To Santander!

No, seriously, we've been going south down Cebu today, and I mean all the way down to the bottom/tip of Cebu. We were actually just going to check out some beach resorts for my sister's birthday this coming June 8. We were actually going to stop somewhere in Argao or Alcoy, but then my dad decided to drive farther than that, until we actually reached the tip (Santander).

Let's just ignore my fez. Anyway, this is in Santander! YEAH!

So, my sister chose Rockwalled instead. We used to come here and spend the day with the whole family back in time.

Salt water swimming pool. HAHA

That was on the way home. Do you know how long it takes to drive from home to Santander? About three hours. We left about 9:30 in the morning and came back about 3:00 or 4:00 pm. o.o" So, how long is Santander from our home? I'm going to show you...

That black thick line.

Anyway, it was sort of fun, but whatever. Next time, we're going north. :)

- Christin Madeleine

Session six.

TODAY I learned a groove that was confusing. I had to keep repeating the groove so many times I started to confuse myself. It was now quarter notes on the hihats and when my instructor demonstrated it looked easy. But when I sat down on the drum throne and tried for myself, all you could see was FAIL.

Haha well, I got it in the end though... like always, I suppose. I also got to listen to a song and had to play drums along. Actually, the way drums sound in my head and in the song wasn't the same, so I got really confused. My instructor taught me it's like this and that, so I followed. I may not be able to play by ear YET, but he said I have timing, YAY!

That's pretty much it though.

Lovely random picture. ;)

- Christin Madeleine

Session five (late).

I had the fifth drum session last Monday (April 25). We continued with the sixteenth note thing and I had to practice hitting the hihats sixteen times within four counts, and I must say, YES, that was sort of complicated.

Not only was that hard, on the fifth session he let me insert a groove while using sixteenth note on the hihats. It wasn't that bad though, but hard. I practiced the whole thing yesterday, and I got better. There are times I think about something while playing drums, and then I lose the rhythm. I've been sort of absent-minded lately. Know why? My mind's on vacation! :D!!!

Nah, it can be that. But you know, it's just fun to play drums. That's all that counts, isn't it? :)

I still have no idea where my card reader is. OLD PICTURES FTW! :D

- Christin Madeleine

Session four (late).

Yeah, have been way too lazy these days... when you speak about blogging. Anyway, the fourth drum session which I had on last Friday (April 22nd).

During this session, my drum instructor, who's name's Vincent, taught me about sixteenth note. It goes like "One e and a two e and a three e and a four e, et cetera." I can say, yes, that's a little more complicated than the eighth note. Or much more... :/

But of course, things can't be easy all the time. The harder it gets, the more I practice, the better I become. :)

- Christin Madeleine

Torrents!

It's 3:15 in the morning! I'm not sleeping, obviously. :)

I'm bored... another thing that is obvious. I don't know if I want to go to sleep or not. Anyway, I just closed Sims 3 after redecorating the whole house of virtual me and... wooo! I'm plain stupid in the early mornings, so forgive me. I'm downloading shit again. I've got utorrent full of torrents... downloading. :/

Oh, and what am I downloading? Yeah... different stuff. I quit downloading music for awhile (and the excuse? ---> too goddamn lazy), and now, it's traffic in utorrent all over again. But come on, that's just what happens when you have to use your sister's laptop for over a month, I suppose. It's hard to keep from installing programs when it's not your computer, right? Yes.

Whaaat? I like seeding! Why? Because it sounds so cute. :)

No, I'm bored. My sister has fallen asleep and... I'm lonely. I think I might as well go to sleep as well. :)

- Christin Madeleine

AntiLag.

Finally a new computer! I got tired of the laptop, no offense Hannah. The only thing was that the screen was small, and I could barely see the "bubbles" during chats on IMVU. Yeah, I'm definitely an IMVU freak. Anyway, Kervey listed down the pieces he knew was good in PC Express, near SM, and let the workers there assemble the whole thing.

