It's been a long time since I went to the gym, and the consequence of it is, you guessed it, EXCESS POUNDAGE! I can't just go on a diet to lose the weight because I'll certainly lose energy also, and I need all the energy I can get (spell RAKET!). So I really need, desperately need, to go to the gym and do some major cardio workout and weight training. I want to make the time, but I'm so consumed with schoolwork or housework which make me too tired to run off to the gym. I just pray that I get back the discipline I once had and start shedding off these excess baggage I have. My clothes don't fit me anymore and I don't want to buy new ones! (Plus, I don't have the "budget" to buy new clothes!) Hmm.. I'll start working out again once my right foot heals. I promise!
Tuesday, January 29, 2008
Saturday, January 26, 2008
My 28th Birthday
Yes, I am (as much as I hate to admit it) 28 years old. Proud to be 28 years old! This week was full of events. Surprises, mishaps and a lot of happy memories! Let me break it down:
Monday, January 21: I was planning on a birthday leave but I still went to work instead of just resting at home; I figured, why waste my time at home sleeping when I can finish grading papers in school?! I got 2 cakes on my birthday. One was given by the sweet boys of touchables (pat and the gang.. guys, i didn't want to miss any of you kaya di ko na inisa isa), and one was given by my student council family. Both of which were given to me as a surprise. And I was really surprised by the gesture! I also got a big card, and blue (my favorite color) balloons. I also recieved a lot of text messages from my friends and my VCF family, courtesy of Ronald Mayuga. Grabe, I even received a call from one of my sisters in VCF who prayed for me over the phone. That night, while having dinner, I checked my phone to see if there were still messages that I wasn't able to read. To my surprise, I missed a call from Richard Poon. I knew he was busy so I was not really expecting any greeting from him. I called him up to return his call. The conversation was short and sweet, most of it I sort of could not understand because of the noise in the restaurant. What an ending to my 28th birthday.
Wednesday: Nothing much has happened this day, but late that night, I had a little mishap with my laptop. I have been abusing the use of my laptop, this gadget of mine is on for almost 24 hours. I had a "self-fulfilling prophecy". I was thirsty so I went out to get water, I filled up my Starbucks coffee container to the brim and I placed it next to my laptop. I thought that I was going to spill the water onto my laptop. Sure enough, after a few minutes, I spilled more than half of the contents of my tall container. I did not panic, I was laughing at myself because I knew it was going to happen, still, I didn't prevent it from happening. I removed all visible water drops and let it dry upside down, when I reached home, I used the vaccum cleaner to suck out the remaining water inside the laptop. I was advised not to use the laptop for a few days. So shunga of me!
Thursday: Early in the morning, I recieved a text message from my bestfriend Janine, asking me if I wanted to watch Richard's show at Bagaberde Roxas, she told me that Richard was giving us "guestlist" (read: free entrance because we're on the list as Richard's guests.. kaya guest - list! haha!). So I agreed to go. I needed to be in school very early the next day (because of color coding), but I knew Richard will be worth my "lack of sleep". After his show, I got to tell him my "success story" of rediscovery and VICTORY; he also updated us on the latest on his career and life. Hay.. Sulit talaga!
Friday: I got home from the night out at around 3am, and I had to wake up at 5am. So at 5am, my mobile phone started to "shout", I wanted to get out of bed, but my eyes could not open. So I started to wake up my sister because I knew she had a job interview, and I nagged her to wake up. A few moments later, I found myself almost crying in pain because I fell out of bed. My foot hurt a lot, I could not stand because of the pain, so I asked yaya to get ice for me, for almost 1 hour, I was seated with one foot stepping on a block of ice so that it will not swell. Of course because of this accident, I was not able to go to school in the morning, so I emailed the stuff needed in school and sent a text message to the persons involved.
Later that day, I still went to school, but I had to park two blocks away because of the ongoing carshow in the school's parking lot. I walked in pain, and was almost in tears when I reached the school exit gate. I still didn't go to any of my classes, I asked someone to get the attendance for me. I played DOTA and won twice (i was so happy because i wasn't the usual chickenjoy of the game). At around 9:30pm, I headed for Timog, where Janine and my other gimik buddies watched 7th Soul. I missed the band, I was not able to watch them for a month (adik ba masyado?), and I really enjoyed watching them play! We all headed home past 2am and it was already 3:30 am when I got home. I was tired (very very tired) but it was fine because I had fun!
A few months ago, I dreaded my 28th birthday like the plague, I was not actually thrilled with the fact that I'll be celebrating another birthday. But this week was a breakthrough. I had something this year that I didn't have in any of my other years. I am at peace with myself, I am loved, and I have reconciled with God. That's all I need this time. So what if I am 28? I am still the same old me, only a little heavier, but still the same old "shunga" me. Age is just a number, and I am only as old as I feel and I feel young. Again, so what if I am 28?
Monday, January 21: I was planning on a birthday leave but I still went to work instead of just resting at home; I figured, why waste my time at home sleeping when I can finish grading papers in school?! I got 2 cakes on my birthday. One was given by the sweet boys of touchables (pat and the gang.. guys, i didn't want to miss any of you kaya di ko na inisa isa), and one was given by my student council family. Both of which were given to me as a surprise. And I was really surprised by the gesture! I also got a big card, and blue (my favorite color) balloons. I also recieved a lot of text messages from my friends and my VCF family, courtesy of Ronald Mayuga. Grabe, I even received a call from one of my sisters in VCF who prayed for me over the phone. That night, while having dinner, I checked my phone to see if there were still messages that I wasn't able to read. To my surprise, I missed a call from Richard Poon. I knew he was busy so I was not really expecting any greeting from him. I called him up to return his call. The conversation was short and sweet, most of it I sort of could not understand because of the noise in the restaurant. What an ending to my 28th birthday.
Wednesday: Nothing much has happened this day, but late that night, I had a little mishap with my laptop. I have been abusing the use of my laptop, this gadget of mine is on for almost 24 hours. I had a "self-fulfilling prophecy". I was thirsty so I went out to get water, I filled up my Starbucks coffee container to the brim and I placed it next to my laptop. I thought that I was going to spill the water onto my laptop. Sure enough, after a few minutes, I spilled more than half of the contents of my tall container. I did not panic, I was laughing at myself because I knew it was going to happen, still, I didn't prevent it from happening. I removed all visible water drops and let it dry upside down, when I reached home, I used the vaccum cleaner to suck out the remaining water inside the laptop. I was advised not to use the laptop for a few days. So shunga of me!
