A life of a potterhead.

College isn't the only thing that's on my mind for the past few weeks. Harry Potter has been in my head since the day when I went in Hogwarts. 

I guess people would say that I'm not a true potterhead because I didn't start reading Harry Potter when it was released. Who could blame me? I was never into books when I was a little kid. I was a late bloomer. I regretted hating Harry Potter ever since. 

When I was a little girl, I was afraid of everything. The first Harry Potter movie I have ever watched was Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. It was on the big screen and I was a little kid then. I remembered how cool I thought it was, but then the Basilisk came in. I remembered how frightened I was. I was scared of Harry Potter ever since. 

During my high school days, I finally developed my love for reading. The first thing I read was Percy Jackson. I kept reading and reading. I wanted to be challenged. One day during band class, I saw a higher class man reading something thick. She was reading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. Then and there I wanted to read Harry Potter. 

After that, Harry Potter has changed my life. People might say I'm obsessed and shit. But they don't know what they're missing. I was so happy when I saw a copy of Half-Blood Prince and Deathly Hallows on our shelves. I clearly remember that we had the whole set when we were young. I asked mum where they were, she told me that the carpenters who built our house stole them all. 

I built a shrine. Yes, a shrine. It's not complete though, and I think it would take years till I'm satisfied. 

I promised myself that I would buy a book every week. For now, I have already bought Sorcerer's Stone and Chamber of Secrets. Yes, with my own money. Oh, and I have bought Quidditch through the Ages and Magical Beasts and Where to Find Them. 

After I have completed the series, I plan to complete the uniform. I know someone who can make me a robe. The only problem I have is the vest/sweater. I have to buy it in eBay. It's extremely expensive though. But I know it's all worth it. 

When I complete the series and the uniform, I really plan on spending my savings on a broom. I'm still thinking of what I'll be having. Either a Nimbus 2000 or a Firebolt. It sucks that no one's selling a Nimbus 2001, I'd like to buy that. Afterwards, I'd like to have a Time-turner and the locket of Slytherin. Actually, I want all the Horcruxes. Scratch that, I want everything. I plan on buying replicas. I know the perfect site on where to buy them. 

In SFU, I'm known to be the hardcore potterhead. I guess that's way better than having a reputation of being a Directioner. Don't get me wrong, I'm proud to be a directioner, but I'm more of a Potterhead. Harry Potter is part of my life, it has made me the person who I am today. Right now, I'm rereading Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.

While at school, I'm also at Hogwarts. Our finals just finished. It's a site called hexrpg. Bettina introduces it to me. It's awesome. I seriously feel like I'm in the world of Harry Potter. It's amazing! Well, right now it's summer break, so I get to go back on September. I seriously can't wait. 

I was stupid for thinking that Harry Potter was something that I could skip on. I'm lucky to have discovered Harry. He is both my best friend and  my savior. 

-Mabel. xx

2 weeks after.

After two weeks of college, I haven't differ from the first day. I'm still this quiet introverted girl. However, everyone that knows me well knows that I'm not quiet at all. 

For the past two weeks, I've made some friends. Mj told me to stick with Ryan because he's a good guy. I didn't though. I was with Den and Mhary. Later on, we formed a group of four: Mhary, Den, Mariko and I. Mariko is a pretty girl. She's half Japanese, I think. We had tons of laughs. 

The subjects in SFU however was no laughing matter. It was interesting, yes. But it's deadly serious. 

Tuesday: 

Well on Tuesdays, we have this Beverage and Restaurant classes. It was all about bars, and clubs and all kinds of stuff. It was awesome because I learned a lot of things that other people don't. 

Wednesday: 

On Wednesdays, we have this communication class. It was awesome. We got to say stuff that's unique to us. I told them I was a potterhead. And from then on, I was known to be the potterhead of the class. 

We also had accounting class. I was good at accounting in high school. And I still am. However, because of my laziness, I can't find my brain in the proper place. I was reciting all the time in that class. And now we have homework and I haven't started on it yet. 

Last Wednesday was pretty rough for me. Ryan called me fat, no, he called me 'so fat'. It stabbed me. I could feel his words like a knife. That night, I was crying. I kept tweeting. Den told me to don't mind it, and it wasn't true. Venny and Des texted me. They told me that he's a douche for telling me that. Mj told me that he would beat up whoever told me that, however he didn't know it was his friend. I know my friends support me. But if they weren't my friends, wouldn't they think that same way? I know I'm fat. My friends are the only ones who say I'm not, but deep inside, I know I am. Which really sucks. I broke it that night. I was crying everywhere. Ryan called me. He said sorry. However, I know he won't be sorry if Den hadn't fought him. 

