TODAY IS MY FIRST DAY AS AN ADULT =)

HAPPY 18TH BIRTHDAY TO ME!!!

Okay, no debuts nor festive celebrations for my 18th today. Just spent it at home. Hahaha, but it doesn't matter though. The most important thing is I celebrated it with my family which is my mom and dad. Ate yummy spaghetti and ice cream! I also munched lechon manok! OHYEAAAAH! And oh, gulped some shots of San Mig Lights too. >P

I'm so happy because lots of people remembered my very special day today, and that includes my cousin Kuya Iano! But there's something odd... NO ONE in my REAL-LIFE friends remembered my debut. Ouch. ;( But then, I don't give a damn anymore. I think, they're just ya know... WALANG KWENTA. ü The good thing is I still have friends (and a cousin) here who managed to greet me. That is so sweeeeeeeeet. :)

Any, I took some pics of myself for my 18th b-day today. Here are my 3 out of 12 pics while having my "pictorial" at home. My apologies if I look murdered with those three images. ;P

I made that "Legally 18" sign while I was in my room. ;D

I made that "Legally 18" while I was in my room. ;D

hmmmm....

My 18th Gratitude Message (Finale)

16. My mom, Oliva V. Xerez-Burgos...

Next in line is my mom. We have this "Tom and Jerry" lifestyle because ver since, we always argue and have different views in certain stuff. But what I had always admired with my mom is she's very self-sacrificing, loving and caring... I may have been harsh or a bit pasaway to her but you know, I'm really happy to have a mom like her. I won't be born here in this world without her so I owe my mom a lot...

Message to mom: Words are not enough to say Thank You to a wonderful mom like you. I always pray for your good health and happiness to our Lord Almighty... Mom, I rarely get verbal with my feelings to you but I wanna tell you that I'm really sorry for all the stuff I may have done in the past that had hurt you... I love you very much.

17. My dad, Rafael R. Xerez-Burgos...

After mom, I would like to thank my dad. Just like my mom, he is extremely self-sacrificing, loving and caring. Everything he does is for the sake of me and my mom. That's how he loves us dearly. Dad has also been my guide, my inspiration and best friend (aside from Lyra). He is always there to listen and understand me wwith his whole heart. He's the kindest person I had ever saw in my life... I can't even imagine a life without my dad. It'll surely by lonely coz hew always bring out the color in my life. I am not what I am today without my father's guidance to which I absolutely appreciate most with my dad ever since I was a kid.

Message to dad: I will never forget our bonding moments together. From "ears" to "pa-chleep" (pa-sleep) times... I would like to extend my gratitude greetings to the best dad of the world. I'm sorry also for all the wrong things I have done to you. Just wanna let you know that You are my dream father and I love you very much!

17. To God Almighty...

And last but not the least, I wanna thank God. He is always there to shower us life's greatest blessings. If not for him, I won't be able to see the beauty of each corner of this world and meet all the people who had been so dear to my heart like my family, friends and loved ones... Many times, I may have blamed you for all the problems that came into my life but I realized that these are just challenges I have to surpass in order to have a stronger and tighter faith in You. All of me and my family's hardships, I lift them up to You. I know you will never leave us behind hanging just like this because you are indeed, a very loving and selfless God. Again, thank you so much for everything I have here. I appreciate it so much. Praise the Lord!

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"These are the people who became special to Pia Nicole Viloria Xerez-Burgos. These creations of God always make me smile whenever I feel doomed or what. They had always reminded me to 'keep going!' despite all the mess around me.
They are my energy pill - my source of strength."

I might not have the lovely debut of my dreams and honestly speaking, I feel bad because of this... But you know what I've realized back then? It doesn't really matter if a girl would have a debut or not. IT IS NOT A REQUIREMENT THOUGH. What matters most is I was given this chance to thank all the special people in my life even by just the use of this handy dandy blog of mine. This already gives me a sense of joy and contentment in my soul...

