Right after graduation, I went on a road trip to Davao Oriental.

I went to Baganga and Cateel, Davao Oriental to which I frequent.

One place I have only been to once is Governor Generoso. The place was beautiful, but my first experience was a little lacking. So, I said to myself, I will return the next month or the month after to experience it all over again...

AND SO, I DID.

CAPE SAN AUGUSTIN

CAMP BERNARDINO DE LAVIGAN

 

It was an amazing and fun experience.

Looking forward to my 3rd visit. hehe ;)

ANGELICA ANDILAB DEIPARINE, JURIS DOCTOR

I started law school with no idea what I will have to hurdle in the coming years.

As the first aspiring lawyer in the family, I only had with me the courage and belief that I will get through law school's challenges one day at a time. Kakayanin, I said.

Day 1, Orientation came and so I heard the famous line: 'Law school is like a walk in the park---Jurassic Park, and the park was on fire.'

I laughed. Little did I know, it was not a joke at all.

Every day in that park is a constant battle between QUITTING and PERSEVERING. There are days that make it so hard to stay positive, and that you just want to burn in the hellhole you dug. There are days that I wanted to quit so bad, I bawled my eyes out crying and convincing myself to stay.

However, there are also days that are so happy and fulfilling, that makes you feel reassured that you are on the right path. You tell yourself, 'YES, THIS IS WHAT I AM HERE FOR.' These days are the happiest of all days. These are the days that you draw strength and courage to persevere more.

Law school is scary. I will not dwell on the horrid details of how scary it is. But, undeniably, law school is a REWARDING and HUMBLING experience.

Indeed, I had many mental breakdowns during my stay. I had my own share of setbacks. But, during my stay, I also had a lot of proud moments. I had friends and support groups to which I drew inspiration. It was amazing.

In law school, I had my ups and downs; happy and sad moments.

All told, I dare say, my law school years were the BEST YEARS OF MY LIFE.

Fast forward to Graduation Day, I pictured my graduation day very differently back in the day. But because of the pandemic, I had the simplest graduation-at-home ceremony. Nevertheless, I was proud. 

Looking back, my law school years will always be my favorite years (Yet, I will not want to go through that again).

Thank you family, teachers, friends and Ateneo de Davao University.

Here I am, FINALLY a JURIS DOCTOR. Proud.

I will be even more proud and happy when I get through the final stage of my dream: pass the Bar. It won't be easy, but like I said in my freshmen years: ONE DAY AT A TIME, kakayanin!

On to my last step.

Soon, I will see you at the Supreme Court.

Para sa mga hirap gumising sa umaga, NASHaan na ang COFFEE niyo?

Para sa mga nahihirapan sa buhay, NASHaan na ang karamay niyo?

NASH COFFEE. I came across this advertisement on their page where Diane Medina stars and claims that as an artista whose always on-the-go, she needed NASH COFFEE to keep her going?

My version would be 'Being a law student na laging puyat, stressed at nahihirapan, NASH COFFEE SHOULD BE IN MY SYSTEM. Kasi diba NASH maganda ang umaga 'pag NASH ang kasama, dahil NASH maganda pag NASH ang karamay sa buhay. HAHAHA!' 😁

In my everyday struggle, I needed something that would help me go through every hardship---hehe, like the hardship of staying up all night, waking up everyday and going through readings. Moreso, as a law student, I needed a karamay from all the stresses that I go through. So what better 'karamay' could there be in my everyday struggle, dba, NASH COFFEE?

COFFEE in general is integral for us to start the day. For most, without coffee, the day would be dry and less exciting. Most could not even function without coffee...ehemmm.

That is why, I always have a go-to coffee especially in the most trying moments of my life (like waking up everyday...hehe)!

NASH Coffee, I believe, would be the best jump start drink to start and face the day. Briefly, NASH COFFEE is delicious and has the right amount of caffeine that keeps us going despite the 'puyat' that we go through everyday. It is yummy that it even sets the mood right whenever I feel stressed. It also has the appropriate flavors that match with my frequent mood swings.

