randomly-odd description of myself

“People find it difficult to describe me, like i can’t fit well into a description” - and saying good things about yourself may sound awkward/foolish right?

Ok, to make this nicer to read, I’ll just pretend that I am talking about someone else.. haha! So here are some random stuffs that’s uniquely Mary Cheene - that slightly odd name. rawr.

She’s apparently in love with the hardcore music.
She can spend 24 hours of her life in front of the computer.
She learned piano and guitars with the help of Youtube.
She just love her husky karaoke voice.
She admit being a grade conscious.
She have a good but quite selective memory.
She just love collecting quotations of Paulo Coelho.
She’s an explorer - like Dora. Always on the go.
She heart dressing up like any other kids. model wanna be.
She like cosplays, animes, online games and stuffs.
She celebrate the same birthday with Hayley Williams.
She can write with her both hands spontaneously, but her right penmanship will always be better.
She have pets named Pu-chino & Pu-chini (both were wild civet cats).
She eats men-sized meal, only when she’s at home
She can finish 20 inches of pizza in one sitting.
She love the most hated food - okra.
She have a great passion in cooking.
It’s awkward for her to introduce herself in first day of class.
She uses ponds facial wash and cream for her underarms.
She’s the best beautician for her dad.
She can do t-shirts, interiors, fashions and web designs for everyone.
She use to say wishes to shooting stars/airplanes in the night sky.
She’s a self-proclaimed artist.
She painted her room big and lively tree and cloudy blue sky with glowing stars.
It is her habit to do rituals (praying + yoga exercises) before she sleep.
She’s used in sleeping with a full straight body the whole night.
She cried so hard when her pet doggie died.
When she saw a cadaver, she almost forgot she once dreamed to be a doctor before.
It may not be obvious, but she also do taekwondo?
She will always be the biggest fan of her parents.
And always be a follower of God.
Oh yes, and is she’s one of those NBSB?!
Lastly, She can never be perfect but can always be the best version of herself!

And who might have thought that - it’s me. haha.

my personality analysis

ok it’s always awkward to talk about yourself, haha. but since this is the outmost trending topic in my head so i decided to type it out.

Mary Cheene Redondo Pastoral is really me, i don’t know if i am the only person who owns that name yet i believe that its only me. I can say that I am living in a real comfortable life, im not saying that we are rich - means that I have the direct contact to these resources and almost got everything that I need. I am from a cool family, my dad was a police supt, my mom is managing our businesses, I have a nursing student sister, a cool dude who’s in NTMA, naugthy little brother and of course me, a BS Tourism Management student of DLSU-d.

Speaking of my parents, definitely I am a Daddy’s girl. I enjoy his company: jogging, taekwondo, travelling etc. Obviously I pay so much respect to my dad. I adore his principles in life and the way he want us to grow accordingly. Even though many says that I didn’t get any of my physical attributes from him, I firmly believe that we have a lot of similarities in terms of values, behavior and outlook in life. To be fair, I will also decribe my mom. Oh Yes, I maybe a Photocopy of her looks, maybe her genes is just too strong. My mom have a Spanish blood, making our nose tall, much moles/freckles, slender body and indifferent height.

Ok lets go to my height, Yeah right. This would be the most noticeble aspect of me. In the age of 18, I am 5′8 feet. causing a lot of advantages and disadvantages in my being. One primary reason why I want to be either a flight attendant or do modeling, and ambitiously, a beauty queen. haha wth* am I losing my sanity?? hahahahaha. im serious…kiddin….

Anyways, presently I guess I am suffering in IDENTITY crisis. Who am I? I personally get confused with myself. haha reason why I am writing out this my weird thoughts about myself, to modify everything i’ll wrap the different aspects of the cheene that I know:

Socially, I have 688 friends in my facebook account but I don’t know personally all of them. In reality, I attach myself to only few friends - my best friends. I am easy to be with, I am nice to everyone, unless you’ve done something wrong to me or you are one of those bullies! haha.

