Lucky & Fair 2023

In two days, 2023 is ending and 2024 is starting. 

Hopefully this 2023, I claim to gain great and satisfying results, better health and more peace of mind. I hope to save more too though I have many plans to travel hahaha. 

- me at the beginning of 2023 and thankfully it happened.

I believe I was given and felt the results I am aiming esp financially. Thankfully my parents and family are healthy (though there are some sickness which were overcome). 

And yes I was able to travel! Hahaha :) 

Travel, Family, Health: 

This year I was in the Philippines thrice (January, April, December). Few days in January then I think a month in April where our family was complete after 9 years wow! We did family photoshoot and had staycation in Tanay. I went to Japan - Tokyo & Osaka with my chu. And yes, this December I am here again hahaha! Thankfully we are all safe and healthy. Thank You Lord for all the blessings!

Happiness & Entertainment: OMG! I went to concerts after all these years HAHAHA! My heart was full that I saw my two ulti: BLACKPINK & TREASURE! 

It was January after coming back that I saw BP in person in Abu Dhabi!! So happy! And one of the reasons I went home in April is attending TREASURE’s two day concerts in Mall of Asia. I even booked Airbnb haha the dedication! One of my tickets - VVIP soundcheck ticket was Levi’s gift for me yayy haha!

Career & Relationships: 16 years and counting hahaha! Still the same, nothing new and extravagant though Levi went home in the PH after 6 years. Happy for him! I will update you on some news next year. 

As for my work, I was more tired and more work was done. I went to Dubai back and forth several times for events and more to come next year OMG Wish me luck. It is better than nothing and I felt that I am needed.

Business & Finance: As for one of my businesses, it is now divided equally. Ofcourse there are some negotiations and tears and now it is fair & square according to the results and efforts done. Hopefully these blessings will continue for the next year. We also opened our google reviews which were touching too. 

I had so many expenses but I see them as investments and learnings. 

There are businesses that are continuing to flourish. More to come! As they say, it is better to diversify :) 

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All in all, I am happy. Like 80% is things going on my way. Nothing is perfect. But I hope to get that 20% soon! :) 

Thank you 2023! 

I deserve that pat in the back and need energy & guts for the next year!

1,2,34

Is it just me? I felt that 2023 flies so fast that's it's few more weeks to go before the new year!

And yes, I just celebrated my birthday with my sister and BF in a instagram worthy restaurant called m14 cafe. It was simple yet satisfying since the food tasted great and the interiors had a romantic vibe. 

Did you know that next year will be your 20th birthday, blog! :D 

And yes, I am 34 now. I was only 15 when I started sharing my life here. So nostalgic. 

You will really "feel" the difference while reading my rants and/or stories here haha! 

I am sorry if I'm not always updating - life is productive. So much things going on. 

One thing's for sure is I am not forgetting you :) 

How's my life? Nothing new and glad that we are all well and healthy. 

I am still hopeful of the future yet I am enjoying each day. 

Will update you soon! 

Ber month

As an OFW, if it's September which is the start of ber month I always start to listen to Christmas songs (which I am currently doing while blogging haha).

How's my life so far? 

Of course, after my vacation I went back to normal and work my ass off with my employment and online business. I'm happy to be with my babies - Leo & Libra (my cute cats yayy). 

So far, so good - nothing special and extravagant but I'm here just want to update. 

There are so many changes on people I know and around me - new work, new country, new babies, proposals, opportunities, etc. I am genuinely happy for them but for me, still same and thankfully my family and I are complete and healthy.

I'm still contemplating if I will go home again this November/December. Wow, money where are you? haha! I still have my leaves for this year and of course, I want to use them to the fullest.

Oh well, I need to work harder and smarter. 

Well, let's see. I will visit again soon!

My Most Fruitful Vacay

 I must say, for all times I flew home the latest 3 weeks vacation was the most fruitful (from 2nd to end of April). 

Why? 3 things. 

1. Attended my ulti kpop group concert in the Philippines - yes it's not BLACKPINK but TREASURE! 
2. Our whole family reunited after 9 years!
3. My sister and I went to Japan for 5 days

Common denominator other than spending a lot is super HAPPINESS OVERLOAD! 

Yes with the "super" and "overload". 

This is literally the time I must say short but sweet. 

My first week was literally work from home and then came Friday & Saturday when I went to TREASURE concert in MoA Arena and felt YOUNG at heart hahaha! 

