idée fixe

contests, freebies and free things

2011-05-11T13:23:00.023+08:00

Like I said before, I'm a fan of anything free. But, who's not?
I like contests and the fun part of winning :)

Everyday I pick up my daughter from her Nursery/DayCare and from there we would go to the nearby station to take the Metro (Train) to Mall of the Emirates and we will have some 30mins to an hour to wait for my hubby. That is our daily routine, yes it's tiring but might as well take the fun in it :)

And since Ima frequent MOE visitor I get the chance to see and experience free things while there. I like visiting the galleria area where there will always be kiosk to visit. Some 2 weeks ago, My daughter had fun visiting Kraft Kiosk. Once you register, the kid could play (they have computer games) and color plus they would give the kid the chance to make their own sandwich

(the kraft booth) (one of the Activities- Coloring!)

(the printing of free pictures) (it's almost there..)

(and viola!! Jasmine's lovely pic!)

(this is the most fun in the free part- gotta taste the Arabic bread with the Kraft spread, it's so YUM! high five to that!)

(Kraft cheese spread on Arabic bread). The part which I love the most is they would take a picture of your kid and print it for free! I really love the Marketing strategy of these companies. This week, there's the Sneakers and Evian kiosk opposite each other on the Activity area of the mall. I'm so chicken to join the Evian, but hopefully we could try this afternoon. I also would love to let my kid try the Sneakers, but I think they have the most fans since the booth is not too fancy compared to Evian, it's more like audience-friendly :)

We also love Ikea Play Area, they revamped it, so they cater to even bigger kids now. The look of the play area is not too fancy but every kid will definitely love being there, it's like every kid's imagination of a play area. My daughter loves visiting and us too! Get this- they also have this cool card that needs to be updated everytime she checks-in and along with that after 5 play times she will be receiving a free meal! how good could it get! Imagine doubling the fun, having to play and having a free meal. I wish we have that when we were kids, that'll be a lot lot more fun! And joining contest will be easier coz it's like almost weekend of exercise in the Ikea Play area.

(the excited girl who loves Ikea play area)

Speaking of contest I joined a Maybelline Contest in Frontline Fashion and guess what, I won! I did not win the 1st price but I received a Maybelline loot! It made my day :)

(my happy face with my loot) & (here's what's inside the bag :))

Not all contest brought me joy, I joined my daughter in this local magazine contest in facebook. But as time goes by, I began to see disappointments. They changed dates of announcements, they changed categories, etc. It feels like, they don't have a concrete plan of the contest itself. The mirror of not being ready. So I just let it go, after all I joined my daughter there just for the fun of it. It's just that somehow, I just wanted some straight forward honest and true-to-form answers.

So this afternoon, I will try to visit OPI's booth in Mall of the Emirates. They sent me this.

See you there!!
And if you want to win something for yourself visit Grace at Sandierpastures, it's every girl's idea of pampering oneself :)

Well, C'est La Vie. It's how we make it. And let's make it happier!
Keep doing what we love to do. Keep joining contests if you love to and just keep the joy overflowing for you.
Have a blessed day everyone.

Of Life

2011-05-02T12:43:00.004+08:00

Sooner or later our life would go and pass. I came to realize that life of course has it's beginning and it's end. Sound cliche'- yes. And we ought to do our purpose here while we still can. And having that direction to that very purpose God has given us.
When life starts- we celebrate! It's all happy faces everywhere and the universe is also smiling at you.
But at the end of every tunnel- there's always tears. Often times it's always harder to come to terms with this reality. Sometimes it gets a while to getting used to. when someone who's always been there and someone you cherish, someone also important to you has been there... and from this time on... is never coming back. You tell yourself, yes, she is in a happy place with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ now. No more hurt. No more pain. That is better- even the best place to be.
Whether we like it or not, this too will happen to us. Think of it as this- afterlife is really After Life from all the hurt- because it transcends the beginning of our Journey with our Lord. Sure there's celebration in heaven for a new beginning- a new Worshiper has joined God's kingdom.

You will be missed Tita Yeng.
We love you.
Be in God's Loving Shelter now.

Easter 2011

2011-04-24T13:39:00.003+08:00

Happy Easter everyone!
Jesus Christ our King has Risen! Let's celebrate the good news!

Where will you celebrate today?
I'm currently in the office- yep I'm working today, but I heard a good news this morning that'll gonna have a half day today, yipeee! I hope that's true. I would very much want to celebrate Easter Egg hunt for my kid here. But then again, we're thinking it's not practical since next month hubby and me will be celebration our 6year Marriage! weeee! But yeah, that would be for another post.
Still we would be going out tonight with family and friends. We're still going to have dinner out, I guess minus the Easter egg hunt for my daughter (hopefully that would come next year).

In the meantime, here are some I've seen in the world wide web that I'm currently liking.
Have a blessed Easter everyone! God bless.

Will definitely try to check this out tonight, maybe it's still not too late for some bunnies. Hamleys.

I know my daughter's 5th Birthday is still 5 months far, but am digging personalized m&m's as a give-away for her party already.

Would love to change my Profile pic yet again & this looks a pretty good idea.

Currently reading this.

And now, for that eating-out almost every weekend including tonight, here's what we need to do the next day.

Have an awesome day & Lovely week everyone.

x

Welcome Free things!

2011-04-05T17:32:00.017+08:00

Don't you just love freebies and the likes?

Stumbled upon this kiosk in Mall of the Emirates last night. And met Dr. Gerry Nastasia Jr.
This kiosk has free Chiropatic check-up. Never heard of it, but since I saw the spinal cord mock-up I pretty much had an idea.

According to Wikepdia Chiropatic is a form of alternative medicine[1] that emphasizes diagnosis, treatment and prevention of mechanical disorders of the musculoskeletal system, especially the spine, under the hypothesis that these disorders affect general health via the nervous system.[2] It is generally categorized as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM),[3] a characterization that many chiropractors reject.[4] Although chiropractors have many attributes of primary care providers, chiropractic has more of the attributes of a medical specialty like dentistry or podiatry.[5] The main chiropractic treatment technique involves manual therapy, including manipulation of the spine, other joints, and soft tissues; treatment also includes exercises and health and lifestyle counseling.[6] Traditional chiropractic assumes that a vertebral subluxation or spinal joint dysfunction interferes with the body's function and its innate intelligence,[7] a vitalistic notion that "brings ridicule from the scientific and health care communities and confusion within the chiropractic profession."[8]

And since I've a been into a bit of neck probs, I feel it could be related with the spinal. Dr. Gerry was quite a fast-talking Doctor. I read in the Emirates European Medical Centre's brochure that he is American board certified. Quite a conversationalist for a doctor (which is not a bad thing, of course), he even joked when he asked me what could have been my problem, I told him I have left back problems- but just blame the muscles and wrong posture due to slouching. I'm more concerned with my neck than the back. Then he told, maybe I could be in his place of being the Doctor, but then he told he was just only joking. I joked back, it would take some schooling since I'm a Civil Engineer lol! Then he asked me to take-off my mommy-duties bags and stand straight. Which I did. Then he made me move my neck looking from left to right doing the farthest I can. And made me reach my toes (and yay! Was I able!!!). he said my neck should suppose to be shaping almost like a "C", but mine's too straight that it doesn't have much to take shock of the chores I'm doing. It should suppose to act like a spring so it could act as a shock absorber. And that goes on left shoulder since it's also a bit higher than my right. Then he gave me his business card. He said that my prob is minimal and can be corrected easily. I guess I would try to find time to visit or save first before visiting afterall my company has not secured me with health insurance yet and I doubt if it will be covered just in case. I was just happy to know even just a bit why I feel a bit of brittleness on my neck, now I can breath and maybe will do some work out that would help me better this part :)

On another note.

Don't you just love digital magazines?

Been reading Rue, Matchbook and High Gloss magazine!

Page 34 of High Gloss Magazine, lovin' the Orange background :)

They're pretty insane! Love the interior ideas, love the outfits, the beauty and style. It's a complete lifestyle rolled in one.
In Dubai, I read The Dubai Mall's magazine. It's also packed with things to see in the mall and of course other surprises. My first encounter of Mall Mag would be the Burjuman's. I say, it's pretty stylish. Am really glad Dubai has this kind of things for their people & visitors, it's a complete advertisement that caters to the crowd and benefits the businesses.

In the meantime, see y'all tonight at

Been invited for their opening! & am pretty excited! yay!

debacle

2011-03-13T12:36:00.004+08:00

Photo Credit

There's so much going on right now.
The only thing I could think of is PRAY.
Times really have changed, or may be not.
Maybe the sin of the nations has been going on for the longest time now.
Maybe we're just not aware of it.
We're in the middle east right now and it seems that the region has been in political chaos since the Egypt turnaround. Libya. And now KSA.
There had been rumors that they also want some changes here.
But as far as I'm concerned, this government has been good and equal.
Of course there has been some loopholes and gray areas, but who said there exists a perfect governance? This place has been good with their locals and expats alike.
As long as you respect them, chances are, you could get that as well in return (well, yeah, there will be some occasions that it doesn't occur, esp. on the road... just like what I said, PRAY).

Though I have never been to Japan (and I still want to see it), my heart breaks upon this current disaster. I was also hurt with what happened to Churchill in NZ.
But this is a call to all the nations of the world.
Let's repent. Let's pray to our Lord Jesus Christ.
Be always reminded of John 14:6-7

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me. 7If you really knew me, you would know^b my Father as well. From now on, you do know him and have seen him.”

May God bless us.

Back to Nursery

2011-02-08T16:45:00.006+08:00

My 4 y/o daughter is now officially back to nursery or should I say daycare.
A few months back we decided that she won't be in nursery/daycare (the case being was because we don't have a nanny for her) for maybe a month or so. Then today she's back. Then I came across this old newspaper of reports where a child was molested by the school driver and conductors. I've been hearing about it but didn't bother much to read. Then now, am feeling a bit paranoid about it.
My daughter is very innocent and most of the time naive. I think this news is also an eye opener to parents to teach their children to say and teach their kids to mind how they're being dealt with. Just around 12 quarter, I called my daughter's nursery/daycare to check if she's already there. But she's still not, because her bus usually arrives at 12:45pm - 1pm, so I think I better call now.
I always pray for her safety and I think It's also high time for me as a parent to help and give her some awareness.

tint

2011-02-02T14:39:00.011+08:00

Don't you just love colors!

Inspired by the interior design blog community with so much affluent and vibrant blush!

so I made this, sorta art work (well, I could have it printed in canvas style and hang on my wall).
Maybe I should do some more :)

These were my inspiration:

this one was featured in Rue mag

this one was also featured in Rue Mag

seen from decor8

Happy February everyone!

Happy Year of the Rabbit Dragon!

2011-02-01T15:03:00.010+08:00

Happy Chinese New Year everyone!

Prepping mahself and fam for the Chinese New Year this Thursday (it's Tuesday today, btw).
Planning to go to Dragon mart this afternoon for that needed Ang Pao (Chinese Envelope used when giving money). We learnded from yesterday's tv show that it's good to give money because it means giving blessings and that means you have enough and more to give. Ahhhhh! the joy of giving. I'm no Chinese, albeit mistaken as one. So I thought why not play the part? Afterall we all like celebrations, so we'll party the coming of the Year of the Rabbit as what Chinese calls this
2011.

If we are in the Philippines these envelopes would be easily available. But what I would be missing most is the food! I mean Tikoy (that cake made from glutinous/sticky rice) love Eng bee tin's! We'll be having Kuntsinta (yum!) instead, it's also made with sticky rice, but is a Filipino deli. I'm thinking of also cooking spagh and may be buy some extra fruits. This Friday, may be if we have time we'll invite some friends over and dine in. I'm so excited!

May this year be field with good health for me and my family, love for each other, peace with each other and abundant blessings that comes only from our one true God, our Creator, our Lord of Lords Jesus Christ.

Have a happy celebration!

x

Xcited!!!

2011-01-06T12:27:00.003+08:00

Can't wait to start!
first stop: Magrudy's :)

2011

2011-01-04T12:50:00.005+08:00

2010 was a good year for me.
I was able to find a new job that I really prayed for.
Me and my family were able to have our vacation back home and even
went to HK for 3days and visit Disneyland and other nice places.
Chinchin is in FS-1 one now :)
We were able to move to a new nice spacious place.
I dropped 2kg! weeee!
And there are lots of other things I could thank God.
It always is nice to count your blessings.
Sure there were some probs before the year ends.
but now, all I want is to take a chance and think Happy!
Afterall we are the ones responsible for our own happiness and joy.

I hope this 2011 brings us more blessings, good health and more love.
I wish you all the same. And let's always pray.

x

Joyful, Merry, Happy, Successful, Properous, Lovely, Spiritual 2011

2010-12-30T16:24:00.006+08:00

hi everyone!
I'm missing a lot of writing these days.
but, I wont miss this for the world ;)

as we bid farewell to 2010,
I would like to greet everyone
A Very Wonderful, Prosperous New Year
ahead of us!
May God bless us all the more.

Cheers!

Warning: It's a Kikay Post :)

2010-10-26T16:42:00.013+08:00

yeah, you read that right ;)
So I'm a bit well now and my eye's not much crying when I go in front of the laptop or tv.. that means I'm gettin' bettah ayt? But I still have loads of used tissue paper in front of me. Not much of coughing but still some sneezing. and hey, at least my temp's been on normal now.
That must be the weather- winter is almost here, had friends and colleagues who also got sick last week..
lesson learned - "do not stay up late on the weekends, it will take it's toll on you eventually!"

Ok back to the subject.
This is pretty much late, but since there's not much to do but read some blogs, and then what do you know, you come across a beauty blog.. then was inspired by ms. beauty that leads to this ;)

A month ago a friend and I went to the Dubai Mall for some cosmetic hunt- we crossed a Clarins kiosk just in front of Sephora and was given some Clarins freebies. That includes these

(ok, it's not the best Photo I could have, but was not able to take some before using.. sorry..)
Kinda reminds you of med tablets right?

I tried to use them I think a week after receiving. Just because I saw them inside my bag and bubble thought: why not try 'em? I'm not a big lipstick user, I'm fine with Benefit's Benetint. But sometimes a girl could always experiment. And who knows what look- could look good on you!?
As you could notice the Clarins 116 Coral Tulip is empty- and yes that was my favorite! It has a hint of a peachy shade but just enough for my complexion plus it's not too striking- I'm all for a simple look. Then just this last weekend, I told myself- why not try the 121 Red Prodige, wow! I never thought it would fit me. I always thought I look so flirty and loud wearing too red lipstick, but this one looks fierce and rouge but at the same time, stunning! a bit flirty, yeah but they suit me! I think I finally found my kind of lipstick. Benetint will always be my fave but at least there's something for that going out night :) A different look once in a while wont hurt, right?
Btw, I also splurged on a Chanel's Vitalumiere Eclat, ok, I know it's too much- I don't usually do this and I know it's not practical- I just want to have a rest from my usual MAC's Studio fix or my Maybelline Powder. I think it's awesome! Can't say I blame those who indulge in so much make-ups and stuffs.
Sometimes I don't want to go to Debenhams for that girly hunting- it's sinful hahahaha! I also had a free make-up from Guerlain, the make-up artist was very very good! (that would have to go for another post- that is if I remember writing about it, haha!)
Guerlain also has nice foundation and powder! Not to mention how she did my eyebrows! Even the hubby raised his two-thumbs-up! (he's not all for make-up). Maybe I would also try Guerlain's Foundation sometime, and I hope I could breath with their hefty price. Tatiyana's (the make-up artist) wearing a nice red nail polish, I asked her about it.. she told me it was Lancome. You see since I'm beginning to embrace some girly stuffs, I have a thing with nail polish now! I blame fashion magazines and beauty blogs now LOL!

Anyway, the hubby purchased his Chanel's Allure for men.
It has been his signature scent since oh-seven, and yep, I like it on him :)

sweet tooth

2010-09-21T17:50:00.020+08:00

Yes, call me that, but I just most of the time can not control my needing for sweets.
Here are/were some of my favorites (I'm trying to cut on these as I need to get back on a desired weight ;))

A healthier option of course is those fruits rich in Vitamin C and has Anti-oxidant. You can usually catch me in blackberries and strawberries now :)
I'm not trying to sound like a very "I watch what I eat" person, but sometimes when your body is telling you that things are not the same as they used to, it's time to think out of the box and move that lazy a**.

I could not say, it's a love/hate relationship with chocolates and sweets. I'm sure anybody or should I say any girl could agree that "giving-in" sometimes is the only way to go.
I'm not saying that girls should follow me, this is just me. But I really don't indulge on that much sweets anymore, afterall, I think I'm used to not think or crave too much of them any longer :)
I just give in say, once or twice a month- just that.
Given that, I would love to share some sweets for my sweets :)

featured- cupcakes available at Dubai Mall (click the pix to for the link see page 112)

My daughter's Cupcakes for her 4th Birthday soiree! Delectable!

BR! Me and my daughter's fave, be it ice cream cake or just ice cream on cone, you name it, we lurve it! lol!

Ok, Candylicious is the most popular candy station/store in the UAE, could you blame us for that? They have ice cream, cupcakes, and the never-ending chocolates of different sizes and figures, It's the chocolate haven, my kind of place ;)
Here's a pic of me and my friend Maan about to pay our ordered caramel popcorn, it's yum! Actually those popcorn brings back childhood memories, not that we have the same brand, but it somehow tasted the same. We would usually have those before Christmas just roaming around the metro.

