1. The New Year. (New opportunities, fresh start after the flood...)
2. Our anniversary!
Thursday, December 29, 2005
St. Francis of Assisi
I don't know where to start.
The whole of month of December is a very intense month for me and my family. I say this month is a month of first time for us.
Why?
When some of you have been busy preparing for Christmas, busy wrapping gifts and busy practicing for the corporate Christmas Party, my family, on the other hand, has been very busy struggling to survive the three consecutive man-made floods that recently hit the island.
The First Family has always been used to floods as our house is located in one of the lowest residential areas here. But never did we experience a flood so high it almost killed our business and more importantly, our spirits.
There was a very specific instance that until now I still haven't been able to let go...
Before Christmas, we were in the hotel, listening to the battery operated radio we brought along. And then a very familiar Christmas Carol was played. My mom and my eldest sister closed their eyes, changed the frequency and started crying. AFter all, this was our saddest Christmas.
The floods nearly washed away our happy thoughts-- the ones that we have been always reminiscing over breakfast, lunch and dinner..
I, myself, lost all my positive energy and my feeling-supreme mode... Who wouldn't? You couldn't anymore see your house, you were rescued by a rubber boat, you had no decent clothes, everybody around you was sad and apprehensive and restless. It was hard.
However, during those floods, I still tried to be the Jajajanice who believed she could get away with anything. I tried hard to find the little optimism that I believed to be hiding underwater.
At sa tingin ko naman ay nahanap ko ang akalang kong katiting na optimism, at sa baha ko din siya natagpuan.
I always have the idea that our family is intact and strong. But it was only during the flooding that I was finally able to see that idea. It was nearly tangible. We remained united, did our best to recover, and prayed together.
Even our employees were all there to help us clean our warehouse and shops. We were all together.
And that I guess was one of the best feelings I have felt in my life. We were all together. No one gave up. No one left. We were simply side by side.
God gave us a test. And my family welcomed it. We didnt question it, but we just accepted it...
And even if we still feel sad about what happened, I still pray, "Lord, help me to accept things I cannot change..."
Where there is hatred, let me sow love;
where there is injury,pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
The whole of month of December is a very intense month for me and my family. I say this month is a month of first time for us.
Why?
When some of you have been busy preparing for Christmas, busy wrapping gifts and busy practicing for the corporate Christmas Party, my family, on the other hand, has been very busy struggling to survive the three consecutive man-made floods that recently hit the island.
The First Family has always been used to floods as our house is located in one of the lowest residential areas here. But never did we experience a flood so high it almost killed our business and more importantly, our spirits.
There was a very specific instance that until now I still haven't been able to let go...
Before Christmas, we were in the hotel, listening to the battery operated radio we brought along. And then a very familiar Christmas Carol was played. My mom and my eldest sister closed their eyes, changed the frequency and started crying. AFter all, this was our saddest Christmas.
The floods nearly washed away our happy thoughts-- the ones that we have been always reminiscing over breakfast, lunch and dinner..
I, myself, lost all my positive energy and my feeling-supreme mode... Who wouldn't? You couldn't anymore see your house, you were rescued by a rubber boat, you had no decent clothes, everybody around you was sad and apprehensive and restless. It was hard.
However, during those floods, I still tried to be the Jajajanice who believed she could get away with anything. I tried hard to find the little optimism that I believed to be hiding underwater.
At sa tingin ko naman ay nahanap ko ang akalang kong katiting na optimism, at sa baha ko din siya natagpuan.
I always have the idea that our family is intact and strong. But it was only during the flooding that I was finally able to see that idea. It was nearly tangible. We remained united, did our best to recover, and prayed together.
Even our employees were all there to help us clean our warehouse and shops. We were all together.
And that I guess was one of the best feelings I have felt in my life. We were all together. No one gave up. No one left. We were simply side by side.
God gave us a test. And my family welcomed it. We didnt question it, but we just accepted it...
And even if we still feel sad about what happened, I still pray, "Lord, help me to accept things I cannot change..."
where there is injury,pardon;
where there is doubt, faith;
where there is despair, hope;
where there is darkness, light;
and where there is sadness, joy.
Sunday, November 27, 2005
Love Rx
Break-ups currently surround me. This morning, two gorgeous ladies I know, were exchanging stories about their break-ups, how difficult it was to adjust and all that "hanging there" lines.
Last night or this early morning, my two bestfriends gate crashed my ready-to-sleep house and over some cans of beer, shared their own stories of break-ups.
My stance to this kind of situation has always been the same -- that when a guy broke your heart, we ladies should ask ourselves what do we want to do now.
Do we want to lie down and sleep all day and forget that our scariest nightmare had just come to scare us more?
Or do we want to anonymously text our ex and tell him how stupid he is for fooling us?
Or how about wanting to be dead-drunk all day?
Bottomline is, let's go to the basics. Let's not ask the most complicated questions nor give enormous justifications (like, "bakit nya ko iniwan?" "may mali ba ako?", etc. etc.).
Focus on the basics. And that's what we are going to do. Let's cry, let's bombard his phone with curses and all that junk we have been saving for situations like this (if this is what's gonna help us feel better), let's drink all day and party, or let's just forget the guy and move on.
What if we want the guy back?
But... does he deserve another chance? He fooled you, remember? Superego, superego.
But hey, this is just Jajajanice's opinion.
Last night or this early morning, my two bestfriends gate crashed my ready-to-sleep house and over some cans of beer, shared their own stories of break-ups.
My stance to this kind of situation has always been the same -- that when a guy broke your heart, we ladies should ask ourselves what do we want to do now.
Do we want to lie down and sleep all day and forget that our scariest nightmare had just come to scare us more?
Or do we want to anonymously text our ex and tell him how stupid he is for fooling us?
Or how about wanting to be dead-drunk all day?
Bottomline is, let's go to the basics. Let's not ask the most complicated questions nor give enormous justifications (like, "bakit nya ko iniwan?" "may mali ba ako?", etc. etc.).
Focus on the basics. And that's what we are going to do. Let's cry, let's bombard his phone with curses and all that junk we have been saving for situations like this (if this is what's gonna help us feel better), let's drink all day and party, or let's just forget the guy and move on.
What if we want the guy back?
But... does he deserve another chance? He fooled you, remember? Superego, superego.
But hey, this is just Jajajanice's opinion.
Saturday, November 26, 2005
Sabe ni Robert
Prologue
Although pa-init na ng pa-init ang mga labanan, i always remember the one great quote by Robert De Niro, "Positive things happen to positive thinkers".
Although pa-init na ng pa-init ang mga labanan, i always remember the one great quote by Robert De Niro, "Positive things happen to positive thinkers".
Hah! Funny Siya!
I never save forwarded messages. But this one, the one my bestfriend sent is really hilarious and for lack of a better term, a very empowering one.
Read on!
"Kapag nakita mo 'yung ex mo na kasama yung girl na pinalit nya sayo, wag kang malungkot, magselos o mainis, smile lang, sabay sabi, 'Bagay sila, isang Basura at isang Basurera!'"
:-D
Read on!
"Kapag nakita mo 'yung ex mo na kasama yung girl na pinalit nya sayo, wag kang malungkot, magselos o mainis, smile lang, sabay sabi, 'Bagay sila, isang Basura at isang Basurera!'"
:-D
Saturday, November 12, 2005
Oh Kam On!
After a long day's work, my belief has changed: that a stress-free life can only be achieved by people who do not often worry, who just lie down and relax and wait for food on the table.
Sometimes, it's just so hard to identify what makes a stress-free life. Now I don't know if what I have said in the previous paragraph is correct and accepted.
What really is a stress-free life?
Is there a stress-free life?
(This blog entry is inspired by the news that a big competitor is coming to conquer the island. Gee-whiz, nakakastress!)
Sometimes, it's just so hard to identify what makes a stress-free life. Now I don't know if what I have said in the previous paragraph is correct and accepted.
What really is a stress-free life?
Is there a stress-free life?
(This blog entry is inspired by the news that a big competitor is coming to conquer the island. Gee-whiz, nakakastress!)
Saturday, November 05, 2005
Maishare ko lang ano...
When I was a senior in Divine, I put Interior Design in my UP application form, Psychology in both Ateneo and UST application forms. Reason was, I love design. I love to imagine my new house and someone else's house. I even had floorplans drawn on my notebook. Psychology, on the other hand, was the choice of most of my batchmates during that time. If Physical Therapy was the course to be in the early 90s, it was Psychology, that took reign in the late 90s.
When I was a freshie in Miriam, I was decided on taking up Business Administration. After all, Business Ad was kind of the trend in my family. However, my fear for mathematical equations took the best of me and convinced me to take up Communication Arts and Advertising instead.
Sophomore year came. I was officially a Communication Arts student and was thinking of what I used to say-- that I would never take up CA. Hahaha. There I went again, undecided and yet, still pushing through.
But you know what, it was a blessing in disguise pala. I had the most fun experiences during my CA years. The thought of not maximizing my abilities in CA was put to the bin. I learned a lot and did a lot of work during those years. For the first time, a decision made by my impulse alone, was correct and so far the best. I landed and excelled in the two companies I used to work for because of CA. That was great.
And now, even in everyday life, I am using CA, in meeting people (or in my case, clients), in generating sales of kukur and dad's shop, in putting original concepts to wherever I feel a concept is needed(our house, myself, our ads, PS).
Although now, I need to learn a lot of stuff about how a business runs (profits, discounts, pricing, etc), I have never ever questioned myself on why didnt I just take up Business Ad. Masaya ako at may natutunan akong bago ngayon habang palago pa rin nang palago ang kaalaman ko sa CA.
Nai-share ko lang naman... ;-)
When I was a freshie in Miriam, I was decided on taking up Business Administration. After all, Business Ad was kind of the trend in my family. However, my fear for mathematical equations took the best of me and convinced me to take up Communication Arts and Advertising instead.
Sophomore year came. I was officially a Communication Arts student and was thinking of what I used to say-- that I would never take up CA. Hahaha. There I went again, undecided and yet, still pushing through.
But you know what, it was a blessing in disguise pala. I had the most fun experiences during my CA years. The thought of not maximizing my abilities in CA was put to the bin. I learned a lot and did a lot of work during those years. For the first time, a decision made by my impulse alone, was correct and so far the best. I landed and excelled in the two companies I used to work for because of CA. That was great.
And now, even in everyday life, I am using CA, in meeting people (or in my case, clients), in generating sales of kukur and dad's shop, in putting original concepts to wherever I feel a concept is needed(our house, myself, our ads, PS).
Although now, I need to learn a lot of stuff about how a business runs (profits, discounts, pricing, etc), I have never ever questioned myself on why didnt I just take up Business Ad. Masaya ako at may natutunan akong bago ngayon habang palago pa rin nang palago ang kaalaman ko sa CA.
Nai-share ko lang naman... ;-)
Monday, October 17, 2005
Kababawan Lang
While the others are busy talking about Pinoy Big Brother, and are extremely devout when it comes to watching the "teleserye ng totoong buhay", Jajajanice, on the other hand, never forgets to watch Star In A Million every Sunday on the Kapamilya channel.
Yep, I am one of the screaming fans of SIAM Champions League of Twelve! ;-D
While PBB fanatics (including the pers pamili) spend bucks of money just to vote for their "Pinoy Big Brother pet", Jajajanice, again, on the other hand, uses the company phone (ssshh...) and vote for her favorite SIAM contestant.
Ganun pala talaga 'yun, when you are really hooked on a particular show or TV series, you will not really care if rooting for them will cost you. Grabe talaga ang influence ng TV noh? When you really think about how TV as a medium shapes the people, we will be really astounded. Woohoo. (Who invented TV by the way?)
Yun nga, just a little trivia, kahit hindi mashado magagaling ang mga contestants ng Star in a Million, i still watch the show. It's entertaining. And i think last week's episode was their peak, for me ha. The contestants performed rock songs and being a lover of Rock music, I couldn't help but really get excited while watching.
Babaw ba? Well, wala na sigurong mas bababaw if I told you that I actually pretended to be a contestant too! Not that I sing really well (bwak!), pero I just love Rock music. And... If i were a contestant, I would sing Jon Bon Jovi's "It's my life" or Cranberries's "Zombie". Ganda nun!
Well, back to my first premise, I thought of sharing lang my fixation over Star in a Million.
I root for Jay Perillo and Tata by the way and Jimmy pala.
(Watch out for Birthday chikas! Am just not finished yet on editing the photos!)
Happy People!
Yep, I am one of the screaming fans of SIAM Champions League of Twelve! ;-D
While PBB fanatics (including the pers pamili) spend bucks of money just to vote for their "Pinoy Big Brother pet", Jajajanice, again, on the other hand, uses the company phone (ssshh...) and vote for her favorite SIAM contestant.
Ganun pala talaga 'yun, when you are really hooked on a particular show or TV series, you will not really care if rooting for them will cost you. Grabe talaga ang influence ng TV noh? When you really think about how TV as a medium shapes the people, we will be really astounded. Woohoo. (Who invented TV by the way?)
Yun nga, just a little trivia, kahit hindi mashado magagaling ang mga contestants ng Star in a Million, i still watch the show. It's entertaining. And i think last week's episode was their peak, for me ha. The contestants performed rock songs and being a lover of Rock music, I couldn't help but really get excited while watching.
Babaw ba? Well, wala na sigurong mas bababaw if I told you that I actually pretended to be a contestant too! Not that I sing really well (bwak!), pero I just love Rock music. And... If i were a contestant, I would sing Jon Bon Jovi's "It's my life" or Cranberries's "Zombie". Ganda nun!
Well, back to my first premise, I thought of sharing lang my fixation over Star in a Million.
I root for Jay Perillo and Tata by the way and Jimmy pala.
(Watch out for Birthday chikas! Am just not finished yet on editing the photos!)
Happy People!
Thursday, October 13, 2005
I Turn Tweynty-Four Today
I Love 23. It sounds so sexy. Twenty-three. I guess it's all because of the "th" in it. You slightly bite your tongue, hold your breath and let all the rest go. "Th-ree..." Nice.
From the way it sounds to me, Twenty-three is like the prime of a lady's life. You are not young nor old. You're just... Twenty-three and free!
Twenty-three... boy, you sound so sweet!
However, ladies cannot forever be the sexy and free twenty-three as after twenty-three, ladies will be the "high-power" Twenty-Four.
When you're 24, your aura's dark, busy, and dominant. This is the stage in a lady's life where she takes the center stage, introduce herself to the world she's in and aligns her goals and plans. Unlike Twenty-three, Twenty-Four is hell bent on building her credibility and name. Twenty-Four's mantra is, "Focus, focus, focus!". ANd from time to time, Twenty-FOur will blurt out, "Gee-whiz! I am getting old!"
And that's where MS. Twenty-Five will come in- fully grown up, decisive, and confident. Twenty-five is respected. Twenty-Five jives with the thirty plus and the forty somethings. Twenty-Five has a lifetime membership at the gym near her office. Twenty-Five burns incense and lights candles while soaking up in her tub. Twenty-Five is classy and sophisticated. But at home... you will catch Twenty-Five, scrubbing her bathroom, hair tied in a tight bun, and music turned up to its max.
Oh Women... they love to reinvent every year...
And that's why boys adore them so much.
From the way it sounds to me, Twenty-three is like the prime of a lady's life. You are not young nor old. You're just... Twenty-three and free!
Twenty-three... boy, you sound so sweet!
However, ladies cannot forever be the sexy and free twenty-three as after twenty-three, ladies will be the "high-power" Twenty-Four.