Thursday: Early in the morning, I recieved a text message from my bestfriend Janine, asking me if I wanted to watch Richard's show at Bagaberde Roxas, she told me that Richard was giving us "guestlist" (read: free entrance because we're on the list as Richard's guests.. kaya guest - list! haha!). So I agreed to go. I needed to be in school very early the next day (because of color coding), but I knew Richard will be worth my "lack of sleep". After his show, I got to tell him my "success story" of rediscovery and VICTORY; he also updated us on the latest on his career and life. Hay.. Sulit talaga!
Friday: I got home from the night out at around 3am, and I had to wake up at 5am. So at 5am, my mobile phone started to "shout", I wanted to get out of bed, but my eyes could not open. So I started to wake up my sister because I knew she had a job interview, and I nagged her to wake up. A few moments later, I found myself almost crying in pain because I fell out of bed. My foot hurt a lot, I could not stand because of the pain, so I asked yaya to get ice for me, for almost 1 hour, I was seated with one foot stepping on a block of ice so that it will not swell. Of course because of this accident, I was not able to go to school in the morning, so I emailed the stuff needed in school and sent a text message to the persons involved.
Later that day, I still went to school, but I had to park two blocks away because of the ongoing carshow in the school's parking lot. I walked in pain, and was almost in tears when I reached the school exit gate. I still didn't go to any of my classes, I asked someone to get the attendance for me. I played DOTA and won twice (i was so happy because i wasn't the usual chickenjoy of the game). At around 9:30pm, I headed for Timog, where Janine and my other gimik buddies watched 7th Soul. I missed the band, I was not able to watch them for a month (adik ba masyado?), and I really enjoyed watching them play! We all headed home past 2am and it was already 3:30 am when I got home. I was tired (very very tired) but it was fine because I had fun!
A few months ago, I dreaded my 28th birthday like the plague, I was not actually thrilled with the fact that I'll be celebrating another birthday. But this week was a breakthrough. I had something this year that I didn't have in any of my other years. I am at peace with myself, I am loved, and I have reconciled with God. That's all I need this time. So what if I am 28? I am still the same old me, only a little heavier, but still the same old "shunga" me. Age is just a number, and I am only as old as I feel and I feel young. Again, so what if I am 28?
Friday, January 18, 2008
Mag eemote lang ako ng konti dahil birthday ko na sa Lunes...
Birthday ko na sa Monday, wala lang, like any of my other birthdays, I really get emotional. There was this one year, I was in Manila Cathedral with Leah, I really cried my eyes out. Nakakahiya! Hahaha.. Sana this year, hindi ganun. Sana puro smiles, laughter at happiness lang ang buong araw ko. Sana puro happy memories lang. So I am thanking the Lord in advance, that Monday will be a fabulous day. The past 27 years had been great and I am looking forward to a better 28th year!
Bukas Na! Victory Weekend Na!
I am torn about being excited and afraid of what will happen tomorrow. I still haven't finished my assignment and I still have to write so many! Pray for me guys!
Thursday, January 17, 2008
Minor Mishap
Huge headache. I was driving along Vito Cruz, turning left when I reached the Roxas Boulevard intersection. I was on the second lane and I was anticipating that the light would turn red anytime now so I sped a little. A few seconds later, I hit the brakes because this motorcycle came out of nowhere and hit my side. Thank God that my reflexes were fast because I hit the brakes just 
in time. The driver looked at me, and he thought that he could bully me into giving him money for his "damaged" bike. I knew what to do in situations like this, and my logic told me that it wasn't my fault. He was on my left, and he told me that he was on his way to Vito Cruz, he insisted that it was me who was at fault. So we waited for the police to arrive, causing major traffic jam in the intersection of Vito Cruz and Roxas Boulevard. It was crazy, so I took a picture.
So, if he was going straight to Vito Cruz, why on earth was he on the left - most lane? When we arrived at the police station, we were immediately dismissed because the police asked me what I wanted to do with the case. The police figured that the other was at fault because of the picture I showed them. It's funny, how unapologetic he was even if everybody agreed that it was his fault. As a parting shot, I told him to be careful driving his bike. He just shook his head. I was a bit dismayed but its his life, what do I know? I am just thankful that I am safe, and my car didn't get a lot of damage.
in time. The driver looked at me, and he thought that he could bully me into giving him money for his "damaged" bike. I knew what to do in situations like this, and my logic told me that it wasn't my fault. He was on my left, and he told me that he was on his way to Vito Cruz, he insisted that it was me who was at fault. So we waited for the police to arrive, causing major traffic jam in the intersection of Vito Cruz and Roxas Boulevard. It was crazy, so I took a picture.So, if he was going straight to Vito Cruz, why on earth was he on the left - most lane? When we arrived at the police station, we were immediately dismissed because the police asked me what I wanted to do with the case. The police figured that the other was at fault because of the picture I showed them. It's funny, how unapologetic he was even if everybody agreed that it was his fault. As a parting shot, I told him to be careful driving his bike. He just shook his head. I was a bit dismayed but its his life, what do I know? I am just thankful that I am safe, and my car didn't get a lot of damage.
Monday, December 31, 2007
Looking Back and Moving Forward
2007 was a great year. I won and lost. I met people and gained friends. I built bridges, but also burned some. Achieved and bragged. Lost and was humbled. Let go and moved on. New experiences, new things.
In a nutshell, I loved myself in 2007. I was true to myself. I gave myself credit. I forgave myself. I was reunited with my Savior. Most importantly, I knew myself a whole lot better this year.
But enough of 2007, I am more excited with the coming year. I'll be a year older in the month of January. Mina will be back home in April. My laptop will be fully paid by May. I sort of promised myself to visit friends in Singapore on or before July. The Kolokoys promised that we'll go to Boracay in June or July. And in December, I do hope all the Kolokoys will be able to join us for Christmas breakfast in Tagaytay.