I would love to try these though

they look too good to eat, plus the shop looks a bit intimidating. too fancy eh ;)

but for healthier option, I settle for these

and for-the-so-much

Patchi Chocolate's the best!

Are some of these sweets ring a bell to you?
What's your kind of sweet?
I would love to try new things, maybe just a bite or two, promise, I'll be in control :) Believe me when I say that, I have much self-control now.

Pen

2010-09-14T13:05:00.006+08:00

The pen is mightier than the sword
~Edward Bulwer-Lytton

I really like to you write.
But I noticed as the time pass, I'm not the same eager person from before. And quite frankly, I can't write interesting happenings anymore. I dont think that I write well in my blog. I only could count in one hand some stories I shared that's worth reading. I used to love to write. I remember when I was in gradeschool and highschool, that's when I can't believe that I wrote something. And wrote it well.
I remember that I also read and wrote poems.
But may be it's actually true, once you forget or does not practice about something-that you do well or should I say something you have passion about, it would most likely blew away.
I don't think i still have the skill to write well. To make simple experience appear interesting in my blog. I honestly envy those who're able to do that. It feels like every bits of experience they have are far worth out of the ordinary. It sound, like, a distant past. I'm not saying my life is less appealing, I actually have plenty of things to share- but I guess, I don't know how to put them to writing.
But still I can't deny that I love reading, well most of us love that :)

Maybe it goes with age.
There's a time when you want to pour and burst your reaction, emotions to something.
And then there will come a time when you will just want to listen and be silent for a time.
May be that is one form of maturity.
You stop mumbling or you take a pause and just notice what surrounds you.
Afterall everything is not about you.

Cheers to being 34!

* I know it's kinda late coz I had my Bday for like 3months back, it takes a while to getting used to ;) besides I still feel like I'm 24 ;P*

trip

2010-09-05T22:00:00.013+08:00

During the Holy Month of Ramadan, there are Hospitality tents just about everywhere. Here for one- can be found in Mercato. They have someone who plays an instrument and someone who hands you moroccan coffee (they say, it's strong!). I find it very nice to listen and just take a time to sit with them, there are also free dates on the table, it's very middle eastern, but I kinda like it. The tent is not exclusive for Muslims, everyone is invited, that's the true spirit :)

And after that day of fasting, one should drink. Found these at carrefour.

fancy a drink?

or Indulge with some Chocolate cake, it's very moist inside- a chocolate overload with a bit of kick from the Strawberry. We had this for free (the perks!) at PF Changs in Mirdiff City Center.
PF Changs has amazing food! And they would teach you to make sauce from 3 types of liquid, it's just awesome! We had Philips Lemon Chicken and Mongolian Beef and some Dimsum (sorry, I was not able to take photos of the food, but I tell you they're gastronomic!) No wonder, the store's slogan is, "the best Chinese restaurant in U.S" I hope i got that one right ;)

I call this The Decadent Chocolate overload Cake with a kick. Yum!
{I know it's sinful, but I guess it's ok to have some once in a while, don't worry I didn't eat much of it ;) }

and when it's the morning after, it will be Fasting again. So when your head is feeling a bit low or havin' some ache, do some massage. It will help you throughout the day.

Innovative Head massager found at Virgin Store.

Eid is just around the corner! I wonder where we will be heading? But it's hard to say, because Eid will just be over the weekend and then we're back on the usual timings.
May be we'll just dine outside again.
I remember last year we were at Hilton RAK.
But just the same it's nice to have Ramadan Timing once in a while.

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BON ANNIVERSAIRE to my Lovely Daughter Jasmine Eirene!
She turn 4 today!
God bless you sweetheart, may you have the desires of your heart.
Mom and Dad loves you so much!

beautiful things

2010-09-02T14:46:00.008+08:00

Currently looking at pretty things on the net, they make my day ☺
Just because of the girly-girly stuffs I'm reading, I think I'm into white and pink ♥
Just this post is not about colors, but this idea of trendy-ing your furniture (thus your home) is just awesome!

on the table

the duvet, on the bead

lovely!

guess it's not only us, ladies, who can get to wear these ;)
even our dining table and bed can be fashionable and trendy too..

(I'm just currently blogging things in fashion, ID and the likes, I feel different, lol!)

there's something about shorts ;)

2010-08-25T11:54:00.004+08:00

these are some looks I'm digging.
they're somewhere in between summer and fall.. summer minus the tights/leggings/stockings..
I'm hoping to channel some similarities in the days to come :)

and guess what, hubby approves :)

credit: J.crew

yet again

2010-08-23T11:21:00.005+08:00

"Abu Dhabi: A likely increase in fuel prices within the next few weeks will exert greater inflationary pressures on the UAE economy as producers and suppliers will pass on the increase in transportation costs to the consumers, experts cautioned Sunday.

Inflation in the UAE eased for the first time in five months as the cost of housing remained unchanged and food prices rose at a slower pace."

Read it from the other day's local paper's website.
I believe they just had an increase 2 months or a month ago.
The first was so people in the country could be pushed to use the PUVs then this time, well is the inflation. If in this place it's going to be high how much more in the world market?
I can agree that food prices doesn't really rise in here (except for dining out in lavish restos, of course), but the rents? ha! *zips her mouth*

communication

2010-08-11T16:49:00.003+08:00

just so you know, you can't always expect that I'll always be there when you need me.
people could also be not interested anymore you know?
it's not like you can remember them when you're unhappy and needs someone to talk to.
when in fact they already heard what you gotta say, say what? a thousand times before.
it's tiresome you know, just in case you didn't notice.
and why bother talking to me when you also know that I will just say the same thing- over and over again?
it's not like, I'm just going change my mind and understand you when you, yes you yourself
can distinctly know what is right and wrong?
ah, anyway, I don't have any right to judge your decisions, I might not really know how
you feel. But just the same, since you held yourself prisoner of that episode in your life, might as well deal with it as, afterall, you always say, you're happy and it.is.that.makes.you.happy.
may be it's "your happiness" that matters a lot to you. saying "a lot" is an understatement.

Weekend Random

2010-05-02T15:38:00.017+08:00

Two consecutive Friday mornings were spent at the open beach. It's so nice to wake up earlier than usual- during the weekends. We were able to do many chores compared to just lounging in at home, not that I mind usingFridays for that much needed R&R, but this is one way worth for mine. It came to mind that we need to head back to the beach apart that it has been a long time since our last visit, is also because Chinchin had cough and cold for almost a week, such a rare for her since she usually get sick for only 2 days. A plus for going to the beach is the unlimited sunlight you'll get, that's some quality Vit. D. But be cautious though, temperature after 10am is a schorching heat already, so always with your SPF's. We noticed that Dubai is almost covered with smog (smoke-fog, a product of pollution probably- carbon footprint if you may) that morning, it's thick and darker. For now, I actually don't know what to say about it, just that I know it's not really good news for the nervous system as well as the environment.

After beach-ing last Friday, we head to Mcdonalds to grab our breakfast and while eating we were reading The National. I had this article about wayfinding and so far after reading too many broadsheets here, it's actually the first time I came across a writer who writes well. I came to know he's a Senior Editor for the sheet. I will just post about it in the next entry :)

Don't you just love IKEA? It's my fave Furniture store here. They usually have innovative products, ingenious designs and interior ideas. Some things I would like to mention when we visit there is their Free Play Area for Kids. Of course my Chinchin would always check that area out instead of accompanying us.

They have height limit of course and some rules and regulations. Children also needs to wear these blue aprons with numbers for reference, but my daughter actually doesn't really want to wear 'em. Good thing there was a staff who explained that she needed to wear one:)

she had fun time with the slide and balls.

Speaking of things to be seen in Ikea, I like this idea to put inside my drawer, like I could just put any random thing inside and it would be easier to find plus it's neat to look at.

And since I'm into eliminating some food right now I came across these and lovin' em

Organic Tea from Ikea and Organic Raisins from Sun-maid :)

Have a nice weekend everyone.

Earth day, 30 days and being at home for practically one week

2010-04-22T14:50:00.014+08:00

It's Earth day everyone.

Since 2008 I am saving water, a little contribution you say but if everybody's doing it, it will make a lot of difference. I'm passing on the lesson to my daughter and everyday as I give her a bath, I remind her of this.

Speaking of Earth day, Havaianas Phil. sent an Invitation to make a vid on how to i would spend a day to make the earth happy. I would love to send one cause the price is definitely terrific! It's a trip to Brasil! I guess I have to take my shot afterall as I read their rules, it didn't say that vids outside of PI is not included, hmmmm but I'm wondering when I could make a vid. Hope I could find time tomorrow :)

If you want to join just visit Havaianas Philippines online.

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Makes sense, right?

I was introduced by Grace to the Elimination diet. Actually I would not say it's a diet diet. I will still be eating the food I want to eat, but will just eliminate some. It's a total of 30 days. I already started taking off some food I don't need to see and will not be eating the next 30days. I think I will just miss my weekly dose of Starb's

it will just be a good 4 weeks, so wish me luck!

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My Chinchin is better now, just that she still has cough so she can't be in School that's why I'm with her at home for almost a week already. And what do you do on that good 5-days? Clean the house, do the laundry, Iron and of course surf the net, what else?

So I came across this site, see this:

nevermind the ear accessories, but I think if you just display that hand/nail accessory at the mall or any shop, the ladies here will go wild. I have seen too many women here who really go gaga over this kind of stuff. I'm not sure if I can be a fan of this stuffs too, i might go to that doughnut-like hairpice ;)

Still, I think that nail thingy still rocks, but it doesn't mean I want it.

I'm reading Twilight saga again, i forgot my Eat Pray & Love book in my Office' drawer.

according to Dax, I still can have yoghurt, have you had your pinkberry? you should try 'em

they have wide selection of fruit as well :)

hanging by a moment

2010-04-18T19:17:00.006+08:00

Desperate for changing
Starving for truth
Closer to where I started
Chasing after you

nope,i'm not singing it now. but i was reminded of the song with my current situation, esp the 1st line and the 3rd. I really need a change in my life. and am still just close to where i started. I'm not sure if i started it all wrong or just fate has it's own way of making things a bit difficult for me. of course each and everyone of us has their own difficulties. but sometimes situations doesn't make you any happier. I could say I'm blessed for the most part, it just that, may be I'm looking for me, or rephrase that for me, I know i deserve more. During this difficult time in the desert land, I know i should not be picky with my job. esp that i am in the field where the crisis really hurt so hard- Realty and Construction. I am a Civil Engineer and i think i am not well-payed. or maybe for the time being, I am cause if you start looking for job now, it's hard to find the amount i am payed for. But just sometimes in my new office, o,o, wait, not sometimes, but i say most of the time, judgements and things aren't fair. I wonder why this manager judge poorly. and just he only thinks people who shows-off were the one's working where in fact, he can always see the report where my name always occur to be the best one who's working- i'm not trying to carry my chair here, if you know what i mean,but it's a matter-of-fact. I hate to reason this with myself and to just keep on telling that may be i need to learn how to deal with this injustice for more maturity. maturity or non-maturity this re-occurence stresses me. i wonder why i always feel exhausted at the end of the day and i don't really feel happy about things there. *sigh*
i guess i have to really deal with it and just hope for the best. may be in the next few months, ill try to have a new company, just after this thing that we need to do in the nearest months. do pray for me.

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i just want to share one scribble i did at work, just because i want to take out the stress, this sort of did help me. and hey, I'm keeping a journal so i would always count my blessings. I know it will do me good.

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I'm at home now, my sweetest sweetheart was sick. but she's better now, so I guess hubby doesn't need to skip work tomorrow. thank God.

Of course still am trying to lose weight for the nth time, i hope this workz. it's appetite-suppressant, as you know i kinda find it hard to stop myself from eating, nuff said.

it's the thought that counts

2010-02-15T02:25:00.006+08:00

kung hei fat choi!

bonne saint valentin!

yeah, they fall on the same day,and may be this year should be the time to spread love for loved ones and even for enemies. let's have a brighter world, a world of peace and love for each other as what Jesus had told us, to love God our Father above all else and to love one another. am praying for that.

moving on, i got one-long-stemmed rose from hubby, and Chinchin got her one too. only i have an added chocolate, but i know we both will be sharing for it :)
hubby just bought it in aqua, i saw that the counter was full of men, buying stuffs for valentine. ha! caught them, do u know where this aqua is? it's at eppco, hahahaha!
yeah, my hubby was caught buying rose for valentines day at eppco (thus the title). i receive flowers from him every year, on my 1st year, t'was one beautiful bouquet delivered at my doorstep, 2nd i almost forgotten but i know i received one or may be not :) and this one, is one-stemmed rose. but i am still very happy that he gave me one and my Chinchin. i spotted this white guy leaving the store with a wide smile on his face while looking at the rose he just bought, i was thinking may be he thinks it was wise of him to buy it there lol! but then again it will make any lady feel special, it means someone thinks of u and wants to put a smile on your face while giving the flower, never mind that it's not a bouquet, as long as it comes from the heart. i have a huge headache today, leaving the office early, but somehow the flower took some pain away. i'm not completely free with the headache though.. but i have this wide grin on my face.

happy valentines everyone. may your day be filled with smile and love from friends, partners, loved-ones and family.

x

Happy White Tiger

2009-12-29T18:49:00.004+08:00

i know it's too early to start the countdown, but i guess am pretty excited for the coming year. And winnie the pooh would be happy, well not exactly but since the coming year looks like tigger one of my daughter's fave disney show, then the hundred acre is happier :)

Thank God we all survived 2009. the mid of it was not really chaos but was difficult. still thank God we're able to pull it through. I'm really hopeful for 2010, i guess we all are. and am always praying for a better year, year after year of course. andof course New Year wont be complete without the Resolutions, but i better call it New Year's Wishes/Prayers and Targets .
yes, i most of the time do it, but i keep it to myself since i know i could fail *hep*
but somehow i want to share, here they are:

*better and more intimate realtionship with God.

* lose kgs, i mean seriously and be serious with gettin' fit and healthier. i know it's been a long time now but i need to get back to at least 53kg.

* more savings from our accounts ( i have target amounts, but i guess that would be for hubby and me :)).

*Eurotrip :)

*be better with my current job :)

*some materials things here and there for my family ( wii included :) some bags, sunnies, blings and watches- yeah so many to mention)

* PI vacay

* UAE Driving License

* Part-time Business

* Chinchin's ballet class

* Chinchin's KG1 School

* New flat

it just looks like it, but it's not

2009-12-08T19:33:00.002+08:00

going home from my new job. caught this on the way. i wish i have slr cam. may be soon. took it using my iphone. looks like a meteor, yeah but it's not, it's just a jet plane :) nightime becomes early now, should dubai have light saving time?

xoxo

Life's a pool then you swim ;)

2009-11-29T13:13:00.011+08:00

It's 2 week hiatus for me. I enjoyed it since most of the part was time with my family.
am counting on the last week of the rest and finally will be working for the new company.
I'm pretty excited with the new task but somehow a lil melancholy w/ my prev company coz I would really love to work with them just some problems became really unbearable in the previous months thus the new application. I would definitely miss my boss, he's the posh one among the brits :) but i kinda like them all coz the office offers lax environment plus you can always wear clothes you feel like wearing. no super strict attire or something that you can wear flip flops ;D. I would also miss Jim, he's of all the PM has been a friend that he will even tell you story of his lovelife and not even be ashamed to let us peek his daughter's love letter/card for him when she visited him here. I would also miss Abhi, Jack, Khaled, Prateesh even Ken. Most importantly I will miss Lhen, she was not just a colleague but a wonderful friend as well. We may always just laugh at situations but sure we had some good times through it. We know we're sad but most often we just shout to let it out, then laugh non-stop thinking we're stupid at that lol. Sometimes time flies when we're together. I hope she can find a new company soon.

the group last Christmas party

Before Eid, me and my family went to Hilton RAK for some needed chillaxation. We decided it should be before Eid to avoid the sky-rocketting rate during the Holidays. T'was 2 good days for all of us.

where we stayed

Chinchin @ the narrow lobby

upon arrival w/o welcome drinks

one consolation, we had a nice view but we waited for or an hour for it considering we reserved a week ahead

Though Hilton Hotel cannot be compared to Hilton Resort and Spa, yes there were two hiltons at RAK. Sad to say, the hotel we stayed was not the so good one. But still it's a 5star at that? Imagine we don't have slippers inside the room, we need to call the reception twice for two slippers. Just one bathrobe inside and not much available tissue, we just ransacked the hosekeeping cart when we got sight of it. Though I kinda like their Crabtree & Evelyn toiletries. Breakfast buffet was nice but not excellent. Swimmingpool was blah.
Then off we go to the Resort and Spa, well for one the view is lovely, the landscape is amazing, the lobby's spacious and nice, the facade's excellent.