As I bid my 17 years of age goodbye, I am now entering a new phase in my life which is Adulthood. Whatever it is that I have learned in my childhood days, I will apply it as a responsible adult of our society... That is my vow to you. I'll do my best not to fail you guys with all of my heart even if there are problems, sadness, frustrations, fears, misunderstandings and loss that might come my way. As my blog quote says, "You may see me stumble, but you will NEVER see me fall... I am strong. I am a FIGHTER."

Thank you for reading this long, long thanksgiving message of mine, my friend! I super jejemon appreciate it. :P I'll be ending this now... For the nth time, Thank you very much and may God bless us all! >:D< :-*

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Cheers for the newly-debutant of the century,
Pia Nicole Viloria Xerez-Burgos!!!

^ang weird ah, parang binabati ko ang sarili ko. =))



PS: Forgive me if you spot some typos. I'm rushing na din kasi eh. Imagine, I have to finish this a few hours before my birthday. PIZ YO. :)

My 18th Gratitude Message (Part 3)

11. My Godparents: Mr. Ricardo Xerez-Burgos Jr., Mr. Renato Xerez-Burgos, Mrs. Regina Xerez-Burgos, Mr. Alfonso Ballesca, Mrs. Lydia Villacrusis and Mr. Mari Kaimo (though he already changed his religion)

As of now, those are the only people I know who are my Godparents. But anyway, I would like to thank you coz you give what makes me happy. I absolutely appreciate it! But ya know, it's the thought that counts. Nothing more is essential than that. :)

12. My Viloria relatives...

I never had the chance to get to know you guys but I still wanna thank you because you are nice people and you always lend a hand whenever our family needs to. I can really see that Filipino attitude of kindness and hospitality in you. *hands down*

13. My Xerez-Burgos relatives...

I'm grateful to have you as my relatives. I'm always happy to bond with you, may it be simple gatherings to festive occasions. I'm really looking forward to our upcoming XB reunion this July coz I really want to meet the rest of the gang already! Haha! Rock on, XB's! Yeaaaaaaaah! B)

14. My late Grandparents- Mr. Ricardo Xerez-Burgos Sr. and Mrs. Estela Xerez-Burgos...

June 21 is not just my plain birthday but also the 3rd year death anniversary of my Bita. I'm grateful to have you as my Abuelita and Abuelito. SUPER. Though you're already in heaven, I still wanna give my heartfelt thanks to you because of all the stuff, knowledge and wisdom you gave me. You had always been one of my grandest inspiration in every aspect of my life and I totally appreciate it very much. I wanna shout out that: You are the greatest grandparents in the world!!! I love you very much! Nunca Te Olvidamos...

15. Myself...

I never expected that I'll be able to reach this far. My life is like from "loserville" to "winnerville"... Before, I thought that I was a weirdo, a freak, and yeah...a loser. I didn't believe in myself. But later that I realized, I'm not. Certainly, I'm not. I discovered that I have a potential... I discovered that I also have talents and abilities.... And I even discovered that I'm also a BORN LEADER (I experienced being the President of our school in our Student Council). Is this what you called a LOSER?? Hah! Nah.. :) I am happy and proud of myself because I'm an ACHIEVER. Well, not just an ACHIEVER in my studies but also in my personality, spirituality and life... I thank myself because I had the guts to pursue whatever dream I have in mind which lead me to a fiery Pia Nicole Viloria Xerez-Burgos- The ultimate FIGHTER.

