Fragrant Harbour

Ola! :)

I missed blogging but I can't find time. Really. I am still busy with a lot of things and I can't find my virtue.

Anyway, I know I still owe you a story about my recent trip to HongKong right? But if you could just wait a little longer and I'll find my way to get it over and done with. The only thing I did was to post a look at my LookBook account, it's been ages since my last post and of course I wanted to share the look.

Here it is. :)   

This photo was taken by my Jr at Aberdeen Harbour at HongKong.
I'm wearing a purple pedal dress that I got from Zara TRF, tan braided belt, tan patterned bag, caramel leather lace ups, chunky brown ring all from my most love brand H&M. I'm also carrying a vintage old rose cardigan from Bread and Butter. And my aviator sunnies are from Kenneth Cole.

I promise I'll work on my next post, I just hope and pray it'll be soon. But that's it for now, forgive my short post.

Did you liked my look..?? Send me some love and hype me click this link, http://lookbook.nu/look/2690341-Memoirs-of-Fragrant-Harbor.

Thanks!

Love lots,

KarenHeartilly

I am So LOVED!

I turned 24 last Sunday and I was so overwhelmed by the love that I received that day. First off. I went home to celebrate my natal day with my family. We just had lunch together, nothing fancy since I was really tired and I wanted to sleep for more than eight hours and my Mum was so busy as well. I also tried to went to the salon for a pamper-me-time but my attempt failed because my stylist was not available and I just went home with my haggard and old self. After spending little time with my family I went to  back to the jungle since I needed to get ready for work the following day. And by the way I went to church as well, as much as possible, I try my best to make it to church every Sunday or at least once a week. I thanked God for all the wonderful things that He has done for me. Words will indeed never be enough.

I'm twenty four. I'm a year older. I am happier but I'm still finding my way to contentment. I still got a lot of things to pursue. A lot of things to achieve, to experience, to learn and to gain. I don't find life easy nor fair but I'm enjoying every single moment of it. I had regrets, that's for sure. But I'm trying not to hold onto them. Sometimes, I find it hard to let go on things, but as I grow older, I learn to let simple things don't bother me. But memories are buried deep, for I am the kind of person who doesn't easily forget. That's one thing I hate about myself, I guess. I can forgive, but I find it difficult to forget. At this point in time. I know exactly where my life is going, but still I don't. lol :p

I didn't do anything fancy on my 24th life-sarry. And I thought it will just be an ordinary day for me but something or someone rather made it amazing. I think I don't need  to give away any clue for you know for a fact who that person is. My Jr. Yes, the love of my existence. He picked me up from the salon because I was so sad that my make over was post-poned. And my eyes widened because I saw this red roses on the passenger seat. Yes, he gave me flowers. I can't really explain how a bouquet of flowers can make me happy but I'm sure my fellow ladies can understand how I felt and a Tiramisu Meltdown cake top it all off. I was really surprised since Jr's not the type of guy who would do something like that. (Before?? But he's beginning to be the hopeless romantic type so I'm getting used to it! He'll kill me if he reads this. Waha!) I felt like a princess! lol.

Another thing that amazed me was the number of people who flooded my Facebook wall and the numerous text messages that I received. The thought of it is making my heart burst into so much happiness. And I indeed felt that I am so, so loved! :)

 

I was so inspired, I posted this on my LookBook account. This was again taken by Meek, a good friend of mine.
I am wearing a peach H&M semi pleated cocktail dress with a satin detail and a see through effect. I paired it with my favorite nude leather lace ups platform wooden heels and my ever reliable Viviene Westwood leopard print fabric bag in old rose. To complete the look, I borrowed Mum's pink pearl necklace with an amazing pendant.
What can you say..? Click this link to view my LB account and to hype my looks.
www.lookbook.nu/karenheartilly

The lovely roses that I got. They were very nice to look at. And I can't help but feel kilig every time I think about it. lol. :p  

The Tiramisu Meltdown is one of favorite cake. And it was awesome. Yum-O! :p



I would just like to take this chance to thank all the people who remembered my special day. Who find ways to be able to wish me happiness. Who send me love and kisses. I couldn't be any happier. If
I could just hug each and everyone you. I would. Thank of you.Thank you. Thank you.