Hilton Resort and Spa

We should have checked in here. we enjoyed the pool, actually were the only ones who were really loud as much having fun is evident.

the salty part of the pool

very nice lobby while we waited for the golf cart

Most of the guests were at the beach front tanning those bodies. for us though, the water in the pool is excideedingly nice. Guess we tasted it salty coz it came from the beach.

life

2009-10-27T17:50:00.005+08:00

I realized that life itself is too short to waste. I often times hear and read it, but not quite ponder about it, until now. I just came to know that my mother’s youngest sister was diagnosed with Refractory Anemia. As Wikipedia described, is an anemia which does not respond to treatment. [1] It is often seen secondary to myelodysplastic syndromes. [2]Iron deficiency anemia may also be refractory as a clinical manifestation of gastrointestinal problems which disrupt iron metabolism. The non-respond to treatment send me shiver. I also realized that I haven’t been able to get in touch with her for the longest time, since i myself is also preoccupied with problems of my own. The last time that we spoke was the time that she’s having some problems with her daughter’s decision making. Most of the time I keep myself aloof with people or even my relatives whom I won't be getting any positive attitude or positive respond/news, I known my Tita to always be problematic about so many things in her life esp if it’s her family, that's the way she is.

Now, I don’t exactly know how I feel.

Deep inside I feel really sad but at the same time, I can not accept the news that came to my ears. What’s sudden me- the most is that I can’t really help her to the best that I could. For one, I am not there, another is I myself have problems (as stated above). I can’t quietly figure what to say, but I have so many thoughts before I decided to write and now all I can say is I’m sad. I will perhaps send her message today or chat with her. I am not even in touch with my cousin (her daughter) whom I consider as one of my bestfriends, before, but for some reasons and after some melodramatic problems she had, I let her be, in my head I could never fathom the inability to surrender and leave the love of her life. Yes, she crossed seas just to be with him and that she knows that he’s not the right person. See that’s where the first problem occurred. I let her be, knowing that she can decide on her own and may be just may be the feeling is mutual. She doesn’t need to hear what I would say because I won’t be of any help and that’s not what she wants to hear afterall. I also believe that she’s already on the right age to distinguish wrong to right. I have also been itching another thing that may be should be the right thing to do- to keep in touch with her brother whom I really think needs guidance and advise. You know I really didn’t know what happenned to me, before even if u don’t need my advise, I would give you an unsolicited one, just so somehow you would realize, but now, I wont talk until you ask. I guess it comes with age. I suppose this is not me, but this is how I become to be me. now.
Again, I’m reminded of my bestfriend whom I haven’t talk for the last 6 months maybe. I tried to call her some 2-3 months ago and sent sms to her, but i guess she still in her state. I know that she has that qualities that whenever she has problems, it’s her way of dealing with it, she’s my opposite you see, she don’t want to talk about it, she’d rather be on her own. Time passed and I just let her be just like whatI do with my cousin, I just let them be.

This world continues to change, but I guess some things can not be easily changed. I am not in my best status right now though I try to be calm about it, even being optimistic about it, it’s all I have. All I can do is pray hard.

I will be praying for my Tita Yeng, everything is possible with God. He will heal her. May she be resilient and overcome this trial.

I will be praying for Wawon, that she’ll be given strength and wisdom and perhaps I should get in touch with her.

I will be praying for Biboy and hope I could email him for some advises that could touch his heart and wake up to reality.

I will be praying for Jen that she would be alright and God will comfort her.

I will pray for the world to turn to our One and only God, our Creator.

post Bday post

2009-09-22T16:43:00.005+08:00

this is again an overdue post..

yes Ramadan just ended and we're back to the usual office timing.
though at the first week of Ramadan i felt that there's too little time for me to finish things that i usually do at work, but having those days of going home early- for sure am going to miss it. Was able to do alot of household chores then, but i must say, alot of times were spent on our bed for those sluggish mode ;)
and me being back to this again- I somehow still don't feel like working.
anyways, Eid Mubarak to all my Muslim friends. I greeted two of my bosses yesterday and am glad they replied with thanks and full of good wishes as well.

lemme now share the photo ops during mah daughter's 3rd Birthday par-tay.
she had a grand time i tell you.
the celebration was short but sweet, never mind that it was done at night, am so glad lots of our friends came and lots of kids were there too!

here's my Bday girl in her Hanna Montanah inspired get-up (idea courtesy of Mom of course :D)

my bro-in-law PSed this and eyelavet!

boy, did she really enjoyed the games of the party

Our hostess was great! i Highly recommend her

all's singing her the Happy Birthday song (is hubby too involved with the hair or what? lol!)

she received plenty of presents ;) and that includes two tables!

I was the one who enjoyed unwrapping them

thank you guys for coming. see yáll next year!
hopefully it'll be a better and happier celebration of course ;)

California dreaming

2009-09-11T15:02:00.003+08:00

All the leaves are brown (all the leaves are brown)

and the sky is grey (and the sky is grey)

I´ve been for a walk (I've been for a walk)

on a winter's day (on a winter's day)

I´d be safe and warm (I'd be safe and warm)

if I was in L.A. (if I was in L.A.)

California dreaming (California dreaming) on such a winter's day...

Heard this song this Friday morning and I was struck with nostalgia, was turned back in time and was reminded of childhood memories where nanay and tatay would non-stop play these type of songs on Sunday mornings before going to church. I remembered that I used to not like those melodies, but now, I appreciate them all- every single lyrics and melody of it and I miss my parents so much. They both went back to PI last June and though were miles apart we still would keep in touch. As much as I would want now to look at old pix from childhood, I can't since I don't have them with me and I didn't scan them before we left. *sigh* memories just keep pouring. How ironic that you don't appreciate things when you were younger and when you get to this age, you would always come back of how it used to be. I also realized now we always have music in memories in history and that music could help you travel through time. As Bob Marley quotes, "One good thing about music, when it hits you, you feel no pain."

Last night we went to accompany our friend Maan and Alex to Nissan showroom in Shiek Zayed. They would buy a new car since their flat which is located in Sharjah has some rough dessert sand road which they see and pass by every single day, thus the buying of the new car coz they seriously need a new ride ;p (what a great reason to buy a new baby ;)).
I of course had fun trying out the autos (even though I am the only one in the group who belongs to the kids coz I am the only one who hasn't have driver's license) and because Infinity is also in that showroom, I wont miss this for the world, lol!

Alex liked the dessert sand stone (hope I remembered it right) color.. us too!

After talking to their agent, we head to the as-planned Dubai Mall. Roam around a lil bit and was really liking to buy new bags. Weren't able to visit LV though as it is jampacked with locals, we just checked Coach leatherwears. Were liking their leathers but I think i most appreciate my first visit to coach in Boulevard at Emirates Towers way back last year, or should I say that there were much more to chose from at that time.

We wrapped our night to our usual coffee time at starbucks. That branch needs some serious additional manpower.

We may go out in the afternoon as I would ask our Professional Photogs to model Chinchin and may be in the coming months I could ready her portfolio :)

I think I have an American dream, California dreamin' to be exact ;)

up & coming

2009-08-25T14:26:00.004+08:00

i'm so thrilled and excited for her 3rd bday party, so before making pamudmod (lol!!) her invites, i sent our this to all our friends, esp those who have kids..

run the things

2009-07-29T15:09:00.001+08:00

as much as I want to write things that's been happening..
I somehow don't feel like sharing DETAILS as of the moment. i hate hearing myself whinning.
situation has become hard or should I say decision-making has.
we have goals and they should be met... but whatever happens
to plans that did not meet the eye.
they're just waiting to come true but sadly, as the climate
is changing so is the status.

but may be this is just a phase we need to go through to just hold on (as a friend suggested from fb),may be wait a little more and may be somehow things could change, and change for the better. I still would like to see that happen, I'm always that optimistic about life.
we cannot help that things sometimes doesnt go our way, but what the heck everybody
also like me experience this.. it's just a matter of how one deal with it. right?
in a nutshell, it's really up to the person, how he/she wants to end his/her day,
should we just bothered of what's going to happen tommorow or just may be feel happy and
try to go with the flow while learning from it. no exptectations.
things may seems hard, but I know we can pull this through :)

meanwhile. we came to watch Kids Fashion Show at the Deira City Centre last Fri.
our friend's daughter, Ricee was one of the models, and yes we came there to support her and boy did we all had a good time. all the kids seem to be really amazing, they all walk the walk, brilliant!
here are some pix from the 1st day of the show
Ricee- Gap got her
my lovely daughter who supported her friend Ricee supporters ;)
(I learned that it's a week Fashion Show and the last day would be
this Thursday from 1830, may be we would catch them again.

xoxo

just to post..

2009-04-25T13:05:00.003+08:00

i'm an official recessionista now. just meaning to be thrifty at all times and stretching budget at all cost.
since the credit crunch somehow stayed a lil more longer (as i expect market will be up by march this year-and yes am that positive..),
it's high time to set aside lunch-ing-out and that weekly dose
of shopping.
but if you cannot stop your feet from going to the big boutiques and shops,
would be better to just hop-around and go window-shop.
learn to just be contended in feasting your eyes on the hot items on the rack.
yes, they may be gone soon, but always remember before you know it, trends change
in less than a time.
on the weekends that I was contended of not purchasing anything except
for our weekly grocery (which btw, is also included in the being thrifty mode),
we would spend our time to hop around places and just as i would say, stare on those eye candies.
we got a visit to the dubai mall, and what a pleasant surprise- their forever21 shop is by far

the biggest in the U.A.E. I think, and just like zara and mango, they came up with clothes for men already, so
my hubby wont be needing any excuses not to get inside when i'm there to take a peek of what's new and hot.

check out these fresh almonds, first time i saw them in my lifetime and they are soooo green.

these only two were the pix i took since a guard told me that cameras are not allowed inside the grocery. wtf?!

and so most of the time, our fridays were spent early morning at the jumeirah open beach (need new idea of where to go by the time summer hits) and a longer stay at home except if
there are invitations of dining-out or when were a lil bored. call me couch potato but sometimes, it feels good to just be at home and
dvd-marthon with my family.

2 weks ago or so, I was reminded of my childhood days, when I always dreamed of laying on the clouds, from afar they look so soft that when you lay your head to rest there, then it'll be such a wonderful feeling. I am so thrilled to see one up close and personal. seeing these made me nostalgic.. i remember those day dreams..

sometimes i this think of how does it feel to walk in the clouds? literally.. yes, one whould fall :)

I'm loving this part of DM, the parts where some quality resto is here and not to miss the chococlate boutique that is to die for.. and not to miss patchi of course :)

they are chocolates-displayed like rare-jewels, only from Delice (talk about sophistication)

I'm glad i always have my iphone with me.
summer is almost here- time to hit the waves before they get extremely hot ;)

in between

2009-03-28T17:08:00.007+08:00

I'm torn between two state.
i dunno where to put myself, or it's just me.
one thing I discovered with people nowadays is they change (admit or not), or may be I change and them, but I wouldn't notice or agree as with them to themselves. but as to being greedy or envous, it's a different story. I can be envous but not greedy. but I always thought my being envous is always on the healthy side. I mean when someone or a friend of mine has gone to somewhere I've never been then I will be, because I would always loveto travel but with times like this, it's not likely gonna happen,well for now, but may be on the latter part of this year. I would not thought someone would somehow treat you as a competition,when you yourself know that compare to and your status- it's a 'lil way spacious. that the person doesn't want to see you owning something above what she owns or may be you purchase something she/he wants but you got it earlier than her/him. in other words, ayaw nyang 'matatalbugan'sya, which i think is a ridiculous thinking if he/she feels that way, but as you see the way things are and that reading between the lines isn't reading anymore- and that it becomes too transparent, it is something. this thing is odd and sad, odd cause that shouldn't be the case, sad coz you never thought someone close would be like that, one materialistic and greedy person.

another sad thought is that, it doesn't mean that someone is not giving you advise means she doesn't care the reason being she would know that the thought/opinion wont matter and that you will still follow what you want (never mind what they think) and that you will only call her if she will tell you what you want to hear from her, doesn't mean that you should not inform or be keeping in touch with her at all. understand this, she doesn't want to give unsolicited advise anymore. afterall you are on the right age to decide. will leave you to that. just a reminder: the prudent see danger and take refuge, but the simple keep going and suffer for it.

my bestfriend's hubby died recently and i can't be with her in thistime like this. she's too young to be a widow esp that they have a one year old daughter. proximity may limit me from being there physically for her but I will always be praying for her. I know she's a strong woman and that whatever life bring sher, she can be able to overcome them. Jen i so miss you, if I'm just there. i would just give you that tight hug and i know it would mean every word.

in a nutshell: Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth.

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took this this morning from my iphone:

can you spot the burj?

it snowed on the 25th, mah first time to see snow, actually they're pretty hard snow. a quick outpour albeit sweet :)

because it was iranian new year, my hubby's boss gave him a box of patchi, one of my fave chocs, hmmmm sweetness..

random Q&A

2009-02-19T20:04:00.001+08:00

WRITE EXACTLY WHATS ON YOUR MIND, AND DON’T CHANGE IT

1. Your ‘ex’ and You
= happily married now, with a lovely 2 year old girl
2. I am listening to
= the sound of the a/c/ and keyboards
3. Maybe I should
= get a tatoo
4. I love
= my Chinchin and hubby
5. My best friend(s)
= is Jen
6. I don’t understand
= why other people can't seem to relax, or am just being too sluggish all the time?
7. I have lost my respect for
= people who make simple things too complicated, and people who boasts truth isall they have is mouth
8. I last ate
= ikea cookies, I heart!
9. The meaning of my display name is
= my nickie, on the Z
10. God
= Omni-potent, Omni-Present, forever loving and is faithful to His Promises
11. Someday
=am going to successful, prosperous and full of Joy with my family, with the people I love and who loves me
12. I will always be
= a happy person
13. Love
= is something that should be given away, given away, given away.. It will come right back to you..
14. I never ever want to lose
= Faith
15. My myspace is
= barely checked.
16. I get annoyed when
= I'm in a hurry and things keep on falling, talk about klutz..
17. Parties=it's been a while
18. Simple Kisses
= we always do.. To going to you know what..
19. Today
=is a fair start, but I want to go home now!
20. I wish
=all my wishes would come true!

Week's Random thoughts..

2009-01-21T18:45:00.004+08:00

Often times when you open your eyes in the morning on weekdays, you always question yourself whether to go out or not. I thought I was the only one who asks this question till I found out recently that there are many people I happen to know do have the same stigma.

It’s been raindropping outside and seeing the car, I want to have a ride. I’m feeling it’ll be a good time in the car. Why do I feel this,.. must be the money!

The 'yes or no' game in radio one is one of my guilty pleasure now.. I’m torn bet two feelings, wanting someone to win but at the same time, waiting for someone to say the y and n word.. wicked!

Kanye West’s new single is kewl, it didn’t sound like him at all.. he sounded brit and house at the same time.. He's really good at these..

I bought my second Notting Hill dvd, quite obvious that it’s my fave movie of all time.. need to exchange the last one..

It sometimes feel weird and funny at the same time to hear someone talk to themselves esp. when they’re the boss, i guess I'm not the only one..

It’s always hard to fight over money, nobody wins. Sad reality.

Pres. Obama’s speech was blunt but true. He layed down the cards of reality and put that hope in it. Am so glad to witness his inaugural speech even if it’s just in BBC, I felt like am also a part of history, or am witnessing history. I really have high hopes for him and his vision.

Just viewed a HS classmate’s Friendster and am happy seeing her got over her baby fat-t’was just a thing in the past. I remember her as one chubby girl who happen to like this boy who likes to dance who somehow became a loveteam for a time.. ahhh! Highschool, how can you forget.. I just always remember and they are happy memories..

meilleurs vœux

2009-01-13T16:25:00.002+08:00

i always wish to go to places, different places i mean.
and that includes going to different parts of the world of course.

whenever i visit facebook/friendster and see my friends going places.
i can't help to fight this feeling of envy.
yes, I envy them but at the same time am happy to see
them going places.
I guess that's the healthy kind of envy or jealousy if
I may say so.

My husband's friend is now in L.A. though things in 2008 didn't go her way,
she's now in a different country now, may be that could somehow help
her forget the pains last year brought.
a family friend went to Istanbul before christmas of 2008, and we weren't able to join them due to this credit crunch. i thought it's not wise to spend on travel during this time.
my college friends are now in Ireland and Australia, and Australia being on my top5
country to visit.
I hope this year would be good to me and my family and hopefully
we could have a great vacation in the Phils. and try to visit HK, Singapore and Malaysia,
yes, Asia first! I know lots of my friends whove been there, but of course I want to try it as well. it may take one step at a time but I really hope things would turn out right, i really really hope.

a good chance to..

2008-12-11T23:33:00.004+08:00

it's so good for one resto to come up with something..
a good chance to get together with friends from work.

read on:

Dubai hotel offers food for those who lost jobs

Staff report
Published: December 10, 2008, 23:40

Dubai: A Dubai hotel is offering a free dinner to victims of the credit crunch.

UAE Residents recently made redundant can eat for nothing at the Arabian Park hotel from December 15 until January 15, 2009.

General Manager Mark Lee said: "To remind people of our value for money we're launching this special offer. Anyone who has lost their job simply needs to bring along their redundancy notice and their food is completely free."