Thurdays:

During Thursdays we had to run a restaurant called Bistro Lima. It's like the Sanglayon in SFU. Although, I remembered Sanglayon being fun. Bistro Lima however isn't. Well, it is when you take off the heels. It was fun because it brought the group together. The balancing however was a pain. On the first Thursday, I was in charge of the snack bar. So I was the one who's responsible for the balancing. It wasn't balanced. We ended up leaving the school at about 7pm. 

For the second Thursday, I was assigned to be the head waiter. I wasn't thrilled to be. At first I thought I would be in a lot of pressure. I thought I would be in some kind of trouble. But it turned out to be fun. Less work actually. I was just by the cashier, punching the orders. And demanding the waiters to do this and to do that. At the end, I was also in charge of balancing the money for the bistro. I was relieved when it was balanced. Although we still stayed late because Ryan wasn't able to balance the money from the snack bar. 

Jezz, Clarence, Den and I were the ones who were always together in the Bistro Lima. It was fun hanging out with them. Especially Clarence, he always makes me laugh!

Fridays: 

We have rooms and culinary class on Fridays. It was fun because it was all physical doing. There wasn't much of listening, there was more of doing.

Last Friday, Mariko, Den, Mhary and I went for lunch together. It was hilarious. It turns out all of us were bitches. Though I still haven't shown them my real side, but they accepted me. It was awesome really.  

Nowadays, only Den, Mj, Mariko and Mhary are the ones who call me 'Bianca'. I guess only my close friends should call me by my real name. 

-Mabel. xx

First day of school: A life of an introvert

I wasn't too pumped that it was my first day of college. I guess it was more of a burden to me. I hate studying. It was never my plan to study. However, being in this school differs everything. It was sad for me that all of the Setonians who were studying in SFU as well are together in their classes. Even the person who has told me we have each other's backs wasn't part of my class. It was sad thinking that I wouldn't be spending my classes with my best friend. Though from the looks of it, he didn't even needed me. Mj already has his own group of friends and I was a loner sitting like an idiot.

At the orientation that was lead a week ago was a death sentence for me. Yes, I had new friends. I didn't make them though. The whole time I was with Janella Avila, a former Setonian like myself. She kept making new friends and introducing them to me. I was never the kind of person who smiles at strangers. I'm not the kind of person who's friendly at first. Anyway, it sucks that our 'new friends' aren't in the same course as us. Though for the second day of the orientation, Janella introduced me Mhary. Mhary was in the same course and in the same classes with me. At least now I know I have someone to go with.

This morning my brother drove me to SFU. He wanted to leave the house at seven-thirty in the morning although my assembly is at eight-thirty. I was being slow like a snail. I didn't want to be too early and stand in the lobby like an idiot. I checked my phone if there were texts. Den, a really close friend of mine, left me a text message asking if I could come with her to get her uniform. I got another text message from Mhary saying that we'll be waiting for each other in the lobby. I guess I was pretty excited to see new faces. I got in my uniform and hated it. I hated looking formal, I hated looking classy. I had no choice. I got my Slytherin tumbler and hopped in the car. I placed my tumbler in my bag. Dean was just driving. I felt something wet by my skirt. Great, for the first day, I would go to school with a wet skirt! I practically looked like a wet myself! Now everything in my bag was wet. I took out my tumbler and just carried it with me. The traffic was mental! It wasn't the perfect road for my first day. When we got near the school, cars were all over the place. I felt something wet in my bad. Yes, we left at seven-thrity, and arrived at eight-twenty. I guess my problem of being too early was never there. Even though it was late, my friends weren't there. They were texting me that they're on their way.

About five minutes later, I saw Den with a white long sleeves polo and a black skirt. I accompanied her to the uniform place. I went out and saw Ms. Annabelle, a friend of mom and dad's that is working in SFU. She told me to get down to the assembly area because I might get late.

Mj was texting me to go there as well. When I got there, I looked tired because Ms. A and I were looking for the place. I saw Mj sitting with his friend and I went there. When I got my seat, Mj was laughing, as usual. Mj introduce me to his friend, Ryan. Ryan's Korean. I wasn't late. The dean for Hospitality Management came in and discussed house rules. Then she dismissed us. Mj and I exited together. His classroom was just next door. We talked a bit since it wasn't time yet. I was in a hurry though, so I left Mj and followed the other people. Our class was downstairs. i saw Mhary and tapped her in the shoulder. We sat beside each other and she introduced me to her friend, AC.

