Blabberings...

ColorGenics

2009-01-27T03:57:00.000+08:00

In fairness, sakto siya...

Name: Meg
Date: 1/26/2009
Colorgenics Number: 15342607

You have always longed for tenderness, love and a sensitivity of feeling into which you would like to blend. You are a very gentle warm person and responsive to 'All things bright and beautiful'. This personifies a caring person, a person who 'needs' and indeed 'needs to be needed'.

You are a true extrovert, frivolous and outgoing. You need to feel in control of any situation. If matters are not proceeding according to plan you tend to get extremely irritable and perhaps become difficult to live with.

All the problems that you have been experiencing of late seem to have become a part of your life and there is little that can be done to change the situation. Your emotions run high - but even though you feel as if at times you are about to burst this situation will pass. Try to release your pent-up emotions by participating in some extra physical activities like running, swimming, whatever. There must be some favourite pastime, not necessarily strenuous, that can help you to relax.

You are being unduly influenced by the situation that is all around you. You do not like the feeling of loneliness and whatever it is that seems to separate you from others. You know that life can be wonderful and you are anxious to experience life in all its aspects, to live it to the full. You therefore resent any restriction or limitations that are being imposed on you and you insist on going it alone.

You wish to be left in peace... no more conflict and no more differences of opinion. In fact you just don't want to be involved in arguments of any shape or form. All you want is for 'them' to get on with it - and to leave you alone.

Para sa mga Kulasa o kung sino man...

2008-11-28T05:35:00.000+08:00

Galing sa post ni Val... (ad na rin)

Ma-High sa Musika ;)

The Music Society and Association of Musicians of Marikina, Inc. presents...

..Musika sa Paggunita ng Pasko..

featuring the musicians, singers, and dancers of Marikina. this will be held on November 30, 2008, Sunday at 730pm at Teatro Marikina, Shoe Avenue, Marikina City. ticket prices are Php200 and Php300.

for inquiries, just leave a message. see you there!!
**kakanta ang SSAM HS gleeclub alumnae..kami yun! hehehe..**

Ang araw ng taon

2008-11-25T11:28:00.000+08:00

Ang bilis talaga ng panahon. Isang buwan nalang ang hihintayin, Pasko na naman. Pero bakit habang nadadagdagan ng isang numero ang gulang mo, unti-unti mo nang hindi maramdaman na parating na ang pinaka-aasam mong araw noong bata ka pa?

Tama nga ang sabi nila, "ang pasko ay para sa mga bata". Ang sarap maging bata 'no? Lagi mong inaabangan ang pagdating ng mga espesyal na araw gaya ng Pasko, Bagong Taon, bakasyon, at kaarawan. Habang papalapit nang papalapit yung araw na 'yon, nararamdaman mo ang sabik. Isama mo na rin dun ang walang kamatayan na Santa Claus. (Buti nalang, nabuko ko kaagad ang mommy ko).

Naalala ko pa noon, tuwing Pasko, nagba-bahay-bahay kami ng mga pinsan ko para humingi ng aguinaldo. Walang kaso sa amin kahit pa-piso piso lang ang bigay. Hindi naman namin aakalain na aabot sa 'sanlibo ang mapapamasko namin. Simpleng bagay lang 'yon na nagpapasaya ng Pasko naming lahat.

Ang sarap din ng pakiramdam tuwing naghihintay ng pagpatak ng alas dose ng gabi. Magkukumpol na ang buong pamilya sa paligid ng Christmas Tree kung saan nakalagay ang maraming-maraming regalo. Lahat ng bata, naghihintay matawag ang kanilang mga pangalan para sa mga regalo nila.

May isang bagay lang talaga na nakakapagod gawin--ang mag-mano sa lahat ng matatanda. Sa laki ng pamilya ko, buti nalang at 'di napudpod ang noo ko kaka-mano. Pero sulit naman, dahil matapos mag-mano, may P20 (P50 kung suswertihin) na akong pamasko.

Haaaayyy...ang sarap talagang maging bata sa ganitong panahon!

Which side are you in?

2008-11-21T09:59:00.001+08:00

—-YOUR BOY SIDE—-
You love hoodies.
You love jeans.
Dogs are better than cats.
It’s hilarious when people get hurt.
Shopping is torture.
Sad movies suck.
You own a car racing game.
You played with Hot Wheels cars as a kid.
At some point in time you wanted to be a firefighter.
You owned a DS, PS2, N64, or Sega.
You used to be obsessed with Power Rangers.
You have watched sports on TV
Gory movies are cool.
You go to your dad for advice.
You own like a trillion baseball caps.
You used to collect NBA cards.
Baggy sweats are cool to wear.
It’s kinda weird to have sleepovers with a bunch of people.
Green, black, red, blue, or silver are one of your favorite colors.
You love to go crazy and not care what people think.
Sports are fun.
You talk with food in your mouth.
You sleep with your socks on at night.
You have fished at least once.

—-YOUR GIRL SIDE—-
You love to shop.
You wear eyeliner
You wear the color pink.
You go to your mom to talk.
You consider cheerleading a sport.
You hate wearing the color black.
You like going to the mall.
You like getting manicures and/or pedicures
You like wearing jewelry.
You cried watching The Notebook.
Skirts are a big part of your wardrobe.
Shopping is one of your favorite hobbies
You don’t like the movie Star Wars
You are/were in gymnastics
It takes you around one hour to shower
You smile a lot more than you should.
You have more than 10 pairs of shoes
You care about what you look like.
You like wearing dresses when you can.
You like wearing high heel shoes.
You used to play with dolls as little kid.
You like putting make-up on others.
You like being the star of everything.
Pink is one of your favorite colors.

I AM 54% LIKE BARBIE

2008-11-21T09:32:00.002+08:00

Dahil sa naka-tengga pa ako dito sa pwesto ko:

[ ] You own over 10 bottles of nail polish
[X] You own perfume that cost over $60
[ ] You had/have fake nails
[X] You have more body/hair products than you can use
[x] You have enough clothes to cover an entire refugee camp
[x] You have enough pictures to create your own wallpaper

Total: 4

DO YOU:
[ ] Have a hair color that is not your natural color
[x] Have "blonde moments" at least once a day
[X] Constantly keep your cellphone at your side
[x] Dance around in your room when nobody else is home
[X] Refuse to go out in public without makeup

Total: 4

DO YOU LIKE:
[X] Makeup
[ ] Glitter
[X] The color Pink
[X] Shopping
[X] Jewelry
[X] Mirrors
[X] Chick flicks
[X] Shoes
[X] Rainbows
[ ] Unicorns
[X] Disney Movies
[ ] Candles
[X] Flowers
[ ] Stuffed Animals
[X] Purses

Total : 11

DO YOU SHOP AT:
[ ] Miss Selfridge
[ ] Warehouse
[X] Topshop
[ ] Coast
[ ] Claire's
[ ] Express
[ ] Delis
[ ] MAC
[ ] Sephora
[ ] Bebe

Total : 2

DO YOU SAY:
[X] Whatever
[X] Oh my gosh/god/goodness
[ ] Hun
[X] iloveyou
[ ] Dunzo
[ ] Darling
[X] Psh
[X] Cutie
[ ] Hottie
[ ] Totally
[X] For Sure
[ ] Fabulous

Total: 6

DO YOU READ:
[X] Cosmopolitan
[X] Glamour
[X] Marie Claire
[ ] Elle Girl
[X] Teen Vogue (& Normal Vogue)
[ ] TeenPeople
[X] Us Weekly
[X] Star
[ ] Self
[X] PerezHilton.com
[X] Dlisted.com
[ ] 17online.com
[X] people.com
[X] usmagazine.com
[ ] popsugar.com
[X] CosmoGirl
[X] Seventeen

Total : 12

DO YOU LOVE THESE:
[X] Legally Blonde
[ ] Elizabethtown
[X] Mean Girls
[X] Now & Then
[X] The Notebook
[X] A Walk to Remember
[X] Sweet Home Alabama
[ ] Where the Heart is
[X] Just My Luck
[X] John Tucker Must Die
[ ] Centerstage
[X] Bring it On
[X] How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
[ ] Mona Lisa Smile
[ ] My Girl

Total: 10

ARE YOU ADDICTED TO..
[X] LOST
[X] America's Next Top Model
[X] Project Runway
[ ] Desperate Housewives
[X] The Simple Life
[X] Gossip Girl
[ ] 8th & Ocean
[ ] Grey's Anatomy
[ ] The O.C.
[ ] Laguna Beach/The Hills
[ ] Nip/Tuck
[ ] Gilmore Girls
[ ] Veronica Mars

Total: 5

TOTAL ALL IN ALL: 54

COUNT UP HOW MANY YOU CHECKED.
THEN REPOST.. I AM __% LIKE BARBIE.

Update on LAKBAYAN

2008-11-13T11:08:00.002+08:00

My Lakbayan grade is C-!

How much of the Philippines have you visited? Find out at Lakbayan!

Created by Eugene Villar.

*hope to explore new places next summer :)

Beckbeck language 101 (accdg. to my atsi J)

2008-10-02T17:15:00.002+08:00

Pre-school pa lang ata ako, may kalaro na akong baklita (baklang bata pa). Pero syempers, hindi ko naman masyadong iniinda yun dahil careness ko ba if anong trulalu niyang pagkatao?! As long na may nakakalaro ako sa pagba-Barbie, make-up, at luto-lutuan--chika na!!!

Pagdating ng gradeschool, may friend na naman akong badet. Bonggang-bongga ang kakirihan ng loka! Ariba kung ariba sa mga boylets. Ultimo sa mga teachers, kina-career ang pagiging pet!

College na ako nung magkaron ulit ako ng vaklush friend. Pero iba na ito dahil ang clozeness...ume-nth level! At ang sharing!!!----quiet nalang ako. (Friend, your secrets are still safe with me [uma-alicia keys mode] :D ) Pag sad ako, cheer ang lola. Di bale nang ma-okray niya ang sarili at buhay niya mapatawa lang akech. At pag may antipatikang jennylyn na gumulo sa'ken--si 'Bax' na ang bahala sa kanya. Ultimo nga sa lovelife, siya ang nag-uuntog ng ulo ko sa pader, matauhan lang ako. Nag-work naman...delayed nga lang ng 3 taon. :D

Sa first work ko, same-same. Ang co-diyosa ko! :D Naging closeness din kami. Nung una, akala ko straight. Crush ko pa naman dahil mestizong cuteness na tipong guy-next-door ang effect. Na-lurky ang lola mo dahil nung kinausap ko, mas bongga pang magkwento sa akin. Ngayon, success story na ang gaga dahil nasa kung saang lupalop na siya ng Europe kasama ang kanyang beloved. Congrats, K! :D

At ngayon, may isa na naman. Sa kanya nga ako nag-aaral ng linguistics ngayon eh. Yun nga lang gay linggo lang (mukha ngang babagsak pa ako sa kanya eh)!

Pero para saan ba itong entry kong 'to?!--wala lang. Tribute ko lang sa mga atsi ko.

Therefore, I conclude...kakachorwa ang ace of base pag may atsi kang friendshipness!!!--gets mo? :D

GA-LA-E-E-KA-LA-U-BA

2008-08-01T08:39:00.004+08:00

Freshman ako noon sa HS nung inasam kong maging miyembro ng prestihiyosong (tagalog na tagalog ah?!) samahan na ito sa Isko. Pero siyempre, pinangunahan ako ng takot. Kasi naman, pakiramdam ko ang gagaling lahat ng mga pumapasa sa auditions nila. Kaya ayun, nangarap ako hanggang sophomore year ko. Pero bago matapos ang taon, naglakas loob na akong sumabak sa audition (laking pasasalamat ko rin sa mga kaibigan ko dahil sa walang tigil nilang pagkukumbinsi sa'kin). Ipinalista ko na ang pangalan ko para sa mga maga-audition. Isang fast at isang slow daw ang kailangang kantahin. My guzz!!!

(RING NG BELL)--2pm Friday, kakatapos lang ng last subj. ko...ACTIVITY PERIOD NA!!!
Nagsimula nang maglaro ang mga paru-paro sa tiyan ko...
Pati mga daga ata, naglalaro na sa dibdib ko...
*Hingang malalim*
Ang bigat din ng mga paa ko habang dinadala ko ang sarili ko sa Music Room.
Natatanaw ko na ang labas ng Music Room--ANDAMING TAO!

Golde: (tinawag ang pangalan ko)

IT'S MY TURN...
Bumibilis ang kabog ng dibdib ko habang pumapasok sa pinto--at nandun silang lahat sa loob--nakatingin sa akin habang papunta ako sa platform.

Espo: Sige, start ka na...
Ako: (kanta ng dalawang choice of songs ko)

...La-la-la-la-la...

Yes!!! For 2nd part na ako ng audition--kay Mrs. Yusi (Glee Club's supah mentor & conductor). Medyo mahirap 'tong part na 'to kasi kailangang matalas ang pandinig mo. Magbibigay siya ng mga 5-6 notes sa piano at dapat mong makanta ng tama yung nota (kasama na dun ang tamang tempo).

Makaraan ang isang linggo...ayun, nakita ko na ang pangalan ko sa mga pumasa. :) YEY!!!

Junior ako nung nag-umpisa akong mahasa sa pagkanta sa isang chorale group. Siyempre, sa una nakakapanibago dahil isang melody lang ang alam kong kantahin. Pero nung naging miyembro na ako, hinati kami sa apat na grupo. Dahil sa puro kami babae, soprano at alto lang ang mga kategoriya. Pero mayroon kaming tinatawag na Soprano1 (ito yung grupong may pinaka-mataas na boses) na nahati pa sa S1a at S1b (sa b ako napabilang), Soprano2 (medyo mataas) na nahati sa S2-1 at S2-2, at Alto na nahati sa A1 at A2. Isa-isang itinuturo ni Gng. Yusi sa bawat grupo ang melody nila sa kanta. May pagka-weirdo kasi kung ikukumpara mo ang tono ng S2-2 sa S1a, ibang-iba talaga. Pero pag pinagsama-sama mo na lahat ng boses namin...haaaaayy!!! ang sarap pakinggan.

Naalala ko yung mga sinalihan naming kompetisyon. Kung makikita mo lang ang record ng SSAM Glee Club, madalas nitong naiuuwi ang champion title ng mga competitions na kinabilangan nito. Isa na diyan ang CMLI, Voices in Harmony atbp.

Dahil sa pagiging miyembro ko dito, naranasan kong pumunta sa San Sebastian Church sa Intramuros para kumanta kasama ang grupo sa isang kasal, mas na-appreciate ko ang pagkanta dahil nabibigyan namin ng kakaibang version ang ilang mga non-contest pieces gaya ng Before I Let You Go, She's Out of My Life at kung ano pang maisipan naming lagyan lang ng blending, naranasan kong mag-perform sa stage ng CCP Main Theater (Samu't Saring Tinig) at marami pang iba.

Idem Dem Malida, Kay Tagal, Ikaw Lamang, Toki Gong, Musika, Wind Beneath My Wings, Let's Stop and Talk a While, You And I...ilan lang yan sa mga napag-aralan kong mga awit sa loob ng dalawang taon. Pitong taon na ang nakakalipas, pero hanggang ngayon, nakatatak pa rin yan sa alaala ko.

