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Posted on Monday, October 8, 2012


freebies
freebies from Graphika O u O

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One of the biggest surprises I had this year happened last August 11, 2012. It has been a month since I celebrated my 18th birthday so honestly, I wasn't really expecting to receive any gift but then that day happened.

It was the day for the Graphika Manila. Though I told my friends I really want to go, I myself believed that i wouldn't be able to as I had no money to buy a ticket. Imagine, how can I, a person who only has P100/day as "baon", produce P1750 in a month? (it could be possible though if I were not to eat and were to walk to and from Mapua to our House XD). Seriously, I thought "maybe next year..."

BUT THEN, while me and Nathalie were spending our long break at SM Manila window shopping, Nathalie received a message from our friend saying that Kuya Johnny was asking if I was with her. I checked my phone to find messages from kuya asking me where I was. I texted him through Nath's phone (I really don't load much) that i am indeed with her and we were at SM. Me and Nath then continued our window shopping.

That time, I started thinking why he was looking for me. I then remember, reading his dm from twitter earlier that day telling me we should go to Graphika Manila. I answered I can't because I can't afford the ticket. I told this to Nath who began thinking "Hey, Maybe he will take you to Graphika.." We both laughed at the thought, after all graphika Manila was too expensive and having Kuya treat me to it would be wishful thinking.. or so I thought.

Kuya then called. We were at Payless then trying out shoes. On the phone he kept on persuading me to go with him, he even told me that he'll let me borrow money. Of course, I declined, it's unthinkable to borrow P1750 from a friend. I don't really have the heart nor guts to do that XD Still, he kept on persuading me. I remember him "threatening" "Sige ka, pag di ka pumunta, di rin ako pupunta.. Please Dindin, Please...??" hahahahha... Though I am flattered with the thought that he would like me to come along, I really can't bear borrowing such a big amount of money so I replied with "Kuya next year na lang, saka may quiz kami sa EMG maya...". Still he kept on persuading me. I was really thinking then na "Minsan lang to.. sayang naman, siya na nga nag-offer eh.. babayaran ko naman...pero pano ung quiz sa emg?" So Nath and I decided to go check the EMG faculty for any sign of our professor. When we arrived at the faculty we were told she hasn't been seen around so Nath and I decided to study in the library instead just in case. While giving our bags to the "luggage counter" Kuya called again. I couldn't hear him clearly so I had to step out, he then told me about his REAL PLAN...

The truth was, he was REALLY gonna treat me to the Graphika Manila. He was planning to tell me in the place of the event itself that the ticket is his gift to me and I don't need to pay him. Of course hearing this I told him I take back what I said and since it would be for free I would go with him. I was really really really really really HAPPY. I really didn't expect for it to happen. after all it was his birthday the day before and I wasn't even able to give him any gift and here he is giving me a gift. Mixed emotions of happiness, shock and embarassment came upon me. So when Kuya told me he would pick me up at SM, I came running XD haha (SERIOUSLY I WAS RUNNING ALL THE WAY TO SM) hahahhahah...

After around 20 mins he arrived, and we went to the event. i really learned alot plus there were so many freebies so it was real fun. In addition, my prof was absent that day so I really had nothing to worry about. :)

It was the first time I received such an expensive and thoughtful gift from a friend that's why i treasure my first graphika Manila experience. Hopefully by next year I would be able to return the favor to Kuya and make him real happy too on his birthday. :)

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Posted on Friday, October 5, 2012

It has been so long since I last updated this blog of mine..
Things has been hectic for the past weeks, shoots and programming took most of my time. Still I had real fun this term, I experienced a lot of things --- birthday surprises, stalking (LOL i know, creepy),  acting, swimming, sleepovers and such. At least some things me and my friends worked hard for this term will be worth it. :)

being vain at our school's Mac Lab, I look like Lilo 
from Lilo and stitch LOL

sleepover of the patatas girls

These photos were taken during our shoot for our music video plate for video editing. All us girls stayed over  at Nathalie's condominium to shoot the remaining scenes. It's the first time for me to sleep together with them so it was really exciting and fun. We did all the "girly girl" stuffs while the boys went home. Sadly, i was too tired that night so I was the one who slept earliest. XD

"special dishes" we, patatas, made during our break times

These were actually from our leftovers. hahahha.. We actually look forward to doing these dishes every time we eat out. It has been an exciting part of meal time :) LOL

*sighs* Too bad I won't be able to attend next term because of financial reasons. I will really miss being with my patatas friends. Well at least it's only for 3 months so I guess it'll be fine :) 

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FADE

Posted on Saturday, September 29, 2012

"fade" 9 x 12 watercolor on paper
©c.m.aranza|2012
"take me away.."

It's been so long since I last posted, things had been busy lately and well I didn't have much time to write about anything. 

