Love You More

Just last week, I've read a column re-posted by some of my girl friends about dating someone who loves you more. You could check it out on the link below:

http://thoughtcatalog.com/robbie-zimmer/2014/04/date-a-man-who-loves-you-more/#zdSZwhiT0RcQyFct.01

So I've thought it over, is it really better for you to find someone who loves you more? It would be very unfair for guys if I'd give a response on a girl's point of view but hey! I'm a girl. So yes, nothing beats the feeling of having someone who loves you more.

I have felt it because someone made me feel it. For the longest time, he's made me feel that he loves me so much more than I love him. But what if another side of me feels another thing? What if I feel that I love him more? That, my friend is what I call "love in its best form". Love should not be measured by who is loving more. Trying to balance it out in order to find the answer will leave you frustrated and discontented because this is the time when the I-did-this-why-didn't-he-do-it or the when-do-I-get-to-be-the-more-important-one. Comparing the love you think you can give from the love you're getting will get you nowhere (but that's different from getting no love at all).

I say contentment and unconditional love is the key. No comparing, just pure lovin'.

Right now, what I wish is that all of you who are reading this will find the happiness you deserve just as I found mine.

Someone who cares for you so much they forget to care about themselves.

Someone who thinks you're beautiful even when you're really sweaty trying to catch the train. Someone who would take the extra mile to cheer you up because seeing you sad doubles the sadness for him.

Someone who kisses you even if you think you're like a dead walker coughing, just because your sickness is his as well.

Someone who plans nice and stupid things, even the nicknames of the kids you'll have.

Someone who sees the best in you when it seems like you're carrying the weight of the world. Someone you can do everything with, literally.

When you find that someone, don't let it go. Never.

Have fights. Cry. Shout. Shout back. But then, kiss. Kiss some more. Return. Stay.

With Paul, there is nothing more I could ask for. He saved me and I'll forever be thankful.

I love you pineaPAUL. With all my heart. <3

-Ellie

Holy Week

Hey guys! Our long vacation is now over and right now I'm still in bed...dreading on how fast the weekend had been. I sure hope y'all had a nice time off with your families as I had with mine. My weekend was jam-packed with activities with my loved ones at the beach and everywhere! I had the quiet time I needed and I enjoyed a lot! I wish though it had been a longer one. How about you, how's your weekend?

Back To Reality

Today marked the end of my SAP training and tomorrow will be the start of my resurrection in the real world. For about a month, my routine of going to work at 3 in the afternoon and getting off at around 1 in the morning has changed. I was given the rare privilege of going through training once more, only this time it's more on the technical side (that's what I want). In the said training, I was with 10 others who had just joined the company. From the very first day, I already knew that we are the crazy ones.

I actually have mixed feelings upon writing this post. I am happy that we all have surpassed the challenges and learned new things but at the same time, I'm sad because I had to bid goodbye. Honestly, I cried (and they all know that) when we said our goodbyes. I have this separation anxiety and yeah I just suck in goodbyes. 

To my "Bullies", if ever y'all are reading this, I am gonna miss you guys! I enjoyed the entire month we've spent together. I've mastered the being-a-bully skill (because we all are), I've learned different dialects (eka eh, gay-un HAHA), I've learned to appreciate more songs (because we play the same playlist over and over again), I've learned SAP (well, yeah), I've learned interesting stuff about each and every one of you and I've learned on how to be your friend. I love you guys! As cliche as it may sound.

Welcome to Accenture boys and girls! May the odds be in your favor (for deployment purposes).

Blowout Bar Review

Last March 15, a dear friend of mine was scheduled to be married to another friend. That instantly meant reunions on both sides and I meant college friends reunion. And to ensure that I'll have a good hair day the whole day, I decided to check out what Blowout Bar had to offer.
I've heard of this blow dry salon from celebrities who kept on posting about it on Instagram. From what I've seen/heard, they're really good. My thoughts?

I had an appointment set at 11:00am that day but due to unforeseen circumstances (traffic), I knew I'd get there late. The staff were pretty kind to let me re-schedule to 12:00pm without any fuss. When I got into the place, it was really super cute! I was kind of shy to take pictures of the entire place but I did took  a few snapshots. Well to describe it, the place was of Tiffany blue in color with lots of really really cute stuff.
I was also able to find the answer on why it's called a "bar". The setup of the place is bar-like and the staff are like the bartenders attending to your needs. They have bottles of shampoos and conditioners placed in bottles similar to vodkas. The entire place is surely Instagram-worthy! Had I known that, I would have tagged a friend along so I'd be more brave to take pictures of it.

Checking out the styles they offer, I was intrigued of how Malibu Rum would look on me so I immediately told my stylist Imelda about it. Excuse my picture below, Imelda was styling the lower back when I decided to take a half selfie. ;)

The entire process was quick! Or so I think. It lasted for about 30-40 minutes and here is the initial outcome:

The curls are still in place and magically, in just about 10 minutes...

I loved it! The curls can still be seen on the picture below which was taken after the wedding.

