That was how long our relationship lasted. Eight years of ups and downs. Eight years of going to different places. Eight years of companionship. Eight long years before one accidental mistake from me broke and shattered him.

Is there a worse feeling than seeing your iPod touch smack the ground and hearing the unmistakable crack of glass?  Is there a more heart broken scene than picking it up and realizing that the screen is shattered from top-to-bottom? 

This happened to me a couple of days ago. You see, I always carry my iPod with me wherever I go. So while out on a window shopping spree, I pulled out my wallet from inside my bag without noticing that I also unknowingly pulled out my iPod. As you may have guessed, it succumbed to gravity and left me not knowing how to react for a few seconds there. Now, this isn't the first time this had happened for I had dropped him a couple of times before but this time he didn't survive. Surprisingly, it still works well despite the spider web of cracked glass across its screen. I mean, the touchscreen still work as well as its music player but it's just so painful to see/read the words, images and what not's thus I could not use this as a back-up for my e-reader.

So far, I'm left with two options - repair or replaced. What do you suggest?

It's a couple of days late but I'm not gonna miss Raisa and Eileen's fun blog link-up where we talk about everything (literally!) that struck our fancy in the hopes of getting to know each other through our favorite things. 

Since, today's my rest day and I was planning on watching movies that I've missed and read books from my ever growing file of books to read, I thought of sharing my all time favorite tv shows because I'm feeling like a bum today and was a couch potato back then (and still is?). So here it is,

1. Sex and the City

It's been how many years since the last episode aired but here I am still watching reruns and pulling out my DVD Compilation when I needed a pick me up. Sex and the City have been on top of my list like forever and Carrie Bradshow, Samantha Jones, Charlotte York and Miranda Hobbes define squad goals for me. Forget about its sexual innuendos, Jimmy Choo's, Cosmopolitan and Designer Outfits but what I love about SATC is how it redefines the meaning of relationship for me.  Plus, it's the main reason why New York is on my bucket list.

2. Game of Thrones

No other show had kept me hooked up with its bloodiest and most shocking cliffhangers than what Game of Thrones does. Honestly, before the first episode was aired, I have already read the first two books from A Song of Ice and Fire series, A Game of Thrones and A Clash of Kings (that's why I'm mostly Team Daenerys). I was doubtful at first how the tv series will give it justice because the books are epic fantasies and tv show budget (as far as I know) isn't that big but after the first episode, I was convinced and hooked. 

3. The Walking Dead

My cousin first introduced this zombie tv series to me. At first, I was a bit hesitant to watch this because I'm not really a fan of gore and horror (I thought it was a horror show) but after watching the first season, I was hooked. I love how it balances grotesque scenes with human feelings and I found myself looking forward to each new season and episodes. Just like Game of Thrones, what makes this show unique is its unpredictability. You watch your favorite character's die and you can't do anything about it because that how it goes. Speaking of which, Season 6 will start to air next month and I'm so damn excited!

4. Friends

Probably the best sitcom I've ever watched. Friends is this simple show, no special effects , no heavy scenes and heavy dramas but still memorable. Every time I catch reruns on this one, this still never fails to make me laugh.

5. That 70's Show!

The most underrated sitcom. It's hilarious and just plain wonderful. I wasn't able to watch it while it was airing but I got a DVD and watch all seasons for three days straight and got myself a good laugh. The reason why I haven't put it up on my list because it was never the same when Ashton Kutcher and Topher Grace left. Kelso (Ashton) was really funny but I was in love with Erik (Topher), for me he was the backbone of the series and it was just never the same without him in it.

6. Dawson's Creek

Okay, I'm probably showing my real age here but this has been my favorite show back when I was still a teen. Pacey and Joey was my first favorite tv couple and I was really rooting for them (even in real life). 

7. The Amazing Race

Twenty-Eight Seasons (and counting) and I will never get tired of this reality show. This is one of those shows that you'll never know what's going to  happen to your favorite teams and the challenges are rarely the same. Plus, I love how they show the culture of each country they visited. It feels like I am also traveling with them. Fun fact about me: it's my secret dream to join this race.

8. America's Next Top Model

The models, photo shoots, guests and the behind the scenes drama, this show was my guilty pleasure!

9. Mr. Bean

Never fails to make me laugh!

10. Gossip Girl

I was a fan of the books before I watched the series. Though, the storyline was totally different from the books, Chuck Bass and Blair plus the gorgeous outfits and streets of New York, make up for it!

Honorable list: 

Skins, The Vampire Diaries, Keeping Up with the Kardashians, Survivor, Family Guy, The Wonder Years 


How about you? What's your favorite tv show?

The "Ber" months are finally here! Cue in the "Christmas Carols, Christmas Decors, and the happy disposition because the Holiday Season is just around the corner! Sorry, I'm just so excited because Christmas is one of my all-time favorite holidays. I'm seriously counting down the days till December and is currently planning on what gifts to purchase! Okay, enough about that one. Since another month had ended and a new month came in, it's time for my monthly wrap-up post.

Seriously, I've been struggling for days on what to include on this entry because I feel like I didn't do much in August. I was so damn exhausted from the shift change at work (morning shift to a graveyard one) that my life lately has been on a work-eat-sleep-repeat schedule. 

What Have I Been Up To:

August was a crazy and at the same time fulfilling month at the office! Crazy because of the shift change that I still haven't adjusted yet and I am fulfilled because finally, I have bonded with my new team - in and out of the office. 

