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Six more days ‘til Valentine’s Day! And even though V-Day has been celebrated for over a hundred years now, I can still feel the love and sparks in the air every February 14. Although the means of celebrating this occasion has changed tremendously, with couples opting to stay in and munch on Angel’s heart-shaped pizza, there are still traditionalists who prefer to splurge on this special occasion with Ninyo’s 12-course Red Valentine Dégustation. One thing that has definitely not changed is the drama that surrounds the idea of love. And nothing defines drama more than these couples—or should I say trios.

TV shows:

Who could ever forget the Brooke-Lucas-Peyton love triangle? This show had its claws hooked on me so tight I literally cried when Lucas married Peyton. And yes, those were very bitter tears. Now that Brooke is happily married to Julian, another love triangle seems to be brewing right under my nose, the Dan-Blair-Chuck triangle. Although I would love to see how the romance between Blair and Dan play out, I’m on Team Chair all the way!

Music

Back before the war between blonde Taylor and brunette Taylor over Lucas Till erupted, the love triangle between housewife-man-Jolene was all the rage in the music scene.

Cartoons

Hey Arnold! was and still is my favorite cartoon series of all time! And although the series has been long gone, the love triangle between Tootie-Timmy-Trixie keeps the Helga-Arnold-Lila memories alive.

Comic Books

After nearly a century of double dating, scheming, and feuding, the classic love triangle that defined my childhood still lives on. And although my heart goes out to Betty, Veronica is definitely the much better choice for Archie.

Movies

In the ‘80s, every teenage girl was torn between the prep and the geek. Now, little girls, teens, and even moms are conflicted between the vampire and the werewolf. My, how times have changed!

So whether you’re the type of girl who enjoys a good ol’ love triangle or hates the idea of it, let’s face it, love triangles add a whole new dimension to a story. Advance Happy Valentine’s Day, Candy Girls!

Xx,
Janelle :-*

photos courtesy of The CW (One Tree Hill and Gossip Girl), RCA Corporation (Dolly Parton’s Jolene), Big Machine (Taylor Swift’s You Belong With Me), Nickelodeon Productions (Hey Arnold!), Archie Comic Publications (Archie), Summit Media (The Twilight Saga: New Moon), and Paramount Pictures (Pretty in Pink)

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Music never fails to give me inspiration, but this one song is something you guys should listen to whenever you’re feeling lost! It’s actually a relatively old song, but I found myself instantly hooked as soon as I was introduced to this a few days ago:

It’s amazing because the lyrics are actually the words of an essay written by Chicago Tribune columnist Mary Schmich. The song is very upbeat and unique (this is so going on my feel-good playlist!) but more than that, it’s actually a great song that all young folks should hear!

On another note, the song reminded me of this assignment I had for my Psych 101 class, where we had to write a letter addressed to our future teenage children. My feeling-Yoda-level wisdom came out as I wrote that letter, despite having only 19 years of experience!

So I was thinking, why not share it with you guys? Here are five things you girlies need to know!

Love yourself. No matter what flaws you may think you have, use them to your advantage. Moreover, learn to love yourself because no matter what others think, never forget that you are a gem—priceless and irreplaceable!

Don’t let anyone get in your way. Have the courage to stand by what you believe in, but don’t forget to listen, too. As teens, we often think we’re always right to the point that we fail to listen to the people around us. Sometimes the most unexpected people can tell you exactly what you need to hear!

Cliché, but it’s flat-out true: Everything happens for a reason. You may not understand why or how certain things happen at first, but in time you’ll understand.

Learn to let go. This is a major setback for a lot of us, but we forget that letting go can be good sometimes. People often think it’s something bad, but it actually isn’t! The act of letting go isn’t just giving up and allowing something to slip out of your hands—it’s understanding that the best is yet to come.

And of course…

Quoting A Cinderella Story, “Never let the fear of striking out keep you from playing the game.” Never let fear keep you from doing anything. Don’t be afraid to dream, don’t be afraid to fall in love, don’t be afraid to set big goals. It’s okay to be impulsive—sometimes taking the plunge can lead to the most life-changing events in your life!

That’s all I have to say to all you Candy Girls! Then again, I’m only 19 and in all honesty, I have the experience of a baby panda and I’m still learning too. But hey, go and write your own story. Just get out there and experience all that life has to offer… oh, and don’t forget to wear sunscreen!

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The first chapter of 2012 has gone at a dashing speed and now, we’re off to conquer February! Everyone’s expecting a love-filled month, obviously, because this is the time we celebrate Valentine’s Day!

This blog post is dedicated to my love for love. A hopeless romantic? Yes, indeed! During my spare time, I usually watch several couples’ pre-nup and wedding videos, sing my heart out, or get kilig while watching my all-time favorite movies. I decided to list (hope you’re not getting tired of this, haha!) some of my no-fail, feel-good movies since this is the month of love after all!

