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HI! I'm done with my first ever semester in college and now I'm just waiting for the release of my final grades. Talk about the agony I'm feeling! Anyway, I have tons and tons of backlog right now, but I couldn't blog away just yet because our desktop got reformatted so I'm still on the process of retrieving my files, if ever they can be retrieved. :(

There are a lot of things that has happened lately, actually. Highlights are probably me and my bubba's 3rd anniversary (gahd, saying that makes me feel real old .__.) and surviving my first sem in college!

I'll let my Instagram (@ianathebanana) photos (w/ a few lengthy captions) to the talking for my life lately!

The Bubba Diaries: 33 months —

I saw that you were perfect and so I loved you. Then I saw that you were not perfect and I loved you even more. Falling in love with him I hadn't expected. But being in love with him is something I couldn't stop even if I tried. Maybe it was your laugh, or eyes, or your smile. It could've been your hair, or your voice, or your personality. Whatever it was, it made me fall pretty damn hard. I wish I could turn back the clock. I'd find you sooner and love you longer. I want you any way I can get you, not because you are beautiful or clever or kind or adorable although the devil knows you are all these things. I want you because there's no one else like you, and I don’t ever want to start a day without seeing you.

Could not be more grateful to have someone like you. Happy 33rd monthsary, my love. Always know that I am here for you. Cheers to more days, weeks, months and years with you. I will always be your Wonder Woman and you will always be my Superman. I love you. ☺❤

The Bubba Diaries: Mini Surprise

Okay, I am seriously a sucker for anything romantic and little surprises or efforts on the way. I don't know why, it's just that even the simplest and little things people do for me play a big deal in my life. Call me sentimental or overly-emotional, I have been like that since forever.

That is why I seriously had the urge to blog about this because it has been so long since I have seen the bubba, and knowing how far my house is from his, I appreciate his effort. Other girls may see this as something really simple and not blog-worthy, but my happiness is really shallow compared to other people. I have babbled about me a lot, so here is the story:

I initially thought it would be a normal day. Bubba usually wakes up late, like 12 noon late. I also woke up late, around 9 am because I usually wake up at 7 or 8. He asked me if I had any errands to do for today, and I said no. He texted me that he was going somewhere, and it will only be for a short while. After that, he somehow interrogated me; asking me if I was sure that I would not be going anywhere. I repeatedly said yes, shocked at his sudden curiosity. And after what it seemed like 30 minutes, he flooded me with these texts:

And when I got out, lo and behold, cheese cupcakes. I looked around and I saw that he was still around. Being the typical me, I ran and hugged him and cried. I'm sorry. Typical me. He was in a bit of a hurry because he had somewhere to go to. I did not mind, what was important is that I got to see him (plus hugged him lol). I was really haggard during that time, I did not have time to fix my hair nor wash my face to look presentable because the surprise was super overwhelming. He told me it was okay, I still look pretty. Teehee. ☺

We have a thing for everything cheese, I don't know why. When he was still courting me, he used to give me cheese sticks every day. Today, he gave me the scrumptious Mrs. Brown's cheese cupcakes. They are heaven.

So that's it. To sum it all up, I feel extremely happy today. Happy holidays everyone!

— Iana the Banana ✿

Ateneo Fiesta 2014 Sepanx

 SEPANX (n.) - separation anxiety; having a hard time letting go of something

For someone from our university, Ateneo Fiesta is the most awaited event of the year. Besides the fact that we won't have any classes, it's nice to get together and see everyone from the university. I made sure this last Ateneo Fiesta would be special because it would be my last fiesta as an high school student, so make the most out of it, right? So here am I, narrating my best Atfest yet, through lengthy captions.

12/01/14: The official logo of Atfest 2014! This year's theme was great; Colores, Vida y Alegria, which translates to Color, Life and Joy. I personally think the logo is created beautifully, it encapsulates what this year's Atfest is all about.

12/01/14: Another cute addition to this year's celebration is the compilation of St. Iggy's cartoons! I forgot what organization made this, but it is really cute! Each cartoon represents a certain academic org or an event; (L-R) Accountancy Tigers, Education Phoenixes, Faculty and Staff Wolves, Graduate School Owls, Grade School Hawks, High School Falcons (♥), College of Law Knights, Management Lions, Medical School Huskies, Nursing Angels, Basketball Events, Food trip, Open Air Cinema, Gallery Art, Music Fest, School of Information and Technology Griffins and School of Liberal Arts Dragons.

12/01/14: Since the high school did not have a frat shirt, I decided to order the Tribu Atenista Souvenir Shirt. I used it during the Alumni Homecoming Night. Sadly, I was not able to take pictures. :( But nevertheless, I love the shirt!