The complimentary dinners will be offered in the hotel's Brasserie restaurant.

credit: gulfnews

1st week

2008-11-27T14:12:00.003+08:00

did you ever have a blast on your 1st day/week at work?
if my memory serves me right, i don't remember a moment i had.
it always is full of reading from the history of what my responsibilities would be.
i guess everybody who is new to work - experiences this? or not?

due to this world crisis, i lost my 1st job here in Dubai.
it was vastly affected since it highly depended on real estate and the next thing happens..
i remembered the time when i was new then, i was trying to fit, really hard.
was in culture shock cause i was the only Filipino there.
everybody seems to be coming from different nationalities..
then suddenly i didn't know what happen to me, i can't seem to
speak the only language that we can be able to understand each other, yeah
english i mean. i felt it was hard for me to speak, like i could not speak at all.
like i know what to say but i can not say it anymore, tongue just got twisted!
but after two weeks, there i was, doing my tasks easily and abling
to communicate with them.
i love my environment as i always wanted to work in good and beautiful office.
it was the business tower of the hotel so you know what i mean.
there was this good view from the lobby- a view from the hotel's pool itself and the sunset- magnificent..
it always mersmerize me.
then came cityscape, it's a property exhibit done here every year, it was the margin
of what is about to happen. my previous company didn't get the investors they're
expecting, then slow sales came. came september, 1st batch was terminated, and guess what, another round came and
i was included on the second batch this november, not only me, but the whole
department itself. they terminated 70employees all in all.
t'was a hard thing to see. i was really upset.
not only did i got upset because i don't have a job that would pay me
good amount of money every month, but i terribly missed my colleagues as well.
on that firing day, we went out for lunch, not everybody though but
some of us.

we really had this bonding already. though things could be hard at times and that different attitude comes out-- normal at times, hehe..
but still i somehow found a friend in them.
after 4days, we meet again, this time with our manager who treated us to lunch, again not every one was there, but that only means one thing, that we all value each other's presence in
our lives. i'm glad i found a friend in them.

i could say that God only allowed me to take a week's vacation from work
coz after that He immediately blessed me with another job, good paying job as well.
i never thought i could get a replacement this fast, it's a record-maker.
me and my family were so happy for me. i prayed hard for my first job and God gave it to me.
then He didn't left me on this trial as well, He gave me another one.
In a nutshell: ask and you shall receive.

now, am on my 1st week with my new company, 3rd day to be specific.
and the one whose going to hand-over me the job is out for vacation so i didn't have much to do.
am pretty much reading and looking now with all the calculations made and what i could do to help or something like that.
i really pray that my present company now wont be affected with this world crisis, hope it'll be over soon.
the water is on people's neck now- it's the survival of the fittest.
may i be able to do what i need to do effectively, and always, always do the right things.

Reach for the Stars

2008-03-25T14:56:00.003+08:00

figuratively.

decisions, decisions.. when you need to make a choice
under uncertainty and you don't know what to
expect of the deal/action you're going to do.
all you need to be mindful of is to range the
goal you first set.

we have a hang of this situation right now
and filling in the blanks can be a pain, but
it could be the heartland of the decision as per
call theory. and speaking of it..
The idea of expected value is that, when faced
with a number of actions, each of which could
give rise to more than one possible outcome with
different probabilities, the rational procedure is
to identify all possible outcomes, determine
their values (positive or negative) and the
probabilities that will result from each course
of action, and multiply the two to give an expected
value. The action to be chosen should be the one
that gives rise to the highest total expected value.

isn't life about that?
it's not just cheese and popcorn.
and i don't want to procastinate.

i wish it would be easier.
hope we be lead to the right track.
to the path, where we will find our
gold pot at the end of the rainbow.
---

it's our 111th day here in the modern emirate.
and i can say i quite enjoy my stay, it has
been productive socialization and visiting of
other emirates and places.
i remember once asking in facebook
if my friends would consider moving out
of their comfort zone. and was pleased
with a couple's answers. they gave me
ray of light as to what's ahead of me.

oftentimes we highly regard ourselves.
but do we really think of what we should
value the most? time is of the essence and that
we should take many things into consideration.
filter them all in and it will lead you to where your
heart should be.

see you when i see you.
ciao.

yes, i found a new look

2007-10-02T10:25:00.000+08:00

had it been for the rain that i got my mood for
dressing up my webbie, it's been a while..
this time, it's a more fresher and cleaner feel
everytime one would visit, tadah!

i was feeling a'lil melancholy looking at
raindrops, i don't know what has gotten into
me, but i guess being not able to go out and
that feeling of nothing-to-do somehow add up to
that sentiment, there may be is something in
the drizzle.
but i somehow got pacified in the comfort food..

masarap lalo na pag mainit?
would you not want some?

and speaking of not going out, had some
places visited for quite a few weeks back..
been to quiapo for some accessories tiangge..

and a trip to quiapo wouldn't be complete without
a visit to its infamous church.

i was somehow struck by how quiapo is clean in the morning.

and a toddle to that underpass, will always make you wonder.
was flummox by their music, most of them, muslims and are prayer-ready
on the time i crossed, i guess.

t'was one good trip though.

FOOD CRITIQUE

for some time now, eating in resto/food chain was a fave thing to do.
lemme share some ratings of those that could fill the
gastronomic desire..

1. Fish and Co.
-been with the most amazing peeps i know, whilst eating here.
but most of all, t'was a no-pay for me day, coz my fave
sistah shouldered everything. i called her, our financier that day, hehe..
i love their fish and chips! they have a mouthful of desserts as well.
most of all, you can never trade its ambiance..

2. Halaman (Tanay)
-one of the best lutong-bahay you can taste in tanay. but it may take some time before you can relish your orders. they cook impromptu. not for those who are in-a-hurry.

3. Green Tomatoe
- they have blah pesto, blah fett.. i never expected pasta to taste this bad. i wasn't able to taste anything! i really dont recommend the place. plus they have very poor service. the only consolation i could give them is, their food looks appetizing, but that's just about it- don't be fooled.

4. Mongkok
-mw want chinese, you want chinese, traditional that is? yum! was really full, swak pa sa budget!

eto muna for the food, had an emergency while making this entry. am still a bit sad now.. ill write about it if i have time.

2007-09-05T22:37:00.000+08:00

spoiler/teaser and of fashion

2007-08-29T16:00:00.000+08:00

yes, things will going to look different for the new season of Grey's Anatomy which will air in pretty soon. if you want some spoilers or teasers read on..

According to ABC, the newly minted residents will be getting their own interns to mentor. Among the interns: George, repeating his internship after failing the exam (an executive producer told Us that he'd be Meredith's intern), and Lexie Grey, Mere's half-sister.
Cristina takes Meredith on her "honeymoon" after being left at the altar; according to Us, when Cristina returns two weeks later, Burke is mysteriously nowhere to be found. As for Mere and Der, they're at what ABC calls "an emotional impasse."
The crew doesn't adjust well to taking orders from Callie instead of Bailey. Bailey, meanwhile, has to find a whole new place in the hospital hierarchy after being passed over for chief resident.
The Chief returns to his position, but this time he's attempting to keep a better work/life balance for the sake of Adele, with whom he has officially reunited.
Mark tries to rekindle his friendship with Derek; apparently, the guy's lonely after Burke and Addison both leave.

sound like a good story ahead.
haaay, wish it would also air here the same it will air there, haha!

kate moss's magic hands is in work again!
loved her vest designs and that electric pleated dress of her first tie-up with top-shop.
will we also love her fall collection?

tip-off

2007-08-17T19:53:00.000+08:00

your eyes will drool.
it's pure manjoyment!
fasten your seatbelt!

he even didn't pass my scoring eyes!

secret hotness huh!

he seemed to improve, thus spell fafa-ble

boy-next-door still..

jt on the move.

the hotness of all!
enough said!

-- it may be the never-ending rainfall or the coldness, ha! =D

wala lang..

2007-07-07T20:01:00.000+08:00

it's been raining cats and dogs these days..
but that didn't stop me to go see the metro again.
was alone last thursday at the powerplant,
went there to fix/schedule some important things.
and of course, going to the mall spells s-h-o-p-p-i-n-g!
good thing, zara and mango were on sale, and you bet-
got the most steal purchases on that day! yay to me!
shopping galore is a therapy indeed, hehe..
was alone so i also got the chance to have "moi-time"
which i enjoy once-in-a-while.
after my rockwell splurging, head to the shang.
checked this kewl place to buy music and videos

called tmv (touch music and video) few peeps were there to check the music they want to listen, but hey, it's a unique store where you can buy stuff, and just a touch on that cute monitor, you can hear music! haha!

just one loophole though, some of the most "in the need" albums were not available.
but you can check them out and try to see what's instore.

went home with an accomplished day. i ♥ happy days!

-----------------

random guilty pleasure (for now)

- shopping (obvious! well, who doesn't?)
- havaianas (summer-must-have, according to oprah)
- latest hollywood fashion and buzz- fabsugar and superficial
- multiply and friendster shopping online and checking sexy girls (tivoli- gusto ko lang silang tignan eh! bakit ba? haha!) respectively
- jaime oliver
- preview mag (my fashion-bible now)
- su-doku puzzles (alaveeet!)
- tokidoki

---------

they're going stateside and ready to conquer..
this is really hot! lucky posh!

^
grabeh!

those are for now.
enjoy the rainy days!
xoxo♥

yay!

2007-07-04T20:57:00.000+08:00

<----- am really *drooling* on these!
too bad, they're only available in the
u.s.
as at&t is the exclusive network
for the "it" sleeky phone.
it's a hot thing in hollywood now.
hopefully this badboy be available
locally.
yay!
xoxo♥

he is..

2007-06-09T08:46:00.001+08:00

hot! hot!
as ever! (can somebody give me a glass of water!? *gasp!*)
yummy too!
lucky angie..

credit:popsugar

material girl's wishlist (wishful)

2007-06-05T13:48:00.001+08:00

for the record, it's my birthday.
i'm a gemini.
happy bithday to me.☺

xoxo♥

effin funny

2007-05-11T09:44:00.000+08:00

Dear Tech Support,

Last year I upgraded from Boyfriend 5.0 to Husband 1.0 and noticed a distinct slowdown in the overall performance, particularly in the flower and jewelry applications, which operated flawlessly under Boyfriend 5.0.

In addition, Husband 1.0 uninstalled many other valuable programs such as Romance 9.5 and Personal Attention 6.5 and then installed undesirable programs such as MLB 5.0, NFL 4.3, PGA 3.0, and NBA 3.6. Conversation 8.0 no longer runs, and Housecleaning 2.6 simply crashes the system.

I've tried running Nagging 5.3 to fix these problems, to no avail.

What can I do?

Signed, Desperate

☺

REPLY FROM TECH SUPPORT:

Dear Desperate,

First keep in mind, Boyfriend 5.0 is an Entertainment Package, while Husband 1.0 is an Operating System.

try to enter the command: C:\ITHOUGHTYOULOVEDME' to download Tears 6.2,which should automatically install Guilt 3.0.

If that application works as designed, Husband 1.0 should then automatically run the applications Jewelry 2.0 and Flowers 3.5, BUT remember, overuse of the above application can cause Husband 1.0 to default to Grumpy Silence 2.5, Happy Hour 7.0, or Beer 6.1.

WARNING: Beer 6.1 is a very nasty program that will create Snoring Loudly 2.2.

CAUTION: Whatever you do, DO NOT install Mother-in-law 1.0 or reinstall another Boyfriend program. These are not supported applications and will crash Husband 1.0.

In summary, Husband 1.0 is a great program, but it does have limited memory and cannot learn new applications quickly. You might consider buying additional software to improve memory and performance. I personally recommend Hot Food 3.0 and Lingerie 7.7.

Good Luck,
Tech Support

☺

repost from Ariane

updates lang

2007-04-26T20:28:00.000+08:00

i've been itching to write since last week, speaking of last week, right this very day last week, was one hell-of-a-day.. i accompanied my cousin Danica for her interview as incoming freshman in ust.. her interview was scheduled in the afternoon. but since our place is kilometers away from the metro, we ended leaving early.. then guess what, shoot! i dunno if it was just some unlucky day or what, call it jinx day.. we rode a tricycle (yes, we will be commuting..) to get to the fx terminal to crossing.. and right on the bridge was a lunatic and ano, ayun, napag-trip-an lang naman akong suntukin! mantakin mo! oo na, alam ko, maskulada ako, but damn! do i really look like a boxer? hindi naman masyadong malakas ang suntok, dito sa may balakang, pero huh, nakakabigla ding pag-trip-an ng baliw! ( i know jen, if you're reading this, you probably is already dieing of laughter, kilala kitah!). so ayun, dumating din kami sa terminal, sa kabila ng pagkabigla s pangyayari.. mejo masakit, pero ok lang, hindi naman ako napuruhan eh.. balikan ko kaya sya? pero eto wait, meron pa, ang gagong driver, ni wala man lang ginawa, parang nangingisi p sya at sinuntok ako, demmit!
ayun, pagdating din the terminal, walang fx!
matagal kaming naghintay.. nung malapit ng mag-isang oras, i decided to check sa other paradahan.. naku, wala ding fx n dumarating.. then i decided, we might be late for my cousin's interview, so we need to ride the jeepney.. napilitan talga akong mag-decide.. mind you, it was a really humid day! it fell somewhere from 36-37 degrees Centigrade (whoa, what was that, a hot oven or something?) top this, tanay to crossing is apparently 36kilometers away.. so with my calculation plus plus the traffic, masuwerte n kaming makarating sa crossing ng isang oras at kalahati, o db ang suwerte ng start ng luwas namin? before we knew it, puwede mo n kaming gawing kalamay-hati! (alam mo b iyon? ung malagkit n pinapalaman, ah! coco jam sa english..) ayun, ang lagkit lagkit n naming dalawa.. puwede ng gawing preno ng sasakyan, grabeh!thanks to my lotion after bathing, ang sarap makipag-kaskasan ng balat.. kung makakapagsalita lang siguro ang hanky ko, malamang sumigaw n sya ng "parang-awa mo na", good thing, it was a red one, hindi obvious n madumi at nangigigtata. we rode a cab getting to ust, hanep ang driver, hataw magmaneho, dun na pa naman kami kumakain ng lunch, kasi nag-take-out n kami ni dang ng lunch, wala n kasing time.. hindi din kami halos nakakakain, we feel like puking sa bilis nya.. ang sarap db? isipin ko n lang kunwari nalasing ako kaya gagawin ko un.. hay buhay!
after the interview, ang tanging consolation ko, is mag mall, hay! ang sarap ang lamig! i bought my baby gingersnaps uli and a new shirt for me and her dad. so the coming sunday, lahat kami naka-bago for the mass, hehehe. oh db.. totyal!

bakit kamo kami naka-bago (new shirts on) ng sunday? t'was a special day dahil nagpakain kami ng mga bata (less-fortunate) sa mount carmel church. it's me and my hubby's way of thanking God for all the blessing He gave us. He never really left us, though problem and serious concerns are still on our mind, it still is better to give.. seeing the smiles on their faces was such a knock-out happiness.
later that evening, the Maranans celebrated ranton's bday at the fun ranch.. it really was a good place to find a good resto and at the same time good amusement place for the children. if you happen to schedule your family to go to fun ranch, eat at the big read barn.esp. if you're an ice cream lover, am sure you're gonna love their summer treats of ice cream!<--banana split, isn't it tempting?wallow in!

ang saya-saya ko! i have two (2) havaianas this april.. hope this will again be the start of my collection. had my 1st havaianas in 2005, but sadly, hindi n sya nadagdagan, until now. pero nasira muna ang 1st flip flops ko before i got my latest pairs ..and yes,go on, you can envy me! hahahaha!

xoxo.

can i just..

2007-02-22T16:31:00.000+08:00

ask, where have all my fave bloggers gone?

it's been a while and they're still on hiatus..

my fave bloggers
ariane-the one whose blessed with that slim body. the one who's torn between love and career.

tins-nakapag-eb n kami, hahaha! kiddin, she's a personal friend, were officemates then and an active bloggger nung may lovelife p sya, hope meron na uli ahihihihi..

and tiepee- her humor will never let u pass, grabeh, ang galing magsulat. she closed her blog, but hope she change her mind.
cant get enough of their talent in writing. they are sweethearts of the blogging world. i just missed them soooo much.

i'm still running through thoughts and genuises of faye, ala, bianca, saab and katie.

but somehow am wanting 'em all back.

be excited!

i've been browsing way too much my time before.. no sweat, i'm raving of products online, esp.
the adorable baubles bangles. two bangles already in my possession, and i'm still counting.

screech

damn. this online banking doesnt seem to work! i cliked that fund transfer section then a pop-up said, i don't have fund to transfer, duh! will i opt that portion if it doesnt display or i didn't know i still have money in my account! tsk.tsk.poor system. what's worse is, they have this phonebanking..and guess what, andaming chechebureche! kesyo may kailangan pang phone identification # chuva!hay naku! waste of time. i know, maybe they're just being cautious of hackers..but the hell-waste of time. hmpf!

be sad

my first evah-fave havaianas flip died..consider it lifeless, becoz i can't use it anymore, thongs were cut because of over-usage, ahuhuhuhu..total abuse my havie cried!

rant some more

ang lakas ng videoke s kapitbahay namin.. sana lang tama and naiintidihan ang lyrics most esp sana ok pakinggan, kaso ewan, ayaw ko ng magsalita.. tsk.tsk. hindi kasi sila busy eh..

(i hold on tu yor badi and pil its mub yu make.. kos i am olweys by yor sayd!.. wer heyding por samtheng..kos m yor lady aynd yu ar my meyn!.. ay wanan doo ol i keyn!wid the power ob..she then paused..hindi n kaya, hahahaha!)

ayos!

show what makes me smile and makes my day!