When you're 24, your aura's dark, busy, and dominant. This is the stage in a lady's life where she takes the center stage, introduce herself to the world she's in and aligns her goals and plans. Unlike Twenty-three, Twenty-Four is hell bent on building her credibility and name. Twenty-Four's mantra is, "Focus, focus, focus!". ANd from time to time, Twenty-FOur will blurt out, "Gee-whiz! I am getting old!"
And that's where MS. Twenty-Five will come in- fully grown up, decisive, and confident. Twenty-five is respected. Twenty-Five jives with the thirty plus and the forty somethings. Twenty-Five has a lifetime membership at the gym near her office. Twenty-Five burns incense and lights candles while soaking up in her tub. Twenty-Five is classy and sophisticated. But at home... you will catch Twenty-Five, scrubbing her bathroom, hair tied in a tight bun, and music turned up to its max.
Oh Women... they love to reinvent every year...
And that's why boys adore them so much.
Friday, October 07, 2005
Saturday, October 01, 2005
LoveyDopey
Ohh I am definitely loving these....
1. Amazing Race (Family Edition)
2. Medical Investigation
And... if only i were in the city now, I would have gone to Greenhills and checked out Cinemanila. They've got short films now. Ohh I wanna see...
Isnt October the best month of the year?!
(It's the feast of St. Francis today... pinabless nyo na ba ang pets nyo?)
1. Amazing Race (Family Edition)
2. Medical Investigation
And... if only i were in the city now, I would have gone to Greenhills and checked out Cinemanila. They've got short films now. Ohh I wanna see...
Isnt October the best month of the year?!
(It's the feast of St. Francis today... pinabless nyo na ba ang pets nyo?)
Saturday, September 24, 2005
Parang Galing Japan?
A Long Commercial Break:
Last night was only the time I got to watch The Notebook. For fear of ending up sad and bitter, I had always avoided this movie in Haya's DVD Collection. But because my sister had recommended it, I finally watched it.
(The lead star pala there was Remember The Titans' star too, i just forget the name...)
I went to google and asked for some memorable quotes... and google gave me the following:
(1) My Dearest Allie. I couldn't sleep last night because I know that it's over between us. I'm not bitter any more, because I know that what we had was real. And if in some distant place in the future we see each other in our new lives, I'll smile at you with joy and remember how we spent the summer beneath the trees, learning from each other and growing in love. The best love is the kind that awakens the soul and makes us reach for more, that plants a fire in our hearts and brings peace to our minds, and that's what you've given me. That's what I hope to give to you forever. I love you. I'll be seeing you. Noah
(2)So it's not gonna be easy. It's gonna be really hard. We're gonna have to work at this every day, but I want to do that because I want you. I want all of you, for ever, you and me, every day. Will you do something for me, please? Just picture your life for me? 30 years from now, 40 years from now? What's it look like? If it's with him, go. Go! I lost you once, I think I can do it again. If I though that's what you really wanted. But don't you take the easy way out.
(3)Summer romances begin for all kinds of reasons, but when all is said and done, they have one thing in common. They're shooting stars, a spectacular moment of light in the heavens, fleeting glimpse of eternity, and in a flash they're gone.
There, there, I couldnt say anything more... Wahahahay!
Friday, September 23, 2005
Fa-La-La-La
On the recently concluded ROCKSTAR INXS, I was kind of thankful MiG didnt become the lead vocals of INXS. I think he's got great potential, and for me, it will do him better if he is with another band or if he goes solo. ASAL.
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Next week, MEDICAL INVESTIGATION will finally air on STAR WORLD! Wednesday night! Love it!
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I would love to buy shoes from SCHU. I saw this great pair in PDI. Bagay saken! :D
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The things I am so so excited about:
1. a grrrrreat bonding session with the goddesses! the wooleebolees! the SFC!
2. FOOTBALL (I havent played for such a long time already! BUZZY!)
3. the TV ad for the shop! (eggcited!)
4. the DVDs from HAYA!
5. matinding shopping! holimoli!
6. Christmas!
7. Birthday ko na! Yahooooo!
***
Online advertisement: Guys, I have new designs of curtains! You might want to buy some for your mom or for your aunts and sisters! I cant post them yet though. Please give me a yo-yo-yo if you are interested! I have bedsheets and comforters too!
***
Yey to friendster! may bago na naman sila pakulo! :D What's next?
***
I have a new favorite word -- EUPHEMISM. (soshal diva?) La lang.
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:-( I miss my friends terribly...
and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FEDCHE! and BON VOYAGE TO MINA!!!!
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Next week, MEDICAL INVESTIGATION will finally air on STAR WORLD! Wednesday night! Love it!
***
I would love to buy shoes from SCHU. I saw this great pair in PDI. Bagay saken! :D
***
The things I am so so excited about:
1. a grrrrreat bonding session with the goddesses! the wooleebolees! the SFC!
2. FOOTBALL (I havent played for such a long time already! BUZZY!)
3. the TV ad for the shop! (eggcited!)
4. the DVDs from HAYA!
5. matinding shopping! holimoli!
6. Christmas!
7. Birthday ko na! Yahooooo!
***
Online advertisement: Guys, I have new designs of curtains! You might want to buy some for your mom or for your aunts and sisters! I cant post them yet though. Please give me a yo-yo-yo if you are interested! I have bedsheets and comforters too!
***
Yey to friendster! may bago na naman sila pakulo! :D What's next?
***
I have a new favorite word -- EUPHEMISM. (soshal diva?) La lang.
***
:-( I miss my friends terribly...
and HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FEDCHE! and BON VOYAGE TO MINA!!!!
Friday, September 16, 2005
The Song Hits Story
I was killing time and waiting for Poang P for lunch. So... I focused my attention to the dusty side table of ours and saw a dusty, faded song hits. Its pages were torn, a clear determinant of how useful and entertaining it was for my guitar-playing siblings years ago.
It had the band Siakol on its cover and GMA 7's Anna Karenina, Antoinette Taus on its back.
I flipped through the pages and voila, memories of teenage years came flashing right before my eyes!
There were Solid Harmonie's I Want You To Want Me, Aaron Carter's Crush on You, Hanson's Weird, and Chumbawamba (spelling korek?)'s Tubthumping!
Wahahay, those were the white socks days. And those were the days when VIDEOKE wasnt for teenyboppers but for adults/beer drinking men only. Baduy pa ang videoke noon.
And well, kaya siguro usong uso ang song hits noon, para sa mga music lovers like us who wanted to sing along!
Anihoo, i continued flipping the dusty songhits, hummed some songs, and read the love advice column, and finally, checked out the pen-pal section! :-)
Asan na kaya ang mga taong 'to? May kopya kaya sila ng song hits ko?
Fin!
It had the band Siakol on its cover and GMA 7's Anna Karenina, Antoinette Taus on its back.
I flipped through the pages and voila, memories of teenage years came flashing right before my eyes!
There were Solid Harmonie's I Want You To Want Me, Aaron Carter's Crush on You, Hanson's Weird, and Chumbawamba (spelling korek?)'s Tubthumping!
Wahahay, those were the white socks days. And those were the days when VIDEOKE wasnt for teenyboppers but for adults/beer drinking men only. Baduy pa ang videoke noon.
And well, kaya siguro usong uso ang song hits noon, para sa mga music lovers like us who wanted to sing along!
Anihoo, i continued flipping the dusty songhits, hummed some songs, and read the love advice column, and finally, checked out the pen-pal section! :-)
Asan na kaya ang mga taong 'to? May kopya kaya sila ng song hits ko?
Fin!
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Nighty Night
Tomorrow evening at exactly ten pm, I will be glued on TV and watch Nighty Night. I dont even know the idea behind the new series nor have I ever heard of its stars. I just saw its sneak peak, and it looked fun!
Nighty Night is aired every Sunday on Star World.
***
I dreamt of so many people last night. I woke up sad. I once again miss them...
Nighty Night is aired every Sunday on Star World.
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I dreamt of so many people last night. I woke up sad. I once again miss them...
Thursday, September 08, 2005
The Boob Tube
I stopped watching Pinoy Big Brother. My tolerance has reached its maximum level. I cannot anymore bear to watch Cass.
On the other hand, I look forward to Wednesdays and Thursdays (which is today). Dahil ROCKSTAR INXS! Props to Mark Burnett, ang galing-galing ng pagkakagawa sa show. Wala na nung "reminiscing your past" emote. Basta, kanta lang ng kanta. Galing.
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Anyhoo, I hope my readers and dear friends are ok. I heard uso ang ngaragan lately. Stay away from bad vibes, go go go lang!
And good luck also to sayee! May you get the j!
TTFN!
On the other hand, I look forward to Wednesdays and Thursdays (which is today). Dahil ROCKSTAR INXS! Props to Mark Burnett, ang galing-galing ng pagkakagawa sa show. Wala na nung "reminiscing your past" emote. Basta, kanta lang ng kanta. Galing.
**
Anyhoo, I hope my readers and dear friends are ok. I heard uso ang ngaragan lately. Stay away from bad vibes, go go go lang!
And good luck also to sayee! May you get the j!
TTFN!
My Middle Aged- Acquaintance
I was at the shop and bumped into My Middle Aged Acquaintance.
She said, "Dito ka na?" ("Dito" means working in the island and staying in the island for good)
I just nodded. Then, she said, "Sayang naman..."
My response was a smile and a full view of my back.
I couldn't blame my middle aged acquaintance. One belief that has never ever left the island (although it's a city now and modernized and all) is, when you work in the city or when you work abroad, you are saving up a lot of moolah and you're sort of better than anyone else in the island.
Ho-hum, I present to you the sociology of our country.
She said, "Dito ka na?" ("Dito" means working in the island and staying in the island for good)
I just nodded. Then, she said, "Sayang naman..."
My response was a smile and a full view of my back.
I couldn't blame my middle aged acquaintance. One belief that has never ever left the island (although it's a city now and modernized and all) is, when you work in the city or when you work abroad, you are saving up a lot of moolah and you're sort of better than anyone else in the island.
Ho-hum, I present to you the sociology of our country.
Friday, September 02, 2005
Late Bloomer na naman!
Ang ganda pala ng Rockstar INXS at ang ganda-ganda ni Brooke Burke!
Now, I will always watch this on Starworld. I dont like Suzie. She's only got the encore because the band was great. She wasnt.
I love Marty and Mig. Sila ang bets ko.
Now, I will always watch this on Starworld. I dont like Suzie. She's only got the encore because the band was great. She wasnt.
I love Marty and Mig. Sila ang bets ko.
Monday, August 29, 2005
I Guess...
The only bad thing I see about being a late bloomer CSI-sucker is my being a total loony of getting frustrated whenever I watch the local evening news.
I pray for Mac and H to enter the crime scene and clean up the mess.
But of course, I’d have to remind myself that Mac and H are fictitious characters and that I’d have to snap out of my loony thought fast.
***
I don’t anymore read the front page. The Impeachment updates cause my frustration on our leaders rise up to its maximum. Bwak.
Good thing, there are other people who kind of do not want to meddle with these guys too. Quezon City now has Computer-On-Wheels program. This not only bridges the ‘digital divide’ but at the same time, bridges the ‘can’t afford’ and the ‘can afford’ (sounds like that not-so-affordable resto in Katips). Imagine everyone learning computer. Fantastically fabulous eh?
Ganyan, ganyan dapat. Hindi puro pagbibilang ng signatories para mai-go ang Impeachment.
***
I am not at all satisfied with Maui David modelling for Palmolive (Balik freshness, balik bounce, bounce!).
Her hair isnt moving at all nor bouncy...
Was it rebonded?
I pray for Mac and H to enter the crime scene and clean up the mess.
But of course, I’d have to remind myself that Mac and H are fictitious characters and that I’d have to snap out of my loony thought fast.
***
I don’t anymore read the front page. The Impeachment updates cause my frustration on our leaders rise up to its maximum. Bwak.
Good thing, there are other people who kind of do not want to meddle with these guys too. Quezon City now has Computer-On-Wheels program. This not only bridges the ‘digital divide’ but at the same time, bridges the ‘can’t afford’ and the ‘can afford’ (sounds like that not-so-affordable resto in Katips). Imagine everyone learning computer. Fantastically fabulous eh?
Ganyan, ganyan dapat. Hindi puro pagbibilang ng signatories para mai-go ang Impeachment.
***
I am not at all satisfied with Maui David modelling for Palmolive (Balik freshness, balik bounce, bounce!).
Her hair isnt moving at all nor bouncy...
Was it rebonded?
Chinagirl
I played with the Football Organization last Monday! It was so much fun and I was so excited!
Pictures are to follow. (I hope.) PS and his friends were kind enough to wait for me and watch me play for an hour. And by the way, I scored a goal! (but I have this bitter feeling that they just let me score that one… bitter ka Janice? :-D )
I will be playing again next week. And please don’t mind the title. Wala lang.
**On Pinoy Big Brother (enter PBB’s theme song, “Pinoy, pinoy, pinoy.”…)
Because of Pinoy Big Brother’s very great timeslot, it seems like I cannot escape the semi-teleseries. So I watched PBB and saw for myself the highly publicized show.
Eto lang masasabi ko – Ha? Ano daw?
Let’s see what’s gonna happen soon.
Pictures are to follow. (I hope.) PS and his friends were kind enough to wait for me and watch me play for an hour. And by the way, I scored a goal! (but I have this bitter feeling that they just let me score that one… bitter ka Janice? :-D )
I will be playing again next week. And please don’t mind the title. Wala lang.
**On Pinoy Big Brother (enter PBB’s theme song, “Pinoy, pinoy, pinoy.”…)
Because of Pinoy Big Brother’s very great timeslot, it seems like I cannot escape the semi-teleseries. So I watched PBB and saw for myself the highly publicized show.
Eto lang masasabi ko – Ha? Ano daw?
Let’s see what’s gonna happen soon.
Saturday, August 20, 2005
My Recent Discoveries
(Setting: In the company of young boys who are currently playing I don't-know-what, screaming their hearts out and cursing one another in this well-ventilated island internet cafe)
Even though I grew up here in the island, and thought that I knew all the nitty-gritty of the place, I was wrong.
Discoveries abound the island.
My first discovery and I should say, one of the major advantages of moving back here, is that, I can live a day without any penny at all in my pocket. I have tried this several times and it never fails me. I have survived!
There were these times when I was so starving, and I was at the shop, and I was penniless, I just took the car and drove home and ransacked the fridge. :-)
My second discovery is I can still play football here in the island! Woohoo!
When I was still in the city, all i thought was I would no longer be able to kick some balls, I was wrong. PS introduced me to this Football Assoc and invited me to play with them. Well, of course, there's no more Ate Uni there or Click or Net or JEsusa or Tibak or Mina or Osang or Coach or Mata or Toeff or Pongs or Aloy... But I guess I still have to play and practice hard (para I can score a goal already!)
My third discovery, there is a haven for DVDs in the market! I am now saving up so I can panic buy DVDs already!
So there, these three are my recent discoveries. Not that great for some, but they are a big deal for me.
I am such a sucker for balanced and active life.
I wanna mountain climb by the way.
(Apologies for not posting recent movie/music/book reviews and other serious stuffies. Right now, all i want is to tell my readers how I am doing here in the island. Work is still fun, and I just received const. criticsms from Poang P. Hehehe.)
See You All Soon Punks!!! :D
(Young boys are breathing down on me now, I am sensing they are reading everything I am typing down here and I am guessing, they want me to log out asap. Hehe.)
Even though I grew up here in the island, and thought that I knew all the nitty-gritty of the place, I was wrong.
Discoveries abound the island.