In case you missed it,

I've posted some of my favorite lines from one of my favorite self-help book, Mandy Hale's The Single Woman that you can check here. 

What Have I Read:

My Favorite Reads:

I gave a five-star rating to these books because they got me hooked up from start to finish and made me wanting for more.

It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover - Seriously, this book left me completely speechless. I went into this book with a clear head and no idea at all what this is about only that it's from one of my fave New Adult authors. I didn't read the blurb or any reviews because I wanted to be surprised and damn this left me out cold. If you want a book you simply cannot put down, get one from Colleen Hoover!

A Beautiful Funeral by Jamie McGuire - like Colleen Hoover, I'm also a huge fan of Jamie McGuire and her Maddox Brothers series. Fact: her book, Walking Disaster started my love and addiction for the New Adult genre and ever since then, the Maddox brothers has been a constant part of my list and this book is not an exemption. Though told in multiple POV's, it wasn't chaotic and confusing. Just a heads up though if you plan on reading this, read the other books first and prepare a box of kleenex ;)

Bossman by Vi Keeland - This is my 6th book from this author and it's my favorite so far! The witty dialogue, their unusual first meeting, their banter! AH! pure fun read. It has been a long time that I've read a hot boss hero and Bossman renewed it for me. 

Moonshot by Alessandra Torre - I've been raving about how talented Alessandra Torre is. Seriously, I haven't read a book from her that I wasn't satisfied. Every book of hers are different from each other yet at the same time you'd know that it's from her (you get what I mean?). Moonshot has everything that I wanted in a good romance novel - intense, second-chances, mystery, angst plus it's a sports romance that I haven't read in a while. 

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Like the vast majority of the general public, and to also satisfy my Potterhead fangirl side, I got my hands on the newest Harry Potter Book, The Cursed Child. I haven't started reading it yet because I've read some not quite good reviews about the book online. Honestly, I don't want to ruin my love for the series that's why I've been pushing it back but maybe I'll start reading it this month. 

So there goes my August Wrap-Up post. How about you? How was your August?

I was supposed to write my monthly wrap-up post for the month of August but I'm currently suffering from a writer's or in my case blogger's block lately. The white draft sheet has been staring back at me for almost twenty minutes now and I still don't have any idea how to start it. Additionally, I had also injured my right pointer finger (from a paper cut) and my left pinky finger (with a knife ) so typing onto the keyboard is a real pain today. So for now, let me just leave you with my Sunday Currently post entry.

CURRENTLY

READING

Under the Lights by Abbi Glines. I'm currently on page 299 and so far I'm kinda loving it compared to the last one I read from her. This book somehow reminds me so much of her The Vincent Brothers series.

WRITING

This Sunday Currently Entry because I'm currently on a writer's block :(

LISTENING

I've been streaming Little Mix's Get Weird album for the past hour or so and currently it's on one of my favorite track from the album - I Love You. It's worth listening to guys!

THINKING

 .. about what to post for my monthly wrap-up and favorite things entry.

SMELLING

.. the aroma of the coffee I have beside me :)

WISHING

.. for a pleasant week and a good customer satisfaction survey result returns (wow! that was a mouthful)

HOPING

.. that my injuries today will be cured before I go back to work on Tuesday.

WEARING

a thin pink shirt and my underwear. Not too sound like a flirt or something but it's really so damn hot tonight!

LOVING

WANTING

.. Abbey Sy's new book, The ABC's of Journaling. She posted it earlier on her IG account and I'm already saving up for it! She's a very talented lady and she was the one who inspired me to take up modern calligraphy (which didn't last. HAHA) and now making my normal journal creative. I so want this book!

Speaking of which, she'll have her book launch on this date and place. I want to go but I live in Cebu so to all my Manila readers out there, you can check it out.

NEEDING

.. more sleep. I'm on a graveyard shift this week that has made me so damn tired from the lack of sleep.

FEELING

.. the pain caused by the cuts on my fingers that was a result of my clumsiness. Thus, I'm not gonna make this entry long. 

What about you? How did your Sunday go?

It's a well documented fact on this blog that I sufferred a major heartbreak when my seven-year relationship ended. I don't want to go into the details on what happened (just read my previous blog entries) but it really felt like it was the end of my world back then. I was sad and depressed and if not for my daughter, I don't know if I would be able to survive having my heart shattered into million pieces. I've been single for almost three years now. I don't have any complains though because I'm enjoying every bit of it but there are those rare times that you just need a kick in your pants when you're single and Mandy Hale's The Single Woman did all that and so much more.  

It was a little over a year into my "singlehood" when I was browsing through Amazon E-Book section on what to buy when I stumbled upon a self-help book. I was a bit hesitant to purchase it because honestly, I'm not really a big fan of this genre. However, the five star rating and positive reviews intrigued me and I thought of giving it a try and thank goodness I did because it was so worth it! The Single Woman is a very inspiring read. With to do lists, faith, anecdotes and what nots, it was a big help to me when I read this while nursing my broken heart. So for today's book quotes entry, I thought why not share some of my favorite lines from this book. It was so hard to choose some of these quotes because almost all of the pages of this book are all so quote-worthy.

So, here it is:

On why heartbreak is okay:

On why it's okay to not be friends with your Ex:

On what to do while waiting for "The One":