KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 29

I won't be telling you when this exercise should've ended because I can't. I lost track, this is way long overdue. If this were a utility bill I would have been charged 30% more. Great thing it's not, so no additional charges here.

Anyway, day 29: In this past month what have you learned?

 Procrastination at its best!

Aside from my procrastination magnified? Wait... I think I learned to share some of the things that I rarely or never talk about. And I did know myself better. I somehow got an idea what I want and do not want. Although most of those are just petty and silly little stuff but those define who I am. As a person. So love me, or hate me.

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 28

A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?

March 2009

September 2010

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 27

Why are you doing this 30 day challenge?

At first I think that it would be fun doing this stuff, and aside from that I get to blog each day for 30 days without running out of something to blog about. 

But because I am just me, and I always procrastinate, it took me this long to get to day 27 when in fact I would have been done 6 days ago.

Even though I'm way too late, I'll just catch up with the remaining days and finish what I started. ☺

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 26

What do you think about your friends?

One sentence. They're the BEST!

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 25

What I would find in your bag?

Today, what you'll find in my bag are: my phone, mp3 player, my kikay kit, pens, coin purse, company ID, data cable, umbrella and Vicks inhaler. These are th stuff that I bring to work everyday, except for the inhaler (I'm having stuffy nose now). And I rarely bring my wallet to work because I get off at 4AM and I'm just avoiding the unspeakable possibilities if I bring my wallet with me.

Will post a picture later. ☺

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 24

A letter to your parents

For Mama:

Momma,

I'm missing you now. I missed the days when you're here in Manila, our endless talks about everything. The way you rub my back so that I can sleep during my sleepless nights. And how you'll call me and ask me to meet you at the mall after I get off from work. Our pig out moments, our shopping together. I miss the little things we do together. I miss you momma. I hope to see you soon.

Te amo.

Ann

For Papa:

Pa,

The last time we saw each other all I ever said to you was "hi", and I really regret it. I hope a day will come when you'll call me or I can call you and we'll have coffee or something. I really missed you. And one of the reasons that I don't visit you it's because I'm jealous of my half siblings, they are so much closer to you. It pains me knowing that you tuck them to bed and kiss them goodnight. I'm also jealous because they get to spend time with you, and our communication is limited to text messages for special occasions like Christmas, new years and birthdays. I really hope we're going to be ok, someday, somehow.

Love Ann

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 23

Something you crave for a lot.

I crave a lot of food especially when it's almost the time of the month.

But I've been craving for frozen yogurt for forever, haven't had one for over a week now. And I think that this is the longest that I've gone without it. If I would wish for one thing this Christmas,  I would wish to have a yogurt machine at home. So I'll have unlimited supply of frozen yogurt in the comforts of my own home.

I'm also a chocoholic, and I don't want to go to rehab. Even if it's bad for my peptic ulcer, but still. I love chocolates. No explanations needed.

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 22

What makes you different from everyone else?

I REALLY DON'T KNOW.

But since we're on it I think I'm different because I am ME, flaws and all.

I may have fibbed a thousand times, but I am not the the type of person that will abandon a family or a friend in times of need.

I am different because I don't stick to the status quo. I deviate. Sometimes I think I'm bipolar in some ways. I like different things at the same time. I have no pattern, deciphering me is like reading an Anne Rice novel.

I may be the only person in the world that can't stand the smell of peanut butter but loves to eat peanuts. I don't eat egg yolks, liver and squash just because.

Often times, I'll be the biggest dork you'll ever know, but I can also be cool if I wanted to. I think the phrase that best describes me is that "I am anything but ORDINARY".

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 21

A picture of something that makes you happy.

I am kind of shallow in terms of happiness. Little things make me happy.

Being in a bookstore makes me happy. I love the idea of finding new books to read. And just the smell of the new books is like morphine to me. Although it kinds of trigger my allergies.

A clothing store, especially a ZARA store. It's like Christmas for me! I love that their designs are so much like the high end brands but of course it's way cheaper.

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 20

Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future

Honestly, I haven't thought about marriage, yet. If I had the choice, I won't be getting married within the next five years. For starters, I don't have a boyfriend. And besides, I still want to accomplish many things in my life so maybe I'll think of settling down when I finally got what I really wanted in life. And what I really want? It's yet to be discovered. ☺

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 19

Nicknames you have; why do you have them?

I have lots of nicknames! Not lots, lots, but I think I have at least 5.

Ann - what my family calls me

'ga - (from the Visayan word "pangga" means love) is what my mommy (my grandmother) calls me.

Tin - what most of my friends call me. For the most obvious reason, it's a shortened version of my name.

Tinox - the nickname I got from my college buddies, I don't know why they call me that.

Kriann - the nickname I made for myself as there are lots of Kristins (no matter the spelling difference but sounded the same) during my (I.T.) college years and it stuck till now.

KRISTINA - I'm kind of scared when my mom calls me this name, it only means one thing... I'm in big trouble!

