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The Jay Park Experience

Published by Justine
I didn’t feel the Tumblr downtime at all. Sunday and Monday was filled with getting nervous, getting giddy, majorly fangirling, spazzing, making posters amidst traffic and seeing this guy live on stage. 13 months of major fangirling finally got to...

Sunday and Monday was filled with getting nervous, getting giddy, majorly fangirling, spazzing, making posters amidst traffic and seeing this guy live on stage. 13 months of major fangirling finally got to this. Now I have 6 more guys to conquer watching! Last night was a blast, and it’s gonna show in all of my photos because they’re all shaky!

A little fanaccount:

Jay was being interviewed by the MC about being able to do everything (singing, dancing, b-boying, acting), would he like to do musicals in the future? Jay said, “You know, I don’t have plans right now but if it happens why not?” (something like that) and I SCREAMED AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS WITH MY LOUD BOOMING VOICE, “YOU’D DO IT FOR ME!!!” and Jay heard it (!!!!!) and said, “We’ll see about that!!” lmaooo that was my little moment with the man Park Jaebeom himself.

The first time he came out I was shouting with all the other girls and I look to my right and my sister is sobbing with real-ass tears. Hahahaha I just laughed at her. Jay was a great sport and the whole show could have done with a much better MC, her English skills were way below average sigh. That was the only drawback. In conclusion he’s what I definitely imagined and more!

He talked about his underwear, plans, staying in the hotel and there was one part where he got asked about his future plans. He talked about his upcoming movie where he plays a trainee having conflict with their members and the whole theater was like, “Awww boooo” and Jay was like, “Whaaaaaaaat?” CMON JAY THAT AS IF THAT SYNOPSIS ISN’T OBVIOUS ENOUGH. Plus this one fan who went up the stage and got asked since when did she become a fan of Jay Park and she answered, “….ever since 2PM” and we’re like, “UH OH!!!” bahaha Jay was behind the drawing board but I could so feel him side-eyeing the girl. You can’t mention 2PM without hitting a nerve.

Anyway! That’s all I really wanna say. Jay did so great and his voice was amazing and he dances so well. Dude really can sing mang. It’s just too bad he didn’t take off his shirt unlike in Manila and Bangkok. I guess it’s too risky for Malaysia and Indonesia standards.

November Ramble

Published by Justine

At this point I can’t even keep up with time anymore. It’s moving too fast. Day in day out, it feels like I have no time for myself! I think I a job with a really flexible time schedule would be great, or something which is has 4-day work week (I wish). In addition to living outside of the city, traffic is an extreme bitch.

I’m 22 and I still have no definite life plan. I need to find something which can take me away from fear of the everyday demons that try to attack. I feel like I’m not meant to be in a mundane job but imagining a mobile job seems like it’s stressful. It seems like life is harder when you have a lot of choices in life. Lack of choices would suck too, so where do we go from here?

I’m totally rambling my thoughts. By the end of this year I’m going to make it a point to figure out what I really want in life and why it’s so damn important for me and everyone around me to be figuring out what I wanna do. I just want to be idle but we know nothing good comes out of that.

Two Peas in Singapore

Published by Justine

I just came back from my short but so awesomely sweet Singapore trip with one of my best girlfriends, Novella. We’ve been planning to have a trip ever since we both graduated last February. We went to Perth, Australia with our families for graduation but we decided we needed to go somewhere just the both of us. Lots of suggestions came up. Bali, back to the Philippines, Thailand or any fun budget destinations then up until a month ago when we got together quickly we decided to go to Singapore instead. It was totally shotgun, and with super cheap tickets we decided to give it a go. I go to Singapore a couple of times a year and I never tire of it. Fast forward a month later, we were off to our 3 day mini holiday.

With her job and mine, it was quite difficult to ask for a longer vacation but we took whatever we could get. We pretty much knew Singapore already and Universal Studios and hanging out and having some girl time was what really mattered.

We had a funny arrival, from missing our MRT stops, and elderly couples asking for a photo with us because we were “beautiful ladies” (I almost snorted when I heard that), and going totally hungry because it was 2pm and we hadn’t had lunch yet. But overall the first day was eventful. Shopping, dinner, karaoke and drinks with friends. We didn’t have to pay a single cent for accommodation because a kind-hearted soul let us stay in his place.

Day 2 was Universal Studios day. We ventured out late in the morning and stayed until after the sun came down. It was probably one of the most tiring days of my life. With karaoke the night before and sleeping almost til dawn I didn’t get to prepare myself, but we still survived. Went through almost all the rides except The Mummy (because I’m a scaredy-cat for indoor coasters–seriously, how did I ever get through Space Mountain in Disneyland)? Universal Studios is very mini, but still so much fun at the same time, and we definitely made the most of it. We screamed, we ran, we got wet from the rapids, took loads of photos, stuffed our face with overpriced theme park food, met people, played with the theme park employees, and I don’t know what was up with the park acts trying to attack us (e.g. Frankenstein who was so relentless in freaking us out).