<----- need i say more?

blow by blow papampam

2007-02-19T21:07:00.000+08:00

one should call her actions- stupidity at its best? actually i pity her. her former assistant was right, nobody could save her from herself, except herself alone. of course, everybody was shocked at the sight of brit, half bald this time, but yeah she really went all the way.

give her anything that makes her happy, poor britney.

crossing threshold

2007-02-16T20:50:00.000+08:00

my now-clear mind- zoomed through many passages of
life.. things of what could have been, things to achieve
and now is the best time to think of that blast from the past, err. i often think of educating myself, and so stuck fast to opening the webbie of this university im so wanting to be-in over the years.. as i browsed and perused, it occurred that the admission to graduate studies has a big load of requirements for me, not that i was dumb-headed in my civil engineering years. but i guess encompassing the competition with the male specie in my college was really hard-hitting.. yes, i know i need not excuse myself for not studying in paramount altitude that time. but fine, i was really lazy in college (lame). now, i’m learning. come to think of it.. i was on the top50 of my graduating class. yes, mind you, top40something. Mapua (in my days) is an undemanding (opposed) college by the way, if you know what I mean..

now, my heart is yearning for education. i want to learn things again. go back to school. or maybe im just like this because i’m beginning to recognize the need for it. or i was just bored. but who can be bored with such dealings everyday? i know, in every person’s heart is a need, a want,a desire a craving, for now this is it..
well, c’est la vie, will never be loss of needs and wants.
xoxo.

random things on hearts day

2007-02-14T21:27:00.000+08:00

before anything else, happy valentines to the young, the old, the bald, and those who fall in between..

now, let me start the things..

♥ to receive a flower today is such a wonderful feeling!

♥ in a busy world like this, people still find time to interact and be with their loved-ones on this mushy day.

♥ i can't help but envy those who are with their partners today

♥ it's been a while that i've looking and browsing at gorgeous women on the internet (thanks to my unlimited wireless connection, ahhhhhh, the power of tech..)

♥ been wanting to buy that new album of gwen--- all the girls in the hauz!-wind it up!

♥ i dunno what's with them, but i still giggle seeing f4 in mtv-china, grabeh, they're still as hot as ever!

♥ it's in the air--hearing all that mushy songs on the radio

♥ been really wanting to start an online business

♥ want to go somewhere for a get-away, will have a me-time

♥ its always is nice to catch up with friends esp. those who are practicing their motherhood and having it as their career

♥ my baby's really bossy!

♥ my baby always smells gooooooooood! really goooooooooooooood!

♥ im glad that my bestie is finding a way to woooooooooo me, hehehe..

♥ i want to hear my hubby's voice

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bossyliciousness

2007-01-29T20:46:00.000+08:00

Aye Yo... You don't have to love me..... you don't even have to like me...... but you will respect me........ you know why cause Im a boss Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch that beat go...
I'm bossy I'm the first girl to scream on a track I switched up the beat of the drum
That's right i brought all the boys to the yard
And that's right, i'm the one that's tattooed on his arm
I'm bossy
I'm the chick y'all love to hate
I'm the chick that's raised the stakes
I told young stunna he should switch debate
I'm back with an 808
cause i'm bossy
Ooh lemme slow it down so ya can catch the flow
Screw it up make it go extra slow
Real girls get down on the flo (on the flo get down, on the flo)
Ooh i gave you a taste you want some more
Touch down lemme do it up like a pro I ride the beat like a bicycle,
I'm icy cold Ooh from the 6-4 hoppers up in crenshaw
The money makin playas up in harlem
Don't want no problems
We gon keep it pumpin while the 808 is jumpin Diamonds on my neck, di-diamonds on my grill Diamonds on my neck, di-diamonds on my grill
I'm bossy I'm the first girl to scream on a track
I switched up the beat of the drum That's right i brought all the boys to the yard And that's right, i'm the one that's tattooed on his arm I'm bossy I'm the chick y'all love to hate I'm the chick that's raised the stakes I told john sterling he should switch to BAPE I'm back with an 808 cause i'm bossy Ooh (i bet i bet i bet) i bet cha neva heard it like this before My baby be closin'them phantom doors Got the bar poppin this that you can't afford (can't afford) Ooh i'm drinkin blastin the crowds it's all smokin All the while i'm all open Me and my girls we stay fly and we love to stay high Ooh from the 6-4 hoppers up in crenshaw To the money makin playas up in harlem Don't want no problems We gon keep it pumpin while the 808 is jumpin Diamonds on my neck, di-diamonds on my grill Diamonds on my neck, di-diamonds on my grill I'm bossy I'm the first girl to scream on a track I switched up the beat of the drum That's right i brought all the boys to the yard And that's right i'm the one that's tattooed on his arm I'm bossy I'm the b!tch ya'll love to hate I'm the chick that's raised the stakes I told young stunna he should switch to BAPE I'm back with an 808 cause i'm bossy [Too $hort] It's bout time that she get with me Can't stop starin, she's fine and she's pretty Damn girl, don't hurt em don't bite back, you gon work em Put your mack down, i know your background Whatchu want girl, you gettin mad now That's how you do it, huh? Well i'm the coolest one In fact, bitches in the back bring em to the front, bitch! Tell that man you's a boss bitch Make some noise, raise your hand if you's a boss bitch I don't think he understand you's a boss bitch Get some help if you can cause he lost it Ain't no refunds, she spent the cash mayne In your benz with her friends in the fast lane Flossin, you say "how much it cost me?" About a million dollars playa, she's bossy [Kelis] I'm bossy I'm the first girl to scream on a track I switched up the beat of the drum That's right i brought all the boys to the yard And that's right i'm the one that's tattooed on his arm I'm bossy I'm the b!tch y'all love to hate I'm the chick that's raised the stakes I told john sterling he should switch to BAPE I'm back with an 808 cause i'm bossy Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh... watch the beat go... Uh uh...

while on hiatus

2007-01-22T19:14:00.000+08:00

read this.. and answer if you love to..

1. What does your Name mean?
Edesther. Obvious ba?
Its my mom and dad’s name-combined, now guess what their names are..

2. What's your current problem?
I really need a yaya.

3. What's your middle name?
dalaga pa- Ignacio, now- Adia

4. What is your current relationship status?
very married and very mommy.

5.Honestly, does your crush like you back?
if he will see me, he will realy like me, hahahaha!
Dream on! I fancy, kim rae-won.

6. What is your current mood?excited!

7. What do you love most?
music, books and tv

8. What makes you happy?
my hubby and sweety baby- they never cease to put a smile on my face.

9. Are you musically inclined?
Yes.

10. If you could go back in time, and change something, what would it be and why?
I will be more patient.. but I don’t regret anything.

11. If you had to be an animal for one day, what would you be?
a Labrador perhaps.

12. Ever have a near death experience?
yep, on our way to baguio, aug. 2004 I think

13. Name something you do a lot?
take care of my baby

14. What's the name of the song that's stuck in your head right now?
hmmm, I don’t have any, no lss..

15. Who did you copy and paste this from?
Faye’s blog

16. Name someone with the same b-day as you.
Carl Barât, English singer and guitarist (The Libertines and Dirty Pretty Things)

18. Have you ever sang in front of a large audience?
ah, yes, but not as an adult, when I was in gradeschool I guess..

20. What's the first thing you notice about the OPPOSITE sex?
height and eyes.

25. Do you still watch kiddy movies or TV shows?yes!
26. Do you have braces?I used to.

27. Are you comfortable with your weight?
nah! I’m way my pre-natal mass. It’s included on my resolution for this year.

28. Do you speak any other languages?
English and Tagalog lang.

29. What's your favorite smell?
clinique happy.

30. who do you think will re-post this?
I absolutely have no idea.

dug-dug

2006-12-26T19:45:00.000+08:00

just before starting this entry, i had a hard time fixing my mind on what title would be appropriate until my heart said, "dug dog, dug-dug" so finally, i had my title.
why was i nervous to write?
its been a while, i had an action-packed life now, taking good care of my baby is no walk in the park.. but it makes sense and for the record, its all worth my effort, my time and everything i have now, i have so much joy having my baby, as cliche it may sound, but i am indeed very, very happy! sometimes i feel, she's my protagonist in my so-called life.
speaking of being a busy lass now, its my first Christmas being in my 30s.. and its the first Christmas that i wasnt able to buy gifts for relatives and friends, not a singla family member was able to receive someting from me, damn, was i that bad? well, as i said, its not taht easy..

well, just to take the edge off.. i want to reward myself by sharing my wishlist for 2007, or maybe should i say, resolutions?

~ a closer realtionship with God

~ i wish to have a new cellphone (hello, fafa!) sony erricson p900i would definitely be good for me.

~ ~~i wish to have that starbucks planner (jovy, please help..)~~

~ ~~i could get my baby her passport~~

~ be back on my pregnancy pre-weight (damn this appetite), to fit those old shirts and jeans again ( i wonder why this booty has gotten me sooo big.. or maybe its the pelvic)

~ new ipod

~ a little more quality time for myself ( i really should get a reliable yaya)

~ finish reading, the devil wears prada

~ read more books

~ be with my hubby mid 2007 or maybe on the 4th quarter

~ my baby's coompletely free from her allergies

~ be able to update my blog even once a month

~ trip to boracay (again?) or maybe palawan with loved ones of course

~ ~~hmmmmm.. ill think of some more, ill be back in a while..~~

an open letter for someone dear

2006-10-10T15:10:00.000+08:00

proximity wise, yes, i expect something from you.
or maybe, i just thought im also someone dear to you.
someone, you'll always rememebr when events happen to my life, and important happenings came through.
i don't know, but i guess i have my fair share of disappointments in you. but that was a long time ago.
i didn't know- that when this age comes, you would forget to somehow greet me or be happy for me. you see, something important and happy happenned to me and i want you to be a part of it!

i don't know if you'll know, its you, at least now you have a hint..
maybe time or challenges drifted us apart and so i thought.. sigh
inside me, i will always long to see you or even hear from you, and dream you would sometime pay me a visit.

i just want you to know, i'm sad, you dont remember, sadder- you don't even bother..

demeanor

2006-09-05T14:56:00.000+08:00

Just when you’re about to sleep (turned-off the lights), thoughts and lots of thoughts sprinted through your wits, you somehow want to sleep but can’t get into relaxing your mind because of so many things pumpin’ your head, finally, you decide to write and then, blop! All that you’ve been thinking and wanting to write, seemed to vanish in thin air, whoa! Right timing huh?

Let me pull together what I could remember from al those thoughts- ahhhh.. it just started into realizing how a smile can make a difference, when you see your not so privileged neighbor modeled a humongous smile early one morning, you can’t help but smile as well, well, what made him smile kaya? Maybe he got his breakfast early as he used to.. well, it’s none of my business n din.

And then, lots of realization began to decant..

At that instant, I realized, I feel bored, I really want to do something different from the last 2months ive been staying here, well, i've been waiting to make my big splash to motherhood (being soo busy nesting..). I read almost all of the books I bagged in order not to feel how im feeling now, I browsed even all the right magazines I have here, so what now?
Well, maybe I really can’t wait to deliver my very first baby, want her to be on board with her bootylicious momma! I guess, this is just the feeling of wanting to see my baby! Oh! I really want to see her na, as in! (siguro, she also wants to see her mommy n din! Her daddy n din!) I usually have my Braxton-hicks every so often, I don’t know if I just have this high resistance to pain, but it’s not yet time, but I really hope I’m really, really nearing it. I don’t want to be in the hospital only to realize that i just had false labor, I want to be sure of it, and so I really need some signs. I read lots about going through labor, but maybe, it’s a different pain before I would kick my booty to go to the hospital.

Another thing I came to realize, province attitude didn’t change much- my titas are still the same bunch of nervous freaks, and that includes my mother. One day, you tell them, you’re not feeling well, because the baby keeps on kicking, take a look at their faces, it only means one thing, “ano, pupunta na ba tayo sa hospital?” the worried looks in their faces, hay naku! It’s fine and even good to know that they’re so concerned pero ung mauna pa silang nerbyosin s akin, ewan ko lang ha, that much of minding really doesn’t help me at all, not at all. So I end up, keeping feelings/things to myself, I guess ill say what I feel, if it really is the right time. I don’t like those stares of questioning, I soo don’t like it. It feels like, I need to explain how I feel every now and then, like every feeling has an explanation, and every dream is controllable, like I had this bad dream before and I was asked why I dreamed of that, hello! As if I can control dreams!

Oftentimes I also asked why do people complain about other people (no exemption to that...), why are we not satisfied with what we have.. but somehow in the process.. I myself somehow was able to be contended.. but maybe, people are not really satisfied.. they tell themselves, if only I have this, then I’ll be happier.. and when they reach that place.. I want more, they say. Sigh.. human nature..

I know i'm nearing my high time and i'm just so excited and that i can't really hide it (yeah, just like the song..) so much so, now.. i need to relax.

title-less.. nevermind.

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

ive been thinking maybe im being part cloudy..
im a little blue but disappointed in so many ways.
i should not be,
not in this situation.. it could
affect, not just me but my very precious and most adored baby
(though haven't seen her just yet),
but i really hope it wont affect much-that's the reason why i need to write
( i guess at first, hmmm).

i never find is amusing to have a conversation with a moron/fool,
(i don't have a luxutious time to spare) well who does?
a proverb once told:
the woman folly is loud;she is undisciplined and without knowledge.
it indeed is..

what's so disappointing is along with those inevitable crossings
with the fool,
the people who you thought would somehow
feel embarass of how someone reacted never even gave you support..
is it only bec they don't know how to react?
or they're just afraid of what could happen?
why can't they correct? is it because the other person
doesn't take correction the way correction should be taken?
to avoid fights, maybe is the reason why they
just kept quiet?
well, i dont buy that..
i just cannot accept that!
these kind of people will just abuse those around them and they
will have this pride in themselves that
they can be kings in their own attitude bearing.
writing this is realy getting into my nerves,
i still can feel it.so i better stop and just think
happy thoughts, and maybe write happy topic..

**i wish i could have an intelligent conversation with someone everyday, kahit 5mins lang..

RANDOM THOUGHTS and QUESTIONS

2006-04-30T13:59:00.000+08:00

- Moods can really get in to you, you really get upset/disappointed/worried about certain things.. Uncertainty, how life can be- risky and the likes- pours your mind and is about to explode. People tend to pressure themselves to attain such goals, well of course, we all want to win, life can be, the survival of the fittest.

- Why are we sometimes ON(ed) in melancholy mode?

- I don’t feel like eating chocolates, but the ref’s full of kisses.. and I can’t resist them.. so what’s holding me?

- My OB said to slow down on carb, I’ve been gaining 6lbs/month consistently, hmpf!

- My baby’s starting to kick my belly! It feels good.. there really is JOY inside.

- Sometimes talaga, pasaway ang mga parents!

- I sooooo miss my hubby, hope I can embrace him.

- I hope our prayers be answered.

- Don’t get me wrong, am happy being pregnant, but when friends from friendsters begin to upload new pix from their vacae/summer getaway, I can’t help but envy them.. how can I again wear my swimsuit? Would it be the same body as it was before? I also looove the sceneries and views they all last went to.. of course I can also go to those places, the problem is.. I can’t really travel to places that long (now), my booties usually feels numb and I tend to urinate from time to time.

- It’s hard to watch tv, when your remote control bugged down, asar!

- I love to play chess again.

- I read the National Structural Code of the Philippines, and I enjoy it.

- My baby loves Mozart and the voice of his/her dad (earlier recorded).

- I like Fred of the PBB teen ed., hehehehe..

- Thank God, my PC is a-ok!

- Am excited for Joan’s and Emz’s Wedding!

- Looking forward for my baby’s Baby Shower, where will I hold it kaya?

- I I miss reading tins, Ariane and Tiepee's blogs.

drama, drama, drama

2005-09-28T11:50:00.000+08:00

yes, drama... and lotza drama.
it occurs in our daily being, not being in the mood to go to the city, then make up for pretext to get what you really wanted.

what's wrong with gettin' what you want?

it may only be wrong if you're giving some despondency to your loved-ones or to some.
or maybe you abandon the things you ought to do, manage to be an enhanced individual.
a profound persona as time goes by and become wiser, the longer you stay in this life.
and what happens to all sorts of lesson you learned while having the same heartache other people gave you?
it may really seem incomprehensible, but at times life sometimes really is unfair.

i really don't know why i'm in the mood to write sad thoughts.. a drama, you may call, but i ain't poignant. i'm not even sad, i guess i just want to write these...
ow! i can be an actress, or maybe someone who can reinvent fiction.

Scatterbrained me

2005-08-30T16:22:00.000+08:00

i dunno..
really don't understand at all..
eversince been 2x to the hospital (i rather not disclose the details what has transpired), i have been sooo forgetful

i don't remember the last email addie i put in this group i joined, kaasar and the worse is sometimes i forget the word am just about to type.. hmmmpfff!

am annoyed not to mention agitated with this so-not-me behavior.. i knew mahself as one who don't easily forget.

oh, well, maybe the cliche's true, anaesthesia (i hope i spelled it right) works but they it leaves a bad effect of being scatterbrained, waaaaahhhh!

is there any way, this wont blow so fast on me? any tips or suggestions? do i need to take some vitamins so my brain would work the same as it was before?

or am i just gettin' older?

a memorable day..

2005-08-28T15:43:00.000+08:00

Got the pix from a friend's webshot
and yes... i tied the knot.... sowee guys... (har,har, har)

The Bride and the Groom

my three's from Teng!