After the fun and amazing 2 nights, my bones were aching hahaha I was jumping and shouting but all WORTH it. Naiyak nga ako after ng concerts. It was unforgettable and beautiful. Special thanks to my Honey who gave me a VIP Soundcheck ticket as Christmas gift (ganito na ang regaluhan haha)

The week after was when all of us are complete from UAE and Australia to PH. Last time we were complete was my big bro's wedding. I saw my nephew for the first time. We had a family pictorial which served as our bonding.

We also went to Cecilia Resort in Tanay Rizal to unwind and feel the nature. Super fun we have 3 cute babies with us - I hope more to come hehe! 

Then a week of Japan experience happened with my sister Chu! It was my 2nd time to visit and it never fails. I never planned and expected to come to Japan this year but odds were in my favor when e-visa was launched to UAE residents. And then boom after 4 days, approved! 

Going to a place like Japan is fulfilling and you can't get over it. Even until now (after 2 weeks) I kept thinking of the food and hospitality - the experience itself. I will definitely go back!!! Take me back hahaha! 

All in all, it was a well spent time with family of course. 

I better save again to experience these beautiful moments and hopefully to print photos. 

Wish me luck! Sayonara

3.3.23

What an interesting date and a super busy day for me. 

It’s Friday night and I’m all alone at home with my two cats hahaha. My introvert self is so happy. 

I always pray for happiness and peace of mind. Thankfully I am feeling it even when I’m alone but not lonely :) 

Though I need to pause and give myself to hibernate with everything. Just hours ago, I totally forgot that I haven’t eaten! Imagine hahaha.

I need to prioritize myself more and remind me of my younger self like the url of this space - ilabmyself. Love myself more. 

I have so many things on my mind, so many questions - why I’m doing this and such, why am I holding on, what’s the next steps etc.

Uncertainty is scary. 

Live in the moment but until when. 

I have to cherish life and don’t worry too much.

Stay happy myself, need to freshen up.

In Our Area

I was a casual kpop listener starting with 2ne1 when Sandara / Dara was part of (yes, 2009 i'm such an OG)

I got curious, she was so famous in PH.. it's a new world and was interesting.

I went to Seoul, Korea last January 2020 and bough few little things of Blackpink. 

Then came the pandemic which started my craze / seriousness about kpop with TREASURE and BLACKPINK. The rest is history.

Bought merch, kpop albums, lightsticks - I even have a Twitter stan account haha! 

Also had few giveaways in Youtube and Instagram about them. Gosh. I even donated and voted. 

Why? They made me sane and happy during the pandemic. They effectively entertain me and at the same time stressing me with some fan wars hahaha. 

Anyway, to cut the story short, I just attended BLACKPINK Concert in Abu Dhabi last January 28 2023 in Etihad Park with my boyfriend Levi and her sister Jas. I was able to attend their online concert but this is different. I was disappointed on myself for not buying the VIP because my reason was I will be standing (my old body will be aching hahaha). 

I still enjoyed it in Gen Ad. We did not even wait too long like we went there 1.5-2 hours before the concert? hahaha the tita in me is showing really. 

I got teary eyed when the show started - I was happy. They inspire and motivate me. I love them all and their songs. I hope they renew their contracts in YG and stay together as 4. 

My first concert was 2NE1 in Manila wayback 2011. I was with my sister that time in Araneta and this Born Pink in Abu Dhabi was my second kpop concert. And you know what will be the third? It is for TREASURE in April and bought VIP Soundcheck - I will be alone and will be standing for long hours. OMG. 

Better book my flights now. Wish me luck as I went home this December - January 2023 for 6 weeks. 

It may cost a lot of money but the joy and thrill lasts for a lifetime. 

Exciting things ahead!

More Results in 2023

Happy New Year!  

How time flies really, we are now in 2023!

Spending the day extra special as I’m home with my family. Nothing fancy, just us relaxing and eating lots of food haha! 

I slept almost all day hahaha. Watched some anime in Netflix and posted on our business accounts. And excited for Blackpink’s little sister - BABYMONSTER hehehe. It was basically a chill day! 

I have high hopes for the year. I felt that I planted enough seeds from the previous years. 

Hopefully this 2023, I claim to gain great and satisfying results, better health and more peace of mind. I hope to save more too though I have many plans to travel hahaha. 

Overall, I am hopeful and excited for this year. I am ready! 

Thank You Lord for everything.

I am blessed to have this kind of life.