Something to be proud of

I had attacks of involuntary insomnia and restlessness before the results of the December 2012 Nursing Licensure Exam was released. My friends and I woud always talk over the date it would be out. Truthfully, we never really succeeded with our predictions. The results were out last January 30, 2012 (Wednesday); it was at around three o' clock in the afternoon. I didn’t really anticipate that the results will be posted early than the expected released on the mid-week of February.

I was at the mall that time, killing time while drinking my large wintermelon milk tea, having no idea that the result is already posted online. When I check my phone, I have five messages from my friends telling me that the result has been posted. Funny thing I have no load to reply but I’m stuck in my chair with my heart beating too fast and shaking knees. Gaaaahhh!!! I held my phone and waited for some trusted people to inform me coz’ damn it, I wasn't really brave enough to check my name for myself! I was awaken by the incessant ringing of my phone. One of closest friend whom I called “kambal” is calling me…As I’m trying to compose myself, I just answered the call. Guess what?? She gave with the news that I had passed the Licensure Exam for nurses and congratulated me for passing the board exam! I PASSSSED!!! I screamed with pure joy and absolute disbelief. I was like telling her, “Seriously?? Are you sure??” I’m so in denial, I also ask her to send me print screen evidence that my name is on the list. Haha :)) As soon as I hung up, I go home and while I’m in the FX there is an unexplainable happiness running in my nerves. Up to this single second, I still can't absorb that my name will be added by two-letters R.N!!! Immediately, when I got home I checked my Twitter and Facebook accounts which were all loaded with notifications.

When I confirmed that my name is on the list of passers, I quickly told my mom and dad, "Mommy, Daddy RN na ako!!!!” They hug me and congratulate me that at last all my hard work and sacrifices results good. Oh God! TO GOD BE THE GLORY. I looked like crazy girl. I JUMPED. I CRIED. I SHOUTED. I SMILED. People of the Philippines, I'm RN naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! HAHAHA that was the only time it sank in.

As luck (or fate) would have it. I passed the Local Nursing Licensure Exam. 16,908 out of 49,066 passed the December 2012 Licensure Examination with a national passing rate of 34%. And behold, that 34% of happy happy passers included ME.

I was passer #13540. Yay! :)

My celebration didn't stop there, thankfully. People around me sort of expected that I would pass, of course, some are not and when I did, well, let's just say the congratulations and applause were a bit lacking in the excitement area. Anyways, although it seemed to me that I was the one up in the clouds about it all I relished my achievement. What's next is this newly registered nurses fight and flight through the jungles of the health care system.

I also want to say my SUPER BIG THANK YOU to all those people – friends and family, [you know who you are] who pray for me, stay by my side, for making me strong and for words of encouragement. :’) VIRTUAL HUG for you guys!! >:D< I appreciate all the congratulation greetings I received from tweets, texts and wall post. FLYING KISS to all of you!! :)) :*

I PASSED THE BOARD EXAM!! Wooooohoooo!! Sooo happy and smiling!! :) Thank you Lord God for all the help, guidance and blessings. :D ALL PRAISES TO GOD THE ALMIGHTY! :''>

Nifty Shoebox of Photographs!

Hey, guys!! How are you?? Long time no post again. I'm sooo sorry for not updating my dear blog just kinda busy preparing for my boards but now it's all done!! Yeehaa!! :)) Anyway. Yeah, I know, I know. And I bet you already know the reasons why so I need not to elaborate much. :P And I have tons of delays too with regards to my blogger post. 

So allow me to bombard you again with OVERLOAD of PHOTOS and catch a glimpse of my-so-called-not-so-humdrum-life so far with the help of my Instagram account: caireyes. Do add me if you have one. :D

Waaaarrnnniiiinnnnggg!!!! Photos overload!!!

**TGIF at Music21 with my friends and thanks to Ate Aimee for the treat! :D

**Stickers! Stickers! Spending time at Starbucks @ Bonifacio Global City

**Late lunch @ Max's.

**Duchess. #friends

**Because when we're together we don't really give a crap about calories @ Shakey's. 

**Woop. Woop. Eat Halo-Halo @ Razon's! 12.12.12

**It's all about the LIPS!! Soooo vain with my friend Rai. :D

**REVIEW DAYS!! Final Coaching. :D Block 3 - December 2012

**Last day!! Had mass at San Sebastian Church. Fly balloons for passing the boards. 

HOOOOHA C'MON!! :))

**After the 7 church visits for Divine Intervention. Rest and drink chilled Taho @ Mamang Taho.

**Coz' were experts in fooling around. :P

**Going back to my dear Alma Mater. Visit our beautiful and loved sis. Ana & dear professors. :)

There you have it. I realized that I miss blogging sooo much. Oh well! will compensate should I have the time. Just wait...I have tons of thoughts in my mind!! Hehe :)) Have a great day everyone and I'm missing all of you!! ^^,

Twenty-Two and Grateful

22.

Just wanted to do a quick post on my twenty second birthday! Doesn't twenty-two sound so much older than twenty-one? Haha I feel like I'm finally becoming an adult.....

I am not an ageism freak. But, then I'll be removing the suffix "teen" in my age. In denial much?? Haha You must probably think that I'm overreacting or that I'm such a dense person. But it's not that. I'm just anxious. Afraid of the MORE BIGGER responsibilities attached to my age. No more excuses. No more alibis. I have to learn to make hard decisions and choose different choices. What scares me most is that I feel I'm not yet capable of big responsibilities. It's mind-boggling to think that I should learn to stand on my own feet which I'm slowly achieving it from day to day. I should learn to achieve things without the shadows of my parents.