2005-07-25T12:18:00.000+08:00

* Three names i go by:
1. Edez
2. Edes
3. Zede

*Three screen names i had
1. edezther
2. sede_nanaram
3. edes

*Three physical thungs i like bout myself
1. eyes
2.butt (har!har!, asset!)
3.blunt

*Three physical things i don't like bout myself
1.hot-tempered
2.impatient
3.small sized feet

*Three parts of my heritage
1.espanola
2.chinese
3.filipino

*Three things that scare me
1.hell
2.being along
3.separation

*Three of my everyday essential
1. lip balm
2.tissue
3.bible

*Three of fave musical artists
1.beethoven (for now..)
2. MOZART (for now again...hehehe..)
3.Usher

*Three of my fave songs
1. the prayer (eversince i got married)
2. ill make love to u (boys2men)
3. beautiful people (mariah carey)

*Three things i want in a relationship
1. loyalty & faithfulness (do they have the sam meaning?)
2.honesty
3.prayer

*Three lies and truths
(hmmm... thse kept me thinking)

1.Vatican is a sacred city
2.hell is here
3.there's reincarnation

1.God is omni-potent
2.opportunity knocks twice
3.we all need life's lesson

*Three physical things about the opposite sex that attracts me
1. chest/torso
2.eyes
3.height & teeth

*Three of my fave hobbies
1.chatting
2.reading
3.cleaning

*Three things i want to do really badly now
1.take a vacae
2.watch tv the whole day
2.travel

*Three carrers i considered
1.flight attendant (would u believe, a technical person like me?)
2.doctor (i think every child though bout taking that)
3.Engineer

*Three places for my vacae
1.HK (want to see the new built disneyland!)
2.Bora!
3.tokyo

*Three kids name i like
1.ethan
2.james
3.eirene

*Three things i want to do before i die
1. served my purpose-spread God's good news
2. have children and grandchildren
3. be prosperous

*Three ways that am stereotypically am a boi!
1.am an engineer
2.i manage property
3. i always wear pants

***cant finish everything tins..but will be back
*mwuah*

The New Life...

2005-07-01T23:07:00.000+08:00

it's been a while really..
i missed writing..but now that i'm in front and had the chance..
i can't seem to think what to write..

Should i be writing bout my busy life now?
or should i be talking bout my career?
how bout the last movie i watched?

*MARRIED LIFE*

I tell you, it really is not easy.. but once you're in..you'll definitely enjoy it.. i enjoy every minuteam with my hubby...

the chores..I do the laundry-- feels like i do almost 200% of what iusually do when i was a maiden (hahahaha!a maiden..)I also clean the room, you know it really is automatic..you don't know what force drives you to do the thingsyou need to do.. am such a lazy lass... but if could only see menow... i'm a transformed Edez!I take good care of what he needs to wear in the office, i meaneverything.. and i should say, i looove doing it, and what makesit more exciting? It's that, he a-p-p-r-e-c-i-a-t-e-s it, heappreciates me... and it feels good!i think, im more in love with him now... (giggles!)

*WORK, WORK, WORK*

I'm assigned to another project now... onesaid, that'll be a good opportunity for me (did i got that spelled right?)hope it would.. and i just hope i could contributein a biggie way. thanks for the favor, Mr. President.

*MONEY*

Ow! I must say, we really need to save, the last project was not that good..but what's important is the Lesson we were both able to learn..and we really just hope that there will be more projects to come.. otherwise wewill go abroad (i think everybody's thinkin' that way now, esp. if you look@ our economy)

*NOW YOU ASK ME*

am i on the way?dunno, really..me & my hubby checked last night...just 3 drops of it.. then a single line came..after a minute...another line... but not as BOLD as the first one..i really don't know what to think, or what to feel..but am 4days delayed... Haaay, sana!

*FRIENDS, FRIENDS*

I sooo missed them...
These were the last news..

my roomates
* i think Kate's already involved..
* Kath's pretty busy with her review (wish her luck)
* Jaq's happy with her bf and career
* Maibz busy with her Job and MA

my CEMEX Friends
* Ron just had his birthday and is hopeful to find Ms. Right
* Emz already has her lovelife
* Tins... i hope she's happy, but i guess she's busy with her career..
* Tessa i also hope she's happy, i know she's busy preparing for her birthday concert (Yadah!)
Barkada
* Jen's totally in loove with her guy
* Maan's still inlove with Xander (I think)
* Mah sister (Eseng) is already with her husband in dubai, and they're so happy! with Matthew their son
* Cyn's happy with Lord
* Alma's busy saving so she could get home this dec.

Current Officemates
* Joan's pregnant now
* Tin's gaining weight
* Aaron's gonna marry Joan
* Maie's not soo happy with her bf's set-up
* Milo left the company
* etc... etc...

Que Sera Sera..

2005-04-13T20:27:00.000+08:00

yes whatever will be will be...
the future's not ours to see, que sera sera...a cliche'

been through a lot!
sometimes life's full of SHIT!
and i mean shit!
i can be ur very deary biatch.. and i can be the worst ever biatch u can find...
but there's also this lousy stupid f_cking bitch!

does taking the plunge means taking the risk?
it just doesnt end there... and what the f_ck... do people do with their lives?

i know what is mine.. and i know how to get it...but i am always willing to set it free..if it likes to..
but no matter how much i wanted to let go.. the pain seems to be so visible..so transparent...ahhh! the agony of it..
if only i can change the world...

i never thought i can go this far?

is this really me, i am seeing in themirror?
a lot has changed...

there's nothing new with me.. the same thing could be expected of me..
but something in me has changed...i went through maturity...and its way beyond ur imagination...carrying through it was "wow!"

i may be s gurl like in ur telenovelas but c'est la vie!
that's the way life goes...
sometimes u move, sometimes you're stagnant...sometimes you're paranois and sometimes you're a pain in the *ss!

i dont anymore know what to say...
i will be clearer later...
sorry for keepin u thinkin'
(i may assume)

Official........................

2005-02-08T20:40:00.000+08:00

Yes, i could announce it (Tins, i know matagal mo na to hinihintay..)
I'm Engaged.
...

Some Dilemnas

2. There are lots of things to do...

3. and the big day is this May!

4. Don't want Wedding booo booos...

5. still have many questions..

looks like i need help.. actually i have lots of things to say..
lots of questions to ask.. but this is all i can write for now..
i actually dunno how to start...hmmmmm....
nakaka-kaba...

am i really ready for this?

On a Night Like this..........

2005-01-18T21:45:00.000+08:00

On a Sabado night, when no one is available to accompany me on a gimik....
No one's available, from my room-mates, to my officemates, to other friends.. down to my boyfriend...
B-O-R-I-N-G! ayt?

Not so fast... lets, rewind....

I was really bored last Saturday.. Ojie's not available for he has his own gimik.. my other friends even has their own gimiks... then i finally decided to blog... i went here in an internet cafe.. and waited for the long line to use the PC.. then i decided, why not call my other friends from CEMEX?
That would be nice, ayt? So i called Tins and Tessa... and they told me, they're @ Rockwell, and
up i went, as fast as i could.
So later that night, i produced my own gimik! Hay sa wakas!
We met sa rockwell, then went to G4 to watch Oceans12... oh! how i loooooved
BRAT PITT!
I actually became Mrs. Pitt! hahahaha! dream on!

'Bout the movie... it's a bit boring.. but they are right... Catherine Zeta Jones was
sooo Drop Dead Gorgeous!

I was really happy to see Tessa and Tins.. i finally somehow caught up with how they have been doing.

Things Learned:

1. "We barely Fight" Thanks to Leng.. earlier that night..Tins and Leng met at Rockwell, had i known it.. siguro i met her too... Tins asked Leng, "Ano naman ang napag-aawayan nyo ni Pao?" Leng anwered, "We rarely fight eh.." That's the answer.. how we wish we could answer that when somebody asks us, di ba? so matured.. nakakatuwa.
(an SATC Conversation happens from Rockwell going to G4, hahaha!)

2. "What do you get from fighting?" Tessa asked.. Tins answered.." yung sarap ng lambing", Tin's right, but Tessa has a point... hindi sya maganda.. we should learn to control our emotions.. lalo na if you have my age... huhuhu.. tanda na kasi, isip bata pa, hahaha!

I learned things from really young people.. i'm so happy to know that they think, act and feel so matured.. i adore them.. i even envy the confidence they have.. i wish i could be like them...

Welcome 2005 (My Thanksgiving and thoughts)

2005-01-01T23:07:00.000+08:00

Oh, yeah! another year had passed... time really flies so fast..
little did i know that Tins changed her webby (again), same thing with
Ariane..
What happenned?
I'm so lost with the blogging world..
Two months had passed since i was not able to update.. but i
missed alot, feels like, i missed a year or so..

So now, it's another year. And i pray that this year would be
the most promising year that i would have.. may it be in my career,
family life.. lovelife, social life and many others.. i expect alot and i mean
a lot to come my way... oh, well, not just for me, but to those i love and
treasure.. to all the friends i have.. to those i cherish and those who truly cares..
my best wishes and prayers!

I'm really being positive with what will happen to my life..
for the past 4 years of me, i think i have been so pessimistic.. i have never
really believed that good things could actually happen to me.. but they did!
What really struck me most was what happenned to my career.. t'was a bliss!

Oh, lets go with my love life.. i still don't trust him that well. We still fight once in a while..
but i guess he's really being patient with my attitude (Tins, thanks for the advise!)
.. and me being patient with
my waiting.. waiting for him to marry me, hahahaha!
But i have to tell this i still have this fear of losing him.. ow! i guess everybody has that, ayt?
I hold on to prayers. I guess he's not bad after all.. oh! would i question a person who stayed
with me for 8 YEARS? Yes, you heard me right... we're on our eight(th) Year now.... hmmm what can i say... tagal na noh? sana naman.... basta!

Let's go to my family-- all i pray is that God will give my parents- Longer life.. good health..
and of course the time of their lives to worship Him and Praise Him.

With my Social life... i guess i have to work a little more on that... hehehe...

With friends! I have gained a lot, from Blogspot, to my new job and to different walks of life... I'm to thankful to be surrounded by these people.

To God, i'm so thankful for all the blessings! For the things learned in the past.. for the
sad memories.. the ache, hatred because they made me a better person, a matured one. He is continuing to MOLD me, and i'm so grateful for that.

A very wondeful year to all of us! Best of LUCK!

God bless.

some updates... (shall i call it?)

2004-12-03T10:39:00.000+08:00

Due to uncertain events in my life..
i was not able to duly update what i need to let my friends know,
things of how ihave been doing...
These uncertain events surely did changed my decisionsin career life..
but God really is guiding me.. leaving my so-now-career was
not part of my plan this year.. but it just happenned..
just like that.. and as it turned out as i said..
it was a BLESSING..A BLESSING IN DISGUISE shall you call it.
And i'm a Property Manager now..
ill be handling some properties in theMetro or maybe in the provincial area.. One of the things i really wanted
to do for the longest time now.
And because of that.. i temporarily somehow left the blogging world..
well not really, because i tried to be updated with what's going on with my friends and somehow tried to exchage his and hellos to them...

Man, i surely missed reading.. and i really missed writting as well.
I'll be updating soon..I just would like to mention this...

Tins whatever you're going through... i know you can pass through that..i miss chatting w/ you.
Tiepee.. i missed reading your blogs.. the smiles that you give me whenever i read things about you..
Ariane.. i also missed your adventures and the liberating feeling when i read your bloG..

YOU GUYS ROCK!

** guys sorry if i have wrong grammar or spelling here... this is impromptu.. not to mention that i have a slow dial-up..

the hole on the big baloon

2004-10-05T14:34:00.000+08:00

I dont get it...
Why do people get so affected by other people?
to the point of being uneasy with the situation esp. whenever that person is present.
Is it because they don't jive?
Or they are too much to handle?
Or just maybe they have a strong personality?
And they are being intimidated?

It's rather sad when these people becomes judgemental of another person's doing...
at any given random situation, they will always find a way to be irritated
and say all sorts of things they wanted to say, without even thinking.
On the contrary, the other person seems unaffected!
Isn't it funny to see these people be soooo overly affected by nothing to be affected of? (hahaha! Pity!)
As another Blogger asked.. why are we being drawn to other people's lives?
Why do we always want to know what he/she has done.. mistakes in the past maybe or something
about her/his lovelife now? even her/his career or career move?
Sometimes it's funny, but this is so true and is really happening.
Oh! yesh! And welcome to the real world!

I don't know if im being transparent of my writting now,
but yes... it has something to do with me.

*****
When friends becomes Foes

Someone dear to me is experiencing this battle,
with some people in her environment.
She's just a typical college student
whose got big dreams and will do everything to
achieve them... and this thing happenned..
beacause of her innocence, she didn't know
she's heading for a disaster.

ThEse errrr...so-called friends tolerate her for doing this wrong thing.
Telling her it's fine and it's nothing but normal.. she can't
be abnormal so they say....
They're there for her for every happy moment, she
celebrated with them.. not minding the time.. not minding
the consequences that may fall into her when the time comes..

And the time comes... and all these people surrounding
her were nowhere to be found.. they blatantly.. "LEFT HER".
She's left all alone and without anybody to embrace her, not
anyone to hold her hand.

And then she came to her senses.. she needs to be back on the
right track.
She needs to leave all those problems away,
Trash all the garbage and excess baggage she has on.
She's still on the process... but i know she will be THERE SOON.

Always remember:
A Friend will always say the truth even if it hurts.
A Friend will respect but will not tolerate wrong doing.
A Friend will be there through good times and bad.
A Friend can feel what you feel.
A Friend loves at all times.

Emmy Awards

2004-09-20T13:57:00.000+08:00

How's that for arriving at the Emmys?
Though she didn't bag any Award... she's still a winner, with a hottie by her side... wooohoooohooo!
I almost didn't go to work this morning coz i really wanted to see the Emmys via Satelite. Well, i'm not a fan of all those Tv Series.. but i am, with the Comedy area.. esp. SATC and Will & Grace.

I liked Cynthia Nixon's (Miranda) line, when she said..... "I, wow... I have been acting for 25 years, since i was 12, and i hope to act for another 50. But i don't think i would ever have a job like this one (referring to SATC), I MISS IT."--- she won Supporting Actress for, hmmm Comedy Series (got it right).

I was late for the office.
At least i somehow took a look of it.

Resignation

2004-09-16T13:19:00.000+08:00

M: Do you know the latest buzz?
Me: Nope i was out yesterday, nasa field ako.
M: Mag-re-resign na daw si Sir R_ _ _ _ e.
Me: Really? Ah, maybe because he'll be leaving the
country na, coz i know he and his family will move
to Canada. Why the Sad Face?
M: Wala lang. Baka kasi till October na lang sya.

I must admit, i felt Sad too though i didn't show it.
I never thought that it would be this early,
it's a bolt from the blue disclosure. *Grimacing*
And also, now, the trepidation is eating me.
He is someone who helped me attain
a somehow peaceful life in the company.
But now that he'll be leaving.. what will happen to me?
What will happen to all our Project for Construction?
How will i be able to talk to Bidders, Contractors, Supplier, etc..
And the most painful partl, how can i be able to talk to the Boss?

We may not have a very good relationship because i
put a wall between us.
The reason being is so i can communicate
with him in a professional way.
He is someone who tries to reach out everybody.
And he is someone who is adored by everyone.
But because of my resentful attitude and sometimes "isip-bata"
he didn'teven bother to be really friends with me and he
instead became in close proximity to other people in the office.
Actually it's much better for me, i don't know,
but i thought that you will not always find the best of
friends you may have in the office... but with this experience,
i think i have proved myself wrong.
And looking back... i actually found Treasured Friends
in the Companies i have worked wih... and those
friends really have kept Open Communication
with me. And they do still care.

I should change some of my ways, i must say. *melancholy*

I wish him all the Best in his Life.. in his Family and Career.

Albeit i may not be able to say it..

Movies, Movies

2004-09-02T11:14:00.000+08:00

Chasing Papi!

I watched this Movie last night,and it was so funny!
My roomate got a CD from her officemate and
we were curious about it. At first, the movie sounds like
SATC. But not quite.

Actually it's a Hollywood Cliche' movie but still
the casting and the dialogues made us laugh hard!
Who could resist these 3 lovely ladies of different
personalities and character?

The movie is a get-away-film-from-workstress.
You could actually forget how busy you had become
if you've seen this.
It's a breezy exercise in Latina Lib!

"Chasing Papi is a premarital variant of some movies, with enough jiggle to compete with The Sweetest Thing and Charlie's Angel. The sexy fun begins when well-meaning Latino lover Tomás (Eduardo Verastegui), who is by the way is really sexy, is confronted by the three girlfriends he's been wooing while traveling on business: Miami cocktail waitress Cici (Sofia Vergara)--she's a Sexy Gurl!, New York heiress Patricia (Jaci Velasquez)--The Class one!, and Chicago attorney Lorena (Roselyn Sanchez)-- one HOT, HOT Lady! have discovered Tomás's infidelity, and they're primed for payback. Their romantic revenge involves a contrived subplot of drug money, inept criminals, and an FBI agent (Lisa Vidal), but it's the allied girlfriends who steal this dim-witted fashion show. The female costars are smart, sassy, and incredibly attractive. The Script keeps the comedy on an even, good-natured keel. The laughs are sporadic at best, but Chasing Papi is a bubbly babe-fest that either gender can appreciate, but maybe most girls will"

The movie actually has a Moral Lesson: "We don't really need men to become Who we really want to Be"
*shouts to the woman of our generation*
*********
the notebook

I watched the Premier of The Notebook last Tuesday
at the Megamall. Got the tickets from my cousin who
cannot see the movie bcoz she has a trip to Bangkok (kainggit!)