Sayang lang dahil noon, hindi pa uso ang YouTube. Wala tuloy kaming documentary ng mga numbers namin. Hindi gaya nung mga sumunod na batches, meron na sila. Andami-daming links pag hinanap mo sa Google. Isa na ito sa mga videos na nakita ko. Graduate na ako nito. Tsk, tsk! Sayang talaga. Ni wala man lang akong cd ng kaisa-isang competition namin na recorded--ang Concurso Chorale de Ateneo.

Sa totoo lang, isa ang SSAM HS Glee Club ang sobrang nami-miss ko at gusto kong balikan kahit isang araw lang...

GA-LA-E-E-KA-LA-U-BA

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Kaybol, wala bang homecoming diyan? :)

Quits.

2008-07-28T17:36:00.001+08:00

Been in touch with a friend lately. Ang tagal naming di nag-usap at nagkibuan. May taon na. Basta, madaming issues na nangyari. Pero ngayon, medyo nakakapag-catch up na kami sa buhay ng isa't isa.

Alam ko, madami akong naging pagkukulang noon. Ganun din siya. Masaya na rin ako dahil kahit papano, naibsan yung galit at hinanakit. Sa kanya. Sa akin. Hindi gaya ng dati na sobrang gulo.

At ngayong nalaman ko na maganda na ang buhay niya, wala na akong aalalahanin pa.

Ika nga sa lyrics ng isang kanta "There's a rainbow always after the rain."

My Guzz!

2008-07-25T14:31:00.001+08:00

This is part of our conversation during lunch:

Me: S, kilala mo si G diba? Kasi yung gf niya kabarkada ko before.
S: Oo! Eh diba nasa States na siya? (pertaining to my friend)
F: Ah talaga?! Friend mo pala yun? Buti kaya nila long distance noh? Kasi alam ko si G, nasa Dubai na.
Me: Yep.
F: Teka, ano bang ginagawa niya dun?
S: Sa gf niya? (with matching sarcasm :) )
F: Hinde! Sa Dubai! Nagca-caramel riding siguro!
S: Hahaha!! CARAMEL riding?!?!?
Me: Ipo-post ko 'to!!!
F: Yan ka na naman eh!

Convo

2008-07-24T18:54:00.001+08:00

Me: Hon, pano ka magp-propose sa akin?
J: Bakit ko sasabihin?! Akin na lang yun.
Me: Oo nga pala no? Pag sinabi mo, eh di hindi na surprise.
J: Yun naman pala eh!
Me: Sige, hindi ko na itatanong.
J: Basta pag nag-propose ako may participation dun si Jules at Max. (mga aso niya)
Me: Nyeh!

Nagtanong pa kasi eh!

Testimonial

2008-07-24T18:26:00.002+08:00

Dati ko pa kinukulit si BF na gawan ako ng testimonial sa Friendster. Alam ko sadyang hindi talaga siya ganung ka-vocal when it comes to his emotions. Nagulat lang ako nung isang time na nag-log in ako sa Friendster. Aba! May bagong testimonial--galing k BF! At ayun, na-excite akong basahin. Maya-maya, naramdaman ko nalang, unti-unting tumutulo yung luha ko. Shox! I was surprised.

"One of the most wonderful things about being in love with you,
is the balance you help me maintain in my life.
Your love gives me a sense of perspective.
When I take life too seriously,
you help me see the humorous side of things with your funny antics.
When I get too intense or worried,
you find a way to help me lighten up.
When I get discouraged,
your kakulitan helps me find a way to keep on trying.
You can offset a bad day with just one smile.
Without you, my life wouldn't be nearly as much fun.
I'm really glad I found you.
I'm glad I have you to love.

You are my world, universe, my everything...

Thank you for being you."

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You're most welcome, Hon. :)

"Back in my childhood, I must've done something good" to be blessed such a man like you.

Thank you for being the reason behind my smiles. :)

All My Love

2008-07-24T08:45:00.001+08:00

Here's the instruction:

1. Put your music player on shuffle.
2. Press forward for each question.
3. Use the song title as the answer to the question

1. What does this year have in store for me?
>>Cherry Lips (Garbage) - "with your cherry lips and golden curls you could make grown men gasp when you'd go walking past them in your hot pants and high heels they could not believe that such a body was for real" --HaHaHa!! need to hit the gym!

2. What does my love life look like?
>>Go On Girl (Ne-Yo) - I object!!!

3. What do I say when life gets hard?
>>Soulja Girl (Soulja Boy feat. I-15) - "you gotta step like this to be a soulja girl"

4. What do I think of when I get up in the morning?
>>I'll Never Find Someone Like You (Keith Martin) - see? I always think of beau.

5. What song will I dance to at my wedding (just in case)?
>>Spend My Life With You (Eric Benet and Tamia) - yes!! just as I want to.

"can I just see you every morning when I open my eyes
can I just feel your heart beating beside me every night
can we just feel this way together till the end of all time
can I just spend my life with you"

"can you run to these open arms when no one else understands
can we tell God and the whole world you're my woman, and you're my man
can you just feel how much I love you with one touch of my hand
can I just spend my life with you"

6. What do you want as a career?
>>Out of Reach (Gabrielle) - "catch myself from despair, I'll get drowned if I stay here, keeping busy everyday, I KNOW I WILL BE OKAY"

7. Your favorite saying?
>>Thank You In Advance (BoyzIIMen)

8. Favorite place?
>>Don't Know Why (Norah Jones)

9. What do you think of your parents?
>>My Idea of Heaven (Leigh Nash) - that's it! :)

10. Where would you go on a first date?
>>Power of Two (Indigo Girls)

11. Drug of choice?
>>Sexy Back (Justin Timberlake feat. Timbaland)

12. Describe yourself.
>>Home (Brian McKnight)

13. The song that will be played at your funeral?
>>Tangled (Maroon 5)

14. What's your Porn star name?
>>Na-Nana-Na (Nelly feat. Jazze Pha) - kulet! :)

15. What is my state of mind like at the moment?
>>Crazy Little Thing Called Love (Michael Buble)

16. How will I die?
>>Linger (Cranberries) - I will die being a martyr???

17. The song you'll put as the subject?
>>All My Love (Inner Voices)

Go Girl!

2008-07-23T16:18:00.001+08:00

Ganito ang nangyayari kapag pwedeng pwede ang social networking sites sa office:

From: (friend's name)
To: (my name)
Sent: Mon 4/14/2008 2:52 PM
Subject: takte yan

May frndstr nga!

At nag lagay ka ng pic at tningnan ko nga at pag dating ko ng page mo tumugotg ang last night!!! At ang lakas ng pc ko at narinig ng lht ng tao at nahiya ako at kkainis ka at shyett ka! anu ba un! my guzz! Hahahaha

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F, sorry...hindi ko naman alam na naka-todo volume pc mo eh!

You've Got Mail

2008-07-23T16:01:00.002+08:00

I was cleaning up my outlook mails when I saw this message. It was sent a day before our S'pore trip. Tawa ako ng tawa sa message na 'to. Good thing I was already on leave that day. Friends, allow me to publish this post:

N: Subject: Girls. See you tomorrow!!
J: OMG!! see you tomorrow!! … Fthee start making your out of office na hahahaha
F: Just did!!! Hahahahaa grabe ESPN!!! Hahahahah
N: Anong espn?
F: Hahahha ESP! tange!

I'm getting addicted to surveys...

2008-07-22T10:19:00.001+08:00

1. first grade teacher: Forgot her name na. :(
2. last word you said: Hayaan mo na.
3. last song you sang: Don't Know Why (Norah Jones)
4. last person you hugged: Beau
5. last thing you laughed at: Gay convo with J
6. last time you said ‘I love you’: Last night to Beau
7. last time you cried: Sunday night
8. what’s in your CD player: Not using my CD player anymore. But I'm listening to classical music right now.
9. what colour socks are you wearing: No socks. I'm wearing flats.
10. what’s under your bed: FLOOR!
11. what time did you wake up today: 5:15. But I snoozed my alarm to 5:30. Hehe!!
12. current taste: I'm not eating as of now. But I'm craving for somethin' sweet.
13. current hair: Long straight hair
14. current clothes: Black sleeveless with laced turtleneck & gray slacks
15. current annoyance: All about...*hint* TWO LETTERS!
16. current longing: Weekend
17. current desktop picture: Moi, G, & N in front of the Merlion statue
18. current worry: Bills, bills, bills!!!
19. current hate: Bro
20. story behind your username domain: got it from my name
21. current favourite article of clothing: My Little Miss shirt
22. favourite physical feature of the opposite sex: Eyes
22. favourite physical feature of the same sex: Clear skin
24. favourite place to be: Beach
25. least favourite place: Palengke
26. time you wake up in the morning: 5:15
27. if you could play an instrument, what would it be: Piano.
28. favourite color: Pink&Brown, Blue&Silver
29. do you believe in an afterlife: Yes
30. how tall are you: 5'2 and a half
31. current favourite word/saying: Whatevs!, Weeh?!, O tapos?!, Ayun. :)
32. favourite book: Shopaholic Series by Sophie Kinsella, Bob Ong's
33. favourite season: Summer
34. one person from your past you wish you could go back and talk to: B.
35. where do you want to go: Greece.
36. what is your career going to be like: Successful--am keeping my fingers crossed!
37. what kind of car will you have: Kahit Lancer lang okay na sa'kin (as long na 'matic!--pero kailangan ko muna mag-aral mag-drive!) :)
38. type a line you remember from any book: "there's like a sixth sense between us"--Rebecca Bloomwood (Shopaholic ties the knot)
39. a random lyric: “Only you can set me free, 'coz I'm guilty"...tarararararara--obviously, I forgot what's next
40. identify some things surrounding your computer: mirror, post-its, pics, calculator, stamp pad, stamps, stapler, paper clips, tumbler, note pad, lotion & pens

Friends: The Movie?

2008-07-22T09:07:00.001+08:00

The six stars of TV sensation FRIENDS are in negotiations to stage a comeback in a major Hollywood film that could net them $19 million (GBP10 million) each.

Movie bosses are hoping DAVID SCHWIMMER, JENNIFER ANISTON, MATTHEW PERRY, MATT LeBLANC, COURTENEY COX and LISA KUDROW will agree to reprise their roles from the smash sitcom, which ran for 10 years before finishing in 2004.

An insider says, "Although the cast have gone their different ways, none of them has quite repeated the success they had with Friends.

"And while Friends may be over as a television entity there are many who have believed for some time that people had not quite had enough of them just yet.

"David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston are the first to make positive noises regarding the film and it is thought once they are on board the others will follow suit."

source: contactmusic.com

Too bad I can't post an image! :(

Between The Two

2008-07-22T08:15:00.001+08:00

Last Friday night, had dinner with some friends at Classic Cuisine. Okay naman yung food. Sarap nung Binagoongang Lechon Kawali (we ordered two actually)! We also ordered Chicken Binacol (na noon ko lang natikman), Crispy Squid, and Fried Rice with dilis. Total damage is P250 (plus P20 tip). Not bad.

After dinner, nag-dessert kami sa Haagen Dazs. Usap dito, usap doon. Chika dito, chika doon. Funny lang kasi yung topic namin--mostly about love. OLD SCHOOL! :)

Honestly, napaisip ako ng matindi dun sa sinabi ni R. Between the two, mas okay na piliin mo yung MAS KASUNDO MO, kesa sa MAS GUSTO MO. Kasi naman, hindi ba parang pareho lang yun?? Kung mahal mo yung isang tao, hindi ba maga-adjust kayo para sa isa't isa para magkasundo kayong dalawa? At since mahal mo ang isang tao, gusto mo rin siya. So ano pang pipiliin mo dun, eh iisang tao lang naman yun? Hindi ba?

Dun na nagkaron ng debatihan. Pilit nilang ipinaliliwanag yung concept na yun. Pero until now, hindi ko pa rin lubos maintindihan.

Okay na rin yung Friday night ko. Though walang tugztugz, tamang chillax at tamang usapan lang. The night went well---except for one. At hindi ko na kailangang ikwento dito. Dun nalang yun sa tatlong kasama kong pauwi. Hindi naman masamang magtira ng kahihiyan sa sarili, diba? :)

105 Questions

2008-07-21T16:35:00.001+08:00

Been tagged by Fern, so might as well answer this:

1. EVER BEEN GIVEN AN ENGAGEMENT RING? -Not yet. But hopefully soon. :)

2. LONGEST RELATIONSHIP? -My current. Going on 3--years.

3. LAST GIFT YOU RECEIVED? -Ralph perfume from BF.

4. EVER DROPPED A CELL PHONE? -Yes.

5. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU WORKED? -As in right now?!?

6. THING(S) YOU SPEND A LOT OF MONEY ON? -Food.

7. LAST FOOD YOU ATE? -Soho's Honey churva Pork (forgot the exact name of the dish)

8. FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT THE OPPOSITE SEX? -Height.

9. ONE FAVORITE SONG? -My Idea of Heaven (Leigh Nash)

10. WHERE DO YOU LIVE? -Rizal

11. HIGH SCHOOL YOU ATTENDED: -St. Scho

12. CELL PHONE SERVICE PROVIDER: -Globe

13. FAVORITE MALL STORE? - Schu, VNC, The Ramp, Powerbooks, Fully booked

14. LONGEST JOB YOU HAD? -As a CCR at CVG for 2yrs. and 3mos.

15. DO YOU OWN A PAIR OF DICE? -No.

16. DO YOU PRANK CALL PEOPLE? -Yep. When I was in 6th grade.

17. LAST WEDDING YOU ATTENDED: -Sanny's. (BF's college barx)

18. FIRST FRIEND YOU’D CALL IF YOU WON THE LOTTERY: Gneth!

19. LAST TIME YOU SAW YOUR BEST FRIEND(S): -A while ago. Went to her workstation to get my FREE taisan bread. :) --tnx Gneth!! mwah!

20. FAVORITE FAST FOOD RESTAURANT: -McDonald's.

21. BIGGEST LIE YOU HAVE EVER HEARD: -Don't wanna recall.

23. WHERE’S YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO EAT WITH FRIENDS? -Anywhere. As long as there's good food.

24. CAN YOU COOK? -Yep.

25. WHAT CAR DO YOU DRIVE? -I don't drive.

26. BEST KISSER: -Can I put Chad Michael Murray on my list?! :)

27. LAST TIME YOU CRIED? -Last night. (Hate my bro up 'til now)

28. MOST DISLIKED FOOD: -Kapampangan's BURO--ULK!

29. THING YOU LIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF: -My patience

30. THING YOU DISLIKE MOST ABOUT YOURSELF: -My indecisiveness (at times)

31. FAVORITE COLOR (s): -powder blue, pastel yellow, baby pink, white, silver

32. LONGEST SHIFT YOU HAVE WORKED AT A JOB? -14hrs. straight!

33. FAVORITE MOVIES? -The Cutting Edge, Sweet November, SATC and a lot more.

34. CAN YOU SING? -Yes. :)

35. LAST CONCERT ATTENDED? -Babyface's. Tickets courtesy of BF. :)

36. LAST KISS? -BF.

37. LAST MOVIE RENTED: -Can't remember.

38. ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE THE HOUSE WITHOUT: -My watch.

39. FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: -Beach

40. LAST VACATION DESTINATION: -Singapore

41. WHERE ARE YOU GOING NEXT VACATION: -No plans yet.

42. WHERE DO YOU WANT TO GO: -Greece.

43. LAPTOP OR DESKTOP COMPUTER? -Laptop.

44. FAVORITE COMEDIAN? -Adam Sandler.

45. DO YOU SMOKE WEED? -Nope.

46. SLEEP WITH OR WITHOUT CLOTHES? -With.

47. WHO SLEEPS WITH YOU EVERY NIGHT? -Just Me, Myself & Moi

48. DO LONG DISTANCE RELATIONSHIPS WORK? -I guess only for a certain time.

49. HOW MANY TIMES HAVE YOU BEEN PULLED OVER BY THE POLICE? -Zero.

51. DO YOU LIKE COFFEE? -No. I palpitate a lot whenever I drink one.

52. HOW DO YOU LIKE YOUR EGGS? -Sunny-side up

53. DO YOU BELIEVE IN ASTROLOGY? -Ummmm...sometimes.

54. LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE? -Beau.

55. LAST PERSON ON YOUR MISSED CALL LIST? -Beau.

56. WHAT WAS THE LAST TEXT MESSAGE YOU RECEIVED? -From Beau: "Hi love! Pano gumawa ng turon with peanut butter?"

58. NUMBER OF PILLOWS? -Four.

59. WHAT ARE YOU WEARING RIGHT NOW? -Crisp fuschia polo shirt, black pinstripped slacks with gold belt and maroon patent peep toe stilletos--obviously, I'm at work!

60. PICK A LYRIC, ANY LYRIC: "I party like a rockstar, look like a movie star, play like an allstar, f*ck like a pornstar. Baby, I'm a superstar, always posted at the bar, always with couple boss, maybe I'm just that that raw!" (Go Girl by Pitbull)

61. WHAT KIND OF JELLY DO YOU LIKE ON YOUR PB & J? -???

62. CAN YOU PLAY POOL? -I can. Just not that good.

63. CAN YOU SWIM? -No.

64. FAVORITE ICE CREAM? -Haagen Dazs' Strawberry. Yum!

65. DO YOU LIKE MAPS? -And Atlas.

66. TELL ME A RANDOM FACT ABOUT YOURSELF: -I can type 60wpm. :)

68. EVER ATTEND A THEME PARTY? -Halloween (did a black lady).

69. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE SEASON? -Summer!

70. LAST TIME YOU LAUGHED AT SOMETHING STUPID? -Just now. Received an email from my gay friend. (Nagfee-feeling kc akong mag-gay lingo! puro mali naman terms ko!)

71. WHAT TIME DID YOU WAKE UP THIS MORNING? -5:20am.

72. BEST THING ABOUT WINTER? -haven't experienced winter season. :(

73. LAST TIME A COP GAVE YOU A TICKET? -None yet.

74. WHAT WAS IT FOR? -N.A.

75. NAME OF YOUR FIRST PET? -Fatso

76. DO YOU THINK PIRATES ARE COOL OR OVERRATED? -Cool!

77. WHAT ARE YOU DOING THIS WEEKEND? -Hit the gym with BF (he's giving me a guest pass! yipee!)

78. BIRTHDATE? -11th day of January

79. WHAT DO YOU WANT TO BE: -Que sera, sera...

85. ARE YOU ON A LAPTOP? -Nope.

87. ARE YOU SMILING? -Yes. :) Can't get rid of my email convo w/ my gay friend.

89. DO YOU MISS SOMEONE RIGHT NOW? -Yes.

90. IF YOU COULD GO ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD WHERE WOULD YOU GO? -Maldives.

92. ARE YOU IN HIGH SCHOOL? -No.

93. DO YOU HAVE A MIDDLE NAME? -Yes.

94. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE NAME? -Miguel.

95. WHAT COLOR IS YOUR BATHING SUIT? -White, brown, orange, green & blue

96. DOES YOUR SCHOOL START IN AUGUST? -No.

97. DID YOU GO ON VACATION LAST MONTH? -No.

98. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN ON A CRUISE?: -No.

99. DO YOU HAVE A SISTER? -No.

100. ARE YOU UPSTAIRS? -Yep, 20th floor.

101. ARE YOU IN LOVE? -I surely am. :)

102. HAVE YOU EVER BEEN IN THE HOSPITAL? -Yes.

103. DO YOU WISH YOU COULD SEE ANYONE PARTICULAR RIGHT NOW? -Yes.

104. WHAT JEWELRY ARE YOU WEARING? -Earrings & necklace

105. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO AFTER THIS SURVEY? -Work

One Proud Kulasa

2008-07-21T08:19:00.002+08:00

After 7 years, will see if I can still remember our school hymn's lyrics--word per word:

Come loyal Benedictine children, O come and let us sing
Our voices raised with youthful hearts, with youthful hearts aflame
In praise of St. Scholastica
Let these walls ring in accents bright,
Let these walls ring in accents bright,
Her glory, glory and Her name
O glorious St. Scholastica
O dove who flew to heaven on wings of love
Strengthen our wings, who still are on the way
Watch o'er our flight for we are prone to stray
We stand here and salute thee, Alma Mater, Alma Mater
We stand here and salute thy noble aims, thy noble aims
No matter where we roam, thy spirit ever
Alive within our hearts thy name proclaim.

Anyone there who can check if this is correct? :)

High School

2008-07-18T10:34:00.001+08:00

Tuwing maririnig ko yung phrase na "the best ang high school!", napapaisip ako kung para sa akin, isa yun sa mga naging highlight sa buhay ko. Siguro oo, kasi dun ako nag-dalaga.

Nung Linggo, habang naghahanap ako ng magagawa...nakita ko yung isang maliit na kahon sa isang sulok ng kwarto ko. Binuksan ko. Alam ko laman nun yung mga short notes, palanca letters at simpleng sulat galing sa mga kaibigan ko. Isa, isa kong binasa. Unti-unting bumabalik sa memory ko yung buhay ko nung high school.

- kaba na mararamdaman mo tuwing matatapos ang every quarter dahil sa takot na mabigyan ka ng "love letter" lalo na nung freshmen
- 1st warning!!!
- 2nd warning!!!
- 3rd warning!!!
- VR ka na.
- tambay sa Gate 7
- maiwanan ng service kaka-tambay
- general assembly sa quadrangle
- 1st Friday masses
- makatanggap letter every other day galing sa mga ka-LWs ko (letter writing)
- RAID ng cellphones at beepers (uso pa rin beeper nun ha!) ni Ms. J nung 3rd yr ako
- upong walang ka-poise-poise
- atbp. na HINDI KO NA KAILANGANG ILISTA PA DITO

Pero hinding-hindi ko talaga malilimutan ang junior year. Andaming memories. Kasi halos lahat, pasaway. Saan ka makakakita ng all-girls' school na habang sinasabon kami ng adviser namen during homeroom period eh sinasagot-sagot din siya ng isang pasaway niyang estudyante na may kasamang dirty finger. Hahaha!!! Isama mo pa ng bailey's mix sa coleman.

Oo nga pala! May striptease sa classroom nung sophomore, right after ng PE.

Food trip habang may klase, nung seniors kami. Hilamos & freshen up sa mismong classroom.

Haaaaayy...Agnes, Martha, Lioba at Cecilia! Ang sarap balikan ang nakaraan.

"No matter where we roam thy spirit ever alive within our hearts thy name proclaim."

~ORA ET LABORA~

Blog

2008-07-17T18:18:00.001+08:00

Grabecious! antagal-tagal ko nang hindi nagagalaw ang blogsite ko. kasi naman, ano nga naman ang mailalagay ko dito?! Ni hindi na nga ata updated ang blog ko sa buhay ko ngayon. Sa totoo lang, mas naaaliw na akong magbasa ng blog ng may blog (may kabuluhan ba ang paggamit ko ng term?). Nakakatawa mang aminin, OO---suki ako ng PEP.PH (short for Philippine Entertainment Portal). Kapag nakita kong updated ang blog ni Sweet (ref. Korek Ka John) at ni Giselle Sanchez (ref. G-spot [wholesome ito!] ), hindi na ako nagdadalawang isip na i-click ang button ng mouse ko.

Sa araw-araw na lang na ginawa ng Diyos, lagi akong nagba-basa ng blog ng may blog. Gaya ng 'insan ko. Suki ako dun. Lalo na dun sa blog niyang puro tungkol sa pagbubuntis niya (1st baby kasi!). Hindi ko na ipo-post ang site niya at baka awayin pa niya ako.

Kanina, isa-isa kong binasa ang mga entries ko. Naisip ko, bakit dati...ang sipag-sipag kong gumawa ng entry. Samantalang ngayon, title lang, inaabot pa ako ng mahigit isang taon bago mag-post. Ha-ha-ha! Siguro nga dahil wala akong maisip na matinong mailagay dito. Heller?! Maski naman siguro sinong makabasa nitong entry na 'to...sasabihin na nonsense din. Well...just for the sake of posting!

Teka, bakit ba? Walang pakialamanan...BLOG KO 'TO EH! (at bigla kong naalala, ilang beses ko na ba nasabi ang katagang yan simula nung nakaraang buwan?!)

Oo nga...bakit ba? Blog ko 'to.
BLOG KO 'TO.

....HaHaHa!!! Nabitin ka 'noh?! ;)

I'm back!!!

2008-06-10T11:08:00.001+08:00

W-O-W!!! After long years of waiting (long years?? :))...I really miss posting.

This is Me

2007-05-05T15:10:00.000+08:00

Your Five Factor Personality Profile

Extroversion:
You have medium extroversion.You're not the life of the party, but you do show up for the party.Sometimes you are full of energy and open to new social experiences.But you also need to hibernate and enjoy your "down time."
Conscientiousness:
You have medium conscientiousness.You're generally good at balancing work and play.When you need to buckle down, you can usually get tasks done.But you've been known to goof off when you know you can get away with it.
Agreeableness:
You have high agreeableness.You are easy to get along with, and you value harmony highly.Helpful and generous, you are willing to compromise with almost anyone.You give people the benefit of the doubt and don't mind giving someone a second chance.
Neuroticism:
You have low neuroticism.You are very emotionally stable and mentally together.Only the greatest setbacks upset you, and you bounce back quickly.Overall, you are typically calm and relaxed - making others feel secure.
Openness to experience:
Your openness to new experiences is medium.You are generally broad minded when it come to new things.But if something crosses a moral line, there's no way you'll approve of it.You are suspicious of anything too wacky, though you do still consider creativity a virtue.

The'>http://www.blogthings.com/thefivefactorpersonalitytest/">The Five Factor Personality Test

"Quote" by "quote"

2007-04-02T16:17:00.001+08:00

"Imagine yourself naglalakad sa tabing dagat...palubog ang araw at bigla na lang may lumapit sa'yo. Siya ang taong minahal mo nang sobra pero iniwan ka. Sinabi niyang 'I want you back. Please, I beg you. I still love you'. Ramdam mo ang sincerity niya at alam mong mahal mo pa rin siya. Ngunit sa 'di kalayuan, maligayang kumakaway sa'yo ang taong bumuo ulit ng puso mo...hinihintay ka. Mananatili ka bang nakatayo o ihahakbang ang mga paa kahit na alam mong hindi ka sigurado kung saan ka talaga liligaya?"

Sabi ko nga ba eh!!!

2007-03-18T07:06:00.001+08:00

You Are 83% Burned Out

You are extremely burned out.
You work too hard, and you're not getting the results you deserve.
It's time for a life change, as soon as you can manage it.
You're giving away most of your energy to something you don't even enjoy.

Are You Burned Out?

My Comeback

2007-03-15T00:03:00.001+08:00

Haven't been blogging for the last 4 weeks.
Here are the things that happened to me while I was gone...

- had a reunion with my gradeschool GF's
- have been an emotional freak
- this part I love: I've gone shopping (yey!!!)
- ushered more than 300 people at the Harbour Tent, Sofitel (formerly known as The Western Philippine Plaza) for Philam Life's formal event--(and geez! my precious feet suffered a lot)

looking forward to my next blog (kung sipagin!..*wink* )

One Question.

2007-02-17T13:06:00.002+08:00

How can you define

H a P P i N e S s?

My New Year's Resolutions

2006-12-31T10:42:00.001+08:00

umm...
ahh...
???
err...
(think, think, think.)

umm...
ahh...
???

i'm outta here!

Miracle...is it?!

2006-12-28T09:12:00.001+08:00

Ang eksena: naglalakad ako sa baba ng Enterprise papasok for my 11pm shift at nakita ko si Bong (B) at Macky (M)...

Ako: O, ba't nandito kayo? First break?!
B: Hinde, pinauwi na kaming lahat. Wala nang tao sa floor.
Ako: Di nga?!
M: Oo, sira yung system. Walang Nortel. Restarting simula pa kaninang 10am. Dahil dun sa lindol. Nasira daw yung pipeline ng router eh.
Ako: Seryoso?!
B & M: OO NGA!!!

Biglang dating si bf...

B: Kung ako sa inyong dalawa, umakyat na kayo. Mag-file na kayo ng VGH (short for Voluntary Go Home or Downtime).
bf: Talaga?! Sige Tsong, inum tayo!!!
Ako: Panu yan, wala akong dalang cash ngayon?!
bf: Akumbahala sayo...basta, file tayo!

So umakyat kaming dalawa ni bf at nakita naming naguunahan na ng file ang iba naming teammates. Di lang ako makapaniwala na may VGH sa team namen dahil since HSBC Dedicated kami, di kami allowed mag-VGH.

after 45mins...tinawag kami ni TL, draw lots nalang daw para fair dahil 6 agents lang ang pwede niyang i-let go. so to cut the long story short--nabunot kaming dalawa! :)

akala ko, di na kami masasama dun sa 6 na yun...

akala ko pwede kaming magJay-J's, yun pala hindi dahil kahit 24hrs silang open, sarado sila...kaya nauwi kami sa Watering Hole...

akala ko medjo madami kami...yun pala si B, Uke, bf at ako lang.

sana mamaya, sira pa rin ang system...

sana wala pa ring calls...

akala ko di ko na mararanasan uli ang VGH...

haha!! maling akala. miracle happens.

'Tis the Season to be Jolly...

2006-12-28T07:50:00.001+08:00

Things that I should feel great about during this holiday season:

1. I now have a passport...
2. ...and a savings account! :)
3. My Sony Cybershot W-50
4. My Starbucks' 2007 Planner (too bad it doesn't have the coupons anymore!)

5. Bam-Bam
6. My 13th-month pay (which half of it was used to pay my debts!)
7. My I-Pod Nano (bf's gift)
8. this note...

*it read: Dear Meg, Merry X'mas & a Happy New Year...From, Mama (bf's mom)

9. was able to spend the Noche Buena and the Christmas Day with my family
10. was STILL valid to claim the Aguinaldo from my grandparents & ninang
(even though I already make my own money...hmmm, talking about "garapalan" huh?!)
11. had gone on VGH again (after long years of waiting...hehe!!)
12. still have the people that I love and care about

Meet Bam-Bam

2006-12-18T09:34:00.001+08:00

Our new puppy...

