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Wrap up of the year that was!

2012-01-02T17:47:00.001+08:00

My 2011 did not start that good. Midyear came and all I cansee were days lost. It is the feeling of dragging yourself to face another dayand let it pass without any satisfaction about it. It was rough but I tell youguys, it ended perfectly! Because when God moves, it is always too marvelous for words! I willremember 2011 as a year of increase!!!

Here are some areas in my life where increase is evident. Letme start off with my relationships. I have lost contact with few friends but havegained more friendships along the way! My Facebook timeline even says I haveadded 174 friends, lol! That’s a bunch of connection out there!

Say 5% of them to support you everyday isn’t bad, right!? Nowit’s for me to nurture those relationships and keep them intact and strong! I stillbelieve that the best investment in life is investment in people, inrelationships. So more investments for 2012, more people to inspire, influence,and bless! Whoooo!

I also thank God in the area of finances. Jehovah Jireh isreal. He provides for our needs, he provides abundantly! On my previous blog, I’veshared how I landed a new job therefore a salary increase for me! Yep, mycost-of-living increased as well. As one of my colleagues said, increase insalary also increases the expenses. Butthat does not invalidate the fact that you are blessed with more. Now it’s forme to become a good steward and faithful with what is entrusted to me.

Lastly, I’ve gained, drum roll please….. tada… I’ve gainedweight! Hahaha! As a consolation, people say it’s good on me but I don’t buythat 100%. Now it’s for me to monitor the food I eat. Because at the end of theday, it’s not about being thin or fat but being healthy for the people you love.Weh! Sana lang hindi ko na payamanin ang KFC or McDO! :P

A new year has begun and I leave you with this - Forget whatlies behind. Reach toward what lies ahead. HAPPY 2012!!!

A whole new world...

2011-09-25T20:22:00.000+08:00

...a dazzling place I never knew…

It’s been three months since I landed a new job. Everything’s happening so fast! And If I may say, everything’s completely changed! From my waking hour to my night time sleep plus all that’s happening in between. Imagine doing the same thing for five years and one snap you are brought back to zero. Surely it entailed big adjustments in my daily life.

I tell yah, it’s not all WOW with smiles. During my first couple of weeks, I always catch myself in frustration and sometimes I just have to let the tears come. I felt so naive. I remember walking along Ayala Ave saying, God I can’t take another day of this! Long walks and riding six vehicles a day, oh come on you got to be kidding me, right!? Then thunder roared and lightning flashed and came a loud voice saying, NO Karen I am very serious about this! But of course that didn’t happen -- just my creative thinking hahaha!

With every passing day, I’ve learned to cope up. I normally laugh those off now. If I didn’t go out of my comfort zone, I will never know what is like out there. I will be stuck where I’ve always been wondering about the “what ifs”.

Yes, I still miss the life I left but I am embracing what I have and I am glad where I am now.

Extraordinary Bond

2010-06-18T17:32:00.008+08:00

It was exactly my second week in the office. My day was quite normal, still adjusting with the environment and the people surrounding me. I kept looking at my watch as I want this seemingly long day to end and hit that 5 o’clock. Suddenly a chinita girl was introduced to us. Whoa! There’s a newly hired employee, I’m not alone anymore! I was relieved, as if my anxiety abruptly vanished. I couldn’t remember our first conversation but I guess it would likely be in the comfort room. =)

Even if we were from different teams, we would take afternoon breaks together. I was happy that there is at least one I could confide my sentiments with and help each other adapt. After some time, we were able to finally harmonized with our own groups. Still, I wouldn’t forget the highlights of my firsts in the company with her.

Our batch was nonetheless fortunate to have experienced so far the last grand Christmas Party. Memories of our xmas dance practices will always be remembered. I knew we all were excited! We even won the first place! =) During summer, our company initiation was held. Once more, it was an experience we took together with all other new comers. Instead of us being terrified, it turned out to be the other way around hahaha!

Dinner and lunch together, sleepover, road trip together, and simple good times at workplace are inserted here.

Now after almost 4 years, She is moving on.

Good luck Mel-o! You’ll surely be missed. We are always here for you. Di mabubuo ang GERZEN kung wala ka… Waaah, nauna ka pa sakin =P

Workmates' Appreciation Day

2010-06-09T18:49:00.000+08:00

Do you have workmates who inspire you in odd ways?
I DO!!!

These people are the people I most of the time take for granted. It's time that I thank my workmates, ooppps, I'd rather call them playmates for being exceptionally fun, and not toxic. Though not everyone is, I am lucky to still got a few of them, lol! :)

So, calling all the working people out there, it's time to really express your gratitude towards your officemates or teammates. You never know when any of them will ever work with you again.

my own version ^-^

2010-06-07T18:39:00.002+08:00

I was delighted when I saw the price of mangoes dropped by 50% last weekend. It's mango season in the Philippines and I wish it has no season at all because mango is one of my favorite fruits, yeah ripe and the green ones! Without thinking twice, I decided to make this simple dessert that I got from my mom. I only added all purpose cream nyahaha. This is the second time I made this. It's very very simple. Even graders can do it hahaha! My boys (dad, siblings) love it! Here is the photo of the end product =)

can't even think of one

2010-06-04T11:05:00.000+08:00

I want to blog again but I don't know where to start or even how to start maybe. It's been years that I have been accustomed to writing in 140 characters or less. And for me exceeding that limit is a lot of writing already! Ha! Well some say it's a skill. It's a TALENT, it's an ART - for you to convey your message slash feelings in that limited characters of post. But it's alarming at least for me, because not only do I lose the enthusiasm of writing in its real sense, but It gets me feeling bored when reading long posts as well.

Perhaps I should try blogging with a core topic like what my real blogger friends do. They were there when I started and they are still here! :) I am not promising anything but I'm challenging myself in this. Best of luck to me ☺

i'm lost..

2009-07-22T08:03:00.000+08:00

i'm lost here in multiply =P bago na pala, when was the last time i logged in? hmmm.. yun lang i'm still alive :)

what does being 24 supposed to feel like?

2009-02-01T10:35:00.000+08:00

Two days ago I celebrated my birthday, yey! But do you know that since I had reached 23, I then felt the pressure getting old. I dunno, like I wanna stay 22 forever - not too young and not too old hehehe. Time flies pretty fast when you work. As I was unhappy getting another year older, this is what my friend eva told me, "grabe tumatanda na, pero lets still be thankful kasi aging signifies growth, not just numerically but emotionally as well, intellectually, spiritually and all, in preparation for the wedding banquet. so instead of moping about getting older, consider thanking Him for blessing you with another year.=)"
Of course I am so grateful to God, I am even moved by the abundunce of love I recieved each year!=D I guess all I need to do is to stay with people older to pull myself in this aging stupor hahahaha! But seriously, we aged but we get wiser too!

Oh i remember what i learned in college that women are most beautiful at the age of 24, hahaha yun lang! Well for me a man or woman can be beautiful at any age, and true beauty is found inside of you! yun naman!=P

Again thank you for all the greetings, ma-sms, call, facebook, plurk, friendster, multiply, tagged, netlog, birthdayalarm, eskwela.com, YM, birthday calendar et cetera =D

2008 Highlights

2009-01-04T15:40:00.049+08:00

Can you believe it's 2009? Boy I'm turning a year older! That's the first thing that comes in my mind, being birthed on the month of January.

Well before I move forward, I wanna look back, look back on the year that was - 2008! As that year nearly ended, people around me would hear me say "grabe ang bilis naman ng year na'to" because that's how I see it. Comparing it with 2006 and 2007, ang bilis talaga! Does that mean I'm accustomed to the "Real World"? Wala bang nangyari o madaming nangyari??

So, here's a brief backward glance on the things I am truly grateful for and the highlights of 2008.

My year started and ended with wedding occasions. Wedding equals eternal love, yun naman! I was more than happy to have witnessed the union of Ronnie and Tricia, Jane and Mel, and Alvin and Brenda.

Who's gonna be next this year, I wonder.

I went home for my birthday and being with my family is just the best gift to have! I learned how to make a balloon - thanks Chris! I had pala pre-celebration with Tina, babes and Camille, who visited me in San Pablo. And then post celebration at Serendra with my LG.

I can say that this is also a year of "get togethers"

up feb fair,
chris' bday celeb with her family
daisy's homecoming hehe,
dinner with ex office mates,
dinner with LG May celebrants,
UPLB BSCS 2001 reunion,
sleepover at glean's place,
campus harvest,
tina and sarah's bday,
babes welcome (best ever) party to Manila,
vcf lb alumni homecoming,
college barkada at makati and xmas reunion at shang,
programmers' xmas party
xmas
alimagno family reunion

My two aunties from Israel and my cousin who's from London went home here in the Philippines as well . Grabe namiss ko talaga sila! It's hard to live far from loved ones, that's why I'm very proud of their sacrifices for their families and for their future.

First Time- It was my first time to attend a gig, Kitchie Nadal's gig pa! Thanks jehan, akalain mo nasa guest book pa ako hehehe.

Family Bonding- We went to Tagaytay and Manila Oceanarium, ang lalayo noh grabe hahaha! What's important is the bonding while you travel and just being complete! Kwentuhang wala lang, tawanan, and then you get to share life's ups and downs.

Work- Start of 2008, I was informed that I'll be moving from web programming to desktop application programming. I was surprised! I was happy and unhappy at the same time. I became very vocal to people close to me how I miss my previous teammates but they also reminded me that there's always a purpose why you are where you are and God's overflowing grace is always there to overcome new challenges! Then aside form our annual increase we had accross the board pay hike, so parang twice increase for this year! Thank you LORD!:D By February, wala na ang Saturday work. Eto yung for me the best na decision ng management hehe.

It was an honor to be chosen as godparent to noah and janina.

Ministry - By October, I started playing keyboard in our church, San Pablo Christian Reformed Church. Whoa, ako na talaga ang ate ngaun. I remember when I first joined the team, I was eleven or twelve and I don't call them ate kuya, but tito and tita. pero ngaun, oh well. I'm so blessed to see those young ones instead of malling or watching movies, they devote their times at practices!

I lost my flashdisk and phone's memory card. My bracelet was stolen. My laptop fell from the table unintentionally -I'm not of course grateful about those but I'm happy because I'm learning how to let go and how to respond in a godly way.

Drove a car - When my dad and kuya tells me to learn driving, I always refuse kasi sabi ko pag 18 na lang ako hanggang ewan ko ba hehehe at after 5 years natuloy. Excited daw ako kaya "fast learner" ..wushu. I'm not a pro, it will take years pero masaya ako dahil naka-stroll na ko in our subdivision at the first hour ng session =) So thanks to kuya dahil hindi mo pa ako nasigawan ever hehe.

