Life is Good. Living is Better

Life is Good. Living is Better

                  Last week my friend, Alex Federiganm took some photos of me Which I decided to use for this post, There a lot of times wherein we feel bored with life (or maybe it's Jut me). It's like a cylce ... or actually it is a cycle: Wake up, Eat, Bath, Eat, Sleep Bath, etc. I mean I guess you can picture it right? We just keep on repeating the same thing over and over again, what makes it so special then? What makes LIFE worth living? I'm not suicidal or anything but I've seen a lot of films lately Which tackled this issue and I thought to myself "Hey, it has not actually be bad to end my life ... Who knows maybe it would even better? "But then I think LIFE NOW's only boring if you MAKE IT boring. If you want to live, you have to break some boundaries and risk something in order to gain something. I'm not asking you to GAMBLE or anything like that, but I am telling you that it's better to try than not trying at all die. I do not like PLANNING things and I'm not saying that's a good thing, but it does make my life a bit surprising. I do not love life, but I do think it's better than having no life at all.

I do not really have a lot to say for this post. Here are the photos:

Also in life, it's better to have experienced drama than not. Atleast you have a story to tell. Atleast you now you're not boring. Atleast you're the same one way or another ..... Atleast now, eventhough my life is boring I can proudly say that I've experienced a lot. Maybe it's karma? Maybe it's destiny? Maybe it's nothing at all. I do not care all I know is that atleast ... I know now what I was and what I want to be.

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Dear, Hell Week

HELL WEEK

I have 5 things I want to tell you!

So this week .. Oh wait scratch that. This month has been nothing but stressful! So I'd like to point out 5 realizations, if you want to call Them that.

PS \. I can not wait for this term to end! Give me a break! But first, to all my professors, please give me a high grade (high meaning by passing grade lol).

US LIKE YOU GOT 1:

(C) Kian Fernandez (Me, Thea Garaygay, Trisha Tejada and Jhia Asinas)

We're mad serious, we want to pass this term. We want to survive. We got each other and no HELL WEEK can break our bond (Yep, I was trying to go for a cinematic effect thing. I can not seem to describe it right. Sorry!)

2 Why you doing this to us, innocent kids?!

Say hello to our "Mother" Lian Sta. Maria \

I do not get it, why would you hurt Such an innocent face? (Or atleast what seems to be)

Ericka Juasayan, Me, Trisha Tejada, Jhia Asinas and Anne Sino Cruz (From left to right).

Look how cute we are! Taking selfies like we're not stress when deep inside WE ALL ARE!

(C) Kian Fernandez

We look like kids. They do okay maybe (and I do not ... Ouch) Why would you want to stress us and tire us eve

3 My everyday NEED:

A Picture fom the awesome Viner Cameron!

Anyway, I need some sort of blessing ....

4 ACTUALLY I LOVE HELL WEEK:

Chiara Ocampo.

Yep, a sarcastic face. (Ahhh duh). Although, you can not really tell that she's with perf stress face (Jealous kid right here, she's effortlessly pretty!)

5 STREEESSSSSSSS = FAT ME

Honestly, I have nothing against being fat or being too thin but it's just that this is not my normal intake of food. It's not even summer and, what? I already Gained about 10000000 punds! Obviously kidding.

6 I MISS:

(C) Thea Garaygay

THE CHILL ME ....

Thanks for reading! Wait for next week's post.

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My Story Episode 1

My Story Ep. 1

My birthday's coming up in less than a month and I suddenly have all this realizations in life. Honestly, their more of 'dilemmas' rather than realizations. I'm going to be 18 and I I'm not even sure if I'm going to have a party. Okay, so I'm a guy and usually guys throw a huge part on their 21st but I'm different. I always wanted to throw a party PARTY on my 18th cause it'll be like me saying goodbye to immature me and facing the painful reality of life. Besides, 18's special to me cause I can finally be imprisoned, not that I want to, but get it? I'm finally something to the society, lol and in line with that I want to celebrate it! Anyway, I'm not sure if my I, together with my parents and sister's help, can pull it off. Because of this, I decided to make a week by week countdown-like and update you guys about what I'm planning to do on my birthday and the knowledge/realizations I gain every week.Who knows, this might be beneficial to some people out there. Lastly, I think some of you think my idea of throwing a party, and crying if that doesn't happen, is totes dumb. Well, I can't blame you. After all you can't understand someone, not until you experience what they're going through, so my advice don't judge. On the other hand, I'm going to try not to care, lo cause after all 'YOU CAN'T PLEASE EVERYONE'. Too much info? Sorry