I love you all! :)

More to come!


Love lots,

Older KarenHeartilly

I'll Call You When I'm Sober

I've been gone for a while. I can't tell you what I've been up to for I want to keep it as a secret for now, but I promise I'll tell you all about it when the coast is clear. lol. :p

I've also been away from the virtual and cyber world. My Facebook friends and Twitter followers can attest to that. I'm also away from home. Almost three weeks now. I've been staying at my Uncle's house for the mean time. And that's all I can tell you. I should keep my mouth shut now. It's not that I don't want to tell you but things are not clear and I don't want to pre-empt things. :)

I promise, that I will tell you everything about what's going on, but for the meantime I want to tell you how hard it is for me to be away from home. I know I'm a little exaggerating but this is the first time, in my 23 years of existing that I will be away from my nest. I find it hard honestly, but I'm not complaining. I really am not. It's just that, I find it not easy to be comfortable. I have to watch out for everything that I do. I know I haven't told you how I dread changes and that I'm naturally a stubborn person but I'm working my way out. As for living with my relatives, it's not easy also. It's not that they're not nice or anything (They are one of the nicest people that I can think of) but you know, you have to really on your best behavior since you don't want them to say anything bad about you right. I can fairly say that I'm doing well on the "Pakisama" factor. 

I miss my Mum and Dad, so much. I can't help but be a cry baby sometimes when I think about them. I know I'm 23 and I should be a grown up and I should stop being melodramatic but I can't help it sometimes. You know what keeps me going?? Jr. Yes, the love of my existence. He keeps me sane. I hate changes. Being the stubborn me I find it so hard to adjust on life's major changes. There comes a point when I just can't take things on my own. And he was there, being my shock absorb-er. I just don't know what to do without him. This is me being the Parasite. lol. :p

Oh well, I think that's enough for my blabber. If you're wondering where to reach me, you can send me an E-mail at this address karen04_heartilly@yahoo.com or send me a message at this site. I'll be gone again for a while and I'm not sure when I'll be back but don't you worry about me. :)

Ciao!

And oh, by the way. I got a LookBook account and here's my latest look! :)

I'm wearing a vintage style dress from TRF. It has this cute flower prints, a nice collar and a wavy semi pleated effect.  I paired it with a midnight blue quilted chain bag from French Connection and a three inch Zara silver heels with ribbon detail. And to complete the look I popped in my assorted bangles that I got from H&M.

This photo is taken my a good friend of mine who's a photo enthusiast. He loves taking pictures of anyone or anything. He says that he wants the world to be his studio. Check him out, click this link Michael Mercaado

As for my photo. Click this link. Hype me and show me some love! :)


That's all for now. I promise my next post will be with sense. lol :p

Cheers!

Love lots,

KarenHeartilly


P.S.
I just thought that I will try to describe my LookBook outfit and try to write something about it here on my blog. Just like everybody does. What do you think? Great idea? Let me know what you think! :)

P.P.S.
I'll be turning twenty four in five days! Can you believe it?? :p
Send me Presents!!!! :p

Look Book

I've been very vocal about my dreams of becoming a fashion designer someday. And I wanted to start on myself. lol. I just opened an account on LookBook. I still don't know the perks of the site but I was really fascinated and envious. And a lot of people inspired me too and I see no harm on trying, so I signed up and let's just see where it'll lead me. So, please, hype me and I'll adore you forever! :)

Borderline Disorder

What can you say..??

Click here to view my Trying Hard Site. :p

http://lookbook.nu/karenheartilly

More to come!

Losta Love Hearties!