It was another year of giving- I have realized i had not gotten something extravagant for myself and i have no regrets. i share, i give and do i love to see those smiles on their faces! ang sarap ng feeling whether it's a small or big thing! :)

minors:
-I've reached plurk nirvana and reached the more than 50 fans also in plurk, lol!
-Pati hindi na zero ang pagerank ng multiply ko hahaha! Thanks for the visitors wahehe feeling =p
-I cooked (really an accomplishment) and read books.

It was a great year indeed! I pray that this year would be more interesting, and I hope to have a greater and wider reach to help and touch more peoples' lives. I wanna be a better person *wink*

Napaka-abstract ata nun. Haha. Concrete plans, siguro sana more physical activities tsaka outdoor naman para iba, mala sports unlimited hehe. next time iisipin ko pa.

images source:
http://bp3.blogger.com
http://philrandolph.com/
http://www.istockphoto.com
http://www.imageenvision.com

Feeling Bob Ong!=p

2008-12-11T09:56:00.000+08:00

It all started here: ang pag-ibig nanjan lang sa tabi-tabi.. pero ang pera, kailangan mo pang hanapin.." - money war

From that, we made our own versions :)

dreb - ang pera nasa tabi tabi lang. ang pag ibig ang mahirap hanapin..

martin - ang pag-ibig ay sadyang ganyan

dreb - wala na ngang pera, wala pang pag-ibig sa tabi tabi.

niza - ang pag-ibig nanjan lang sa tabi-tabi..ganon din ang pera..pero hindi naman mapasaakin

dreb - ang pag ibig nasa katabi ko.. ang pera nasa likod ko..

karen - ang pag ibig nasa katabi ko.. ang pera nasa likod ko.. pero ayos lang dahil ako lang ang naka-ngiti sa aming tatlo

dennis - ako pera lang ang kulang sa buhay

jeremy - can't live with them, can't live without them? (naligaw si william shakespeare)

niza - wala ako pera at pagibig, pero may laptop ako

jeremy- "ang laptop, pwedeng ireformat. pero paano ko irereformat ang puso ko?"

dreb - may back up ang laptop ko.. pero walang back up ang pera at puso ko

karen- may rason ang lahat, mag-move on ka

dennis - may rason ang lahat kaya mag roll on ka

jeremy - may reason ang lahat. code: 0x00FFA23 do you want to send an error report to microsoft?

dreb - may razon sa tapat, mag-pancit ka

karen - hindi malaman, nagugulumihanan

dreb - hindi malaman, mabuto

mga stressed/bored sa work? kaya ganyan hahaha..

WishList 2008

2008-10-27T06:20:00.000+08:00

Sa daddy or mommy ko :) (pwedeng OR pwedeng AND haha)
1. Portable harddisk
2. Nokia 5800 or Sony Ericsson G900
3. Korg na keyboard (nakalimutan ko yun model)
4. 2008 Mazda3 (meron na ata 2009)
5. PSP to be released to this month ata or next month
bwahahahaha.. actually hindi ko pa alam, kasi di pa ako nkapagcheck na magfit sa pinag-usapan na price range :D

>> mahirap ata dito kasi sana pwede magreply yung mom/dad without us knowing.. c jeremy baka or dennis baka pwede gumawa ng online wishlist na hindi dito hehe

My 2000 Peso Bill!

2008-09-11T17:50:00.001+08:00

It's another centennial commemorative legal tender banknote issued by BSP. Well, it's BIG, really! hahaha.. Here, look :D

That's my hand up there hehe.

Below is the back side of the bill.

Parang portable dvd player lang, a bit bigger hahaha...

My Dad said it can be bought at 2,100 and some sell it for 2,800. Again, it's legal tender, meaning you can use it to purchase stuff ;)

I Need A Hug, too =P

2008-09-02T10:41:00.000+08:00

Hug a Developer. <- This is cute :D

PSALMS 23 - ALABANG Version

2008-08-21T11:16:00.000+08:00

Thanks Karlo for letting me post this.

The Lord is like my Pastolero, He is like kumpleto na for me.
He makes me higa in the pastulan in his hacienda,
And makes me go inom-inom from like a malinis na ilog.
He makes ayos my soul.
He likes make me lakad in the tamang way, para to give honor sa Kanya.
Even though I make lakad through a nakakatakot na place, I won't be takot,
For You are with me;
Your patpat it makes me feel like secure.
You make a handaan for me, in the presence of those who make gulo sa buhay ko and badtrip my araw.
You welcome me like a bisita, and give me a total make-over - what an honor! You are sobra-sobra when You bless me.
Kaya I am so sigurado, that goodness and love, make habol-habol sa akin all the days of my buhay.
Kaya, I am sigurado that I will stay in my Daddy's Mansion araw-araw, forever!

The Ten Conyo-mandments

2008-08-21T10:38:00.000+08:00

1. Thou shall make gamit "make+pandiwa".
ex. "Let's make pasok na to our class!"
"Wait lang! I'm making kain pa!"
"Come on na, we can't make hintay anymore! It's in Andrew pa, you know?"

2. Thou shall make kalat "noh", "diba" and "eh" in your pangungusap.
ex. "I don't like to make lakad in the baha nga, no? Eh diba it's like, so eew, diba?"
"What ba: stop nga being maarte noh?"
"Eh as if you want naman also, diba?"

3. When making describe a whatever, always say "It's SO" pang-uri!
ex. "It's so malaki, you know, and so mainit!"
"I know right? So sarap nga, eh!"
"You're making me inggit naman.. I'll make bili nga my own burger."

4. When you are lalaki, make parang punctuation "dude", 'tsong" or "pare"
ex. "Dude, ENGANAL is so hirap, pare."
"I know, tsong, I got bagsak nga in quiz one, eh"

5. Thou shall know you know? I know right!
ex. "My bag is so bigat today, you know"
"I know, right! We have to make dala pa kasi the jumbo Physics book eh!"

6. Make gawa the plural of pangngalans like in English or Spanish.
ex. "I have so many tigyawats, oh!"

7. Like, when you can make kaya, always use like. Like, I know right?
ex. "Like, it's so init naman!"
"Yah! The aircon, it's, like sira!"

8. Make yourself feel so galing by translating the last word of your sentence, you know, your pangungusap?
ex. "Kakainis naman in the LRT! How plenty tao, you know, people?"
"It's so tight nga there, eh, you know, masikip?"

9. Make gamit of plenty abbreviations, you know, daglat?"
ex. "Like, OMG! It's like traffic sa LRT"
"I know right? It's so kaka!"
"Kaka?"
"Kakaasar!"

10. Make gamit the pinakamaarte voice and pronunciation you have para full effect!
ex. "I'm, like, making aral at the Arrhneo!"
"Me naman, I'm from Lazzahl!

**Thanks Cai!!

Johari Window Personality Awareness

2008-07-29T06:58:00.000+08:00

..pasagutan naman please oh. Palagay sana ng totoong name. Ang jologs ni renee(?) hahaha (peace kagaya sa headshot mo) =)

http://kevan.org/johari?name=kahyenne

chromatic fatigue syndrome

2008-07-20T13:50:00.000+08:00

If you've been reading my tweets, you'd know the recurring headache I experience. I thought it was the usual migraine I get when I have insufficient sleep and when exposed with sun's intense light. It was annoying
since it triggers every time I stand up either from sitting or lying, sometimes I have to pause before continuing my movements. After suffering it for a
week and doing a self diagnosis, I decided to consult a Doctor for a proper diagnosis.

Last Tuesday, I went to Asian Hospital. It was my second time. The first was 2 years ago when I had my medical checkup as company's hiring procedure. I told the DR what I wrote on the first paragraph. She asked if I have a husband, I replied than I'm not married. She asked if I have a boyfriend, now I know what she's trying to generalize. I said positively that it's not what she thinks, I'm not pregnant. I questioned her that I usually have a low BP, she said hers is lower. (for me, I don't care hahaha, worried na nga ako and she seems
so relaxed hahaha) She recommended me to have a CBC (complete blood count). Her pre-diagnosis were anemia and astigmatism.
If blood test would be normal, she suggested that I see an ophthalmologist. I told her that I wear an eyeglass but not regularly wear it. I explained her my eye grade went down after not wearing it for some time then she laughed. Parang she can't believed =p

The next day I went to Healthway for my CBC. I waited an hour for the result. I prayed na it would be normal. I noticed that my hemoglobin was 3 counts lower than the minimum normal value. Thursday, I showed it to my Dr, she giggled and said, it was normal. She added that it was caused by stress, actually her term was overstressed. Sabi pa nya, ano ba yan ang dami nyo sunod sunod na ganyan. Continue ko lang daw stresstabs, (because of Google) I told her that based on research too much iron is not good, but she said stresstabs contain small amount, right for daily intake. Lastly she reminded me to eat good food and sleep right. :)

My diagnose pala was chronic fatigue syndrome. Ayan, ngaun sumasakit nanaman. Maybe because of the lindt I ate. Minsan lang naman to hehe. Thank God that this is nothing serious, my praise belongs to YOU.

Seriously, we should really take good care of our bodies. :D

unusual break

2008-06-28T21:13:00.000+08:00

last monday, we were supposed to celebrate brother's burger 50%
off. monday came and we let the opportunity passed by. we opted to
dine at country style and what a break it was! btw, i was with dang
and emme. so while were seated waiting for our orders, a girl sat
beside me who came before us, with amusement on her face greeted
us hello as if we knew each other long time before.

imagine her introducing herself without us asking, and then she kept
on making indirect remarks trying to catch the
owner's attention. not only that, she involved us with her "noise".
she criticized some crews, then she said something like, "ang tagal
ba ng orders nyo, sana man lang may libreng doughnut diba blah blah blah"
she was effective huh, because the owner gave us free doughnut!

the story doesn't end there. she held my hand and acted like
madam auring (a famous fortune teller in the philippines). the first
thing she said was, "you have a boyfriend" ay wala po,
"but you had" strike two, wala po eh. she seemed unconvinced and added
"kahit fling??" i laughed hard, i wasn't offended at all. i knew me!
then she asked my two officemates for their hands and tried to
reveal their characters. To them, she's right hahaha. I agreed naman
in her general predictions like we loved our family so much!
She returned to me, and told me that i need to face my fears
because i am good (hooo c ate talaga), and what does that mean?!
oh well.. she also said that i have a child's heart :) that's all i
can remember.

weird.

