tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-122329012024-03-08T02:49:49.446+08:00~ Buhay Maldita ~You don't have to like me to read this.
More so you don't need to read this to like me.Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.comBlogger182125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-25896872668800126652015-03-03T18:29:00.001+08:002015-03-03T18:31:27.539+08:00Overwhelmed<span style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Slept with a severe headache. Woke up with a severe headache pa rin. It was a tiring and very overwhelming day. Mama's cardiologist wants her to have an angiogram. Prior to her breast surgery last year, we had a hard time securing her cardio clearance because apparently, she has hypertensive cardiovascular disease and coronary artery disease and the doctor was insisting for her to have an angiogram. </span><div style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">So that was Part 1 of the ordeal. Second visit was with a rheumatologist. Another bomb dropped, Mama has osteoporosis. And she 4 - 5 tablets to take daily. </span></div><div style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">Overwhelming. While I know that Mama is getting old and that naturally, she will be prone to different health conditions, it still feels different to confront reality and be told that she has medical conditions that require attention. </span></div><div style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);">This is yet another hurdle that we need to conquer. Jesus, we lift everything to you. </span></div><div style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><span style="-webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-decoration: -webkit-letterpress;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-DhD2ENw9zJ2Dh6UtRxKF4s8Hg8xMwtcX4R7xVxRZEzpLiGlIMFVJeru2Bh02IZ-HT1wTARac2keP8OYG63V-5U2N9gL4yhBvCKmYg4iih7PsmWcXV1O7DNwp911RdhOCG3tRVg/s640/blogger-image-1345057051.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0);"><font color="#000000"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-DhD2ENw9zJ2Dh6UtRxKF4s8Hg8xMwtcX4R7xVxRZEzpLiGlIMFVJeru2Bh02IZ-HT1wTARac2keP8OYG63V-5U2N9gL4yhBvCKmYg4iih7PsmWcXV1O7DNwp911RdhOCG3tRVg/s640/blogger-image-1345057051.jpg"></font></a></div><div><br></div></div>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-67824967073112902422015-03-02T00:42:00.001+08:002015-03-02T01:54:15.850+08:00Return of the Maldits<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Over dinner, I was telling my husband na I want to start another blog and was soliciting for a suggestion of blog titles. He goes, e di yung Buhay Maldita na lang ulit. Nasan na yun? Yung sa Multiply mo dati? Told him that Multiply is long gone with my blog and pictures. </span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">So I tried creating a new account with John's favorite nickname for me - Ranting Maldita only to find out that that name is already taken. Refusing to give up, tried logging with some of my passwords and lo and behold, one of them actually worked!</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0); font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It has really been a while! My last entry was in 2009. It has been 6 years and I'd love to write how it has been, what kept me busy and how I am doing now. A lot has happened for the past 6 years. So much catching up to do! For starters, I am now married and a petmom to Princess, a black makulit furbaby who just turned 5 last February. </span></div>
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Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-85989590193623311582009-11-06T22:38:00.000+08:002009-11-07T03:38:59.317+08:00To Fall or Not To Fall<p>It's hard to fall for someone who is not even remotely in the same page with you. For all we know, you are reading a romantic novel, while he's into demons and stuff.</p> <p>But then again, it's not as if you can choose who to like or love. It's one of the wonders of love. It's not dictated, not scripted and definitely not coerced. Though it would make more sense to fall for someone who also loves you, it just doesn't happen that way. Love is complicated and it ain't easy as that. It involves a lot of risks and fate. </p> <p>Risks.<br>The worst part of crushing on someone is that when that someone is with someone else. Or if that someone is not even remotely aware that you exist. Or if that someone can only offer you friendship. The possibilities are endless but it all boils down to unrequited love. </p> <p>Unrequited love by far, is the worst. If you can stay steer away from it, then do so.</p> <p>Fate.<br>What I love about love is that it can never be imposed. Sometimes, you just know. You crush on someone, go out on a few dates, get to know each other well, fall in love together with each other... the works.</p> <p>And that's why even if Love has pained me too much, I'd still say<br>it's better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all<br>and it is better to have loved and let go than to have loved and held on to the wrong one all this time.</p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-43438980394533055742009-03-28T09:30:00.000+08:002009-03-28T13:30:23.177+08:00Ako rin, ako rin!<p>An entry I found in Jovee's site. Tapos kay Burn pala nanggaling.</p> <p><strong>Your view on yourself: </strong>You are intelligent, honest and sweet. You are friendly to everybody and don't like conflict. Because you're so cheerful and fun people are naturally attracted to you and like to talk to you. </p> <p><br><strong>The type of girlfriend/boyfriend you are looking for: </strong>You are not looking merely for a girl/boyfriend - you are looking for your life partner. Perhaps you should be more open-minded about who you spend time with. The person you are looking for might hide their charm under their exterior. </p> <p><br><strong>Your readiness to commit to a relationship: </strong>You prefer to get to know a person very well before deciding whether you will commit to the relationship. <br><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>The seriousness of your love: </strong>You like to flirt and behave seductively. The opposite sex finds this very attractive, and that's why you'll always have admirers hanging off your arms. But how serious are you about choosing someone to be in a relationship with? <br><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Your views on education: </strong>Education is very important in life. You want to study hard and learn as much as you can. <br><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>The right job for you: </strong>You have plenty of dream jobs but have little chance of doing any of them if you don't focus on something in particular. You need to choose something and go for it to be happy and achieve success. <br><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>How do you view success: </strong>You are afraid of failure and scared to have a go at the career you would like to have in case you don't succeed. Don't give up when you haven't yet even started! Be courageous. <br><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>What are you most afraid of: </strong>You are afraid of having no one to rely on in times of trouble. You don't ever want to be unable to take care of yourself. Independence is important to you. <br><strong></strong></p> <p><strong>Who is your true self: </strong>You are full of energy and confidence. You are unpredictable, with moods changing as quickly as an ocean. You might occasionally be calm and still, but never for long. </p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-12967426744690040252009-03-22T07:04:00.000+08:002009-03-22T11:04:50.593+08:00Getting Over Someone...