My first discovery and I should say, one of the major advantages of moving back here, is that, I can live a day without any penny at all in my pocket. I have tried this several times and it never fails me. I have survived!
There were these times when I was so starving, and I was at the shop, and I was penniless, I just took the car and drove home and ransacked the fridge. :-)
My second discovery is I can still play football here in the island! Woohoo!
When I was still in the city, all i thought was I would no longer be able to kick some balls, I was wrong. PS introduced me to this Football Assoc and invited me to play with them. Well, of course, there's no more Ate Uni there or Click or Net or JEsusa or Tibak or Mina or Osang or Coach or Mata or Toeff or Pongs or Aloy... But I guess I still have to play and practice hard (para I can score a goal already!)
My third discovery, there is a haven for DVDs in the market! I am now saving up so I can panic buy DVDs already!
So there, these three are my recent discoveries. Not that great for some, but they are a big deal for me.
I am such a sucker for balanced and active life.
I wanna mountain climb by the way.
(Apologies for not posting recent movie/music/book reviews and other serious stuffies. Right now, all i want is to tell my readers how I am doing here in the island. Work is still fun, and I just received const. criticsms from Poang P. Hehehe.)
See You All Soon Punks!!! :D
(Young boys are breathing down on me now, I am sensing they are reading everything I am typing down here and I am guessing, they want me to log out asap. Hehe.)
Tuesday, August 16, 2005
I Played Soccer Last Sunday!
I feel so super!
*Before the Game*
Hanibani and I woke up early, donned our semi-soccer get-ups, and went hunting for a soccer ball. The moment we had the ball, we searched for an open soccer field!
As much as we wanted to use our Alma Mater’s soccer field, it’s being used naman by “professional” soccer playuhs. So we settled for the school near Hanibani’s house.
Hanibani’s dog, Brad, was with us. Jajajanice thinking: “How come this dog can be so behaved?”
*THE Game*
Moral Lesson of the Game:
It’s much more tiring playing with only one opponent than with the whole team of SFC. Eh ikaw ba naman ang magdefend, magdrive at magkeep ng goal mo…
We were already tired after ten minutes of playing. But through constant persistence, we resumed game, and then after a while, Hanibani gave up and played instead with Brad. Pero dahil dopey ako, I played and kicked still.
Sarap!
Nobody won though… or… neither of us tried tracking the goals.
*After the game*
PICTURESSS!!!!!
‘Til the next game!
Sana ok kayong lahat! Tatah!
*Before the Game*
Hanibani and I woke up early, donned our semi-soccer get-ups, and went hunting for a soccer ball. The moment we had the ball, we searched for an open soccer field!
As much as we wanted to use our Alma Mater’s soccer field, it’s being used naman by “professional” soccer playuhs. So we settled for the school near Hanibani’s house.
Hanibani’s dog, Brad, was with us. Jajajanice thinking: “How come this dog can be so behaved?”
*THE Game*
Moral Lesson of the Game:
It’s much more tiring playing with only one opponent than with the whole team of SFC. Eh ikaw ba naman ang magdefend, magdrive at magkeep ng goal mo…
We were already tired after ten minutes of playing. But through constant persistence, we resumed game, and then after a while, Hanibani gave up and played instead with Brad. Pero dahil dopey ako, I played and kicked still.
Sarap!
Nobody won though… or… neither of us tried tracking the goals.
*After the game*
PICTURESSS!!!!!
‘Til the next game!
Sana ok kayong lahat! Tatah!
Saturday, August 13, 2005
Islandera
Helloooooo!!!
I feel guilty whenever I don’t get the chance to post an entry here. It feels awful and I feel like I owe myself and my readers something.
Heniwei, enough said…
So… who are the tenants of my shopping bag lately?
Well, my being “islandera” occupies an ample amount of space in my bag. I have been juggling kukur and dad’s shop since Monday. It’s fun actually, working with my sister and my dad is really something.
The kukur is not so mabenta this month. I have made a list of clients and I hope they will be interested. Jotting down ideas is exciting but applying them is a bit of a challenge. Pero, bring it on pa rin ako dapat!
…which reminds me, do you know anybody who manufactures bedsheets and curtains? I haven’t gone to Divi yet to check out their stuffs. Please, please! SOS on this…
On the other side of my “who-are-the-tenants-of-my-shopping-bag-lately?” post, the shopping bag is obviously losing its exact size and shape as PS enters the scene and makes my bag his homely home (which I don’t mind at all of course). Yep, PS and I are a-ok. We walk the streets of island as though we are treading the Paseo de Roxas stretch. The only difference is we have tricyles here instead of cabs and FX taxis.
Segue to…
My shopping bag is going to burst any minute now! I miss my friends! I miss playing football with SFC! I miss my Sam! Buti na lang, pinabaunan ako ng mga utaw ng mga happy thoughts! I hope to see them and have a fun time with them again soon! (Thanks nga pala kina Tibak, Tundah and Mina, who gave me a jacket and a Tahiti shirt as going-away gifts, and for surpraysing me!)
At ayan po, mga friends, ang aking goings-on. Masayang malungkot, but I am getting by. Merci to my PS and to my family.
***
Playing SOS
Last night, PS and I, played SOS (You draw columns and tables and fill it up with S, O and S. Winner is determined at how many SOS you were able to form).
Anyway, I missed my opportunity to win! I missed a spot! I should have won!
At ito ang explanation ni PS:
Dapat, ang bawat tira mo ay strategic. You should benefit from that tira in the future. Wala ka dapat sinasayang na tira, nag-uubos ka lang ng space sa box naten eh. Natirahan pa sana yan ng mas importanteng tira. Chaka dapat, susuriin mo lahat ng angulo. Hinde porket hindi mo nakita, wala na talagang dapat makita. Parang buhay din yan…
Yikes, I got scared. Would that mean, I wasn’t paying attention to some important details in my life now? Am I missing something? YIKES!
I feel guilty whenever I don’t get the chance to post an entry here. It feels awful and I feel like I owe myself and my readers something.
Heniwei, enough said…
So… who are the tenants of my shopping bag lately?
Well, my being “islandera” occupies an ample amount of space in my bag. I have been juggling kukur and dad’s shop since Monday. It’s fun actually, working with my sister and my dad is really something.
The kukur is not so mabenta this month. I have made a list of clients and I hope they will be interested. Jotting down ideas is exciting but applying them is a bit of a challenge. Pero, bring it on pa rin ako dapat!
…which reminds me, do you know anybody who manufactures bedsheets and curtains? I haven’t gone to Divi yet to check out their stuffs. Please, please! SOS on this…
On the other side of my “who-are-the-tenants-of-my-shopping-bag-lately?” post, the shopping bag is obviously losing its exact size and shape as PS enters the scene and makes my bag his homely home (which I don’t mind at all of course). Yep, PS and I are a-ok. We walk the streets of island as though we are treading the Paseo de Roxas stretch. The only difference is we have tricyles here instead of cabs and FX taxis.
Segue to…
My shopping bag is going to burst any minute now! I miss my friends! I miss playing football with SFC! I miss my Sam! Buti na lang, pinabaunan ako ng mga utaw ng mga happy thoughts! I hope to see them and have a fun time with them again soon! (Thanks nga pala kina Tibak, Tundah and Mina, who gave me a jacket and a Tahiti shirt as going-away gifts, and for surpraysing me!)
At ayan po, mga friends, ang aking goings-on. Masayang malungkot, but I am getting by. Merci to my PS and to my family.
***
Playing SOS
Last night, PS and I, played SOS (You draw columns and tables and fill it up with S, O and S. Winner is determined at how many SOS you were able to form).
Anyway, I missed my opportunity to win! I missed a spot! I should have won!
At ito ang explanation ni PS:
Dapat, ang bawat tira mo ay strategic. You should benefit from that tira in the future. Wala ka dapat sinasayang na tira, nag-uubos ka lang ng space sa box naten eh. Natirahan pa sana yan ng mas importanteng tira. Chaka dapat, susuriin mo lahat ng angulo. Hinde porket hindi mo nakita, wala na talagang dapat makita. Parang buhay din yan…
Yikes, I got scared. Would that mean, I wasn’t paying attention to some important details in my life now? Am I missing something? YIKES!
Friday, August 05, 2005
Masama ang Loob Ko and Some SKL
... dahil "always unavailable" ang mga customer service representatives ng PLDT, at dahil dyan, hanggang ngayon ay grounded pa rin ang linya ng phone namin, thus making me unexistent in the blogging world for quite a while...
... eto tuloy at gagastos pa ako para lang makapagblog...
***
My friend Net once told me that negative vibes take its toll on you when you are not busy with anything. I got challenged (hehe) and got hold of Anne of Green Gables. I read and read and read and did not let my mind drift on more nega things. True enough, I finished Anne in no time and quite learned a handful too.
Too bad, I don't have the book with me now. I even dog-eared some pages so I could quote her here. But anyway, in the book, Anne said that so long as everybody has "scope for imagination" and "kindred spirits", nothing would seem to go wrong.
I loved what she said. (And this is what I love about children's books, their small words have great meanings...)
So I began to think, that there's nothing to be scared and hesitant about the major shift. I was even thinking about the wonderful things I could do about the major shift way before and yeah, there was a very big scope for imagination there. And kindred spirits, oohhh, I always have loads of these. I am getting excited once again. :D
I just need to pray for overflowing determination and courage.
This will be fun. No to nega!
... eto tuloy at gagastos pa ako para lang makapagblog...
***
My friend Net once told me that negative vibes take its toll on you when you are not busy with anything. I got challenged (hehe) and got hold of Anne of Green Gables. I read and read and read and did not let my mind drift on more nega things. True enough, I finished Anne in no time and quite learned a handful too.
Too bad, I don't have the book with me now. I even dog-eared some pages so I could quote her here. But anyway, in the book, Anne said that so long as everybody has "scope for imagination" and "kindred spirits", nothing would seem to go wrong.
I loved what she said. (And this is what I love about children's books, their small words have great meanings...)
So I began to think, that there's nothing to be scared and hesitant about the major shift. I was even thinking about the wonderful things I could do about the major shift way before and yeah, there was a very big scope for imagination there. And kindred spirits, oohhh, I always have loads of these. I am getting excited once again. :D
I just need to pray for overflowing determination and courage.
This will be fun. No to nega!
Wednesday, July 27, 2005
Have I Said Too Much?
I hate it when I am all ready to go to bed and not even a tinge of sleepiness seems to be present in my system. My bodyclock, I believe, has completely forgotten my nine o'clock habit.
Anyway, I have so many thoughts in my head now, contrary to my previous post where my head just went blank.
First, I spoke to my mom tonight and she changed her mind of allowing me to bring along Sam when I go to the island this August. Ohh I hate the thought. I guess I have to pray to my angels again and wish for another miracle. (God, I have so many plans for that dog-- we could go to the beach, we could walk every morning, she could play with Brad)
which brings me to my second thought... I am very much dazed with my l-i-f-e now. Well, not that, it's only now that it's happening, but really, I am kind of having my occasional qualms. What do i really want in this world? Is selling linen the best thing to do? Is looking for an 8 to 5 job the best resort for someone like me? What do I really want to do? And why Am i having these thoughts? My mind was so clear two weeks ago and now, I am having these thoughts? Weird.
Third, totally out of context, but has proved to be my favorite thought since yesterday-- if my life would be a movie, I want to play Kathleen Kelly of You've Got Mail.
Haven't I told you before here that the best romantic comedy that I have ever watched and will watch until forever is Meg Ryan's You've Got Mail? :)
Anyway, as I was saying, YGM had the perfect cinematography, the best music scoring, the best people!
Kathleen Kelly was independent, she was fun, she loved reading children's books, she ran her own store, and found happiness in every little detail in New York. She was just so happy with what she was doing!
And the way the movie presented NY, it's a totally different image for NY! People knew one another, they were friendly, traffic was not that bad, just fantastic! It seemed like they found contentment and working was not like a routine for them. Everything was fun and I would love to have that! And the seasons they had... Ooohh, I just love this movie. It never fails to fascinate me. Such a GV, this one.
How about you, if your life would be a movie, which movie would you choose?
Anyway, I have so many thoughts in my head now, contrary to my previous post where my head just went blank.
First, I spoke to my mom tonight and she changed her mind of allowing me to bring along Sam when I go to the island this August. Ohh I hate the thought. I guess I have to pray to my angels again and wish for another miracle. (God, I have so many plans for that dog-- we could go to the beach, we could walk every morning, she could play with Brad)
which brings me to my second thought... I am very much dazed with my l-i-f-e now. Well, not that, it's only now that it's happening, but really, I am kind of having my occasional qualms. What do i really want in this world? Is selling linen the best thing to do? Is looking for an 8 to 5 job the best resort for someone like me? What do I really want to do? And why Am i having these thoughts? My mind was so clear two weeks ago and now, I am having these thoughts? Weird.
Third, totally out of context, but has proved to be my favorite thought since yesterday-- if my life would be a movie, I want to play Kathleen Kelly of You've Got Mail.
Haven't I told you before here that the best romantic comedy that I have ever watched and will watch until forever is Meg Ryan's You've Got Mail? :)
Anyway, as I was saying, YGM had the perfect cinematography, the best music scoring, the best people!
Kathleen Kelly was independent, she was fun, she loved reading children's books, she ran her own store, and found happiness in every little detail in New York. She was just so happy with what she was doing!
And the way the movie presented NY, it's a totally different image for NY! People knew one another, they were friendly, traffic was not that bad, just fantastic! It seemed like they found contentment and working was not like a routine for them. Everything was fun and I would love to have that! And the seasons they had... Ooohh, I just love this movie. It never fails to fascinate me. Such a GV, this one.
How about you, if your life would be a movie, which movie would you choose?
Tuesday, July 26, 2005
Chillax
I have been staring at you for the past twenty minutes.
And thoughts, even random, do not just want to cooperate.
I guess blogging will have to wait for a while.
And thoughts, even random, do not just want to cooperate.
I guess blogging will have to wait for a while.
Friday, July 22, 2005
I wanna learn how to Apparate!
Now I gotta "Apparate" to United Kingdom (or use a Portkey perhaps) and storm to Jo's office and demand for Book VII at once.
HBP was fascinating that it raised so many mysteries and questions. However, it did answer questions as to why the dark wizard grew to be evil and merciless (I just gotta use these terms as the last chapters of the book seemed to stir up, out of slumber, and got to the bottom of things, and well, made you curse V. and his followers more).
I wasnt quite satisfied though with the Half-Blood Prince revelation. I expected more explanations, and more flying of curses and wands.
I am very much sure that Book VII will be the biggest hitmaker of Jo (first name basis, didnt you notice?). Jo laid out cards in Book VI. She made Half-Blood Prince her staging ground for the final book. She established characters, and histories more than ever here than from her previous books.
...which is why... I wanna APPARATE to UK now!
HBP was fascinating that it raised so many mysteries and questions. However, it did answer questions as to why the dark wizard grew to be evil and merciless (I just gotta use these terms as the last chapters of the book seemed to stir up, out of slumber, and got to the bottom of things, and well, made you curse V. and his followers more).
I wasnt quite satisfied though with the Half-Blood Prince revelation. I expected more explanations, and more flying of curses and wands.
I am very much sure that Book VII will be the biggest hitmaker of Jo (first name basis, didnt you notice?). Jo laid out cards in Book VI. She made Half-Blood Prince her staging ground for the final book. She established characters, and histories more than ever here than from her previous books.
...which is why... I wanna APPARATE to UK now!