Makeover =p

2008-06-22T15:42:00.002+08:00

Last friday, I went home excited even if i had to commute [yey, airconditioned bus! very rare kasi sila from alabang to san pablo]since my brother dear [who has a ride] took leave [again]. Then, I finally arrived after almost 2 hours of sitting, whew! My dad opened the gate, I said well, "hi po" with a grin on my face. I went straight to my mom's room and said "hello mi, kumusta po" and lay beside her for a while. My dad said, Kuya is fetching my younger brother. As i headed toward my room, I was surprised to see it rearranged! I accept the fact that kuya is the more organized person between us. I have a lot of stuff, I can't throw off. That's my problem and I have a small space for them. What happens is that they are cluttered everywhere! Kuya bought boxes and kept all my things there. The next morning I have to take them out, hahaha, I need to check if truly he has not thrown a single of them. Sayang, walang before. Pero eto na yung after. Nothing was spent here. All I can say, it's better! :) Thanks ate, este kuya hahaha!:D

For me, bedroom is the most essential part of a house, kaya dapat comfortable talaga. It might not be as refined and tasteful with the ones in the magazines or tv but i loved it!

Haven't really appreciated those stuffed toys until they were arranged and washed hehehe. The table there should be replaced with my keyboard. Hay, I need a real interior designer pa rin pala. For now, this would be fine :D

Music Gig

2008-06-04T07:16:00.000+08:00

guys, are you fond of watching gigs? tara let's watch kitchie @ gweilos bar makati all mondays of June. Entrance is free. 8-10 pm lang. But if you can't, meron din sa July 4 sa carbon Bar Metrowalk. But this time, entrance fee is 300 but you will receive naman free CD =)

Nag-advertise talaga ako for Jehan and her band called RAHAB :D
They'll play din.

Jehan autograph ha :)

Bakit parang nag-iba? :D

2008-05-29T10:27:00.000+08:00

The Five Love Languages

My primary love language is probably
Quality Time
with a secondary love language being
Words of Affirmation.

Complete set of results

Quality Time:		10
Words of Affirmation:		9
Physical Touch:		5
Receiving Gifts:		4
Acts of Service:		2

Information

Unhappiness in relationships, according to Dr. Gary Chapman, is often due to the fact that we speak different love languages. Sometimes we don't understand our partner's requirements, or even our own. We all have a "love tank" that needs to be filled in order for us to express love to others, but there are different means by which our tank can be filled, and there are different ways that we can express love to others.

Take the quiz

no woman can be a programmer [whaaaaat???]

2008-05-06T11:11:00.000+08:00

...because programming requires an understanding of computers and mathematics.
hahaha, this article made me laugh. si bhelle kasi nag-yYM lang oh! =p

http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Programmer

Savoured the moment

2008-05-05T12:48:00.000+08:00

Sleepover at Menorca's

It was Labor Day and a good break for me to visit Glean’s exquisite and placid home in Belair, at last! Chris went with me. Feje should have been with us but she’s too far and I’m certain she's enjoying Bora with friends and family. It also was a perfect time to catch up with each other. We cooked, hmm alright, Glean cooked then we ate hahaha (masabi lang na nasa kitchen kami). O sige na nga, I'm impressed. Don’t worry I won’t tell your secret ingredient, eww =p

Before that, Glean toured us inside and outside her home. La lang, tawa ako ng tawa cause I was thinking I do host sleepovers but I haven’t done that. There we were introduced with their dog sham, birds, and fishes, plants, and trees hahaha. Date nalang ang kulang, history na ang dating.

We met her parents who reminded me of my parents. I had this fancy thought that they’re stern and all but no, they are very warm and welcoming. Gelyn, her smarter than a fifth grader sister was there too. We watched TV while talking random stuff, tapos kain na naman ng dinner then watch ulit and due to wide variety of channels, we lost tracked of time. Glean told us it's eleven already, whaaat, so we headed to their room and watched Chocolat. Man, I don't have a sweet tooth but watching it together with sweet munchers, I am wowed! There’s a dance scene I remembered the sisters acted out which made us laugh on the floor (exag). I think we all liked the film. It’s worth your time.

Friday isn’t holiday so I took a last minute leave. Chris was the first one asleep. Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz!!! She can’t absent from office kasi month-end daw pero naman she overslept. Hehehe. Buti nalang tricycle away lang ang Technopark from Belair. Still, half-day na cia. Ano na nga yung alibi mo???

Actually, I was awakened with my mom's call around 730. I promised her to be at home at 8 and there I was having a hard time opening my eyes. After ending the call, I slept again.

The finale, we got up almost lunchtime Sobrang naka-rest, refreshed talaga ako I had enough fun at sana maulit muli =)

I'm glad I have few but great friends I can surround myself with. I hope this is how it always will be.

Let me leave you this quote from Chocolat. (what a segue, lolz, we’re all struck with it)

I think that we can't go around... measuring our goodness by what we don't do. By what we deny ourselves, what we resist, and who we exclude. I think... we've got to measure goodness by what we embrace, what we create... and who we include.

Sneak Peek at UPLB Grad 08

2008-04-27T17:58:00.001+08:00

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with sentimental tinge...

2008-04-24T10:28:00.000+08:00

I'm missin' a lot of people. people i don't see and even those that I get to see..

Question, namimiss din kaya nila ako? :D

GF for a Day

2008-04-05T16:45:00.001+08:00

My initial reaction was, "Whaat?? Do it later???"

Because my college SUPER blocmate is abroad and it's her bf's (who's staying here in the Philippines) birthday, I had to be a gf for a day! Oh, being a gf is an overstatement, lol. Both of them, Daisy and Ferdie are my friends and it’s my joy to know they are happy. Daisy wanted me to meet him, give him cake and any other stuff which can easily be bought.My only concern was the time preparation. I'm at work and Ferdie is in graveyard shift. I can't think of any alibis. Meeting him a day before his birthday would be very obvious. I have a lot of "what if's". Good thing, Ferdie decided to meet up the next day and better yet because I'll also meet Chris that day and I thought she could really help.

The supposedly scenario was to give him cake and the balloons, then director says, cut, good take! But another sequence was added, he invited us to eat dinner. It was so generous of him and very rewarding for us hahaha. It was a fun night and maybe a tough one for Ferdie due to our interrogations =p

Can't wait to see you, Daze in 13 days! wohooo :D

Not BFF’s, not even close...

2008-04-05T16:37:00.000+08:00

The things I knew about her are countable with my fingers. The time spent with her didn’t even reach a couple of years. We were groupmates but didn’t have the opportunity to work on a project. But despite all these things, the first week without her isn’t just the same. She might have taken long vacations before but knowing now that she wouldn’t return on her seat is a different story. I miss her noise, hahaha! No one’s asking me the one word question, “noh?” and the everyday lunch rhyme which is, “Karen, kaeeen?" and lastly, I miss our laughs, our unending laughs at the corniest, smallest thing we see or hear.

I am grateful to have met someone like you, LAR. I wish you happiness and success on your new found job!:D I want you to know that your life made an impact in mine. Who knows, our paths may cross again somewhere sometime!=)

Sooooooo Proud!!!

2008-03-30T15:25:00.000+08:00

Batang Leader Award (Youth Leadership Excellence Award)
Junior Chamber International Philippines, DepED, Sen Chiz Escudero
Medal of Distinction
AMA Computer Learning Center
Achievement Award
STI College
Certificate of Scholarship
VYP - MSC Institute of Technology
Award of Excellence
Congressman Danilo E. Suarez
Award of Excellence
Hon. Vicente B. Amante
UPCAT Passer
Excellence Award
Loyalty Awardee
Class Valedictorian

Congrats, Bro! Job Well Done :)

**Some of his graduation pics are here. You may also want to congratulate and give him inspirations on his next journey. Thanks!=)

Boredom Buster

2008-03-03T11:57:00.001+08:00

Got this from Sir Monteverde ^-^
Actually, I did this 2 weeks ago nung bored na bored ako :)
I don't know if these are real, but they make you feel good esp with the positive results.
At sa mga negative, my reaction was "hmp, di naman ako ganito" hahaha=p

Your Expression Number is 5

A total multi-tasker, you have a wide variety of talents.
You're very versatile and able to change at a drop of a hat.
A free spirit, you crave change and adventure.

Clever and quick witted, you can convince anyone of anything.
You can do anything you desire... though this sometimes gets you in trouble!
Very popular, you're always thinking up new ways to entertain and amuse your friends.

Your restless and impatient attitude means you don't stay with projects for long.
You tend to be erratic and scattered - it's hard for you to focus.
You often find yourself in a state of flux with constantly changing interests.

What's Your Expression Number?

You Have Fantastic Karma

You are a kind, sensitive, and giving person.
And all your good deeds will pay off - if they haven't already.
But you're not so concerned with what you get in return anyway.
You have an innate caring nature - and nothing can change that!

How's Your Karma?

Your Power Element is Earth

Your power color: yellow

Your energy: balancing

Your season: changing of seasons

Dedicated and responsible, you are a rock to your friends.
You are skilled at working out even the most difficult problems.
Low key and calm, you are happiest when you are around loved ones.
Ambitious and goal oriented, you have long term plans to be successful.

What's Your Power Element?

What Your Handwriting Says About You

You are a fairly energetic person. You know how do pace yourself, and you deal well with stress.

You are somewhat outgoing, but you're not a natural extrovert. You think first before you act. You tend to be independent, rational, and logical.

You are balanced and grounded. You know how to get along well with others.

You need a bit of space in your life, but you're not a recluse. You expect people to give you a small amount of privacy, and you respect their privacy as well.

You are a free thinker. You are unique, open minded, and artistic. You don't care what other people think.

You are a decent communicator. You eventually get your point across, but sometimes you leave things a bit ambiguous.

What Does Your Handwriting Say About You?

You Are a Werewolf

You're unpredictable, moody, and downright freaky.
You seem sweet and harmless, until you snap. Then you're a total monster.
Very few people can predict if you're going to be Dr. Jekyll or Mr. Hyde.
But for you, all your transformations seem perfectly natural.

Your greatest power: Your ability to tap into nature

Your greatest weakness: Lack of self control

You play well with: Vampires

What Kind of Monster Are You?

Your Inner Child Is Surprised

You see many things through the eyes of a child.
Meaning, you're rarely cynical or jaded.
You cherish all of the details in life.
Easily fascinated, you enjoy experiencing new things.

How Is Your Inner Child?

Your Animal Personality

Your Power Animal: Swan

Animal You Were in a Past Life: Rabbit

You are passive, sentimental, and emotional.
You sometimes lack self-confidence, but you are creative and rational.

The Animal Personality Test

You are Milk Chocolate

A total dreamer, you spend most of your time with your head in the clouds.
You often think of the future, and you are always working toward your ideal life.
Also nostalgic, you rarely forget a meaningful moment... even those from long ago.

What Kind of Chocolate Are You?

8 facts about myself

2008-02-06T11:56:00.000+08:00

Rules:

In the 8 facts about yourself, you share 8 things that your readers don't know about you. Then at the end you tag 8 other bloggers to keep the fun going.

* Each blogger must post these rules first.
* Each blogger starts with eight random facts/habits about themselves.
* Bloggers that are tagged need to write on their own blog about their eight things and post these rules.
* At the end of your blog, you need to choose eight people to get tagged and list their names.
* Don't forget to leave them a comment telling them they're tagged, and to read your blog.