I want to make another list, of the things I'd like to buy for 2008, just like the one I made last year. Here is my "I CAN'T BUY NOW" List:
1. That new watch that I've been pining to buy since last year. But I sort of changed my mind with the brand. I think I like the designs of Fossil as well. If I can afford a Tag, I just might buy that.
2. A new techie gadget. Ipod? Iphone? PSP? PS3? Wii? Professional Camera? Mobile phone?
3. An all-expense paid vacation for me and my family. Of course, it will just be somewhere here in the Philippines.
4. A condo or house (or just start paying for one, haha!) that I can call my own.
A friend once told me, as your salary increases, your "wants" become different, so your expenses also increases. Hmmm.. Are my "wants" too rich for my blood (salary)? Hmm... We'll see. Pwede pa naman ako mag call center sa gabi ah! Hahaha.. Joke joke joke!
In a nutshell, I loved myself in 2007. I was true to myself. I gave myself credit. I forgave myself. I was reunited with my Savior. Most importantly, I knew myself a whole lot better this year.
But enough of 2007, I am more excited with the coming year. I'll be a year older in the month of January. Mina will be back home in April. My laptop will be fully paid by May. I sort of promised myself to visit friends in Singapore on or before July. The Kolokoys promised that we'll go to Boracay in June or July. And in December, I do hope all the Kolokoys will be able to join us for Christmas breakfast in Tagaytay.
I want to make another list, of the things I'd like to buy for 2008, just like the one I made last year. Here is my "I CAN'T BUY NOW" List:
1. That new watch that I've been pining to buy since last year. But I sort of changed my mind with the brand. I think I like the designs of Fossil as well. If I can afford a Tag, I just might buy that.
2. A new techie gadget. Ipod? Iphone? PSP? PS3? Wii? Professional Camera? Mobile phone?
3. An all-expense paid vacation for me and my family. Of course, it will just be somewhere here in the Philippines.
4. A condo or house (or just start paying for one, haha!) that I can call my own.
A friend once told me, as your salary increases, your "wants" become different, so your expenses also increases. Hmmm.. Are my "wants" too rich for my blood (salary)? Hmm... We'll see. Pwede pa naman ako mag call center sa gabi ah! Hahaha.. Joke joke joke!
A Prosperous New Year to everyone! God bless us all!
Sunday, December 23, 2007
the 2007 wishlist
Last year, I wrote this blog about what I want to receive for the year 2006 Christmas, of course, no one would give me these, so it was sort of my goals for the year 2007. Let me recall what was on the list... Hmmm...
I CAN'T BUY NOW LIST
1) a new desktop pc or laptop - I got this in June 2007
2) the Motorola V3x 3G phone - I did not get this but I got the Sony Ericsson K8001 though..
3) a new Guess watch - I was not able to get this..
4) Personal Training Sessions - I aslo was not able to get this, come to think of it, I don't think I used up all my PT sessions yet..
5) Spa Visits - I did not get this
6) Bed Matress - I did not get this
I CAN BUY NOW LIST
1) a new sling bag (of course in black) - Papa, got me a bag as a Christmas gift
2) new pairs of shoes (of course, every woman desires these) - I bought so many of these
3) a new pair of denim jeans - I got these
4) new long or 3/4 sleeved shirts and blouses - I got these (some of them in HK)
5) Entourage, Smallville, Friends and some Korean Drama Series on DVD -- got them! i SO LOVE cOFFEE pRINCE!
6) Voice Lessons (hehehe) - This was/is obviously a joke...
6) Voice Lessons (hehehe) - This was/is obviously a joke...
Merry Christmas!
Yahoo! After 1 month, may internet na din kami! Kamusta naman talaga.. Sobrang tagal na ng walang service that I contemplated on having the service terminated. Buti na lang! Hay!
Next time na lang ako rant, for now, I will enjoy the holidays! God bless everyone! Merry christmas and a happy new year to all!
Next time na lang ako rant, for now, I will enjoy the holidays! God bless everyone! Merry christmas and a happy new year to all!
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
BUSY, STRESSED and HAPPY TO BE ALIVE! Thank God!
Define stress. Define Happy.
Disclaimer: This blog is a looooong entry. If you happen to get sleepy easy or want to fall asleep, this will definitely help you.
I was busy these past few months, my lack of entries says it all. It started in October, when I was helping my bestfriend with some preparations for her wedding, and I was doing “some” preparations as well. Being the maid of (dis) honor, I sort of planned a bridal shower for her. (The stress got to me, as I lost my voice for the very first time in my life.) She got married last October 28, it was very beautiful, I could not say anything went bad or wrong with the celebration. I was entertaining Bam and Elmer most of the reception that I wasn’t really able to bond with the Kolokoys. But, it was fine, I enjoyed the boys’ company anyways. I was supposed to go with Janine and Wilson to Hong Kong, it was their honeymoon, and I think I’d just be in the way (and the fact that I didn’t have the money yet) that I decided to postpone my trip and join my officemates’ trip to HK in December.
November was also a busy month, since I knew that I would be leaving on the first week of December to go to Hong Kong, I compelled myself to finish the syllabus before November ended. I had a string of Sunday make – up classes, which led to worsening the condition of my vocal cords. I went to the doctor and she recommended that I take some rest, which I could not really do because I had to, you know, teach. It was two whole weeks of “therapy”, religiously drinking the prescribed medicine, staying away from food that was not good for me while eating as many times as possible (because of reflux), and trying to control my allergies (which was contributing to the condition of my vocal cords). While trying to resolve this problem with my health, I was also busy preparing for the alumni homecoming, attending NAMA board meetings and being present in all (or at least, most) of the EEC student council activities. This was also a busy month for them as the annual search for the most good-looking guys and girls in our school was ongoing. They had pre-pageants, photo shoots, practices and the actual night which needed the guidance of an adviser. Good thing is, all of these events had minor glitches/problems, which I and the kids will eventually face (hopefully, Dean has forgotten all about it by next year!). As all of this was going on, I had no time to get excited with my trip to Hong Kong. Breaks during the month was most welcome, holidays were heaven – sent. I was praying to God for my voice, which I badly needed for work, and He never failed me.
