My Life...

Way Back When...

2011-09-13T10:37:00.003+08:00

This Is Why...

2011-09-13T10:32:00.005+08:00

I wouldn't want my future kid to look like me (at least while growing up)...

Quote of the Day

2011-09-02T14:39:00.003+08:00

"...Sometimes the thing you most want doesn't happen, and sometimes the thing you never expect to happen does...You meet thousands of people and none of them really touch you, and then you meet one person and your life is changed forever..."

-Love and Other Drugs

For My Birthday...

2011-08-24T10:54:00.008+08:00

I want...

1.) Spanx Bra-llelujah Demi Push-up Bra

2.)A Relaxing Day at the Spa

3.)bag/purse for work

4.)IPad 2

5.)Dior Addict Lip Glow

...baka sakali lang naman ;)

My 2011

2011-03-01T09:54:00.021+08:00

MARIANNE M. BOCALBOS, RPh

HOUSE!

♥♥♥ TRUE LOVE ♥♥♥

Someday...

2011-02-22T01:31:00.001+08:00

Ang Pag-Ibig...

2011-02-15T05:40:00.006+08:00

...parang dry ice yan, kung bibitawan mo lang din, wag mo ng hawakan...

HAPPY V-DAY! :)

...greetings from a cynical hopeless romantic who is trying her darndest not to be bitter

Must Be...

2011-02-14T15:07:00.004+08:00

...Love?

Scene: Inside a casino elevator with an elderly man and a middle aged women

W to EM: So are you going to play Poker?

EM: Actually, I don't gamble. My wife is here with her girlfriends. I'm only here to pick-up their sweaters and stuff...

Cynical Me: Aaawww...

I Am Love

2011-01-18T12:26:00.006+08:00

Weeks back, I saw this film added to netflix and as much as I got a bit interested to watch it, i never got around to doing so...until I found out last night that it won the Golden Globes. So today, I actually made myself watch it. The movie deserves the accolades it got...it was so artfully made. Honestly speaking, even the love scene was the most artfully done I've ever seen. The story though, which is basically about female infidelity, is (as I have noticed), becoming increasingly common. I don't exactly know if it's good or bad. But, as far as I'm concerned, it just shows that women can do what men can (though in a not so good way here, haha!). I have to stop this review here, lest I begin to explore my thoughts about gender equality, double standards, and marriage, hahaha!

Anyway, if you have time to spare, see this movie. It is the kind that makes you think and actually want to know more about what exactly happened to the characters. In fact, I found myself searching through wikipedia about all the things I could possibly know about the story...to no avail of course. Like with all art films I've seen, it has an ending that is not exactly an ending, but one that makes you put an ending yourself-whew! So watch this only if you have time to spare and would like to contemplate - otherwise, skip it. :)

Simply Irresistable

2011-01-07T15:32:00.006+08:00

I was grabbing a quick lunch at a popular fast food chain when I saw this guy - disheveled hair, in a shirt and tie, munching at a burger - it didn't seem to make sense, but I sure as hell thought - ummm...sexy...

I smiled and then realized...I have a weird taste in guys after all...

...So help me God! ;)

In Limbo...2010 in Review

2011-01-04T11:03:00.002+08:00

2010 flew by so fast...nothing much happened. It felt much like being in transition before reaching your destination. And that is how I would basically describe my year that was - a period of transition, of being in limbo. Professional-life wise, I thought this was the year I get to become a registered pharmacist and finally achieve the financial freedom I've been so longing for. Unfortunately for me, I have to retake one of my exams to officially become a registered pharmacist here in California. Anyway, hopefully, this goal will be achieved first quarter of this year. So pray for me. :) Another thing that stressed me out last year was the extension of my work visa. It was expiring Oct. 1 of last year so I had the extension filed by August. I don't exactly know what happened, but everything just kind of got delayed...from the official filing date to the approval. Even the receipt notice never came which of course left me more worried. Everything was finally settled come January - I finally got the approval I sought and that is one thing off my worries now. A delayed Christmas present which left me beaming for days. :) Personal-life was even more limbo-like...just as I thought I might actually be liking someone, it turned out to be more like a guessing game that left me hanging until I finally let go. Haist! Which makes me think of a "saying" that I can so relate with - "Ang true love, parang multo-puro sabi-sabi, wala namang pruweba". Here's to hoping that 2011 will prove that saying wrong for me. :)

2011 has started well for me...and I am feeling good about this year...hopefully, I'll be officially out of limbo and can finally declare that - I made it! :)

Speak Now...

2010-12-12T12:25:00.007+08:00

In a Taylor Swift inspired, Speak Now mode...these are the things that I want to say to some of my past "boys" (in order of appearance, haha!):

1. T.T. - I should have given you a chance - I know that now. But I was too young then and I didn't know how the boy-girl thing worked...

2. R.B. - Even if you insist that I don't have a relationship because I don't give chances, I wouldn't and still would not give you a chance...I'm sorry...

3. M.O. - I really valued our friendship and I'm really flattered that you actually liked/loved me that much, but "we" would never have worked out anyway. I'm happy that you found someone to love you and I want you to know that I miss our friendship...

4. R. (I don't event know your last name) - I'm sorry I don't believe in love at first sight...but I am pretty sure that you are a nice guy :)

5. M.A.B. (aka Stalker) - Thank you for making me feel attractive and lovable - even from a distance...I have to admit, until now, I still wonder who you really are...

6. R.A. - you made my heart skip a bit...I must admit, I actually fell for you...for a while I actually regretted running away...but all is well now...so thank you for the good times :)

7. D.C. - I wish you could have said you liked me face to face...that way...I didn't have to break your heart behind your back...I'm really sorry for that and I'm still hoping that someday we could be friends again...

8. M.R. - I really didn't know you liked me that way...until your then-gf told me angrily via friendster, haha! Anyway, I miss our friendship little bro...

9. D.D. - I hate myself for loving you...or at least liking you...because I really do...but you don't like me, and it hurts (or it's probably just my ego talking)...I think if you have given "us" a chance, "we" would have worked it out...I'm pretty sure you would have liked me too...

2010-10-12T08:47:00.002+08:00

On this day of your life, Marianne, we believe God wants you to know ... that if you cannot accept failing, you cannot succeed. Nothing truly meaningful is achieved on the first attempt, and if that's where you stop, then failure is all you will have.

The Best Compliment :)

2010-09-02T12:35:00.006+08:00

I used to think the best compliment I've ever received was a friendster message from an ex-coworker that said I was the sexiest and most gorgeous in our company (hahaha!). Today though, I think I have received something equal to or maybe even more than that compliment when a coworker asked me why I was always happy. It was what he said after that question which actually touched/startled me and even actually caught me offguard. He said (not the exact words of course): You know what, the minute you come in I heave a sigh of relief because you're always happy. For me, it was like the equivalent of, I brighten up their day, and that, in its own sense, made me happier. It made me smile and realize that I really had a purpose. :)

September is starting, my birthday is coming, Christmas is in the air...Thank you Lord! :)

This, I gotta learn...

2010-08-23T12:38:00.000+08:00

"To lose balance sometimes for love is part of living a balanced life." — Elizabeth Gilbert

Idealism vs. Tolerance

2010-08-07T10:32:00.007+08:00

Hypothetical Scenario:
Guy friend (without certain education credentials but is otherwise hardworking and employed) admits to liking you.

You (5-10 years ago): not a chance!
You (present): ok, I'll give him a chance but he'll have to prove himself first...

Given the above scenario, some people would likely conclude that out of desperation, we just naturally lower our standards as we get older. I would certainly disagree with that. On the contrary, I think that we get wiser, and thus, more tolerant, as we get older. As we mature, we realize that the ideal may not exist and we start to realize the potential in others. We become more tolerant because we begin to realize that we ourselves are not perfect.

Conclusion: An open mind will get you to places. :)

Peacefully Mystified

2010-07-26T13:50:00.003+08:00

Dear God,

I super love you talaga! Thanks for the message...You know exactly what to say and when I need it! Grabe ka talaga...You made me cry today as in tears of joy talaga...thank you for always reassuring me...thank you for putting me at this stage...Peacefully Mystified :)
This realization alone is a miracle by itself...thank you for talking to me Lord, and syempre thank you din sa messengers.

Love yah,

Marianne

Surrounded By An Ocean of Miracles

An Open Letter

2010-06-15T01:10:00.003+08:00

Dear Lord,

The past two years has been a gamble. Stepping out of my comfort zone has led me to a life of uncertainties. And yet, You have managed to teach me the greatest lesson I could ever learn: FAITH and TRUST.

Thank you Lord for guiding me through all these uncertainties; for encouraging and motivating me just exactly when I need it most.

Although I know I still buckle at times, You never fail to make me believe. And because of everything, I now know that You will always be with me and You will always provide.

Thank you so much Lord! :)

Love,

Me :)

I'm TOO HOT! (wink)

2010-05-01T13:05:00.004+08:00

check out this article:

10 Reasons Guys Aren't Approaching You

Recently, at a wedding, I witnessed a dance floor scene with a friend who is an ecologist. In the middle of this dance floor, a girl approached a guy in a pretty provocative way, all the while looking him in the eye. My ecologist friend, in his Darwinian mindset, jokingly exclaimed: Oh wow, she's presenting!

You don't have to emulate an Animal Planet mating documentary to get a guy approach you when you're out, but body language is important. You have to give a guy an opening, and make yourself available.

I want my approach to appear to be well-timed, and I don't like it when I feel like I'm interrupting. Sometimes the situation lends itself to an approach: there's something extraordinary to talk about, or we just bump into each other. Pay attention to your actions when you're out. If you want guys to approach you, are you making it easy on them-are you available ?

Some girls might want the guy to work as part of the approach; but, for every one of you that make it tough for a guy to approach, there are women who make it easier to approach that a guy might go for instead.

Here are a few things women do, that prevent guys from approaching them:

1. You're Surrounded by Lots (I mean LOTS) of Friends

When girls are in a group, I know that I'm going to be evaluated as soon as I walk away. It's tough enough to walk up to one girl, let alone a group.

2. You're Too Hot

If she's super hot, sometimes I assume I have no chance or I'm just plain intimidated. Most guys will give it the old college try though. This, by the way, is the best reason for your ego why guys aren't approaching: "I'm just so hot I'm intimidating."

3. Getting Too Tipsy

One night, we were out and a girl intermittently stood up on the seat of her booth and did stripper-type dances. The guys in the bar looked, but never approached. It's tough to approach a whirling dervish and no one could take her seriously. And sometimes the "too drunk" girl gets approached by guys who are interested in one thing only.

4. Looking Sloppy

I don't usually approach girls who don't look stylish and put together. Now, if you want to keep guys away from you, doing the celeb in public homeless look might be a good strategy.

5. Downer Demeanor

Smiling and eye contact is inviting, while anger, and looking like you're too good for everyone drives people away. Try to give off positive vibes, and more people will approach.

6. You're With Another Guy In Any Capacity

You appear to be taken if you arrive with guys, or meet guys while you're out. Guys have no way of knowing if you're with a guy. Some guys might ask, but some might just move on to someone who looks more available.

7. You have a Ring

Now I'll admit that I'm clueless, even for a guy. I'm not sure about the wedding ring/engagement rules: which hand/finger gets the ring? I know one has a big diamond, and one looks like a simple ring. But unmarried women wear all sorts of rings. Your ring that looks like a wedding ring might be keeping guys away (or maybe stupid guys like me, which is probably a good thing).

8. You seem Busy

It's easier to approach a girl who looks bored, like she wants someone to talk to. In a caf , if she's reading a book, or has her face in her laptop, I assume she's busy and doesn't want to deal with my stupid pick up attempt. In a bar, if she seems content doing whatever she's doing, I won't want to interrupt.

9. You're Literally Tough To Catch

I've devised strategic plans to make a move, waiting for a girl to go to the bar, or bathroom. But when she finally gets up she walks too fast, or takes bodyguards (tons of friends) with her. Bottom line, some women just don't give that opening physically for the approach. Remember, your migratory patterns might be exactly what that guy is waiting for, so be on the lookout when you're on the move.

10. You're a Wall Flower

If you're in the corner all night, or buried behind chairs and tables, you not only cut yourself off from the rest of the world, but some guys don't want to slalom obstacles to get to you. If you want guys to approach you, you might want to move or try out some other spots.

I'm sticking with number 2, hahaha!