Wednesday, July 20, 2005
Majer
A major shift is slowly taking its form. I need a major push and 1001 percent of boosting.
This is major. Kailangan magaling sa diskarte (which I, most of the time, lack).
SOS. Natetense "me".
This is major. Kailangan magaling sa diskarte (which I, most of the time, lack).
SOS. Natetense "me".
Monday, July 18, 2005
I Finally Got My HBP!
I have now fully switched on my "Busy Reading Harry" button!!!
God, I have been acting really psyched up since Friday! (plus the major happy thought that my PS was here all weekend-- whose picture was right below this post...)
Even if PS and I were kinda woozy, we battled our sluggishness and woke up early last Saturday. We had to be in Bibliarch by 7am (as I couldnt afford to not get my copy of HBP). And so we were there by 7am, didnt anymore park the car, and ran towards the bookstore.
I was so excited, I could imagine the smile on my face when the bookstore's staff greeted me with 'Good Morning'. I went to the cashier, presented my reservation copy and voila, there came Harry and his friends! I couldnt help it, I smelled the book (like what i always do) and plastered a big smile again on my face!
I even bought new outfit for this worldwide release. I made sure my aura would be at least my best aura for the month! And it really was! And the proofs:
It even went with a free bag! Fabulous!
After the HBP mania, we headed to Greenhills, had breakfast and shopped! We had the best time! I so missed this! Thanks JC, owe you one!
God, I have been acting really psyched up since Friday! (plus the major happy thought that my PS was here all weekend-- whose picture was right below this post...)
Even if PS and I were kinda woozy, we battled our sluggishness and woke up early last Saturday. We had to be in Bibliarch by 7am (as I couldnt afford to not get my copy of HBP). And so we were there by 7am, didnt anymore park the car, and ran towards the bookstore.
I was so excited, I could imagine the smile on my face when the bookstore's staff greeted me with 'Good Morning'. I went to the cashier, presented my reservation copy and voila, there came Harry and his friends! I couldnt help it, I smelled the book (like what i always do) and plastered a big smile again on my face!
I even bought new outfit for this worldwide release. I made sure my aura would be at least my best aura for the month! And it really was! And the proofs:
It even went with a free bag! Fabulous!
After the HBP mania, we headed to Greenhills, had breakfast and shopped! We had the best time! I so missed this! Thanks JC, owe you one!
Yey!
My weekend was ultimately fabulous and the happiest...
That's my man. I was so glad he spent his weekend here in the city. :-) A happy, happy thought.
That's my man. I was so glad he spent his weekend here in the city. :-) A happy, happy thought.
Thursday, July 14, 2005
No Space
Mary Alice of Desperate Housewives once said that, "Human beings are designed for many things. Loneliness isn't one of them."
15,000 hits. Thank you friends.
15,000 hits. Thank you friends.
Wednesday, July 13, 2005
Co-Celebrator
My "co-celebrator" for this special day is still in the island. I miss my "co-celebrator" so much.
Props to us.
Props to us.
Peeping Tom
"Peeping Tom"
Only this is not the college dormitory most guys usually peep into…
This, my friends, is the commencement of the rally that’s supposed to oust GMA. And the peeping toms, in this case, are girls.
I once again saw the faces of my friends saying, “What is the world coming to?”.
Am ZOO Eggzited!!!
Three days from now, I will be lining up in Bibliarch and getting my own copy of HBP!
This is such a happy thought!!! And I am so psyched!
This is such a happy thought!!! And I am so psyched!
Monday, July 11, 2005
Adik Sa Yo
The past weekend was spent in the four corners of my bedroom, covered in my favorite blanket, munching on my favorite comfort food, and watching all the 23 episodes of CSI Miami.
... And because of that, my eyebags are way over its normal size.
Well, at least I was able to finish watching them.
... And because of that, my eyebags are way over its normal size.
Well, at least I was able to finish watching them.
Friday, July 08, 2005
Rocks, Pebbles, and Sand
I'm quite sure most of us have read the story about the rocks, the pebbles and the sand (where the philo professor filled a mayo bottle with these three). But then again, I would still want to share with you a portion of that philosophy that struck me the most. Read on...
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have
room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Oh, thank you, thank you.
Photo taken by Dan Rivera.
If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff, you will never have
room for the things that are important to you. Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness.
Oh, thank you, thank you.
Photo taken by Dan Rivera.
Thursday, July 07, 2005
Turrific
I did something terrific last Monday. It was my highlight for the week.
I would like to congratulate myself for that.
Now, I cannot wait.
I would like to congratulate myself for that.
Now, I cannot wait.
Mothersoccers
We now go by the name, Mothersoccers. And that picture above is our official logo and our official tagline.
Kewl.
Wednesday, July 06, 2005
Very Enlightening. I love it.
I finally was able to have my own Desperate Housewives DVD. Very enlightening. I love it.
Tuesday, July 05, 2005
Busted!
24/7’s got its disadvantages too.
The Makati Police.
Yep, I kinda had a scene yesterday with the Makati Police. My offense was using my cellphone while driving. (And well, I was talking to PS.)
But I was able to pull it off.
I had training for this kind of thing. Thank you to PS (who gave me a 101 for this way way before) and to my professor in Theater Arts. ;-)
The Makati Police.
Yep, I kinda had a scene yesterday with the Makati Police. My offense was using my cellphone while driving. (And well, I was talking to PS.)
But I was able to pull it off.
I had training for this kind of thing. Thank you to PS (who gave me a 101 for this way way before) and to my professor in Theater Arts. ;-)
Monday, July 04, 2005
Akap
Sasamahan ka sa tamis
Sasamahan ka sa dilim
Sasamahan ka hanggang langit
Sasamahan ka sa tamis
Sasamahan ka sa pait
Sasamahan ka sa dilim
Sasamahan ka hanggang langit
Sasamahan ka
-Akap, Imago
In this kind of weather, she really cannot help but think of her boyfriend who lives in the island now.
It's so hard to be stuck in traffic, rain pouring down so hard on her car, and driving alone, and only has the car stereo to keep her company. And of course, there are still the happy times in her mind that she desperately wishes to crop up as soon as possible. She thinks about these things in her two-hour trip and ends up calling him and telling him to go back in the city.
Or else she will be the one to go there.
And then when she gets home, she will not anymore walk her dog. She's usually scared of the bats that feed on the fireflies and mosquitoes in her village. She's likewise scared of the thought that a Jeepers Creepers is in on the loose and will anytime take her away.
So, she will just have her dinner, by herself, and in front of the TV set, in her room. And then, she will get the phone again and talk to her boyfriend who lives in the island now.
Listen to AKAP anytime you want.
Sasamahan ka sa dilim
Sasamahan ka hanggang langit
Sasamahan ka sa tamis
Sasamahan ka sa pait
Sasamahan ka sa dilim
Sasamahan ka hanggang langit
Sasamahan ka
-Akap, Imago
In this kind of weather, she really cannot help but think of her boyfriend who lives in the island now.
It's so hard to be stuck in traffic, rain pouring down so hard on her car, and driving alone, and only has the car stereo to keep her company. And of course, there are still the happy times in her mind that she desperately wishes to crop up as soon as possible. She thinks about these things in her two-hour trip and ends up calling him and telling him to go back in the city.
Or else she will be the one to go there.
And then when she gets home, she will not anymore walk her dog. She's usually scared of the bats that feed on the fireflies and mosquitoes in her village. She's likewise scared of the thought that a Jeepers Creepers is in on the loose and will anytime take her away.
So, she will just have her dinner, by herself, and in front of the TV set, in her room. And then, she will get the phone again and talk to her boyfriend who lives in the island now.
Listen to AKAP anytime you want.
Saturday, July 02, 2005
Just How Can You Pay?
E-Vat has been suspended indefinitely.
Well, personally, I think this is good news as I do not think I can afford to drive around with an empty gas tank. Just like my friends always say, "Krisis na talaga. Mahal na rin pati sine." -- which is so true! These days, your pockets can actually feel the prices going up already. Nakakatakot isipin. At nakakatakot na rin gumastos!
It's a good thing that EVAT has been suspended. Pabor sa mga Pinoy. But still, the main problem still remains unsolved -- how can we pay all our debts and get through this fiscal crisis?
I simply wonder how...
Well, personally, I think this is good news as I do not think I can afford to drive around with an empty gas tank. Just like my friends always say, "Krisis na talaga. Mahal na rin pati sine." -- which is so true! These days, your pockets can actually feel the prices going up already. Nakakatakot isipin. At nakakatakot na rin gumastos!
It's a good thing that EVAT has been suspended. Pabor sa mga Pinoy. But still, the main problem still remains unsolved -- how can we pay all our debts and get through this fiscal crisis?
I simply wonder how...
Thursday, June 30, 2005
Wednesday, June 29, 2005
Sunday, June 26, 2005
Because I am Sick Again...
I was able to watch "When Harry Met Sally".
And after this sentence, you will find the funniest, the most memorable lines these two hilarious people have ever said in the movie.
1. I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. - Harry
2. All I'm saying is that somewhere out there is the man you are supposed to marry. And if you don't get him first, somebody else will, and you'll have to spend the rest of your life knowing that somebody else is married to your husband.
3. No, no, no, I never said that... Yes, that's right, they can't be friends. Unless both of them are involved with other people, then they can... This is an amendment to the earlier rule. If the two people are in relationships, the pressure of possible involvement is lifted... That doesn't work either, because what happens then is, the person you're involved with can't understand why you need to be friends with the person you're just friends with. Like it means something is missing from the relationship and why do you have to go outside to get it? And when you say "No, no, no it's not true, nothing is missing from the relationship," the person you're involved with then accuses you of being secretly attracted to the person you're just friends with, which you probably are. I mean, come on, who the hell are we kidding, let's face it. Which brings us back to the earlier rule before the amendment, which is men and women can't be friends.
4. I am not your consolation prize, Harry.
5. Because no man can be friends with a woman that he finds attractive. He always wants to have sex with her.
Namiss ko lang lalo si PS... ;-(
And after this sentence, you will find the funniest, the most memorable lines these two hilarious people have ever said in the movie.
1. I love that you get cold when it's 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle above your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend the day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible. - Harry
2. All I'm saying is that somewhere out there is the man you are supposed to marry. And if you don't get him first, somebody else will, and you'll have to spend the rest of your life knowing that somebody else is married to your husband.
3. No, no, no, I never said that... Yes, that's right, they can't be friends. Unless both of them are involved with other people, then they can... This is an amendment to the earlier rule. If the two people are in relationships, the pressure of possible involvement is lifted... That doesn't work either, because what happens then is, the person you're involved with can't understand why you need to be friends with the person you're just friends with. Like it means something is missing from the relationship and why do you have to go outside to get it? And when you say "No, no, no it's not true, nothing is missing from the relationship," the person you're involved with then accuses you of being secretly attracted to the person you're just friends with, which you probably are. I mean, come on, who the hell are we kidding, let's face it. Which brings us back to the earlier rule before the amendment, which is men and women can't be friends.
4. I am not your consolation prize, Harry.
5. Because no man can be friends with a woman that he finds attractive. He always wants to have sex with her.
Namiss ko lang lalo si PS... ;-(
Friday, June 24, 2005
Because I Am Sick...
I will not be able to play football tonight. The main reason why I just have to settle with the picture above, which was taken right after the game.
The flu bug bit me. Good thing, it bit me after the event I have been seriously working on for two months. Thank God, it went great!
Wheew...
Unfortunately, the success of the event had prices to pay -- cough, colds, headache, and back pains and not being able to join my friends to Zamba tomorrow.
Bummerrrr...
I just dont wanna think about it now.
Sunday, June 19, 2005
Apapa
Masa-masay! This is Apapa's most loverly expression whenever we are all in the island for a vacation. Masa-masay can be a verb or a noun. Masa-masay, when used as a verb, means 'to massage'. Masa-masay, when used as a noun, means 'full body massage'.
Masa-masay! is a more convincing/powerful word when used with a few screams, a few footwork, a dose of hand movements, a sprinkle of hip shaking, and an ample amount of facial expressions.
Happy Apapa's Day to my APAPA!
Kanser
Smoking after meals is like smoking ten cigs at one time and makes a person more friendly to Kanser.
-- A health report I heard over the radio.
-- A health report I heard over the radio.
I Would Like To Thank...
Sun Cellular's 24/7.
Yes, yes. I admit, kind of a late bloomer, I am. Friends have been bugging me months ago to get into the bandwagon and "make telebabad with them" (Jajajanice imitating the coñitas) but it is only just now that I availed of Sun's 24/7.
Now I can talk unlimited to PS. Too bad Sun's signal here in the hills is frustrating. I have to go to the veranda to get a signal and most of the time, in the middle of our conversation, we will be cut off. And then, we will try again, look for signal, talk, and then get cut off again. And then I will be dismayed and use our landline instead. Hee!
Yes, yes. I admit, kind of a late bloomer, I am. Friends have been bugging me months ago to get into the bandwagon and "make telebabad with them" (Jajajanice imitating the coñitas) but it is only just now that I availed of Sun's 24/7.
Now I can talk unlimited to PS. Too bad Sun's signal here in the hills is frustrating. I have to go to the veranda to get a signal and most of the time, in the middle of our conversation, we will be cut off. And then, we will try again, look for signal, talk, and then get cut off again. And then I will be dismayed and use our landline instead. Hee!
Saturday, June 18, 2005
Overhaul
I thought of doing some changes here - a consolation of my being a one-year-old blogger.
The content of this site, is well, almost the same like before, but no more of my old green site. This time, it's white, clean, and light. This time, it looks more confident.
My titles are a bit different now also. More fun actually. And, in addition to that, I did something with the pictures. No more sepia for me, just the original pantones of the images.
Later guys!
The content of this site, is well, almost the same like before, but no more of my old green site. This time, it's white, clean, and light. This time, it looks more confident.
My titles are a bit different now also. More fun actually. And, in addition to that, I did something with the pictures. No more sepia for me, just the original pantones of the images.
Later guys!
Thursday, June 16, 2005
The Roads of EDSA
The recently repaired roads of EDSA are now back to its original state - bumpy, rough, ragged and totally irritating.
And to think that the rainy season hasn't actually started...
And of course, classes started already (traffic is three times worse).
Good thing, my very happy thought for this week is keeping me sane. (I cannot divulge this yet. I will tell you about it if I have feedback already.)
And to think that the rainy season hasn't actually started...
And of course, classes started already (traffic is three times worse).
Good thing, my very happy thought for this week is keeping me sane. (I cannot divulge this yet. I will tell you about it if I have feedback already.)
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Until the Sixth Roman Numeral
Back to the salt mines…
But before I totally piss myself off, I got here some happy stories I just thought of sharing.
(My apologies for my long overdue hiatus, blame it on my grounded phone at home.)
Below are my pampagana for the entire week. I hope they can make you “ga-na-do” too.
I. The Not-So-Long Long Weekend.
It’s a good thing that GMA changed her mind and made Monday a holiday (to commemorate of course the country’s Independence Day which fell on a Sunday). Two popcorns for our president.
If not for the not-so-long long weekend, I wouldn’t be able to go to the island and have some QT with the pers pamili (whose picture appears on the right portion of this site) and with PS (whose pictures are to be seen in almost every page of this site).
Yep, you heard me right guys. I went to the island. I thought I might need a breather after activating my busy button a couple of weeks ago.
PS of course was surprised to see me in his house last Saturday. He kinda didn’t know that I would be going to the island so you could just imagine how delighted this kid was. And me too. We haven’t seen each other for a week after PS finally packed all his bags and his dog and left the city for good. (PS btw got me some new dusters. I love wearing dusters at home. Thanks dolls.)
