My 30th Birthday Pictures

I would like to share with you guys pics from my recent 30th birthday! I celebrated it a lot of times and the conclusion was last Saturday's disco where I danced like there's no tomorrow, my bones are still aching! Whew!

Thirty years on earth is something. I am excited for the future! I can't wait to be 40! Enjoy! xxx

AUGUST 10, 2013

my brother, Kab, treated me to lunch on my birthday! Thanks Kab!!!

This was at Crab King, a Singaporean style restaurant. I told the waiters that it's my birthday and voila, special treatment! Or maybe they're really just nice.. Ü.. Anyway, this is a huge, HUGE crab and it's delish but pricey.

On the night of my birthday, I treated myself to my first love: ROCK N ROLL!!! My friends Vanessa Rhea Labesig and Douey Joy Cagud went to the Tanduay T5 Party. It's in an open field and there was a lot of people. I came to see my favorites Wolfgang and Rico Blanco! I had a blast! Remember Woodstuck? Yup, it felt like it!

Rock N Roll means oily, make-up free face! hahahaha!

AUGUST 11, 2013

I went to see my family in Cagayan de Oro city the next day. This is my birthday cake! It's from Red Ribbon. This is huge and it's cheap at Php 650. We just bought flowerettes. Oh and btw, I was the one who put the candles that's why it's crooked. Decorating isn't my niche.

and the obligatory cake pose! hahahaha! my ate (elder sister)  had dinner catered! thanks te! This is the pic I uploaded on WIWT.

my cousin Hazel, my aunts Jean and Teresa, and my uncle Rey

my cousins dj and damdam - they've grown!!!

This moment right here is priceless. These are my siblings.. I don't know what to do without them..

AUGUST 12, 2013

and the queen of my heart, my mother! I had fun taking pics of her while we're in the hotel. She's the strongest person I know.

 

This is at Seda Hotel. There's triple red alert but it didn't stop us from having fun! My family is the best! Of course we miss our Papa, but I know he's just right there with us, having fun as well! Ü

 

August 17, 2013

And the disco at MO2! It was a bomb! I had to take my shoes off! Actually, I didn't really dance. I was jumping and jogging and shouting - all at the same time! hahahaha! Van gave me my tiara - it was so pretty! It suited douey more but it was mine so I wore it!

Again, THANK YOU!!! It was my best birthday, more than anything because I was with my family! My family rocks! And just like the cliche, I must have done someone right to deserve them.. Godpseed! xxx

INKED

So, you know how other people have a list of things to do before they die? Well I have one myself except that my list is only until before I turn 30. There's only 10 on my list and last week, I was able to fulfill 2! One of them's this - get a tattoo.

Yeah, I know, it's so "A Walk To Remember"?! What? I love tattoos and I've always wanted to have one since 5 years ago but when I mentioned it to my father, he disapproved. It was the only time my father openly and directly told me not to do something. So I didn't do it. When he was murdered, my siblings and I agreed that we're going to each have tattoos to honor/remember him. Thus, this. The number 1023 is for October 23, the day he was murdered.

My love, who in a lot of ways, is really like my father (I become speechless at how alike they are sometimes), doesn't like me having it and told my brothers about disliking me having it. My youngest brother admired him for his honesty. But I told him that it's something I have to do because I want it for myself and I'll do it with my family. He said "ok" but when I asked if he likes it when it was done, he said he doesn't. Ha-ha! I love him for being so honest!

Here are our pics:

Monkeys and a Princess.. Hahahaha!

Kuya's

Kab's 1



Kab's 2

Mac-mac's

my brothers whom i love soooo much!

HERE'S HOW MINE'S DONE:

Plastar

it's like ear surgery! ha-ha!

 

I already anticipated that it would be really painful especially because mine's on the bone area but it wasn't. I wasn't at all!



He said he needs to be really careful because it's near my neck, he might kill me! I got so nervous after that - I wouldn't wanna die in a tattoo parlor!

with the artist, Loni. He's so nice and talented. Great work!

