Walo - Walo Din

Ngayon naman, ako ang tinag ni Kuya (o ate ba?) Donnel upang gumawa ng walong impormasyon ukol sa sarili ko. Sinabi rin nya na kailangan ilagay ko muna ang mga patakaran kaya eto na yun.

-Each player must post these rules first.

-Each player starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.

-At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.

-People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.

-Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read your blog.

Kaya't eto na ang walong impormasyon ukol sa akin.

1. Obsessed ako sa Hong Kong. Gusto ko talagang bumalik dun at maglakbay pa sa iba't-ibang bansa para malaman ang kultura nila (at syempre, para mag shopping).

2. Iyakin ako. Papanoorin mo ako ng cartoons, comedy, romance, action, lahat yan pag mag part na malungkot, sigurado iiyak ako.

3. Hindi ako nanonood ng horror movies. Ni ayaw kong makarinig ng mga sound effects nila. Wag na nating gaanong i-elaborate ito, okay?

4. Sweet at maalalahanin ako. Pag minsan sumosobra. Kaya may mga taong nagpapasalamat na naging babae ako kasi kung nagkataon daw, malamang ay palikero ako at marami akong babaeng paiiyakin. (isipin mo naman yun, no?)

5. Minsan na akong lumuhod sa harap ng isang lalake para itanong ang... "Will you marry me?"

6. Marunong akong humingi ng tawad at aminin ang kasalanan ko.

7. Makakalimutin ako. Ay, sobra! (example: alam kong naiinis ako sa isang tao. mahigit isang taon akong naiinis sa kanya. (bad, no? lol) at last year lang ito ha..kanina, kausap ko sya at naisip ko, nakalimutan ko na pala kung bakit ako naiinis sa kanya ng mahigit isang taon! ggrr...)

8. In love ako. Kanino? Kay Jimmy Alapag. di nyo sya kilala? Yung PBA player sa Talk N Text. Dapat kasi nauna nya kong nakilala bago si LJ Moreno. (o, walang kokontra).

Eto ngayon ang problema ko. Na-tag na lahat ng contacts ko. Wala na kong ibang alam na i-tag pa kaya pass muna ko..

Mighty Mouse

While I'm on the bandwagon, let me write a short post about one of the players of Team Pilipinas, Jimmy Alapag.

What about him? None, really. I just find him cute. And I mean really cute. The Mighty Mouse himself. ^_^ And I think he's a lot more than meets the eye. So much potential waiting to be tapped...

In case I bump into you, I won't be asking for an autograph or a picture or anything like that. I'll just ask you to leave LJ and be mine. bwahahahaha!

No, seriously, I will do my best to become your friend and then you'll realize that you're happier with me and the rest, as they say, is history (between you and her). LOL

Dream on, Kristine......

Team Pilipinas

I passed on making a review about the movie Transformers, which I dearly loved! The first movie to keep me glued to my seat. I passed on sharing my thoughts about a lot of other things, too, but this time, I just can't let that happen again.

Last night, while watching the news, it was mentioned that Team Pilipinas lost their game against Jordan. I've been following their stint since the Jones Cup tournament in Taiwan. Now, they're playing in Japan for the FIBA-Asia. So what if they lost? It only means that we lost the chance to play in the olympics. But I still salute our brave players for not quitting and playing 'til the end against the much taller Jordainians. Anyway, we won in the game against China the other day (whose players are actually even taller than the Jordainians) and that's already a reason to celebrate since we haven't beaten them for over 2 decades. Wohoo!!! Hats off to Team Pilipinas!!!

Coach Chot Reyes: "It’s a matter of honor and respect for
the Philippines, not particularly in beating China, but performing well in Asia.
We’re driven by quest for respect."

"We might be giving few inches and pounds, being the smallest in our group,
but I think our heart is second to none. We’re a team that never loses hope, and
we intend to show another example of that tomorrow (Monday) against Jordan."

The players of San Miguel-Pilipinas (Team Pilipinas):

Jimmy Alapag (the best!)