<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;">A good friend asked me how she’d know if she’s finally over someone.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;">I’m no expert in this subject but I did my best in explaining to her how it was when I was in that situation.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><u>The signs are not accurate.</u> Sometimes, you wake up not thinking about the person but that doesn’t guarantee na you are finally over the person. After all, 1 day is irrelevant to the next days, weeks, months and years to come. So lesson number one is to NOT ask for a sign.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><u>It’s hard.</u><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>It’s hard trying to recall how I came to this point from where I was when my heart was broken. It took me a while, that I remember. I was always walking in a daze and I was in my own world. I was trying to accept the fact that my one true love broke my heart. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><u>Things change.</u><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"> </b>Before I met him, I was my own person. I did things on my own and I didn’t have to ask someone (or anyone for that matter) if they like what I’m doing or wearing. I wore my hair short even if it made me look like siopao. I drink and smoke with friends without having to get someone’s permission. I own my decisions.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><o:p></o:p></b></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;">When I met him, things started to change. I was more conscious and cautious with what I was doing. Hindi naman dumating sa point na he has the final say. It’s just that it’s hard to be the drinker and smoker that I was considering na wala syang bisyo. Though I’m not a heels person, mas lagi akong nagsusuot ng flats to compliment his height (kasi he’s a bit short, hehe). You know, certain things like that. Until it reached the point na I was checking with him every now and then kung ano magiging decisions ko. I do not blame him. Kasi it was my decision to check with him. Hindi nya ako pinilit. I just felt that during that time, I was supposed to do that dahil “kami”.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><u>Allow yourself time to figure out what you really want to be.</u> Do you want to be the same person before you met him? Or do you want to stay the way you are (after being with him)? Regardless of your decision, you have to realize that it’s just you now. You do not answer to anyone (most of all, him) but yourself. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><u>Time is all you need.</u> It can and may not happen overnight. It might take a while. Just be patient. There are no due dates. Take all the time that you need. Let the scars heal. They may not be visible physically but you have to make sure that the ones that we do not actually see have already healed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><u>Lastly, it doesn’t matter if he is or he is not over you.</u> He doesn’t dictate when you should start trying to get over him. He has his own life to live and hindi ka na kasama dun. So start living your own life too.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;">Getting over someone you used to love is no easy feat. You loved the person at his best and worst. You accepted the person as he is. The mark he left in your life will always be indelible. It may not be as noticeable as it was the first time, but it’s permanent. Though they may have hurt us and broken our hearts, that doesn’t change the fact that they loved us too. They may not love us the same way when the relationship was just starting out. Things change. It’s not our fault that they no longer love us the way we love them. And if this happens, it happens for a reason. It may not make sense now but in time, you will realize that it’s better that things ended that way.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Arial;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-13065789310631140542009-03-10T09:53:00.000+08:002009-03-10T13:53:05.433+08:00Floaters and Francis M.<p>floating - \[floh-ting] –adjective <br>1. being buoyed up on water or other liquid. <br>2. having little or no attachment to a particular place; moving from one place to another: a floating work force. <br>3. Pathology. away from its proper position, esp. in a downward direction: a floating kidney. <br>4. not fixed or settled in a definite place or state: a floating population. <br>5. Finance. <br>a. in circulation or use, or not permanently invested, as capital. <br>b. composed of sums due within a short time: a floating debt. <br> 6. Machinery. <br>a. having a soft suspension greatly reducing vibrations between the suspended part and its support. <br>b. working smoothly. </p> <p>***</p> <p>It's been a while since I last posted something here. And yes, tama ka. <em>Floating</em>.</p> <p>Dahil summer na, masaya na magtampisaw sa dagat (o sa pool, o sa malaking-malaking timba) at mag-<em>floating</em>. Nakakaaliw ang mag-<em>float </em>lalo na kung marunong ka ring lumangoy. Kasi dumadating yung point na habang naka-<em>float </em>ka, parang nakakasawa rin na nakatengga ka ng matagal. At kung nasa dagat ka, e baka sa kung saang lugar ka makarating. Enjoy, nakakaaliw, masaya... kung hindi forever na lulutang lutang ka.</p> <p>E pano kung sa work ka mag-<em>floating?</em> Yung tipong walang kasiguruhan, yung di mo alam kung ano mangyayari sa pagpasok mo sa opisina? Yung tipong wala ka pang isang oras sa opisina e pinapauwi ka na dahil <em>floating</em> ka daw muna. Basta mag-<em>float-float</em> ka na lang daw muna. </p> <p>Naku... e di pa naman ako marunong lumangoy. Hanggang bubbles lang kaya ko e.</p> <p>Badtrip.</p> <p>***</p> <p>Just like what I've been telling my friends, ngayon pa lang nag-sink in sa akin na Francis Magalona is gone. It's sad. I've always thought na he's good. He has sense when he raps. Hindi yung tipong clap your hands everybody lang ang alam sabihin. Bilib nga ko sa kanya e. Sayang. </p> <p>***</p> <p>There is hope. I refuse to believe na wala. Kasi mahirap mabuhay na wala kang pinaniniwalaan. Things would be better. It may not happen over night pero in God's time, things will get better.</p> <p>Ang buhay parang gulong. Minsan nasusunog. Hehe. Kidding aside, wala sigurong bright side for now pero magkakaron din yan, promise.</p> <p><img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"><br></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-85836523596630510352009-01-18T05:47:00.000+08:002009-01-18T10:47:39.248+08:00What's my Point?<p><font face="trebuchet ms">Sa buhay, madalas, may gusto tayong gawin na for some reason, di naman natin magawa.