A friend of mine wants to borrow any book from my collection. I haven’t paid any attention to what I got over the years, so it was a good chance to “visit my old friends again. I don’t have lots of books but it consists mostly of fantasy and science fiction, I wonder why.
I got interested with books during my grade school years, the time when my Dad would prefer to keep us inside the house than to play taguan pung, patintero, shake shake, Pepsi 7up, or Langit lupa with other kids. He would bring me hardbound books, from The Elves and the Shoemaker, Aladdin, Sleeping Beauty, etc. I found that reading books could actually pass the time and keep me company. Then I shifted to Sweet Valley Kids, Twins, and High.
Nanay (my grandmother) saw what kind of books I was reading when she tried reading it, and since it has some kissing scene, I guess that what urged her to introduce Hardy Boys and Nancy Drew to my interests. I did in fact like it. We usually hang around Goodwill bookstore in Carriedo to buy bargain Hardy boys and Nancy Drew which only costs around 5-20 pesos. Cool, isn’t it?
That phase continued until high school years. Then when I got in College, I read other genres from the influence of my one of my best friends, April. Because of her I had a crush with Harry Potter even before it got popular. I got interested with animes, Jrock, and most especially Neil Gaiman. I fancy award winning novels and graphic designs.
Aside from her, the one who influenced me into reading what I have now in my collection is none other than my boyfriend. Our relationship even started from a book, one of Sidney Sheldon’s. From then on, I got curious with him and his interests---books. I then started reading Terry Goodkind’s Sword of Truth series and now I’m finishing David Edding’s.
My old book collection is now in my cousin Geri’s possession. What’s left are the Scifi and Fantasy books and graphic novels. Hopefully I could acquire more diverse books. I realized that any interests could really start from somewhere or with someone. I’m glad that mine started at home, and hopefully I could pass it on to my future kids *daydreaming*.
Wednesday, April 26, 2006
Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Relearning
I had to wake up early at six in the morning, just to make a decision-- to transfer or not. The schedule and sectioning for the summer classes was posted yesterday, as it turned out, only 3 of us among our group of friends who got the Thursday to Saturday class. I felt bad about it and I got scared like a school girl on her first day in school. My friend told me that I could transfer in their section if I could present to the registrar a reasonable excuse to shift my sched, which I could provide since I do have a job.
Then this morning, still feeling sore from the work out the other day, and too sleepy to go out that morning, had to reconsider my reasons for transferring.
I thought of all the things I might miss because I was separated from my friends. The one hour lunch break that we could get to talk and share jokes, the group works, the complaints, and the sabay-sabay na uwi and my music video project. That’s the honest reason that urged me to transfer.
As for the one I conjured, it would be the unknown prowess of my would-be CIs and the crazy workload that might be assigned to us. In addition to the list, I have two appointments for Thursdays which was too minor if you would consider it.
Anyway, the loneliness I felt reminded me of the time before my graduation in College. Dad asked me how I was feeling before my big event and I plaintively said I’m sad. I graduated ahead of my friends and that made me blue and lonesome not being with them during the ceremony. Dad got angry with me because of that. He said that I should learn and be used to being alone. From then on, it became a challenge to me. I tried being brave. From going to the mall, applying for jobs, studying for MA, or going to Bora alone!
Funny how a simple arrangement like this could tick my nerves. I guess I just have to relearn how to do it again.
Then this morning, still feeling sore from the work out the other day, and too sleepy to go out that morning, had to reconsider my reasons for transferring.
I thought of all the things I might miss because I was separated from my friends. The one hour lunch break that we could get to talk and share jokes, the group works, the complaints, and the sabay-sabay na uwi and my music video project. That’s the honest reason that urged me to transfer.
As for the one I conjured, it would be the unknown prowess of my would-be CIs and the crazy workload that might be assigned to us. In addition to the list, I have two appointments for Thursdays which was too minor if you would consider it.
Anyway, the loneliness I felt reminded me of the time before my graduation in College. Dad asked me how I was feeling before my big event and I plaintively said I’m sad. I graduated ahead of my friends and that made me blue and lonesome not being with them during the ceremony. Dad got angry with me because of that. He said that I should learn and be used to being alone. From then on, it became a challenge to me. I tried being brave. From going to the mall, applying for jobs, studying for MA, or going to Bora alone!
Funny how a simple arrangement like this could tick my nerves. I guess I just have to relearn how to do it again.
Monday, April 10, 2006
Getting fit with Tuna
What better way to spend lunch than tasting my home cooked tuna spaghetti. ehem. ehem...
Maybe it's the heat, or probably the absence of doing something productive that urged me to repeat what I cooked for Ham when we were in Bora... My version of tuna spaghetti!
I first tasted it at Ate Kat's condo in Taft. That was the time when we were practicing for the National Tournament in Baguio, and along with that we had to lose weight by controlling the food we eat. I first tried the low carbs diet but it doesn't work well since I became weak during the training. Ate Kat then said to reverse my diet. Instead of eating only protein-rich food, I Shifted to carbo loaded food but still in minimal servings. That's when she introduced the tuna spaghetti. We used the "Chunks in water" to really serve it's purpose.
Now, I cook it for the sole purpose of preparing something that's healthy and delicious for my love ones. I am not a girl who's really adept to doing domesticated chores, but I'm trying. And i think Im doing quite well with it.
Maybe it's the heat, or probably the absence of doing something productive that urged me to repeat what I cooked for Ham when we were in Bora... My version of tuna spaghetti!
I first tasted it at Ate Kat's condo in Taft. That was the time when we were practicing for the National Tournament in Baguio, and along with that we had to lose weight by controlling the food we eat. I first tried the low carbs diet but it doesn't work well since I became weak during the training. Ate Kat then said to reverse my diet. Instead of eating only protein-rich food, I Shifted to carbo loaded food but still in minimal servings. That's when she introduced the tuna spaghetti. We used the "Chunks in water" to really serve it's purpose.
Now, I cook it for the sole purpose of preparing something that's healthy and delicious for my love ones. I am not a girl who's really adept to doing domesticated chores, but I'm trying. And i think Im doing quite well with it.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Showbiz Talk
I watched The Buzz today from start to finish since I was intrigued with Kris’ wedding. Yes, I like her because she’s an example of how women though smart and successful they are, are still vulnerable in the matters of the heart. But no matter how many times she had fallen, she still continues to stand up and make things right.
In the show, James and Kris finally declared that they were married since last July. Their relationship is not something that everybody approves of. Kris is older by 11 years, and it’s not a secret that her family is not that approved with her husband. Though this is the case, she still trusted her heart and still goes on with it. She cried when she talked about how she wanted for her son to have a more solid future since her son has special needs. It’s good to know that she’s so devoted to being a mom and still manages to become successful with her career. I just wish that their relationship now would become strong and would really last.
Another showbiz chika, is about the upcoming wedding of my tito’s friend who’s an actress and comedian too. She wanted him to be the officiating priest. Haay.. pulos wedding nalang…
I think it’s only natural for us girls to dream about it, especially those who are in ready for it. I know I'm not yet ready so, I’m not picturing every detail of my own wedding. After all, there’s a lot to think of before I get to that point. Career. Family. My future groom. I hope that God would help me be the Right person for that Right person.
For all those who are getting married... I wish you all the best!
In the show, James and Kris finally declared that they were married since last July. Their relationship is not something that everybody approves of. Kris is older by 11 years, and it’s not a secret that her family is not that approved with her husband. Though this is the case, she still trusted her heart and still goes on with it. She cried when she talked about how she wanted for her son to have a more solid future since her son has special needs. It’s good to know that she’s so devoted to being a mom and still manages to become successful with her career. I just wish that their relationship now would become strong and would really last.
Another showbiz chika, is about the upcoming wedding of my tito’s friend who’s an actress and comedian too. She wanted him to be the officiating priest. Haay.. pulos wedding nalang…
I think it’s only natural for us girls to dream about it, especially those who are in ready for it. I know I'm not yet ready so, I’m not picturing every detail of my own wedding. After all, there’s a lot to think of before I get to that point. Career. Family. My future groom. I hope that God would help me be the Right person for that Right person.
For all those who are getting married... I wish you all the best!
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Summer heat
The heat is overwhelming; it’s so hard to just ignore it. If I turn on the AC, it would be open till night while we’re using the telly, the PC, and other appliance as well. The electric bills would skyrocket once again and my mom would complain bout it. So ok.. no choice.. ill just take off my clothes… duh…(ewww!)
Anyway, there’s not much to do but to surf the net for porn (kidding!)… I mean for interesting stories and blogs, check my emails, and read my friends updated profiles in friendster (Tsk tsk tsk.. pathetic little creature) if Ham isn’t online.
Like now, he’s having his small birthday party with his friends, so I’m left with nothing to do but write another gibberish in my blog.
Ham’s birthday was last Monday, April 3. We had dinner together… online, using Skype. He cooked spaghetti and bought a blueberry muffin while I bought McDo spaghetti and a brownie to go with that. It’s something that I consider sweet and very romantic, because though he’s 2 hours ahead of our time, we still found a way to celebrate a special moment in his life.
Today, he received the gift I sent him. Sayang lang, hindi tinanggap yung pirated pc games na binili ko ksama nun. As I surmised, he was surprised to see the gift. I don’t know if he was disappointed with it. Wag naman sana. ^___^
This morning, my friends and I enrolled for the summer classes which will start on the 17th. I might say that it’s a bit organized now. I hope they’ll improve their system more for the June enrollment. Since, we finished early for lunch we drove to another branch of SM… in Manila (not in San Lazaro this time). We’re 6 in the group; Jaivy, as usual the only guy in our group is our handsome driver (ehem ehem… libre naman dyan); Melai, our muse and a very special girl for jebs but can’t-be-courted-now-that-she’s-committed-to-greggy-boy; the two South girls Elaine or empot as I call her, the songbird and the Daddy’s little girl/ Cinderella and Bethel who’s big appetite doesn’t matter in her slender buddy; MJ, the love interest of spidey and the girl-who-pays-for-expensive-meals-only-to-eat-1/8-of-it; and of course, yours truly, who likes to eat a lot and is suffering the consequence of it.
I’m proposing a sort of MTVish project to them, just a fun way to spend summer classes, ayt? I’m excited to work on it, though I don’t have any background with video editing (Ai, help!). Firstly we need to come up with a concept, a theme to work on and the song as a background. I’m really serious about it. I want it done by the end of the summer.
Ok, enough now, need to eat first.
Anyway, there’s not much to do but to surf the net for porn (kidding!)… I mean for interesting stories and blogs, check my emails, and read my friends updated profiles in friendster (Tsk tsk tsk.. pathetic little creature) if Ham isn’t online.
Like now, he’s having his small birthday party with his friends, so I’m left with nothing to do but write another gibberish in my blog.
Ham’s birthday was last Monday, April 3. We had dinner together… online, using Skype. He cooked spaghetti and bought a blueberry muffin while I bought McDo spaghetti and a brownie to go with that. It’s something that I consider sweet and very romantic, because though he’s 2 hours ahead of our time, we still found a way to celebrate a special moment in his life.
Today, he received the gift I sent him. Sayang lang, hindi tinanggap yung pirated pc games na binili ko ksama nun. As I surmised, he was surprised to see the gift. I don’t know if he was disappointed with it. Wag naman sana. ^___^
This morning, my friends and I enrolled for the summer classes which will start on the 17th. I might say that it’s a bit organized now. I hope they’ll improve their system more for the June enrollment. Since, we finished early for lunch we drove to another branch of SM… in Manila (not in San Lazaro this time). We’re 6 in the group; Jaivy, as usual the only guy in our group is our handsome driver (ehem ehem… libre naman dyan); Melai, our muse and a very special girl for jebs but can’t-be-courted-now-that-she’s-committed-to-greggy-boy; the two South girls Elaine or empot as I call her, the songbird and the Daddy’s little girl/ Cinderella and Bethel who’s big appetite doesn’t matter in her slender buddy; MJ, the love interest of spidey and the girl-who-pays-for-expensive-meals-only-to-eat-1/8-of-it; and of course, yours truly, who likes to eat a lot and is suffering the consequence of it.
I’m proposing a sort of MTVish project to them, just a fun way to spend summer classes, ayt? I’m excited to work on it, though I don’t have any background with video editing (Ai, help!). Firstly we need to come up with a concept, a theme to work on and the song as a background. I’m really serious about it. I want it done by the end of the summer.
Ok, enough now, need to eat first.
Thursday, March 30, 2006
Sx w/o Dx
Just as I thought, I didn’t have a great sleep last night. I suffered a temporary insomnia and an orthopnea. I forced myself to sleep after CSI: Miami but my body and mind just won’t give in and my breathing wasn’t good as well. I was in the brink of panic when I realized that I really should calm myself because this was one of the situation I learned in HC and NCM. I tried the pursed-lip technique. Inhaling from my nose and exhaling through pursed lips slowly. It was helpful, not only did it calm and control my breathing but it also quite lulls me to sleep. I stayed on semi-fowler’s position while I watched an old movie in CinemaOne and reflecting on the things that have happened that night until I slipped in a deep slumber…finally.
Wednesday, March 29, 2006
Bad night
I think it would be awfully hard to sleep tonight. Mom’s not here and I think Ham is mad at me. Aaargh!
Saturday, March 18, 2006
happy list
See i was right... I should just keep my mouth shut if i am pissed off..
1. The door was locked even if i left an instruction not to.
2. I am always "on call" even if im tired, hungry, or mad. I have no right to decline. I need to be patient.
3. I hate parasites!
because there are more interesting and happy thoughts to think about like...
1. Talking to him over the phone while he's dining out with his friends.
2. Old friends updating me with their life.
3. Good news such as graduation of my 2 doc friends.
4. Former-boss-turned-friend-with-her-gf meeting on April before they go to Aussie for good.
5. Thinking of appropriate birthday gift for Ham, coz im running out of time.
6. School days will soon be over.
7. Thinking of ways on how to lose inches from my waist without the hassle of dieting.
8. Thinking of good places to visit this summer without spending so much money (im thinking bout Bangkok, Singapore, or HK...LOL!)
9. .....
10. ......
There, mas marami yung happy thoughts di ba? Ayan, I feel good na. ^____^
1. The door was locked even if i left an instruction not to.
2. I am always "on call" even if im tired, hungry, or mad. I have no right to decline. I need to be patient.
3. I hate parasites!
because there are more interesting and happy thoughts to think about like...
1. Talking to him over the phone while he's dining out with his friends.
2. Old friends updating me with their life.
3. Good news such as graduation of my 2 doc friends.
4. Former-boss-turned-friend-with-her-gf meeting on April before they go to Aussie for good.
5. Thinking of appropriate birthday gift for Ham, coz im running out of time.
6. School days will soon be over.
7. Thinking of ways on how to lose inches from my waist without the hassle of dieting.
8. Thinking of good places to visit this summer without spending so much money (im thinking bout Bangkok, Singapore, or HK...LOL!)
9. .....
10. ......
There, mas marami yung happy thoughts di ba? Ayan, I feel good na. ^____^
Free fish
Would the animal advocates hate me if I want to kill one of my aquarium fishes? I don’t like the way the Tilapia kills my other fishes, or maybe I don’t like to see them suffer. It strikes them fast and hard leaving them with short and torn tail and incomplete scales. Though I don’t like my goldfish that much, still I was offended when it was killed yesterday along with the other 2 black bulging-eye-fish. There’s four more of them left, the goldfish, the tilapia look-alike but with some orange & edema on its face, the tilapia, and the janitor fish. We’re actually waiting for it all to die, (how cruel noh?) because Kim and I wanted small fishes instead. How about if we trade it in with our fishes in a pet shop? Pwede kaya yun?
Thursday, March 16, 2006
Sing me a song
Somehow this song became meaningful in my life...
Stephen Speaks
Passenger Seat
I look at her and have to smile
As we go driving for a while
Looking nowhere in the open window of my car
And as we go the traffic lights
Watch them glimmer in her eyes
In the darkness of the evening
And I've got all that I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
We stop to get something to drink
My mind pounds and I can't think
Scared to death to say i love her
Then a moon peeks from the clouds
Hear my heart that beats so loud
Try to tell her simply
That I've got all the I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
Oh and I've got all the I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
Oh and I know this love grow
However, whether it'd be Barney, Chopsuey, Linkin Park, or Sinatra's, im sure it would still be appreciated...
