macy's weekend:(last week--long delayed post)
saturday:
.::woke up quite early for a saturday. went to sm super sale club with popsie to buy last minute items that we need for the party.
.::went to piandre for a haircut and manicure. can i say i do not like my new hairdo...sorry sassa, even if you say u like it as everyone else, i don't. i feel it's toooo short! (huhuhu)
.::had lunch at home. prepared the guest cards for the party (sorry maarte talaga ako!).
.::went to sm with mamasan, desi, councilor melong (tanda ng paggalang), and len2. i needed to have my mom and dad's picture printed for the guest card. good thing len2 is buying stuff for her coming baby (yehey! new baby in the family!)
.::was home before 4pm, finished with the guestcards. prepared for the party. relatives from nueva ecija started arriving the whole house was just CRAZY!
.::was at the clubhouse by 6pm, had to prepare the place. guests started coming and by 8pm the venue was jampacked! all seats taken...SRO!
.::syempre, may katangahan ako. of all the things to leave in the house i left my camera. so i had to go home (thanks for the drive home MSO) again to get my camera.
.::cousins prepared a wonderful special number--got to believe in magic!
.::the party was turned into a tiangge...clothes from thailand for sale. got myself some clothes (myke you need to send me pala ur acct number and is the mini skirt still available?).
.::and i had my vodka buddies (desi and joe d mango) up to 3am...yes tuano cousins, inuman tinuloy sa bahay (sayang wala kayo). ang pulutan for the night: fresh milk fish (bangus) and crabs!
.::i was dead tired not drunk by 3:30 am.
sunday:
.::woke up at 7am. we still had visitors in the house and i thought we were going home to nueva ecija but my dad woke up late.
.::played with the babies and all visitors went home to nueva ecija by 11am.
.::had lunch, wanted to go out but was too tired to go out. took a looong nap. slept from 2pm up to 7pm (ha!)
.::finished up the tequilla with mamasan and her cousin.
.::was in dreamland by 11pm.
monday:
.::woke up at 5:30...happy day kasi off pa din ako!
.::went to abs to meet with MSO and off we went to the mall.
.::went to the mall to have pictures from party printed and ate merienda/dinner.
.::was home by 7pm since MSO has to go to the office early the next day.
.::took a nap by 8pm and was up by 1:00am. could not go back to sleep! badtrip...ang gulo ng body clock ko.
.::was finally sleepy by 5am.
all in all, weekend was tiring but super worth all the pagod and puyat. mom and dad's anniversary party was fun! to all those who shared this day with us...thank you. thanks to cousins peewee, tetet and myke for preparing a impromtu special number with all the other cousins. till next year! (kmi din kaya abot din ng 33 years....malamang!)
Jul 21, 2005
Jul 18, 2005
happy 33rd wedding anniversary to popsie and mommy!!!
photos are posted already...kwento to follow.
we missed you tems!
photos are posted already...kwento to follow.
we missed you tems!
Jul 9, 2005
Jul 8, 2005
United We Stand...Divided We Fall
Politics in my beloved country for the past month has been a mess. Politics in the philippines has been a telenovela that does not have an ending. It stars politicians na parang si selina ng telenovela na "mula sa puso" na ayaw mamatay kahit na ano na ang nangyari sa kanya. politicians here in our country like stars in any telenovela can be a bida today and a contrabida on the next episode.
i grew up in a family where politics is a favorite conversational topic. young and old, everyone is so interested in it. i have relatives who are in politics. and i too have aspirations of becoming one. but with what is happening in the political scene in our country, parang ayaw ko na.
with everything that is happening, mapapaisip ka talaga if may future pa ba for us in our country... what more for the children. will gasoline prices be at three hundred per liter by the time TJ gets to drive, when the time janina is in college, ang happy meal ng mcdo will cost her one hundred fifty pesos just for the chesseburger meal (kulang yun kay nina!), when amboy wants a bottle of red horse beer it would cost him two hundred pesos wala pa videoke and di pa yun grande, and for migsy to go party at absinthe or temple he needs five thousand pesos just for him to get in, have a FEW drinks but have no date.
it may sound funny for now but it is not far from happening. it is just crazy...and it is no laughing matter. every pay day, lahat nagrereklamo about the tax being deducted from the pay--saan nga ba napupunta? with all the fighting and bickering in our political scene, what is in store for our country?
Politics in my beloved country for the past month has been a mess. Politics in the philippines has been a telenovela that does not have an ending. It stars politicians na parang si selina ng telenovela na "mula sa puso" na ayaw mamatay kahit na ano na ang nangyari sa kanya. politicians here in our country like stars in any telenovela can be a bida today and a contrabida on the next episode.
i grew up in a family where politics is a favorite conversational topic. young and old, everyone is so interested in it. i have relatives who are in politics. and i too have aspirations of becoming one. but with what is happening in the political scene in our country, parang ayaw ko na.
with everything that is happening, mapapaisip ka talaga if may future pa ba for us in our country... what more for the children. will gasoline prices be at three hundred per liter by the time TJ gets to drive, when the time janina is in college, ang happy meal ng mcdo will cost her one hundred fifty pesos just for the chesseburger meal (kulang yun kay nina!), when amboy wants a bottle of red horse beer it would cost him two hundred pesos wala pa videoke and di pa yun grande, and for migsy to go party at absinthe or temple he needs five thousand pesos just for him to get in, have a FEW drinks but have no date.
it may sound funny for now but it is not far from happening. it is just crazy...and it is no laughing matter. every pay day, lahat nagrereklamo about the tax being deducted from the pay--saan nga ba napupunta? with all the fighting and bickering in our political scene, what is in store for our country?
Jul 4, 2005
called up mcdo before 12mn and ordered the following:
2 chesseburger meal- upsize the drink and fries
1 burger mcdo meal
after an hour of waiting...delivery finally arrives. signed whatever needs to be signed and was uberly excited to eat the cheeseburger. but when we opened the bag what i see is 3 mc chicken sandwiches. huh! what happened to my chesseburger? but due to hunger, we ate the sandwiches and i called up mc do and told them that if i still owe them since i got 3 mc chicken sandwiches, to have someone get the money from my house. i don't want to end up with an upset stomach just because i ate something i didn't pay for. when the delivery boy comes back. he has with him 2 cheeseeburger sandwiches and a burger mcdo sandwich. sabay sabi na "inyo na din ito ma'am". AYOS! and he had a paper bag with 2 large fries and a regular sized fries.
2 chesseburger meal- upsize the drink and fries
1 burger mcdo meal
after an hour of waiting...delivery finally arrives. signed whatever needs to be signed and was uberly excited to eat the cheeseburger. but when we opened the bag what i see is 3 mc chicken sandwiches. huh! what happened to my chesseburger? but due to hunger, we ate the sandwiches and i called up mc do and told them that if i still owe them since i got 3 mc chicken sandwiches, to have someone get the money from my house. i don't want to end up with an upset stomach just because i ate something i didn't pay for. when the delivery boy comes back. he has with him 2 cheeseeburger sandwiches and a burger mcdo sandwich. sabay sabi na "inyo na din ito ma'am". AYOS! and he had a paper bag with 2 large fries and a regular sized fries.
Jun 30, 2005
Jun 26, 2005
i have never worked on a sunday...it is only now that i work for a call center that i have been deprived of my weekends. i miss going out on saturday nights...i miss watching the showbiz oriented shows on sundays because by the time i wake up i only have time to take a bath and eat dinner and then im out of the house since i have to be in the office before 8pm. and because i get home before 7am on a sunday, i don't get to go to church also which i know is bad (very bad). to compensate with my sad feeling of not being able to go out on sunday, i buy myself coffee. pero parang di pa din fair diba?
but i don't want to complain. i can't say that i like what i am doing right now. i sure am having fun because i like the friends i have at work. but i don't know if i can do this for a long time. i think that i am still blessed because i have a job. that every two weeks i have money in my atm account and i am thankful for all the blessings i have.
i miss watching movies and my dvds. i haven't bought a dvd for more than two months already which is good actually. it's a good thing that star world and axn have replays of their shows in the afternoon and because of that i am able to watch the shows that i miss. i am happy also that i get to watch eat bulaga, the bulagaan portion is very funny--i love it when gladys guevarra impersonates annabelle rama. it feels like you see tita grace on tv too (hehehehe!). jose is so funny when he impersonates bamboo...buang talaga!
it's past 3 in the morning, i have an hour and a half to go before i can go home. i have to go to work for the next 2 days and then finally it's my day off again. can't wait for wednesday. PLUS! im glad i have my sunday back next week...yes! i don't have to go to work next sunday! we have team building on monday and because of that, day off for next week will be sun and monday. *yehey*
i am ranting...i really have nothing to do. im bored...tried the neopets, but after sometime it bored me too. may bad news...amp! will post again later...
but i don't want to complain. i can't say that i like what i am doing right now. i sure am having fun because i like the friends i have at work. but i don't know if i can do this for a long time. i think that i am still blessed because i have a job. that every two weeks i have money in my atm account and i am thankful for all the blessings i have.
i miss watching movies and my dvds. i haven't bought a dvd for more than two months already which is good actually. it's a good thing that star world and axn have replays of their shows in the afternoon and because of that i am able to watch the shows that i miss. i am happy also that i get to watch eat bulaga, the bulagaan portion is very funny--i love it when gladys guevarra impersonates annabelle rama. it feels like you see tita grace on tv too (hehehehe!). jose is so funny when he impersonates bamboo...buang talaga!
it's past 3 in the morning, i have an hour and a half to go before i can go home. i have to go to work for the next 2 days and then finally it's my day off again. can't wait for wednesday. PLUS! im glad i have my sunday back next week...yes! i don't have to go to work next sunday! we have team building on monday and because of that, day off for next week will be sun and monday. *yehey*
i am ranting...i really have nothing to do. im bored...tried the neopets, but after sometime it bored me too. may bad news...amp! will post again later...
Jun 22, 2005
121 Sta.Catalina
long post ahead... a trip down memory lane.
naalala ko pa nung....
-tuwing hapon, maglalaro kmi ng cops and robbers sa garage. it was not the usual cops and robbers. you have to make sure na if you are playing you wear an old shirt. kasi after the game, beyond recognition na ang t-shirt mo. ang mga players nun, si ate peach, si jepoy, si borloks, si mimi, si bibing, si tems, di ko na matandaan ang ibang pang players.
-after the 1992 earthquake, since one week walang pasok--one,two,three pass lang ang ginagawa namin. lahat na ata ng dayaan nagawa na namin at may mga kampihan pa para lang wag malagyan ng lipstick or ng powder sa mukha. in fairness, lumabas ang artistic side ng bawat isa sa lipstick na yan.
-around 5:30 in the afternoon, nasa labas na kmi ng gate and aantayin namin si tita peggy. she would usually be home before 6pm. pagbaba nya ng taxi palakpakan kmi lahat at magbibigay pugay sa kanya. syempre, matutuwa siya at lilibre nya kmi lahat ng ice cream ni mang roger (i wonder where mang roger is now?).
-at about 3pm, aantayin namin ni jepoy ang mga chicks na pwede nya pormahan. ang ending, di pumasa si jepoy sa mga chicks. yung isa, nasusundo nya sa sienna. yung isa, bagsak talaga sya at muntik pa mapaaway (sigawan ba naman ng lolokohin ka lang nyan).
-parati namin pag pustahan kung magsasalita ba si bong pag uwi nya from school...lagi mananalo ang pupusta na di sya magsasalita (infairness malaki na ang pinagbago nya. madaldal na si mayor ngayon!).
-a few years after, mimi went back to finish college (salamat naman). dito na nagsimula ang bonding namin at ni mama san at eventually ni sassaby.
-i remember during the times i get home from school at around 3 and mimi has not eaten lunch yet. bonding time namin ang mag lunch together.
-we would play street badminton or volleyball at around 5 in the afternoon. and then there was a time we would go jogging in the afternoon up to past 6pm. we would go around and it was always fun. naalala ko pa if we get to see nice townhouse units and sasabihin ni bheng na parang masarap tumira dun. sasabihan namin sya ni mimi na sige, "lipat ka na dyan".
-parati kami may sabado nights...malalakas kasi uminom ang mga napadpad sa compound ng time na yun. lahat ng siraulo nagkasabay-sabay mag college. theme song namin that time ang laklak!
-ang boxing bouts ni owelle at archie...
-dressing up owelle and archie as girls...nag mini fashion show pa yan.
-drinking vodka and gilbeys (pag ala pera) with beer as chaser. how did we even manage finishing college?!!?
-ang habulan sa kalye at basaan ng tubig. di kailangan maging fiesta ng san juan para gawin namin ito.
-uso ang dance numbers at kung anu-ano pang presentations noon. simpleng inuman lang may sayawan na agad
-beerhouse namin ang bahay nila mamasan. grande lang ang katapat at kung anu mang canned food or leftover food ang available sa house namin. beer+videoke c/o skycable ch 19 = fun!fun!fun!
-pag di masarap ang ulam sa bahay, pwede makikain as kapitbahay. pwede din makipagpalit ng ulam pag sawa ni si bheng sa binabad.
-going to malate after mamasan's shift at don henrico's. and making sure to be home before the maids wake up.
madaming pang fun memories ang apartment na ito. if walls could only speak. after college though, ako na lang , si mimi, bheng and sassa ang naiwan. then mimi went to the states to pursue her dreams of becoming a chef. and then sassa had to go to bacolod and eventually dumaguete. kmi na lang ni bheng ang naiwan. and what about my other cousins? some are married, others live elsewhere, a few went back to nueva ecija, and one even ended up being a board memeber.
ahay, the joys of living in a compound!
long post ahead... a trip down memory lane.
naalala ko pa nung....
-tuwing hapon, maglalaro kmi ng cops and robbers sa garage. it was not the usual cops and robbers. you have to make sure na if you are playing you wear an old shirt. kasi after the game, beyond recognition na ang t-shirt mo. ang mga players nun, si ate peach, si jepoy, si borloks, si mimi, si bibing, si tems, di ko na matandaan ang ibang pang players.
-after the 1992 earthquake, since one week walang pasok--one,two,three pass lang ang ginagawa namin. lahat na ata ng dayaan nagawa na namin at may mga kampihan pa para lang wag malagyan ng lipstick or ng powder sa mukha. in fairness, lumabas ang artistic side ng bawat isa sa lipstick na yan.
-around 5:30 in the afternoon, nasa labas na kmi ng gate and aantayin namin si tita peggy. she would usually be home before 6pm. pagbaba nya ng taxi palakpakan kmi lahat at magbibigay pugay sa kanya. syempre, matutuwa siya at lilibre nya kmi lahat ng ice cream ni mang roger (i wonder where mang roger is now?).
-at about 3pm, aantayin namin ni jepoy ang mga chicks na pwede nya pormahan. ang ending, di pumasa si jepoy sa mga chicks. yung isa, nasusundo nya sa sienna. yung isa, bagsak talaga sya at muntik pa mapaaway (sigawan ba naman ng lolokohin ka lang nyan).
-parati namin pag pustahan kung magsasalita ba si bong pag uwi nya from school...lagi mananalo ang pupusta na di sya magsasalita (infairness malaki na ang pinagbago nya. madaldal na si mayor ngayon!).
