9 signs that you are happier than you think :)

You were a smiley student

Adults with the biggest grins in their college yearbook pictures were up to 5 times less likely to be divorced decades later than those who looked less happy, according to a new DePauw University study. A smiler’s positive disposition may attract other happy people or rub off on a spouse.


You have a sister

People with at least one female sibling report better social support, more optimism, and better coping abilities, according to a study presented at the British Psychological Society’s annual conference. Sisters appear to encourage communication and cohesion in families.


You're not glued to the TV

The happiest people spend 30% less time parked in front of the tube, according to a University of Maryland study that analyzed 34 years of data from more than 45,000 Americans. They’re more likely to spend time socializing, reading, or attending religious services—habits that are linked to better moods and health.


You keep souvenirs on display

People who use mementos or photos to remind themselves of good times better appreciate their lives and are happier, says Sonja Lyubomirsky, PhD, a professor of psychology at University of California, Riverside. Good memories remind you of your “happiness potential” and promise that soon you can reach it again.



You make exercise a priority

People who exercise more are less likely to be stressed and more likely to be satisfied with life, according to Danish researchers. Compared with sedentary people, joggers are 70% less likely to have high stress levels and life dissatisfaction, the study found. Couch potatoes who start moderate exercise—the equivalent of 17 to 34 minutes a day—experience the greatest happiness lift.


You have a healthy love life

Physical intimacy is a key contributor to happiness, found a study by Dartmouth economist David Blanchflower, PhD, and Andrew Oswald, PhD, of England's University of Warwick. Married people report 30% more sex than singles, which may be one reason they also report being happier.

You hang out with happy people

Socializing with a cheerful person in your neighborhood increases the likelihood that you’ll be happy too, according to a new study. How often you get together matters most, say the researchers: People who live within half a mile of a buoyant buddy increase their odds of being happy by 42%. If the friend lives farther away (within a 2-mile radius), the chances drop to 22%—probably due to fewer get-togethers.



You stay warm with hot cocoa

Clutching a steaming beverage—coffee and tea also do the trick—can elicit a flood of positive feelings, according to a Yale University study. This may be because people associate physical warmth with emotional warmth, say the researchers. Study subjects held cups of either hot or iced coffee; those gripping warm mugs were more appreciative of friendliness in others and also felt more generous and trusting themselves.

You have two best friends

Among 654 married adults, those who said they had at least two “best friends” (not necessarily including one’s spouse) were likelier to have better mental well-being, says a study. But additional friends didn’t lead to any more happiness than just a pair.



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Mika is fuckin' legal now.
Oh yeah, sizzling 21.


Will break a lot of hearts
except his :)

Sweet revenge,
be ready.
We got some workin' to do :D

People that I miss back home

My biological sister slash
kasama-sa-kalokohan.
I miss everything.
Period. Haha.

My friend slash ate slash coffee buddy.
I miss our Starbucks bondings
and texting till wee hours.

She is the girliest in our group.. not!
Haha. I miss the inumans, sleep-overs
and the unplanned galas.

Ate Peng peng!
My ultimate ATE.
She always accompanies me whenever
I need her.
She is always there no matter what.

She will always be my baby sister
even though she is all grown-up.
I miss you bratt!

On our first meeting, I thought
she was an emo girl because
she was in all black. Haha.
Anyways, I miss our laugh trips.
And yeah, I wont forget your
ideal guy.
Dapat mahal din yung tuition fee nya. Haha!

My first CSB friend.
I miss our class cutting, yellowcab food trip,
and going to my condo just to have
lunch with me. Aww.

We used to be the skater girls.
Now all grown-ups with different lives.
I miss the tequila night with you!
Manila to Rizal trip just to see you.

My ultimate drinking buddy!
I miss our malling, isaw trip,
bahay kubo dinner galore,
persons-tripping-with-the-cam,
and our inuman-till-we-vommit.

My childhood best girlfriend.
I miss the boy-hunting and
our payabangan. Haha.

My super best friend.
I miss the sleep-overs, mall hopping,
dramas, petty fights and late night
food trips.

1. Kissing is healthy.

2. Chicken soup actually makes you feel better.

3. Guys do insult you if they really like you.

4. Having someone rub your tummy when it hurts actually helps it.

5. 89 percent of guys want girls to make the first move.

6. Girls love it when guys hug them from behind. - SO TRUE.

7. Chocolates make you feel good.

8. Girls love it when guys let them wear their hoodies.

9. Guys think its cute when girls mess up.

10. A true friend will never judge you.

11. There is only one guy who worth your tears.

Interracial love

Interracial relationships are really not my thing.. before. But I used to think marrying a white guy would give me gorgeous babies with blonde hair and blue eyes. Haha. I, myself is a product of an interracial marriage. My father is a Japanese while my mother is a Filipino. I can say that they are perfect for each other but there were times that they're perceptions are different from each other due to difference of culture and religion, perhaps.

I had several foreign ex-boyfriends but probably the worst is French. Sure, they're the most romantic men on earth but I just had a bad experience. They're westerners, what do you expect? Today, you are the most beautiful girl on earth and on next day, they would dump you for a new girl just because she has bigger tits. Haha.