Stephen Speaks
Passenger Seat
I look at her and have to smile
As we go driving for a while
Looking nowhere in the open window of my car
And as we go the traffic lights
Watch them glimmer in her eyes
In the darkness of the evening
And I've got all that I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
We stop to get something to drink
My mind pounds and I can't think
Scared to death to say i love her
Then a moon peeks from the clouds
Hear my heart that beats so loud
Try to tell her simply
That I've got all the I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
Oh and I've got all the I need
Right here in the passenger seat
Oh and I can't keep my eyes on the road
Knowing that she's inches from me
Oh and I know this love grow
However, whether it'd be Barney, Chopsuey, Linkin Park, or Sinatra's, im sure it would still be appreciated...
Monday, March 13, 2006
Good Omens
I've been looking for a copy of this book...
*picture from amazon.com
for a month. "Out of stock" sabi sa Powerbooks, sa Different Bookstore, or even sa Natio.
Thanks to Hamkin... who searched 2 bookstores for this and sent it back home thru Hans. Mwah! Salamat salamat hamkin for the book and I'll take care of it. *wink*
*picture from amazon.com
for a month. "Out of stock" sabi sa Powerbooks, sa Different Bookstore, or even sa Natio.
Thanks to Hamkin... who searched 2 bookstores for this and sent it back home thru Hans. Mwah! Salamat salamat hamkin for the book and I'll take care of it. *wink*
Make it a frap!
Ham once said that I've got an explosive personality. You'll never know when i'll suddenly explode when under pressure. It is through him, through the experiences that test my patience, and all those involved (family and friends *ehem* sensya na jebs), that taught me on how to handle it graciously. I am still learning though, and i'm trying to fight the urge to unleash my stinging fury.
I realized that it is not an excuse to snap on anyone just because I have a problem like the ones in telenovela. Anyway, this forwarded email came from my tita in Germany, and it's something worth reading... and hopefully i could be like the coffee.^__^
An Analogy - A carrot, an egg and a cup of coffee...
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as though just as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil.
In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl.
Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see."
Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did, and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it.
After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma.
The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently.
The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its
inside became hardened.
The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
Which are you?" she asked her daughter.
"When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?"
Think of this: Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, ... but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.
When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity?
Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past
failures and heartaches.
I realized that it is not an excuse to snap on anyone just because I have a problem like the ones in telenovela. Anyway, this forwarded email came from my tita in Germany, and it's something worth reading... and hopefully i could be like the coffee.^__^
An Analogy - A carrot, an egg and a cup of coffee...
A young woman went to her mother and told her about her life and how things were so hard for her. She did not know how she was going to make it and wanted to give up. She was tired of fighting and struggling. It seemed as though just as one problem was solved, a new one arose.
Her mother took her to the kitchen. She filled three pots with water and placed each on a high fire. Soon the pots came to a boil.
In the first, she placed carrots, in the second she placed eggs, and in the last she placed ground coffee beans. She let them sit and boil, without saying a word.
In about twenty minutes she turned off the burners. She fished the carrots out and placed them in a bowl. She pulled the eggs out and placed them in a bowl. Then she ladled the coffee out and placed it in a bowl.
Turning to her daughter, she asked, "Tell me what you see."
Carrots, eggs, and coffee," she replied.
Her mother brought her closer and asked her to feel the carrots. She did, and noted that they were soft. The mother then asked the daughter to take an egg and break it.
After pulling off the shell, she observed the hard boiled egg.
Finally, the mother asked the daughter to sip the coffee. The daughter smiled as she tasted its rich aroma.
The daughter then asked, "What does it mean, mother?"
Her mother explained that each of these objects had faced the same adversity: boiling water. Each reacted differently.
The carrot went in strong, hard, and unrelenting. However, after being subjected to the boiling water, it softened and became weak. The egg had been fragile. Its thin outer shell had protected its liquid interior, but after sitting through the boiling water, its
inside became hardened.
The ground coffee beans were unique, however. After they were in the boiling water, they had changed the water.
Which are you?" she asked her daughter.
"When adversity knocks on your door, how do you respond? Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?"
Think of this: Which am I?
Am I the carrot that seems strong, but with pain and adversity do I wilt and become soft and lose my strength?
Am I the egg that starts with a malleable heart, but changes with the heat? Did I have a fluid spirit, ... but after a death, a breakup, a financial hardship or some other trial, have I become hardened and stiff? Does my shell look the same, but on the inside am I bitter and tough with a stiff spirit and a hardened heart?
Or am I like the coffee bean? The bean actually changes the hot water, the very circumstance that brings the pain. When the water gets hot, it releases the fragrance and flavor. If you are like the bean, when things are at their worst, you get better and change the situation around you.
When the hour is the darkest and trials are their greatest, do you elevate yourself to another level? How do you handle adversity?
Are you a carrot, an egg or a coffee bean?
The happiest of people don't necessarily have the best of everything; they just make the most of everything that comes along their way. The brightest future will always be based on a forgotten past; you can't go forward in life until you let go of your past
failures and heartaches.
Tuesday, March 07, 2006
Sacerdotal Anniversary
Yesterday was my priest uncle's Sacerdotal anniversary. He's already 19 years as a priest. We had mass and the usual kainan afterwards. Happy Anniversary Ninong!
Men and women in orange
I wanted to post something regarding our experience with the F***** (im not cursing, that's the initial of that company) last sunday,who tried to lure us to buy a 33k water purifier made in korea, but im sleepy na... pero sige na nga.
We just finished buying groceries in Robinson's Tutuban. Sabi ni Mommy sa Prime Block na lang kami dumaan papuntang sakayan ng MCU. Nang nasa bridge na kami from the Tutuban Mall ay maraming taong naka black pants and orange polo with blazer ang nasa daan at nangungumbinseng magpa "free" massage. Si mommy ang nasa unahan ko, and since mahilig talaga yun magpamasahe, pumayag kaagad. Nagulat na lang ako nang pumapasok na sya sa loob. Yung store ay nasa tapat lang ng David's salon sa prime block. Dinala kami sa loob at pinaupo siya sa massage chair, ako naman ay sinuotan ng parang pang wrestling na belt at itoy pinaaandar. Pang-relax ung kay mommy, yung sa akin pang pa-slim daw. Habang ginagawa nila ito ay tina-try nilang mahuli ang loob ko, dahil masyadong mabait ang mommy ko at madaling ma-please.
According to them, their company only started in 2003? I'm not sure with the date but they're fairly new daw. According to them, they have branches in Harrison and even Podium, and their reason for letting us give that service is just to be given a chance to introduce their product which consists of a massage chair that costs 89,000Php, a vacuum cleaner (19,000), microwave (20,000+), purifier (32,900), etc. Most of the appliance are made in korea and japan with hi-tech capabilities daw.
After introducing the products they (around 5 of them) let my mom pick a prize, and when they opened the paper... they all shouted and congratulated us. I was baffled, because in a business setting, they shouldn't act like that. They were literally shouting making me all the more doubtful and suspicious but im still waiting for their ultimate goal.
According to them, my mom is so lucky coz she picked a free microwave, the one that costs 20+k, without even buying anything (haller?!!, kung sa groceries nga na may binili ka, ang kuripot pa ng pick-a-prize promo nila eh, yun pang ala ka binili). Somebody went in, picked the prize and was shouting again and congratulating us that the manager was so kind enough to have given us a more expensive gift which is the air cooler.
They were all talking all at the same time. Someone would talk to mom and someone would talk to me. Basta ang gulo nila tlaga, nakakairita.
Eto na, biglang naghahanap na sila ng credit card and ID. Nag-intervene na ako. Sabi ko: "Bakit? Akala ko ba free gift yan, bkit may babayaran?". Tapos sinasabi nila bigla na kung may bilhin daw kaming isang appliance dun 2 appliance ang kasama dahil nga daw "nanalo" si mommy and "swerte" daw siya. Pero pinapakita ko na tlaga na iritable na ako at di ko gusto ang nangyayari dahil obvious naman na yung 3 appliance na yun ay mahigit 33k at may tubo pa sila.
PUtik talaga, di ko na kaya yung situation ng ako lang. "I need back up", I told myself. That's the time that I called Ate Mi or Kim to persuade Mom not to fall for that scheme. Thank God, she listened to them. Gusto niya daw talaga yung mga appliance eh, and she'll be the one to pay for it naman daw. Still it's not worth it.. and I really hate schemes like that.
Pero buti na lang ok na. Kaya kung mapapadaan kayo sa prime block at di maiiwasang dumaan sa part ng david's salon, ingat kayo sa mga taong naka orange na nagtra-trabaho sa Fili**, yun na PO.
We just finished buying groceries in Robinson's Tutuban. Sabi ni Mommy sa Prime Block na lang kami dumaan papuntang sakayan ng MCU. Nang nasa bridge na kami from the Tutuban Mall ay maraming taong naka black pants and orange polo with blazer ang nasa daan at nangungumbinseng magpa "free" massage. Si mommy ang nasa unahan ko, and since mahilig talaga yun magpamasahe, pumayag kaagad. Nagulat na lang ako nang pumapasok na sya sa loob. Yung store ay nasa tapat lang ng David's salon sa prime block. Dinala kami sa loob at pinaupo siya sa massage chair, ako naman ay sinuotan ng parang pang wrestling na belt at itoy pinaaandar. Pang-relax ung kay mommy, yung sa akin pang pa-slim daw. Habang ginagawa nila ito ay tina-try nilang mahuli ang loob ko, dahil masyadong mabait ang mommy ko at madaling ma-please.
According to them, their company only started in 2003? I'm not sure with the date but they're fairly new daw. According to them, they have branches in Harrison and even Podium, and their reason for letting us give that service is just to be given a chance to introduce their product which consists of a massage chair that costs 89,000Php, a vacuum cleaner (19,000), microwave (20,000+), purifier (32,900), etc. Most of the appliance are made in korea and japan with hi-tech capabilities daw.
After introducing the products they (around 5 of them) let my mom pick a prize, and when they opened the paper... they all shouted and congratulated us. I was baffled, because in a business setting, they shouldn't act like that. They were literally shouting making me all the more doubtful and suspicious but im still waiting for their ultimate goal.
According to them, my mom is so lucky coz she picked a free microwave, the one that costs 20+k, without even buying anything (haller?!!, kung sa groceries nga na may binili ka, ang kuripot pa ng pick-a-prize promo nila eh, yun pang ala ka binili). Somebody went in, picked the prize and was shouting again and congratulating us that the manager was so kind enough to have given us a more expensive gift which is the air cooler.
They were all talking all at the same time. Someone would talk to mom and someone would talk to me. Basta ang gulo nila tlaga, nakakairita.
Eto na, biglang naghahanap na sila ng credit card and ID. Nag-intervene na ako. Sabi ko: "Bakit? Akala ko ba free gift yan, bkit may babayaran?". Tapos sinasabi nila bigla na kung may bilhin daw kaming isang appliance dun 2 appliance ang kasama dahil nga daw "nanalo" si mommy and "swerte" daw siya. Pero pinapakita ko na tlaga na iritable na ako at di ko gusto ang nangyayari dahil obvious naman na yung 3 appliance na yun ay mahigit 33k at may tubo pa sila.
PUtik talaga, di ko na kaya yung situation ng ako lang. "I need back up", I told myself. That's the time that I called Ate Mi or Kim to persuade Mom not to fall for that scheme. Thank God, she listened to them. Gusto niya daw talaga yung mga appliance eh, and she'll be the one to pay for it naman daw. Still it's not worth it.. and I really hate schemes like that.
Pero buti na lang ok na. Kaya kung mapapadaan kayo sa prime block at di maiiwasang dumaan sa part ng david's salon, ingat kayo sa mga taong naka orange na nagtra-trabaho sa Fili**, yun na PO.
Sunday, March 05, 2006
Party for Ham
I got a mail from Ai, my bestfriend in College. I'm glad she had the time to email me Rod's despedida pictures. Thanks ai, mwah!
(L-R)Kae, Rody, Paul, Ai, Sir Cesar, and Bri
Sir Cesar was right, I think all of us have changed since our training days in Karate. All of us were "payatot" that time, plus with all the changes in haircut and physique. Now, I've got longer hair and pimples, Ai have braces and glasses, Paul sports a new haircut (he's definitely more macho now), Bri with his toned muscles makes him more pogi, Sir Cesar still the same (gwapo pa rin and may gf na haha), and Rody according to Sir doesn't change (I wonder if it's a complement or what, what do you think Ham?hehe). I think it's a complement. Mwah!
That group was taken by Owee, and it's for the Annual ata. Anyway, Ai and Rody weren't there I don't know why. Sir Cesar has a solo pic eh kaya wala sya dyan. Cute namin, har-har-har-de-har
(L-R)Kae, Rody, Paul, Ai, Sir Cesar, and Bri
Sir Cesar was right, I think all of us have changed since our training days in Karate. All of us were "payatot" that time, plus with all the changes in haircut and physique. Now, I've got longer hair and pimples, Ai have braces and glasses, Paul sports a new haircut (he's definitely more macho now), Bri with his toned muscles makes him more pogi, Sir Cesar still the same (gwapo pa rin and may gf na haha), and Rody according to Sir doesn't change (I wonder if it's a complement or what, what do you think Ham?hehe). I think it's a complement. Mwah!
That group was taken by Owee, and it's for the Annual ata. Anyway, Ai and Rody weren't there I don't know why. Sir Cesar has a solo pic eh kaya wala sya dyan. Cute namin, har-har-har-de-har
Sunday baking
Last Sunday and today, Ate Mi, Geri, and I tried baking. Last Sunday was macaroons. It was our first time to do it together, and with the presence of distractions everywhere and lack of organized preparation, our macaroons didn’t turn out right.
Today we decided to use all the left over ingredients from last week by baking butter cookies. I’m not fond of plain cookies especially butter flavors, but I was amazed when we tasted the cookies. Yep! It was great. I’m glad it turned out right.
We’re planning to do it every Sunday so that our cooking and baking skills would improve, and hopefully by the end of the year, I could finally bake and cook for my love ones… especially Hamkin.
Next week, we’ll try baked macaroni… hmm… yummy!
If ever someone would read this, and knows a great recipe *for beginners, I would really appreciate if you would share it. ^___^
Ciao!
Today we decided to use all the left over ingredients from last week by baking butter cookies. I’m not fond of plain cookies especially butter flavors, but I was amazed when we tasted the cookies. Yep! It was great. I’m glad it turned out right.
We’re planning to do it every Sunday so that our cooking and baking skills would improve, and hopefully by the end of the year, I could finally bake and cook for my love ones… especially Hamkin.
Next week, we’ll try baked macaroni… hmm… yummy!
If ever someone would read this, and knows a great recipe *for beginners, I would really appreciate if you would share it. ^___^
Ciao!
Friday, March 03, 2006
10 ways
My 10 ways to relieve stress
10. Work-out sa fitness. 30min na cardio, arm and thigh exercise.
9. Sauna after work out.
8. 1 hr. massage kahit saang massage parlor.
7. Guilty pleasure with choco, ice cream, coffe jelly, or mocha frap.
6. Shopping for purontong and cute tee.
5. Meet up with HS and College best friends.
4. Time for myself. Read a really good book. Neil Gaiman or any international best seller book.
3. Harutan with my family; with Kim, Mommy, Ate Mi, Geri, Alj, Achu, and Papa.
2. Chat with Ham, my boyfriend, best friend, and lover all rolled into one. Just watching his video, playing his piano piece makes my heart beat fast and slow at the same time.
1. Commune with God. He knows everything, and i cannot deny it.
10. Work-out sa fitness. 30min na cardio, arm and thigh exercise.
9. Sauna after work out.
8. 1 hr. massage kahit saang massage parlor.
7. Guilty pleasure with choco, ice cream, coffe jelly, or mocha frap.
6. Shopping for purontong and cute tee.
5. Meet up with HS and College best friends.
4. Time for myself. Read a really good book. Neil Gaiman or any international best seller book.
3. Harutan with my family; with Kim, Mommy, Ate Mi, Geri, Alj, Achu, and Papa.
2. Chat with Ham, my boyfriend, best friend, and lover all rolled into one. Just watching his video, playing his piano piece makes my heart beat fast and slow at the same time.