-a few years after, mimi went back to finish college (salamat naman). dito na nagsimula ang bonding namin at ni mama san at eventually ni sassaby.
-i remember during the times i get home from school at around 3 and mimi has not eaten lunch yet. bonding time namin ang mag lunch together.
-we would play street badminton or volleyball at around 5 in the afternoon. and then there was a time we would go jogging in the afternoon up to past 6pm. we would go around and it was always fun. naalala ko pa if we get to see nice townhouse units and sasabihin ni bheng na parang masarap tumira dun. sasabihan namin sya ni mimi na sige, "lipat ka na dyan".
-parati kami may sabado nights...malalakas kasi uminom ang mga napadpad sa compound ng time na yun. lahat ng siraulo nagkasabay-sabay mag college. theme song namin that time ang laklak!
-ang boxing bouts ni owelle at archie...
-dressing up owelle and archie as girls...nag mini fashion show pa yan.
-drinking vodka and gilbeys (pag ala pera) with beer as chaser. how did we even manage finishing college?!!?
-ang habulan sa kalye at basaan ng tubig. di kailangan maging fiesta ng san juan para gawin namin ito.
-uso ang dance numbers at kung anu-ano pang presentations noon. simpleng inuman lang may sayawan na agad
-beerhouse namin ang bahay nila mamasan. grande lang ang katapat at kung anu mang canned food or leftover food ang available sa house namin. beer+videoke c/o skycable ch 19 = fun!fun!fun!
-pag di masarap ang ulam sa bahay, pwede makikain as kapitbahay. pwede din makipagpalit ng ulam pag sawa ni si bheng sa binabad.
-going to malate after mamasan's shift at don henrico's. and making sure to be home before the maids wake up.
madaming pang fun memories ang apartment na ito. if walls could only speak. after college though, ako na lang , si mimi, bheng and sassa ang naiwan. then mimi went to the states to pursue her dreams of becoming a chef. and then sassa had to go to bacolod and eventually dumaguete. kmi na lang ni bheng ang naiwan. and what about my other cousins? some are married, others live elsewhere, a few went back to nueva ecija, and one even ended up being a board memeber.
ahay, the joys of living in a compound!
i wanted to make sure i get to do something in the two days break from work that i had...
it was amboy's 8th birthday last tuesday. ang laki ng tinaba ni ambs during the summer break. mso was even asking him kung ano daw ang ginawa nya nung summer kasi parang batak ang katawan nya (teehee!). siguro pinagbuhat ng sako-sako ng palay ang bata kaya lumaki.
happy 8th birthday,amboy!!
it was amboy's 8th birthday last tuesday. ang laki ng tinaba ni ambs during the summer break. mso was even asking him kung ano daw ang ginawa nya nung summer kasi parang batak ang katawan nya (teehee!). siguro pinagbuhat ng sako-sako ng palay ang bata kaya lumaki.
he had a mini celebration last saturday but bheng and i still made sure we had something to do on his birthday. so we went to greenhills (parang sa amin pabor ni bheng ang greenhills)! i actually had fun that day. na starstruck pa kmi kay richard reynoso sa brother's burger. hahaha...sassa, mas masaya kung andun ka!
i went to kester yesterday with bheng. i was thinking of enrolling again in this school. ang layo kasi ng new school ko and with my work schedule, nakakatamad mag travel (traffic pa naman sa espana). school environment felt different. i didn't feel like studying in that school anymore. i had thought of what to do with regards to my nursing school...but i will have to think and pray about it. will blog about this next time.
i will be back to work later...feeling better and i have recovered from the cough and colds that hit me last week. hopefully i get to go out with mso on weekend. can't wait to watch a movie....
Jun 18, 2005
My Father's Eyes
I may not be every mother's dream for her little girl,
And my face may not grace the mind of everyone in the world.
But that's all right, as long as I can have one wish I pray:
When people look inside my life, I want to hear them say,
She's got her father's eyes,
Her father's eyes;
Eyes that find the good in things,
When good is not around;
Eyes that find the source of help,
When help just can't be found;
Eyes full of compassion,
Seeing every pain;
Knowing what you’re going through
And feeling it the same.
Just like my father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
Just like my father's eyes.
And on that day when we will pay for all the deeds we have done,
Good and bad they'll all be had to see by everyone.
And when you're called to stand and tell just what you saw in me,
More than anything I know, I want your words to be,
She had her father's eyes,
Her father's eyes;
Eyes that found the good in things,
When good was not around;
Eyes that found the source of help,
When help would not be found;
Eyes full of compassion,
Seeing every pain;
Knowing what you're going through,
And feeling it the same.
Just like my father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
Just like my father's eyes.
My father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
Just like my father's eyes
Happy Father's Day POPSIE and to all my Uncle's, Cousin dad's and friends.
I may not be every mother's dream for her little girl,
And my face may not grace the mind of everyone in the world.
But that's all right, as long as I can have one wish I pray:
When people look inside my life, I want to hear them say,
She's got her father's eyes,
Her father's eyes;
Eyes that find the good in things,
When good is not around;
Eyes that find the source of help,
When help just can't be found;
Eyes full of compassion,
Seeing every pain;
Knowing what you’re going through
And feeling it the same.
Just like my father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
Just like my father's eyes.
And on that day when we will pay for all the deeds we have done,
Good and bad they'll all be had to see by everyone.
And when you're called to stand and tell just what you saw in me,
More than anything I know, I want your words to be,
She had her father's eyes,
Her father's eyes;
Eyes that found the good in things,
When good was not around;
Eyes that found the source of help,
When help would not be found;
Eyes full of compassion,
Seeing every pain;
Knowing what you're going through,
And feeling it the same.
Just like my father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
Just like my father's eyes.
My father's eyes,
My father's eyes,
Just like my father's eyes
Happy Father's Day POPSIE and to all my Uncle's, Cousin dad's and friends.
Jun 14, 2005
got this from him. super tawa talaga ako ng tawa..
thanks edric, for allowing me to post.
June Cover girl
thanks edric, for allowing me to post.
Aba, Ginang Gloria napupuno ka ng grasya.
Ang kayamanan ng tao ay sumaiyo na.
Bukod kang pinagpapala sa babaeng lahat
at pinagpala naman ang iyong anak na si Mikey.
Santa-santitang Gloria, ina ni Lion King
Ipanalangin mo na kay Bush ang iyong mga kasalanan
Ngayon at baka mamaya ay magkaisa ang bayan at paalisin ka na.
Amen.
eto pa...
Aba naman Gloria napupuno ka ng grasya.
Ang kayamaanan ng tao ay sumaiyo na,
Bukod ka pinagpala sa babaeng lahat.
Pinagpala rin ang iyong angkan. Wala nang natira sa
AMEN.
Jun 8, 2005
Dahil Mahal na Mahal Kita
unconditional love - affection with no limits or conditions; complete love
to be able to love unconditionally is really hard. one may say that he loves unconditionally but unconsciously, he doesn't.
i am really confused here. sometimes we are told by people around us that we shouldn't give our all when we love and to always save some for ourselves. but if to love someone unconditionally is to love without limits, then why shouldn't we give our all?
i believe that when we love someone we accept that person for who he is. we accept his past, his present and his future. sometimes it is hard...it may sound surreal but for me that's how it really is. and finding someone who would love you in the same manner is a different story altogether.
i am blessed that i have people around me who loves me unconditionally. who understands and takes me for who i am. *hugs to all of you*
happiness - state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
is it really hard to say that "i am happy" in every sense of the word? for me YES. i have personally gone through a lot late last year up to early this year. and up to now i can't say i am "HAPPY and CONTENTED". i know i have a lot of things to do in order to achieve that. i can say i am happy...but in a way i can also say that i have something lacking still in some aspects of my life ( im not talking about just lovelife here...but life in general).
in the course of achieving the desired happiness, it becomes even harder because we try so hard to achieve it and you end up frustrated when you have exhausted all efforts to be happy.
but true happiness comes when you least expect it. it comes when you don't really exert much effort. it comes and goes and comes back again.
to live a happy life is hard because life is full of bumps that makes living exciting and difficult. at the same time the bumps we encounter in life makes us stronger and wiser. and when we get pass them...it makes the feeling of happiness super worth it.
...and what the hell am i talking about?
...and what is the connection of my heading with everything i have just blabbed about?
hmm..i just finished watching a diether-claudine-rico movie at cinema one. it was a nice movie, i must say. and claudine talked about unconditional love and trying so hard to be happy in the movie. and it made me think too.
basta! im happy (but i could be happier) and i love.
unconditional love - affection with no limits or conditions; complete love
to be able to love unconditionally is really hard. one may say that he loves unconditionally but unconsciously, he doesn't.
i am really confused here. sometimes we are told by people around us that we shouldn't give our all when we love and to always save some for ourselves. but if to love someone unconditionally is to love without limits, then why shouldn't we give our all?
i believe that when we love someone we accept that person for who he is. we accept his past, his present and his future. sometimes it is hard...it may sound surreal but for me that's how it really is. and finding someone who would love you in the same manner is a different story altogether.
i am blessed that i have people around me who loves me unconditionally. who understands and takes me for who i am. *hugs to all of you*
happiness - state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
is it really hard to say that "i am happy" in every sense of the word? for me YES. i have personally gone through a lot late last year up to early this year. and up to now i can't say i am "HAPPY and CONTENTED". i know i have a lot of things to do in order to achieve that. i can say i am happy...but in a way i can also say that i have something lacking still in some aspects of my life ( im not talking about just lovelife here...but life in general).
in the course of achieving the desired happiness, it becomes even harder because we try so hard to achieve it and you end up frustrated when you have exhausted all efforts to be happy.
but true happiness comes when you least expect it. it comes when you don't really exert much effort. it comes and goes and comes back again.
to live a happy life is hard because life is full of bumps that makes living exciting and difficult. at the same time the bumps we encounter in life makes us stronger and wiser. and when we get pass them...it makes the feeling of happiness super worth it.
...and what the hell am i talking about?
...and what is the connection of my heading with everything i have just blabbed about?
hmm..i just finished watching a diether-claudine-rico movie at cinema one. it was a nice movie, i must say. and claudine talked about unconditional love and trying so hard to be happy in the movie. and it made me think too.
basta! im happy (but i could be happier) and i love.
Jun 3, 2005
last day of work today! *yey*
i can't wait for weekend...my work schedule for next week is really bad since i have seperate day off's--bad trip diba?
i have to finish a school paper,which i should actually be doing right now since we were sent to "training" but im so tamad to do it and i really don't know how to start with the report. and doing a school report at 5 in the morning is not really a fun thing to do.
i watched oprah two days ago and it was an episode of an interview with brooke shields, they discussed on how she had to struggle with postpartum depression. It is actually something very common to new mothers but here in the philippines, it is something that is ignored. some say it is something that will just pass, but actually it is something that shouldn't be ignored. it is actually very serious--nyikes sobrang nurse ang sound ko.
an office mate just told me that kris aquino and basketball james yap is already engaged--may upcomming movie ba si kris? (just asking!)
MICA...thank you! and happy weekend to everyone!
i can't wait for weekend...my work schedule for next week is really bad since i have seperate day off's--bad trip diba?
i have to finish a school paper,which i should actually be doing right now since we were sent to "training" but im so tamad to do it and i really don't know how to start with the report. and doing a school report at 5 in the morning is not really a fun thing to do.
i watched oprah two days ago and it was an episode of an interview with brooke shields, they discussed on how she had to struggle with postpartum depression. It is actually something very common to new mothers but here in the philippines, it is something that is ignored. some say it is something that will just pass, but actually it is something that shouldn't be ignored. it is actually very serious--nyikes sobrang nurse ang sound ko.
an office mate just told me that kris aquino and basketball james yap is already engaged--may upcomming movie ba si kris? (just asking!)
MICA...thank you! and happy weekend to everyone!
May 30, 2005
10 Signs You Work in a Call Center:
10. CSAT and MPI are very common.
9. You know the US States, Capitals and Postal codes by heart.
8. Lipovitan, Red Bull and Extra Joss are one of your favorite drinks
7. You go to work in casual clothes.
6. You love mini stop's fried wanton.
5. Sleep at night is a luxury.
4. You work at night, you party in the morning
3. You don't have eye bags but you have "eye maleta".
2. Lunch time is at 1 in the morning
1. you start your day not with unang hirit or alas-singko y'medya but with saksi or TV patrol.
10. CSAT and MPI are very common.
9. You know the US States, Capitals and Postal codes by heart.
8. Lipovitan, Red Bull and Extra Joss are one of your favorite drinks
7. You go to work in casual clothes.
6. You love mini stop's fried wanton.
5. Sleep at night is a luxury.
4. You work at night, you party in the morning
3. You don't have eye bags but you have "eye maleta".
2. Lunch time is at 1 in the morning
1. you start your day not with unang hirit or alas-singko y'medya but with saksi or TV patrol.
May 25, 2005
American Idol
i loved carrie's performance on American Idol, and i totally agree with simon's coment that she has done everything to win the title. i just hope she does. i was teary eyed as she was singing "Angels Brought Me Here". i really hope she wins..i love her voice...i love the way she sings...Can't wait to watch tomorrows finals.
SPOILER ALERT: The Contender
Sergio Mora is THE CONTENDER! It was a unanimous decision and im happy that he won the fight. Im happy too that alfonso won the bronze match against jesse. Too bad though that anthony bosante lost to ishe smith on their "fan favorite" match-up. i would have wanted an ishe vs ahmed re-match. It's just sad i can't watch the fight on TV tonight because of work. I will have to wait for tomorrow afternoon's replay. ulalal, i just love boxing!
Blabbing
i have to prepare for friday's final exam fo product training. I got the schedule i like and i'm happy for that. From 25 trainees during accent we are now down to 20. 1 had to stop training because of health issues, atleast she could go back after she has been medically cleared. 2 of my co-trainees were not asked to join product training anymore and the other 2 were cut at the middle of the product training when they had a re-take of the communications exam and failed it. Out of the 20 trainess, only 5 will go on A-bay next week and the other 15 will go on an extended classroom training. I hope that all 20 of us would make it and be able to hit the floor. The exams, even if we take them with our notes and computers open are really hard especially since we take them on the last hour of the shift and by that time you are tired, sleepy and close to being brain dead already.
Kuya Mayo is getting married tomorrow. i won't be able to attend since the wedding will be in island cove in cavite and for obvious reasons, i can't miss work. Congrat's kuya mayo!
and could i just say this...i love my hair! i had a haircut yesterday because i got so sick of my long hair. i use too much shampoo and conditioner...my hair takes so long to dry...i have had my hair long for more than two years already and i wanted to look different. now i have shoulder length layered hair-do (as if, i had a really make over) and i love it. it looked better yesterday but it looks nice also after i took a bath even if i didn't blow dry it, fan dry lang.
i miss my ibank officemates. hay...sometimes it is hard to move on even if you are equally happy with what you do now. i just got so used to my "old routine" that i miss it. i saw a client pa last sunday and she was asking on how i was, that she wants to move banks na because im not with ibank anymore but that she is happy for me. wha!! which reminds e, i have to call another client tomorrow because i was not able to say "goodbye" properly to her.
oh,life!
i loved carrie's performance on American Idol, and i totally agree with simon's coment that she has done everything to win the title. i just hope she does. i was teary eyed as she was singing "Angels Brought Me Here". i really hope she wins..i love her voice...i love the way she sings...Can't wait to watch tomorrows finals.
