Life Update

Hello everybody!

So it is finally August, time moves so fast. It feels like just yesterday I was celebrating new year's with my brother and a party with my neighbors. Now it's suddenly my birth month! I will be turning 21 this Wednesday, August 5th. I'm not really planning anything spectacular for that day, I'll just probably head out with my brother to eat and go to church, maybe watch a movie too.

I have also been not posting for awhile and now I would change that because I have a list on what I expect my blog to be and also new content for me to try and do. I really love blogging and eventhough I don't post as much, I still find myself reading other people's blogs which still keeps me on track.

I am also currently still working on a book that I'm writing and hopefully (not that sure yet), I'll be able to put it out for everybody to read. I have also gained a lot of weight from being as lazy as I am and now, I wanna start getting back on track and continue my dream of becoming fit. I'm currently looking at exercise bikes too and would most likely get one within this week or next week since I already have my options and just deciding which one I would get and I will be posting all about it once I have it delivered and tested out.

As for online games, I just recently announced to my guild mates and friends that I have finally quit playing Dragon Nest Sea and would move on to another game. The reason being is not because that I'm really busy but because I've been playing that game for quite a long time, like I was 17 when I started then I'm now turning 21. I practically grew up in that game with all my other guild members that was a lot like my virtual family. I think that I finally got tired of its repetitive-ness every cap having to start with absolutely 0 but nonetheless, it still has one of the most amazing gameplays especially on PVP which makes you have a hard time picking out another game that would compare to the experience this game has given you. My guildies and me do stay in contact and we are discussing what games we should play all together again which is kind of hard since everybody pretty much has different opinions on games that they wanna try out so I doubt that we would all end up on a single game. But some people are willing to try out another game with me which we are currently waiting for the open beta and that is Tree Of Savior. It's an MMO on steam and many people describes it as something quite similar to the 1st Ragnarok game. I however have not ever played ragnarok (Except for the mobile game) and have high expectations towards this game because of all the hype that's circling around it. As for mobile games, I'm on and off playing Toram Online, another MMO Rpg game which actually surprised me that it is so different. It's 3d and open world, the graphics are good too and it's easy to play. Although, it does have issues with other mobile users because it keeps on crashing after you create a character. Another mobile game is Heroes Of Order And Chaos. I have been playing this game for years, it is a tower-defense sort of game and it reminds me a lot of League Of Legends. It does help entertain me when I have nothing else to do and I don't know, it's just a chill game that I like.

For T.V. shows or series, nothing new, I'm still watching Pretty Little Liars (No spoilers! I Promise!) and yes I am very much updated and have also been guilty of rewatching it all over again right from season 1. Can't believe it will only be 2 episodes until the summer finale. I'll be able to watch the next episode on my birthday which I am so excited about  and yes in case any of you are wondering, PLL premiers every Wednesday here in the Philippines just a few minutes after most of you have watched in on a Tuesday ( Took me awhile to figure out all the time difference). I am also currently watching out for some new shows that I would like so if there are any suggestions, do tell me.

I'm also really thinking about putting some blonde highlights on my hair, kind of like a balayage style. Last month was the 1st time that I ever colored my own hair and now I am feeling so confident to play with it. So we will see if I do go through with it.

And yea, I guess that is it and I'm really thinking about what post I should make on my birthday. I have some options already so it may not be just a single post. I'll see what I can do and I will be heading out soon and getting some new beauty products to try out and some new clothes because I have literally been wearing the same comfy stuff all the time and I should probably get new ones that actually flatter my new body shape and still feel comfortable in. I don't know why but my body constantly keeps changing sizes like last year I was super thin and now I got curves, I like either way although sometimes its getting hard to pick out some clothes. Well, whatever I'll enjoy and flaunt the curves I have now before it disappears again (if it will, I don't know).

 Hope that everybody would have an amazing August!

Thanks for reading and until the next blog,

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50 Facts About Me

Hi and welcome back my blog! If you're new here, hello I'm Joyce and today I will be telling you guys some facts that only some people may know about me. I really don't know if I would make it to 50 but let's give it a go.