Oh Yes, I am a certified N.B.S.B! as in No Boyfriend Since Birth. not because I am a man hater (actually I have a lot of crushes hohoho)  nor nobody get the chance to court me, apparently there were some attempts haha. But maybe because of the very reason that I am so much commited with my studies, and of course being a daughter of a police colonel - having one would really be a awful thing. haha. 

I used to expose myself to school activities that can enhance my social being. Long ago during my elementary, I used to be team leader of my co-girl scouts. during highschool, I joined a COCC- stands for Cadet Officer Candidate Course, but my stay in the org didn’t take too long. Then presently, I am an officer in our school organization -TLS. Wherein I built a lot of friendships.

Yeah I am so much open to new friendships. But there where times that I get a little bit shy to introduce myself and get along. I am used in waiting for people to approach me first, reason why some think that I am snob and unfriendly? There were also times that I get a little intimidated and shy to a person especially if he/she is someone that I really adore.

I am a highly appreciative. I pay more of my attention in the good side/beauty of a person, or anything. yea, I’m Optimistic because I have God with me. 

I am Emotionally unstable. My emotions are quite shallow. Anyone can make me smile in funny gestures and corny jokes. and as a typical teen age girl, I show my emotions and symphaty thru my tears of joy and sorrows. I am also a high-blooded creature. There were some instances that I get no control with my feelings and emotions - making me a real human being.

Life with no regrets

the month of FEBRUARY had been so tiring but indeed a Fruitful one! it seems like i have something important to do everyday but i enjoy them all! i find my HAPPINESS with all this buzzyness!

FEB 8-12

yes the month started with our midterm EXAMS which had been a bit difficult and confusing XD . but it doesnt end here, our quiz bee review with our coach sir gio is also scheduled in the same day ! waa im about to leave and take a break in ilocos but another dilemma is coming out again.

FEB 12-16 (valentines in ilocos)

then right away, the night after our exam - we had our ILOCOS tour. its my first time to ilocos so i got so excited and almost forgot about exams and school works. yeah! I fell in love in the fascinating beauty of the place.. from mysterious churches and monasteries such as Paoay Church, Sta Monica and St. Andrews Cathedral, the striking sun of Pagudpud beach! the amazing Bangui Wind Mills that will bring you to Australia and Cape Bojeador that will bring you to taiwan haha, the nostalgic streets of vigan and its bright lights, oh yes! i have the chance to see the remains of my idol FERDINAND E. MARCOS which i believe that its really him and only his face is out of wax! my favorite Baluarte of tame animals such Tom the Tiger *rawwr up to the great great selection FOODS, vigan longanisa, calamay, tinubong etc..and of course our Awesome Hogwartz like hotel “Fort Ilocandia” that i dont wanna leave XD

ITs reallly educational! though my personal purpose on going there is to chillax and leave for a while problems in my bustling life. To wrap it up.. I had a very memorable and worth while valentine experience at Ilocos !

FEB 17

i take part on my org Genshiken activity, “Maid Cafe” wherein i dressed up like a rocker maid cosplaying Yuki of cherry girls

FEB 18

i attended Kathleen’s debut at Tagaytay Highland country club. i used to love the photoboot!

FEB 19

i watch Ms Tourism Philippines pre pagent .. talent portion is really outrageous

then of course i studied or should i say review for the National Tourism Quiz Bee.. i try to seat back and surf the net to get some more trivia but facebook distract me though, also that night i received a lot of text message and call from classm8s, professor and our college chair to show their support for us XD