Si Ako at Si Manong Driver

2006-12-18T09:05:00.001+08:00

Just had one of my memorable conversations w/ strangers...

Manong (taxi) Driver [MD]: tinanggihan kayo nung isang taxi?
me: oho. trafic daw po papuntang Cainta eh. ala una nang umaga, trafic?!
MD: baka nango-ngontrata. kanina nga tinanggihan ko rin yung isang lalaki bago sa inyo eh. naka-jacket tapos dun umupo sa likod. eh malakas ang kutob ko. di ko na sinakay. mahirap talaga mag-taxi. may ibang pasahero ako, sasakay ng disoras ng gabi, tapos magtatanong kung na-holdap na ba ako. ano ba naman klaseng tanong yun diba?

makalaunan...

ako: LPG ba 'tong taxi niyo manong?
MD: oo. mas malaki kasi ang natitipid ko kumpara sa gasolina. dapat pag ganito wala ka ring bisyo.
ako: dahil nga naman delikado noh? magyoyosi ka tapos pag may singaw yung tangke mo, yari ka.
MD: andaming taxi driver na puro bisyo lang rin inaatupag. pagkagarahe, anjan na yung mga bisyo nila--sigarilyo, babae. andaming nagsasakay sa taxi nila. sasabihin nung babae, makikisabay lang daw.
ako: tapos ano ho yun, di na magbabayad?
MD: hindi na magbabayad. tapos ayun na, pinapagawa nalang dun sa driver yung gustong gawin, P300 na lang ang bayad.
ako: hanep yun ah! ikaw pa magbabayad...naki-sakay na nga sayo.
MD: sa hirap ng buhay ngayon, importante na sa akin ang P300. iuwi mo nalang sa pamilya mo pambili ng masarap na pagkain.

tama nga naman si manong. saludo ako sa inyo!

The One that has another early x'mas, bday & vday gift for me

2006-12-14T11:21:00.001+08:00

last Monday, I was exerting all my effort to convince beau to watch HAPPY FEET (I love baby Mumble!) with me at the Greenbelt cinema (sa kadahilanang may 2 free movie tickets kami courtesy of Citibank's promo)--and heck, he was captivated by my charm. so there...we planned to meet up by 3:30pm at Starbucks G4. while I'm still on my way, beau called me and said that he was already there. I was almost dragging myself to Starbucks when I found out that he's at somewhere looking for something. ayun, nagkaron lang naman ako ng idea na hintayin siya sa tabi ng escalator...at nang makita kong may bitbit na naman siyang paper bag, tinaasan ko lang siya ng kilay (primarily because I help him do his budget when it comes to shopping or buying stuffs). anyway, to cut the long story short--he handed me the paper bag and greeted me "Merry Christmas, Babe!" (sabay biglang bati ng "Happy Birthday and Happy Valentine's Day na rin). the thing is, na-shock ako sa laman ng paper bag..'coz I think what he just gave me is way too much.

But what really struck me the most is to know that he values me more than anything in this world.

Isn't He Cute?!

2006-12-06T10:52:00.001+08:00

Early X'mas, Birthday & Valentine's Day For Me

2006-11-27T08:50:00.001+08:00

;-)

this is what I'm doing since Saturday.

will just make a quick run through my weekend...

last Sat, Nov. 25...around 7am, Tita Sue submitted the application for my passport. it was a one-day-process...so after I passed all the documents needed, the officers advised me to come back around 3pm to claim my renewed passport. so what we (moi, bf, Tita Sue, Tita Jojo [bf's aunt] & his couz) did, we went off to Festival Mall to have lunch (at Cabalen), at Tita Sue's expense (again). right after lunch, we did some "window-shopping". guess what did I purchase?! This.

I am so happy, yes I am.

have been planning to buy one (as a x'mas, bday & Vday's gift for myself) since October--but not until I get my 13th month pay. geez! 'twas all bf's idea. we were in this gadget store, when I saw Sony's print ad. I asked him to come with me and take a look. And the next thing I know, we're at the counter claiming my new purchase.

in just one day, I got two important stuffs. woo-hoo!!!

I Just Love My Weekend

2006-11-20T12:50:00.001+08:00

Last Sat, I went to Rozelle, Diane & Tine's birthday party (along with beau). medjo nabawasan lang yung budget ko for allowance dahil bumili kami ng Bailey's (as a gift)...nevertheless, I was still able to save (since 3 kaming naghati dun para gift na rin namin dun sa celebrants). the party was okay...sobrang dami ng food: 3 kinds of pancit (bihon, luglog & palabok), siomai, tokwa't baboy, lumpiang shanghai , chicken lollipops & papaitan (obviously for pulutan) and as for dessert..TL brought a cake; for the drinks naman: Coke, 5 cases of SanMig Light, 2 cases of Red Horse grande, 2 bottles of Jose Cuervo, 1 bottle of Bailey's at di ko lang sure kung ilang bottle ng Absolut Vodka ang meron. 'twas a whole lot of fun (lalo na nung inikot na yung shot ng tequilla!). was able to talk to Tine...ang tagal ng chikahan namin. really miss talking to her about what's in and out and what's the latest issue--not in showbiz, but in the office. haha!! but since she has to entertain her guests, we had to cut our stories---until the 3 of our friends came in (tuloy ang chikahan!!!).

a few people from our office told me that they feel happy whenever they see me and beau together. kasi daw sa lahat ng couples sa office, kami lang daw yung malamig sa mata tignan (or others have said "hindi makati sa mata") and some noticed that we're not that showy in terms of our affection--in short, di kami PDA. and with all those comments, many have told us that they are sure beau and I will end up with each other--forever. isn't it nice to hear those things from the people around you, especially if some of them aren't that close to you? i'm just thinking.

had to leave the party at 12mn to catch some ZZZzzz's. got to get up early for my Sunday's itinerary: Shopping with beau and his folks at 168 mall.

this was really my first time to bond with his mum for the whole day. they fetched me from the LRT2 Recto station around 9:15am and from there, we head off to our destination.

I really had fun doing shopping with my bf. lalo na when it comes to tiangge's or something to that effect. pareho naming binabarat ng sobra yung mga tindera! hahaha!! our budget was only P3,000 (each of us), pero nagulat yung mum niya sa dami ng nabili namen. and btw, I was able to buy the complete season of FRIENDS for only P400 as well as SOUTHPARK for only P250!! good buy, huh?!

we had lunch at Binondo, can't remember the name of the place...basta ang alam ko, sa Chinatown siya. Boy! would you believe it's my first time to go there?! sabi ko nga kay bf, kuhanan niya ako ng pic in front of the arch para ilalagay ko dito sa blog ko..kaso djahe naman, ang dami kasing tao.

during lunch, this was when I realized how beau is so pampered by his mum (di naman yung effect na mama's boy)...na yung dapat ko sigurong ma-feel eh to be pressured. nako! kung tutuusin, para akong dumadaan sa butas na karayom..dahil unico hijo ang bf ko at nasa harap ko ang nanay niyang mahal na mahal siya (goodluck naman sa'kin diba?!). well, lucky me...dahil hindi ganun yun. his mum is sooooo accomodating. she treats me as if i'm already part of the family (in a way, I am naman--but not officially). palagi pa nga niyang binubuko sa'kin yung anak niya. basta, I'm so thankful that she's the mother of beau.

we finished our activity at 4:30pm. then, Tita Susie (bf's mum) suggested to take me home (of course with beau, his couz and aunt). medjo tinamaan lang ako ng hiya kasi instead na dumirecho na sila ng Las Piñas, nag-out of the way pa sila sa Cainta. so there, when we reached our house...nagkita-kita pa sila ng parents ko, so may konting chikahan pa. they go along well naman and I'm just glad that me and beau are in this kind of set-up. no complications!

Night & Girlfriends

2006-11-13T07:55:00.003+08:00

Last Friday night, I was able to spend it with my girlfriends (Michi, Donna & Karla). Realized how it is to have a strong friendship after 12 long years.

We were making plans for it since Monday of last week & I suggested to just spend the eve at Jay-J's (along Julia Vargas Rd.)...so the four of us could have endless chit-chats and food trip (without hurting our pockets). At least I thought all of us agreed with my suggestion...but at the last minute, they just decided to skip Jay-J's and proceed to El Pescador (at Metrowalk). So there, we enjoyed the acoustic music played by the 2 bands, ordered 5 pica-picas and each of us finished a bottle of Smirnoff Ice. And since it was so difficult for us to share our chikas because of the loud music, we left the bar and drove off to Starbucks Tiendesitas (treat naman ni Donna eh...heehee!!).

Our level of conversation now is very different than what we had 10years & 5years ago in terms of maturity. Nakakatuwa lang isipin na yung mga bagay na hindi mo nasasabi sa ibang tao, pwede mong sabihin sa kanila without any judgement. Kung tatanunging ako kung sino sa mga kaibigan ko ngayon na sure ako na magiging nandyan para sa akin forever...I'd say the three of them.

To Donna, Karla & Michelle: I love you girls! and I'm thankful that we have each other. still, nothing beats cool squad!! *lol*!! ;-) friends forever.

So much like Charlotte huh?!

2006-11-06T08:05:00.000+08:00

Which Sex and the City Player Are You? Find out @ She's Crafty

You're demure, sweet, unassuming, compassionate and generous.

Brimming with Cinderella-esque fantasies of the fairy-tale life you have planned for yourself, you find yourself easily dissapointed. Not that that would stop you, you're forever the eternal optimist.

You're on the materialistic side. As far as you're concerned, money matters. Alot. Almost as much as manners. You want everything nice and orderly.

Your sweetness makes it easy to over-look your high standards and somewhat judgmental ways. You are truly a genuine, kind-hearted person. There's nothing you wouldn't do for your friends.

44 Things a Girl Would Die For

2006-11-04T13:33:00.001+08:00

1. Touch her waist.
2. Talk to her.
3. Share secrets.
4. Give her your jacket.
5. Kiss her slowly.
6. Hug her.
7. Hold her.
8. Laugh with her.
9. Invite her places.
10. Let her be with you when you're with your friends.
11. Smile with her.
12. Take pictures with her.
13. Pull her onto your lap.
14. When she says she loves you more, deny it. Fight back, tell her you love her more.
15. When her friends say they love her more than you, deny it. Fight back and hug her tight so she can't get to her friends. It makes her feel loved.
16. Always hug her and say you love her when you see her.
17. Kiss her unexpectedly.
18. Hug her from behind around her waist.
19. Tell her she is beautiful, not sexy.
20. Tell her the way you feel about her.
21. Kiss her on the lips.
22. Don't ask her to buy you stuff. You buy her stuff.
23. Tell her what feels good.
24. Make her feel loved.
25. Buy her stuff. Even small things count.
26. DON'T LIE to her.
27. DON'T CHEAT ON HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
28. Take her anywhere she wants.
29. Message her in the morning and tell her to have a good day at school/work and how much you miss her.
30. Be there for her when ever she needs you, and even though she doesn't need you be there so she'll know that she can always count on you.
31. Hold her close when she's cold so she can hold you too.
32. When you are alone, hold her close and kiss her.
33. Kiss her on the tip of her nose, it will give her the hint that you want to kiss her.
34. While at the movies, put your arm around her. She will then automatically put her head on your shoulder. Then lean in and tilt her chin up and kiss her lightly.
35. When she complains that her neck/shoulder hurts, massage it for her.
36. When people diss her, stand up for her.
37. Look deep into her eyes and tell her you love her.
38. Lay down under the stars and put her head on your chest so she can listen to the steady beat of your heart. Link your fingers together while you whisper to her as she rests her eyes and listens to you.
39. When walking next to each other, grab her hand.
40. When you hug her, hold her in your arms as long as possible.
41. Call her at night to wish her sweet dreams.
42. Comfort her when she cries and wipe away her tears.
43. Take her for long walks at night.
44. Always remind her how much you love her.

It's the 4th of the month!

2006-11-04T12:44:00.001+08:00

Right after shift, we (bf, moi & Tony himself) went to Tony's canteen for our breakfast. Ang sarap ata ng breakfast ko: SSSS (Sisig, Siomai, Sinaing & Sprite). Sobrang busog ko nga after kong kumain eh!

Just as I was about to finish my meal, Tita Susie (bf's mum) texted her son to greet him (& me) a happy monthsary. Nakalimutan na talaga naming dalawa! As if this day is like a normal day for us...well, normal naman siya...pero naisip namin--teka! oo nga..monthsary natin ngayon ah?! (Thanks for the reminder, Tita Sue!). This is what I love about his mum, she's so thoughtful (may pinagmanahan nga ang anak).

Ganun nga talaga siguro pag lumampas na kayo ng 1 year..

May kwento pa pala ako..
After we went to Tony's, bumalik kaming Ayala Ave. kasi dun na kami sasakay pauwi. While waiting for his couz, he accompanied me 'til I get a cab or an FX. Nauubos na talaga ang pasensya ko at patawid-tawid kami sa Ayala dahil sa walang masakyan, (thinking na sobrang nasa katirikan talaga sa sarili niya ang haring araw). Sobrang nagrereklamo na ako sa init, pagod at puyat...pero isang salita lang ni Seph ang nakapagpa-ngiti at nakapagpalamig ng ulo ko---"HAVE PATIENCE, MY LOVE." Sigh!! Ang sarap pakinggan noh?! ;-)

To my ever-gwapong bf: Happy 13th Monthsary!!!
It's nice to have you as the color of my life...

First Day High

2006-10-31T10:55:00.001+08:00

Nakakaloka ang bago kong sched ha!!!

23:00-00:15 Inbound Phone
00:15-00:30 1st Break
00:30-02:00 Inbound Phone
02:00-03:00 Lunch
03:00-05:00 Inbound Phone
05:00-05:15 2nd Break
05:15-08:00 Inbound Phone

'Nyeta! di ata biro ang mag-calls ng dire-direcho ng halos 3 oras.

sakit ng throat ko..

di bale, McDo kami kaninang after shift.
(breakfast ko: corned beef meal at sundae cone twirl [goodluck sa akin!])

..at ngayon, Maltesers naman ang inuupakan ko. *wink*

May boses pa kaya ako mamyang shift?!?

Changes

2006-10-29T04:32:00.001+08:00

'Nak ng pating naman! nag-cab pa ako pagpasok kanina para lang makaabot sa 8pm shift ko. tapos mababalewala lang dahil sa Sick Leave ko.

when I got to the office kasi, iba yung feeling ko...parang high ako na ewan. so I went to the clinic and asked the nurse to give me a BP...ayun, 100/60. have been taking calls earlier for 2 and a half hours (partida nakapag-break pa ako). bumalik ulit ako ng clinic ng 1st break ko (which was 10pm)...BP ulit, 90/60 naman. eh groggy na talaga ako...so balik ako clinic para humingi ng medicine (na wala namang effect) at magpa-BP ulit..eto na, 80/60 na BP ko! hindi naman masyadong mababa noh?! so ayun, humingi na ako ng request to go home at in-approve naman kaagad ng TL ko. syempre di ako makauwi dahil ayaw na akong pauwiin ng bf kong gwapo (delikado na raw)...so ayun, tambay akong clinic (lucky me, ako ang pinagpalang makatulog dun sa dami ng pasyente).

eto ngayon...medyo groggy pa rin ako. naghihintay nalang mag-5am para matapos na ang shift ng mga tao (sabi kasi ni bf hatid daw niya ko pauwi...whoa! bago yun ah?! hehe!!).

it's my off tonight..transition for my new sched. I'll miss being in my current team. I'll miss the company of janice, ekah, marissa & kiko. mami-miss ko rin yung isang buong cluster namen...mami-miss ko ang mga kagaguhan nila marc, paul, vince at fats. sigh!! kung pwede lang maging ka-team lahat ng mga friends at bagong friends ko.

