And I told you so..

defenseless

2012-02-03T23:27:00.003+08:00

Unwanted feelings and memories started kicking in. Needless to say, i am just defenseless and useless when these things get me. I just can't stop myself from thinking what i could have done to make things better. I could have done or said something to simply put us out of our misery. If only i could have been stronger, bolder and just accepting.

Now, it's too late to seek for redemption and i guess i will never know the truth to our supposedly story. It shall remain in the shadows, in our not-so distant past.

I will never be sorry but then again, if i could have just said "yes" instead of saying "no".

Let us be happy and live our lives to the fullest.

Things will be better and we shall start a new chapter with much love and respect of what we truly have.

Thank you and Here's to us!

i got em' memorized!

2011-12-13T09:45:00.005+08:00

Today, i am convinced that i am a walking contradiction. I know for a fact that there are bad days and definitely, there are good ones.

I feel like there isn't enough time and so i want to do things by the book. I am a creature of habit and it is really difficult for me to break away from my routines.

I would rather stay on the safe side than to explore the unexplored. It has its adavantages since i work well with routines.

At times, i wish that i would be bolder and that "courage" would be one of those traits that i would love to acquire. In the near future, i would love to say that i have ended all my lingering "What ifs" and "Could have beens". In the coming days, months, i will be reinvented - a better and a much improved "ME" for the year 2012.

Much

2011-10-04T09:29:00.001+08:00

These days, i would say that I am happier. It has been a breakthrough year for me. And i owe it all to HIM. Thank you, dear God!

on the 16th

2011-05-22T23:49:00.005+08:00

Summer 2011 is something I will always love not just because for one, April happens to be my birth month but because this has become the turning point of all things for me.

On the 16th, I took my whole day Comprehensive exam for my Grad Studies and it was just weird thinking that I had to spend all day in School taking 5 different sets of Examinations and that the 16th was my birthday! Talk about mental torture. My day went by so slow with much anxiousness, to be exact. I had to admit that I was a bit on my 'off mood' because I was sour graping.

Normally, when its your birthday you ought to enjoy but mine was entirely a different one. I had to endure an 8 hour ordeal but the Exams had to be done. And so, I took the exam thinking that I might as well pass it since i so deserve this as my birthday gift. (Btw, I found out last May 5 that I passed the Compre exam).

It was also the day that HE came home. I would say that it was a pretty big deal for the both of us. It was something that we were looking forward to since January. It was the 'grand gesture' and will always be appreciated. The gift and the flowers were just an icing in the cake. It was HIS presence that topped it all.

Thank you, April 16. 2011! It will always be the day that I experienced extreme emotions in a day.

It was my DAY and Night!

OST

2011-01-19T11:08:00.003+08:00

1. Stolen by Dashboard Confessional
2. Brighter than Sunshine byAqualung
3. Distance by Evan and Jaron
4. I didn't know I was looking for love by Eveything but the Girl
5. Far Away by Nickelback
6. Somewhere only we know by Keane
7. With You by Chris Brown
8. The Little Things by Colbie Calliat
9. Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol
10. Love Song by 311

the 1st of 2011

2011-01-01T13:21:00.001+08:00

Welcoming 2011 with B-A-N-G!

Hoping for a fruitful and blessed year to come with good times with my family and friends!

Cheers to Happiness!

IT SUCKS, BIG TIME!

2010-12-02T09:05:00.002+08:00

This day has just been disastrous for me. It's just one whole SUCK BIG TIME DAY for me! When all else fail, i just retreat to my own Jenny's world where no one and i mean no one is there to bother me.
I just cannot get things straight today. Everyting is a mess and everything just feels awful!

Imeldific

2010-11-06T14:25:00.002+08:00

Finally got my own pair of Suelas and I love it!
It's a girl thing, i know but who would have thought that i have this Imelda streak in me. Im starting to go loco over SHOES particularly comfy flats.

In cloud 9!

Terrified

2010-10-11T10:56:00.004+08:00

Just the love this song. I guess it's one of the BEST well kept songs for 2010!

Terrified by Katharine Mcphee

You, by the light
Is the greatest find
In a world full of wrong
You're the thing that's right

Finally made it through the lonely
To the other side

You set it again, my heart's in motion
Every word feels like a shooting star
I'm at the edge of my emotions
Watching the shadows burning in the dark

And I'm in love
And I'm terrified
For the first time and the last time
In my only life

And this could be good
It's already better than that
And nothing's worse
Than knowing you're holding back

I could be all that you need
If you let me try

You set it again, my heart's in motion
Every word feels like a shooting star
I'm at the edge of my emotions
Watching the shadows burning in the dark

And I'm in love
And I'm terrified
For the first time and the last time
In my only

I only said it 'cause I mean it
I only mean 'cause it's true
So don't you doubt what I've been dreaming
'Cause it fills me up and holds me close whenever I'm without you

You set it again, my heart's in motion
Every word feels like a shooting star
I'm at the edge of my emotions
Watching the shadows burning in the dark

And I'm in love
And I'm terrified
For the first time and the last time
In my only

The Only Exception

2010-10-11T10:50:00.001+08:00

When I was younger, I saw my daddy cry
And curse at the wind
He broke his own heart and I watched
As he tried to reassemble it

And my momma swore that
She would never let herself forget
And that was the day that I promised
I'd never sing of love if it does not exist

But darling, you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

Maybe I know, somewhere deep in my soul
That love never lasts
And we've got to find other ways to make it alone
Or keep a straight face

And I've always lived like this
Keeping a comfortable distance
And up until now I had sworn to myself that I'm content with loneliness
Because none of it was ever worth the risk

But you are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

I've got a tight grip on reality
But I can't let go of what's in front of me here
I know you're leaving in the morning when you wake up
Leave me with some kind of proof, it's not a dream, oh

You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception
You are the only exception

And I'm on my way to believing
Oh, and I'm on my way to believing

We are worth it!

2010-09-06T23:10:00.004+08:00

things are in the total opposites of me. im more of the traditionalist yet what seems to be happening in my life are the total opposites.

im more of a conformist. i try to be just the plain old jane yet im drawn to things that are just out of the ordinary. my head can get a bit distracted at times. and my heart, a bit unstable and wreckless.

i say this and that but its entirely a different story in my head. everyday is a struggle to be good at something. everyday is an opportunity to make things happen. and today, i took the challenge. i made things happen. i've commited myself to what i think is promising and something worth all these, inspite the distance, time difference, experiences and just the daily routines that we have to go through, we are worth it. we are worth something!

SKIM 101

2010-09-02T15:19:00.002+08:00

get in over your head!

2010-09-02T15:12:00.002+08:00

"The point being, sometimes you have to get in over your head to realize that you’re not really in over your head at all. Two years ago, I got a job that I desperately wanted but had no idea how to do. So I took it, endured several panic attacks, and eventually learned the ropes. My choices were either figure it out or get fired. The bottom line: Most of the time, a high-risk situation won’t kill you, because you are stronger than you think. And it’s never a bad thing to be reminded of that".

by: Amy Ozols (a cultural commentator and writer for Late Night With Jimmy Fallon)

B-A-G-U-I-O!

2010-08-27T09:41:00.005+08:00

Baguio is a many splendid things!

Last Kiss of 2010

2010-08-26T15:17:00.012+08:00

Eight months have passed since 2010 knocked on our doorstep. I have promised myself that I should have an annual To-Do List but unfortunately for 2010, it came later than expected.

Since I have a few months (4 months to be exact) before I kiss 2010 goodbye, I’d like to make a LIST of a few things that I have to achieve within the year. It should be something that is new, exciting and a daredevil stunt for me since im up for challenges these days.

Here’s a few of my To-Do List for the remaining 4 months of 2010

Davao Sights

Must visit Villa de Mercedes (VDM) and Emar’s Wave Pool for total R n’ R
Must try crazy, wild ZORBING at Zorb Park at Riverfront Corporate City
Commit to a healthier lifestyle (Fruits, Veggies, Vitamins and Exercise)
Organize some get together parties or meet-ups with Buddies
Get my hair done (Hair Treatments in a major, major way)
Wild Water Rafting c/o The Davao Wildwater Adventure
Paintball at RECALL Paintball Davao- Matina Townsquare
Invade and Discover new Restos and food shops
Try acupressure or if bolder, acupuncture
Try SAUNA or Jacuzzi the Davao way!
Marco Polo Buffet (Must Dig in!)
More Quality Time with La Familia
Learn new hobbies / skills
Playtime with Riel
Do things for a CAUSE / Reconnect with TiES

Setting my aims higher, I’d like to do the ff:

To visit (for the nth time) my dearest Queen City of the South, Cebu (Seyboooo, Baby!)
Discover new places in Cebu and Bohol (Places that I haven’t been to so far)
Be more attentive during School discussions and to invest in my STUDY TIME
Get hold of another Forever 21 Items to add to my F21 Fever Collection
Get a pair of SUELAS Ballet Flats by hook or by crook!
New Bling-Blings (Chandelier Earrings and more)
Go Kart in Cebu with the Apas Babes
Go Island Hopping, the Visayas style
Whale/Dolphin watching
SAVE, SAVE and SAVE some more!
My 2010 has just gotten more interesting. It was more than what I expected the year to be. With that, here are the latest things that I got to do over the past months. A look back on my January to August 2010 Highlights.

New Challenging Work
Manila Workshop which meant Strolling in the Metro
Chelsea in Serendra (Exceptional Food!)
SINGAPORE Adventure with Buddies
Merlion, SENTOSA, Singapore ZOO, Orchard Road, Clark Quay Strolling, Hot cars and more Singapore Sights - Highs
Universal Studio Singapore and Singapore Airport Incident - Lows
Kayak Lesson Part 2 c/o Hayahay, IGACOS
Ninang Mode times two (Kitty Kat and Lot2)
Cagayan de Oro (CDO) Trip
Mallberry Suites
April - Bday Surprise Bash – Cakes and Balloons from Itchy Feet Group
Amore
Flower Lady Mode at Tin and Otep’s Wedding
Dancing Mode (our surprise gift to the Couple)
New Beach Trip – Tagbaobo at IGACOS with ONB Buddies
Manila – Baguio Trip (Amazing Race way!) – Sweet Escape
More Dinner out with La Familia
Pig out nights and Movie Dates
Tanton for Quick Fixes
More Night outs and Escapades with Buddies

Looking forward to the 34^th Milo Marathon and Mati Trip over the weekend!

hopped on and off

2010-08-18T11:39:00.000+08:00

My groupies and I were suppose to enjoy a total R & R in the country's Last Frontier, Palawan last July 10 to 18. But due to conflicting work schedules, we were forced to cancel this highly anticipated trip of the year.

Seeing that we needed a bit of a shorter Vacation, we decided to avail of promo tickets on a different travel dates instead. So from exotic Palawan, we set our sights in conquering the higlands of the City of Pines.

July 15, we arrived in Manila on the last flight of Ceb Pac and headed off to Victory Liners where we purchased our De Luxe tickets for our 1.15am schedule for Baguio. The bus had reclining seats (which was super comfortable) and after settling in and taking some souvenir snaps, we dozzed off easily. The next thing we knew, we had a quick stop at Tarlac and it was around 5.00 in the morning when I knew we were fast approaching the city of Pines. The view was amazing and there's no denying that excitement crept in! It was such a sight to behold!

What was good about our trip is that we had a designated tour guide and so, it was more convenient. It was a fun-filled yet tiring experience since we only got the whole day to see Baguio in an Amazing-Race kinda way. We took hundreds of Photos and in all different angles to keep track of our Adventures. Seeing and experiencing Baguio in a Day proved to be a challenge to us. It was another accomplishment to add to our List of Travels and Adventures, our so called "Brag List".

At around 6pm, we decided to head back to the Bus Station to catch the 1.15am trip back to Manila. We wasted no time to check out SM Baguio which by the way was on a super SALE mode that weekend. We did enjoy our window-shopping and people-watching activties the Baguio way! We immersed ourselves the Baguio way!

July 17, (Saturday) was spent at Greenhills for some thrift shopping. I am convinced that our haggling skills were truly impressive once the "S" word come into discussion. We've proven that we love to haggle and adore bargains.