On the other side of this news, I had some fun time with my folks. We weren’t able to visit my dad’s Brahmans though (Brahman is a breed of cow na bini-build up ni Apapa). Sayang, gusto ko pa naman sila picturan at ilagay dito sa blog ko. Isang taon ko na rin sila hindi nakikita.
I also had an indecent proposal from my BP/eldest sister Poang P. (BP = Business Partner) Well, this wasn’t sure yet but I am really considering her indecent proposal. I will let you guys know once it’s final. For the meantime, let’s keep it at that.
II. The Couch Potato in Me.
On with my kinda long post for the day, let me share with you the show/s I recently have seen on the boob tube.
Goin’ Bulilit. Heheh. This one’s the only local show I am currently watching and religiously following. Avid follower baga.
The kids are from Star Circle Kids’ Quest. They are bibo, smart, funny and not like kids at all!
The show’s got cleverly designed segments too. I am fond of the “Old Jokes” segment where they feature and “relive” the jokes we had back then… Funny. (But I just hope these kids still have “normal schools” – meaning they’re not under a private tutor or a home study program…)
Next stop, I just heard over the radio, that Da Vinci Code is now a film and is starred by my favorite actor, Tom Hanks. Now, this is something…
My movie to be seen on big screen is War of the Worlds. My movie to be seen on DVD, on the other hand, is Batman Begins.
III. The Cebu Event.
As far as I know, the event we had in Cebu was a blast. The preparations were a bit tedious and complicated, but all paid off naman. (Jajajanice thanking the orig SB.)
But the trauma isn’t over yet… Got another one on June 23. (Jajajanice praying hard to the orig SB.)
IV. My Quote For The Day and Can Be For The Entire Week Also.
From Ariel Ureta of “My Favorite Show”:
“God didn’t give you everything, kasi, hindi mo na kailangan...”
“My Favorite Show” is aired every Monday on ANC, 7ish. :-D
V. Ang Haba Ba? Was My Post Too Long?
VI. Jacko's acquitted. How about that?
But before I totally piss myself off, I got here some happy stories I just thought of sharing.
(My apologies for my long overdue hiatus, blame it on my grounded phone at home.)
Below are my pampagana for the entire week. I hope they can make you “ga-na-do” too.
I. The Not-So-Long Long Weekend.
It’s a good thing that GMA changed her mind and made Monday a holiday (to commemorate of course the country’s Independence Day which fell on a Sunday). Two popcorns for our president.
If not for the not-so-long long weekend, I wouldn’t be able to go to the island and have some QT with the pers pamili (whose picture appears on the right portion of this site) and with PS (whose pictures are to be seen in almost every page of this site).
Yep, you heard me right guys. I went to the island. I thought I might need a breather after activating my busy button a couple of weeks ago.
PS of course was surprised to see me in his house last Saturday. He kinda didn’t know that I would be going to the island so you could just imagine how delighted this kid was. And me too. We haven’t seen each other for a week after PS finally packed all his bags and his dog and left the city for good. (PS btw got me some new dusters. I love wearing dusters at home. Thanks dolls.)
On the other side of this news, I had some fun time with my folks. We weren’t able to visit my dad’s Brahmans though (Brahman is a breed of cow na bini-build up ni Apapa). Sayang, gusto ko pa naman sila picturan at ilagay dito sa blog ko. Isang taon ko na rin sila hindi nakikita.
I also had an indecent proposal from my BP/eldest sister Poang P. (BP = Business Partner) Well, this wasn’t sure yet but I am really considering her indecent proposal. I will let you guys know once it’s final. For the meantime, let’s keep it at that.
II. The Couch Potato in Me.
On with my kinda long post for the day, let me share with you the show/s I recently have seen on the boob tube.
Goin’ Bulilit. Heheh. This one’s the only local show I am currently watching and religiously following. Avid follower baga.
The kids are from Star Circle Kids’ Quest. They are bibo, smart, funny and not like kids at all!
The show’s got cleverly designed segments too. I am fond of the “Old Jokes” segment where they feature and “relive” the jokes we had back then… Funny. (But I just hope these kids still have “normal schools” – meaning they’re not under a private tutor or a home study program…)
Next stop, I just heard over the radio, that Da Vinci Code is now a film and is starred by my favorite actor, Tom Hanks. Now, this is something…
My movie to be seen on big screen is War of the Worlds. My movie to be seen on DVD, on the other hand, is Batman Begins.
III. The Cebu Event.
As far as I know, the event we had in Cebu was a blast. The preparations were a bit tedious and complicated, but all paid off naman. (Jajajanice thanking the orig SB.)
But the trauma isn’t over yet… Got another one on June 23. (Jajajanice praying hard to the orig SB.)
IV. My Quote For The Day and Can Be For The Entire Week Also.
From Ariel Ureta of “My Favorite Show”:
“God didn’t give you everything, kasi, hindi mo na kailangan...”
“My Favorite Show” is aired every Monday on ANC, 7ish. :-D
V. Ang Haba Ba? Was My Post Too Long?
VI. Jacko's acquitted. How about that?
Friday, June 10, 2005
P-L-A-N
I plan to leave early today, sleep early tonight and wake up beautiful tomorrow.
And I don’t want to talk happy now. I just want to sleep.
And I don’t want to talk happy now. I just want to sleep.
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Sunday, June 05, 2005
Pinakbet Ulet Ang Ulam
hi guys...
1. PS and I watched A Lot Like Love. It's BEAUTIFUL. Stress-reliever and heartwarming. You go see it. ;-)
2. Yesterday, I was dressing up, and I didnt realize I was able to put my necklace by my own. My first time to do that. Petty realization but this was such a big event for me. (Just like the first time I was able to put my bracelet by my own also...)
3. I was listening to Untamed Hearts' OST. I miss watching this movie. I want a DVD.
4. I will be in Cebu for three days starting tomorrow. May it be great, fun, less tiring and successful.
5. PS will now be going to the island for good... ( I dont want to expound on this anymore.)
6. Watch Hide and Seek pala (starring Dakota Fanning and Robert De Niro). Nice movie too. ;-D Mind-boggling and has a lot of twists.. Dakota's my idol! I love her!
7. I havent eaten breakfast yet.
8. Did i mention that "A Lot Like Love" was a nice flick?
9. I dont like the jueteng scandal in the papers today. Nakakasira ng Sunday mood ko. Buwaak.
10. I wasnt able to play football last Friday. Sayang, Sai played pa naman. Her first time. ;D
Thanks for reading PINAKBET ULET ANG ULAM. Im wasted.
Jajajanice out.
1. PS and I watched A Lot Like Love. It's BEAUTIFUL. Stress-reliever and heartwarming. You go see it. ;-)
2. Yesterday, I was dressing up, and I didnt realize I was able to put my necklace by my own. My first time to do that. Petty realization but this was such a big event for me. (Just like the first time I was able to put my bracelet by my own also...)
3. I was listening to Untamed Hearts' OST. I miss watching this movie. I want a DVD.
4. I will be in Cebu for three days starting tomorrow. May it be great, fun, less tiring and successful.
5. PS will now be going to the island for good... ( I dont want to expound on this anymore.)
6. Watch Hide and Seek pala (starring Dakota Fanning and Robert De Niro). Nice movie too. ;-D Mind-boggling and has a lot of twists.. Dakota's my idol! I love her!
7. I havent eaten breakfast yet.
8. Did i mention that "A Lot Like Love" was a nice flick?
9. I dont like the jueteng scandal in the papers today. Nakakasira ng Sunday mood ko. Buwaak.
10. I wasnt able to play football last Friday. Sayang, Sai played pa naman. Her first time. ;D
Thanks for reading PINAKBET ULET ANG ULAM. Im wasted.
Jajajanice out.
Friday, June 03, 2005
Scoop
Celebrity host Kris Aquino is getting married... to PBA rookie James Yap...
Just like what my friends always say, "What is the world coming to?"
Just like what my friends always say, "What is the world coming to?"
Wednesday, June 01, 2005
Thoughts at 9:55AM
1. Instead of watching Star Wars, we headed to House of Wax instead. Good choice. I love gory movies. And in fairness, Paris Hilton was ok.
2. I love David Blaine more than Cris Angel. David Blaine's more casual, less scary and he wears casual clothes too.. jeans and shirts and sneakers. Better than black cape, boots and leather pants.
3. I thank my friend Net for selling me right this very moment at the top ad agencies. Jajajanice crossing fingers
4. I wonder what's up with Tabs...
5. Tambak pa rin ang labada ko dito sa opis... Badly hope it's July now.
6. I am excited to have lunch later with PS. ;-D Philam kami ulet. Yey! I havent eaten there for months now! Gee whiz!
Tatah!
2. I love David Blaine more than Cris Angel. David Blaine's more casual, less scary and he wears casual clothes too.. jeans and shirts and sneakers. Better than black cape, boots and leather pants.
3. I thank my friend Net for selling me right this very moment at the top ad agencies. Jajajanice crossing fingers
4. I wonder what's up with Tabs...
5. Tambak pa rin ang labada ko dito sa opis... Badly hope it's July now.
6. I am excited to have lunch later with PS. ;-D Philam kami ulet. Yey! I havent eaten there for months now! Gee whiz!
Tatah!
Friday, May 27, 2005
My Updateses
Today isn't like Friday at all! Only one week to go before the big event in Cebu....
**
Good thing, I have some things to look forward to over the weekend:
(1) Im gonna watch Star Wars later with PS. (I am no fan of George Lucas. I was only able to watch one of his films when my school required us to do so, but I cannot anymore remember what film it was..) But PS wanted to watch this so badly, so there, we will watch. The film may be good. So, let's just see later. ;-)
(2) Of course, Friday Football. The weather is a bit gloomy today so I look forward also to the rain and the wind that will play with us later in MSC. I also look forward to scoring a goal. And I look forward to seeing my friends again.
(3) I look forward to seeing my high school buds.. Whenever this will be, I look forward to the tremendous bonding session we will have. We havent seen one another for such a long time now and I totally, totally look forward to their updates..
(4) I look forward to sleeping a little longer this weekend and have some kwela moments with Ebu. I look forward to Starbucks and to the supermarket and to the carwash shop.
(5) And Finally, I look forward to playing with Sam. She is so smelly now because she had her shots last weekend and she should not take a bath for ten days. I look forward to bathing her also.
Wheew.. thank God, I still have beautiful thoughts...
I pray to the Supreme of the supremes to guide me and make my non-IT brain to at least be an IT brain for the whole week!
**
Good thing, I have some things to look forward to over the weekend:
(1) Im gonna watch Star Wars later with PS. (I am no fan of George Lucas. I was only able to watch one of his films when my school required us to do so, but I cannot anymore remember what film it was..) But PS wanted to watch this so badly, so there, we will watch. The film may be good. So, let's just see later. ;-)
(2) Of course, Friday Football. The weather is a bit gloomy today so I look forward also to the rain and the wind that will play with us later in MSC. I also look forward to scoring a goal. And I look forward to seeing my friends again.
(3) I look forward to seeing my high school buds.. Whenever this will be, I look forward to the tremendous bonding session we will have. We havent seen one another for such a long time now and I totally, totally look forward to their updates..
(4) I look forward to sleeping a little longer this weekend and have some kwela moments with Ebu. I look forward to Starbucks and to the supermarket and to the carwash shop.
(5) And Finally, I look forward to playing with Sam. She is so smelly now because she had her shots last weekend and she should not take a bath for ten days. I look forward to bathing her also.
Wheew.. thank God, I still have beautiful thoughts...
Monday, May 23, 2005
Pansamantala
My to-do list in my notebook has never been this loaded. Because of this sad and very untimely (it always is) fact, my blog won't be as updated as before. Although, I will try to steal some time from my work as much as I can.
For the meantime, allow me to share with you a very special picture I took in Roxas Boulevard. PS and I had dinner this evening there and I totally loved the breeze from the sea.
Have a great week my dear readers...
For the meantime, allow me to share with you a very special picture I took in Roxas Boulevard. PS and I had dinner this evening there and I totally loved the breeze from the sea.
Have a great week my dear readers...
Part Two
Nothing beats the affirmation and the happiness you can bring to your loved ones after giving them a gift or after exerting all your effort to get a job done.
Just that delighted look in their faces is enough...
This is PS, checking out his new toy car after dinner in Baywalk. And that's his prized car..
Still checking out his new object of affection...
Finally... he took some time to look at the camera. But then, I was mistaken.. Hehe. He played with the toy car again until its battery ran out.
Just that delighted look in their faces is enough...
Matthew
1. PS celebrating his twenty something birthday. Bought him his favorite choco mousse.
2. I bought party hats for us to celebrate. We wore the party hats from Makati to Roxas Blvd. Kewl.
3. He wished first and then blew!
Happy Burpday again dolls! By the way, we also had confetti and toy trumpets to celebrate. Ang saya!
Saturday, May 21, 2005
Sunday, May 15, 2005
Janice Day.
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If you are a fanatic of pirated DVDs, have you got some DVD copies of Series of Unfortunate Events, Flight of the Phoenix and Robots? They are my movies for the entire weekend. Go see these flicks, they can cool you down in this weather we have now! They will make you want to stay at home and curl up in bed with your air condition on. Sobrang nakakatamad umalis ngayon sa bahay.
***
I played football last Friday once again with the SFC. And by the way, thanks to Ate Uni who came up with a wonderful slideshow presentation on our Zamba Escapade. Fun! Back to my news, yep, I played again after not playing for three games. Of course, I got exhausted once again, but at least I was able to de-stress. Loved it. PS watched me play. But I didnt score a goal. Well, what else is new?
***
Check out the new pictures of Brad and PS here in my template under my "straight from her camera" category.
Brad grows and grows everyday. and he looks scarier and scarier each day. gee whiz.
***
I hope it's July now.
***
I used to hate the local pop band, MYMP. But lately, I have been seeing myself having fun with my MYMP record as I play it over and over again on my car stereo. And I must say that, even if most of their songs are revival, I dont care. The songs sound perfect, without that "trying too hard to be a different version" syndrome. Parang nakikinig ka sa mga friends mo na kumakanta ng mga songs ng mga hit singers ng US. It's warm, inviting, very relaxing.
Ideal for Sunday afternoons and weekend drives. :-)
Friday, May 13, 2005
Ika-Apat
PS and I have been together literally for 120 Days. Props to my PS who has always been the greatest. Apir!
Mantakin Mo!
Isang taon na pala akong nagbo-blog… I just ran through my previous posts and I was so delighted to know that I have been a blogger for a year now. Astig. May 11. To be exact.
And mga tsong, look naman at my first post here. Please check it out. Click me! Nakakatawa lang ang mga hang-ups ko last year. And for me, the power of blogging or even diary writing becomes more compelling after a year. You get to know and recall the things you have accomplished and not accomplished and the things that made you happy and not happy. Ang galing noh? It’s so nice to recall all these things and look at yourself now and see if anything has changed or if you are still the same old junkie or not-so-junkie.
Masarap maalala ang mga ganitong bagay, parang high school life or college life, ang sarap sarap sariwain. Nakakamiss at nakakalungkot at the same time kase tapos ka na sa stage na yon, pero kahit anong mangyari, nangingibabaw pa rin ang saya; na kahit papaano nakakasurvive tayo, nakakayanan natin mabuhay at makipaglaban.
Ang sarap lang isipin. Na sa loob ng isang taong pagbo-blog, ang dami kong naisulat tungkol sa buhay ko. Ang lahat ng mga realizations ko at that time na medyo nakakalimutan ko ngayon. Mabuti na lang at naisulat ko. Natutunan ko pala iyon noon.