I'll miss taking calls for Proactiv, Sheer Cover, Youthful Essence, Winsor Pilates, Core Secrets, Castalian Music, Bayer Breeze Meter, Carleton Sheets, Best Buys, Magazine Direct, Provell, Time Magazine, Sports Illustrated at kung anu-ano pang DR calls na tinuruan akong magmura ng malutong sa loob ng 1 taon at 4 na buwan.

mami-miss ko yung feeling na antok-antok ka na pero excellent pa rin yung call flow (at kaya mo pang i-recite ang "beautiful skin is not only a reflection of what you put on the outside, but also what you put on the inside..." o kaya naman "I know how important great results from the Winsor Pilates program are to you..."), na hindi mo namamalayang natapos mo na pala yung call at conversion pa siya (swerte mo kung may 100% US monitoring ka pa!).

I'll miss going to 7:15am mass at Greenbelt every Sundays with beau. pareho na kasi kami ng off (which is Sat-Sun), so medjo hassle lang na magmeet pa kami. pero magagawan naman yun ng paraan. *wink*

at higit sa lahat...mami-miss kong mag-VGH!!! sigh! ;-(

Cheap Streets

2006-10-27T08:36:00.001+08:00

1. BACLARAN
Baclaran Church is said to be the most attended church in Asia, so if you're not iffy about crowds, try going on Baclaran Day (which is Wednesday), when more goods are sold and more stalls are open.
~How to get there: Ride the MRT1 line and get off at Taft station. From there, transfer to the LRT1 line and get off at Baclaran station (it's also the last Southbound stop of the LRT1 line). Driving? Take Roxas Blvd. towards Redemtorist Rd. where Baclaran Church is. Park your car in that area and walk around to explore the many sidestreets of the Baclaran complex.
~Cool finds: tank tops (P75), minis (P200), sandals and sneakers (P120 and up), as well as other items like Barbie-like dolls (P35) for your 'lil sis or nieces.

2. DIVISORIA
If you don't mind braving little eskinitas for the best (and I mean cheaper than the rest) bargains in town, DV is the place to be. Here, you'll be inspired to start your own business with all the materials you can transform into masterpieces, as well as ready-made goods at ultracheap prices.
~How to get there: Exit Recto station of the LRT2 line and board a jeep along Claro M. Recto Ave. towards Juan Luna or Tutuban. When bringing your own vehicle, drive Northward along Roxas Blvd. in Manila. Drive past Park 'N' Ride and over Jones Bridge into Chinatown. Drive through Chinatown along Q. Paredes St. and towards Juan Luna into Divisoria.
~Cool finds: tops (P65 and up), skirts (P180 and up) and sandals (P90 and up)

3. QUIAPO
Shopping in Quiapo isn't as scary as you think. For one, the vendors keep to themselves and are used to the churchgoers of Quiapo Church. Have your fortunes told by manghuhulas stationed at the side of the church or score an anting-anting. Foreigners wander about--with its variety of shopping stops, this has become quite the tourist spot!
~How to get there: Get off at Carriedo station of the LRT1 line and walk along Carriedo St. towards the church. Or, try the bus lines that go from the CBDs to Manila: G-liner travels from Ortigas to Quiapo. If you're driving, go towards Manila via España and park before the Quiapo bridge, near Mercury Drug on your right. Parking slots are rented out by the hour (P30/hour).
~Cool finds: Sunglasses (P50) at Plaza Miranda Mall and accessories (P35 and up) at the underpass

4. SHOPPING MALL 168
With ample parking space, clean hallways, and lots of cheap stuff, it's no surprise that no less than former First Lady Imeldo Marcos came to check out this fun, and extremely convenient shopping place.
~How to get there: Exit at Recto station of the LRT2 line and board a jeep along Claro M. Recto Ave. towards Reina Regente or Soler. Shopping Mall 168 is walking distance. By car, pass the same route or ply down Roxas Blvd. until Jones Bridge. Drive along Q. Paredes St., past Binondo Church towards Divisoria and Juan Luna. Once in Juan Luna, take a right on Reina Regente and you'll see 168. Parking is available at eh side of the mall and the basement.
~Cool finds: tees (P100 and up), hip caps (P50-P150 at stall 1C-28), shoes and sandals (P150 and up at stall 1E-15), chic hefty totes (P400 at stall 1B-25), shades (P60 at stall 1C-40), bead necklaces (P180 at stall 1C-30), and beaded flip flops (P100 at stall 2D-20).

5. BINONDO
Since Binondo lies by the coast, many migrants settled here. Soon, it became the center of Chinese culture, history, and shopping. Discover one-of-a-kind Mainland products, traditional medicine, "whole-sale-only" deals, and imported fruits. Are you ready for an Oriental adventure?
~How to get there: Exit at Recto Station of the LRT2 line and board a jeep along Claro M. Recto Ave. towards Juan Luna and towards Binondo Church. From there, you can work your way be foot to explore our local version of China. If you're going by car, drive down Roxas Blvd. and go over Jones Bridge into Chinatown.
~Cool finds: Haw Flakes cubes for only P50 and supercheap Chinese treats like canned bamboo shoots unique candies.

6. CUBAO SHOE EXPO
Many Marikina-borne shoe manufacturers found their home in the busy center of Cubao. Drop by if you're looking for that particular shoe--or a cheaper version of it. Also, there are specialty sotres that sell knick-knacks, kitschy collectibles, memorabilia, and one-of-a-kind artwork at non-mall prices. Fun!
~How to get there: Exit at Cubao station of the LRT2 or MRT1 line. Coming from farther places like Southern Manila (Zapote or Makati) or Northern districts (Monumento or North Ave.), you can easily board a bus to the Cubao bus terminal. Once there, walk towards the Cubao Shoe Expo (near the Cubao bus terminal and Pure Gold). If you're bringing your own car, find your way to the Araneta Center and to the Cubao Shoe Expo. You may park in slots in the Shoe Expo rotunda.
~Cool finds: with familiar brand names like Janylin, Rusty Lopez, and Centropell at more affordable prices, you'll find yourself in shoe paradise. Plus, there are also some stores that offer made-to-order shoes. Check out Solimann for knee-high boots (custom made from P4,000). The specialty and antique stores are around the rotunda had unique items to spurce up our living spaces. Check out Vintage Pop, Chunky Far Flung Gallery, and Grand Thrift Shop for novel stores like you haven't seen before.

SHOPPING GEAR TIPS:
-Bring an umbrella or rainjacket and be prepared to shop through a downpour or a sun- beaten day.
-Leave your wedges and heels at home and opt for shoes that'll both protect your
feet and are comfortable to walk and commute in.
-Wear something light and functional, maybe with zippered pockets to keep some of
your money safe.
-Don a belt bag or sling on a mini-messenger that you can keep close to your body.
(Aside from the cash you'll be needing, stash some hand gel, wet wipes, a bottle of
water, and maybe some mints in case the crowd and heat make you dizzy).

Enjoy Shopping!!! ;-)

*source: Cosmopolitan

Goodbye Thunderbolt...

2006-10-26T20:41:00.001+08:00

it's been almost 3 months that I'm with team Thunderbolt. nung una, hindi ko pa feel yung team kasi nga..sobrang attached ako sa Carlsbad (which is my team eversince). but as days gone by, unti-unti ko na rin nakikilala yung mga tao (especially during those times that I became a loner). actually, I've never been a loner...kasi nga meron na rin akong newfound friends. lahat sila nakilala at nakausap ko...and I can say that I'm so lucky to have met some people from Voyageurs, Everglades and the newbies. though most of the time, guys yung kasama ko...I still was able to introduce myself to the other group. luckily, we had an opportunity to open up with each other last week.

come November, I'll be in another team again...HSBC Dedicated. another milestone for me in my stay at CSG. glad to be back under my former TL's supervision, looking forward to work with people like beau, Gian, Uke, Auvin, Rozelle, Aimee and Tony again, and excited to experience how it is to have a Saturday-Sunday off.

Sang, Jan, Ekah (no worries 'coz I know we'll always keep in touch)..Yani, Jhulz, Ishy, Dimples, Janu, Tinay, Mary, Mommy Edel, Fats, Gloria, Melvin, Joseph, Marc, Vince, Paul, Kiko and Ray (Thunderbolt's TL)...thanks to all of you and I'm hoping to work with you again in the future. I'll see you guys around.

I'm back to reality

2006-10-26T10:53:00.001+08:00

sigh!! we got home from galera last night. sobrang pagod ko talaga until now. the good thing is that I was able to have 12hrs of sleep (antagal ko na atang hindi nararanasan yun!).

here's what happened during our galera trip...

10/23/06:
-we arrived at Calapan around 1pm
-had a road trip for 1 1/2 hrs.
-pagdating namin ng White Beach, hanap kaming place to stay and we're able to find a room (with kitchen, fridge, aircon, cable tv, 3 beds & veranda) for only P1,500/day. beachfront pa! (sobrang baratan talaga ito)....(*try Mendellukes Inn)
-dinner (rice, laing [courtesy of ekah's mom] & corned beef)
-chill out lang sa beach nung gabi while having mindoro sling, tortillos & porkchop (for pulutan)

10/24/06:(pinaka-nakakapagod na araw)
-we went back to San Teodoro for our Tukuran trip. almost 5hrs. din yung ginugol namin sa trip..and that's not a joke. saka na yung ibang pics..
-had my first time to ride a carabao w/ caritela
-pagbalik namin ng White Beach...nag-banana boat kami..saya!!
-had halo-halo & dinner (na sobrang sarap!)
-pagdating ng gabi...bagsak lahat ng tao sa sobrang pagod.

10/25/06:
-we were supposed to go island hopping..unfortunately, we ran out of time so we just enjoyed the rest of our stay there
-i soaked myself in the sun while they enjoy dipping themselves in the water
-did our shopping for pasalubong

okay na rin...kaso bitin sa oras dahil sa haba ng mga biyahe. hope there'll be next time. pwede bang sa december na?! :)

Reminder: Checklist

2006-10-20T08:36:00.001+08:00

3 shifts from now, we'll hit Puerto Galera again (yippee!). i'm glad that this time...we'll be a bigger group (madadagdagan ng 3..so 9 na kami). i'll enjoy again the company of tony, diane, tine & TL (oh, and joseph will also join us). too bad the others won't be able to come.

'lemme see what to put in my backpack:

~toiletries
*shampoo
*conditioner
*facial wash
*bath gel
*deodorant
*lotion
*body spray
*toothbrush
*toothpaste
*comb
*scrunchie
*cotton buds
*sunscreen
~knickers
~bermuda shorts
~shirts
~bikinis
~board shorts
~sarong
~towel
~plastic bags (for my wet stuffs)
~flip flops
~shades
~pocket money
~charger
did i forget something? nah, i don't think so.
I'M ALL SET FOR MONDAY. *wink*

It's a wonderful day...isn't it?!

2006-10-20T08:23:00.001+08:00

Haaayyyy...

2006-10-18T15:33:00.001+08:00

11:30,
12:00,
2:00,
3:00,
tic tac tic tac...
umaandar ang oras...
'anong oras tayo aalis?'
(kibit balikat?!)

grabe, pano pa ako makakapuntang Glorietta nito?!
e yung kasama ko, andun---NAKAUPO PA SA TAGAYAN!!!

Pwede bang paki-explain sa akin yung word na "COMPROMISE"?!

pwede?!

pwede lang?!?

24hrs na akong walang tulog...

utang na loob.

anong petsa na?!?!?!?!

I heart you

2006-10-18T14:38:00.001+08:00

My Wednesday

2006-10-18T14:29:00.001+08:00

sigh! until now na kina kiko pa rin kami. we've been here around 8am...at hanggang ngayon ay tinitira pa rin nila si Gran Ma. tsk, tsk, tsk! ano na kaya ang itchura ng mga atay nila noh?! i wonder.
it's so funny...ginagawa nilang basis ng kalasingan ang bf ko...haha!! asa pa sila at sobrang lakas lang ng tolerance ni jsp sa alcohol. bwahaha!!! ;-)
ok na rin yung teamates ko...just realized na hindi rin naman palang masamang kumilala ng ibang tao. well...i can say na comfy na kami sa isa't isa.
syempre...mawawala ba naman sa inuman ang mga topic na mga issue sa ofc?!---syempre hindi ata!
masasabi ko lang...masaya na ako at nabili ko na ang gusto ko--fudge brownies ng Becky's Kitchen..(been craving for it for 4 mos.)..hahaha!!! excited na akong umuwi at lintikan yung 2 boxes na binili ko. harharhar!!!
hmmm...but before that...have to go to Glorietta to buy some stuffs...
Puerto Galera...here we come!!! *wink*

Our SOUTHPARK character

2006-10-11T08:42:00.000+08:00

We're officially ONE YEAR!!

2006-10-06T06:41:00.000+08:00

last wednesday, beau & I celebrated our anniversary. had our 5pm appointment at the Palm Garden Spa (located at Strata 100) then went to Oyster Boy (along Metrowalk) for our sumptuous dinner.

'di naman extraordinary celebration namin. in fact, 'twas our second time to go to a spa. just had an idea when I read Inquirer's Sunday magazine na 20% off lahat ng massage therapy & body scrub ng Palm Garden Spa because of their month-long anniversary celebration...so I just grabbed the opportunity (since matagal na akong atat magpa-spa ulit). the place was just okay & the service is quite good...the only downside that it has is that there aren't room for couples. iba yung area ng men & women. so ayun, magkahiwalay din kami. beau had foot spa (which is for 45mins.) and combination of shiatsu & swedish massage (that is for 60mins.). on the other hand, I had an apricot body scrub (for 30mins.) and also a combination massage. akala ko nga, mauuna pa akong matapos...but I was wrong! still waited for him for 5mins. but the whole experience is fun.

pero pinakana-enjoy ko talaga yung dinner namin. whoa!! 'til now, when I think about what we ordered...sobrang nae-excite pa rin ako. we had Grilled Oysters w/ cheese & garlic, Sinigang na baboy & Crispy Pata w/ special oyster sauce. Yum!! do I still have to give further details about it?! nah! it already speaks for itself. after dinner, we just had some drinks...a beer & a cosmopolitan (na sobrang tapang!).
well..what can I say?!
not only our celebration is sulit...but our relationship indeed. this is what you called a "swak-na-swak na partnership". kudos to us, Babe!!

I knew it!