1. Commune with God. He knows everything, and i cannot deny it.
stress sa buhay
Masama ang simula ng araw ko.
Wala kaming tubig sa bahay dahil ninakaw ang kuntador ng tubig namin.
Kulang ang tulog ko dahil kinailangan pa naming hulihin ang mickey mouse.
Gusto ko ng lumipat ng bahay, pero saan?
May defense pa kami at mga unit exams na kelangang paghandaan.
Hindi nga kami ang nauna sa defense pero syempre may kaba.
Alam kong di ako makakakuha ng impormasyon
ukol sa pwedeng itanong,
kaya’t kelangng paghandaan.
Anong magagawa ko, yun ang dapat?
Ang taba ng mukha ko, ng braso at pigi ko.
Ang dami kong pimples.
Ang dry na ng hair ko.
Anong dapat kong gawin?
Ang dami kong pinoproblema.
Ang dami kong pinagsasayangan ng panahon.
Munting bagay na wala naming halaga sa totoong kahulugan ng buhay.
Buti na lang nabasa ko ang email ng isang kaibigan na kahit forwarded lang ay nakatulong sa akin upang kumalma ang aking nararamdaman.
Sabi sa email…
O, bakit ka na naman na-i-istress? Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed?
Meron ka bang deadline na i-bi-beat ngayong araw na ito?
It's important to understand stress before we can effectively manage it
kaya Stress ang pag-uusapan natin ngayon.
Ayon sa mga scientists mayroong dalawang uri ng stress.
Eustress and Distress.
Eustress is positive stress. Ito ang nararamdaman ng isang dalaga
kapag dumarating na ang kanyang manliligaw at may daladalang flowers.
Eustress din ang tawag sa stress na nararanasan ng mga nagwo- work-out
when they are doing their exercises.
Ang mga athletes, pagkatapos na ma-stress ang kanilang muscles,
they rest para ma-repair ang kanilang muscles.
Kapag hindi sila nagpahinga, the stressed muscles will be injured.
When injury happens, yan ang distress.
Distress is the negative side of stress.
Nakakaramdam ka na ng sakit ng ulo, pagsakit ng tiyan,
hindi na makatulog, di pa makakain.
Distress ang uri ng stress na nagreresulta sa kung ano-anong sakit
tulad ng hypertension, minsan nga ay emotional breakdown pa.
Ano ba ang pwede nating gawin para ang stress natin ay hindi maging distress? Famous author and inspirational speaker,
Dr. John Maxwell has the following suggestions:
Don't be overly sensitive to criticism.
Tanggapin na natin ang katotohanang hindi natin kayang i-please ang lahat ng tao.
Talagang mayroong hindi aayon sa iyo kahit na napaka-noble
ng iyong mga intentions and motives.
So when you receive criticisms, take it constructively kung sensible ang criticism.
If you think the criticism is not objective, huwag na lang pansinin at ng hindi ka ma-distress.
Don't take too much pride in your achievements.
Ang pride ay parang uling, ginagatungan niyan ang distress.
Ang taong proud ay mas lalong nadi-distress dahil masyado niyang iniingatan
ang kanyang achievement at accomplishment.
Minsan nga our achievements hinder us from growing and learning
kasi sinasabi natin sa ating sarili, aba may na-accomplish na ko.
Mas mahusay ako kaysa sa iba, hindi na nila ko pwedeng turuan.
Ang lungkot ng buhay kapag naging ganyan ang attitude natin.
Don't harbor jealousy over the achievement of others.
Ang taong mainggitin madalas ding madistress,
kasi nga totoo namang mayroong mas higit kaysa sa atin.
Natural ang iba ay maaaring magkaroon ng achievements na wala tayo di ba.
Instead of being jealous or envious,
let's learn to rejoice in the successes of others.
Malay mo malibre ka pa bogchi dahil nakikigalak ka sa kanilang tagumpay, di ba?
Don't focus on your weaknesses and inadequacies.
Ang sugat kapag mas lalo mong ginalaw mas lalong lalala at baka maimpeksyon.
The more you focus on your weaknesses and inadequacies
the bigger the tendency of wallowing in self-pity.
While it is important to acknowledge your inadequacies,
it is helpful to focus on your strengths and capabilities.
One effective way of fighting distress is by counting our blessings - the good things which life brings.
When we have grateful hearts,
we will always be reminded that we are too blessed to be stressed!
Someone wrote that
"The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything."
May mga bagay kasi na hindi na dapat pinagtutuunan ng sobrang panahon.
Ienjoy ang buhay!
Magpasalamat sa Panginoon!
Minsan mukhang mababaw lang, pero hindi.
Pero manalig ka.
Dahil kahit may mga pagsubok, kahit may mas malalim pa na problema,
Ito ang kanyang paraan para ituro sa’yo na kakayanin mo ito.
At nariyan siya upang ihulma ka sa dapat na maging ikaw ayon sa kanyang Plano.
Wala kaming tubig sa bahay dahil ninakaw ang kuntador ng tubig namin.
Kulang ang tulog ko dahil kinailangan pa naming hulihin ang mickey mouse.
Gusto ko ng lumipat ng bahay, pero saan?
May defense pa kami at mga unit exams na kelangang paghandaan.
Hindi nga kami ang nauna sa defense pero syempre may kaba.
Alam kong di ako makakakuha ng impormasyon
ukol sa pwedeng itanong,
kaya’t kelangng paghandaan.
Anong magagawa ko, yun ang dapat?
Ang taba ng mukha ko, ng braso at pigi ko.
Ang dami kong pimples.
Ang dry na ng hair ko.
Anong dapat kong gawin?
Ang dami kong pinoproblema.
Ang dami kong pinagsasayangan ng panahon.
Munting bagay na wala naming halaga sa totoong kahulugan ng buhay.
Buti na lang nabasa ko ang email ng isang kaibigan na kahit forwarded lang ay nakatulong sa akin upang kumalma ang aking nararamdaman.
Sabi sa email…
O, bakit ka na naman na-i-istress? Did you wake up on the wrong side of the bed?
Meron ka bang deadline na i-bi-beat ngayong araw na ito?
It's important to understand stress before we can effectively manage it
kaya Stress ang pag-uusapan natin ngayon.
Ayon sa mga scientists mayroong dalawang uri ng stress.
Eustress and Distress.
Eustress is positive stress. Ito ang nararamdaman ng isang dalaga
kapag dumarating na ang kanyang manliligaw at may daladalang flowers.
Eustress din ang tawag sa stress na nararanasan ng mga nagwo- work-out
when they are doing their exercises.
Ang mga athletes, pagkatapos na ma-stress ang kanilang muscles,
they rest para ma-repair ang kanilang muscles.
Kapag hindi sila nagpahinga, the stressed muscles will be injured.
When injury happens, yan ang distress.
Distress is the negative side of stress.
Nakakaramdam ka na ng sakit ng ulo, pagsakit ng tiyan,
hindi na makatulog, di pa makakain.
Distress ang uri ng stress na nagreresulta sa kung ano-anong sakit
tulad ng hypertension, minsan nga ay emotional breakdown pa.
Ano ba ang pwede nating gawin para ang stress natin ay hindi maging distress? Famous author and inspirational speaker,
Dr. John Maxwell has the following suggestions:
Don't be overly sensitive to criticism.
Tanggapin na natin ang katotohanang hindi natin kayang i-please ang lahat ng tao.
Talagang mayroong hindi aayon sa iyo kahit na napaka-noble
ng iyong mga intentions and motives.
So when you receive criticisms, take it constructively kung sensible ang criticism.
If you think the criticism is not objective, huwag na lang pansinin at ng hindi ka ma-distress.
Don't take too much pride in your achievements.
Ang pride ay parang uling, ginagatungan niyan ang distress.
Ang taong proud ay mas lalong nadi-distress dahil masyado niyang iniingatan
ang kanyang achievement at accomplishment.
Minsan nga our achievements hinder us from growing and learning
kasi sinasabi natin sa ating sarili, aba may na-accomplish na ko.
Mas mahusay ako kaysa sa iba, hindi na nila ko pwedeng turuan.
Ang lungkot ng buhay kapag naging ganyan ang attitude natin.
Don't harbor jealousy over the achievement of others.
Ang taong mainggitin madalas ding madistress,
kasi nga totoo namang mayroong mas higit kaysa sa atin.
Natural ang iba ay maaaring magkaroon ng achievements na wala tayo di ba.
Instead of being jealous or envious,
let's learn to rejoice in the successes of others.
Malay mo malibre ka pa bogchi dahil nakikigalak ka sa kanilang tagumpay, di ba?
Don't focus on your weaknesses and inadequacies.
Ang sugat kapag mas lalo mong ginalaw mas lalong lalala at baka maimpeksyon.
The more you focus on your weaknesses and inadequacies
the bigger the tendency of wallowing in self-pity.
While it is important to acknowledge your inadequacies,
it is helpful to focus on your strengths and capabilities.
One effective way of fighting distress is by counting our blessings - the good things which life brings.
When we have grateful hearts,
we will always be reminded that we are too blessed to be stressed!
Someone wrote that
"The shortest distance between a problem and a solution is the distance between your knees and the floor.
The one who kneels to the Lord can stand up to anything."
May mga bagay kasi na hindi na dapat pinagtutuunan ng sobrang panahon.
Ienjoy ang buhay!
Magpasalamat sa Panginoon!
Minsan mukhang mababaw lang, pero hindi.
Pero manalig ka.
Dahil kahit may mga pagsubok, kahit may mas malalim pa na problema,
Ito ang kanyang paraan para ituro sa’yo na kakayanin mo ito.
At nariyan siya upang ihulma ka sa dapat na maging ikaw ayon sa kanyang Plano.
Tuesday, February 14, 2006
Happy Heart's Day
Can you remember your first kiss with someone you really love? How was it?
Today, to celebrate the heart’s day, I would like to ask you (yes… you), as to how you remember that special moment.
I had my first kiss with my love on our way home after we watched the movie Star Wars (I forgot which part). I was trying to teach him the “nosey-nosey”, a game played to young kids, wherein you would touch your partner’s nose with the tip of your nose [it was actually a bait, har-har-har-de-har]. He thought I wanted to kiss him on the lips, and that’s why he kissed me full on my lips. Whoa! I was shocked of course. I didn’t expect that from him. But I was really glad he did (hehe). Different kinds of pyrotechnics were exploding in my head, I felt so light that I even forgot where I was heading... giddy giddy
This is our 2nd Vday as “mag-howe”, and we were celebrating it through chat since then. This time it’s better, because I already got a faster connection and we downloaded skype2 wherein we could talk and have a video conference at the same time. Ok talaga! Cheaper than the call plus the chance to see him pa even if it’s on cam lang.
Before he left, we celebrated our Vdate na, and here’s our participation with the lovapalooza….
Today, to celebrate the heart’s day, I would like to ask you (yes… you), as to how you remember that special moment.
I had my first kiss with my love on our way home after we watched the movie Star Wars (I forgot which part). I was trying to teach him the “nosey-nosey”, a game played to young kids, wherein you would touch your partner’s nose with the tip of your nose [it was actually a bait, har-har-har-de-har]. He thought I wanted to kiss him on the lips, and that’s why he kissed me full on my lips. Whoa! I was shocked of course. I didn’t expect that from him. But I was really glad he did (hehe). Different kinds of pyrotechnics were exploding in my head, I felt so light that I even forgot where I was heading... giddy giddy
This is our 2nd Vday as “mag-howe”, and we were celebrating it through chat since then. This time it’s better, because I already got a faster connection and we downloaded skype2 wherein we could talk and have a video conference at the same time. Ok talaga! Cheaper than the call plus the chance to see him pa even if it’s on cam lang.
Before he left, we celebrated our Vdate na, and here’s our participation with the lovapalooza….
Sunday, January 29, 2006
Kung Hei Fat Choy?
Happy chinese New Year to my Chinese friends (as if my friends would read this,hehe)!
My computer broke down, mother board and processor..whew! So it took me quite a while to post here. Ham accompanied me when I bought the parts in gilmore, and while waiting we were able to watch the Manny Pacquiao game that we were supposed to see last sunday.^__^
After which, we meet up with his HS friends and played DOTA. I can't believe I endured 4 hours and a half playing that game.
He was here yesterday and I'm glad he did.
We dropped by in a condo unit and inquired about the place a while ago. It's unusual but a fun thing to do.
Oh boy, community again tomorrow...
My computer broke down, mother board and processor..whew! So it took me quite a while to post here. Ham accompanied me when I bought the parts in gilmore, and while waiting we were able to watch the Manny Pacquiao game that we were supposed to see last sunday.^__^
After which, we meet up with his HS friends and played DOTA. I can't believe I endured 4 hours and a half playing that game.
He was here yesterday and I'm glad he did.
We dropped by in a condo unit and inquired about the place a while ago. It's unusual but a fun thing to do.
Oh boy, community again tomorrow...
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
Kudos!
Enough about being drama queen, I've got a juicy story to tell. Another revelation was made, but this time it's a happy/sad one. Finally, a friend of mine poured his heart and decided to tell that he likes my friend--- but he's rather late, awww...
K lang yun jebs, hanga ako sa lakas ng loob mo. I'm sure ikaw naman ang bibigyan ng kapareha ni God... in His time.
Meantime, let's study study study for the upcoming midterm exams!
K lang yun jebs, hanga ako sa lakas ng loob mo. I'm sure ikaw naman ang bibigyan ng kapareha ni God... in His time.
Meantime, let's study study study for the upcoming midterm exams!
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Unexpected
Hindi ko alam na ganun ang kinalabasan. Akala ko ako ang nasa tama. Oo, marami akong gustong patunayan kaya pilit akong nagpapanggap na kaya ko, na matapang ako, pero hanggang ngayon wala pa rin akong napapatunayan. Ang tanda tanda ko na pero wala pa ring nangyayari sa buhay ko. TAE... TAE ang buhay ko.
Friday, January 13, 2006
intro to adulthood
I tried to suppress my indignation, covering it with mirth and cluttered lifestyle. I was hoping it would go to oblivion after waking up in the morning, but I realized that was how I used to be back in college. Always running away from an opportunity to learn something, so I decided to stop, and start growing up.
I got an email today and it suggests something that would test my willingness to make things right. I need to think about it, savor it, coz I wanna do it whole heartedly. *plus I need to confirm on some things first.
While mulling on what I've got, I didn't know that someone close to me is experiencing worries as well and I just learned about it tonight. I didn't know that she was worried sick for she was delayed for a week. She was adviced not to bear another child for it could pose real danger to her and to the baby due to her heart problem. Fortunately, after praying long novenas, she got her period and all her worries disappeared. After which, she thought of having ligation. She is quite hesitant though, for ligation is not accepted to Catholicism. Haay... I'm sure God won't mind having her fallopian tubes tied if it would mean prolonging her life and continuing to be a blessing to all of us.
Still on surgery, Ham is still recuperating from his appendectomy. Just last night he experienced tenderness on the incision and decided to stay at home today. He got well in the morning but had diarrhea at lunch time, and fever in the afternoon. I wish his fever would go down, coz im having 2nd thoughts on letting him go to tagaytay tomorrow.
I got an email today and it suggests something that would test my willingness to make things right. I need to think about it, savor it, coz I wanna do it whole heartedly. *plus I need to confirm on some things first.
While mulling on what I've got, I didn't know that someone close to me is experiencing worries as well and I just learned about it tonight. I didn't know that she was worried sick for she was delayed for a week. She was adviced not to bear another child for it could pose real danger to her and to the baby due to her heart problem. Fortunately, after praying long novenas, she got her period and all her worries disappeared. After which, she thought of having ligation. She is quite hesitant though, for ligation is not accepted to Catholicism. Haay... I'm sure God won't mind having her fallopian tubes tied if it would mean prolonging her life and continuing to be a blessing to all of us.
Still on surgery, Ham is still recuperating from his appendectomy. Just last night he experienced tenderness on the incision and decided to stay at home today. He got well in the morning but had diarrhea at lunch time, and fever in the afternoon. I wish his fever would go down, coz im having 2nd thoughts on letting him go to tagaytay tomorrow.
Shit happens
I guess we all have our share of misfortunes in this world. I just didn't expect it would be this soon. Anyway, that's ok, I still feel fine. I'm not angry anymore. It's not like we could still turn back time. But one thing's for sure.. I need to get another part time job!
