That's So Tiepee!

2005-05-17T21:50:00.000-07:00

"Experience it. Enjoy it. Just don't fall for it...EVER."

Tiepee Pura is a 21-year-old self-proclaimed hippie. Although she really wouldn't go so far as to take pot, forego baths and walk barefoot along the streets of Metro Manila, she really tries to get that vibe going by living her life by various hippie philosophies and just the right balance of idealism and social conscience.

She's a true-blue fan of flowing skirts, comfortable Mojos or Birkenstocks, and her brown, fringed bag. She wears her hair long and loose--a bit of a similarity to her laid-back life.

Sure, the hippie thing stands but Tiepee just can't stand some things (pardon the pun). Examples are extreme tardiness, incompetence, and people who snarl and stab her while she's looking elsewhere.

Her favorite songs are Tiny Dancer and Mona Lisas & Mad Hatters. Yes, both by Elton John.

Her favorite movie is Almost Famous by Cameron Crowe and she misses The Wonder Years terribly.

McDonald's French Fries and Coke Light make her unbelieveably ecstatic and high.

Albeit she spent 13 long years in the greenery of De La Salle Zobel, one could say that she did most of her growing up in the institution that is UP Diliman--a witness to both her finest and most disgraceful hours.

Due to an angry outburst of her non-conformist alterego, Tiepee deleted her Friendster account. She refuses to join any other social networking gimmicks, all of which she deems as online popularity contests.

Here are some snippets of what other people think about her.

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5 Reasons Why TIEPEE Rules:

1. She has this voodoo shrine of lipgloss somewhere in her house.

2. Only this chica can pull off all the funky & kitschy outfits she dons, and can go from boho babe to gypsie girl to the sabog pyjamas look.

3. A hippie at heart, she's got the most sincere concern for the environment, has the deepest passion for music, and is itching to go back to NYC.

4. She owns the biggest grin & cutest dimples, coupled with her uber-perky voice that dishes out juicy gossip & erratic yet substantial thoughts on the winter of her discontent with the world.

5. On top of all that, she's a witty and gifted writer, a brave fighter, a sporadic biatch, a true-blue friend to those who matter, a Supergirl, a mom to her brothers, and a certified Cosmo chick who's not afraid to kick it up a notch.

In summation: FABULOUS.

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God was in a very good mood the day He decided to create Tiepee. He said, "The world is already full of sadness. Why don't I create someone with a smile so sweet and dimples so cute that could surely brighten anyone's day? Not only that, I would make her sweet, understanding and compassionate so that she would be a very good friend and she can touch lives like no other can. She would be an excellent shoulder to cry on and a friend who would not give up on you despite your shortcomings. I would also make her tough as nails so that she can handle all the problems that would come her way." God was also very generous on that day. He said, "To compensate for not giving her the talent in dancing and sports I would give her supreme intelligence, a good singing voice and the best writing skills ever." Then God decided to get naughty. "Hhhmmm.... With all the boring people I've created, the world could surely use a fashionista. Thus, I would give this girl some wicked fashion sense, an obsession with lip-glosses and a passion for shopping! And to make her not oh-so-boring with all the good qualities I've given her, I'll make sure that she sometimes get moody and be a brat occasionally. But of course, since I love her, I would give her friends who would give her some serious competition with their equal moodiness and brattiness. Luv ya, girl! =)

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Top 3 reasons why Tiepee rocks

HER PRESENCE BRINGS COLOUR EVERYWHERE. She she puts the blue back in the sky. She puts the rainbow in our eyes. A silver lining in our prayers and now there's colour everywhere. Hehehe!!! =) Not only does tiepee literally bring color (PURPLE, LILAC, LAVENDER, VIOLET, UBE, pink, yellow, blue, green, orange, white, black, errr....red?!?!) everywhere with her aura, but she fills our lives with color as well. There's more to tiepee than her huge collection of lip gloss and her forever busog kikay kit. She's a woman of great substance. NAKA NAMAN!!!J Sure, she also knows how to have fun. Whether we're at manong fish balls' stand or in chokiss, in SM north or greenbelt 3, in the streets of Manila or Ayala, there's no stopping us from having a blast! =) Tiepee and I indeed have gone through a lot. We have had our own share of mala soap opera moments. But one thing's for sure. I have loved every moment that I've spent with her (including the millions of MRT rides) and I am really looking forward to our years together.

THE BEST OPENING ACT EVER! If a defense were considered to be a play, no one could ever beat our opening act! Forever in charge of our kick-ass papers' introduction, tiepee always starts off our defense with class and the needed umph! Speaking of papers, thank God that the blockada has come up with the North-South grouping!!!! That's really one of the many many blessings that God has given me. I just looooooveee my South group!! DA BEST tlga!!!!! =) I've worked with tiepee since 2nd year and I really admire her work ethics. She's forever punctual and always makes sure that she's doing her part. Sobra-sobra pa nga minsan e!!! She's also great when it comes to making decisions for the group and she performs well under pressure! When everybody's rattled and having a panic attack, tiepee's just there to hold the group together.

