My Summer Song #1

Falling In by the Lifehouse-  It is one of my summer songs (I shall post the others soon). I know it has been in the hit charts for almost a year already but this song is stuck on reply in my mind. It just gives me the feeling of being happy, carefree and in love. Its how summer's supposed to be, happy, just happy.. and carefree. The song gives me the feeling of youth. I don't exactly know why, but its quite a refreshing song, really. 

x,

Aly

Dances That I Need To Know By Heart For Vacation Bible School

Since I'll be one of those who will be prompting the kids in their Praise and Worship, I should memorize these and know by heart. I received the links just a while ago. I was supposed to start practicing late last week pa, but I don't know what happened to gmail. It kept blocking Kuya Budjo's mail. :| These weren't the actual links. These were just the lyrics of the songs that I have to practice. The other three songs weren't included because I can't find them on Youtube. Just sharing.

xx, 

Yana

I am excited for tonight: Dinner with Anj at Gayuma Ni Maria.

Shall be posting feedbacks about the place as soon as I arrive home. Hihihi :">

Quick Food: Foccacia in Balsamic Vinegar and Olive Oil, etc.

I was trying to find something to start my day. My father left me with some meat to take over with his cooking since he'd gone out to his office. He told me to take over and make some potato salad for supper.

This is what my father asked me to take over for supper! Yummy? 

As I was taking charge of what he'd left, I was also busy hunting for something to eat. When I opened the fridge, I saw a last piece of foccacia bread. I thought of putting on some cheese spread but my subconsciousness told me that the cheese spread was caloric. Instead, I made our all time favorite dip- Balsamic and Olive oil.

You might be familiar with the taste for it is being served as a complimentary to some Italian restaurants. Making this dip wouldn't require you any effort as you only need two ingredients- Olive oil and Balsamic Vinegar. You can also put a dash of salt and pepper to taste. Upon mixing them together, voila! You have your dip ready for your toast. This is best with some roasted chicken or pasta. You should also try it!

And my started for the day!

Now, I am ready to do some errands. Laundry and cleaning time, any minute from now.

xoxo,
Aly.

Photobooth Shots

These were the photo booth shots from the event. 

Easterrific Sunday

Easter Sunday is for Jesus. That is a universal truth. However, we cannot deny that we also look forward for Easter Sunday to do some egg hunting, especially the kids. Because of that, after attending an anticipated mass the day before, we came to Century Resort Hotel in Casino Filipino Angeles to hunt eggs.

Casino is like, just 50 steps away from our house.We saw the ad regarding the easter egg hunting while we were doing the procession last Friday.

The hotel is inside the Casino. We were stoked to see that the setting was really like that of a farm. 

The event occupied the whole banquet area including the swimming pool. There were many activities for the kids. It was my first time to see a contortionist perform, and it really made my heart pound. Their acts were amazing. No wonder, they were included to the hall of fame of one of Filipinos' favorite show.

There were also games and stuff for the kids. Aside from the games that were being conducted at the banquet hall itself, there were circus-like stalls like balloon darts, and ball shooting. There were also face paint booths, ice cream stands and fishball stands, all readily available for the kids.

There were several activities prior to the easter egg hunting. Games, egg and cupcake decorating are just to name a few of the many. 

There were also a lot of scrumptious food available in the buffet table. The buffet was actually divided into two parts- finger food and sweets. There were beautifully decorated cupcakes that really amazed me!

The actual easter egg hunting was fun! It was conducted according to age brackets. There were three categories, the 3-5 category, 6-9, and the 10-and up category. The kids really enjoyed the activity! After the hunt, the decoration turned out as real rides for the kids. Truly, it was a one of a kind experience for Shermel, Clarisse, Andrei and us!

xoxo,

Al.

Cousins' and nieces' bonding: Xtremely Xpresso

Last Saturday, my cousins, nieces and I decided to go out to bond. Our initial plan was to go to Isdaan Tarlac but papa didn't allow us to. He said it was too far and very risky because the roads were very busy that time. To our desperation to go out and bond, we decided to go to Marquee Mall. Since we also have to catch up with the mass at 6 P.M. we ended up in SM Clark.

We tasted some buko shake from Buko Fresco first. Ate Ann was the one who introduced it to us. My cousins then bought camera from Picture City. After buying, we were headed straight to Xtremely Xpresso.