As I said before, I'm very shy. I'm quiet.

The professor came in and introduced herself and made us introduce ourselves as well. I introduced myself as Mabel. Yeah, I guess I made my own label for myself. Pretty lame.

After the introduction, Ms. Roda, a staff for the Hospitality Management, came in with Den. A huge smile on my face lit up when she was there. For this class, we talked about different kinds of bars! It was interesting really.

We had a break for an hour. The rain was pouring! We couldn't go to McDonald's so we went to Southville International Schools and Colleges' canteen instead. Their canteen was crap compared to Seton's canteen! I ended up buying a burger.

For the next class, we talked about the history of restaurants. It was pretty amusing.

After everything, I got up and I commuted home. When I got home I slept at once.

I really miss my best friend though. I thought in someway he wouldn't need me anymore. I thought he wouldn't be there for me since he had new friends. I guess I should've known better. He will always be there for me. When he got home, he immediately sent me a message in facebook. He was worried that I was being too quiet. Ryan told him that I wasn't active. Mj gave me some tips on how to get friends. I will try again tomorrow.

-Mabel.xx

2 day orientation

I guess my summer's over. We had an orientation in SFU. It was a bit boring. I didn't make any new friends. I was with my old friends the whole time.

It was a bit boring. It was ayt. I joined three orgs. (1) The Cradle. This org was for singers and dancers, considering I'm not both, I joined. I just saw their Play Competition thingy in their newspaper and I signed up immediately. They did Dreamgirls! So yeah, I just hope that they would accept me. I guess I'm a fair singer, I really don't know. (2) The Bridge. This is the newspaper. I love writing so much. It's my passion. I want to learn on how I can improve. (3) Hospitality thingy. Well, this was an org for my course... So yeah.


Anywhoo... Since Ate Cecil left, I was calling her everyday. It feels good hearing her voice. Though she was a bit worried because I was still crying. Oh well.

-Mabel. xx

Tears that poured for a week.

Last week my helper that was with our family for 21 years left. I didn't want here to leave of course, but she had to for her mother. Her mother's getting old and is needing company. It was a sad day for both of us.

In the night of June 6, we all new that she will be leaving the next day. I wrote her a letter and wasn't able to finish it because I can't. I can't finish it because I couldn't stop crying to the point where I can't hardly breathe. I put in the letter were memories. Good memories that happened and will never be forgotten. I guess I love her so much that it's really hard to let go. I never imagined that a day like this would come. She kept on joking about leaving, I really never knew that this time she was serious.

I woke up early. Dean had classes so he had to leave. He said goodbye and shed no tear. However, ate Cecil was crying a river. It was painful to watch. Then mum comes out and the hugged everything out. It was long and really painful. She kept telling mum to get shorter flight now because she won't be around anymore. It was really sad.

I took a shower and  got a shirt that she gave me and hopped in the van. It was really sad when she entered the van with her face full of tears.

We went to Resorts World to have a memorable lunch. We were with my grandma, dad, mum, Ate Ne (my other helper) and my aunt. Tears can't stop pouring.

We went back into the van. We saw a line in the airport and we stand in line. It was really a sad moment for everyone. I couldn't let go of her. I kept on hugging her and won't let go. It was really hard. I just couldn't. When she got in the airport, we rushed to the other gate to go in. We searched everywhere on where she is. We saw her in the check-in counter. She was all set. We hugged. We cried. We couldn't stop. But then she was requested to go to the gate. Seeing her walk with her red puffy eyes was really painful. She kept on looking back. And finally, she was gone. I couldn't stop crying since. For the whole week, I couldn't talk to anyone. I was just in my room crying. I stopped crying when I had to finish requirments for my college. And now, I could feel the tears flowing while I type. 

I really miss her dearly. I will see her again, just not soon. She's like my mom to me. I will never forget her. Never. I love her so much. 

-Mabel. xx

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Where did I left off? Oh right...

The next day was tiring. We had plans to go to Waikiki beach and Pearl Harbor. First, we caught the bus to Pearl Harbor. The trip was kinda long.

When we got there, I remembered my very first trip to Hawaii. It was fun! The boat ride to the memorial was free, but they had loads of new stuff. It was awesome. We had an audio tour inside a real submarine. It was the SS Bowfin. It wasn't working anymore, it was just on land. It was fun. The audio tour told us all about the Bowfin.

Then we went in a boat ride to the memorial. 