<br>Sometimes the reasons are practical in nature, minsan naman just pure emotional.</font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">Gaya ko, gusto kong magpagupit ng hair. Para sana maiba naman. For the longest time, nagpapa-rebond ako at straight lang gupit ko. Gusto ko naman sana maka-experience ng iba. Pero dahil sa umaasa ako na ako'y lalakad down the aisle this year, inisip ko, huwag muna.</font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">Minsan, lalo na 'pag bagsak ang CSAT ko, gusto kong mag-resign. Kapag napakaraming pinapagawa sa opisina, lalong lumalakas yung kagustuhan kong umalis. Pero kapag ok naman, cool lang, steady lang.</font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">Before I wrote this post, alam ko may punto ako. As I move towards the end, ayun... nakalimutan ko na yung punto ko.</font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">Maganda talaga na pag-isipan muna lahat ng bagay. Kasi minsan, our emotions cloud our judgement. At kadalasan, lalo na kung emotion ang pinaiiral natin, we decide badly. </font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">Deal with the hurt, cry it out, let the tears run dry. Di mawawala yung sama ng loob.<br>It doesn't heal overnight. Kapag medyo ok ka na, think of what you will do. At the end of it all, it's solely your call.</font></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-21077072324903112372009-01-17T12:36:00.000+08:002009-01-17T17:36:37.691+08:00Conversations with John XII<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">A conversation with John long before the Twilight mania…<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><strong>Ma-an:</strong> <em>You’re impossible fast. You’re strong. You’re skin is pale white and ice cold. You don’t go out in the sunlight.<o:p></o:p></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><strong>John:</strong> <em>Say it, say it out loud!</em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><strong>Ma-an:</strong> <em>VamPIG! You are a VamPIG!<o:p></o:p></em></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p>End of kabaliwan. </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p><img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"></o:p></span></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-1024764367804800802009-01-06T06:28:00.000+08:002009-01-06T11:28:44.229+08:00Life and Death<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">One of the hardest things for me to deal with, by far, is death. I’d like to believe that I am not afraid to die. I’d like to believe that death is really inevitable. I’d like to believe that, death, like change is life’s constant.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">But no matter how hard I think about it, death scares me. The fact not knowing just scares me even more.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Death in the family, no matter how tragic and sad it is, cohesively binds us all the more.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Lola Paring, we will miss you.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">*****</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">If I had my way, I’d start 2009 better than this. The passing away of my lola is not a good way to start the year no matter how hard we try to deal with it logically. Losing someone is plain and simple sad.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">We’re just consoled with the fact that she didn’t have to suffer long and that she’s now with Papa J and Lolo S.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">*****</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">If there’s one thing I learned out of this, is that it solidified the fact that nothing in this world is permanent. We all have to live life to the fullest and avoid regrets. Deal with might-have-beens and do everything that we can while we still can.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"> </font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Live, laugh and love freely!<br>Live without regrets.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Seize the day and make the most out of it.</font></p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-6838353195168760152009-01-02T07:44:00.000+08:002009-01-02T12:44:30.664+08:00My 2009 Resolutions<p><font face="trebuchet ms">Since it's 2009, I've come up with my resolutions. I hope to keep them, so help me God. <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></font></p> <ul> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS"><u>Smoke less.</u> Well, I don't smoke on a daily basis. Usually, when I'm just out having coffee or if I'm on a party. I hope to keep it that way. I don't smoke daily, unless super busog and bloated ang feeling ko.</font></li> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS"><u>Drink more water.</u> </font><font face="Trebuchet MS">I know 8 glasses a day is OA for me. To keep it realistic, 2-3 glasses a day. I am resigned to the fact that I can't take Coke out of my system. As a compromise, I will try to keep it to a minimum.</font></li> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS"><u>Moderate Bag shopping.</u> I am a self-confessed bagoholic! Bags are like drugs to me. I know they're bad for the budget yet I can't seem to stop myself. Stopping is like killing myself. So, I'll just have it moderated. If I see a bag that I like, I will think about it 5 times. If after 5 times of contemplation and I still can't get it out of my system, then I'll buy it. But if I somehow "forget" about it, then it's not mine to buy.</font></li> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS"><u>Moderate Havaianas shopping.</u> (same as above) </font></li> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS"><u>Save more.</u> I'll spend less on things that aren't important and save more for the rainy days.</font></li> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS"><u>Laugh more.</u> I'll try not to think too much of the things that are over and done with, therefore, can't be changed. Think less of things that are insignificant to me like why this person is like this or why that person is like that. Again, some things (and persons) can't be changed. I just have to accept that fact.</font></li> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS"><u>Learn a new word at least every other day.</u> Thesaurus and Dictionary baby!</font></li> <li><font face="Trebuchet MS"><u>Communicate with my lovedones more.</u> What is piso for a text if I know na I will make my Mama or Tita or long-lost friend smile diba?</font></li></ul> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS">This is all I can think of for now... <img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/wink.png"></font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS"></font> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-3789200128632108932009-01-02T07:24:00.000+08:002009-01-02T12:24:52.989+08:002008 – The Year That Was<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">Here’s a recap of my 2008.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><strong><u>MY FAITH<o:p></o:p></u></strong></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">My faith will always get me going. No matter how tough it gets, I know I can do it because no matter how big the problem is, I have a bigger faith and bigger God.