The Movie was fine, maybe it's not what i really expected it to be.
I haven't read the book yet.. so i don't know what area they have changed.
But i look forward to reading it.
The movie really is cheesy, but definitely moving.
Specially when Noah was wooing Ally... hmmm.. the best part
of the a booming relationship.. the courting part! awww! kilig to the bones.
I didn't like the ending though maybe that really what has happenned
in the book.

Ryan Gosling, Rachel McAdams makes a credible romantic hero.

"Unapologetic romantic schmaltz (it's Lifetime meets the Hallmark Hall of Fame), "The Notebook" is well worth the risk of diabetic shock for the sake of superb acting that transcends its teary milieu.

Olympics

2004-08-26T14:43:00.000+08:00

It's odd when you visit the Olympics 2004 Official Website and inquire of the Games and Medals Standing, and find out that we have not won anything.
I researched through news and news of what's happenin' in the Olympics, not that i am a huge fan of it, not that i'm so into sports, but the thing is i want to know what's been going on with our team, the representative of our country.
All the news channel now has all-ears on the weather, i know it's really important, but should
our Newspaper and Channels also update us with what's happenin in the World of Sport?
Chances are, News channel don't pretty much update us with the Current happening
in the Olympics because they don't want to frustrate us of our Standing.

I have not known this since i visit the Olympics Website:

Men's 200m breaststroker Teofilo Yldefonzo won the Philippines' first Olympic medal when he won bronze in the 1928 Amsterdam Games behind Japanese champion Yoshiyuki Tsuruta.Yldefonzo also won bronze in 1932 in the 200m breaststroke, with Tsuruta again taking gold.The Philippines has won nine Olympic medals in total, but never gold. Its two silver medals were both won by boxers - Anthony Villanueva in 1964 and Mansueto Valesco in 1996.

and check this one out: Participants

Mind you, our last Silver Medal was in the year 1996, what happens in the gap?

Btw, here is the latest standing in the Olympics: Medals

*****

VANILLA SKY

I have watched this movie last year, watched on disk, and i watched it the second time in HBO. I don't know what has gone into me but i really find Tom Cruise So HANDSOME! Yeah, Yeah, i know you will ask me, why only now have i found that out? (maybe i was just focused on Brad Pitt) I just don't know, maybe i don't like him before, i know he's a good actor and all, but in the Vanilla Sky movie, he made me Melt, Awwww! He such a Cutie, an adorable Hottie! He has the most Tantalizing Eyes i ever seen, and why only now have i realized that?

The movie has somewhat a fiction estranged story. But the twist was fine. I don't really liked the Story, but i liked the Casting. I also liked Cameron Diaz's acting. And that thing in Manhattan where Tom Cruise Ran because it stand still... it's eerie... just imagine yourself in that world... i just don't know what one would be thinking.

Now, i really loooove Tom Cruise!

*****

Extra Challenge

I watched Extra Challenge yeasterday night coz i didn't go to to work.
There were 4 teams composed of Marilyn Reynes and his hubby, Aljon Jimenez,
Onyok and his Wife, 2gays- i forgot their name, and my so loved team:
Cynna and Railey---- Hay! Super Sweet ni Railey.
I dunno, i don't really like him before (rolls eyes) but when
i catched yesterday's episode, i think he really loves Chynna, i was so Kilig!
Oh, the Jologs in me!
I liked the part when Chynna needs to go to the Bathroom (ang baduy ko talaa) and Railey
will definitely will be going with her because where one goes the other goes also.
Lam mo yun, Intimate moment yun ni Chynna noh! hahaha! But Railey was there, hehehe..
Basta gusto ko na si Railey ngayon, kahit payatut sya.

I hope i could watch it tonight.

Pieces of Insecurities

2004-08-17T13:14:00.000+08:00

My body is ah, what? hmmppfff!

I'm not comfortable anymore.
My b*a size is getting bigger, not that my b**bs are getting big,
but it's because of the fats i have accumulated, my back is getting
bigger thus giving me a hard time wearing my b*a for a long time.
And i need to buy new sets now? Is that the Solution i should do?

Lately, i think i am really gaining lots of weight.
Not that i don't have any control of what i'm eating
(but sometimes... hey! don't we all need some time to
rest from the boring diet every now and then?)
I'm extremely jealous of my sister (no, not the unhealthy jealousy)
coz she apparently already have a four year old son,
she's been married for four years, oh, umm, i think five years already.
And when you look at my sister's bod, you can definitely
not have any clue that she's a mom! Talk about her fast metabolism.
No marks of unwanted fats on obvious areas *sigh*
and when you look at me,the next thing you may be asking
is if im the mom of my nephew, grrr. kaasar.
I love my sister for being that way, and i'm so proud of her coz if she's all that,
i can be all that too, errr...right?

I actually have broad shoulder, that's so fine with me,
but the thing i most hate is: i have Humongous Arms!
And i can't even wear sleeveless blouse, which i love to do!
I'm actually one of those "Judays Body Type" (No-offense to fans).
I mean i don't really look good wearing sleeveless shirt or blouses.
I'm so macho. (ahuhuhuhu..)
What i can always do, is to hide it, damn!
And hope not anyone would discover it. And say, "Wow! Legs!"
(I wish my body is a wonderland- ok, dream on! murmur)

Well, i get most of my insecurities from my arm. I have to Admit.
So i always end up wearing shirts or blouse with sleeves, hmmm..pretty boring.
Forgive my ka-okrayan, i can't help it... it's been a long time coming..
Is there any way to take some inch off my arm?
Is there any regimen?
Is there any special diet specifically for my big arms?
Maybe some exercise?
Or what food should i avoid, are there any?
Ok, just some of my counteless questions... or is it, because of my genes?

My upper body is becoming something-bigger, seems not how it was before.
And now, the more i wanted to diet, the more i would eat.. Sad but really True.

Family Man

2004-08-10T14:47:00.000+08:00

I watched "Family Man" last Sunday night. And mind you, i watched it
with Two Men, my Boyfriend and his Kuya.

Actually t'was my second time to watch it, i liked it so it didn't bother me
watching it all over again.
What excites me was, Joseph actually liked it, and so i think did his Kuya.
Because i saw them smile in some parts (hmmm... now i wonder, did the movie made them think to start a family?). Should i just mind my own business... hehehe...

Like what happenned to Jack (Nicholas Cage) i want to have a glimpse of what could be..
What will happen to me in the future or what could happen if i did this... if i decided to take this... and that... and the list goes on and on and on and on... actually it's endless.

(Glimpse of me--- if after graduation i went to the U.S.
1. I'm already married- well i hope so
2. I have two children- a boy and a girl (oh, that was like Jack)
3. I'm a Structural Engineer now
4. I may return once in a while in the Philippines for my relatives and friends
5. I have Joseph as my Loving, Responsible, God-fearing, Faithful Husband

And that's so nice to look at. Or i'd rather call it, a Perfect-Glimpse.
But anyways, im here... i still thank being here coz i wont be the person i am now without the things i went
through, but maybe this is my destiny. God knows when the wheel will turn.
And of course if i'm not here, i'm not sure if i blog-hehehe)

What strucked me in the Movie is, no matter how strong or powerful or famous or smart, successful or wise a person think he is---- he will always and always need someone to be with-- someone to share the joy and happiness he has in his life.
And, we may always not be satisfied with what we already have... but people can actually "envy" the simplest things that we have and do.
And that includes a family.
I wish my bf would want to be a Family Man sooner (wishful thinking and fingers crossed, hehehe)

*****
REDBOX

Me and my dormates went to Redbox last Friday and sure we did had a BLAST!
I sang the song with emotions (hahahaha!)
And i was acting like we were in some cabaret (slang)
The place was cool and i liked the rooms.
Most importantly there are many songs to choose from and some Kewl Music Videos that if you guys want to
Dance-- you certainly can.
But here's one catch, i had a headache later that night... i think it is because of the sound, it echoes
on the wall thus affecting my eardrum and head (ok sa scientific explanation ah?)and so it did some effect on my um, head- or maybe i was just hyper earlier that night- which is a thing i don't do that often (na)...whatever it is...basta i enjoyed my Friday!

Lie

2004-08-02T18:01:00.000+08:00

I really hate it when i caught people lying. Boo!
And they adamantly hold on to lying. *sigh*.
Some dim-witted people continue to do this.

Last Friday this person told me she can't go to the party (need to attend a debut)
because something strange happenned to her face.
She told me, it's reddish and its hot.
I apparently got her message, she doesn't want to go with us.
But i didn't respond to her first message and still felt (well, hoped)
she may/will be coming. And so came her 2nd message telling that she can't really go.
And i still didn't respond. Because i don't know but i have this
feeling that she is not telling the truth.
Now you can call me mapag-isip ng masama.

Ok, it's fine if she is anti-social or she prefers to be with some one-on-one gimmick,
but HELLO! We talked about attending the party not the day before
or even that day but 3 days before it.
And can't she not think of a better excuse beside her alibi?
Later that evening (after the party) i got home by 12am, and guess what,
i was 15minutes earlier before her arrival.
And when i looked at her face, it's not even REDDISH!
Not even a single red or even orange thing whatsoever on her face!
Grrrr.... i didn't want to ask her, baka mapahiya lang sya sa akin,
ako pa naman, pag umandar na ko, ewan ko na lang sa kanya.
But you know what, she hold on to telling na its red daw.
Hay naku, huli na nga, deny pa!
She should have told me that she doesn't want to go,
she should have just told me the truth.
It's the least that she can do.

Well, at least for me and some friends, we're able to enjoy the night.
While she-keeps on telling me that she missed it...
AND YES SHE REALLY DID! SHE MISSED THE FUN
and the cool people around! Poor her.

According to Charles Ford people often lie about
things because they're trying to feel better about themselves.

At the other end of the spectrum, a person may lie because
psychologically he cannot acknowledge the truth
even to himself, so bogus stories allow people with
low self-esteem(take note on that) to lie.

Come Saturday, i walked up at around 730am. And i don't know
but i was really hungry so i asked Kate if she wants to
have breakfast at mcdo, and after 5minutes she's there knocking at
our door.
We have seen this "friend" (this is the same girl) dining with
a guy that she's oh well, i don't know, but she's kinda flirting. (gossip)
I was happy for her at least may pagkaka-abalahan sya.
Me and Kate went back to the dorm 30minutes earlier she did, and she
told me that the guy (she had breakfast with) asked her to go
with him to Malate later for some gimmick And i told her to go.

Now it's Sunday, i didn't know what time she arrived bacause
i was really exhausted and needed a long sleep and more rest (Zzzzzz..)
When i asked her what time she arrived, she told me, she arrived 2am.
Oh, well of course i know she went gimmick with the guy
but you know what, that poor girl told me, she didn't go
she told me she just had an Overtime at her office.

And then we chat, i believed her (i was so naive),
but i caught her, she's into telling this story, and then she goes,
"lam mo sa malate kagabi, madaming tao"
(o-0 - rolls eyes, what is it with this girl?
Why does she have to lie?
What is she hiding?
Not that im so interested or so want to know everything.
But I mean, come-on, were not that young anymore to be acting
as if were still teenagers, who doesn't want to be caught with our little crimes?)
And she noticed that i became aware that she is lying,
and she repeated, "sa malate, sa malate"and she's obviously
thinking of another word to say.
Hay naku, she can stop talking now,
because i wont believe the next thing she will say,
i don't know if i'll pity her but i'm starting to hate her.

Crybaby

2004-07-28T10:16:00.000+08:00

Tuesdays with Morrie was Emotional, a tear jerker, i was a Crybaby.

The book has full of lessons,
Lessons in love.
Life.
Career.
Relationship.
Friends.
Family, and so much more.

Oh well, i finished reading it yesterday.
I need to have another book now.
*****
We'll be having an affair tonight for the Office.
And i still don't have anything to wear.
We have to wear something formal
but i can always go back to Basic Business Attire, right?
Would it be fine if i still wear the same business attire i am wearing now to the party tonight?
I must see.
*****
Why do i always have so many things in mind to write when im not in front of my PC?
And when its about time for me to write, i can't think of all those thoughts i have (before i started)? damn.
Is this just a sign of aging? hmmm... i wonder...
Most of the time now, i have senseless writting.
Most are just focus on me, why can't post something interesting?
Something happenin' in the world?
But will i attract people to read my blog if i do that? (do i have to do that, just to attract people?)
Ahhh, i think i just have to be me.
But i think i have to write things with sense.
I hope someday, i will.
*****
I don't want to talk with Joseph.
He attended this birthday party last night.
I don't want him to go, but i still said its up to him.
You know guys, of course he went.
He just told me that he will visit me @ my dorm because he'll be leaving early.
But you know what... he didn't... guys.. guys..guys KAINIS...GRRRRRRR!
And now, he texted me this morning, saying, I'm sorry
Bahala sya! Besides i have my party tonight, i don't need to think of him!

Book Review

2004-07-26T17:28:00.000+08:00

Caution:

Da vinci Code Teaser
(ok, ok.. if you still haven't read the book, but has plans of reading.. then.. don't read this)

Captain Bezu Fache carried himself like an angry ox with his wide shoulders thrown back and his chin tucked hard into his chest. His dark hair was slicked back with oil, accentuating an arrow-like widow's peak that divided his jutting brow and preceded him like the prow of the battleship. As he advanced, his dark eyes seemed to scorch the earth before him, radiating a fiery clarity that forecast his reputation for unbliking severity in all matters. (Got this part from the book, look how Dan Brown can awaken oursenses to read, how he described a person, surely caught my imagination)

Finished the book yesterday morning.Once you get hold of that book, you can't possiblylet go of it. And i would like to share a thought or two...

Robert Langdon- genius, one desirable man

Sophie- one desirable lady
Sauniere- full of secrets

Fache- strong personality

Collet- good employee

Leigh- liar

Aringarosa- easily deceived

Silas- Obedient and clueless

As i was about to start the book, a lot of my

friends (who saw i would be reading it) told me that

it would waver my "FAITH" but as soon as they told me

that.. i was the more eager to read it. I must know why, right?

But yes, there was this part in the book that i can't

accept. Actually, i stopped reading it for a day.

Because i can't swallow it, i couldn't possibly read

something so out of my belief. (Do i need to elaborate? oh, well,

i choose not to. I must suggest, you better read it.)

But i decided to finish it. And i still have my BELIEFS.

The story is really good and the Author is Awesome!

I recommend it!

My rating:

Five- Star!

I'm looking forward for a blockbuster film of the Da Vinci Code!

So i'm down to another book now (see left side)

shitty people

2004-07-22T17:43:00.000+08:00

Fuck!
'tang-ina talaga yung babaeng yun! leche sya, kung madami syang request sa engineering, maghintay sya! hindi lang sya ang inaasikaso ko! palibhasa matandang dalaga! she should GET A LIFE! 'k-bwusit!

Achy Breaky Heart, Highschool, Blogging, and Relationship

2004-07-20T13:19:00.000+08:00

Last night, a puppy broke my heart.
We're passing Guadalupe when i saw a thing lying beside a garden
at first i thought t'was a cat. So i decided to second-look it, and i saw, it was a puppy. (shakes head)
I want to get it from that place, but i can't, i don't know if somebody owns it, but if somebody owns it,
why does it have to be outside of the house. tsk.. tsk..
Mind you, its raining Yesterday night. Im sure the puppy is wet.
I want to keep the puppy, but what can i do? I'm so broken hearted.
I can't even get the puppy coz if i get it, where will he/she lives?
I'm just renting, and pets are not allowed. I'm stil sad about it.
*****
Me & Joseph just spent a quality time together. We talked.
We were really engrossed in our conversation about our being highschool.
He's so funny, coz he told me 'bout his being naughty at school,
where they would jump on the floors and make their teachers cry, sa sobrang inis sa kanila
Glad he enjoyed his Highschool life, as for me, medyo "patay na bata" me nuon.
I enjoyed College though..
Ahhh... so much about school...
*****
It's really nice to read Blogs from different people. They're so interesting!
I read this Blog one time (i forgot the site's name though)
The Author wrote, she likes blogging and she thinks people who blog
are those people who wants to learn more.. they keep themselves
updated with so many things.

I think people who blog are those who can't stand being Idle.
And i agree, people who blog are those who continously wants to learn.
It's Like SPEAKING THE SAME LANGUAGE
*****
My Cousin, wants to win back the love of his life..
Remember my cousin who decided not to marry his long time GF?
Well, now, after the "Magulong Stage"of his life, he wants to win her back.
And we will help him. It was the first time i saw Laarni, maganda pala sya.
And she really looks kind. I arranged a bouquet of Antorium and Roses
(does that mean, i could become a florist?) for my Cousin's gift.
Without any hesitation, Laarni accepted it.
It's really nice to see two people talk again.
I hope they could patch things sooner. (fingers crossed)
*****
Joseph will be leaving for a Property Inspection in Iloilo tomorrow.
He'll be there till Saturday Morning... and Moi, will be left here in the City.
I will surely miss him.

stereotyped jologs

2004-07-13T14:03:00.000+08:00

Last Friday Ruffa Guttierez visited our office.. she is.. again.. a friend of our CEO. I just knew they had lunch at the Shangrila and proceeded to our office right after. I really was eager to see her, and after finding out she will visit the office, i was extremely excited. Oh, well call me jologs, but i love seeing beautiful people and that includes a lot of celebrities. I doesn't matter if im called one... to hell with those who pigeonhole me.

