Nineteenth

Last year was a whirlwind -- both a positive and a negative thing I must say. As corny as it may sound, I had my ups and my downs but that did not stop me from being who I am today. I never thought that I could be like this, glad that the person I was before changed for the better. Happy plus 1 to me! :)

So as the saying goes, a year older a year wiser? I believe so!

Goodbye 17. Hello 18.

Usually, I get really excited months before my birthday. I plan impossible things and I exaggerate a lot too. This is not new for a young woman like me. Yes, that sounds weird but I am a young woman now. Talking to friends about how I should celebrate it, endlessly begging my parents for a party (which by the way, I had when I was 1 year old until I was 12 or 13? That, I'm not sure of.) and counting the days before my birthday is awful. 

Last year, I happily celebrated my birthday with my close friends. Sadly, one of my best friends didn't get to spend the day with me. Oh yes, she has been M.I.A for almost a year now too. Anyway, this year isn't different from last year. A year before my birthday, I was looking at online shops listing the items I want. 3 months before November, I was excitingly thinking of stuff I wanna do with friends. A couple of weeks before my birth month, I tweeted a blogger whom I admire, Raleene Cabrera and asked her what she did when she was 18 and replied to me that she only had dinner with her family and a few friends; plus, she doesn't believe on spending millions for a grand party. A day before my birthday, I am sitting here and have no idea on what to do on my one special day.

These past few days, I have been really emotional because I think I deserve to be happy too. Everyone deserves to be happy. Why can't I be happy?

Alas! The last photo I took before becoming 18. I will be missing you, younger Nadine!

P.S. The photo is a lie, I'm not really happy.

WANTS FOR MY 18TH (:

Obviously, these are the things I want for my birthday which is on the 3rd of November. Lol. I'm posting it right now because these are what I really want right now, and when I mean right now, as in NOW. Early gifts are much much MUCH appreciated! Hahahaha! If you don't know what my address is, you can always e-mail me mmkayyy? Hahahaha! I'm not expecting all of these but at least a close copy of 'em would be great! Last October 21st, I already posted things I wanted but it doesn't mean I won't like those stuffs anymore, these are just additionS to the list ;) Lol, FACEBOOK WISH LIST. I might still add stuffs I want in a few months before the said date. Mehganon? Hahaha! Ma-feeling much? Lol.

I'm serious about him :">

Weathered Hobo Bag, Forever 21 - Anything alike would be good too.

Two-tone fedora straw, Urban Outfitters - Anything with the same style would be good!

Titan Purple, Skullcandy - I posted 3 kinds of earphones. I only want one of 'em ;)

Studded owl ring, Urban Outfitters - I'm kinda addicted to any kind of owl design right now so anything will do.

Smokin Bud Tokidoki, Skullcandy - This one's cuuuuute :">

Skool Girl Doodle Slip On, Vans - I've been eye-ing this for months now, I didn't know it comes in black too :O So any of the two will do. Please be thoughtful! Hahahaha!

Riot Purple/White/Blue, Skullcandy

Reptile Embossed Shoulder Bag, Forever 21 - As I have said, any kind of messenger bag will do :D I'm not that choosy. Well, I'm very very choosy. Just figure it out ;)

Quilted Bow Shoulder Bag, Forever 21 - A close copy of a bag like that will do ;)

Pave Headphones Necklace, Urban Outfitters

Mesh Bow Ring, Forever 21 - Any bow ring will do! As in, any! :"> As long as it's a bow.

Melt in Paris Stud Set, Forever 21 - Any stud earrings will do! I lost all of my studs so I need new one's :(

Lucky Charms Hair Pins, Forever 21 - I don't need an exact one, I just need something to put in my hair.

LOVE Nameplate Necklace, Forever 21

Layered Slip-on, Vans

iPod Touch Case Purple - Any purple case will do :"> But I won't be needing this if I don't get my next wish ;)

iPod Touch 8gb :"> :"> :"> :"> Please?

Hookah Shisha in Purple - Okay, this one's a joke, I don't smoke :"> Hahahaha! But I won't mind getting one. ~.~ I'm kidding.

Flowered Tea Party Slip-On, Vans - Just because I'm into flowery stuffs right now.

Filigree Leaf Headband, Urban Outfitters - Trust me, if you're a close friend, you know that any kind of headband will do ;)

Cultural Bangle Set, Forever 21 - Any design will do.

Charm Cord, American Eagle

Bubble Watch, Tokidoki - Now, I'm in love :">

Bow Ring, Urban Outfitters - Another example of a bow ring.

Cyber-shot Digital Camera TX5 - http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10151&catalogId=10551&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666122654#additionalImage1"

I hope my parents approve of a tattoo :"> I promise it would be something significant.

Elmo Magalona (@SuperElmo) would be okay too if you can't give me Justin Bieber (:

A video message of him would be great :">

For comments/inquiries email me at nadine.macandog@gmail.com

P.S. I'm serious! Hahaha! Don't let me down ~.~

Photo Credit: Google Images, Forever21, Sony, TokiDoki, Urban Outfitters, Vans, SkullCandy

Sta's 18

With my guy friends, (L-R) John Paul Buendia, Nadine Macandog (me), John Francis Ramos, Michael Angelo Mariano, Paul Cheng.

Well, he's sorta my best frienemy ;P Meet Chipi!

I was wearing a sequined cocktail dress, designed by yours truly!

A night to really remember. Well, make that 2 nights to remember ^^ Anyhoo, my friend (Sta) celebrated her 18th birthday last May 8 so a few days already passed but decided to write this post just now. I was too lazy! :O

After that party, my friends and I planned on more out of town trips by ourselves! I hope it really happens! First stop, Boracay please! (: Please! Hahahaha! 2 years from now would be great. I can wait that long as long as it happens. Uhuh ;P