We ordered Big Ben. The size of the pizza was similar to Yellow Cab's largest. The price was okay. It was priced at 760 bucks. The pizza was okay. It wasn't that oily as compared to other pizza stalls. The toppings were mostly meat. Most of the toppings were bacon, sausage, ground meat, and pepperoni.  Xtremely Xpresso also have the Big Ben in white.

For the ambiance and the service. There was also free Parmesan cheese included to their set of condiments which made me happy. The ambiance was okay. Cozy. I've spotted several foreigners dining in so I guess their service is highly acceptable. Overall, I'd give the cafe (or should i say a bistro?) an eight.

These were few of the shots from last Saturday's bonding. Credits to my and my cousins' cameras.

Serious work, eh?

xx, Alyaney

My Train Case: Revamped

This was the former arrangement of my train case. I decided to re-arrange it because there were pieces that were already missing. Boo me. After the re-arrangement, my train case resulted to this!

My trail case, revamped! Revamped? 

I arranged it into three parts: Eye makeup, Lips and Cheeks and Nails and hair.

The first layer are for my eye pieces. Most eyeshadows were from the train case itself. The glitter liners were from my mother. (Actually, almost all my make up were from her, though she doesn't actually put on one) Most eyeshadow were from the Color Institute although some were from M&S. My favorite mascara was from Avon, from my mother also and some were from the Color Institute also.

The second layer are for the cheeks and lips. I am really fond of trying on different shades of colors for my lips so I have a lot of glosses and lipsticks (although not all of them are there). Some glosses were from my aunts abroad. They gave me those as birthday presents. Some are from my mother. One gloss was from my father (VS). I only bought, for the record three lipsticks as of yet. Lip liners were also gifts.

The cheek make ups were from myself and my mom. Some are from the train case itself. Some are locally made because I use it for everyday, when I fell like putting on some on my face.

For the nails, most of them were fro the train case. Some were from my sister (the Eliantos), one was from a friend, and one was from my mom (Rimmel, London).

These are almost all that I have. I really do not spend a lot for make ups because as much as possible I do not put heavy make up on. When I go out, I usually just put a lipstick (even without face powder, promise!) =)). I thank my loved ones for giving me these pieces. Soon, I'd love to learn more on doing eye makeups. 

So happy,

Yana

Light Dinner

This was our dinner the other night. It was actually made by pup. A sandwich which has a base of focaccia bread, a bed of some Romaine lettuce and tomatoes topped with chicken breast fillet strips sauted in barbecue sauce. Sumptuous but light.  You should also try this at home!

x,

Yana.

Soon.

Super Summer Sale.... Soon.

-Green Tee

100 Random Facts About Me

Since its been trending in Twitter for almost two weeks already, a little try won't hurt. I decided to make one for myself here so as not to bug my followers timeline in Twitter. This post may look self-centric, but hey that's why its entitled "100 Random Facts About Me".