After that we got to the bus and went to Waikiki beach. We wanted to ride the submarine tour. It was discounted for us because my parents are flight attendants. Unfortunately, when we got there the waves were too strong so the submarine wasn't available for that day. We had to call them tomorrow to see if it would be available on the next day. So we decided just to walk around the beach. I got a bottle that we were carrying and filled it with sand since Cielo wanted it as a pasalubong. 

After everything, we went back to the hotel and prepared for the celebratory dinner. 

We had dinner was awesome! Big portions... Huhu. I really got fat because of these trips. 

Well... That's that. The next day was our flight home. It was a short trip, but I really had fun! I think I'm forgetting to mention something but whatever. That's it. I miss Hawaii already. I just hope time could stop and just rewind. 

-Mabel. xx

Hanging loose for days. _m/

I am sorry! I haven't been posting in a while. So yeah. Here goes. I'm gonna tell you guys all about my Hawaii trip. :)

May 18- May 22, 2013

I remembered dad telling me in San Francisco that I had a possibility to go with them in Hawaii. However, being a flight attendant's daughter isn't easy. Before the trip, I had a fight with my mum. She just told me that the plane was over booked. Which I thought was ridiculous because in every flight we had it's always been fully booked and we still got in no matter what. My parents were scared that I might be bumped off. I got frustrated. When mum told me to pack my things, I didn't bother to pack any gorgeous clothes since my mum kept telling me that there is a slight possibility that I might not get in the plane. 

When it was the day of taking off, I grabbed Dean's Bacon Strip shirt that I gave him and wore it. I put my pants on and went to my mum to apologize. Mum forgave me.  Though she didn't like what I was wearing. She gave me one of her top, and told me to wear that instead. I obeyed. I wasn't really looking forward to it anymore. Whatever happens, happens. I kissed my yaya goodbye. I know that she will be missing me. And I will definitely miss her. 

When we got to the airport, I was a nervous wreck. Dad wanted me to do this alone. We went to the check-in counter and dad, already wearing his uniform, explained that I was his daughter and wanted me to come with him in his flight. The person told us to wait for 7pm to check if there will be available seats. Dad told me we have to wait for his friend that will also have his/her family on the trip. That was a relieve for me that technically, I won't be doing this alone. Ten minutes later, a female pilot was yelling dad's name. I figured she was the one we were waiting for. She had her whole family with her. Introductions were made, and awkward moments appeared. Dad and the pilot left to go to the office and left me with them. The husband was kind enough to let me take a seat. They have three children. The eldest, Tata, was a girl that looked like she was from college, and the second, Miko, was a dude that looks a bit my age, and the third, Miggy, was a nine-year  boy. None of them talked to me. They were all talking in English. They had their gadgets to keep them company. For the time being, I was texting Cielo, Venny, Char and Mj. Good thing I had load. 

The family was standing and said that they had to go to the check in counter. They asked me if I wanted to come, but I told them I had to wait for my dad. 

An hour later, dad went to me and we went to the check in counter. 

I got a ticket! It was relieving. I had the crew seat though. Which means I would be hanging out with the crew. I texted my brother immediately that I didn't need a ride home. While I was texting him, I felt the tears dropping. This was the first trip I will be having without him. 

Dad let me do things alone. I passed the travel fee, then went to immigration. Although I see dad right in front of me, I went to the waiting area. I then saw mum and the rest of the crew. I just walked to an empty seat and called Char. While I was on the phone, people were looking at me. I  didn't no whether phone calls aren't allowed, or because of me talking in English. Dad suddenly went to me and gave me a new ticket. He whispered to me "17 d" I reckon that was my seat number. Dad told me to board last. So I waited till everyone left. The guard was telling me to get a move on. 

While I was walking really slowly, I saw the pilot's family once again. The dad called me. I went to them and waited with them. The dad asked me if my seat was changed as well. I told him it was. When almost everyone was gone, we went entered. I was surprised that my seat was in business class! It was awesome! Plus, I had no seat mate! 

The family was seated diagonally in front of me. I could see that they were used to being in business class. 

While I was enjoying business class, I couldn't help notice that every time I looked to my left, Miko looking straight at me. When I look, he immediately looks away. 

I was watching Oz: The Great and Powerful. I got a bit bored since I watched this movie a dozen times, I changed the channel and watched Hansel and Gretel instead. Dinner came and I was amazed! It was beautiful! I never really imagined myself seated in business class! 

The time for sleeping had arrived. I slept sideways to my left and saw Miko having the same position as I was. It was weird, but it didn't bother me. 

I had the greatest nap ever! I woke up just in time for breakfast. Everyone else was still asleep, including Miko and Tata. I just enjoyed myself with my food. 