And here's mine! Musical notes because I love music more than anything in this world. (Music) It's something I think I'm natural at.

we're like old friends with the artist after 2 days of tattoo sessions and cases of beer!

he took a lot of pics of us in his cam! hehe.. I guess he likes us too!

 Now I'm inked for life and I love it! I'm actually thinking of doing it again. Definitely, soon! xxx

I Cried..

And it's because of this video. I cry when I witness pure talent, especially in music, which is why American Idol's a major tearjerker for me. I may be bias but I personally think that real musicians are geniuses. And whenever I see one perform, it gives me hope and leaves me in awe and in tears. This video is IT. I wish I could've written this song and I wish I could be half as good as these 2, Pink and Nate Ruess.

GO WATCH

If the link above isn't working, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jnm8N9-H8qM

Anyway, here's the lyrics of the song:

"Just Give Me A Reason"
(feat. Nate Ruess)

Right from the start
You were a thief
You stole my heart
And I your willing victim
I let you see the parts of me
That weren't all that pretty
And with every touch you fixed them
Now you've been talking in your sleep oh oh
Things you never say to me oh oh
Tell me that you've had enough
Of our love, our love

Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
We're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again

I'm sorry I don't understand
Where all of this is coming from
I thought that we were fine
(Oh we had everything)
Your head is running wild again
My dear we still have everythin'
And it's all in your mind
(Yeah but this is happenin')
You've been havin' real bad dreams oh oh
You used to lie so close to me oh oh
There's nothing more than empty sheets
Between our love, our love
Oh our love, our love

Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
I never stopped
You're still written in the scars on my heart
You're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again

Oh tear ducts and rust
I'll fix it for us
We're collecting dust
But our love's enough
You're holding it in
You're pouring a drink
No nothing is as bad as it seems
We'll come clean

Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again

Just give me a reason
Just a little bit's enough
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
It's in the stars
It's been written in the scars on our hearts
That we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh oh, that we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again

Isn't the lyrics so real and unpretentious? as in WOW! Anyway, I thought I'd share my pic making music. MUSIC ROCKS!!!

xxx 

What I Wore Last Week (Nov 13-Nov 18)

To be honest, I am sad today, and for reasons which I can't divulge in my blog. But I'm okay peeps, don't worry. As they say, "sticks and stones may break my bones but words will never hurt me..". 

Ok. So on to my clothes. My WIWT stats right this second is:

63
OUTFITS

24
FOLLOWERS

140K
KUDOS

Here's what I wore last week: 

 dress: Bargain Store, Shoes: Sole Desire LA (Distributed by People R People), Bag: Rummaged

link: http://wiwt.com/user/xinalia/50534/

Thanks ate Lovelyn Sala for the photo!

 top: Bargain Store, leggings: Topshop, Shoes: Janilyn, Bag: Nine West

link: http://wiwt.com/user/xinalia/50636/

Thanks Therese Cañete and Samsun Mindaña for the photo!

 inner top: Forever 21, vest: What A Girl Wants, leggings: XOXO, Shoes: Janilyn, bag: Tommy Hilfiger, neckpiece: No Name

link: http://wiwt.com/user/xinalia/50739/

Thanks Maria Kristel del Rio for the photo!

 dress: Blush, shoes: Sole Desire LA (Distributed by People R People), bag: SM Accessories

link: http://wiwt.com/user/xinalia/50852/

Thanks Mizpah Plaza for the photo!

 jumpsuit: Rummaged, shoes: Sole Desire LA (Distributed by People R People), bag: SM Accessories, bangle and ring: No Name

link: http://wiwt.com/user/xinalia/50938/

Thanks April Agnes Galado for the photo!

top: Topshop, legging: Topshop, footwear: Marikina Shoe Exchange, bag: BCBG Max Azria, neckpiece: No Name

link: http://wiwt.com/user/xinalia/51034/

Thanks Samsun Mindaña for the photo!

dress: Rummaged, shoes: Sole Desire LA (Distributed by People R People), bag: Rummaged

link: http://wiwt.com/outfits/51149/

Thanks ate Lovelyn Sala for the photo!