1. I am just eighteen years old, for all the good thing's sake!
2. I am left- handed.
3. My name was supposedly Lea Alyana Andrea because my birthday had something to do with Andres Bonifacio.
4. Lea was from my mother's name (Lea also) and Alyana is fro ALYANsAng Makabayan Ng Pamantasan Ng Silangan. It was actually (as far as I know) an organization in UE where my parents met started out as friends. (Cool right?)
5. I didn't like the Alyana part of my name when I was a kid. I remember I even argued with my parents for giving me such name.
6. Now, I like to be called (please lang) Yana over Lea. Yana is really my nickname to my family and relatives.
7. I dreamt of becoming a singer when I was a kid.
8. and a house-helper too!
9. I was a participant of a Math Quiz Bee when I was in elementary (What happened?!)
10. I was the song leader in our first holy communion.
11. I do the laundry almost every week.
12. I was a participant in a National Declamation Contest when I was in Pre-school. I did, "The Big Lion and the Little Mouse" with costumes and all.
13. I still do not know how to use the lighter.
14. I record my voice while singing in my cellphone or in my laptop (using Youcam) and play it afterwards. 
15. My favorite subjects are English and Social Studies.
16. I am a grammar freak. I can easily identify grammatical errors. (Sorry) 
17. On the other hand, I am poor in spelling.
18. I wanted to participate in Bnb Pilipinas but my height won't let me.
19. I was once very scared of dogs, until Odie came.
20. I like hugs (big hugs) better than kisses.
21. I like Tulips, Sunflowers, and Daisies over roses.
22. I cook because I eat. (My family says this two are inseparable)
23. I easily feel cold.
24. My body gets hot when the temperature is warm and cold when the temp is cold. (I don't know why, I am like a conductor)
25. I put on blankets when I sleep even if its hot.
26. I really stand for what I believe in. 
27. I am an emotional person. I cry easily.
28. I didn't incur any absences in my entire highschool life.
29. I've only been to Baguio once, when I was a kid.
30. I hadn't seen beaches until I'm thirteen.
31. I sang twice in Adamson, when I was in Elementary (I was the choir's representative)
32. I seriously believe that I always sing out of key, and my sister sings way way way better than me.
33. I am bano in memorizing choreographs. It takes forever for me because I don't have focus.
34. I danced in the Araneta Coliseum for Skechers' (That was, I think one of my achievements. Heehee)
35. I started planning for my 18th birthday when I was 16 turning seventeen.
36. I seriously am not good in cooking rice.
37. I cannot finish a stick of Bananacue or Turon.
38. I love shrimps.
39. I was the muse in our class when we were in third and fourth year HS.
40. I weighed 107 pounds before y 18th birthday, and now I think I am 120. </3
41. I had my first "boyfriend" at the age of 11 (Yuck, seriously regretting but laughing at this)
42. I've never been a book worm. :(
43. I am quite a nagger.
44. It is very likely to associate my straight-forwardness to being tactless. Heehee Sorry.
45. I feel like a lesbo when I was in grade two.
46. I write letters for a girl in 4th year highschool when I was in grade 5.
47. I even gave a gift for a girl that I like when I was in grade 5. (K, lesbo much)
48. My foot size is at 7.
49. I joined Volleyball and Lawn Tennis lessons when I was younger (What happened to my sporty-ness?)
50. Like everyone, I collected stationaries when I was younger.
51. I am still confused with directions. 
52. I am having a hard time identifying which is left and which is right until now.
53. I plan to franchise ZenTea, or Potdog, if I have enough resources.
54. I have the love for cheap finds. I love bargains.
55. I am thrifty, or kuripot. Heehee
56. I spend most of my money on food.
57. Hopefully, I'll graduate college at 19. Heehee.
58. I originally wanted to become a Pedia, or an OB too.
59. I do not drink alcoholic bevs talaga.
60. I am not allowed to stay out late at night. I never have gone to a bar (night out) </3
61. My fifteenth birthday wasn't so sweet. It was the saddest. 
62. When I was in grade 5, I used to sing in front of class and let my classmates pay for whatever song they want me to sing. 5 pesos for chorus only and 20 pesos for the whole song. The proceeds went to the class fund. HAHAHA
63. I look like my father... daw. Okay!
64. I am half of a quarter Chinese. (Does that even count?)
65. I am planning to pursue a Master's degree after graduating in College.
66. I love seeing houses and floor plans.
67. I do not like it when sales ladies gather beside me when I'm inside a store.
68. On the other hand, I feel sad when they don't even notice me.
69. I super duper love Hello Kitty when I was a kid.
70. I used to be Ms. Canada when I was in GS.
71. I really like singing in the videoke.
72. I scratch when I am sleepy. I am sleepy when I scratch.
73. I am a very lazy kid.
74. I do not like taking the LRT. I prefer taking the bus instead.
75. The breeze from the electricfan makes me feel sleepier than that from the aircon.
76. I do not program.
77. I like Jack and the Beanstalk very much.
78. I love my family.
79. I have very flabby and bouncy arms.
80. I have an alias "Ruby Mae" to my sister because my birthstone's Ruby. She's Sharmain Amethyst btw.
81.  My childhood crushes were Patrick Garcia, Wowey De Guzman, and Richard Gomez HAHAHAHA
82. I like cleaning my ears than brushing my teeth.
83. I easily gain weight.
84. I wanted to have braces.
85. I love isaw and other street foods.
86. I also sing at the shower, like everyone does.
87. I liked empire cut dresses.
88. I didn't like putting on lotion before, now I cannot leave the house without putting some on.
89. I would like to travel the world. 
90. My marrying age is 28.
91. I cry easily.
92. I am a happy eater.
93. I am torn between being a born again Christian and a Catholic.
94. I used to be active in school.
95. I fell down the staircase when I was 8 months old.
96. I do not know how make a double star in a rubber band.
97. I am very much happy when I receive compliments about me looking like Angel Locsin. Ef na ef! =))
98. I am volunteering for Vacation Bible School this summer.
99. I am a simple girl and a kid at heart.
100. I love God. 