FEB 20

National Tourism Quiz Bee domesticwhiz held at DENR building by UP asian institute of tourism.. we started the game right being the first in the easy and average round. yet yet yet there’s a lot of question that i should have answer coz i really know them arrgg . started with The Maliputo of Taal Lake which i personally know since its my dad’s favorite but my memory fails me! then the terminologies such as GREENWASHING which i accidentally browse in the wikipedia just the night before and the f*ckn date of earth day APRIL 22, 1970 which i made April 2,1970.. hmffness truthfully i know those answers, its just that i have no sleep and my mind is boggling and my memory failed me ! with that our school only got the 2nd place and PUP got the 1st! its really tremendous but i have recovered from it. and makes me think that What a COINCIDENCE that i almost accidentally browse the exact question in the quiz bee? I believe that my loving God guides me and gave me a hint that i didnt notice and pay my attention. yes, maybe its just that my mind is boggling with all our aching activities! and right.. there’s still the next year and the other more year for our school to bring back our crown anyways im only 2nd year

 then go to PTTC to give te not so happy news but they show us their contentment with our performance .. after that we treat ourselves at mall of asia (though the cash prize is not yet given to us up to NOW!), i tried to find paramore concrt tickets but i failed to find some XD. then we go back to PTTC to witness th coronation of the Ms. Tourism Philippines which is an event of our 3rd year students (which we should continue next year? ow) the girls were really pretty but the contestant nmbr 12 got my attention fr she walks like me , the boyish and siga walk! hahaha. suprisingly, she won the 2nd place and Ms. Lyceum Batangas won which i expect from the start! as we go home, i still have something to do. i am one of the head of our foods and beverage committee, so i need to do my part.

apparenltly, i still forgot something .. i failed to have my passport interview which is scheduled on the same day.. and now i am having a problem about it!

FEB 23

CIHM Grand General Assembly at Animo Center which is a red carpet night that we need to be in long gown. Fortunately, i recieved an award of appreciation out of active participation ad national quiz bee.  

FEB 25

rocking out with KJWAN! one of my favorite band came to our school, lasal. it is really unplanned! yet I am so fortunate to have the chance to meet and greet personally my respectd idol MARC ABAYA! its just that my sister knows someone in the backstage . haha yes Marc is so down to earth and he even praise me for my height haha. just a realization, Pause(my fav) was not sang by Marc rather its Boogie Romero’s heart melting voice!

cheene @ 18

another turning point -

It is almost a week of preparation since ofcourse i still prioritize my exams before thinking of that day. At first i have no idea if it will come out accordingly but with all the harships of the people that i really love, my parents, siblings, cousins, lola, uncles, aunts, family friends and even neighbors - i came to this point of my life. a moment where i am the center of their attention. though its a little frustrating that a lot of my invited classmates and blockmates didnt make it, i still enjoy the night. whats important for me is that i have with me my family, my very supportive parents who finance everything and gave me a very inspiring message, sister neecel who worked so har and served as my mc with his friend kuya errol, my little brother john dave who became my instant escort, my little brother dadaw who became my second dance, my relatives from bicol who travel so far just to be with me in my birthday, to my best friend leslie who cried while giving her birthday message to me, to my hi ghschool classmates and blockmates,  to aica who willingly and shamelessly dance with ate bing, to my 18 roses and candles. haha i really enjoyed every single moment of it. and to all who has been a part of that very remarkable night. to all birthday presents that i recieved, i promise treasure it all. im really happy and i really appreciate every one. such a blessing, i dont know what to do without you. i love you all peeps.

and now that im eighteen, i promise to be a much better person, much hardworking student, much loving daughter, sister and friend, much responsible and sensitive Christian, i’ll be more mature and be the best that i can be. XD

Fatal signs

I just watch "SIGNOS" last night, and I get so upset with the reality. It explained everything about global warming and shows some signs that we must be concern about. 

 And it goes as ..

"The warning signs are present , even here in the Philippines . Drought is felt during the rainy season and typhoons strike in the summer months. Sea water level is on the rise and more areas experience flooding . These are only some of the symptoms of a serious and growing global phenomenon: climate change. This environmental crisis puts the lives of millions at risk, hitting the poor countries hardest.
 