MOA posted another challenge since goodies/items were literally on SALE. Talk about freebies! We shopped til' we dropped!We were determined to scout great finds and so none of us came home empty handed.

We went back to the hotel at around 10.30PM. Sadly, no night life for us since it was drizzling in the metro. Boohooo!

July 18- Sunday morning was spent (again) at MOA for our last minute shopping spree. We had to impose a strict observance of our timetable since our flight back to Davao was around 2PM. At 12 noon, it was our resolution that we have to head back to the hotel to get our luggages and proceed to NAIA Terminal 3.

4PM - finally, we are Home, sweet Home!

And so with our Short but Sweet Adventure, we literally hopped on and hopped off from one destination to another!

randomness

2010-07-08T00:16:00.004+08:00

It's around 12.17 am yet here i am, still up. I just want to scribble my thoughts before they leave me.

Find the crack.

Putting meaning into something that is meaningless.

Breach.

A slow day.

Let's go to work.

Alternate Universe.

Three Minutes.

Degradation.

I'm trying here.

Dispatched.

Tell me what you saw - even small things could be important.

Risk Assessment.

Recommendation.

Repeat.

No more than the usual.

Who the hell is jackson?

Coordinates.

We have to make a choice.

and then there was a thud.. a hush.

silence!

NOTE: I'd hope that i can still find a bit of connections/meanings from all of these

Riel at 2 (and still growing!)

2010-06-17T11:37:00.004+08:00

Such an Emotero at a young age!

My Adorable Nephew at his BEST!

Somethin' Missing

2010-04-07T10:28:00.006+08:00

Workload has been piling up and there's no denying that it is going to be a helluva busy 2010. It should be an exciting year in terms of work opportunities but i feel that there is something missing and I just can't seem to put words into it. It feels like my work days are becoming more and more weary. unproductiveness. restlessness. boredome. idle moments. dull moments. I need to recharge. I need to reconnect.

singapura shutters

2010-04-06T16:07:00.003+08:00

Night life

Trying to cool off at Singapore Zoo

SINGAPURA

2010-03-17T15:46:00.021+08:00

MRT Ride to Clark Quay

ALMOST

2010-03-17T15:22:00.008+08:00

The Singapore trip was more than enough for me. It was something i needed to do so I can finally say, that i've moved on and everything else is in the Past.

As I was saying goodbye to the Past, I had to make the hardest decision of putting an end into something that could have been beautiful. I had to do it now before my strength leaves me completely... I had to finally say it's time to put an end to something that could have made me happy... happier!

You've asked me time and again, "Why?" but the only reason I could give you is that - it's all for the best and that it's a long story. I know how cruel these statements were but its really harder to explain this all to you, right now. At this time, I'm still lost and how I wish I had the courage to acknowledge what was happening to me and to "us" when things where much simplier.

That one phone call I had to make was one of the hardest things I had to do. All the signs I have been waiting for fell before my very eyes and I could have fooled myself that it was merely chances that i stumbled upon these signs. When I called you up, it was something i dreaded the most. I heard my voice tremble and my hands were shaking involuntarily. It was pretty big for me and that it's harder to have "this" when all things are uncertain. My not so fortunate experiences proved to me to that im a certified RISK AVERSE and not to mention, COWARD. I am sorry that it has come this point. I know I haven't given you ENOUGH reasons for my action. And for that, I am sorry. No matter how many times I apologize, I know that all you ever needed to hear was the TRUTH. But what is the Truth? and are you ever ready to hear the Truth from me?

Let me stay this way for awhile. Let me sulk in my misery and when I'm ready, I will tell you the TRUTH. I am so sorry that this had to happen to you - to us.

another Hit!

2010-03-02T11:19:00.004+08:00

I am on a countdown mode these days. My grouppies and I can barely contain the excitement for our first international travel for the year. Although Gracey and I had our HK experience way back 2007, this time, we grew in numbers (there is 5 of us now traveling) and that means 5 times the fun! Just the thought of seeing the Merlions, Esplanade, Cable cars and just by the mere mention of Singapore make me wanna scream and shout in a good way!

Hopefully, it will be as exciting as we all hoped it would be. I have always wanted to visit Singapore and this is my chance to explore the country. And so, i'll be counting the days til' at last I can live it up in Singapore

Recollection on the last remaining 2009 days

2010-01-06T09:51:00.006+08:00

The Holiday break was really a good ole break for me. I spent my nearly one week break with the family. It was a nice feeling to have Ate and Bro back home. We did our usual bonding which was to have our food delivered and munch on them while watching movies. Also, my sister got me hooked on a 2 player game on her Iphone and so it became our past time.

The holiday rush was fastly become normal for us, we went to Malls and haggled on the mark down items as quickly as we could. As we say "fastest fingers first" policy. We strolled and strolled until our feet became numb and legs worn out. All these are my precious memories of the last remaining days of 2009.

Since, I was on a full Holiday vacation mode, I finally got the time to re-read Paulo Coelho's "by the River Piedra I sat down and wept", which made me sob so hard (again!). It was a good book and i never get tired of reading it, over and over again. It spoke about the universal truth about LOVE.

I also got hooked on BONES (series) and I happen to finish all seasons 1 to 5 in 6 days. The sleeping hours i got on my vacations was a minimum of 4 hours per day since i usually slept in the wee hours of the morning.

The feast, the family time, the oh-so many Reunions, Christmas and New Year Shopping Rush, the gift giving and all the festive mood were all too PRECIOUS for me.

But 2010 is here and I'm ready to hit the town!

Cheers 2009, Hello 2010!

Roller coaster ride

2010-01-06T09:07:00.004+08:00

Another year has gone by and yet there are so many things that was left undone.

2009 was a year that made me rethink all of my ideals, my stand. It was a year wherein there were lots of endings and promising beginnings. It was one heck of a roller coaster ride.

Looking at it another person's point of view, I should have seen it coming. History has been repeating itself, time and again. I should have seen the signs but i guess i was sidetracked for a bit there. I got carried away and I allowed myself to get carried away by thoughtless and irrational emotions. I should do better the next time. I should and I will.

2009-12-04T16:35:00.000+08:00

and something came up, then, reality set in.

Meant to have More

2009-12-01T13:32:00.001+08:00

I'd like to think that I meant to do more and experience more

Fun Q's

2009-11-10T12:09:00.004+08:00

1. Where do you like to go to have fun? Good Restos or cafés to chillax and have a breather, Go Malling (window-shopping and watch a movie), Go DVD Hunting or KTV bars for videoke sessions

2. What were you doing the last time you really had a good laugh? We all had a good laugh when we reminisced all our adventures and bloopers from our recent Cebu, Bohol and Bora trip. We were having dinner at then at Chippens with the Itchy Feet group last September 1, 2009.

3. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would it be? In the country, I have my Top 5 destinations that I would love to go to. Palawan, Vigan, Batanes, Bacolod and Dumaguete
Across the Globe: (1) Africa (2) Paris (3) Japan (4) London (5) Maldives

4. What is your all time favorite comedy movie? Mostly cartoons. I loved Finding Nemo and found it Hilarous.

5. What is your happiest childhood memory? Family Reunions specially during Holidays where we gathered around to share the pot-luck dishes prepared and do the merry making together. We also enjoyed watching the fireworks display (way back when the fireworks were not banned during the festivities) and the exchanging of gifts plus the talent showcase we had are just some of the things we look forward to when the Holiday season comes.
I also enjoyed spending my summer at our ancestral house in the province. We loved to pick fruits, play in the stream, just lay around idle under the mango tree that we so love. And when night comes, we gathered around to share ghost stories which scarred the crap of us.

6. What song always makes you happy when you hear it? Wow! Lots of songs that I love.. Better than sunshine, The Scientist, 4 in the Morning, Cool, Some Oldies like Lady in Red, Lea and Fallen and lots more..

7. What was your favorite sitcom growing up? TV addict so I would have to say Roswell, Malibu Shores, Beverly Hills 90210, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Will and Grace and a lot more.
8. What favorite food puts you in a great mood? My comfort foods – CHOCOLATES AND DESSERTS!

9. Who's the funniest person you know? Funniest person I have ever known is Leam Adriel ---- my funky little nephew…

10. What was the best vacation you ever had? To come!

Questions

2009-09-17T09:47:00.003+08:00

1. What is more difficult: a. looking into someones eyes when telling how you feel or b. looking into someones eyes when they tell you how they feel? A - Both situation sucks but B is definitely harder. It's harder to hear the truth from someone especially if the answer you needed to hear hurts!

2. Think of the last time you were angry. Why were you angry? A - Last Tuesday. I got upset over some bad news. A bad break up of a very close friend.

3. You will die in three minutes. Last call? A - My family

4. If you could do anything OR wish anything, what would it be? A - That I could have the power to control time.

5. You can have one of the following two things: trust or love. A - LOVE (Amore)

6. You are walking to work. There is a dog drowning in the canal on the side of the street. Your boss told you if you are late one more time youre fired. Do you save the dog? A - I love doggies. I'd call my boss while trying to save the poor dog.

7. Would you or have you ever blackmailed someone? A - I'm thinking about it now..

8. Think of the last person who you know that died. You have the chance to give them 1 hour of life back, but you have to give one year of your life. Do you do it? A - For my Lola, I'd give everything!

9. Are you the kind of friend that you would want to have as a friend? A - A big YES!

10. Does sex=love? A - No!

11. Are you old fashioned? A - Mostly Traditional but open-minded to new things

12. What would be harder for you, to tell someone you love them or that you do not love them back? A- Telling that you love them even though you know they will never love you back..

14. What do you think would be the hardest thing for you to give up? A - My family and my identity

15. Romantic love, when was the last time you told someone you loved them? A - I never have the courage...

16. If you had to go back in time and change one thing, if you HAD to, even if you have “no regrets” what would you change? A - I'd study on a different University (My dream University)

17. Imagine. It is a dark night, you are alone, it is raining outside, you hear someone walking around outside your window. WHO do you wish was there with you? A - I'd wish it was the one who is making my heart skip...

18. Would you give a homeless person CPR if they were dying? A - I'm not qualified to do CPRs

19. You are holding onto your grandmother’s dying hand and the hand of a newborn that you do not know as they hang over the edge of a cliff. You have to let one go to save the other which one would it be? A - Parking lot question. A tough decision has to be done.

20. When and how was the last time you told someone how you REALLY feel?If You had three months to live: A - Never good at expressing emotions.. never had the courage to do so. I'd die in silence but I prefer to leave a meaningful Letter to that person.