Kelly Williams

Kerby Raymundo

Mark Caguioa
Mick Pennisi
Eric Menk
Paul Asi Taulava

Danny Siegle

Dondon Hontiveros

Renren Ritualo

Gabe Norwood

Jayjay Helterbrand

Coach: Chot Reyes

I'm Lost...(Again)

Here I go again. I already felt this way before. It subsided but it resurfaced yesterday. Nakakainis! You know - the feeling of being unsure, of being lost, of not knowing what to do next. Yes, that's exactly how I feel. I've spent half my day searching the Internet for job opportunities, but ironically, with so many search results, it's like I'm looking for a needle in the haystack. I'm not being picky with the available jobs out there, I just don't want to land on the same spot if I leave the company I work for right now. I'm actually waiting for my supervisor to return - from I don't know where - because I asked if we can have a little chat before I go home today. That's because I'll be telling him that I'm resigning. Well, not immediately, but I may be out for the next days to get some things done (NBI Clearance, in particular and other stuff) so at least if I tell him now, then I won't feel that guilty anymore when I call in sick or due to an emergency (at least my sup knows what's the real score.)

I plan to go to the 3rd Metro Jobs Fair in Megamall on Aug. 3 - 5. Siguro at sana naman may tatanggap sa akin ng trabaho dun, no?

Going back to how I feel, what I'm pondering on these:

1. Am I sure I want to try working in Manila?
Well, it's "okay" in the simplest meaning of the word. But what about papa? It just turned out that no relative can accompany him so that means he has to live alone. The other thing that bothers me is the thought of living under the same roof as my aunt and her husband. So I've lived with them for two years before, but after some senseless things happened, I'm not so sure anymore. Ang hirap kasi makisama eh. Haaaaaaaaaaaaayyyyyyyy.

2. Will I pass all the interviews and exams?
I've been working in one company for 4 years now so it feels like I'm a newbie again...besides, I'm e-mail support and never a voice support. I mean, until now, I still don't know how to pronounce Des Moines and Sioux Falls. (got that from Thet) hahaha! (promise..)

Yeah, right, talk about self-esteem. I attended a seminar yesterday about having high self-esteem and here I am, sulking. sheeeesh!

3. Which company?
Which call center offers good salary? I am actually not sure of the rates in Manila. About a year ago, I applied for a position in a bank (call center din) in Alabang, Northgate, and the offer was only P15,000. Is that big enough? I don't really know. (I guess by now you know how badly I need more money than I'm currently earning.) I've heard from three of my co-workers that PeopleSupport pays better than other call centers. What do you think? Should I try it there or you have a better suggestion?

I only have myself to blame (though, I don't, really, LOL) for not being decisive. Bad trip talaga!

Uhm...really, what am I supposed to do? ang hirap pala ng ang daming isinasa-alang-alang no? It seems like every move I make can either make or break me, or my family.

Tomorrow and Today

In 8 minutes, I'm already going home. Wohoo! At last, dayoff! ^_^

Well, not home, literally because I'm going to church to attend our worship service. I'd be singing praises to Him again (choir). Afterwards, I'd be going to Felman's home (my boyfriend) and have a chat with his family (bonding time), especially now that his younger brother is here. Tonight, too, I'd be seeing my mom and younger brother, Kelvin.

Tomorrow, I don't have to wake up as early as 4:30am.
Tomorrow, I don't have clothes to wash anymore (I already washed them all yesterday).
Tomorrow, I'll get the chance to look for another job again (Manila Bulletin).
Tomorrow, I can unwind, even just for a few hours.

Thank You, my dear Creator!

To everyone, have a happy and blessed weekend!

'Til we see each other again...

Rockin' Girl Blogger

For the Nth time, I am thanking Thet. :) First, because her blog inspires me. Second, because she's the one who unconsciously told me I should already start preparing for my own wedding, which I never considered before. Third, coz she encourages me always. Now, it's because she voted for me as a ROCKIN' GIRL BLOGGER. So, tell me exactly how sweet is that? (mwahugs to you, Thet dear!, sana tuluy-tuloy na paggaling mo.)