By the first week of December, I was all set for my vacation, I prepared activities for my students during the week I was gone, and had my mobile phones on roaming just in case I needed to be spoken to. I could say I only sort of enjoyed my stay in HK because I was totally thinking about the following Saturday’s event. It was the homecoming already. Guests were not confirming their attendance. I was really crippled by the lack of officers in our organization due to the fact that MOST of them are abroad. In HK, I went to Ocean Park and Disneyland, and enjoyed the ladies’ and men’s night market. I was a kid in Disneyland, that much I can say. I am a 20-something year old child in Disneyland, jumping (literally, my companions can attest to that) with excitement at the sight of Mickey Mouse and the rest of the Disney characters, I was in tears when the parade started, as I could not believe what was happening before my eyes. A dream came true, I was fulfilling a goal, it may be small or petty, but I, not my parents, but I made it happen. I was truly proud of myself, and I was really in tears. I had fun times in Disneyland, most of them with the good – looking Chinese men who willingly took pictures with me (hahaha!) I love Hong Kong, transportation was very efficient, traffic was good, it was impossible to get lost because there were signs everywhere (maybe because I spent my time in the downtown area). It was clean and SMOKE-FREE (my kind of city, goodbye allergies!). Maybe the only thing I did not like when I was there was the language barrier, we nearly got lost because I forgot the address of our hotel and the taxi driver did not know where it was either (fortunately, I had a map in my bag!) We ate street-food (here in the Philippines it would be considered eating in a carinderia), and everytime we’d order, it would be a pain (spell nose-bleed!), and just pointed to pictures wishing we were not ordering some exotic food like frog or snake. I always ate my meals with iced milk tea, which I absolutely love! Too bad, iced milk tea is not readily available here. I had one day to myself, I did nothing but sleep and read the book I took with me. My flight back was scheduled on a Thursday night, and the shuttle I was riding from the hotel (we transferred from a city hotel to a 5-star hotel in the New Territories, which was like 1 hour away from the city) to the airport was stopped by the police. Apparently, the driver was recklessly driving and was reported by passenger from a taxi (I could not believe how efficient their police are! Seriously, I was impressed!). The police were polite enough to explain the situation to us and was apologetic by the delay, I feared that I would be late for my flight but the processing took about 15 minutes only. When I was at the airport, I had a little time and had a few hundred HK dollars left that I looked around and shopped first. Too bad, chocolates were all my money could buy. The plane ride back was horrible; I had to go to the restroom to throw up. And by the time I got home, it was already 2am. I needed to be in school before 7am. When I woke up that morning, it was already 7am. I totally missed the alarm, when I checked my mobile phone, it was on silent mode, so stupid of me. I could not take my car because it was my car’s “day off” from the city streets (read: color coding! ggrrr..), so I asked my brother to drop me off at Edsa so I can take a taxi to school. It was a start of a very tiring day! The following night was the homecoming, it was December 8 and the metro was jammed! The local government closed a major road that it caused major traffic in the city. Most of the people I invited were not able to come because of the HEAVY traffic. (Guys, if you are reading this, it’s fine, I totally understand!) We had a band that night, and they had no vocalist, so anybody who had the guts can sing with them. I’m gutsy, and tired, and totally not ashamed, so I volunteered myself to sing! Hahaha! I sang about 4 songs that night by the next morning, I was, again, totally raspy.
The following week was not different from the last few weeks, stressful! I had to finish grading papers, put all of them in order and submit the grades by Saturday which happens to be my friend’s wedding also. I thought I was not going to be able to go with them, because at around 11:30am, I was still not finished with the grades, and her wedding was at 3pm, and it was in Calamba, Laguna. I had to meet my other friends in Makati first before heading to Laguna. Unfortunately, as if I was branded with a huge birthmark on my behind, the traffic was heavy from the Nichols toll plaza to the Calamba toll plaza (the entire expressway, END TO END!) due to volume and road construction. We were late! Since we experienced traffic on the way, we figured, it would also be traffic on the way back to Manila, so we literally “ate and ran” from the wedding. Back to Makati, Janine, Wilson and I went to Forbes and visited a friend there, after a few hours, I went to Parañaque for a birthday party, I was so tired, that I fell asleep (sitting) despite the fact that it was so noisy! I arrived home at around 3am. The following day, the Kolokoys and I attended the Christening of our barkada’s daughter, the singles agreed to meet at Glorietta 4 before heading to St. Andrew’s Church in Makati, and as before, we were late! Well, not really, because we were lost, we didn’t know which part of the church we needed to go to. When everything was finished, we headed back to the mall and shopped for a while. When my feet got tired, I BEGGED my single friends to rest at Food Choices, and much to my surprise, I fell asleep again (sitting!) while waiting for our married friends. We parted ways and we were grateful that the weekend activities came to an end. We headed home and by 10pm, I was already asleep.
I’ve had a busy and stressful few months. But I am grateful, because feeling stressed meant that I had something to do that is important (at least for me!). I made friends, acquaintances and had wonderful experiences with them. I was with great company. And looking back, I had no regrets, the stress was worth it all!
Friday, December 14, 2007
My Thank Yous...
I will eventually write a longer blog, to recount the events that has happened these past few week, but for now, all I can do is thank the people who have helped me during the times that I could not do things on my own or has inspired me or encouraged me even when they do not know it.
My deepest gratitude goes to the following people: my cisco family: sir glen, sir gel, kuya don and ate nalen, fred, rowell, kristian, patrick (super!) and jas (duper).. my comlab family: sir glen, mam jenny, mam flor and sir gardo, marianne, marloun, mam edna, rencis, diana, ronald, weng, camille, and jane.. the andreans, alam nyo na kung sino kayo mga golteb, salamat sa pag papilot, pagcheck at pag bili ng food... my kolokoys family: janine, mina, kel, rose, iris, alvin, jake, charles, les, mommy eliz, jeff, shiela and myra.. the cisco tambays: reginald, wilheim, ewong and the rest of the barkada (kahit madalas nyo ako asarin! at tinuturuan nyo ako ng clean bisyo! waaah).. my vcf family: vanessa, ellen, ai, alhexe.. and to the nameless people.. taxi drivers, vendors, contacts.. Thank you all!! God bless you..
I thank the Lord for these people.. God has blessed me with kind - hearted and beautiful people.. sana palaging ganito....