SPOILER ALERT: The Contender
Sergio Mora is THE CONTENDER! It was a unanimous decision and im happy that he won the fight. Im happy too that alfonso won the bronze match against jesse. Too bad though that anthony bosante lost to ishe smith on their "fan favorite" match-up. i would have wanted an ishe vs ahmed re-match. It's just sad i can't watch the fight on TV tonight because of work. I will have to wait for tomorrow afternoon's replay. ulalal, i just love boxing!
Blabbing
i have to prepare for friday's final exam fo product training. I got the schedule i like and i'm happy for that. From 25 trainees during accent we are now down to 20. 1 had to stop training because of health issues, atleast she could go back after she has been medically cleared. 2 of my co-trainees were not asked to join product training anymore and the other 2 were cut at the middle of the product training when they had a re-take of the communications exam and failed it. Out of the 20 trainess, only 5 will go on A-bay next week and the other 15 will go on an extended classroom training. I hope that all 20 of us would make it and be able to hit the floor. The exams, even if we take them with our notes and computers open are really hard especially since we take them on the last hour of the shift and by that time you are tired, sleepy and close to being brain dead already.
Kuya Mayo is getting married tomorrow. i won't be able to attend since the wedding will be in island cove in cavite and for obvious reasons, i can't miss work. Congrat's kuya mayo!
and could i just say this...i love my hair! i had a haircut yesterday because i got so sick of my long hair. i use too much shampoo and conditioner...my hair takes so long to dry...i have had my hair long for more than two years already and i wanted to look different. now i have shoulder length layered hair-do (as if, i had a really make over) and i love it. it looked better yesterday but it looks nice also after i took a bath even if i didn't blow dry it, fan dry lang.
i miss my ibank officemates. hay...sometimes it is hard to move on even if you are equally happy with what you do now. i just got so used to my "old routine" that i miss it. i saw a client pa last sunday and she was asking on how i was, that she wants to move banks na because im not with ibank anymore but that she is happy for me. wha!! which reminds e, i have to call another client tomorrow because i was not able to say "goodbye" properly to her.
oh,life!
May 22, 2005
I survived my first week of graveyard shift...Hurray!
I never thought it was going to be very difficult..but it was. I am pretty much ok early on the shift but by 4am, 2 hours before shift is over i get REALLY sleepy and my eyes get really heavy (sasa: im so sleepy....my eyes are getting heavy...haha! i know you know what i mean here).
After my shift saturday morning, i went straight home took an hour nap and then took a quick bath and i went to school. I was out the whole day, went home around 7PM. We had family (tito's, tita's, cousins) dinner that evening with uberly delicious lechon from dumaguete and i was up until 12 midnight. By 12 midnight, i really could not take it anymore. i went to my room even if my cousins were still in the garden ( sorry guys, i was very sleepy and tired na talaga) and hit my bed. i was thinking, just a few minutes and then i will get up again to take a shower. lo and behold, when i woke up it was 6am already. this was the first time i slept in my jeans and a shirt i wore the whole day ( yuck, i know). when i woke up, i took a shower and then hit the bed again. i was in sleep mode up to 9:30. when i woke up, everyone was dressed already and they were ready to go to greenhills. wha! i would never miss a trip to greenhills. so i took a bath (again!) and then in 15 mins i was ready for a trip to tiangge land! im so proud of myself. i wanted to buy so many things...skirts, shirts, flip flops, bags accessories and kung anik2 but due to budget constraints, i had to content myself with just looking and i ended up not falling into temptation--i didn't buy anything! i know in a month i can go shopping na ulit. i will just have to wait...and when that time comes na--i'll hit the shops like crazy!
im happy...MSO and i will be working for the same company. he start's training tom. hopefully, we get to go to the office at the same time and get to go home at the same time also. coolness!
and to my surprise, ienjoyed loved star wars III. now, i can't wait to watch IV, V, and VI (i have to go to the video shop to get copies).
I never thought it was going to be very difficult..but it was. I am pretty much ok early on the shift but by 4am, 2 hours before shift is over i get REALLY sleepy and my eyes get really heavy (sasa: im so sleepy....my eyes are getting heavy...haha! i know you know what i mean here).
After my shift saturday morning, i went straight home took an hour nap and then took a quick bath and i went to school. I was out the whole day, went home around 7PM. We had family (tito's, tita's, cousins) dinner that evening with uberly delicious lechon from dumaguete and i was up until 12 midnight. By 12 midnight, i really could not take it anymore. i went to my room even if my cousins were still in the garden ( sorry guys, i was very sleepy and tired na talaga) and hit my bed. i was thinking, just a few minutes and then i will get up again to take a shower. lo and behold, when i woke up it was 6am already. this was the first time i slept in my jeans and a shirt i wore the whole day ( yuck, i know). when i woke up, i took a shower and then hit the bed again. i was in sleep mode up to 9:30. when i woke up, everyone was dressed already and they were ready to go to greenhills. wha! i would never miss a trip to greenhills. so i took a bath (again!) and then in 15 mins i was ready for a trip to tiangge land! im so proud of myself. i wanted to buy so many things...skirts, shirts, flip flops, bags accessories and kung anik2 but due to budget constraints, i had to content myself with just looking and i ended up not falling into temptation--i didn't buy anything! i know in a month i can go shopping na ulit. i will just have to wait...and when that time comes na--i'll hit the shops like crazy!
im happy...MSO and i will be working for the same company. he start's training tom. hopefully, we get to go to the office at the same time and get to go home at the same time also. coolness!
and to my surprise, i
May 18, 2005
Bo Bice swept me off my feet with his performance in AI earlier. Im rooting for vonzell and Bo for the final two, but i still do like carrie. Tommorow's show will be really exciting. And this is one of the very rare times that i am happy i am not allowed to vote because all three of them are really good.
Since november, i haven't been eating rice and i swear i have lost weight. i know that my diet is not at all healthy but it worked for me. the thing is, now that i have started working on ungodly hours, i have decided to start eating rice again for lunch (since i don't get to eat breakfast). i really would want to maintain my weight now but i know i have to eat rice again since i am not getting enough sleep anymore. of course i get to sleep when i get home but it is still different when you get to sleep at night. i really hope not to gain all the lost weight back.
So far, i honestly am enjoying work. i am enjoying the company of my co-trainees and i have been learning a lot the past two days. i am really glad that i am not having a hard time keeping myself awake. i usually feel sleepy aroung 4am but all in all i think i am coping well. It is just hard since we have exams every day right before going home and for every exam you are allowed to only make one mistake. I hope though, i get pass training and abay. i hope to be hitting the floor by mid june. can't wait...can't wait.
Since november, i haven't been eating rice and i swear i have lost weight. i know that my diet is not at all healthy but it worked for me. the thing is, now that i have started working on ungodly hours, i have decided to start eating rice again for lunch (since i don't get to eat breakfast). i really would want to maintain my weight now but i know i have to eat rice again since i am not getting enough sleep anymore. of course i get to sleep when i get home but it is still different when you get to sleep at night. i really hope not to gain all the lost weight back.
So far, i honestly am enjoying work. i am enjoying the company of my co-trainees and i have been learning a lot the past two days. i am really glad that i am not having a hard time keeping myself awake. i usually feel sleepy aroung 4am but all in all i think i am coping well. It is just hard since we have exams every day right before going home and for every exam you are allowed to only make one mistake. I hope though, i get pass training and abay. i hope to be hitting the floor by mid june. can't wait...can't wait.
May 16, 2005
im so happy that tom is the palau ultimate survivor--he truly deserves it.
im glad that uchenna and joyce won the amazing race 7--it was one crazy race!
im rooting for vonzel on american idol...i honestly don't like bo bice.
im sad i can't watch contender tonight...thank God for replay's.
hay, in three hours i should be in the office. this is going to be my first time to work in a night shift and i really don't know if i can survive the shift without falling asleep. i will be missing my bed and pillows for tonight but im looking forward to being reunited with them tomorrow morning *hehehehe*. THIS IS IT!
im glad that uchenna and joyce won the amazing race 7--it was one crazy race!
im rooting for vonzel on american idol...i honestly don't like bo bice.
im sad i can't watch contender tonight...thank God for replay's.
hay, in three hours i should be in the office. this is going to be my first time to work in a night shift and i really don't know if i can survive the shift without falling asleep. i will be missing my bed and pillows for tonight but im looking forward to being reunited with them tomorrow morning *hehehehe*. THIS IS IT!
May 15, 2005
long time no blog...
i have been very busy with both school and adjusting with my new work. for the past two weeks i have been waking up very early because my shift starts at 6am. eventhough i have to wake up early im really fine with it because i get to go home early also. we had our accent exams last friday, and since i didn't get a call over the weekend...it means i passed the accent training *yehey*!
my new work is very interesting and i cant wait for training to finish. so far i am having FUN with my co-trainees. i really hope i made the right decision of making this big move.
even with my crazy schedule, im happy that i still get to spend time with MSO. i am very thankful also that he supports me in everything that i do. he surely is making things a lot easier for me, because he advises me on what to expect and what to do. hay, feels so good to be with someone whom you know will be with you through good and bad times.
i had a very difficult time last april career wise but i know that things happen for a reason. i learned a lot from everything that i have been through. it wasn't easy but i thank God for the people whom he sent to be with me. i thank God also for how He has guided me in everything that i do. for how He has been my comfort and my strength. He has always been with me, and He has never failed me.
my dear cousins, lets get together...swimming party at mica's condo!
i have been very busy with both school and adjusting with my new work. for the past two weeks i have been waking up very early because my shift starts at 6am. eventhough i have to wake up early im really fine with it because i get to go home early also. we had our accent exams last friday, and since i didn't get a call over the weekend...it means i passed the accent training *yehey*!
my new work is very interesting and i cant wait for training to finish. so far i am having FUN with my co-trainees. i really hope i made the right decision of making this big move.
even with my crazy schedule, im happy that i still get to spend time with MSO. i am very thankful also that he supports me in everything that i do. he surely is making things a lot easier for me, because he advises me on what to expect and what to do. hay, feels so good to be with someone whom you know will be with you through good and bad times.
i had a very difficult time last april career wise but i know that things happen for a reason. i learned a lot from everything that i have been through. it wasn't easy but i thank God for the people whom he sent to be with me. i thank God also for how He has guided me in everything that i do. for how He has been my comfort and my strength. He has always been with me, and He has never failed me.
my dear cousins, lets get together...swimming party at mica's condo!
May 7, 2005
HaPpY MoThEr'S Day!!!
to all nanay's, inay's, mama's and mommy's whom i know and love dearly i hope you enjoy your day.
to my wawa...eventhough you are physically not with us anymore, i know in my heart that you are always with me. i miss you summer vacations to victorias with you. i miss you. thank you for all the wonderful memories i will forever treasure. i always, always remember sunday lunch with you and wowo...nilagang baka, pansit and inihaw na bangus.
to my nanay...i know that you are at peace wherever you are. thanks you for everything and for showering us with love. i miss you,nanay. and i will always be your "angel" apo.
to mommy...thank you will never be enough for everything you have given not just me but also my sisters. i know that i have not been a good daughter...that i have done things that have hurt you but you have still been there for me. this place is a much better place to live in because of you and daddy. thank you for always bringing me to work...for driving me around...for giving me things i like, want and need...but more so, thank you for your love. i love you.
to all nanay's, inay's, mama's and mommy's whom i know and love dearly i hope you enjoy your day.
to my wawa...eventhough you are physically not with us anymore, i know in my heart that you are always with me. i miss you summer vacations to victorias with you. i miss you. thank you for all the wonderful memories i will forever treasure. i always, always remember sunday lunch with you and wowo...nilagang baka, pansit and inihaw na bangus.
to my nanay...i know that you are at peace wherever you are. thanks you for everything and for showering us with love. i miss you,nanay. and i will always be your "angel" apo.
to mommy...thank you will never be enough for everything you have given not just me but also my sisters. i know that i have not been a good daughter...that i have done things that have hurt you but you have still been there for me. this place is a much better place to live in because of you and daddy. thank you for always bringing me to work...for driving me around...for giving me things i like, want and need...but more so, thank you for your love. i love you.
May 5, 2005
currently hooked to:
1. diner dash - a yahoo game i read on yax's blog last week. i installed it yesterday. played one full hour and it was super fun.
2. poker superstar deluxe - been watching this on TV. MSO told me that yahoo games has it. downloaded it and it is now a fave past time. how i wish the earnings in this game is for real. just the earnings.
3.six questions - MSO introduced it to me. he is addicted to it. it is very educational though because of the many things you learn. i hope we (me & MSO) gets to exchange points for an item really soon.
1. diner dash - a yahoo game i read on yax's blog last week. i installed it yesterday. played one full hour and it was super fun.
2. poker superstar deluxe - been watching this on TV. MSO told me that yahoo games has it. downloaded it and it is now a fave past time. how i wish the earnings in this game is for real. just the earnings.
3.six questions - MSO introduced it to me. he is addicted to it. it is very educational though because of the many things you learn. i hope we (me & MSO) gets to exchange points for an item really soon.
May 4, 2005
.::work has been FUN so far.
.::im having a hard time waking up very early in the morning but atleast i get to be home early also.
.::first day of community work will be friday, im excited to wear my uniform.
.::it has been very HOT the past few days. thank God for airconditioning.
.::birthday celebration of P.James yesterday at montgomery. swimming party (kahit ako lang nag swimming ;P)
.::merdith and gretchen were eliminated from TAR7. im now rooting for uchenna and joyce.
.::looking forward to arrival of tita benj and tito moxy from the states.
.::sasa, mimi and bheng....i mishyu na.
.::im having a hard time waking up very early in the morning but atleast i get to be home early also.
.::first day of community work will be friday, im excited to wear my uniform.
.::it has been very HOT the past few days. thank God for airconditioning.
.::birthday celebration of P.James yesterday at montgomery. swimming party (kahit ako lang nag swimming ;P)
.::merdith and gretchen were eliminated from TAR7. im now rooting for uchenna and joyce.
.::looking forward to arrival of tita benj and tito moxy from the states.
.::sasa, mimi and bheng....i mishyu na.
