1. I’m a major book hoarder. And it’s alarming! I think it’s already a disorder.
2. My favorite genre is Young Adult.
3. I love romance too! Cos i’m hopeless romantic.
4. JK Rowling and Meg Cabot are my ultimate favorite.
5. Harry Potter! Always and forever!
6. I’m overprotective and OC when it comes to my books. Ruin it and i’ll ruin your face. JK! Haha
7. I am into preloved books! I always always visit booksale.
8. There’s a quote from Tokyo Friends that stayed in my mind: “Ang pag-ibig ay parang second hand books, luma man at di man unang naging sayo, ang importante masasabi mong iyo na.”
9. I insert letters and notes in some of my books that tells the story why I fancy that certain book.
10. Bob Ong forever! And ABNKKBSKNPla is my favorite book of his.
11. I’m guilty of using my mom’s credit card once in purchasing books online, little did I know a text was sent to her for confirmation. She burst into my room in the middle of the night. Oh golly was she mad.
12. My goal is to build a cozy mini library.
13. I always find myself in a coffee shop reading a book.
14. Or in my bed or the front porch.
15. Coffee and books always make the perfect combination.
16. “Don’t judge the book by its movie!”
17. I easily cry over books!
18. I believe books are the greatest gift from the heavens!
19. The cheapest book that I’ve ever purchased costs Php 20.
20. My love, Ali, is very much supportive when it comes for my love for books and occasionally spoils me!

Thank you dearest @therockinrollhijabi for the tag!



1. Hi! My name is Joyce! Muslim name: Jamila.
2. 23 years old.
3. I’m married to a pureblood Arab (Kuwaiti) guy who can speak fluent Ilonggo, Bisaya, and Tagalog.
4. I’m a booklover and I prefer actual books than ibooks. My goal is to build a mini library.
5. I insert letters in some of my books which I write how & why I got that certain book and what I love about it.
6. The hubby lets me run like a little child in the bookstore & occasionally spoils me with books.
7. I have 2 dogs, Paris (pug) and Dashy (dachshund) & I love them to bits! I had them even before I reverted, so the hubby is okay with it and agreed to take care of them until they get old.
8. I love photography! I love taking pictures of people & the mundane.
9. I aspire to be Nat Geo photographer or explorer! A girl can dream right?
10. I took up nursing, & decided to shift during my 3rd year. I realized I wasn’t happy with the field I chose.
11. I’m currently taking up Education major in SPED & on my 4th year. I’ve never been happier! I finally found where i’m happy and passionate about.
12. They say i’m a philanthropist by heart.
13. I love traveling! I realized that I belong out there. See the world & gain unforgettable experience which i can forever keep in my heart.
14. No babies yet! The hubby & I plan to see the world first and making the most out of everything.
15. I’m a shy type but if you get to know me I can be loud too! & I love meeting new people!
16. I love vintage!
17. I love collecting notebooks
18. I suffered depression & was diagnosed with bipolar years ago. I learned life the hard way but I’m thankful and blessed to have such supportive & loving parents, friends, & husband.
19. Yes life is still sucky & there are still days that I find it hard to get up from bed but I learned how to cope. There are always people that will hurt and pull you down, the universe will throw canon balls at you, that’s life. I’ve learned that life is still beautiful & Instead of holding up an umbrella, i must dance in the rain. Alhamdulillah.
20. I’m a revert! I strive to be a better muslimah. Inshaallah!

Shukran (Thank you) to my dearest thewallflowersecrets and deebipolar for the tag! :)

• I’m a great procrastinator! I’m guilty to that, I’ve been telling myself for the past years to move my butt out and be productive, but I still fail. I end up doing things the night before the deadline or cramming for it, I hate it. But recently, I see to it that I accomplish something every day, I may not done all of what I’ve written in my “to do list” but at least I’ve done something, and I wouldn’t put my day to waste.


• I have this “5 Year Plan” that I recently came up to. 1)Find a job. 2)Take photography or journalism course while working. 3)Apply a grant in Nat Geo (which is my dream job btw) or work for an org that help save animals and the unfortunate ones. 4)Travel and seek for adventure. 5)Pursue teaching career. 6)Settle down and be a mommy. I’ve realised that I’m too young and I have to enjoy my life cos life is f short,


• I’m starting to collect books and eventually build my very own mini library! Not just for my own pleasure but also for my future kids to enjoy the awesomeness that is books.


• I have this love-hate feeling whenever I see a movie or read stories about dogs/cats. I love dogs and I have two, Paris and Dashy, I treat them like my very own babies. I hate reading or seeing stories of dogs/cats cos it’ll make me cry hard and I can’t bare to imagine how am I going to say goodbye to them (my babies) someday…


• The only things I wanna do in life are: READ, TRAVEL, SAVE ANIMALS.