Eight Facts:

1) During elementary until first year high school, I used to compete in oration / declamation contests. I remember memorizing those really really long pieces and now I hardly remember peoples' names. (Anyone, please explain hahaha!)

2) I had a once a week home service piano lesson which lasted only for two to three months because I feel uneasy or somehow afraid of my instructor esp during exams (written and actual). It became a burden every week, that time na ang bata ko pa diba namomroblema na, until I made all kinds of alibis to get rid of her. Another thing, I don't read music notes (she believed I do), I memorize them :D

3) I learned to commute on my own when I was a high school sophomore because I have a school service ever since and on my first time, I was very proud of myself.

4) I was enrolled in Accelerated Christian Eduacation for the last three years of my high school. It's like home study but you are actually in school. Learning is individualized. You have your own cubicle / workstation, different from what we are accustomed to, but it's fun, fun, fun!:D (hello to those who took ACE curriculum, ACE rocks!)

5) I took Computer Science because I thought we've had enough of accountants in the family. (both father and mother side)

6) I eat with my hands at home. (shempre without house guests)

7) When I was an elementary student, I love to draw cartoon images like x-men, ninja turtles, and power rangers ^-^ but that hobby was eventually replaced with playing musical instruments. Today, I am still amazed at people inclined in visual arts esp drawing and painting :)

8) I am afraid of heights and snakes.

people i tagged: agee, mel, dennis, tina, gilbert, sarah, daryll, leslie
*guys, if you're done with this, eh di repost hahaha:)

Lobo

2008-01-29T06:30:00.000+08:00

This isn't about the pilot episode of Angel and Papa Piolo's Lobo last night. But last night, I learned how to make a flying balloon with Master Chris.

Here we go!

We need these items:
Round balloon, string, helium balloon gas, black ink, balloon printer(not sure with the terminology =D)

First, inflate balloon with helium gas and tie it off. (i let chris do it, i'm afraid it might pop)

Balloon printing is next which is much easier (that's what i thought haha)
Collect the letters for the balloon message and lay it on a frame-like metal in a reverse order. Each letter(also metallic) is already in reversed form.
Apply black ink on the letters using sponge (haha feeling ko talaga maka-lumang style 'to). Lastly, gently roll the balloon across the plate. Just make sure it would touch all the letters so it will be readable.

The one I did was funny, hindi mabasa yung 'Birthday' kaya ginawan nalang ng
paraan =p

Chris was laughing. I was lauging more. Ok chris, it's your time to shine. Sige nga, show me your talent hahaha. Aba naman, pwede na :)

They have wooden designs also like this one.

It was fun! The balloon was deflated because I don't want to bring it with me inflated, souvenir nalang :D dun din naman mapupunta yun. Thanks Chris, buti nalang meron kayo party needs business!^-^

Just one

2008-01-09T10:32:00.000+08:00

1 Starbucks planner for only a cup of frap! How?!? I went to the SB counter, ordered the coffee. With the power of persuasion like Eden Mccain's (HEROES), I yelled at the lady, "give me my starbucks planner" and right away I had one! Not true of course, it was just my imagination (running away with me)!=p

I have no interest of collecting 24 stickers for the planner. I'm just not into it. I am so fine with my mobile phone's calendar for reminders. Besides, my schedule isn't too tight to have every hour event of my life written in paper. :) I guess, to some, it isn't about planning but plainly collecting. Still, not my type of collection.

But how I got mine? Let's say there are "Starbucksholic" around. My friend is one of them. He has completed the first set and already has his own. After knowing that if I buy 1, he'll be able to complete the 2nd set, I didn't have a second thought when he offered it to me. Very rewarding for me hahaha! Thanks ever_kulit! The planner would take so much space in my bag and won't be able to bring it everyday but it's nice and super worth a cup. Hopefully, they would create not a bulky one next time, pero hindi pa din ako magcocollect!;p

I am not yet what God intends me to be

2007-12-21T10:00:00.000+08:00

...and so are you! You think you're perfect? Think again! *wink*

It is good keep in mind that each of us is still a work in progress, instead of seeking out the negative. The Bible says in Romans 2:1,

"Therefore you have no excuse, everyone of you who passes judgment, for in that which you judge another, you condemn yourself; for you who judge practice the same things."

Ouch naman God, I repent! :)

How harmonious, transparent, and real our relationships would be if we have this perspective! When we see our bro or sis being sidetracked, let's not judge. Please don't judge me but gently correct and encourage me =) As Paul said, "And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds."

The amazing thing of having a relationship with God? We have a destiny! Doesn't matter how many times we commit mistakes, stumble, and fall short in what is expected. Again I quote, "But we all, with unveiled face, beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from glory to glory, just as from the Lord, the Spirit." ~ 2 Cor 3:18. Isn't this verse strikingly beautiful!?! I just love that, I am being transformed, you are being transformed!

We also have to understand that each life is priceless in God's view. Now is the time to widen our love for others just as we have received it easily. Instead if seeking the negative, let's seek out the best in others.

Of course we are not to be complacent having in mind that people will always understand our wrong actions, kaya nga work in progress. We have to assess ourselves kung may progress nga ba? At dapat meron!^_^

Christmas and New Year Goodies at Ruruworld!

2007-12-17T12:18:00.000+08:00

Are you ready for the holidays? Ruruworld is! We've got a fresh load of Christmas and New Year mobile goodies ripe for the picking! Check out our festive selection of holiday-themed wallpapers, screensavers, polytones and truetones for you to download and send to the people you care about. We've got the cheeriest Christmas and New Year greetings to warm their hearts this season.

What's more, we also have Christmas Full Track Music available for download. These holiday favorites were performed and recorded by our very own Globalink artists and Globalink kids.

Filled with the spirit of the season, these tracks are definitely worth checking out!

So don't fret about finding last-minute greetings. Just log on to www.ruruworld.com to send out some holiday cheer!

**I also attached Globe Telecom's Ad for Christmas Project Flavors where our content were chosen to be part of this.

So, spread d love w/ our festive selection of Yuletide content!

Got better ideas than this??

2007-12-12T08:37:00.000+08:00

This is a self-declared break! Just wanted to post this, lol! Ang wise ng mga officemates ko eh ^-^

Sana maayos na din yung air conditioning system dito! It's freakin' hot, you know hehehehe! We're getting headache because of the heat. :)

I'm in Awe!

2007-12-04T14:00:00.000+08:00

Yesterday I left the office early, around 3pm. At mali na dahil may date ako. I went to UPLB. The last time I was there was during Feb Fair (excluding last March na sa Vega lang ako nakarating and last month when I took my yearbook kasi sa LB SQR lang yun hehe).

It was VCF LB's 18th anniversary! Again, it's one of the campus events where DL Umali Hall is flooded with people. For seven years, I'm blessed to be part of the celebration and I can say that every year it's getting more and more intense! I felt God's mighty presence the moment I stepped inside the hall. I'm still in awe, from the 'astig' praise and worship, Ptr Gilbert's transformational message, and just everything!

Leaving the hall, there are things instilled in my heart. It's true that if we want a transformed life, we have to give up our wants and let God's ways dominate. If we want to be great, then let's be better servants because that's what God revealed in his word. And if serving others is a hard work then let's look unto Jesus who himself submitted to the will of God.

Yey, 18 years of victory! More to come :)

** excited to post the pics **

I can't believe, today was the last time

2007-12-03T04:01:00.000+08:00

I'm gonna flip my calendar, my beautiful and colorful calendar, for this year. It was a Christmas gift from one of my bosses. I actually have two, the other was given also last christmas. I love the former because each page contains a picture of a place in the Bible with a brief history about it. It also has a daily guide for you to read the Bible in one year. For that daily reading, it will highlight a verse that serves as food for the soul. :) I will miss this calendar! ^-^ Well, I still have a month to enjoy it. Have a great December everyone!

I Want to Know What Love Is...

2007-11-23T09:56:00.000+08:00

I want you to show me
I wanna feel what love is
I know you can show me

Got this link from Sarah C. It's cool! It's a repository of Billboard's #1 song on a specific date in history. And for my birth date, It's the song I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner. Maybe that's why I love the song, nyehehehe!;p

My Dad has reached 50!

2007-11-20T08:57:00.000+08:00

Wohow just imagine all the experiences he's got! 28 more years for me to reach that age and that's more than the years I have existed on earth.

My dad turned 50 last November 12 but we celebrated it the day before so our family friends and relatives working on weekdays could be with us. Preparation didn't seem less, thanks to my aunts and uncles who were "on call" and responded immediately! Thanks also to my mom's sister in her generous heart, sent money in addition for the food cost. To all who greeted my dad, thanks to you. Let me be my dad's spokesperson for this ^-^ Pictures to be uploaded soon.

The first paragraph of this entry isn't complete yet. (Oh, never mind the syntax or right way of organizing them, and my english teachers have nothing to with this alright, haha). Here's the continuation.

Looking at my 22 years of existence. I thought, I went through a lot already. I've had experienced victories, failures, trials, sorrows and blisses. But reaching the golden age is still a long journey. So how many more trials to conquer and how many more victories to celebrate? I appreciate the latter but hardly the trials.

I thought that receiving my university diploma was it! But it's just the beginning. You look for a job and when you have one, you find reasons to stay motivated on the job. My dad is working for nearly 30 years now (and tell you, it's just one company he works with), how did he do that?! And me, only a year and four months hahaha and sometimes I wanna quit. I'm somehow earning for myself and budgeting isn't easy. How much more when you're raising a family? I could write more of the things I anticipate. Therefore, can I say that I haven't gone through a lot yet? May be the question does not matter.

But one thing, i am confident even am not sure how long or short my journey here would be because my life was written already. All I have to do is ask God continuously to strengthen my faith and believe that a victorious future lies ahead:)

Lagi naman, what's new???

2007-11-05T06:14:00.000+08:00

I am so homesick and I pretty know what my closest friends would tell. "lagi naman" or "what's new??" Oh, i am not in denial about it! It's true, esp during mondays that I have to leave our home and be back on saturdays. My home is 40 miles away from Alabang and don't be surprised cause way back in college, i experience it many times (Los Baños is just 30-40min drive away from home). I remember my classmate from Mindanao comparing her situation with mine. She goes home during Christmas and Summer only. But me, I get to see my family every week hehe! Well, the good thing is that this feeling goes away with time.

The two consecutive holidays made the weekend longer, I'm grateful! Maybe that's why, I'm not yet over being home, I guess that wouldn't happen too =p There are many things I could do at home. I can grab a guitar or turn on the keyboard and play, watch tv or DVDs which I just did and congratulate myself for completing 49 episodes of a series I should have watched long before (I became anti-social at the time hehe), still check on my emails, surf the internet, music trip, make kulit with my siblings, private family talk, sleep early as in early in the morning and wake up late, do nothing, etc etc! Even though we have to rotate our shifts looking for my mom, I consider it rest na din.

