All about Anj

I can't sleep. So I might as well work on this blogpost that I have been meaning to work on but never found time to do so. Time to share random stuff about me. Some, you may know. Some you may not. Some may be implied from the way I act. Enjoy reading♥

1. I am a third year law student -- but I am already in my fourth yearI am an irregular student.

Hence, well it is my technically my fourth year in law school, I am considered a third year law student. In Bedan parlance, third year completion. You see, the fourth year in law school is devoted mainly to review. As such, students, before proceeding to this level are expected to finish all subjects from the first year to the third year. I still have 18units of third year subjects. Why? Well, it is because I have distributed my second and third year subjects to my second, third and fourth years. This means that I will be a fourth year student on my fifth year. Gets? Haha. You see, I am a working student -- i pay for my own tuition and my ridiculously extravagant lifestyle. As such, I need to take fewer subjects to cope with my insane schedule. And to keep me sane, by the way. People in my school take pride in obtaining their degree after four years. That's the road not commonly taken. I may have had the chance to do the same. But circumstances call for such decision. While I may never take pride in this, I for surely, one day be proud that I put through myself in law school.

2. I am a workaholic

My friends rarely see me in the summer. No, I am not a home buddy. Never was, never will be. I just spend more time working becuase I have to satisfy my unlimited wants and needs. Like what I have said, I have a ridiculously extravagant lifestyle. Nevertheless, I tend to work for more than eight hours a day. I enjoy writing and I enjoy the fact that I am making money out of it. Hehe.

3. I am no home buddy

I absolutely hate being home. I don't like staying at home without nothing to do as this would surely drive me crazy. Thing is, I have a home based job. So I have this tendency to look for other places where I can work (like my mom's office) or if the need to stay home is inevitable, I make sure that I will never stop working as lazing around would really drive me crazy.

4. I hate being alone

I hate eating alone. I hate being home alone. I hate being alone. I am clingy and co-dependent. Period. But this doesn't mean that I couldn't stand up on my own. Life is more fun when someone is there to share it with you.

5. I am very conscious with my body -- to the point that other people perceive it as anorexia

It was in 2007 when I started exercising. In a span of two months, I lost 15 pounds. I also went through a no red meat diet during this time. It was addicting to the point that I was severely underweight back in 2009. I weighrd 100 lbs, which is not good for my height. My waistline was 23". Then came law school. At first, i gained gracefully. I got the good fats that I have previously eliminated. Unfortunately, it didn't stop that I reached my heaviest - 130lbs last March. Now, I am back to where I started. Desperately trying to lose weight through intense workouts and crash dieting. I admit, I feel fat whenever I binge and whenever I had a bad workout. Maybe I am anorexic. Hmmmm.

6. What I want, I get

No, not necessarily. But I have this desire to be always in control and to always win. I know, pathetic. Let's not get into that teehee.

7. Organizing parties is my first love

It is a hobby that I would gladly do if given the opportunity. This has been my role in my college block. To date, however, my mom's fiftieth birthday remains my most succesful event I have organized so far.

8. I have ridiculously straight hair

My high school and college friends know this. Yeah, my hair is ridiculously straight it looks like it has been rebonded. But unlike those who spend tons of money for rebonding, I never loved my hair. That's why, like them, I also spend tons of money - on perming. We humans are not contented with what we have.

9. I used to hate my nickname

Yeah, I used to cringe whenever someone calls me Anj. But one day I just decided to go by Anj. Now, I don't like being called Angela.

10. I am a bookworm

I love reading. I have been collecting books since I was a little kid. It continued on. Until, i had other hings to save for that I rarely buy books. But thanks to my ipad, I get to read again without spending too much. Then again, I have other books to prioritize -- my law books.

It seems like only yesterday when I, together with all the students in this country welcomed the summer vacation with open arms. And now? May is about to end. With June around the corner, one thing is, unfortunately undeniable: ITS TIME TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. Hay. Time flies.

Another Pick-Me-Upper.

Call Me Maybe

(I absolutely LOVE this Video. It's way better than the original Music video.)

Impatient.

I graduated three years ago. Most of my college batch mates are already earning their own money, investing in real properties, buying their own car, travelling, and the list goes on.

