Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Me and My Lakwatserang Feet


Sabi ni John, lakwatsera daw ako kasi may nunal ako sa paa.

O sige na, lakwatsera na kung lakwatsera.

Kaya nga excited ako sa lakad ko on Friday e.

I'm going to Glorietta. I'm planning to look for a couple of books. Wish ko lang meron sa Powerbooks or maski sa National Bookstore. For the longest time, I've been looking for Slow Burn (Julie Garwood) and Every Breath You Take (Judith Mcnaught). Then I found out na may new release si Julie, Shadow Dance. I hope I get lucky finding these books.

I'm going to have dinner with my high school besties. Well, actually, yung isa di pa sigurado. I just hope she makes it. Seems like we've got lots of catching up to do.

For Saturday, no plans as of yet. Di ko sure kung tuloy yung appointment namin for a massage. After that, watch siguro ng movie. Last week ko pa gustong manood ng The Devil Wears Prada. (We went to La Union and Baguio last weekend kasi).

Sunday, anything goes. Bahala na kung saan ako dalhin ng mga paa ko.

See, I'm not much of a lakwatsera naman pala.



'later

Sunday, September 10, 2006

Buhay Pa Naman Ako...

It's been a while.

Sa mga nagtatanong, buhay pa naman ako. Contrary to the rumors, hindi po ako pumunta or pupunta sa Japan para maging dancer. Lol. I'm still very much here in my beloved 'Pinas.

Sa mga nagtatanong, I am doing good. Still adjusting but very much fine naman po.

Sa mga na-miss ako, na-mi-miss ko na rin kayo. One of these days, I'll get my schedule fixed and I will let you guys know. Magkikita-kits rin tayo soon.



I found out that one of my friends is now pregnant. She migrated to the States with her husband and they've been married for almost 5 years now (I hope I'm right on this). I've always believed that life is always about making choices. She probably made the biggest one when she decided to get married and live in another country. I think it's different if Pinoy rin mapapangasawa mo kasi in a way, pareho kayo. Unlike if you're marrying a foreigner, kasi it's gonna be another culture na you have to accept and adjust to. I'm sure she never regretted that one big decision she made cos it's very evident that she's having the time of her life.

I am so happy that she shared this good news to me. I'm sure she'll make a great mom. I wish her all the best.



I read in a friend's blog that finally, she is ready to tie the knot. Nakakatuwa lang kasi a couple of weeks back, we were reminiscing about our past so-called mistakes. Yung ex nya nad ex ko are actually the best of friends. We agreed na it was a blessing in disguise that we didn't end up with these exes. Had it been na we're still with these guys, life won't be the same.

I wouldn't meet John and my friend won't be tying the knot with the man she's destined to be with.

Period.



It's almost a year since she passed away.

Sorry kung di ko matandaan yung date ha, I hope you don't take this against me. That date is something na I wouldn't like to mark on my calendar, pero promise, yung birthday mo, naka-marka pa rin sa planner at calendar ng phone ko.

I choose to remember you as the friend na hindi ko naman talaga ka-close and yet, I didn't have problems sharing my burdens with you. I didn't have problems being true with you kasi alam ko, maiintindihan mo ako.

You are missed.



Yung mga kaibigan na namatay na, kadalasan, namimiss natin.

E pano naman yung mga buhay na buhay pa pero super sa deadma, tinalo pa yung nasa kabilang buhay na?

Ako, sa umpisa, namimiss ko din sila. I even try to come up with ways para magparamdam ulit sila. Minsan pa nga, may pagka-paranoid pa ako. Iniisip ko, I may have done something wrong kaya di na sila nagpaparamdam. At syempre pa, with that in my mind, mega sorry naman ako. Kaso, etong si friend (kuno), deadma pa rin. Aba, that's the time naman na I realize na, teke, teka, I don't think is my fault. Oo paranoid ako, pero ikaw, ano ka?

Buhay na buhay ka pa pero tinalo mo pa sila na wala na kung mang-deadma.

Gaya nila, ipagdarasal na nga lang din kita.

Hay.



Done with the training. Production, here we come.



'till later...

Saturday, August 26, 2006

I Miss...

...blogging and net surfing. I wish I have all the time in the world. Who would have thought that just 3 weeks ago, I was getting paid to surf the net and bum around.



...hanging out with my cousins in our province. Deep down inside, may promdi side ako, I know! When I was in High School, I'd rather go home to the province than be stuck in Manila. I had my fair share of prusisyons and sagalas. Eating bibingka and barbeque in front of the church after a Sunday afternoon mass. Eating Indian mangoes on top of the roof (and I must say, I had the hardest time of climbing up that darned tree!) The wantusawa ghost stories in the bukid (my mamang and papang's house in the well... bukid). Argh... I'd give up anything just to be back in those days.