There are plans I wasn't able to accomplish though. Days before the holiday, I asked my Kuya to teach me drive, yeah I know it's not a one day lesson but just to acquaint me with driving stuff. I also downloaded a software for me to record songs I really like playing with the keyboard but learning the sw is really time-consuming, at least getting started is fine. Lastly, I want to learn the "photoshopping" but again, at least, I end up talking with my photographer church mate and told me he can teach me the tricks if I have time!;)

I have to finish this entry. My plan was only to share my homesickness but it turned to have add-ons on it :)

***asking God to help me cope with my homesickness***

God bless everyone!:D

A moment to remember!

2007-10-13T14:18:00.000+08:00

How would you feel meeting with close friends you haven’t been with for more than five years?! Questions like, have they changed themselves from before? Would there still be a connection among you? I thank God for permitting me and my highschool friends have a get-together last night. I admit that a couple hours spent with them is so little for us to catch up with our stories.

I came first on our meeting place. I don’t know why somehow I feel anxious to see them! I was constantly looking at those coming inside while practicing what I would say. Would there be hugging like what we always do or plainly say our hi’s and hello’s. To my surprise, nothing changed. When Herschelle and Joan came, there was not a single feeling of awkwardness among us. Seems like we were just together a week ago! We just can’t hide our emotions and people were starting to stare at us because of our noise. Then with a low voice, I told the two, “ui nakakahiya, ang ingay natin”! Then the still frank Joan candidly say, “pasensya na po four years na di nagkita”! As usual, Jenny came in late though Jehan was the latest comer. (Jehan came from Bulacan pa but Jenny haay nako, what’s new hehehe)

We didn’t really talk much because we just laugh and laugh and laugh more! I loved it and I missed our days! Herschelle has to leave because of her final exam the next day while Joan has a gig that night. Jehan, Jenny, and I had a “work-talk”. I just can’t believe we are talking about our work and more serious matters! It was then I realized the long years we were apart.

As always, the day has to end. We have to separate ways. But I know that we will meet again. When? I don’t know. I just know we will =)

To my friends, old and new, my life wouldn’t be this beautiful without you (mushy) :)

It's funny how day by day nothing changes

2007-10-10T11:05:00.000+08:00

but when you look back, everything is different.

All I said was..................... yeah right!:)

Yes! Finally...

2007-09-02T16:33:00.000+08:00

I just finished paying for my acer notebook! Thank you LORD! This is so far the most expensive thing I bought for myself. I have never been more appreciative of this thing after paying it in full. I can start saving up some money for now. I know there's no room for complaining, but if only i bought this without the licensed OS, the price will be less than 30%!!! Maybe i got so excited way back then. Komski pa naman ako at ilan beses na din ako nakapag-reformat ng desktops using pirated copies haha, oh i might get sued by Microsoft because of this =p (for personal use only po)

The Simpsons Movie - two thumbs up!

2007-07-26T04:42:00.000+08:00

Homer is right! Why would one pay to buy cinema ticket to watch when you can see it on TV for free! Well, just don't agree with him anyway =p This movie is really worth seeing. You don't have to be intelligent to get everything. Very light and still very funny. Lot of laughs from start to end. There's no best part because everything is! :)

What I've learned here is to give chances to people even when they are wrong many times. A family will always be a family no matter how you screwed up. I am grateful that I have a family! So to my families (biological and non-biological), i love you all :D

Are you SAD - Single And Desperate?!

2007-07-13T11:46:00.000+08:00

There are matters shared by people in every stage of life. Kids enjoy sharing and comparing their toys with their playmates. Teens get so affected on how their appearances would attract the people around. Back in college, we shared our dreams, talk about our lives' purpose etc etc. The other day while I was in the elevator, I heard two ladies talking about their kids having pride on their faces. Once, I attended a meeting with our bosses and they were giving their insights about our economy and the like. Well, these are just few of the topics you could get.

Recently, I spent times with my colleagues discussing about life, careers, and relationships. Yes, boy-girl relationship! Most of us are singles and so we have our exchange of ideas and convictions. For some, getting married is the ideal life. I'm not saying it is not but if we would know that being single is a stage where we need to do God's purpose, we don't have to be desperate! I would not rush in just because everyone's committed. I'd rather mature and grow more in wisdom so I need not to be a damsel in distress to my knight in shining armor. Again, I am not against relationships. Indeed, I want to pursue meaningful friendships. Friendships that will draw me closer to God. I may sound too "religious" here but the truth is that I see more and more disposable relationships because their relationships are not centered in God.

I wanna share these couple of SMS sent to me.

"A woman's heart should be so hidden in Christ that a man would have to seek Him first to find her." - (17 Jun 2007)

Its tough to stay single in this world where everybody expects you to be with somebody. But staying single is not about having no choice, rather, it's a result of making intelligent choices! - (23 Jun 2006)

Fantastic Four Rise of the Silver Surfer

2007-06-14T19:28:00.000+08:00

Fantastic.

For me, I left the movie house feeling good. Can't help but compare it with Spiderman 3, where I expected more. Spiderman 3 is "over advertised" if there is such a term. But then, like beauty, movie is in the eye of the beholder =p

Are you a cam whore??

2007-06-11T23:11:00.000+08:00

My friend told me that I'm sort of a camwhore, or cam whore whatever.. Sorry for being outdated with informal languages so I googled it :)

I chose definitions which fit the way I guess my friend used it. I definitely object with some of its meanings hehe.. You may want to google it also =p

Definitions:
One that posts endless pictures of themselves on the internet for people to see. The most severe cases keep posting new pictures just like the ones they posted the day before, and the day before that, and so on.

A person who is obsessed with taking pictures of themselves. This does not mean they are self obsessed. They usually love being in front of Cameras, Web cams, Video Cameras...

source : http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=cam+whore

I don't take pictures everyday. I just do when I'm on a new place or if there are special occasions. But really, it doesn't cost much taking pictures today. Kaya pwede din kapag trip trip lang :)

Ikaw, cam whore ka ba? :)

Awakens from coma

2007-06-05T16:28:00.000+08:00

...and still recovering. Are you one of those who experienced blog-coma? Oh well, am adding myself to the count. But the difference? I'm conscious about it. So many times I wished I had shared my thoughts, experiences and all. But I can't seem to break free from work overload. I don't know, I think I'm causing it myself. Looking back, it's not all work, there are plays too! =) Here are some events that happened for the past months I was not able to blog.

Last March, I was invited as a guest speaker in my highschool alma mater graduation. I was reminded of my graduation six years ago and somehow felt how the seniors feel that time. The happiness of finally completing all the requirements after all the hardships and at the same time feeling of loss that highschool time ended. I just hope that I was able to empower the graduates to use their potentials and live for God’s glory.

We had our company outing in Laiya, Batangas. At least I have posted our pictures and that would be it. Click Here.

My friend, Ruzzel, got married last May 1. I was happy to be part of the wedding entourage. I saw my old friends and nothing has changed. We were so comfortable with each other though we have not seen each other for years.

My cousin Kamil celebrated her 7^th birthday last week. Again, during special occasions only we are able to see relatives. We missed her mom who’s working abroad but we’re excited because she, my other aunt, and cousins will be here on Christmas! My mom celebrated hers on the 15^thof May and my bro last May 31^st. We had the usual salo-salo at home.

I was able to play badminton with my officemates twice and I think I’ll be joining them weekly to be physically well and of course have fun!

I stepped on my eyeglass. Second, the LCD of our camera was broken. I haven’t brought the camera on the shop to get repair, I’ll have my brother to do it. It’s really distressing on the camera because I don’t know who caused the breaking. I realized that I still have to be grateful because I have money for the overhaul :)

The best thing is just happening now! I’m on-leave and taking a break! We just arrived from Baguio before the crack of dawn. I’ll be writing about our trip on my next entry!

Oh I forgot to put on my list that I VOTED =)

I’ll make the most of my break for now.

I’m leaving you this verse…

“Even youths grow tired and weary and young men stumble and fall, but they that hope in the Lord shall renew their strength.” Isaiah 40:30

Have a blessed Holy Week

2007-04-04T18:53:00.000+08:00

Dear Sir / Ma'am:

The Lenten Season is upon us. Let us contemplate on the love and compassion that the Lord has given and let us share our wealth of experience and greater compassion with the people we love and care about. We have provided Lenten greetings, screensavers, tones and wallpapers for everyone to avail and let the true meaning of Lent shine upon us.

We are once again asking for your ever appreciated support. We encourage you to visit http://wap.eglobalreach.net/globe/ruruworld.wml using your WAP activated cell phone or thru MMS by texting LENTWALL HELP, LENTPOLY HELP, and/or LENTSS HELP to 7878, and help us get the word out about it. We hope you again enjoin your colleagues, managers and production staff to visit the WAP site and assist us in this great adventure. Please note that this is only available for GLOBE subscribers at the moment.

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Mobile Content for Graduation

2007-03-23T11:09:00.000+08:00

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Since the commencement season is upon us, we have uploaded graduation greetings in the WAP site for you to wish the graduates a hearty "Congratulations" for a job well done.

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Harooh! Harooh! Harooh!

2007-03-17T09:31:00.000+08:00

I guess there is no better means of advertisement than word-of-mouth advertising. I heard about the movie 300 last week. Since monday, it was the talk in our office. If only I don't know them, I would have thought they were part of the movie's promotion team hehehe. Some of my friends blogged about it and my friends who haven't watched were asking, 'have you watched 300?, ganda daw..'

So I decided I wanna see it myself, baka naman overrated lang but definitely not! I watched it on the big screen with my college friend. The effects were brilliant, the actors were superb plus the men were well-built sexually attractive hehehe, and the sound ideas were fantastic.

I learned that it's really hard to stand against many and it takes courage to stand firm but you have to esp when you know it's right. This movie also makes me proud as a woman stating that women give birth to real men!

There are just rare movies you wanna watch over and over again. Watch it, don't wait for the dvd's :)

The Pursuit of HappYness

2007-02-27T11:52:00.000+08:00

Great movie! *applause* I was able to watch its advance screening last night at ATC. It was based on a true story of a man who never let his struggles defeat his goals. He didn't just set goals, he accomplished them. Who would have thought that a single-parent, homeless person would be a multi-dollar millionaire! I don't know if I'm just too emotional to have shedded tears on some part of the movie hehehe. But it was not all drama. =)

This movie is not just about making money. But one thing that captures me is the father-son strong relationship. The love and the trust is always there. Here is a line I remembered the father told his son, "Do not let somebody tell you you can't do some not even me, You got a dream? you gotta to protect it..."

Why happyness is mispelled? Just watch the movie! Hmmm, I know you can't wait so just google it ;p

The best things in life are free.