My deepest gratitude goes to the following people: my cisco family: sir glen, sir gel, kuya don and ate nalen, fred, rowell, kristian, patrick (super!) and jas (duper).. my comlab family: sir glen, mam jenny, mam flor and sir gardo, marianne, marloun, mam edna, rencis, diana, ronald, weng, camille, and jane.. the andreans, alam nyo na kung sino kayo mga golteb, salamat sa pag papilot, pagcheck at pag bili ng food... my kolokoys family: janine, mina, kel, rose, iris, alvin, jake, charles, les, mommy eliz, jeff, shiela and myra.. the cisco tambays: reginald, wilheim, ewong and the rest of the barkada (kahit madalas nyo ako asarin! at tinuturuan nyo ako ng clean bisyo! waaah).. my vcf family: vanessa, ellen, ai, alhexe.. and to the nameless people.. taxi drivers, vendors, contacts.. Thank you all!! God bless you..
I thank the Lord for these people.. God has blessed me with kind - hearted and beautiful people.. sana palaging ganito....
Wednesday, November 21, 2007
My Ultimate Crush: Richard Anthony Mora Ticzon
Being the daughter of a former college (Letran) varsity basketball player, I was introduced to the game at an early age, even though I am a GIRL. My father taught me the basics, I even played a little but I never excelled (because I am not a natural athlete like my father!) And because of basketball, I met the guy of my dreams. Meet Richie Ticzon, point guard.
Yes, I will and can do anything for this guy. Its like, if I had a boyfriend or a husband even, and he asks me to marry him or just go out, I'd definitely drop everything and anything for him. Waaaahhhh...
My addiction for him is beyond words. Imagine a 14 - year old girl, screaming at the top of her lungs, seated at the opponent's section (the opponent being the well-loved and ever popular never-say-die Ginebra), cheering on one of the smallest men on the basketball floor. He was with Purefoods then, and I'd bug my father to take me to watch every game they play. Even on weekdays, I'd be absent (half - day) or hurry off to Cuneta Astrodome after school. I even bought the "yearbook" of the PBA whenever he was there. I had the keychain that had his signature on it.
But why on earth did I like him? Like I said earlier, its beyond words, its way beyond my comprehension (I feel stupid now thinking that I had this fascination for this guy). All I can remember was he was a graduate of Ateneo (making him intelligent and rich), he had a GREAT reputation when he played in the UAAP, and he was so darn cute! I liked him from the very first day I laid eyes on him (stalker - like na ba?)!
Sidenote lang....
People from my generation can probably relate to this, every person I know who followed PBA were rooting for the nation's team, Ginebra. This was a golden era of the PBA.. way before Alaska mastered the triangle offense, way before the league was dominated by Fil - Ams, way before Jaworski Sr was a senator, way before there are so many teams in the PBA. Now, I seldom watch games. I could not even say which player is with team now! hahaha... I don't think I'll be as passionate because I am so disappointed with the number of foreigners playing for the league. They could not make it in their country, so they traced their roots here, and played. Oh well, I do hope they really are Filipinos.
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
Never Experienced a Normal Life
Normal, adjective, definition: conforming with, adhering to, or constituting a norm, standard, pattern, level, or type; typical
Family Life
Since my childhood, I've always envied my "rich" classmates (although my siblings and I studied in a "prominent" school in Alabang, but I never considered us rich) who have parents that take them to school or had moms who were hands - on with assignments and activities and prepared snacks for school. I was practically independent when I started going to school. Of course, my yaya prepared my snacks, I rode the schoolbus to school. But I never experienced getting help with my assignments, or asking my parents to help me do my projects. I guess what I am saying is, is that the norm? Teach your children to be responsible at a young age or pamper them like crazy?
I never had the experience that my parents worked from 8 am to 5 pm. My father's work required him to work until night, my mother never really worked but she was not also a stay - at - home mom. And so I ask myself, will this be the only norm that I'll know?
(Romantic??) Relationships
I must admit, I never REALLY had a long - term relationship. The longest I had was an on - and - off long - distance 8 - year relationship (too many adjectives!). I got used to the independence and really, I never felt like I had a boyfriend in the 8 years we were (theoretically) together! I've had 3 not - so - good short-term (again, too many adjectives) relationships after that. And none of them made me feel like I had a "normal" relationship. I had one rule, respect and love me. I guess I was an ok girlfriend. If OK meant not being strict (with boys night-outs), not demanding regular "dates", no nagging, and no PDA. I was more attentive to my job than my man. I will not go into so much detail because the sad sob stories of my pathetic and pitiful lovelife will bring most people to tears. If that was normal, then I was very normal. Well, is it? Or my principles and views are a little twisted?
Friends
This aspect of my life I can most definitely say is the most normal of all. I see it everywhere, I see it on TV, hear it from other people, or read about it. I have a normal set of friends and have a normal relationship with them. And I have so many of them (blame it on the job)! And I love all of them!
At least I can claim that something about my life is normal. So maybe I am living a normal life after all! (",)
Family Life
Since my childhood, I've always envied my "rich" classmates (although my siblings and I studied in a "prominent" school in Alabang, but I never considered us rich) who have parents that take them to school or had moms who were hands - on with assignments and activities and prepared snacks for school. I was practically independent when I started going to school. Of course, my yaya prepared my snacks, I rode the schoolbus to school. But I never experienced getting help with my assignments, or asking my parents to help me do my projects. I guess what I am saying is, is that the norm? Teach your children to be responsible at a young age or pamper them like crazy?
I never had the experience that my parents worked from 8 am to 5 pm. My father's work required him to work until night, my mother never really worked but she was not also a stay - at - home mom. And so I ask myself, will this be the only norm that I'll know?
(Romantic??) Relationships
I must admit, I never REALLY had a long - term relationship. The longest I had was an on - and - off long - distance 8 - year relationship (too many adjectives!). I got used to the independence and really, I never felt like I had a boyfriend in the 8 years we were (theoretically) together! I've had 3 not - so - good short-term (again, too many adjectives) relationships after that. And none of them made me feel like I had a "normal" relationship. I had one rule, respect and love me. I guess I was an ok girlfriend. If OK meant not being strict (with boys night-outs), not demanding regular "dates", no nagging, and no PDA. I was more attentive to my job than my man. I will not go into so much detail because the sad sob stories of my pathetic and pitiful lovelife will bring most people to tears. If that was normal, then I was very normal. Well, is it? Or my principles and views are a little twisted?