As for me? I am still stuck in law school. Yes. I am working.. but 110% thereof goes to San Beda. I still have two more years. Well, three, including the bar examinations.

I have spent too much time in school. Impatient, yes I am.

Konti na lang, Anj. Konti  na lang.

 Life is not as bad as it may seem if you open your eyes to what is in front of you. 

My Bucket List

I was born to travel.

Thanks to my mom's travel benefits, we get to travel anywhere on board Northwest Airlines (now Delta Airlines) for free. But most of our travels focus solely on the United States and in other parts of Asia such as Hong Kong, Singapore and Thailand. I was also fortunate enough to tag along mom's business trip to Australia and New Zealand. But while I'm thankful for my experiences, there are still so many places that I would like to visit.

Soon, I hope. Or right after passing the bar.

1. Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia


Family and friends say there's nothing special about Malaysia. In fact, they even say that Ayala is way better than Kuala Lumpur. But what the hell, I just want a picture of the Petronas Tower.. the Petronas Tower and ME, of course. :)

2. Cambodia


Back in College, we used to watch that documentary about the Angkor Wat in almost every major subject. Since then, I have always wanted to see Cambodia and its famous temples. I never had the chance to. My brothers think it's boring. Boohoo.

3. China


I've been to Macau twice. I've been to Hong Kong twice. But I've never been to the Mainland. Having majored in AB Asian Studies, everything about the People's Republic of China fascinated me. Thus, I have always been begging my mom to take me there. We never had the chance to. You see, our parents base travel decisions on the interests of my brothers. Thus, we always go to the "child-friendly places" such as the U.S., Hong Kong, Singapore, etc. where there are lots of things to do for the little kids. Well, maybe when they're a bit older. An opportunity came a year ago. I was supposed to..... well, let's not go into that. :)

4. Seoul, Korea


I could not find a picture to put in this blog. Mainly because I am not quite familiar with the tourist destinations therein. Maybe this is also the reason why I lost to my brothers last April. You see, we were choosing between South Korea and Singapore when we learned that it would be quite impossible for us to travel to Vegas given the new requirements of Delta. I wanted to go to South Korea but my friends wanted to go to Singapore. Next time then. :)


5. Latin America (Mexico and Brazil, more specifically)

The culture in Latin America has always fascinated me. I absolutely LOVE Mexican food. And I have always admired the so-called Latina Beauty (no, I am not a Lesbian). My mom and I have always considered going here. Back in 2009, I asked this as a part of my graduation gift. It didn't push through. But at that point, I'm glad it didn't as that was the time when the AH1N1 virus gravely affected Mexico, and the whole world. I also asked mom to consider bringing us to Mexico and Brazil last summer. We never made it to the U.S. So, next time. :)

6. Europe (of course)


London

 Spain

Paris

Rome

Milan

Santorini

Need I even say why? Almost everyone dream of going to Europe. I initially asked for a European Trip as a graduation gift. Mom told me that my brothers would not be able join us. Being the good daughter that I am (hehe) and because travelling is more fun with them, I asked her to postpone the trip. The whole family went to Hawaii instead. No regrets. :)

Oh and as for Greece, my dad said that our family name, Meris, is actually Greek. :)




7. Dubai

My bucket list is not limited to the places that I have mentioned in this blog. For now, these are the first places that I'll visit, once given with the opportunity to do so. :)

Live. Laugh. Love

No regrets, just LOVE♥

Fifty, Fllirty and Thriving♥

Events planning has always been my first love.

Thus, organizing the surprise birthday party for my mom was one of my most important projects. I spent the last six months trying to find the perfect venue, organizing the program with my tito, contacting mommy's friends, trying to work on the budget dad gave me (and resisting temptation so that I would not use it all up for my personal consumption), buying clothes, buying props, choosing the menu, choreographing our dance numbers, practicing, and the list goes on. And thus, I am truly, truly happy that everyone had a great time. 'twas a fun and cuhrazy night (see the pictures if you want proof! Haha). Thank you, family and friends for making my mom happy.😊

I am not really a fan of superhero movies.... then came the Avengers and I loved it.