Sa mga baguhan sa pagbo-blog, sa hinde pa nag-iisang taon sa blogging world, gusto ko lang sabihin sa inyo, kung gaano kasarap ang mag- isang taon. Ang sarap sarap isipin. Wala lang. And I am sure you all look forward to your one year here in blogger.
Have a happy weekend.
And mga tsong, look naman at my first post here. Please check it out. Click me! Nakakatawa lang ang mga hang-ups ko last year. And for me, the power of blogging or even diary writing becomes more compelling after a year. You get to know and recall the things you have accomplished and not accomplished and the things that made you happy and not happy. Ang galing noh? It’s so nice to recall all these things and look at yourself now and see if anything has changed or if you are still the same old junkie or not-so-junkie.
Masarap maalala ang mga ganitong bagay, parang high school life or college life, ang sarap sarap sariwain. Nakakamiss at nakakalungkot at the same time kase tapos ka na sa stage na yon, pero kahit anong mangyari, nangingibabaw pa rin ang saya; na kahit papaano nakakasurvive tayo, nakakayanan natin mabuhay at makipaglaban.
Ang sarap lang isipin. Na sa loob ng isang taong pagbo-blog, ang dami kong naisulat tungkol sa buhay ko. Ang lahat ng mga realizations ko at that time na medyo nakakalimutan ko ngayon. Mabuti na lang at naisulat ko. Natutunan ko pala iyon noon.
Sa mga baguhan sa pagbo-blog, sa hinde pa nag-iisang taon sa blogging world, gusto ko lang sabihin sa inyo, kung gaano kasarap ang mag- isang taon. Ang sarap sarap isipin. Wala lang. And I am sure you all look forward to your one year here in blogger.
Have a happy weekend.
Wednesday, May 11, 2005
NGC
If you already got the best of the chinovelas/koreanovelas that eat up your siesta and dinner time every single day, or if you just can’t help but sulk when you see the anime shows, and tell yourself, “Anime na naman…”, may I present to you a better alternative.
National Geographic Channel.
Yup, you heard me right. The channel isn’t about birds and snakes and fishes anymore. They now have Seconds From Disaster and Air Emergency. (I only mentioned the two because these happened to be my favorites there.)
These two shows give you a very detailed analysis and a complete rundown on what happened before, during, and after the disaster. They’ve got forensic science, investigators, engineers and specialists and super advanced computers! The shows deconstruct the most tragic events of the world and they are so amazing in doing it and especially when they finally arrive at a conclusion or when they finally find out what caused this disaster. Amazing (at how they investigate ha, not the tragedy..)
Go see it. They air every Tuesday night and have re-runs on Sundays.
National Geographic Channel.
Yup, you heard me right. The channel isn’t about birds and snakes and fishes anymore. They now have Seconds From Disaster and Air Emergency. (I only mentioned the two because these happened to be my favorites there.)
These two shows give you a very detailed analysis and a complete rundown on what happened before, during, and after the disaster. They’ve got forensic science, investigators, engineers and specialists and super advanced computers! The shows deconstruct the most tragic events of the world and they are so amazing in doing it and especially when they finally arrive at a conclusion or when they finally find out what caused this disaster. Amazing (at how they investigate ha, not the tragedy..)
Go see it. They air every Tuesday night and have re-runs on Sundays.
Monday, May 09, 2005
Hub
Welcome to my hub.
I wake up at 6am now and leave the house by 7am. Ten months ago, waking up at 6am and leaving the house after an hour was a big no-no. Pinagpapawisan nako ng malamig noon while tightly clutching the steering wheel of my car kapag ito ang nagiging scenario ten months ago.
But look at me now, kahit 6:30am magising, walang kakaba-kaba, relaxed pa rin, and at the same time thinking about the grace period we have at work. Buti na lang.
I seldom dress up great now. Ten months ago, I was very particular with what I would be wearing.
And my plan of posting pictures and putting personal stuffs on my desk before is no more a plan. It’s now absolutely not in my to-do / things to achieve list. Totally scraped out. I realized that a clean desk was the way to go to a clearer mind. Kapag wala mashado abubot, makakapagdecide ka agad sa mga bagay-bagay, wala ka mashado bagahe, wala ka mashado kelangan I-consider.
At work, I just do what is told. Magcheck ng email right away. Kumuha ng ten pesos na coins sa wallet at magvendo ng latte or milo. Tapos magcheck ulet ng email. Tapos I will check out my blog, see if someone posts a comment or see my friends’ blogs. Tapos pag sawa na, I will check my yahoo email. Mag-erase ng bulk at mag-empty ng trash. Tapos magpapatugtog ng Canon in D Major at ng Love Affair theme sa PC. Or if I didn’t forget to bring along my CDs, I will be a DJ in my corner and play all the songs that will at least make me feel good. Joss Stone, Kitchie, Cynthia Alexander and Session Road are my hit makers here.
Kung may event, sige bira. Kung may bagong project, sige bira lang. Kung may kailangan kausapin, sige lang. I just tell myself that being productive is something I should be thankful for. Mabobobo naman ako kung wala akong gagawin. AT ika nga ni Mina, wag tayong ingrata, I still want to contribute something in the productivity rate of this company. Oh well. Isa na ata ako sa madaming tao dito sa Pilipinas na nagtratrabaho kase kelangan magkapera at may magawa sa buhay. Gusto ko sana mapabilang sa mga tao who do their jobs because it’s their passion, it’s the job they have always dreamed of.
Why do I always end up like this? This was also the reason why I left previous employer. Do I always have to explore? When will I stop and be contented with what I have? Does this have to do with me being young and living life to its fullest potential? Is this normal? Ano ba talaga ang hanap ko? Experience? Pera? Ano?
Kapag kelangan ko ng reinforcement, andyan ang YM to let out my angsts and sad thoughts to my online buds. Unfortunately, the YM connection here at work has been cut off. But there’s always email. So there, I hang on to the thinnest thread of hope and patience my alter ego has been fabricating for me. And of course, there’s PS I always look forward to see every 5:30 in the afternoon. I love 5:30pm, the only time I feel so alive. And the Friday football of course. Four days na lang at makakapagsoccer na ulet ako. Sana lagi na lang Friday. Sana laging 5:30, para makakauwi na ako, tapos makakasama ko na si PS, tapos I can walk Sam na, tapos I can sleep na and well, wish that the next day will be a better day. Or sana, I can watch movies and have coffee with the goddesses. (anyhoo, this is the bum in me talking, pero I would love to do this...)
I need some fresh air. May alam ba kayo?
But then, ST lang daw ang kailangan. Hmmm… Sipag at Tiyaga...
I wake up at 6am now and leave the house by 7am. Ten months ago, waking up at 6am and leaving the house after an hour was a big no-no. Pinagpapawisan nako ng malamig noon while tightly clutching the steering wheel of my car kapag ito ang nagiging scenario ten months ago.
But look at me now, kahit 6:30am magising, walang kakaba-kaba, relaxed pa rin, and at the same time thinking about the grace period we have at work. Buti na lang.
I seldom dress up great now. Ten months ago, I was very particular with what I would be wearing.
And my plan of posting pictures and putting personal stuffs on my desk before is no more a plan. It’s now absolutely not in my to-do / things to achieve list. Totally scraped out. I realized that a clean desk was the way to go to a clearer mind. Kapag wala mashado abubot, makakapagdecide ka agad sa mga bagay-bagay, wala ka mashado bagahe, wala ka mashado kelangan I-consider.
At work, I just do what is told. Magcheck ng email right away. Kumuha ng ten pesos na coins sa wallet at magvendo ng latte or milo. Tapos magcheck ulet ng email. Tapos I will check out my blog, see if someone posts a comment or see my friends’ blogs. Tapos pag sawa na, I will check my yahoo email. Mag-erase ng bulk at mag-empty ng trash. Tapos magpapatugtog ng Canon in D Major at ng Love Affair theme sa PC. Or if I didn’t forget to bring along my CDs, I will be a DJ in my corner and play all the songs that will at least make me feel good. Joss Stone, Kitchie, Cynthia Alexander and Session Road are my hit makers here.
Kung may event, sige bira. Kung may bagong project, sige bira lang. Kung may kailangan kausapin, sige lang. I just tell myself that being productive is something I should be thankful for. Mabobobo naman ako kung wala akong gagawin. AT ika nga ni Mina, wag tayong ingrata, I still want to contribute something in the productivity rate of this company. Oh well. Isa na ata ako sa madaming tao dito sa Pilipinas na nagtratrabaho kase kelangan magkapera at may magawa sa buhay. Gusto ko sana mapabilang sa mga tao who do their jobs because it’s their passion, it’s the job they have always dreamed of.
Why do I always end up like this? This was also the reason why I left previous employer. Do I always have to explore? When will I stop and be contented with what I have? Does this have to do with me being young and living life to its fullest potential? Is this normal? Ano ba talaga ang hanap ko? Experience? Pera? Ano?
Kapag kelangan ko ng reinforcement, andyan ang YM to let out my angsts and sad thoughts to my online buds. Unfortunately, the YM connection here at work has been cut off. But there’s always email. So there, I hang on to the thinnest thread of hope and patience my alter ego has been fabricating for me. And of course, there’s PS I always look forward to see every 5:30 in the afternoon. I love 5:30pm, the only time I feel so alive. And the Friday football of course. Four days na lang at makakapagsoccer na ulet ako. Sana lagi na lang Friday. Sana laging 5:30, para makakauwi na ako, tapos makakasama ko na si PS, tapos I can walk Sam na, tapos I can sleep na and well, wish that the next day will be a better day. Or sana, I can watch movies and have coffee with the goddesses. (anyhoo, this is the bum in me talking, pero I would love to do this...)
I need some fresh air. May alam ba kayo?
But then, ST lang daw ang kailangan. Hmmm… Sipag at Tiyaga...
Tuesday, May 03, 2005
Pasenshosa
Hindi masama kung maging patient minsan. Ika nga ng kasabihan, Patience is a virtue . Hindi puro ginhawa, hindi rin pwedeng laging ‘exit door’ ang laging resort. Magtiis. Wag magmadali. Sometimes waiting is a better alternative than living for the moment ata. Well, let’s just see.
Thursday, April 28, 2005
Can This Be Love, Brad?
Hehehe. (jajajanice humming Jeffrey Hidalgo’s version of Can This Be Love?)
PS and I watched “Can This Be Love?” last night. And yep, napasaya ako ni Sandara Park. Comment lang, mashado atang napakapal ang lipistik at fowndeshon ni Hero at ni Tirso Cruz. Even the supporting characters wore heavy mook-up. Well, it was a little distracting… or was it just due to the biggie screen of Megamall Cinema...?
The movie wasn’t that b-e-a-u-tiful. It was kind of lengthy and there were times that my mind drifted away from the movie. But it was still entertaining. Like what I have said, napasaya ako ni Sandara. I guess it’s because of her ‘tuodic’ style of acting. I loved the scene when she surprised Hero in his dorm. She was funny when she said, “I’m ok here, are you ok there?”. She was funny without even trying. And Hero naman, buti na lang at gwapo at matangos ang ilong nya. He needed more practice.
Just go see it. :-D
On the other side of my news for the day, dear readers, meet the Rin Tin Tin of Alejos. Meet Brad, the five-month-old German Shepherd of PS. He is only 5 months but he looks like an adult dog already. I want him to meet my very playful one-year-old Sam. I want them to walk side by side in Luneta or in QC Circle or even just here in Filinvest. That’s a great sight sana but with Sam’s very playful nature, I might have to train her to be behaved first.
Skl, I ain’t productive…
PS and I watched “Can This Be Love?” last night. And yep, napasaya ako ni Sandara Park. Comment lang, mashado atang napakapal ang lipistik at fowndeshon ni Hero at ni Tirso Cruz. Even the supporting characters wore heavy mook-up. Well, it was a little distracting… or was it just due to the biggie screen of Megamall Cinema...?
The movie wasn’t that b-e-a-u-tiful. It was kind of lengthy and there were times that my mind drifted away from the movie. But it was still entertaining. Like what I have said, napasaya ako ni Sandara. I guess it’s because of her ‘tuodic’ style of acting. I loved the scene when she surprised Hero in his dorm. She was funny when she said, “I’m ok here, are you ok there?”. She was funny without even trying. And Hero naman, buti na lang at gwapo at matangos ang ilong nya. He needed more practice.
Just go see it. :-D
On the other side of my news for the day, dear readers, meet the Rin Tin Tin of Alejos. Meet Brad, the five-month-old German Shepherd of PS. He is only 5 months but he looks like an adult dog already. I want him to meet my very playful one-year-old Sam. I want them to walk side by side in Luneta or in QC Circle or even just here in Filinvest. That’s a great sight sana but with Sam’s very playful nature, I might have to train her to be behaved first.
Skl, I ain’t productive…
Tuesday, April 26, 2005
Blah
I hate this week. I have this strong feeling that I will be miserable the entire week. And as much as I want to feel good and light (and I even bought shoes and some clothes to feel fabulous), the sad cells of my frail body seem to like the idea of being eminent these days.
Bahala na nga kayo mag take-over. Bad trip.
On another note, I think I will be asking PS to watch "Can This Be Love" with me. I'm very much curious on the acting prowess of Sandara Park and I think she is fun. :-)
Bahala na nga kayo mag take-over. Bad trip.
On another note, I think I will be asking PS to watch "Can This Be Love" with me. I'm very much curious on the acting prowess of Sandara Park and I think she is fun. :-)
Friday, April 22, 2005
Manila Babe
Manila is not my route. España, Ermita, Quiapo, Malate aren’t just in my car’s compass. That’s why when I had an event in National Library, Ermita Manila, I got scared and asked my PS to go with me.
We both didn’t have cars that day so we had no choice but commute. And as expected, being a Manila newbie commuter, I felt so exhausted and dehydrated. After the event, I fell asleep in the cab and felt sick the entire day. Buti na lang PS had a way to at least make me feel better. He sang “Prinsesa” pour moi while I was in my ‘lantang-gulay’ mode. Kinilig ako and I loved it. PS just rocks. Ye.
A small thing like this can make me smile the entire day and make me look forward to the happy things I have yet to do after office. Share ko lang.
“Nakaupo s'ya sa isang madilim na sulok. Ewan ko ba kung bakit sa libu-libong babaing nandoon, wala pang isang minuto
nahulog na ang loob ko sa 'yo.” – Prinsesa, Teeth
(That’s my PS posing in the flag pole of NL.)
Thursday, April 21, 2005
It's Zamba Baby!
Zamba Zamba Zamba! (insert drum rolls)
We definitely had a blast last weekend when our football teammate Toef invited us to the beach-to-be, Tammy’s, in Iba Zambales. And dear readers, should you wish to have some time of your life this summer, Tammy’s is really really the way to go! For Php1,500, you can have the nicest beach, the nicest accommodations, the nicest food, everything is so nice! The catch lang is, it’s a 4 to 5 hour drive from Manila, but who cares? Astig pa rin!
As I was saying, my football team organized a grand outing for all of us. It was really fun despite the fact that we don’t usually hang out since we only spend time together when we’re playing football. So there, we headed to Zambales and had the best time!
We played football in the sand, which I must say, was a very physical game. I still have my bruises in my right leg. But I don’t care. It was fun and super tiring. Imagine running and kicking the ball in the fine sand of the beach with no shin guards and soccer shoes on. Tsk. Tsk. I think I have eaten a lot of sand that day too.