Severino visits Bicol[my hometown], where a 150-meter fault line and intensifying typhoons threaten to bury towns with landslides. Pulido discovers a town in La Union that has dwindled to more than half of its original size. In El Nido, Palawan, Tima ventures underwater to investigate a phenomenon called coral bleaching……" for more visit: http://blogs.gmanews.tv/signos/
 

Waaaa what was happening to my beloved mother earth? Its too alarming, right? It’s a serious problem so everyone must be educated with its causes, effects and measures that must be taken to prevent its disastrous consequences. 

I find it really worthwhile to watch. It made me realize my obligations and duty as a steward of God. That our purpose here as a human is not about the wealth, fame, ambitions etc.. but to be the care-taker of His wonderful paradise. I remember a passage from the book I’m currently reading — Purpose Driven Life: 

"Life on earth is a TRUST" and "Those who are trusted with something valuable must show they are worthy of that trust".   

Please think of it, because I myself will make my own move now. ü

wasn’t able to watch signos? visit: http://youtube.com/pinoybiscuits

"We must not fear the unknown in order to achieve what we need and want"

this decision counts a lot for me. bukas interview ko na for tourism, tapos graduation ko nmn for hs. but im still undecided. waa. papa God. help me decide.

ok kwento ko n rn. gan2 ksi un, nung nagentrance ako s lasal, qualified lng ako s philosophy at political science *patawa noh* tas bagsak ung 1st choice kong tourism. waaa. bakit kea? taas nmn ng grades ko. upper 10% p nga ako e . haaay. pnu un? hindi ko nmn pinangarap n mging lawyer or politician e.

mga problemang aking hinarap :

1. kumuha ako ng application form s lasal, 10x akong ngpaulit2 ksi puro erasures
2. nakalimutan kong ilagay yung Income ng magulang ko. itatanong ko p sna kso nagmamadali ung clssmates ko. pumunta agad cla s principal nmin. ligay nia un s envelop, sbi nia confidential dw un. linagyan ng glue. waa. panu yan?
3. pinasa n nmin khit mramng blanko s application form ko,.
4. nakalimutan nmin itanong ung date ng exam.
5. busy s school di kami makapunta s lasal. kpag ngpapasama ako, lagi clang tinatamad.
6. pumunta kme s lasal. february n nun.
7. hindi ko napansin, pagkatapos n pagkatapos pla ng JS PROM ung exam.
8. wala akong 1×1 picture na kelangan n kelangan dw. ngprint pa ko.
9. 7:00 ung test. muntikan na tlga kmeng ma-late. buti may mas late pa samin.
10. bangag akong kumuha ng exam

1. unqualified ako s tourism, ngpareconsider ako [M or W ang sched]
2. monday, baccalaureate nung mga tourism students - wala ung intrvwr
3. pumunta kme s isang tropa ng dadi ko tas ala xa nun
4. babalik sna ako for intrvw kso ngtxt ung tropa ng dad ko n nxt monday n ko bumalik
5. natapon ko s skul ung ENVELOP na naglalaman ng mga kelan s intrvw. lahat nandun.
6. kinabukasan, holythursday, bumalik ako mag-isa s velma pra hanapin un. nkita ko si manong guard. hinanap nmin s sigaan ng basura, lahat ng nandun basa except s ENVELOPE ko! aye!
7. paglabas ko s skul, wala si manong taga-tawid. muntikan na kong masagasaan. pinagalitan p nga ako nung drvr, kung magpapakamatay daw ako.
8. nung malapit n malapit n ko d2 s bahay, muntikan n nmn akong masagasaan ng bike. ;]
9. holy weeeeeeeek - walang opisina!
10. kahapon, monday, pumunta ako sa lasal pra mgpa-intrvw dhil sbi nga nung chair n tropa ng tatay ko naka-usap nia n ung mg-iintrvw s kin. kaso, tulad ng inaasahan ko, wala na nmn xa. wed n dw ako bumalik[march 26] huh? march 26? graduation ko kea nun. s umaga ung baccalaureate tas s hapon ung grad. waaaaa. saya no?

 "oh no, un kea ang plan skin ni God? or test lng toh?"

 still, i can say that my future is completely open for interpretation XD

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