Fortunately, I got Ham to talk about it. And just being with him, relieves me of the situation I am in. Also, I'm glad that Kim and I agreed on things to be done. I believe that everything will turn out right eventually...
Fortunately, I got Ham to talk about it. And just being with him, relieves me of the situation I am in. Also, I'm glad that Kim and I agreed on things to be done. I believe that everything will turn out right eventually...
Monday, January 09, 2006
Narnia
Bri, Ham, and I watched Narnia yesterday. First day of showing and what would you expect... lots of people. Fortunately Ham already reserved seats for us even before I got there. Aside from the fact that the seats are really comfy and with my big pillow cuddling me, the movie is really good ^____^. I found myself muttering "cmon fight" to Peter during the battle scene, lol.
Anyway, need to prepare my things now for my classes. Ciao
Anyway, need to prepare my things now for my classes. Ciao
Money can't buy everything
Splurging money is a sin especially if you're not rich. Prioritize more important and more sensible things. Or is this just your way of washing away your guilt?
Friday, January 06, 2006
Happy new year? I hope so
New year new life for me and for my family...
We thought we're ready for it, we're wrong. It hurts so much. My mind tells me It's okay, it's logical, but my heart says otherwise. This year will be hard for us, and I'm glad that my brother is matured and responsible enough for that. I don't know how will I give comfort when the time comes for us to talk about it.
We thought we're ready for it, we're wrong. It hurts so much. My mind tells me It's okay, it's logical, but my heart says otherwise. This year will be hard for us, and I'm glad that my brother is matured and responsible enough for that. I don't know how will I give comfort when the time comes for us to talk about it.
Sunday, December 25, 2005
Merry Christmas
Happy Birthday Lord! ^______________^
Sorry Lord kung wala akong magandang regalo sayo, ang sarili ko lamang na puno pa ng kasalanan, inis, at insecurities. Lord pasensya ka na ha, kahit na napa-realize nyo sa akin na ako pa ri'y maganda sa paningin niyo, pilit pa ring bumabalik ang mga ito sa puso ko. Hayaan niyo Lord, tina-try ko namang ayusin ang sarili ko eh. Patuloy akong magsisikap na maging kaaya-aya sa paningin niyo. Sana magawa ko ng tama ang iniatang nyong layunin sa akin sa mundong ito.
Sorry Lord kung wala akong magandang regalo sayo, ang sarili ko lamang na puno pa ng kasalanan, inis, at insecurities. Lord pasensya ka na ha, kahit na napa-realize nyo sa akin na ako pa ri'y maganda sa paningin niyo, pilit pa ring bumabalik ang mga ito sa puso ko. Hayaan niyo Lord, tina-try ko namang ayusin ang sarili ko eh. Patuloy akong magsisikap na maging kaaya-aya sa paningin niyo. Sana magawa ko ng tama ang iniatang nyong layunin sa akin sa mundong ito.
December gimmicks!
Boracay
Ham and I
The sandcastle: Cam, Kae, Ham
Subic
Watching the two boys play with tita ching
Freezingly cold
The supposed adventure to zoobic and ocean adventure
Dinner Reunion
Introducing Ham to my family
With my lolo and cousins
Tita Vigie, Tita Ching, Ken, Tita Pen, Mommy, Ham
From left: Eydie, Jed, Ellis, Tita Christie, and Tito Ed
Lolo, to reno, Cheska, Charlene, and Tita Tess
Lola, Nanay, and April
*Some weren't included in the pictures like my brother Kim, Tito Fred, Kairo, and June... Sorry guys hehe.
Ham and I
The sandcastle: Cam, Kae, Ham
Subic
Watching the two boys play with tita ching
Freezingly cold
The supposed adventure to zoobic and ocean adventure
Dinner Reunion
Introducing Ham to my family
With my lolo and cousins
Tita Vigie, Tita Ching, Ken, Tita Pen, Mommy, Ham
From left: Eydie, Jed, Ellis, Tita Christie, and Tito Ed
Lolo, to reno, Cheska, Charlene, and Tita Tess
Lola, Nanay, and April
*Some weren't included in the pictures like my brother Kim, Tito Fred, Kairo, and June... Sorry guys hehe.
Wednesday, November 23, 2005
mabuhay!
there were two things i've been waiting for a long time. the first one has arrived around 0330H. finally, after 2 months of waiting...
the other one... i'll be expecting later this evening.
welcome back!^________________^
the other one... i'll be expecting later this evening.
welcome back!^________________^
Saturday, November 19, 2005
malapit na
4 days to go... haaay....
I was in G4 this afternoon to meet up with my twin (my old college friend) and return his anime collection who's been in my possession for a year now. A lot of people were there to watch Harry Potter, and I can't help but get really excited at the thought of watching it next Saturday.
I was in G4 this afternoon to meet up with my twin (my old college friend) and return his anime collection who's been in my possession for a year now. A lot of people were there to watch Harry Potter, and I can't help but get really excited at the thought of watching it next Saturday.
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
A bad dream
When I woke up this morning, I remembered having a weird dream. According to it, I lost the tooth near my front teeth, and half of the another tooth was chipped as well. I also remember seeing two corpses lying in an elevated space of an open ground with grasses surrounding it.
I am not that superstitious but I still did what the others would have done when this happened… I bit my pillow and a wood which was believed to ward off anything bad that could happen. I prayed to God to protect and guide us as well.
How about you? Do you think that dream is sort of a warning?
I am not that superstitious but I still did what the others would have done when this happened… I bit my pillow and a wood which was believed to ward off anything bad that could happen. I prayed to God to protect and guide us as well.
How about you? Do you think that dream is sort of a warning?
A special day
It’s supposed to be an ordinary day, but nay, yesterday has become one of my not-so-ordinary day. There were no party, no thick crowd, and no booze to drink (well, except for papa’s nightly supply). It was simple yet I was able to celebrate it graciously and productively.
Days before I turned 22, a lot of people were already greeting me, through text or in YM. I was awake when the clock stroked midnight, and I wasn’t really expecting people to be awake and greet me. But thankfully a handful of people did. Kim whom I just finished dressing his wound at 12 greeted me instantly. But the first one who greeted me in text was Cathie_ganda, she’s a friend of a friend whom I met during their gig in their Church. The second was Sir Cesar, my sensei, and who was also celebrating his birthday the same time with me. The third one is Ham, who waited for the midnight (3am his time), and messaged me despite our 3-hour-time difference.
The rest of my friends followed. Usually I wouldn’t erase immediately my friends’ greetings, but with my phone’s limited capacity to store messages I was forced to delete it right after I thanked them.
To all my friends who greeted me, especially those I rarely see: thank you for your greetings.
I also have this childlike heart, and I really appreciated all the gifts I received. Geri Beri, my cousin dear was the first one who gave me a gift. I was really touched by that gesture. She gave me a memo pad with a cute green case, a keychain, and a post-it note wishing me well for my birthday. Mommy and Papa gave me money (yippee!), which I instantly spent when I had a check up yesterday morning (but not all of it). Ate Mi accompanied me when I visited the doctor and it’s a gift for me too. We had Double Dutch ice cream bought by Mom. Ate Jeneth gave me a Black forest cake. Mai visited me on my birthday and let me eat her choco corn flakes. And I received my popular look-alike stuffed toy--- sponge bob! Thanks Jebs!
We had a class yesterday, but fortunately I was able to wake up in time to attend the Mass and thank God. God is so good and He gave me so many blessings even if I’m not worthy to receive it. I’ve got a great family and loving friends. I’m so glad that He created me this way, my physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional side. I’m so glad He showed me love and made me capable to give back love to others. I’m so blessed and I thank God for it.
Days before I turned 22, a lot of people were already greeting me, through text or in YM. I was awake when the clock stroked midnight, and I wasn’t really expecting people to be awake and greet me. But thankfully a handful of people did. Kim whom I just finished dressing his wound at 12 greeted me instantly. But the first one who greeted me in text was Cathie_ganda, she’s a friend of a friend whom I met during their gig in their Church. The second was Sir Cesar, my sensei, and who was also celebrating his birthday the same time with me. The third one is Ham, who waited for the midnight (3am his time), and messaged me despite our 3-hour-time difference.
The rest of my friends followed. Usually I wouldn’t erase immediately my friends’ greetings, but with my phone’s limited capacity to store messages I was forced to delete it right after I thanked them.
To all my friends who greeted me, especially those I rarely see: thank you for your greetings.
I also have this childlike heart, and I really appreciated all the gifts I received. Geri Beri, my cousin dear was the first one who gave me a gift. I was really touched by that gesture. She gave me a memo pad with a cute green case, a keychain, and a post-it note wishing me well for my birthday. Mommy and Papa gave me money (yippee!), which I instantly spent when I had a check up yesterday morning (but not all of it). Ate Mi accompanied me when I visited the doctor and it’s a gift for me too. We had Double Dutch ice cream bought by Mom. Ate Jeneth gave me a Black forest cake. Mai visited me on my birthday and let me eat her choco corn flakes. And I received my popular look-alike stuffed toy--- sponge bob! Thanks Jebs!
We had a class yesterday, but fortunately I was able to wake up in time to attend the Mass and thank God. God is so good and He gave me so many blessings even if I’m not worthy to receive it. I’ve got a great family and loving friends. I’m so glad that He created me this way, my physical, mental, spiritual, and emotional side. I’m so glad He showed me love and made me capable to give back love to others. I’m so blessed and I thank God for it.
Thursday, November 10, 2005
Today is a great day
Today is a great day.
I only slept for 4 hours. I woke up for an interview survey. I walked under the pouring rain. I talked to strangers. I soaked my feet in the mud. I waited for 30min for my first class. I waited for 3 hours for another prof who would show up.
Ordinarily, that would irritate my not-so-patient self. But like I said… Today is a great day.
How come?
Perhaps because I talked to the person who melted my depressed self in the wee hours of the morn. Perhaps he felt I needed him. Perhaps he needed me. Perhaps. Perhaps.
I only slept for 4 hours. I woke up for an interview survey. I walked under the pouring rain. I talked to strangers. I soaked my feet in the mud. I waited for 30min for my first class. I waited for 3 hours for another prof who would show up.
Ordinarily, that would irritate my not-so-patient self. But like I said… Today is a great day.
How come?
Perhaps because I talked to the person who melted my depressed self in the wee hours of the morn. Perhaps he felt I needed him. Perhaps he needed me. Perhaps. Perhaps.
Soliloquy
You were talking with somebody. You were telling him about a very interesting story, complete with sound effects, face contortion, and body movements to highlight every scene. You were so excited. You laughed hard and expect your listener to laugh with you. He just stared at you. Worst still, he asked you to repeat your story.
How would you feel?
You were busy typing about your thoughts. Concentrating hard, putting the exact word to describe how you feel. Pouring your emotions to the only one who wouldn’t complain with your monotonous dialog… your dear blog. Suddenly, out of the blue, a window popped up, you were too stunned to even read it, and maybe too fast. But it only means one thing… you got disconnected and whatever you were previously and painstakingly typed were gone.
How would you feel?
@##&&%$$#*&^%$#@#@!~~
How would you feel?
You were busy typing about your thoughts. Concentrating hard, putting the exact word to describe how you feel. Pouring your emotions to the only one who wouldn’t complain with your monotonous dialog… your dear blog. Suddenly, out of the blue, a window popped up, you were too stunned to even read it, and maybe too fast. But it only means one thing… you got disconnected and whatever you were previously and painstakingly typed were gone.
How would you feel?
@##&&%$$#*&^%$#@#@!~~
Sunday, November 06, 2005
End of things
Sem break has come to an end, and it slipped past me without hardly noticing it. It was not spent on a beach as what the others would have done, nor out of town to see more of the evergreens. I didn’t spend much money, just enough for some caffeine to last the day.
I didn’t have the ideal sem break but I guess I accomplished much compared to my previous term breaks.
I cried. I laughed. I prayed. I thanked thee.
Everything that happened had a purpose, and I had some hint. It confirmed something good but also offered new puzzlement.
We talked. We shared. We collaborated. We praised thee.
My relationship with my God and family was renewed. After 3 weeks of strict observance, finally Lolo was advised to continue recuperating at home. He’s still got a tank of oxygen though, just to be in a safe side.
I read. I read. I read. I read.
Nothing left to do but read. I finished the last three books of the Mallorean series and it felt so good. I realized that I like David Eddings now better than Terry Goodkind. I’ve grown to like the characters which D has provided. He tied loose ends on each series and consistently inserted humor and erring that inevitably made them more popular and known.
I ate. I chomped. I devoured. I munched.
Watching somebody sleeps just after midnight makes one more light headed and indulgent of a good night sleep. Burger Mcdo or Jollibee fries will keep me fine.
I haven’t slept that much. The sleep from my eyes is now sweetly blocking my mind. It’s time for bed, it says.
Good night.
I didn’t have the ideal sem break but I guess I accomplished much compared to my previous term breaks.
I cried. I laughed. I prayed. I thanked thee.
Everything that happened had a purpose, and I had some hint. It confirmed something good but also offered new puzzlement.
We talked. We shared. We collaborated. We praised thee.
My relationship with my God and family was renewed. After 3 weeks of strict observance, finally Lolo was advised to continue recuperating at home. He’s still got a tank of oxygen though, just to be in a safe side.
I read. I read. I read. I read.
Nothing left to do but read. I finished the last three books of the Mallorean series and it felt so good. I realized that I like David Eddings now better than Terry Goodkind. I’ve grown to like the characters which D has provided. He tied loose ends on each series and consistently inserted humor and erring that inevitably made them more popular and known.
I ate. I chomped. I devoured. I munched.
Watching somebody sleeps just after midnight makes one more light headed and indulgent of a good night sleep. Burger Mcdo or Jollibee fries will keep me fine.
I haven’t slept that much. The sleep from my eyes is now sweetly blocking my mind. It’s time for bed, it says.
Good night.
Mulan
I didn’t grow up wanting to become like one of the Disney princesses with their prince charming saving them from the wicked witch. I remember saying that Belle of Beauty and the Beast is my favorite when I was in high school, just for the sake of having a “favorite”.
That actually changed when Mulan was showed sometime in my College days. I would watch it over and over again but still laughs with every comic statement that the lead characters would say.
Indeed, Mulan is my true favorite among the Disney characters probably, because I can relate to the character and actually day dreaming of wanting to become her. Firstly, she’s Asian. Her appearance and her culture is trifle close to mine. Secondly, she’s doing some karate moves, and I just love it. Thirdly, she’s determined to do what she must do as dictated by her heart. She’s brave, she’s smart, and she kick some ass.
Last night, it was my first time to watch Mulan II, though I know that it was circulated eons ago. Mulan II is about settling Mulan and Shang’s differences, compromising, and proving that their love for each other is strong despite and in spite of problems. Their 3 friends were also there (Chien-Po, Ling, and the short one which I forgot the name) paired with the 3 princesses; Mushu, and the cricket.
It’s mostly about love, of friendship, and of doing what your heart really wants. It’s really a good movie, and I would really want to watch it again.
That actually changed when Mulan was showed sometime in my College days. I would watch it over and over again but still laughs with every comic statement that the lead characters would say.
Indeed, Mulan is my true favorite among the Disney characters probably, because I can relate to the character and actually day dreaming of wanting to become her. Firstly, she’s Asian. Her appearance and her culture is trifle close to mine. Secondly, she’s doing some karate moves, and I just love it. Thirdly, she’s determined to do what she must do as dictated by her heart. She’s brave, she’s smart, and she kick some ass.
Last night, it was my first time to watch Mulan II, though I know that it was circulated eons ago. Mulan II is about settling Mulan and Shang’s differences, compromising, and proving that their love for each other is strong despite and in spite of problems. Their 3 friends were also there (Chien-Po, Ling, and the short one which I forgot the name) paired with the 3 princesses; Mushu, and the cricket.
It’s mostly about love, of friendship, and of doing what your heart really wants. It’s really a good movie, and I would really want to watch it again.