FAITH DECLARATION

2010-02-15T15:43:00.000+08:00

“I’m happily single. Because God is with me, I’m complete. I’m whole. I’m happy! And God is guiding me to my best path. God’s goodness and blessings follow me all the days of my life. He is guiding my decisions. And I believe I’m being prepared for marriage. I’m being trained for parenthood. I’m not just searching for the right partner, I’m also preparing myself to be the right partner for my future spouse. By becoming the best person I can become, I’m attracting that special person into my life. My future is in God’s big hands. He is now filling my future with abundance, joy, and love.”

Thank you Bo Sanchez for this :)

Changes, Changes, and More Changes: 2009 in Review

2010-01-02T18:36:00.008+08:00

"So life changes and you have to change too. I don't like change, but I've learned you just put your hands over your eyes and step off the edge" -Linda Rostadt

What follows after Letting Go?...Definitely CHANGES! and that's what the year 2009 brought to me...Changes, Changes and more Changes! :)

January 2009 came and found myself still here and not back in the Philippines as planned...what happens when I find myself mostly home and not doing anything? - I gained weight...basically coz life changed into an endless routine of internet surfing, laundry, and watching korean dramas, hehe! I gained weight and I never actually noticed (I practically weighed over 130 lbs - OMG!).

Then May came and my sister finally found me something to do...I started volunteering for the place that was going to sponsor my employment. However, this wasn't that easy...I had to relocate...and relocate I did...and just as I had started to adjust to this new phase in my life (and lost 10 lbs in a month, haha!)...BOOM! my student visa got approved. This meant going back home then facing a life of train rides and school work. Which was cool mind you...this was one of those things that 2009 brought that I'm most thankful for. Why? because through school I met new friends and somewhat experienced "freedom"...I got to explore LA...ride buses...bond with new friends...learn more...what more could I ask for? It was FUN!!!! ...and then the financial part kicked in and the fun had to be temporarily on hold...my work visa got approved the day after my birthday...so school stopped and work started...adjustment na naman...medyo mahirap nung una. I hardly had anyone to talk to and I had to learn the ropes. Now, I can say I have pretty much adjusted well. :) Plus, I lost weight again, haha! I feel blessed! :)

So 2010...Bring it on! I am ready for more changes because I know in the end, I will always be where God wants me to be...HAPPY 2010 EVERYONE! :)

“I declare I’ll have a super-blessed year in 2010! I claim a year of amazing abundance for my life. This year, I shall receive more love and give more love. I shall experience more joy, greater generosity, dreams fulfilled, financial increase, open doors, new opportunities, divine connections, supernatural appointments, great miracles, answered prayers, and exponential growth—Amen!”

What Am I Doing?!

2010-01-02T14:30:00.000+08:00

...multitasking but accomplishing nothing

...looking at old pics and feeling nostalgic

...blogging and realizing i've forgotten the html commands

...reading and stopping coz of boredom

...starting a lot of things yet finishing nothing

Here I go again...

2009-12-31T13:03:00.002+08:00

Everybody's getting hitched...

. ...except me...haaay...

Vengeful Mode

2009-12-05T14:19:00.003+08:00

You totally pissed me off today and one day you'll regret it...

Looklet.com

2009-09-26T17:20:00.002+08:00

Got the link again from blog hopping and so far, I am enjoying it immensely. Check out some of the looks I've created:

Eto muna ang fashion fix ko habang di pa makapagshopping, hehe! Will be creating more looks pa. :)

Reminder: Always Be Thankful!

2009-09-23T21:08:00.001+08:00

I was on "depress-depressan AKA self-pity" mode and while I was complaining about my "singleness", a friend of mine was talking about the complications of "married" life. That's when it hit me - BE THANKFUL! Be thankful na lang for whatever you have...kanya-kanyang problema lang yan...it's when we are not thankful that we become unsatisfied. Haaay...easier said than done...

Quotable Quote

2009-09-19T00:54:00.007+08:00

"Kayo kasing mga babae, hindi kayo nagdadala ng asin sa bag niyo. Pag may nakita kayong mga crush niyo, sabuyan nyo ng asin - pagnagkaron ng kaliskis - sirena yun..." - Orwell's Friend (in Manay Po 2)

WINNER! bwahahaha!

Birthday Week Rocks! :)

2009-09-12T23:03:00.008+08:00

For the first time in years I had no plans whatsoever for my birthday. This year, I thought it was just going to be an ordinary day. Until...surprise! - my ate asked me the week before what I wanted to do on my birthday. Since I knew I had to go to school that day, spa day would not be possible. So I just told her I wanted to eat soon dae kuk (a korean dish I am so addicted to) and I wanted a hair cut (babaw lang, di muna pwede maging demanding, hehe!). Anyway, I got my soon dae kuk Saturday (Sept. 5). On the eve of my birthday, we went to Benihana for dinner - I got free desert and a picture! :)

I also received a text message from a friend who said she offered a mass for my birthday - isn't that sweet? :) (Thanks Thelma!)

090909 - My Birthday! I had to go to school. We met two of my school friends after class [iba-iba na kasi kami ng sked :(]. We were supposed to meet them at the lobby, but our instructor said to let them come up. Surprise! May gift pala yung instructor for me kaya sila pinaakyat. :)

I wanted to ask, "Sir, is this a laptop?" :)

It was a cute aquarium-lamp. Thank you Sir Stan! :)

The original plan was to have lunch at Universal City Walk. Pero since mga gutom na kami, we ended up at Jollibee. :)

After lunch, we just walked around Hollywood.

And because I was probably tired from all the walking - I fell asleep early and soundly. It was such a gift since I haven't been able to sleep well for the past days (since the previous weekend actually).

The next day, I woke up with 14 missed calls! (Stacy and Karen - Sorry ha, nakatulog ako. But I was so touched. I miss you na.) That afternoon, I got more than just a hair cut! I got my roots retouched. Bongga! :)

Friday, I checked the status of my work permit application on the net and guess what? APPROVED! God's birthday gift! Just perfect! :) And to celebrate (again, hehe!), we had dinner somewhere in Palm Springs. Since it was still my birthday (extended celebration), I got this:

What was left of dessert :)

Overall, I had a blast! No plans and very much unlike past ones - but full of surprises nevertheless! Thank you for another year! :)

Coincidence or What?

2009-09-07T13:35:00.010+08:00

I was just trying to fine tune my "gaydar" when I asked a friend this question:

me: do you know of any guy who does yoga? don't you think it's "gayish"?

friend: robin padilla does yoga...it's in the newspaper i'm reading right now... (Note: the newspaper was actually dated the day before this conversation but my friend only got to read it about the same time I asked the question - talk about coincidence!)

Hmmmm...my "gaydar" really needs a lot of work...

(Disclaimer: This is not a homophobic post, I just want to spare myself from the big trouble of falling for someone with the same taste in men as I do, hehe!)

Ranting...GRRRR!!!!

2009-08-29T04:23:00.006+08:00

As much as I don't want to infuse my blog with stuff like these, I just really feel the need to vent. Just when I thought everything was falling into place...here it goes again. First off was the education evaluation that was required of me. I requested it last week and we paid for the same day service churva which was the most expensive. They emailed the evaluation on the day they received my request - I was impressed! Or so I thought. Almost 10 days after...the original evaluation has not yet arrived. I tried to ask them about it and they said they sent it last Saturday along with the self-addressed stamped envelope for the original documents I submitted for evaluation. Ayun...dumating na yung self-addressed envelope wala pa rin yun evaluation. So mega tawag na naman ako - they insisted they sent it already. I asked for at least a tracking number - NOTHING! We paid $90 more than the regular evaluation and they just used regular mail service! Come on! The reason we requested for same day service is because we're rushing! So they told me to wait until today and if it still doesn't come they'll send a new one. Kaasar talaga...I have high regards pa naman for the postal system here. And then this morning, the driving test that was supposed to be scheduled for 9AM started past 10AM already. Tapos, I failed the test pa, just because someone cut me off at a four-way stop! Kabadtrip talaga...nakatiming pa ko ng driver na di sumusunod sa rules. :( So I had to make another driving test appointment and guess what? - walang available! GEEEEESH! Now I have to call DMV everyday just to get an appointment! What a day! I don't even have the energy to do the laundry, haaay...:(

Breathe in, breathe out...Patience is a virtue.

I'm going to sleep this off for now. Please just wake me up when the world turns right-side up again.

2009-08-19T13:21:00.003+08:00

Dear Friends (you know who you are *wink*),

Thank you for the riding the bus with me while the limo is out of gas. Hopefully, the limo will get filled up soon. Till then, bus muna. ;)

Love,
Marianne

I Want To Be...

2009-08-11T01:27:00.009+08:00

Reflecting on my dwindling last days on the calendar :)

I Want To Be...
1. someone that people find it easy to confide in...i want to be the person that people would run to whenever they need someone to talk to...i want to be someone who they'll share secrets with because they know i will accept them no matter what...i want to be comforting, patient, a good listener, a problem solver, a therapist
2. youthful...not just physically...but more in the way I deal with things...I want to be eternally positive...trusting...child-like and innocent ;)
3. able to help make the world a better place...i want to get into charities, be an active member and maybe even a founder...i especially want to help poor kids, nourish the hungry, and help save the earth...
4. able to give my parents the luxurious life they deserve
5. RICH! (of course for 3 and 4 to come true i would need resources, hehe!)
6. more compassionate...i want to judge less and understand more :)
7. a make-up artist (even if it's not professionally, i would like to be someone that people run to when they need to be dolled up :)
8. able to go on more adventures...sky dive! bungee jump! hang glide! travel as much as I can! :)
9. (this one, i'm still not sure if I really want it, but i'll put it in anyway) a wife and mother (or kahit yung second na lang, hehe! - i'll have my eggs frozen if i really need to, hehe!)
10. able to live in the moment with trust and faith that i am always in the right place at the right time :)

"Oh Lord, that You would bless me indeed and enlarge my territory/that Your hand would be with me/that You would keep me from all evil/that I may cause no pain..." -The Prayer of Jabez, Geoff Moore; Steve Reischl

Of Faith and Trust

2009-08-01T00:29:00.006+08:00

"I have never had clarity; what I have always had is trust. So I will pray that you trust God." -Mother Teresa

Although I was an active member of a popular religious organization for years and have heard about faith and trust all the time, I don't think I ever fully understood it until now. I have always admired people, who, even at the most dire circumstance, knew that God will provide for them.

These days, I think I won't be able to even survive without faith and trust. Letting go of everything has made me feel like I jumped into the unknown. Nararamdaman ko ngayon yung sinasabi nila na sumugod sa giyera na walang armas. As in, until now I still can't believe how the independent me would now have to depend on a lot of people in order to survive. This has been such a humbling experience for me. I have learned that it is not entirely bad to depend on people - that you need people for survival. Letting go has not only taught me about faith and trust - it has also taught me to be more appreciative. :)

Now, I can definitely say that even if everything seems unclear, I know that faith and trust in God will help me through these times. I know that He has plans for me that are far greater than what I have ever imagined. Right now, I am still not in a situation wherein I can say that I've made it and got what I wanted, but I know that with God by my side I'll get there sooner or later. :) I am getting there step by step anyway and I know that in time, I am going to be alright. :)

"God makes it easy for us to know His will. He's built it into the very fabric of our being. He engineers circumstances to manifest it. He closes doors and opens bigger ones to lead us there. All we have to do is to seek." -Rissa Singson-Kawpeng

Love According to Bob Ong

2009-07-19T06:24:00.003+08:00

I just love Bob Ong! :) Am not sure though if this was really written by Bob Ong...just got it via email.