Playing Timezone again! I love it, I feel so safe there

 Okay, so this may be totes weird, but I love playing in Timezone, especially the branch in Greenbelt 3. I know I'm 17 and I should be thinking of something better, like doing my homework and studying everyday. Sorry I'm just not like that. I'm FAILING my classes but I always see to it that I still have time to myself. I enjoy the company of others, but nothing beats some alone-time. I believe that we have to learn to stand with our own two feet and not need anyone else to make us smile. You have to accept who you are before others accept you for you. Besides, how can you love others when you can't even love/appreciate yourself.

My comfort food (Kettle Korn, Chef Tony's Popcorn and Tous Les Jours) plus a new top (Bershka)

Went to Star City with Jhia Asinas, Juana Segismundo and Joana Aberin (Both behind the camera)

(c) Ri Ranjo, ME. Edited on VSOCAM

So one day, June 17, I was left in our new condo in SM Jazz. It was the same day I realized tons of things like how much I've changed. From being a kid who can't live without volleyball (seems like it was a part me before) to a teen who knows how to enjoy even if he's alone. I'm saying I'm independent, cause I'm not but rather I've changed from being weak to becoming strong. I use to cry a lot cause I didn't make it as an athlete in college, but now, I don't really care anymore. Instead, I focus my disappointment from that to do other things, like blogging, singing (TRYING) and dancing (ALSO TRYING REALLY HARD). After taking this photo, I had a lot of ... interpretations with it. First, I saw a lost man trying to reach for his dreams, but fails. Second, a person who doesn't give up. Third, someone who constantly tries things to find who he is. Lastly, a dramatic person who is reaching for nothing and is looking for someone/something new. NEVER GIVE UP. IT ISN'T OVER TILL YOU SAY IT IS. JUST WAIT, YOU'LL FIND SOMEONE BETTER... SOMEONE WHO'LL LOVE YOU HARDER AND LONGER, IT MAY EVEN BE YOUR FOREVER.

Appreciate yourself. (YES THEIR ALL SELFIES SORRY)

CBO in Greenbelt 5 (Try it guys, really tasty, worth-it and self-comforting)

Penshoppe top, Uniqlo Checkered Polo.

My new BERSHKA Top. Soon to wear lol

Penshoppe top, Uniqlo Checkered Polo.

Remember this: You don't have to try so hard or change so people could see you. You just have to be you and let people see you for who you are. AND EJOY. Also, in choosing clothes, never buy something just for the sake having something to add in your cabinet. Well, atleast not if you're trying to save money  Going back, don't buy something unless you really feel like you want it, as if it wants you to wear it cause a person changes their mind like the weather, unpredictable (KIND A LIKE LOVE).

Don't forget to follow me on Twiiter and Instagram for more awesome photos! Plus get to know me more, who knows maybe we can be friends or more? Lol, kidding.XOXO

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5 Reasons Why It's Fun To Host

What's Fun About Being a Host?

First thing's first, I'm not a professional host. I did not get in to the hosting pool of my other org actually preferred. hahaha!

Hosting with my friend, Thea Garaygay

Me and Thea caught on act: CHILLING.

Can't stop smiling. That face tho

             What's fun about it? EVERYTHING! Okay so I know I'm being superficial, but it's true. Hosting with be hard as hell, cause you have to entertain your audience almost all the time, but it's really really fun. It's one of those moments where you just do not want to stop talking so mu cause you're having fun. Well, at first it was so nerve-racking, especially if it's your first time like me. I did not know what to say and I was so conscious about what to say that there were moments that I just stood there waiting for my co-host to say something. Nevertheless, as time passes by and you get to know your audience more, Eventually you'll feel relaxed and ready for more!

1. You get to test your communicating SKILLS - One of the most challenging, yet fun, part about hosting is that it tests your effectiveness to communicate with other people. 