To continue what Roberta Ferguson has started, I have listed below the bloggers I find as "rockin' girl bloggers".

1. Thet - of course, not only because she considers me a rockin' girl, but because I want to show my heartfelt appreciation to her for continuously inspiring me. She's one woman who knows what she wants in life and actually does something to get it.

2. Claire - my friend, my comrade, my sister. I love her for the way she loves her family. She's a mom to look up to.

Actually, these are the only two blogs that I frequently visit, but after reading Thet's post, I found a new blog that I, from now on, will surely love, so my vote also goes to...

3. Kathycot. For now, I don't have much to say, but as a starter on her blog, I can truly say "she rocks!".

There you have it, folks. ^_^

Which Option?

"We always have an option." I repeatedly mention this to myself if people come to me and say they have been forced to do something they don't want and then start complaining about it and blame the person(s) who made them do "it" (whatever that may be). Now, if I can only listen to my grunts. If I can only be appeased by telling these very same words to myself.

But I know I have options to choose from. Nothing is just appealing to me. :(

OPTION 1:
Buy Manila Bulletin newspaper every Sunday, go through all the pages until I find suitable job openings ABROAD, go to the agencies and apply.

OPTION 2:
Pursue the opportunity in Singapore wherein I was granted the Employment Pass Eligibility Certificate and look for a job there.

OPTION 3:
Go to Manila and apply for Call Center jobs there.

OPTION 4:
Get married. (and subsequently make my family hate me)
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Before going any further, just to make things clear right from the start, this is the situation at home.

I live in Pampanga with my dad. Just the two of us. I have two brothers, Kuya (elder brother) Kristian and Kelvin, our bunso (youngest). They are both living with my mom in Manila. My parents aren't separated (though sometimes I wish they are), it just so happened that my dad's work is here and my mom's work is there. My mom comes home every Saturday night (sometimes with my bros if they aren't busy) to check on us here. Why tolerate the distance? I know if there was a better choice, this won't happen, but currently, there is none (or maybe just because I haven't decided yet).

Money is needed badly at home. This is the reason why. Kelvin is still studying. His course is BS Nursing so you can imagine the amount of money needed for him to finish. Aside from that, Kuya is already married and has two children to feed and send to school aside from his wife and the two other children of his wife from her first husband (who is already dead). Unfortunately, Kuya doesn't have a stable job so we also support him. But he does have work, his salary isn't just enough for all his obligations.

As for my dad, he drives a jeep. He's earning a good amount of money but currently, every penny he earns (at least only up to November of 2008), serves as payment for some debts.

My mom works for her sister, Auntie Zeny. We're so blessed to have her because she's also the one who offered a job to my elder brother. She has a water station (you know the mineral water we're drinking...) and my mom helps her manage it. She, along with my two bros. get to live there for free (auntie, you're really such a blessing!). But as I mentioned, of course, their wage isn't that big compared to people who work, let's say, in the corporate world.

So basically, that's the story. Oh, no, I haven't relayed mine yet. I work in a call center in Clark. So the salary is good (or so I thought). I've been here for more than 4 years. I have a cousin who is now working in a call center in Makati and she's been there for only 2 months. It's her first job, she's not yet finished with her schooling, but when she got her salary, oh man, it's even higher than mine! S^*%!

By the way, my mom, dad, and kuya are also taking maintenance medicines because of high blood pressure.

So there.

As for option 1, sure, I entertained that thought before (going abroad, I mean). I even got obsessed about that. I still try to check every once in a while if there are jobs fit for me but unfortunately, I haven't found any.

For option 2, just last week, I received an e-mail from the Ministry of Manpower in Singapore saying my application was approved. I don't know if it's a good thing that I told my mom about it. She told my aunts about it and of course, they only have good words to say. But the thing is - where will I get the money to fly to Singapore? Where will I get the money to pay for my expenses - house, and the like - when I'm there TO LOOK for a job, meaning I won't be earning anything yet.

