Which Hills Girl Are You?

Another quiz:) Isn't it obvious that I'm now a telly monster? Not too much-- is an understatement.

The Hills is airing Season 4 in the US. I've seen all episodes since season uno so I guess I'll be watching out for this season too. My favorite casts are Lauren and Whitney, so after seeing my quiz results... I can say I'm pleased. Hehe:) Ohhemgee!!!

You're Whitney!

Like Whitney, you're a sweetheart! Goal oriented, ambitious, and practical, you know exactly who you are as a person and wouldn't change for anyone. Your family and friends consider you a great listener, and when it comes to guy trouble, you're the first to keep the relationships closest to you private. Good for you!




My Favorite The Hills quotes:

“My Dad always told me ‘Flowers mean I’m sorry, chocolates mean I love you.’”
~Lauren, Season 1, Episode 4

“Sometimes there are just some people you just never get over.”
~Whitney, Season 1, Episode 4

“I used to be so strong, I used to be able to do whatever I want, and then I feel like I’ve been broken down little by little. I don’t know what to do. I can’t have him talk to me like this anymore. (Pause) I just want to be with someone who loves me so much. Okay, whatever, I do think I deserve to be a princess, I think that every girl deserves to be treated like a princess. But you don’t treat me like crap. That’s not okay and that’s not an excuse. Like, I know what I have to do and I know what I want to do, but why can’t I get there? I just don’t know what to do.”
~Heidi, Season 1, Episode 9

“Love is not a maybe thing; You know when you love someone.”
~Lauren, Season 1, Episode 9

“And for once, my career and my personal were under control. Why is it that just when you get things together, you hear from the one person who could pull it all apart?”
~Lauren, Season 3, Episode 6

“Don’t you hate that? Like bads guys, you’re like I just want to get over you, I just want you out of my life. And as soon as you stop thinking about them, they’ll send you a text message or they’ll call you ‘cause they know you just stopped think about them. It’s like a radar.
~Lauren, Season 3, Episode 6

Whitney: I think it’s just one of those things that you need to go through. Not everyone is going to be like your Prince Charming.
~Season 3, Episode 6

“Catching up on old times. Catching up on recent times.”
~Whitney, Season 3, Episode 7

quote for the day

Have you observed a rice field and noticed which heads are bent and which ones stand up straight?

Well the empty heads are standing tall and high. The heads that are FILLED with grains are bending low.

Indeed, the true and great and strong people are humble and gentle. True giants don't mind bowing low.

quote for the day

This quote for the day entry is a handful. Let me know which is your favorite and why? Let's try a little interaction. :)

*There are times we treat life like a mysterious door. It doesn't open no matter how hard we push it because we never seem to notice the huge sign that reads "PULL".

*You can't hold too many things, no matter what you do to make them stay, and no matter how much they want to stay, the wind will always blow them away. So learn to let go and choose carefully which you want to stay because like a sand, only those which are in the center of your palm will last.

*Simple thought: Never get tired of doing little things for others because sometimes, those little things occupy the BIGGEST part in their hearts.

*I don't know that I've ever valued anything that came easy. Sometimes it's the fight that makes a thing worth having.

*Proving happiness isn't seen on how many times you laughed. It's finding that sensible reason everytime you laugh.

*God needs to hear what you want not because He easily forgets nor He doesn't know. It's because He loves to feel the sweetness of your prayers.

*Life has it's own way of making us smile even when we want nothing else than to give up and lose hope. Because certain surprises come our way just when we thought we would never smile again.

*Everything you've done will become someone else's memory. The person might forget the exact words you said but no way to make them forget the way you made them feel "happy".

*When you're down to nothing. God is up to something. Faith sees the invisible, believes the incredible and receives the impossible. So always walk with faith.

*The importance of good friends in our lives is like the importance of heartbeats. Though not visible, they silently support our lives.

*If one dream should fall and break into a THOUSAND pieces. Never be afraid to PICK one of those pieces up and BEGIN again. That's the beauty of being alive -- we can always start all over again.

*One thing we've got to learn is that no person is better than the other. Some are blessed with intellect, some knowledge, some with great wealth and some with strength and some with a unique gift from God that they have yet to find. The essence of being is not your rank or "greatness" but being who God made you to be- radiantly beautiful inside or out.

*Sometimes, you just have to put a period on something that has to end and not just settle on a comma. WHY? Because time will come you'll realize that it's nicer to see a complete sentence rather than seeing a phrase that's completely hanging and doesn't even make any sense.

*You can choose to blame your circumstances on fate or bad luck or bad choices. Or you can fight back. Things aren't always going to be fair in the real world but that's just the way it is. For the most part you get what you give. Rest of your life is being shaped right now with the dreams you chase, the choices you make and the person you decide to be. The rest of your life is a long time and the rest of your life starts now.

*God did not give us revolving heads so that we keep on checking the past. But he didn't lock our heads in place also; instead, we can still look back, if only for a glance. God made us so to remind us that we must not forget the past, only get over it.

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Because Candy Says So...