Friday, October 28, 2005
Thursday, October 27, 2005
In sickness and in health
My lolo was confined in Medical City for 2 weeks, and half of it was spent at ICU. During those times, we could only see him from 0900-1100 and 1700-1900. One day, I arrived at ICU-C3 with lola talking to my dear lolo while holding his hand. My lola who started being makulit and makakalimutin 4 months ago, was diagnosed with mild Alzheimer’s disease. She knows that lolo was in the hospital because he’s sick, but “fortunately” with her condition, she doesn’t know how serious it is. Everyday, she would dress up and wait for my tita to accompany her to the hospital, would bring clothes with her thinking she’ll be staying with lolo. My lolo can’t speak due to the respirator inserted in his throat, and would only scribble on a notebook what he wants to say. As I arrived, he wrote something about bringing my lola home, therefore taking care of her, for he knows that if we let her out of our sight, we might spend the rest of the day looking for her.
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Btw, we transferred him to the hospital along Taft. I rode the ambulance. Though not a good time (when is it a good time anyway?) I still felt excited with the thought of riding one.
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Oh, and I lost my glasses… again.
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Btw, we transferred him to the hospital along Taft. I rode the ambulance. Though not a good time (when is it a good time anyway?) I still felt excited with the thought of riding one.
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Oh, and I lost my glasses… again.
Thursday, October 20, 2005
over a cup of coffee
Aside from the critical event in my life, a horrifying truth ended my childhood fantasy. All it takes is a confirmation. I thought we were different. I was wrong.
My lolo
I ain’t no drama queen, but I think I look like one especially when I talked to lolo while he’s in the ICU. I was trying to be strong for the sake of him, but my eyes can’t control the tears welling up my eyes. I told him to fight. I told him to be strong because we want him to be around for our grand reunion on December wherein his children, my aunts and uncles, who now lived on different parts of the globe, would be here to celebrate Christmas with us. I can see his face contort with agony and his closed eyes welling up with tears as well.
My 82-year-old lolo had his first stroke last Thursday as he was trying to lift the can of paint and doing things he shouldn’t do due to his condition. At his age, he shouldn’t be exhausting himself lest he’ll be ill. He was trying to repaint the house in Cainta and even with helpers around he still does things himself.
He got admitted to Medical City in Ortigas and I’ve been staying with him since Sunday. He was recovering but due to nosochomial infection he acquired while he was confined in the ACSU (Acute Stroke Unit) his condition aggravated.
The phlegm in his lungs due to emphysema thickened and he is having hard time breathing. He would cough hard but cannot expectorate the phlegm. His erythema face contorted with pain and the determination to fight. The doctor put an intubation wherein a tube was inserted down his throat using tools you wouldn’t wanna be inserted with. My lolo gagged at it and is still gagging even when he was starting to get sedated. It caused trauma not only to him but for us as well who saw it all. The doctor said that if his body wouldn’t respond well to the medicine they couldn’t do anything more.
Please pray for my lolo (Matias Guimba). Please pray that God would continue to watch over him and embrace him with His loving touch. We cannot do anything more but pray. We lift it all up to Him, the Almighty One, who knows what would be best for His child.
My 82-year-old lolo had his first stroke last Thursday as he was trying to lift the can of paint and doing things he shouldn’t do due to his condition. At his age, he shouldn’t be exhausting himself lest he’ll be ill. He was trying to repaint the house in Cainta and even with helpers around he still does things himself.
He got admitted to Medical City in Ortigas and I’ve been staying with him since Sunday. He was recovering but due to nosochomial infection he acquired while he was confined in the ACSU (Acute Stroke Unit) his condition aggravated.
The phlegm in his lungs due to emphysema thickened and he is having hard time breathing. He would cough hard but cannot expectorate the phlegm. His erythema face contorted with pain and the determination to fight. The doctor put an intubation wherein a tube was inserted down his throat using tools you wouldn’t wanna be inserted with. My lolo gagged at it and is still gagging even when he was starting to get sedated. It caused trauma not only to him but for us as well who saw it all. The doctor said that if his body wouldn’t respond well to the medicine they couldn’t do anything more.
Please pray for my lolo (Matias Guimba). Please pray that God would continue to watch over him and embrace him with His loving touch. We cannot do anything more but pray. We lift it all up to Him, the Almighty One, who knows what would be best for His child.
Friday, October 14, 2005
October 13
So fast. The semester already ended yesterday after our final exam. We celebrated it by giving ourselves a movie treat. Although it was not the movie we originally wanted (Skeleton Ring), we suit ourselves with Rob Schneider’s Deuce Bigalow at G4 instead. The movie was so-so. It lacks substance, but we laughed at it anyway. We were stacked at traffic jam and a total of 2 hrs travel time was made, but it was a fun filled afternoon all the same.
I ran in with Kim that afternoon with his friends, and when I got home he has a fever. He told me that they were supposed to watch that same movie but their plan did not materialized when he told them he’s not feeling well. Up until now, I’m playing the ms. Little nurse for my little brother. I hope he’ll get well soon.
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During our Finals, Ham and I only got to chat one time, because he was giving me time to “study”. That’s thoughtful of him, but I can’t help myself and misses him instantly. I can’t text him that much though, since his Globe doesn’t work up until now and the cost of texting him on his Aussie phone is as expensive as the call. Lucky for me, Mom allowed me to use her phone to call him but I’ll be paying her at the end of the month, fair enough. It was just for a minute or two, but hearing his voice made me focused on what I am studying and more determined to do well.
I ran in with Kim that afternoon with his friends, and when I got home he has a fever. He told me that they were supposed to watch that same movie but their plan did not materialized when he told them he’s not feeling well. Up until now, I’m playing the ms. Little nurse for my little brother. I hope he’ll get well soon.
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During our Finals, Ham and I only got to chat one time, because he was giving me time to “study”. That’s thoughtful of him, but I can’t help myself and misses him instantly. I can’t text him that much though, since his Globe doesn’t work up until now and the cost of texting him on his Aussie phone is as expensive as the call. Lucky for me, Mom allowed me to use her phone to call him but I’ll be paying her at the end of the month, fair enough. It was just for a minute or two, but hearing his voice made me focused on what I am studying and more determined to do well.
Sunday, October 09, 2005
Communion and Graduation
Last Friday was also Geri’s First Communion. She was chosen to recite the Second Reading. We’re proud of her!
The next morning was my little brother’s graduation day. Yep! He’s now included to the list of professional bums in the country hehe… but we’re really proud of him!
The next morning was my little brother’s graduation day. Yep! He’s now included to the list of professional bums in the country hehe… but we’re really proud of him!
Dinner date
Last Friday was our last meeting before our final exam. Only a handful of students were present to compute for their grades including us. Mostly, those were the students who are “grade conscious” so to speak…. Or like us, who were planning to have a gimmick afterwards.
I brought my digicam for a class picture. Most of my classmates were shy when I told them to look at the cam except my “bibo” friends who enjoy posing for the camera. After a while, with Daddy Yo’s encouragement they gladly smiled on cam.
We were dismissed early, and since we would be meeting Liezl after her 7pm class, we decided to go first at San Lazaro to eat. It was my first time to eat the Greenwich Special Pizza since I always order pasta whenever I frequent the place. The pizza was ok. But our snack was cut short when we were informed that the office will be closed on Saturday. Since I still don’t have my permit (%$#@&*) for our exam even if I paid full during our enrollment, I have to wait in line and present my receipt in order to get that permit. Hmmp! I didn’t had my receipt then so Jebs drove us to my place and hurriedly snatched my receipt from my folder. Luckily we reached the school before the closing time.
We still have ample time to spend before meeting Liezl. We decided to stay at Jollibee, order nothing and just review for our Lecture exam. Em, Melai, Xandy, Jebs, and I discussed the answers in our questionnaire on our Unit exam and asked each other questions we could think of regarding the subject.
Once there, at Liezl’s place, we played with Tyrone (her son), I took his pictures mostly, while his mom got dressed. We drove straight to Don Henrico’s in Tomas Morato ordered buffalo wings, baked ziti (did I spell it right?) in red and white sauce, and pizza in bacon cheeseburger flavor and the other one which I don’t know. The food was rich in flavor and I got satiated easily. Liezl haven’t forgot our weaknesses and so she brought her big Toblerone bar and shared it to us.
The rain was pouring hard and our Cinderella (Em) friend must be in her doorsteps at 10pm. The traffic was jammed and we reached her place at 11pm. The night wasn’t done yet for us so we stopped at Café Briton in Greenbelt and ordered crepe for dessert. We talked about our life in general and whether Liezl would go back to Metro or not. At the end, we were the ones who were convinced to transfer to other school for a better quality of education. It’s still the thought that’s gnawing my mind up until now.
Over all, that dinner with my friends was terrific. Now, we need to prepare for our final exam this week. *grin*
I brought my digicam for a class picture. Most of my classmates were shy when I told them to look at the cam except my “bibo” friends who enjoy posing for the camera. After a while, with Daddy Yo’s encouragement they gladly smiled on cam.
We were dismissed early, and since we would be meeting Liezl after her 7pm class, we decided to go first at San Lazaro to eat. It was my first time to eat the Greenwich Special Pizza since I always order pasta whenever I frequent the place. The pizza was ok. But our snack was cut short when we were informed that the office will be closed on Saturday. Since I still don’t have my permit (%$#@&*) for our exam even if I paid full during our enrollment, I have to wait in line and present my receipt in order to get that permit. Hmmp! I didn’t had my receipt then so Jebs drove us to my place and hurriedly snatched my receipt from my folder. Luckily we reached the school before the closing time.
We still have ample time to spend before meeting Liezl. We decided to stay at Jollibee, order nothing and just review for our Lecture exam. Em, Melai, Xandy, Jebs, and I discussed the answers in our questionnaire on our Unit exam and asked each other questions we could think of regarding the subject.
Once there, at Liezl’s place, we played with Tyrone (her son), I took his pictures mostly, while his mom got dressed. We drove straight to Don Henrico’s in Tomas Morato ordered buffalo wings, baked ziti (did I spell it right?) in red and white sauce, and pizza in bacon cheeseburger flavor and the other one which I don’t know. The food was rich in flavor and I got satiated easily. Liezl haven’t forgot our weaknesses and so she brought her big Toblerone bar and shared it to us.
The rain was pouring hard and our Cinderella (Em) friend must be in her doorsteps at 10pm. The traffic was jammed and we reached her place at 11pm. The night wasn’t done yet for us so we stopped at Café Briton in Greenbelt and ordered crepe for dessert. We talked about our life in general and whether Liezl would go back to Metro or not. At the end, we were the ones who were convinced to transfer to other school for a better quality of education. It’s still the thought that’s gnawing my mind up until now.
Over all, that dinner with my friends was terrific. Now, we need to prepare for our final exam this week. *grin*
Sunday, October 02, 2005
Icky day
Shhh.. I have something to tell you. I didn’t bathe this morning when I went to my grandparent’s house. Did I tell you that the water system in our area has a mood? Oh yes, so if we wake up late in the morning, like 10am, we’ll bathe in slightly murky and smelly water. Kadiri noh? Anyway, that’s what happened this morning. I didn’t want to bathe in water like that, and since I bathed last night, I thought I wouldn’t smell that bad naman.
The day was hot and sticky. We arrived in Cainta at lunch time amidst the blazing sun. We ate, talked with our lolo and lola, and had a siesta before going home. I only had a time to change my sweat drenched white shirt with fresh new white shirt before we went to the Church to attend the Mass. It’s St. Therese’s feast day so we chose to attend Mass there.
I was conscious and a bit guarded as to how I smell whenever they would go near me. I felt sticky and filthy. During the Mass, I realized that not only my physical body hasn’t bathed yet, but my soul as well. I feel sticky, smelly, and filthy inside. It’s been a while since I last had my confession and communion. I feel bad about it. I pray that this “spiritual gap” I am experiencing would be over soon.
The day was hot and sticky. We arrived in Cainta at lunch time amidst the blazing sun. We ate, talked with our lolo and lola, and had a siesta before going home. I only had a time to change my sweat drenched white shirt with fresh new white shirt before we went to the Church to attend the Mass. It’s St. Therese’s feast day so we chose to attend Mass there.
I was conscious and a bit guarded as to how I smell whenever they would go near me. I felt sticky and filthy. During the Mass, I realized that not only my physical body hasn’t bathed yet, but my soul as well. I feel sticky, smelly, and filthy inside. It’s been a while since I last had my confession and communion. I feel bad about it. I pray that this “spiritual gap” I am experiencing would be over soon.
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
Weekend getaway
I had a very enjoyable weekend.
Last Saturday Mai and I went to a baptismal party of her relatives in Cainta. The rain was pouring hard but that didn’t stop us from still going to Grace’s house in Siniloan, Laguna. She was afraid to drive that far with just the two us so we opted to commute. We rode the jeep going to Tanay, and another jeep going to Siniloan. We arrived at 1730, and we were greeted warmly by Grace’s family.
It was Grace’s oldest sister’s (Ate Lei) birthday and a welcome back party for her second sister (Ate Jacq). We ate there most of the time and spent the night at a resort. The resort we stayed of course has a pool but we weren’t able to swim because all of us are girls and didn’t want to mingle with the boys on the pool. Rather, we spent the night posing on the cam, either assuming the position of cheerleaders or talking about Pinoy big brother, hehe.
We woke up early to attend the mass and for the procession for Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Grace’s family belongs to the Church’s organization that handles the event. We were wearing a yellow gold shirt, that Ate Jacq, Kat, and I opted to tie at the back for a more smaller waistline, kikay talaga, hehe.
The santo was brought down to the pagoda and had the fluvial procession. During the procession, it was traditional to throw water to whoever is part of the group. The pagoda had a fire hose with them, and all of us who were in the bridge got wet. We in turn put water on a small plastic bag and aimed it to whoever we wanted to throw water to. It was a nice feeling, walking wet under the sun. The fun part was when we bought food like Scramble, butchi, nagaraya, and ice water. We ate the food and used the ice water to sprinkle to unguarded civilians hehe.
We went back late in the afternoon, and all 14 of us rode the Revo for 3 hours. Our legs wear cramped after the trip but that’s okay. The trip was fun. Thanks to Grace and her family for being so warm with us, as well as with Mai and her family for welcoming me in their small gathering.
Last Saturday Mai and I went to a baptismal party of her relatives in Cainta. The rain was pouring hard but that didn’t stop us from still going to Grace’s house in Siniloan, Laguna. She was afraid to drive that far with just the two us so we opted to commute. We rode the jeep going to Tanay, and another jeep going to Siniloan. We arrived at 1730, and we were greeted warmly by Grace’s family.
It was Grace’s oldest sister’s (Ate Lei) birthday and a welcome back party for her second sister (Ate Jacq). We ate there most of the time and spent the night at a resort. The resort we stayed of course has a pool but we weren’t able to swim because all of us are girls and didn’t want to mingle with the boys on the pool. Rather, we spent the night posing on the cam, either assuming the position of cheerleaders or talking about Pinoy big brother, hehe.
We woke up early to attend the mass and for the procession for Our Lady of Peñafrancia. Grace’s family belongs to the Church’s organization that handles the event. We were wearing a yellow gold shirt, that Ate Jacq, Kat, and I opted to tie at the back for a more smaller waistline, kikay talaga, hehe.
The santo was brought down to the pagoda and had the fluvial procession. During the procession, it was traditional to throw water to whoever is part of the group. The pagoda had a fire hose with them, and all of us who were in the bridge got wet. We in turn put water on a small plastic bag and aimed it to whoever we wanted to throw water to. It was a nice feeling, walking wet under the sun. The fun part was when we bought food like Scramble, butchi, nagaraya, and ice water. We ate the food and used the ice water to sprinkle to unguarded civilians hehe.
We went back late in the afternoon, and all 14 of us rode the Revo for 3 hours. Our legs wear cramped after the trip but that’s okay. The trip was fun. Thanks to Grace and her family for being so warm with us, as well as with Mai and her family for welcoming me in their small gathering.
Simple life
Ham said he’s a simple guy and likes a simple life. In my friendster, I describe myself as simple. Both of us are simple, and want a simple life. How simple can a simple be?
We have different perceptions in seeing things, ayt? And a simple thing for this man is grandiose for another. I have attended one seminar, wherein we were asked what kind of house we wanted to have in the future. A bunch of people were asked to answer it. Most of the answers are: Just a simple house will do. They would then be asked to describe the house they wanted, the size, the style, the furniture inside, and the gadgets that come with it. I too was building the house in my head that I wanted to have someday. But then I realized that that simple house I wanted might still cause me a fortune and that simple house that bunch of people wanted really costs a lot. So much for simplicity…
While we were chatting last night, I asked Ham what kind of pulutan he wanted since I was eating chicharon. He said: I’m simple di ba? I enjoy simple pleasures. I then asked him what kind of pleasures he is talking about. According to him the simple pleasures he’s talking about and stressed “without spending ba?” are: eat, sleep, day dream, exploring, looking at the sky, window shopping, driving, chatting, reading, __________( in planning stage).