1. "Kung hindi mo mahal ang isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."
2. "Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."
3. "Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."
4. "Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."
5. "Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan ung sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin." (good for the health pa to, hehe!)
6. "Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo.. Dapat lumandi ka din."
7. "Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang." (exactly!)
8. "Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa tanga kundi pagkukusa. at pag hiniwalayan mo at nabigla ka lang pala...wag ka magpatiwakal ng dahil sa ka-eng engan mo."
9. "Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na di mo mahal pero mahal ka.. Kaya quits lang."
10. "Kung dalawa ang mahal mo, piliin mo yung pangalawa. Kasi hindi ka naman magmamahal ng iba kung mahal mo talaga yung una."
11. "Hindi porke't madalas mong ka-chat, kausap sa telepono, kasama sa mga lakad o ka-text ng wantusawa eh may gusto sayo at magkakatuluyan kayo. Meron lang talagang mga taong sadyang friendly, sweet, flirt, malandi, pa-fall o paasa."
12. "Huwag magmadali sa babae o lalaki. Tatlo, lima, sampung taon, mag-iiba ang pamantayan mo at maiisip mong hindi pala tamang pumili ng kapareha dahil lang maganda o nakakalibog ito. Totoong mas mahalaga ang kalooban ng tao higit sa anuman. Sa paglipas ng panahon, maging ang mga crush ng bayan nagmumukha ding pandesal, maniwala ka."
13. "Minsan kahit ikaw ang nakaschedule, kailangan mo pa rin maghintay, kasi hindi ikaw ang priority."
14. "Mahirap pumapel sa buhay ng tao. Lalo na kung hindi ikaw yung bida sa script na pinili nya."
15. "Alam mo ba kung gaano kalayo ang pagitan ng dalawang tao pag nagtalikuran na sila? Kailangan mong libutin ang buong mundo para lang makaharap ulit ang taong tinalikuran mo."
16. "Mas mabuting mabigo sa paggawa ng isang bagay kesa magtagumpay sa paggawa ng wala."
17. "Hindi lahat ng kaya mong intindihin ay katotohan, at hindi lahat ng hindi mo kayang intindihin ay kasinungalingan."
18. "Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lng yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin! Bakit? Utang na loob! Wag mong isisi sa body organs mo ang mga sama ng loob mo sa buhay! Tandaan mo: magiging masaya ka lang kung matututo kang tanggapin na hindi ang puso, utak, atay o bituka mo ang may kasalanan sa lahat ng nangyari sayo, kundi IKAW mismo!"
19. "Pakawalan mo yung mga bagay na nakakasakit sa iyo kahit na pinasasaya ka nito. Wag mong hintayin ang araw na sakit na lang ang nararamdaman mo at iniwan ka na ng kasiyahan mo."
20. "Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang mga taong malalapit sa iyo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."
21. "Ang pag-ibig parang imburnal...nakakatakot mahulog.... at kapag nahulog ka, it's either by accident or talagang tanga ka.." (eto na nga ang kinatatakutan ko - ayokong maging tanga, hehe!)

Song List

2009-07-12T08:24:00.004+08:00

1. The one song that summarizes my "love cycle" - "Muntik na Kitang Minahal" by The Company
2. Perk me up song - "Perfect Day" by Hoku
3. Rocker Chick Song - "I Hate Myself for Loving You" by Joan Jett and "Best Damn Thing" by Avril Lavigne
4. Songs I Wish Someone Would Sing to Me - "I Can Love You Like That" by All 4 One and "I'll Be" by Edwin McCain
5. Current Situation's Theme Song - "One Step At A Time" by Jordin Sparks
6. Song I used to sing a lot as a kid - "Someone's Waiting for You" by Lea Salonga
7. Fave Praise Song - "Testify to Love"
8. Songs that remind of of certain "boylets" - "Stuck" by Stacie Orrico, "Runaway" by the Corrs, "Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon, "One Fine Day" by the Chiffons
9. Fave "Angsty" Song - "Forgiven" by Alanis Morisette
10. Fave Friendship Song - "These Are the Times to Remember" From Mystic Pizza OST
11. Fave OSTs - Dawson's Creek, One Fine Day
12. Fave Song From A Musical - "For Good" from The Wicked

Dagdagan ko tong list na to pag may naisip pa ko...:)

Psychoanalysis Mode

2009-07-06T09:20:00.004+08:00

Came across this blog and suddenly realized that it might not actually be commitment that I'm afraid of but the falling in love itself...it seems I've actually been dancing the love-avoidance dance all along...

Love According to Soulmate

2009-06-30T09:46:00.011+08:00

Finished watching the Korean drama Soulmate a few days back. Here are some thought provoking quotes from the series. I'm sure most (if not all) people can relate to some of these quotes.

love isn't something you do, love is something that just comes to you. -philip

there are two things that can shut a woman up - a confession that she's the one and a sweet kiss. but this isn't love. passion brings a tremble to your lips but love makes your heartstrings stir. -dong-wook

love isn't about confirmation; it's about conviction. -soo kyung

love is...you smile bigger when your lover is smiling -soo kyung

love doesn't come or go, it just stays where it is -min-ae

they say that love that's too difficult isn't really love after all. -soo kyung

there's no such thing as a perfect man or a perfect woman. there's only perfect love that the imperfect man and woman create together. -soo kyung

someone once told me that when a man meets his destiny, he doesn't hold onto her, thinking that someone better will come along, and when a woman meets her destiny, she knows that he's her destiny, but she lets him go because of the realities of life. -mi-jin

you don't love because it's your destiny. love becomes your destiny when you give a person all your love thinking that you could never love anyone more. if you decide to love someone more than anyone else, that someone will become your destiny. -mi-jin

you're my only one. you can make my heart beat faster and slower, you can make it beat any way you want. -dong-wook

you can't find a good place unless you really look for it. we might never have found one another if we didn't pay attention, even though we were so close to each other. -dong-wook

i feel a searing pain in my heart whenever dong-wook touches me. but strangely, i want the pain to go on. -soo kyung

i had to bear the pain. i couldn't allow the pain i was feeling to overtake me. i had to keep smiling in the hopes that soo kyung would smile again. -dong-wook

something that's so easily changeable isn't fate. you know, destiny is something that you can't change even if you want to. it's something you can't escape no matter how hard you try. it's something that you can't just cast off no matter how much you struggle. -soo kyung

i've realized through this that sometimes love just isn't enough. that there is love that you can't hold onto with tears. i loved dong-wook and that was why i let him go. that was why i let him go. -yu-jin

if we believe that our love is destiny, then all the time you or i spent loving in the past would become meaningless. i believe in destiny just like you. but i'm just not sure that you're my destiny. -soo kyung

you made me dream. it was a good dream, a dream in which i thought that you were mine, a dream in which i thought that you could be mine completely. -soo kyung

soo kyung, it's so difficult right now for me because i know your thoughts. if i didn't know anything, i'd grab your hands and beg for you to come with me. if we're truly destined for each other, then we'll be together someday, even though it isn't today. -dong wook, in soulmate

So which one's your fave? Mine's in pink. ;)

Goodbye to Romance

2009-06-26T07:21:00.005+08:00

Shared this on facebook and put the blame on the K-drama I'm watching. Truth is, this is what I really feel right now. Sad I know...but hopefully this is only for now. :)

goodbye to romance.mp3 -

Today I Realized...

2009-06-24T01:58:00.001+08:00

...that I'm just too rational for love :(

Boy Crazy! (Again!)

2009-06-17T04:36:00.004+08:00

I'm officially so over Lee Min Ho...realized that what a friend pointed out was true - Jerry Yan is still way hotter, hehe! Anyway, been getting crazy over Kim Hyun Joong...not because of his character in Boys Over Flowers but because of what I've seen of his personality in reality shows, hehe! He is so funny and cute...plus, super cute nya sumayaw, hehe! I know, I'm getting crazier and more juvenile everyday, haha!

From: ayummie62

A Day In The Life of A Bum - Part 1: Weekdays

2009-06-01T14:06:00.005+08:00

Because my life will be undergoing a major change starting tomorrow, I decided to write a 3-part series to remember what my life as a bum was like. Oh, I'm soooo gonna miss it, hehe!

8:30 AM: Wake-up!
9-10 AM: Surf the net - facebook updates (including my fave apps: myfarm, jackpot slot machines, fluff friends, bejeweled blitz, etc.), check mail; Breakfast
10-11AM: Load laundry (2x a week), clear the dishes
11-11:30AM: Lunch time!
11:30AM to around 12-1AM: Getting my K-pop fix from youtube, mysoju, dramafever, etc. (fold laundry in between)
1AM: Bedtime! =)

Haaay, this is the lyp! hehe!

To be continued...

Rollercoaster

2009-05-30T15:36:00.003+08:00

I've always loved rollercoasters - from the slow climb to the top, to the queasy feeling in the stomach after the quick drop. Of course, screaming my head off also adds to the fun.

I woke up this morning feeling like life is giving me a rollercoaster ride - and sad to say, it was not as enjoyable as a real rollercoaster ride. While yesterday I felt excited and hopeful because of a possible escape from my bummer life, this morning was totally different. It was like dropping so fast that it was dizzying. I have always been a late bloomer. I liked it that way - moving at my own pace was fun and not stressful. However, things seem to be moving so fast for me, changes are happening at such a fast pace that I don't think I even have the time for the "scream while dropping". I don't even have time to appreciate the queasy feeling in the stomach that I so love. Not that I'm refusing change - just that I wish I had the time to stop and smell the roses. I feel that my life is in chaos right now - and I don't even know if it's a good thing or not.

Anyway, on the upside, I think the changes will help me lose some weight, hehe! Also, it's a possible financial gain. Although I know these after effects will not be instant (which makes it all the more frustrating), I just have to cope with the things that life is handing me. After all, the changes may not be all bad after all. Haaay...I just wish I didn't have to go through these things...

My Song ;)

2009-05-15T13:20:00.008+08:00

Wow, there's a song with my name pala...COOL!!!

In a sea of faces, in a sea of doubt
In this cruel place your voice above the maelstrom
In the wake of this ship of fools I'm falling further down
If you can see me, Marian, reach out and take me home.....

I hear you calling Marian
Across the water
Across the wave
I hear you calling Marian
Can you hear me calling you to
Save me, save me, save me from the grave...

Marian
Marian

There's a weight above me
And the pressure is all too strong
To breathe deep, breathe long and hard
To take the water down and go to sleep
To sink still further beneath the fatal wave
Marian I think I'm drowning
This sea is killing me

I hear you calling Marian
Across the water
Across the wave
I hear you calling Marian
Can you hear me calling you to
Save me, save me, save me from the grave...

Marian
Marian
Marian

video from: mmimmmi
lyrics from: letssingit.com

I'm Going Boy Crazy!!!

2009-05-11T21:50:00.003+08:00

from: leeminhoph.com

HOT! HOT! HOT!

I Love the Philippines! =)

2009-03-27T09:51:00.003+08:00

... but my LAKBAYAN GRADE is only C :(

My Lakbayan grade is C!

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

Created by Eugene Villar.

I will definitely explore my native country more.

Huh?!

2009-03-20T09:50:00.000+08:00

Last night, I was telling the Lord in prayer that the truth is that I really want to go back to the Philippines then process my papers from there but that it was up to him if He really wanted me to stay here.

When I woke up, my dad handed me a letter (aba, at nakatanggap ako ng letter, hehe!). Turns out it was a notice of receipt for my change of status application. What an answer! Mukhang dito talaga muna ako, HAHAHA!

Diet

2009-03-14T13:37:00.001+08:00

Me (eating chips before lunch time) to Mom and Dad: Yung diet pill, appetite suppressant pero hindi naman ako nawawalan ng gana kumain...

Dad: Hay naku! Diet does not run in the family!

NYE!!!!!

Nice Read: Lay-off that Extra Rice and So Much More ;)

2009-03-13T09:35:00.000+08:00

Mula sa Hindi Naging "Pinaka" (UPIS Recognition Day 2009 Speech) ni Eugene Y. Evasco, Ph.D.

(Binasa noong ika-10 ng Marso, 2009, UP Integrated School para sa Recognition Day ng mga Mag-aaral sa Grades 7-10)

Prinsipal Dr. AURORA C. ZUNIGA, Mga Katuwang na Prinsipal MELANIE M. DONKOR at NANCY T. FLOR, sa mga TAGAPANGULO ng mga departamento, mga DATING KONG GURO at ngayo’y KAPWA-GURO, mga MAGULANG, mga PANAUHIN, at HIGIT SA LAHAT, mga PARARANGALANG MAG-AARAL, magandang umaga sa inyong lahat.

May lugar na hindi natin inaasahang mapupuntahan. Nariyan ang makatapak sa buwan, lumutang sa kalawakan, o pasyalan ang hardin sa ilalim ng dagat. Paano mararating ang ituktok ng Everest, ang balkonahe ng Taj Mahal, ang ibabaw ng Great Wall ng Tsina? Narito ako at nakatayo ngayon sa harapan ninyo, kaharap ang mga pinakamahusay, pinakamagaling, pinakahuwarang mag-aaral ng isa sa pinakamahusay na haiskul sa bansa. Tila imposible ang kinatatayuan ko ngayon.