Badids/Badiday - my father's family nicknamed me this, they said that when I was little I had very big/loud voice, I think until now I still do. Anyway, they said that I sounded like the late Inday Badiday. So the nickname.

Chelsea - what the people from my first job calls me, this was my American name. And it kinda stuck (also).

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 18

Plans/ dreams/ goals you have.

I have no concrete plans just yet, but I'm already planning of quitting my job early next year. I think the I.T. world is not my cup of tea, never was. I already talked to my mom about the possible things I want to do next year. I would start a small business with my other girl cousins. They're both fresh out of college and doesn't like the idea of working for someone else. But they are oozing with fresh ideas and confidence.

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 17

Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why?

This is a toughie, sounds like a question you'll be asked if you're a finalist of a beauty pageant.

Well I would say that I would love to have Carrie Bradshaw's life, but she's a fictional character so she's off the choices.

Then I browsed through iamalexa's blog and found that she would want to be Olivia Palermo for a day, one of the girls of The City. Then I instantly thought of Lauren Conrad.

She's more my age than Carrie Bradshaw. I would have liked to be Olivia but the way the City portrays her on the show, she's kind of a bitch to Whitney.

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 16

Another picture of yourself (baby pic)

This entry made me wish I was back at home in the province I got lots of cute baby pics (I was a cute baby!) Whoever disagrees... well you can't do anything as this is my blog. ☺

Anyway, I don't have my baby picture with me but this will suffice, I think. Oh god! This is shameful! Hahaha!

Look at those Daisy Dukes (the shorts), I was already sporting those even way back then! The laced socks and Mary Janes and the dangling earrings! And don't get me started with the bangs! Hahaha! I think this was taken at MU, when my mom was taking up her second course B.S.Ed.

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 15

Put your ipod on shuffle and 1st 10 songs that play.

Won't Go Home Without You - Maroon 5

This Photography is Proof - Taking Back Sunday (Spiderman OST)

Down - Jay Sean

Tricky Angel - Natasha Bedingfield

Headlight Disco - The Click Five

Only Young - Bowling For Soup

Don't Let Me Stop You - Kelly Clarkson

How Does it Feel - Keri Hilson

Karma - Alicia Keys

Down For the Count - Bowling For Soup

My song choices are very broad, you can't really tell what I'm really into. But since Bowling For Soup surfaced twice, I think it kind of tells you something. ☺

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 14

A picture of you and your family.

My family is comprised of my mom, my brother and me. I'm not being bitter or anything, I'm just stating facts. My dad and mom separated when I was in 3rd grade and he already have his own family now, so it's just right that I only consider the 3 of us as a family.

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 13

A letter to someone who has hurt you recently.

Ok, this was supposed to be posted YESTERDAY! I'm quite surprised myself that it took me 13 days to fold and miss a post. It's a sign of progress! Right?

Anyway, thinking about the exercise for Day 13, I think I subconsciously knew that I don't need to do the exercise because no one has hurt me recently. Well, there's someone but I know that it was just a petty issue.

So, for the spirit of doing this 30 Day blog thingy I'm going to post something, different. I'm going to write a letter to someone who made me really happy recently. It's timely because I just got the note that I've been waiting for yesterday.

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 12

How you found out about blogger and why you made one?

I found out about Blogger through my officemate, Jerryl. He introduced me to Blogger, but before Blogger I already started blogging through Friendster Blogs (I know so old school!). So, I just transferred from Friendster to here. But the reason I started blogging on the first place is just I want to have a journal or something like it so that my friends who are far from me can keep up with my life, the way I keep up with theirs through their blogs.

KristinAtilano in 30 Days - Day 11

Another picture of you and your friends.

I really miss you gels! These are the people that I met on my first real job. They are truly for keeps! I miss our daily/nightly parties! Our not-so-drunk-but-not-so-sober trips to Baguio and Tagaytay. I miss having tequila shots and bull riding with you. We should meet soon.

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Songs you listen to when you're happy, sad, bored, hyped, mad. I should say that this is the hardest. I can't decide what song for what mood.

I practically listen to every genre, except for boybands, they are my biggest no-no! Anyway, I'll give this exercise a try. Just a TRY.

When I'm happy I listen to any upbeat music: it doesn't matter if it's alternative, pop or country. But thinking about it now I think I listen to Natasha Bedingfield's Pocketful of Sunshine album, it's all about positivity baby! When I'm sad, I listen to Augustana, their songs just express how I really feel.

When I'm bored I listen to Bowling For Soup they just have the perfect songs for a perfectly boring day! And instantly I will be able to forget my boredom and just sing and smile with the BFS guys.

When hyped, I'd go for Imogen Heap, Colbie Caillat and Marit Larsen. The chillout melody of their songs make me feel relaxed. And I also listen to them when I'm cramming to meet a deadline. Their songs make me think clear and just slow down (in a good way).

When I'm mad... this I know a little too well. I listen to any hard core alternative song. The louder the better. I'm the type of person who just keeps quiet when I'm angry because I don't want to regret anything I say after the madness is over, so the loud songs kinda express what I really feel.