May 1, 2005
very bad that i took a very loonggg nap this afternoon, i can't sleep but i know i have too sleep already as i have to be at work by 6AM tomorrow.
yep! 6AM--i am now with a new industry. i have been very busy the last week in getting everything ready for this new job. after 4 years, i am leaving ibank. it is sad because i am not only leaving work but i am leaving friends and clients who have become so much a part of me. but this is life. and i have to make this move. i have to take chances and welcome changes. hopefully, this is a right move. i prayed that God give me this job if it was really for me and in 3 days, i got the job.
starting tomorrow i will be working for RMH Teleservices Asia Pacific,Inc. it is a call center and office is in ELJ communications center (abs-cbn compound). work will be something new and i have to admit that i am excited but at the same time scared. i am looking forward to being with new people, the environment would be very different, work hours will be very weird, and work even though it is customer service will be different in a way also. the next 5 weeks will be training and i'm looking forward to learning new things. it really felt weird last friday as i was filling up forms for submission because one of the forms i had to fill up was an account opening form of ibank for our payroll. nyikes! used to process those forms but now i can't anymore.
i pray that things work out to my advantage. 4 years with ibank is no joke, so i am taking this new job as a challenge. hopefully as i hit the floor, i will be ready for my work schedule ( which i expect is graveyard) and that it would not interfere with my schedule at school.
speaking of school, community duty starts this week and it is something i am looking forward too. can't wait to wear my uniform! hehehehe.....
nyikes, i really have to sleep now or else i will be sleepy the whole day.
yep! 6AM--i am now with a new industry. i have been very busy the last week in getting everything ready for this new job. after 4 years, i am leaving ibank. it is sad because i am not only leaving work but i am leaving friends and clients who have become so much a part of me. but this is life. and i have to make this move. i have to take chances and welcome changes. hopefully, this is a right move. i prayed that God give me this job if it was really for me and in 3 days, i got the job.
starting tomorrow i will be working for RMH Teleservices Asia Pacific,Inc. it is a call center and office is in ELJ communications center (abs-cbn compound). work will be something new and i have to admit that i am excited but at the same time scared. i am looking forward to being with new people, the environment would be very different, work hours will be very weird, and work even though it is customer service will be different in a way also. the next 5 weeks will be training and i'm looking forward to learning new things. it really felt weird last friday as i was filling up forms for submission because one of the forms i had to fill up was an account opening form of ibank for our payroll. nyikes! used to process those forms but now i can't anymore.
i pray that things work out to my advantage. 4 years with ibank is no joke, so i am taking this new job as a challenge. hopefully as i hit the floor, i will be ready for my work schedule ( which i expect is graveyard) and that it would not interfere with my schedule at school.
speaking of school, community duty starts this week and it is something i am looking forward too. can't wait to wear my uniform! hehehehe.....
nyikes, i really have to sleep now or else i will be sleepy the whole day.
Apr 28, 2005
bits & pieces
.::i cannot believe it---constantine was voted out of AI! huhuhuhu...no more cute guy on American Idol.
.::met up with friends from kester. dinner at gerry's and coffee at starbucks with emma, allan (emma's hubby) and judy. masarap talaga pag libre. happy bday ems!
.::i am venturing into something new...im scared and at the same time excited.
.::i have to start on my assignment which is due on saturday. i had the entire week to do it, but as usual i haven't even started on it. why can i be so lazy?!?!?
.::i wonder if quezon city hall is later. i need to have some documents processed and i am not sure if they are open because of the 4 day work week schedule of government offices.
.::it's past midnight and i wonder where MSO is....
.::met up with friends from kester. dinner at gerry's and coffee at starbucks with emma, allan (emma's hubby) and judy. masarap talaga pag libre. happy bday ems!
.::i am venturing into something new...im scared and at the same time excited.
.::i have to start on my assignment which is due on saturday. i had the entire week to do it, but as usual i haven't even started on it. why can i be so lazy?!?!?
.::i wonder if quezon city hall is later. i need to have some documents processed and i am not sure if they are open because of the 4 day work week schedule of government offices.
.::it's past midnight and i wonder where MSO is....
Apr 22, 2005
reality TV shows
on american idol...
i don't know how AMERICA is voting, but for me 2 contestants (anwar and nadia) who have been voted out already deserve a spot in AI. how i wish i could vote...wishful thinking.
on survivors palau...
stephenie deserves to be ulitmate survivor, i hope she doesn't get voted out next week. she is the sole survivor of the ulong tribe. girl power! galing!
on amazing race 7...
final 3 for me would be rob and amber, merdith and gretchen and uchenna and joyce (who willingly shaved her hair for the fast forward). i read on the internet that amazing race 8 would ba a family edition. that should be exciting.
aside from the above mentioned reality tv shows, i love watching the contender ( i have been fond of boxing and wrestling even as a kid), starting over, the bachelor, america's next top model, temptation island, the apprentice, the simple life, queer eye, the casino and kung anu-ano pa. am i addicted to reality TV shows or huwat!
i better catch some zzzz i have to be at school by 8am....
happy weekend all!
on american idol...
i don't know how AMERICA is voting, but for me 2 contestants (anwar and nadia) who have been voted out already deserve a spot in AI. how i wish i could vote...wishful thinking.
on survivors palau...
stephenie deserves to be ulitmate survivor, i hope she doesn't get voted out next week. she is the sole survivor of the ulong tribe. girl power! galing!
on amazing race 7...
final 3 for me would be rob and amber, merdith and gretchen and uchenna and joyce (who willingly shaved her hair for the fast forward). i read on the internet that amazing race 8 would ba a family edition. that should be exciting.
aside from the above mentioned reality tv shows, i love watching the contender ( i have been fond of boxing and wrestling even as a kid), starting over, the bachelor, america's next top model, temptation island, the apprentice, the simple life, queer eye, the casino and kung anu-ano pa. am i addicted to reality TV shows or huwat!
i better catch some zzzz i have to be at school by 8am....
happy weekend all!
He Says: I'll Always Stay In Love This Way
I never lost the love that I have given you
With all the things that we have all been through
I’ve never stayed in love before
As much as I have stayed in love with you
You, you never thought the feelings
Meant for you were true
‘coz everytime we’re all alone you wonder
If I’ll really never change
And if I’ll really stay in love with you
Love, it needs just you and me to stay together
Even if there’s nothing more
The best is there forever
Love, we have to stay this way in love forever
Even if you change your ways
I’ll always stay this way
‘coz I, I will always stay this way in love with you
I will always stay this way in love with you
I will always stay this way in love with you
You, you never thought the feeling
Meant for you were true
‘coz everytime we’re all alone you wonder
If I’ll really never change
And if I’ll really stay in love with you
Love…
It needs just you and me to stay together
Even if there’s nothing more
The best is there forever
Love…
We have to stay this way in love forever
Even if you change your ways
I’ll always stay this way
‘coz I, I will always stay this way in love with you
I will always stay this way in love with you
She says: Someone Like you
There’s a wind that blows
It’s calling your name
And its speaks to me again and again
Telling me go to him
Don’t let him go
Hold him close to you
Then you will know
The meaning of love
Exactly what is all about
The feeling that I get when I can’t forget
Everything that makes me want to
That’s how deep it goes
All I really know is that I love you so
And if it’s the only thing I ever do
Then I know it’s true
That I should love someone like you
Someone who believes in me
Makes my voice to sing with a heart so free
As sure as I can be
For me if one dream can come true
Then I will love someone like you
In your eyes I see
A life that could mean so much more
With you next to me
And if time is cruel
Well I won’t try to hide
I could walk through fire
With you by my side
Cause after all if we want forever
There’s a hand to hold through the sad and cold
When nobody wants to know you
So never let it go
And you’ll never be alone
Knowing that I love you so
And if it’s the only thing I ever do
Then I know it’s true
That I should love someone like you
Someone who believes in me
Makes my voice to sing with a heart so free
As sure as I can be
For me if one dream can come true
Then I will love someone like you
So never let it go
And you’ll never be alone
Knowing that I love you so
And if it’s the only thing, the only thing I ever do
Then I know it’s true
That I should love someone like you
Someone who believes in me
Makes my voice to sing with a heart so free
As sure as I can be
For me if one dream can come true
Then I will love someone like you
Then I should love someone like you
I never lost the love that I have given you
With all the things that we have all been through
I’ve never stayed in love before
As much as I have stayed in love with you
You, you never thought the feelings
Meant for you were true
‘coz everytime we’re all alone you wonder
If I’ll really never change
And if I’ll really stay in love with you
Love, it needs just you and me to stay together
Even if there’s nothing more
The best is there forever
Love, we have to stay this way in love forever
Even if you change your ways
I’ll always stay this way
‘coz I, I will always stay this way in love with you
I will always stay this way in love with you
I will always stay this way in love with you
You, you never thought the feeling
Meant for you were true
‘coz everytime we’re all alone you wonder
If I’ll really never change
And if I’ll really stay in love with you
Love…
It needs just you and me to stay together
Even if there’s nothing more
The best is there forever
Love…
We have to stay this way in love forever
Even if you change your ways
I’ll always stay this way
‘coz I, I will always stay this way in love with you
I will always stay this way in love with you
She says: Someone Like you
There’s a wind that blows
It’s calling your name
And its speaks to me again and again
Telling me go to him
Don’t let him go
Hold him close to you
Then you will know
The meaning of love
Exactly what is all about
The feeling that I get when I can’t forget
Everything that makes me want to
That’s how deep it goes
All I really know is that I love you so
And if it’s the only thing I ever do
Then I know it’s true
That I should love someone like you
Someone who believes in me
Makes my voice to sing with a heart so free
As sure as I can be
For me if one dream can come true
Then I will love someone like you
In your eyes I see
A life that could mean so much more
With you next to me
And if time is cruel
Well I won’t try to hide
I could walk through fire
With you by my side
Cause after all if we want forever
There’s a hand to hold through the sad and cold
When nobody wants to know you
So never let it go
And you’ll never be alone
Knowing that I love you so
And if it’s the only thing I ever do
Then I know it’s true
That I should love someone like you
Someone who believes in me
Makes my voice to sing with a heart so free
As sure as I can be
For me if one dream can come true
Then I will love someone like you
So never let it go
And you’ll never be alone
Knowing that I love you so
And if it’s the only thing, the only thing I ever do
Then I know it’s true
That I should love someone like you
Someone who believes in me
Makes my voice to sing with a heart so free
As sure as I can be
For me if one dream can come true
Then I will love someone like you
Then I should love someone like you
Apr 18, 2005
Happy Birthday,Joe Jr!
DSCN3031
Originally uploaded by macing.
i miss hanging out with you...
i miss your tsinelas...
i miss your laughter...
i miss my drinking buddy...
but hey, it was nice seeing you last week. to my closest cousin,maligayang bati! thank you for all the fun and the laughter. thank you for always listening to me. thank you for all the advices and for always being true. i will see you again soon. lets drink to that!
Apr 15, 2005
CAUTION: LONG POST AHEAD!
im back! the bacolod trip was of course to say goodbye to manang melo but it was also a time to see my dear relatives again. a short recap of my trip...
Day 1
-- At 3:30 am, My significant other (MSO) brought me and mommy to the airport.
-- We got to check-in 20 mins before the scheduled flight because of the mossimo beach bodies contestants that were blocking the entrance of the airport.
-- Arrived bacolod at 6AM, was picked up by toto (salamat for being the official taga sundo and taga hatid!) went to his house to see andy (very cute baby) and then mom and i went to victorias.
-- Woke up sassa as soon as i we got there. Said a short prayer for manang melo. had a medyo madramang moment with the rest of the family and then had breakfast. The rest of the morning was spent playing cards and tulud-tulud.
-- A few minutes before lunch, other relatives from manila arrived.
-- After lunch, with borgy and sassa we went to don bosco in search for a priest for the late afternoon mass in the house. no priest was available since it was a sunday and it was such a short notice.
-- We then went to Lopuez, the biggest mall in victorias city which was about 15 minutes drive (tama ba?) to buy paper plates, straws and coke light (tama pala ako when i told MSO the previous night over dinner that i should bring coke light kasi baka malayo ang bilihan).
-- After we got back to the house, i was so sleepy as i only had an hour of sleep so it was nap time for me.
-- Woke up at around 4PM, went outside the room to check on what everyone was doing and what we were eating for merienda. hehehe...
-- Played with alec and had a taste of Tita A's homemade banana chips which were really yummy.
-- As my other cousins went to mass at 6PM in the cathedral, i took the chance to freshen up and prepare for the very long evening ahead.
-- After dinner, friends started to arrive. helped entertain and serve food. it was also a chance to see manang cecil and manong toto whom i have not seen for a very long time. my mom was also able to see her classmate from highschool. it was funny listening to them exchange stories of their high school life.
-- Manang Cecil tried to teach me how to play majong but failed as i still don't know how to play.
-- Called it a day at 2AM.
Day 2
-- Woke up at 7:30AM! Got a message from MSO that made me upset but talking to him compensated for it. in short, bati din kami agad. hehehe!
-- By 9AM, we (me,sassa,tita sol,bgurl,manang cecille,manong toto and manang Ginjon) were on our way to bacolod to buy some stuff and to book my ticket back to manila.
-- We were back to victorias by 1PM. The whole afternoon was spent watching my tito's and tita's play majong while eating butong pakwan. ha!
-- Got tired watching them play and eating butong pakwan and so we decided to go to the golf course. I can't even remember the last time i went there but the place is not like before. The tennis court is now a talahiban and they don't have the bowling alley anymore. Atleast, they were able to maintain the golf course.
-- A trip to victorias/bacolod will never be complete without INASAL! even ifthey had prepared dinner in the house, we still bought inasal. inasal costs 40 per stick only. equivalent to a quarter size chicken. sobrang mura and super delish! i can eat inasal everyday!
-- Manang poly , the family's manicurista and pedicurista went to tita in's house so i had my pedicure for only Php30.00 with nail polish pa. who would not want to live in bacolod?
-- Soon after, friends started coming again. It was the last night of the wake kaya it was a very busy night. I met a lot of tito's and tita's ( friends of my mom or that of my uncles and aunties).
-- The entire evening was spent sharing stories and eating.
-- My day ended a few minutes before 3AM.
Day 3
-- Woke up at 5:45AM. Took a bath immediately and prepared for the burial. Mass was scheduled at 8:30AM.
-- Convoy left the house at exactly 8AM, we got to the cemetery after a few minutes. When we got there, the mood immediately changed.
-- After the burial, we stayed for another hour. And then we went back to tita sol's house for lunch.
-- Left victorias at 1PM for bacolod.
And now, I am back in manila. happy din kasi i was able to see and spend time with MSO. But as i go back to manila, i have to deal with a lot of things again. I promise to post pictures hopefully by tom.
im back! the bacolod trip was of course to say goodbye to manang melo but it was also a time to see my dear relatives again. a short recap of my trip...
Day 1
-- At 3:30 am, My significant other (MSO) brought me and mommy to the airport.
-- We got to check-in 20 mins before the scheduled flight because of the mossimo beach bodies contestants that were blocking the entrance of the airport.
-- Arrived bacolod at 6AM, was picked up by toto (salamat for being the official taga sundo and taga hatid!) went to his house to see andy (very cute baby) and then mom and i went to victorias.
-- Woke up sassa as soon as i we got there. Said a short prayer for manang melo. had a medyo madramang moment with the rest of the family and then had breakfast. The rest of the morning was spent playing cards and tulud-tulud.
-- A few minutes before lunch, other relatives from manila arrived.
-- After lunch, with borgy and sassa we went to don bosco in search for a priest for the late afternoon mass in the house. no priest was available since it was a sunday and it was such a short notice.
-- We then went to Lopuez, the biggest mall in victorias city which was about 15 minutes drive (tama ba?) to buy paper plates, straws and coke light (tama pala ako when i told MSO the previous night over dinner that i should bring coke light kasi baka malayo ang bilihan).
-- After we got back to the house, i was so sleepy as i only had an hour of sleep so it was nap time for me.