Friends
This aspect of my life I can most definitely say is the most normal of all. I see it everywhere, I see it on TV, hear it from other people, or read about it. I have a normal set of friends and have a normal relationship with them. And I have so many of them (blame it on the job)! And I love all of them!
At least I can claim that something about my life is normal. So maybe I am living a normal life after all! (",)
Mag - Ragnarok na! (Valkyrie Server)
I didn't understand what's the fuss all about when my students and some of my friends got hooked on this particular RPG. Now I know, the reason is inexplicable. You just feel something inside you that makes you want to play. I for one has denied that I am an addict, I said I am just MASIPAG (hahaha!). I started playing last Friday, and it has got me hooked all weekend. I am still a newbie, I still don't understand some of the things here, but it's really really fun. And its free! (Pardon the cliche but: "The best things in life are FREE!")
Friday, November 16, 2007
Inaantok Pa Ako.. Random Rants!
Kamusta naman, inaantok pa ako. Mag iisang buwan na akong di nakakpag-gym. Medyo muntik nang di magkasya mga damit ko. Wala pa din akong boses at super gusto ko na makanta ulit. Nag-starbucks na naman kami ulit kagabi, salamat sa mga friends ko at malapit ko na mapuno ang card. Seven stickers to go! Kahit araw arawin ko na lang na mag - toffee nut latte o kaya peppermint chuva, matatapos ko na ito before December. At maibibigay ko na ang planner sa Papa (father) ko. Masaya ako kasi 2 visits pa lang, naka 17 stickers na ako. YeY!
Back to why I am still sleepy. Since I had one short cup of toffe nut latte, when I got home, I still was not sleepy. I tried watching an AXN show on TV and closed my eyes, but I still could not sleep. So, I did watch the show, it wasn't any good so I switched channels, and damn, nothing was good on TV. I hated it. I walked around the house, trying to find something to do. Unfortunately, even the dogs were too tired to play with me. I drank 2 glasses of water, turned off the TV, and stared at the glowing stars glued to the ceiling of my room. After a few minutes, nakatulog din ako (yung glowing stars lang pala ang kailangan ko) at nagising ng 5am. So roughly, mga 3 hours lang tulog ko. Kaasar na toffee nut latte yan. Grrrr...
Back to why I am still sleepy. Since I had one short cup of toffe nut latte, when I got home, I still was not sleepy. I tried watching an AXN show on TV and closed my eyes, but I still could not sleep. So, I did watch the show, it wasn't any good so I switched channels, and damn, nothing was good on TV. I hated it. I walked around the house, trying to find something to do. Unfortunately, even the dogs were too tired to play with me. I drank 2 glasses of water, turned off the TV, and stared at the glowing stars glued to the ceiling of my room. After a few minutes, nakatulog din ako (yung glowing stars lang pala ang kailangan ko) at nagising ng 5am. So roughly, mga 3 hours lang tulog ko. Kaasar na toffee nut latte yan. Grrrr...
Monday, November 12, 2007
James 1:12 Getting Through Rough Times..
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that GOD has promised to those who love him. - James 1:12
I am not really on a rough patch this time, but I just want to share this passage to all those who are. Just be strong and persevere, because God's favor is always given to us, even if we are having problems in life.
I am not really on a rough patch this time, but I just want to share this passage to all those who are. Just be strong and persevere, because God's favor is always given to us, even if we are having problems in life.
Saturday, November 10, 2007
Starbucks Season
Starting this November, the Starbucks -And as usual, nagtrip na naman ako using my se k800i. Frustrated photographer ako, so here's a few of my camera phone photgraphy:
ang starbucks tea (mine) and coffee (wilheim's)
ang ultimate trip ko for the night.. napagtripan ko ang mga singkit na mata ng mga kasama ko. d naman ako singkit pero sabi, maliit daw ang mata ko, lalo na kapag nakasmile. kaya ayan, small, smaller, smallest eyes.. hahaha!
Thursday, November 08, 2007
To All Single Males and Females Out There
I received this article via email. It may be old already but I thought of just sharing it with the readers of this blog. This is an article about being single and the reasons of being single still. I found the article funny, at the same time true. Read on 
:
:Top 10 reasons why single pa ang mga tao...
10. Perfectionist/Mapili
Yes, isang taong perpeksiyonista. Yung tipong dapat ganito ang magiging kapartner ko. Pag may nakilala, nakita lang na pangit ang kuko o may dumi lang, turn-off na agad. O kaya ang daming ayaw. Ayaw sa mabait boring daw, gusto bad boy/pilya pero kapag pinaiyak ka tatanungin ka bakit ang sama mo bakit mo nagawa yun! Adik ka ba?! Ayaw sa cute, ayaw din naman sa panget. meron dyan gusto ka ayaw mo naman.. ung gusto mo halos magtambling ka perodeadma parin yang stunts mO sa kanya! Pasaway ka rin e! Ano ba talaga kuya?
9. Busy Busyhan
Opo, eto yung ang mundo e gumagalaw lang sa libro at ballpen kungestudyante ka o kaya naman sa computer at files kung office staff ka. YunG tipong aalis ng bahay ng alas 6 o alas 7 ng umaga at uuwi ng bahay ng 6 hanggang alas 8 ng gabi [baligtad naman para sa mga nag tratrabaho sa call center]. Sabay tulog na. Kapag sabado masaya na sila sa tv, sa pagkain na niluluto ni mama at sa linggo naman sisimba at maghahanda na ng kelangan para sa lunes hanggang byernes. Pssssst... ka muna and pause for awhile...
8. Friendship Theory
Ano naman ito? Eto yung ang buhay ay kay bestfriend o kaya kay special friend na hindi masasabi sabi sa friendship nya sa loob ng kanilang ahabang panahon na pagsasama dahil baka daw maapektuhan ang akikipagkaibigan at iwasan sya. Yung tipong pag may kasama si friendship Pa iba, nagseselos na wala naman sa lugar, pero syempre wag pahalata, kunyari happy sya for friendship. ABA! Oi lakasan mo ang loob at baka mamaya forever mong pagsisihan yan kaw rin.