Sa apat na taon ko sa high school, ninais ko ring mapabilang sa ganitong okasyon. Ninais kong magkaroon ng pagkilala bilang pinakamahusay sa Social Studies, Filipino, o kaya’y Agham. Ninais kong maging huwarang mag-aaral. Ngunit mailap sa akin ang mga pagkilalang iyon. Maraming mas mahusay sa akin. May mga taon na nasa top 10 ako, masuwerte na kung napasama ako sa top 3. Ngunit hindi ako naging “pinaka.”

Kaya malaki ang pasasalamat at kagalakan ko ngayon; ang maging tagapagsalita ngayon ay tinuturing ko bilang isang Honorary Award.

Taong 1993, grade 10 ako noon nang maangkin ko ang dalawang pagkilala: Manunulat ng Taon at Mamamahayag ng Taon sa ganito ring okasyon. Buhat ito sa pagiging literary editor ko ng Ang Aninag at pagwawagi sa mga press conference at patimpalak ng YMCA at Teodoro Valencia Foundation. Hindi masukat ang galak ko noon. Sa panahon ding ito napaiyak ko ang aking ina sa mabuting paraan—nang isinalubong ko sa kanya ang aking medalya buhat sa Regional Press Conference, na naging pasaporte ko sa pambansang paligsahan ng lahat ng mga kabataang manunulat sa sekondarya. Hindi ko inaasahang malaking pahiwatig ang medalyang iyon sa aking magiging buhay bilang manunulat at magiging hanapbuhay bilang guro sa malikhaing pagsulat.

Ngayon, mahigit isang dekada na ang nakalipas. Nakaupo ako kung saan kayo nakaupo, naghihintay na maigawad sa akin ang sertipiko ng pagkilala at makamayan ng prinsipal. Hindi ko naririnig ang talumpati ng aming panauhing tagapagsalita. Wala akong maalala ni isang salita. Mas malakas kasi ang kabog ng aking puso at ang imaginaring banda na tumutugtog sa aking isipan—mga tambol, trumpeta, biyulin, plawta. Tanging pangalan ko lamang ang aking hinihintay na matawag. At ang kasunod nitong masigabong palakpakan.

Ano ba ang karaniwang talumpati? Kung mayabang ang nagtatalumpati, ililista niya ang mga bagay na kanyang tagumpay. Iingitin niya ang mga tagapakinig sa layo ng kanyang narating. At saka hahamunin ang iba na sana’y makamit kahit kalahati man lang ng kanyang tagumpay. Walang duda, isa itong malaking pagyayabang.

Kung mapagbigay naman ang nagtatalumpati, pupurihin niya ang mga pararangalan. Puwedeng isang buong araw na magpupurihan ang nagsasalita at ang nakikinig. Hindi natin ito gagawin ngayong umaga.

Maaari rin namang isang memory trip ang talumpati. Halimbawa: “Dati, may elective kaming typing. Walang pang internet at wi-fi sa UPIS kaya nasa library para kumuha ng impormasyon. Pumupunta pa kami sa Balara para magpa-xerox. Hindi pa uso noon ang cellphone. Malinis-linis pa ang hangin at wala banta ng global warming. Makipot pa ang Katipunan; wala ang mga nagtataasan nitong condominium. Masaya na kami sa pagtambay sa Multi.” Pero boring iyon. Maghihikab lang kayo at pabulong na magsasabing “Sana’y matapos na ito.”

Ang ibabahagi ko sa inyo ngayong umaga ay ang mga bagay na natutunan ko sa buhay. Wari ba akong isang ermitanyo o aswang na magsasalin ng mga mahiwagang kaalaman.

Kaya, pagdamutan ninyo ang mga payo ko ngayong umaga.

Ang una kong payo: Huwag nang mag-extra-rice. Hindi ako nagbibiro. Kumain ng mga dahon at prutas. Uminom ng maraming tubig. Iwasan ang fastfood, prito, at pagkain galing sa lata.

Maglakad. Sa panahon ngayon na may teknolohiya sa bawat kilos tulad ng elevator at escalator, mainam na gamitin ang mga binti.

Mahalin ang inyong sarili. Magbitamina ka, maligo, at matulog. Iwasang magpuyat. Igalang ang sariling katawan. Huwag hayaang kaawaan mo ang iyong sarili.

Tandaang nagkakatotoo ang mga kasabihan at salawikain. Halimbawa, kung may tiyaga, may nilaga. Kung ano ang itinanim, siyang aanihin. Sabihin mang gasgas ito o luma, pero nagtatagal ang mga ito dahil tunay.

Turuan mo ang sariling mangarap. Kung mayroon ka na nito, dagdagan mo o kaya’y lakihan. Laging isipin na hindi nakakabangungot ang pangangarap.

Maniwala ka sa iyong sarili.

Magtiwala ka sa kabutihan ng ibang tao.

Nagsisimula ang anumang paglalakbay sa unang hakbang. Unang hakbang ang pag-alam ng inyong gustong-gustong gawin. Magtatagumpay ka kapag gustong-gusto mo ang iyong ginagawa.

Pero tandaan: hindi lahat ng inaasahan ay matutupad, hindi lahat ng inambisyon ay magagawa. Hindi ka laging mananalo. Masasaktan ka at mabibigo. Baka maghintay ka nang matagal bago muling manalo. Pero huwag kang umurong. Nagwawagi ang mga hindi sumusuko.

Walang katapusan ang pag-aaral. Di natatapos ang pagkatuto.

Ngayon, kayo ang kinilalang pinakagamaling pero may igagaling pa kayo.

Magkaroon ka ng rubdob, ng ningas, ng apoy. Hayaan mo itong maglagablab.

Huwag iasa ang kaalaman at pagkatuto sa iyong mga guro at magulang. Darating ang araw o mga taon, malalaman ninyo na kayo ang magiging guro ng inyong sarili, ang pinakamahusay na guro ng sarili.

Ipa-frame ninyo ang mga sertipiko, halikan ang iyong medalya, yakapin ang tropeo. Pero isang araw lamang dapat. Puwede na siguro ang isang linggo. Dahil may mga gagawin ka pa. Huwag kang magpaawat. Huwag makontento sa kung ano’ng mayroon ka ngayon.

Sorpresahin o gulatin ang sarili. Asahan mo ang mga dakilang bagay mula sa iyo. Hanapin pa ang natatagong galing. Tuklasin ang natatangong talento at talino.

Huwag kang magpatali sa iisang gawain. Maikli ang buhay para sa iisang ginagawa. Lawakan mo pa ang nalalaman at interes. Matuto ng bago. Dapat araw-araw ay may bago kang nalalaman—bagong salita, bagong impormasyon, bagong kaalaman, bagong kakayahan.

Mag-aral ng bago—sumayaw, magluto, magtanim, magpinta, kumanta, matuto ng bagong wika, manood ng mga pelikula mula sa ibang bansa bukod sa Hollywood.

Hindi pa huli para matutong magpiyano o maggitara.

Huwag kang magbabad sa Friendster , YM, Youtube, at Facebook.

Huwag ninyong ipagkamaling museo at parke ang Mall of Asia at Trinoma.

Ipakita mo, huwag mong sabihin. Ipakita mo sa kilos at hindi lamang sa salita.

Dumanas, umibig, masaktan, mabusog. Karanasan ang huhubog sa iyong pagkatao. Matuto kang matakot, matuto kang mahiya, kabahan, malula, matawa. Damhin ang maraming pakiramdam. Sapagkat walang nasasayang na karanasan sa isang taong malikhain.

Magtipid at mag-ipon. Bilihin lamang ang kailangan. Sa halip, magpakalunod sa mga bagay na walang bayad—sariwang hangin, mayabong na puno, gabing mabituin, makulay na paruparo, halakhak ng mga bata, at mayamang koleksiyon sa aklatan.

Maligo sa ulan. Mamitas ng santol, kaimito, o duhat. Magtampisaw sa ilog. Magpaaraw kapag umaga. Magpalutang sa dagat. Umakyat ka ng bundok. Umidlip sa damuhan.

Hayaang magpakumot sa hamog habang nakatingala sa mga bituin. Abangan ang meteor shower. Matulog sa labas habang hinaharana kayo ng kuliglig. Sa madaling sabi, makipag-ugnayan ka sa kalikasan.

Minsan, subukan mong hanapin ang milky way sa kalangitan.

Huwag kalimutang maging bata sa puso at diwa. Iba ito sa pagiging isip-bata.

Maglista. Nais n’yo bang pumunta sa Italya? Nais n’yo bang makita ang Mona Lisa sa Louvre? O masaksihan ang total eclipse? O masaksihan ang northern lights sa Antarctica?

Magtala o magjournal. Itago sa isang kahon ang mga maliliit pero mahahalagang bagay—liham, postcard, larawan, tarheta, tiket ng bus. Mga piraso ito ng alaala na ‘di dapat pakawalan at ipalamon sa alikabok.

Isulat mo, bago mo makalimutan. Magsulat ka para sa mga nakalimot at sa mga nakalimutan.

Alagaan mo ang iyong ideya. Paunlarin at paramihin mo ito.

Maging tinig ka para sa mga walang tinig.

Pagdating ng araw, huwag kang kumapit sa mga makapangyarihan. Huwag kang mamihasa sa sistemang palakasan.

Makikita ang iyong galing sa pagbabalanse ng kabutihan at kagalingan.

Tandaan mo: susukatin ka hindi sa iyong mga nakuha kundi sa iyong mga ibinigay.

Magtanim ng puno o ng kakaibang halaman.

Kupkupin ang isang abandonadong aso o kuting. Higit kang magiging tao sa tunay na malasakit sa ibang nilalang.

Kung may nakuha ka, matutong magbalik. Maghanap ka ng karapat-dapat na pag-aalayan. Magulang mo? Pamilya? O baka naman puwede mong isipin ang sariling bayan?

Maghanap ka ng iyong idolo, modelo, o kaya’y tinitingalang bayani. Sino sa kanila: Manny Pacquiao, Rosa Rosal, Jose Rizal, Michael Phelps, JK Rowling, Tiger Woods? Huwag mo silang gayahin, higitan mo sila.

Mainam sa kaluluwa ang paglalakbay. Pero hindi sukatan ng tagumpay ang pag-alis at pagtalikod sa sariling bayan.

Igalang mo ang desisyon, paninindigan, at paniniwala ng ibang tao.

Walang masama sa pagtatanong.

Huwag mahiyang humiling; magugulat ka na lang at baka mapagbigyan ka.

Mag-ingat ka sa sasabihin mo, hindi mo na ito mababawi.

Pag-isipan ng makailang ulit ang anumang gagawin, dahil ang inyong ginawa ay mahirap nang malimutan o mabura. Naitatatak ito sa kasaysayan.

Magbasa. Manood. Makinig ng musika. Maging mapanuri.

Kilalanin ng inyong mga lolo at lola, alamin ang buhay ng kanilang mga lolo at lola.

Huwag mo nang ulitin ang iyong sarili. Lagpasan mo ang iyong mga naunang nagawa. Masakit man dahil totoo, kalaban mo ang iyong sarili.

May iba’t ibang anyo, hugis, at hitsura ang kagalingan at talino. Kung kaya, hindi lang kayo ang pinakamahusay.

May mas mahalaga pa kaysa sa pagiging pinakamahusay sa Ingles, Musika, Matematika, o Practical Arts. Kayo na ang bahalang tumuklas kung anu-ano ang mga iyon.

Huwag na huwag maging mayabang. Huwag lalaki ang inyong ulo. Maging mapagkumbaba. Dahil pareho-pareho naman tayong naiinitan, nagugutom, nauuhaw. Pare-pareho tayong pipila sa pagsakay ng jeep o pag-aabang ng tricycle.

Sa huli, alagaan ninyo ang iyong mga pangalan.

Itanghal ninyo ang ating lahi bilang Filipino. Alagaan ang pagiging Filipino at kilalanin ang sariling bansa. Sapagkat ito ang ugat ng karangalan ng sarili at ng karangalan ng bansa.

Sa mga pararangalan, tanggapin ninyo ang aking paghanga. Ipagpatuloy ninyo ang inyong ambisyon. Maging pasaway pa kayo sa inyong galing, lakas, husay, at talino.

Harinawa’y makatagpo kayo ng inspirasyon ngayong umaga. Sa mga susunod na taon, nawa’y maaalala ninyo na hindi talaga ako nagbibiro sa pagsabing huwag nang mag-extra rice.

Maraming salamat at magandang umagang muli sa inyong lahat!

2008's Biggest Lesson: Letting Go

2009-03-10T09:05:00.006+08:00

This was supposed to be a new year post, but just like it's predecessors, it got stuck in the drafts folder with only a title. Anyway, 2008 started out just like any other year except I didn't get to spend the new year in the Phils. After that, a cascade of life changing stuff just started to happen...