Option 3 is an option because we all know that Call Center (in Manila) people earn big bucks. If ever, I don't have to go abroad anymore to help my family.

Option 4? Hehehe... can I just, for once, think of myself first before all the other people? LOL.

What frustrates me? I work my ass out here at work from 6 in the morning until 3:45pm and I can't even buy a new shirt for myself! Think of all the things I have to pay for. The house we're renting (2,500), electric & water bills (1,300 - 1,500), food, other stuff at home (grocery), vitamins and food of my niece and nephew, load, fare, Kelvin's tuition fee...the list goes on and on and on and on.......More often than not, my salary isn't even enough to pay for all these (I'm not yet earning a 5-digit salary on a half-month basis, not even close!)

You know, I'm not really the type who blames other people. I'm not a complainer. But sometimes, just sometimes, my emotions get out of control.

You know, I also get tired... I'm just 25 years old but I already look twice my age.

To my mom and dad, I love you both! So much that I'm doing all these to help alleviate the burdens you both are carrying. I wish I just have more options to choose from. CONCRETE options, I mean.

Thank you for letting me rant. I just need to vent. I'm sorry...

My Blog Title

Just a quick one...

I just noticed that I've been changing my header (title of my blog) very frequently.

Maybe this is it already. I'll settle for "The Journey...and all its in betweens."

Thank you.

(O, diba, sabi ko na madali lang 'to eh...hehehe)

Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2007

Here's my vote for the Top 10 Emerging Influential Blogs in 2007.

Okay, so they're not actually 10. I don't get that much time reading and blog-hopping (I'm so unfortunate) and other blogs that I frequent aren't eligible for they started before August, 2006. But these are the blogs that inspire me.

Claire 2 kitty's A Timeless Life


Thet's Life: Half-Empty, Half-Full


Dine's The D Spot

When?

I just got back to work after being absent yesterday. Why? Because my beloved grandmother has passed away. We went to Tarlac after learning about the sad news so I didn't make it to work.

It's the second time in less than a month that I have to deal wtih the passing of someone very dear to me. :(

I'm still not my old self as of today. Not enough sleep (I slept at 11:30 PM last Monday and woke up 1:45 AM, Tuesday, when my dad approached me, crying, and telling me the news about Mama Benny's passing. Last night, I went back to our house alone because we have a choir practice Wednesday morning and I have to report to work because I don't have leave balance anymore and so I can arrange my schedule on Friday, for the burial. I wasn't able to sleep last night. Don't ask me why...with me alone and with the rain pouring hard? Jeeezzz!!

I'll be back as soon as I've recovered (from my lack of sleep).

I'm IT!

It's another one of those days. Maybe because I'm already on a "dayoff mode", which will be tomorrow and on Sunday, ( YAY!! ), but then again, maybe because it's raining outside, which kinda dampens my spirit. (Please don't get me wrong. I actually love rainy days because they make me pause for a while and reflect on things happening around me, BUT that is when I'm already home and not when I'm just ABOUT to go home. hehehe).

Anyway, I've been going back and forth my blog today, trying to add some widgets and stuffs in it until I remebered that I was tagged by Claire last June to answer a MEME.

Here goes...

Instructions: Each player starts with 7 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged need to write on their own blog about their seven things, as well as these rules. At the end of your blog, you need to choose 7 people to get tagged and list their names. Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them that they have been tagged and to read your blog!

Unfortunately for me, it seems that all the bloggers I know already answered this or a very similar one so I'll pass on the tagging part.

1. I'm obsessed with the thought of going back to Hong Kong. Sometimes, it seems that it's even haunting me because every time I buy a newspaper, which isn't very often, in it would be an article about this shopping paradise.