...hanging out with my FRIENDS. Be it those my Highschool Bestfriends or my HSBC friends. Heck, pati na rin Bangags. I miss chillin' out with them. I miss their kwentos and chismises. I miss them... a lot!



...having a vacation. Gawd, last time I took one was last May lang. Seems like ages ago. I want to unwind. I want to go somewhere. Kahit saan. Soon.



I know that there's a lot that I've been missing. Oblivious lang siguro ako at this time dahil I am so occupied.

At gaya nga nung kanta, Late at night when all the world is sleeping... I'd come up with all those things that I am missing. And when I have the time, idadagdag ko dito. *wink wink



***

We went to Mall of Asia last Sunday. I didn't enjoy my first visit. Siguro dahil super daming tao and I didn't now where to look for what. Give it more time and I'm sure, it'll grow in me.



***

I was watching ASAP's tribute to Apo Hiking Society last Sunday and I can't help but be emotional when the three sang "San na nga ba". Oh well, emotional naman talaga ako forever pero I was really teary eyed during their production number. Nakakaantig naman kasi talaga.



Later!

Thursday, August 10, 2006

I'd Rather...

I'd Rather.

Another product of another unproductive day at the office.

I'd rather eat at Tony Roma's than Melo's. The price is almost the same pero the taste is world's apart. Based on experience ha.

I'd rather use Pantene than Creamsilk. Mas hiyang kasi buhok ko e.

I'd rather spend more buying Havs than buy those cheaper slippers. Kasi naman bad experience for me. May nabili nga ko na slip on na super mura (100 pesoses lang) kaso naman, nasugat paa ko. Kainis! Never ulit na bili ako ng hindi Havaianas.

I'd rather be with one person that I trust than with a bunch of people na fake naman lahat! In times of trouble or happiness, mas gusto ko na kasama yung tao na I'm very open with. I wouldn't fear exposing myself nor sharing too much. No questions asked, that person will take me as I am. What will I do with a group of people na puro pretensions, baka mabwisit lang ako.

I'd rather have an engagement with THE ring than engaged agad muna then the ring is to follow. Haller! Sabihin nyo na na materialistic ako, siguro nga (pero hindi naman talaga). E gusto ko ng engagement ring e. I've been dreaming of that since bata pa ako. No ring, no engagement. Tapos.

I'd rather be the one who got away than the one who let go. For me, parang mas masakit yung latter. I'm the type of person na mas mauunang umalis kesa maiwan sa wala. I dunno. Self preservation perhaps?

I'd rather drink a not-so-cold Coke than an iced cold Pepsi (or Iced tea or kung ano pa man).

I'd rather have coffee somewhere than to a crowded bar with friends. This way, mas madali at mas masarap makipagkwentuhan.

I'd rather buy a cheaper item na okay naman ang design and quality than buy a designer something na super exorbitant ang price.

I'd rather have a so-so wedding with the man of my dreams than have the wedding of my dreams with a so-so man.

I'd rather be harsh and be honest than be a hypocrite and sugarcoat something na unacceptable naman. If I'm gonna be labeled bruha (or maldita, or kung ano man) because of that, so be it at least honest ako.

I'd rather clean the toilet and wash the dishes than clean the house.

I'd rather watch CSI Las Vegas than CSI Miami. Di ko type dramatic charcter ni Horacio e.

I'd rather dip my spam to mayonnaise than catsup.

I'd rather go to Disneyland Hong Kong than Boracay next summer.

I'd rather have a dog than a cat for a pet.

I'd rather have a liposuction than a nose job. Mas ok na pango ako basta may bewang. Lol.

Lastly, I'd rather be this Ma-an than any other Ma-an. I wouldn't have myself any other way. Hahaha. Ü

Monday, August 07, 2006

Sana...

Sana...

Sana walang maging problema sa mga requirements ko.

Sana maging happy ako doon.

Sana maganda yung sked na ibibigay nila sa kin. Sana may weekend off.

Sana the people there are friendly.

Sana I can understand you more. Ang weird mo naman kasi. Minsan ikaw nag-p-promise. Sinasabihan mo pa ko na gisingin kita lalo na pag weekends kung may lakad naman tayo. When I wake you up naman, sinasabihan mo ko na sana intindihin kita na wala ka pang tulog. E di ba ikwa nagsabi na gisingin kita in the first place? Ang labo mo.

Sana makapunta ko ng Baguio next month or next next month. I need to unwind.

Sana pumayat nako. Maski di ako gumagawa ng effort para pumayat. Lol.

Sana makumpleto ko na yung mga books na gusto ko.

Sana madagdagan collection ko ng bags and Havs. Kelan kaya ulit kami punta ng Greenhills? Hmm...

Sana mahimbing tulog ko later.

Sunday, August 06, 2006

A Step Closer...




I want to write something witty but words escape me.

Siguro it's better if I just write from the heart. Anyhow, I'm not writing to impress someone or win a Pulitzer or something. I just wanna share what I feel right now.