That night was even more tiring because we had a dinner invitation from friends, and hung out with more friends later that night which consisted of games and margaritas. We ventured out to Clarke Quay and spent some much needed time catching up with friends and laughing our asses off. The whole drinking game continued in my friend’s apartment, Grey Goose in tow and no mercy for dear life. To cut a long fun story short, I was utterly knackered from head (alcohol) to toe (walking). The next few hours were a blur and we found ourselves awake in the early noon to do even more shopping, sightseeing, people-watching and foodtripping before our flight later that night. So there we were walking the streets of Orchard looking like zombies. We eventually did everything we had to do, and set out to prepare for our late night flight.

We did some major airport shopping before our flight and by the time we got to the boarding gate I was completely exhausted like no other person in this world. Time went by SO fast, we were having so much fun. The minute I arrived Jakarta I knew some sort of parasite was building up in my body. 4 days after that I was in sick and I’m just recovering now, but already back to work. I wouldn’t trade those crazy 3 days with my girl for anything though. I’ve traveled alone many times, but nothing beats traveling with someone.

Still Wise

Published by Justine

Two days ago (Friday) I had my wisdom tooth taken out. It’s been bothering me for years. After a few days and a few painkillers it would just go away but last few weeks have been hell. My tonsils and gums would take turns in swelling so I finally gave in and went to the dentist. I’ve been having trouble eating and swallowing and it was killing me. He suggested to pull my left wisdom teeth because they’ve been causing too much pain already and not in the right position.

Friday came and it was freaky. The minute I sat into the dentist chair I held my phone in my hand tweeting every experience I felt to keep my mind off it. When the dentist injected the anaesthesia into my gums I just started shaking uncontrollably. I don’t know if that was one of the effects but I couldn’t stop shaking. He then performed the procedure. Pulling the upper wisdom tooth went by like a breeze because it wasn’t a problem. The lower tooth however, was major. You see, the tooth was stuck beneath my gums so he had to cut my gums open, break my tooth into pieces so it was easy to pull out, then stitch my gums back together. I could see it in my mind how he used the scalpel to cut my gums even though I couldn’t feel it and the grill, oh goodness the GRILL WAS CRAZY it was deafening. An hour later the procedure was done (finally).. he had a hard time pulling it out but good thing it was over. He stitched my gums back with what looked like a black nylon thread.

Because of the anesthesia I couldn’t feel half of my mouth so when I gargled and spit I couldn’t aim the water to the basin! That had to be the funniest part.. I couldn’t help but laugh at myself (at least I provided comic relief for myself). Then the bleeding, and the excessive drooling without me feeling it.. it was hilarious. After the anesthesia wore off that’s when the pain started. The painkillers weren’t doing it for me so I called the dentist crying and he upped the dosage. Friday and yesterday had to be the most painful stage. My left cheek gradually swelled and swelled and even now it’s still big and I look fatter than I already am but at least the pain has subsided a little.

Even though the past 2 days’ pains have been a bitch looking back at it I don’t regret it. I’d rather have immense pain at once than endure pain for a long time. I’m looking forward to 100% recovery soon so I can go back to normalcy.

Adding Salt to the Wound

Published by Justine

I took one of them color quizzes again, and the results surprised me as always. But from the many I’ve tried before.. this has got to be the most accurate as of late. I guess it’s also due to the fact that I haven’t taken any of these lately.

Your Existing Situation
Needs excitement and constant stimulation. Willingly participates in activities that are thrilling and offer adventure.

Your Stress Sources – since I don’t have a relationship I’m viewing this as my relationship with the people around me and maybe the world in general
“Unhappy in her current situation or relationship, but is unwilling to change things due to her need for acceptance and belonging. Refuses to be seen as weak and although she is resistant to give too much to the relationship, she stays committed in order to feel the attachment. The situation depresses and irritates him, causing restlessness and impatience. She is seeking some sort of escape from the situation either physically or mentally, which affects her ability to concentrate.”

Your Restrained Characteristics
“Demanding and picky in her relationships, but careful not to bring out conflict or disagreements and this may decrease her chances of achieving her goals and ideas.”

Is bothered when her needs and desires are misunderstood and she feels there is no one to turn to or rely on. Her self-centered attitude can cause her to be easily offended.

“Willing to become emotionally involved, but is demanding and picky when choosing a partner. Is careful not to bring out conflict or disagreements as this may decrease her chances of achieving her goals and ideas.”

Feels as if too many walls and obstacles are standing in her way and that she is being forced to make compromises. she needs to put her own needs on hold for the time being.

Your Desired Objective
“Searching for a life free of problems, stress, and drama. Wishes to find security and peace, so that she may relax.”

Your Actual Problem
Feeling anxious and restless frustration toward current situation or unfulfilled emotional requirements are causing stress. Tries to escape into a conflict free environment where she feels a sense of security and can relax and recover.

There have been some things that I’ve been trying to figure out which involve big steps (in life) on my part but I still haven’t made a decision. Being vague about it also seems like I’m running away but truth is I just don’t know how to decide! I’m always saying I hope this I hope that but truth is I just want to make my mind already, I’m just waiting for some unknown force that will influence me to make that big decision. Influence, will you come faster? Hmm, who am I kidding.