Paris Hilton and Nichole of Simple Life is all about these two famous and rich girls trying out a life without their Dad’s money, cell phones, and other luxuries they are used to have and trying out a modest life for a change.
What could then be the word simple mean? According to my trusted dictionary, simple means 1. of a basic kind; not complicated or complex. 2. readily understood or dealt with, as a problem. 3. without superfluities or affectations. 4. in modest circumstance. 5. pure.
(Pure, I like that. My name Kathleen means pure, ehem ehem...)
Simple for a different person may not be simple at all. Different perceptions, for different people. A simple life my Ham wanted might be complicated for me, or the simple life for me isn’t simple for him. My simple Ham may not be simple at all, and the Kae you know may be as complex as she can be. But at least, both of us take delight in simple things that does not need spending.
We have different perceptions in seeing things, ayt? And a simple thing for this man is grandiose for another. I have attended one seminar, wherein we were asked what kind of house we wanted to have in the future. A bunch of people were asked to answer it. Most of the answers are: Just a simple house will do. They would then be asked to describe the house they wanted, the size, the style, the furniture inside, and the gadgets that come with it. I too was building the house in my head that I wanted to have someday. But then I realized that that simple house I wanted might still cause me a fortune and that simple house that bunch of people wanted really costs a lot. So much for simplicity…
While we were chatting last night, I asked Ham what kind of pulutan he wanted since I was eating chicharon. He said: I’m simple di ba? I enjoy simple pleasures. I then asked him what kind of pleasures he is talking about. According to him the simple pleasures he’s talking about and stressed “without spending ba?” are: eat, sleep, day dream, exploring, looking at the sky, window shopping, driving, chatting, reading, __________( in planning stage).
Paris Hilton and Nichole of Simple Life is all about these two famous and rich girls trying out a life without their Dad’s money, cell phones, and other luxuries they are used to have and trying out a modest life for a change.
What could then be the word simple mean? According to my trusted dictionary, simple means 1. of a basic kind; not complicated or complex. 2. readily understood or dealt with, as a problem. 3. without superfluities or affectations. 4. in modest circumstance. 5. pure.
(Pure, I like that. My name Kathleen means pure, ehem ehem...)
Simple for a different person may not be simple at all. Different perceptions, for different people. A simple life my Ham wanted might be complicated for me, or the simple life for me isn’t simple for him. My simple Ham may not be simple at all, and the Kae you know may be as complex as she can be. But at least, both of us take delight in simple things that does not need spending.
Friday, September 23, 2005
Sad sad sad
Today I was saddened by the way my Oral Care demo has turned out. I got a very low grade for that and that’s because I didn’t pat my partner’s mouth dry immediately. Three more procedures to go, 3 more chances, and that’s it.
Geri yan!
I was amazed by how much Geri, my cousin, has grown, physically and intellectually. Everytime I look at her, I can’t help but be amazed as to how much she has changed from the “Geri-tutong days”, a young chubby girl with short hair and scaly scalp to a petite and fashionable girl.
She’s now 9 years old but she already knows now how to mismatch clothes. She knows what hairstyles that would look good on her or how to project her assets while picture taking.
Aside from that “ka-kikayan”, she has grown more intelligent through the years. She likes horror movies, and loves frightening her playmates with her stories. She likes to portray as Sadako, hairs falling down on her face or the woman in “The Grudge”, with elbows flexed and pointing outward. That, I guess, is the culprit for her wild imagination.
She has been writing stories since she was grade 1, I think. And just after dinner, she showed me her collection of English stories. The first one was a bit disorganized, wrong grammar and no punctuations, but the thought was there. As I browsed on the near end of the pile, I read this particular story written in a writing pad entitled “Best friends”. It was a short story about a dying boy, who has promised to his best friend that he will never ever leave her. The boy died, and amidst the girl’s crying saw her best friend in heaven with God reminding her that he’ll always be with her forever. Nice and deep story for a 9-year-old, noh?
I’m very proud of her, and I believe that she will be very successful in life.^___^
She’s now 9 years old but she already knows now how to mismatch clothes. She knows what hairstyles that would look good on her or how to project her assets while picture taking.
Aside from that “ka-kikayan”, she has grown more intelligent through the years. She likes horror movies, and loves frightening her playmates with her stories. She likes to portray as Sadako, hairs falling down on her face or the woman in “The Grudge”, with elbows flexed and pointing outward. That, I guess, is the culprit for her wild imagination.
She has been writing stories since she was grade 1, I think. And just after dinner, she showed me her collection of English stories. The first one was a bit disorganized, wrong grammar and no punctuations, but the thought was there. As I browsed on the near end of the pile, I read this particular story written in a writing pad entitled “Best friends”. It was a short story about a dying boy, who has promised to his best friend that he will never ever leave her. The boy died, and amidst the girl’s crying saw her best friend in heaven with God reminding her that he’ll always be with her forever. Nice and deep story for a 9-year-old, noh?
I’m very proud of her, and I believe that she will be very successful in life.^___^
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
How's today?
Somehow this song reflects how I feel.
Bitch by Meredith Brooks
I hate the world today
You're so good to me, I know
but I can't change
Tried to tell you but you looked at me like maybe I'm an angel underneath
innocent and sweet
Yesterday I cried
You must have been relieved to see the softer side
I can understand how you'd be so confused
I don't envy you
I'm a little bit of everything
all rolled into one
I'm a bitch
I'm a lover
I'm a child
I'm a mother
I'm a sinner
I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell
I'm you dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
So take me as I am
This may mean you'll have to be a stronger man
Rest assured that when I start to make you nervous
And I'm going to extremes
Tomorrow I will change
and today won't mean a thing
I'm a bitch
I'm a lover
I'm a child
I'm a mother
I'm a sinner
I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell
I'm you dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
Just when you think you got me figured out
The season's already changin'
I think it's cool you do whatcha do
and don't try to save me
I'm a bitch
I'm a lover
I'm a child
I'm a mother
I'm a sinner
I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell
I'm you dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
I'm a bitch
I'm a tease
I'm a goddess on my knees
When you're hurt
When you suffer
I'm your angel undercover
I've been numb
I'm revived
Can't say I'm not alive
You know I wouldn't want it ANY other way
Bitch by Meredith Brooks
I hate the world today
You're so good to me, I know
but I can't change
Tried to tell you but you looked at me like maybe I'm an angel underneath
innocent and sweet
Yesterday I cried
You must have been relieved to see the softer side
I can understand how you'd be so confused
I don't envy you
I'm a little bit of everything
all rolled into one
I'm a bitch
I'm a lover
I'm a child
I'm a mother
I'm a sinner
I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell
I'm you dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
So take me as I am
This may mean you'll have to be a stronger man
Rest assured that when I start to make you nervous
And I'm going to extremes
Tomorrow I will change
and today won't mean a thing
I'm a bitch
I'm a lover
I'm a child
I'm a mother
I'm a sinner
I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell
I'm you dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
Just when you think you got me figured out
The season's already changin'
I think it's cool you do whatcha do
and don't try to save me
I'm a bitch
I'm a lover
I'm a child
I'm a mother
I'm a sinner
I'm a saint
I do not feel ashamed
I'm your hell
I'm you dream
I'm nothing in between
You know you wouldn't want it any other way
I'm a bitch
I'm a tease
I'm a goddess on my knees
When you're hurt
When you suffer
I'm your angel undercover
I've been numb
I'm revived
Can't say I'm not alive
You know I wouldn't want it ANY other way
Monday, September 12, 2005
Sense of humor
I've got a not-so-good mark on our quiz. I went home during our break time to hopefully catch some sleep. I set my mobile phone to alarm at 12pm and turned the volume high. As I was sleeping on the floor, a stupid cockroach passed by and brushed it's legs on my arm. EWwww....
Of course, that thing woke me up, so I decided to just dressed up and go to school so as not to be late for our very "mataray" but smart CI for the week. Classes start and the lecture was all about Mobility. I admit, I got really absorbed with the lecture. The whole class did, what with our CIs spontaneity and sharp eyes, no one wants her to get mad. And then, suddenly... my phone rang.
My gulay! My heart was beating fast while trying to meet her gaze. I mumbled sorry, but she "tried" to joke that I need to sing or she would confiscate my phone.At the end of the class, she seemed not to remember what happened. But I still went after her and apologize again... I thought she would just brush it off. But rather, she gave me this cold stare asked me to make a letter explaining why it happened.
Earlier, during our Lecture class, it was mentioned that one coping mechanism when frustrated is to have a sense of humor...
Will someone teach me how to do that?
Of course, that thing woke me up, so I decided to just dressed up and go to school so as not to be late for our very "mataray" but smart CI for the week. Classes start and the lecture was all about Mobility. I admit, I got really absorbed with the lecture. The whole class did, what with our CIs spontaneity and sharp eyes, no one wants her to get mad. And then, suddenly... my phone rang.
My gulay! My heart was beating fast while trying to meet her gaze. I mumbled sorry, but she "tried" to joke that I need to sing or she would confiscate my phone.At the end of the class, she seemed not to remember what happened. But I still went after her and apologize again... I thought she would just brush it off. But rather, she gave me this cold stare asked me to make a letter explaining why it happened.
Earlier, during our Lecture class, it was mentioned that one coping mechanism when frustrated is to have a sense of humor...
Will someone teach me how to do that?
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Sunday
It’s Sunday once again, may pasok na naman bukas. I woke up early and attended the 9am mass. I was still sleepy but forced myself to get up and bathe. During the Mass, I was fighting myself to concentrate and focus my attention to the Gospel, which was about Forgiveness. It is a reminder that we as the creations of God should forgive not only seven times, but 70 times (something to that effect), the way God forgives us. Jesus died on the Cross because of our sins. We continue to sin but He continues to forgive us. We should be like Him, right?
The sun was high when we went home. The heat was scorching and it made me want to just lay on my bed and sleep. I didn’t. I watched CSI Supreme instead and cooked merienda. ^___^
Yep! I cooked spaghetti this afternoon. Everybody was looking at what I was doing with fear in their eyes. Yep, fear in their eyes for they already know how bad I cooked before. Kim, my brother who’s really good in cooking, coached me a little. And… voila! I managed to cook hot and spicy spaghetti. They said it’s good daw, and they were asking why I suddenly cooked. Maybe because I need to perfect spaghetti *wink* or just to become a more domesticated girl *hehe*.
Anyway, I got a nice picture from Ham when he was in Hunter’s valley. It was sent to me along with the pictures taken yesterday during the Confirmation of his nephew. Cute….^___^
Hamkin and his nephews
Hamkin
The sun was high when we went home. The heat was scorching and it made me want to just lay on my bed and sleep. I didn’t. I watched CSI Supreme instead and cooked merienda. ^___^
Yep! I cooked spaghetti this afternoon. Everybody was looking at what I was doing with fear in their eyes. Yep, fear in their eyes for they already know how bad I cooked before. Kim, my brother who’s really good in cooking, coached me a little. And… voila! I managed to cook hot and spicy spaghetti. They said it’s good daw, and they were asking why I suddenly cooked. Maybe because I need to perfect spaghetti *wink* or just to become a more domesticated girl *hehe*.
Anyway, I got a nice picture from Ham when he was in Hunter’s valley. It was sent to me along with the pictures taken yesterday during the Confirmation of his nephew. Cute….^___^
Hamkin and his nephews
Hamkin
Wednesday, September 07, 2005
Forget me not
I was reading Ham’s reply to Dad’s email when I noticed that my name in his address book only consists of my name until the middle name but not the surname. I then asked him while chatting what’s my full name and replied “Marie Kae, ryt?”. I was so disappointed that I immediately closed my YM.
I was still thinking about that even before I sleep, but since I do not want any unsettled matters before sleeping, I texted him my full name and assured him that I would keep on reminding him about that until it sticks on his mind.
I knew that he’s quite forgetful with details like that even when we were in College. Back in 2002, nearing the date of my birthday, I reminded him quite charmingly about the debut I had (our first long conversation as friends in the suite) last year. Since he was at my party, I was expecting that he would say “Oh yes, you’re birthday will be on the __th day, right?” But no, he said a completely different birth date. I thought he was really joking, so I put on a sad face, hoping he would confess that he was just joking. Unfortunately, he really had that straight and confused look telling me he was telling the truth.
This afternoon, as the class is coming to an end, I received a text from him. On his first sentence, he typed my complete full name. My face lighted up. Moving on the second sentence, he was telling that my birthday is on the 15th of November *Grrr…* Wrong again! Hmmp! After being together for almost 3 years, that’s still his answer? *Grrr…*
Ate Mi told me that his husband (Kuya Greg) has the same problem. At first, she also cried when Kuya Greg forgot their anniversary and forgot her full name while filling up a form. According to her, she was upset that time, but later on got used to it.
I know it doesn’t mean that Ham loves me less. It can’t be measured like that, but still...
I was still thinking about that even before I sleep, but since I do not want any unsettled matters before sleeping, I texted him my full name and assured him that I would keep on reminding him about that until it sticks on his mind.
I knew that he’s quite forgetful with details like that even when we were in College. Back in 2002, nearing the date of my birthday, I reminded him quite charmingly about the debut I had (our first long conversation as friends in the suite) last year. Since he was at my party, I was expecting that he would say “Oh yes, you’re birthday will be on the __th day, right?” But no, he said a completely different birth date. I thought he was really joking, so I put on a sad face, hoping he would confess that he was just joking. Unfortunately, he really had that straight and confused look telling me he was telling the truth.
This afternoon, as the class is coming to an end, I received a text from him. On his first sentence, he typed my complete full name. My face lighted up. Moving on the second sentence, he was telling that my birthday is on the 15th of November *Grrr…* Wrong again! Hmmp! After being together for almost 3 years, that’s still his answer? *Grrr…*
Ate Mi told me that his husband (Kuya Greg) has the same problem. At first, she also cried when Kuya Greg forgot their anniversary and forgot her full name while filling up a form. According to her, she was upset that time, but later on got used to it.
I know it doesn’t mean that Ham loves me less. It can’t be measured like that, but still...
Jap expressions
I was rummaging on my old stuff and chanced upon the Japanese short course book which my friend gave me back in College.
Here’s some useful daily expressions:
1.Ohayogozaimasu. Good Morning! (used until 10am)
2.Konnichiwa. Hello. (used as an informal greeting from 10am till sunset)
3.Kombanwa. Good Evening.
4.Sayonara. Good bye. (informal)
5.Shitsurei shimasu. Good bye. (formal)
6.Oyasumi nasai. Good night.
7.Dewa mata/ Ja mata. Well then… (said informally when parting w/ friends or relatives.)
8.Itte rasshai. So long. (lit. “Go and come back”). Said to members of a household as they leave the house.
9.Itte mairimasu. So long. (lit. “I’m going and coming back). This is the reply to Itte rasshai.
10.Tadaima. I’m back. (lit. [I have returned] just now). Said by a person on returning home.
11.Okaeri nasai. Welcome home. This is the reply to Tadaima.
12.O-genki desu ka. How are you? (lit. “Are you well?”
13.Arigato Gozaimasu. Genki Desu. Fine, thank you.
14.Omedeto gozaimasu. Congratulations!
15.O-daijini. Take care of yourself.
16.Domo arigato gozaimasu. Thank you very much.
17.Do itashimashite. You’re welcome.
18.Chotto matte kudasai. Wait, just a moment please.
19.Mo ichido onegaishimasu. Once more, please.
20.Osakini. Pardon my going first (before you). Said when going ahead of other people after being urged to do so.
21.Dozo osakini. Please, go ahead.
22.Ki o tsukete. Take care/ Be careful.
23.Abunai! Look out! (lit. It’s dangerous”)
24.Dame desu. Out of the question/ Impossible/ No good.
25.Gambatte kudasai. Keep your chin up! Said to encourage someone.
I can’t memorize that all in once, but it’s pretty useful to know some foreign language once in a while.