Yesterday, I went to meet up some of my high school best friends. First fitting daw ng gowns kasi I'm one of the bridesmaids sa wedding nung isa in March. Sure, I wanna see the designs but I'm not too happy about them measuring my bust line and my non-existent waistline (seriously, where'd it go? ).

Anyhow, I realized, this isn't about me. It's about a step closer to one of my besfriend's dream coming true. This means that finally, she's gonna have the wedding of her dreams. Kasi nga, sukatan na ng gowns. Hanep sa logic, diba?

Not too long ago, may mga hirit sya na napag-iiwanan na sya and the she's always the bridesmaid. You want proof? Eto.

Now, I am writing this to reminisce and at the same time, remind myself that God works in mysterious ways.

Kasi...

I too, am thinking at times that I am always the bridesmaid and never the bride.

I too, am thinking that napag-iiwanan na yata ako.

I too, am thinking the He has plans for me.



Thinking and analyzing too much won't get me anywhere. I just have to trust Him. Di naman nya ko pababayaan, for sure.

It might take a while pero I'll get there.

Someday...

Friday, August 04, 2006

My Stand on One Night Stands

Mall of Asia
Contributed by mirage (Edited by alteredbeast)

They went to Mall of Asia the morning after they had sex for the first time.
It wasn't their first time to spend the night together but lots of firsts certainly took place that day - their first kiss (with each other), their first make out session which eventually led to their first fuck.

Everything went too fast. All she could remember was that they were about to sleep when he wrapped his arms around her. She snuggled at his chest as her hand rested on his back. They were doing this for months: sleeping together, wrapped in each other's arms, but that night was different. When she heard his deep breaths and felt him trace his fingers on her back, she knew that night would be different.

She couldn't remember exactly what happened next. She just found herself kissing him as his hands explored her body. That night, everything that was wrong felt so right for her. When he finally asked if he could enter, she didn't have any hesitations.

Neither one of them talked about what happened when they woke up that morning. She was the first one to get up. She fumbled through the sheets to look for her panties. She glimpsed at the naked person sleeping on her bed as she put on her clothes.

Minutes after, he got up and asked her where his briefs were. "Sa'n mo tinapon ang briefs ko?" He kidded as they both searched. She found his briefs under her bed and he snatched it from her hand. He saw the stains on her sheet and teased her about it. Everything seemed so casual.

They went out to have goto for breakfast. They could have stayed at her place and cooked breakfast but she didn't want her housemate to find him there. With nothing else to do, nowhere to go, and the day to spare, they decided to go to Mall of Asia.

Having opened just three weekends ago, they wanted to find out what the fuss was all about.
He and she walked aimlessly around the mall, lost in the throng of strangers. She wore plain houseclothes and slippers and he wore the same clothes he was wearing the day before.

They checked the IMAX theater. Superman would be out in two weeks and the attendants were already accepting reservations.
"Nood tayo Superman sa IMAX," he said.
"Mahal eh, 350."
"Sige na, just for the experience."
"Sige," she conceded.

(A few weeks later, they would each watch Superman separately. She paid 350 to watch it at Gateway while he watched it at Glorietta with someone else. She didn't bother asking.)

They went on with their aimless stroll in the mall until he invited her to have coffee at Starbucks. With his coffee jelly and her _mocha frap, they watched people from the glass wall, and talked about the weather. Nobody dared mention the events of the night prior.
While they were at the mall, he would put his hand on her shoulder or she would cling to his arm but they never held hands. When they got tired of walking, they went back to her place to sleep. They ordered KFC for dinner, watched random shows on cable until he decided that it was time for him to go home.

As she walked him to the door, he gave a perfunctory "una na ako" and left. There was no tender goodbye, not even a kiss on the cheek.

What happened to them the day after they had sex for the first time was hardly romantic. Why would she expect romance? Sex between friends is never romantic.

***

People she knew who had been to Mall of Asia had varied reactions. Some were impressed: andun na lahat ng stores, mapa-high end or jologs; ang romantic ng view ng bay; and ang galeng nung IMAX, para kang kasama sa pelikula were some of the praises. Others were disappointed: ang daming tao; hindi covered iyong nasa gilid, ang inet; and ang layo, were the lamentations.
However, when they asked her what she thought of the mall, she had no opinion. Although she saw the enormous skating rink, the scenic view of the bay, and the tram, these were insignificant details. She couldn't remember anything, except that it was where they went the morning after they had sex for the first time.
She never returned to Mall of Asia.

*****
MY SAY.

Obviously, I got this from this link peyups.com.
One word.
Harsh with a capital H.

I've had just one One Night Stand in my whole life ever. Oh well, let me define One Night Stands. According to me, eto yung mga relationships na di mo sure kung may patutunguhan. Tipong at the end of it all, sasabihin mo sa sarili mo, honey, sex lang yun, asa ka pa! Pero fortunately for me though kasi I ended up with that person.