At night, we just whiled away time in the beach, had some drinks and some singing and dancing. It was so great. The place was so conducive to relieving stress. I missed my PS though. I am sure he’d like this place. But there will always be next time. :-D
Below are our happy pictures. When we came back last Monday early morning, I thought I would feel so sad because we had to work again, but it was the other way around. I may be puyat and tired when I reported for work, but I have my happy thoughts naman to, again, keep me going. The outing just totally gave me a boost. We even had our own Luau Party! Happee!!!
I had a great time team. ;-)
(Jajajanice in pink.)
Go to Mina's Blog for more pictures.
We definitely had a blast last weekend when our football teammate Toef invited us to the beach-to-be, Tammy’s, in Iba Zambales. And dear readers, should you wish to have some time of your life this summer, Tammy’s is really really the way to go! For Php1,500, you can have the nicest beach, the nicest accommodations, the nicest food, everything is so nice! The catch lang is, it’s a 4 to 5 hour drive from Manila, but who cares? Astig pa rin!
As I was saying, my football team organized a grand outing for all of us. It was really fun despite the fact that we don’t usually hang out since we only spend time together when we’re playing football. So there, we headed to Zambales and had the best time!
We played football in the sand, which I must say, was a very physical game. I still have my bruises in my right leg. But I don’t care. It was fun and super tiring. Imagine running and kicking the ball in the fine sand of the beach with no shin guards and soccer shoes on. Tsk. Tsk. I think I have eaten a lot of sand that day too.
At night, we just whiled away time in the beach, had some drinks and some singing and dancing. It was so great. The place was so conducive to relieving stress. I missed my PS though. I am sure he’d like this place. But there will always be next time. :-D
Below are our happy pictures. When we came back last Monday early morning, I thought I would feel so sad because we had to work again, but it was the other way around. I may be puyat and tired when I reported for work, but I have my happy thoughts naman to, again, keep me going. The outing just totally gave me a boost. We even had our own Luau Party! Happee!!!
I had a great time team. ;-)
(Jajajanice in pink.)
Go to Mina's Blog for more pictures.
Monday, April 18, 2005
Zamba
Four hours of sleep. Biggest and darkest eyebags, they cant even be concealed by my favorite cosmetic. Losyang. Panat.
But still, I don’t care. I had the grandest time last weekend. ;-D
Zamba Escapade finally pushed through! Pictures are a must-see and details are a hundred and seven percent (107%?) interesting!
Please watch out for them! But here’s the patikim!
But still, I don’t care. I had the grandest time last weekend. ;-D
Zamba Escapade finally pushed through! Pictures are a must-see and details are a hundred and seven percent (107%?) interesting!
Please watch out for them! But here’s the patikim!
Wednesday, April 13, 2005
Nina and Mariah
I hate Nina. She is so Mariah. And I don't like Mariah. I dont like it when she sings the originals...
Monday, April 11, 2005
American Dreams
1960s. Philadelphia.
American Series is the drama series you just have to see.
I chanced upon this award-winning drama series yesterday on ETC and I got glued on it immediately.
The series speaks of life in the 60s in general where racism, veteran wars, and feminism among others are the top issues. Civil Rights actually.
What made me watch this drama was its setting- the 1960s. Personally, I have a very little idea about this era, and plus the fact that it’s the pop culture that I am very much into. So I guess, to feed my very depicting nature, I want to and have to watch the series. And it’s nice naman. The turn of events isn’t boring at all. The scoring is of course from the hits of The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, The Rascals, etc.
I’m gonna catch this series next week, that’s for sure. And where can I get a DVD of American Dreams kaya?
Go check out their website. It's got so many gimmicks for us! :-)
Visit site, click me!
Have a great and hell-free week my dear readers!
American Series is the drama series you just have to see.
I chanced upon this award-winning drama series yesterday on ETC and I got glued on it immediately.
The series speaks of life in the 60s in general where racism, veteran wars, and feminism among others are the top issues. Civil Rights actually.
What made me watch this drama was its setting- the 1960s. Personally, I have a very little idea about this era, and plus the fact that it’s the pop culture that I am very much into. So I guess, to feed my very depicting nature, I want to and have to watch the series. And it’s nice naman. The turn of events isn’t boring at all. The scoring is of course from the hits of The Supremes, Aretha Franklin, The Rascals, etc.
I’m gonna catch this series next week, that’s for sure. And where can I get a DVD of American Dreams kaya?
Go check out their website. It's got so many gimmicks for us! :-)
Visit site, click me!
Have a great and hell-free week my dear readers!
Sunday, April 10, 2005
Friday and I was so In Love!
5:30 PM... Well yeah, the dreaded hour arrived. The feeling sucked big time.
My PS was like seeing things for the first time in Makati. He was carefully remembering the bits and pieces of Paseo, of Philam Building, of Valero Street, and of the Parking Area. He would not want to forget the places memorable for him (and for me).
After our very slow walk, we finally reached the Parking Area and I'm sorry, I couldn't help it, I cried like a five-year-old girl who got left by her school bus. It just was so sad. I will totally, totally miss him. (Jajajanice pouting, twirling hair, shaking head)
So there, eyes all red and swollen, nose clogged, I finally stopped. I just had to because I realized I would not be losing naman PS. He would just go somewhere to work. Well... like the song, "that's just the way it is".
:-) Good luck dolls.
On with my Friday and I was so In Love post, I have a NEW SOCCER UNIFORM!!!! (fireworks insert here)
Yey!
Thanks to Tibak who bought it for me at the place to be, DIVI! :-D And thanks to the very nice floral skirt. ;-)
And another yey... I played soccer last Friday night with the SFC! It was so fun!
PS drove me, Mina and Tibak to PV (right after the crying scene). And for the first time, I didnt mind if I'd have a bruise or a broken bone, I blocked Kuya Toch and stopped him from scoring a goal!
Woohoo! (Arms and hands waving mad in the air!) Yun nga lang, I fell hard on the ground, and achieved a very black "pasa" on my very skinny leg. Tsk. Tsk. Okay lang, the game ended 7-7. Astig. And PS saw me blocked that goal! Happier!
So there, my Friday ended very beautiful. It was I guess the longest day of the year, just like what I wished for. :-)
I love everyone. (Jajajanice smiling)
My PS was like seeing things for the first time in Makati. He was carefully remembering the bits and pieces of Paseo, of Philam Building, of Valero Street, and of the Parking Area. He would not want to forget the places memorable for him (and for me).
After our very slow walk, we finally reached the Parking Area and I'm sorry, I couldn't help it, I cried like a five-year-old girl who got left by her school bus. It just was so sad. I will totally, totally miss him. (Jajajanice pouting, twirling hair, shaking head)
So there, eyes all red and swollen, nose clogged, I finally stopped. I just had to because I realized I would not be losing naman PS. He would just go somewhere to work. Well... like the song, "that's just the way it is".
:-) Good luck dolls.
On with my Friday and I was so In Love post, I have a NEW SOCCER UNIFORM!!!! (fireworks insert here)
Yey!
Thanks to Tibak who bought it for me at the place to be, DIVI! :-D And thanks to the very nice floral skirt. ;-)
And another yey... I played soccer last Friday night with the SFC! It was so fun!
PS drove me, Mina and Tibak to PV (right after the crying scene). And for the first time, I didnt mind if I'd have a bruise or a broken bone, I blocked Kuya Toch and stopped him from scoring a goal!
Woohoo! (Arms and hands waving mad in the air!) Yun nga lang, I fell hard on the ground, and achieved a very black "pasa" on my very skinny leg. Tsk. Tsk. Okay lang, the game ended 7-7. Astig. And PS saw me blocked that goal! Happier!
So there, my Friday ended very beautiful. It was I guess the longest day of the year, just like what I wished for. :-)
I love everyone. (Jajajanice smiling)
Friday, April 08, 2005
My Partner In Crime.
Today may be a usual day and a fun fun Friday for most of my colleagues. They may be thinking about weekend now or what to do later tonight. They may perhaps be discreetly wishing it’s 5:30 already so they can leave the office and spend time with their loved ones.
But me, I wish for the opposite. I don’t want this day to end nor leave the office even if the clock strikes 5:30 already.
Today’s a very different day. Every single day, I pray that I can go home already. But today, I am praying for a miracle to happen- to at least prolong the day.
Because today’s the last day of my PS. Sad, sad, sad. I feel sick.
I just had my lunch with him in our favorite lunch place. It may be the last as he will leave soon for the island. Bummer.
12 noon and 5:30 pm are my favorite hours of the day. The times of the day where I can goof around with PS. But now that he will be leaving, I feel forced to accept that these hours will be my dreaded hours of the day.
Nine months of having lunch and going home together is something. For nine months, PS and I are partners in crime. For nine months, PS and I back up each other...
I just wish my PS the best, and that no matter what, I will just be here.
I still pray that today will be the longest day of the year.
Monday, April 04, 2005
Karol Wojtyla
May Pope John Paul II continue to bless us even if he’s in heaven now.
Click to read story.
What will happen next?
Can that prophecy popular in emails be true? World leaders will die, catastrophes will strike the earth and wars will be everywhere? Malapit na ba talaga and Doomsday?
Friday, April 01, 2005
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
The news is out!
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will soon be released! July 16 baby! So go now to the nearest bookstore and reserve a copy. You gotta pay Php500 for the reservation though.
Oohhhh… I so can’t wait to get hold of my Harry Potter Book VI! Come to me fast!
(JK Rowling must be delighted for this promotion I am doing for her book. :-) What is the chance of her reading this kaya?)
Go to JK Rowling Site.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince will soon be released! July 16 baby! So go now to the nearest bookstore and reserve a copy. You gotta pay Php500 for the reservation though.
Oohhhh… I so can’t wait to get hold of my Harry Potter Book VI! Come to me fast!
(JK Rowling must be delighted for this promotion I am doing for her book. :-) What is the chance of her reading this kaya?)
Go to JK Rowling Site.
Thursday, March 31, 2005
The Quotes Jajajanice Lives By
I was tossing and turning…
And so I came up with the quotes I live by. The following are either based from my previous experiences or from my friends’ and friends of friends’ experiences. These are my basic facts of life. Read along…
(This isn’t in its chronological order by the way.)
“No Pain, No Gain”. You gotta lose some to win some. Or you have to suffer a little (or sometimes a lot) to get something. You have to spend extra hours at work or at school to finish your tasks. Once finished, you can just bum around or get overtime pay! You have to endure the needles and injections to feel and look better. You have to wear that stiletto (even if they hurt like hell) just to get that job you want. You sometimes have to get dumped/get your heart broken to meet your Mr. or Ms. Right. Everything in this world has its price. You just can’t pick them up for free.
But then, the best things in life are STILL free. You can always hug your friends or your siblings or your mom and dad anytime you want without undergoing some kind of obstacles first. :-D
You just can’t have everything in this world. My belief is, if you think you’ve got everything you want, it’s purely because you’re contented with what you have and with who you are. But you still might come to a point where your contentment will fade and strive again. It isn’t bad- just as long you’re not doing it at the expense of others. But even if you strive real hard, there is still that one thing you can’t achieve. Whatever that is, just let go. It might not be for you.
Of letting go, Learn It. Whenever I have to do this very difficult task, I just feed myself with so much faith. I try my best to be positive. I try my best to believe that if I let go, that means there’s a bigger gift for me. Whatever that is, I am confident I will benefit from it and be the happiest weirdo on earth. Another thinking, especially when you get dumped --“why would I waste my time on this person? He isn’t even worried about me.” Bitter fact , but well, this proves to be true.
Faith. Mina sent this via SMS. “God will never leave you empty. He will replace everything you lost. If He asks you to put something down, it’s because He wants you to pick up something greater.” Just Believe in Him and Everything Will Be Alright. God has plans for each one of us. And PRAY.
Kung problema na sa una, problema na sya forever. So just stop and shrug this problem off. Period. You may have tried some tricks to get by, but the powers of the negative force will still drag you down. So again, let it go.
Respect the preferences of others. Kanya-kanyang trip yan. Dun siya masaya, kaya let her be. Hindi ikaw ang pinakamagaling na tao sa mundo. Just so you know, others might be thinking the same way about you. Respect. Very Important. Kung gusto mo ring respetuhin ka.
The Golden Rule. Do not do unto others what you do not want others do unto you. Para fair. Don’t hurt others. Don’t be arrogant. Be nice. Be considerate. Be open-minded. Walang mawawala sayo.
Relax. Don’t get too stressed up. Life is so beautiful. Life has only two choices in all aspects: to feel good and to feel bad. Which one would you choose? Everything is all up to you dude. Ikaw ang bahala sa feelings at buhay mo.
…
And so I came up with the quotes I live by. The following are either based from my previous experiences or from my friends’ and friends of friends’ experiences. These are my basic facts of life. Read along…
(This isn’t in its chronological order by the way.)
“No Pain, No Gain”. You gotta lose some to win some. Or you have to suffer a little (or sometimes a lot) to get something. You have to spend extra hours at work or at school to finish your tasks. Once finished, you can just bum around or get overtime pay! You have to endure the needles and injections to feel and look better. You have to wear that stiletto (even if they hurt like hell) just to get that job you want. You sometimes have to get dumped/get your heart broken to meet your Mr. or Ms. Right. Everything in this world has its price. You just can’t pick them up for free.
But then, the best things in life are STILL free. You can always hug your friends or your siblings or your mom and dad anytime you want without undergoing some kind of obstacles first. :-D
You just can’t have everything in this world. My belief is, if you think you’ve got everything you want, it’s purely because you’re contented with what you have and with who you are. But you still might come to a point where your contentment will fade and strive again. It isn’t bad- just as long you’re not doing it at the expense of others. But even if you strive real hard, there is still that one thing you can’t achieve. Whatever that is, just let go. It might not be for you.
Of letting go, Learn It. Whenever I have to do this very difficult task, I just feed myself with so much faith. I try my best to be positive. I try my best to believe that if I let go, that means there’s a bigger gift for me. Whatever that is, I am confident I will benefit from it and be the happiest weirdo on earth. Another thinking, especially when you get dumped --“why would I waste my time on this person? He isn’t even worried about me.” Bitter fact , but well, this proves to be true.
Faith. Mina sent this via SMS. “God will never leave you empty. He will replace everything you lost. If He asks you to put something down, it’s because He wants you to pick up something greater.” Just Believe in Him and Everything Will Be Alright. God has plans for each one of us. And PRAY.
Kung problema na sa una, problema na sya forever. So just stop and shrug this problem off. Period. You may have tried some tricks to get by, but the powers of the negative force will still drag you down. So again, let it go.
Respect the preferences of others. Kanya-kanyang trip yan. Dun siya masaya, kaya let her be. Hindi ikaw ang pinakamagaling na tao sa mundo. Just so you know, others might be thinking the same way about you. Respect. Very Important. Kung gusto mo ring respetuhin ka.
The Golden Rule. Do not do unto others what you do not want others do unto you. Para fair. Don’t hurt others. Don’t be arrogant. Be nice. Be considerate. Be open-minded. Walang mawawala sayo.
Relax. Don’t get too stressed up. Life is so beautiful. Life has only two choices in all aspects: to feel good and to feel bad. Which one would you choose? Everything is all up to you dude. Ikaw ang bahala sa feelings at buhay mo.
…
Monday, March 28, 2005
So Where Have I Been?
So where have I been?
It was Holy Week, so PS and I took chance of the holiday and went to the island. Nothing big was planned. Purposes were to bum around, spend time with folks, and just be total fools. And, as expected, we had a blast.