So here I'm sitting, happier than anything else. But soon, VERY SOON, I'll get that Dimmu Borgir necklace I wanted, which was written on this post. I don't know, I feel very spoiled lately, and I guess you think that way too. Getting new drums, new computer, and a very valuable necklace (for me) in a row is... maybe that. But at least I don't have that "spoiled" attitude. I SHARE, you know? :D

I could even give away these annoying decorations I have in here, they're no use anyway. But where the frick did I put my card reader, or to be more exact, where did MY SISTER put the card reader? Ugh, I guess that means pictures later... but you're probably curious about how my drum set looks, don't you? Here it is...

Ludwig LCE22RX, just don't have an extra stand for one my 20" cymbal (I only have three stands). Well, it could have been better if it was black. BUT it's the sound that matters, not the color.

- Christin Madeleine

Session three.

Even better. I thought we were going to be late today, because we were in the city picking up the pieces needed to make a new computer. Kervey is an expert at this. Anyway, I was a little pissed on the way to A.Salonga (music shop and school [where I go and take my drum lessons]) because I have not been practicing so much lately. My dad is a little afraid random people are going to 'play' with the drums and break them. Since many people come over on Sundays, my dad took the drum sticks and put it in my room.

Anyway, the third session was better than the last. I do believe every session gets better. Today I learned, somehow, the When September Ends by Green Day beat. As everything else, it was a little complicated at first, but I got it in the end.

The thing I see now is that I have to be patient with myself, and a little more considerate. I taught myself piano back then and it was all frustration. It is different to teach yourself than to be taught. The good thing with being taught is that you get it faster, and it won't be so frustrating.

Anyway, I learned a new "fill in" today! And I can so say, my second drum solo! Haha! I just really love my drum teacher's sense of humor. He knows how to refrain awkwardness during the sessions, and not only that, he explains things carefully, sometimes over again (to refresh my mind), and that is a good teacher.

Lame picture. c:

- Christin Madeleine

Almost like gold.

I don't want to boast about anything, but what's better than having your dreams chasing after you? I've got to say, although I'm not sure I have the guts to post it in here, that I have gotten a set of love today. I am so happy because... I got, well, my first drum set. ♥

I actually wanted black drums, but you know, when a certain shop sells the last set of something great, don't you want to be the one to get it? I don't know what I'm writing actually, I just want to make things clear I guess. Well, that last drum set, Ludwig LCE22FX, was in the color of orange. I didn't care, as long as I could have something good to play with at home. I could spend the whole day just finding out about what I can with drums. I have nothing else to say. I just really am happy, and that's all that counts.

Me: "You know, should I?"      Hannah: "YES!"

Haha, well, my mom is great in negotiating, she got a discount! x)

- Christin Madeleine

Session two.

Ah, I'm having so much fun with these drum lessons that it totally makes my day! I should've started much earlier, for I have realized how fun it really is. Well, that's the point, isn't it? I am really happy I sort of trusted myself to go for drums. It's something different, really. Piano and guitar bores me. I mean, I don't think guitar or piano is boring, I find it amazing when other people play it, but not when I do. But today? Let me tell you...

Today I had my first drum solo! Haha, well, not exactly, but really! My instructor let me randomly hit anything (with my drum sticks) while on the eight-note count/beat or whatever you call that while the bass drum on quarter-note count/beat. I didn't get it at first, but of course, I got much better in the end. I just really need time. ♥

As of my instructor, he's amazing. Not only do I mean that because he's good at drums, he has the personality. He shares experiences relating to his first time playing drums and that he didn't undergo lessons like I do. I mean, he is just really patient and allows me to take my time. That is a good thing though, and I do not regret anything.

Haha, yes, I'm THAT happy! Yeah... I look pretty lame here. Who cares? I'M HAPPY!

- Christin Madeleine

Session one.

Phew! Nothing to be scared of at all! I know I was scared because it was my first time playing drums. But you know what? All I need is more practicing, and I hope I can buy a drum set sooner or later.