-- Woke up at around 4PM, went outside the room to check on what everyone was doing and what we were eating for merienda. hehehe...
-- Played with alec and had a taste of Tita A's homemade banana chips which were really yummy.
-- As my other cousins went to mass at 6PM in the cathedral, i took the chance to freshen up and prepare for the very long evening ahead.
-- After dinner, friends started to arrive. helped entertain and serve food. it was also a chance to see manang cecil and manong toto whom i have not seen for a very long time. my mom was also able to see her classmate from highschool. it was funny listening to them exchange stories of their high school life.
-- Manang Cecil tried to teach me how to play majong but failed as i still don't know how to play.
-- Called it a day at 2AM.
Day 2
-- Woke up at 7:30AM! Got a message from MSO that made me upset but talking to him compensated for it. in short, bati din kami agad. hehehe!
-- By 9AM, we (me,sassa,tita sol,bgurl,manang cecille,manong toto and manang Ginjon) were on our way to bacolod to buy some stuff and to book my ticket back to manila.
-- We were back to victorias by 1PM. The whole afternoon was spent watching my tito's and tita's play majong while eating butong pakwan. ha!
-- Got tired watching them play and eating butong pakwan and so we decided to go to the golf course. I can't even remember the last time i went there but the place is not like before. The tennis court is now a talahiban and they don't have the bowling alley anymore. Atleast, they were able to maintain the golf course.
-- A trip to victorias/bacolod will never be complete without INASAL! even ifthey had prepared dinner in the house, we still bought inasal. inasal costs 40 per stick only. equivalent to a quarter size chicken. sobrang mura and super delish! i can eat inasal everyday!
-- Manang poly , the family's manicurista and pedicurista went to tita in's house so i had my pedicure for only Php30.00 with nail polish pa. who would not want to live in bacolod?
-- Soon after, friends started coming again. It was the last night of the wake kaya it was a very busy night. I met a lot of tito's and tita's ( friends of my mom or that of my uncles and aunties).
-- The entire evening was spent sharing stories and eating.
-- My day ended a few minutes before 3AM.
Day 3
-- Woke up at 5:45AM. Took a bath immediately and prepared for the burial. Mass was scheduled at 8:30AM.
-- Convoy left the house at exactly 8AM, we got to the cemetery after a few minutes. When we got there, the mood immediately changed.
-- After the burial, we stayed for another hour. And then we went back to tita sol's house for lunch.
-- Left victorias at 1PM for bacolod.
And now, I am back in manila. happy din kasi i was able to see and spend time with MSO. But as i go back to manila, i have to deal with a lot of things again. I promise to post pictures hopefully by tom.
Apr 8, 2005
thursday afternoon as i was on my way home from makati i got a text message from my mom that manang melo has passed away already. I had to read the message 6 times for i could not believe that after more that a year, she has finally given up her battle.
since she had that second attack last year, she has been on a persistent vegetative state just like Teri Schiavo. But unlike Teri, we have all fought the battle with manang melo. We have been all hopeful and prayerful that God will continue to make a miracle in her life. We all prayed that one day, she will rise up from her bed and be the same old manang melo.
i have seen what a fighter manang melo is. i know how determined she was to have the open heart surgery. our endless trips to heart center's charity department. her joy when a rotary club sponsored her operation. i was with her when a few days before her scheduled operation, we almost lost her. i was there when she was brought to the operating room. i was outside the ICU of the heart center everyday after the operation. i was there when she was finally sent home by the doctors. i saw how determined she is to live for manong zaldy and for her childern. how disciplined she was with regards to her eating habits and exercise.
i know she has fought until the end. i know that she has even tried to bargain with God to let her stay a little more longer only to prepare us, her loved ones.
i know God has prepared a better place for you in heaven manang melo. a place where you will no longer need a NGT, an oxygen, an IV or even a nurse. A place where you can freely move. It is indeed time for you to rest, a time for you to go.
i promise to look over bgurl and borgy just like how you looked over me. i promise to treat them just how you have treated me--just like your own daughter. Thank you for all the wonderful summer vacations in victorias. thank you for always taking time off every time i take a vacation just to bring me around. thank you for always listening to me and for being the cool and wonderful tita that you are. thank you for fighting and for being strong. Rest now and enjoy the party God has prepared for you in heaven, manang melo. we love you and we will surely miss you. Give our love to wowo and wawa. And as what everyone says, no goodbyes just see you soon.
since she had that second attack last year, she has been on a persistent vegetative state just like Teri Schiavo. But unlike Teri, we have all fought the battle with manang melo. We have been all hopeful and prayerful that God will continue to make a miracle in her life. We all prayed that one day, she will rise up from her bed and be the same old manang melo.
i have seen what a fighter manang melo is. i know how determined she was to have the open heart surgery. our endless trips to heart center's charity department. her joy when a rotary club sponsored her operation. i was with her when a few days before her scheduled operation, we almost lost her. i was there when she was brought to the operating room. i was outside the ICU of the heart center everyday after the operation. i was there when she was finally sent home by the doctors. i saw how determined she is to live for manong zaldy and for her childern. how disciplined she was with regards to her eating habits and exercise.
i know she has fought until the end. i know that she has even tried to bargain with God to let her stay a little more longer only to prepare us, her loved ones.
i know God has prepared a better place for you in heaven manang melo. a place where you will no longer need a NGT, an oxygen, an IV or even a nurse. A place where you can freely move. It is indeed time for you to rest, a time for you to go.
i promise to look over bgurl and borgy just like how you looked over me. i promise to treat them just how you have treated me--just like your own daughter. Thank you for all the wonderful summer vacations in victorias. thank you for always taking time off every time i take a vacation just to bring me around. thank you for always listening to me and for being the cool and wonderful tita that you are. thank you for fighting and for being strong. Rest now and enjoy the party God has prepared for you in heaven, manang melo. we love you and we will surely miss you. Give our love to wowo and wawa. And as what everyone says, no goodbyes just see you soon.
Mar 31, 2005
taxi crash
taxi crash
Originally uploaded by macing.
i survived this taxi crash! i thank God for His protection. I was on my way home with my officemate when we met this accident. it was really scarry...im just happy we are both fine and no major casualties on the drivers and the passenger of the other cab.
Mar 26, 2005
happy easter!
first of all....happy easter to all!
im B-A-C-K!
it's school break but enrollment again next week. im still not sure on where to enroll for next semester. im just super glad the semester is over and i can't wait to get the class cards on wednesday.
im glad i was able to spend time with family and MB, i was able to fix my school stuff and i was able to SLEEP!
the 4 days break from work is so short (abusada talaga ako!) and i hate it that i have to go back to work tomorrow.
im B-A-C-K!
it's school break but enrollment again next week. im still not sure on where to enroll for next semester. im just super glad the semester is over and i can't wait to get the class cards on wednesday.
im glad i was able to spend time with family and MB, i was able to fix my school stuff and i was able to SLEEP!
the 4 days break from work is so short (abusada talaga ako!) and i hate it that i have to go back to work tomorrow.
Mar 13, 2005
i had a very relaxing weekend that i really need after the super hectic week at school and at work. i guess i need this also because i have to study for my final exams this week. i actually have to study for two out of my 4 subjects this semester. but with anatomy on the list of things to study, PATAY talaga ako.
friday:
work (as usual) and then school for attendance lang. i then went to marina with my schoolmate rogie to have dinner and for a few drinks. we are scheduled to go out again on tuesday with out teacher after our final exam.
after dinner we went to terriyaki boy to buy california maki and then she dropped me off at MB's house. i had to do some school related stuf.
was home by 1am and i wasn't able to review for an exam anymore because i left my books at rogie's car.
saturday:
i was at school at exactly 10am because i knew we were having an exam before the return demonstration for physical assesment. after the exam only one of my groupmates were able to perform the assesment and then it was lunch break.
we had lunch at max and i will surely miss saturday lunch with my classmates. it is something we all look forward too, and yesterday was my last lunch with them since the semester is over. and i have plans of transferring schools by summer semester.
we were back at school by 1:30 and it was my turn to do the return demo for physical assesment. i really requested that i be second since i had to go home early because we were going to clark to meet my dad's golfing buddies.
by 5:30pm we were on our way to mimosa already. it took us only an hour to get there and went straight to the villa's where we were to stay. the villa's were nice, but the villa's they have in subic are bigger.
8:30 was dinner at four season's restaurant, it was fun and food was really great. i had a few drinks after and before midnight we went back to villa. i was in bed before 2am thus, even if i brought my anatomy book with me, i still was not able to read. B-A-D!
sunday:
breakfast was at mc donald's and then we went to puregold to do some shopping. i was able to buy ready made oreo and nabisco crust which were on sale (very cheap!).
we then went back to the vila to rest, watch TV and to simply BUM around.
at 12 noon, it was time to eat lunch. lunch was alimango and shrimps plus chicharon. i had to skip my usually diet of no rice! it was one of the best lunches i have had.
my dad and his golfing buddies finished playing before 4pm and by 4:30 we were on our way back to manila. i took some nice pictures (promise nice talaga) and i will post it hopefully by tom. i used the manual mode of my camera and the pictures turned out to be really nice. i have yet to show them to the picture guru but i know he will like it too.
it was great to be able to have a break from all the huslte and bustle of the metropolis. i have to read my anatomy book tonight...i have...i have! hope your weekend was as peaceful and relaxing as mine.
friday:
work (as usual) and then school for attendance lang. i then went to marina with my schoolmate rogie to have dinner and for a few drinks. we are scheduled to go out again on tuesday with out teacher after our final exam.
after dinner we went to terriyaki boy to buy california maki and then she dropped me off at MB's house. i had to do some school related stuf.
was home by 1am and i wasn't able to review for an exam anymore because i left my books at rogie's car.
saturday:
i was at school at exactly 10am because i knew we were having an exam before the return demonstration for physical assesment. after the exam only one of my groupmates were able to perform the assesment and then it was lunch break.
we had lunch at max and i will surely miss saturday lunch with my classmates. it is something we all look forward too, and yesterday was my last lunch with them since the semester is over. and i have plans of transferring schools by summer semester.
we were back at school by 1:30 and it was my turn to do the return demo for physical assesment. i really requested that i be second since i had to go home early because we were going to clark to meet my dad's golfing buddies.
by 5:30pm we were on our way to mimosa already. it took us only an hour to get there and went straight to the villa's where we were to stay. the villa's were nice, but the villa's they have in subic are bigger.
8:30 was dinner at four season's restaurant, it was fun and food was really great. i had a few drinks after and before midnight we went back to villa. i was in bed before 2am thus, even if i brought my anatomy book with me, i still was not able to read. B-A-D!
sunday:
breakfast was at mc donald's and then we went to puregold to do some shopping. i was able to buy ready made oreo and nabisco crust which were on sale (very cheap!).
we then went back to the vila to rest, watch TV and to simply BUM around.
at 12 noon, it was time to eat lunch. lunch was alimango and shrimps plus chicharon. i had to skip my usually diet of no rice! it was one of the best lunches i have had.
my dad and his golfing buddies finished playing before 4pm and by 4:30 we were on our way back to manila. i took some nice pictures (promise nice talaga) and i will post it hopefully by tom. i used the manual mode of my camera and the pictures turned out to be really nice. i have yet to show them to the picture guru but i know he will like it too.
it was great to be able to have a break from all the huslte and bustle of the metropolis. i have to read my anatomy book tonight...i have...i have! hope your weekend was as peaceful and relaxing as mine.
Mar 9, 2005
very disappointing when you suddenly feel you are not needed anymore. when all the things you have done are taken for granted. when you are not appreciated for the things you do and the mistakes you commit are what they always remember.
is it time for a change? is it time to finally move on...maybe im just here because i am so used to it already that i don't want change. maybe the happiness i used to feel is not there anymore.the feeling of fulfillment is missing. that i am just here for the sake of doing something. that maybe this is not where i am suppose to be. that something out there is waiting for me.
is it time for a change? is it time to finally move on...maybe im just here because i am so used to it already that i don't want change. maybe the happiness i used to feel is not there anymore.the feeling of fulfillment is missing. that i am just here for the sake of doing something. that maybe this is not where i am suppose to be. that something out there is waiting for me.
Mar 7, 2005
again...i lost my cellphone. i left it sa cab this afternoon. lucky me, our security sa office was able to get the plate number of the cab and i was able to get the name, address and telephone operator this afternoon. im praying i could still get my phone back.
true what they say that when something is taken from you, God gives you something better. in exchange for my lost phone, my group and i got an exemption in my health care class *YEHEY!* atleast i don't have to worry about studying for the final exam. im hoping to get an exemption in my nutrition class as well. if i get that exemption all i have to worry about is my anatomy class and my RLE class.
the semester is ending in a week. it was a good one...but a tough one in terms of things to do and things to study.
*signing off*
true what they say that when something is taken from you, God gives you something better. in exchange for my lost phone, my group and i got an exemption in my health care class *YEHEY!* atleast i don't have to worry about studying for the final exam. im hoping to get an exemption in my nutrition class as well. if i get that exemption all i have to worry about is my anatomy class and my RLE class.
the semester is ending in a week. it was a good one...but a tough one in terms of things to do and things to study.
*signing off*
Feb 27, 2005
Feb 25, 2005
a pleasant day
a recap of my day...
*woke up at 8am and called sassy ( took advantage of PLDT's 10 peso per call charge) and kwentuhan muna tungkol sa mga buhay-buhay. it was nice talking to you my sassy girl!
*went to linao with emma, judy, paul and edsel to do interview of 5 families for my health care class. it was a fun and a very humbling experience.
*had lunch with them at han pao.
*edsel and i went back to my house to rest and wait for popsie's arrival (welcome home!). my pop's phone is so cool. now i want a new phone...but i can't. i cannot afford a new one right now.
*edsel and i went to the barangay hall to take pictures of the place and lucky us, the barangay captain was there and was able to assist me with the other things i need for our report.
*we then went to look for someone who could transfer the video we took to a cd but the one we saw was too expensive. edsel would be the one to transfer it na lang using the data cable we got from Pastor James and he (with my help,hehehehe!) will edit the video (ang bait!)
*we went to market-market to meet up with my family for dinner. we had the film processed and the pictures for me were nice na, but for edsel the quality of the printing was not nice (super perfectionist when it comes to pictures!).
*went to gonuts to buy donuts...
now i am home blogging/blabbing...it was a very tiring day and i have to go to school tomorrow (but i am tinatamad as of now). i still have a lot of things to do especially with the project that is due on monday. hopefully, we (edsel and i) get to finish with the editing by sunday.
signing off....
*woke up at 8am and called sassy ( took advantage of PLDT's 10 peso per call charge) and kwentuhan muna tungkol sa mga buhay-buhay. it was nice talking to you my sassy girl!
*went to linao with emma, judy, paul and edsel to do interview of 5 families for my health care class. it was a fun and a very humbling experience.
*had lunch with them at han pao.
*edsel and i went back to my house to rest and wait for popsie's arrival (welcome home!). my pop's phone is so cool. now i want a new phone...but i can't. i cannot afford a new one right now.
*edsel and i went to the barangay hall to take pictures of the place and lucky us, the barangay captain was there and was able to assist me with the other things i need for our report.