I was drunk with depression when my first bf and I broke up. I was so lost and siguro, part of me wants to forget. I thought [i]doing[/i] it with someone else would make me feel better. Lucky lang talaga siguro ako kasi I had no regrets after that.

One Night Stands. It's too risky. It's always easier said than done that one can do it without the emotions (unless siguro, as in sanay sanay ka na).

If you think you've got nothing else to lose, do it.
If you are unsure, think about it.

But of course this is just me...

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Oprah Writes About Men...

OPRAH WRITES ABOUT MEN



If a man wants you, nothing can keep him away.

If hedoesn't want you, nothing can make him stay.Stopmaking excuses for a man and his behavior.

Allow your intuition (or spirit) to save you from heartache.

Stop trying to change yourself for a relationship that's not meant to be.

Slower is better.

Never live your life for a man before you find what makes you truly happy.

If a relationship ends because the man was not treating you as you deserve then heck no, you can't "be friends". A friend wouldn't mistreat a friend.

Don't settle.

If you feel like he is stringing you along, then he probably is.

Don't stay because you think "it will get better." You'll be mad at yourself a year later for staying when things are not better.

The only person you can control in a relationship is you.

Avoid men who've got a bunch of children by a bunch of different women. He didn't marry them when he got them pregnant, why would he treat you any differently?

Always have your own set of friends separate from his.

Maintain boundaries in how a guy treats you.

If something bothers you, speak up.

Never let a man know everything. He will use it against you later.

You cannot change a man's behavior. Change comes from within.

Don't EVER make him feel he is more important than you are...even if he has more education or in a better job.

Do not make him into a quasi-god. He is a man, nothing more nothing less.

Never let a man define who you are.

Never borrow someone else's man. If he cheated with her, he'll cheat on you.

A man will only treat you the way you ALLOW him to treat you.

All men are NOT dogs.

You should not be the one doing all the ending... compromise is a two way street.

You need time to heal between relationships...there is nothing cute about
baggage... Deal with your issues before pursuing a new relationship.


You should never look for someone to COMPLETE you... arelationship consists of two WHOLE individuals... look for someone complimentary...not supplementary.

Dating is fun...even if he doesn't turn out to be Mr. Right.

Make him miss you sometimes... when a man always know where you are and you're always readily available to him - he takes it for granted.

Never move into his mother's house.

Never co-sign for a man.

Don't fully commit to a man who doesn't give you everything that you need.



Share this with other women and men (just so they know)...You'll make someone smile, another rethink her choices, and another woman prepare.

Thursday, July 06, 2006

Jesus Take the Wheel

She was driving last Friday on her way to Cincinnati
On a snow white Christmas Eve
Goin' home to see her mama & her daddy with the baby in the backseat
Fifty miles to go and she was running low on faith and gasoline
It'd been a long hard year
She had a lot on her mind and she didn't pay attention
She was going way too fast
Before she knew it she was spinning on a thin black sheet of glass
She saw both their lives flash before her eyes
She didn't even have time to cry
She was so scared
She threw her hands up in the air

Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel

It was still getting colder when she made it to a shoulder
And the car came to a stop
She cried when she saw that baby in the backseat sleeping like a rock
And for the first time in a long time
She bowed her head to pray
She said, "I'm sorry for the way
I've been living my life
I know I've got to change
So from now on tonight"

Jesus, take the wheel
Take it from my hands
Cause I can't do this on my own
I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on

Oh, Jesus, take the wheel
Oh, I'm letting go
So give me one more chance
Save me from this road I'm on
From this road I'm on
Jesus, take the wheel
Oh, take it, take it from me
Oh, why, oh



*****


First time I absorbed the lyrics of this song, I felt a tear in my eyes.
I was moved and I was definitely touched.
I am a Roman Catholic.
I studied at Catholic schools all my life.
And yet, I know that in one way or another, I am not acting as catholic as I can be.
I can't remember the last time I heard mass.
I can't remember the last time I confessed all my sins.

I am not making up excuses.
It's just that this is my stand.

I always tell people that though I don't hear the mass as often as I should, it's okay because I have a personal relationship with God. And that, more than anything else in the world, is far more important than going to churches or hearing masses.

I believe in God.
I really do.
It's just that I have a funny way of showing my faith to Him.

I can always talk to him.
I don't have to be in the confines of the church to do that.
I can just close my eyes and freely talk to him.

I don't have to set a specific day nor time just so I can communicate with Him.
It ain't that hard to find Him anyway.
I just have to look inside my heart.
And as always, He's there.


*****


It's so all behind us now...

-and so it's confirmed that you already have a kid. I shouldn't be concerning myself with this anyway kasi nga naman diba, it's all behind us now.

-it's kinda unbelievable that just a couple of weeks ago, I thought I was having the hardest part of my life and that I might not pull it off. Funny cos I'm still here. I'm tough pala naman talaga. Anyway, again, it's all behind us now.