Love Lots,

KarenHeartilly

Being Under Satan's Yoke

I realized everyone I know is busy or at least keeping their selves busy. When I was texting my friend Mae from Taiwan (because it's her birthday, Happy Birthday again Mae! I miss you!) we came across this idiom, and from that I became to wonder if truly these things can occur. I go to church every Sunday with my boy friend or at least we tried to. We make it appoint to hear the holy mass at least once a week, as a Christian I think it is our responsibility to do so, okay, hang on. I'm not trying to preach around here. I'm just reminding you. And if you don't get what I'm saying, it's fine with me. Okay? Relax. and I think that's what everybody needs nowadays, a time to relax, unwind and put things on perspectives. I'm not as busy as a bee, I still find time to do my nails or read a book but I know that time will come, and I just have to be prepared for that, I guess, but for now, I'm enjoying all my free time and savoring it.    

And if your having a good time reading, read this story that I got from the web.

Satan called a worldwide convention of demons.

In his opening address he said, "We can't keep Christians from going to church. We can't keep them from reading their Bibles and knowing the truth.

We can't even keep them from forming an intimate relationship with their Saviour. Once they gain that connection with Jesus, our power over them is broken. So let them go to their churches; let them have their covered dish dinners, BUT steal their time, so they don't have time to develop a relationship with Jesus Christ.."

"This is what I want you to do," said the devil:

"Distract them from gaining hold of their Saviour and maintaining that vital connection throughout their day!"

"How shall we do this?" his demons shouted.

"Keep them busy in the non-essentials of life and invent innumerable schemes to occupy their minds," he answered. "Tempt them to spend, spend, spend, and borrow, borrow, borrow. Persuade the wives to go to work for long hours and the husbands to work 6-7 days each week, 10-12 hours a day, so they can afford their empty lifestyles. Keep them from spending time with their children. As their families fragment, soon, their homes will offer no escape from the pressures of work! Over-stimulate their minds so that they cannot hear that still, small voice. Entice them to play the radio or cassette player whenever they drive. To keep the TV, VCR, CDs and their PCs going constantly in their home and see to it that every store and restaurant in the world plays non-biblical music constantly."

"This will jam their minds and break that union with Christ. Fill the coffee tables with magazines and newspapers. Pound their minds with the news

24 hours a day. Invade their driving moments with billboards. Flood their mailboxes with junk mail, mail order catalogues, sweepstakes, and every kind of newsletter and promotional offering free products, services and false hopes."

"Keep skinny, beautiful models on the magazines and TV so their husbands will believe that outward beauty is what's important, and they'll become

dissatisfied with their wives. Keep the wives too tired to love their husbands at night. Give them headaches too! If they don't give their husbands the love they need, they will begin to look elsewhere. That will fragment their families quickly!"

"Give them Santa Claus to distract them from teaching their children the real meaning of Christmas. Give them an Easter bunny so they won't talk

about his resurrection and power over sin and death."

"Even in their recreation, let them be excessive. Have them return from their recreation exhausted. Keep them too busy to go out in nature and reflect

on God's creation. Send them to amusement parks, sporting events, plays, concerts, and movies instead."

"Keep them busy, busy, busy!"

"And when they meet for spiritual fellowship, involve them in gossip and small talk so that they leave with troubled consciences. Crowd their lives

with so many good causes they have no time to seek power from Jesus. Soon they will be working in their own strength, sacrificing their health

and family for the good of the cause."

"It will work! It will work!"

It was quite a plan!

The demons went eagerly to their assignments causing Christians everywhere to get busier and more rushed, going here and there... Having little time for their God or their families. Having no time to tell others about the power of Jesus to change lives.

http://www.google.com/#sclient=psy&hl=fil&biw=1280&bih=677&source=hp&q=what+does+under+satan's+yolk+means%3F&aq=f&aqi=&aql=&oq=&pbx=1&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.&fp=a9c1404d7ba2d7ce

I guess the question is, has the devil been successful in his schemes?

You decide...