2006-10-04T10:05:00.001+08:00

You are a Great Girlfriend

When it comes to your guy, you're very thoughtfulBut you also haven't stopped thinking of yourselfYou're the perfect blend of independent and caringYou're a total catch - make sure your guy knows it too!

Are You a Good Girlfriend?

2006-10-04T09:45:00.000+08:00

Happy Anniversary Honey!

Black Gold, Black White!!!

2006-10-03T10:28:00.000+08:00

Go USTe!!

Black Gold,Black White!

Go, Go, Go, Go USTe!!!

Congratulations to the UST Growling Tigers & to my fellow Thomasians!!

Viva La Tigre!!

Viva Santo Tomas!!

10 things I love about Seph

2006-09-30T20:19:00.000+08:00

4 days (or should I say 2 shifts) & counting...we're officially 1 year. in that span of time, I've discovered so many things about my beau. here are some of those that I love about him:

the way he let me smell his "kili-kili" whenever I feel like it;
everytime he send me an sms, he doesn't fail to say he loves me and give me a kiss;
the way he calls me "babe", "baby" or "hon";
he's my confidante, shock-absorber & hanky whenever I feel down;
the way he let me see the positive side of things;
the way he values me as his beloved princess;
he doesn't take on my side whenever I act bitchy & shitty;
everytime he gives me a big hug & assures me that everything will be alright;
whenever he gives me that sweet "look" & blurts out "that's my girl!"; and
when he talks about his plan for the future with me

now looking forward to our next year. ;-)

I love my Mommy

2006-09-27T16:19:00.000+08:00

A SONG FOR MAMA

You taught me everything

And everything you've given me

I always keep it inside

You're the driving force in my life, yeah

There isn't anything

Or anyone I can be

And it just wouldn't feel right

If I didn't have you by my side

You were there for me to love and care for me

When skies were grey

Whenever I was down

You were always there to comfort me

And no one else can be what you have been to me

You'll always be the girl

In my life for all times

Mama, mama you know I love you

Oh you know I love you

Mama, mama you're the queen of my heart

Your love is like tears from the stars

Mama, I just want you to know

Lovin' you is like food to my soul

You're always there for me

Have always been around for me even when I was bad

You showed me right from my wrong

Yes you did

And you took up for me

When everyone was downin' me

You always did understand

You gave me strength to go on

There was so many times

Looking back when I was so afraid

And then you come to me

And say to me I can face anything

And no one else can do What you have done for me

You will always be the girl in my life

Just THINKing aLOUD...

2006-09-21T21:22:00.000+08:00

I was checking on my friendster homepage..tapos nakita ko yung updates nung isang friend ko back in HS. I saw her wedding picture...at pang-ilan na siya sa mga batchmates kong ikinasal (at kung hindi kasal, may baby na). in a way, I envy them kasi when you look at their faces..sobrang happy talaga nila--with no trace of regrets. samantalang ako, problemado sa single life ko (yes, I have a steady-boyfriend but I still am a single indeed)--problems with career, money, goals...and all.

ideal na bang mag-settle down at the age of 22? personally, I prefer to get married at 25 to 26. wala lang...I guess I'm still in a state of shock.

What the...?!

2006-09-15T00:52:00.000+08:00

ansaya...kumpleto yung family ko kaninang dinner. sabay-sabay kaming kumain. nabanggit ko lang na lilipat na pala yung cousin ko saka asawa niya sa pinatayo nilang bahay sa cavite...since nagre-rent sila ng condo sa tito ko...mababakante na yung unit pag umalis sila. natapos nang kumain yung daddy ko kaya tumayo na siya at pumunta na ng sala para manood ng tv...so ang naiwan--ako, kapatid kong 18yrs old na lalaki at mommy ko. nakakatawa lang yung discussion naming tatlo...

Mom: ah, lilipat na pala sila Jennie. mas maganda na yun, at least di na sila uupa at sa kanila na yung bahay. maganda na rin yung nakapag-pundar na sila ng mga gamit. diba uso ngayon sa kasal yung ikaw na yung magsasabi kung ano yung mga kailangan niyong regalo?
Ako: oo. bridal registry. diba nga may bridal registry sila nun sa rustan's?
Bro: nakakahiya naman yun. ikaw pa yung manghihingi.
M: yung iba nga, pera nalang eh. praktikal na ngayon (sabay puntang kusina para kumuha pa ng ulam).
B: 'te meg, lamo kung ano mas praktikal? live-in muna bago kasal.
A: gagu! marinig ka nung dalawa...tignan lang natin kung di ka hatawin nung mga yun.
M: (kakabalik lang uli ng mommy ko sa lamesa) praktikal lang.
A: anong praktikal? narinig ba ni mommy sinabi mo? (sabay baling sa utol ko)
M: oo. yung live-in muna bago kasal? isipin mo nalang kung magpapakasal ka, gagastos ka ng daang libo...eh di i-downpayment niyo nalang yun sa bahay niyo. at least, pag kinasal na kayo...may bahay na kayong matitirhan.
A: 'tong si mommy kung magsalita, parang wala sa Marriage Encounter ah!
M: eh practicality naman talaga ang pinaguusapan dito eh.
B: oo. tapos saka niyo nalang pag-ipunan uli yung kasal. o kaya para tipid, sa mass wedding nalang.
A: eeewwwww!!!
(sabay tanong ng kasambahay namin sa mommy ko: bakit ate? ikakasal na ba si Judd?)

medyo nawindang lang ako sa usapan naming tatlo. active couple kasi ng Marriage Encounter nanay at tatay ko...at hello?! medyo nasa council of the elders lang naman sila. so talagang importante at ine-encourage talaga nila yung sacrament of marriage. nagulat lang ako sa reaction ng mommy ko. sa kapatid ko naman...bigla ko nalang na-realize na tumatanda na siya at ganun na siyang mag-isip ngayon.

basta...hindi PA ako magpapakasal.

Sigh!

2006-09-14T11:34:00.000+08:00

Anak ng tokwa talaga, oh!

For the next 30 days...i'll be a loner (connect mo na rin sa pagiging isang Loser). I won't go into details nalang. pero bakit ganun?!

napaka-stressful ng linggo ko. napagisip-isip ko lang na mag-resign na at humanap ng ibang trabaho. for goodness' sake...gusto ko naman mag-establish ng totoong career para sa sarili ko. I've been working at Convergys for a year and 4 months. hindi naman sa ayaw ko na yung trabaho...kung tutuusin, madali siya kung sa madali. I'll give you an idea...nagca-calls lang kami for 7hrs and 30mins. pero pasok ko, 8pm-5am...total of 9hrs (1hr. lunch and 2 15min breaks...now you do the math). may mga araw na sobrang konti lang ng tawag...usually weekends, average of 40-45calls. pero pag weekdays, average na siguro yung 70 (actually, it depends). pero pagkatapos naman ng trabaho mo...wala ka nang aalalahanin.

okay yung pay and all...ang hirap lang kasi parang nawala lahat ng pinag-aralan ko. last march, nag-exam ako sa 2 companies...yung isa sobrang technical (asa pa ako eh BA yung degree ko), yung isa naman ewan ko pero dun ko talaga na-realize na isa na akong tanga ngayon. 'di ko alam kung anong nagawa ng trabaho ko ngayon sa akin at nabalewala ang degree ko sa college...potah.

pinipilit kong isipin kung ano na ba ang gusto kong mangyare sa buhay ko ngayon. grrrrrr!! naiinis ako.

I'm more of a girl...really!

2006-09-14T11:17:00.000+08:00

Your Brain is 67% Female, 33% Male

Your brain leans femaleYou think with your heart, not your headSweet and considerate, you are a giverBut you're tough enough not to let anyone take advantage of you!

What Gender Is Your Brain?

What I miss the most...

2006-09-13T12:11:00.000+08:00

Bonding time with my beautiful Ates

Summer getaways

My CMid barkada (though we're not all from Cmid...at 'di kami kumpleto dito)

My barx & blockmates of BA5

My Girlfriends & Andrei

My ever-poging Honey

S-H-I-T happens

2006-09-12T08:52:00.000+08:00

@#$&*#@$*#@!!!!!

I AM SOOOOOO PISSED OFF!!!!!!!!!

Calling Santa...

2006-09-08T10:23:00.000+08:00

got this idea from my cousin...

since it's already Christmas season, I might as well be posting my wishlist (and hope Santa can read this)...

1. unlimited Spa gift cert.
2. a pink Motorola Razor V3X or a Samsung E530 or this
3. a Sony Cyber-Shot DSC-N1 digital camera
4. an all-expense-paid trip to Boracay or Palawan for a week
5. a laptop
6. a white TechnoDiamond Chrono Ceramique
7. 3-day shopping spree (for free)
8. and also health, wealth and happiness for me, my beau & my family

*hindi naman masamang mangarap ah?!

2006-09-08T09:57:00.000+08:00

From my cousin Jen, which she took from Emmany which he took from J.

Take it only if you are trully bored.

Instructions:
A. Copy this whole list.
B. Highlight the things that are true about you.
C. Whatever you don't touch is false.

01. When I was younger I made some bad decisions
02. I don't watch much TV these days
03. I love psychodelic mushrooms
04. I love sleeping
05. I have loads of books
06. I once slept in a bathroom
07. I love playing video games
08. I adore marijuana
09. I watch porn movies
10. I watch them with my father
11. I like sharks
12. I love spiders, I think they're adorable, especially the ones with bright colours on their backs 13. I was born without hair and I still have no hair
14. I like George Bush
15. I am cool
16. I have changed a lot mentally over the last year
17. I have a jacuzzi and a Porsche
18. I have a lot to learn - i believe one shouldn't stop learning
19. I carry my knife everywhere
20. I can be really really smart
21. I've never broken someone's bones
22. I have a secret - that no one else knows
23. I hate snow
25. Punk rock rules
26. I hate Bill Gates!
27. I love Chinese food
28. I would hate to be famous
29. I am so not a morning person
30. I wear glasses
31. I don't need glasses, except sunglasses
32. I have potential
33. I'm pure Japanese
34. My legs are two different sizes
35. I have a twin
36. I wear a padded bra sometimes
37. I can ramble on about absolutely nothing
38. I'm left-handed
39. I hate llamas, but I'm one of them
40. I don't like horror movies
41. I suck at climbing, but I love it anyway
42. People hate me usually - people who give out flyers at malls never approach me
43. I love pop music
44. I hardly ever go to bed before midnight--(I work night shift!)
45. I hate parking fines
46. I know the national anthem of my country by heart
47. I know more than two languages
48. I can spend too much time on the computer
49. I often want to throw out the computer in a window
50. I live on a ground floor
51. I don't like chocolate
52. I'd like to be more original
53. I've lied
54. Cocks are my favorite birds
55. I want to conquer the world
56. I wonder what happens when I die
57. I've read all books about Harry Potter
58. I love my dog!
59. I love to exercise
60. I hate chemistry with a passion and math, too!
61. I love to write but I wish I could be as interesting as some people
62. I like changes
63. I hate going to class
64. I am afraid to die
65. I hate dish washing with a passion!
66. My hair is long, brown, and incredibly curly
67. My nails are nine inch long
68. My favorite color is black
69. I like to sleep on the floor
70. I am hopeless at cooking
71. I sucked my thumb when I was little
72. I should be doing something else rather than doing this
73. I am online a lot
74. I hate government
75. I don't have a girlfriend/boyfriend
76. I'm too nice for my own good
77. I love to read, I read as much as I can
78. I don't trust newspapers
79. I like debating
80. I live in a wagon
81. I clean my room once a month
82. I'm scared of american fast food
83. I have a third eye
84. I love Mozambique
85. I don't trust any religion
86. I used to play with barbies only because all the other girls were doing it
87. I wanted to be a super hero when I was little
88. I like listening to wind chimes
89. I'm very disorganized
90. My hair is long and straight
91. I earn a lot --(I wish!!)
92. I don't like spicy food
93. I keep a diary
94. I can't do cartwheels
95. I can be very lazy
96. I'm sarcastic more often than not
97. I think my hair can be annoying
98. I could be sensitive
99. I love being "ab-normal" - No one's normal these days.

*where is #24?!

Bakit nga ba?

2006-09-07T21:05:00.000+08:00

kaninang umaga, habang nakasakay ako sa FX at pauwi...nag-iisip ako ng mailalagay sa blog ko. bigla nalang pumasok sa isip ko ang mga tagalog movies. at kaninang pag-uwi ko...palabas sa channel 2 ang "Humanap Ka ng Panget" ni Andrew E...

napansin ko lang, bakit nga ba sa lahat ng tagalog movies na comedy...

may leading lady ang bida
may side-kick siya
'di mawawala ang drama scene
may action scene din
at higit sa lahat...laging may out-of-town trip o outing sa beach na may kasamang musical

tapos sa action naman...

lagi ring may leading lady ang bida
may comedy rin
may drama
yung isang malapit na tao sa bida, parati nalang namamatay
tapos pag nabaril at naghihingalo na...nakukuha pa ring magdrama
laging nasa kamay ng bida yung taong malapit sa kanya habang namamatay
tapos pag nalagutan na ng hininga...biglang sisigaw yung bida
pagdating sa pinaka-fight scene, karaniwang mag-isa lang yung bidang sumusugod sa hide-out ng mga kalaban na parating nasa lumang factory
nakakaya ng bidang itumba yung lahat ng mga "frontmen" ng kalaban--take note: nang walang tama, ni isang daplis man lang ng bala sa kanya
pag naubos na niya lahat ng mga tauhan (na akala niya), kakalabanin na niya yung pinaka-kalaban talaga niya
magbabarilan sila at mag-iilagan hanggang sa maubusan ng bala habang sinasabi ng bida yung pamatay niyang linya (na kasama ang pamagat ng pelikula), o kaya naman...
magbubuntalan hanggang sa matanggal yung baril sa pagkaka-hawak nung isa
tapos biglang makakakuha yung bida ng baril at babarilin ang kalaban
sa bandang huli, saka lang darating ang mga les-pu (hello?! tapos na ang laban)...pero himala dahil may nadadaklot pa silang mga kalaban na buhay pa pala.

sa drama naman...

laging nababanggit ang pamagat ng pelikula sa isa sa mga linya ng bida
may isang scene na kulang nalang bumaha ng luha
masasabi ko lang...tanga at masyadong martir ang bida

haynaku...sumasakit ang ulo ko kakaisip! o cia, manonood muna ako ng "Got to believe". :)

For Joseph...

2006-08-31T03:39:00.000+08:00

i woke up crying at exactly 3:58 in the morning---and suddenly realized something. it was followed by a text message for beau...

"Baby, just wanna say that I love you so much. thank you for being there for me all the time. I know sometimes, i've come to a point that i'm testing your patience...but thanks for letting me feel loved & well-taken care of--like your beloved princess, in return. I don't know if you're getting sick of hearing these things...but you know that this is my way to show you my gratitude of having you in my life. I really have nothing to ask for. I just woke up & suddenly realized that you're the only person in this world who truly makes me happy...the reason why I want to wake up everyday. Babe, I did & will still love you forever...I'll be with you 'til our hair turns gray, looking forward to our "teethless" laughs and hold your hand until we lose our last breath. what else can I say?! I love you Babe...and I always will...forever & ever.
mmmmwwwaaaahh!!"