And besides, it’s advantageous to have some Japanese expressions in mind especially when watching anime! ^____^
Mata ne!
Here’s some useful daily expressions:
1.Ohayogozaimasu. Good Morning! (used until 10am)
2.Konnichiwa. Hello. (used as an informal greeting from 10am till sunset)
3.Kombanwa. Good Evening.
4.Sayonara. Good bye. (informal)
5.Shitsurei shimasu. Good bye. (formal)
6.Oyasumi nasai. Good night.
7.Dewa mata/ Ja mata. Well then… (said informally when parting w/ friends or relatives.)
8.Itte rasshai. So long. (lit. “Go and come back”). Said to members of a household as they leave the house.
9.Itte mairimasu. So long. (lit. “I’m going and coming back). This is the reply to Itte rasshai.
10.Tadaima. I’m back. (lit. [I have returned] just now). Said by a person on returning home.
11.Okaeri nasai. Welcome home. This is the reply to Tadaima.
12.O-genki desu ka. How are you? (lit. “Are you well?”
13.Arigato Gozaimasu. Genki Desu. Fine, thank you.
14.Omedeto gozaimasu. Congratulations!
15.O-daijini. Take care of yourself.
16.Domo arigato gozaimasu. Thank you very much.
17.Do itashimashite. You’re welcome.
18.Chotto matte kudasai. Wait, just a moment please.
19.Mo ichido onegaishimasu. Once more, please.
20.Osakini. Pardon my going first (before you). Said when going ahead of other people after being urged to do so.
21.Dozo osakini. Please, go ahead.
22.Ki o tsukete. Take care/ Be careful.
23.Abunai! Look out! (lit. It’s dangerous”)
24.Dame desu. Out of the question/ Impossible/ No good.
25.Gambatte kudasai. Keep your chin up! Said to encourage someone.
I can’t memorize that all in once, but it’s pretty useful to know some foreign language once in a while.
And besides, it’s advantageous to have some Japanese expressions in mind especially when watching anime! ^____^
Mata ne!
Karate as a way of life
I woke up this morning, feeling stiff all over my body. I had Karate training last night with Sir David as the sensei (teacher) along with 3 other black belters and several other colored belters. As expected, the training needs particular attention to our Kata (form) and power in delivering each technique. It’s not my favorite part of Karate, but it’s the basic and is the foundation of the Sport and Art I’ve come to love.
I’m still in Purple 5 for more than a year and still not ready for the Purple 4 examination. A great deal of training and practice would be needed for me to come into top condition once again; hip rotation for every kata move, lower and longer stances, power for every execution, and mastery of each kata.
It was embarrassing for it was the second time Sir David sort-of reprimanded me for my kata. It’s either I forgot the sequence of each Heyan we are performing or my stances are short. It was really hard perfecting each stance, be it forward stance, straddle stance, and back stance being the hardest. My knees would sometime shake uncontrollably in the mid of a kata and almost lost my balance.
Probably seeing not only my difficulty but in others as well, he told us that Karate is not just a Sport where you could defeat an opponent, bag trophies and medals, and promotion of ranks, but rather a Personal Journey which differs for every individual.
Being the personal journey, every challenge differs for each person. Every person tackles each with different level of effort and goal in mind. For me, it is my inner struggle to discipline and defeat myself. To impose something that would push my vices into sideline and pave way for a clearer goal of improving myself.
Incorporating Karate in my life is hard but with discipline and in focusing with my goal, it would soon be realized. Even if that would mean starting to eradicate my vices like eating chocolates every time I see one in the fridge, spending too much time surfing the net, watching TV, and going out every chance I have. And instead wake up early in the morning, practice kata, and not missing any of my Karate trainings. Of course, aside from studying my lessons in school. ^___^
So you see, Karate is not just a sport and art, but more of a way of life. It should be hard, but I would benefit from it if I just do it correctly this time.
Here’s our 5 “mantras” (I don’t know how it is called) recited at the end of session:
*saying of Tots is necessary to indicate that each was important, and there’s no hierarchy with each mantra.
1.Tots. Seek perfection of character.
2.Tots. Be faithful.
3.Tots. Endeavor.
4.Tots. Respect Others
5.Tots. Refrain from violent behavior.
I’m still in Purple 5 for more than a year and still not ready for the Purple 4 examination. A great deal of training and practice would be needed for me to come into top condition once again; hip rotation for every kata move, lower and longer stances, power for every execution, and mastery of each kata.
It was embarrassing for it was the second time Sir David sort-of reprimanded me for my kata. It’s either I forgot the sequence of each Heyan we are performing or my stances are short. It was really hard perfecting each stance, be it forward stance, straddle stance, and back stance being the hardest. My knees would sometime shake uncontrollably in the mid of a kata and almost lost my balance.
Probably seeing not only my difficulty but in others as well, he told us that Karate is not just a Sport where you could defeat an opponent, bag trophies and medals, and promotion of ranks, but rather a Personal Journey which differs for every individual.
Being the personal journey, every challenge differs for each person. Every person tackles each with different level of effort and goal in mind. For me, it is my inner struggle to discipline and defeat myself. To impose something that would push my vices into sideline and pave way for a clearer goal of improving myself.
Incorporating Karate in my life is hard but with discipline and in focusing with my goal, it would soon be realized. Even if that would mean starting to eradicate my vices like eating chocolates every time I see one in the fridge, spending too much time surfing the net, watching TV, and going out every chance I have. And instead wake up early in the morning, practice kata, and not missing any of my Karate trainings. Of course, aside from studying my lessons in school. ^___^
So you see, Karate is not just a sport and art, but more of a way of life. It should be hard, but I would benefit from it if I just do it correctly this time.
Here’s our 5 “mantras” (I don’t know how it is called) recited at the end of session:
*saying of Tots is necessary to indicate that each was important, and there’s no hierarchy with each mantra.
1.Tots. Seek perfection of character.
2.Tots. Be faithful.
3.Tots. Endeavor.
4.Tots. Respect Others
5.Tots. Refrain from violent behavior.
Saturday, September 03, 2005
Fly me to the moon
I've been hurt this morning, but everything went right when Ham sang one of my fave online...*thru skype*
Fly me to the moon
And let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words hold my hand
In other words darling kiss me
Fill my life with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I hope for
All I worship and adore
In other words please be true
In other words I love you
repeat 2nd verse, then repeat 1st verse
I don't care a damn even if loving him will make my life complicated.
I don't care if he's a thousand miles away.
I just love him that much. *sigh*
Fly me to the moon
And let me play among the stars
Let me see what spring is like
On Jupiter and Mars
In other words hold my hand
In other words darling kiss me
Fill my life with song
And let me sing forevermore
You are all I hope for
All I worship and adore
In other words please be true
In other words I love you
repeat 2nd verse, then repeat 1st verse
I don't care a damn even if loving him will make my life complicated.
I don't care if he's a thousand miles away.
I just love him that much. *sigh*
10 quick update
1. It's already september, start of the Ber month. That means, just 2 months from now, i'll be turning 22 and that i could see my Hamkin again!
2. I'm back to Karate. I train now more seriously, and I take it as a personal journey. By that, I want to improve myself everytime I do my kata and trying to defeat my inner obstacles thru discipline. Taking in mind that my real opponent is within me.
3. I thank God for so many things. I'm blessed with so much, and I hope I could be the person He wants me to be.
4. Ham made an email for Dad, Weeeeeee!
5. I met Ai and Gracita last thursday at G4. We spent the day discussing only one aspect of our life, and it's so bitin! We have to go out again, and Gracita wants a night out, asking us to teach her how to drink liquor too...hehe.
6. Stressed from work, that's Mai. She spent the night here and we talked how she feels about her current job. She looks so tired yet still striving to do her part.
7. I've got a new microphone and optical mouse, yipeee!
8. Our return demo will start after we've finished 2 weeks of lecture, and that's great! We still have time to practice and discuss it with our partner.
9. I already got a second shot of my Hepa-B vaccine. It hurts badly than the first. My third shot will be on January.
10. I realized that I love Ham soo much, and I pray that God would guide us in our relationship.
2. I'm back to Karate. I train now more seriously, and I take it as a personal journey. By that, I want to improve myself everytime I do my kata and trying to defeat my inner obstacles thru discipline. Taking in mind that my real opponent is within me.
3. I thank God for so many things. I'm blessed with so much, and I hope I could be the person He wants me to be.
4. Ham made an email for Dad, Weeeeeee!
5. I met Ai and Gracita last thursday at G4. We spent the day discussing only one aspect of our life, and it's so bitin! We have to go out again, and Gracita wants a night out, asking us to teach her how to drink liquor too...hehe.
6. Stressed from work, that's Mai. She spent the night here and we talked how she feels about her current job. She looks so tired yet still striving to do her part.
7. I've got a new microphone and optical mouse, yipeee!
8. Our return demo will start after we've finished 2 weeks of lecture, and that's great! We still have time to practice and discuss it with our partner.
9. I already got a second shot of my Hepa-B vaccine. It hurts badly than the first. My third shot will be on January.
10. I realized that I love Ham soo much, and I pray that God would guide us in our relationship.
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Daddy's girl
This morning I was feeling jittery. I thought something was wrong. I texted Ham if he's ok, and prayed that God would protect my family from harm. Thank God nothing's really wrong.
I thank God for all the blessings He gave me even if I sometimes feel that im not worthy of it. Today, I had these blessings.
First, I already have my period... after 2 months of waiting, not that i'm afraid of being pregnant,hehe. (can webcam do that? kidding....)but the thought of not able to eliminate menses in my body seems scary.
Second, I got a good grade for midterms.Pero barat talaga CIs namin sa grade, but at least...^__^. I wasn't expecting it, really.
Third, i received dad's gift a while ago which he sent thru johnny air.
here they are:
1. littmann stethoscope- finally i could hear the apical pulse of anyone clearly, unlike when I used my other stet, I couldn't hear it and just made up the apical rate of my partner just for the sake of saying a number close enough to her Pulse rate.
2. BP kit- for home use.
3. Harry potter 6- i could finally start reading it and not be tempted of borrowing grace's copy.
4. 2 Enzo Angiolini black leather shoes- which i could wear in work, or in gimik. Dad really knows what I like.
5. Burberry perfume- in addition to my Burberry Weekend. not that i use it regularly, i still prefer colognes though. perfumes--just for my collection.
6. a pair of glasses- i lost my nine west glasses at school and it's so sad for I
really saved the money I spent for that.
7. 2 Aeropostale shirts- i really like polo shirts now
8. Elmo stuffed toy- Im still Dad's little girl!
I thank God for all the blessings He gave me even if I sometimes feel that im not worthy of it. Today, I had these blessings.
First, I already have my period... after 2 months of waiting, not that i'm afraid of being pregnant,hehe. (can webcam do that? kidding....)but the thought of not able to eliminate menses in my body seems scary.
Second, I got a good grade for midterms.Pero barat talaga CIs namin sa grade, but at least...^__^. I wasn't expecting it, really.
Third, i received dad's gift a while ago which he sent thru johnny air.
here they are:
1. littmann stethoscope- finally i could hear the apical pulse of anyone clearly, unlike when I used my other stet, I couldn't hear it and just made up the apical rate of my partner just for the sake of saying a number close enough to her Pulse rate.
2. BP kit- for home use.
3. Harry potter 6- i could finally start reading it and not be tempted of borrowing grace's copy.
4. 2 Enzo Angiolini black leather shoes- which i could wear in work, or in gimik. Dad really knows what I like.
5. Burberry perfume- in addition to my Burberry Weekend. not that i use it regularly, i still prefer colognes though. perfumes--just for my collection.
6. a pair of glasses- i lost my nine west glasses at school and it's so sad for I
really saved the money I spent for that.
7. 2 Aeropostale shirts- i really like polo shirts now
8. Elmo stuffed toy- Im still Dad's little girl!
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
Exercise makes a womam eat more?
I found this article on Tina Juan’s column at Inq7 entitled “Well and Good: Exercise makes women eat more?”. Her article really caught my attention for it’s happening to me. I sometimes make myself desperate for exercise but indulge on food and sweets for godsake after each work out! Or, when I eat McDo meals before my trainings, yikes! No wonder I still feel flubby and chubby all the same.
I once asked my friend to accompany me in jogging but to my disappointment he said, “wag na, lalo ka lang tatakaw”, which was probably true after all.
Here I posted the full article of Ms. Tina Juan from her Lifestyle column in Inquirer posted on Aug 22, 2005.
Well and Good : Exercise makes a woman eat more?
IT’S unfair but true. Men have an easier time losing weight than women.
Scientists think it could be because women’s cells are more prone to storing fat. A new study may have discovered another reason. Exercise may stimulate a woman’s appetite so she ends up eating an equal amount of calories or more than she burns in the workout.
In the past, research found that male rats did not increase their caloric intake in response to exercise and consequently lost weight. Female rats ate more after exercising and maintained their weights.
It turns out that, when it comes to exercise and appetite, humans may be just like rats. Many studies have shown that moderate and high-intensity exercise has no effect on a man’s appetite.
A Canadian study at the University of Ottawa found women participants consumed more calories at lunch after exercising vigorously in the morning compared to when they exercised at a low intensity or not at all.
Researchers defined “high intensity” as walking at a fast pace for 37 minutes on a treadmill (70 percent of peak oxygen uptake) while “low intensity” (40 percent of peak oxygen uptake) was defined as walking at a slow pace for 65 minutes.
The duration of workouts was adjusted so that everyone was burning 350 calories per session.
Is no exercise better?
Does this mean it’s better not to exercise or, at least not vigorously, if you want to lose weight? Not at all. The Canadian study found that the women ate 878 calories during lunch after a high-intensity workout, 819 calories after low-intensity exercise, and 751 calories when they did not exercise.
Although they ate the fewest calories at lunch when they did not exercise, a comparison of the amount of calories taken in the whole day and calories used showed they actually had more net calories. So, to lose weight, it’s still better to exercise than sit on the couch.
A 2002 study found that fit menopausal women only had 25 percent body fat compared to sedentary menopausal women who had 38 percent body fat.
You burn more total fat calories during vigorous workouts compared to lower intensity exercise. As long as you control what and how much you eat after workouts, you will still be a winner in the weight-loss game. So if you enjoy vigorous exercise, go ahead.
Less body fat
A 1990 study on 1,366 women and 1,257 men suggested that those who did high-intensity exercise tended to have less body fat than those who did lower-intensity workouts.
For those who cannot control their appetite, low-intensity, longer duration exercise may be more appropriate.
Appetite is temporarily suppressed immediately after exercise but ravenous hunger can occur one to two hours later. Take advantage of that small “window of opportunity.” Eat a small snack within 30 minutes after working out if you are not ready for a main meal.
The snack should be about 100-150 calories and should contain protein and carbohydrates, like a glass of milk. The protein helps to suppress appetite while carbohydrates help restore glycogen (a stored form of carbohydrates in the muscles) used during workout.
Do not exercise hungry because you will be very hungry afterwards. For example, if you exercise at 5 p.m. and the last meal you ate was lunch, don’t be surprised if you lose control of your appetite at dinner.
Watch out for psychological hunger. It’s that attitude that says, “I deserve to eat as much as I want because I had a hard workout.” You are probably not burning as many calories as you think.
In a 2004 University of Alabama study, normal-weight women overestimated the amount of physical activity they did in one day (formal exercise plus activities of daily living) by 600 calories. Overweight women overestimated it by 900 calories.
Temperature
I once asked my friend to accompany me in jogging but to my disappointment he said, “wag na, lalo ka lang tatakaw”, which was probably true after all.
Here I posted the full article of Ms. Tina Juan from her Lifestyle column in Inquirer posted on Aug 22, 2005.
Well and Good : Exercise makes a woman eat more?
IT’S unfair but true. Men have an easier time losing weight than women.
Scientists think it could be because women’s cells are more prone to storing fat. A new study may have discovered another reason. Exercise may stimulate a woman’s appetite so she ends up eating an equal amount of calories or more than she burns in the workout.
In the past, research found that male rats did not increase their caloric intake in response to exercise and consequently lost weight. Female rats ate more after exercising and maintained their weights.
It turns out that, when it comes to exercise and appetite, humans may be just like rats. Many studies have shown that moderate and high-intensity exercise has no effect on a man’s appetite.