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><o:p><strong><u></u></strong></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><u></u></strong> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><strong><u>MY FAMILY<o:p></o:p></u></strong></p></span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">Your family will always be your family. They will stick by you through thick and thin. They will always take you as you are with and without the imperfections.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">I’m just so lucky because I have an understanding and loving family. I love them and they love me – enough said.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><u><strong></strong></u></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><u><strong>MY CHI<o:p></o:p></strong></u></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">I will always be thankful that I have John in my life. Life can’t get any better than this. With life’s ups and downs, everything’s alright with him by my side. To borrow Edward’s words for Bella -- John is my life now. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">I am hoping that this year would finally be the year. I am keeping my fingers crossed. Let this be the year.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><strong><u></u></strong></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><strong><u>MY FRIENDS</u></strong> <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">I love my friends with all my heart and with all that I am. I know that I can and will do anything within my powers for them. I’m just so lucky knowing that they feel the same way towards me. They will always be my persons no matter what. I may stumble upon challenges and road blocks once in while but it’s okay because I have my friends to cheer me up and support me all the way.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">As I grow older, I realize that my priorities changes. These are my priorities for now. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">2008 has been a good year to me. I’ve nothing to complain about as I was able to breeze through it unscathed. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">I’m very thankful for all the things that transpired, no matter how great or small, important or insignificant, happy or sad – for these all helped me become who I am right now.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;tab-stops: 180.75pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';">As for 2009… bring it on!<o:p></o:p></span></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-88550254305674690352008-12-24T16:12:00.000+08:002008-12-24T21:12:33.643+08:00Life After the Baclaran Incident<p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms" size="3"></font></p><font face="Arial" size="2"></font></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;COLOR: black;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">After the unfateful Baclaran incident, I just seem to have lost the appetite to write (buti na lang hindi to eat-- haha!).<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;COLOR: black;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">To those who haven’t heard about it yet, here’s the gist. We went to Baclaran last November 30<sup>th</sup> para <u1:city u2:st="on"><u1:place u2:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">sana</st1:city></st1:place></u1:place></u1:city></span></p> makatipid sa ibang gifts for our relatives. While inside a store, John became too comfortable that he didn’t realize that he wasn’t holding my bag anymore. What was lost? My RL houndstooth bag, my W890 phone, my Samsung flip-top phone (which was free for my Sun post-paid line), John’s gold necklace (a gift from his Mom), his gold bracelet (a gift from me for our 2<sup>nd</sup> Christmas), his watch (my gift for our 5<sup>th</sup> Anniversary) and lastly, my diamond engagement ring, cash, IDs and some other stuff.<o:p></o:p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;COLOR: black;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">I have no other intention but to rant about what we lost that day. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;COLOR: black;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">Pero sabi nga ng karamihan, pwede pa naman namin ulit kitain yung perang nawala at pwede pa ulit kaming bumili nung mga bagay na nawala. But still, it can’t be helped na we feel sad when we remember what happened. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;COLOR: black;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">If I can turn back time, okay na mawala lahat huwag lang <u1:city u2:st="on"><u1:place u2:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">sana</st1:city></st1:place></u1:place></u1:city></span></p> yung ring ko. <o:p></o:p> <div style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none;PADDING-RIGHT: 0in;BORDER-TOP: medium none;PADDING-LEFT: 0in;PADDING-BOTTOM: 31pt;BORDER-LEFT: medium none;PADDING-TOP: 0in;BORDER-BOTTOM: windowtext 3pt dotted;mso-element: para-border-div;"> <p style="BORDER-RIGHT: medium none;PADDING-RIGHT: 0in;BORDER-TOP: medium none;PADDING-LEFT: 0in;PADDING-BOTTOM: 0in;BORDER-LEFT: medium none;PADDING-TOP: 0in;BORDER-BOTTOM: medium none;mso-border-bottom-alt: dotted windowtext 3.0pt;mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 31.0pt 0in;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;COLOR: black;FONT-FAMILY: 'Trebuchet MS';mso-bidi-font-family: Arial;">But I can’t turn back time. So I’ll just be thankful na we weren’t hurt and that this incident proved na we are truly loved by our friends.</span></p></div> <p><strong><font face="trebuchet ms" size="5">Merry Christmas everyone!</font></strong></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-18817636802950330132008-11-24T05:02:00.000+08:002008-11-24T10:03:33.057+08:00Conversations with John XI<p><font face="trebuchet ms">We went to Greenhills yesterday. We checked out the pricelist of iPhone and Samsung Omnia kasi. I've been telling John kasi na I want an iPhone since it was released last year. Since usapang Christmas gifts na, habang naghihintay kami na makalabas sa parking lot...</font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS">Me: <em>Chi, ano'ng gusto mo na Christmas gift?</em></font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS">John: <em>Nothing. I just want to see you happy and I'm happy na.</em></font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS">Me: (Speechless)</font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS">John: <em>Hindi nga po. I am serious. I am a simple person with simple aspirations and dreams. If I just see you happy, I'm also happy.</em></font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS"><img src="http://images.multiply.com/common/smiles/smile.png"></font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS">Aaww... ang sweet naman. </font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS">Life can't get any better than this.