Like any other child living away from their parents, my sister and I decided that it was about time to be together as a family again. We finally had our visa and we got a taste of living as a family again after a long time. However, the Philippines has been my home and it was hard to think about the things that I have to let go. First, I had my job for 8 years. Although it wasn't a hard decision to let go of my job since I was already feeling burned out for a long time, it was still hard to let go of friends, financial security, and routine. I did not realize how big that decision was until I started packing my stuff and realized how much of me today was because of that 8 years I spent in that office. Next step, although I initially planned to let go of the place we're renting when I got back after my "vacation" (I never intended for me to actually stay and process everything here), our landlady made the decision for us. She decided to increase our rent and she didn't agree to postpone the increase until I came back. Dang! That lady has always been some kind of a money grabbing b****! (Disclaimer: I just had to write that coz that was how I felt at that time. I'm okay with her now, I don't want to judge her, hehe!) So the packing will have to begin ASAP. After that, I realized that maybe God really knew I wasn't supposed to come back. =) Since I (my sister was already staying permanently with the family) was transferring to a room in my best friend's house, I knew I couldn't bring a lot of our stuff. We started selling things, garage sale style. That's when I realized that we really had a lot of stuff and mind you...it is NOT easy to let go of things that for you has "sentimental value"...it was very hard for me since I eventually had to do the sorting and the transferring alone since my sister has already gone by then. In the middle of all these things happening, I realized that material things are not really important - that you can live without the stuff that you thought were valuable to you. What's important is that you'll always have the memories with you. I actually realized this already when my tita died a few years back. That time I was thinking that wala rin talaga pala ang lahat - pag patay ka na patay ka na - you don't get to keep any of the stuff you've amassed in your lifetime. It's easy to say but hard to do as I've come to realize, right now, I still sometimes think of the things that I'm never gonna see again. Anyway, the last straw came when I went on my "vacation" last October. Since I came here for what I thought was a three-month "vacation", I did not get to pack a lot of my stuff. I left almost everything in the Philippines - my clothes, my make up, shoes, jewelry...as in everything! When I realized that I won't be back for a long time (my family just wanted me to stay here for good) I wanted to get my stuff. I wanted and I still want to go home and pack decently - at least get the stuff that are really important to me. Too late for that now,but at least my best friend took some of my stuff with her when she also left and she has already shipped some of it (I have some of my make-up na, yipee!) to me =). However, at times, I still think of what I have that I can't use anymore. When I go out and I want to dress up really nice, I can't because my accessories, shoes, clothes, perfume, are in the Philippines. Since I won't be able to get a job yet because of my status (it would probably take a year to fix), I can't buy stuff. That's also one of the things that I had to let go - shopping and leisure. Before, I had mani-peds, spa and salon sessions regularly. It's different know. Sometimes I feel jealous when I see my friends posting pics of their recent travels and adventures. I used to travel a lot too, but then I am really happy and lucky to be living with my parents. Seeing them still lovey-dovey after almost 36 years makes it all worthwhile. I know that while I may not have the financial freedom that I had before (in fact right now, I can say I have nothing except for my family and my faith), I just have to be patient and everything will come in God's perfect time...

I know this has been my most personal blog...I can't help it...I left my diary in the Philippines too, hehe!

Missing You...

2009-02-03T11:20:00.003+08:00

Just got to view this video again after awhile and it somehow made me cry and miss my Unilab family. Not that I'm complaining though 'coz I'm perfectly happy living with my family...I just wish that one day travelling could be as easy as orbing...haaay...

Thanks Karen and Stacy for this video. Miss ko na kayo.

My Name's Hidden Meaning

2009-01-31T01:08:00.004+08:00

I typed in "Marianne" on this quiz and here's the result I got:

You Are Powerful and Determined

You are confident, self assured, and capable. You are not easily intimidated.
You master any and all skills easily. You don't have to work hard for what you want.
You make your life out to be exactly how you want it. And you'll knock down anyone who gets in your way!

You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.

You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.

You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.

You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.

You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.

What's Your Name's Hidden Meaning?

Medyo totoo naman ata, especially the rebel part, hehe!

The Fox

2009-01-29T16:30:00.004+08:00

Excerpt from "The Little Prince" (I got this from blog hopping , hehe!)

"...If you want a friend, tame me . . ." said the fox.

"What must I do, to tame you?" asked the little prince.

"You must be very patient," replied the fox. "First you will sit down at a little distance from me--like that--in the grass. I shall look at you out of the corner of my eye, and you will say nothing. Words are the source of misunderstandings. But you will sit a little closer to me, every day . . . it would have been better to come back at the same hour. If, for example, you come at four o'clock in the afternoon, then at three o'clock I shall begin to be happy. I shall feel happier and happier as the hour advances. At four o'clock, I shall already be worrying and jumping about. I shall show you how happy I am! But if you come at just any time, I shall never know at what hour my heart is to be ready to greet you."

Wala lang, nakarelate ako sobra...I never realized that this actually sums up why I have never been in a relationship...wala pa kong nakakatapat na kasing tiyaga ni Little Prince...haayyy...

McDo - Huling El Bimbo

2009-01-14T03:25:00.002+08:00

I wouldn't have seen this commercial...buti na lang may nagpost sa facebook, hehe! It's kinda sad but still I love it coz it's heartfelt. =)

Happy Birthday! =)

2008-11-11T05:21:00.004+08:00

Happy Birthday Dora! =) ...and I meant my sister and not "the explorer", hehe!

Luv yah! Mwah!

10 Ways To Be Happier

2008-11-07T12:57:00.005+08:00

I just had to post this ;)

10 Ways to Be Happier

Source: http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/health/10-ways-to-be-happier-295265

How happy are you -- really? If there’s room for improvement, then Gretchen Rubin has some suggestions.

A few years ago, on a morning like any other, I had a sudden realization: I was in danger of wasting my life. As I stared out the rain-spattered window of a New York City bus, I saw that the years were slipping by.

“What do I want from life?” I asked myself. “Well…I want to be happy.” I had many reasons to be happy: My husband was the tall, dark, handsome love of my life; we had two delightful girls, ages 1 and 7; I was a writer, living in my favorite city. I had friends; I had my health; I didn’t have to color my hair. But too often I sniped at my husband or the drugstore clerk. I felt dejected after even a minor professional setback. I lost my temper easily. Is that how a happy person would act?

I decided on the spot to begin a systematic study of happiness. (A little intense, I know. But that’s the kind of thing that appeals to me.) In the end, I spent a year test-driving the wisdom of the ages, current scientific studies, and tips from popular culture. If I followed all the advice, I wanted to know, would it work?

Well, the year is over, and I can say: It did. I made myself happier. And along the way I learned a lot about how to be happier. Here are those lessons.

1. Don’t start with profundities.

When I began my Happiness Project, I realized pretty quickly that, rather than jumping in with lengthy daily meditation or answering deep questions of self-identity, I should start with the basics, like going to sleep at a decent hour and not letting myself get too hungry. Science backs this up; these two factors have a big impact on happiness.

2. Do let the sun go down on anger.

I had always scrupulously aired every irritation as soon as possible, to make sure I vented all bad feelings before bedtime. Studies show, however, that the notion of anger catharsis is poppycock. Expressing anger related to minor, fleeting annoyances just amplifies bad feelings, while not expressing anger often allows it to dissipate.

3. Fake it till you feel it.

Feelings follow actions. If I’m feeling low, I deliberately act cheery, and I find myself actually feeling happier. If I’m feeling angry at someone, I do something thoughtful for her and my feelings toward her soften. This strategy is uncannily effective.

4. Realize that anything worth doing is worth doing badly.

Challenge and novelty are key elements of happiness. The brain is stimulated by surprise, and successfully dealing with an unexpected situation gives a powerful sense of satisfaction. People who do new things — learn a game, travel to unfamiliar places — are happier than people who stick to familiar activities that they already do well. I often remind myself to “Enjoy the fun of failure” and tackle some daunting goal.

5. Don’t treat the blues with a “treat.”

Often the things I choose as “treats” aren’t good for me. The pleasure lasts a minute, but then feelings of guilt and loss of control and other negative consequences deepen the lousiness of the day. While it’s easy to think, I’ll feel good after I have a few glasses of wine…a pint of ice cream…a cigarette…a new pair of jeans, it’s worth pausing to ask whether this will truly make things better.

6. Buy some happiness.

Our basic psychological needs include feeling loved, secure, and good at what we do and having a sense of control. Money doesn’t automatically fill these requirements, but it sure can help. I’ve learned to look for ways to spend money to stay in closer contact with my family and friends; to promote my health; to work more efficiently; to eliminate sources of irritation and marital conflict; to support important causes; and to have enlarging experiences. For example, when my sister got married, I splurged on a better digital camera. It was expensive, but it gave me a lot of happiness bang for the buck.

7. Don’t insist on the best.

There are two types of decision makers. Satisficers (yes, satisficers) make a decision once their criteria are met. When they find the hotel or the pasta sauce that has the qualities they want, they’re satisfied. Maximizers want to make the best possible decision. Even if they see a bicycle or a backpack that meets their requirements, they can’t make a decision until they’ve examined every option. Satisficers tend to be happier than maximizers. Maximizers expend more time and energy reaching decisions, and they’re often anxious about their choices. Sometimes good enough is good enough.

8. Exercise to boost energy.

I knew, intellectually, that this worked, but how often have I told myself, “I’m just too tired to go to the gym”? Exercise is one of the most dependable mood-boosters. Even a 10-minute walk can brighten my outlook.

9. Stop nagging.

I knew my nagging wasn’t working particularly well, but I figured that if I stopped, my husband would never do a thing around the house. Wrong. If anything, more work got done. Plus, I got a surprisingly big happiness boost from quitting nagging. I hadn’t realized how shrewish and angry I had felt as a result of speaking like that. I replaced nagging with the following persuasive tools: wordless hints (for example, leaving a new lightbulb on the counter); using just one word (saying “Milk!” instead of talking on and on); not insisting that something be done on my schedule; and, most effective of all, doing a task myself. Why did I get to set the assignments?

10. Take action.

Some people assume happiness is mostly a matter of inborn temperament: You’re born an Eeyore or a Tigger, and that’s that. Although it’s true that genetics play a big role, about 40 percent of your happiness level is within your control. Taking time to reflect, and conscious steps to make your life happier, really does work. So use these tips to start your own Happiness Project. I promise it won’t take you a whole year.

About the Author

Gretchen Rubin is the author of several books, and she keeps a daily blog at www.happiness-project.com. Her next book, The Happiness Project, will be published in late 2009. She lives in New York City with her husband and two daughters.

Titles

2008-11-03T17:29:00.013+08:00

A few weeks back, when a dear friend demanded an update of my blog, I told her I was just not in the mood to blog since I was too busy and I only managed to write (and save as drafts) titles of my supposed-to-be-blogs...She said that I should publish them even if they were only titles, haha! As if I would do that. ;) Anyway, I also realized that I did not post anything for October so these were the things I was supposed to blog about (among others):

1. Acuatico Resort

We went to this resort in Laiya Batangas in early September. Somehow, I never got around to blogging about this even if I should have because of this post.

Anyway, since I'm too lazy to choose pictures to upload, you can view the pics here.

The resort was really nice but the price was just not "sulit" because of the lack of amenities (the resort was not yet fully constructed and yet they charged almost the same as Plantation Bay even without basic room amenities such as facial tissue and mini bar) and service. In fact, one major issue was the calamares (priced at P500 but I could not even see squid...the bell pepper definitely outnumbered the squid, hehe!) which, as I said in the comment form, was "ridiculously" overpriced. In fairness to the management, they immediately took action when they read my comment and they explained that there was really a mistake with the serving size that night so they just gave us back 50% of the amount we paid.

2. Starstruck!

This was supposed to be about seeing one of my ultimate crushes...Zanjoe Marudo! hehe! Unfortunately, I could not anymore capture the excitement I felt when I saw him that day, hehe! One thing is for sure though...he did not disappoint! So hunky, so my type, hehe! Didn't get a picture, as always, I was too shy (more like chicken) to request for a picture...I was afraid he'd notice that I was hyperventilating from excitement, hehe!

3. Finally! =)

This was supposed to be a very long blog about how I finally got my Smashbox O-Gloss. To make the long story short...the surprise I was supposed to get for my birthday got lost twice during shipping and one was even shipped to a lucky person in Massachusetts, hehe!