7. Born-to-be-one (Authestic)
Eto yung nasa palad na ang pagiging single daw... Walang reason... Basta lang nabuhay sya sa mundo na mag-isa at feeling nya mamatay sya sa mundo ng mag-isa. Kesyo magmamadre o magpapari na lang. Asa kang tatanggapin ka pa noh!
6. Happy-go-lucky
Eto yung taong walang alam kundi kasiyahan at trippings. Kahit sino nalang basta no string attach. For fun lang daw... Walang halong seryosohan. ABA hoy! yang init ng katawan mo e ikiskis mo nalang sa pader. Makakahanap ka rin ng katapat mo!!!
5. Wrong Place
May nakaranas na ba nito? Yung pakiramdam mo nasa ibang mundo ka. Yung ang nakakaharap mo e yung mga hindi mo gusto, yung mga hindi mo hinahanap. Alam mo yun? Halimbawa nasa ibang bansa ka, pero ang hinahanap mo e yung amoy ng nasa sariling bayan mo. O kaya naman e nasa sarili mong bayan ka, nasa normal na lipunan, pero ikaw ang abnormal at hindi mo kayang sabihin na abnormal din ang hanap mo kung ayaw mong ibitin ka nila ng patiwarik.
4. Wrong Time
Eto yung mga tao na sinasabi na, "hindi pa ako ready e bata pa kasi ako" o kaya naman "hindi pa ako handa sa panahong ito, wala pa ako kayang ipagmalaki." Yes meron pong ganyan. Yung feeling nila may tamang panahon para sa love. Awwwwwww. Aba kelan yun? Pag uugod ugod ka na at yung time mo e bitin na? O baka naman pag pang out of time ka na? Oist, sugod lang ng sugod...
3. Si parents kasi...
Yes, factor din ang komyunidad na ginagalawan mo. Una, ayaw pa ni mader o pader na magkaron ka kahit 22 anyos ka na at kelangan umabot ka muna raw ng 40 bago magkaroon ng gf/bf. O kaya naman ikaw mismo! Takot sa sasabihin ni parents at ni kapitbahay na tsismosa sa magiging kasama mo. Aba ikaw na nga ba ang sabihan na "Alam mo hindi kayo bagay. langit at lupa kayo." Sus! Payo ko sayo, Pakialam nila diba? Palibhasa inggit!
2. Traumatic Experience
Eto kalimitan ang reason ng marami. "Ayaw ko na!!! takot na ako mangyari pa ang nangyari dati!" O diba ang drama ng layp? Yes, tama ka. Eto yung dahil sa past relationship mo, e until na ayaw mo ng magkaroon at sinumpa mo na ata ang magmahal. Dahil sa pinagpalit ka sa mas pangit, o kaya naman iniwan ka ng walang word na "bye-bye", o dahil binugbog ka!, ano pa ba? Madami yan... wag na nating isa isahin at baka tumulo si tears...heheh Gayunpaman, eto lang masasabi ko mga hija at hijo. Ibat iba ang lasa ng pag-ibig. May mapait, may mapakla, may matamis at may maasim. Aba mapalad ka at natikman mo ang ibat ibang lasa nito. Kaya ikaw, Do not be afraid to fall in loveagain... malay mo sweetiness na ang malasahan mo next time. E di panalo ka sa lotto. Yan ang nagpapalakas sayo... Yang ang bumubuhay sayo, ang pag-ibig. tsk! drama!
1. EX to the nth power
Oi aminin!!! LOVE parin si Ex kahit 1 - 2 yrs na ang nakakalipas...May ganito naman. Yung tipong ilang taon ang nakakalipas, hindi parin makalimutan si ex. Yung pinagsamahan, yung tawanan, yung iyakan, at lahat ng nangyari sa inyo nung kayo pa. Malungkot man at sa kung anumang kadahilanan, maganda man o masama ito, kelangan nyong magpaalam sa isa't isa. YES, after a year sasabihin natin, im over him/her na, pero pag-usapan natin ang love at ang nangyari sa ating relastionship from the past, TADANNNNNNNNNNNNN, eto na, sya agad ang naalala mo. At habang nagkukwento ka, ouch may kirot, o kaya may ngiti at may bumabagabag sa ating kalooban.... Ano kaya yun? AMININ mo na kasi.... MAHAL mo pa si EX.... Isa lang ang masasabi ko, well mahirap sya kalimutan alam ko yan... pero open your heart and makipagdate ka, lumabas ka, at try to entertain someone. Wag mo ikumpara si ex sa iba. At give urself KITKAT, take a break..
10. Perfectionist/Mapili
Yes, isang taong perpeksiyonista. Yung tipong dapat ganito ang magiging kapartner ko. Pag may nakilala, nakita lang na pangit ang kuko o may dumi lang, turn-off na agad. O kaya ang daming ayaw. Ayaw sa mabait boring daw, gusto bad boy/pilya pero kapag pinaiyak ka tatanungin ka bakit ang sama mo bakit mo nagawa yun! Adik ka ba?! Ayaw sa cute, ayaw din naman sa panget. meron dyan gusto ka ayaw mo naman.. ung gusto mo halos magtambling ka perodeadma parin yang stunts mO sa kanya! Pasaway ka rin e! Ano ba talaga kuya?
9. Busy Busyhan
Opo, eto yung ang mundo e gumagalaw lang sa libro at ballpen kungestudyante ka o kaya naman sa computer at files kung office staff ka. YunG tipong aalis ng bahay ng alas 6 o alas 7 ng umaga at uuwi ng bahay ng 6 hanggang alas 8 ng gabi [baligtad naman para sa mga nag tratrabaho sa call center]. Sabay tulog na. Kapag sabado masaya na sila sa tv, sa pagkain na niluluto ni mama at sa linggo naman sisimba at maghahanda na ng kelangan para sa lunes hanggang byernes. Pssssst... ka muna and pause for awhile...