Like this officemate, after a picture with Ruffa, she asked me, "ganun ka ba talaga kahilig sa artista at nagpa-picture ka pa sa kanya sa office ni EDC (our CEO)?" Let me tell you the whole story about our picture:
Ruffa came.. she's inside the CEO's room, i need to give a paper to accounting which happens to be near the CEO's office.. and the lucky me passed the area with my cellphone in my pocket (i usually bring it with me). I heard Charlene (which is btw, our CEO's daughter) asked for a camera, and i just said, "here, i have a camera", knowing that Charlene will just take a photo of Ruffa alone. But she asked me to go inside and have a picture with Ruffa. So i posed beside her. And was happy, because i was the only one who has a picture beside her.

And that's the story. It's just so annoying for some people to label, even though she didn't used the word jologs or something, i still did get what she wanted to say. Bakit kaya, hindi sya magpakatotoo? When we had a group picture with Ruffa, she also included herself with that... And that only means one thing... JOLOGS din sya! Plastic! Hypocrite!
Also another Officemate said, "Buti hindi nahihiya ang bf mo sa yo?" That's when i told him, i asked Joseph to download the pix through bloothooth coz i don't have here. You know what, he's an as***le! He is my bf bakit nya ako ikakahihiya? masama bang magpa-picture sa isang artista, and to think hindi naman ako yung tipong nag-kakagulo over a famous star? It's just that natawag lang ako, and i was just happy, yun lang! Maybe inggit lang sila!

Oh, ayan!

Mamatay na lang sila sa Inggit!

if only im in hollywood

2004-07-13T13:44:00.000+08:00

You are going to Marry Josh Hartnett. He is really
shy, but don't let that fool you. He is really
outgoing and sweet with those he loves and will
be loyal to them for the rest of his life.
Congrats!!

Which male celebrity are you going to marry? (14 choices now!!)
brought to you by Quizilla

what a catch! he really is a dream boy!

of Tennis

2004-07-08T14:07:00.000+08:00

Have you watched last Saturday's (July 3) Wimbledon Finals?
Man, that was one helluva game.
T'was the first time i saw S. williams defeated
(am not really a tennis rocker). I even couldn't
believe my eyes that she was indeed defeated by
a Seventeen year old Bomb!

It was Russia's Maria Sharapova who won the Wimbledon crown, defeating Serena Williams 61 64. In her first Grand Slam final, Sharapova walked away with her fourth singles title and first Grand Slam singles title. She was making only her second appearance at the Wimbledon Championships, having reached the fourth round in her debut last year.

This 17 Year old Athlete is something, not just another pretty face.

She said, she's sorry she just have to Steal and Keep the Title from Williams for a Year.

The New Princess of Wimbledon.

Temper

2004-07-01T09:37:00.000+08:00

I'm having such a short temper on people now.
May it be in the office or in the dorm.
I'm easily aggravated, maybe its PMS.

Nakakainis sa dorm kasi may oras in taking a
bath.. 2 of my roomates go to the office @ 8am, I, on the other hand needs to be in the office by 8:30 o'clock am, and another one
@ 9am. kaya lang minsan may mga sumisingit sa T&B when its my turn
to take a bath, hassle to wait, not to mention, i will
be late, di ba? Why can't they just follow kung ano na yun
dating time of taking a bath? bakit kailangan magbago, when you know
other people will be using it.. nakakairita, parang nananadya!
(ang laki ng problema ko noh?).*sigh*

Another thing here in the Office, kasi, i received a cheque,
a Payment for my Overtime, hindi naman sya malaking halaga or anything
sandali lang naman yun overtime. But when i looked @ the
Cheque, mali ang spelling ng pangalan ko---Kulang ng "S".
I told the Treasury personnel na mali yung name, so they need to change it.
The person handling the Making of Cheque asked me, "na-try mo na
ba yan? Pumunta ka na ba sa bangko kung hindi nila tatanggapin yan?"
HELLO! Do i still need to go to the bank and be busted, and go back to the
office with the same cheque again, eh di nagsayang lang ako ng time and pagod ko?
Since nalaman ko na dito sa office pa lang na may mali, di ba
tama lang na p-correct ko na today, to avoid any hassles of going there
and wasting my time. And from her answer to me, she's insisting
na pumunta muna ako, baka makalusot, Hello! madami din kaya akong
ginagawa sa office noh! At kung pinagbubuti ba nya ang trabaho nya, hindi
siguro sya magkakamali! nakalagay naman sa voucher that my name is with
an "S". hay naku, ok lang naman magkamali kasi we really do sometimes
make mistakes, kung sana ba natawa na lang sya at sinabi na lang na "sige,
babaguhin ko na lng.." di ba mas ok pa yun?
So i answered her back, "don't make me go there with a wrong info on the
cheque.. waste of time lang yan, baguhin mo na lang."
Rude na kung rude, basta gawin nya trabaho nya! Kainis, Lulusot pa!

Eto pa blogspot ko, i had published the same blog about 10x ata yesterday, kaasar! ang daming buburahin!

One more thing, i just called joseph and told him na nasa office na ko (i was supposed to text him kaya lang drain ako) And he answered something- i forgot na, nairita uli ako, para kasing mataas ang tono, hmp! sabi ko, "sige na, nasa office na ko!" sabay baba ng fon!

On road accidents and violence

2004-06-30T12:36:00.001+08:00

Only in the philippines.......

1. Can you find Automobiles that don't stop
while pedestrians need to cross the pedestrian lane.

2. Pedestrian don't cross the pedestrian lane but insist
on crossing where their lives can be in danger.

3. Drivers don't usually move in slower motion during an orange
traffic light, but still make a way to cross the junction before it hits red.

4. People are not afraid to beat the red light esp. @ night.

5. People can drive even without a shirt on top.

6. It's easy to pick up a fight when somebody has overtaken them.

7. Where the "DISTANCIA AMIGO" board doesn't count. (Dupang ba?)

8. Where it is fine not to keep on the right lane (i.e. Buses should
keep right but always on the left side) tsk..tsk..

9. Drivers don't care if their light is not appropriate- too bright for the eye of the auto opposite them.

10. It is fine to fire a gun at someone they thought had offended them (while on the road).

Sad but true.
These things happen, in our roads now.
I just wonder, why does the government give license to those irresponsible drivers and individuals? Doesn't they suppose to take Exams first and also Drug tests?
Why is so hard to discipline people.
I know it all starts from "us".
Doesn't it also start in the families? at school?
Sometimes i thought...parang ang hirap na nating baguhin, parang buluk na bulok na.

(I recently had a bad experience on the road.. made me nervous, but am glad people cooled down.. a thing people should always carry while driving.)

When can we be like Singapore? It is just a small City but look how far they got?
How amazingly their economy is growing.

We Filipinos are not just what we can be right now.. but we can do a lot more better than our
neighbors.
But if in this simple thing.. like our roads.. we can't make a difference.. then how will the whole
country be of any difference from the rest of the world?
I would no longer be surprised if in this year, a lot of people will think of migrating abroad or think
of working somewhere out of the country. We're so in this liquifaction now that... it's hard for us
to stand up again.. And we relent from being this way.

But i still have this hope... that someday we still can be one of those successful nations.

excess baggage

2004-06-25T12:59:00.000+08:00

I don't know, but i seem to to always live/dwell on the past.
I can't move from that chaos, dark side of my life.
It has been 3 years.. but the pain is still here.
It really hurts.

the stupidity and the overly sensitive me...just lingers..

I just found another thing, he really did lie.

I'm not sure if the whole intuition is real.
A part of it maybe.

If he lied.. why?
Does it mean that he needs to protect the relationship
so as not to break it? Because i'm so over reacting?

Maybe i'm just really over-reacting. Talk about insecurities.
I know, i do...
But because he only let me see the good side of him..

And after five (5) years.. then i saw.. he also too has
his dark side.
Well because he's also a human, but it really hurts
to be disappointed.. esp when u highly trust someone.

But on the other end.. i also have my fair share
of disappointments.. sad moments that he can also
point to me.

this is the extreme sadness couple experience in their
relationship. The sad part for me is i can't
forget it. I can't seem to move from it.
I can't seem to bring back the trust.

I don't want to exxagerate this..
I still am not sure if they relly liked each
other. All i know is that the girl flirted him

You know, my guy.. is really a gentleman..
He never made suplado on the girl.
Maybe he did liked her.. because at that time..
i really was a nagger... im was really annoying.
Whenever i ask him, he's so consistent w/ his answers..
or may be he's a PRO. (but i am his first gf)..
But does that give him the right to, oh well,
make friends (did the girl made the 1st move?)
with her or even be close to her?

Naiinis na din ako sa sarili ko, why can't i forget it?
Why can't be forgiving? may mga kasalanan din naman ako?
Selfish ba ako?
why can't i move from it, and live my life for the future?
Maybe i need to tell it to him again.....

paint

2004-06-18T14:40:00.000+08:00

I also consider painting as a therapy

My best Steal and Splurge!

2004-06-18T10:37:00.001+08:00

Like to share some stuffs.
Here is my Version of my Steal Vs. Splurge

STEAL VS. SPLURGE

Chikka helps me to save. I have installed Chikka in my PC @ home and here in the Office. I'm able to save.. i'm a Pre-paid user, and my 300 Peso Load can last for a month! I Splurge for a 6600- a Birthday Present for mahself
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HAIR REBOND

St. Ives Mud can make my Hair Deeply Conditioned, it's really a STEAL! If i really want to look fabulous... i ran to the salon for a Hair Rebond (sometimes really costly- for longer hair like mine)
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I love reading both!
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My Silver Bangle from Baguio and Charriol Bracelet
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hmmmm... both sarap.
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You guys Rock!

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I know some stuffs are not a splurge to some... but to me.. my steals are worth the steal! *mwuah*

PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID

2004-06-17T16:50:00.000+08:00
cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd
waht I was rdgnieg THE
PAOMNNEHAL PWEOR OF THE HMUAN MNID

Aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy,
it deosn't mttaer in
waht oredr the ltteers in a wrod are, the olny
iprmoatnt tihng is taht the
frist and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The
rset can be a taotl mses
and you can sitll raed it wouthit porbelm. Tihs is
bcuseae the huamn mnid
deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod
as a wlohe

Pertty srtagne eh?? Hvae a gerat day!!

so galing noh?

what to wear

2004-06-17T14:09:00.000+08:00
I would want to wear something like this @ the wedding.. would it be appropriate?...hmmm i think so..

Geezzz... i hope i have this body......

Reunion

2004-06-17T10:08:00.000+08:00
I want to have my own house now.
Somewhere i can live, own a dog and
love it! Where i could spend my quality
time with myself. Have peace of mind.
Something that i can call my own..
Something i can call "MY HOME"

***

I can get so lethargic in the morning.
It's always hard to wake up.
I keep on Setting my alarm at 6:30am,
but leaving the bed at 7:15am.
Always telling, "15 minutes more.."
and then..again.. "15 minutes more.."
and another 15 minutes.
Seldom do i really wake up at the time
i set..

***

I'll be gone for the weekend.
Me and my family will be going to Pangasinan.
We'll be attending a 50th Wedding Anniversary
of some relatives (i hardly knew). And this will
become some sort of Reunion for the
ARCIAGA clan. Finally, i'll be meeting them!
I just wonder, will i ever get to understand them?
It's because whenever some relatives come and visit us,
they always talk Ilokano and i don't speak
the dialect, we were not taught.

But what excites me is, after the Wedding, we'll
be going to Baguio, my Tatay said, we have a
relative who owns a house there ( i wish i could own a house there too!)
and then it will be Ukay-ukay time!

what i really don't like is...........
i have this very annoying pimple on my nose!
sobrang nakakainis! sana na lang mawala na sya by
Saturday, kakahiya naman noh!
Should i go to the derma tonight? And have my pimple prick?
Would in not be too late? *moan*
bahala na mamaya

Annoyed

2004-06-16T10:15:00.000+08:00
Minsan nakakainis noh? Bakit may mga tao na pag
tinanong mo ng maayos.. nakaasak agad sumagot?
(NAKAASAK=PABALANG, PA-GALIT)
*sigh* Pero maybe ganun talaga sila?...
Kailangan mo n lang intindihin.Kaya lng nakakainis talaga.
I just wonder, may mga tao nga ba talaga na nakakatiis
na makasama sila ng matagal?
I guess, wala... for a time siguro magkakaron,
then mawawala din. Pero one really needs patience
in communicating with them, pambihira, ang hirap
talaga intindihin!
I just hope those kind of people would really realize
that they're being annoying. And these people still
ask the question.. why they still haven't met a partner
for their lives...hmmm.. and they still wonder? huh?
(pakibaba nga ang isa kong KILAY!)
hay naku..................

Usher and A. Keys

2004-06-15T13:57:00.000+08:00

I heard they're going to have a duet. The title would be "My Boo". I'm so excited for Confessions II

some attitude

2004-06-15T10:44:00.000+08:00
Life can be so simple.
One needs to do what he ought to do, or at least
stick to what he do best.

Im no expert in relationship. I also experience
problems with myself and with my partner. Some insecurities,
selfishness, insanity (hahaha!)... and the list goes on and on and on....

CONCEITED: an attitude of self-importance, proud, vain, smug,
high and mighty & stuck-up.
It's a perplexed behavior for me.
I don't exactly remember if i've been conceited--
but maybe (a self-righteous person?)

It's funny how at some point in peoples lives
they become silly or act differently from they were
before. Maybe its because people experience things
the first time (at a matured age- that's a polite one)
while other people had things when they were younger.

Do you know how to react to a person who is sooooo
FEEEEEEELING?

If a person is being reactive to some
"care", that the other person is giving him/her..
does it have another story? Or another meaning?
Or the other person is just being Conceited?
Maybe it's because it's just the first time
that somebody in the opposite sex
was able to show care? Or maybe the so called "care"
is too much? (the other person can't handle it?)

I don't know.. but i think its better to experience things
when you are younger.. so if you come to a matured age-and people
expect you to react maturedly.. you wont be surprise.
You see, every person is different from the other.
Every "care" is different from anothers "care".
And if you're one being Conceited, you're definitely a LOSER.
i Just have to say this-- "Goodluck to your Endeavor. And take your Best Shot!"

cute quiz....

2004-06-10T16:43:00.000+08:00
this one somehow lightened my mood....

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D Dirty
E Emotional
Z Zany
T Timeless
H Helpful
E Explosive
R Rounded

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sour graping

2004-06-10T10:19:00.000+08:00
Why can someone be so madamot?
I don't wanna start a fight...
but its really true that u can only know
a person when you're both living in the same roof.
(This person, i consider one of the closest friend)
I hardly borrow things from her, coz thats not me.
What just i usually borrow is her IRON,
i don't have one- to iron my clothes in the morning.
(Buti na lang i have lots of Wash-&-Wear type of clothes-
those na hindi na kailangang plantsahin)
I only borrow the Iron maybe 2x a week or sometimes not @ all.
But just yesterday.. i need to Iron this blouse ill
be wearing, and i looked for the "plantsa"
and didn't find it anywhere.. and just from that i
knew she doesn't want me to use it (y? she did her ironing this morning, and i saw it!).
That's just fine,
because its hers.. she have all the right not to lend it to me.
kaya lang sobrang obvoius na tinago pa nya sa cabinet nya, so
i could not use it
Ok fine, if that's what she wants, ill BUY MY OWN!" (isasama ko n din pati kabayo!)

why the sudden change of attitude.. she's been complaining to so
many things in her life... she's afraid of taking risks.. i keep
on advising, ang all of a sudden, she don't seem to talk..
i don't know what's wrong w/ her.(now, im sour-graping--- just becoz of the plantsa?)
i don't want to bug into other people's business..
it will be fine though if she consoles w/ me.

I don't want to think about her na.. eto n lng un. finish.

my treat!

2004-06-08T10:09:00.000+08:00
@ Max's Mega--- mah treat...

Me & Joseph

Sis and Mat-mat

Dang & Vina

the Sacramentos

June 6

2004-06-08T09:09:00.000+08:00
this was suppose to be my yesterdays blog.....

Last Sunday, i celebrated my 28th birthday.
It's not a big day for me though, turning
28... is not even a happy thought. But i could
certainly tell that i've grown-up a lot.
I don't feel like im 28 now, i still feel im just 26.
i never moved from being 26.. when im asked
how young i am (young?), i almost always want
to answer, "I'm 26".

How i celebrated my birthday?
Spent it with mah bf's family
wasn't able to go home because
of the weather. I even spent my
pre-birthday at the office, i had
an Overtime, well, i worked.
I bought cake and chicken and we ate.
The day before my birthday, i treat my cousins
@ Max's.

I received many text messages from friends... greetings!
i really appreciate 'em all!

damn, im so old...

E	Earthy
D	Dirty
E	Emotional
Z	Zany
T	Timeless
H	Helpful
E	Explosive
R	Rounded