2007-02-24T11:07:00.000+08:00

This week, I was blessed with....with free meals :) First day of the week, my aunt and godmother at the same time prepared tuna sandwiches for her son, my brother, and me. Since we are leaving before dawn during mondays, I get hungry as I arrive in Alabang although we eat super early breakfast. I ate the sandwich before going to office then ate the other during the afternoon break.

Last wednesday, I suppose to eat in our landlady's canteen. Before doing so, my roommate (we call her ate), who's too way older than us and older than my mom actually offered me free dinner. She told me, she cooked more than enough for them and not consuming them that night will be a waste. I had veggie and fried fish that night.

This morning, again, my bestfriend served me free hash brown potatoes and coffee for breakfast and not only that, I brought some in the office, too.

Thanks to you all! God used you in simple ways you might not even know. God bless you more.

Now I'm thinking of the food I could bring home as pasalubong!:)

UPLB fair '07..

2007-02-19T16:36:00.000+08:00

I was there! It was tiring because of work then have to go back and forth to LB from Alabang! I went there on the 3rd and last day. It was all worth it! It's not the 'fair' perse I enjoyed but the UBE! The term I learned from my friend today. UBE as in Ultimate Bonding Experience!:)

Wednesday - Not only we had food trip but we also celebrated Ms. Babes' birthday! It was like a debut on the park. Our men danced with her while everyone was singing her songs. It was valentines day, the owner of the computer shop (where we printed some stuff for the bday surprise) gave me and chris chocolate flower hehe.

Thursday - At long last, I met Tina! We watched The Holiday in Festival Mall with Tza, Jeni, Mayleen, and Ria. I was the youngest in the group haha and I thought they are more behaved than me but they were all so kuleeet! They came back to LB around 2am! Great thing my apartment is only 15min-drive from there.

Friday - Went back to meet the alumni but as I arrived in LB, I took a nap first. To my surprise, it was already two in the morning when i woke up. Guess my energy was consumed and was totally exhausted! Still we went to the fair around 3am. Yeah, I saw some of my bacthmates and friends. But others went home and I wasn't able to see them anymore *sigh*

Saturday 9am, I'm back in Alabang! Grabe! Hindi ko naman talaga pinagod ang sarili ko nito... Masaya kasi :)

Happy Valentines and Kung Hei Fat Choi!

2007-02-13T14:13:00.000+08:00

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Dream wedding ....

2007-02-13T10:08:00.000+08:00

My family got a privilege to be part of a garden wedding last saturday. Only a selected few witnessed the ceremony and most of the guests were family members. During the wedding processional, I was fascinated by the cute bearers and flower girls. We forgot to bring camera so I used my phone to steal shots haha!

When the bride came, as if I was the bride (feeling), I was teary-eyed. I saw in her an unspeakable joy but I also felt a thoughtful sadness realizing a transfer from dependent to being independent, having a life of your own. Going back to the wedding hehe, the couple is a perfect match. The bride, our family friend married a Canadian. I hope their love will grow everyday, sweeter than the day before! :)

Since I was nine years old, I always dream of wearing a debut gown. For nine years, I imagine myself a princess-like. That dream even if it was a small dream was fulfilled and I can't thank my parents enough for that. Now that it came to pass, might as well dream of a wedding gown naman hahaha!;p

Happy is my birthday!

2007-02-03T09:06:00.000+08:00

What happened this week are things I would want again to place in my mind's photo album and browse on it to feel great. I turned, well ah, 22 last tuesday! I felt like I'm only 19 years young hehe =p Growing in age is really something you just can't hold in hand. But what's important is you grow also in wisdom, right?!

I'm so blessed with friends, great friends! Besides my family, I wanted to celebrate my special day with them and now it's a history, it happened, thank God!

I met with my college friends last saturday and we didn't go overnight swimming but doesn't matter, we had fun! We ate dinner in Palaisdaan Bay, Laguna. But something, as if by accident happened. We passed ahead the place and reached Victoria Laguna, hahaha! We paid the consequences of laughing at the first batch who rode a tricycle to get in there. We thought it was too far from Los Baños and riding a tricycle is not practical. But we're so wrong, hehe! We can't help but laugh on ourselves.

Divine and Chris prepared games. Both games are very new to us hehe. First is how much they know me and Irish and then we played charades. We were the last costumers there.. If only the waiter didn't told us that it's closing time, I guess we won't leave the place at the time. So we went back to LB and had coffee. Non-stop talks, laughs, and picture taking, too hehe! We have to end the night or the morning I guess. Irish and I stayed at Chris' apartment. *Guys thanks for the cake and the cute personalized mug you gave us* So sweet of you!

I wanted to take leave on my birthday but I already took a leave because of my cousin's wedding and there are works to be done. So I just went early so I could leave the office early. But to my surprise, God answered a seemingly impossible prayer of mine. When my officemate Rina came, I told her to greet me, and she said why am I at the office, I should leave, and situations like that are easy to deal with. Who wouldn't want to take break on your birthday??

So I went home to San Pablo, brought lunch for my mom and lola. I was able to spend time with them. I waited for my brother and dad then I told them that I wanted to go back to LB. They accompanied me to the station. When I left, my mom called me, she was crying so I cried too. I don't know why. I was crying all the way and didn't care about what people would say. I went to Robinsons and met Chris, she treated me dinner. Thanks! We went to Feje's place, I also went to the music team practice and there met my dear friends. we had some chit chats. After that, we ate and stayed at Chris' apt again hehe. When she opened the door, two of her housemates sang the happy birthday song. They let me blew the candle on the cake! Wow, it was very touching hehe.. Thanks best!

Wednesday night, Agee, Dang, and Emme, my officemates let me blew the candle on the cake Chris gave hehe. It was kind'a hilarious but great!

Then yesterday, my groupmates (ISG), celebrated my birthday, too. They are the ones who gave the treat! Isn't it very comforting?! Thanks to you all!

Thank you God for another year! I'm excited for your plans this year =) *ILOVEYOUGOD*

I am certainly excited!

2007-01-26T16:05:00.000+08:00

I usually blogged on the things or events of the past. This time, I'll be blogging on the events to come naman hehe... I'm excited for tomorrow, I'd be able to meet my dear friends, some of them are working already. Haven't seen them for a very long time and we decided to go overnight swimming in Pansol somewhere in Calamba, yey!!! They thought of having it this month as a bday celeb na din for Irish and for hmm, me hehe... I haven't told my family about this yet but still I can't wait!

But before that, I'll be attending a wedding ceremony tomorrow morning. I am my cousin's maid of honor. I hope every thing will fall into their right places. I'm very happy for my cousin Joanna! May it be the start of a stronger relationship with her and my new cousin Renan.

My request to take a leave tomorrow was granted!=) Tonight, I'm going home, yahoo!
'Til then, have a great weekend ÜÜÜ

There's no greater love...

2007-01-20T10:49:00.000+08:00

I've been going home this week late than usual, no gimmicks, it's just that I'm still working on my project. Can't wait to complete this task!!! Well, until last night, I went out to meet my batchmates working also here in Alabang. David kind'a thought of this get together. I and Agee went at Seattle's Best in ATC around 8pm. There we saw David talking with a guy, definitely not our batchmate. I thought maybe he just saw the guy there and talked with him while waiting for us. But to our surprise, we are to get with them in Seatle's. Then, people popped up saying hi and hello. I can hardly remember names because they are many hehehe. To make it short, it's an outreach group for young professionals ahem like me.

I met there Sheena and Rona who led the group. I'm not new to this OG meeting every week because I belonged to an OG back in college. It was great! Actually, they said it's our first meeting. I miss sharing with people my experiences, my thoughts and the like. Well of course, what's new is that I got to meet with young pro's this time. We talked about God's love. God's love is great. Sometimes, when we experience hardships, we think maybe God's love is not there, or maybe because you have sinned that's why you are going throuhg this. But there is no greater love really than the love He forever will give us. It's constant, you just have to believe it's there!

Then I met and ate with my Kuya. He picked up my things so I don't have to bring it on my own today. Thanks brother dear.. Thanks for your advanced bday gift, too! =)

You can win an argument but lose the person...

2007-01-13T16:56:00.000+08:00

PICTURES...

I went to LB again last night! I'm so happy. I've been occupied with work this week, working on a new project, and not that easy because I'm moving from web application to sort of windows application. Thanks to the people helping me.

I told myself I need an outlet to somehow release all the pressures, tsk tsk =) More than that I miss my friends out there hehe. Also, last night they threw a party for kuya jon where I spent my whole night! I had no idea it would be celebrated in a big place and the whole church was there! I had a great time and how i wish I could freeze the time and play it when all my worries are gone.

I stayed at Chris' apartment. We asked Glean to sleep with us para na din makapag-bonding! Too tired to sit and talk, so we had lights turned off, our bodies laid in bed, talked lightly and casually until 4 am! I have to wake up at 530 so I could go back in Alabang early. But what do I expect, when my phone alarmed, I didn't pay attention hehe! we all didn't pay attention actually. The two girls have to prepare for their ENLI class. I decided to seat-in na lang until the firat session.. But little did I know, I would enjoy the whole class! The class ended at 12nn.

Ptr Nixon from Taft was their teacher. We met him for the first time and the whole time I found myself nodding to all he's saying! It's worth the time, and one of the best saturday mornings I had! One of the so many things I learned and I quote, "you can win an argument but lose the person"! It will always remind me that no matter how pure your intentions are, no matter how right you are, when you argue with someone and hurt that person, you missed the mark. We have to do it in a gentle way, and don't feel bad if sometimes you lose because eventually you will win the person! =) So much impartations I received from him.. I just hope I could get a copy of the cd of his lecture hehe!

I miss LB... I'm going home late on a saturday but the joy I had with my friends cannot be replaced!

God thank you!!!

I am so blessed this day.. May I be a blessing to the people around me, too.. Have a great weekend! I'm currently having one =)

Not an ordinary day...

2007-01-08T09:15:00.000+08:00

I don't feel like getting up early this morning. I want more sleep as in sleep all day!

Last saturday we attended a birthday celebration of Lior, my niece.. A very sweet and pretty girl (manang mana sa tita hehe). My brother picked me up here in Alabang. We went home first and met our relatives from Batangas who visited my mom. They brought fresh veggies, chicos, and 1 native chicken hehe, still alive and kicking. We didn't stay long and went straight for the party. We arrived around 5pm already. A lot of foods were served! I'm pigged out again. Well, not mentioning we passed on a drive-thru going home.

I just enjoyed the time. We were singing and dancing like crazy hehe. I was able to chat again with my relatives in Israel and London. seeing them using a web cam is great and yet frustrating because you just wanna grab hold of the person and you just can't. I'm excited to see you all this year!!!