So, what have I learned today? Well, holding the drums sticks, how to hit the drums/cymbals, rudiments, how to read notes, and... my first groove! It was fun, but I really do need more practicing. It's not just hitting the drums with the drum sticks, I've got to feel it in me too... with timing! But what should I expect? It's my first time yet, and I shouldn't rush myself.

The room where we take the lessons. C:

Hannah, my sister, practicing guitar.

"Some" papers given to me by my instructor to study. C:

WOOO!

- Christin Madeleine

Drummy hour.

So today at four o'clock, it will be my first drum session. I don't know if I've written this yet, but there are twelve sessions all in all, and me and my sister are having three sessions a week, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. For the two past days I've felt extremely nervous. As my sister said, "You're afraid to fail in front of your instructor." Maybe I am afraid of that, but why should I? That's why I'm taking drum lessons. Another thing, I don't have a single experience with drums. Maybe I have, but I was still young that time and I just hit the cymbals and drums for fun. I don't know what I fear. But I'm feeling a little better now.

I guess it would be something like this... maybe I'm just not a kid. c:

- Christin Madeleine

Boss's wedding.

This is an extremely late post, was supposed to be written yesterday, but was too lazy. On April 9, my cousin, Clint Mark (Kervey's older brother) got married with his girlfriend named Ivy. I'm pretty sure you all know what happens in a wedding, so I'm just going to post pictures of it. c:

NAAAW, how wonderful. xD

Laurie Ann, Clint Mark's only sister.

The couple. c:

is...

now married! Sweet. ♥

Hannah, Kerrvy, and the... pink girls. o.o

I don't know. The only reason why I put "Boss's wedding" as a title is because Kuya Clint (Kuya = a sign of respect to males meaning older brother) has been calling me boss without a reason... I believe. That made me call him boss too, so, Boss's wedding! Seriously, I don't know if I should even put an S after Boss'... I'm still confused with that, but whatever. c:

- Christin Madeleine

Hit it!

So, the day was great! I spent my day with Shelamay, and we mostly went to arcades. I never go there without friends actually. Even though it was only me and Shela, I enjoyed a lot. I barely took pictures though. :(

HIT THAT MOTHER FUCKER!

What did you do today?

Shela.

Yes! We're finally going to meet today! I miss Shelamay so much and today I'm actually going to spend my day with her. It's going to be awesome.

A picture of us way back in sophomore year.

What are you going to do today?

Bruno Earth.

Oh, I forgot to write this on my post yesterday, but yesterday was my mother's 46th birthday! Happy birthday to you, ma. We prepared breakfast for her, homemade omelette with rice. My dad woke up us at six AM and that was pretty unusual. I am in the worst mood when someone wake me up from my sleep. I would be the grumpiest and meanest you could ever meet. Haha c:

My sister is good at taking pictures. AND THIS OMELETTE WAS GOOD!

TWINKLE TOES! He sensed the smell of the omelette and focused.

Long time since I put a picture of him here. I guess he has grown a lot. c:

Even if it was my mother's birthday, my sister couldn't resist asking if she was allowed to watch Bruno Mars' concert. I don't adore him like my sister does or anything, I just went with her so she could have someone to watch it with. Well, just because I listen to metal doesn't mean I should start hating on unmetal musicians. I respect him, and he has a good voice actually, pretty sexy too. He's a great musician, and I could see why.

On the beginning of the concert, you always expect someone else to sing, a special guest. And this special guest was an american, and I did not know him. Not even Hannah or Kervey knew who he was, until we found out his name is Michael Copon. Still, had no idea who he was. He sang some songs and showed us a video he made "only for us". Well, I tried to video the whole thing but... I got bored. He was singing a remix of songs like... wow, see, I forgot. But they all were those popular songs, R&B I guess? I'm not so good with these genres, but I know one song was of Black Eyed Peas. Sheesh.

