Ineffable.

Random musings of Chie Cerrafon

Regret

posted on Thursday, 27 February 2014 @ 15:56

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Regrets don't always come immediately after you do something.

Sometimes you think that it's worth it. You think you won't beat yourself up in the future just because of that thing you did impulsively.

But regret will always creep itself to you on way or the other.
It might take weeks.
It might take months.
It might take years.

It will haunt you and you will start to hate yourself...
for not waiting...
for not thinking...
for not reserving good judgement...
for not being aware of the consequences...

Right now...
I regret something...
and it's breaking my heart that I am.

Labels: essays

Musical Preference

posted on Wednesday, 26 February 2014 @ 04:42

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I'm only a 'legit' fan of a musician/band/artist if I love, not just one of their songs, but the whole album (or maybe at least 10 of their songs). So given that premise, I am a fan of (diverse selection ahead) Jason Mraz, Michael Buble, John Legend, Mike Posner (although it might be because he resembled someone I had a crush on), Allen Stone, One Direction (h8r go away), Arctic Monkeys, Foster the People, etc...

...And my newest craze... Haim!!

Danielle, Alana and Este Haim

I just listened to them on a whim and I cannot stop my Haim playlist!! After Wiki-stalking them, I realized they were the musical guest on one of my favorite episode on SNL this season. I mean, even when One Direction was Paul Rudd's musical guest, I usually skip the performances since I watch SNL for the sketches alone and I can't wait to get me some Meyers. So I rewatched Josh Hutcherson's episode and went straight to Haim's performance. Este's just a gem with her facial expressions and red lipstick. Danielle Haim was a bit shaky but still awesome. And Alana is just sooooo cute.

They remind me of Alanis Morissette with their straight-forward hair. And is it just me, or do they resemble Troian Bellisario

Labels: personal

What's in my carry on bag?

posted on Monday, 24 February 2014 @ 00:44

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I've been meaning to test out my carry-on luggage for a while now. So far, I've only tested if my laptop fits in my bag.

1 - Nikon D3100. I really really wish I could put this in my check-in luggage. But my dad did that once and the lens has been a pain in the ass ever since. Charger. You cannot fathom how happy I am that this charger allows 110V. I don't know what you call this.
2 - Gum. Gums never really did help my ear pressure problem but I do want to nibble on something once in a while.
3 - My extra pair of spectacles. Although, it's grade is 50 lower than actual... better prepared than sorry.
4 - Longchamp Le Pliage Large - Long Handle. I would never ever regret buying a genuine one. This bag is so sturdy, I might as well pack my parents in it.
5 - Sudoku. Sudoku amuses me so much, I used to do one puzzle (in pen!) before I go to sleep. 2 random books I got from Booksale. For whenever technology starts to show it's weakness
6 -iPad Mini. My iPad has a battery life of 4-5 hours which is equivalent to 1.5 books, good enough. Wish I had a Kobo instead of this. 2014 Planner. Where else to plan the rest of your life than n-feet up in the air.
7 - Laptop This laptop made me wish I still had my Macbook Air, it's bulky. iPad charger. If you're wondering why it's in blue, then you have no idea how the original one's price outrages me. Powerbank. I dub thee for my cellphone's exclusive use. Earpods. The best thing from Apple in my opinion. This has been with me for more than a year now.
8 - 18mm-55mm Nikon Lens.
9 - Bunch of pens and liners.
10 - Wireless Mouse. Because my laptop's touchpad is so glitchy.
11 - Wallet. Got this from Forever21 through saving my allowance. Worth skipping lunch.
12 - HyberCurl Maybelline Mascara + Blush Brush + Tiny Bottle of Victoria's Secret Pear Glaze + Maybelline Dream Liquid Mouse Foundation in Honey Beige + TBS Tea Tree Skin Clearing Lotion + Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Rich Plum + Nivea Lip Balm for Men + Pot of Crushed unknown Blush. I just noticed how much of a Maybelline girl I am. I wanted to bring my moisturizer (Olay) instead of the TBS lotion but I think my oily-face is reserved when no one can see me.

This is what it looks like when I try to put it in my bag. Minus the personal necessities (#12). It looks spacious but whenever I try to carry it, I could almost hear my shoulders whimpering in defeat. I'll just have to fake my way through check-in that my bag weighs normal.

I have an attachable document purse where I'll put my passport, ticket, pens etc. Makes for easy journey through immigration, check-in and boarding.

