know, I know, I am cheap. But hey, that's just how I am. I don't want to waste over $20 on a tank top or $100 on a pair of shoes. I could get so much more with that money.

MORE pictures. Haha

Hobbies: Dancing

Messing around after dance practice XD

     I love dancing. I don't know why, but I just do. I'm not a professional dancer or anything like that, in fact, I'm an amateur. This does not stop me, though. I just like doing it. Every time I finish a dance routine, I feel good because, I stuck with the dance and finished learning it--no matter how hard it was. Plus, dancing is like exercising, but, a lot more fun because you don't realize you're actually working out. Besides, I need all the exercise I can get.

     Whenever I have free time, I dance with my friends. It's a lot more productive and efficient to learn dances with friends because they can give you feedback if you're doing the moves right or not. Also, it's 10x more fun dancing with a friend than dancing alone. In fact, I'm learning a new dance with a close friend of mine right now. :)

A Filipino Teenager in the US: Paskong Pinoy! (Filipino Christmas!)

The Christmas Party itself

One of the parols (lanterns) that was entered into a competition

  People that danced :]

                                        

We had to change (One girl is missing, though)

  This Saturday, December 9, 2011, there will be a Paskong Pinoy (or Filipino Christmas in English). This is when many Filipinos all around New Mexico will gather at one place to have a big Christmas party. That place, this year, would be in Gallup. I am so excited! There will be lots of Filipino food and most especially, Filipino people! I've been waiting for this party for almost three months.

  In those three months, me and some Filipino people around Gallup have prepared for this party. We've prepared a re-enactment of the manger scene. Complete with Mary, Joseph, the three wise kings, shepherds etc. down to the little details of sheep, (Which I had to make, by the way) hay, etc. Also, me and some younger Filipinos prepared an interpretative dance for the party, too. We've been practicing for about two months. I hope we won't make any mistakes. :)

A Filipino Teenager in the US: The Manny Pacquiao Fight

Pacquiao WON!

  Today is the Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Marquez boxing fight. And I bet you that almost every Filipino will want to watch this fight all over the world. I say so because Filipinos are very proud of their race and just in case you didn't know, Manny Pacquiao is Filipino/Pinoy. No matter where Filipinos are, young or old, I'm pretty sure they have made plans to either watch the fight or find out what happened from another person.

  I myself have made such plans. Tonight, most of the Filipinos in Gallup and my family will go to my friend's house to watch this fight. Let me tell you, if you ever go to one of these gatherings, get ready. There will be a huge amount of food and alot of shouting and cheering. I love going to these gatherings because it feels like I'm back home in the Philippines, even just for a few hours. Fingers crossed, I hope Manny Pacquaio wins. X)

"A Filipino Teenager in the US" Series

Proud Pinay :]

  In order to not to have writer's block every time I have to write a new blog, I will start a series of blogs about experiences/benefits/etc. of being a Filipino teenager in the US. I am writing these blogs because I want my experiences or what most Filipinos my age experience when they move to the US from the Philippines be known to people who do not really know what we go through or experience while living here. However, I am not speaking for ALL Filipino teenagers in the US. These blogs are based on my experiences that other Filipino teenagers may or may not have experienced.

  In these blogs, I will write about whatever idea pops into my head that relates to the topic. I may write about good or bad times. I may write about something serious or about something that is just plain random. Whatever happens, I hope you will enjoy or maybe even relate when reading these blogs. :) 

My Experiences with Uniforms

I don't know why I'm smiling

  In the Philippines, I have had uniforms since I was in Kindergarten through 6th Grade. But then, I had to move here to the U.S. When I went to my first school, (N.C.) we did not have any uniforms. That was quite a change, but I really got used to it. More so, that me and my sister were known as two of the "fashionistas" in our school. At that time, I loved dressing up and wearing clothes that I chose to wear. Uniforms were a thing of the past and I never thought it would ever come into my wardrobe . Ever. Again.

  I was wrong. I had to move (again) here to New Mexico and had to go to a whole new school. I was fine with the idea, until something happened. I found out we had uniforms. One night, when I was still in NC, I went on my new school's website, just to have an idea of what I was getting into. When I scrolled down the page, I saw the words "Dress Code." And I scrolled down even more , by this time, my eyes were already wide open in shock; Khakis only, no blue jeans; Shirts with collars only with only these colors. I literally had a moment of silence and just burst shouting for my sister to see what I had just discovered.

  Today, me and my sister are still not over the uniform thing, but for school's sake, we still wear them. I wish we at least have one day a week of freely wearing anything we would like. But, circumstances that I have learned for the reason of the uniforms stops that from ever happening. For now, I will just try to get used to the uniforms.



Maybe.