Ikakasal na Siya...

Ikakasal ka na daw.
Mega-react naman ako.
Ha? Kanino? Kelan? Bakit?

Linawin ko lang ha.
Wala na tayo.
Antagal na.
3 years na. o 4 nga ba?
Anyway, basta wala na tayo.

You might be wondering.
Since wala na tayo, e bakit naman mega-react pa ko nung nalaman ko na
Ikakasal ka na.

Beats me.

Siguro dahil unconsciously, iniisip ko, kung tayo pa rin, e di sana, tayo yung ikakasal.

Siguro dahil naaawa ako sa babaeng ihaharap mo sa dambana. goodluck sa kanya diba.

Siguro dahil mega-reactor lang talaga ako.

Siguro dahil in a way naiinggit ako. buti ka pa, ikakasal na. ako kaya, kelan?

Hay...

Sige na nga, take two.

Ikakasal ka na daw.

And so?
Queber.

*****

I can only imagine kung ano nga magiging reaction ko if I find out na you will be getting married.

We're so not together anymore. True.

But regardless, tayo man or hindi, once upon a time we were together. And once upon a time, we were happy.

Memories.

Yun na lang talaga.

Memories...

Sunday, July 02, 2006

Because I am Bored...

Your Personality Is

Rational (NT)


You are both logical and creative. You are full of ideas.
You are so rational that you analyze everything. This drives people a little crazy!

Intelligence is important to you. You always like to be around smart people.
In fact, you're often a little short with people who don't impress you mentally.

You seem distant to some - but it's usually because you're deep in thought.
Those who understand you best are fellow Rationals.

In love, you tend to approach things with logic. You seek a compatible mate - who is also very intelligent.

At work, you tend to gravitate toward idea building careers - like programming, medicine, or academia.

With others, you are very honest and direct. People often can't take your criticism well.

As far as your looks go, you're coasting on what you were born with. You think fashion is silly.

On weekends, you spend most of your time thinking, experimenting with new ideas, or learning new things.

Answer Me.

Hindi naman talaga ako mapanglait na tao.
(O, pakibaba mga kilay.)

Minsan lang talaga, may mga taong kakaiba.
For some reason, ibang klase sila.

Like what I always say,
'di ako pintasera, nagsasabi lang ako ng totoo!'

*****

Lalo na sa Grammar.

I admit. I am not perfect (maganda lang talaga ako, yun lang. lol!). I am not a police grammar. Pero at least, alam ko naman na 'pag masakit pakinggan, most often than not, mali yung grammar.
May mga ka-engotan din ako na nagagawa or nasasabi pero I can get away with it.

Kung bakit naman kasi may mga tao na umaapaw ang self confidence at sobrang bilib sa sarili.
It's okay to love yourself pero 'wag naman to the point na highest level na.

'Di ko naman talaga ugali na mang-bash ng tao (ows, talaga? lol.)
But my gas, you leave me no option.

Sige nga. Read on.
Tingnan ko lang kung 'di ka maloka.
I'm sure you'll agree with me.


*****

The Devils Wears Prada

We're gone. (meaning: wala na kami.)

I forget... you need to blah blah blah. (meaning: nakalimutan nya sabihin sayo or banggitin)

If the user is not replied to in 2 minutes, he will jump to another operator. (meaning: 'pag di mo naasikaso yung customer, mapupunta sya sa ibang queue)

much probably


*****


Sumakit ba ulo mo?
Ako slight.
Partida, wala pa yung mispronounced words dyan.


Kakaiba diba.


*****

So, how well do you know me?
Yup.
I am talking to you...
How well do you know me?
That well?
Really?
Sige nga.

Let's see.

Wednesday, June 28, 2006

Mga Kasabihan...

A friend emailed me this and I wanted to share it.
Nakakatawa naman kasi.

Ang buhay ay parang bato, it's hard.

Better late than pregnant. (makes sense nga naman)

Behind the clouds are the other clouds.

It's better to cheat than to repeat!

Do unto others... then run!

Kapag puno na ang salop, kumuha na ng ibang salop.

Magbiro ka na sa lasing, magbiro ka na sa bagong gising, 'wag lang sa lasing na bagong gising.

When all else fails, follow instructions.

Ang hindi marunong magmahal sa sariling wika, lumakisa ibang bansa.

To err is human, to errs is humans. (very Erap!)

Ang taong nagigipit... sa bumbay kumakapit.

Pag may usok... may nag-iihaw.

Ang taong naglalakad nang matulin... may utang.

No guts, no glory... no ID, no entry.

Birds of the same feather that prays together... stays together.

Kapag may sinuksok at walang madukot, may nandukot.

Walang matigas na tinapay sa gutom na tao.

Ang taong di marunong lumingon sa kanyang pinanggalingan, may stiff neck.