*talking about PMS-ing, huh?! err..no. I really mean what I said...and I do really love my Seph. *wink*

Awwww...

2006-08-26T20:11:00.000+08:00

VGH days are over. last Wed, I went to office early to file my VGH (umaasa pa na ma-approve). nasa office na ako ng 6pm samantalang 8pm pa ang start ng shift ko. so ayun, lumipas ang first break ng team ko--wala pa ring VGH approval. andaming calls. toxic. puro financial pa. well anyways, the reason why I was eager to go on VGH is that I already have committed to attend Mommy Bing's birthday bash at Bulacan. it's beau's off but he still managed to go to the office just to wait for me. come 11 o'clock, we lost our hopes. so there, nauna na si Seph (anyway, he's still meeting Bong somewhere).--so to cut the long story short, I was able to go with them. how? read this: Half-day Vacation Leave (right there and then).

Thursday----still, no VGH.

Friday was our last resort. kung wala pa talagang approval...wala na talagang VGH. every Friday, we have our team meetings during start of the shift. last week, pag labas namin ng huddle room (it was quarter to 9 then), Joseph told me that I was already approved at 8:26pm. hah!! pero ngayon, paglabas namen...wala. then our TL told us that there'll be no downtime since our account is expecting volume of calls. ayun, depressed lang kami. but I know miracle happens--we got approved at (9:26pm). as usual, saan pa ba ang gimik? Rufo's na naman with beau & Bong. walang kamatayang Tokwa't Baboy (buti nalang may Sisig)...just had 2 bottles of SanMig Light and 1 iced tea. but this time...seryoso ang mga topic--relationship, money & career. I really had a meaningful conversation with the two guys...kaya nga clueless ako ngayon eh (honestly...relationship ko lang ang malinaw sa'kin & I want to thank my beau for giving me assurance). after beau's sharing of his money matters...

Bong: Hoy, kayong dalawa...ingatan niyo yung relasyon niyo ah! umayos kayo. basta pag-usapan niyo lang kung may problema (sabay inom ng beer). Mahirap na buhay ngayon, madaming pressure. Matanong ko lang, ikaw ba Seph kasama ba si Meg sa plano mo?
Joseph: Tinatanong pa ba yun?! Oo naman...kasama siya sa mga plano ko (while looking into my eyes)...kaya babe, mag-ipon ka na.

I was speechless when I heard my boyfriend talked that way. It's not even clear to me what he actually means...but believe me, my stomach suddenly lurched (not because I was appalled, it's just that I'm not used to it--with him, seriously talking about his plan for the future and take note...including me). right at that moment, while looking into each other, it suddenly dawned on me that this is the man that I love to spend the rest of my life with...no if's, no but's.

A little meme for me...

2006-08-23T15:04:00.000+08:00

4 jobs i've had in my life
~ as a student trainee at PNB
~ Sales & Service Consultant at Convergys Phils. (still my current job)
~ shopaholic (another current)
~ Joseph's Princess (also current)

4 movies i could watch over and over
~ The Cutting Edge
~ How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
~ Sweet November
~ Beaches

4 places i've lived
~ Iriga St., Q.C.
~ Fort Bonifacio & Amadeo, Cavite
~ Montevista Park, Cainta
~ CVS1, Cainta (and still...)

4 tv shows i love to watch
~ Sex & the City
~ Friends
~ Oprah
~ Simple Life

4 places i've been on vacation
~ Puerto Galera
~ Baguio
~ Marinduque
~ Punta Fuego, Batangas

4 websites i visit daily
~ my friendster account http://www.friendster.com/geiram
~ http://www.pinoyexchange.com
~ my cousin's blogsite
~ http://www.nordstrom.com or http://www.bloomingdales.com

4 of my favorite foods
~ my mom's Chicken Curry
~ anything Sinigang (baka, baboy, hipon, miso...except bangus)
~ Chicken Inasal
~ my lola's menudo

4 places i'd rather be right now
~ Boracay
~ Punta Fuego
~ Maldives
~ Spa

4 bloggers i'm tagging
~ Tine
~ Chris
~ Reign (wala ka nang excuse para di gawin blog mo!)
~ anyone of you

Meg

2006-08-23T14:52:00.000+08:00

since my cousin have done it, I'll just be a sheep and do it also. Here's my name analysis from Kabalarians:

Although the name Meg creates an active mind and a restless urge to explore new ideas, we emphasize that it limits self-expression and friendly congeniality with a moody disposition.
This name, when combined with the last name, can frustrate happiness, contentment, and success, as well as cause health weaknesses in the solar plexus, heart, lungs and bronchial area.
The name of Meg creates an overly-sensitive nature which causes you to sense and feel far more than you can understand or put into words.
You have a deep, artistic, and creative side which shows through a love for music and literature.
Writing is a more natural mode of expression for your deeper thoughts and feelings than the spoken word.
You have an ability to concentrate and work intently on anything which holds your interest.
However, you prefer to avoid routine, monotony, and mental tasks.

well, I'll be honest to say that some of them were true. ;-)

My 3-day Weekend

2006-08-16T17:32:00.000+08:00

at last...for the longest time, I've experienced again how it is to have a 3-day weekend. it feels good to have enough rest...inevitably, I am so frazzled.

I resumed with my Sex & the City marathon and watched 4 other movies on DVD (yeah, I was really a couch potato). anyways, at least I had a day to spend with Joseph. yesterday, we went to Podium to watch Click (and man, that damn 'comedy-genre' movie made me cry-a-river!), had dinner at Pinoydon (whereas their cuisine is a fusion of Japanese & Filipino...I ordered their best-seller Bistekdon, while beau had Sisigdon--both are oh-so-yummy!), and ended our malling with Cafe Breton's Le Magnifique (dessert crepe with the ingredients of banana, nutella, whipped cream and almonds--okay, now I'm drooling), Cafe au lait for Seph and Rootbeer float for me.

I grasp the fact that I miss spending quality time with my beau...'coz lately, we've been so preoccupied with other stuff--like work, finances and so on. in any case, we both are aware that we still love each other in the morning (and forever and ever...right babe?! *wink*). well, to those who can't get it...that was a line that Joseph & I kept in mind from the movie Click.

Oh, and here's a spill...like Carrie's character, I too--have Big issues. the Big in my life suddenly looks like coming into the picture again. but like what Carrie have said, "I can't get rid of him, he's part of my life...it would be better if we just stay as friends". end of discussion.

I miss the old times...

2006-08-10T02:51:00.000+08:00

it's VGH day again...(got approved at exactly 8:45pm--imagine, the company only paid me 45mins of my time, not even close to 45% of my daily rate). geez! gotta tighten my belt for those unnecessary expenses...no more shopping, spa or anything luxurious at the moment. still need to pay all my bills--CC (Citibank would be very grateful that I became one of their good-spender clients--sheesh! still owe them around--nah! no need to tell the whole world how much I owe them), phone, our maid's salary and some miscellaneous expenses for the home. you see, it now dawned on me how hard it is to earn money. I remember when I don't still have credit card on hand...I was able to budget my salary better. I guess I just have to convince myself that this is just a blip. sigh!

now, I'm beginning to be sappy here....

I came to reckon that I have lots of friends...for the fact that I easily get at ease with other people. but I just realized that even if I made plenty of friends, I really have a few numbers whom I consider as my "real" friends--who've been there with me through ups and downs, whom I've been with to discover how great life is, and whom I entrust my life with...

MY GRADESCHOOL GIRLFRIENDS--Michelle, Donna & Karla (we've been together for 12 years...these are the girls that I considered as the 'Samantha, Charlotte & Miranda' in my life...and I play the role of Carrie. *wink* Girl Power!!)
Ade & Nonoy (my all-time-ever-reliable bestbuds. the 2 of the most important men in my life...next to God, my dad, my beau & my bro)
Shela, Gneth & April, Ck & Eds (who've been my constant buddies during college. these are the girls who have seen my love life bloom and vanished in just a blink)
MY CARLSBAD FAMILY--Tony, Tine, Diane, Nark, Chris, Vince, Ekah, Janice, Marissa & Reign (we've treated each other as family...as in brothers & sisters. without these guys, I wouldn't survive working at Convergys)
Lastly, my beau...Joseph. (he's been there for me all the time...during my cheers-&-tears. Seph's the one who taught me to look on the brighter side of things...to become optimistic & made me realize that everything happens for a reason. he stands up for me and extends his patience & understanding during those times that I become shitty and bitchy. I wouldn't mind meeting him again after this lifetime.)

Ain't life wonderful to have these people around?!?! yeah, I believe so...

Let's Celebrate!!

2006-08-08T12:48:00.000+08:00

after our Sunday shift ('twas Monday morning)...Janice, Marissa, Ekah, Reign & I went to McDo Greenbelt to have breakfast (since Sang & I were craving for their McChicken--unfortunately, it was unavailable--they only serve breakfast meals). so I just settled for their sausage sandwich and ordered hot choco and fries. the four of us had some chikaminutes and updated ourselves about our lives. then, it was only Jan, Sang & I who were left and waited til 10am at Starbucks. after we've finished our frappuccinos, we went straight to Makati Cinema Square for our...(drum rolls puhlease!!!)...Tsarrrraaaan!!!--BELLY PIERCING. yihaa!! at last, my belly's no longer a virgin. at first, I was about to back out for the reason that I'm having goosebumps because of my fear...but then, I just decided to continue it (pananagutan ko na noh!). well, at least I now have this feeling of being proud of myself (isa na lang problema ko--paano ko paliliitin tummy ko?!). any suggestions?

Happy 10th Monthsary!!!

2006-08-04T19:50:00.000+08:00

Yipee!! it's me & my honey's 10th monthsary. whew!! didn't expect we would go this far...but still, am thankful for having him around.

as to my day...had dinner with beau at Pasha (we got free "burritos" courtesy of the owner) & all I can say is that the food is very sumptuous. at 8 o'clock, we logged in & did our job...then an hour later, I got approved for VGH (but still needed to wait for Seph to be approved). honestly, we both are about to lose our hopes since the 2nd batch got approved past 12mn, then 3rd batch followed...and he was there on the list! (yihee! another reason to celebrate). so, we went at Rufo's w/ Bong, Ivy & Aimee...had some chit-chats & mamams then went off to Salcedo Market for our breakfast (had Beef Shawarma, Ineng's famous BBQ and shared Puto Bumbong with beau). Food trip anyone?

Test for Dementia

2006-08-02T16:04:00.000+08:00

Below are four (4) questions and a bonus question. You have to answer them instantly. You can't take your time, so answer all of them immediately. Ok?

Now let's find out just how clever you really are.

FIRST QUESTION:

You are participating in a race. You overtake the second person. What position are you in?

SECOND QUESTION:

If you overtake the last person, then you are...?

THIRD QUESTION:

(Very tricky Math! This must be done in your head only. Do NOT use paper and pencil or a calculator. Try it.)

Take 1000 and add 40 to it. Now add another 1000. Now add 30. Add another 1000. Now add 20. Now add another 1000. Now add 10. What is the total?

FOURTH QUESTION:

Mary's father has five daughters: 1. Nana, 2. Nene, 3. Nini, 4. Nono. What is the name of the fifth daughter?

BONUS QUESTION:

There is a mute person who wants to buy a toothbrush. By imitating the action of brushing one's teeth, he successfully expresses himself to the storekeeper and the purchase is done. Now, if there is a blind man who wishes to buy a pair of sunglasses, how should he express himself?

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ANSWERS:

1. If you answered that you are first, then you are absolutely wrong! If you overtake the second person and you take his place, you are second!

2. If you answered that you are second to last, then you are wrong again. Tell me, how can you overtake the LAST person?!

3. Did you get 5000? The correct answer is actually 4100. Don't believe it? Check with your calculator. Today is definitely not your day. Maybe you will get the last question right.

5. Nunu? NO! Of course not. Her name is Mary. Read the question again.

Bonus: He just has to open his mouth and ask. So simple.

Another VGH day & last Team Building

2006-08-01T19:02:00.000+08:00

hanep!! VGH na naman kami last Thursday night (goodluck talaga sa sweldo next pay day!). it's so funny that my friends always turn to me to see if there'll gonna be VGH (haha! iba daw kc vibrations ko). this time, i really feel that there'll be one and my intuition didn't fail me...at exactly 9:40pm, Marissa, Janice, Ekah, Chris, Diane & I got approval from the OM. yahoo!! (it pays to be an early bird *wink*).

tuloy ang plano...we'll watch Sukob at Greenbelt 3 for the last full show. it was a full house! imagine, 2nd day of showing palang niya...pero blockbuster talaga. my friends were making fun of me kasi nasayang lang raw yung binayad ko ('coz most of the time, nakatakip yung mata ko). but the movie was so worth it. after watching, we went to Marissa's place para magpalipas ng oras. on our way there, we stopped by at Burger Machine to buy our midnight snacks (I ordered Double Bartburger w/ cheese and Sanzrival...yummy!). tapos ayun, we stayed at the rooftop til 5:30 in the morning. endless chikahan talaga (sila...kasi tinulugan ko nalang sila!).

guess what happened the next day?! what? yes! you are correct!! VGH na naman kami. we were approved at 9:25pm but I had to wait for beau to be approved for the 2nd batch (w/ hopes that there'll be). so I instructed the group to go ahead to Tony's place, tapos pag na-approve si Joseph, sunod nalang kami. luckily, Seph got approved at 10:25pm. so there, we bought 2 orders of Baliwag's liempo and went to Tony's place for some mamam. oh boy!! my babe's been having his "vitamins" for 2 days already. I'll tell you what...soooobrang lakas uminom nun. as in. taob lahat ng makakainuman niya. still haven't seen him drunk...believe me. natira lang sa table yung mga boys...at ako (though I just had one bottle). we left Tony's place around 6:30 in the morning.

Saturday (basically, it was already Sunday 'coz it's after Saturday shift [yan ang hirap sa graveyard eh!]) was our team's last Team Building. originally, we planned to have it at DigiCafe but when we got there, it was closed (since it was Sunday morning). so we just went straight to Sizzling Stop. I anticipated that it'll be some kind of dramatic for the reason that we'll be separated...well, naging madrama naman sya at the latter part but not because of the team being disbanded, but because of our group's issue. at least naayos na kung ano man yung dapat ayusin at yung maganda pa dun, nalaman namin kung gaano kami ka-important at gaano namin kamahal ang isa't isa. when we were about to go home, di ko na talaga napigil yung emotions ko...i hugged Tine & cried. dun lang talaga nag-sink in na hindi ko na sila makakasamang magtrabaho. the good thing is that we assured each other that our group will remain as it is. walang iwanan.

Another tuesday...

2006-07-27T20:04:00.000+08:00

it was my beau's VL (short for Vacation Leave) last tuesdy. after our Monday shift, we stayed at the office til 7:30am to finish my team's last project...then took a cab to Rufo's. had breakfast with my beau, and the rest of my family in Carlsbad--Tine, Nark, Diane, Tony, Chris, Sang, Ekah and Janice (too bad Reign wasn't able to come). majority of us craved for Rufo's Liempo and some ordered Daing na Bangus. yum!! after breakfast, we had some "mamam" and ordered Tokwa't Baboy for our pulutan.

at exactly 9:30am, Seph & I left the rest of the group for our date. we headed to Glorietta to watch "his movie" (since he was the one who really insisted to watch it) Pirates of the Carribean: Dead Man's Chest. right after we watched the film, we walked our way to Bench Fix to have our hair done.

since it was raining hard, we just decided to have our dinner at home (at least we'll save on some moolah). :)

Goodbye CARLSBAD...

