My mother thinks that debuts are overrated—from the frilly dress, to the expansive list of everything eighteen, to birthday greetings and wishes, to color schemes, and to the cotillion that comes with every coming-of-age event. I, on the other hand, am the complete opposite. I love debuts and would have gladly thrown myself one, if not for the raised eyebrow of my mother.
I spent my last weekend attending not one, but two debuts of my two closest high school friends. I try to attend every debut as possible (to the dismay of my dad), especially the ones thrown by my high school friends. I rarely get to talk to any of them because we study in different colleges and time does not seem to permit any of us with some girl bonding. So when opportunity knocks, I say Carpe Diem!
I was ecstatic because Otts, one of the debutantes, got me to host her debut alongside her older sister, Nicky. If there’s one thing I really love doing, it’s hosting a party. So when I was tapped to host, I was completely excited and jumped right into the idea! It was a wonderful night filled with so many surprises. I met new people and got reunited with some old ones. My high school friends changed so much over the year and I was extremely glad that I was able to share a few laughs and exchange stories again, just like old times.
(L-R :Ishi, Me, Miranda, Franny, and Josel! During dinnertime – Ica, Me, and Mea)
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In a few more weeks, school’s about to start, and to the unfortunate ones who start their classes earlier than usual, spending time away from the noise is, more often than not, the master plan.
At our meeting place in Katipunan (Photo courtesy of Patty Isidro)
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In English, it means life is beautiful and indeed it is. I was fortunate enough to be chosen to model for one of Paris’s well-known hairstylists Jean Marc Joubert in L’Oreal’s Colour Trophy 2008 Event held at the Crown Hotel Grand Ballroom last May 6. It was really a blissful experience. I felt like everything was just happening so fast, from the preparations in the L’Oreal building to the rehearsals in the ballroom, it was all so surreal. But when I went out that stage and walked that runway, time just stopped and all I could see were blinding lights and silhouettes of the audience staring right at me—a perfect movie scene feeling, I must say. It might sound so horrifying, doesn’t it? But I felt so free, like it was my turn to shine and strut my stuff down that runway. It was my first time to be given an opportunity to be styled by the great Jean Marc Joubert and be made up by Shu Uemura’s finest with Jun Escario’s rocking couture. It was simply a priceless experience.
That’s me walking down the runway! (Photo is taken by Mikhail Quijano.)
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Hey, girls! 
Today’s a special day because it’s the birthday of one of the most special people in my life—my mom. It’s too bad she’s on a business trip right now. She’s been flying back and forth between Manila and Singapore for the last year, and sometimes she’s home only on weekends—arriving Friday night and leaving Monday morning. I miss her terribly when she’s away. And it’s just too bad that she’s not around on her birthday. 
Here’s my favorite photo with my mom, taken at a wedding in December 2005:
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At exactly 12 midnight, last night, I turned 20. Yay! But, how can the removal of the suffix “teen” in my age change my life? Well, I guess just like when I turned 18, everyone expected me to be a fine young lady. I believe I turned out to be one! Haha! I stepped out of my comfort zone to take some risks, I handled a lot of pressure and stress from school, and I faced the challenges in my life—fiercely. I remain optimistic despite problems that arise.
So now that I am 20 and officially entered adulthood, I am expected to take on bigger responsibilities. Does this mean I will be getting a bigger allowance? Can I have a boyfriend already? (CUE: Brothers coughing and making their presence felt) Haha! Well, I will tell you next year if these things happened. Hehe!
With the guidance of God, my lovable family, friends and Candy boy and gal pals, I know I will be fine in this world.
This morning, I think it was around 6 am, my mom woke me up to greet and give me this:
Chocolate Cupcakes from Art Cakes! Aww. Thanks, Mom!
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