An excuse for dressing up...

Everyone knows that I have never celebrated "Halloween", but since I love dressing up I couldn't pass the opportunity to wear one of my anime costumes...and we had to see little Noah dressed up as Superman too!!! (^_-)v



Johnathan and me as Kyo and Kagura.




Josann, her cute baby boy Noah as Superman and me.



Noah was adorable in his Superman costume! (^_-)v



Oh my...look at his cape! (^^) Chou kawaii!

The 1st Make-Up Lab...

Get Your Own! | View Slideshow

So happy to report about the 1st make-up lab...I never thought I would be excited about the make-up for film class...but I find so exciting to emulate things I like...and that's what we've been inspired to do...

I thank God that I ended up picking a good partner...Johnathan..and I'm so proud of his work...I asked him to do Satine's make-up...and I think John accomplished the look with a little bit of my guidance...but for a guy who has never held a make-up brush in his life...it was amazing!

Since we were doing "basic film make-up" today...there was not much I could do to him, but make him look pretty...hehehe Because John's face structure reminds me of Hugh Jackman, I tried to go for his look as "Leopold" in "Kate & Leopold".

Other characters we've been talking about: Count Olaf, Edward Scissorhands, Geisha/Harajuku Girl, Ganguro Gal, Ank Su Namun, Captain Hook and Loius the Vampire...we'll see...I'll keep posting pictures of our attempts! (^_-)v Cool cool class indeed!

24/7

I know I know...since we just bougth tickets for Rain's Coming World Tour I should be posting something about Rain...but since I haven't been able to get my hands on Rain's latest Japanese Album Eternal Rain...I thought I'd put up "I Wanna" from fellow Korean singer Se7en who has also released a Japanese album called 24/7...My friend Mary shared her new found love of Se7en with me...hehehe...even though I think Se7en's music is cool too...I can't compare it to our baby Rain's music...can't wait to get his CD!!! But for now...enjoy Se7en! (^_-)v

Same Direction

"Love does not consist in gazing at each other, but in looking together in the same direction." Antoine de Saint-Exuperyhi

I found this quote and thought it was so right...I smile as I wait on God to bring me close to that person who will be looking in the same dierction as me.

My drug of choice...

I recently watch a film called "Marilyn Hotchkiss Ballroom Dancing & Charm School" which was both entertaining and very interesting to watch. I loved how the film has three stories running at the same time...and especially sympathized with what one of the characters, Marianne Hotchkiss, told another character about dance:

"Dance is a very powerful drug, Mr. Keane. If embraced judiciously, it can exorcise demons, access deep-seated emotion and color your life in joyous shades of brilliant magenta that you never knew existed."

I totally agreed on this one...I've always said that dancing, especially swing dancing in my case, always makes me so happy...it sure gives me a high and like a drug it's addictive. Too bad for me that I haven't been dancing in a while...I miss it a lot. Another reason why I can't wait to be with someone who loves to dance...so we can be each other's dance partner and together fly high to the rhythm of the music. Someday.

Turkey-ham heart and other random pix...

The heart phenomenon is still on! Hehehe! I discovered this turkey-ham heart among the slices of ham I cut for my salad today! (^_-)v

Yes..although too hard to believe...I was craving for Ceasar salad today while I was grocery shopping...so I bought the lettuce, dressing, garlic cheese croutons and voila!

Anyone who knows me knows that I have a thing against bent silverware...imagine my reaction when I got this one at a Pizza Hut!!! A fork straight our of a Salvador Dali painting!

Me smiling while waiting in the car...on a sunny August afternoon...better laugh than cry...it was too hot!!!

A better plan...

"Why is the silence so loud in this room?
Unitl I find someone else, all I feel
is the hole in my heart."

I was telling a friend two days ago about feeling like there was a hole in my heart...and yesterday I got early to class...there was complete silence in the room...and the silence was getting louder and louder in my ears. So I wrote my feelings down in those two sentences.

I realized it's been a month since I woke up from my last beautiful dream...I wonder if I'll be able to have another dream like that again. I'm scared next time it won't be as magical...

I know I shouldn't worry about this...I'm a romantic dreamer after all...and that means I'll always dream that something good will come my way.

