I’ve been sick for almost a week now and it sucks. I miss eating sweets and at the same time drink cold beverages! Aaaaahhh! I can’t wait until I get better and I hope I do before my last term in IAFT starts!

Dad arrived from Manila last Friday and he was pretty much busy with work related stuff here so we weren’t able to go around and do much. We only did groceries at SnR and ate lunch there. Later on, we had dinner with our former mentor, Richard, Will, Evan, and Bani at this Japanese restaurant called Nonki. Their food’s delicious! I am 100% sure Bani and I are going back there.

I will be shooting my thesis in a few weeks! I am nervous but I think I can pull it off! The batch ahead of me graduated yesterday and I became too emotional afterwards. It’s so surreal. We’re graduating in July!

Even though I woke up late today, I still managed to do my homework and watched an episode of Gossip Girl after lunch. After getting Loudette and Edy’s production book last night, I went straight to school to be with Bani and at the same time help them to cover their production books.

I wanted to wait for Bani to finish up his edit but I couldn’t handle it anymore. So I rode a cab home at 3AM and guess what? The driver was drunk. I totally forgot about getting his plate number because I was too scared to move! Thank God, I got home safely even without Bani.

Rehearsal

I went to school late this afternoon for a reading/rehearsal with my actress, Sam, for my thesis. She is definitely perfect for the role! I do hope I’ll be able to find her co-actors soon or hopefully three weeks before my shoot.

Thesis Defense

The batch ahead of me had their thesis defense today, and for some reason, I was nervous for them. Maybe because I was part of three out of five shoots but I don’t know. It’s like a part of me wants to go in that room and defend their films with them. Haha I am really looking forward seeing everyone’s films on a big screen. So yeah, I can’t wait til Saturday!

I love how my boyfriend puts on so much dedication and hard work editing someone’s thesis. I also salute myself for putting so much effort doing all the paperworks even though we don’t know if we get something in return. I don’t mind at all. Saying thank you is more than enough for me.

Dad plus 4

Since my dad and his business partner just put up a business here in Cebu recently, they have to fly in their employees every now and then and of course, they’re gonna stay here. Four guys for a month?! I know I don’t have right to complain because their company’s gonna pay for their rent, food, and allowance anyway but how about my privacy :(

All of them are arriving on Thursday, except for my dad, who’s arriving the next day, and I must say, I am not comfortable with this idea. So I hope dad changes his mind and move them to an apartelle or something. But on top of that, I am excited to see my dad after two months!

Electric bill

5,400. Yes, it’s freaking five thousand, four hundred! It’s like we shot a 3-day thesis film here or something! Yes, we use the aircon all the time, but it’s not like it’s gonna cost that much. I always use the AC ever since I got here, and it only ranges from 3,000-4,000. Even my neighbor has to pay more than 6,000! So  I don’t know how this happened. I hope my landlady goes and talk to them tomorrow.

HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY TO ALL MOMS OUT THERE, especially to my Mom! I know we’ve been through a lot lately. I can be hard-headed sometimes but I just want you to know how unconditional my love is for you. I am very grateful to have a mom like you, because without you, I am nothing. You made a better person today and I thank you for that. Your never ending love keeps me going. We may be 7,000 miles away from each other but you’ll always be in my heart. I love you mama! I hope you like the flowers :)

I was in a good mood today until my helper told me that she’s leaving in June to go back to her former employer. I didn’t get upset because of that. It’s because she lied that she’s going back home and that her husband wants to have kids soon bla bla bla and other things that really pissed me off. I hate liars. I think everybody does. I told my dad, and my other helper in Manila about it, and they were cool with her leaving. So yeah, she’s leaving next month.

Honestly, I don’t mind being alone. I mean, I’ve done household chores before, so I’m pretty sure I can handle everything on my own when she leaves. And it’s not like I’m a spoiled brat or whatever. And yeah, I hate goodbyes. So I don’t know how I’m gonna deal with it. I don’t know if my dad wants me to be alone but I also don’t mind getting a new helper. So let’s see as the days go by. Dad’s coming here on Friday, so will go through these and solve issues and whatnot.

On the other hand, I’m excited to shoot my thesis. So I will be busy location scouting and holding auditions (again, I know) next week and the following week, which is my last term break in IAFT. Some of my friends who’ve actually read my script said that it is an inspiring story and it really comes from the heart. So thank you guys for boosting my confidence. Now I think I’m ready to shoot and show it to everyone!

But as the days go by, I’m getting sadder and sadder not only because I’m graduating soon but because of Bani leaving in October. I don’t know what’s gonna happen after my graduation. I don’t know if I should stay here in Cebu and wait for Bani to graduate or go back home and find a job before I go to the States in November. I have 3 months left anyway, so I’ll think about it after I shoot my thesis. Oh my, this is stressful. Haha

I miss my life in Manila. I can’t wait to go back.

Finally deleted my two accounts on Multiply so it’s just Facebook, Twitter, Tumblr and Google+ now. Wow, I know. I’m pretty sure in months time, it’ll just be Google+ and Twitter! Haha

I’ve been busy watching series lately, since I only have 3 classes this term, which allows me to bum around and at the same time watch my TV series. Bani is right, I can’t do anything when I watch or play games. And now I’m hooked to this Ice Age Village and Theme Park :( So I promised myself not to play those when I have something to do for school! Haha

Since Silas is using my iMac as one of his props on his shoot, I had no choice but to watch TV or play haha so basically I was unproductive the whole day! It sucks! We also watched 40 Year Old Virgin, which I find totally hilarious. Call me dumb, but I honestly thought it wasn’t funny when I first watched it. I was only 15 back then so no judgments! Haha

With Bani leaving on October 20th, I am already depressed thinking about it. It’s making me miserable!! I cry almost every night just to lessen the pain when he leaves. Oh my, I hate goodbyes.

Anyway, this is just so random, can’t believe I opened that up.

It’s already 1am, hopefully Bani finishes his edit soon. I’ll try to update this as much as I can. :)

I’m one lucky girl! Happy 4 months baby!!! I love you til both ends meet!

Holy week vacation’s almost over. We were supposed to go to Bohol last Thursday, but I realized, we don’t have enough money to go. Besides, we can go there anytime so yeah. Who would want to go to a place with not enough money? NOT ME. Haha.

But later that day, someone working from our school texted me if we wanna go with them to Terra Manna Resort near Kawasan Falls. We said yes since we don’t have to spend that much plus there are a lot of people joining us this time! This is actually the first time we’re gonna spend time with some people I’m close to.

So we went to do groceries today and only spent 1,000php plus! I am so happy hahaha! Maybe because I had my calculator with me. OMG, I couldn’t believe that I was doing it, but yeah, I did. I think this is worth sharing because I really think I’m a grown up now. Like I get to budget for food, allowance, electricity bills, and internet bills every month. Honestly, I’m kinda getting tired of it but I’m used to it already. Ever since I got back from the States two years ago, I’m always the one in charge of the groceries and bills payments. It’s really tiring but fun at the same time.

So tonight, I’m hoping to finish what needs to be done so we can have a relaxing day tomorrow! xx

Joan and I had a little make-over on set. Forgive me, but I felt so pretty that moment. While putting make up on, they said my skin tone’s perfect, which really made my day! So yeah, no hating, since this is a once in a lifetime experience. HAHA.