Love Lots,

KarenHeartilly

Bag-O-Holic

I'm blogging now because I am so elated, almost over the moon happy. I'm hyped and totally blissed out. I can't tell you how happy I am. I'm overly excited and I hope by blurting out what I feel you'll be elated as well. And it's all because of one thing. Bags. A girl can never have too many of it. I mean who doesn't want to have a dozen of it if you can afford it right? When I'm younger I owned almost 30 pieces of bags, when going to school I change my bag everyday, that proves how much of a bag addict I am. I even design and make my own bags but as I grew older my taste on bags changed as well. I'm not very particular with the brand, my priority is it's design and usage. I usually go for large, roomy bags since I bring a lot of things. To date, I own more or less 20 bags, some are designer bags, some are unbranded but remarkably beautiful.
And I want you to see some of my favorites. (Please forgive me for I won't be able to post the photos of all my bags since it'll be too much work)

My Favorite. Probably the most expensive piece I have. It's Vivienne Westwood Leopard Print in Old Rose.

My over used Long Champ Les Pliage tote bag in coral pink. I adore this because it's roomy, spacious and good for traveling.  :)

I love it's design and material, although it's heavy and not suitable for public places because it doesn't have a zipper it's still perfect and can be matched on almost any thing. Mary Quant London Black tote bag.

My girly bag! A rare XOXO pink hand bag. It's cute and preppy! ;)

Another Favorite. Given by my Jr. A very reliable and stylish black sling bag from Egg.

The sole reason why I decided to write this is because of the newest addition to my Growing-Trying hard Collection.

French Connection Fabric Quilted Chain bag. It's way way cheaper than the famous Channel Bag but it's perfect for day and evening wear. I love it's sophisticated style. And it's my baby at the moment. :)

In five or maybe ten years in time, I'm dreaming for making my collection bigger. And grander! :)
I know some of the bags are unbelievably expensive but I'm sure it'll last a lifetime. I might be dead but my bags will remain, given to my children or grandchildren perhaps. I'll never know.
Some people might raise their eyebrows, but they'll never know how much happiness a new bag can bring to a bag-o-holic girl. :)

Here's my dream: (If you're so nice and you've got a lot of spare money, you can get me one of this and I'll love you forever! Promise! lol.)

Want to break free from the common brown and beige LV classic.
http://www.louisvuitton.com/uk/flash/index.jsp?direct1=home_entry_gb

Of course, I won't neglect to put Hermes on my list. I could collect all the colors! Oh Birkin! :p
www.hermes.com

As I told you, I'm a sucker for large bags because I always bring a lot of stuff! So I fell in love with this Jimmy Choo shoulder bag! Lovely!
http://www.jimmychoo.com/day/skyl-/invt/103skylnas/

Jimmy Choo scarlet bag is a perfect going-to-the-beach bag! !  So, it's in my wish list! :p
http://www.jimmychoo.com/day/scarletm/invt/103scarletmexp/ 

The perfect party bag! Chanel quilted tote embellished chain bag. Love Coco! ♥
http://www.chanel.com/fashion/11-fashion-accessories#11-quilted-iridescent-calfskin-tote-embellished-with-interlaced-chains-and-retro-turnlock--1,1,12,30

I can't name all the brands I know, and I drool of having one of everything. I wish I could hoard! lol.

I also dream of having a money tree, where the fruit it bears has money inside it. Yey!

Imma materialistic girl! lol!

Seriously, it's not really bad to drool on things that I can't afford at the moment. It actually gives me an inspiration to thrive and fulfill my dreams. I believe that materials things give superficial happiness so I love people more than bags and I think that's more important. Right?

Next! Shoes! Lol!

More to come!

Love Lots,

Karenheartilly  

I Wanna Get Married

As I was surfing the net when I came across this video and it really touched me. I super love weddings! I have this little, tiny, small dream of becoming a wedding planner, aside from loving the movie that starred Jennifer Lopez I adore the idea of witnessing a wedding, even if I don't personally know the bride and groom. I also can't help but cry when the bride starts to walk down the aisle, I imagine myself doing so. :p

Let's face it, I'm 23, I know I'm still young but I long for a wedding of my own, I already envisioned my dress and other details and of course my groom.