As if that blind faith wasn't enough...I received another letter from Marjun (my sponsored child in the Philippines) and what he wrote moved me to tears: "I know God has a better plan for you, more better than what you expect." Wow...this kid is going to grow up to be a prophet! Hahaha!

I know God has always a better plan...even when I can't see where all this is going...I will keep trusting and dreaming... (^_^)

Awwwwww...furry leg warmers...

Thanks to Elaine for finding this...I absolutely melted when I saw this picture! Makes me want to say I want a pair of those furry leg warmers...but do not fret...you all know I learned my lesson! (^_-)V

It's Raining in my Sim world!!! (^_-)v

About time Rain came alive in my Sim world...hahaha! Thanks to Elaine who made the Sim version of Rain as close to the original as possible!!! He's so adorably cute!!!

Ok, I better get to bed now...I've stayed up way past my bedtime making this short video of my sim Rain performing "It's Raining" at his Sim World mansion! Hahaha!
(^_-)v

*NOTE*
I had to remove the video link...cause I couldn't figure out how to make it not start when the page loaded...oh well...if anyone is interested in seeing this video, please email me. Thanks! (^_-)v

Meet the Dreams

Now presenting Guy & May Dream...Yes...I am addicted to the Sims again...well, let's just say that I recently have some free time...what can one do to forget about the sad reality of life and live in your dream world? This is my way to cope, people... Aren't they cute? And what's most important, happy... (^__^)v

Waking up from a dream...

Two days shy of being two months of living in a wonderful dream....I wake up to reality. I'm sad...but I trust that God is in control. God's word and His promises are forever...although I'm sad, I have peace...

“Now glory be to God! By his mighty power at work within us, he is able to accomplish infinitely more than we would ever dare to ask or hope."
-Ephesians 3:20

Although it only lasted two months...I know everything happens for a reason...I know that God has a plan...I know God will bring us together again if Giovanni is indeed the one...and if not...I know God has someone else for me. I believe in His promises...I will not be discouraged. I choose to keep the faith.

I pray blessings over my sweet Aussie friend and trust in God that His plan will remain.

Thank you for all of you who supported me through these two crazy months...through the ups and downs...everything is best in God's timing...this much is true.

Afterglow

The anthem of his love for me.

Here I am, lost in the light of the moon that comes through my window
Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divides the thorns from the roses
It's you and the roses

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Here I am, lost in the ashes of time, but who owns tomorrow?
In between the longing to hold you again
I'm caught in your shadow, I'm losing control
My mind drifts away, we only have today

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way
I will sacrifice 'til the blinding day when I see your eyes
Now I'm living in your afterglow

When the veils are gone, as I let you go, as I let you go

Touch me and I will follow in your afterglow
Heal me from all this sorrow
As I let you go I will find my way, I will sacrifice
Now I'm living in your afterglow

Bathed in blue, the walls of my memory divides the thorns from the roses
It's you who is closest

Our Grandma Avi

Avi stopped by to visit us at our new apartment...we spent a nice time eating at a Chinese restaurant and then watching "Just Friends"...Soli and I took her to the airport yesterday.

Hangin' with Loida...

Posing with Elaine & Loida at the Cici's Pizza parking lot on International Drive.

Elaine, Loida & Moses...action shot.

On Saturday, we went to Universa's IOA (Islands of Adventure)...we took this picture like 10 times in a row to get it right! (^_-)v

Other pictures from that day...

Happy Birthday to me! (^_-)v

Yes, today I turned 29...I've entereed my last year before I leave the 20's behind...hehehe...the most important thing is I still feel 25 and according to two younger male classmates...I look 19-20-21-22! And, no, I didn't pay them to say that! (^_-)v hehehe

This year ahead will be an interesting and exciting one for me...I have signed up for the adventure of finishing my bachelor's in Film...and God has decided to surprise me even more with the best birthday present ever...



What else can a I say!? That I am thankful for my life and I'm looking forward to an even brighter future! THE BEST IS YET TO COME!!!!

(^_^) LA VITA E BELLA... LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL...

Australia on my Mind...

