Oh My Janey

Archives for June 2011

Daddy’s Day

Dear Daddy,

You’re the person who I look like the most. I used to believe that I’m the female version of you. Growing up, I realized that we are pretty different from each another. We are often at the opposing ends of every argument but it really doesn’t matter. Similarities and differences–at the end of the day, they really don’t matter. You’re the still the best father to us. You spoil us to no end and show us unconditional love everyday.

Stay cute and kalog forever.

Happy Birthday and Happy Father’s Day, Daddy. I know there’s a reason why your birthday falls on/near Father’s Day.

Love,

Jane

 

Surviving Zambales: Capones Island

On our second day at Zambales, we went to Capones Island to see the lighthouse. We woke up at 5:30AM so we wouldn’t have to face such harsh sunlight when we go trekking. Even from afar, I already notice how pretty the island is. Though the boat ride only took us about 15 minutes from Pundakit, Capones is even more virgin than Anawangin (Surviving Zambales: Anawangin). There were no huts or any kind, except the lighthouse. Just an island with traces of bonfire from previous nights.

We were still witnessing a beautiful sunset when we reached the island. We discussed whether to go the long way to the lighthouse, or the short way. The short way entailed us to go swimming and no one wanted to go swimming so we opted to go the long way even if it was a lot more difficult.

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52 Books: May Books

May unconsciously became a Young Adult-themed reading month. I swear it was unintentional but circumstances and whims made me choose young adult novels to read next. I have no regrets! Last month allowed me to read lighter books (except for that one), just letting me enjoy other things. I also got too busy with “life” (e.g. TV dramas, summer outings, e.t.c.) so reading wasn’t on top of my list.

I intended to reread Harry Potter last month but I always end up picking something else. I guess my stack of unread books is way too high to be ignored. But I did read one HP and I will probably skip to the last book this June.

1. Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets by J.K. Rowling

I’m not going to lie. Chamber of Secrets is my least favorite book in the series. A lot of my most disliked characters are introduced in this book: Ginny Weasly, Gilderoy Lockhary, Malfoy on a broomstick (git!), and Colin Creevey. I eventually changed my mind about Colin but I still do not like Ginny and Gilderoy. But of course a lot of good things are introduced, too! Any chapter in the entire series devoted to Harry’s time in the Burrow is my favorite. The Weasleys is my favorite fictional family and I don’t think anyone will ever beat them.

After reading this book so many times, I somehow think my opinion of it improved a little. I now laugh at parts I used to not find funny simply because my comprehension of the English language  the first time I read t was still not that good. But I find questionable details that I’d really rather not focus on. Once I finished Chamber, I was tempted to read Prisoner of Azkaban (my favorite!) next but I opted not to. This is the first time I will read the series without reading everything. But I will try not to think too much about it or I will get depressed.

P.S. I also realized how lame Malfoy is. I mean, he is a good wizard but he really talks too much nonsense.

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Birthday Thoughts

  • That’s me making a very grown-up pose. I don’t feel 21 at all!
  • I don’t like celebrating my birthday. I am actually grumpier than usual during my birthday week. I don’t understand it at all. I do know that I don’t like getting attention. I get incredibly shy when people greet me. I just like celebrating my birthday with the people I love, people really close to me. WHY AM I SO WEIRD?
  • It’s okay when people I’m not that close to greets me bet I get a little bitter. I don’t know why! Maybe it’s because I know that some people who are supposed to remember my birthday, don’t.  So I hid my birthday on Facebook but I’m not exactly sure if it still showed? IDK.?
  • Why do I sound so ungrateful?
  • Don’t get me wrong, I do appreciate acquaintances greeting me, but I feel sad when really close friends don’t. HAHA. Also, I love you Facebook, but nothing beats receiving a text or a call from someone just to greet you a happy birthday. It makes my heart do little cartwheels. It just feels a lot better. More heartfelt, I think.
  • Expecting for the worst doesn’t make it any better when it actually happens. *shrugs*
  • But yesterday was still special! I was with my officemates, friends, Alex, and my family. That’s what matters, right? They made me feel special. They’re enough for me, really.
  • But it’s already June 3 and I’m already feeling like crap. I hope to feel better tomorrow, though.
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