To expound, NASH COFFEE comes in three flavors: AROMA, BROWN and WHITE. Each variant is guaranteed delicious for having the perfect mix of coffee, sweetness, and milk. Each is perfect for any time or mood of the day.

For instance, the NASH AROMA.

It is perfect for those who woke up after a very long night. The aroma and taste would give you that boost of energy you needed for the day. It provides that perkiness and energy we need.

NASH WHITE.

It is perfect for every after meal. Like a soft dessert, white coffee is subtly sweet and perfect as an after meal drink. It could also be perfect as an afternoon drink during coffee breaks.

Finally, NASH BROWN.

It is perfect for chilling on rainy evenings or after a long day at work, and you just want to chill at home, this coffee is perfect. It has that rich, sweet but lightly bitter taste that we all look for in coffees.

As you see, NASH COFFEE suits us any time  and mood of the day. It not only establishes NASH creating a 'NASH MAGANDA NA UMAGA' but more importantly, it creates a 'NASH MAGANDANG BUHAY ARAW-ARAW.'

It goes to show that whether we are stressed or not, tired or not, NASH COFFEE is always perfect for us. NASH COFFEE is always there for us. It is the perfect 'KARAMAY SA BUHAY.'

I find NASH COFFEE to be the perfect partner in crime for all my puyat-nights, mornings in school, and stresses in life.

So when people ask me, HOW DO YOU GET THROUGH EVERYDAY? I would just answer, NASHaan ang COFFEE ko? NASH COFFEE lang, sapat na. 

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Ciao, 

ANGEL 💖

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A photo of me, enjoying my favorite NASH coffee, using my favorite cup. 💖

Not a sponsored post.

Last month, beautymnl.com had a 'free delivery' promo. The above photo are my haul. 💕

What I think about my haul after a month-long of use are the following:

1. Biore UV Aqua BB Cream

I like how light the product is when applied to the face. It's not heavy, yet the coverage is semi-full. It satisfactorily covers light imperfections of the skin. I like that it doesn't leave my skin dry. It has a semi-matte finish and feels very hydrating. Plus, it's very affordable. If my memory serves me right, it only costs around P300. Value for money!

Overall Rating: 8/10

2. Skin Genie Lip and Cheek Tint in Rose Pink/Tan Brown

The tint is very cheap. If I remember correctly, I bought each for P80. Cheap yet it satisfactorily serves its purpose. It stains the lips for about 4-5hours. Good enough! However, I don't like the fact that it leaves my lips, errrm, dry? I don't know if it's the product or it's just my lips being sensitive.

I have not found any lip tint that doesn't leave my lips dry. This happens only in lip tints though. Whenever I use lip tints, I get chapped lips after, unlike when I use lipsticks, lip balms and lip cremes. That's why it's frustrating kasi mas gusto ko sana i-everyday ang liptint. Or sa mga lakad sa kanto lang. (Let me know if you know a good lip tint that I could try.)

Overall Rating: 7/10

3. Faith. Hope. Love. Cucumber Hydrating Mist

I like it's scent and that it's refreshing when applied. However, I find that the product leaves me oily during the day. That's why I usually spray this only at night when I just finished washing my face and have gone through all my rituals, and right before sleeping. I use this as a moisturizer aside from my usual moisturizer. It's like the finishing touch of my skin care regimen. After applying and when it's finally dry, I feel my skin tight, smooth and cool. Plus, the product is also very affordable!

Overall Rating: 7/10


 The Jergens Age Defying lotion came as a freebie.
Over all, I am very satisfied with my haul. Yaaaay me! 👌👌

When 2015 left, and 2016 happened my basic mantra was to #TakeRisks #LiveBoldly .

It was a good mantra to follow.
With that, I started out the year fine. It was fun. Lots of parties, adventure, and spontaneous road trips. In other aspects, I was more outspoken, aggressive, brave and positive. I feared less, and let go of 'what ifs' more. But not everything went quite well.