</font></p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS"></font> </p> <p><font face="Trebuchet MS"></font> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-25791120042680895062008-11-23T12:01:00.000+08:002008-11-23T17:01:36.616+08:00iPhone or Samsung Omnia?<p><font face="trebuchet ms">I'd appreciate feedback on both phones. </font></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://ayemmaan.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SSkZPAoKCBsAAAl1DFE1"><img class="alignleft" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SSkZPAoKCBsAAAl1DFE1/apple-iphone-2.jpg?et=2l%2Bdywt9Mi2vsL8iCwyWMQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="trebuchet ms">I've been really thinking of getting an iPhone for myself.</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Trebuchet MS">Why? It's stylish and it looks nice. I know, ang babaw. I guess I'd have to review the specs more. If we'll be spending around 30K for a phone, might as well know what I'm getting myself into.</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Trebuchet MS">Will iPhone be worth it? I really need feedback especially from those who has one (of course, hehe) or those who are just simply in the know.</font></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Trebuchet MS"></font></span> </p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"></span> </p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"></span> </p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"></span> </p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://ayemmaan.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SSkarwoKCBsAAD@gOC81"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SSkarwoKCBsAAD@gOC81/Omnia.jpg?et=9wdqE6J8zev1NDhfW9FHIQ&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="trebuchet ms">Another </font><font face="trebuchet ms">phone that I'm looking at is Samsung Omnia.</font></span></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Trebuchet MS">Just like iPhone, it also looks stylish. Touchscreen din sya and I guess, has some features the same as that of iPhone. </font></span></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Trebuchet MS">Just like with iPhone, I'd have to seriously study the specs and reviews for this phone. No idea how much it costs though.</font></span></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"></span></span> </p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"></span></span> </p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="trebuchet ms">Feedback would be highly appreciated. I currently have W900. It's a walkman phone and it takes decent pictures naman. It's also touchscreen but the screen isn't as big as that of iPhone or Omnia (I think).</font></span></span></p> <p><span class="insertedphoto"><span class="insertedphoto"><font face="Trebuchet MS">Anyways, feedback anyone?</font></span></span></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-6455100906159379752008-11-17T09:40:00.000+08:002008-11-17T14:41:00.396+08:00My Christmas Wishlist<p><font face="georgia, times new roman, times, serif">Daig ng maagap ang masipag. Kaya naman ngayon pa lang, I am starting my Christmas Wishlist na, hehe.</font></p> <p><font face="Georgia"><span class="insertedphoto"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SSEOtQoKCBsAAGrMHA41/Twilight-The-Complete-Illustrated-Movie-Companion.jpg?et=pnFhe5eqc0SJdkQwqiSiZg&nmid=0" border="0"></span></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="georgia, times new roman, times, serif">Twilight: The Complete Illustrated Movie Companion </font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Georgia">by: Stephenie Meyer</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Georgia"></font> </p> <p><font face="Georgia"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SSEPlgoKCBsAAAKhQuQ1/Shadow-Music.jpg?et=%2CmnZpOCB8CVVm6vzUXhXkA&nmid=0" border="0"></font></p> <p align="center"><font face="georgia, times new roman, times, serif">Shadow Music</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Georgia">by: Julie Garwood</font></p> <p align="center"><font face="Georgia"></font> </p> <p><font face="Georgia"></font> </p> <p><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SSEQigoKCBsAAB9lClc1/apple-iphone-2.jpg?et=F2fq0AohwWLZcgtL7wWVag&nmid=0" border="0"></p> <p> </p> <p align="center"><font face="georgia, times new roman, times, serif">I don't care if it's 3G or not. Or kung ano pa man. Basta iPhone. Hehe. Hindi naman ako choosy.</font></p> <p><font face="Georgia"></font> </p> <p><font face="Georgia">This is it for now. Will just update this from time to time.</font></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-7170843116507763782008-11-16T13:49:00.000+08:002008-11-16T18:49:33.041+08:00Why I'm so into Christmas...<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://ayemmaan.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/upload/SR-5VAoKCBsAADW9Txs1"><img class="alignright" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SR-5VAoKCBsAADW9Txs1/IMG-4379.JPG?et=w8ZPl%2BlX5O8bqy3kb%2B%2C2YA&nmid=0" border="0"></a></span>As we traveled along <st1:street w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on">Ayala Avenue</st1:address></st1:street> last night, I realized na the streets are garbed with Christmas decors na. And yes, just a few more weeks, pasko na naman!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';">I’ve always been a Christmas person. I just love everything about Christmas.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';">Syempre, una na sa list is yung 13<sup>th</sup> month pay. Everyone deserves it. After working hard for the last 12 months, aba dapat naman talaga, may reward.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';">For some reason, talagang I love Christmas. Siguro because I have the fondest memories of celebrating it with my family. When I was growing up, we always go to the province and spend the holidays with our relatives. At dahil malaki ang pamilya ko, super saya palagi and of course, exciting ang gift giving rituals. Through the years, even after I started working, I make sure na even if I can’t be with them, I have a “little something” for my family and relatives. Lalo na sa mga lolo, lola, tito and titas ko. Kasi when I was growing up, they also made sure na may “little something” akong matatanggap once the clock strikes 12 and we start with the gift giving.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';">It’s just ironic though, I am a Christmas person and John is simply not. He’s not the Grinch naman or anything. In fact, he’s very supportive lalo na when I do my Christmas shopping. Though I hear complaints every now and then, it’s somehow a bonding time for us and he really makes sure that he shops or rather, tags along with me. I guess he’s not a fan of Christmas because he didn’t have a lot of good memories. For him, Christmas season means that it’s December. When it’s December, it’s cold. And when it’s cold, not everyone is well. Close friends would surely know what I mean by this.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';">Anyway, we once had a plan of tying the knot in December. In fact, we wanted it this December. But due to several reasons, the plan just can’t be accommodated as much as we wanted to. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';">Yes, I want to get married in December. Why? Simple. I want John to start looking at December differently. Gusto ko maisip nya na December isn’t so bad at all dahil we got married in December, dahil pwedeng maging masaya ang Disyembre, dahil it’s not too late for us to start making memories of our own. Na kahit he didn’t have great Christmas celebrations in the past, we can start making ours together. Na I am here to celebrate all Christmases with him for always. Na I will do everything within my power to make sure na masaya sya at though I can’t erase the past, I am here to make things better for the long haul.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';">At this point, I’d like to borrow my mentor’s reason why they sang a Christmas song on my birthday last June!<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Franklin Gothic Book';">Chi, Disyembre man o hindi, it’s always Christmas when I’m with you.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-77806908115588672612008-11-03T20:26:00.000+08:002008-11-04T01:26:10.658+08:00Hmp, Panget!<p><font face="Verdana">Bakit ganun, minsan, kung sino pa ang pangit, sila pa ang may pangit na pag-uugali?</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Dahil ba sa tingin nila e they have nothing to lose dahil pangit na sila?</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">O defense mechanism nila yun?</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Hmmm... hindi po ako nagmamaganda, I'm just thinking out loud. </font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Ang daming instances na kasi na may mga pangit na "nagmamaganda". </font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Gamitin ko lang yung linya ni Alfie nung minsang may inaway sya na manager sa McDo dahil sa attitude problem...</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana"><em>"Ang panget-panget mo na nga, ang panget-panget pa ng ugali mo!"</em></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Hay. Ampanget!</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana"></font> </p> <p><font face="Verdana">PS. Bato bato sa langit, ang tamaan wag magagalit. Hindi po ako super ganda, hindi rin naman po ako pangit. May times na nagmamaldita ako, pero I make sure na nasa lugar ako.</font></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-34908576950257856912008-11-03T20:08:00.000+08:002008-11-04T01:08:09.960+08:00Conversations with John X<p><font face="trebuchet ms">This post is long overdue.</font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">When John and I ate at Amici last month, we noticed na the crew takes the "self-service" policy quite seriously.</font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">At napansin din naman na the servers didn't have trouble asking us to "go there, go back there and go back here" for our orders and special requests.</font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">Anyway, since we didn't finish our pizza, John decided to call one of the waiters to have the rest of the pizza "to go".</font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">John (to waitress): <em>For take-out na yung pizza.<br></em>Waitress: <em>Okay po, punta kayo dun</em> (sabay turo sa cashier). Sabay alis...</font></p> <p><font face="trebuchet ms">John (to Me): <em>Grabeng tamad naman ng mga tao dito.<br></em>Me: <em>E self-service daw po e.<br></em>John: <em>Baka mamaya, tayo pa paghugasin ng pinggan at baso natin.</em></font></p> <p><br><font face="trebuchet ms">Hahaha. </font></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-10483152472396808892008-10-31T15:04:00.000+08:002008-10-31T19:04:59.993+08:00Bukas...<p><font face="Verdana"><span class="insertedphoto"><a href="http://ayemmaan.multiply.com/photos/hi-res/118/225"><img class="alignmiddleb" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/9/photos/118/300x300/225/IMG-2074.jpg?et=jEK381EaCnrIP+lcN1Xwpg&nmid=105630282" border="0"></a></span>...mababawasan ng isang makapal na folder ang mga floor files ko. </font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Floor file na kumapal in time dahil sa mga coaching logs para sa iba't-ibang bagay na ikaw lang ata ang may kayang gumawa.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">"I don't believe that OI."</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">"It works for me..."</font></p> <p><br><font face="Verdana">Bukas, mag-iiba na ang routine ko.<br>Ang lunch time ko na usually 8:30AM, definitely, mababago.<br>Ang schedule ng mga lunch buddy ko, bukas, mababago.<br>Kung dati, umiikot kay Aya at sayo kasama si Luv at Jai, bukas, baka iba na.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Bukas, mababawasan ang isa sa mga matinding rason kung bakit in spite of everything that's been happening to me at work, okay pa rin ako kahit papaano.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Bukas, masayang masaya ako.<br>Dahil sabi nga nila, dapat masaya ka para sa mga kaibigan mo.<br>Masaya ako dahil finally, you are getting what you deserve.<br>Finally, masasabi natin na may pag-asa pa pala.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Bukas, ang napakakapal na floor file mo, ibibigay ko na kay Mira.<br>Dahil bukas, magiging QA analyst ka na at mawawala ka na sa team ko.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Bukas, mawawalan ako ng isang floor file.<br>Bukas, sana floor file lang ang mawala.<br>Huwag pati makukulay na bagay na pwede mong i-share sa akin.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Bukas, gaya ng lagi kong sinasabi at sinusulat sayo... You will make me proud!</font></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-87837116959837039422008-10-17T12:48:00.000+08:002008-10-17T16:51:30.074+08:00Today...<p><font face="Verdana">...I found out that a very dear friend resigned effective immediately.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">This may be for the best. I hope that you finally find what you're looking for.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana"><span class="insertedphoto"></span></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana"><span class="insertedphoto"><img class="alignmiddleb" style="WIDTH: 213px;HEIGHT: 178px;" height="186" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SPhRggoKCBsAAFUIXeQ1/DSC00050.JPG?et=s%2CjyVC%2CnP9NpqDpJbFQaeA&nmid=0" width="212" border="0"></span></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana"></font> </p> <p><font face="Verdana">I will surely miss...</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">...confiscating your clip/ rubber band everytime tinatali mo yung buhok mo after it was just rebonded.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">...your tomboyish ways.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">...the possiblity na iisa lang ang medyas na suot mo sa pagpasok mo sa office.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">...your topak.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">...excuse (reason) na masakit tyan mo everytime yayayain kita na umalis.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">...your creativity (lalo na sa pag-decorate ng boards sa office).</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">...oreos (ar any food) straight from your pocket.