Here's hoping that things will get better. Well, it will since my youngest brother's coming to the city! Yahoo! There's absolutely nothing a family can't fix, right? xxx

Meeting NEXXUS Band

They originally sang "I'll Never Go"! And I had a photo op with the composer of the song himself, Frank Singcol! They're really cool people! phone cam so it's not of good quality.. Ü

 

Singing My Heart Out

Saturday, ‎August ‎18, ‎2012, ‏‎11:10:13 AM - This is what happens when I'm sad.. sorry neighbors! ha-ha!

A Great Song Made Me Laugh Today

I've heard this like a million times na, especially at home (my brothers love it).. when i read the lyrics, i swear i was gonna cry na.. until i reached this part..

"I know I could have saved a love that night
If I'd known what to say
Instead of makin' love
We both made our separate ways"

hahaha! dang! anyway, i love this band.. ilove this song..

THIS 2010....

Done with the i'll-exercise-more-and-eat-healthier-foods resolution. my one very important goal for this year is to have A PERFECT ATTENDANCE (at work).. then id be able attend the awarding ceremonies, and get to meet the who's who of the company, listen to their speeches, and learn from them. at age 26, i need every little thing there is in this world that can help me deal with different circumstances in life..

Ding!
Bitaw, i realize that my monthly health bonus, multiplied by 12, is HUGE! hahaha!

2009 Recap..Sorta.. Hehe..

describe 2009
i travelled a lot.. i also did a lot of thinking specifically about having or not having a boyfriend - i chose the latter, i wasn't ready..EW!

happiest moment
ato lang 12-day Christmas Vacation nako - i was with my whole family! plus i hung-out with my cousins, ate a lot, attended highschool reunion..haaayyy.. there's no place like home.. i miss my family..

saddest moment:
someone i really like didn't reply to my email that day i expected him to.. hahaha! nanglood ko.. yuck!

most memorable person:
Marie Deltan Galeos - she's my idol now!

still believe that:
with God, nothing is impossible

stopped:
loving the "love of my life"

fave place to chill:
still, my castle.. and Hayahay.. Outpost pod.. Gauie's house.. dympna and tom's room

frequent companion:
nimpa band - gaui, dympna, marie, tom, era.. of course, c grasya..ditto band - members are crazy! hahaha!

best Month:
November - i was soooooooo busy! i didn't have time to pluck my eyebrows!

Best Movie:
SHORTS - i laughed like crazy at the movie house!

Worst Movie:
can't think of any

Best TV program:
UFC

Worst TV program:
anime

best book:
Og Mandino's The Greatest Salesman in the World --- it's my younger brother's..

Newest Idol/s:
Thiago Alves, Demian Maia, George St-Pierre

Best Purchase:
Plane tickets for my birthday vacay!

Worst Purchase:
NIZE Pizza sa Dapitan Glorietta - y lami, promise! hehe.. ang supreme..

Best Place you have been:
San Juanico Bridge - the view's breath-taking..

Worst Place:
Cebu ghapon.. hehe.. im not gonna stay here for long..

Best Decision you Made:
staying single and being a little more friendly.. hahaha!

greatest frustration:
wla nadayon amng Kanlaon ug Vigan trip

Worst Decision:
joining THE BOP!

greatest gift:
FAMILY

hardest decision: to plane or not to plane! haha! i had my very first plane ride last year and kaulion jd ko gikan sa airport! hahaha! i was alone and i was scared!

song of the year:
Running Man by HANSON -- featuring Zac on vocals the

best 5 pesos:
LOLLIPOP na musiga - hehe..

best 3 hours:
new year's eve - singing til the wee hours of the morning with my brothers and cousins! hahaha! nagkaputol2 na ang kwerdas sa gitara, kanta lang ghapon.. hehe

bands I saw for the first time: DITTO band (on video) - we rock! hahahaha!

best day in make up: T Odette's birthday party make-up - nice ang red lipstick with my gold top

what I learn about myself:
I AM BRAVE.. im not a wimp!