DailyUpgradeWeekTwoDayTWO- Admitting who you are.

Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.  ~Homer

Never be bullied into silence.  Never allow yourself to be made a victim.  Accept no one's definition of your life; define yourself.  ~Harvey Fierstein

So , In order for me to be who I want to be, I have to own it and be it. Be the person that I want to be in the FUTURE. I have to claim so I know what should I do in order to be there. So here it goes...

I AM FASHION DESIGNER.

I AM A SHOE DESIGNER.

I AM THE VOICE OF THE WOMEN.

I AM AN AMBASSADOR FOR PEACE.

I AM AN ARTIST.

NOVELIST.

With that, I know where I want to be. I know who I want to be. I know what to live for , to strive for and go for. The dream will come true.

xoxo

M.M

DailyUpGradeWeekTWODayOne

If you listen too much to what people say about you, you will never be who you really are. --@ihateqoutes

Let passion take you the place where you want to be and you'll  be happy 

-Maureen Manuel

This is kind of late post, this was supposed to start yesterday but I need to catch up :D so for the task its ---->>>>>>>

Daily Upgrade Assignment #2 -

» 1. Recognize what your God-given talents/passions are.

So I've listed them yesterday and Ash thought that instead of scanning it, I should pose with it :D.

So what are the things that I think God gave me:)

1. My love and passion for Fashion.

- I know when I was a kid that I had 'it' within me, I was just not embracing it before because I was afraid of what people may say about me, like too shallow or materialistic, which I'm not. Fashion brought back the life in me when I was down and Fashion gave me a lot of learnings. It made me open on a lot of things, political, socio-civic and relationships. It gave me direction and Ive fought for it to some people,especially my parents that think fashion is a career for students that are lazy, which is not and Ive proved them that through my passion for fashion (I know it's a cliche phrase but I can describe it in any other way.) It made me feel happy especially when I make some people beautiful or confident about themselves. 

2. Serving and Having a Heart for Others.

Not all people know that I'm a Lasallian Volunteer. Voluntarism for me is a way of giving back your blessings ,that was given by God, and share them to the others that needs it. Voluntarism has molded me into a good person. It taught me how to socialize with different kinds of people from leaders, politicians to our brothers and sisters that are in need of help. I think that God give me this mission because He knows what i really feel about all this things. Growing up as an only child makes you want to have someone and care for them and I guess that made me want to participate in such activities.

3. Being Friendly

Ok, so I really love meeting new acquaintances and be with friends with them. I have this thing in me that I dont get shy to say hi or talk to a stranger (though my parents taught me not to talk to strangers but it's kind of fun anyway.) So when you see me around, say hi and I'll talk and greet you and make 'kulit' with you. That's how friendly I am.:)

I think that's it for now :D ,I might post the others on the other day :D

Gosh, this daily upgrade is fun and makes you go back to your roots and keep you reminded of the things you want to do in life like, goals and wishes and paths and decisions :)

DailyUpgradeWeekOneCatchUp (quick post and might be a long one)

Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Instead ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.

Dr. Howard Thurman

Sometimes, I think of posting stuff that are not *majorly* related to fashion and I think the Play With The Dolls, a U92 fm show, daily upgrade is a good way to start. So for their first assignment:
 Surround yourself with high energy people. :D
From the start of this year, I've been really keen into be surrounded by people that has a positive aura that keep my hype also. I think being surrounded with positively-minded people will make you also feel optimistic and hopeful for a brighter and better day.(Even if sometimes reality can be somewhat unbearable). I don;t want to be with someone who is really a pessimist or a downer, because he/she makes me feel groggy or sabaw or useless.


So before I start with the people that makes me happy or keeps me motivated or who has inspired from these past days/weeks/months/years, I've hang out with the most happy people and newly met friends , online. Actually, I've met some of them during PFW and Metrowear and Trilogy boutique's anniversary.

Taken by Shahani at Greenbelt 5. ( That's Andrew Ducay, Me, Ian Bautista, Mike Magallanes and Ziggy Savella) (I hope Nicole was in the picture too but she has to go with her family)

What I love and learned about these fab people is that live life to the fullest. Have fun and be yourself. I think that's what makes me feel alive when I'm with them. They're never afraid of what people might think of them. They're like my sisters already. I'm an only child and sometimes I long for a big ate or a little sister.

So first off:
My Best Bud, Ashley (Obviously :P)

Well, she's been there for me ever since college started. Lunchmate,seatmate ,groupmate and chatmate and also my photog and ka-chismisan and also shopping buddy, She's my go to girl. She never disappoints me nor be mad at me if i made something silly. She's honest and brutal to me, she really is a true friend. I dont know what will happen to me if she's not there. it's unimaginable.:P

My Mom :P

Well , my mom is the one who pushes me the most, even if sometimes I'm taking a career risk or she feels that is unimaginable for me to do. She's my mom and whenever I cry about something (my articles, scripts i made, scripts that didnt make it, she kept them all) I love my mom, even if sometimes I'm stubborn :D

My former boss, Vicky Herrera.

She's not only my boss, for me, but I've considered her as my mentor in life. She's the one who keeps on telling me to do what makes me happy whatever the stuff other people might say. She gave me opportunities to  test my creativity and make way for a new me. In my light years, I will never forget her. :)

So, those 3 girls in my life are the ones that made me the most. That pushed me and make me realized my potentials.I'm really grateful for meeting them in my life. >.< I actually have a lot but I've put the people that have influenced me the most,recently.

So with that, I want to end this blog post with a positive note. I'm keeping my head up high and be free and be happy in everything I do. Be more passionate and keep my head focus. That's All. :P

xoxo

M.M