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">...pagiging makulit and pasaway.</font></p> <p> </p> <p><font face="Verdana">Most of all, I will surely miss you.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana"></font> </p> <p> </p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-20952995826137133482008-10-16T13:03:00.000+08:002008-10-16T17:13:26.107+08:00First Time...<p align="right"><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">... to eat at Amici.</font></font></span></p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></span><span class="insertedphoto"><img class="alignmiddleb" style="WIDTH: 177px;HEIGHT: 245px;" height="256" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SPcDqgoKCBsAAFZG9B01/IMG-3665.JPG?et=QndkbSinDpdyxKjnx%2CSZqA&nmid=0" width="197" border="0"></span></p> <p align="right"><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">The food wasn't THAT great. Probably because I was expecting for too much? Hmm. The gelato was okay. Pasta was okay. Pizza was okay.<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p align="right"><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Just okay.<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"></font></font></span> </p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">+++++</font></font></span></p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></span> </p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">...to read a book in just 3-4 hours.</font></font></span></p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman"><o:p></o:p></font></font></span><span class="insertedphoto"><img class="alignmiddleb" style="WIDTH: 174px;HEIGHT: 228px;" height="250" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SPcEHQoKCBsAAF1@GBc1/IMG-3676.JPG?et=E27MC13fDugZJhJXEHGj6A&nmid=0" width="190" border="0"></span></p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Just like what Gladys said, I outdid myself this time, and yes, I am a freak. I loved Twilight right away! I loved the feeling of being so young, giddy and so in-love (even if it's with a vampire). I can only imagine how Edward looks like (if he exists).<o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Kaya naman we had to get the 3 remaining books the next day! I read Twilight last Saturday. I read New Moon and Eclipse the next day, Sunday. And I finished Breaking Dawn last Monday. <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p><span style="COLOR: black;"><font size="3"><font face="Times New Roman">Oo, adik! And yes, naintindihan ko yung kwento. <o:p></o:p></font></font></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="right">+++++</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="right"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="right"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">…that someone from Starbucks spelled my name right.</font></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><img class="alignmiddleb" height="243" src="http://images.ayemmaan.multiply.com/image/1/photos/upload/300x300/SPcEqAoKCBsAAG2qdl01/IMG-3680.JPG?et=RKLG646OfPcTW7HC0p%2BOzQ&nmid=0" width="194" border="0"></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><o:p><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font></o:p></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="right"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3"></font> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;" align="right"><font face="Times New Roman" size="3">Ma-an, with a dash.</font></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-70007499318413561062008-10-12T06:09:00.000+08:002008-10-12T10:09:34.793+08:00Ano ba ang feeling ng WIN?<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Pumasok ako sa office kahapon na full of confidence. It’s our team’s third week on WIN. Sa mga hindi nakakaalam, WIN stands for W---- Improvement Notice. Otherwise known as Performance Improvement Plan. In short, dahil hindi kami umaabot sa target, we’re given 3 weeks to prove our worth. 3 weeks to prove na contrary to what our CSAT is saying, hindi po kami kamote. Na hindi kami naka-graduate sa kolehiyo nang ganun-ganun na lang. Na hindi man kami super talino, marunong at may alam kami kaya nga natanggap kami sa kumpanyang pinagtatrabahuhan namin. Na nung we were interviewed for the job, nakita nung recruitment specialist na we have “it”.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Pero sa kasamaang palad, sa industriya (at account) na kinabibilangan namin, “you’re only good as your last CSAT”. Kumbaga sa contest, wala sa criteria ang “efficiency and effectivity”, “leadership skills”, “initiative” at maski “behavior towards work”. Basta ang mahalaga, yung CSAT.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Di ko naman sila masisisi. Kasi sabi nga nila, bread and butter ng account and CSAT. Na sa tuwing hindi umaabot ang site sa goal, limpak limpak na dolyares ang binabayaran ng kumpanya sa client.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Anyway, yun na nga. I went to work feeling confident that this will be our team’s last week in agony. Na next week is a better week. Na next week, hindi na kami “WINner”.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Kaso hindi. Our team got a bad score which didn’t meet the goal. Wala naming scientific na explanation kung bakit nagkaganun. Kasi kung meron, matagal na naming ginamit yung scientific equation para mataas ang score namin at hindi kami under stress. Kaso nga wala. Ginawa naman naming yung dapat gawin. Kinausap at na-coach naman namin yung mga bangkero. Nag-3X3 naman kami. 5X5. Minsan nga, 10X10 pa. Nakabantay naman kami sa kanila. Kaso, kinapos e. Maghapon naman kaming naglalakad sa spine nila. Maski nga wala siguro akong scoliosis, sumasakit na likod ko e.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Hay, ano bang punto ko? Am I trying to make a point here?<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Simple lang. Nakakabwisit lang isipin na sa lahat-lahat ng nagawa mo, sa CSAT ka lang titimbangin. Na maski perfect attendance at compliance ka, olats kas kung bagsak and CSAT mo. Na sa tinagal-tagal mong nagtatrabaho sa industriyang ito, ngayon ka lang ata mabibigyan ng warning (memo, award, red love letter). <st1:city w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Sana</st1:place></st1:city> nag-absent o nagpaka-late na lang ako ng bonggang bongga. At least pag ganun, alam ko <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">mali</st1:place></st1:country-region> ko. At oo, nagpakakamote ako!</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Ngayon ang dasal ko lang is for God to give me strength. Mahirap yatang kumbinsihin ang labinlimang tao na kaya namin tapusin ang buwan na maayos maski deep inside, parang winashing-machine yung puso ko sa sakit dahil naiinis ako (dahil nga hindi ako, hindi kami kamote).</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Hay. At isa pang malalim na buntong-hininga. Makapagyosi na nga.</span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"></span> </p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p>PS. </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p>Wala po akong intensyon na humanap ng gulo o argumento. I am simply ranting about what I am going through and what I am feeling. Kung nakaka-relate kayo, I hope it's nice for you to know na dalawa tayo. Kung sa tingin nyo mali ako, I appreciate your opinion. Salamat rin sa pagbasa.