Things You Don’t Know About Me

2009-09-16T11:10:00.006+08:00

What is on your bed right now? A- My comfy pillows and blanket
When was the last time you threw up? A - Way back 2005. Too much to drink
What’s your favorite word or phrase? A - Shocks, Sure, Patay!
Name 3 people who made you smile today? A - Riel, Cha and a friend
What were you doing at 8 am this morning? A - Munching my breakfast while browsing the internet
What were you doing 30 minutes ago? A- doing some paper works and browsed the net
What is your favorite holiday? A - Christmas! Tis' the season to be jolly!
Have you ever been to another country? A- Yes
What is the last thing you said aloud? A- not said but I laughed out loud...
What is the best ice cream flavor? A - Right now, I enjoy Ube Macapuno
What was the last thing you had to drink? A- Booze? Kadayawan Celebration
What are you wearing right now? A - My work uniform
What was the last thing you ate? A - Candy - snow bear (just a few minutes ago)
Have you bought any new clothing items this week? A - No!
When was the last time you ran? A - Sept. 14, 2009 - our Badminton game
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? A- I'd see Paris
Ever go camping? A- Yes! I was a good camper and girl scout, that is!
Do you have a tan? A - Did have..
Have you ever lost anything down a toilet? A- Yes
What is your guilty pleasure? A - Indulgence on sinfully good food
Do you use smiley faces on the computer alot? A- Very often
Do you drink your soda from a straw? A - Most of the times...
What did your last text message say? A - You're Welcome....
Are you someone’s best friend? A - I guess so...
What are you doing tomorrow? A- Come to work and work some more!
Where is your mom right now? A- Home with Riel.
Look to your left, what do you see? A - I see Tin Tin and Kuya Xtian (my officemates)
What color is your watch? A - Mettalic and transparent
What do you think of when you think of Australia? A - I remember koalas and kangaroos..
Ever ridden on a roller coaster? A - Yes! a scary ride...
What is your birthstone? A - Diamond
Do you go in at a fast food place or just hit the drive thru? A - Both works for me.
Do you have a dog? A - We have three
Last person you talked to on the phone? A - Odjie
Any plans today? A - DVD marathon and buy some desserts
Where are you right now? A - At work
Biggest annoyance in your life right now? A - Knowing there's always this uncertainty tha lingers around the corner
Last song listened to? A - Lea by Toto
Last movie you saw? A - Kimmy Dora with some friends last Saturday (LFS)
Are you allergic to anything? A- Not that I know of....
Favorite pair of shoes you wear all the time? A - My ballet shoes
Are you married? A - Very much in the market
Is anyone jealous of you? A- Hope not!
Do any of your friends have children? A - Yes!
Do you eat healthy? A - Not really! over indulgence on sweets and meat!
What do you usually do during the day? A - Work, Research, Internet and more work
Do you hate anyone right now? A - Nope.. hate is such a strong word.but i hate the idea that some people maybe leaving me sooner than expected
Do you use the word ‘hello’ daily? A - Halu or Yo...
How many kids do you want when you’re older? A - two or three
How old will you be turning on your next birthday? A- 27

What Are Your “Four”?

2009-09-14T10:14:00.004+08:00

Four family members: Leopoldo, Phoebe, Ana Mae, Leo Dennis plus baby Riel
Four places that I go to over and over: Cebu, Manila, Bohol and Mati
Four people who e-mail me (regularly): Ate An, Madam Mie, MBA Classmates, Lempert Report
Four of my favorite places to eat: Mcdo, HARANA, TAPS, Lachi's / sugar munch
Four places I would rather be right now: Palawan, Bora, Cebu and Vigan
Four TV shows I watch over and over: The Mentalist, Fringe, Chuck, Korean dvds I have a at home
Four things in the room I’m in: PC and Printer, steel cabinets, piles of papers / documents and our office desk and chairs
Four concerts I’ve been to: MYMP / Parokya ni Edgar and River Maya in Cebu, Anton Diva and Vice Ganda's Valentine 2008 Concert, Pooh and Pokwang in CAP Auditorium and APO, Side A and Bamboo (assembly)
Four things on my calendar: Birthday alarms!
Four fears: Ending up alone, getting lost, dying young and be stricken with a terminal disease
Four things in your purse or wallet: Money, money, money!
Four chores you hate doing: when I have to be in the office all by myself, I hate to wait on long lines / gueues and waiting for people, I don't really like to do the laundry and buying gifts all by myself
Four favorite animals: Doggies, hamster, fish and birds
Four speed dials on your cell phone: none
Four places you have called home: Davao city and Cebu city
Four favorite pieces of jewelry: chandelier earrings from cebu, a wrist watch given by my sister, a diamond ring from my mother and the silver ring which my sister previously owned but is now mine
Four websites you visit: my blogsite, facebook, wikipedia and people.com
Four people who have been in your car: no car...
Four things you are wearing now: I never leave the house without my watch, a pair of earrings and ate's ring, my work uniform, stockings and my stilletos
Four favorite types of candy: any candies/treats and chocolates (less the peanuts)
Four sports teams you like: I suck at sports!
Four things found in your fridge: my chocolate milk drink, my choco-coated biscuit, cecil's eclair and lots of water
Four rituals you do daily: get up at around 5:30 to sleep beside and watch over Riel, Rise and shine at around 6:30 am, prepare my things and uniform and hit the shower
Four things currently within reach: my cellular phones, paper works, water bottle and my kikay kit
Four malls you have been in: just last weekend - NCCCmall, Gaisano Mall, SM and Robinson's
Four things you love doing: go traveling and road trips, eating and food trips, watch movies and dvd marathon + videoke
Four things you know how to cook: adobo, fried fish, tocino and chicken...
Four Halloween costumes you’ve worn: Worst! i dont dress up for halloween!

Thinking out loud! part 2

2009-09-14T09:38:00.006+08:00

Would you shave your head if a family member asked you to because they had cancer? A - Yes, if the reasons are that grave!
What would you do if the doctor told you that you were pregnant? A - Although, it's impossible at this point, i will gladly take on the good news.
Did the one person who hurt you the most in your life apologize? A- Yes, he did!
Are you good at hiding your feelings? A- I am very much transparent (blush uncontrollably) but I am pretty much capable of keeping things all to myself.
Are you wasting your time on someone? A - I never thought of it as wasting my time on that person. I was happy to be there for him.
Explain the last time you threw up. A - Way, way back. Year 2005 to be exact. Drinking spree and star gazing with some friends. I had too much to drink!
Last thing that made you cry. A - May 18, 2009 -- The Confession
Do you have a bad temper? A - Patience is a virtue!
Do you think you’ll be married in 10 years? A - I hope so!
How many funerals have you been to in your lifetime? A - More than 10!
How often do you think about suicide? A - None!
What is your deepest fear? A- Ending up all alone and getting lost!
Do you REALLY love all your family? A - A big YES!
What do you want to believe in? A - I want to believe in "Happy ever afters"! I still want to! And at the end of this all, there will be Happiness.
Do you have a secret crush on someone? A - Yes!
Are you proud of who you are? A - Definitely! I have come a long way.
Do you feel alone even in crowded rooms? A - At times, I feel lost in a crowd.
What is the worst thing a person could do to you and still be forgiven? A - Take advantage of me. Being always the spare tire....
You’re dying in 10 seconds, what are your last words to your best friend? A - a sincere Thank you!
…to your worst enemy? A - I hope you have the heart to forgive me!
Do you care if people hate you? A - I am a people pleaser! Guilty as charged!
Freedom or safety? A- Both
Think of a random person, and give them a message here, no names: Lemuel M. - Where on earth are you? You're one of the few people that intrigued me. I hope you are well.
Has a song ever made you cry? A - Yes. I am a very sentimental person. (EMO)
A book ever made you cry? A - Yes!
Is the world crumbling to pieces? A - Before, but I am much better now! Way Better. Happier.
Name on moment where you couldn’t control your rage. A - I was in Grade 4 and had to throw some chairs in our classroom. I was really upset so I did what i had to do!
Name one moment where you sincerely wanted to just die. A - Die of embarrassment? May 2009
For the last one, just say anything you want, anything at all. Thank you to that one person who broke and tore me to pieces but made me better and stronger! I am happy that your happy but more importantly, I am happy because I am taking my chances, once more! It's never the end but rather the start of another exciting adventure for me.
Have you ever thought of going over 100 miles just to meet someone? A- Before!
Have you ever had a reoccuring nightmare that wouldn’t go away? A- Yes, its a bit creepy!

Thinking out loud!

2009-09-09T17:28:00.007+08:00

1. Were you a part of the popular or elite crowd in your high school?

A- I was on the Honors Class but I’m second guessing that I was not that part of the popular crowd.

2. If you could go back and change something about your high school days what would it be?

A- I would have studied harder (nerd?) and I wish I was way cooler.

3. Who did you have a crush on during high school? Did you express your feelings for that person?

A- Tough question. I did have some admirations but i never had the courage to express it out loud. Still in denial til' now! As for the names, let us keep their identities a mystery!

4. Have you ever been fired from a job?

A- Thank goodness! None so far.

5. What is your biggest regret?

A. Had to forgo my attendance to my dream University school

6. Do you sing while having a bath?

A- Absolutely! I do it all the time.

7. How often have you driven over the speed limit?

A- I don't even know how to drive yet.

8. Do you think it is okay to lie? When would it be alright?

A - I'm a bit partial.. I would have wanted to hear the truth than be lied to. I had to learn the hard way!

9. If you think no one is looking what is the one thing you would do?

A- Dance like nobody is watching or sing my heart out!

10. If you were gay who would want to have a passionate affair with?

A. Princess of Monaco - Charlotte Casighari (not so sure about the name)

11. If you were stuck on a deserted island which one book, movie and person would you want to take along?

A. for the Book, any twilight readable book s will do; Person: My sister and movie: The Cutting edge movies

12. When was the last time you indulged in binge drinking?

A - Kadayawan 2009

13. What did you most get into trouble for when you were younger?

A - I was a good kid! but even then, i loved to wander around...

14. Which teacher did you feel attracted to when you were in school?

A - My Phil. Constitution Professor. His Occupation: Lawyer/Professor/Hottie

15. What is the one thing that disgusts you?

A - When one is so insensitive and careless with peoples' hearts.

16. If you are not doing anything what are you most likely to think about?

A - Grand plans for myself and family. Vacations, vacations and vacations!

17. What do you love and hate the most about the human race?

A - We have the capacity to change and the power to make things better. The downer - Selfish and arrogant at times

18. If you could be a car which one would it be and why?

A - Mini Cooper because of the movie "The Italian Job".

19. What was your first tattoo or piercing and where is it? What does it stand for?

A. I cannot stand needles so i would have to settle with piercing in my tummy. It's liberating!

20. Who was the first person who broke your heart?

A - an elementary classmate of mine (but we are still good friends to this date)

Bumming around

2009-09-01T11:06:00.007+08:00

After our August trip, I was more than willing to do some interestingly new things. However, I seem to be out of my zone these days. I am spacing out mostly. I easily grow tired of doing things. And being an internet afficionado as I am, it' s hard to believe that I no longer find it that appealing to religiously log on every night to check and make updates on some of my social network accounts and so with my cyber blogs. More so, I find it so tedious to check on youtube and watch some korean, japanese or chinese series or movies. Needless to say, I need to charge up.

A week ago, I was particularly craving for some good and yummy desserts. I made some frequent stop-overs at Sugar Munch (in Marfori), Cecil's and Margie's Bakeshop along Torres Street. I sinfully gave in to my cravings and watched the whole season 1 of the series "The Mentalist" til' the wee hours of the morning.

I'm just happy that I was able to do my dvd marathon thing again because it has been ages since I felt this excited about watching an american series. My sleepless nights were totally worth it. Perhaps, before this week ends, I will be able to buy some good and exciting series leaning towards light comedy mixed with a bit of suspense or some spy stuff or perhaps, some dramatic and unconventional investigative murder stories. Hopefully, i'll get hold off Lie to Me, Chuck (recent Season), Dexter, Supernatural, Knight Rider, Fringe and a lot more.

August 2009 Blast

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UPDATES

2009-07-23T11:08:00.006+08:00

I haven't had the luxury of time to blog for more than a month now. I was just too busy juggling school and work stuff. I have been busy with working on some new projects for the bank and trying to fix some timetables/schedules before i head off to a much deserved vacay this August. Hopefully, all projects will be good to go before the end of August. Also, I am looking forward for my Appraisal come September. Somehow, I just love to cook up new projects for work and it seems that i am motivated to bring about good and innovative changes.

Things are falling into place. Friendship has been restored and that there are no more in-between pauses. The storm has passed and all things are anew. Things have been resolved and I am grateful for that.

A good surprise has kept me smiling these days! An unexpected yet very good surprise... My very own leap of faith for school and work.

As for school, academic life is taking a toll on me but I am happy that it has given me much perspective about things, in general. Deadlines, surprise quizzes, reports and case analysis are fastly becoming my favorite things to look forward to. Not to mention the Saturday gimmik nights I have with my grad classmates are more than enough to keep me at the edge of my seat. No more lonely Saturday nights, that's for sure!

Family's always good and I am happy for all this! I am happy and I guess, I deserve all these...

It just keeps getting better and better!

Celebrations!

2009-06-21T20:43:00.004+08:00

1. June 18 - Happy Birthday Mama Phoebe!

More than anything else, having you as a parent completes me most.
Your quiet strength and soothing words are more than enough for me, Ate and Papa (plus Bro and Riel)...
We will always be grateful for the sacrifices you made for us. For the things you had to forgo just to make sure that all is for the family's best interest.
Thank you! I know it will never be enough, but YOU mean the most to us.