*we then went to look for someone who could transfer the video we took to a cd but the one we saw was too expensive. edsel would be the one to transfer it na lang using the data cable we got from Pastor James and he (with my help,hehehehe!) will edit the video (ang bait!)
*we went to market-market to meet up with my family for dinner. we had the film processed and the pictures for me were nice na, but for edsel the quality of the printing was not nice (super perfectionist when it comes to pictures!).
*went to gonuts to buy donuts...
now i am home blogging/blabbing...it was a very tiring day and i have to go to school tomorrow (but i am tinatamad as of now). i still have a lot of things to do especially with the project that is due on monday. hopefully, we (edsel and i) get to finish with the editing by sunday.
signing off....
Feb 22, 2005
happy days are here again
first of all...HAPPY birthday to my sister! i hope you have a great day--we had pansit for you today, even if you are not physically present..hehehehe!
i don't have school for the next 3 days because of kester grant's first ever sports fest. plus, it is a holiday on friday. pure bliss ahead!
i can't wait for february to end and for march to start--hopefully things will be less stressful. a lot more decisions are to be made but im just looking forward to greater and brighter things ahead.
but i have to admit, that inspite of all the trials GOD has truly been faithful and present in my life. He has helped me restore relationships, He has guided me in everything i do, He has given me wisdom and encouragement and He has given me people to help me through.
i promise to be posting more "happy" things the coming days,weeks and months...
truly, life is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!
i don't have school for the next 3 days because of kester grant's first ever sports fest. plus, it is a holiday on friday. pure bliss ahead!
i can't wait for february to end and for march to start--hopefully things will be less stressful. a lot more decisions are to be made but im just looking forward to greater and brighter things ahead.
but i have to admit, that inspite of all the trials GOD has truly been faithful and present in my life. He has helped me restore relationships, He has guided me in everything i do, He has given me wisdom and encouragement and He has given me people to help me through.
i promise to be posting more "happy" things the coming days,weeks and months...
truly, life is B-E-A-U-T-I-F-U-L!
Feb 13, 2005
Character
Motivation gets you started
Discipline keeps you going
Character helps you finish well
as i go back to work tomorrow and face the realities of life, i was reminded today that my reputation is not at all important. this is only how other people see me. what is more imporatant is my character because this is what God sees in me. And that character is revealed in the midst of trials and crisis.
Blessed week to us all and till my next post....
Discipline keeps you going
Character helps you finish well
as i go back to work tomorrow and face the realities of life, i was reminded today that my reputation is not at all important. this is only how other people see me. what is more imporatant is my character because this is what God sees in me. And that character is revealed in the midst of trials and crisis.
Blessed week to us all and till my next post....
TO ALL THE SINGLE LADIES:Seven Tests To Do Before Marrying Your BF's
i got this from church this morning, it was part of the Pastor's message and i just want to share it with everyone...
1. Watch him drive in heavy traffic
-this activity should test his temper...atleast you would get to know how he is when he is mad...
2. Play s sport with him.
-you will get to know on how he will treat you in good times (winning moments) and bad times (pag natalo ang ginebra).
3. Listen to him talk to his mother (or brother or sister) when he doesn't know you are listening.
-this would probably be the way he would be talking to you when you get married. wala nang pa cute at pa sweet.
4. See how he treats those who serve him.
-how he treats the maid, driver, waiters, etc. tandaan, ikaw ang future na magsisilbi sa kanya!
5. Notice on what he is willing to spend his money on.
-very important because you will know on what his priorities would be.
6. Look at his friends.
-tell me who your friends are and i will tell you who you are...
7. See how he reacts to criticism.
-after you guys get married, you will be his biggest critic kaya yngat lang.
i don't know if i made sense with what i just posted...but i just find it very helpful in picking you lifetime partner. Goodluck na lang sa atin!
1. Watch him drive in heavy traffic
-this activity should test his temper...atleast you would get to know how he is when he is mad...
2. Play s sport with him.
-you will get to know on how he will treat you in good times (winning moments) and bad times (pag natalo ang ginebra).
3. Listen to him talk to his mother (or brother or sister) when he doesn't know you are listening.
-this would probably be the way he would be talking to you when you get married. wala nang pa cute at pa sweet.
4. See how he treats those who serve him.
-how he treats the maid, driver, waiters, etc. tandaan, ikaw ang future na magsisilbi sa kanya!
5. Notice on what he is willing to spend his money on.
-very important because you will know on what his priorities would be.
6. Look at his friends.
-tell me who your friends are and i will tell you who you are...
7. See how he reacts to criticism.
-after you guys get married, you will be his biggest critic kaya yngat lang.
i don't know if i made sense with what i just posted...but i just find it very helpful in picking you lifetime partner. Goodluck na lang sa atin!
welcome to the club
my sister has her own blog...
atleast now i could tell friends or relatives asking on how she is doing in the states to just visit her site. hehehe....ang tamad ko din naman.
atleast now i could tell friends or relatives asking on how she is doing in the states to just visit her site. hehehe....ang tamad ko din naman.
Jan 23, 2005
26th
to all who greeted me on my 26th birthday--thank you.
my birthday this year is very diffrent from the birthday's i have had in the past. this year after 8 years of always having a party, i decided not to have one. for the first time since i started working, i went to the office on my birthday and i went to school pa. i slept early too...
friends were asking me when the party will be but, i didn't and don't really feel like having one. i feel like their is no need for a celebration...and just like any other day the 20th of january will just pass. and it did just pass.
my birthday this year is very diffrent from the birthday's i have had in the past. this year after 8 years of always having a party, i decided not to have one. for the first time since i started working, i went to the office on my birthday and i went to school pa. i slept early too...
friends were asking me when the party will be but, i didn't and don't really feel like having one. i feel like their is no need for a celebration...and just like any other day the 20th of january will just pass. and it did just pass.
Jan 16, 2005
home again
Ivy left, December of 2003 to realize a dream, to become a nurse in the states. it was sad because a good friend will be miles away but in my heart i knew that we would always be friends and she was just an email away.
and in just two years, she is HOME again--for a vacation. she was suppose to arrive at 10:30pm friday so we (the barkada) were tasked to meet her at the airport because her coming home was a surprise for her family. but due to medical emergencies, the plane had to make an emergency landing at canada. in short, the 24 hour trip home took 32 hours.
plane landed before 7am saturday. we were at the airport as early as 5am! but the wait was worth it. it was so nice to see her and be with my friends. we made a short stop at starbucks emerald before going to her house.
we were all excited as we neared her house, i was tasked to take pictures BUT i was not able to do so. we all started crying as she hugged her dad and her sister. too bad, only one sister was home at that time. after a few minutes, we went home na bec i had school and of course para mag bonding muna sila ng family nya.
i will be seeing you in the coming days. welcome home, ivy!
and in just two years, she is HOME again--for a vacation. she was suppose to arrive at 10:30pm friday so we (the barkada) were tasked to meet her at the airport because her coming home was a surprise for her family. but due to medical emergencies, the plane had to make an emergency landing at canada. in short, the 24 hour trip home took 32 hours.
plane landed before 7am saturday. we were at the airport as early as 5am! but the wait was worth it. it was so nice to see her and be with my friends. we made a short stop at starbucks emerald before going to her house.
we were all excited as we neared her house, i was tasked to take pictures BUT i was not able to do so. we all started crying as she hugged her dad and her sister. too bad, only one sister was home at that time. after a few minutes, we went home na bec i had school and of course para mag bonding muna sila ng family nya.
i will be seeing you in the coming days. welcome home, ivy!
busy me
warning!long post ahead that might be boring...
monday: work...school...school...school...
tuesday: work...school...super late christmas party for household. weird as it may sound pero true. it was nice to see them again after a tough day.
wednesday:was at school at 8am to meet classmates because we had to go to pgh to interview the head of pgh nursing service (off from work!). after the interview we went to terriyaki boy in morato to have lunch. classmates had classes so i went home and bheng and i decided to go to greenhills. we went around (no tiangge!), bought a photoshop cd that i am having a had time installing (help!) and a sun sim. we had merienda and then i went back to school before 6pm to attend classes. bad trip because i was suppose to have dinner with clients but i had to tell them i can't join them because i had classes pagdating sa school the teacher told me she can't join us for class because she had something to do.ASAR! the dinner was at 6pm in eastwood kaya di na din me makakasunod.
anyways, i had to research for school presentation so i stayed in the library while waiting for my other groupmates. at around 9pm i met cora at pier one in morato for dinner and then sir john joined us. i had a nice time. it was a trip down memory lane...
thursday:work...had to go to smart to get something...lab classes for anatomy then we had a short quiz (asar!)...meet with my rle groupmates to finish the problem tree project that we had to present saturday...was with them up to 12am...was so tired already that my brain was not functioning anymore...
friday:i was lost the whole morning...school...dinner with classmates at saisaki...presca and johanna sleepover...went to sleep at 2:30am,was finishing a report while presca and johanna were sleeping
saturday:hardly had sleep...was up by 4am...we were at the airport by 5am (will have a diffrent entry about this)...school...office...school again...dinner with classmates.
sunday:church...sleep...blog...sana i get to install na the photoshop cd later...i get to study...and sleep some more.
monday: work...school...school...school...
tuesday: work...school...super late christmas party for household. weird as it may sound pero true. it was nice to see them again after a tough day.
wednesday:was at school at 8am to meet classmates because we had to go to pgh to interview the head of pgh nursing service (off from work!). after the interview we went to terriyaki boy in morato to have lunch. classmates had classes so i went home and bheng and i decided to go to greenhills. we went around (no tiangge!), bought a photoshop cd that i am having a had time installing (help!) and a sun sim. we had merienda and then i went back to school before 6pm to attend classes. bad trip because i was suppose to have dinner with clients but i had to tell them i can't join them because i had classes pagdating sa school the teacher told me she can't join us for class because she had something to do.ASAR! the dinner was at 6pm in eastwood kaya di na din me makakasunod.
anyways, i had to research for school presentation so i stayed in the library while waiting for my other groupmates. at around 9pm i met cora at pier one in morato for dinner and then sir john joined us. i had a nice time. it was a trip down memory lane...
thursday:work...had to go to smart to get something...lab classes for anatomy then we had a short quiz (asar!)...meet with my rle groupmates to finish the problem tree project that we had to present saturday...was with them up to 12am...was so tired already that my brain was not functioning anymore...
friday:i was lost the whole morning...school...dinner with classmates at saisaki...presca and johanna sleepover...went to sleep at 2:30am,was finishing a report while presca and johanna were sleeping
saturday:hardly had sleep...was up by 4am...we were at the airport by 5am (will have a diffrent entry about this)...school...office...school again...dinner with classmates.
sunday:church...sleep...blog...sana i get to install na the photoshop cd later...i get to study...and sleep some more.
Jan 13, 2005
am i crazy?
january used to be my favorite month....
i can't go on like this....
pwede na ba sumigaw?
kaya ko ito...kaya ko ito...
i can't go on like this....
pwede na ba sumigaw?
kaya ko ito...kaya ko ito...
Jan 9, 2005
Press On!
it's monday once again. i should not be blogging but instead preparing for work, but monday blues=katamaran!
i had a nice, ok super nice dream last night but unlike sassy i won't be sharing it here para magkatotoo!
the week ahead is busy, as usual. i have tons of things to do for school meaning watching ocean's twelve is out of the picture right now. sana lang i won't be tamad the whole week to finish whatever i have to do and to read whatever i have to read. it's unfair that teachers give us so much things to do, di ba nila naisip na working students kami. meaning we don't have as much free time as the full time students have.
weekend was so-so. went to tutuban (yeyey!) yesterday with mommy and bheng. bought a shirt lang and tela for a top i will be wearing for kiboy's wedding.
the highlight of the weekend was having the chance to talk to mimi for i guess an hour. sobrang daldal namin! she shared stories of her life in the states and im just really happy for her because she is starting to make all her dreams come true. i miss her but i guess she is in a better place right now where a lot of oppurtunities are open for her unlike here.
it's 7:30 in my watch and i really have to prepare for work na or else my mom will kill me (exagge!) kasi ma late nanaman kmi. im praying that the week ahead will be a good one for me and for you reading this.
Philippians 3:13-14: Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
I whine too much and I know i should just be greatful for every blessing i receive. BIG or small. This verse has become my verse for the year. With this verse, i am assured that THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
i had a nice, ok super nice dream last night but unlike sassy i won't be sharing it here para magkatotoo!
the week ahead is busy, as usual. i have tons of things to do for school meaning watching ocean's twelve is out of the picture right now. sana lang i won't be tamad the whole week to finish whatever i have to do and to read whatever i have to read. it's unfair that teachers give us so much things to do, di ba nila naisip na working students kami. meaning we don't have as much free time as the full time students have.
weekend was so-so. went to tutuban (yeyey!) yesterday with mommy and bheng. bought a shirt lang and tela for a top i will be wearing for kiboy's wedding.
the highlight of the weekend was having the chance to talk to mimi for i guess an hour. sobrang daldal namin! she shared stories of her life in the states and im just really happy for her because she is starting to make all her dreams come true. i miss her but i guess she is in a better place right now where a lot of oppurtunities are open for her unlike here.
it's 7:30 in my watch and i really have to prepare for work na or else my mom will kill me (exagge!) kasi ma late nanaman kmi. im praying that the week ahead will be a good one for me and for you reading this.
Philippians 3:13-14: Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus.
I whine too much and I know i should just be greatful for every blessing i receive. BIG or small. This verse has become my verse for the year. With this verse, i am assured that THE BEST IS YET TO COME!
Jan 7, 2005
it's not yet over
it is not...the week is not yet over! how i wish i could just rest and relax friday night--but i CAN'T! i have a busy day ahead tom....and i have to finish our presentation tonight. PAGOD na ako! talk about whining.
i received during the holiday's a christmas card na tumutunog when you open, ang cute!
i should get back to finishing the report. i want to watch ocean's 12!
i received during the holiday's a christmas card na tumutunog when you open, ang cute!
i should get back to finishing the report. i want to watch ocean's 12!
Jan 1, 2005
God's grace is sufficient
not so happy together
watched a movie with my cousins yesterday and it was so not worth it! sayang ang one hundred pesos that we paid. ni lamangan kmi ni joel lamangan (sabi nga ni pashy). buti na lang we had yummy popcorn with us...
after the movie, with the north park take out food we bought. we all went back to the hotel suite where the pagtakhan's are staying for the night. kaya kahit hindi happy ang movie, kmi naman ay happy. too bad i didn't have my camera with me. hopefully mag upload si pashy so i could post our pictures also.
so,the first day of the new year was not as bad as i expected (thank God!).
after the movie, with the north park take out food we bought. we all went back to the hotel suite where the pagtakhan's are staying for the night. kaya kahit hindi happy ang movie, kmi naman ay happy. too bad i didn't have my camera with me. hopefully mag upload si pashy so i could post our pictures also.
so,the first day of the new year was not as bad as i expected (thank God!).
2005!
we celebrated new year's eve this year at the pool side of mica's condo with the tuano's of course. before the strike of midnight, we (i with my other cousins) checked out the party scene at ayala ave. it was not as exciting as the millenium party 4 years ago so we didn't really stay long. plus the fact that we had to go back sa condo to welcome 2005 with the rest of the family.
so here was what we did at ayala ave....
and then back at the condo....it was videoke time!
it was a fun night...i may not be "happy" that night, but you guys surely made it FUN!