It’s nice to be in someone’s shoes for a few hours from time to time—getting trapped in all the emotions running, proving whether or not love could really conquer all, and proving that non-fictional characters actually have the power to melt our hearts!

Here’s my It List of romantic movies that I’ll never get tired watching over and over again.

A Walk to Remember – I bet this is every teen girl’s favorite! Ready your pack of tissues ‘cause you’ll be needing tons once Landon starts ticking things off Jamie’s bucket list! (Being in two places at once? Included in mine!)

Something Borrowed – Dex and Em’s story is enjoyable, and the cast will make you laugh while you’re all excited to see the ending.

Serendipity – Seems impossible? Mind you, destiny does its magic at no particular time

The Wedding Singer – “I wanna make you smile whenever you’re sad…” Who wouldn’t fall in love when someone serenades you with “Grow Old with You”?

50 First Dates – A rom-com like this is undeniably worth remembering!

10 Things I Hate About You – This might be cliché, but I swear, this movie will claim a spot on your own list too!

If Only – The mind-blowing story exposes why people should not wait for tomorrow to show their love and appreciation for others.

These movies can really make my heart skip a beat. But still, I have a lot of watching to do. What are your personal favorites?

Dana xx

P.S. I have really high expectations for The Vow! Can’t wait! <3

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About You:

• A bargain hunter
• A shopaholic with an eye for the latest fashion trends
• A self-proclaimed foodie!
• A fearless gal who always makes sure to rock something that will definitely cause a major stir
• A quirky bella who always adds some sparkle in very surprising ways

If you ticked off at least three out of the five statements above then MARK YOUR CALENDARS for the first ever Immaculate Conception Academy’s Entrepreneur Bazaar.

And just to give you Candy Girls a peek at what’s in store for all bargain hunters, here are some of the booths that will surely leave you on the edge of your seats.

Potterheads and Jabberjays rejoice! You’ll surely be the talk of the town with the unique Harry Potter house shirts (love the blue one!) and the Hunger Games shirt.

The name pretty much sums it up; all their products are either filled or laced with cheese. Watch for stuff like Cheese Pancakes, Fried Oreos with Cream Cheese, and the Jell-O Surprise.

Attention to all fierce fashionistas out there! Fab Lab’s here and they’re taking the world by storm. With chic crop tops and a huge army of rings and bangles, you’ll surely be the center of attention of any occasion. And get this: there are only a limited number of stocks per design.

With the whole country going loco over P120 milk tea, Everything @ 50 offers you the same milk tea goodness at half the price! And while you’re gushing over their delish tea, don’t forget to check out their affordable rice meals as well.

Now on to the best booth of them all (alright, I may be a li’l bit biased). With super cute and affordable backpacks and carry-ons, you’ll surely cause a major stir by carrying a piece from Bag It Up’s luxe collection!

Head on over to Immaculate Conception Academy on February 11, 8 to 6 p.m., and knock yourselves out with these super fab finds you won’t get anywhere else.

Xx,
Janelle:-*

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Whenever I blow that candle on top of a scrumptious cake on my birthday or whenever the clock strikes 11:11, I always make a wish and keep my fingers crossed that something good will happen to me. A few may ask for something in particular but in my case, I always end up setting my heart on that one constant thing I hope for: happiness… continuous happiness.

As promised, here’s another It List that automatically brightens up my mood. Sadly though, a lot of people usually neglect and forget to appreciate these things. Whether it be something small or truly life-changing, these 10 instant happy pills deserve not to be overlooked!

Whether you’ve finished your time-consuming Science homework or you’ve gone to New York to see the ever-so-famous ball drop on NYE, that feeling that you finally get to finish something you’ve worked hard on is truly gratifying.

Little kids are such a weakness!! Their effortless acts can undoubtedly turn my grumpy day around in an instant.

Need I say more?

Such happenings may squeeze all your juices out, but once it comes back to memory, it’ll make that smile pop in no time!

There are instances when people would remember things about yourself and would surprisingly tell you things they’ve kept in mind. I’d surely melt if someone tells me something I’ve told them way too long ago for them to remember.

Ahh, that moist chocolate cake is just too good to resist! Guess it’s not only you who’ll be left smiling—I bet your tummy will do, too!

When reality is better than what you expected. Don’t forget to say thanks + give a tight hug to your ‘rents after!

Good times, indeed!

In public areas, it’s nice to see that some men still hold doors for us or maybe offer a seat when you’re riding the LRT.

Nothing can be more heart-warming than knowing that the people you care for makes you feel special, important, and loved. Their presence is one of the greatest blessings and that’s why they deserve nothing but some TLC in return.

I know there are thousands of things to be happy about. We just have to reflect on some ‘cause maybe we’ve ignored lots of it that deserves a scoop of attention.

Dana xx

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