It is my first time to taste a scoop of gelato. Thanks to Caramia at SM Megamall! Many of you may wonder what is the difference between gelato and ice cream. Well, from what I know, gelato has less fat compared to ice cream because it uses whole milk. Aside from that, one big difference I noticed between them is gelato is quite pricey than ordinary ice cream. Yep! The difference in price really matters.

Caramia is Amici's gelato and dessert store and I think it is one of the best gelato spots in Manila because of its soft and creamy gelatos and cakes. 

I really wanted to have some ice cream that day because something unpleasant happened to me and eating something sweet will help me to feel better. Yep! Emotional eating. I tend to eat sweets whenever I am stressed out, sad or feeling down. Luckily, Caramia offers delicious gelatos at a relatively low price. The stall has 12 gelato flavors and I really wanted to taste them all!

You can have a junior scoop of gelato for P55 only!

Apparently, I picked the green one - mint with choco for P90. Some says that it's like eating a toothpaste with chocolate bits on it. But for me, it's perfect! It has just the right amount of mint flavor and not too sweet. They need to add more chocolate chips tho.

Gelato cakes of Caramia! They all look so delicious. Per slice starts at P110 and for whole layer gelato cake, price ranges from P685 to P915. They also offer mini cakes which are quite cheaper. 

Take note that Caramia at SM Megamall is just a stall. You can visit one of their cafe to try their creamy Italian pasta! I also heard that the cafe interior is cool and pretty. I hope to visit some time soon as I want to try their gelato shake! 

Supposedly we will try the Kool Kids' liquid nitrogen ice cream but the store was no longer located on the 5F of Mega Fashion Hall. We asked a security guard if he knows where Kool Kids is and he told us that it was on the G/F near the Event Center. I was kinda disappointed because it's not the Kool Kids we're looking for. I thought I could finally try their liquid nitrogen ice cream. 

It's Cold Press by Kool Kids. It's just a small stall near the Event Center. We tried it anyway and ooh! It's not bad! 

The exciting part is you can taste all the ice cream flavors for free! I forgot the flavor of the first three ice creams but they all taste good. In fact, I had a hard time to choose. I just wanted pick them all! The flavor of mint green ice cream which I finally picked is cookies and cream.

Next, you have to choose your topping. There are different toppings you can choose from; sprinkles, mini cookies, chocolate chips, M&M's and etc.

These buns seem so soft and delicious!

They call this "BRRRGER". My friend ordered one and it's like a burger ice cream. It costs P85.

And this one called "BUBBLE WAFFLE SUNDAE". This is what I ordered and it costs P150

I hope they will have their own cafe soon so that people could dine in. I'll definitely come back here to try their other flavors! Ciao!

After 15 years of waiting, the day has finally come. College graduation finally happened! I am full of mixed emotions right now. I feel happy because my dreams are starting to get real and my parents are really proud of me. I feel sentimental because I will miss everything about it. I will miss many people; my friends, classmates and professors. In spite of excitement and relief I can't help but to feel anxious and worried. I am worried about my future. I'll be climbing the corporate ladder soon and that scares me.

Anyway, I would like thank the people who accompanied and helped me on this great journey. It's been an incredible ride. I learned a lot of things in my four years of stay in De La Salle Lipa. I can say that I am ready to seize the real world. Thank you Alma Mater for helping me to become the person who I am today; strong and independent. 

For my professors, classmates and friends, thank you! Thank you for always reminding me to work hard. 

For my parents, thank you for your unconditional love and support. You have always been there for me through my ups and downs. 

Lastly, thank you God. I couldn't have done it without You. Thank you for all the blessings. I will never get tired of giving you thanks. All the glory are Yours. 

Animo La Salle!

Last November, I took a certification exam for RCA (Registered Cost Accountant). Yesterday, NIAT (National Institute of Accounting Technicians) finally posted the result on their website. I never thought I would make it! The first word that came to my mind is "How?" How the hell did I survive from that exam? Well, God really never fails to surprise me. I give all the glory to God. Thank you po!