2016 was also a very challenging year for me.
For a large part of it, I had lots of painful and really sad experiences.
I lost two of my favorite aunts who is now with the Lord. One of them left in May and the other in November. (We missed you so much Aunt Betty and Aunt Remy.)
I also had experienced failure and defeat, and even went to a rough heart break. It was a rough year. For those who were there to witness it, I know you understand.

Looking back I really don't know how I got pass through it. It was difficult. Even academically speaking, I was struggling. Emotionally, I was striving to pull it all together.

But despite all that, 2016 was my year of DISCOVERY.
I discovered that I was strong, brave, and capable of hurdling giant obstacles. I discovered  that I wasn't weak, and that I was even smarter than I thought I was. I discovered I had family and friends to lean on---family and friends who did not leave me even if I was unbearable at the moment.

Yes, in 2016, I was awakened by harsh realities----that not everyone we meet are worth the time, and worth the sincerity we give them.
That not everything we want will happen. That not everything we aim for will be ours.

I learned it the hard way. I've even made LOTS OF MISTAKES along the way trying to fix them. But I realized, NOT EVERYTHING CAN BE FIXED.

2016 was harshly memorable.
To top it all off, I even spent my 23rd birthday alone in the boarding house preparing for an exam.

It was hard, but still, it was rewarding.
Rewarding in the sense that what I am today is my trophy dedicated to myself.
I became a whole new person. Someone more real, and wiser. Someone who appreciates beauty more after seeing all the bad things. Cliche as it may sound, 2016 molded me to become better.

Now you may think 2016 was a sad year for me.
It was difficult, yes. But sad? NO.

As a matter of fact, it was still amazing. It was a mixture of everything. It just went by so fast.
2016 could even make up to my list of favorite years. It was really something!

To be fair, I had wonderful memories.

1. 2016 was the year my youngest sister turned 18.

At Grand Menseng Hotel.

2. Mom and Dad's Get-Away (from us) Trip

HongKong -Macau Trip

3. I hosted and performed during the Conflicts of Law 2016

4. I had my first SUMMERFROLIC experience in Mati. Read here.

SUMMERFOLIC 2016!

5. I experienced being a Paralegal Officer at Kiblawan during the May 9, 2016 elections. We were paid well that day. HAHAHA!

6. Finally resumed applying for the SSEAYP program. Unfortunately, I wasn't chosen. But it was fine. I was glad I reconnected with old friends and gained new ones. I hope I can apply again this year, and finally, be chosen.

7. For a LAW student, travelling is a rare opportunity. But thank God, I did. I got to travel for a short vacay to Bucas Grande, Sohoton, Surigao del Norte, and visit Banana Beach, Hijo, Tagum.

Banana Beach Resorts.

Sohoton.

Sohoton Cove.

Jelly fish sanctuary.

8. Of course, #TTTProjectGiveBack2016 and #ExploreCateel Annual Year-End Experience. I'll write about it soon. But here are a few pictures.

Hello again, Aliwagwag Falls!

At Baybay Cream Sand Long Beach.

with old and new friends.

You see, 2016 was a very colorful year. I was so glad I witnessed and experienced it all. That I actually participated in life. It just shows that I wasn't just alive, but I was actually living, too.

Reviewing all that has happened, I have come up with a new mantra for 2017.
#MOVEON #MOVEFORWARD

This 2017 will be my year!
I will move on from bad experiences and focus on making new happy ones! I will move on from heartaches, things and people who are not healthy to me and my life, and MOVE FORWARD. I will strive hard to excel and be better. I will let go of people who hurt me and focus on those who care for me.

I will focus on great things and will aim for bigger things. I will use all those that I have learned in 2016 to make 2017 an even better year.

More importantly, I will LET GO, AND LET GOD. This year, I will also focus on rekindling my faith and connection with God. This thought alone gives me strength that whatever 2017 has in store for me, I will be strong enough to face it.

This is me---ready for 2017. Looking forward to a better year! Always positive.

So, 2017, bring it on! *love love love*