My 18th Gratitude Message (Part 2)

6. My teentalk friends...

Yeap! I also like to thank all my online buddies. Why? Whenever I feel bad on the reality of my life, it was always THEM whom I had always run to... I had joined numerous clans and forums in the net for the past two years (like Luna and even Kissables) but it was only the TEENTALK community that is the most remarkable. A-list and Intelligentalkers (and the latest, the Bloggistas) are my all-time faves. In A-list, I met these hotties:

• Lica Fernandez, my ex-batchmate in AA/friend, who had always been there for me since we were still in Media Club when we were still in Grade 5 or Grade 6? Haha, can't remember anymore. :P

• Thea Gagalang, aka Kgands, who had always been there to listen to me and my rants. =))

• Jona Fernandez (she's not related to Lica ok? haha), aka Partyf, whom I had always share random thoughts.

• And the others: Abby, Linette, Nikki, Jhajha, Nikka, Nikka, Jha, Pierru, Steffie, Cass (who quitted just recently), thank you very much! You guys are the best!!! :D

For my Intelligentalkers family, I got...

• Janna Aika Deja, aka Clownie, super duper I love youuuu! xD Our bonding and kulitan moments are the best! Hope you won't forget me even though you're already in college. :)

• Liz, aka my Boss, thanks for being my "ate" and for everything. I will take care of your clan, so thou shall not worry... Please maging active ka na! IMYSM! >:D<

• Raven, is there anything I could ever say to you?! LOL. JK. It might sound gory but I thank you for every advice you gave me... I just want you to know that you are BI. >:P

• And the others: Telle, Marla... (can't name you one by one anymore... you know who you are!), thanks for everything! I'm happy and proud to belong in this clan ever since. :)

And these great people too: Jett, Erin, Chryselle, Alyce, Kate, Claire, Tinstar, Clang... WAAAAAH!! Like Intels, I can't name you one by one anymore. LOL. But you know who you are. I really, really appreciate your presence like crazy. You girls rock, baby! \m/

^PS: Ngayon ko lang narealize, ang haba pala nitong number na to. :))

7. My Assumption Antipolo Family...

To all the administrators, teachers, parents and to all my friends I left there, thank you so much! Though I'm no longer studying there for quite some time already, you always gave me the reason to be proud of you. The school... The people... The education you provide... all these are truly INCOMPARABLE.

I would also like to mention Mrs. Norma Aguilos, AA's Administrative Coordinator. For all the understanding and kind considerations you had given me and my family during my studying years in this good school, you made me realize that even though your'e one of the "big bosses", you have the heart to listen... I really appreciate that. Thank you very much po...

My nine-year stay in AA pastures is one hell of an experience. I even consider it IMPOSSIBLE to forget EVERYTHING I had ever experienced here since I was still in Prep. I might have encountered sad, disappointing, tough and heartbreaking times there but what matters most is these experiences lead me as the person I was just only dreaming about -- a woman of faith, a woman of action.

Well... I guess the saying's right.

“Once an Assumptionista, ALWAYS an Assumptionista”

8. My Alma Mater, SPI SYSTEMS COLLEGES family...

Tatagalugin ko na ha. :D Ako ay labis na nagpapasalamat sa inyong lahat ng aking mga naging guro, kaibigan (kahit marami din sa kanila ay mas bata at mga bata pa talaga sa akin) at kaakibat sa mga panahong nagaaral pa ako riyan. Masasabi kong ako'y nasa pinakamasayang bahagi ng aking pamumuhay noong mga panahong nagaaral pako diyan... Sana sa paglago ng paaralang ito sa taong ito at sa darating pang mga schoolyear ay hindi niyo ako makalimutan. I served the school with honor. Ako'y naging President ng Student Council noong ako'y 4th year pa at masaya kong pinagsilbihan ang school na ito kahit na unti lang ang mga mag-aaral dito. Just wanna let you know that the former rep of this school misses you so much already... I'll even miss Kangki's Corner, the whole of Lores Country Plaza and that includes Waffles, TBH, Ever Supermarket, Ministop, Jollibee, Pan de Manila, and even Mystical Dragon. :P

Masaya ako dito dahil dito natagpuan ko ang aking sarili at napatunayan na may talents at abilities akong maipagmamalaki sa aking pagkatao... Basta eto lang ang masasabi ko, "AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM!" *we have the same school thrust as Ateneo's, btw. :D