Hehehe...this cute kangaroo truly makes me smile! (^_-)v

Rain meets Daddy Yankee

Wepa! I found out this picture and had to post it...Our beloved Rain had another encounter with a Puerto Rican...(but we were first!!!) (^_-)v Hehehe! This past weekend Rain met reggaeton's best Daddy Yankee at Time magazine's 100 Anniversary party...I guess both guys were nominated for something there as well...I'll have to look into it!

I wonder if Rainy (as I dearly call him) wondered where his most favorite PuertoRican fans were because he didn't see them in NY...but we were not able to make it to the party due to previous committments...I betcha he even cried! (^_-)v Hehehe! Like they say in Puerto Rico: "Soñar no cuesta nada." (Dreaming is free!)

Japan-China Showcase

Mike came to visit Elaine and I from Atlanta...we took last Sunday off the Jacon convention to visit Epcot...and of course, we couldn't resist taking pictures at the Japan and China showcases...here are a few of them... (^_-)v

My Legacy Print

All students are required to leave behind a "legacy print", a copy of their most favorite picture that they took while doing the photography course...I think this photo is a perfect example of my romantic nature. I titled it "Love in Two Times"...I was lucky that a modern day couple stopped by the humongous "Sailor & Nurse" statue in Sarasota. Immediately, I asked if they could pose for me...and here's the awesome end result! (^_-)v I'm still working in making a better print to leave behind...but I loved how the picture turned out! What do you guys think?

Photography Class

Behold my first Black & White picture that I took, developed and printed myself!!! This is my first baby...(^_-)v hehehe! Photography class is pretty cool...I just don't like the rush of having to take a whole roll of film at once...pressure to get done with the class in one month...it takes me a while to set up each shot and find the perfect setting for the lighting and get the right focus...but I guess practice makes perfect...I took this picture at Old Town in Kissimmee... I'll post more as I get the prints done! (^_-)v

Ravings of a Picky Girl

It's been a while since I have posted one of these...but here it goes, another one of my romantic ravings...hehehe! You better have some free time, because I know this one is going to be a long one! (^_-)v

Yesterday I decided to check up on my forum (yes, it's on the links on the right hand side in case you haven't noticed it). I hadn't been posting on my forum since forever...and none of you have either! (BOO! to all of us!) Back to my story, while looking at the posts I had made, I found one from 2004 about this song called "Where are You?" by J. Roman...if you know me, you might have guessed that this song completely drives me crazy...because it is so true even to this day. Everyone who's known me for a while, knows that these words -where are you- have been in my mouth for years...and no matter what happens, or doesn't happen, I keep trusting in God...praying that someday...hopefully soon...I'll be able to answer this question that's been alive in my heart for way longer than I had expected.

This year in November, it will be 7 years since the day I decided to regain all the ground I had lost in the relationships department. I made a willing decision before God, to stop dating for the sake of dating and feeling I had someone to go out with. I promised myself I would not get romantically involved with anyone if I had a feeling that that specific person was not the one for me...and it's been a hard thing to do...but at the same time, I know I will reap wonderful rewards when I do finally get to meet "the one I've been waiting for".

In 6 years, I have been through all kinds of stages, as is only natural...sometimes I thank God that I haven't been interested or attracted to too many guys because it makes it easier to guard my heart this way. But at times, it plainly sucks because I feel like there is no guy to play the "love interest" role in the romantic comedy of my life. Well, at least that's what I wish my life to be: a romantic comedy with a happy ending. (^_^)

Sometimes I can't believe I am the way that I am...so specific about what I want...sometimes wishing I wouldn't know what I want, so that I wouldn't be considered to be so "picky" by everyone who wants to blame my "singleness" on my hopeless dreams and high expectations. But what do I say to all those people: "BOO!" It's not like I think life is a movie...but I believe you can have movie moments in your life...you have to dream them first, believe them secondly , and thirdly wait for them to come true...of course, I'm not expecting EVERYTHING to happen according to how I've dreamed it...I am leaving room for "real life" to happen...but at the same time, there are things that I just can not let go of...and God knows what those things are...I might have problems believing some things, but if there is one thing I strongly believe without a doubt is the verse in the Bible that says that if I delight myself in the Lord and trust in Him, He will give me the desires of my heart. So, when people tell me that I need to change my "picky" ways, I tell them: "Stop telling me to quit having faith for the desires of my heart...'cause I won't budge!"

