Pittsburgh bound in 50 days

Last week, I went to Pittsburgh to check out some apartments. I wasn't really too sure on how to start doing that since I've never actually had to do anything like this before... not to mention I know close to nothing about Pittsburgh. One of the first apartments I saw was incredibly sketchy... and me being me... I started doubting everything... including moving to a completely new city on my own. After the second apartment, I realized that I just need to suck it up... and accept change. I put down a deposit... and was informed that they will get back to me when/if I pass the credit check. A week later, they call me to let me know I passed it. They asked when I wanted to move in... blah blah blah. I guess this is all happening... with or without my blessing. August 10th will be the start of my year long (or more?) journey in Pittsburgh solo. We'll see how this one plays out.

UMBC Alumna 2011

So I figured I should start making use of this website again. I haven't written in awhile... or posted any pictures because honestly... I haven't had any motivation to do so. I haven't been taking pictures as often as I would like... just because the inspiration is gone. I'm hoping to get it back one of these days but for now... I think I will just start using this website as more of a personal blog than anything else. We'll see how that all works out. 

Anyways, I graduated! May 23, 2011... I am officially an Alumna of UMBC. Granted, I haven't gotten my diploma yet... but I'm still waiting for that. UMBC is taking forever and a day evaluating the graduation applications... but I have faith that I actually did graduate with a degree. Hah. 

When I visited the Philippines, we visited my paternal grandparents in Heritage Park where they are buried. The place itself is beautiful and does not look like a cemetery whatsoever. RIP <3

this was taken last year during one of the many days that UMBC was covered in snow. i thought it was appropriate to post since it was a snow blizzard a few hours ago outside. it was thunder snowing which is apparently a rare occurrence. another snowmageddon in the future, perhaps?

this is my maternal grandmother. she was the one that raised me when i was still in the philippines. she lived with us in paranaque and she always held me when i cried. every time i go to the philippines, she's always the first person that i want to see. she is one of my favorite people and it makes me incredibly sad that i don't get to see her as often as i would like. no matter how long it has been since i've seen her, it's like no time has passed when we are together. 

i miss you, i love you <3