I was editing my Friendster sites(yes I have 2 accounts) and saw a couple of pictures that means more to me than merely just adding the caption "with Nicole in Libis" etc. Indeed pictures can paint a thousand words and these pictures reminds me of the lessons that I've learned along the way. Some entries may sound a bit Dr. Phil-ish but all of the words are all based on my realization. I can do a lot of blog entries like this! (IDEA KACHING KACHING) hehe:) I so love pictures and putting captions on them can be another thing. Hope you guys enjoy this entry.

**Teach a child to do things! (teaching Ardee how to color)**

Teach a child to do things and they will remember you. I can still clearly recall who taught me how to tie my laces -- Tita Lissa:), how to color inside the lines -- Mommy, how to brush my hair -- Lola, how to keep my hair clean and "kuto free"hehe:)- Tita Dina.. etc.

**Bring out the inner child in you:)**

A thing that worked for me when I'm down in the dumps and want to have a quick mood booster, is to see my sister Nicole or my cousin Sacha. They remind me of how we used to be when we were young. Carefree, Young and FULL OF HOPE that there is a BIG TOMORROW ahead of us. So I made this mantra for my sister and cousin, WHEN SAD, JUST REMEMBER HOW WE ARE WHEN WE WERE YOUNG-- and you know where to reach me. :)

**CAUTION SHALLOW WATER, NO DIVING...**

I noticed this picture and saw the sign behind us. Indeed true. It has been a tried and tested thing that the stuff that works in life are those with strong foundations. Sometimes we dive ahead not knowing what's ahead of us, and if the water is shallow we get hurt. Same goes with relationships, always face it like there's a warning sign and don't go for the "kilig(shallow)" feelings right away. Just go for it when you know that it's deep enough, with a foundation. Mic and I started from strangers to colleagues, friends to best friends and now partners in life. MICMAC = my part time lover full time best friend for life...AND IT WORKS FOR ME.

**if your soul is shining,it won't matter if it's raining outside**

Nuff said. I heard from a friend that there's this girl who keeps on checking my Friendster and then talks shit about me. Girlie, the news keeps on reaching me. You don't know me to judge me, and it won't matter anyway. Piece of advice, save the effort and move on with your life. Insecure girls talk about other girls. Quit it and do a favor for your self esteem:)

**Conquered my fear of deep water-- Childhood dream: Be Ariel of Little Mermaid:) *check**

It was a lot of gathered strength and courage. At first I thought I will quit. I hyperventilated the first try, but I said to myself, I'm not going home with no stories and UNDERWATER PICTURES! So that's it! All I thought was my passion of having pictures and I did it. A very liberating experience. DARE TO CONQUER YOUR FEARS. IT'S A WONDERFUL EXPERIENCE.

***CANDICE means RADIANCE***

My name means radiance. I hope I'm living up to my real name. I know I'm doing a good job with my nick Candy(sweet) hehe:)

***black and white Baguio Sunshine--turning point--***

Some events in our life are unexplainable and still have a lot of hanging questions. Though how painful this events may be, it happened for a reason. And sometimes, you don't have to hear the answer from the person/people who caused the pain. Sometimes all you need to do is find the answers yourself and learn to know yourself more.

***ipod therapy--music soothes my soul..lalalalala:)***

Music is made for the soul. It's amazing how music can speak to your heart and sometimes we can relate to them. The irony of it is that it makes you feel you are not alone in the world who felt the exact same emotion you felt through the words of the song. For me, it made me feel that I'm not journeying alone.

***the spark--that started the rest of my life***

SIDE STORIES.. I have a lot of them. I found this pic and said YES THIS IS THE PIC! -- that started the spark of my new found life. It changed me and it nudged me of what I wanted my life should be. I don't want to dance alone anymore:) AND IT HAPPENED!

**CANDY WINK by the kids***
(Brea and Jersey--Michelle and Dhayve's daughters-- shot using my camera phone)

I love it when I see this 2 girls. At a young age, they've become friends(they just turned 3). And they love each other and kiss each other. It's just so sweet. I love a friendship like that, innocent and sweet. I still have a few friends who were my friends from the innocent and sweet stage and still is my friend up to now at my SWEET ONLY stage. Hahaha:)

**I love cute stuff:) it makes me kikay like that...**

I keep on buying small cute stuff. I think it's sort of RETAIL THERAPY. Well I noticed my number of "abubut" when I packed my stuff and moved out that I have plenty of them..some were even not used at all.. Well what I did was gave some to my sister Nicole and some to daughters of friends. :) No regrets. It made other people happy and I won't keep myself on my next impulse on buying that cute thingy.

***crossroads of my life! im not afraid to cross them:)***

Let me quote Meredith Grey on this one: "At some point, you have to make a decision. Boundaries don't keep other people out. They fence you in. Life is messy. That's how we're made. So, you can waste your lives drawing lines. Or you can live your life crossing them. But there are some lines... that are way too dangerous to cross.."