I could almost not see Bruno Mars! Well, we bought silver tickets, and all of us were standing. Since I'm sort of short I could see anything. Most people in front of me were taller, so I struggled a bit. Had to tiptoe at the start, but in the end there was nothing to see. Even those big screens were hard to see. All I had to do left was listening and standing there like a statue. Nah, got a random back ache after the whole concert. But it was good.

Hannah was totally in heaven.

Kervey wasn't so totally in heaven.

I tried to sink to hell as much as I could. No, I HAD to sit down and rest my butt.

I know it sounds pathetic, but I felt really different in the crowd. Every girl looked almost the same. It's all the same you know, shorts, spaghetti tops, heels, dresses, et cetera. I'm not saying it's stupid, I'm just saying I was definitely lost. Do you think a metalhead would fancy an unmetal musician? I don't know. Haha c:

What did you do today?

Dried out.

I've been feeling very strange lately, and I'm absolutely out of inspiration. If you thought I was over that thing that happened in March 9, then think again. It's been almost a month, but I have not completely recovered yet. Not only that... lately I've been feeling dizzy and my vision fades when I stand up, maybe it could be the lack of red blood cells (could be anemia). I've hear things that seem so real, but then I don't know where they all come from. My fingers are sort of shaking and my mind can almost not respond to anything as it seems, and I feel sort of weak, but not weak as if I can't move or anything.

I suppose these happen because I've not been able to be active during the start of summer as I wished. I'm absolutely lazy all the time. I feel rather tired, but not exactly tired. I don't think I'm healthy anymore. School should resume immediately. I can almost not taste another month of summer. But I know, now that I'm becoming a senior, I would cry for summer. I don't know which is best.

This evening, I'm going with my sister to watch Bruno Mars' concert. She didn't want to go alone, and I would probably fall asleep during the concert. No, it'll be impossible with all the screams. I guess I'll be spending my time texting a lot. I'm not a fan of Bruno Mars, and I don't really want to go either. So... :/

Pale lips. ♥

What are you going to do today?

"NOOB!"

All I've been doing this summer is... IMVU, IMVU, and IMVU. Yes, I'm probably getting fat sitting on this goddamn chair staring at the beautiful screen. But oh well, since that is what I've been up to for the two past weeks, why can I not share about it? Could probably cause traffic there in IMVU. But seriously...

So, basically I started playing IMVU around 2006 or 2007 I guess, not so sure. But, back then, there was nothing named noob or loser or anything close to that. Everyone was friendly, everyone wore noob clothes, and there were almost no creators or developers to create clothes, accessories, eyes, eyebrows, heads, skin, shoes, hairstyles, rooms or avatars. It was just a very friendly world with no bitches, no meanies, no racists or anything. It was basically all just about meeting different people and getting to know them.

My sister and me.

A random person and me.

There weren't so many people, so I quit for awhile. When I came back, 2008, I made millions of accounts because I never got enough credits to buy clothes. At this time there were a fair amount of creators and developers, and I was sort of into gothic fashion. And these millions accounts are these accounts, but what I usually use now is my account KieranEmily. So, I came back and there was this "If you log in 4 times in a row, you'll get ____ credits!" So I was really up to that, came back every day and got more credits than the day before. So, I got more credits than usual, earned about 2000, and bought some clothes... until my Kieran Emily looked like this:

I like how she smiles here. c:

Then I quit again, and came back 2010. It was then I started to get so jealous because I saw girls with demon tails, spikes, lightning effects, black PVC dresses, combat/platform boots and wild hairstyles (these I call overloads). Also, I noticed how they started with the word "noob" and this brought me to confusion. There were rooms after rooms filled with bitches and whores and sluts and horny dudes which all caused traffic in IMVU. Not only that, nobody that were overloads seemed nice enough to say hi to me or any other noobs that were new to IMVU at that time.

An example of an overload.

I really wanted to cry. I was so jealous I started to use my XtnMdlin3 account because she had credits. And guess how I made her look? Pretty pathetic!