**pls click on the photos for a bigger version
so here was what we did at ayala ave....
and then back at the condo....it was videoke time!
it was a fun night...i may not be "happy" that night, but you guys surely made it FUN!
**pls click on the photos for a bigger version
Dec 31, 2004
friends, the quake, no work and the new year
i have not seen my highschool friends for so long already. the last time we got the chance to go out was before ivy left for the states to work as a nurse and that was mga 2002. so i felt really happy having the chance to talk to jenny the other night. and since ivy is coming home for a vacation, we will get to see each other soon (yipee!). i was telling jenny how different things are now since before we would usually talk about "kababawan" over the phone, but now we were talking about our plans in life. nyikes....we are getting old.
i don't want to know the updated death toll anymore of the tsunami that hit southeast asia. it is so depressing and im just really thankful that it didn't hit the philippines. pero funny what my cousin told me. nakakulong na daw si tsunami, kasi madami pinatay. kung pwede nga lang sya ikulong diba?
im sad because in 2 days, the long weekend is over and it's back to reality--back to school and work. i still have a lot of chapters to read in anatomy plus i have to prepare our group presentation for my rle class and i have to study for a test for my health care class. PLUS, midterms will be this January. tapos i have work pa. promise, i don't want to even think about this!
in less than 7 hours, goodbye 2004 na and welcome 2005. 2004 was not a good year for me...i think. it was a hard year emotionally (roller coaster ride of my life). 2004 was also a year a lot of decisions were made. 2004 was the year manang melo had her stroke, maid of mama grace committed a suicide,the philippines presidential election and tita tess died but this year also brought me to boracay,duamguete and bacolod. yun lang ata ang good. hehehe...but this year i became closer to God with everything i had to go through (good din ito!). it's sad to think lang, that i had to go through all this to be closer to Him. i am glad 2004 is coming to an end. and i am praying that 2005 will be a better year. not just for me but for everyone.
and as i close my last blog for the year...
Let us welcome 2005 with joy and hope in our hearts amidst the tragedies happening everywhere.
Let us not forget to thank God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us.
Let us continue to pray that love will reign in everyone,
Peace and comfort to those who are grieving.
And that our hearts be filled with hope and that the His light shine through the dark.
Blessed new year to all!
i don't want to know the updated death toll anymore of the tsunami that hit southeast asia. it is so depressing and im just really thankful that it didn't hit the philippines. pero funny what my cousin told me. nakakulong na daw si tsunami, kasi madami pinatay. kung pwede nga lang sya ikulong diba?
im sad because in 2 days, the long weekend is over and it's back to reality--back to school and work. i still have a lot of chapters to read in anatomy plus i have to prepare our group presentation for my rle class and i have to study for a test for my health care class. PLUS, midterms will be this January. tapos i have work pa. promise, i don't want to even think about this!
in less than 7 hours, goodbye 2004 na and welcome 2005. 2004 was not a good year for me...i think. it was a hard year emotionally (roller coaster ride of my life). 2004 was also a year a lot of decisions were made. 2004 was the year manang melo had her stroke, maid of mama grace committed a suicide,the philippines presidential election and tita tess died but this year also brought me to boracay,duamguete and bacolod. yun lang ata ang good. hehehe...but this year i became closer to God with everything i had to go through (good din ito!). it's sad to think lang, that i had to go through all this to be closer to Him. i am glad 2004 is coming to an end. and i am praying that 2005 will be a better year. not just for me but for everyone.
and as i close my last blog for the year...
Let us welcome 2005 with joy and hope in our hearts amidst the tragedies happening everywhere.
Let us not forget to thank God for all the blessings He has bestowed upon us.
Let us continue to pray that love will reign in everyone,
Peace and comfort to those who are grieving.
And that our hearts be filled with hope and that the His light shine through the dark.
Blessed new year to all!
Dec 30, 2004
Dec 26, 2004
MY CHRISTMAS PRAYER
heard this song sa OPRAH and i super liked it.
I pray for peace
Blessings and honor
Heaven right earth's despair
This is my Christmas prayer
For those that grieve
God will bring comfort
Laughter will rapture there
This is my Christams prayer
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas prayer
I pray for you (Yes I know you do)
That your triupmh and conquer
Poses the strength you need to bare
This is my Christmas prayer
For those in need
There would be plenty
And each other's burdens share
Oh, this is my Christmas prayer
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas prayer, Oh
So let hope fill our hearts (Let's let hope fill our hearts)
Shine the light through the dark
All around the world
And everywhere
I will pray
This Christmas prayer
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas
This is my Christmas prayer
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas prayer
This is my Christmas prayer
this song was song by bebe winans and rob thomas. i do pray that love will rule and reign. but i think my personal Christmas prayer has come true na *wink*
heard this song sa OPRAH and i super liked it.
I pray for peace
Blessings and honor
Heaven right earth's despair
This is my Christmas prayer
For those that grieve
God will bring comfort
Laughter will rapture there
This is my Christams prayer
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas prayer
I pray for you (Yes I know you do)
That your triupmh and conquer
Poses the strength you need to bare
This is my Christmas prayer
For those in need
There would be plenty
And each other's burdens share
Oh, this is my Christmas prayer
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas prayer, Oh
So let hope fill our hearts (Let's let hope fill our hearts)
Shine the light through the dark
All around the world
And everywhere
I will pray
This Christmas prayer
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas
This is my Christmas prayer
See I pray that love will rule and reign
And I pray that time will rid the pain of this world
As we learn to trust and care
This is my Christmas prayer
This is my Christmas prayer
this song was song by bebe winans and rob thomas. i do pray that love will rule and reign. but i think my personal Christmas prayer has come true na *wink*
i was bored, had nothing to do, just finished with lunch of porkchop and sinigang na bangus. i was at my mom's room, thinking if i was going to sleep, head to the parlor for a haircut or go to my room and finish the book i was reading. as i was changing channels, i chanced upon OPRAH.
i decided to watch and oprah was talking about how much she loved teachers and that her audience for that day was filled with teachers from all over. and then she announced that the episode for the day was a tribute to them for their hard work (how true!) and that the day's episode was special because it was "Oprah's Favorite Things" and then the crowd went WILD! wild as in cheering, crying, jumping, and hugging. pati nga ako na was cheering.
and then the gift giving started, merong burberry na jacket, flat screen na super slim 30 inches TV (this i want), a lipstick set, cardigan and drawstring pants, top of the line dryer and washer with a drying cabinet (super cool-sarap siguro mag laba pag ganito), bubble bath set, nice champagne glasses, a bag that was really cute, a 3 days 2 night stay at a resort and spa in arizona all for free plus they could bring a friend pa, but what i super want from what she gave away was the sony vios notebook and the $500 gift certificate from office max--ang daming pens and post it pads nun! aside from what i metnioned, alot of other things were given away.
i think the teachers super deserve it, and how i wish we had a show here that would give credit if not such gifts to our teachers. they do need recognition and they desreve it naman talaga. true what one of the teachers in the show said that teaching is not for the money, but for the love of the children.
i decided to watch and oprah was talking about how much she loved teachers and that her audience for that day was filled with teachers from all over. and then she announced that the episode for the day was a tribute to them for their hard work (how true!) and that the day's episode was special because it was "Oprah's Favorite Things" and then the crowd went WILD! wild as in cheering, crying, jumping, and hugging. pati nga ako na was cheering.
and then the gift giving started, merong burberry na jacket, flat screen na super slim 30 inches TV (this i want), a lipstick set, cardigan and drawstring pants, top of the line dryer and washer with a drying cabinet (super cool-sarap siguro mag laba pag ganito), bubble bath set, nice champagne glasses, a bag that was really cute, a 3 days 2 night stay at a resort and spa in arizona all for free plus they could bring a friend pa, but what i super want from what she gave away was the sony vios notebook and the $500 gift certificate from office max--ang daming pens and post it pads nun! aside from what i metnioned, alot of other things were given away.
i think the teachers super deserve it, and how i wish we had a show here that would give credit if not such gifts to our teachers. they do need recognition and they desreve it naman talaga. true what one of the teachers in the show said that teaching is not for the money, but for the love of the children.
Dec 25, 2004
Look At The Year That's About to Say Buh-Bye
1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
go to boracay! it was i guess the most memorable happy experience of the year
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
i don't think i made a list last year...
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
not anyone super close but a lot of friends gave birth this year--baby boom ata.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
tita tess
5. What countries did you visit?
didn't go out of the country--in my dreams lang.
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?
maturity...i am not getting any younger.
7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
12-08-04, this date will forever remain painful.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
none--i guess im not really an achiever.
9. What was your biggest failure?
alot! i guess not meeting other people's expectation of me, failing in relationships, and failing myself in a lot of things.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
injury--not physically though.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
puro bigay lang e...i really can't think of a good buy i bought this year.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
wow! i dunno...
13. Whose behaviour appalled you and made you depressed?
next question please....
14. Where did most of your money go?
cellphone bills, bills, nursing books and kung anu-anong anik!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Boracay trip with family
16. What song will always remind you of 2004?
get here--reminds me of all the videoke sessions/drinking sessions i have had with bheng and how she would laugh at me because i would cry while singing ung mga songs kahit na wala naman meaning ang song na yun for me.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? sadder
ii. thinner or fatter? thinner i hope
iii. richer or poorer? richer--poorer na lang
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
appreciate what i had
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
whine...whine...and expect too much
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
Christmas eve was spent with the tuano's (it is an annual thing) while christmas day was spent at home--sleep!sleep!sleep!
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
i was in love even before 2004 and i still am, but....
23. How many one-night stands?
NONE!
24. What was your favourite TV program?
AR, Queer, Surviviors and yung iba pa na reality TV shows
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
as much as i don't want to hate anyone i guess i do--sometimes i think i hate myself too-bad me!
26. What was the best book you read?
This is my story
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
hmm....wala.
28. What did you want and get?
a digital camera
29. What did you want and not get?
peace of mind, love and happiness ( darn! this questions is making me cry!)
30. Favorite film of this year?
raising helen
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
i turned quarter of a century old and i had a get together of friends here at home
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
if i only had the chance to correct mistakes and be forgiven for things i have done in the past that i REALLY REGRET doing.
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
jeans, plain shirt, skirts, nothing fancy for me
34. What kept you sane?
RH, videoke sessions, blogging, work, school, and GOD.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
none
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
elections
37. Who did you miss?
need i answer this question
38. Who was the best new person you met?
i met a lot of new friends this year pero walang BEST.
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004.
you can't have everything...happiness is not easy to achieve...that i could never be in the present and in the past at the same time...not to expect for my efforts to be appreciated...a lot of learnings this year but i guess the most important learing for the year is that i have to trust God and hold on to his promise.
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year.
They don’t know
That I come running home when I fall down
They don’t know
Who picks me up when no one is around
I drop my sword and cry for just a while
Cuz deep inside this armor
The warrior is a child
Unafraid because his armor is the best
But even soldiers need a quiet place to rest
People say that I’m amazing
I never face retreat
But they don’t see the enemies
That lay me at his feet
we have had a "Christmas tradition" and i have lost count on how many years we have been doing it, but this year we broke the tradition. My mom, ate, borgy and i with the amelia's angels were suppose to go here for rest and recreation but when i woke up this morning, my mom said she was tamad to drive and so we decided not to go anymore.
so, Christmas day for me was...sleep, sleep again, dinner at kaya and then sleep again. it was time to make up for all the puyat i have been doing. and right now i could still use a few more hours of sleep.
this years Christmas was different, i believe this is my saddest Christmas to date. i know i shouldn't be sad because Christmas is a time of Celebration but i guess as much as i try to divert my mind to "happy things" it didn't really last long and i was always going back to thinking "sad things". i guess i could never really deny the emptiness and confusion i am feeling right now.
but, life goes on. all the presents have been opened, all the kids are happy with the gifts they got, no more food in the table but alot of leftover food in the fridge and since life is a cycle Christmas na ulit in 364 days. till next Christmas...
so, Christmas day for me was...sleep, sleep again, dinner at kaya and then sleep again. it was time to make up for all the puyat i have been doing. and right now i could still use a few more hours of sleep.
this years Christmas was different, i believe this is my saddest Christmas to date. i know i shouldn't be sad because Christmas is a time of Celebration but i guess as much as i try to divert my mind to "happy things" it didn't really last long and i was always going back to thinking "sad things". i guess i could never really deny the emptiness and confusion i am feeling right now.
but, life goes on. all the presents have been opened, all the kids are happy with the gifts they got, no more food in the table but alot of leftover food in the fridge and since life is a cycle Christmas na ulit in 364 days. till next Christmas...
Dec 24, 2004
Dec 20, 2004
gifts
pasko na nga!
now i have a lot of gifts to open on christmas...marami pa pala nag mamahal sa akin (drama!)
i always, always look forward to opening gifts on christmas day--parang bata talaga.
thanks sa mga gifts and sa mga magbibigay pa dyan, taos puso pa po akong tumatanggap! =)
now i have a lot of gifts to open on christmas...marami pa pala nag mamahal sa akin (drama!)
i always, always look forward to opening gifts on christmas day--parang bata talaga.
thanks sa mga gifts and sa mga magbibigay pa dyan, taos puso pa po akong tumatanggap! =)
Dec 17, 2004
my drivers license
my driver's license...after almost a year i finally took time to renew it. i know vow to be driving by next year. anyone willing to practice with me? =)
i went out last night with cousin sassy and bhengs friends...friends ko na din sila ngayon.
i have school today but party lang din naman yun.
i have a wedding to attend later in the afternoon.
im going to church tomorrow and do a little christmas shopping after (tutuban?!?!).
christmas party namin ni bheng on mon,a day before she goes home to NE (huhu!).
will meet agustine on tuesday.
will have to do last minute christmas shopping and prepare for ofc christmas party.
thursday will be branch christmas party.
i thank God because the coming days will be very busy! yahoo!
ps: happy ako kasi bheng gave me her hello kitty pink bag...cutie! will post a pic of the bag later.
i have school today but party lang din naman yun.
i have a wedding to attend later in the afternoon.
im going to church tomorrow and do a little christmas shopping after (tutuban?!?!).
christmas party namin ni bheng on mon,a day before she goes home to NE (huhu!).
will meet agustine on tuesday.
will have to do last minute christmas shopping and prepare for ofc christmas party.
thursday will be branch christmas party.
i thank God because the coming days will be very busy! yahoo!
ps: happy ako kasi bheng gave me her hello kitty pink bag...cutie! will post a pic of the bag later.
Dec 16, 2004
The King is Dead....
the king of philippine movies died a few days ago. A lot has been said already but i do agree that he is an institution in the industry ( ang showbiz ko!). I don't watch his movies so that does not make me a fan and i didn't support him last elections but i would still like to go to Sto Domingo. ha! So PINOY!
Ang Pasko ay Sasapit....
A little over a week before christmas...im so looking forward to school break...i WANT to go to tutuban (anyone who wants to go with me?)...i received a few gifts already...i have yet to go Christmas shopping...i have gone to 2 Christmas parties...but i still don't feel CHRISTMASSY (may ganun ba na word?).
