I read this story/article way back when Friendster was a major hit. I was college then. I even copy this story it in my journal and marked the part I love most. Days, weeks, months and years passed the journal gathered dust and I buried it in a long-forgotten place. But just in time for Heart's Day I rediscovered this treasure. Happy Valentine's Day, everyone! <3 <3 <3

photo credits  of violin to Mr. Google text and layout by yours truly. :)

Hooray! Yes, what you've read is true! Komiks has been revived! Want some proof? Lookie!

Written by Ron Mendoza and Illustrated by Randy Valiente

Written by Ron Mendoza and Illustrated by Randy Valiente

These three were based on Camilla's novel My Midnight. I haven't yet read the novel so when reading these I was clueless as to how the story goes. And I was astonished that when I'm done reading them I wanted to buy the novel, my officemate thought of the same thing. Illustration and story were well presented, so good that I can imagine blood when reading each one of them.

I neglect to account this adventure of mine last year it's because... Ahm, because.. Oh, never mind my reason! I'll just use my lamest possible excuse, I became busy. Anyway, this adventurer gladly wanted to scream: I've been to zoo last year! Yay! Well, I've been to zoo for business, we did my best friend's pre-nuptial photo shoot there. So, without further ado I would like to thank Paradizoo for letting us roam around and enjoy the rest of the day there. Thank you po! Though I know that this post is super late.

I've been to Paradizoo thrice. First one, was in 2010, unfortunately it was raining hard when I first went there. But despite the weather I enjoyed my visit there. Second visit was with my high school friends. We spent the rest of our afternoon there just taking a lot of photos and laughing endlessly about trivial things.


 Looking back...

I'm with my best friend, Len. Harvesting lettuce!

The girls! Mich, Angel, Moi, Len, and Sol. Two girls were missing here, Netz and Arlene.

Pasyal-pasyal lang.

Headache, huh? Lol

The gang!

And the third time was when my  we did my best friend's prenup. The idea was from my friend Alex who suggested the picnic theme for the shoot. It was all because of his creativity that Len and Wyng achieved what they want for their prenup shoot. Staffs were so helpful and so supportive to us, they even let us stay late. Also, their butterflies were so cooperative. LOL.
Spread the love in Paradizoo!

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Ah, this really feel nostalgic! Indeed Paradizoo is the happiest place! This adventurer will definitely be back here this year!

I grew up in a household where Komiks was loved. My father always told us stories of their youth wherein they rented Komiks for just a cent. Just for a cent! Papa introduced me to Gabi ng Lagim Komiks and Funny Komiks. Who would forget the legendary Combatron? (Sinong nakaka-relate? Taas ang kamay!) I think this is where I started to love reading. From then on, I became a fan. As I grew up, I switched from local Komiks to Marvel and sort. I love Superman and can't give up hoarding Superman Comics. I collect them while my father is busy trying to save his Komiks. Unfortunately, those Komiks lying around our home before was nowhere to be found these days, just like kids nowadays don't know what Komiks is.

Yearly, I look forward for Komikon. It's an event where artists gathered to sell their works, Komiks-enthusiasts meet and lots of fun are loaded in this. Just now, I read that it's scheduled on April 13, 2013 at Bayanihan Center, Pasig City. If you're looking for something different to do, try peeking at our artists works? It's worth your time, I swear!

And last Wednesday as we resume to work, my friend/writer-pal/office mate happily handed over a wonderful present to start my year. I was given the privilege to read BLACKink's to be released Komiks! I was so tempted to bring it home. *insert dancing hoarder here as she reads. hoho*

Lookie!
*All photos were taken from my ever reliable phone! LOL*

Done reading this last 01-02-13

If you're a Manga fan I recommend that you should try this. And yeah, I must mention that I love A Decade of Waiting most. ^_^ Stories and artworks are done by our fellow artists. Aren't they awesome?

Manga! Our own version! Cool, right?

And yes, talking about reviving Komiks look at what BLACKink is cooking for us! I feel nostalgic upon reading them. Namiss ko ang Komiks namin na nawala sa paglipas ng panahon. *sniffs* Artworks were awesome and totally cool. Watch out for this title this January!

Nostalgia!

See what I mean?

You can imagine this hoarder grinning from ear to ear. I can't wait to have my own copy. To know more about BLACKink you can like their Facebook page and follow them on Twitter. :)

Ah, the long wait is now finally over. My best friend finally walked ran down the aisle to marry the man of her dreams. Since 22 of this month, December, I am staying at my hometown Balayan, Batangas and her wedding is one my reasons why I am excited for my stay here.

So without further ado, let me present to you The Wedding. :) More photos to follow! (grab these from my good friend of mine, Maneth. Thank you, Netz)

Inside the car. :)

With my high school friends! :) The gang!

Congratulations!

Congratulations again, Wyng and Len! Wishing you all the love and happiness! You know naman na the extent of my love to both you, right? Congratulations, with all my heart! ¬ Paper hoarder/Misadventurer!

I intend to blog this for quite sometime now but never got the perfect timing, so now, I think this is the perfect time to blog immensely about this matter. Yes, finally, MY BEST FRIEND IS GETTING MARRIED! Two weeks from now she would walk down the aisle and say her "I do". It was last May of this year when she told me the news about her wedding. I was excited and ecstatic by the news of course, so excited that I even blurted out, "Paano nag-propose si Wyng?" Then happily she chuckled and answered me, "Walang nangyaring ganoon noh. Basta napag-usapan na lang. Saka hindi na naman tayo bumabata." I must be lingering on the romantic side of me about wedding proposal and all but hearing her say those words I felt that my best friend was more mature than I. Nasaan na ang maturity ko? Asan? HAHA

Going back to my story, I've known Len since high school. We're inseparable. Finding true friend is tough, maybe I've been so good in my past life that God blessed me a good person. Our friendship had its ups and downs, time tested how strong we are and luckily, by God's grace we've been best friends up to this moment. *kahit na lagi mo niya akong tinutulugan sa gitna ng chikahan session namin late in the evening* I've witnessed  their love story, countless times that I've witnessed how time and trials tested their relationship, but despite all those their love conquered all. So, I am so honored to accept being their matron of honor. Kahit na ibig sabihin ay aalilain nila ako on their wedding day. huhu. And because I love them so much I am more than willing to be their alipin. haha.

As they step to the next adventure of their life, let me share bits of their step before the big day!

I've been with her in searching for that perfect wedding gown. :)
But none of these made it to the finals, este, to her actual wedding gown. :) Her gown is so beautiful. *insert envious look here*

They look so in love! <3

Behind the scene

Sweet but shy couple. *naks*

"Love is God's finest work of art." -I do by Marie Digby and Jericho Rosales

I wanted to post tons of picture of them here, seriously. Love radiated through them. Getting married is not a game and neither just a word. As Kind Vidor said, Marriage is not a word, it is a sentence. I remember that this line was also used in a film. Likewise, marriage is sacred. It reflects what God taught us, to share His gift, love. We are reminded that more than ever marriage is not only between them or the people around them. It is about the celebration of God's love.