We will always continue to pray that you would be given a healthy and fulfilling years ahead so that you may continue to enjoy your new role as a "doting" lola to Riel.

We love yah, as always!

2. June 20 - Back to school! -- First Day High!

Seeing old and new faces at school is exhilirating! Meeting our Profs for the first time made me more certain of where I want to be in the next year or so. It was a challenging first day of class. But, i can sense that this semester will be a lot tougher and a bit tedious than before.
With positive thinking, determination, time management and some good friends and classmates, i am sure that i will make it!

NOTE: 1st Night out - Dinner at EuroBaker and Videoke.

3. June 21 - Happy Father's Day Papa Polskie!

You have always been the silent type, the reserved one. Admittedly, i have grew found of your genteel nature. Your composure and coolness rises above all adversities that we face. I will forever be your little girl.. the little girl who followed you around, even at work! I think, i got a lot of independence just following you around at work and this made me appreciate you more. Thanks Pa!

I hope that you continue to be a great father and that you take care of your health! Less the vices and more health conscious activities..

Cheers! to all these great celebrations...

Independence Day

2009-06-12T22:07:00.005+08:00

It's a holiday today and spells "No Work"!

Since, its quite gloomy today, I've decided to spend the rest of the day at home sleeping. A lot has happened lately. I feel like things are just so fast that i can barely catch up with my breath and keep up with the changes around me. Don't get me wrong, i like keeping my self busy but what I am worried most is that, I keep on forgetting and misplacing things. Clumsy, I know. Perhaps, i just want to forget bits and pieces...

Just a couple of weeks ago, a friend (from way back) has found me through FB. With what I am going thru at this point, I am happy that this friend has kept me company with my blackout days..

They say, take it easy and so I will.

What keeps me smiling these days? I am certain that there a few on my list. Hopefully, it will all be better.

P.S.

Phil. Independence Day

Another day to think about what our country has achieved all through out these times.

We need change and we need it now. We need to move, move as one to achieve PROGRESS!

With File Extension SRT, you can never go wrong!

2009-06-03T13:20:00.002+08:00

I have always been a fan of foreign films and I can truly appreciate the films more , if subtitles are provided. Upon browsing this site, http://www.fileextensionsrt.net/, I had more appreciation of the software, File Extension SRT.

The website provided information of what File Extension SRT is all about. With much interest, I learned that subtitle files in File Extension SRT are in formats that are universally read and contain alphanumerics. More often, there are chances wherein this subtitle files are lostwhen transferred over the net and the result of which is data loss. Worst is that is when retrieving these data. There are numerous and complex uses for SRT files such as holding data referencing different stars and other planetary or astronomical objects for Skymap software. Others are for maintaining sky charting and mapping software.

With File Extension SRT, you can be sure that this particular software package is updated and provides users with information with accurate description of the file and how it’s used by its parent program. With File Extension SRT, you can never go wrong!

in times of weakness

2009-06-03T11:56:00.003+08:00

Things are all in a blur at this time. I’m always in a rush and it seems that I hate to even stop and think about things. I am constantly on my toes (not just in Work or school) but mostly, I feel that I am in a hurry! I don’t want to even entertain the thought that “it bugs” me out. It shouldn’t be a problem since I am all loaded for the next six months on both work and school stuff. It shouldn’t be much of a burden since I barely have the time to think about myself these days. It shouldn’t be a problem but I guess there's no denying that my unconscentious action may have troubled other people. I need this not just to forget but to start anew and be back to my old self..

Time will never stand still. Changes are bound to happen and eventually, when all things are in its place, it will be better.

It will all get better!

Highs

2009-06-01T09:15:00.009+08:00

ADDU Econ Class 2004

some econ girls

cebu fabulous family
BFFs
St. Peter Class Reunion
Tres

Dos

Easy and Reliable: File Extension SAV

2009-05-15T08:26:00.006+08:00

I am constantly on the net for research works and is quite familiar with SPSS program. More often, I try to make use of SPSS in checking variances and for hypothesis testing. I was amazed because I never had a hard time with the program. Easy, reliable and saving the data is much a breeze.

As I surfed the net, I came across the website http://www.fileextensionsav.net/. I am not a full blast tech-savvy so I decided to browse thru the site. I was amazed about what File Extension SAV is. I became more and more curious and I learned that File Extension SAV is not just your typical computer program/driver but essentially it makes the user’s life convenient. It serves as a storage unit mostly for PC games. But, there’s more to it than that, it retains any accumulated feature or data during saving of the files.

File Extension SAV is used to store backup, temporary or configuration files making it a a must in every one’s PC. Therefore, increasing its functionality. There are a number of organizations that uses File Extension SAV. They are Daemon Tools Pro Disk Image, Digital Equipment Corporation (DEC) PDP-10, Free Download Manager data, Interactive Data Language file, Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) and Wikipedia executable file.

With the years that I have been using SPSS program, I can say that File Extension SAV really works at its best!

Beating the Summer Heat

2009-05-10T20:43:00.003+08:00

Summer is one of my fave season of the year not because April happens to be my BDay month but because SUMMER spells Beach, sand, roadtrips and a lot more!

I always look forward to more escapades and exciting activities.

This summer, i had a new learning experience and that is to learn to "kayak".

My groupies and I were looking forward to the HAYAHAY escapade. T'was really refreshing and a timely chillax time specially for me.

Just last week, work got the best of me. We travelled all the way to CDO, Sindangan, Ozamiz, Dapitan and Dipolog for work but it never stopped us from exploring the sights.

Summer 2009 is and will continue to be a delighful escapade for me!

Mama's Day!

2009-05-10T20:36:00.004+08:00

This is the time of the Year that Mothers all over the World are honored!
To my Mama Phoebe, Happy Mother's Day!

For the past 26 years, you've been nothing but the source of inspiration to me...

I am nothing without your undying love and concern...
I would not be where I am now if not for your words of wisdom and your support in whatever things i choose to do...
With the strength of character and the goodness of your heart, i will forever be your number 1 supporter..

More Blessings and best of Health!

Beat the Old System: GO Protocolunknown!

2009-04-24T09:50:00.003+08:00

Since my work is very much related to research, I am constantly surfing the internet for almost anything that could help me make my work concise and efficient. It saves me a great deal if I find tips and websites on the net about almost anything particularly about computers and managing my files.

More often than not, my PC works so slow and opens files inefficiently. As I was browsing the internet for this problem of mine, I was directed to “Protocolunknown". I browsed their website and was amazed with all the testimonials from its users. I, then readily told our ICT Department about this site and they were also in awe with what “Protocolunknown" can do.

According to our ICT team, “It worked wonders” and saved them a lot of time in scanning our PCs”. With this, we need to be keep our Computer Drivers be up-to-date. Out dated drivers will more likely be the cause of numerous computer breakdowns and errors. Much more, what "Protocol Unknown" does best is that it is not limited to internet problems but may also assist us with lost file extensions. Lost file extension will be a burden when it’s not compatible or readable with the PC that we currently use. Reinstalling the software is the solution but it requires a great amount of time.

“Protocolunknown” is definitely considered a smart software since it can be widely used for all sorts of computer brands. Hassle-free and without the fuss! Another feature is that it recommends the Official driver that should be appropriately used to avoid serious complications on your PCs. You have got to try this remarkable software!

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T18:53:00.008+08:00

Easter eggs are specially decorated eggs given to celebrate the Easter holiday or springtime.
The egg was a symbol of the rebirth of the earth in Pagan celebrations of spring and was adopted by early Christians as a symbol of the rebirth.

The oldest tradition is to use dyed or painted chicken eggs, but a modern custom is to substitute chocolate eggs, or plastic eggs filled with confectionery such as jelly beans. These eggs are often hidden, allegedly by the Easter Bunny, for children to find on Easter morning. Otherwise, they are generally put in a basket filled with real or artificial straw to resemble a bird's nest.

The egg is seen as symbolic of the grave and life renewed or resurrected by breaking out of it. The red supposedly symbolizes the blood of Christ redeeming the world and human redemption through the blood shed in the sacrifice of the crucifixion. The egg itself is a symbol of resurrection: while being dormant it contains a new life sealed within it.

For Orthodox Christians, the Easter egg is much more than a celebration of the ending of the fast, it is a declaration of the Resurrection of Jesus. Traditionally, Orthodox Easter eggs are dyed red to represent the blood of Christ, shed on the Cross, and the hard shell of the egg symbolized the sealed Tomb of Christ—the cracking of which symbolized his resurrection from the dead.

In the Orthodox and Eastern Catholic Churches, Easter eggs are

blessed by the priest at the end of the Paschal Vigil, and distributed to the faithful. Each household also brings an Easter basket to church, filled not only with Easter eggs but also with other Paschal foods such as paskha, kulich or Easter breads, and these are blessed by the priest as well.

During Paschaltide, in some traditions the Paschal greeting with the Easter egg is even extended to the deceased. On either the second Monday or Tuesday of Pascha, after a memorial service people bring blessed eggs to the cemetery and bring the joyous paschal greeting, "Christ has risen", to their beloved departed

Short but Sweet..

2009-04-05T21:49:00.005+08:00

I attended a one day forum in Manila just last week.

Although, i was there for a couple of days, i never had the grand time to shop and even see the sights.

I am way beyond grateful and glad that Yanne and Happy adopted me for a night and that they were gracious in showing me around the Metro. They are absolutely a great hostess (as i call them)!

Manila's Manila and though it seem that time passes by so quickly when you're there, it's always nice to see people rushing about... I did not get the chance to really see the sights but Im glad I did get the time to shop for some goodies and treats via Glorietta and Landmark.

Perhaps, when i get the chance to visit Manila soon (I hope!), I'll go see MOA and try exploring Ocean Park. I terribly regret not going to Greenhills to shop.. My Bad!

NOTE:
I didn't get the chance to take lots of photos! Huhuhuhuh
Next time, i will make sure i cover my Manila escapade...
Manila, Manila... I always will keep coming back to Manila!

I TRY (by Macy Gray)

2009-04-05T21:38:00.003+08:00

NOTE:
This song tops my list these days.
I can totally relate to it and i just love it!

Games, changes and fears
When will they go from here
When will they stop
I belive that fate has brought us here
And we should be together babe
But were notI play it off, but Im dreaming of you
And Ill try to keep my cool, but Im feelin'

I try to say goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, its clear
My world crumbles when you are not here
Goodbye and I chokeI try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, its clear
My world crumbles when you are not here

I may appear to be free
But Im just a prisoner of your love
And I may seem all right and smile when you leave
But my smiles are just a front
Just a front, heyI play it off, but Im dreaming of you
And Ill try to keep my cool, but Im feelin

I try to say goodbye and I choke
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, its clear
My world crumbles when you are not here
Goodbye and I chokeI try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide it, its clear
My world crumbles when you are not here

Here is my confession
May I be your possession
Boy, I need your touch
Your love, kisses and such
With all my might I tryBut this I cant deny
Deny

I play it off, but Im dreaming of you(but Im dreaming of you babe)
And Ill keep my cool, but Im feelin

I try to say goodbye and I choke (yeah)
Try to walk away and I stumble
Though I try to hide, its clear
My world crumbles when you are not near(when you are not near aahh)
Goodbye and I choke (yeah, yeah, yeah)
I try to walk away and I stumble (hey, hey, hey)
Though I try to hide it, its clear (say it lord)
My world crumbles when you are not here

Goodbye and I choke (Im choking)I try to walk away and I stumbe
Though I try to hide it, its clear
My world crumbles when you are not near
(when you are not near, yeah, yeah yeah)Yeah, yeah

a repeat offender

2009-03-28T00:48:00.002+08:00

i keep on saying no but im doing the exact opposite.
it seem that i just can't take no for an answer.
i need to stay away and sort things out or i will never learn to let go.

beautiful things

2009-03-22T21:50:00.006+08:00

summer is fast approaching...
so many things i'd like to do and try... so many sights to see and explore..
smoldering photo ops.beach and sand. road trips. food trips. movie and dvd marathons. endless videoke nights. cafe and acoustic nights.
all these just to get something off my mind...

all i need

2009-03-22T21:35:00.003+08:00

it's hard to tell what the truth is about. it may look like i know where im headed yet i am clueless on what really is going on.
i wish that you can just tell me so that i would not have to second guess and over analyze things.
i just want an honest answer and that's all i need.