As I promised, I'll give you a little background about CAT. First, it is open for all interested accounting students and professionals. It is composed of three levels; Certified Bookkeeper, Registered Cost Accountant and Certified Accounting Technician. 

So the first level is certification for bookkeeping. If you passed this exam, you can apply for Certified Bookkeeper (CB) qualification. Honestly, in this level the exam is quite easy. It is just about journal entries and accruals. However, if you will check the NIAT website, it has four modules namely, Review of Bookkeeping Skills, Completing the Accounting Cycle, Constructive Accounting and Special Journals. This exam is fully accredited by the Institute of Certified Bookkeepers UK. Take note that you have to pass this level first before you can take the level 2 program. 

Level 2 program is certification for Registered Cost Accountant (RCA). If you love costing then this exam is perfect for you. It has also five modules; Understanding Management Information, Accounting for Materials, Labor and Overhead Costs, Accumulating Costs for Products and Services, Budgeting for Planning and Control and Estimating Costs and Revenues for Decision-Making. Seems complicated right? You have to review all these modules just to pass. But hey I assure you it's definitely worth it. If you passed this level, you are eligible to become a Registered Cost Accountant (RCA). This certification is recognized internationally especially in Australia. In fact, it is also accredited by Institute of Certified Management Accountant (ICMA) in Australia. 

The Level 3 program will give you the opportunity to become a Certified Accounting Technician (CAT). Of course you have to pass the level 2 first before you can take this program. This exam will test your payroll and taxation skills. Scary! I hate taxation. So many exceptions and percentage to memorize. Agree? I regret not listening to my taxation professors before. Anyway, it is composed of three modules; Payroll Accounting, Business Income Taxation and Business Taxes: Value Added and Percentage Taxes. My friend had the guts to take this exam and he told me that it is so hard. I am not telling this to discourage you okay but to help you prepare and exert greater effort. Passers of this level are eligible to become a CAT in Australia or Canada. 

I got interested in this CAT Program because it will increase my chances to work abroad. CAT is recognized in countries such as Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, New Zealand, Europe, Hongkong, China, Singapore, Malaysia, India and Middle East. If I plan to work in one of these countries, I can use this certification to increase my value to a company. I have nothing against with CPA but just to give a head ups to those who still don't know, Filipino CPAs are not recognized to other countries as counterparts of their respective CPA programs. Yes you are a CPA here in the Philippines but if you work abroad you are not anymore. You need to undergo a certain course/program in order to become a CPA (again) there. I think PICPA need to do something about this. Hindi kaya biro magtake ng CPA board exam! They must apply for mutual recognition program with other countries like Australia and US. 

Anyway, if you are not fortunate enough to make it, worry no more! You can retake an exam for an unlimited number of times! CAT program is also offered in other countries but here in the Philippines, examination fee is less expensive. 

You can visit the website of NIAT at http://niat.edu.ph/ for more info.

**all photos are from NIAT website**

Remember the exam I mentioned last Sunday? I took the exam a while ago and I'm so upset because while I was taking the exam, it feels like I didn't review at all. I was so lost. Yung parang pumunta ako sa gera tapos wala akong dala kundi sarili ko lang kaya aasa na lang ako na may himalang mangyayari para di ako mamatay. Ganon! But honestly, throughout the exam I really felt His presence. Whatever happens, I will always and forever be thankful. Anyway, I will try to write a post about certification exam in accounting technician. So! Currently, I am

R E A D I N G: Our thesis. Wooo! There are so many things to revise in our paper. Current stress level: 101%

W R I T I N G: The draft of our paper's conceptual framework. I won't be surprise if I break out anytime now.

L I S T E N I N G: To dogs barking and to man shouting "Balut!" outside.

T H I N K I N G: Ideas and concepts that I could possibly put in our paper. Sobrang saya ng Sunday night ko no? H a a a a y. 

W I S H I N G: We will all pass the rca exam especially my friends.

H O P I N G: That good things will happen in the next couple of months. I hope that the issue between my friends will be settled real soon.

W E A R I N G: My PE pants and spaghetti strap shirt.