Then I started to use her as my main account ONLY because she had spikes (wtf?). Some screenshots...

See how they reacted to me wearing spikes. HAHA

Used to have a lot of fun with my cousin Laurie Ann and my sister Hannah.

Disco? xD

Look at that.

Then after that, I got tired of XtnMdlin3's spiky avatar and made a new avatar named XtnMdlne. I was so tired of wondering how people got their avatar taller and how they 'changed' their natural poses. I didn't know they were avatars. I know I'm confusing you. There are avatars and avatars, avatar (1) is the virtual you that appears in the 3d chats, avatar (2) is a product that can be bought in the shop that changes the way you stand/pose and sit, and also the height of your avatar. Although this was not known to me, I only bought a product with 125 poses.

My XtnMdlne account. c:

Still having fun with Laurie Ann and Hannah.

Me, Laurie Ann, our cousin Sweet, and Hannah.

Having the same 125 poses products. xD

HAHA c:

But then I got tired of that again, so I decided to focus on my KieranEmily account and have used her ever since. I started to earn credits through offerings and surveys, and other things I could do just to earn credits to buy whatever I wanted to buy. It was also then I was aware of avatars, so I bought my first avatar, the TF Cute Avatar 1 by TheAvatarFactory. I also had extra credits to "complete" my avatar, until my KieranEmily looked like this:

Well, I never got enough so this was never worn again after I started to again, earn credits through surveys to buy clothes. Then KieranEmily looked like this:

Never contented, I kept switching outfits again and again, until a friend of mine 11EmoGhost11 told me about codes for outfits. Basically, you just had to type in *tryOnOutfit and then the product numbers.
Ex. *tryOnOutfit 4349473 3554018 3536036 3663214 2376622 5093513 5019760 2901339 4170414 5738547 2219257 2220810 3705145 3705177 1809933 2966785 3166555 3341376 3342303 3377418 3700261 3843678 4281290 4725741 5188566 2134862 553082
That outfit looked like this (my avatar on the left):

I told my sister about this, and that's her code.

So yes, now I didn't have to worry about being jealous of other people's clothes, I didn't even have to worry about credits! Then the time came when I had to update IMVU. When I typed the code in the bar, it didn't work anymore, great. So then I was sad all again and wore my bitch outfits I was tired of. Then I did what I could to earn credits, got a little each time, and bought products. I don't even want to share every outfit I have had from that time, but rather the outfits I use the most these days, and here they are:

Nothing really impressive, but whatever.

Since the first few months of 2010, I've really been addicted to IMVU. Although when I was in a relationship with that knight of mine, I didn't log in so much, probably because I wanted to talk with him the most. And since that breakup I kept playing again. It's nothing like before. I usually came and visited a public chat room named Die's Dream, and I met hundreds of awesome people there. I have a picture of before.

First time in Die's Dream.

Met my closest buddies Lindsay (EyesOfEvil333) and Kevin (ShinKatsuka).

HARRY (BigHatGunslinger)!

Lindsay, Jesse (IIPredator), me and Kevin. I spent a lot of time with these three buddies.

Søren (Blackmagicmaster), Sha (chartzan) and me with silhouette skins. xD

Random, don't really know these people.

I don't know her name, Edward and me.

Me, Kami (SNAPSH0T), Sha (chartzan, I didn't recognize her) and other people I have no idea who they are.

Aiden (Nyangg), Anu (Anupu), me, Hannah (Echzee), Rony (rony098), Josefine (Josse907) and someone I don't know.

That was then. Things were fun THEN. Almost all of them are gone. Only Anupu, Josse907 are alive today, yet I don't talk to them any longer. Now it's just a bunch of unknown people.

I don't know who (DelBizzle), I don't know who(0hM33Gawd), I didn't get her name (DinoGoRawrness), Celina (DarkDelight613) and me.

Haha, yes, just a boring post. This is what I have been up to lately, so this is what I just blogged about. :/