I still have a long way to go, as of now, my boyfriend and I doesn't think about it When I saw this video I cried over it, really.. It's touching and heart melting. I just wish to have my own perfect wedding. Someday.

But for now, I hope you'd enjoy this video as much as I did. ♥

Video courtesy of:  http://www.youtube.com

Let's make love not war! lol.
More to come!

Love Lots,

KarenHeartilly

I'm a Hell on a Handbasket

Yes, you read it right. I almost feel like deteriorating. I was on the verge of ruining my life! Last night, my Boyfriend and I had a row, a huge row (I'm so sorry to disappoint you but I'm not going into details I just wanted to express how bad I felt about it. I hope you understand.) so huge I almost thought our relationship had ended. I was so angry during our argument it made me cry. And I hate it! I hate it when my tears betray me. We usually argue, about the simplest stuff but we never had anything so serious like that before. I was so upset. The problem is, when I'm mad I have this tendency to say things that I don't really mean and when my temper cools down, that's when I realized that I said things that I'm not suppose to say. But the realization came too late because I already caused pain to the people I love. The damage has been done and I can't do anything to rewind it. Good thing Jr understands me, I now know that everything was my fault. I should've done better. I can't erase what I did but I can always make up with it.

Another thing that I hate about myself is my overwhelming pride. I know it's wrong but I value my pride so much and people always get hurt when I do that. I was really so upset that I cried the whole night, and I fell asleep crying as well. I am thankful that Jr loves me more than I thought he did. He was so understanding, which made me feel more guilty. And yes, I am a bad person. I felt like one. But we are okay now, I apologized, I admitted that I was wrong and I asked him how can I make things right. He told me that I didn't have to, that the fact that I accepted that I was wrong was enough for him (See how great he is? He's my angel!).

I also learned a lot of things. First, is that getting mad should never be an excuse to disrespect the person you professed to love. Second, you should never make a decision when you're mad because it clouds your judgment and in most cases you'll regret what you did. And third, when you apologize, make sure you mean it, you have to accept that you're wrong and you have to make up for the things that you did.

I'm still grateful because this event just made my relationship with Jr alot stronger. I know what to do next time, I learned from my mistakes and I promise him and myself that this thing won't happen again because I'm scared to loose someone like him. I love him and I love to love him.

Hope you learned something from this too. :p

I've got a lot of things to tell, I promise I'll try to blog as soon as I can!

More to come!

Love Lots,

KarenHeartilly

Drug Overdose

I went to my doctor this afternoon, I'm seeing him once a week for almost a month now. I needed to monitor my condition (See, I told you I'm taking this seriously and seeing him weekly isn't easy on the pocket, you can't imagine how much every meeting costs.) I had a repeat Chest X-Ray (I'm sorry I can't post a photo of it because I can't get my plate.) and the result revealed a significant change. The supposedly marks are beginning to disappear now. I was elated. At last! Weeks of having Gastro-Intestinal upset paid off and also my meds doesn't tastes that good, some kinda acid-metal-stays-in-your-mouth kind of taste. Argh! But still I need to continue taking medication so that I will continue to have a good prognosis. He also replaced my Anti-Biotic into a much, much, way higher dose so I need to endure more GI (Gastro-Intestinal) upsets. :( But if It'll make me better, why not? Right? :)

A drastic change came into me, because I need to maintain a drug to control my asthma attack. And I need loads and loads of vaccine to prevent certain exacerbations. Let me tell you, getting sick isn't cheap! :(

You wanna see the Meds I'm taking? Let me share them with you. :p

Two puff per day. One in the morning and one before going to sleep. I also need to gargle afterwards, because it's in powder form and some powder stays on my mouth. It can cause fungal infection if I won't observe proper hygiene. Well, proper hygiene doesn't bother me. I'm an OC. :p My sister and boyfriend said that my inhaler looks like the thing that gives "Captain Barbell" his powers. :p

 http://idrbiz.com/Philippines/membership

My previous Anti-Biotic. Responsible for the unbearable GI upset that I experienced to be taken twice a day with meals. Argh!

