A mish mash kind of day

11.12.13 

Thought I'd share these random things that I'm currently loving. Enjoy!

1.) Oreo Balls I've lost count of how many times I've made these little babies! Not only do they taste heavenly but also they are so easy to make. 

Ingredients

1 package Oreo cookies

1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened

White chocolate almond bark or candy melts

Chocolate chips for decorative drizzling, Oreo crumbs, sprinkles, etc.

Crush cookies and stir in softened cream cheese. Use the back of a large spoon to help mash the two together.

Roll the mixture into 1″ balls and place on wax paper covered cookie sheet.

Melt chocolate as directed on the package, then dip balls into chocolate, tap off the excess, and set aside on a wax-paper-lined cookie sheet to dry.

You can sprinkle the tops with crushed cookies or sprinkles for decoration. I personally think it looks pretty to drizzle them with a contrasting color of chocolate to make them look like truffles. Once dry, refrigerate and enjoy!

2.) We all know that our 20s is a very crucial stage for our development in all aspects and it is a prime time of self-discovery. Most importantly, wise decisions should be made especially when it comes to our career. Personally, I used to have a clear and definite path, however, certain unexpected circumstances got in the way and I can attest that it all turned out to be completely different from what I've hoped for. I struggled with disappointments and frustrations and I tried so hard to overcome them. I knew I had to adapt even if it took me a long time to build up my strength or else I would be stuck in that black hole. But if anything, I definitely came out stronger and wiser. I'm well on my way to a bigger venture which will pave way to a brighter future. So hold on tight and enjoy the journey through your 20s!

These are pieces of gems that I found in various websites for the 20-something and I urge you to check them out:

25 things every woman needs to know

20 things 20 year olds don't get

20 things every twenty something should know

All Groan Up

23 awesomely underrated things about being 23

3.) These quotes that are too good not to share:

The Dalai Lama, when asked what surprised him most about humanity, answered,

“Man, because he sacrifices his health in order to make money. Then he sacrifices money to recuperate his health. And then he is so anxious about the future that he does not enjoy the present; the result being that he does not live in the present or the future; he lives as if he is never going to die, and then dies having never really lived.” 

"Don't let worrying about the future take away the beauty of the present."

4.) I've rediscovered my love for red nails, I wear it every single day and it is now my go-to color. 

United Benetton B United Pink - my mom recently gave this to me and I absolutely love it. This has a nice fresh scent which I would say is more for daytime use.

5.) The Book Thief by Markus Zusak

6.) I call this my "never gets old" playlist.

brighter than sunshine – aqualung

defying gravity - lea salonga

apologize - one republic

secrets - one republic

brave - sara bareilles

happy ending – mika

how far we’ve come – matchbox 20

love story meets viva la vida – jon schmidt

the luckiest – ben folds

marchin on – one republic

mine – taylor swift

river flows in you – yiruma

rock your soul – elisa

shake it out – florence + the machine

shoot out the lights – ron pope

slide – goo goo dolls

us – regina spektor

7.) And, these irresistibly cute photos to brighten up your day!

The Sunday Currently, vol. 6

C  U  R  R  E  N  T  L  Y  .  .  .  

R E A D I N G my second Haruki Murakami book, Kafka on the Shore. I'm seriously hooked with Murakami books, so much so that I'm planning to collect and read all of his books that I could get my hands on. I started reading this shortly after Norwegian Wood, which I think is utterly brilliant, and I must say I'm completely in awe of his writings. On another note, I'm starting to review for my NMAT(National Medical Admissions Test), a nationwide examination required for the entrance to any medical schools in the Philippines, which I will be taking next month. To be honest, it feels so surreal to me that I'll be heading to med school soon. After being disappointed with my career of choice, my parents decided to give me this rare opportunity to study again. I know it entails years of hard work(and stress) but I'm willing to take the risk as it will pave way for a better future. I'm also going to start immersing myself in medical books and tutorials for the weeks to come as part of my preparation. For now, I'm going to read books for leisure as much as I still can before I get bombarded with med stuff.

W R I T I N G today's TSC.

L I S T E N I N G to an anime song from Angel Beats on loop. My little brother is addicted to it.

T H I N K I N G about my future in the medical field. I admit, I feel kind of intimidated cause this is all new to me but thankfully I have a wonderful support system! 

S M E L L I N G the delicious smell of cocoa lotion on my skin.

W I S H I N G I could get a 90% on my NMAT exam.

H O P I N G A N D P R A Y I N G for my fellow countrymen who were affected by the typhoon Yolanda to be brave and strong. The aftermath of the typhoon has left so many people homeless and devastated. Thankfully, the storm has exited the country and the amount of support we are getting is overwhelming. Filipinos are known to be incredibly resilient and with God on our side, we will rise above this in no time. That's for sure.

W E A R I N G a cookie monster printed shirt and black shorts.

L O V I  N G my supportive parents.

W A N T I N G a hot cup of chocolate. :)

N E E D I N G a new pair of eyeglasses. I cannot find my old ones and I get the feeling that I'll be using this a lot for reading.

F E E L I N G happy and scared and hopeful!

C L I C K I N G new and old blog entries from my favorite bloggers.

God bless! :) Join us in The Sunday Currently Link-up

Hello future house

Haven't we all, at some point in time, tried to imagine our ideal future house with all the nifty furniture and things inside? Well, here are some of the things I'd definitely love to have 15 years from now! (Fast forward, please?)

What about you? :)

WWW Wednesdays!

WWW Wednesday is a weekly feature from Should Be Reading. I'd like to thank Sara for introducing this to me.

To play along, just answer the following 3 questions:

What are you currently reading?

What did you recently finish reading?

What do you think you’ll be reading next?

So here are my answers:

What are you you currently reading?

My first Haruki Murakami book! I'm almost half way through it, and I'm seriously loving it. As they say, once you've read a Murakami book, you are bound to get addicted. And I couldn't agree more.

What did you recently finish reading?

I was looking for something light and funny to read when I chanced upon this from Goodreads, and it didn't disappoint. Loved it!

What do you think you'll be reading next? 

Definitely another Murakami book.

Start Today

BELIEVE in yourself. Look forward to a better and brighter future. Enjoy the free fall. Let go of past failures, fears and rejection. Have faith. Dream. Risk. Treasure your family and friends. Believe that this too shall pass. Create wonderful memories. Go out of your comfort zone. Throw away stuff that reminds you of bitter memories. Quit feeling sorry for yourself. Erase the negative thoughts and feelings. Chin up. Discover the beauty of uncertainty. Love yourself wholeheartedly. Be unique. Be brave. Be smart, thoughtful and kind. Be you.

Someday I Will

I will discover the meaning and purpose of my life.

I will let go all my fears, anxiety and insecurities and face the world with infallible courage and strength.

I will know the reasons for the things happening in my life right now.

I will travel and go to places I only dreamed of.

I will make my mom very proud of what I've become and give her a comfortable life.

I will reach my potential and inspire other people.

I will marry the love of my life.

I will become successful in my career.

I will accept the things that went wrong in my life and never look back.

I will put up a bakery and catering business.

November Goals

First time to join this kind of link-up! Here are my goals for the month of November:

1. Finish 4 books.

2. Lower my weight down to 125 lbs.

3. Drink at least 2 L of water everyday.

4. Start my food business for the holidays ahead.

5. Exchange blog buttons with other bloggers.

What are your goals this month? Link up here! :)