Cubao Adventure....
i went to cubao yesterday to refund tito moxy's air philippines plane ticket and i was so shocked kasi in fairness ang ganda na ng cubao. PWAMIS! PLUS--i was able to renew my driver's license sa farmers mall in less than an hour. I vow to be driving by next year!
Kester Christmas Party....
tonight was the first ever kester christmas party and kudos to the organizer's bec it was a nice party. it could have been better but for the limited time and resources, it was much more than what i expected. going to the party was all worth it. Pero wholesome the party...wala beer,hehehe! i will try to post pictures over the weekend. try lang because i could be so tamad.
Pwede ba mag Drama????
i was so touched with GMA 7's interview with the Grandson of FPJ. He said he advised FPJ during the campaign early this year not to make promises he will not fulfill. It is so true not only in campaigning but life in general. we sometimes tend to make promises or tell people things we don't really mean. i know, i too commit the same mistakes. tao lang naman. i know how betrayed or hurt a person could feel--it could hurt that it makes you mad. it hurts that sometimes you think that you would want to get back at that person. it hurts that you regret hearing those words. but i have recently realized that hurting is part of life and so is healing. It is not easy and walang easy way to do it. it is not something that you can learn everyday nor is there a step-by-step way of doing it. it is hard but you don't really have a choice. My healing has brought me closer to God. When i feel alone and lonely i just talk to Him and even if He is not beside me i feel His comfort. i thank Him because He is a BIG GOD. Big enough to carry me through...
the king of philippine movies died a few days ago. A lot has been said already but i do agree that he is an institution in the industry ( ang showbiz ko!). I don't watch his movies so that does not make me a fan and i didn't support him last elections but i would still like to go to Sto Domingo. ha! So PINOY!
Ang Pasko ay Sasapit....
A little over a week before christmas...im so looking forward to school break...i WANT to go to tutuban (anyone who wants to go with me?)...i received a few gifts already...i have yet to go Christmas shopping...i have gone to 2 Christmas parties...but i still don't feel CHRISTMASSY (may ganun ba na word?).
Cubao Adventure....
i went to cubao yesterday to refund tito moxy's air philippines plane ticket and i was so shocked kasi in fairness ang ganda na ng cubao. PWAMIS! PLUS--i was able to renew my driver's license sa farmers mall in less than an hour. I vow to be driving by next year!
Kester Christmas Party....
tonight was the first ever kester christmas party and kudos to the organizer's bec it was a nice party. it could have been better but for the limited time and resources, it was much more than what i expected. going to the party was all worth it. Pero wholesome the party...wala beer,hehehe! i will try to post pictures over the weekend. try lang because i could be so tamad.
Pwede ba mag Drama????
i was so touched with GMA 7's interview with the Grandson of FPJ. He said he advised FPJ during the campaign early this year not to make promises he will not fulfill. It is so true not only in campaigning but life in general. we sometimes tend to make promises or tell people things we don't really mean. i know, i too commit the same mistakes. tao lang naman. i know how betrayed or hurt a person could feel--it could hurt that it makes you mad. it hurts that sometimes you think that you would want to get back at that person. it hurts that you regret hearing those words. but i have recently realized that hurting is part of life and so is healing. It is not easy and walang easy way to do it. it is not something that you can learn everyday nor is there a step-by-step way of doing it. it is hard but you don't really have a choice. My healing has brought me closer to God. When i feel alone and lonely i just talk to Him and even if He is not beside me i feel His comfort. i thank Him because He is a BIG GOD. Big enough to carry me through...
Dec 11, 2004
yesterday was ibank center six christmas party at tivoli royale and it was FUN! it was nice to see friends from the other branches, and see them perform. too bad di kami nanalo sa Christmas presentation, but i guess what was important that the practices we had as a branch made us closer.
PAYANIG SA BANIG
with chicken bbque, sizzling pusit (kuno), hot and spicy nagaraya, orange oishi potato chips and of course the ultimate favorite RHB we watched the manny paquiao-3K bout on tv. ha! buti na lang wala ako pambili ng tickets kasi 4th round pa lang tapos na. galing ng pinoy..proud to be a FILIPINO!
PAYANIG SA BANIG
with chicken bbque, sizzling pusit (kuno), hot and spicy nagaraya, orange oishi potato chips and of course the ultimate favorite RHB we watched the manny paquiao-3K bout on tv. ha! buti na lang wala ako pambili ng tickets kasi 4th round pa lang tapos na. galing ng pinoy..proud to be a FILIPINO!
Dec 8, 2004
i got this from mica and it is really beautiful...perfect for me and i guess for a lot of other people who have to close cycles and open a new one.
yes..to all my friends and relatives im closing a cycle. ending the tears and FINALLY moving on with my life. it would be difficult but i would not be answering any questions about this moving on or even with what has happened. i have a lot of other things to look forward to and like everybody else i do have a life.
my thank you to all those who have been with me through this tough times...my drinking buddies...my closing cycles doesn't mean no more drinking though. i could never payback but now i know who my true friends are.
Closing Cycles
by:Paolo Coelho
One always has to know when a stage comes to an end. If we insist on staying
longer than the necessary time, we lose the happiness and the meaning of the
other stages we have to go through. Closing cycles, shutting doors, ending
chapters whatever name we give it, what matters is to leave in the past the
moments of life that have finished. Did you lose your job? Has a loving
relationship come to an end? Did you leave your parents' house? Gone to live
abroad? Has a long-lasting friendship ended all of a sudden? You can spend a
long time wondering why this has happened. You can tell yourself you won't
take another step until you find out why certain things that were so
important and so solid in your life have turned into dust, just like that.
But such an attitude will be awfully stressing for everyone involved: your
parents, your husband or wife, your friends, your children, your sister,
everyone will be finishing chapters, turning over new leaves, getting on
with life, and they will all feel bad seeing you at a standstill.None of us
can be in the present and the past at the same time, not even when we try to
understand the things that happen to us. What has passed will not return: we
cannot for ever be children,late adolescents, sons that feel guilt or rancor
towards our parents,lovers who day and night relive an affair with someone
who has gone away and has not the least intention of coming back. Things
pass, and the best we can do is to let them really go away. That is why it
is so important (however painful it maybe!) to destroy souvenirs, move, give
lots of things away to orphanages, sell or donate the books you have at
home. Everything in this visible world is a manifestation of the invisible
world, of what is going on in our hearts and getting rid of certain memories
also means making some room for other memories to take their place. Let
things go. Release them. Detach yourself from them. Nobody plays this life
with marked cards, so sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Do not expect
anything in return, do not expect your efforts to be appreciated, your
genius to be discovered, your love to be understood.Stop turning on your
emotional television to watch the same program over and over again, the one
that shows how much you suffered from a certain loss: that is only poisoning
you, nothing else. Nothing is more dangerous than not accepting love
relationships that are broken off, work that is promised but there is no
starting date, decisions that are always put off waiting for the ideal
moment. Before a new chapter is begun, the old one has to be finished: tell
yourself that what has passed will never come back. Remember that there was
a time when you could live without that thing or that person nothing is
irreplaceable, a habit is not a need. This may sound so obvious, it may even
be difficult, but it is very important. Closing cycles. Not because of
pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because that no longer fits your
life. Shut the door, change the record, clean the house, shake off the dust.
Stop being who you were, and change into who you are.
yes..to all my friends and relatives im closing a cycle. ending the tears and FINALLY moving on with my life. it would be difficult but i would not be answering any questions about this moving on or even with what has happened. i have a lot of other things to look forward to and like everybody else i do have a life.
my thank you to all those who have been with me through this tough times...my drinking buddies...my closing cycles doesn't mean no more drinking though. i could never payback but now i know who my true friends are.
Closing Cycles
by:Paolo Coelho
One always has to know when a stage comes to an end. If we insist on staying
longer than the necessary time, we lose the happiness and the meaning of the
other stages we have to go through. Closing cycles, shutting doors, ending
chapters whatever name we give it, what matters is to leave in the past the
moments of life that have finished. Did you lose your job? Has a loving
relationship come to an end? Did you leave your parents' house? Gone to live
abroad? Has a long-lasting friendship ended all of a sudden? You can spend a
long time wondering why this has happened. You can tell yourself you won't
take another step until you find out why certain things that were so
important and so solid in your life have turned into dust, just like that.
But such an attitude will be awfully stressing for everyone involved: your
parents, your husband or wife, your friends, your children, your sister,
everyone will be finishing chapters, turning over new leaves, getting on
with life, and they will all feel bad seeing you at a standstill.None of us
can be in the present and the past at the same time, not even when we try to
understand the things that happen to us. What has passed will not return: we
cannot for ever be children,late adolescents, sons that feel guilt or rancor
towards our parents,lovers who day and night relive an affair with someone
who has gone away and has not the least intention of coming back. Things
pass, and the best we can do is to let them really go away. That is why it
is so important (however painful it maybe!) to destroy souvenirs, move, give
lots of things away to orphanages, sell or donate the books you have at
home. Everything in this visible world is a manifestation of the invisible
world, of what is going on in our hearts and getting rid of certain memories
also means making some room for other memories to take their place. Let
things go. Release them. Detach yourself from them. Nobody plays this life
with marked cards, so sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Do not expect
anything in return, do not expect your efforts to be appreciated, your
genius to be discovered, your love to be understood.Stop turning on your
emotional television to watch the same program over and over again, the one
that shows how much you suffered from a certain loss: that is only poisoning
you, nothing else. Nothing is more dangerous than not accepting love
relationships that are broken off, work that is promised but there is no
starting date, decisions that are always put off waiting for the ideal
moment. Before a new chapter is begun, the old one has to be finished: tell
yourself that what has passed will never come back. Remember that there was
a time when you could live without that thing or that person nothing is
irreplaceable, a habit is not a need. This may sound so obvious, it may even
be difficult, but it is very important. Closing cycles. Not because of
pride, incapacity or arrogance, but simply because that no longer fits your
life. Shut the door, change the record, clean the house, shake off the dust.
Stop being who you were, and change into who you are.
i have asked God for a sign...but He didn't just give me a sign, pati si God binatukan na ako. I thank Him because inspite of everything i have been doing He is my comforter and my strength. I thank God for friends who were willing to spend time with me...to help me through everything i am going through.
i have a long journey...a long battle to fight but with God as my armor how could i lose. i now pray for His will...for continued strength, for guidance, for more comfort and for understanding.
i have a long journey...a long battle to fight but with God as my armor how could i lose. i now pray for His will...for continued strength, for guidance, for more comfort and for understanding.
Dec 5, 2004
i want to blog but im so distracted with a lot of things. it has been a while since my last entry and a lot of things has happened already and i can't seem to remember anything. epekto ata ito ng RHB!
i miss mimi and sassa...i guess kung andito silang dalawa, na alog na ng husto ang utak ko sa kakabatok nila sa akin.
i know i have other things to worry about...like anatomy...that i haven't started my Christmas shopping yet...that i still have nothing to wear for the christmas party...that i don't know how to get a person's blood pressure and we have a return demonstration on saturday...the 50 items exam on saturday and knowing that i won't be able to study for that since we have a christmas party on friday...that the comming week will be uberly hectic...that i haven't wrapped the gifts for clients...that a week before christmas will be prelims...and finally the thing that bothers me the most and makes me sad the most is........
but like what one of my friends told me, i have to bring out the kid in me...masaya dapat ang Christmas. it is indeed a season of celebration.
i hate this roller coaster ride of my life...dapat na ata akong bumababa dito. someone please teach me how.
i miss mimi and sassa...i guess kung andito silang dalawa, na alog na ng husto ang utak ko sa kakabatok nila sa akin.
i know i have other things to worry about...like anatomy...that i haven't started my Christmas shopping yet...that i still have nothing to wear for the christmas party...that i don't know how to get a person's blood pressure and we have a return demonstration on saturday...the 50 items exam on saturday and knowing that i won't be able to study for that since we have a christmas party on friday...that the comming week will be uberly hectic...that i haven't wrapped the gifts for clients...that a week before christmas will be prelims...and finally the thing that bothers me the most and makes me sad the most is........
but like what one of my friends told me, i have to bring out the kid in me...masaya dapat ang Christmas. it is indeed a season of celebration.
i hate this roller coaster ride of my life...dapat na ata akong bumababa dito. someone please teach me how.
Nov 19, 2004
deleted my previous entry, because.....
hay,i feel so stupid! i think i did something so stupid that didn't help me at all. when everything is so wrong, i still end up doing wrong things....
day by day....sabi nga ni lola oba ng surf...day by day....
parang nakiki-isa pa sa akin ang panahon, masama din ang lagay. let's drink mama san!
hay,i feel so stupid! i think i did something so stupid that didn't help me at all. when everything is so wrong, i still end up doing wrong things....
day by day....sabi nga ni lola oba ng surf...day by day....
parang nakiki-isa pa sa akin ang panahon, masama din ang lagay. let's drink mama san!
Nov 15, 2004
Nov 14, 2004
ain't no mountain high enough
a long over due post....ang tamad ko grabe!
i had fun,fun,fun in dumaguete,bacolod and of course boracay. but after the wonderful vacation, im now back to reality. im back to work and school.
highlights of the trip:
1. the 60's themed party of the de mira's...good food, nice party people, cool party...what more could i ask for?
2. the day "tour" of dumaguete--i promise to come back and stay longer.
3. tito moxy's birthday party...yummy food again, played knives, fun night, nice company.
4. visit to manang melo--i pray that God give her strength and peace and i pray for the people taking care of her that God would give them patience and would bless them. miss you na manang melo!
5. going around victorias and having the chance to go inside the "old house". i missed wowo and wawa more during this trip.
6. play bowling with cousins and dinner at bacolod chicken house...yum!and of course bonding time with cousins!
7. the whole BORACAY trip was fantastic. i love boracay....good company, yummy food esp the isaw, party all night, sand fight, laughing trip, and beautiful beach
if i blog about the whole trip, baka bukas pa ako matapos. im ok now...i hope to be really ok na. back to normal na..ok not so normal but im fine with it...
enjoy the extra day of rest!!
i had fun,fun,fun in dumaguete,bacolod and of course boracay. but after the wonderful vacation, im now back to reality. im back to work and school.
highlights of the trip:
1. the 60's themed party of the de mira's...good food, nice party people, cool party...what more could i ask for?
2. the day "tour" of dumaguete--i promise to come back and stay longer.
3. tito moxy's birthday party...yummy food again, played knives, fun night, nice company.
4. visit to manang melo--i pray that God give her strength and peace and i pray for the people taking care of her that God would give them patience and would bless them. miss you na manang melo!
5. going around victorias and having the chance to go inside the "old house". i missed wowo and wawa more during this trip.
6. play bowling with cousins and dinner at bacolod chicken house...yum!and of course bonding time with cousins!
7. the whole BORACAY trip was fantastic. i love boracay....good company, yummy food esp the isaw, party all night, sand fight, laughing trip, and beautiful beach
if i blog about the whole trip, baka bukas pa ako matapos. im ok now...i hope to be really ok na. back to normal na..ok not so normal but im fine with it...
enjoy the extra day of rest!!
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