My Smashbox O-Gloss - Got it 5 weeks after my birthday, hehe!

Thanks Bang! Can I change my wishlist already? =)

Note: This lipgloss really rocks! It makes the lips look naturally pink and glossy. See it's description here.

That's it for now...I'm gonna be busy again and I'm guessing this will be my only blog entry for November, hehe!

Naughty ;)

2008-09-28T23:31:00.002+08:00

I got my nails painted in Orly's Naughty! I'm loving it! =)

I Was A 23! =)

2008-09-25T10:51:00.003+08:00

I was referring to my waistline, hehe! I saw this skirt while I was going through my stuff and I decided to keep it as a souvenir.

I'm still in shock... =)

Bday = Pampering Day

2008-09-10T14:56:00.018+08:00

Yup, I love birthdays because it is one of those days where one can spend money without feeling guilty, hehe! For me, birthdays should always be pampering days. So what did I do on my Birthday? Head to the spa of course! =) This is what I got:

Javanese Royal Bath The Javanese Lulur has been practiced in the palaces of Central Java since the 17th century and was used by Javanese brides as a purifying ritual before marriage. This treatment begins with a soothing massage followed by a Lulur scrub, an exfoliating clay which has unique cleansing properties. A cool slathering of milk calms and nourishes the skin. A floral bath will complete your royalty experience. Photo and description from: www.thespa.com.ph

I wish I could have taken some pictures of the place (I had to leave all my stuff in the locker), coz it was so nice... the room where I had my treatment already had its own tub and shower...the treatment was superb! =)

I also decided to have a manicure since I wanted the color of my fingernails to match the color of my toenails, hehe! Their hand and feet pampering room was also very nice and cozy. Check out the pics:

Yep, the foot baths are installed! ;)

Sadly though, I did not enjoy the manicure...nasugatan ako =( Plus, the nail polish got botched soon after I left...

My right hand, before tragedy struck...

For emergency repair I bought a similarly colored nail polish and retouched...

After emergency repair...the color does not match exactly =(

After dinner we just had some desert...

My sister and her Cappucino Pop

Tin and her Ferrero Crunch Supreme

Bang with her Warm Chocolate Float

Afterwards, it was TIMEZONE time! Yipee!

The original plan was to go to RedBox. But nope, we never got there...at least I got a picture, hehe!

Now for the presents! =)

I finally have my own UDPP! Thanks Tin! =) Note: Of course I road tested the UDPP immediately, and...after 10 minutes in the sauna, around 20 minutes in a hot tub, and 10 minutes in the shower...my eye make-up stayed-put...the color faded a little which was understandable considering all the stress I put it through...but, there was no crease whatsoever and it lasted until I used my eye make-up remover...Impressive! =)

And Bang got me this super nice dress (at siyempre fave color ko, hehe!). She originally ordered the Smashbox stuff on my wishlist, but due to unfortunate circumstances (which is rather a long story) she did not get it. Thanks for the effort though, much appreciated. =)

Thanks guys for a really fun birthday! Luv yah! Mwah!

The Dress

2008-09-07T23:35:00.007+08:00

I love this dress!

Perfect for here...

Let the law of attraction work ASAP! ;)

Addict!

2008-09-06T18:38:00.023+08:00

It's been two weeks since the last episode aired, but I still have the occasional Fated to Love You "withdrawal" syndrome. In fact, yesterday, the soundtrack was incessantly playing while I was surfing the net. Fortunately, I found my sister's Asianovela DVD stash. First, I grabbed "Something About 1%". I was able to watch some episodes when it was aired last year. However, the English subtitle suck - I couldn't understand what they were saying, hehe! I then, tried the Koreanovela "Coffee Prince" and shoot! I got hooked! I was watching till 6am this morning. The previews in between episodes just urge you to continue watching. I didn't even realize the time until the sun shone through my window, hehe! So I slept...but come 10am, I was watching again till I finished the whole series at past 5pm! Anyway, this series is very good - it is funny, dramatic, and romantic at the same time (yes, the rom-com addict in me strikes again, hehe!).

Swoon Moments (in no particular order):
- when the guy finally accepted the fact that he loves the girl (who he still thinks is a guy). The dialogue goes something like this, "I’m going to say this once, just once, so listen.I like you. Whether you’re a man, or an alien… I don’t care anymore.I tried to get rid of my feelings and I couldn’t… so let’s go, as far as we can go…" - Choi Hun Kyul

- the beach scene when the guy (who still thinks that the girl is a boy) caresses and hugs the sleeping girl...aaaawwwww...

- the chestnut picking scene when the two characters reconcile ;)

- the scene when the guy gives the girl a wake-up call by singing the song “I Love You,” originally sung by Han Dong Joon.

Isn't he just sweet? =)
- the scene when the guy was driving and the girl was in an airport phone booth about to leave to study in Italy. The guy was crying so much that it broke my heart. =(
- and of course, the reunion scene at the end...

Look, the guy's too happy he's gotten teary-eyed! Aaaawwww...I'm such a sucker for guys who cry, hehe!

My Verdict: Highly Recommended! =)

Whew! Now I know I really have to get some sleep, hehe!

Photos from dramabeans.com

The E-heads Reunion Concert

2008-09-04T22:11:00.007+08:00

Yeah, I'm jumping on the E-heads bandwagon. Nope, I did not watch the much talked about concert...but, yup, I got some info on what was SUPPOSED to happen. Check this out, I got this through e-mail:

Source: http://pinkescee.multiply.com/journal/item/20/Nostalgia_Eraserheads

We were all supposed to dance the Huling El Bimbo with a fantastic fireworks display. It was going to be the perfect song to end a perfect concert. I know because my sister said so. She was one of the band's PAs (guess which one!) and was there during the production meetings. On Sunday morning, as we gathered for our family lunch, she told us what was supposed to go down during the Eheads concert. The first set went exactly as planned, except of course for Ely's collapse. To refresh your memory, these are the songs we heard:
1. Alapaap
2. Ligaya
3. Sembreak
4. Hey Jay
5. Harana
6. Fruitcake
7. Toyang
8. Kama Supra
9. Kailan
10. Wag Kang Matakot
11. Kaliwete
12. With A Smile
13. Shake Yer Head
14. Wag Mo Nang Itanong
15. Lightyears

During the second set, the band was to sing ten more songs, in this order:
1. Maskara
2. Poor Man's Grave
3. Torpedo
4. Trip to Jerusalem
5. Back To Me
6. walang Nagbago
7. Maling Akala
8. Tikman
9. Spoliarium
10.Magasin

When Magasin was to be played, the screen behind them would have montages of various news and magazine clippings of them. It would flash alternately with shots of the band and audience until the song reached the coda where Ely sings "...ay centerfold ka naaaa...woo hoo-hoo, haaa-haaa" part of the song. Then there would be fire works and a fountain of sparks, going on til the last note of the song. Then the hydraulic stage would be lowered and the band would make a "fake ending". The lights would then go out. My sister said the band would wait til the crowd chanted "more". "It would take two beers' worth of chanting "more" she said. Then in the darkness, a very dramatic keyboard solo would be heard, and it would be the opening chords of Para Sa Masa. The hydraulic stage would rise again and there they would be. After Para Sa Masa, they'd switch into Overdrive. With the crowd pumped within an inch of insanity they were to hit us with Pare Ko. And then we would slow down and reminisce with Minsan. Finally, they would perform Huling El Bimbo. Again, after the last refrain, at the coda (la la la laaa...) the grand fireworks display would go off, fountains of light surrounding the stage. The next la-la-la parts would see fireworks from behind the general admissions section, and as the song ended there would be a burst of confetti all over the audience. Then the hydraulic stage would be lowered for the final exit.

Those were the plans for the Ultraelectromagneti c night. It may not have happened as planned but at least we knew they were going to give us a show we would never forget!

We asked my sister if the band knew about all these plans and she said they did. In fact they were so excited about all the gimmicks and couldn't wait to party with the audience. "Nag-usap pa nga sila kung may mga kailangang saluhin na kanta just in case (di na kaya ni Ely)," she said. "And Ely said, hindi, Kakanta ako!"

I'm putting out an order to the Universe that we all get to watch the second set!"

I was never a die-hard E-heads fan, but I know most of their songs. I grew up in the 90s anyway, hehe! Reading this account made me wish I was there. Plus, I also saw a video of the opening act and it was just super! I could just imagine the adrenaline of the people who were there. Well, well, if they're having a part 2, then I just might watch. =)

Coming Soon =)

2008-09-02T17:12:00.005+08:00

Wala lang, excited lang, hehe!

Artistic Pursuits

2008-08-30T13:40:00.015+08:00

Now that the drama is over, I'd like to start again with happy posts, hehe!

As I was reminiscing and preparing myself for "that day", I found myself browsing through my photo albums...and guess what I found?...Photos showing my "showbiz self", hehe! Here they are:

As a kid, I wasn't shy at all, hehe!

FHM Model wannabe =)

Dancing for our Nursery Graduation

Singing at my younger sister's Nursery Graduation

As I grew up, I found myself getting "shier"...I remember, my boss even told me once that she took a chance when she hired me coz she thought I was just too shy (un pala naging shy-makapal din, hehe!)...

My first UL Bayanihan Day. I do not dance (as in I'm so not coordinated, hehe!) but I just had to participate...I didn't have a choice...I was one of the younger ones in our Division at that time, hehe!

These pics were from the "Women on Fire Conference" by the Couples for Christ (I was an active member of Singles for Christ back then)...It was a modeling stint...I've always wanted to be a model, how could I resist? hehe! Note that I was 20 lbs lighter in these pics.

I was also in the company newsletter, hehe!

I've also been in some videos. Check these posts:
TV Guesting
About UL

I know I'll never get into showbusiness, but at least I have tried to be in various artistic pursuits and in various media, hehe!

Hope you enjoyed this post, hehe!

Acknowledgement: Thanks Bang for scanning the pics! =)

I've Learned...

2008-08-29T17:30:00.005+08:00

Today is my last day at work. I'm home now, and I've realized that the past 8 years was the best learning experience of my life. In retrospect, here are some of the things I've learned:

1. That bosses can also be your second parents

2. That not all things go as planned, you just have to make the most out of it

3. Asking for help is not a sign of weakness

4. That corrections will always bring out the best, not only in what you are doing, but also in you

5. You should always be sensitive enough to anticipate what people need

6. Adversities will come, but it will make you stronger

7. That it's not all about sales and marketing

8. Sharing is the best way to ease stress

9. To appreciate people for who they are

10. That comparing yourself with others will never fail to make you feel smaller than you really are

11. More about "That's Entertainment" than I ever will =)

12. Showbiz talk can brighten anybody's day ;)

13. Humility is something that should never be forgotten

14. People love you, it's just that they don't know how to make you feel it

15. Diabetes and heart disease is a consequence of obesity and genes. I will really miss my segment badly =(

I know...my list is still very much incomplete...I guess I will never be able to put into words my gratitude for being able to work for 8 years with great people...I just really want to say, thank you very much for making me who I am today. I will surely miss working with all of you.

Here is a video about the company I worked for. I just got this yesterday and when I watched it I kinda felt like withdrawing my resignation, hehe! Anyhows, here it is...

(Note: Look closely and don't blink...you just might see me there, hehe!)

I will definitely keep on learning, but right now...It's time to move on...

Ouch!

2008-08-27T12:56:00.006+08:00

...all those "cubicle emptying" left me in pain...and not the emotional kind this time...

...the superwoman wannabe in me carried the heaviest luggage that I packed yesterday amidst the pouring rain (which added to the discomfort coz I also brought my large umbrella) and the commute...

...I woke up with a very bad shoulder and back pain that has not receded even upon taking pain medication, huhuhu!

All My Bags Are Packed...

2008-08-26T19:15:00.009+08:00

...I'm ready to go...

Yup, I just finished packing this afternoon...except for my mug and toothbrush...I really am ready to go...

My Empty Cubicle...

...kinda feels lonely now, huh?!

This cubicle holds more than 4 years worth of memories and it's been my home away from home...In a few more days, someone will be making it "hers"...

I feel sad again...I thought I was over this feeling...now I feel like crying...

Soon I will be moving out of this comfort zone...but I know that whatever happens, I will be fine...

Letting Go...