***hmmmmusicbytes -=candy=-***

To live is to dance and to dance is to live. Dance to life's tunes. and let the hmmmmusicbytes(this is my original word)

***Clearwater, FL :) --the bridge is quite shaky--***

When we cross bridges in our life and it's a bit shaky, it's not the end of everything. Quakes in our life teaches us to be calm and composed, time for yourself to think of the next great step. Slowly step by step, you'll be able to reach on a solution. Sometimes there's a raft waiting at the end to save us. Doesn't mean that you're done with trying, it's just that your on a better path on surviving:)

***WONT B. USED == may she rest in peace***

OK girls, Wont B. Used already passed away. She's no good role model or example so let's just focus on another model. It's time we learn from great females of our time. Learn more about Dame Mary Warnock. (Research Time!) for starters hehe:) Googling...

***Kick the nasty habit guys! (poof all i see is red)***

Yes I was a smoker and I did quit cold turkey style. It's hard especially during stressful days and you're used to de-stress using a stick. This habit used to comfort me at times I can't get anyone to run to but still it's BAD HABIT. It serves it's purpose when I needed it at the moment but it will slowly kill me. So just like bad relationships that can be addictive, I tossed this just like that:) It taught me something, DETERMINATION. It's almost a year and I'm enjoying the smoke free lifestyle.

*** STRESSTABS! haha***

WORK + FUN = BYE BYE STRESS - trying to stick to this formula. Hehe!

***sunrise that should've been spent together -- but now we're together:)***

There are places and things that we didn't attend to because we have to do something else. One thing I learned about regretting not going to places and events is not to worry if you can't make it at that moment. Sometimes there is a bigger surprise waiting. No hurries, live life day by day.

***candy = an animated storyteller***

People say I'm very animated when telling stories. Sometimes I can make a corny joke sound.. ok not funny but more corny... because I'm like acting along with it. That is just my thing. Watch me when I talk:) haha!

***Friends are our journal keepers!(my gfs unite! rc, kaye, inna and jess)***

My Journal Keepers are the ones that will remind me over and over again during get togethers about my stupidity, mistakes, LOL moments etc. I'm glad I was able to let the girls of my life meet and eventually they've become friends too.

Jessica- gf since Grade6, Kaye and RC- ICT gfs, Michelle- Branders gf

***dare to be crazy!!! (my bodyguards)***

Sometimes, what a group of people need is a good laugh. I did this as a dare when the OMS team went to Enchanted Kingdom for Team Bldg. Katch asked me to pose with 2 security guards in exchange of 2 PTO(Vacation Leave) and I DID IT:)

***YOUTH is not defined by your age:) -- Our hip-Lola, she brought us up with Style:)***

My grandma is 70 years old and she can still pass for someone that look like my mom. She's very conscious about her health. She's into vegan lifestyle, still very much updated in fashion, goes to the gym regularly and still have her complete set of PERMANENT TEETH:) She's an inspiration for me.

***set apart-- i enjoy my quiet time:)***

We need time to set apart and enjoy ourselves. I'm now a believer of the saying -- In order for others to enjoy your company, you have to enjoy your own company. Realize what are your traits that other people raves about and also rants about you. Strengthen the raves and change the rants:)

***ICT ad *dream to be on print ad, billboard and posters* CHECK!***

Another childhood-dream-come-true!

***aspiring photographer and lomographer***

Working on this other dream;)

quote for the day

Here are 5 inspirational quotes in my phone that never fail to lift me up when I'm having a bad day. Let me share them with you guys:) More quotes to come...

Life is a constant change. Love is the greatest surprise. Friendship is your best defense. Maturity comes with responsibilities and Death is just around the corner. So expect little, assume nothing, learn from your mistakes, listen to your heart, take care of your friends, treasure your family, achieve your goals, cry because of laughter, laugh because of pain, eat your pride and throw up all hatred, and always remember that LIFE is the best gift not everyone got the chance to have it longer.
-- John V.(Feb 24- after the weekend I went diving for the first time)

"Never listen to people who have the bad habit of being negative. Because they steal the best aspirations of your heart. Always remind yourself of the power of the words that we hear or read. Always choose to listen only to words that will empower you to be better."
-- Tin Sy (April 09)

We can be happy anytime once we understand that the only place we'll ever find genuine happiness IS RIGHT INSIDE US. Happiness begins at the point of acceptance: the point when we stop questioning why life can't be perfect and just accept the world the way it is. If the sun shines in your soul, does it matter if it rains outside? Certainly not. HAPPINESS WITHIN overlooks the sadness that any event may bring and God's grace will always be sufficient to answer all your needs. Stay happy rain or shine!
-- Tin Sy(April 26)

"Today is the first day of your life because it has never been before, and today is the last day of your life because it will never be again." - Frederick Buechner
-- Joey(April 28)

Life isn't always the way we want it to be. What matters is..
we live with good intentions and give happiness to those we met along the way.
-- Sarah Tiangco(May 10)

Be inspired:)

quote for the day

I've been receiving a lot of inspirational quotes daily on my mobile phone and my phone memory is starting to get full because I don't want to delete the beautiful messages. So I decided to share it to you guys and sort of document it in my blog. Starting today, I'll be posting a quote that I got through text that moved me that day. It may also inspire some of you. Let's get inspired!:)

The heart remembers all special moments when goodness made a difference.
May the love you share with others return to you in countless ways.

-text message from Dhayve 05-27-2008