Honestly, I wasn't looking forward to this date, 06/07/2012. I thought that it would be just the usual celebration of our birthdays. Unexpectedly, I realized how moving this moment is. I felt so loved. I felt how much God loves me. He radiated this love through the people around me. I have my wonderful parents who unconditionally love me despite of all my shortcomings and imperfections. I have my sister, my best "frenemies", who made me learn how awesome kiss-and-make-up is. I have my awesome best closest friends and barkada who always got my back through the winning and even in losing. They made me realize that I'm not alone in this journey. For that, I'm now ready to face life's challenges. It's not an overnight process. But one things's for sure. I'll be that person. Mature. Responsible. Independent. Day 1 of the process started 6 days ago. :D

Another wonderful year has been added to my life and I thank the Lord for his unconditional love, support and guidance despite all the disappointments and heartaches. Thank you to my family, and friends, for always reminding me to stay strong and to just enjoy life as it is. Thank you to all those who greeted me and for the people who gave me their little gifts I truly appreciate it! You guys definitely made my day extra special. At 21, I could say that I had the time of my life. It was sort of an experimental year for me. Nonetheless, I am very much grateful that I was showered with gazillions of blessings and opportunities, had experienced surreal moments, courageously took unimaginable risks and have met incredible people. 

As another year is added to my age, I simply wish that my knowledge be enriched and potentials be maximized, be brave enough to dare to go to the distance, boldly face crossroads ahead, and reach my aspirations. This year at the age of 22, I won't promise that I would stop complaining but this is what I am sure of.....I am more stronger and wiser than before and I owe it from all from what I've been through. I'm now looking forward for a great life ahead. LESS mistakes but MORE happiness. Whatever is destined to me this year, I hope it is in accordance with my heart's desires and will all be for God's greater glory. Goodbye 21!! Hello 22!! :))

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY, CAI!! I love you! You're awesome. Stay fabulous!!" :))

HUGS and KISSES to all those who greeted me on my birthday. A million thanks to all!!! :)) I really appreciate all your greetings thru text, those who called me up, those who greeted me personally, those who left comments in facebook and those who gives me gifts. SUPER THANK YOU!!! <3 :D

Yes!! I'm already 22. And I'm proud of it. 

Happy 25th Wedding Anniversary Mom and Dad!!

Coz' it's my parents day!!

To celebrate this special occasion, we just had mass at Megamall then have lunch at Teriyaki Boy and watch movie! Happppppppppyyyyyy! :D

I'm listing 25 because they just celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary last January 29, 2012. Hehe :)) Here's hoping to be the blast between them and among our family! :D Twenty five years of love, blessings and covenant. 

1. They're together, together.

2. Love is so obvious between them that even as their personality changes, they still mix well!

3. They're funny, silly and witty. Things that held the family through times of trouble and grief. 

4. They don't remain angry at each other. Their biggest fight usually lasted for just an hour.

5. Their impeccable guiding skills in life made or makes me a better person.

6. They have both good taste! It's a fact kasi napili nila ang isa't isa. Haha! :D

7. They still discover new things about each other.

8. Empathy: They both have it instinctively! SUUUUPPPER! :)

9. They don't need us, their children, to get excellent grades in school to prove our worth.

10. They never initiated sibling rivalry.

11. As individuals, they're very independent. Together, it marries as well.

12. TRUST, RESPECT and HONESTY -- these are the three assets that guide their marriage.

13. They're sweet and cuddly to each other. Nagkikilitian at naglalambingan sa harap namin! Tama ba yun! Haha :))

14. The problems that come are being talked about, not shouted or scream about especially not physically fought about.

15. They discuss important matters to us!

16. They never gave limitations to family roles, like I'm the youngest but they never boxed me with that. They never told me that I cannot give opinions or make decisions because I'm youngest, or something like that.

17. Freedom of speech is very evident in out home. And I'm very thankful with that.

18. They've educated us very well.

19. They're very proud of each others' achievements especially us their children and they support each other through. 

20. SUPPORT is always there. There was never a time I felt bad because they weren't there for me! Even though there are times I become such a lazy, magastos, pasaway daughter! Thanks so much Mom and Dad! :D

21. Both of them are strong people. I don't know what kind of family this would have become if one of them was weak.

22. They let us discover things for ourselves but of course, with their words of wisdom and guidance. That'll be both awesome and annoying you know. Hehe :P

23. They're both food buffs! I can't imagine life without love for good food! My mom was awesome in cooking good dishes!!! :D

24. They love each other infinite and beyond! I'm a witness of that! :))

25. Lastly, THEY LOVE ME and MY SISTER!! ♥ 

Mommy and Daddy, though I don't say this often, sometimes I just wanna shout it for the whole to hear it. I LOVE YOU MOMMY AND DADDY very muuuuucccchhhh!!!!

HAPPY 25th WEDDING ANNIVERSARY to the most loved real life couple and counting!! You both have been such an inspiration into our life.  

*(^-^)*

A big big smiley for my title. I'm so happy! Sabi nga, "MAKULAY ANG BUHAY KO!" Daig ko pa ang rainbow. :) I must be related to a pack of skittles, because my life is a rainbow of family, friends and experiences which are colorful and fun! I thank God for this feeling for it's actually making me whole. I wanna spill every detail of the cause of my bliss but that would not be possible as of the moment. Words can't explain! :D I'm just soooooooo haaappppyyyy!!! Weeeeeeeeee!!! Bare with me on this. Sorry for me being in a HYPER STATE!! Weeeeee!! Thanks to my friends and family for making me laugh and brighten up my day. I am truly blessed with an amazing family and friends, they are my support system and they always know how to put smile in my face.