Why does it always rain on me?

2009-03-10T11:23:00.006+08:00

The weather conditions are rather bizarre lately. At first, it’s dead hot and the next thing you know, it starts to drizzle. Unexpected downpours in the metro always get me down especially if I’m out of the house. It can be a real downer when the rain causes much traffic. What's even worse is that Public transportations can be very tricky. And you have to constantly rub elbows with some other passengers just to secure a seat. Taking a cab can be stressful since Non-airconditioned taxis are hard to find and those that are mostly available are air-conditioned cabs which are undeniably an expensive means of transportation.

To make the matter terrible is that Davao is literally submerged in water (which causes traffic all over the metro)! Try treading the streets of San Pedro, Quirino and along Gmall to understand the floodmania occurrence. And while treading these streets, try singing the song; “why does it always rain on me?” and this will surely make you want to just curl up in bed and wish that you were stuck at home instead!

Whenever it starts to rain unexpectedly, I instantly think of Climate Change and it reverts me back to my environmental science days. Whenever it starts to rain, I ask myself, “Where are the good old days where the sun bragged about its eternal sunshine?”

Are rainy days here to stay? I hope not!

Much awaited TRIP!

2009-02-26T11:21:00.001+08:00

Thanks to Cebu Pacific for the endless opportunities to travel! We are looking forward to our TRIP this August! Summer in August is not a bad idea at all!

Advanced booking is a sure way to go when you have definite travel dates since airline promos are selling like hot cakes! The fares are of best value and you still have more than enough time to save up for the upcoming traveling and even pasalubong spree.

NOTE:
I always love coming back to CEBU and BOHOL plus we were able to squeeze in BORA in our itinerary. This trip will surely be worth the wait!

much anticipated movie

2009-02-24T20:15:00.000+08:00

can't wait to watch the movie "You changed my life" ...
hopefully, it's even more better than the first one!

I will definitely find time to watch this movie!

Interview with the....

2009-02-22T18:44:00.002+08:00

Feb 20, 2009

The date set for scheduled interview with the bosses.

There were 4 of us who were in the grilling list.

As the clock striked 4PM, i began to feel uneasy. My hands were clammy and my heart started to beat irregularly. I always thought that i would be fine and that I was a bit used to meeting them but i was wrong. I was the first one on the list and it was nothing i expected it to be. They were actually in a good mood but i knew for a fact that they meant serious business.

The interview only took about 15 minutes. It was the longest 15 min interview of my life!

It was a great relief on my part when they offered their congratulations at the end of my interview. It will be the start of something new and exciting. Hopefully, something that is worth all this wait!

what's february without the Big V-Day!

2009-02-15T17:53:00.002+08:00

Valentines day happens to fall on a a Saturday and t'was another Saturday class for me.

As the years went by, V-day becomes a bit ordinary to me.

It was a busy Saturday and school was busy as usual.

After my morning classes, I headed home and spent the V-Day with my family.

For the next weeks or so, I am expecting a busy schedule and lots of deadlines to beat..

Belated Happy V-day everyone!

still feeling lost..

2009-02-08T19:09:00.004+08:00

i haven't decided about what to do yet. If only things were simplier, then i would not be in such difficult position. Just the other day, i tried writing down the advantages and disadvantages of my options but it was not that successful. If i were to stay, i would have to endure a lot of things. Scrutiny, pressure, proving my worthiness, revisions of work and the whole sheeebang... I am willing to learn but the point of the matter is, am i waiting in vain for a promise that will never happen? Are my efforts lost or am i just another statistics?

the Heart of the matter....

2009-02-08T18:58:00.003+08:00

Valentine's Day or Saint Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14 by many people throughout the world. In the West, it is the traditional day on which lovers express their love for each other by sending Valentine's cards, presenting flowers, or offering confectionery. The holiday is named after two among the numerous Early Christian martyrs named Valentine. The day became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly love flourished.

An alternative theory from Belarus states that the holiday originates from the story of Saint Valentine, who upon rejection by his mistress was so heartbroken that he took a knife to his chest and sent her his still-beating heart as a token of his undying love for her. Hence, heart-shaped cards are now sent as a tribute to his overwhelming passion and suffering.
The day is most closely associated with the mutual exchange of love notes in the form of "valentines." Modern Valentine symbols include the heart-shaped outline, doves, and the figure of the winged Cupid. Since the 19th century, handwritten notes have largely given way to mass-produced greeting cards. The sending of Valentines was a fashion in nineteenth-century Great Britain, and, in 1847, Esther Howland developed a successful business in her Worcester, Massachusetts home with hand-made Valentine cards based on British models. The popularity of Valentine cards in 19th-century America was a harbinger of the future commercialization of holidays in the United States.

The U.S. Greeting Card Association estimates that approximately one billion valentines are sent each year worldwide, making the day the second largest

Different Types of Chocolates

2009-02-08T18:51:00.003+08:00

Several types of chocolate can be distinguished. Pure, unsweetened chocolate contains primarily cocoa solids and cocoa butter in varying proportions. Much of the chocolate consumed today is in the form of sweet chocolate, combining chocolate with sugar. Milk chocolate is sweet chocolate that additionally contains milk powder or condensed milk. "White chocolate" contains cocoa butter, sugar, and milk but no cocoa solids. Chocolate contains alkaloids such as theobromine and phenethylamine, which have some physiological effects in humans, but the presence of theobromine renders it toxic to some animals, such as dogs and cats. It has been linked to serotonin levels in the brain. Dark chocolate has recently been promoted for its health benefits, as it seems to possess substantial amount of antioxidants that reduce the formation of free radicals.
Alongside milk chocolate, white chocolate and dark chocolate are also common chocolate varieties.
White chocolate is formed from a mixture of sugar, cocoa butter, and milk solids. Although its texture is similar to milk and dark chocolate, it does not contain any cocoa solids. Because of this, many countries do not consider white chocolate as chocolate at all. Although first introduced by Hebert Candies in 1955, Mars, Incorporated was the first to produce white chocolate within the United States. Because it does not contain any cocoa solids, white chocolate does not contain any theobromine, meaning it can be consumed by animals.
Dark chocolate is produced by adding fat and sugar to the cacao mixture. The U.S. Government calls this "sweet chocolate", and requires a 15% concentration of chocolate liquor. European rules specify a minimum of 35% cocoa solids. Dark chocolate, with its high cocoa content, is a rich source of the flavonoids epicatechin and gallic acid, which are thought to possess cardioprotective properties. Dark chocolate has also been said to reduce the possibility of a heart attack when consumed regularly in small amounts. Semisweet chocolate is a dark chocolate with a low sugar content. Bittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which some sugar (typically a third), more cocoa butter, vanilla and sometimes lecithin have been added. It has less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate, but the two are interchangeable in baking.
Unsweetened chocolate is pure chocolate liquor, also known as bitter or baking chocolate. It is unadulterated chocolate: the pure, ground, roasted chocolate beans impart a strong, deep chocolate flavor.

Totally Lost!

2009-01-29T22:10:00.005+08:00

I am in a very difficult situation right now. I am confronted with something that could change my life forever. My decision is changing by the moment. And until now, I am too scared to make my choice.

There are times that I want to stay yet there is always this feeling of grabbing the once in a lifetime opportunity.

I hope that whatever I choose to do, I will never ever look back with regret. And I hope that God will always be there to enlighten me on which path I should take. To stay or to move forward....

Back!

2009-01-26T09:34:00.006+08:00

It has been more than a week since my last blog entry. I'm back at Davao and at my work now! My short but fun-filled VL was more than I expected it to be. I am happy and I feel blessed that once again, I was given the chance to escape from my Davao life even for a short period time..

More exciting stories and pictures to come!

Excited!

2009-01-18T23:44:00.004+08:00

Im off to Cebu a few hours from now for a short but meaningful vaction. I am excited to stroll around the metro and just explore the place.

I sure miss IT Park, Ayala Center, Starbucks, Waterfront Lahug, AA's BBQ, CNT Lechon House, Carbon, Colon, Metro Gaisano, OTAP, Guadalupe, USC, Golden Cowrie, Taboan, BTC and the list is endless

But what i am missing most are the people who became my life-long friends!

To Nicey, Theza, Pring, Chi-Chi and Marnz... my short lived Cebu life may not be as enriching and meaningful to me without you guys being part of it!

I will be seeing you all soon and we will relive the glory days of our Cebu Escapades!

Make yourself more Beautiful with MYA!

2009-01-18T21:39:00.009+08:00

Making one’s self beautiful is a necessity these days. It does not only enhance your self confidence but makes your perspective in life much more optimistic. Being beautiful may mean a lot of things to some people but ultimately, it means taking the finest means of taking care of one’ self. Being beautiful radiates in almost all aspect of one’s life. It makes you more assertive at work, you happen to be more secure in dealing and relating with other people thus, improving your personal and social relations.

Today, cosmetic surgery has been an increasing trend. As I was searching the internet for a research topic for my graduate paper, I stumbled upon this site which is fascinating to browse. The site, http://www.mya.co.uk/ was very informative to me. And since the topic of my research was about breast augmentation and here's an interesting site about breast augmentation uk. I was curious to see what it really is and the benefits of undergoing the procedure. I learned that the procedure does not only appeal to women with smaller breast size but also includes women who want to achieve that sexier, fuller figure particularly to women who recently gave birth or women who suffered dramatic weight losses.

Breast enlargement or breast augmentation is one of the many cosmetic surgeries that MYA offers. It is also one of the most tried and the safest procedure performed by their highly capable surgeons.

So, what happens when one undergoes breast enlargement / augmentation?
The procedure is performed under general anesthetics and with the supervision of a first-rate surgeon. First, an implant is inserted through a discrete incision made in the natural crease of the breast. Then the surgeon makes a pocket under the breast tissue, or chest muscle to put the implant. After which, the patient will have to stay overnight in the hospital for close monitoring.

The operation and the recovery period is much convenient for those who lead a very busy and active lifestyle. The operation will take around an hour and surprisingly, the recovery period will only be a week in which the stitches and dressing will be removed. Patients are then advised to gradually return to their normal physical activities within 4 – 6 weeks. That’s how safe and simple the procedure is at MYA.

Flexibilty and Great Value Combined.

If your looking for flexibility with great value, then MYA is the answer to your need. They offer an initial free consultation to interested individuals. With MYA, there are no extra, unnecessary costs.

The inclusion of the payment for the Breast enlargement procedure starts with a free initial consultation which includes a personal information pack confirming the time and date of your appointment. And your very own patient coordinator who will be the point contact all throughout the procedure. Next, a free consultation with one of the premier specialist cosmetic surgeon is incorporated. Moreover, the pre-operative medical assessments are made to make certain that the patient is fit and healthy to undergo the surgery. MYA makes use only of the finest breast implants from Allergan, which is considered as the leading innovators when it comes to aesthetics.

The medical procedure will be done at one of the UK’s finest cosmetic surgery hospitals and so you are surely guaranteed of quality medical service. And if there is a need to stay overnight, you will have an en suite room with a 24 hour room service menu, satellite TV and breakfast included. In addition, a comprehensive after care policy which includes all post operative assessments with your surgeon and one of MYA’s qualified nurses is included. A 24 hour emergency helpline manned at all times by a network of qualified nurses are ready to assist you 24/7.

Better check their website at http://www.mya.co.uk/ for more interesting information.

the first and the last

2009-01-17T17:54:00.007+08:00

It's a saturday night and yet here I am at home. It's quite weird coz Fridays and Saturdays are my usual Chillax nights.

I am mentally worn out from the all three grueling Midterm Exams we had earlier the day. It was exhausting not to mention mind draining. All the computations, the variance analysis, down to the to research proposal and the very famous modified True or False were just too much for me.