The vacation wouldn’t be complete of course without a dip to the clear waters of Puerto Galera. However, I wasn’t able to achieve my perfect tan (bwahaha!). I had fun nonetheless because I had a major bonding session with my sibs. Poang P’s crazy hirits, Ebu’s sarcastic remarks, and Piningpine’s impersonations made me pay no heed to the bumpy and zigzag roads of PG. Kewl. I wish for another outing! Bohol…
Just a trivia, the four of us along with the SOs, go out together most of the time. Reason is, there will come a time when one of us will get married already and start a new life and a family of his/her own. And before that happens, of course, we want to get the best of one another. It’s hard to miss the good stuff...
By the way, the pictures you see on the left are what I call, “The Random Pictures”. Since I haven’t uploaded the PG pics yet, please settle with these. The first photo was my New Year picture. Second was a Japanese garden courtesy of my dad who just came back from the country I dream to go to, JAPAN! Third, the ladies of the family (I just love this picture). And fourth, me and Poang P, strutting the hip clothes for 2005.
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Just a thought…
I couldn’t totally ask for more. I have my PS, the weirdos, the supremes and the goddesses. Owe you big time JC. ;-)
Have a great summer my dear readers!
It's a FUN FUN FUN in the SUN definitely!!!
Sunday, March 20, 2005
Ebu Day
Ebu
It gave me goosebumps when I saw my one and only brother wore that red toga and proudly walked towards the San Beda quadrangle yesterday. And I really felt like crying. Mama mia. Geez, finally, Ebu's made it. He was really happy and we were, well until now, are happy for him.
Good luck, Kuya Jay! (we call him 'kuya' even if he's the youngest...)
We headed towards Dads after and stuffed ourselves together with some of my relatives. This is a happy thought on the move! Yeah!
Btw, I am finally done with my event. It went ok. Blah.
Wednesday, March 16, 2005
March Celebrations
Month of March is a wow-wowee month.
First stop. My sister, Piningpine turns 25! The future lawyer who thinks she is going to marry Jerry Yan of F4 someday. Happy Birthday Ate Je!
Second stop. My eldest sister, Poang-P. The “Dyosa” back there in the island who thinks her cookies and cakes can beat Red Ribbon and Goldilocks and Sucre. She will be 27 on Friday. Maligayang bati Ate Jo!
Third stop. Ebu. After five years of hard work, this guy here will now finally wear the red toga of San Beda. Congratulations to the unica hija… Jay-R! Goodluck on your board exam on October! Go Go Go!
Fourth stop. Protein Shake monthsary. Wow. Nothing else to say. In Filipino, nakakautay-utay naman. Every day is a fun filled day. So great… This calls for a wow-wowee and a go go go!
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Despite some hang-ups I have (which of course are petty, but they’re concerns still), I realized that I have so many happy thoughts to keep me sane for the month.
And this again led me to a thought: Who cares if we have problems with work and with our hearts, we’ve got a beautiful life with our friends and family and there’s so many things that we can do, I guess nothing would ever beat that… We just have to remind ourselves about this one. We tend to forget and well, panic.
Kaya smile na, stop frowning…
***
I L-o-v-e the summer station ID of ABS-CBN. Good job. Go catch it.
First stop. My sister, Piningpine turns 25! The future lawyer who thinks she is going to marry Jerry Yan of F4 someday. Happy Birthday Ate Je!
Second stop. My eldest sister, Poang-P. The “Dyosa” back there in the island who thinks her cookies and cakes can beat Red Ribbon and Goldilocks and Sucre. She will be 27 on Friday. Maligayang bati Ate Jo!
Third stop. Ebu. After five years of hard work, this guy here will now finally wear the red toga of San Beda. Congratulations to the unica hija… Jay-R! Goodluck on your board exam on October! Go Go Go!
Fourth stop. Protein Shake monthsary. Wow. Nothing else to say. In Filipino, nakakautay-utay naman. Every day is a fun filled day. So great… This calls for a wow-wowee and a go go go!
***
Despite some hang-ups I have (which of course are petty, but they’re concerns still), I realized that I have so many happy thoughts to keep me sane for the month.
And this again led me to a thought: Who cares if we have problems with work and with our hearts, we’ve got a beautiful life with our friends and family and there’s so many things that we can do, I guess nothing would ever beat that… We just have to remind ourselves about this one. We tend to forget and well, panic.
Kaya smile na, stop frowning…
***
I L-o-v-e the summer station ID of ABS-CBN. Good job. Go catch it.
Monday, March 14, 2005
Question
Magiging masaya ka ba talaga kung hindi masaya para sayo ang mga taong mahal mo? Parang hinde noh?
Thursday, March 10, 2005
Amateur
I'm still a beginner in Adobe Photoshop. I hope to do better in the future. Got any step-by-step tips for me?
Here, I played around with Protein Shake's photos. :D
I Am A Strong and Happy Person.
If you were distant, I wouldn’t chase you. If you wouldn’t love me, fine; Don’t expect me to come running after you. If you’ll hurt me, I will leave you. Even if I still love you, I will leave you.
Nearest exit… there. That’s where I’ll go. And as I take the exit, only with courage and support from my loved ones, I won’t look back. I won’t contact you in any way. You will miss me. You will wonder how I am doing while I struggle to move on; while I make myself believe that I am special, and that I do not deserve to be hurt.
And this is my choice—to move on and believe in myself. I’ll be strong. I’ll learn to love myself. I’ll win back myself and conquer my own fears and loneliness.
I will come out of the battle as the winner. Because of my faith. Because I am strong and because I am determined.
I am determined to move on with my life without you.
I choose the road where only the winners go…
And someday, I will bump into someone again. This time it’s for real.
And I love the thought.
Disclaimer: I am currently in love. The above article was my piece when some guy broke my heart.
I hope to inspire the men and women who find it hard to shrug all the bad memories off and start anew.
By the way, I have just finished reading “Art of Letting Go”. The main reason why I published this one.
Photo taken in Salcedo Park, Makati City.
Sunday, March 06, 2005
Million Dollar Baby
Beautiful Movie. Ten stars!
Hilary Swank totally deserved to be the Best Actress. She was so great (plus that western accent she had in the movie, superb!)
If you are a fan of movies with loads of lessons in life, this one's for you. But this time, life is compared to boxing.
Story of the film: Clint Eastwood, a bitter and sad man, was forced to train the determined Swank to be a real woman fighter. Swank may have seen herself as a trash but Eastwood and his friend Morgan Freeman, saw something in her that only a few possessed: A sheer determination to get what she wants no matter what it takes.
The film speaks of protecting one's self, of risks, of chances, of forgiveness, and of love. Very inspiring. It reminds me of the saying my sister used to recite every once in a while: that it'd be best to be a failure at something you enjoy rather than be a success at something you hate.
At least you had your shot... At least you were able to feel how to be there... At least you saw the world.
You gotta watch this one.
Check out the Million Dollar Baby site.
Some quotes from the movie:
1. "If there's magic in boxing is the magic of fighting battles beyond endurance, beyond cracked ribs, ruptured kidneys and detached retinas. It's the magic of risking everything for a dream that nobody sees but you."
2. "I'm 32, Mr. Dunn, and I'm here celebrating the fact that I spend another year scraping dishes and waitressing which is what I've been doing since 13, and according to you I'll be 37 before I can even throw a decent punch, which I have to work on this speed bag for a month God's simple truth. Other truth is, my brother's in prison, my sister cheats on welfare by pretending one of her babies is still alive, my daddies dead, and my momma weighs 312lbs. If I was thinking straight I'd go back home, find a used trailer, buy a deep fryer and some oreos, problem is this the only thing I ever felt good doing. If I'm too old for this then I got nothing. That enough truth to see to you?"
3. "Anybody can lose one fight, anybody can lose once, you'll come back from this you'll be champion of the world."
Friday, March 04, 2005
Of Hits, Kukur, and Doc
Ten Thousand Hits and Counting!
Thank you so so much to my readers! And I’m sorry if I don’t get to post here as much as I can.
Blame it on this IT event I am, at this moment, organizing. I really hope I’d be able to pull this off superbly. Oh please, please. (jajajanice rattling)
Anyway, I don’t want to talk about my work. It’s the one thing I shake off as soon as my watch strikes 5:30 (or even earlier, nyeheheh). Not that I am not serious with my job, it’s all because of one fact—I am a sucker for balance. And balance is a great source of happy thoughts especially when you devote your free time to your loved ones and to the activities you love doing. Rejuvenating.
***
The Kukur Business.
Great Balls. I forgot to mention here that the Kukur Business back there in the island is doing really great. Curtains are now sold-out (which remind me to ask Business Partner to get new swatches) while some linen (like the bed sheets + pillowcases) are now the free items for some of the furniture and appliances my dad sells. Great strategy!
Future plan for the business is to make the business open to my dad’s other stores. Although this may need extra effort, and a little bit of a cash again, I don’t think I’d bother. This kukur business is great. Period. :D
My wish of course is to see it grow big time. Maybe if there’s enough capital already, we can branch it out to tablecloths, throw pillow cases, floor mats, etc. Exciting.
***
Wednesday Morning.
I received a text message from my girl pal, Lovilly. Miriam College’s Communication Arts Chairperson passed away.
Getting a news like this, especially if you know the person, is something that I am no good in handling. Death is a big word that I hardly mention nor talk about.
Anyway. we went to her wake and paid respect to the one of the major pillars in our lives. She will surely be missed by all the CA students in Miriam.
To Doc, whose dedication and great love had tremendously influenced everybody, thank you so much for being our instructor and mentor.
***
OMG, Weekend NA!!!!!
Thank you so so much to my readers! And I’m sorry if I don’t get to post here as much as I can.
Blame it on this IT event I am, at this moment, organizing. I really hope I’d be able to pull this off superbly. Oh please, please. (jajajanice rattling)
Anyway, I don’t want to talk about my work. It’s the one thing I shake off as soon as my watch strikes 5:30 (or even earlier, nyeheheh). Not that I am not serious with my job, it’s all because of one fact—I am a sucker for balance. And balance is a great source of happy thoughts especially when you devote your free time to your loved ones and to the activities you love doing. Rejuvenating.
***
The Kukur Business.
Great Balls. I forgot to mention here that the Kukur Business back there in the island is doing really great. Curtains are now sold-out (which remind me to ask Business Partner to get new swatches) while some linen (like the bed sheets + pillowcases) are now the free items for some of the furniture and appliances my dad sells. Great strategy!
Future plan for the business is to make the business open to my dad’s other stores. Although this may need extra effort, and a little bit of a cash again, I don’t think I’d bother. This kukur business is great. Period. :D
My wish of course is to see it grow big time. Maybe if there’s enough capital already, we can branch it out to tablecloths, throw pillow cases, floor mats, etc. Exciting.
***
Wednesday Morning.
I received a text message from my girl pal, Lovilly. Miriam College’s Communication Arts Chairperson passed away.
Getting a news like this, especially if you know the person, is something that I am no good in handling. Death is a big word that I hardly mention nor talk about.
Anyway. we went to her wake and paid respect to the one of the major pillars in our lives. She will surely be missed by all the CA students in Miriam.
To Doc, whose dedication and great love had tremendously influenced everybody, thank you so much for being our instructor and mentor.
***
OMG, Weekend NA!!!!!
Monday, February 28, 2005
Overflowing with GV
Nothing beats the quality time you can spend with your loved ones especially with your mom.
I had the chance to spend my long weekend in the island. It was my mom’s birthday last Saturday and we had a little celebration. My sister, Poang-P, wowed the weirdos again during lunch. She said she wasn’t able to buy my mom a gift so she cooked lunch for Oma, Apapa, me, her boyfriend, Auntie, and Lolo. It felt so Christmassy! And I know my mom was so happy. Our kitchen in the island can only be busy because of two reasons: it’s Christmas/New Year’s Eve and second, my sister Poang-P-- messing up the place whenever she’s baking. Hehe.
I may be a little jittery on the idea of going to the island last Friday (because I never liked traveling alone) but it was all worth it. I was able to share happy moments with my folks. Kahit nagkanda-leche-leche ‘yung byahe ko nung Friday, dahil twice nasiraan yung bus, OK lang. Ang saya pa rin. Thanks to my Protein Shake who went all the way to Petron, SLEX to fetch me and drive me to Batangas.
Back to my mom… Seeing my mom made kwento about anything at all, wow, it was great really. You should see her talk. Her eyes never ever lose any excitement. Her eyes are always filled with joy. Nice… Even if I can’t remember some of her stories anymore, I don’t care. What matters is I have fun with her.
I said to myself I wont take naps after lunch so I could still spend some time with her kahit siesta time, but oh well, it’s the “batugan” in me that prevailed. I fell asleep and I felt guilty. When I was there, all I wanted was to be with her and just be her little girl again… She’s just the best.
I felt good when I came back yesterday. Happy thought indeed.
What made Jajajanice feel good also was seeing PS yesterday. We had some quality time at my place. We just whiled away time in front of the TV set. We were sitting on the couch for like five hours! And we never got bored. Pareho kaming mahilig tumambay sa harap ng TV, hehe. Hayyy, another happy thought. Great balls.
And the third thing that made Jajajanice feel ultra good were the pictures Jan emailed! Good vibes! Seeing happy faces of your girlfriends can make you happy too. Below’s one of our soccer pictures. That’s me, Jan, Mina, Tibak and Osang. The one standing was the queen Neric. ;-)
Long weekend's over! It's time to work, work, work!
Thank you dear God, for the Happy Thoughts...
I had the chance to spend my long weekend in the island. It was my mom’s birthday last Saturday and we had a little celebration. My sister, Poang-P, wowed the weirdos again during lunch. She said she wasn’t able to buy my mom a gift so she cooked lunch for Oma, Apapa, me, her boyfriend, Auntie, and Lolo. It felt so Christmassy! And I know my mom was so happy. Our kitchen in the island can only be busy because of two reasons: it’s Christmas/New Year’s Eve and second, my sister Poang-P-- messing up the place whenever she’s baking. Hehe.
I may be a little jittery on the idea of going to the island last Friday (because I never liked traveling alone) but it was all worth it. I was able to share happy moments with my folks. Kahit nagkanda-leche-leche ‘yung byahe ko nung Friday, dahil twice nasiraan yung bus, OK lang. Ang saya pa rin. Thanks to my Protein Shake who went all the way to Petron, SLEX to fetch me and drive me to Batangas.
Back to my mom… Seeing my mom made kwento about anything at all, wow, it was great really. You should see her talk. Her eyes never ever lose any excitement. Her eyes are always filled with joy. Nice… Even if I can’t remember some of her stories anymore, I don’t care. What matters is I have fun with her.
I said to myself I wont take naps after lunch so I could still spend some time with her kahit siesta time, but oh well, it’s the “batugan” in me that prevailed. I fell asleep and I felt guilty. When I was there, all I wanted was to be with her and just be her little girl again… She’s just the best.
I felt good when I came back yesterday. Happy thought indeed.
What made Jajajanice feel good also was seeing PS yesterday. We had some quality time at my place. We just whiled away time in front of the TV set. We were sitting on the couch for like five hours! And we never got bored. Pareho kaming mahilig tumambay sa harap ng TV, hehe. Hayyy, another happy thought. Great balls.
And the third thing that made Jajajanice feel ultra good were the pictures Jan emailed! Good vibes! Seeing happy faces of your girlfriends can make you happy too. Below’s one of our soccer pictures. That’s me, Jan, Mina, Tibak and Osang. The one standing was the queen Neric. ;-)
Long weekend's over! It's time to work, work, work!
Thank you dear God, for the Happy Thoughts...
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