I made this piece the day I felt so stupid and angry at myself at how stupid I was failing an exam ONLY because I wasn't following instructions ; ____ ; 

Well at least this piece didn't disappoint me and I actually pretty much love it :) 

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Posted on Sunday, September 9, 2012

something I did last Aug (the one in the painting is 
a dear friend of mine) :)

watercolor doodle of my cute little baby Chuwee
He wouldn't be at peace unless I sit beside him
so before I can go back
to painting I had to wait for him to sleep
kind of sweet right? 

artworks © c.m.aranza|2012

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SUPER DELAYED POST 18th birthday(Part 2)--Meet Up with Ms. Valerie

Posted on Tuesday, August 28, 2012

autograph+doodle+postcards+card from Ms. Valerie

Seriously, this is really such a super delayed post. I have been very lazy lately and haven't been active in both of my tumblr and blogger account. I feel sorry for them. XD

Anyways, this is a continuation of my post from a couple of days ago about my 18th birthday celebration. :) As I have mentioned on my previous post, last July 24, I have been lucky enough to have met one of my most idolized and admired watercolorist, Ms. Valerie Chua :")

photo courtesy of Ate Gabrielle Agawin

To be honest, meeting her so soon was something I haven't expected. I thought it would be by the time that I am already working when I will get to see her in person, but THANK GOD, he has another plan!  

Back then I thought that I won't be receiving any gifts anymore since my birthday was over for about a week but then I received an e-mail from Ate Gab *drum roll please*. I remember that I have mentioned to my patatas friends how I wanted to win one of Ms. Valerie's contest so I joined one though the main prize was the accessory and not the artwork XD I told them that I would be happy with just receiving the artwork even if I would not receive the accessory. Sadly, I didn't win XD

le talk with Ate Gab

I was getting kinda suspicious by then what this would be all about but since I thought that meeting Ms. Valerie this early would be near impossible, I dismissed the thought and waited for Tuesday to happen. 

Tuesday came and I got up early and prepared myself for the day. As far as I could remember, I was a bit late for my meeting with ate Gab by the Shaw Station of MRT because I couldn't decide what to wear XD hahah. 

When we met at the Station, we went to the Jeep Terminal and rode a jeepney going to "Ugong" (if I could remember that right). We seriously had no idea where to drop off so we asked the driver to drop us off at Tiendesitas. It was already 8:30 and the said meeting with the "mystery person" was at 9 a.m. so my heart was racing. Ate Gab told me we should be dropping off in a short while as what her Mother told her but almost 30 mins has passed and the driver still haven't dropped us off. My heart beats faster and I started to think the driver had forgotten to drop us off. True enough, my gut feeling proved me right when the jeep began to return to the terminal. The driver told us that we should have dropped off at least 15 mins after we rode the jeepney as Tiendesitas was really near. Trying to kept my cool, I just smiled and laughed at the situation so as to not spoil my day. We then rode a taxi which dropped us at Tiendesitas at around 9:20.

When we dropped off the taxi ate Gab asked me "Nandyan na ba siya?"
"Pano ko malalaman eh di ko nga kilala kung sino i-memeet natin, hahaha.. kahit na makita ko siya hindi ko naman alam kung siya ba ime-meet natin o hindi.. haha" , I replied

And then as we drew near Starbucks (the meeting place), as if it was in the movies, I saw a beautiful, white skinned young lady by the huge window of the store. Seriously, without any exaggeration, the moment felt like it was in slow-mo. The only things missing were the angels floating above her and the heavenly background music. I WAS LEFT STARSTRUCKED 

"OHMYGOD! ATE GAB! WAHHHH!! OHMYGOD!", and then I started hitting ate Gab's shoulder. (This is how I usually am when I am overly happy or excited.

I really didn't know what to do. My mind went blank and all so all I could do was say "OH MY GOD" and hit ate Gab's shoulder multiple times(I feel really bad now that I think about it, sorry ate XD). ONLY ONE THING was clear in my mind that time, I WAS REALLY HAPPY.  

As we stepped closer to the doors of the store I kept on thinking what I should say and how  I should react what I should do and stuff. And then we drew nearer and nearer to her seat, my heart and mind were about to explode. My knees begin shaking and then I started trembling. Ate Gab tapped her gently and told her about us.

We sat down beside her and started talking. Because of my limited social abilities (then add my extreme awkwardness times 99 when I see or am near someone who I really admire), I was really awkward and seriously, I have no idea how I should act and how I should talk. Fortunately, as minutes passed by I began to calm down and we began talking in a sort-of normal way. 

precious moments ♥

During our talk I really learned a lot about illustrations, the career and some things about her and other good stuffs. Just seeing her already made me happy so the opportunity to talk to her plus receive something from her was enough to send me smiling a couple of weeks after. She was really pretty and kind in person and I was kinda shocked that she would make time for a fan like me given how busy she is. So the thought that she made time for me really touched my heart.  I got more determined pursuing this career because of this experience

from Ms. Valerie ♥

If there was one thing though that I TERRIBLY regret, it was that we forgot to offer Ms. Valerie any drink or treat OTL super fail. I feel so ashamed of myself every time I remember it ; A ;  Sorry Ms. Valerie. I do hope that someday in some ways I could return the favor and the happiness you have given me. Words could not contain all of the emotions that I had that day. 

I'm just so thankful for Ate Gab for making this surprise for me. I mean it hasn't been a year since I got close to her and she thought of making me feel special on my birthday. It has been one of the greatest surprise I have ever had for my entire life so far. I am really lucky to have such loving friends and your friends ate are surely lucky to have someone as thoughtful and kind as you. I do hope that I could somehow make you happy the way you made me last July 24. It was because of you (and all the other potatoes) that I became so happy during my birthday. Surely, every time I'll look back to this experience, it will bring smile on my face. Thank You Ate! ♥