Birds of the same feather make a good feather duster.

Kapag may tiyaga, may nilaga. Kapag may taga, may tahi.

Huli man daw at magaling, undertime pa rin.

Ang naglalakad ng matulin, late na sa appointment.

Matalino man ang matsing, matsing pa rin.

Better late than later...

Aanhin ang palasyo kung ang nakatira ay kuwago, mabuti pa ang bahay kubo, sa paligid puno ng linga.

Kapag maikli ang kumot, tumangkad ka na!

No man is an island because time is gold.

Hindi lahat ng kumikinang ay ginto... muta lang yan.

Kapag ang puno mabunga... mataba ang lupa!

When it rains...it floods.

Pagkahaba haba man ng prusisyon... mauubusan din ng kandila.

Ang buhay ay parang gulong, minsan nasa ibabaw, minsan nasa vulcanizing shop.

Batu-bato sa langit, ang tamaan... sapul.

Try and try until you succeed... or else try another.

Ako ang nagsaing... iba ang kumain. Diet ako eh.

Huwag magbilang ng manok kung alaga mo ay itik.

Kapag maiksi na ang kumot, bumili ka na ng bago.

If you can't beat them, shoot them.

An apple a day is too expensive.

An apple a day makes seven apples a week. (really expensive)

***

Hope everyone's having a great week.

Monday, June 26, 2006

The Rule of Four

The Rule of Four

Found this somewhere...

Four jobs I have had in my life:
1. Team Leader
2. Customer Service Associate
3. Telemarketer
4. Tour Guide

Four movies I would watch over and over:
1. Serendipity
2. 50 First Dates
3. Legally Blonde
3. Sassy Girl

Four places I have lived at:
1. Makati City
2. San Juan, Metro Manila
3. Laloma, Quezon City
4. Fairview

Four TV shows I love(d)to watch:
1. F.R.I.E.N.D.S.
2. CSI (Las Vegas, New York and Miami)
3. Will and Grace
4. One Tree Hill

Four places I have been on vacation:
1. Boracay
2. Bataan
3. Zambales
4. Baguio City

Four websites I visit daily:
1. Yahoo
2. Friendster
3. my Blogspot
4. my Multiply blog

Four of my favorite foods:
1. Pasta with white sauce
2. Chocolates
3. Ice Cream
4. Chicken Bacolod's Isol (chicken ass)

Four places I would rather be right now:
1. Boracay
2. Palawan
3. Baguio City
4. New York (shopping!)

Now that it's done, I am going to tag...
1. She-Anne
2. She'
3. Jovee
4. you

Sunday, June 18, 2006

The Break-up

It's hard when you commit yourself to someone (or in this case, something) and not know what to really expect. What's harder even is exerting all your effort, giving your all then knowing that it's not working afterall.

Getting into the relationship is hard as it is.
You try to establish a common ground. You try to be your best. Be at your best.
At some point, you lose your identity.
The harder you please the other party, the more you lose yourself.
And sometimes, it's draining.
Especially when you realize that it's always you giving.
Always you adjusting.

You cry your heart out.
You feel that you've been had.
You wallow in self-pity.
You let time heal the wound.

Then you tell yourself...
a break-up ain't that bad at all.


And so after being together for 2 years,
I am breaking up with you.

No regrets.
I am too good for you.


***


Friendship is like any other normal relationship.
Communication is needed.
It's a two-way street.
And it shouldn't be imposed.

It's not something that you demand.
It's something you give freely.

If you don't wanna give your friendship anymore,
I'd appreciate the honesty.

If you don't want me around,
just tell me.

I'd take take that any time of the day...
Than having you and your hostility.


ps.
Thanks for the friendship.
I'll surely miss it more than anything else.
I am always praying for you.



It is with deep sadness and regret that I tell you that Ma-an's friendship with C**** died of natural death last June 19th of 2006.
Ma-an tried to rekindle the friendship but to no avail, C**** just gave up on her.
You will be missed.

Saturday, June 17, 2006

A night with the two Sheryls in my Life







Nothing beats the feeling of spending quality time with your bestfriends especially if you’re not so having a good day.



I wouldn’t trade the moment for anything in the world.








Cliché’ and all, having your friends around really makes a difference. Friends will always stand by you no matter what. I remember receiving a text once:


“Good friends are friends you can call at 2o’clock in the morning and tell them na nakapatay ka and True friends are those who show up sa house mo at may dalang pala, wala nang tanong tanong, hukay na agad.”








It's true though, no questions asked, true friends will stay with you all the way.



***


At the end of the dark tunnel, your friends are there in a tricyle.



Friday, June 16, 2006

What I love about Burn and Jovee...

Oh no! Kasama ko na naman sila...
Ano'ng kalokohan na naman kaya gagawin nila...





Hmm... ano lasa ng buhok?
Matikman nga.