Congrats Karen! I was able to play guitar for a longer period of time hehe. I'm glad I still could recall the songs I've patiently learned before...

And now, I'm given another week. Thank you Lord! Hmmm, this day's gonna be a wonderful and lovely day!!!

A fresh start and a new beginning

2007-01-04T13:53:00.000+08:00

This is my first 2007 entry. My friends have written theirs already. Though I had many attempts to update my blog I need to work first yeah work work.

Just a glimpse of what I did during the break. I really missed staying home and oh the food of course yum yum... I have seen my relatives I got to see during Chritstmas only. Some of the little kids have grown fast. Some of them, I met for the first time. Christmas is really different, it brings glow to everyone's face. I love it!

Day after christmas is my lil' brother's birthday. My nearby relatives ate dinner with us. We were very happy because my mom participated on the said occasion. I missed her seeing that way, eating a lot, talking with the people around her and every time I see her happy, I'm happier. The next days were at work again. I'm not used to short vacations but then there's always a first time.

Two days before new year we had our family reunion on my father's side. Again we had it done in our home. Everyone was present. We were around forty I think. It was totally a great night! It's a potluck party, the food were delicious. My dad and uncles made ihaw-ihaw, too. Instead of having exchange gifts, we made the brought gifts as raffle prizes. I got a foot lotion hehe. Everyone's attention were caught when somebody throws coins/candies.

The night wouldn't be complete without you dancing the BOOM TARAAT song. Grabe!!! You can't have an excuse for not dancing because my uncles who were a bit drunk would force and drag you in the center. Because my grandmom doesn't want to, they joined her hahaha! We finished around 3am after playing the blackout bingo. What a night, we had a blast!!!

New year's eve, food trip again! We got to talk with our relatives abroad, thanks to g-talk =) I miss you guys!

Yesterday, Agee asked me my New Year's resolution and wasn't able to answer. It's already the fourth and still, I can't specify anything. I guess they are too many to tell haha. Well, I dunno if you would agree on this. In fact research indicates that:

80% of us would have broken our resolves by January 31!
Sadly only 5% of us would have continued in our quest to see through the resolution by year end.
At the end of day when we prepare our New Year resolution, we are half-hearted about it.

For me, new year is a good time to assess yourself. Some never make resolutions because they say they never keep them anyway. But don't you think it's worse not wanting to change, improve, and do different things this year? So what if I fail? Then I'll make sure those failures would all the more motivate me further. I remember my Management professor when he told us, "if we fail to plan then we plan to fail".

As of now, I still have no specifics. I'll ask God for wisdom on the resolutions I have to make. I might stop or start an activity but I'd make sure it would honor HIM and rely on HIS strength to be committed to it.

Hope we achieve the things we set for this year!

Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne?

2006-12-29T10:40:00.000+08:00

Giving gifts every Christmas is something I do without external influence, yeah true hehe. It brings joy to my heart. But this time is different because I gave away presents not from my parents' money I saved but from my own earnings and I realized it just doubled the fun. Before, I give only to my friends and now was able to bless my relatives, friends, and family. I haven't bought anything for myself yet but it's okay because I feel God's blessings flowing through me by blessing others.

This year has really been one of the memorable years for me! I'm thankful God does not only watches over me everyday but faithfully showing his love despite my flaws and weaknesses. As the lyric of a song says, "So blessed I can't contain it." God, you are more than enough for me!

As 2007 enters, I could be sidetracked with the thought that this year is so great already and have nothing to look forward to. But I'd stick on believing that greater things are yet to come. I have to face every fear in me knowing I have a big God! Let's all get excited and welcome twenty-o-seven.

Happy New Year everyone!!!

Happy Holidays!

2006-12-23T14:17:00.000+08:00

Merry Christmas everyone. May we all have a Christ-centered celebration.

Happy Birthday JESUS!=)

No goodbyes...

2006-12-23T07:38:00.000+08:00

There's no goodbyes Alvin, just see yah!

Last night we went to a videoke bar for Alvin's despedida, he's not just a co-worker but a groupmate. He was not very vocal about it at least for me that's why it was a shocking. When he phoned me last monday, I somehow believed him telling me he's going to resign but something is holding me back knowing it might be another joke around. But then it's so real, he showed me his resignation paper the next day and some of my groupmates confirmed it's true. I have known him for nearly six months and he's been the pinaka-makulit here as in yung makulit, sobrang kulit talaga hehe. He'd call out for your name endless times for no reason at all.

It will really be different after christmas. Rina on my left is still deployed, Gilbert at my back is also deployed, and now Alvin on my right won't be here, too. I won't be answering calls for him. I have no one to talk with nonsense stuff anymore. Yesterday we ate lunch together and we quite had a serious talk and there got some piece of advise from him. And for those advises, it's just for me to keep =p I'm happy because he has found a great opportunity and he's not afraid to take challenges. But I cannot hide that I'm saddened over the fact that he's leaving *huhu*

For Alvin, Alvin... Alvin... Alvin... Alvin...hehe..You still have to teach me VB.not multi-threading diba?! Don't forget me ayt, ako yung groupmate mo na far younger than you at lagi lang smile kahit minsan nawawala ang peace ko dito hehe. Thanks for the kulit, for everything, sa treat kagabi (grabe ang wild ng mga tao) =) Always make God the center of your life ok! God bless you in all areas of your life. I'll miss you too =p

Well, I know Alvin's gonna make it and I'm so thankful to have known such a friend. Cheers!

Some things change...

2006-12-19T16:43:00.000+08:00

I've been hearing this quote many times already, Change is the only constant thing in the world.

Lately, I've been wondering how this year differs from the other years. It has brought great things and some things not that good. But the blessings really outnumbered the bad ones.

I remember how I envied my friends who graduated from college making their dreams become a reality. This year, God has granted my prayers and handed me that diploma I am really proud of. My SP (thesis) days and sleepless nights, how I had my final defense and wanted to scream in joy, and on our graduation day as I marched onto the stage hearing my friends cheer, these are the ones I love to re-examine from time to time and feel God's goodness in my life. It ain't an easy life but when you have family, friends, and God to back you up, rough roads become smooth eventually.

The new phase of my life didn't sink in right away. I felt it on the day of our school registration. I'm not a student anymore, I'm not there, and I missed being one. *sigh*

After a month of rest, I started looking for a job. I didn't find one but I am founded by it haha. Seriously, a friend asked me to apply in the company he's working at. My dad and brother convinced me to try it because for me I don't want to be working with someone I knew. They might expect so much of me and unable to reach those expectations. There's no harm trying anyway. To make it short, I took the IQ test, went back for the hands-on exam and got into the final interview by God's help.

I now got myself travelling back and forth from San Pablo to Alabang instead of San Pablo to Los Baños. The travel time is longer and have to ride on a bus instead of a jeepney.

Now, I have to mingle with different people of different attitudes and ages. It was hard at first, I mean really hard for me, new environment, new faces, new everything. But I'm getting used to it. I found new friends, I learn a lot and I'm thankful for everything that's happening to me. I know there are more changes to come. Thinking of it makes me scared so I'd rather not think about it haha, the Bible says not to worry about tomorrow but always be prepared. For now, I just want to cherish each day that comes and fill my mind's photo album with priceless memories.

2006 Christmas Party Pictures...

2006-12-14T13:42:00.000+08:00

IS Group-so honored to be part of this Dept..

ISG plus Ollie

More of ISG
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Our Creative Dance Moves =p

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Group pics...

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Merry Christmas Party!

2006-12-13T16:24:00.000+08:00

Our awaited company christmas party was over...Well, that's what I thought. All the highlights of the party was the talk the next day in our office and even today. Some of the pictures and videos were uploaded for public viewing and if you were here, you'll hear chuckles and hard laughs of my officemates on their cubicles. As a newbie of the company, might as well keep a record of what happened in this year's christmas party.

It was held in Vivere at Richville Regency Suites Hotel, just 5-minute drive from our office. We arrived there (wearing our costumes) earlier than the start time to do some blockings on the stage we are to perform. Good thing, competitors are not there yet. We ate dinner first, carbo-loaded food were served! Of the three groups, we were the first to perform. Past forwarding, we won the first place! The two others were good also. But we were awarded the best hehe.. Guess we're not wrong advancing a victory party for that =) What a relief! It's worth the pressures, hassles, expenses, and body pains =p Thank you Lord!

Before we were awarded for the dance, there are also employees awarded as Employee of the Year per group. It is also a company custom having raffles during Christmas Party. This year I was one of those blessed with Php7K. Although it was the least raffle prize, I'm still very happy to have been picked among a hundred people in the hall. My roommate got the Php50K grand prize plus a home theater appliance! My dream is more than getting
appliances or even the grand prize but being the one giving those =)

Revelation time for our Kris Kringle came next. We formed a big circle as each revealed his baby. Some are really clueless and so it was a great surprise knowing who your parent is.
Of course, the never-ending video and picture taking took part the whole night. Well, nobody likes to quit smiling and posing hehe..

Doesn't end here yet, we went straight to Starbucks still wearing our gowns and the men in their formal attire, too. I went out with my groupmates. Gilbert, our Employee of the Year paid for our coffee. Thanks Gilbert! We went home past 12am. Thanks Leslie for the ride! =)

A tiring yet one of the nights worth reminiscing ;p

*Pictures to be uploaded soon*

Masquerade! Paper faces on parade...

2006-12-08T13:45:00.000+08:00

Three days before our Christmas Party. We've been rehearsing our dance for days and aahh we're close to perfect already and it's sounding like a sarcastic yes in here hehe... What's good about it is that everyone of us enjoys and few polishing needed! Three groups will be competing and we just celebrated our advance Victory Party which brought a sudden mild shock to our dance instructor. He said, "haay...nakakaloka naman ang mga batang ito, ibang confidence din ang meron ang batch na ito grabe!" haha...

Picture of the Good cake gone bad

Ready to learn new moves =)

Well, girls I thought you were ready???

Melody: Ahh, ganun pala steps, buti alam ko na agad para maituro ko na sa mga madaling makalimot...

Agee: Sarap ng cake, tulog na lang ako hehe...Go Agee!

Amazing Race

2006-12-08T10:50:00.000+08:00

I went to Los Baños last thursday night not just to witness but to celebrate our church's 17 years of victory!

God's faithfulness is very evident in this church, I am part of the family for more than five years now and it's becoming bigger every year! They anniversary theme was "AMAZING RACE, Passing the Baton".
Our church here in LB is focused on campus ministry like we always say, Change the Campus, Change the World! We believe that eventually we will graduate and some will move out (like me), some will stay. In this journey, we need a team who will walk with us. As John Maxwell said, A leader without any follower is just out for a walk. There's a need to pass the baton like what we see in a runnning race. It just feels great seeing new faces with same passion for God, making a dent in this generation!