2008-08-24T16:02:00.008+08:00

I just realized that my previous post was about me wanting to let go and hold on at the same time. Here is a video about letting go...Wala lang, di naman talaga related sa previous post ko...Gusto ko lang i-post, hehe!

video from:http://tw.youtube.com/watch?v=ss3kk5E8tF0

Acknowledgement: The blog hopper in me would like to thank this blogger for introducing me to the Taiwanese TV Series Fated to Love You =)

Weird...

2008-08-23T21:31:00.007+08:00

Have you ever felt so excited and oozing with anticipation about something and then suddenly, when you're almost there, you just want time to stop even just for a while? That's exactly how I feel right now...I know, I have been so excited about my resignation that I even started a countdown in my Facebook account the moment I submitted my resignation letter. Yesterday though, I woke up feeling like I wanted more time and when I turned off my alarm, I told myself that soon I wouldn't be needing it. However, instead of feeling happy (Note: one of the very few things that I hate about my job is waking up really early), I was actually saddened by that thought...Is this what they call separation anxiety? Hmmm...

Make-Up! Make-Up! I Love Make-Up!

2008-08-20T21:54:00.008+08:00

My orders from Everyday Minerals and Pure Anada arrived today! Yipee! Of course I had to try at least some of them right away, hehe!

Products Used:

Face: Pure Anada Amber Honey, Everyday Minerals Girl's Day Blush

Eyes: Pure Anada Lavender Grey, Pure Anada Black Tie, Everyday Minerals Smoke, Avon Simply Pretty Mascara

Lips: Everyday Minerals Girl's Day Lip Gloss, Avon Simply Pretty Lip Definer in Red, Everyday Minerals Natural Lip Gloss

(Sorry, I had to crop the pic...my face was half made...used different colors on the other side, hehe!)

Love, the coverage of the Pure Anada foundation! I wouldn't dare show my before pic, but I tell you, Pure Anada really helps cover up flaws. Thanks to themineralmakeup.com for introducing me to Pure Anada. =)

Ta-da!

2008-08-16T11:14:00.001+08:00

Presenting...my Nordstrom exclusive, limited edition, MAC Colour Forms Advanced Brush Set (*wink*)...

Just when I thought I could never have this set ...my officemate, who by the way is not someone who quits easily, hehe!...got the last piece (I think this was really meant to be mine, hehe!) of this limited edition brush set...where?

Thanks Grani! )Thanks to your sister Erna too!

Note: Mind you, she's not a granny...in fact, she's a 40-year old trapped in a 25-year old body (*wink*)

Thanks also to Stacy, who even asked her aunt to check if its still available in Singapore.

I'm happy now...the search is over, hehe!

My Last Performance Evaluation

2008-08-15T23:02:00.004+08:00

In our company, performance is evaluated every semester...just last week, I received my last performance evaluation...here is what my boss wrote in the comment/s...

I'm soooo touched! Thanks Ma'am! =) I will surely miss working with you.

And yes, Bang, I did not invent this comment, it's genuine...you can go ask my boss, hehe!

Yes! Chilvalry is Still Alive =)

2008-08-08T12:22:00.000+08:00

Yesterday, I encountered two different guys as I was trying to get a seat in a bus...

First guy: smiled at me. I thought he was going to offer me his seat...yun pala, wala lang...nagpacute lang...

Second guy: As I stood near the back of the bus, this guy, who probably sensed my discomfort, offered me his seat. I said thank you and tried to ignore my guilt (kasi sya naman ang nasiksik nung mga bumababa at sumasakay nung bus). For a few minutes, he stood there while I was sitting silently on my seat and feeling guilty, hehe! Buti na lang may bumaba na in a few more minutes and the kunduktor told him na may vacant seat pa. There, I was able to whisper a silent (or maybe a little loud - my seatmate probably heard me) thank you.

And, yes, yesterday, I discovered that chilvalry is still alive. Thank God!(and the second guy, hehe!) =)

So Elusive...

2008-08-07T10:30:00.008+08:00

Photo from beautygizmo.com

I wanted to have the MAC Colour Forms Brush Set ever since I learned about it from the Beauty Gizmo Blog. Plus! It comes in my favorite color! =) See, it even matches my blog template, hehe!

Thus, when one of my officemates went to the U.S. last week, I asked her to buy it for me. However, she said that it is not available anymore since it was just part of Nordstrom's Anniversary Offer. Their anniversary ended August 3! Dang! Hindi pa umabot, haaay... She even asked about it from a MAC Store nearby and they said that they really didn't carry it since it was a "Nordstrom Exclusive".

I have to get that brush set...I hope it's still available online...

Update: As of this writing, it's not anymore available online =(

Movies! =)

2008-08-05T22:16:00.003+08:00

I've watched two very different movies during the past weeks...

1. The Dark Knight

What drew me to this movie was Heath Ledger's death...I'm not really a fan of action movies, but I seriously wanted to see Heath's critically acclaimed take on The Joker. I found his performance very good but not exceptional...I still find Danny de Vito's Penguin better...but I'm still hoping he gets at least an Oscar nomination, hehe! The movie was quite disturbing and a little too violent for me. We watched the movie at Gateway's Globe Platinum Cinema (think lazy boys and bottomless drinks and popcorn - sulit di ba? hehe!) and I got two regular buckets of popcorn thinking that I could devour it all while watching the movie...turned out I got too disturbed by the movie (my friends were laughing at me coz I was using my bag to cover my eyes, hehe!) that I couldn't even touch my second bucket (I finished the first one right before the movie started. Yup, I'm a popcorn monster, hehe!). I was even thankful that the theater was so cold that I had to pee twice during the movie, hehe! I was even thinking of not finishing the movie coz I was getting so nervous and tired watching all the action. But, I still wanted to finish the movie...it was dark, disturbing, and violent - just as it was supposed to be... the movie was great by the way ;)

Check this advisory from a movie critic:

Advisory: Some of the special effects are disgusting and disturbing enough to justify something more severe than the PG-13 rating. This movie is certainly not for children, nor for anyone who's afraid of clowns. -Mick LaSalle (His full review here)

2. A Very Special Love

I was itching to watching this movie ever since I saw the trailer. Yup, I'm a sucker for romantic-comedies, hehe! I tell you, this movie will not disappoint - it had me laughing, crying, and laughing and crying at the same time. =) Very light, I felt really good afterwards...Funny thing about this movie? I saw myself more in John Lloyd's character than in Sarah's. I think I am someone who's hard to love but gives in to someone who's persistent and consistent, hehe!

The movie was as cheesy as it was supposed to be but the jologs in me loved it too pieces, hehe!

Overall? I think I better stick to romantic-comedies, hehe! It's less stressful that way. ;)

Retro Groovin'

2008-08-01T17:14:00.007+08:00

I was on my way home when I heard the 80's-90's hit "Telephone"... I stopped myself from singing and dancing on the street ... missing the "Retro" dance sessions at Fitness First... I seriously need to lose some weight...

Long, long distance love affair...=)

A Not So Happy Post...

2008-08-01T12:57:00.009+08:00

I know, it's the first of the month and I shouldn't be posting some heavy thoughts...couldn't help it though... must be the weather... haaay...

Here goes, my not so happy post...

Things that make me feel really bad:

1. Being left out

2. Disunity - this already happened within a religious community I used to belong to ... and now in the place where I work =(

3. Feeling more respected than loved - it's a known fact that people find me intimidating... but, could you please try to get to know me better before judging me... I wish I could appear more approachable but this is what I look like... I can't change it unless I have plastic surgery ... I really appreciate people who are not scared to confide in me ... I thank God that at least I have a few friends who I know loves and trusts me enough ...

Haay... I would rather not get into details about what triggered these sad thoughts ... I think I'm getting teary-eyed already... sad day ... and the weather's not helping either =(

I Found It! =)

2008-07-25T23:10:00.007+08:00

Just when I thought I lost them forever...

I thought I lost my Miners Sensual Kiss Lipgloss (my sister gave it to me and as far as I know this is not being sold anymore in the Philippines) and one of my favorite ballpens while on vacation last December... I thought I dropped these items or something ... this morning, while I was looking for something else...I checked my old bag and holla! I felt something inside... turned out that the bag lining got torn and my lipgloss and ballpen got trapped, hehe! ... I am just so happy to have been reunited with two of my favorite things! =)

Girls Night Out

2008-07-23T08:04:00.003+08:00

June 28, 2008...We haven't seen Rose for years now...and thanks to chance (occasional updating of cellphone phonebooks, hehe!), Tin was able to contact her. Actually, Tin got her number from Melu a year or so ago. We tried contacting Rose for a meet up then...however, since the phone was always out of coverage we assumed she changed numbers again...Back to the present...while occasionally updating her phonebook (and when I say occasional, it means once in a blue moon, hehe!), Tin tried to call Rose again...and holla! Ring! Ring!...that's when it all started, hehe!

The girls gathered at Trinoma for dinner (courtesy of Bang's new credit card, hehe!) and coffee to catch up...of course we were so busy chatting that we forgot to take some pics...good thing Rose brought her camera and we remembered to take some photos before the night ended...

L-R: Gladys, Kim, Bang, Tin, Rose (I took this pic, hehe!)

L-R: Gladys, Kim, me, Tin, Rose (Bang's turn)

P.S. Just as everyone was preparing to go home...Bang was not leaving her seat...why? she didn't want to leave without shooting some baskets...so tin, bang, and I went to our favorite hang-out - TIMEZONE! =)... I finally got to complete the race course, yehey! (see related post here) ... And so everyone left happy and satisfied. ;)

What Do You Do When Your Best Plans Don't Happen?

2008-07-22T09:11:00.007+08:00

I got this from Bo Sanchez. Read the full article here.

What do you do when your best plans don’t happen? You have two choices:

1. You can curse God in anger.

2. Or you can sigh with God in surrender...And wonder what hidden blessing He is giving you through your problems.

Have a nice day everyone! =)

Random Things About Me...

2008-07-21T22:02:00.001+08:00

1. My ears bleed when I hear the "did" + "past tense" grammatical error, hehe!

2. It kills me everytime people who should "know me" are still "afraid" of me =(

3. I love Cerelac, I buy the wheat and wheat-banana everytime we go to the grocery, hehe!

4. I love Barbie dolls...I wish I could buy one again (I lost all my Barbies when we moved)

5. I think it is stupid to not court a girl just because you find her intimidating (you make her think that she's not worth the effort)

6. Although I love adventures, I do not think I would ever try scuba diving...I'm afraid I'll feel claustrophobic and panic under water...I would rather sky dive (this is on the top of my things to do before I die)

7. People say I look like Daphne Osena, Wendy Valdez, Tweetie de Leon (according to a parlorista and taxi driver, hehe! Dream on Marianne, hehe!), Lara Fabregas, and Leisha Hailey (see Bang's site for her pic)

NOTE: I was not tagged...I just want people to get to know me better ;)

Happy Birthday Mom! =)

2008-07-20T10:43:00.003+08:00

Happy Birthday Mama! May you have many more to come!
Take care always. We Love and Miss You! Mwah! =)

Quotable Quote

2008-07-17T12:43:00.003+08:00

"People talk about the meaning of life; there is no meaning of life - there are lots of meanings of different lives, and you must decide what you want your own to be." - Joseph Campbell

What about you, what is the meaning of your life? =)

What Makes Us Happy?

2008-07-16T08:00:00.001+08:00

According to an msn article, here are the things that make us happy:

1. Beauty

2. Money

3. Education

4. Youth

5. Intelligence

6. Religion

7. Free Time

Part of the article says: Most of us spend a lot of our leisure time watching TV, which can be relaxing; but we'd be happier if we just went bowling. Don't envy your laid-off friends; while the unemployed have more time, most have little active leisure, which is one of the reasons they're so unhappy.

Oh no, I'm scared! I'll be unemployed soon, hehe! I hope this won't be true for me...I'm one person who enjoys being home naman e. =)

8. Narcissism

High self-esteem protects against psychological suffering, and a little bit of narcissism is good for your mood: People with abundant self-love are less likely to be depressed, lonely or anxious.

Hehe! Kaya pala happy ako. O ayan Tin ha, something to justify my narcissism ;)

9. Social Skills

10.Sense of Humor

11. Volunteering

What about you, what do you think makes people happy? =)

You can view the slide show/full article here.

TV Guesting

2008-07-12T00:10:00.007+08:00

One thing that John Lloyd and I have in common is BIOGESIC - he endorses it and I currently (am resigning soon by the way) work for its maker, hehe!