 http://www.allrealmeds.com/augmentin-generic-cavumox-mg125-p-229.html

This one is tricky. It's an effervescent tablet, in other words, I have to dissolve this on a glass of water so I'll be able to drink it. Which reminds me of an Aspilet tablet dissolved on a spoon that my Mum makes me drink when I get sick since when I was super young I can't swallow a tablet. (I'll ask her later why she didn't try buying the syrup form instead. :p). This drug is for excretion of the icky yuck stuff called phlegm. I also don't like the taste of it, to be taken also twice a day with meals also. :p

http://www.fluimucil.ro/adult_produse_1.php

  

Medixon is an Anti-Inflammatory Drug. It has Steriods actually and it also has not so good effects on human body when it's used on a long period of time. I'm praying so hard that I'm not taking so many so I won't develop any bad effects in the future. But my doctor guaranteed that's it's okay. That made me relaxed a little. :p Also twice a day after meals because the taste really stays in your mouth and the after taste in the worse! Argh Again!

http://www.ferron-pharma.com/produk_list.php?id=26

So there you go. Those were the drugs that I'm taking to keep me alive for more than 55 years old. lol.

As I told you. Strict Regimen. Isn't it obvious that I'm not a medicine lover? I don't fancy any of them and I hope and pray that I'll be able to stop taking each and every one of it without me feeling unwell. Good thing I'm surrounded by loving people and they always remind me to take my meds. And I feel that I'm being taking cared of. I'm happy that my prognosis is good and I'm on way to feeling totally well. I thank God for being to nice to me. I will always be grateful no matter what He decides for me. No need to worry anymore. Happy Heart! :)

Love Lots,

KarenHeartilly

Cardigan Addiction

Okay, before you react there is a valid reason behind this hoarding (likely).

I easily get cold. I hate feeling cold and I'm not really a huge fan of cold weather. I'm skinny and I don't have spare adipose tissues (or insulators). :p That is basically the main reason. For Comfort. Second reason is, I usually match my clothes, you won't see me with a mismatch clothes. It became my ritual actually. :p

I will also won't get out of my house without a cardigan on my bag. I feel incomplete without them. You could even ask my boyfriend. lol. One time I left my cardigan at home and I got sick! ha,ha

I know, living in a tropical country my Cardigan Addiction is not quite practical but I can't help it. Even an Air Conditioned room is enough to send shivers on me. I'm also a huge fan of colored socks, but I won't post a photo of my socks here. It'll take a little exaggeration. :p

Sometimes I wonder if I'll be going to places where it's literally freezing outside. I don't know, I don't wanna think about it now. I'll just prepare myself when that time comes, but for now, I'll enjoy the pleasures given by my Cardigans. :p

As of this moment, I own 24 pieces of Cardigans.

One of my favorite. I just made this actually. It's originally a sweater. I love it's design and color.

Another favorite. Given by my Dear Boyfriend (I'll tell you more about him next time.) I super love this because I can pair it with almost everything. ♥

24 and counting. I will love to hoard more. I also make my own cardigan, out of old sweaters, I cut it the middle, sew each sides, put cute buttons and viola! You wouldn't even know that I made it.

And I really believe that a girl should own more than one cardigan. For comfort and fashion sake. :p

More to come!

Love Lots,

KarenHeartilly

The Arsty Me

Did I ever tell you I'm creative? lol

I don't wanna put myself on the pedestal but a lot of people, including my Ever Supportive Mom, Ever Loving Dad and Ever Dearest Boyfriend keeps on telling me that so it's kinda sinking in. :p

Last week was Holy week so in practically three days I just stayed home and bonded with my family.

Although I was happy, being with them and the things we did together (That's a different story and I promise to tell it next time.) I must admit that there was too much time on my hands and it bored me. Really.