Another thing that I appreciate about tiepee is that I can always count on her to explain things for me. I've never felt ashamed to ask her questions, especially those questions which you feel everybody knows the answer to except you! In short, ung mga STUPID QUESTIONS!!! Haha!!! You can also count on her to explain loooooong and tedious derivations even over the phone! DAKILA ka girl!!! =)

SHE'S OUR HBO. SHE'S SIMPLY THE BEST. Hahahaha!!! Ang BADUUYY!!!! O well, it's true nmn!!! =)

Best daughter : why you ask?

Her values remain in tact no matter what (I think so...haha!! Jk!).

She brings pride and joy to all of them (her hundreds of copies of grad pix say it all).

She performs very very well in school (iska ata yan!!!).

She's reliable (syempers, 2nd child e!!).

She's responsible ( as I said, 2nd child kasi!! *wink*).

Best ate (especially now that their mom's away): huwaayyy you ask again?!

She cooks for them despite her kkloka na sked (she has burns as proof!!).

She budgets their money (o db, WIFE material na tlga!?).

She helps out with T's projects (pinagkikitaan pa yun ni T a!).

She serves as the tagapagtanggol/tagaway of her bros (o war freak ka lng tlga?!? Hehe!!).

She takes care of Mela, Afric and Roxy (o db kapmilya rin tlga cla!).

Best friend: HUWAAAAY you still ask?

She's generous. She's not at all makwenta, doesn't mind to make abono, our forever supplier of mints.

She's helpful. She'll burn CD's for us, lends us her notes and reviewers, she patiently explains topics you don't get.

She's honest. I've really come to value her opinion because I know that she'll always be telling me what I need to know.

She's a sincere listener. I always love telling her everything about my day and I learn tons (i.e. gossip, principles in life, math techniques, fashion facts etc. ) from her.

She loves us. Being a friend of tiepee is one of the greatest blessings one could ever have. She makes you feel loved and special. I sure am super blessed to have her as my friend!!! As I always say, I look at her and the rest of my blockada and realize all over again how much God must really love me! MWAH!!!!

That's so Tiepee!

2005-05-17T21:24:00.000-07:00

1) Any mispronounciations with your name that people usually commit?
People pronounce Tiepee as /tai-pee/ 90% of the time. Note that it's /che-pee/, as in cherry but with -pee instead of -rry. If you can't get that through yer fuzzy head (heehee), just call me TP =)

2) Your age?
Twenty-one, bebe. Old enough to get past that angst-ish stage, young enough to live life vicariously.

3) Age you wish you were:
Still, twenty-one.

4) Lefty, Righty or Ambidextrous?
Righty-o. But I can pick my nose ambidextrously.

5) Do you have piercings?
Just the ordinary one-on-each-lobe ones.

6) Tattoos?
Can't muster enough guts for this one...YET.

7) Obsessions?
Lipgloss. Lipgloss. Lipgloss.

8) Addictions?
Lipgloss? Haha. Also, chocolates and Coke Light.

9) If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
I think I have Borderline disorder. I'd like to get rid of that, please.

10) Is there anything you regret not doing in your life?
I regret not listening in class. Whoudathunk those seemingly useless stuff would turn out to be mucho important? Haha, I'm such a durr-brain.

11) What do you like most about yourself?
I can get things done on my own. Basically, my independence on almost all facets--with the sheer exception of finance, of course.

12) Have you ever tried hurting yourself (physically)?
Uh, yes if you count popping zits. Yuuuucch.

13) Had any surgery?
Nope. Never been confined, never had anything serious. I'm healthyyy.

14) Beaten someone up?
I once punched my obnoxious classmate back in first grade.

15) Been on stage?
Yeah, my ham-acting has fooled lots of people. Haha!

16) Thought about suicide?
That's sad =(

17) Slept all day?
Hmm, I don't think that's ever happened!

18) Been betrayed?
Yes, by He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

19) Met a famous person?
Errr...Carmina Villaroel when I was 7. Haha =)

20) Had a dream that kept on coming back?
Yes--that I'm in this mall-ish New York-ish place.

21) What are you wearing right now?
Purple apron top and bell bottoms.

22) What are you worried about now?
Nothing in particular...=)

23) Use 5 words to describe how you're feeling right now.
Happy, Contented, Headache-y, Sleepy, Weird.

24) Talking to anyone online?
Not now =)

25) Listening to any music?
Eraserheads' greatest hits! Woohoo, 90's baby.

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That's So Tiepee!

That's so Tiepee!