It was weird taking the midterm exam. It felt like I was transported once again to my college days. I realized that this was all new to me; the unpreparedness to take the exams. Way back in my college days, I'd always come to school prepared and this was the first time I never exerted any effort to study. I hope this is the first and the last!

Perhaps, the lack of time, the work stuff or just the lack of interest to study made me hopeless.. And judging from the faces and comments of my classmates, I am sure that we were all clueless and yes, we have prepared ourselves for the day that the results would be announced. The judgement day! The doomsday!

Anyways, I was suppose to leave for Cebu tomorrow but since I had to report for work on Monday for a Marketing Plan Presentation, I had my tickets rebooked (at a very upsetting price) on a Monday afternoon flight. I will miss the Sinulog festivities, nonetheless, I am excited since a mini reunion of my Cebu buddies will finally happen. I will keep coming back to Cebu and even for a couple of days, I will try to forget about work and school.

Viva Senyor Santo Nino...

2009 Wish List

2009-01-13T22:29:00.004+08:00

It has been a tradition for me to make my Wish List every start of the year. For 2009, here’s my to-do list in no particular order.

To spend more quality time with family at home
To eat out with the family once a month
To conscientiously save up and spend less on unnecessary things
To persist on reading books or e-books
To learn more about the Photography and its techniques
To become serious in learning Photoshop
To try to learn how to drive (less the panic and the absurd confusion of the road signs)
To be able to travel and visit more undiscovered places/sites.
It’s time to get serious with blogging and grab more opps
To attempt to engage in extreme sport(s) or any outdoor activities
To discover some good places to chow and excellent coffee shops to chillax in Davao city
Drink plenty of water and fruit juices
Have massages every now and then and catch up on sleep
To stay healthy by hitting the gym, do sports and/or eat more veggies and fruits
To avoid stacking up sweets, chocolates and other goodies in the fridge
Take vitamins or any health supplements not only for me but for my folks as well
To unwind; movie nights & good finds for restos or go on food trips
Reconnect with old chummies
To organize my closet and make some dramatic changes in my bedroom
Do a “Major Project” for the house
To avoid cramming in doing school works
To participate more in classroom discussions
To get up early for school and take public transport instead of taxi
Double check all my submitted paper works and make sure it’s concise to merit good grades
To have good grades at school
To say “Thank you” more often
Say Sorry when there is a need to say so
Mistakes are inevitable - Learn, Improve and Innovate
Be less scared of what others may think
Try some things that may scare me
Be sensitive yet do not take things to heart seriously
Smile more and loosen a bit (too serious at times)
Learn to accept changes and deal with it. Do-away with the what-ifs and could-have beens.
Move forward!
Take time to get to know people less the assumptions and the impressions
In Case of Insecurity Attack (CIA), I will try hard to think positively and brush away negative thoughts/reactions
Since, I have the internet as a good source of learning, try to read more business related articles, familiarize myself with history or read amazing facts about something or someone
To become good at what I do specially at work

Prolonging the agony

2009-01-11T12:23:00.003+08:00

I went to school a bit late yesterday. I overslept because i was dead tired trying to finish my HRBM paper and read my Business Stat and Research hand outs.

The first day of school (in the year 2009) was like mental torture for me. Our professors gave us Pointers for the next week's Midterm examination. Plus, we have numerous of papers due on the 17th. We were given instructions on what to do on the examination date. I cant' help but scratch my head knowing that I will have all three examininations next week.

This week will surely be a toxic week for me because aside from paperworks and examination, i would still have to finish my Marketing Plan. Hopefully, the schedules i have in mind, would be helpful.

NOTE: Watched movie with some MBA classmates to chillax.

Caught in the Act (Part 2)

2009-01-08T00:30:00.001+08:00

After the launching of our work's successful event, we decided to treat ourselves to a sinfully delighful, quick breakfast at BluGre' Coffee Shop. A little pampering after a day's work was the perfect way to celebrate the success of the event that we participated in. After deciding what to eat, we took our spots for the instant photo ops. We were the first and only customers for the day (It was around 7.30 AM on a Sunday) and since, no one was around, we took the liberty of taking snaps.

Feeling too comfortable, we posed for the cam with our signature looks/poses. The picture above was taken by Cha2 and hurrraaaayy!!! since I rarely have the chance to have my picture taken. All in all, the food was superb and the place was the perfect venue for the early morn's glamour session!

Caught in the Act

2009-01-08T00:01:00.002+08:00

Paradise Island

I love taking snaps. I find taking pictures relaxing and much enjoyable to do. I enjoy taking snaps of people caught in their candid / wackiest moments. Also, I find it addicting to take people and nature/outdoor shots. Learning how to play around with the picture’s background, lightings and angle shots can be very tricky yet addicting and exciting.

Since becoming a member of the Documentation Committee of our workplace, I have constantly tried to update myself with the latest and the most effective techniques of taking snaps. You have to have an eye for details and learn to anticipate shots that are interesting and unique. Although, there may be less pictures of me (since I am the one taking the pictures), there is much pride and satisfaction when you see the results of the shots you’ve taken and much more satisfying when you were able to capture your subject in its purest essence…That would be the perfect shot!

When there is enough time and money to spare, I hope to take a Crash course in Photography and perhaps become serious with it by purchasing a SLR camera. Hopefully, I’ll get better at this craft and hope to become a certified shutterbug in no time.

(Finally, a picture of me in action! -- Thanks to tinay for the shot)

soon but no later than friday!

2009-01-07T11:09:00.007+08:00

I went home at around 7.30PM last night and before I knew it, I fell asleep. My supposedly 30 min. power nap ended up on a full 10 hour sleep. I needed to catch up on some of my MBA readings last night. I mentally took note of what I was supposed to do but then again, some things come unexpectedly.

Tonight, I hope that I would be able to stick to my planned schedule. I need to read my Business Research and Stat. Hand-outs plus make a draft for my HRBM paper due next week. Midterm exams are fast approaching so I hope to browse thru my notes soon but no later than friday!

Cramming.. Cramming but totally worth it!

Making a Difference

2009-01-06T09:34:00.003+08:00

Anonymous: Never be afraid to do something new. Remember, amateurs built the ark; professionals built the titanic.

Confucius: To put the world right in order, we must first put the nation in order; to put the nation in order, we must first put the family in order; to put the family in order, we must first cultivate our personal life; we must first set our hearts right.

Robert Frost: Quotes on Making a DifferenceTwo roads diverged in a wood, and I... I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.

Amore

2009-01-05T21:04:00.000+08:00

Sophocles: One word frees us of all the weight and pain of life; That word is love.

Leo Buscaglia: Only when we give joyfully, without hesitation or thought of gain, can we truly know what love means.

Malcolm S. Forbes: Presence is more than just being there

Anonymous: Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk.

Robert Louis Stevenson: So long as we love we serve; So long as we are loved by others, I would almost say that we are indispensable; And no one is useless while they have a friend.

H. Jackson Brown, Jr.: Sometimes the heart sees what is invisible to the eye.

Allan K. Chalmers: The grand essentials of happiness are: something to do, something to love, and something to hope for.

Albert Einstein: When you sit with a nice girl for two hours, you think it's only a minute. But when you sit on a hot stove for a minute, you think it's two hours. That's relativity.

Adventures around the World

2009-01-02T20:50:00.000+08:00

There are countless of places that I would like to see. I wish to experience the diverse fusion of the different culture / traditions of the world. So, here are some places/countries and its famous landmarks that I am most intrigued about.

Singapore – It is the smallest nation in Southeast Asia
- I wish to take a picture of myself at the Esplanade and a souvenir shot of the Merlions will complete my trip
- To try their Cable Car rides
- To visit their Botanical Gardens or Theme Parks
- Singapore has been known to have excellent universities. A must see on my trip will be visiting NUS and NTU.
- Orchard Road - Singapore's most well-known and popular tourist draws and known as the ultimate shopping district

Japan – Land of the Rising Sun
- Cherry Blossoms, Mt Fuji and to meet a real-life Geisha
- I just can’t get over MEIJI Fran and other chocolates
- Japanese manga, anime and to bump into ASIMO
- Be at Shibuya Crossing - an example of Tokyo's often crowded streets
- Watch Sumo wrestling which is considered Japan’s National sport and/or learn Kendo “Way of the Sword” and have my very own Shinai

Korea – Land of the Morning Calm
- Incheon International Airport which is said to be one of the best airport in world perks up my curiosity
- K-Pop idols and koreanovelas. To meet and greet the stars.
- Eat authentic korean Kimchi and Bulgogi (roasted marinated meat, usually beef), galbi (marinated grilled short ribs), and samgyeopsal (pork belly) are popular meat entrees. Also, to try an instant noodle snack called ramyeon and buy fish cake, Tteokbokki (rice cake and fish cake with a spicy gochujang sauce)
- To be able to witness a Traditional Korean dance (Jinju geommu) and visit palaces
- To take a picture of Albert HUBO, one of the most advanced humanoid robots in the world

The Last Goodbye Saga

2009-01-01T00:22:00.000+08:00

The 30th gave me the answer that I needed. It was something that I needed to have and what astounded me most was that, I was fine. I was amazed on how I carried myself throughout the whole conversation that we had. We spoke of our life-long plans, career paths and experiences, relived our younger days, spoke of our friends and had some good laughs together.

I finally understand now. I know that no matter whom we choose to be with, we will always have something far stronger than anything in this world and that is, real friendship. I realized now that we will always have each others' back… you have me and I have you.

That night, when we said our goodbyes, I was making the hardest yet the most liberating resolution. I was saying goodbye to you and finally, I am letting “me” go of you. I am setting myself free from you in hopes of saving myself.

As I was about to leave, we shook hands as way of saying our goodbyes but when you took my hand and held it so tight, I began to feel frail. You held my hand so tightly and left a red mark on it. You took hold of it as if you were not letting go. I was afraid. I took my hand away before I had no strength to do so. I had to. When I was about to enter the house, you stood there waiting, with your eyes watching me carefully. Without looking at you, I disappeared in the dark and you, you were gone… Life would be easier for the both of us. Happier.

I would not want to think of the “what ifs” and the “could have beens” that night. That is the thing of the past now. I am convinced that I am doing the right thing.
This is the end.... The final chapter that should have been sealed along time ago…. My new beginning…The chance to start anew… My chance of a happy ending....

Wherever it may lead me, I have that string of hope to discover that one true thing that can make me smile over again, the smile that you once brought into my life....

A New Beginning

2008-12-31T23:53:00.002+08:00

In about a few hours, the year of the Ox will make it's mark. Farewell to 2008, Hello to 2009!

I would have to say that 2008 has been a good year for me. I have no right to complain. I have learned a great deal about life, in general. There were lots of memorable things that happened to in 2008. Decisions (big and small) made great difference in my life. At this time, I am trying hard not to think of the could-have-beens or should-have-beens but I think most of I have and what I have become. The despite and inspite of the craziness of my world……I have no reason to complain. I most grateful for the things that had happened in 2008.

2008 will never pass unnoticed. It will surely leave a mark on me. This was the year that I made a bold move to go back to school and pursue MBA. It was a scary thought at first; to go back to school but it was all worth it. The cramming nights, the endless research papers not to mention the litany of quizzes and exams that I had to endure were all part of my amusing yet fulfilling back to school experience and I would not trade it for anything else. Learning was even made more enjoyable through the people I met along the way. My classmates are hard to ignore. Our section has been branded as the noisy group…. Noisy but surely a class with great sense of character and a mixture of brilliant minds.

As for work, I am happy where I am. I am lucky to have found good people in my work place. Good people are hard to come by these days. I value their honest opinions and advices, their companionship and support through the ups and downs and just their simple presence in my life. Through work, I was given the opportunity to see and even appreciate Mindanao. I have been given the opportunity to work hard, learn and grow.

I am happy to have been able to reconnect with my old and some lost old friends. I am happy that I get to visit Cebu for the yearly Sinulog Festival. I can’t wait to have another Cebu escapade to add to my list. Cebu will always have a place for me and likewise me for Cebu.

I am happy for everything that has been given to my family. I feel blessed to have found life-long friends and lucky to have been born into this world.