The volume is still there are I just love how soft it is.

Check them out guys! Here's their Instagram account: blowoutbar_mnl

Xoxo,

Ellie

The Moments I Miss

Oh how I miss, I miss those nights

When I look to see a beautiful sight

Of a man standing right outside the door

He is my definition of forevermore

Oh how I miss our late night chats

How I knew I was in love with you, right off the bat

The macchiato you love drinking, I loved it too

We’re made for each other, just me and you

Oh how I miss that smile on your face

When I show my puppy frown just to get an embrace

You’re a good soul, I’m happy to have found you

That’s one debate no one could ever argue

Oh how I miss my love named Paul

I miss his voice, his laugh, his midnight calls

You should know that nothing will ever change

Because what we have is something that I will never exchange

Oh how I miss, I miss holding your hand

And the assurance it gives me that there’s nothing we can’t withstand

Please know that you inspire me to be the best in what I do

We’ll make it happen, you and me, we’ll make it through.

On Your Side

When the road you’re on gets rocky and rough

When life beats you down and it’s hard to get up

When you think things are impossible, you get afraid to try

I just want to remind you that I’m on your side

When things get out of control even if you try so bad

When you keep on starting over again, it just makes you mad

When you hate the world and you just want to hide

My love, I hope you know that I’m on your side

Let’s run far away and eat good food

You know I’ll do anything to get back your good mood

I will dance silly if it will do the trick

I just need to see that smile of yours real quick

Life is never going to be easy, there are days when we cry

But as long as we have each other, we’ll soon bid our problems goodbye

You ask me why I’m like this and I replied

Because when I needed you, you were on my side.

When You Love Someone

When you love someone it could be tough
Sometimes you will think life is rough
You need to have an open mind to take it all
But it’s gonna be worth it when you find someone
worthy of the fall

When you love someone you pray for them at night
They’re the ones you think of when you see the moonlight
You think of beautiful places and you’ll plan everything
It’s one of the best things that make life so exciting

WHen you love someone you always think of them first
As long as they’re happy then you’ll settle for the worst
When they feel down you’ll do everything to raise them back up
You’ll move mountains and won’t stop until you see that it’s
already enough

When you love someone you would be like me
I cry looking at old pictures just because I’m so happy
Because when one loves it could not be measured
It can only be kept in the heart, locked and forever treasured.

Officially Back To Business

And just like that, 4 months has passed... I am so back!

I missed blogging and I missed sharing tidbits of whatever is currently happening in my life to my readers who I hope have missed me as well. :) This is going to be quite of a long entry since a lot has happened over the past few months... So here are the highlights.

January

The start of my year was a blast of course! I celebrated my 23rd year on earth with my family and Paul and we had an awesome time.

February

Reminiscing of this made me realize that time flew by so fast because seriously, it seems like it was just yesterday when Paul went to Mckinley to give me his Valentines gift. I am one lucky girl to have a guy this sweet!

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The weekend after that was when we had a date in Eastwood. It wasn't the typical formal date that is usually common during the season of hearts but it was really awesome! Paul took me bowling, played billiards, and we watched a really cheesy movie. Our original plan though was to take Zooey with us (who by the way turned 8 months last April 4) but she got sick so she had to stay home. Nevertheless, I had so much fun and it was a day worth remembering, well, everyday with him is. :)

Another thing that made February a big month was that I transferred teams at work. Yes, I left my WQM family which was my team for 2 years and I'm now transferred to a team that has always been close to my heart, Finance team. The transfer was a very big blessing since I have always wanted that since the start and I just am very thankful for the people who have made it happen. WQM will always be a part of me but it's time to grow and I'm very thankful that Finance team welcomed me with open arms. Just look at what the guys in our team gave us (girls) last Valentines...

March

I'm sure most of you guys know that next to birthdays and Christmas, weddings are my favorite. One of my friends got married to her best friend and I couldn't be more happier! It also served as a reunion for me and my girls because it's been forever since we last saw each other.

Hair styled by: Imelda of Blowout Bar

April
It's graduation time again! And this year, I attended two graduation ceremonies. First is Anne's (Paul's sister) high school graduation. I am so excited for her to step into college pretty soon! :) The next one is my brother's college graduation, I couldn't help but be really proud of him. And not just of him but also our parents, they've managed to have 3 of us graduated out of college already! 3 down 1 more to go :)

I also had a bootcamp training that started last month and will last up to the 2nd week of April. I'm down to my last week and 2 days and I have mixed feelings about the situation. You see, the transfer of teams required me to learn about SAP FICO (if you're into technical). I was given the rare opportunity to undergo bootcamp once more. It was really tough, very tough if you ask me. Imagine going through 150 slides per day! You need to squeeze it in to your head because every day there is a quiz. But at the end of the day, it's me who has gained more. I gained knowledge and I gained new friends.

It's been a while since I last blogged so forgive me if this one had been a long one. Expect more posts soon! I am currently doing a case study with these guys so wish us luck. :)

Stay awesome! 

-Ellie