2. You get to TALK AS MUCH AS YOU WANT TO - As a host you have to keep on talking to keep the audience alive.

3. You can PLAY WITH THE AUDIENCE (or fool them) - Since your the host, you're not going to play some of the embarrassing yet FUN games that the people behind the event PREPARED. Instead you get to watch and organize it. Who knew the audience were that good ... and making others laugh (that's a good thing)

4. You get to practice SMILING ALL THE TIME - as a host you have to show the audience that you're having fun.

5. You'll MEET A LOT OF PEOPLE - Actually, not just meet people but become friends with them!

(Left to right) My Top Model-worthy friend Trisha Tejada, Me and my biggest idol Ericka Juasayan (aka DJ Robyn)

Talking to the audience

Making some friends lol

Lastly ... Thank you for this opportunity TEAMCOMM. I love you! Follow me on twitter and instagram: riranjo

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5 Reasons Why I Don't Want To Grow Up

Say No to Growing Up!

1 Wrinkles - My face will start to change. My skin and the way I move soon BUT I can actually stop this by exercising and eating healthily still no matter how old I get.

2 Out with the old - There will be new cool stuff in the market that I will not understand how to operate anymore, although you can still be in Even if you're physically old. It's all in the mind.

3 WORK - I have to work work work in order to survive, my parents will no longer be there to support me and give me whatever I want (or atleast the ones They can afford).

4 Work hard play what? - No longer do I focus myself on my studies and parties, but rather I have to pull it together to do nothing but work. Maybe I'll try to Deviate from the norm and still go to parties in the future.

5 LEARN HOW TO BUDGET - This is the biggest issue ever! If now all I have to think about is how to save money so I can buy clothes, concert tickets, etc. When I group old, I now have to think of all the other Aspects of life, like paying the electric bill ... NO!

That moment your parents leave and the playground

Goofing around

Having a Tantrum moment

Feeling like Peter Pan

I do not how what's going on

You and your best friend just playing around

This article's inspiration: Thea Garaygay

Unlike most people, I actually do not want to grow up. I want to remain young, not physically cause that would be impossible, but in the heart. I want to be mature yet young and exciting, ready to face anything and craving for something new and weird. Hope you had fun reading! XO

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5 Ways to Have a Better Candid Picture

Candid Pictures!

       Not everyone is a fan of taking candid pictures, but we can not deny the fact that it's gone viral! More and more people are posting 'candid' photos, Whether or not it's really not sure we're candid They do look great. Now, I'm not a model or a photographer, but I do have some "okay" looking candid photos so I want to share some of my techniques! Moreover, these techniques can also be used not only in taking candid shots but also in taking OOTD pictures! Enjoy!

1. LIGHTING: Find a good lighting so you do not have to edit the photo as much. Also, in this way, the raw photo would look really really good. Lighting does a lot of tricks and benefits not only the photographer but also the model.

2. CHILL: People When they're relaxed look good (laughing, smoking, talking). Keep your mind off the camera and instead busy.

3. EXPERIMENT: Make faces, move your hands, be awkward! Sometimes it actually helps. There are weird memoment where we get out of our comfort zone and then we make cool facial expressions that the camera captures (you'll never know till you try). Thank yourself for being weird after.Also, try imagining something else instead of photoshoot. Maybe your loved one taking pictures of you?

4. PRESS PRESS PRESS: Ask the photographer to keep on taking pictures, in this way he can capture as many random photos of you as possible. Btw, by photographer, I mean anyone holding your camera or phone, he or she does not have to be a professional. A friend would actually be better cause you feel more comfortable doing random poses infront of him or her.

5. HAVE FUN: Just have fun, after all you're doing this Because you want to capture an elegant yet unscripted side of your life (Life sounds overacting by the way). Be confident!

The'm so happy face

Just Chilling 

Thank you weird me

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Goodbye Summer!

Time to Say Goodbye Summer

Let's say goodbye to summer as we face the rainy season, my favorite season of the year! Okay, this may sound weird but I do love the rainy season, not only because there are going to be a lot of class cancellations but also because of the new trends: Sweaters are once again in! Now let me show you some of my summer OOTD's that I'll truly miss.

Forever 21 Top, Oxygen Pants and Cotton On Denim Polo. I forgot the shoes

With my best friend Jhia Asinas. Same pants, Bershka top (my only clothe from Bershka), Shoes All Star

Same top, Same shoes, Pants personalized by a friend and Markuus denim Polo (Yes I have a thing for demin polos)

I'm not rich! As you can see I like recycling my clothes, a lot. Nobody really cares about what you're wearing, it's just a matter of how confidently you wear them. Just smile. By the way, I post weekly so go check out my blog again next week and spread the word. If you like what you see share it and let me know what you think by commenting down below, so I'd know how I can improve my blog (I'm super new to all this). Hugs XO

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