1. I am 100% Filipino
2. My favorite colors are black, purple and pink.
3. I tend to finish a book in just a few hours.
4. I wear glasses but only when I'm in front of my laptop or reading on my ipad.
5. I only knew how to ride a bike when I was already 19 years old.
6. I am a hardcore gamer before where I would spend more than 24 hours infront of my laptop.
7. Being a gamer, I used to dream a lot that I'm still playing my game especially with Dragon Nest Sea.
8. My closet is full of clothes that are either black, white, navy green or dark blue in color.
9. I like wearing makeup even if I'm not leaving the house.
10. I have been in a modeling workshop for only a day.
11. I tend to listen to a song that I like over and over again until I'm sick of it.
12. I don't drink coffee
13. I was an honor student back in high school
14. People describe me as someone who is very deep
15. I am more of a spender than a saver nowadays
16. I could not sleep with the lights off
17. I vomit whenever I watch thrillers
18. I don't have my ears pierced
19. I am open on getting a tattoo but too indecisive on what I would put
20. I know all the songs in high school musical until today
21. I have a habit of not replying to a person eventhough I've seen their message because I thought I replied already.
22. I am very bad at math and only survived it in high school because I crammed a little more usual than I would than any other subjects.
23. I love anything seafood except for oysters
24. I need to sleep with 2-3 pillows below my head every night to sleep
25. No matter how hot it is, I need a blanket that covers me from my toes to my neck
26. I'm the type of person who would cry from a scary story
27. I sometimes type out a whole rant about something but when I'm done I delete it.
28. I'm writing my own book but can't seem to finish it because I have way too many ideas on my head that I keep re-editing the first chapters.
29. I love to listen to people who have accents especially the British ones that I end up listening but not really understanding what they're saying. (lols)
30. I badly wanna know who "A" is on Pretty Little Liars.
31. I probably have more friends from gaming online than real life friends
32. F.R.I.E.N.D.S. is my favorite TV show ever
33. I have a resting bitch face and people around me comment way too much about it.
34. My height is 5'1"
35. I was an extra on some TV shows in the Philippines (Banana Split & Maalaala mo kaya) I had no lines in both but with the drama one, I had to cry my eyes out which I did. And which the talent manager asked me for my phone number and photo, but the next day, I lost my phone.
36. I am really bad at applying false eyelashes (I'm practicing now though!)
37. I am secretly competitive.
38. When I hang out with people, I tend to get very TMI although if I really have a secret I wanna keep, no one would ever know about it.
39. I attended an Italian language school for a few months to pass basic Italian language and didn't come back after that.
40. I have moved houses 5 times.
41. I used to chop all of my barbie's hair and break its arm when I was a little girl.
42. I am a bit of a perfectionist.
43. I fake being good at public speaking, I talk fast and keep saying things hoping that it would make sense. 
44. I hate being vulnerable infront of anyone.
45. I have real life moments that I dreamed about before it ever happened.
46. I am abit of a multitasker. 
47. I have always been finding boys who are pretending to be girls in games, I don't know why but I always do without even trying.
48. I am a bad liar but I am good at playing around with the truth.
49. I am really stubborn.
50. I was born the same date that Marilyn Monroe died. Pretty creepy especially when I have a mole the same place that was on her face too.

So that is it for my 50 facts and honestly, I barely made it. It was fun and hard at the same time to be able to describe things about yourself haha!

Thanks for reading and until the next blog!

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What I learned from online gaming

Online gaming. I've tried all sorts of these and have only stuck with a few for a while. I'm not a gaming pro or addict but I had a time where gaming was my only "me time" or where it was a place a lot nicer than reality. So I'm gonna list down what I learned all throughout my years of playing all sorts of games and why I think it'll apply with real life circumstances. 

1. Approaching or talking to someone will never hurt you. 

In real life, I always thought that I can't possibly talk to someone due to their popularity or status as you may say because I fear that I may get ignored or be ridiculed. After having to play some games for awhile that involved me engaging with other players, it taught me that having the courage to talk to someone not only lets you get to know the other person, but also makes you have connections. You gain a friend and if you talk to them nicely or introduce yourself appropriately then I see no problem that things would go well. First impressions do last at some point.

2. Having to work hard for what you want.

Whether it'll be practicing your player vs player moves or "farming" for the amount of gold or money in game that would allow you to buy the things you desire is the key to survive in the game. I think from every MMO I played, I was always a hardcore farmer that people would always ask me if I top up or load up using real money to get my items in game. I just told them that I find farming to be the core part of the game and I feel more satisfied doing it. Every step I do in farming helps me to learn more about the game and have more control over my character or hero.

3. Learning the history of whatever game your in, helps you to predict what will or may happen in the future.

Games with an awesome storyline always gets me to enjoy the game even more because besides the fact that it's entertaining, they give you clues on what to expect after you've played for awhile and what you think will be the outcome of the current things that you do in the game. 

4. Be a good follower to become a good leader.

On one of the games that I play, I am a guild master and have lead my guild for quite some time now. I had some success and failures with doing so but I guess I managed to do it because I'm more of my member's friend than their leader. Whenever I make decisions involving our guild, I always make sure that 90% of my members will benefit or agree from it. With that, I think that my guild is pretty successful because they follow your example and agree to work together not just as a team but as a family. 

5. Don't bother with the haters.

Whether your intentions are good or bad, there are just some people who would turn your good intentions around and feel as if you are targeting or attacking them. Having to manage my own guild, I dealt with people who overthink the things I do without understanding my part. With that, I had quite a good amount of people hating me and leaving my guild (some of them I've kicked for their bad attitudes or their passive-aggressiveness). I experienced some of the world chat wars attacking me and I think my only mistake in all of that was answering them back. I have a pretty smart-ass mouth when it comes to situations like that and I could honestly tell you that it never helped and only made things worse. You can't please anyone, so I'd rather you just enjoy the people you have by your side than to deal with those people who hates you for your being. 