2. At times, I hate myself for being too responsible and caring and transparent and trusting.

3. I am a certified crybaby! Even cartoons and comedy movies make me cry.

4. I have a phobia with people I see approaching me or coming from my back when I'm walking. Especially people riding motorcycles, bikes, cars, and tricycles. I had some experiences before that led to this fear. One morning, I was walking at the side of the road with a girl friend when a man on a motorcycle came our way. He inched his way between me and the fence and touched my bosom! Man, to make matters worse, I was wearing a white blouse and the man was wearing dirty, as in charcoal-dirty mittens! Another time, I was walking alone in the scorching heat, as in 12 noon when someone in a car drove by. Maybe it was the heat that caused such actions from him but he caressed my back and asked me to get inside the car with him! Oh my!

5. I am a person who knows how to admit mistakes and say my heart-felt apologies. This applies even if I'm not the one at fault.

6. I still don't know how to get mad at someone to the point of telling him things that aren't very good to the ears. Until now, the worst that I can do is to stop caring. So if I'm still paying attention to you, it means there's still a chance for us to get along well again.

7. I never thought it will take more than one hour for me to think of these facts about myself!

Whew! And I thought I know myself pretty well!

DON'T YOU EVEN DARE THINK ABOUT IT!

No, I'm not fighting with anyone right now (except with my boyfriend, which is an entirely different story). He told me, though, that there was a raid in their area the other night when he went home and I was shocked when he said that some people we know were taken by the police and are currently detained in prison. What was the raid about? Drugs. Yes, illicit drug use and dealings. I hate that I have to be involved with people who deal with drugs. I feel sorry for them. But then again, yeah, in the real world, this really happens.

MY PLEA: TO EVERYONE WHO LIVES A CLEAN LIFE RIGHT NOW, IF YOU HAVE PROBLEMS AND YOU FEEL THAT THE WORLD HAS TURNED ITS BACK ON YOU, PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE, DON'T YOU EVER THINK OF TAKING DRUGS! DON'T YOU DARE TOUCH AND TRY ONE BECAUSE IN THE END, YOU WILL ONLY BE LEFT WITH VERY FEW OPTIONS TO CHOOSE FROM: PRISON, MENTAL INSTITUTION, OR DEATH. I DON'T KNOW WHICH IS THE WORST AMONG THESE CHOICES, BUT ONE THING IS FOR SURE, YOU WON'T BE HAPPY WITH ANY OF THEM. SEEK HELP! THERE ARE A LOT OF PEOPLE, INSTITUTIONS AND ORGANIZATIONS WILLING TO LEND A HELPING HAND.

Okay, so people deserve a second chance. I'm not against this. But given it, many still go back to their old ways. 6 months of rehabilitation and then back to one's old habits. They may have 18 months of aftercare but that, most of the time, isn't enough. It's a vicious cycle. You'll only feel more helpless as time goes by. So to those who survived and stopped this addiction and dependency, HATS OFF TO YOU!

When I first saw the rehabilitation center in Magalang, Pampanga, I was appalled by the number of people - men and women - who are serving time there. The same thing goes with one of the rehabs in Bulacan that I've visited. There were even those wearing red t-shirts with a word (which I forgot) at the back meaning it's already their second/third/fourth time to enter the said rehab. Just imagine that! It's very frustrating that the government isn't doing much about this problem and that the officials and police officers themselves are the backers of big syndicates trading/selling illegal drugs.

Pano nga ba naman itutumba ang isang ilegal na gawain kung mismong ang mga dapat magpatupad ng batas at maghigpit at magparusa sa mga taong sangkot ay sila ang nasa likod ng mga ito at pumuprotekta?

They say, "save the user, jail the pusher." But in reality, it's a lot deeper than that. And to these "users" or "drug dependents" as the social workers call them, they know themselves that THEY MADE THAT CONSCIOUS DECISION to try these substances! So the bottom line is it's still a personal choice. If they only want to, and they know for a fact that this is their weakness, then why not turn their back from the very start instead of jumping into the bad guys' bandwagon? Anyway, being a man isn't measured by how many so called friends a person has, but by his ability to stand steadfastly by his principles.

To all the people (who don't act like real people) behind these doings, for now, it may just only be for the money you're getting and you really don't care about how many lives will be affected or lost, but in the end, you will also suffer the consequences of all your actions today!