12/01/14: The Falcon and the Dragon ♥ During the Atfest, I also spent quality time with my bubba. I am really really proud of him because everyone knows him as the guy who has the great voice and sang during the music fest. He really has a great voice, and I am glad that he got to share it with everyone plus he told me he had so much fun. So happy for the bubba! ♥

12/02/14: I am not really a sporty person, but I really enjoying watching games, especially football. It just gives me the hype and I seriously wanted to run into the field and join them. HAHAHA!

12/02/14: I will definitely miss this sight; seeing banderitas everywhere! Sadly, I was not able to take a photo of the streets of ADZU during the night because trust me, it looks amazing. It really looks like a whole different place. Gahd, typing this makes me want to go back in time and continue strolling down these streets. Knowing that we occupy another campus far away from here, it makes me miss this sight even more.

12/03/14: This is what kept my Atfest really productive; joining the debate competition! This is Jermiss, my partner. Last 2012, we also joined the Atfest debates and we promised that on the next Atfest debates, we would pair up again. And it happened! We reached semifinals, but sadly got eliminated :-( No regrets though, the high school contingent still won! ♥

12/04/12: FREAKING HIGHLIGHT OF MY ATFEST 2014. I WON TOURNAMENT'S BEST SPEAKER IN THE ATFEST DEBATES!!!! AHHH!!!! I seriously did not expect to be the best speaker, because there were really good speakers against us plus they were college students! This really made me extremely happy and fulfilled. Finally, after a lot of debate competitions and a lot of top ten best speaker awards, I FINALLY GOT THE TOP SPOT! THANK YOU LORD.

12/04/14: I was the on who edited this screen cap and covered my face because haggard. HAHAHA! This is my bubba being forever supportive! The photo was taken right after the awarding ceremony of the Atfest debates, so believe me when I tell you I was "this" haggard. Hahaha! I appreciate my bubba's effort tho, he was really excited to take a photo of me with my certificate. Such cuteness. Hihi. Love that guy to the bits ♥

12/05/14: Me and the bubba had time to roam around during the morning of the Alumni Homecoming, so we decided to take a look at the booth designs. This is the booth of the high school, and we won second place! Yay!

12/05/14: I don't know which academic organization did this lantern, but I was just really amazed on how great it looks! Those wings and the eagle's face are made of plastic spoons. So resourceful and creative! Amazeballs.

12/05/14: This is the Atfest frame. They were located in various locations in the whole campus, so it means one thing: photo op! This frame was located beside our chapel, which explains that statue behind me haha :>

12/03/14: Blurry photos are ♥ hahaha! Taken during the high school night! It somehow started dull but ended up great! Spent it with my classmates since it is our last high school night :(

Overall, my Atfest 2014 was extremely great. Hopes up on the next atfest; it hard to top this yet. :>

— Iana the Banana ✿

The Bubba Diaries: Stress Reliever 101

Meet by bubba! ♥

Last Saturday, after a somehow crazy morning, the bubba decided to do something that we never did before, which was watch a movie in the cinema. We were movie junks, but we would rather stay at some place more “peaceful” in a way like my house. We were running out of things to do, so we decided to try the idea of watching a movie in the cinema. Since we are obviously child at heart, guess what movie we watched. Yup, Big Hero 6.

Photo credits: Disney 

The movie was just simply cute. Just so cute. Plus, Baymax was just adorable. I WANTED TO GO INSIDE THE SCREEN AND HUG HIM. SUCH CUTENESS! I just want to have my own plush toy of Baymax. He’s so huggable! Now more on to the movie, it was pretty good. Well for kids and childs at heart, I guess. It had a mix of entertainment for kids but still has a great story plot. Overall, it was heartwarming. You guys should watch it!

After the movie, we decided to eat at our favorite fast food, KFC. We did not eat anything during the movie, so after being hyped because of too much cuteness, we were hungry. We stayed there for a while and laughed and laughed and talked about a lot of things. It will never be a dull moment when I’m with him.

And then yesterday, after my tiring WMSU entrance test (tiring because it started at 6:30 am), he decided to fetch me from the testing center and then had another unexpected date. After I texted him that my test was already done, he merely texted me “Wait for me, I’m going there.” I felt really relieved and excited because he is the perfect person to help me relax after a tiring day.

Posting this a day before our 27th! Hehe. Happy monthsary, bubba! Thank you for being there anytime I need you. Always remember that I got your back and I will always be here. I love you to the bits!  

— Iana the Banana ✿