Ma-an, the Owner (left) and Jovee, the Pet (right).





What's with the nose Jovee?
Jovee, in a bomb-sniffing stance.






Eto na po sila...





Longest Tongue.
And the winner is Burn.





O sige, seryoso na.






Burn, what's up?


***

Jovee and Burn...

It's not always about the fun that we have when we're all together.
More than anything else, it's the thought that when I'm in deep shit, I can count on you guys.

No whys.
No buts.

As simple as...

At your place
and
What time.

Thursday, June 15, 2006

My Simple Pleasures

I've been tagged by one of my bestfriends, She-Anne.


My Top 10 Simple Pleasures

Getting a pedicure and manicure at least every two weeks.

A body massage with John (again, at least every two weeks).

Eating isol (or chicken pwet) from Chicken Bacolod.

An ice cold Coke.

Any good book from a book sale.

A copy of Cosmopolitan on the first day of of the month.

Whiling away my time in the mall looking for anything na I can buy (with John not complainig).

A quality and cam-whoring time spent with friends.

A text, call or email from a friend asking as to how I've been.

Any time spent with John. As long as I'm with him, even if the talk may be nonsense, the gestures may not be that sweet and the setting may not be romantic, as long as I have him beside me, everything is more than alright.


***

This birthday has been the worst for me.
But it's okay.
Enough of the wallowing, whining and crying.

Hell, I've got my friends and they believe in me.

***

At the end of the dark tunnel is a tricycle.


***

Ang buhay, parang gulong, minsan... nasusunog.

Wednesday, June 14, 2006

It's June 14th...
It's my Birthday...

and it ain't happy at all.

Monday, June 05, 2006






Another night out with two of my dorkiest friends...





















The night out won't be complete without us camwhoring...











At syempre, si Jovee, pa-cute na naman.
Take note Jovee ha, pa-cute, hindi cute!
Stop the delusion na cute ka.










And to cap the night, here's the best shot of all.
Ang pang-Oscars na kuha ni Burn!
Muntik na akong mag-lock jaw sa kakatawa.

Sunday, June 04, 2006

Pic(k)s for the Week

The trip to the doctor went well.
I didn't undergo the surgery yet.
My throat is still under observation.
But just the same, they did something painful.
They scraped something off my thoat.
Para ma-prevent daw and nodules.


Enough of the gorry details.


***


And so we went to Boracay last week.
Though masakit throat ko, okay lang.
Enjoyed the vacation just the same.
Good thing it didn't rain.
Thanks Papa Jesus.


I'll let these pictures tell the story...






Inside the plane...










Red Coconut, where we stayed.










Having my henna tattoo.










Chi, showing off his henna tattoo.










Camwhoring under the sun...

***

How time really flies. It's already June. Rainy season na naman. And of course, birthday na namin ni John. Woohoo!

At this time of the year, I get senti.

As I don't have the luxury to do this all the time, I try to reminisce and evaluate my so-called life.

Am I living my life to the fullest?

So far, I know I am. Cliche' as it may seem, Life is indeed short, that's why we have to live it to the fullest. I try to accomplish all my goals. I live up my dreams. I do things that makes me happy. I try to make people happy.

Am I making my friends, lovedones and all those around me happy?

Well, to be honest, not all the time. But I try. I try to love them with all that I have in my own little way. I may sometimes have a funny way of showing it, but I try to touch their lives as much as they did mine.

Am I happy?

I guess I am. I have an understanding and supportive Family, I have a loving John, I have loyal friends and best of all, I have a very forgiving God. What else could I ask for? Though at trying times I question His will, I wouldn't have it another way.

***

Sus', enough of the drama...

Sunday, May 21, 2006

And so tomorrow, at 10 o'clock in the morning, I will be at Makati Med.
I might undergo a minor throat surgery.

Might, as I will try my best to convince the doctor not to go through it.
Maybe, a pray over will do.
Maybe, another week of those expensive antibiotics will be enough.
Maybe, hmmm...


Thanks to all those wishing the best for me.


***


We watched Da Vinci Code yesterday (or rather, earlier).
The screening time was 1:20AM.
We didn't have a choice.
Lahat ata ng tao asa Greenbelt kagabi to watch that movie.

The movie was okay.
Marami daw tinanggal from the book.
Naman. That's nothing but normal.
What do we expect?
Kung everything from the book was included in the movie, for sure, more than 3 hours yung movie.
As what my friend says, "Godfather lang talaga ang kumpleto. Kaso pati yun, 2 parts."

So, what's my verdict?
I liked the movie.
No need to read the book just so you'd understand it.
But it wouldn't hurt if you do that though.


***

I am excited with our Bora trip on Thursday.

Rain rain, go away.
Please come back after my Bora stay.

Wednesday, May 17, 2006

The Much Awaited Post (Coach)...

I haven't been posting for quite a while... I know.
I too, am looking forward to this post.