...the world we live in is really on the verge of its corruption and destruction...

My Celebrity Look-Alikes

Just for fun on this gloomy day!

Business Trip

Hong Kong.

Minsan, nakapunta ako sa bansang ito. Sabihin nating isang business trip yun. Pinapunta ako doon para magkaroon ng inspiration para makagawa ng mga bagong designs para sa mga clients namin. Dati kasi nagtatrabaho ako sa isang plastic manufacturing corporation at isa sa mga trabaho ko (na wala naman sa job description ko) ay gumawa ng designs at ipakita sa mga clients kung approved ba sa kanila. Madalas para sa mga bakeries yung mga plastic, halimbawa Cindy's, ganun.

Hindi naman talaga business trip dapat yun. Gusto kong yun lang ang itawag ko. Singit lang kasi ako noon. February 14, 2003 yun. Gets nyo na ba? Oo, Valentine's Day nga yun, hindi kayo nagkamali. Regalo yun ng boss ko sa asawa nya. Pero di ako yung asawa nya ha? Baka kasi isipin nyo dahil ako ay kasama nun, ako na yun. Hindi. Ako kasi yung general secretary ng asawa nung boss namin kaya isinama na rin ako at dun na nga nagsimula ang "business trip" na yun. Kasi puro..."Joy, punta ka nga sa bakery na yun, tignan mo yung mga designs nila. Tingnan mo kung may makukuha kang inspiration...."

In fairness, ang gaganda nga naman ng mga designs ng mga cakes, tinapay, atbp. Parang kung ikukumpara mo sa mga normal na plastic dito sa atin, first class, kumbaga yung mga nakita namin dun.

Masaya yung trip na yun kahit wala na kaming ginawa kundi maghabol ng MTR. Tapos hindi naman ako maka gala ng mag-isa. Kung saan sila, dun din ako. Walang "punta po muna ko dito..punta po muna ko dun." Pag nakakabasa nga ako ng mga articles tungkol sa bansang yun, naiisip ko kung worth it ba yung pagpunta ko dun kasi ang dami ko naman palang na-miss na mga tourist spots. Pero oo nga pala, business trip nga pala kasi yun. Bakit ko ba laging nakakalimutan?

Binigyan ako nun ng boss ko ng kasing halaga ng isang buwan kong sweldo para ipang-shopping ko. Or ang usapan ay kasing halaga dapat nun, at nung mga panahong yun, P10,000 ang sweldo ko sa isang buwan. Ang kaso, HK$1,000 lang ang binigay sa akin. HK$1 = PHP7 kaya kung susumahin natin, PHP7,000 lang ang halaga ng ibinigay sa akin. Ang kaso dito ako nagka problema at talagang sobrang nainis kaya't natawag kong kalbong intsik ang boss ko! Ikaw ba naman, may amnesia ata sya at pinipilit nyang halagang P10,000 ang ibinigay nya sa akin samantalang napakalinaw na HK$1,000 lang ang iniabot nya at nasa tindahan pa kami ng Giordano nang ibigay nya yun. Hay nako, nabuwisit ako talaga. Pero kalimutan na muna yun...isa pa, sa puntong ito ng paglalakbay namin, hindi ko pa naman alam na sasabihin nyang ganun kalaki ang binigay nya. Pagkauwi kasi namin dito sa Pinas, dun nya lang binanggit yun.