I'm sort of endorsing Biogesic din naman dito so may common factor talaga kami ni John Lloyd. ;)

This was shot March 21, 2007 and aired April 1, 2007. Taray di ba may shooting talaga, hehe!

First Segment

Sorry for the noise, obviously, my sister and bestfriend couldn't help laughing at me. I was laughing the hardest though, hehe!

When my brother saw this video, he said: "Aba at nakakapag-diretso pala ng likod and Biogesic a!" (Of course, he was saying I was so stiff, hehe!)

Second Segment

At may second segment pa pala! Although I'm less stiff here, I just sound really repetitive (no thanks to the host who kept on asking the same questions, hehe!)

My nephew was shouting the loudest in this video: "Borrringggg..." hehe!

Overall, the shoot was nerve-racking...nakarami din akong "cuts" dyan, nakakahiya nga e, hehe! I therefore conclude: Mahirap pala mag artista, hehe!

Splurging 101

2008-07-11T23:32:00.009+08:00

Now that we know that splurging is good for the health (see previous post here and original article here), we go to the practicals. ;)

Last Thursday, to satisfy our taste buds and veer away from canteen food, we decided to have lunch outside the office. After checking out all possible restos in a mall we frequent, we decided to eat at Claw Daddy's. Why? Because as first customers of the day, they offered us a 5% discount, hehe!

We ordered the following:

Appetizer: CEVICHE

CLAMMY SPAGHETTI (which, as it turned out, was linguini)

SMOKED BABY BACK (HALF) with Baked Potato and Coleslaw

...and because we are nosy girls, we noticed that they were offering free appetizer and 5% discount for employees of certain companies (our company was of course included, hehe!) Here's our free appetizer:

ONION RINGS

We were not given an additional 5% off though =( Nevertheless, we still enjoyed our food. Look at the evidence ;)

All gone, hehe!

Of course we did not forget to take pictures of our lovely and satisfied selves:

with Stacy

with Karen

Karen and Stacy

Yup, splurging is really good for the health...we left a few bucks lighter but significantly happier! =)

Bare Escentuals Bare Denim

2008-07-09T12:54:00.009+08:00

Well, well, well...I was not expecting my BE Bare Denim to arrive this soon. Thanks Dad for sending it right away even if I did not tell you to. =)

***Photo by Marlon Bocalbos***

So happy and excited that I had to try it right away! =) Excuse the unkept face and the ungroomed brow, was just too excited to try it that I didn't bother putting on any other make-up, hehe!

Here's the look with a made-up face =)

My verdict? The purchase was sooo worth it! Love the colors! Easy to apply! Love the bag too! Sooooo happy! =)

Splurging is GOOD for Your Health! =)

2008-07-08T10:08:00.006+08:00

This is an article from The Wealth Report:

Buying overpriced indulgences may feel good in the short term, but you pay the price later. Or at least that’s the conventional wisdom.

But a study by a couple of business-school professors says splurging now makes you happier later. Even more surprising: Not splurging now gives you pangs of regret later.

Anat Keinan, an assistant professor at Harvard Business School, and Ran Kivetz, a professor of marketing at Columbia Business School, make their case for the vice lifestyle in an article in the Harvard Business Review.

One of their studies polled college students and alumni on the subject of spring breaks. Regret about not having spent more money or traveling during breaks increased with time, whereas regret about not having worked, studied, or saved money during breaks decreased with time.

The authors write: “We saw a similar pattern in a study of how businesspeople perceived past choices between work and pleasure. Over time, those who had indulged felt less and less guilty about their choices, whereas those who had been dutiful experienced a growing sense of having missed out on the pleasures of life.” (As the old saying goes, nobody dies saying “I wish I’d spent more time at the office.”)

The authors also did a study of mall shoppers, asking about their regret about buying an expensive item of clothing. Those who anticipated short-term regret bought less-expensive items, while those who anticipated long-term regret splurged. “Thinking about short-term regret drives consumers to be virtuous, while thinking about long-term regret leads them to be extravagant,” the authors write. Luxury-goods makers, of course, will eat this up. I can see the slogan now: “Luxury: It’s Good for Life.” Or “Cartier: You’ll be sorry you didn’t.” Whether luxury is good for your finances is another matter. (Nobody goes bankrupt saying “I wish I’d spent more on Gucci bags).

I say: Whoopee! A nice way to justify splurging, hehe! Caution though: REMEMBER TO SPEND WITHIN YOUR MEANS (As Bang says, "Financial Responsibility"). ;) As long as you can afford it, buy it! If not, pag-ipunan mo muna or buy a good knock-off, hehe!

Laptop Cake

2008-06-26T08:53:00.010+08:00

Yup, it's a wedding cake! =)

***** Nakakain kaya lahat ng parts nito? At yung starbucks sa gilid, starbucks kaya talaga yun or icing lang? Ano kaya ang flavor nito? Hmmm... *****

See the article: Laptop Wedding Cake

Sign...

2008-06-22T10:00:00.003+08:00

Sa isang tindahang gamit ang "sliding door":

Couldn't have translated it better, hehe! What do you think? Any other suggestions? =)

I've Got New Make-up! =)

2008-06-21T10:06:00.016+08:00

I got these from Everyday Minerals:

My Mini Custom Kit (natural blush/face color, tinted silk finishing powder, B&B blush/face color, dark brown brow color, pressed olive, and netsurfing) + lippie (in natural)

My Freebies! =) Foundations (Beige Neutral, Medium Beige Neutral, Medium Beige Warm), Everyday Bronzer, Peach Color Corrector,
Bubble Tea Eyecolor

Trying it out:

Face: Beige Neutral, B&B Blush, Everyday Bronzer (for contouring), Natural Blush, Tinted Silk
Eyes: Bubble Tea, Netsurfing, Dark Brown, MAC Engraved Power Point Eyeliner, BE Magic Wand Brushless Mascara

Yup, I also got my hair cut. =)

Up close:

Sorry, I'm currently breaking out(it's a hormonal thing)...
I should stick to Glam! Foundations for more coverage...

I wonder why the colors were much clearer on my camera phone...hmmmm....

Love! Love! EDM's eyecolors! I want to order more! ;)

=(

2008-06-20T09:16:00.006+08:00

I was checking out Bare Escentuals yesterday since they are having a 3-day 20% off promo. I wanted to take advantage of the sale and get some of the stuff I've mentioned previously (click here to view post). I was so disappointed to find out that Beauty Oasis is not available anymore. =(

BEAUTY OASIS

This is why, just a few moments ago, I closed my eyes and typed in my credit card number to buy the Blue Denim set.

BLUE DENIM

Quotable Quote

2008-06-18T13:00:00.015+08:00

"You might never fail on the scale I did, but some failure in life is inevitable. It is impossible to live without failing at something, unless you live so cautiously that you might as well not have lived at all - in which case, you fail by default."
–JK Rowling (Commencement Address at Harvard University)

Now, would you rather live without failure and fail by default? =)

To the Best Dad in the Whole World =)

2008-06-14T00:01:00.002+08:00

"A good father will leave his imprint on his daughter for the rest of her life" - James C. Dobson

Happy Birthday and Happy Fathers' Day! =) You are truly the BEST! I love you so much! Mwah! Mwah! Mwah!

Saturday Trip

2008-06-13T13:02:00.015+08:00

First Stop: Yellow cab T. Morato

Fooling around while waiting =)

Look of the day:
Face: Glam! Sunkissed Foundation and Setting Powder, Pure Luxe Blushing Bride Blush, BE Tan Foundation (for contouring)
Eyes: BE Bisque, Pure Luxe Kaleidoscope Mirage, BE Cocoa Bean, BE Magic Wand Brushless Mascara
Lips: Pure Luxe Nymph-o-mania

Second Stop: Dinner with friends at a restaurant somewhere in Roces Ave. (forgot the name though, hehe!)

Bibay's Dinner

Picture! Picture! with cutie Bibay =) Sorry Bo, since si Bibay ang pinagkaabalahan ni Bang wala kang picture, hehe!

Third Stop: TIMEZONE! =)

Practicing my driving skills. Too bad I couldn't complete the course after two rounds...tsk! tsk! Would've tried again if it didn't cost P14 per try (kuripot, hehe!)... Ooops...kala ko picture...video pala, haha! In fairness, ganda ng hair ko sa video na to, haha!

We also sat for a portrait at the Van Gogh booth: Won't tell you what Bang did on our first pic, hehe!

Time to go home...

Thanks guyz! Super enjoyed the day! Mwah!

Purple Look

2008-06-13T10:53:00.013+08:00

Last week, I was trying really hard to "re-create" the color I accidentally discovered a few weeks ago. I finally got it! =) "PURPLE LOOK"

Up close...

I intended to use Pure Luxe's Purple Aura (NOTE: this eyecolor looks pearly white in the jar but the color is seen when the light hits it) and it resulted to a very light purple/pink shimmer. I then used Glam! Smoke for contouring but when I applied it...JACKPOT!
...the color changed to violet/dark purple...am so happy! =)

Used for this look:
Face: Glam! Sunkissed Foundation and Setting Powder, Pure Luxe Beach Bunny Blush
Eyes: Pure Luxe Purple Aura, Glam! Smoke, BE Cupcake, BE Cocoa Bean, BE Weather Everything Mascara, MAC Engraved Eyeliner

Happy Birthday Ate Marby! =)

2008-06-10T00:01:00.006+08:00

Happy birthday to my beautiful sister! ;)

May you continue to blessed with all the things you want. Continue to be a blessing to others. =)

We Love You! Miss yah! Mwah!

This Blog's Readability

2008-06-05T13:02:00.011+08:00

Movie Reviews

The site says: What level of education is required to read your blog?
To my readers: Mahirap ba intindihin ang blog ko? hehe!
Hmmm...I wonder how they determine a blog's readability...

Bang's First...

2008-06-01T00:27:00.012+08:00

As promised, here are some shots from Bang's first pictorial ;)

Dressing room shot

Wacky! =)

Nice shots! Doing well! (so far...)

Oh no! I forgot to remind you about shadows, mirrors, lights, and reflections! Sorry...

You really a first timer? 'Coz you did very well my friend! *wink* Piece of advice: Never ever use your "It's not my thing!" line again, okay? =)

And now for the slideshow...

Album Cover

2008-05-31T19:56:00.008+08:00

Watch out for my friend's debut album entitled -
"Kristine...I Love Me" Featuring her carrier single "Make Believe" and her own version of "Hawak Kamay" and "Burn" Let us support Filipino artists ! =)

(O Tin, ayos ba? *wink*)

My Life...

Way Back When...

This Is Why...

Quote of the Day

For My Birthday...

My 2011

Someday...

Ang Pag-Ibig...

Must Be...

I Am Love

Simply Irresistable

In Limbo...2010 in Review

Speak Now...

The Best Compliment :)

This, I gotta learn...

Idealism vs. Tolerance

Peacefully Mystified

An Open Letter

I'm TOO HOT! (*wink*)

FAITH DECLARATION

Changes, Changes, and More Changes: 2009 in Review

What Am I Doing?!

Here I go again...

Vengeful Mode

Looklet.com

Reminder: Always Be Thankful!

Quotable Quote

Birthday Week Rocks! :)

Coincidence or What?

Ranting...GRRRR!!!!

I Want To Be...

Of Faith and Trust

Love According to Bob Ong

Song List

Psychoanalysis Mode

Love According to Soulmate

Goodbye to Romance

Today I Realized...

Boy Crazy! (Again!)

A Day In The Life of A Bum - Part 1: Weekdays

Rollercoaster

My Song ;)

I'm Going Boy Crazy!!!

I Love the Philippines! =)

Huh?!

Diet

Nice Read: Lay-off that Extra Rice and So Much More ;)

2008's Biggest Lesson: Letting Go

Missing You...

My Name's Hidden Meaning

The Fox

McDo - Huling El Bimbo

Happy Birthday! =)

10 Ways To Be Happier

Titles

Naughty ;)

I Was A 23! =)

Bday = Pampering Day

The Dress

Addict!

The E-heads Reunion Concert

Coming Soon =)

Artistic Pursuits

I've Learned...

Ouch!

All My Bags Are Packed...

Letting Go...

Weird...

Make-Up! Make-Up! I Love Make-Up!

Ta-da!

My Last Performance Evaluation

Yes! Chilvalry is Still Alive =)

So Elusive...

Movies! =)

Retro Groovin'

A Not So Happy Post...

I Found It! =)

Girls Night Out

What Do You Do When Your Best Plans Don't Happen?

Random Things About Me...

I'm TOO HOT! (wink)