8. Friendship Theory
Ano naman ito? Eto yung ang buhay ay kay bestfriend o kaya kay special friend na hindi masasabi sabi sa friendship nya sa loob ng kanilang ahabang panahon na pagsasama dahil baka daw maapektuhan ang akikipagkaibigan at iwasan sya. Yung tipong pag may kasama si friendship Pa iba, nagseselos na wala naman sa lugar, pero syempre wag pahalata, kunyari happy sya for friendship. ABA! Oi lakasan mo ang loob at baka mamaya forever mong pagsisihan yan kaw rin.
7. Born-to-be-one (Authestic)
Eto yung nasa palad na ang pagiging single daw... Walang reason... Basta lang nabuhay sya sa mundo na mag-isa at feeling nya mamatay sya sa mundo ng mag-isa. Kesyo magmamadre o magpapari na lang. Asa kang tatanggapin ka pa noh!
6. Happy-go-lucky
Eto yung taong walang alam kundi kasiyahan at trippings. Kahit sino nalang basta no string attach. For fun lang daw... Walang halong seryosohan. ABA hoy! yang init ng katawan mo e ikiskis mo nalang sa pader. Makakahanap ka rin ng katapat mo!!!
5. Wrong Place
May nakaranas na ba nito? Yung pakiramdam mo nasa ibang mundo ka. Yung ang nakakaharap mo e yung mga hindi mo gusto, yung mga hindi mo hinahanap. Alam mo yun? Halimbawa nasa ibang bansa ka, pero ang hinahanap mo e yung amoy ng nasa sariling bayan mo. O kaya naman e nasa sarili mong bayan ka, nasa normal na lipunan, pero ikaw ang abnormal at hindi mo kayang sabihin na abnormal din ang hanap mo kung ayaw mong ibitin ka nila ng patiwarik.
4. Wrong Time
Eto yung mga tao na sinasabi na, "hindi pa ako ready e bata pa kasi ako" o kaya naman "hindi pa ako handa sa panahong ito, wala pa ako kayang ipagmalaki." Yes meron pong ganyan. Yung feeling nila may tamang panahon para sa love. Awwwwwww. Aba kelan yun? Pag uugod ugod ka na at yung time mo e bitin na? O baka naman pag pang out of time ka na? Oist, sugod lang ng sugod...
3. Si parents kasi...
Yes, factor din ang komyunidad na ginagalawan mo. Una, ayaw pa ni mader o pader na magkaron ka kahit 22 anyos ka na at kelangan umabot ka muna raw ng 40 bago magkaroon ng gf/bf. O kaya naman ikaw mismo! Takot sa sasabihin ni parents at ni kapitbahay na tsismosa sa magiging kasama mo. Aba ikaw na nga ba ang sabihan na "Alam mo hindi kayo bagay. langit at lupa kayo." Sus! Payo ko sayo, Pakialam nila diba? Palibhasa inggit!
2. Traumatic Experience
Eto kalimitan ang reason ng marami. "Ayaw ko na!!! takot na ako mangyari pa ang nangyari dati!" O diba ang drama ng layp? Yes, tama ka. Eto yung dahil sa past relationship mo, e until na ayaw mo ng magkaroon at sinumpa mo na ata ang magmahal. Dahil sa pinagpalit ka sa mas pangit, o kaya naman iniwan ka ng walang word na "bye-bye", o dahil binugbog ka!, ano pa ba? Madami yan... wag na nating isa isahin at baka tumulo si tears...heheh Gayunpaman, eto lang masasabi ko mga hija at hijo. Ibat iba ang lasa ng pag-ibig. May mapait, may mapakla, may matamis at may maasim. Aba mapalad ka at natikman mo ang ibat ibang lasa nito. Kaya ikaw, Do not be afraid to fall in loveagain... malay mo sweetiness na ang malasahan mo next time. E di panalo ka sa lotto. Yan ang nagpapalakas sayo... Yang ang bumubuhay sayo, ang pag-ibig. tsk! drama!
1. EX to the nth power
Oi aminin!!! LOVE parin si Ex kahit 1 - 2 yrs na ang nakakalipas...May ganito naman. Yung tipong ilang taon ang nakakalipas, hindi parin makalimutan si ex. Yung pinagsamahan, yung tawanan, yung iyakan, at lahat ng nangyari sa inyo nung kayo pa. Malungkot man at sa kung anumang kadahilanan, maganda man o masama ito, kelangan nyong magpaalam sa isa't isa. YES, after a year sasabihin natin, im over him/her na, pero pag-usapan natin ang love at ang nangyari sa ating relastionship from the past, TADANNNNNNNNNNNNN, eto na, sya agad ang naalala mo. At habang nagkukwento ka, ouch may kirot, o kaya may ngiti at may bumabagabag sa ating kalooban.... Ano kaya yun? AMININ mo na kasi.... MAHAL mo pa si EX.... Isa lang ang masasabi ko, well mahirap sya kalimutan alam ko yan... pero open your heart and makipagdate ka, lumabas ka, at try to entertain someone. Wag mo ikumpara si ex sa iba. At give urself KITKAT, take a break..
Monday, October 29, 2007
super hair and make up
Grabe! galing ng make up artist ni Janine, super natuwa talaga ako. Di ako mukhang multo sa kapal ng make up! I love it!
This was taken before the wedding. Nasa CR ako nito, at mukha akong kinuryenteng pusa...
Eto, nasa bahay na ako, pero di pa din nabura ang make - up. Nagpalit na ako ng pambahay, at nagpicture picture muna bago maghilamos, ganun pa man, ang hirap pa din tanggalin ng make up!
Saturday, October 27, 2007
Boses Ko, Where Did You Go?
It has been more than a week now, and my voice is still missing in action. I have not heard my natural voice for more than a week now. I blamed all the stress and the sleepless nights for losing my voice. But now, it has become worse, maybe because of the cough. I was so stupid to leave my umbrella at home, I was brave enough to walk in light drizzle, at the end of the day, I was sneezing all over, I thought it was the allergies, but it was not.
I miss you my voice. When are you coming back? I need you badly. Please come back. I promise to drink more than 8 glasses of water in a day. I promise not to drink cold water when I finish my consecutive lectures. I promise to rest at once I feel tired. I promise not to overuse you during the times when I don't really need to talk. WaaaH! Please come back.
Drama ba?
Friday, October 26, 2007
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