Oh look a monopod, a messy bed and a very distressed girl. Sorry bout my hair and get up. I had a terrible headache which woke me up constantly last night so I'm not in my best disposition right now. Notice my necklace turned the wrong way.

Anyway, I just found out my phone's (S4 Zoom) tripod mount is actually standard sized which allowed use for this monopod. YAAAYYY for selfies. More awkward scenarios for me to be in!!!

Labels: personal, travel

posted on Sunday, 23 February 2014 @ 07:46

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i'm having layout issues! oh gaaadddddd. apparently, text only appears when it's italicized or bold (at least to Chrome and IE, I believe)

I'll fix this first thing in the morning. Ugh.

The Sunday Currently

posted on @ 07:43

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reading the 2nd book from the Bridgerton Series by Julia Quinn.

writing ... nothing really. I was supposed to continue my lectures today but I got sleepy and decided to postpone to tomorrow.

listening to Haim's The Wire. I have the Days are Gone as my sleep playlist! Awesome band.

smelling my perfume. Curious by Britney Spears. This has been my scent since Grade 6. I received 3 bottles for my 18th birthday and my second one's far from finished.

wishing for February to be finally over.

hoping I could sleep fast tonight. Not in the mood to be a night owl today.

wearing a loose gray shirt and cycling shorts.

loving eating. I don't eat much (usually just one and a half meal a day) but recently, I began having the appetite of a man. I blame PMS.

wanting more moolah to spend while I'm out and about..

needing to finish packing up! Which includes washing up the shoes, bags etc. that I'll bring on my trip

feeling a mixture of excitement and anxiety. Anxiety is such a jerk.

clicking Goodreads. I just finished reading a bad book and I need to rate it before my nice side decides to add 1-star to my intended.

Labels: tsc

Raw (nef) shooting

posted on Saturday, 15 February 2014 @ 03:02

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I've read somewhere that shooting in .NEF (raw) feels like you're shooting using film. Not that I know anything about developing films except that they're done in dark rooms as to not ruin exposure.

After owning an entry-level DSLR for almost 4 years now, I just found out recently that my camera allows .nef shooting. Yes, I'm that ignorant. So I've tried shooting RAW then having it developed and edited using Lightroom.

Before (raw exported straight to .jpg)

After

It [before photo] actually does look like a film no, with the color circles and all? I like the exposure, vibrance and clarity editing capabilities that RAW files allow. I've had many issues with jpeg editing with it being to constricting and sometimes, the after-edit ruins the photo altogether. I'm definitely using RAW (.nef in Nikon cameras) to shoot stuff I'd want to enhance or preserve. But I'm still sticking to JPEG since the file size is more reasonable.

Cheap Thrills

posted on Friday, 14 February 2014 @ 08:16

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I went on a cheap-haul today. Goes to show how frugal I really am on buying stuff.

Two pairs of sandals for 150php. I'll be bringing this on my travel (17 days from now!!) and before you go nagging me how low qual this will be, I've already tested one from their line and it's still intact like it's new when it's almost 8 months in constant use. It's Marikina made which makes it both cheap and sturdy. They have limited designs though.

A planner which was on sale cause it's already February (169php from 239php). I really wanted to wait for planners to be on sale cause my first quarter would be stagnant, it would be pointless to get one at the start of the year. And document pouch with clamp.

iPad Mini case for 400php. I was kind of hesitant to buy this cause I was able to buy a 250php one way back. But I really had to get one already cause my current case is so dilapidated that I'm sometimes embarrassed to put it out in public.

Powerbank 5400mAh from CD-R King for 480php. The biggest cheapskate purchase of the day. Hah.

The Nest at Vivere Suites Alabang

posted on Monday, 10 February 2014 @ 22:16

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After grad ceremonies, we headed straight to Alabang for my celebratory lunch. We were opting first to go to Sofitel or Fairmont, but I wanted an intimate celebration with my parents and I'm not sure if eating in Manila can guarantee that (cause people ew). So I chose from the hotels in Alabang (Acacia, Bellevue, Crimson and Vivere). But since I don't like buffets cause I have a light appetite so we ended up with The Nest in Vivere Suites cause they are a menu-restaurant which means we're allowed to take-home what we aren't able to finish.

I love the contrast between my skin tone and the interiors.

The Food

Buffalo Chicken with Bleu Cheese Dip. My dad loved this one that he even asked the waiter to pack-up the remaining dip.

Me and my dad were set on ordering steak. We're HUGE steak fans, from lamb to tenderloin, and even to your household "bistek".