</o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-46713297997830945632008-10-06T11:15:00.000+08:002008-10-06T15:15:53.572+08:00Conversations with John Part IX<p><font face="Verdana">It's 3PM and I haven't taken a bath yet. Asa room kami ni John, magka-embrace. </font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Nung maisipan ko nang maligo (finally)...</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Me: <em>Maliligo nako, I smell bad na.</em></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">John: <em>It's okay.</em></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Me: <em>I will take a bath na kasi baho nako.</em></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">John: <em>It's okay, maski taong grasa ka, love kita.</em></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana"></font> </p> <p><font face="Verdana">Awww... his sweetness will kill me. Imagine, i-compare ba naman ako sa taong grasa.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">Sweet.</font></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-5459125147449972122008-10-06T03:50:00.000+08:002008-10-06T07:50:57.418+08:00To Nicole with Love<p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">September 27, 2008<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">My BFF Nicole,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">It has been 11 days since your birthday. I know it’s really late pero just the same, Belated Happy, happy Birthday. <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Gaya</st1:city></st1:place> nga ng sinabi ko sa blog mo, I too was expecting for something during your birthday. Kaso, nag-leave ka so I guess, in a way, nagkalimutan na, nawalan na ng momentum.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">But anyways, enough for the excuses. Di bale, one of these days, Aux 3 ko si kamoteng JC para matapos nya na yung card mo. Surprise pa rin naman yun kasi you don’t know kung kelan naming ibibigay. Relax lang, sila Gladys, TM and Iel nga, months in the making yung card nila. Huwag ka na magtampo. Busy na kasi mga tao. Iba naman kasi talaga when we were still in Transition. Mas maluwag ang time kasi maraming time. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">For the almost two years (tama ba?) na I’ve known you, I’ve come to really appreciate you. And I guess, sometimes, I see myself in you. Lalo na when it comes to your passion in keeping friendships alive. You and I have the same sentiments when it comes to friendship. Oo, pareho tayong loyal na friend. At pareho tayong umaasa (subconsciously) na ganun din ang pagtingin sa atin ng mga friends natin. Kaya nga maarte at madrama tayong dalawa. Ewan ko ba. E anong magagawa natin, big deal sa atin ang friendship.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">I guess what I’m trying to say is that you and I are so alike when it comes to these things that I don’t have to explain myself. Isang salita pa lang, gets mo na. And that’s what I really like about you.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Tama si John, you are in a way, my bestfriend. Kas lagi kang andyan for me. The same way na I always try to be here for you. You are honest with me, the same way na I am with you. Well, sabi nga nila, sa sobrang layo ng tingin ko, I take for granted those who are right under my nose. But not anymore. <o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Thank you for the gift of friendship.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Thank you for being you (who’s just like me!). </span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: Wingdings;mso-ascii-font-family: 'Century Gothic';mso-hansi-font-family: 'Century Gothic';mso-char-type: symbol;mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol;mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;">J</span></span><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">PS.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">When I saw this Hello Kitty charm, I knew right away na it’s for you. Kasi may stars. Haha.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">The Bridges of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Madison</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">County</st1:placename></st1:place> – this is the closest I can find na may Meryl Streep éclat<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Laugheteria – kasi I know, we’ll be sharing more laughters. Haha.<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';"><o:p> </o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">XOXO,<o:p></o:p></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt;"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt;FONT-FAMILY: 'Century Gothic';">Your BFF <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Paris</st1:city></st1:place><o:p></o:p></span></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12232901.post-37520863819521672322008-10-05T09:33:00.000+08:002008-10-05T13:33:23.687+08:00I was Tagged!<p><font face="Verdana">I am tagging <a href="http://teachersheryl.multiply.com/">She-Anne</a>, <a href="http://shemai.multiply.com/">She'</a>, <a href="http://nedz.multiply.com/">Jovee</a> and <a href="http://djburnstampede.multiply.com/">Burn</a>.</font><font face="Verdana"></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana"><em>1. This game starts with 6 weird things about you. <br>2. People who got tagged need to write a blog entry of their own 6 weird things. (its fun promise:P)<br>3. They should as well state this rule clearly. <br>4. In the end, you need to choose 6 people to be tagged and list their names. <br>5. Don’t forget to leave a comment that says “you are tagged” in their comments and tell them to read your blog.</em></font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">1. I always wear my watch in my right wrist.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">2. I always wear my bracelets in my left wrist. (Para alam ko kung asan ang kaliwa -- hence the term Kaliwacelet).</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">3. I treat dogs, my bags, slippers and shoes like human beings. I name my bags, slippers and crocs. And magkakapamilya sila. If they have the same design, magkapatid sila. If they're the same brand, magpinsan sila. <br>Example:<br>RL bags - lahat sila magkakamag-anak<br>Plaid designs - magkakapatid<br>RL logo designs - pinsan nung mga plaid</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">4. My feet are unusually small. Hindi siya proportional sa body weight ko. Kaya naman madali akong matalisod.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">5. I can't sleep without my security blanket. Maski super gutay-gutay na sya, hindi pwedeng hindi sya naka-roll na yakap ko.</font></p> <p><font face="Verdana">6. Sabi ni John, when I'm asleep, may sariling buhay paa ko. Kumakaskas sya sa kumot or paa nya habang tulog ako. </font></p><!-- multiply:no_crosspost --><p class='multiply:no_crosspost'></p>Ma-anhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15735419932990819637noreply@blogger.com0