VRAJ once and for all

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Who says Venus Raj answered Mr. Baldwin's question correctly?

Who says she didn't?

Well, I do.

Let's just say i think it was another missed opportunity for the Filipinos. She could have won the title if she answered it right. Let's just admit it.

Let's check the video again....

BALWIN: "What is one big MISTAKE that you've made in your life and what did you do to make it right?"

RAJ:"Thank you so much sir for that wonderful question. Good evening ladies and gentlemen. Good evening Las Vegas... You know what sir, in my 22 years of existence I can say that there is nothing major major i mean PROBLEM that i have done in my life. Because I am very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that i am here. Thank you, thank you so much."

I don't want to put her down. I'm a Filipino too and i'm proud that she landed on the TOP 5. But still i'm honest enough to admit that the answer she gave wasn't really good. Everybody makes mistakes. Nobody's perfect. The judge asked for a mistake and she answered problem. Oh yeah! She got nervous. But so did the other 4 finalists ayt? I think she's not really good in answering questions. I have seen the Binibining Pilipinas 2010 Question and Answer Portion and i should say the others did better.

So what can you say?

I am not a beauty queen and i have not been in a pageant. Not because i was never asked to,but because i personally don't want to put myself as a subject for criticisms. People will expect you to be flawless when you're up there, should be both beauty and brains.. You may have the brains but if you can't handle the pressure on stage, you should at least think a hundred times before doing it.

FORGIVING and FORGETTING

I'm in love with Paulo Coelho. I've been following his tweets for months now. And now i'm an avid fan of his blog. I just love his special gift of words and wisdom. Paulo Coelho Rocks!!!

Oh well, he did ask for some opinions on forgiving and forgetting...

"I would like to hear your opinion on forgiving and forgetting. When people hurt you: do you forgive and forget? Or do you just forgive but don’t forget?"

hmmmm... is it evil not to forget? ... well, when people hurt me i don't easily forgive, much more forget. It would take days, months or even years. I kinda forgive and forget super later or i remember everything forever. I'm a woman of pride, i must admit. If somebody hurts me, then be it. Cease with the talking cos i believe more talks lead to more hurtful words which would eventually lead to not forgiving at all. Does this make me more evil? hope not. Well, i agree with what Paulo Coelho said "People who tend to be seen as good – usually forgive and forget. But I don’t think that this is a question of being good or evil – I think the point is about being just. So maybe the tendency to forgive and forget those that have hurt us is not necessarily a good thing. Because if we don’t do anything to people that hurt us – they will probably continue on hurting others." Makes sense right? It's too hard to forget something really painful. Forgiving may come in handy but not forgetting. When will those people stop hurting us if we end up easily forgiving and forgetting every time they hurt us? Guess, it's good to be bad sometimes ayt?

To all my kinda ex-friends: Maybe... just maybe... when the coast is clear, the ship can go home safely!

what happened last August 14?

uhmmm... what actually happened on my birthday??

got pretty amazed with the greetings i got.. lots of love for me.. yay! lol

My lovely cousins, the cute little kids and the rest of the clan went over for lunch bringing in some food. Little sissy travelled all the way from Manila to spend a couple of days with us. Since she wasn't home on her birthday, my aunts decided to have a double celebration. 25th and 28th. As usual, it was camwhoring day again! This is actually the first birthday without mama and papa around. Miss mah folks!

Batch 98 had a Reunion that night too. But before the event i decided to have my hair done at Arlene's near Ateneo. Cut my hair a little shorter and had bangs.

Met up with Icholle, Argie, Anthrone and his girlfriend at Penong's but eventually ended having dinner at Dimsum Diner. It was party time after dinner at Kanto Bar. It was fun seeing familiar faces, trying to remember names and reminiscing events. Other BAD SAINTZ present during the event were: Patty, Aubrey R., Delsie and Joeven.. with a quick surprise birthday visit by Karl.

It was my birthday so i thought that gave me the license to get drunk that night. I think i had 4 bottles of Gilbey's Premium Strength plus 1 glass of RH(i'm not really a fan of it. i don't really drink it). i was still ok before we moved to another location. I even managed to go back and forth the powder room like a hundred times. But there was a sudden turn of events. I got a bit dizzy and did the waaaaaaark waaaaaark thing outside Blugre's premises... super exciting birthday i should say... too much alcohol!.. have to be alcohol-free for months... goodbye GPS and hello ice.. i'm actually going back to my Strong Ice and welcoming a new ice... Tanduay Ice.. lol

It was a double celebration the day after, mine and Dada's. Rushed over Picobello and had calzones and pizzas. DOUBLE TREAT!!!

It is indeed so fun to spend birthdays with the people you love. Cheers!

bLack aNgeL's day

bLack aNgeL ROCKS!!!

i'm officially 28 today. August 14, Saturday. i'm declaring this day my happy stress-free day! yay!

my wishlist this year

But instead of making me the star of the day, i decided to make a tribute to the people who have spent happy and sad moments with me for the past 28 years.

08:01 AM. August 14. My mom gave birth to me. Thanks mom for carrying me for 9 months and undergoing the pain and anxiety of labor and delivery. Thank you for taking care of us and bringing us up the best way you and papa could. You are the best mom in the whole world. I love you mama.

I'm a papa's girl. Maybe that will explain why i go for older guys. lol. Thanks pop for being a good father and provider. Papa's not perfect. He may have had some mistakes in the past but still we all love him. Once i heard him say to his old friend on the phone years ago : "kana gani sila ceara pagmag-uli ug dugay.. dili gani ko katulog tarong hangtod dili sila kaabot sa balay.." aaawwww... isn't that sweet?! You are the best pop! I love you papa.

Call me Cinderella's evil step sister. lol. I do tough loving. I'm not sure if my bro and sis understands that. I don't tolerate that's why i may look like a nagger to them. Thank you both and luv yah! And to the new addition to the family i love you.

THANK YOU!

My kekeru needs some special mention too. We've been together for like 5 years now. Been through ups and downs, to the crossroads of pride and pure bliss. It's not easy being in a long distance relationship, i can attest to that. But that doesn't mean it doesn't work. It does (if u'll make it work). Thank you and love you langga.

My BFFs. ever high school buddies. my dear sisters. We have been together through thick and thin. We have spent thousands of memorable moments together. I love you guys. Can't wait for the great reunion! Love you mga te!

I'd like to thank my dear AMEGAs too. Going back to school wouldn't be that fun without you guys. Thank you and love you mga amegas! Ayaw kog traydora! lol.

Thank you to my ever photographer Tina. May we have more photoshoots in the future. lol.

Thank you Cheryl Ramos for keeping in touch and spending time for some chitchats about love, life and whatever. Utong Delfin! lol.

To all my relatives, my dear pinsans, and friends, I couldn't possibly mention everybody so thank you. I love you all.