Throughout the course of these 6 years, I have tried to modify things on the list I made that day...it's not been easy...there are things that I think don't matter as much anymore, but there are other things that are so important to me...I'm just amazed at how difficult it is to find even a few of the most important qualities my guy needs to have...seems that out there in the world there is no one like this...and many times I've felt like maybe I will never find him...I know he's alive, but sometimes I get scared that our paths might not cross...and then I have to stop and slap myself out of it...because I know that's just another lie of the enemy...one more lie that I won't accept. I just can't.

Am I living in my own fantasy world, being in love with this guy I yet haven't met? Maybe I am...but I rather live here than out in the world without any hope and dreams! That's just not my style. God made me who I am...there must be a reason behind all this!

When I was 12 years old, and didn't know any better, I thought I'd be married to my favorite member of a boy band by age 22 and be ready to have 4 kids and be a millionaire living in a huge mansion that I even drew a floor plan for! What an imagination! (^_-)v hehehe No wonder the other kids made fun of me! Of course, those dreams changed, but one thing has stayed constant...I still dream of becoming a wife, a mother and a millionaire! I don't know when, where or how...but I know of a God who makes things that are impossible POSSIBLE! And He loves me!

Living life through all these 6 years, I have learned to get up each time I fall...I'm usually walking steadfastly, sometimes I crawl, sometimes I have to fall to my knees and cry out to God...and sometimes I see a flicker of light...this is the hardest part...a heart who longs to feel the warm light of another but it's used to darkness and cold, gets too excited at the faintest illumination. My heart can't help but wonder if that small light who just appeared might be the one that will shine bright and true like the sun...the light meant to melt away the icy walls I've built around my heart to protect it from getting taken over by a prince not meant for me. I try not to get ahead of myself...but we all know that is an impossible task for a true romantic...although I don't get to see flickers of light that often...it does happen sometimes and I have to fight to stay on the ground when I feel my body already flying to cloud 9...I wonder if this time it is truly my prince who has come to break the spell...and then I dread for the worst...having to realize that once again...it wasn't my prince's shining armour who gave off that reflection of light...it must have been something else...back to square one...I'm left again to utter the words of this song:

"Where is he, where is he, where is this beautiful guy?
Who is he, who is he, who's gonna take me so high?"

Every new year, people tell me: "This is your year, May!" I used to believe it every year...but it never happened. This year, being my 7th year on this "waiting journey" I wish to see the promise coming true. I know it's not up to me, but to God, His timing is perfect even when it feels like it's been too long...I want to believe that all the hearts I've been encountering in my path have a meaning too. It will be like the little signs in a movie...in my life...my prince's way of saying: "I'm ready, my love. I'm finally coming for you."

"I'll wait forever, how silly it seems..."

I was a dreamer, I am a dreamer and I will always be a dreamer. People can go ahead and laugh if they want. I will endure, because in the end...I will be laughing and smiling with sheer joy. (^_^)

Another Heart Yesterday...

I give credit to Evetzie for this one...but it did happen while I was in the room...This is how it goes: Evetzie placed a piece of tissue paper on the doorknob and it slowly fell down to the floor...and the paper landed in the shape of a heart! That is unreal people...(^_-)v hehehe

MomoCon 2006 Report

The pictures are here...enjoy!

Mike and I after having dinner along with Mamá at a Chinese buffet...couldn't eat much...but that's another story...that I might someday tell...hehehe (^_-)v

Mike and I cosplayed as Kakashi and Sakura from Naruto on Saturday. The fans were crazy with Mike!!! Hahahaha! I was happy with people's reactions...'cause after all, I made the costume! (^_-)v




An Ichigo cosplayer from the show Bleach bought our Zangetsu sword and he was happy to carry it around all weekend long! People were asking him to pose like this all the time...poor guy...at least he was happy! (^_^)

A Paradise Kiss cosplay group...awesome! (^_^) I want to do a Parakiss cosplay!

Me cosplaying Nami posing with a Trigun group. Love & Peace!

Finally finding Bi[Rain]'s songs at Star Karaoke!



Me...so happy, getting my "Rain" on! (^_-) hehehe