Unpretty

Whenever one visits my blog, one wonders why its title is "Unpretty". I should have posted the origin of this blog title the first time I got it published. But it's not yet too late to inform you now, right?

The first time I came across the word "unpretty" was when I first heard the song "Unpretty" by TLC. I guess that was almost ten years ago. The song is nice and somehow I started to relate to it when I reached college. I'm also fond of chatting in mIRC and there was once I used it as my nick. But then I stopped using it after finding out there was another girl using the same nick. "Oh well... I can still use it as the title of my blog," I thought. So here, the title of my blog is Unpretty. Why? It's because some people make me feel I am. I can't please everyone, right? And I guess I'd have to live with that. But, I'm still grateful some would say I'm not. Gee, thanks! *winks* I love you! But still... I like the title of my blog, unique! :)

So here's the song I'm referring to. Enjoy the video!:)

Chase me, Chace!

Oh I love Chace Crawford!!! I've been watching Gossip Girl and I've always been looking forward to seeing Chace (or Nate Archibald) in every episode. Gosh! He's just so cute, handsome, and uber hot! I so like it when he looks so serious. Those eyes!!!! I love him! Haha! :p I'm dying to see him in person! *lol* Bear with me, guys! I know this post is non-sense but still... you're reading it! Haha! Thanks :p

Anyway... C'mon girls, drooooooooooooool! *drools* eek!

Like a Virgin

nyahahahhha! Last Sunday, Kuya Aze and Kuya Jamz (my co-volunteers-slash-close-friends in the XU Central Student Government '07) gave me a "short notice" visit. Maybe we were just bored. We were like crazy. At least we enjoyed our sing-and-dance sessions! Hahahaha! :D Wanna see more of our crazy videos? Click here.

VIXY - Online Video Converter

A friend of mine requested me to master his favorite song. I wasn't able to download it on Limewire so I decided to download only the audio of the song's video from YouTube. So I asked my friend Thesa how to do it and she suggested to visit vix-y.net. I was totally amazed! Or maybe I was just so ignorant. *laughs* I think converting the video to MP3 format is a lot easier and faster than downloading mp3s. All you have to do is enter the video's URL! Great!

Here are the screenshots of the tool... You can download the Vixy.net Converter Desktop Version here.

Boost Your Self-Esteem

I so need these tips right now. I just had a very bad experience I think I'll never forget. Imagine being compared to a girl you know who is a lot more beautiful than you in class. "Who is more beautiful?" -- "Who is more attractive?" Dammit! It was the most embarrassing and most humiliating experience I ever had. It damaged my self-esteem. I am so damaged. Damaged to the point that I sought ways to make my self feel better. I really hope I could get over this soon. God, help me.

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1) Think back to when you did something new for the first time.

Learning something new is often accompanied by feelings of nervousness, lack of self belief and high stress levels, all of which are necessary parts of the learning process. The next time you feel under-confident, remembering this will remind you that it's perfectly normal - you're just learning!

2) Do something you have been putting off.

Like writing or calling a friend, cleaning the house, tidying the garden, fixing the car, organizing the bills, making a tasty and healthy meal - anything that involved you making a decision, then following through!

3) Do something you are good at.

Examples? How about swimming, running, dancing, cooking, gardening, climbing, painting, writing… If possible, it should be something that holds your attention and requires enough focus to get you into that state of 'flow' where you forget about everything else. You will feel more competent, accomplished and capable afterwards, great antidotes to low self esteem!

And while you're at it, seriously consider doing something like this at least once a week. People who experience 'flow' regularly seem to be happier and healthier.

4) Stop thinking about yourself!

I know this sounds strange, but low self esteem is often accompanied by too much focus on the self. Doing something that absorbs you and holds your attention can quickly make you feel better.

5) Get seriously relaxed.

If you are feeling low, anxious or lacking in confidence, the first thing to do is to stop thinking and relax properly. Some people do this by exercising, others by involving themselves in something that occupies their mind. However, being able to relax yourself when you want is a fantastic life skill and so practicing self hypnosis, meditation, or a physically-based relaxation technique such as Tai Chi can be incredibly useful.

When you are properly relaxed, your brain is less emotional and your memory for good events works better. A great 'rescue remedy'!

6) Remember all the things you have achieved.

This can be difficult at first, but after a while, you'll develop a handy mental list of self-esteem boosting memories. And if you're thinking "But I've never achieved anything", I'm not talking about climbing Everest here.

Things like passing your driving test (despite being nervous), passing exams (despite doubting that you would), playing team sport, getting fit (even if you let it slip later), saving money for something, trying to help someone (even if it didn't work) and so on.

7) Remember that you could be wrong!

If you are feeling bad about yourself, remember that you way you feel affects your thoughts, memory and behavior. So when you feel bad, you will only remember the bad times, and will tend to be pessimistic about yourself. This is where the tip 'Get Seriously Relaxed' comes in!

Summary

Once you have tried out a few of these, consider making them a permanent part of your life. For most people, good self esteem is not just a happy accident, it's a result of the way they think and the things they do from day to day. Good Luck!

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Yeah, good luck to me. =(

Laugh.

Avoid stress. Laugh a little out loud.

Breaking Free in Camiguin

Just came back from Camiguin Island!!! Wooooot! We had so much fun! With at least Php 1,300.00 as pocket money, the five of us (Alvin, Arriane, Bevs, Ken, and I) already enjoyed our stay there last October 28-30. We went to Sto. Nino Cold Spring, Soda Swimming Pool, Old Church Ruins, Sunken Cemetery, Walkway, Ardent Hot Spring, and last but the best, White Island. Quite a lot, huh? It was my second time to tour Camiguin and yet, the feeling of visiting that place is always new to me. Fun fun fun! *grins* Below are some pictures taken.. more photos

white island (above and below)

sunken cemetery (above and below)

at the nearest beach

soda swimming pool

old church ruins (above and below)