It came to me. What do I do when I'm bored and my eyes almost sore because of too much reading? I Alter.

I got this jeans that's resting on my closet for the longest time. I don't wear jeans that much anymore. I cropped it, sew it made it into a pair of shorts. What I did with the rest? Here have a look.

The remains of the jeans that I mercilessly cropped! :p

Stitches here and there.

Recycled ribbon.

Naruto inspired. Black and Orange (Or I should say Halloween inspired?) :p

Swirls and Twirls.

And after a day and a hundred needle pricks! Tadah!!! My very own mini loot bag!

I wonder what to do with it. Since I'm starting a new one. This time it's pink and black (EMO inspired? lol.). Before, I used to make things like this, so I can give it to friends as a present on special occasions since I always wanted to make a personal touch on my gifts. My boyfriend suggested that I should sell this and his even willing to sell it for me (through Facebook-On-Line Selling Thingy) but I haven't made up my mind yet I don't know if i can do it and I'm not sure if I can keep up with it. Since I'm doing everything by hand and I tell you it isn't easy to sew denims. :p

But if I can afford to buy a sewing machine maybe I can do it since I do designs also. I'll still think about it.

More arts and crafts to come, I guess. But for now it's safe to say that this is one of my hobbies and I had a lot of fun doing stuffs like this.Do you like this? Maybe I can send this to you..? :p

Love Lots,

Karen Heartilly

Heartilly Wannabe

You're probably wondering why "Karen Heartilly". Okay, here's a little story. Aside from the fact that I fancy hearts/heart designs so much ♥ (I find it really cute) I got the name from an RPG game that I loved so much. Way back in my high school days I am so addicted to the Play Station game Final Fantasy VIII and the lead character, yes you guessed it right was named Rinoa Heartilly. I fancy her so much and I wanted to look like her. I find her so pretty (although she's just an Anime). And aside from the Action-packed story there is also a love story in the game, which made me more addicted to it. Her love interest is, Squall Leonhart. He's super cute. And I admired he's my-knight-is-shinning-armor, bravado, quite, i-will-die-for-you character. After years and years, I never outgrew the addiction. Until it practically became a part of me. My friends even used to call me squall or heartilly.

So there you go.. if you find it interesting and for further explanation try clicking this link. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Final_Fantasy_VIII

This is Rinoa Heartilly. I know four people who told me I kinda look like her. :p

After sticking up with the name and reading a lot of things about her I almost felt like I know her. I even know her blood type and birthday. (am I creeping you out? Weird isn't it?). I'm a true blooded fan. Although I don't play RPG anymore or any Play Station stuffs her love story stayed in me.

Whenever you'll see heart designs or the name heartilly, think of me.Because I live through the name. I always say things-heartfelt. I love with all my heart and I'm happy as I can be. Heartily.

♥♥♥

Love Lots,

Karen Heartilly

Deadline. 55?

I got  cough for almost two weeks. I tried every cough remedy that I could think of. I wasn't bothered at first since its normal for me to have occasional coughs since I am diagnosed with Asthma. (It's hereditary so I only got my genes to blame.) When I felt tightness on my chest and after so much deliberation I decided to consult my doctor.

My diagnosis? Bronchiectasis (Onset). (just click this link for further information http://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/bronchiectasis ). In other words, it's a condition where in there is an over production of phlegm in the lungs. (Please excuse me, I hope you're not eating or something and reading this won't gross you out.. :p)

This is easy to cure actually, but the problem is, I got Asthma (Remember?) that is responsible for constricting my airways stocking the phlegm inside my lungs depriving it's way to come out. If not treated it will destroy my lungs. And what will happen if a person has a destroyed lung? Yes. He will not be able to breathe properly.

I read articles about it and it revealed that the life expectancy of a person with this disease is approximately until 55 years old. I'm 23, so I still got, 32?