6. Don't take your anger from real life to another person who did nothing to you in game.

a.k.a. Trashtalking. I've seen this happen way more than I should. I've also did this and became a victim of it. You came in the game to enjoy and play but then you pollute your environment with problems that shouldn't even be there in the 1st place which causes you and the people playing around you to be out of the mood and bother your gameplay. This just isn't right because being in the game you want to distract yourself and actually do something you want willingly, just play and if you don't feel like talking then don't. I'm sure your friends ingame or team mates would understand. I think this also applies to the work field, learn to separate each of these and this will ensure you to do a better job with the task you are doing.

7. Communication is what makes relationships work.

Being really friendly in the games I play, I gained a lot of friends that are possibly the best human beings in the world. They are the people who you could talk about almost anything and they listen and share their similar experiences too. They may not be in the same country as you but it feels like you guys see each other everyday because of the communication you put into your friendship.

8. Get to know someone before you trust them. 

I have become a victim of this. Whether a person is wanting to scam money from you, hack your account, a catfish (a.k.a. those guys pretending to be a girl or vice versa) or a spy. Yeap, I've had some cases where there was a spy on our guild and the catfish, well I guess you could say that some of them would just want to be really close with other real girls or scamming other guys with their money. I went to a point where I became a bit overboard with getting to know people I'm becoming close to, like if they say they're a girl, me and my best friend in the game would make sure if they're telling the truth and I could tell you, I think we found way too much catfish than we could count. And scammers, these are I think the people who have the most patience. They invest their time on you, pretending that you are their friend but in the end, all they want is your money. I know a lot of people who became a victim of these and I just don't know what to say everytime but just be careful next time.

9. There are just some things that you can't un-know.

So you gained a group of friends that you play with everyday, awesome right? But sometimes... you just think you know somebody and yet you figure things out way deeper about what their motives are. You feel betrayed and track back all the things you said to each other and start to question them. I know someone who had a sudden identity crisis from being a victim of the catfish thing (yes, it happens) and became a mad person about it. You think and think and just couldn't come up with some sort of reason why they think hiding it or being someone they're really not would lessen the chance of being friends with you. I get that I may read on some parts way more dramatically, but I guess I'm just concerned because I invested way too much time with them that I feel that I deserved some truth. Or maybe, it's not about you and you know something that you think the other person should know but you don't have any idea how to even say it, I guess that is what messes you up too. I suggest that if you can't handle the truth, then don't go looking for it.

10. The virtual world is real life too.

I guess being able to play these games and having friends that are in the same country or location as you, you gain real life friends too. I found my 1st ever virtual to reality friend 3 years ago in the game. We met up and just instantly became good friends. We're still friends today and I have been so thankful ever since. She helped me with a lot and became who I am today. I just couldn't imagine my life without a friend like her. After awhile, I gained more and more virtual to reality friends that I met up and hanged out almost every month. It's crazy but they became a blessing to me. I love them all so much. Just remember that before you meet up with them, make sure you are also being careful and that you know you could trust them. There is no harm in being safe. 

11. Meeting your boyfriend / girlfriend from a game is also real love.

I know some people who just doesn't believe in this but after seeing my friend's relationship become one of the strongest that I know of, I think that it is possible and there's just isn't no harm about it. I can't explain it but whenever I see my friends who has relationships from the game, I see a deep connection between them that I think other normal couples don't. I'm not saying that people who have relationships that didn't start in the game aren't real, I'm just saying that relationships that are found virtually is also equal to reality ones, especially when they did meet up and end up together. 

Okay, so I honestly think that I could go on and on about what I learned from online gaming because the experiences are just endless. I do have some friends who don't play online games and whenever they ask why do I like playing so much, I just smile and say I don't even know where to begin. Some of these experiences has helped me to be more open minded and also carry these lessons to my everyday life. I never regret spending so much time in gaming because I loved and love every second of it because of the people I play with and who I became. 

Thanks for taking time in reading this and if you got stories that you wanna share from gaming, comment them down below because I do wanna know! Same thing if you have suggestions or questions just don't hesitate to comment. 

Until the next blog!

♥

Joyce

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Late Night Thoughts.

Good Evening (or Good Morning) Everybody!!

Its 1:41 a.m. Here in the Philippines and I've been trying to sleep since 11. I've noticed my iPad has blogger app and I've always thought about making a blog before but never really crossed my mind again until today. So yea I guess this is a good way to get started with blogging :D

Introduction: 

I am Jojo, a 20 year old lady from the Philippines. I usually stay at home taking care of my brother, do house chores, gaming (Dragon Nest Sea), and just edit pictures, do GIF's and plan on making videos and write my own book. 

Ever since a kid, I've always loved reading. I just can't help but love the feeling that I can go to places and experience feelings and have thoughts that are well expressed through writing. even though I'm just sitting and reading. Its a nice escape from boredom, from personal problems, and also discover other things that you may not have encountered before. It makes you think about how important every detail there is around you, how one thing seems to exist with the other. 

I've written some short stories before but its all very personal. Some of them maybe fiction but I seem to have this fear of being criticized. I know that good or bad you will get criticized but I'm not sure if I could take it. But I guess now I am ready. And I'll probably just take baby steps. One step at a time. Whether or not I become successful one day, I'll just be thankful that I gave it a try. 

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