My plate: Loaded potato with Artichoke, corn and mushroom siding.

Dad's: French Fries with Grilled veggies.

Mama's Order: Seafood medley (kebab, potato cake and fish fillet) and adobong kangkong.

Dessert Sampler: Frozen Brazo, Mango Creme Brulee, Red Velvet Cupcake

I'm in love with my graduation dress. Fun fact: My graduation dress is cheaper than my toga rental fee. It's such a steal!!

Labels: family, food

Graduation Photodump

posted on @ 06:18

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That my friend, is the smile of a person who will never bother again with quizzes and homework

Me with my OJT-mate Yssa.

Annoying glass-glare.

I think I look like my mom here. If she'd smile

Me and my pops.

Adieu college.

Camera Used: Nikon D3100
Edited through Lightroom with VSCO Film 04 Fuji Fortia+++ Preset.

Labels: family

Academic Days are over.

posted on @ 03:04

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I remember my hesitation during my first day in school... How I reluctantly tugged on my mom's hand asking her if she could go inside with me. How she tricked me into thinking that she was just outside when in truth, she was doing groceries.
I remember peeing myself unconsciously in Kindergarten. I was sitting on the floor, listening to my teacher when all of a sudden, I felt warmth seeping through my school uniform. I was unaware I've already peed myself. I have a photo proof of this somewhere (Me with my school blouse and jean shorts)
I remember asking my mom to take me to the marketplace (palengke, yes) if I ever get the top position on our batch honor roll during the 3rd quarter of my Prep Year. She did take me and I got so disappointed. All those efforts.
I remember chipping off a piece of my mug with my teeth when I was in Grade 1 cause I fell asleep while drinking milk. This begins my hatred of morning classes.
I remember bagging the "Best in Speech" title when I was in 2nd grade cause my ate (family friend), who was from UP, directed me on my final Speech exam. I was the only one who bothered to memorize it. My classmates and teacher were so amazed, they clapped. I remember not attending recognition ceremonies though cause I had chickenpox.
I remember getting pneumonia in 3rd grade that I missed my first communion and field demo. I remember nights of wheezing and coughing. I became so thin.
I remember being the first girl to get her mensies during 4th grade. I became an exotic human being. My teacher even asked to me stand in front of the room while she asked me personal questions. It was fine, I didn't think it was disgusting then.
I remember having my first M.U during 5th grade.
I remember having my first boyfriend during 6th grade. We lasted 2 weeks. Hoorah.

I transferred when I got into high school. And it was a hell of a culture shock for me... My school during elementary was conservative. The skirts are required to reach the ankles. In highschool, I got reprimanded cause my skirts were too long when the rule was 2 inches below the knee.

I remember the drama I was in during junior year. I was not a part of the "popular girls" then, I had my own group and I was okay with it. But out of nowhere, my own group became my own villains and my "alleged" friends kicked me out. Apparently, the "popular girls" saw that I was treated so bad they decided to adopt me. But eventually I found my way towards my real friends (my best friends till now) and I became at peace. I bumped into my "enemy" one time (she's studying in CSB), I think she recognized me and was on the verge to wave but I just turned my head away and pretended to not know her. I'm not mad, I'm just... disappointed.
Fourth year was weird. I had sophomore enemies and all because my childhood "friend" thought I told her mom that she had a boyfriend. Bitch please. The hell I care about your life. It was so weird but my classmates got my back and they started fighting in my behalf (because I can't think of a comeback as fast as they could)

Highschool made me realize that friendship does not depend on matching personalities or whatnot. It depends on acceptance. You can be best friends with anyone, even your polar opposite, as long as both parties accept the weaknesses and strengths of each other. Shout out to my best girlies, Bea, Aira and Cat.

College went by really fast. I think it was because DLSU had a trimestral system and everything was just so fast paced. Or because time really does fly fast when you're having fun. It had ups and downs, but college is awesome-balls.

All of these leads to now...
With me being an official graduate of DLSU-Manila, since Satruday, with a degree in Bachelor of Science in Applied Economics.
I've done. He has done it.

Happy sigh.

Labels: essays

quick update!

posted on Saturday, 1 February 2014 @ 05:55

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My eyesight is getting worse by the minute. I just had my lens' grade changed 6 months ago , and now... my grade has again up-the-ante by 50 and my astigmatism has gone bad too. I got new glasses now though since my current one has been with me for two years now. Maybe I'm just torturing my eyes so it can be high enough for a lasik.

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