I am on a strict medication regimen right now. I'm having high hopes since I discovered the disease before it even started, but it still makes me nervous. I just keep on mind that a lot of people is praying for me. I got a very competent doctor. I have faith and I believe I'll do better. I will be better. I just have to take good care of myself now. :)

You know, I'm taking this seriously but this won't stop me from having a life. I'm 23 and I'm young. I'm in love and a lot of people loves me too. Although I got limitations on my physical activities (since i get easily exhausted) I will enjoy my life. Every bit of it. This is not a death wish or something, but I wanted to write this for other people to ponder, that life really is full of surprises. One moment, you're okay, having a lot of fun with you're friends and family and then with the blink of an eye, you won't be able to see them anymore.

I just don't want to live my life with regret.

I will live my life to the fullest.

No Hold backs. All Out.

For now on, as I said I'm on medication and I will update you so don't cha worry. :p

Love lots,

KarenHeartilly

Sticking to the Title

Okay. See how reluctant I am? After a month on creating this. This is only my second post.

There are of lot of things that's happening on my life and I can't tell you everything even though I wanted to.

I can say that I am a good story teller. I make it a point to put every details on my story But sometimes, my brain shuts off and I sometimes can't find the right words but let me start by telling you something about myself. Facts and pieces for you to decide whether you'll waste you're time on reading my blog or not.

So, tag along.. :p

I love books. I am a bookworm. I own 60+ (and counting) books.

I can spend the whole day reading, that is why I got diagnosed with Inverted Astigmatism  last December2009.

and I'm on the process of correcting them. so I have to wear specs. I got 50(right)-75(left) vision.

I don't wear contact lenses, since I'm to reluctant (even to it). I might get blind i'm not careful. I don't wear my glasses that much so the correcting took longer than expected. I'm stubborn and my Optician gets mad at me sometimes.  :)
I only wear them (my glasses) if my eyes ached so much or my vision becomes distorted, aside from that you wouldn't see me with my glasses on.. :p 

I look like this with my specs on. See why i don't fancy wearing them? :p

I am also an "ATE" (older sister) to a fraternal twin (a boy and a girl) whose three years younger than I am. I belong to a happy and well loved family. My mom and Dad makes it appoint that we eat dinner together (as much as possible). My Dad is cool and protective to the girls (which is normal if you'll ask me). My Mom is like a friend to me. I can't tell you how close my family is. I love my Family so much and I'm willing to do everything for them.

With The Twin. People sometimes wonder who the real twin is. they formulate different combinations. Me+Dear Sister. Me+Dear Brother. But some of them got it right. You decide. :p

With the people I love the most! Can't say anything more.

At my age I earned a ton of friends, some are not-so-true but definitely some are so-so true. lol.

I got friends from almost everywhere that I've been through (Since I'm not the snobbish type). I learned which friends are for keeps. I call them my Footprints. Based from the anonymous poem Footprints in the Sand. We were friends since the earth began and until now I'm still with them, sharing my life with unbelievable people. For while they are here. On Earth. Existing. I will never be alone.

We've been together since High school and we're still here. Loving and being there for each other. Amen! :p 

Just to show how wacky we are. Most of us are professionals now but we will definitely remain kids by heart.

But wait. I also got friends from my University in College. and even though we don't see each other that much I still love and miss them with all my heart. I've shared four years of tears, laughters, heartaches and joy with them. And I will never forget them. Even if we're worlds apart.

I miss them and I will always ♥ them.

I'm 23 and I'm engaged to be engaged. :p

What am I talking about? I'm currently happy on a relationship with my boyfriend for almost two years now.

I am happy and contented of having him in my life. I do not need yo explain further since you'll be hearing more about him in this blog. So frequent you might get sick and tired of him. :p

This is us, when we started going out. Almost two years ago.

This is us, NOW. Passed the infatuation stage and so much in-love. ♥

I guess, that's it for now. I will try to blog as soon as I can.

I hope you didn't find your time wasted on reading this.

Let's be friends and let's get close.. :p

More to come!


Love lots,
KarenHeartilly