9. To my REAL-LIFE friends...

Ang dami niyo! Hahaha! Sorry kung hindi ko na mababanggit yung iba ha. xD I want you to know that I'm happy to have friends like you guys. I might seem weird, crazy, snob and childish but then I realized that these are my assets... That is what composes Pia Nicole in reality and I'm proud of that. *wink!* NAKS, PANG-SLAMBOOK ANG SAGOT! =)) Rosette, Racelle, Christine, Rossaine, Claudine, Reyea, Lady, Alia, Jaycelle, Aimee, Yna and a lot more... :P Sana di niyo ako makalimutan ha? Thanks ng marami!

And to my bluey-slash-bestie, Lyra, I love you so much!! Yer the best! :D Thanks for everything. I owe you a lot. Even I'm already 18, Nunca Te Olvidamos. Di kita makakalimutan EVER! You were the only one from my friends who who is "nagmamalasakit" to me, to which I boldly appreciate. Sorry for the times I've done something that might hurt your feelings. Always remember that I'm just here for you no matter what. Study hard! *super beso*

10. Ms. Amabelle M. Deloverges...

Ms. Belle's my English teacher/2nd-year adviser/Highschool Coordinator/confidant/second mom in school. She saw me laugh... Saw me cry.. Saw me at my best. And I thank you Ang dami niyo! Hahaha! Sorry kung hindi ko na mababanggit yung iba ha. xD I want you to know that I thank you for everything. You are so kind and I promise that I will never forget what you've told me during my 3-year stay in SPI. *hugs*

...to be continued.

My 18th Gratitude Message (Part 1)

I would like to grab this opportunity to thank all the people who made my life wonderful before I hit my 18 years of age. This would be a 4-part special and I hope you would finish reading this til the last post. =)

So here they are...

1. For those people who helped, supported and trusted me in every way they can...

I thank these people because they are my avid fans (feeling celebrity eh ;P) that always boosts me up whenever I feel tired or discouraged in whatever thing I do. You give me strength as always... I realized, you are even MORE effective than my regular intake of Enervon and Milo.

2. To all my mentors...

To all my mentors, tutors, teachers and instructors from past to the present times, I give you my 2-finger salute. I thank you for the patience, the time and the knowledge you imparted me. I promise to make you ALL proud of each and every achievement I could ever achieve in my life.

3. For all the boys out there who became a part of my life... *sneers*

You may find it JOLOGS or CORNY but I also thank these fellas because for once, they came into my world whether it was just a simple crush or the so-called thing, "fling" (I never really had a long-time boyfie tough. LOLSSSSSS). I won't mention names anymore and you know who you are. Haha! I hope you are all happy in your lives now and I wish you all the best!

4. For those people who dislike me...

Yes, I also thank those who dislike me. Why? Because if not for them, I am not what I am today -- a strong and fiery kind of girl. In other words, they made me become more of a FIGHTER which is one thing that I can say is one of my greatest assets... I never thought that I can still be caught standing despite all the rude comments, backstabs, bullies and even discrimination I encountered from my past. But then you know, I don't give a damn. If that's your happiness, I'm not a KJ much to stop you from that. :P You made me face and conquer my fears so I love you so much!:D As the saying goes, "If someone throws you a stone, kill them with LOVE" Very much inspiring!

5. For those people who served as my inspiration...

Inspiration had always played a big part in my whole existence coz I won't be able to accomplish my tasks without inspiration... Or rather, without THEM. My family, friends and even the great avatar such as Albert Einstein who failed a lot of times and was even considered an airhead for once. But still, he manages to stand up once again for every stumbles that came his way. He didn't mind these. He just did his stuff no matter what. And look at him now... one of the world's geniuses! BRILLIANT!


...to be continued.

EMO. TIRED. HOMESICK.

:|

OUCH.

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