2006-07-22T23:12:00.001+08:00

this is the most memorable day of my life at Convergys. a while ago, my TL Joey (my immediate supervisor) approached us to unveil that our team will be dissolved since he'll be transferring to Chase dedicated. sheesh!! tears fell down my cheeks while i listen to my TL's announcement. honestly, the main reason why i'm still working for Shared Services (the account that i work for) or Convergys indeed, is because of my super bait na TL and of course, my team. if there's a person that would inspire me to be an efficient worker...that would be TL Joey...

Saturday will be our last shift together. i will definitely miss the company of TL and half of my family in Carlsbad...Nark, Tony, Chris, Diane, Reign and Tine. i couldn't even think that we'll be disbanded in just a snap.

to all my Carlsbad family...thanks for bringing meaning to my life at Convergys. i wouldn't gone this far if not because of your support, love & care...thank you for making my first job memorable to me...

TL Joey- i really appreciate your care for all of us...as if we were your own sons & daughters. thank you for standing up to our rights as agents (even if sometimes, we get too pasaway). you truly make me proud to become a Carlsbad.

Tine- thanks for those chikaminutes we had. i wouldn't really mind telling you my stories in life & listening to yours over and over again. thank you for letting me be part of your circle and i want to let you know that i'm really grateful for your motherly instinct (i'll definitely miss your loot bag!).

Nark- even if we didn't get the chance to share our personal stories with each other, i still value you as one of my closest friends in Convergys. little did you know that i became fond of listening to all of your opinions and outlooks in life. thanks for letting me have free unlimited uploads of themes, games and applications for my celly.

Chris- i am so thankful to have someone like you. i really appreciate your being a gentleman to all of us (even if sometimes...we get to extremes). i'll miss those times that you'll come to us to hear the girls' point of view. i wish you luck to your endeavors...and as well as to your love life.

Dad- thank you for being a daddy figure (aside from TL) to all of us. i want to tell you that i really treat you as one of those few people whom i entrust my life with, 'coz i know that you'll be the first to keep us away from harm.

Diane- i thank you for always being there whenever i needed someone to talk to...also, thanks for letting me hear your stories about love. i wish that you'll find someone who will treat you the way you deserve to be.
Reign- even if i've known you for just 2 1/2 mos., i already saw the beauty in you (malandi ka, ibang beauty ibig kong sabihin!)...kidding aside, i will surely miss your company. you're the only person in the team whom i easily jived with because of our passion in music.

...and to others that i haven't mentioned yet, even if i haven't got the chance to know you well...i still thank you for the dedication and loyalty that you've given heartily to the team.

and to Janice, Ekah & Marissa...i'm looking forward to our next adventure (one for all, all for one!!)

Our Escapade Adventure

2006-07-21T15:30:00.001+08:00

read this: I'M SOOOO EXHAUSTED!!! (but relaxed----what the....?!)
after our monday shift (tuesday morning)...our escapade started. it was a 3-day adventure and I really can't even forget about it.
featuring: myself, Janice, Ekah, Tine, Marissa & Tish
our original destination: Nasugbu Welcome Spa & Hotel (Nasugbu, Batangas)
the result of our escapade: White Beach (Puerto Galera, Oriental Mindoro)
I'll tell you the story...

there was this agent who offered Ekah's mom a membership at a resort in Nasugbu, and obviously that agent was really good in sales talk since he was able to convince Tita Norma. so there, our adventure started. on our way to Nasugbu, Batangas we stopped by at Mushroom Burger (a tourist spot in Tagaytay City) to have our brunch. FYI: their patties aren't made of meat, they were made of mushrooms instead (but it actually tastes like normal patties). after having full, we set off to this so-called "private Spa-&-Hotel-resort" thinking that we'll have a fantastic vacation. when we got there, we almost dropped our jaw...not because of its beauty, but because we are all so dumb-founded of the place. it was really atrocious!! my friends & I can't even afford to spend the whole day there. so what I did, I called my friend Gneth to ask some details (as well as directions) on Munting Buhangin Beach Resort. since we were already in Nasugbu, we might as well search for another resort nearby. seeing that we were going way too far, Ekah's parents just decided to ask a manong to take us to one more resort (which we also turned down for the reason that we didn't like the place). it was already 2 o'clock in the afternoon and we're running out of time! we really need to find a place to stay and it's a good thing that Ekah's dad suggested to take us to Batangas Port then from there, we could just go to Puerto Galera. Hoooorrrayy!!! without thinking twice, we all agreed and the next thing we knew...we were already boarding Starlight shipping line. it was almost 5:00pm when we reached Calapan...still, we have to take an hour of travel from Calapan to Ekah's place at San Teodoro. we were all pooped out.

the next day, the girls roused early to have cup noodles, sandwich & coffee for breakfast. after preparing our things, we rode a jeepney to take us to Tamaraw falls. Man! I was really flabbergasted to see the beauty of nature. it was enormously enchanting by itself. I love it! (don't you just?!)

...pictorial follows...

when Tine & Janice were through taking pics (since they were the ones who only brought digicams), we all plunged ourselves into the ice-cold water. whew!

we just spent around half an hour at the falls and despite the fact that we are dripping wet, we took another jeepney ride to White Beach, Puerto Galera.

though the weather isn't that much perfect, it still given its way. we arrived at the beach around noontime and the girls were all starving for lunch. nevertheless, we have to survey a room for us to settle. since it is an off-peak season, we found this attic room (good for 12 persons, w/ toilet & bathroom, cable TV, refrigerator and a nice veranda) for only P1,500/$28 per day.

after lunch, Tine & I had our henna tattoo done. unfortunately, we still have to wait for 2hrs. for our tattoo to dry up. so while the rest of our friends are enjoying themselves with seawater & waves, the two of us soaked ourselves in the sun (even if there is none!--or should i call it imaginary sun?!), hoping to have a tan-line. haha!! dream on!

the day after, we all left Puerto Galera at exactly 12noon and headed back to San Teodoro to get my things (since Tine & I need to go home by Thursday) then gone straight to Calapan to catch the 3:30pm ride.

even if Tine & I wasn't able to go with the rest of the girls to Tukuran falls, we still have the reason to celebrate...given that our 3-day weekend became so pleasurable. *wink*

VGH day

2006-07-16T04:37:00.000+08:00

it's VGH day!!!

last friday night...my friends and I were so confident that we are all going on VGH (Voluntary Go Home or downtime). and guess what?! 10:30pm pa lang, approved na kami! so it's like we just worked for 1 1/2 hrs. haha!!!

we decided to go to Eastwood for some eat-all-you-can breakfast (but it is dinner for us) at Something's Fishy. we still waited til 12mn for them to prepare the buffet table, and while waiting for our dinner...we went to this li'l tiangge to check out some stuff. there was this stall that sells vintage earrings for only P100 for 3 pairs. cheap huh?! also, I have eyed a hobo bag in a nearby stall...'twas only P450...but when I made tawad na...the vendor offered it for only P400. hmph!! I was actually about to buy it...but I was feeling guilty. umaandar na naman pagka-shopaholic ko!!! at hindi na maganda yun. payday pa naman tapos gagastos kaagad ako?! tsk, tsk, tsk!!! so i ended up buying 2 cute coin purse...1 for me and the other is for my mom (sweet noh?!). at least...it was only hundred bucks.

Awwww....

2006-07-11T15:28:00.000+08:00

FOR YOU by Kenny Latimore

For you I give a lifetime of stability,

Anything you want of me

Nothing is impossible

For you there are no words or ways to show my love

Or all the thoughts I'm thinking of

'Cause this life is no good alone

Since we've become one I've made a change

Everything I do now makes sense, all roads end,

All I do is for you

For you I share the cup of love that overflows

And anyone who knows us knows

That I would change all faults I have

For you there is no low or high or in between

Of my heart that you haven't seen

'Cause I share all I have and am,

Nothing I've said is hard to understand

And all I feel I feel deeper still

And always will

All this love is for you

Every note that I play, every word I might say

Every melody I feel

Are only for you and your appeal

Every page that I write, everyday of my life

Would not be filled without the things

That my love for you now brings

For you I'd make a promise of fidelity,

Now and for eternity

No one could replace this vow

For you I'd take your hand and heart and everything

And add to them a wedding ring

'Cause this life is no good alone,

Since we've become one you're all I know

And if this feeling should leave I'd die

And here's why

All I am is for you

Everything I do know makes sense

All roads end and all I do....

Is for you...is for you

this song makes me fall in love over and over again...awww!!! *wink*

Our TuesDAY

2006-07-05T16:39:00.003+08:00

yesterday, i was able to spend the whole day w/ my beau. 1st thing that we did after shift?--breakfast at Jollibee...then headed to Starbucks for some coffee & tea. we were supposed to watch Superman Returns at Cineplex 10 of Gateway mall for the 11:40am screening, but unfortunately...there were no available seats anymore. sheesh! excited pa naman kami sa lazyboys nila. so we ended up watching the movie at 3:15pm at Greenbelt3...ok na rin...we preferred to watch it on THX na lang para sulit. before going to the moviehouse, we scouted first for his mom's birthday gift at G4 (w/ matching window shopping for our own stuff!).

when we went to Nike Park, he was eyeing for a pair of sneakers and a jacket...it's a good thing that Seph resisted to charge it onto his plastic...'coz he planned that the only purchase that he'll make for the day is his mom's present (congrats babe!!)...ooopps! i'm taking back the remark since he charged his L'oreal Out of Bed to his card pala. haha!! as for myself...i bought 1 shirt for only P350 or about $7 at Goldcrest (not bad huh?!). then after we lost our energy...we walked off to Subway to chomp on footlong sandwiches for lunch. then after our lunch, we went back to Greenbelt for the screening.

Wow! i was really gobsmacked to see Brandon Routh on the big screen. actually, it looks like Seph's getting jealous of Superman na. Kasi while i was watching...kinikilig talaga ako! Superman is truly someone-to-die-for. He has the perfect face & a wonderful bod. haha!! honestly, i'm going gaga over Superman (or Brandon Routh per se). and come to think of it, lois lane is right...i don't need Superman in my life, 'coz i already have my hero...it's Joseph. *wink*

ALC25 btche & a**hole*

2006-07-01T11:06:00.000+08:00

this morning...i was able to chat with 2 of my batchmates in a seminar called the Advance Leadership Course (ALC). after 2 years of taking the course, we decided to have some kind of a reunion. i hope everyone (or even most of us) can come.

April 15-18 of 2004, i took ALC due to my dad's persistence. at first, i was very hesitant to attend since it was so expensive (at that time, it cost about Php8,000 or approximately $154) and thinking that those who'll be there are more likely yuppies or business persons (i was an incoming senior then..still studying). so when i entered the room, i have this uneasy feeling...seeing those unfamiliar faces with different personalities (as in meeting people from all walks of life). come 1st break, we began to know each other...our backgrounds, preferences and all--and the rest is history. when our 1st day ended, it's like we've known each other for ages.

the course was really worth every penny. it was so sulit! from the modules, group activities, dialogue, malditang facilitator (peace to you Tita Besol!) etc...and of course, the best of all is having a support-group.

"Simple awareness of paradigms may not be enough to overcome paralyzing
fears and negative belief systems which hold you back from the creative
expression of your TRUE SELF. Overcoming these fears and beliefs is the process
that brings about SUCCESS."

the ALC taught me to value the power of my word/s, increase my emotional intelligence, and achieve personal clarity. it made me uncover the essence of leadership. i also learned from it that personal responsibility is the crux of change and most importantly, it made me realize that commitment is a day-to-day choice.

...cheers to us, ALC team 25!!!

For more details about the seminar, pls. contact:

Organizational Change Consultants Int'l, Inc. (OCCI)

5F Emerald Bldg., No. 24 Emerald Ave,

Ortigas Center, Pasig City, Philippines

Tel. No. (632) 687-0510/ 687-1309/ 687-0162

Hmmm...

2006-06-30T17:29:00.000+08:00

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Drama, drama, drama...

2006-06-30T16:23:00.000+08:00

i just arrived from the mall & guess what i brought home? 2 statement shirts, 1 canvass bag (obviously, i'm a self-confessed shopaholic) & my favorite--Zagu's vanilla grande (w/ extra pearl...yummy!!). this is definitely one of my favorite drinks. i remember back when i was in college...my friend Gneth & I would walk off through P. Noval St. to consume our fave snacks--Zagu & manong's famous isaw. it was really a perfect combination! i recommend that you try it. :)

haaayy...i really miss being with my college barkada. honestly, back in college...i don't study a lot...coz if you're in my block, you just have to relax and leave it all to some guys out there. read this: leakage! :) (fyi lang, hindi lang kami yung gumagawa nun...lahat actually). our block consists of people who are known for being tamad, mandurugas/magulang, henyo, artist, singer, businessman, fashionista and a whole lot more. nakaka-miss tuloy...sigh!
after the finals, we just go to school to meet everyone then go either to JB or Orrin's place for our UBE session (Ultimate Bonding Experience...san ka pa?!). now, we have our own lives. wala nang dependent sa isa't isa--which is quite positive naman. but i hope someday, we'll have a chance to share our career experiences with each other...and once again, have our UBE session...

Good Morning Sunshine!!!

2006-06-30T08:40:00.000+08:00

good morning world!!!:) 'twas a good morning for me since i had 13 hours of sleep. haha!!! bawing-bawi talaga sa tulog. ang sarap ng feeling! believe me...'coz yesterday, i was up for 25 hours.

so what's my itinerary this day?
1. withdraw my salary
2. pay my Globe & cc bills
3. spa w/ Diane (still tentative)
4. DVD marathon
5. sleep, sleep & sleep

Sheesh!! payday nga pero ubos din pera mo sa mga bills. ahuhu!! ;..( So, what's good about morning?!

my first post...ever!

2006-06-29T17:30:00.000+08:00

haha!! i'm kind of excited making my first blog. ano naman kaya malalagay ko dito?! it's my off today til tomorrow so makakapagpahinga akong mabuti. yahoo!!
last sunday, i had dinner w/ family friends at Tong Yang resto (the one that is located at 4F SM mega A [and of course, courtesy of tito willy]). food trip to the max talaga. they have shabu-shabu & then you just have to cook your own pica-pica or whatever you want to eat. unfortunately, i wasn't able to take some pics...ugh!! :(
anyway, i'm glad my work week has already ended. feeling ko sobrang deprived ako sa tulog. just to let you know, i work in a call center industry and my shift is from 8pm up to 5 in the morning--and yes!! sobrang nakakaantok siya. minsan nga, hindi ko na alam kung paano ako nakakapag-close ng sale...with all the objections, rebuttals and upsells! Hah!! so you might have any idea of what will i do during my days off---CORRECT!!! i'm gonna sleep, sleep and sleep all day long. i miss my bed. :(