Leah's Big Day

2008-12-31T00:54:00.049+08:00

The Montejo clan came in full force. We attended my cousin Lea's wedding last December 23, 2008. Here are some of my snaps during the celebration. The Montejo girls are now becoming extinct nonetheless, the ocassion was in pure bliss! Cheers to the Chocolate fountain right at the very back of our table!

Just got back

2008-12-30T23:54:00.000+08:00

I just got back from my Mati Roadtrip. It was nothing I expected! It was just so fun and I had my shares of some good laughs...

We left Davao city last Monday at around 3:30 PM and had a stop over at Lupon and from there, we transferred to a Revo. The trip to Mati was filled with many car racings, siopao cravings and even the "Pinky" incident of Pidot. We arrived at Mati at around 7PM and proceded to Botona Beach Resort at Dahican.

It was my 2nd time in the Resort so i was familiar with the place. We decided to have two airconditioned rooms at P1,800. The rooms were comfy plus we had our own Bathrooms. Our trip would never be complete without our fave past time and that is, videoke. We had our dinner at around 9Pm and We had non-stop videoke session til' the wee hours of the morning (3am).

At around 8 in the morning, the troop headed to the beach. We were all in awe with the big waves. Some of us were a bit hestitant to go swimming but knowing the group, we decided to give it a try..... More food pigging and videoke sessions went by.

The Mati trip was really a year-ender celebration for me. I love roadtrips and I always look forward to it.

I hope to post the pictures soon..

Happy New Year!

Change of Plans

2008-12-27T09:46:00.004+08:00

Some friends of mine and I are supposed to go to Camiguin this weekend but due to some unforeseen circumstances (like the weather and someone's is still ill), i was informed by our Official Event Planner "Pidot", that our Camiguin trip will be postponed and that the new destination will now be MATI. I was excited about our supposed to be trip to Camiguin but Mati is a good place to chillax over the Christmas break, too.

I have been to Mati many times. It has great beaches and the sleepy town always has its way of charming me. I just want to get away from the city for a change. A couple of days to recharge and just soak my feet on the beach... Hopefully, we can go on this trip!

Another road trip to add on my list of escapades. A good way to end 2008!

Personalized Goodies from Pexagon

2008-12-27T02:21:00.011+08:00

At work, we were asked what we wanted for the Holidays and were tasked to make an individual Wish List. We were asked to list down three items that we wanted to receive. I specifically listed just one item that I have been dying to have and that is, a Thumb drive with a good storage capacity.

I have been wanting to upgrade my current thumb drive. It’s clearly outdated plus, I need more storage capacity since I am using it for work and for my graduate school. Luckily, I found this great website that does not only provide the solution to my problem but more importantly, it provides personalized holiday gifts that may even be the solution to most of our Holiday gift-giving worries. You may want to check Pexagon and be amazed with all the varied personalized holiday gifts that they offer. Plus, from now until the end of the year, Pexagon is offering 20% off for four awesome personalized holiday gifts till the end of the year. Truly, a superb deal!

So, for any shopper or for those of you who have not decided which gifts to give, the website offers a lot of options to choose from personalized holiday gifts. They have offers on four items; personalized thumb drives, personalized pens, Business card flash drives and even, wooden flash drives.

Here are some information about the items.

Personalized Thumb Drives - available in 14 colors, up to 16GB in capacity with FREE custom laser engraving! Choose from one of our 32 exciting themes such as "#1 Teacher" or "Happy Holidays" and engrave two lines of personalization text on the reverse side! Starting at $7.99 after discount.

Personalized Pens - 3 unique styles, multiple colors and a FREE line of personalized laser engraved text! Starting at $1.59 after discount.

Business Card Flash Drives - the perfect gift for the business person or administrator in your life! It looks like a business card but the back side hides a small USB cable (huge 2GB capacity) and the front side can be engraved for FREE with 3 lines of personalization text! Starting at $15.99 after discount.

Wooden USB Flash Drives - environment-friendly, wooden design with attached cap and two color choices. Available in 2GB and 4GB capacities with 2-sided custom laser engraving absolutely FREE! Starting at $15.

By just looking at the product information, you can tell that it’s a sure hit as a Holiday present. Extremely useful, colorful, plus you get to personalize the item. Now, that is surely a good deal! Please check Pexagon for full details.

Cheers!

to stay hidden

2008-12-26T09:16:00.000+08:00

Sometimes, you just have to close your eyes so that jumping into the unknown would not be that scary. Sometimes, you have to learn to trust that no matter what happens, things will be better in time...

Sometimes, you have to let go and hope that in the process of doing so, you learn to accept that things are not just meant to happen...

In the distant future, where there are no more strange feelings, you may have the answer to that one question that lingered in your mind for so long..

Was it worth the risk or are we better off as we are?

For now, i will stay hidden...

Merry Christmas In Different Languages

2008-12-25T09:07:00.000+08:00

Afrikaans - Gesëende Kersfees
African/ Eritrean/ Tigrinj - Rehus-Beal-Ledeats
Albanian - Gezur Krislinjden
Arabic - Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Argentine - Feliz Navidad
Armenian - Shenoraavor Nor Dari yev Pari Gaghand
Bahasa Malaysia - Selamat Hari Natal
Basque - Zorionak eta Urte Berri On!
Bengali - Shuvo Naba Barsha
Bohemian - Vesele Vanoce
Brazilian - Boas Festas e Feliz Ano Novo
Bulgarian - Tchestita Koleda; Tchestito Rojdestvo Hristovo
Chile - Feliz Navidad
Chinese (Cantonese) - Gun Tso Sun Tan'Gung Haw Sun
Chinese (Mandarin) - Kung His Hsin Nien bing Chu Shen Tan
Columbia - Feliz Navidad y Próspero Año Nuevo
Croatian - Sretan Bozic
Czech - Prejeme Vam Vesele Vanoce a stastny Novy Rok
Danish - Glædelig Jul
Dutch - Vrolijk Kerstfeest en een Gelukkig Nieuwjaar! or Zalig Kerstfeast
English - Merry Christmas
Eskimo - Jutdlime pivdluarit ukiortame pivdluaritlo!
Estonian - Ruumsaid juuluphi
Farsi - Cristmas-e-shoma mobarak bashad
Finnish - Hyvaa joulua
French - Joyeux Noel
Gaelic - Nollaig chridheil agus Bliadhna mhath ùr!
German - Froehliche Weihnachten
Greek - Kala Christouyenna!
Hawaiian - Mele Kalikimaka
Hebrew - Mo'adim Lesimkha Chena tova
Hindi - Shub Naya Baras
Hawaian - Mele Kalikimaka ame Hauoli Makahiki Hou!
Hungarian - Kellemes Karacsonyi unnepeket
Icelandic - Gledileg Jol
Indonesian - Selamat Hari Natal
Iraqi - Idah Saidan Wa Sanah Jadidah
Irish - Nollaig Shona Dhuit or Nodlaig mhaith chugnat
Italian - Buone Feste Natalizie
Japanese - Shinnen omedeto. Kurisumasu Omedeto
Korean - Sung Tan Chuk Ha
Latin - Natale hilare et Annum Faustum!
Latvian - Prieci'gus Ziemsve'tkus un Laimi'gu Jauno Gadu!
Lithuanian - Linksmu Kaledu
Maltese - IL-Milied It-tajjeb
Maori - Meri Kirihimete
Marathi - Shub Naya Varsh
Navajo - Merry Keshmish
Norwegian - God Jul or Gledelig Jul
Papua New Guinea - Bikpela hamamas blong dispela Krismas na Nupela yia i go long yu
Pennsylvania German - En frehlicher Grischtdaag un en hallich Nei Yaahr!
Peru - Feliz Navidad y un Venturoso Año Nuevo
Philipines - Maligayan Pasko!
Polish - Wesolych Swiat Bozego Narodzenia or Boze Narodzenie
Portuguese - Feliz Natal
Pushto - Christmas Aao Ne-way Kaal Mo Mobarak Sha
Russian - Pozdrevlyayu s prazdnikom Rozhdestva is Novim Godom
Sardinian - Bonu nadale e prosperu annu nou
Serbian - Hristos se rodi
Slovakian - Sretan Bozic or Vesele vianoce
Serb-Croatian - Sretam Bozic. Vesela Nova Godina
Singhalese - Subha nath thalak Vewa. Subha Aluth Awrudhak Vewa
Slovak - Vesele Vianoce. A stastlivy Novy Rok
Spanish - Feliz Navidad
Swedish - God Jul and (Och) Ett Gott Nytt År
Thai - Sawadee Pee Mai
Turkish - Noeliniz Ve Yeni Yiliniz Kutlu Olsun
Ukrainian - Srozhdestvom Kristovym
Urdu - Naya Saal Mubarak Ho
Vietnamese - Chung Mung Giang Sinh
Welsh - Nadolig Llawen

Prized Picture with Santa

2008-12-23T10:05:00.015+08:00

Wishes do come true! And every one of us got a wish. My wish when I was a kid was that I always wanted to meet Santa. I remember telling my parents that I have been a good girl for the whole year so definitely, I will have presents from Santa Claus. As we were passing by one of the stores, I was ecstatic because I instantly knew Santa was there and was sitting on his chair with presents just for me. I finally got the chance to meet Santa and I whispered my wishes to him. Also, I had my picture taken with him and sat on his lap contentedly knowing that I deserved my presents. As a child, that memory was one of the best Christmas experience ever.

Just the other week, I was scanning my old photo album and I chanced upon my most prized picture with Santa. Now, I can always look back and say I have seen Santa and what’s even great is that I have a picture with the Big man. I remember how happy I was when I had the photo taken and I cannot wait to share it with my friends and little cousins. With the advent of technology, I searched for websites that could help me make my old photo much interesting. Luckily, I found a website that answers my need. Thanks to the creative designs of the CEIVA Digital Photo Frame. With CEIVA Digital Photo Frame, you can never go wrong. The designs were absolutely stunning and creative and the picture that I uploaded was even more astounding. So, if you happen to have pictures but want to make them more outstanding, I suggest that you visit http://www.sitonsantaslap.com/?utm_source=b. On top of that, their site also has a contest where one random entry of the day has the chance of receiving $500.

It’s the time of the year to share so what better way to celebrate this season than to spread the holiday cheer! Please do visit their site http://www.sitonsantaslap.com/?utm_source=b and you’ll be in for a treat.

Happy Holidays everyone!

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Disclosure Policy

2008-12-23T10:00:00.001+08:00

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Blame it on the Rain!

2008-12-22T17:57:00.004+08:00

I always had this fascination about Rain!

I mean where does it come from? Why does it even Rain?

Rain is liquid precipitation. On Earth, it is the condensation of atmospheric water vapor into drops heavy enough to fall, often making it to the surface. Rain is the primary source of fresh water for most areas of the world, providing suitable conditions for diverse ecosystems, as well as water for hydroelectric power plants and crop irrigation. However, not all rain reaches the surface; some evaporates while falling through dry air. This is called virga, a phenomenon often seen in hot, dry desert regions. The METAR code for rain is RA.
Rain is also known or suspected on other worlds. On Titan, infrequent methane rain is thought to carve that moon's numerous surface channels. On Venus, sulfuric acid virga evaporates 25 km from the surface. There is likely to be rain of various compositions in the upper atmospheres of the gas giants, as well as precipitation of liquid neon and helium in the deep atmospheres.

Formation

Rain plays a role in the hydrologic cycle in which moisture from the oceans evaporates, condenses into drops, precipitates (falls) from the sky, and eventually returns to the ocean via rivers and streams to repeat the cycle again. The water vapor from plant respiration also contributes to the moisture in the atmosphere.
A major scientific explanation of how rain forms and falls is called the Bergeron process. More recent research points to the influence of Cloud condensation nuclei released as the result of biological processes.

The downsides!

2008-12-22T15:47:00.002+08:00

I just hate it when......