I have a sore throat since Easter Sunday.
For the longest time, my voice is hoarse and I am always coughing as if my life depended on it. I stopped smoking for like a month now. Okay. I stand corrected. I now smoke only occasionally. As in. From the usual 5 sticks to 1 pack a day, I'm now down to 1 stick every night out. And take note, West Ice pa yan.

By Monday, I might be undergoing a minor throat surgery. Kasi naman, last time I heard my normal voice was Easter Sunday.
I hope the medicines will work wonders.

Honestly, I am freakin scared.

Me: "Doc, masakit po ba yung gagawin nyo sa kin on Monday?"
Doc: "Okay lang, may anesthesia naman so di mo mararamdaman."



How very comforting naman.



***

Dahil nga forever na yung sore throat ko, some of my officemates are scaring me. Pa-check up na daw ako kasi baka cancer na daw sakit ko.

OMG naman! Cancer?

And so I texted John.

Me: "Chi, punta tayo hospital tomorrow. I am dying. My cancer daw ako."
John: "Sino nagsabi, susuntukin ko."
Me: "Officemates ko. I'm dying."
John: "Di yan totoo."
Me: "I'm dying."
John: "Sige, sama ko sa hukay. Drama naman ng baby ko."


Sweet. Lol.


***
Meet my newest baby.

My purple Coach wristlet.












When I saw this online, I fell in love.

We tried looking for it in Rockwell. Wala daw.

Buti na lang my friend's bf was able to order it online.

Thanks Neil and MJ.


The much awaited Coach nga.

Saturday, May 06, 2006

Update...?

I haven't been posting for quite some time.

I guess I've been busy.

Nothing much has happened.

So, all's well...

I'm still alive...

... and pretty. Lol!

Friday, April 14, 2006

B-O-R-E-D

From an email...


These are from a book called "Disorder in the American Courts" and theses are the things people actually said in court, word for word, taken down and now published by court reporters that had the torment of staying calm while these exchanges were actually taking place.


Q: Are you sexually active?
A: No, I just lie there.

***

Q: What is your date of birth?
A: July 15.
Q: What year?
A: Every year.

***

Q: What gear were you in at the moment of the impact?
A: Gucci sweats and Reeboks.

***

Q: This myasthenia gravis, does it affect your memory at all?
A: Yes
Q: And in what ways does it affect your memory?
A: I forget.
Q: You forget? Can you give us an example of something that you've forgotten?
A: What was the question?

***

Q: How old is your son, the one living with you?
A: Thirty-eight or thirty-five, I can't remember which.
Q: How long has he lived with you?
A: Forty-five years.

***

Q: What was the first thing your husband said to you when he woke up that morning?
A: He said, "Where am I, Cathy?"
Q: And why did that upset you?
A: My name is Susan.

***

Q: Now doctor, isn't it true that when a person dies in his sleep, he doesn't know about it until the next morning?
A: Did you actually pass the bar exam?

***

Q: The youngest son, the twenty-year-old, how old is he?

***

Q: Were you present when your picture was taken?

***

Q: So the date of conception (of the baby) was August 8th?
A: Yes.
Q: And what were you doing at that time?

***

Q: She had three children, right?
A: Yes.
Q: How many were boys?
A: None.
Q: Were there any girls?

***

Q: Can you describe the individual?
A: He was about medium height and had a beard.
Q: Was this a male, or a female?

***

Q: Doctor, how many autopsies have you performed on dead people?
A: All my autopsies are performed on dead people.

***

Q: ALL your responses MUST be oral, OK? What school did you go to?
A: Oral.

***

Q: Do you recall the time that you examined the body?
A: The autopsy started around 8:30 p.m.
Q: And Mr. Dennington was dead at the time?
A: No, he was sitting on the table wondering why I was cutting open his guts.

***

Q: Doctor, before you performed the autopsy, did you check for a pulse?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for blood pressure?
A: No.
Q: Did you check for breathing?
A: No.
Q: So, then it is possible that the patient was alive when you began the autopsy?
A: No.
Q: How can you be so sure, Doctor?
A: Because his brain was sitting on my desk in a jar.
Q: But could the patient have still been alive, nevertheless?
A: Yes, it is possible that he could have been alive and practicing law.

Monday, April 10, 2006

Kikay Day with John


Had the most relaxing weekend with John.

We went to the salon to have our pedicure/manicure and he had a haircut.

After that we went to the spa for a massage.













John can really be kikay sometimes.

Good thing cos I don't have to drag him to get some pampering.

*wink wink




***

How could I have fallen for you?
When I think about it now... we're so different from each other.
Gawd, it's like Ebony and Ivory.
Beer and Milk.
You and Me.

But I did love you anyway...

(Monologue for the Ex)

Saturday, April 08, 2006

A Whole Week of F-U-N


Monday... we dressed up with something Magical.






















Friday... we dressed up as UK Celebs!