L O V I N G: My new phone! My mom and dad bought me one yesterday. I didn't expect it

W A N T I N G: To go to the beach. Sit on the seaside and listen to the waves. 

N E E D I N G: My parents. I wanna cuddle with my mom. I wanna share with them about my day.  

F E E L I N G: Tired. Can someone tell me how to handle life pls?

C L I C K I N G: My phone's home button. 

The Sunday Currently was originally created by SiddaThornton

I am so thankful I survived the first week of school. Professors and classmates are okay and I am really hoping to be a dean's lister this semester. (Asa pa!) So I am currently,

R E A D I N G: News about violence happened in Paris last Friday. It is so terrible and heartbreaking. Those people behind the attack are heartless. They fvcking killed innocents people just because the government of France intervened in the war happening in Syria. Wow. What are they trying to prove? Though I wasn't there, I can imagine the terror on their faces. I hope they will get the justice they deserve.

W R I T I N G: Notes on management and cost accounting. I am planning to take an exam on November 29 to be a registered cost accountant. Yeah pray for me.

L I S T E N I N G: To What Do You Mean by Justin Bieber. He's making some good music lately.

T H I N K I N G: Of them. The people of France. The parents who lost their son. The son who lost his father and younger brother. The man who lost his woman. My thoughts and prayers are all with them.

W I S H I N G: People behind the attack will rot rot in the deepest pits of hell. Ugh. I wish that victims of terrorism not only in Paris but also in the other parts of the world will get the justice they deserve.

H O P I N G: For things to get better in this world.

W E A R I N G: My pantulog. Ready to sleep na si inday!

L O V I N G: The thought that there are still people in this world who really care about the welfare and safety of others.

W A N T I N G: A new pair of shoes.

N E E D I N G: Some therapy to fix my messed up body clock.

F E E L I N G: Sleepy. I have to wake up early tomorrow so probably I'll go to sleep after. Ugh I wanna watch GGV but priorities.

C L I C K I N G: Twitter newsfeed like it's my job.

I have a favor to ask. Let's pause for a while and pray for those people who died and for those people who had lost their loved ones. In this time of chaos and adversity, let us pray for the unity, peace and safety of everyone. Pray for better days. Pray for the world.

Have a beautiful weekend everyone! Stay positive. Things will get better.

The Sunday Currently was originally created by SiddaThornton

Last day of sembreak! So! Nakapagwalwal ba ng ayos o tambay lang sa bahay? In less than 24 hours back to reality agaim. I feel excited and sad at the same time because it is finally the last semester of my college life. I can't wait to walk across the stage, get my diploma and start my future. I feel sentimental because I am about to close this chapter of my life and I will miss everything about it. Okay! On this gloomy Sunday, I am currently

R E A D I N G: News about Jessy and JM's breakup. I was so affected about it. They're one my favorite celebrity couples 'cos they just look perfect together.

W R I T I N G: This and drafts. Cos I doubt na may time pa ako para makapagblog sa pasukan so ngayon pa lang nagsusulat na ako para ipa-publish ko na lang. Yeah. I am clever like that.

L I S T E N I N G: To Hello by Adele. I am listening to this song for almost two weeks!

T H I N K I N G: Of you. How are you? I hope you're okay. Always remember, no matter what happens you will always be special to me. Char!

W I S H I N G: Jessy and JM didn't break up ha ha ha

H O P I N G: Jessy and JM will be in a relationship again. Just like what JM said, "Who said chances are limited to two only?"

W E A R I N G: Shorts and sleeveless tank top. Super init pa din to think na in less than two months Christmas na.

L O V I N G: My new blog theme!

W A N T I N G: That Starbucks planner! 

N E E D I N G: A new phone! Yes it's a need.

F E E L I N G: Drained. Why do we have to suffer like this every month?

C L I C K I N G: Like button on Twitter baka kasi magbago at bumalik yung star. Nah, I'm stalking someone and his tweets are so damn funny!

Have a nice day ahead! 

The Sunday Currently was originally created by SiddaThornton