I am in a crowd yet I feel so remote, so alone
I know I am right yet it seem like something’s wrong
And I know there is something wrong yet I become complacent with the way things are
I try to sit still yet my mind wanders off
I sit in the corner trying to ignore my thoughts yet I am helpless and feel bored
I cannot control my composure and with it, I blush uncontrollably
I get too transparent, obvious and predictable
I get too nervous and start to shake and stutter frenziedly
I overcomplicate things when the truth is right in front of me
I try to put on a brave front yet I know am fragile and sensitive
I am pushed back to think of the past and then, realize how poorly I made my decisions
I become to gullible to the point that I have nothing left of me
I plan things ahead so meticulously but somewhere along the way, I am brought to a different direction
I watch good movies or Korean/chi/Japanese series or dramas and suddenly burst into sob (in the dramatic scenes) or laugh my heart out (over silly stuff)
I get too Obsessive Compulsive (OC) on how things should be in their proper arrangements / places
I would never ever do that thing again yet still find myself doing the exact same thing
I say enough is enough yet enough will never be enough

Our little Drummer Boy

2008-12-19T09:40:00.005+08:00

My nephew has always been adorable and I can never say no to his little wishes. At his tender age, he knows how to get what he wants. And he has totally got me wrapped around his chubbly little fingers. How can i resist?

To Leam Adriel, here's hoping that you grow up to be the someone who is respectful and compassionate. An individual who is God-fearing and has the drive and passion to seek out the best in life! May you grow up to be a conscentious, healthy and happy person...

and now the end is near...

2008-12-19T09:35:00.000+08:00

2008 has nearly come to an end. Another year promises new great things to come. As the year ends, I am compelled once more, to make my to-do list for the year 2009. The list should include things or activities that I am to do or to experience. So, as early as now, I am thinking on how to fill up my list. Achieveable yet challenging! Something to spice up my year…

Book Worm

2008-12-19T09:31:00.000+08:00

I never knew that reading books (if I may say, E-books) would be this fun! Even when I was younger, I made it a point to borrow books from our school library. Bedtime stories or fairy tales were not so engaging to me. I have always been fascinated with the world of the unknown – books that tackled science, mystery, magic, supernatural and the unknown. Something exciting!

I rekindled my enthusiasm for books, three years ago. After long scheduled breaks from work, I found myself curling up my bed with almost nothing to do. And so, I decided to end my unexciting Rest days by reading exciting books. I borrowed books from a friend and was acquainted with Paolo Coelho, Anne Rice, Dan Brown and Nicholas Sparks. I also got to read Anne Rice’s Beauty’s Punishment and got my very own The Queen of the damned book by Anne Rice (because of my fascination with the vampire Lestat and all the vamps in general). Aside from that, I bought my very first Dan Brown book - Angels and Demons.

This year, I started reading Twilight series (during the month July) and was hooked on the novels Stephenie Meyer had wonderfully crafted. I finished all her four books in a month’s time. It was so addicting and I could care less about the sleep that I got. Sleep deprived or not, I can hardly contain my excitement as I read the book from one page to another. The movie was an added treat!

After my Twilight series experience, I searched the internet for more vampire storylines similar with Twilight. And so, I came up with a list aka my very own Twilight Readalikes List. I finished reading the vampire novels made by Melissa dela Cruz. The first book entitled “blue blood”, the second is “Masquerade” and the final installment “Revelation”. A refreshing story to read and very likeable characters to start with. It caught my attention and finished reading all three books in two days. It’s a love story that is addictive. Torn between whom to choose -- between a forbidden blue blood vamp love with Jack Force or be with his all time loyal human best friend and “conduit”. It does not only have vamps in it but angels as well.

Right now, I am reading Vampire diaries. I will try to read the whole series over the holiday break. Hopefully!

Rank and File

2008-12-14T20:49:00.004+08:00

I checked my blog today and i was glad to see that finally I have a rank. At long last! I hope to write more interesting topics and chronicle my experiences.

I hope to write about my nephew and post some of his first birthday party pictures held yesterday (December 13) at Woodridge Club house.

I am also looking forward to attending series of Christmas Parties this week. The holiday rush surely kicks in. I look forward to spending the holidays with family and friends.

Happy Holidays everyone!

2008-12-12T08:41:00.002+08:00

Courtesy Please

2008-12-09T15:10:00.000+08:00

To: John Doe
Subj: Courtesy Please

A friend of mine heard a disappointing news. A particular John Doe who once showered her with much attention suddenly got lost in the picture. After months and months of sending text messages and the typical “eating out” scene, this guy literally stopped existing nor made his presence felt. What went wrong? The long hiatus of the guy was finally uncovered. According to a source, the guy is now with someone else. So what just happened?

In times like these, I just can’t help but say to the guy that you could have had the courtesy and the decency to at least say something to my friend about your all new and improved love life. No long explanations are needed but at least you could have given hints about it! You could have spared her the lingering questions in her mind. I guess it’s just hard when the cookie crumbles.

From:
RITO

2008-12-02T14:36:00.001+08:00

the line

2008-11-26T22:44:00.000+08:00

Edward: And so the lion fell in love with the lamb.
Bella: What a stupid lamb.
Edward: What a sick, masochistic lion.
--- p. 274

THE MOVIE

2008-11-26T22:27:00.005+08:00

I just finished watching the movie Twilight today!

I was literally in awe with it. Seeing the characters from the novel come alive in the big screen was just perfect as I imagined them to be.... Better even more!

Edward was a perfect charmer and Bella was just a perfect klutz.. Jasper has this "funny expression" on his face while Alice was cute. Rosalie and Emmet were surely a lovey-dovey couple. And the students of Forks (Mike, Jessica & the group) were entertaining to watch.

I think I'd be seeing the movie again over the weekend.

P.S

I love the scene where they came to school together and the school just went crazy about seeing them as a couple.. Everbody was just intruiged and in total shock...(Ed's left arms over Bella's shoulders)

Also, where Edward rushed to save Bella (with his shiny silver volvo car)...

Rainy Days Blues

2008-11-24T09:01:00.002+08:00

November has become even more and more exciting because of all the drizzling and rain showers in the metro. I am curled up in my bed right now and the gloomy weather starts to affect in me many ways. Too lazy to do anything and I can’t help but stare at the trickle of rain water from my window. So, I am doing a bit of pondering while having the last sip of my Hot Choco Milk. Here’s a few that I came up with.

If there’s one thing I learned about being me is that I never push myself for people to take me. I don’t try to squeeze in when I know that there’s no longer room for me.
I realize that at times, you could be surrounded by sea of people yet you may feel so alone. I think it’s good to alone sometimes. When you are alone, you have the freedom to think and do things without restraint. It makes you assess what you want in life and makes you see where you want to be. I rather be on my own than be in a bad company.
If I am on the brink of my boiling point, I do not take it out on others. Instead, I prefer to be quiet and go try to isolate myself so that I could self soothe. If I am on my “temperamental moody side” mode, I prefer to just be oblivious of the things that happen around me.
Explore, Have Fun and Learn. I’d like to start by being someone who is up for a challenge. I’d like to go out more, explore and have fun! To become a risk taker rather than be risk averse.
I surround myself with positivism. I like to surround myself with good people for they have a positive influence on me.
I prefer to do things on my own yet I concede to the fact that I need help when there’s a necessity to ask for one. I ask for assistance when I have exhausted all possible options that I can think of.
I don’t easily warm up to people because that’s just me. It will take me some time to get too close to people but I can say that I am a good friend.
Simple pleasures in life are mine for the taking. Having a meaningful dinner with the family or perhaps cuddling my cute little nephew or just catching up on sleep brings so much joy to me. Added to the list are my movie/dvd nights, videoke sessions and coffee blues days. So many things to do yet so little time.
- Sinulog Escapade (I always love coming back to CEBU!)
- Megkawayan Adventure, JACA Pool Party and Crash Landing Celebration, Santa Maria
SummerEscapade
- Hang outs:
C5, Badminton World, Gmik for videoke nights, Mang Del’s Kambingan, Dimsum Diner, Fly Over sa Buhangin, D’ Canteen, Baywalk for some Durian treat
It’s been awhile since I read a good book. I’m guessing the last books I read was way back year 2005 (Queen of the Damned, Angels and Demons, The Alchemist, Veronika decides to die, Anne Rice’s Sleeping Beauty, etc.) Luckily, I started reading again this year. Thanks to Stephenie Meyers’ Love story Vampire Saga. I have read all her four books – Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. And all I can say is that, I just loved it and can’t help but read the books all over again!

2008-11-24T08:59:00.000+08:00

2008-11-20T09:04:00.000+08:00

TWILIGHT’S OST

2008-11-18T13:25:00.005+08:00

TWILIGHT’S OST

Here is the official track listing:
Muse — Supermassive Black Hole
Paramore — Decode
The Black Ghosts — Full Moon
Linkin Park — Leave Out All The Rest
MuteMath — Spotlight (Twilight Mix)
Perry Farrell — Going All The Way (Into The Twilight)
Collective Soul — Tremble For My Beloved
Paramore — I Caught Myself
Blue Foundation — Eyes On Fire
Rob Pattinson — Never Think
Iron & Wine — Flightless Bird, American Mouth
Carter Burwell — Bella's Lullaby

I personally like Muse, Paramore, Blue Foundation, Iron and Wine and Bella’s Lullaby (The Remix). The album is more on the alternative side and totally fitting to the movie’s theme.

School is Back

2008-11-18T13:22:00.000+08:00

School’s back and so my days are starting to get a lot interesting. School officially started last Saturday (November 8, 2008). It was good to see familiar faces but was also sad because some of my classmates during the 1st semester decided not to enroll. Our wacky group is back. For this semester, I am guessing that school will be a lot difficult. I am hoping though, that I would still be able to get satisfactory marks….

My class starts at 7:30 in the morning up to 4:00 in the afternoon. My subjects this semester are excruciatingly challenging! My first subject is Managerial Accounting followed by Business Research and Statistics and my last subject is Human Behaviour and Resource Management. I guess it’s about time to make my schooling a little bit exciting.

Deadlines, cramming, case studies, group activities, reaction paper, research works and examinations are slowly becoming my best friends these days….. Cheers to more sleepless nights and Cramming moments!

2008-11-14T17:16:00.000+08:00

HEART 101

2008-11-04T00:35:00.008+08:00

The heart is a muscular organ in all vertebrates responsible for pumping blood through the blood vessels by repeated, rhythmic contractions, or a similar structure in annelids, mollusks, and arthropods. The term cardiac (as in cardiology) means "related to the heart" and comes from the Greek καρδιά, kardia, for "heart."

The heart of a vertebrate is composed of cardiac muscle, an involuntary muscle tissue which is found only within this organ. The average human heart beating at 72 BPM, will beat approximately 2.5 billion times during a lifetime spanning 66 years.

FUNCTIONS:

In animals, the function of the right side of the heart (see right heart) is to collect de-oxygenated blood, in the right atrium, from the body and pump it, via the right ventricle, into the lungs (pulmonary circulation) so that carbon dioxide can be dropped off and oxygen picked up (gas exchange). This happens through the passive process of diffusion. The left side (see left heart) collects oxygenated blood from the lungs into the left atrium. From the left atrium the blood moves to the left ventricle which pumps it out to the body. On both sides, the lower ventricles are thicker and stronger than the upper atria. The muscle wall surrounding the left ventricle is thicker than the wall surrounding the right ventricle due to the higher force needed to pump the blood through the systemic circulation.

Starting in the middle atrium, the blood flows through the tricuspid valve to the right ventricle. Here it is pumped out the pulmonary semilunar valve and travels through the pulmonary artery to the lungs. From there, blood flows back through the pulmonary vein to the left atrium. It then travels through the mitral valve to the left ventricle, from where it is pumped through the aortic semilunar valve to the aorta. The aorta forks, and the blood is divided between major arteries which supply the upper and lower body. The blood travels in the arteries to the smaller arterioles, then finally to the tiny capillaries which feed each cell. The (relatively) deoxygenated blood then travels to the venules, which coalesce into veins, then to the inferior and superior venae cavae and finally back to the right atrium where the process began.

The heart is effectively a syncytium, a meshwork of cardiac muscle cells interconnected by contiguous cytoplasmic bridges. This relates to electrical stimulation of one cell spreading to neighboring cells.