A Canadian study at the University of Ottawa found women participants consumed more calories at lunch after exercising vigorously in the morning compared to when they exercised at a low intensity or not at all.
Researchers defined “high intensity” as walking at a fast pace for 37 minutes on a treadmill (70 percent of peak oxygen uptake) while “low intensity” (40 percent of peak oxygen uptake) was defined as walking at a slow pace for 65 minutes.
The duration of workouts was adjusted so that everyone was burning 350 calories per session.
Is no exercise better?
Does this mean it’s better not to exercise or, at least not vigorously, if you want to lose weight? Not at all. The Canadian study found that the women ate 878 calories during lunch after a high-intensity workout, 819 calories after low-intensity exercise, and 751 calories when they did not exercise.
Although they ate the fewest calories at lunch when they did not exercise, a comparison of the amount of calories taken in the whole day and calories used showed they actually had more net calories. So, to lose weight, it’s still better to exercise than sit on the couch.
A 2002 study found that fit menopausal women only had 25 percent body fat compared to sedentary menopausal women who had 38 percent body fat.
You burn more total fat calories during vigorous workouts compared to lower intensity exercise. As long as you control what and how much you eat after workouts, you will still be a winner in the weight-loss game. So if you enjoy vigorous exercise, go ahead.
Less body fat
A 1990 study on 1,366 women and 1,257 men suggested that those who did high-intensity exercise tended to have less body fat than those who did lower-intensity workouts.
For those who cannot control their appetite, low-intensity, longer duration exercise may be more appropriate.
Appetite is temporarily suppressed immediately after exercise but ravenous hunger can occur one to two hours later. Take advantage of that small “window of opportunity.” Eat a small snack within 30 minutes after working out if you are not ready for a main meal.
The snack should be about 100-150 calories and should contain protein and carbohydrates, like a glass of milk. The protein helps to suppress appetite while carbohydrates help restore glycogen (a stored form of carbohydrates in the muscles) used during workout.
Do not exercise hungry because you will be very hungry afterwards. For example, if you exercise at 5 p.m. and the last meal you ate was lunch, don’t be surprised if you lose control of your appetite at dinner.
Watch out for psychological hunger. It’s that attitude that says, “I deserve to eat as much as I want because I had a hard workout.” You are probably not burning as many calories as you think.
In a 2004 University of Alabama study, normal-weight women overestimated the amount of physical activity they did in one day (formal exercise plus activities of daily living) by 600 calories. Overweight women overestimated it by 900 calories.
Temperature
Aside from gender, appetite after exercise is also affected by temperature.
Scientists have long suspected that swimming in cold water increases the appetite compared to jogging or cycling that makes one feel hot and sweaty afterwards. Some studies have also found that swimming is not as effective for weight loss as land-based exercise.
Jaci Van Heest, exercise physiologist of the United States Swimming Association, says although elite swimmers and runners burn about the same amount of calories while training, top swimmers have three to five percent more body fat than top runners.
Researchers at the University of Florida have confirmed that there is indeed a connection between cold-water exercise and appetite.
They compared the energy used and calories consumed after riding a stationary bike submerged in cold water (68°F) and warm water (91.4°F).
Participants burned 517 calories in cold water then consumed 877 calories. When they exercised in warm water, they burned 505 calories then consumed 608 calories.
That’s why scuba diving could open up my appetite like no other activity could.
No guarantee
Calorie overcompensation was the suspected reason.
Solitary confinement
I woke up late today. Mom's gone to school and Kim off to gym. I was sitting here and rereading Da Vinci Code again. I watched the National Geographic regarding the investigation on Swiss Air when it blew up into pieces last 1998. It might seem boring but it's really not.
I was planning to go to our Karate practice but I feel so tired and lazy that I just want to read and not leave the house (occasionally daydreaming for Nov 22) *grin*.
I'm still here.. waiting for them to arrive.
I was planning to go to our Karate practice but I feel so tired and lazy that I just want to read and not leave the house (occasionally daydreaming for Nov 22) *grin*.
I'm still here.. waiting for them to arrive.
Sunday, August 21, 2005
Ninong's Birthday
I said I don't want to move and to leave the house, but it's Ninong's (my godfather and uncle at the same time) bday, my Mom's younger brother. We were told to go there before 6pm for the Mass. My Mom being so makulit told me to get my butt of the chair, stop reading HP5, and dress myself up for the night, which I did after a lot of persuading.
Being the Head priest in one of the biggest and oldest Church in the district, the celebration was quite big, with the other priests co-celebrating the Mass with him, a grand march to the altar with the Knight of Columbus in their majestic uniforms, and with politicians and actors for guests.
It was heartwarming to see his parishioners celebrate and wish him long and blessed life. They had prepared a program for him which on first part, we, his family went to the stage, and other old ladies who were praying for him. His fellow priests in the Church performed twice which I wasn't able to watch only the last one. The Parish groups prepared too. Some of them danced, some sang, some had this gloved hand with blue light performance, and some had acted on a drama.
There were of course overflowing of food, and guests from his former parishes. I stayed at Papa's room most of the time, though, to rest my aching feet due to my high-heeled sandals and to watch TV too.
Being the Head priest in one of the biggest and oldest Church in the district, the celebration was quite big, with the other priests co-celebrating the Mass with him, a grand march to the altar with the Knight of Columbus in their majestic uniforms, and with politicians and actors for guests.
It was heartwarming to see his parishioners celebrate and wish him long and blessed life. They had prepared a program for him which on first part, we, his family went to the stage, and other old ladies who were praying for him. His fellow priests in the Church performed twice which I wasn't able to watch only the last one. The Parish groups prepared too. Some of them danced, some sang, some had this gloved hand with blue light performance, and some had acted on a drama.
There were of course overflowing of food, and guests from his former parishes. I stayed at Papa's room most of the time, though, to rest my aching feet due to my high-heeled sandals and to watch TV too.
I visited the covered court again (were the program was being held), to check other performers and had this pic of ours before we went home. He's really my favorite uncle!
PMS
I was having a little mood swing yesterday morning. My breasts are tender, I crave for things... I don't want to move at all even if it's just to find my charger and charge my phone. I don't want to be seen even in webcam when my Ham and I chatted. I feel so fat and ugly, that eventhough Ham assured me it's fine with him no matter how I look like, my disgust won over.
It's bad that I haven't had my period up until now since July. It sounded fine to me back in College for I do not have to buy napkins monthly and no fuss at all, with changing, and the uncomfy feeling of something stuck in your undies.
That perception changed when I'm already this old, you know, the reproductive age. I really want to have kids in the future, so it would be wiser to prepare my reproductive system this early.
I had a check up before I turned 18 regarding my irregular period, but the Gynecologist told me it's still normal considering my age and my usual activities at school and in Karate. I think I really have a higher level of testosterone than with my estrogen.
I must get back to the clinic and have it check though, and I'm wait for it's arrival...
It's bad that I haven't had my period up until now since July. It sounded fine to me back in College for I do not have to buy napkins monthly and no fuss at all, with changing, and the uncomfy feeling of something stuck in your undies.
That perception changed when I'm already this old, you know, the reproductive age. I really want to have kids in the future, so it would be wiser to prepare my reproductive system this early.
I had a check up before I turned 18 regarding my irregular period, but the Gynecologist told me it's still normal considering my age and my usual activities at school and in Karate. I think I really have a higher level of testosterone than with my estrogen.
I must get back to the clinic and have it check though, and I'm wait for it's arrival...
Thursday, August 18, 2005
Unit exam
Ok, tomorrow we will have unit exam on RLE. This time it's about Comfort, Pain, Rest, and Sleep. Goodluck kae, ala ka pa nare-review...
Also to my friend here in blogspot boy okoy.. and my girlfriends Empot, Melaipot, and Xands.
Yehey, Lizzie will be returning in Metro next sem! Saya saya!
Also to my friend here in blogspot boy okoy.. and my girlfriends Empot, Melaipot, and Xands.
Yehey, Lizzie will be returning in Metro next sem! Saya saya!
Relieving the tired body
Aargh... Hamkin's bro saw my pic in his display image.
Here's my first reaction: "What?! and it's not even my best pic!" I asked him how did it happen. He told me that he put it there so that his HS friend could see his gf.
Second reaction? .... "Awww.... love nya ako talaga..". Then Hamkin told me his plan of introducing me formally to his siblings first on December. If I'm already ready, then we'll see his parents. I believe the latter would take time.
Then for my third reaction... "Nginig nginig... kaba kaba"
Here's my first reaction: "What?! and it's not even my best pic!" I asked him how did it happen. He told me that he put it there so that his HS friend could see his gf.
Second reaction? .... "Awww.... love nya ako talaga..". Then Hamkin told me his plan of introducing me formally to his siblings first on December. If I'm already ready, then we'll see his parents. I believe the latter would take time.
Then for my third reaction... "Nginig nginig... kaba kaba"
Mom for a day
Yep, I was a mom-fo-a-day for Geri today. She had her field trip and needed someone to go with her. We went to St. Peter's Church in Commonwealth, La Mesa Dam Eco Park in Fairview, and Storyland in SM Fairview. The kids obviously enjoyed the Storyland more than the park. Geri's remark bout the park being dirty because of the sight of soil made me laugh. Kids in their generation really grew up in Mall for a leisure walk and not the park where we, then-kids used to visit.
This trip was a new experience. It was the first time (i think) thatI had to look for other people and I guess first attempt to become a truly responsible adult.
I guess I did fine for the job.
This trip was a new experience. It was the first time (i think) thatI had to look for other people and I guess first attempt to become a truly responsible adult.
I guess I did fine for the job.
Tuesday, August 09, 2005
Choco Ham
I'm guilty for finishing a Hazelnut Chocolat Goutier Delicieux. I'll burn this later in our Karate practice.^____^
I want more.
I love Chocolates aside from Ham. Chocolate is like Ham. It's sweet and sometimes bitter. It's plain or nutty. It comes in different packages, but I get the same satisfaction. It makes me happy and alive. It helps me to think especially while reviewing for an exam. It makes me fat and energetic to burn the fat. It makes me crave for more... and more... and more.
I want more.
I am not an Accident
Two years ago I've purchased a book called The Purpose Driven Life. I know it's a good book so I gave it to friends as well without fully reading it myself.
Last month, a friend of mine who was having a birthday gave me and another friend this book, plastic covered and in bigger version than my old one. The fact that it was given to me (with a dedication), I felt obligated to read and fully appreciate the gift. Thank God, I didn't made a mistake.
I have a lot of issues with myself. People who are close to me knows and could see the real me. I am insecure with my physical and intellectual capacity. I don't like my 5'2" height. I don't like my square chubby face. I don't like not being able to be on top of the class. I don't like not having much money to level up with the family of my beau.
I know that some of those are lame. The first two, I cannot do anything about but the last two may change and I am hopeful. Then, I read the day 2 of the Purpose Driven Life, and it talks about God creating me like this. Here's a poem by Russell Kelfer to give u an insight of the chapter:
You are who you are for a reason.
You're part of an intricate plan.
You're precious and perfect unique design,
Called God's special woman or man.
You look like you look for a reason.
Our God made no mistake.
He knit you together within the womb,
You're just what he wanted to make.
The parents you had were the ones He chose,
And no matter how you may feel,
They were custom-designed with God's plan in mind,
And they bear the Master's seal.
No, that trauma you faced was not easy.
And God wept that it hurt you so;
But it was allowed to shape your heart
So that into His likeness you'd grow.
You are who you are for a reason,
You've been formed by the Master's rod.
You are who you are, beloved,
Because there is a God!
I know it wouldn't be long, until I fully appreciate Kae who's completely and uniquely created by God. ^__^
Monday, August 08, 2005
Analogia site
I came across this site called Analogia. Through this link you would see your look alike in Hollywood. Check it out.. http://www.play-analogia.com/cgi-bin/index/u/
I tried it myself, and according to the site I look like: 1. Katie Price 2. Anna K. of the Tennis world and 3. Toni Braxton.
Sunday, August 07, 2005
Gestation period
Just wondering... how will i look like if i got pregnant?
Mai and I went to Gateway this afternoon to visit her preggy friend, Ven. Aside from the fact that she misses her, she wanted to invite her on her bday party this friday.
Ven still looks pretty, but her tummy is bigger and lower compared to last time. She complained bout having big nose, darker nape and axilla, slower pace in walking, and having discharges which are the common effects of having a baby. These are just the physical effects. There are also emotional effects of pregnancy (she's a single parent)... that is.. being sensitive and depress most of the time. Hormonal imbalance or not... I guess it's just right to cheer and comfort her, that everything will be alright. Financially, it's a major problem. Normal delivery would take around 10,000php without doc's fee, and CS would amount to 40,000php. Of course, there's also the monthly check up of the baby.
I have a cousin who already have a son at such a young age, and i know how hard it is. Sure the baby looks really cute, but financially, i know they're having a hard time coping up.
Imagine: I won't be able to buy myself a cute blouse at the boutique, spend my allowance for a venti mocha frap, go out with my friends for a gimmick, or to even go for a summer trip (and a lot more) if that happens... tsk..tsk.. that's hard.
So eventhough i sometimes look so envious with those who have kids at this age... I realized that I'm still not ready for that experience, not yet...
And with the question of how I would look like being pregnant... though a minor concern... I think I would look really terrible...
Mai and I went to Gateway this afternoon to visit her preggy friend, Ven. Aside from the fact that she misses her, she wanted to invite her on her bday party this friday.
Ven still looks pretty, but her tummy is bigger and lower compared to last time. She complained bout having big nose, darker nape and axilla, slower pace in walking, and having discharges which are the common effects of having a baby. These are just the physical effects. There are also emotional effects of pregnancy (she's a single parent)... that is.. being sensitive and depress most of the time. Hormonal imbalance or not... I guess it's just right to cheer and comfort her, that everything will be alright. Financially, it's a major problem. Normal delivery would take around 10,000php without doc's fee, and CS would amount to 40,000php. Of course, there's also the monthly check up of the baby.
I have a cousin who already have a son at such a young age, and i know how hard it is. Sure the baby looks really cute, but financially, i know they're having a hard time coping up.
Imagine: I won't be able to buy myself a cute blouse at the boutique, spend my allowance for a venti mocha frap, go out with my friends for a gimmick, or to even go for a summer trip (and a lot more) if that happens... tsk..tsk.. that's hard.
So eventhough i sometimes look so envious with those who have kids at this age... I realized that I'm still not ready for that experience, not yet...
And with the question of how I would look like being pregnant... though a minor concern... I think I would look really terrible...
Friday, August 05, 2005
Judy Anne and Ryan
waah! i think i'm already a fan of juday and ryan! ang jologs pero heto't kinikilig ako sa kakatapos lang na story na ginawa nila sa Maalaala... They look good together!
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Ber month coming soon
See how fast days gone by? We're already nearing the "Ber" month! It's always exciting to think about the Yuletide season especially if you're waiting for somebody or for something to happen...
In my case, I am excited for the arrival of Hamkin. After a year of just chat, text, and phonecalls, I can't wait to see him in flesh again. Aside from that, my relatives from Germany, Canada, and London will be here for the Season, and I'm sooo excited to see them all (aside from the pasalubongs, of course,hehe). The gatherings will be fun fun fun! I will be documenting it by capturing those moments from my cam. I am not that good in gettng the right angles but I am working on it.
Meanwhile, I need to stay in shape in preparation for the festivities. By that, I need to lose more inches, to make room for the calories i would gain for the festivities. I need to get good grades and please my parents, so I could make a request on my bday. Lastly, to enhance myself on becoming a true "lady".
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Happy Birthday Mai on the 10th! Love u friend! Mwah!
In my case, I am excited for the arrival of Hamkin. After a year of just chat, text, and phonecalls, I can't wait to see him in flesh again. Aside from that, my relatives from Germany, Canada, and London will be here for the Season, and I'm sooo excited to see them all (aside from the pasalubongs, of course,hehe). The gatherings will be fun fun fun! I will be documenting it by capturing those moments from my cam. I am not that good in gettng the right angles but I am working on it.
Meanwhile, I need to stay in shape in preparation for the festivities. By that, I need to lose more inches, to make room for the calories i would gain for the festivities. I need to get good grades and please my parents, so I could make a request on my bday. Lastly, to enhance myself on becoming a true "lady".
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Happy Birthday Mai on the 10th! Love u friend! Mwah!
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