Photoshoot for Green Tee!

Green Tee, is a joint effort of three lazy friends in DLSU,- Nicole Cilindro (who is now in DLS- Canlubang), Darwin Borromeo and Yana Capati. It has been existent since 2009- A year after the DLSU Green Archers team had gone into the championship in the UAAP.  The designs were created by the three in cooperation with Mr. Japy Liwanag for the Splat design. Green Tee has become passionate in creating statement T-Shirts for the DLSU community. (OMG too formal for an intro, eh?) Heehee.

Yesterday was the photoshoot day for Green Tee. The idea was actually formed because of our desire to sell everything on hand. I(Alyana) personally wanted to create a site for Green Tee. As a part of the plan, I asked Win's help to also seek help to his sister to look for a person or two who'd be willing to model for a shirt, without talent fee (just for the love and free lunch!). Eventually, we thought of asking Koke Jamosale and Anton Barba (our block mates) to model for us. Gladly, they agreed.

Winwin did Koke's hair and ironed some of the clothes. Yes! I did Koke's make up. Win and Anton blew the balloons. Koke did my hair. I did my make up. These were the behind the scene shots.

The photos were taken in Intramuros' Graffiti Wall and Fort Santiago's Plaza Moriones. Thanks to the administration of Fort Santiago for allowing us to shoot there. Pictures were photographed by Win, Yana, Koke and Anton.

Great job Koke and Anton! Thank you!

Watch out for Green Tee's site. Soon!

Day 1: Dance Prompting Practice (DVBS)

When I was a kid, I used to attend Vacation Bible School in Marikina. I remember that, it was in Vacation Bible School where I learned the song - "Zacchaeus a wee little man, A wee little mas was he. He climbed up in a sycamore tree the Lord He wanted to see. The Lord passed by and said; "Zacchaeus come down! 'Cause I'm going to your house today.(2x)"" and the forever LSS "We're glad to be here at vacation bible school...". Bible School taught me a lot. It taught me lessons and gave me memories that I still carry as I journey to my life today. Memory verses and crafts will forever be cherished.

I've become a fetcher of my sister who participated in DVBS for how many years already. I've been busy doing nothing, waiting for her to finish for the past how many years. I've (almost) memorized all the praise and worship songs that they were singing as I accompany her to her group every morning. I loved the things that the volunteers were doing. I could see myself doing those also. I loved talking to the kids and to other people. Those reasons, gave me a drive to volunteer to Vacation Bible School.

Today was my first day of training for volunteering in CCF's Vacation Bible School. I was supposed to wake up at seven but my day started at 8:30 a.m. I came rushing down to the bathroom to bathe because today's call time was at nine. Thank God I arrived at CCF at around 9:15. (As to how I did that, I shan't tell anymore. Hihihi)

I thought I was very late. I was scared because today was supposedly the marshals' and teachers' training.  I was so guilty of being late. How am I suppose to teach and to lead the kids if I am late? Thanks to the people who were there to make me feel at home. 

We first did devotions. I learned every leader is a also a servant. Also, I was enlightened that people aren't naturally born humble. It is more natural for a person to become arrogant, boastful, greedy, and proud, but the bible says that even if being humble is such an effort to do, we have to put on the apron of humility. I came to volunteer not to impress, nor to show off. I came to volunteer because I want to serve. :-)

I also got my handbook. This year's theme is Hero Head Quarters! I am very excited to become a teacher!

After the devotion, we've gone to one of the rooms to practice the dance and songs that will be used in DVBS. I was one of the eldest in the group (next to our mentor). My dance prompt-mates practically have ages ranging from 10 to 16, nice hanging out with the youth diba? By the way, being a dance prompter means that one has to be on stage or on the grounds to lead the children to the song every praise and worship. Our mentor said that dance prompting isn't actually dancing but it is a combination of dancing and hosting. We practiced four songs. We ended at around 12:15.

I met new friends today. All of them are younger than me. Next week, I will be attending the teachers and marshals training and I am just so excited.

Thank you Lord for giving me the drive to pursue this even if it means waking up at 7 and going to CCF alone! I have no regrets! :-) I am so looking forward to the next things to come!

So stoked and excited,

Yana