After the meal, I had nothing to do. I plugged my earphones on and sunk in my music. I couldn't help noticing that Miko was waking up. I knew I had no interest. When he woke up, he immediately stretched and looked at me. I looked away at once. I took another nap and the next thing I know, I was in Hawaii. 

When we got to the airport, my parents wanted me to go to the immigration process alone. It was kinda nerve wrecking. I met my parents downstairs where the luggage are at. We got our bags then we immediately went to the shuttle. There's this shuttle where only flight attendants ride. Of course, being a 'dependent' of flight attendants, I get to ride with them. 

When we go to the hotel, I was astonished. It was amazing! The Ala Moana Hotel was awesome! We finally got our room key and headed to the room. Mum and dad were tired, so they had to take a nap. I got my laptop and chatted with my friends. 

When they woke up, we went to church. Their church was interesting. Every new comer gets a lay! They gave me a lay. It wasn't made of flowers though, it was made of shells. 

The pilot's family was there too. When I stood up, (to know the new comers) I was embarrassed because I was the only one who stood from the flight. I saw Miko again. He was laughing by himself. That laugh, like "Oh, she's here" laugh. 

When the mass was done, I saw him going out. I walked alone, while mum and dad were talking with some friends, I could see him looking at me. I didn't leave glance anywhere else, and so did he. As I walked along my parents, I could see him shrinking and vanishing. We walked from the church to the hotel. Dad decided it was a day. Although I really wanted to go to the mall and do some shopping, we tucked ourselves in and called it a day. 

When I woke up dad told us that we will be spending our day with his friends. It was a bit awkward. I don't really remember much, but I remembered eating in a Chinese resto where you cook your own food. It was nice. And we spent the night in ROSS. Dad's friends were shopping till it was closing. They gave us a drive back to the hotel and we slept immediately as we went in. 

I was hoping for a shopping day. Dad granted it to me! We were planning to go to the flee market where dad saw a lot of boards. He decided to find me a penny board so that he could buy it cheaper. When we got to the lobby, we met up with some of the crew. One of them, kuya Ian, was supposed to come with us but the our ride didn't have much space in the car. While waiting f
or our ride, kuya Ian and I talked. He's awesome! He weight boards! We were talking about boards afterwards. He always wanted to try to skateboard, but then he can't imagine what will happen when he gets off balanced. At least in wight boarding he would land on water, but in skateboarding, he could crash. I told him I just ride, I don't do tricks, which is true. I told him that I tried to do an ollie once, but I failed. Our ride came, and dad gave kuya Ian directions. 

Our ride was dad's other friend, kuya Boy. He was with his wife, Sandy. They were an awesome pair. When we went to the flee market, we weren't able to find anything. It was just filled with junk. We then went to an outlet store. We were told that Zumiez had an outlet, so we decided to go there. When we got there, the board that I wanted wasn't available in that store. It sucked. So we went to the Vans outlet. Dad bought me a new pair of shoes. We went to get some grub! We went to a resto called Ramenyah! The portions were very plenty! I couldn't eat after! After that, kuya Boy dropped us in the hotel and we went to the Ala Moana mall. I immediately went to the Disney store! I think I was there for hours! A figuring of the Beauty and the Beast characters were sold out. Although, I found what I was looking for. The bear from brave! I was wanting it when we were in Disney World. Good thing Ii didn't buy it, it was way expensive there. Dad wanted me to buy the reversible bear that can turn to a kid then a bear. But I didn't want it because it looked retarded.  

After that, dad dragged me to a surfing store. There were penny boards! I couldn't believe I was gonna have a penny board! Dad took my wallet, and took twenty dollars out. So I paid for the penny board! (partly) It felt awesome holding it with my own hands. I named him Bryce. :) 

We went upstairs to browse the place, and I saw Jamba Juice and I immediately ran for it. We had Jamba Juice and that day was perfect! Yes, I got addicted to Jamba Juice. 

After the mall, we went to Walmart. We bumped into the purser and her daughters (which are dependents as well) The purser was saying that there will be a celebratory dinner tomorrow night in celebration of the captain's retirement. Dad said we'll be going.

When we got to Walmart, we then bump into the female pilot and her family. I was bring my penny board. Miko's eyes and mine met. He just shy smiled at me. It was really awkward. Then dad said we should go buy some food for tomorrow's breakfast, so we left. Mum got me this flower clip. It was cute since I was in Hawaii. 

We got back to the hotel and slept. 

I guess that's it for now. I'm feeling sleepy and this post is getting to long. Will continue tomorrow, promise. 

-Mabel. xx