Basta, ayun, nung unang araw namin dun, punta kami sa Toys R Us at super bili ako ng mga laruan para sa kapatid at mga pamangkin ko. Bumili din ako dito ng stuffed toy na aso. Ang ganda ganda nun. Mahilig kasi ako sa mga huggables - big pillows, stuffed toys, etc. Kain kain lang din kami pagkatapos namin dun. Tapos kinabukasan, ayan, ala-sais pa lang ng umaga, gising na kami, naligo, lumabas para mag almusal at dun ako naipakilala sa mga milk tea. At instantly na-inlove ako! Ang sarap pala ng tsaa na may kasamang gatas. Mainit man sya o malamig. Tapos nagulat ako kasi ang lakas kumain ng mga tao dun. Ang aga pa lang, isang malaking serving na ng rice/noodles ang kinakain nung mga kasabay namin sa restaurant. San kaya nila dinadala yung kinakain nila, e kasi ang pa-payat pa rin nila kahit malakas sila sa pagkain. Shopping na kami dito nyan. Syempre, ang maganda lang e kailangan mong pumunta talaga sa iba'-ibang mga kainan at tindahan para makita yung packaging nila at designs ng mga plastics, wrappers, boxes. Nagpunta rin kami sa Ocean Park. Mag-e-enjoy na sana ako kaso ayun nanaman, hindi naman ako makaalis sa pagbuntot-buntot sa mga boss ko kaya ang dami kong hindi nakita. Sayang.

Tatlong araw lang ang itinagal namin dun sa magandang bansa na iyon. Sa pagod ko, nakatulog pa nga ako sa shuttle nung papunta na kami ng airport kaya ginising pa ako ng tourist guide namin. Hahaha! Ikaw ba naman ang wala nang ginawa kundi maghabol ng MTR, tumakbo, maglakad ng maglakad at maglakad, hindi ka ba mapapagod? At sya nga pala, naging yaya pa ako ng anak ng mga boss ko kasi kasama nila sya, e bata pa, 8 years old ata nun or 7 kaya inaalagaan talaga. Palagay ko nga kaya nila ako isinama ay para may magbantay sa bata. Madami rin akong nabili - damit para kay kuya ko at underwear para sa kanya, sa kapatid at tatay ko. Kurbata para sa tatay ng boyfriend ko, mga laruan para sa mga pamangkin ko, limang bags (hindi naman ako mahilig sa bag, diba?), palda para sa akin at sa nanay ko, damit din para sa boyfriend ko, pagkain, tissue (pati ba naman ito? hehehe) yung stuffed toy na doggie at si Snoopy! Kaya sa plane, bitbit ko tuloy si Snoopy. Ang laki kasi nya. Pero okay lang. :)

Hindi ako nakabili ng sapatos kasi walang magandang design nung time na yun. Patapos na kasi yung mga sale kaya ubos na. Gusto ko rin sanang bumili ng relo, pabango, pagkain, marami pang damit at sapatos ang kaso naisip ko $1,000 nga lang pala ang pera ko no? Kaya wala, hanggang panaginip na lang yun.

Ilang taon na rin ang lumipas mula ng makatungtong ako sa bansang iyon. Maganda, malamig, masaya, madaming mabibiling pasalubong. Sana nga makapag ipon ako muli para makabalik naman ako dun.

Sama kayo nun ha? Diba mas masaya? ^_^

Somewhere Over The Rainbow

Is there really something at the other end of the rainbow? If the answer is "Yes, there is", what would you want to find there? A pot of gold? The answer to your dreams, perhaps? Whatever you see, may it be something worth keeping, worth treasuring, worth holding on to.

In this world we live in, many people find their lives meaningful that they can say right there and then that they can leave anytime soon for they have succeeded in fulfilling their mission. But how unfortunate that there are people who close their eyes without knowing what happiness really feels. Or love. Or laughter. Or friends. Or family. They don't even know how to spell the word smile. Or life, for that matter. If you reach within their souls, you'll only find fear. Hatred. Pain.

If you are blessed enough to have felt happiness, or love, or you have laughed even just once in your life, or had the chance to meet and make friends, and know how to spell smile or life, then take the opportunity to reach out a hand to these people. In your own little way, let them feel a warm embrace. They're human, afterall. Just like you and me.

A Toast To Us!

sorry for the blurred pictures....my bad




Not much words to say...
Because they aren't enough to describe what we share...
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And I love the man...
Including the little child in him...
Then I love him more for his weaknesses...
To make him smile is one of my everyday goals...
To care for him is a lifelong dream.

Sorry, hon, but I'm not looking forward too much to celebrating our 9th year anniversary this year.

My focus is celebrating a lifetime of love with you!