Don't take me wrong, I'm not being a racist here. It's just based on my experience. Peace.

And yeah, been with an American and British and Italian.. same, same, same.. WTH, of course. They're all westerners! Haha.


But hey, I wouldn't really imagined myself dating a Malaysian, which is my current boyfriend for almost five years now. He is like the best thing on earth. The sweetest (now I could probably say Frenchs aren't the sweetest men on earth, it is Malaysians. Teehee!).

All summed up = MALAYSIANS ARE THE BEST! Lol



I love you Brent Meng :)

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind of the present moment.
- Buddha


This is the right thing to do but were humans and its not that easy to apply this saying to our lives. Yes? Of course. Because whatever happens, bad experiences from the past still bring us pain everytime the memories linger. And how do we handle that? I don't know. Maybe we should just be optimistic even its hard. Nothing is really easy in this world. Everything is worth the sweat.

Do not dream of the future. Is it right? Maybe dreaming too much is not okay. Dreaming of impossible things to happen is not good. We should know our limits.


Concentrate the mind of the present mind. Of course.. its a must. We should not always think of the past because today is a gift of a life. We should enjoy it.

Me (half only though), Angel, Mama, Gon-chan, Tita May,
Mina, Lola, Alex, Ate Bhel.

Papa's internment.
The last day to see papa in person.
I saw this at my cousin's album in facebook.

May kurot na naramdaman sa aking puso.



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091010 depression

I'm depressed. I know, I am not suppose to.. because its my birthday but I cant really help but to feel sad. My life is going nowhere, literally. Not studying, no work. Total bummer. I turned 21 already, so I think I need to work for myself and find another place to live in.

Self-pity.

I saw this in my professor's facebook profile.



It made me smile.


Oh yeah, who am I to frown when this kids could smile?


Did this picture make you think too?
Makes sense huh?

There is something...

There is something with the way he hold my hand.
The way he stares at me.
The way he brushes his lips against mine.
The way he says those three little words.


I can't explain, really.
But there is something amazing with this guy.
The smell, the kiss, the smile.
Everything is just so awesome.


That's why after five years,
I am still the sixteen year old teen ager
who fell in love, so deep in love
with this guy.

Its my birthday. Yehey! (Fine, it sounds sarcastic.)

No greetings from my boyfriend yet.
Still waiting ><''

This is the color of my life as of now.
Blue.



2 hours and 1 hour before my 21st birthday.
Japan time.

.. :(

One morning, I woke up, faced the mirror and stared at my reflection. In two days, I'll be turning 21. For the past 21 years, did I do something great? Did I make my parents proud? Am I a good person? I don't know, really. My mind was blank. For the past six months, my life was indeed sad. It was saddest six months of my life... and in two days, I will be celebrating my first birthday without Papa. He wasn't the kind of father, who would kiss and hug me nor greet me on my birthday but he was always giving me gifts.. and his presence was enough. I am not really in the mood of celebrating it. Why? Because I am not with my mom, siblings, bestfriend and even my boyfriend. How sad could that be? I can imagine.


Since I got back in Japan, I've been crying myself to sleep. I was always having a hard time going to sleep. Everytime I lie down on my bed, my mind is visiting again to the memory lane of my life. I can't help but to cry. I don't know what to do. I am helpless.


Advices from people around me doesn't really help, at all. No offense.


''Be strong. Life goes on.''
''Kaya mo yan.''
''Move on.''


Bullshit! Sorry for the french. I've been trying to be strong but I am just human, I can't do this alone.
Move on? Ask yourself, ''could you move on within a short span of time when you lose someone like your father?''



I just need someone who would lend me his shoulder, hold my hand when I am losing grip, wipe my tears when I start to cry and hug me when I feel cold.


Its hard, you have no idea. I have no one here.

Love letter

To my dearest Brent,


Its been a month now that I am n Japan and I am terribly missing you everyday. You have no idea. Thanks to internet and we stay connected. I love you so much. Don't worry about other men because its only you that is in my heart. You're the one who gives oxygen to my life to keep living, to keep breathing. I love you my sweetheart. Worry no more, I am only yours.



Your girl,
Mika

F.

I feel so unlucky.. Cursed.. Mentally retarded, and whatever description you could add up.
I can't understand.. I can't understand why all of this things is happening to me while everyone is having the best of their lives... and me? Alone, sad, lonely and depressed.

Daddy's little girl.

Now she hasn't slept in weeks.
She don't want to close her eyes.
'Cause she's scared that he'll leave.
They tried just about everything.
But it's getting harder now for him to breathe.


And say
"Daddy, daddy don't leave.
I'll do anything to keep you.
Right here with me,
can't you see how much I need you?"


"Daddy, daddy, don't leave.
The doctors are saying that they don't mean.
They don't know what they're talking out.
Somebody hear me out!


"Father, listen.
Tell him that he's got a home
and he don't have to go.
Father, save him.
I would do anything in return.
I'll clean my room,
try hard in school,
I'll be good,
I promise you.
Father, father I pray to you"


Please don't let him go,
I'm begging you so..
Let him open his eyes,
Need a little more time
to tell him that I love him more
than anything in this world..






- I miss you so much, Pa :(