From DL Umali Hall, UP auditorium, we went straight to our center and ate dinner. I got to see the people I miss a lot! Some of the alumni were there too. AS much as I want to bring back the past, I can't. They are now great memories I'll always cherish.

Deck the Halls...

2006-11-30T15:20:00.000+08:00

Last night I watched the movie Deck the Halls with three of my officemates Emme, Agee, and Thess. It was unplanned. I just invited Thess to attend church service then she asked me to watch movie after. I don't even have to think twice, yeah why? Because I don't have to pay for it =) It so happened Thess has a movie pass for two. While Emme and Agee insisted to have portions in the free ticket, I also insisted they don't have to. Well, just proved how great and understanding friends they are and how much they earn more wehehe, so I don't have to worry and feel guilty about it!=) Thanks to the three of you! Anyway, we made a deal if there would still be raffle this coming christmas party, and I'll win the grand prize, then I'm gonna pay for their movie tickets next time =) (girls, start praying!!!)

And the movie...I'll give it a 3/5 rating. Great great production but just a simple story. Agee fell asleep! But there was one who I guessed did enjoy watching and forgot about her things, lost her phone and suspecting it was snatched by the one seated beside her. Whoa! I can't belive there would be snatchers inside ATC cinema! Life can be tough sometimes. But everything happens for a reason and for us to learn.

For this Christmas Season, let's give more love more than material things, spend it with our loved-ones or remember them, be at peace with the people around us, and be grateful for the best gift God ever gave--Jesus Christ!=)

Does not matter how it starts but how it ended...

2006-11-28T18:04:00.000+08:00

I feel so weak. Days of insufficient sleep maybe are the reasons. It's been weeks that I've been sleeping late at night and waking early in the morning. Still, I'm not so satisfied with my activities. Time is running without me accomplishing things. I mean there are, few little things and I thing there should be more! I'm not sure if it's right, this feeling of guilt in me everytime I am not in active use hehe. Somebody said to be just thankful for the rest I have. And yes I'm so thankful! However, I can't take away "if only's" in my mind.

Sometimes I am trapped that I want to escape and do sensible things. But all I have to do is wait. Waiting is tiring haha. So whenever I got all the time, I now have this excuse that I'm tired and needs some rest! Well, I need someone who will help me in time management...

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Hooray! We had our formal dance session for our christmas party. It was fun! We had a good laugh everytime we make mistakes =p Thank God this day ended beautiful!=)

In everything give thanks...

2006-11-23T17:05:00.000+08:00


Psalm 100 (The Message)

4 Enter with the password: "Thank you!" 
     Make yourselves at home, talking praise. 
     Thank him. Worship him. 

5 For God is sheer beauty, 
     all-generous in love, 
     loyal always and ever.

I'm on my way home sweet home nah nah nah nah...

2006-11-18T09:41:00.000+08:00

Three days ago, I went to ATC with two of my officemates to look for 'something colorful' as for the kris kringle's theme this week. Among the three of us, only I has the plan of buying one. They went out really to eat! But then, Ed and Mel were the first ones to find their gifts. If you're looking for something unusual, oh it's really hard esp you don't know, don't see the person yet hehe. After an hour of searching, I finally decided my pick. We ate literally fast because we've exceeded our break time so I just extended an hour at the office.

I've missed mid-week service for two weeks already. This time I was able to attend with Rina and Mark. Oh men, the preacher was from Indonesia named Mel Tari and He was one of the great preachers I ever met. He was funny yet passionate! I remember what He said, He hasn't meet and will never find a great a Christian, person whatever, only people with great God! That night was so full and I was deeply encouraged!

The next day, we were called for a meeting regarding our christmas party. The theme is masquerade. The new hired this year and last year who have not performed much will take part in the performance competition they said. We have to dance ballroom so it would be related with the theme. It just reminded me of my debut, the practices and all, hmm(the walk-out scenario of our dance instructor too =p)

Thursday night, I had to work after office hours and work for our deadline. Gilbert is a monster programmer hehe. I admit, I'm not into web programming but I'm liking it now. I was coding for more than hour and when I can't figure it out, he'll do it the optimized version for five minutes maybe! I've learned a lot in two days working on that report.

Last night, I hang-out with my bestfriend. She was happy that she was able to received her pay from being an SA last semester. I'm happy too because she treated me dinner =) I just didn't have the energy anymore so we did catch up on things and went home.

Today, I have to go back to my apartment to get my stuff before going home to Laguna. I imagine being home late affternoon. Then tomorrow is the day I really can spend with my family, then as evening comes, i have to prepare clothes etc. again and again for the coming week. I hope we have our own house here in Alabang and sleep there, eat food prepared by my mom, talk with my family after work and feel so at home!=)

I can't be sick!

2006-11-14T14:48:00.000+08:00

Around 3am, I felt my throat aching badly. I forced myself to sleep, but still I felt uneasy. The night before I go to sleep, I already sensed a sore throat coming. I did what my mom told us to do when this happens. I gargled a glass of warm salt water. Right now, I still have hard time swallowing. This tonsillitis thing runs in the family and I remember being monitored yearly by our GP because it may lead to heart failure. Thank God because I experience it once a year at most.

This is also the reason why I avoid sweets. It just happened every time I eat too much sweets, it triggers to a sore throat. Last weekend, I ate a lot of cake and drank more soda than water. The hospital environment also added maybe. Then yesterday, I was exposed to people smoking. And last night, I stayed in the house of my bestfriend's grandma again. After 9 days of mourning, we were now allowed to play the piano. I always wanted to have a grand piano of my own though I'm not a pro pianist. I just hear songs and try to play it on my keyboard =) So last night, we were singing at the top of our lungs. My plan of sleeping early was thwarted again but I had a great night!

Another thing that bothers me is having canker sore (singaw po in Tagalog hehe) in my mouth. Ay, grabe talaga! Based on my research, Doctors don't know the cause of it yet. Not sure about that anyway. It's so annoying and I want it gone...Hoping to feel better soon!

Well, Christmas is on the air! Last friday we picked our kris kringle-mate hehe, I dunno how you would like to call it. But it's simply the exchange of gifts without telling anyone who you picked until it's revelation time. This week's theme is something colorful with 5 colors at least! Clue: my pick is guy and I guess it's easier to buy women gitfs than men hehe... Yesterday, Gilbert gave me his spare mouse, and not all spare are old haha, actually it's new! His requested new pc came and asked me if I wanted the mouse, so I had it! I'm like a kid handed with a lollipop hehe. Well, at least it's ergonomically designed (optical with convenient scrol wheel). See, I'm a child at heart and very much grateful with small things!=)

It's been a long yet short week!

2006-11-11T10:02:00.000+08:00

I hate memory lapse! Just before I started blogging, I forgot my blogger account. At least my third try was accepted. I hope it's just normal. It happens occasionally and I get lost. Especially remembering a person's name, I need to be good at it. Imagine a scenario, I met this friend and next meeting I have with me another friend and you have to introduce them but unfortunately you can't recall the person's name, hoping you just didn't meet the person! And if I can't find a way, sorry but I make sure the conversation is fast and worse, I don't introduce them anymore =p Or maybe I just have too much in mind today.

This week, I kind'a broke a routine. It was like my first two weeks in office where I traveled back and forth from Laguna to Alabang and so on... It's tiring but it was fun! I had time to encourage my mom who's confined in the hospital again last thursday. I pray that everything would be better for my family.

Last week, we were planning for my dad's birthday. It's gonna happen tomorrow, and I guess we would be celebrating it in the hospital. It may not seem ok but you always have to look on the brighter side! If today didn't turned the way you want it to be, hmm tomorrow can be beautiful =)

I had my hair rebonded last sunday. Just a treat for myself hehe, though my brother paid the quarter. Still, I realized it's not a want for me, it's a need!;p Now it's quite manageable and the stylist told me it could last for 6 months (sana nga) depending on the hair growth. My rebonding experince took 7 hours! They had a free back massage, too. I love it! I found out I got "nodules" on my back! She said it was due to stress, hmm well...

Last night, I met my bestfriend with her parents and some of her relatives. We ate in Gerry's Grill. As much as I wanted to eat, I just ate a few. Aside from the fact that I don't eat much, I ate also in Gourmet with my officemates before meeting them. We moved around looking for a birthday present for my dad but I end up buying stuff for my mom and for me hehe!

I slept in the place of my bestfriend's grandma. Her husband died and request Chris to stay with them for days. Good thing, they seemed to have recovered fast from the lost of a loved one. You really can't control things. We have to treasure the people around us now and not wait for the time we can't touch them, hear them, ad feel them!

Another highlight of the week was having 5 meetings/discussion with work projects. I hope I could really contribute in here. I'm excited at the same time nervous to meet deadlines hehe..

That's it! Let's call it a week! There are much more to tell but I'm having my memory gap again haha... ÜÜÜ

Ang Pamana:The Inheritance

2006-11-07T10:35:00.000+08:00

Hey Guys, promoting is fun, at least when you know what to promote hehe...
Got an email from Sir Neil and he is initiating the promotion of the film
Ang Pamana:The Inheritance. You can check on its Official Site and feel free to comment.

Now, let's do some advertisement!

Watch "Ang Pamana" on November 22, 2006
Below are the released trailers on YouTube

Two-minute and 46 sec trailer
Hawaii Filmfest
60-sec trailer

I found this excerpt from filipinoreporter.com

Well-made Filipino thriller gets ‘A’ rating from CEB

“Ang Pamana (The Inheritance),” a supernatural thriller about Filipino folklore, was given an “A” rating by the Philippine Cinema Evaluation Board (CEB), citing the film’s “technical excellence.”

Directed by Romeo Candido, “Ang Pamana” is the second move to get an “A” rating from the CEB this year after Jeffrey Jeturian’s “Kubrador.” This entitles “Ang Pamana” to a 100-percent amusement tax rebate.

“The story [of ‘Pamana’] is very well-told and the approach is very original,” CEB chair Christine Dayrit told the Philippine Daily Inquirer. “Watching the movie was a hair-raising experience.”
Dayrit said the board screening committee was impressed, among other things, by the remarkable performance of model-TV host Phoemela Barranda, and the work of Gerard Salonga (yes, Lea’s younger bro), who did the “really haunting” musical score — recorded by a live orchestra. She also commended cinematographer Odyssey Flores.

“It is interesting to note that the film is not star-driven,” said Dayrit. “The characterizations are so well-developed that big stars are not needed. Phoemela Barranda’s acting is exceptional.”
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Guys, you can also download for free the Ang Pamana Trailer and other stuff to your mobile phones, open for Globe, Smart, and Sun subscribers. Just enter this URL on your phone's web browser - wap.eglobalreach.net/globe/halloween/pamana.wml

Let's have some fun!

2006-11-04T10:33:00.000+08:00

Yesterday is Daryll's bday! She's from the same department I'm working with. During our aftenoon break, we had a "salu-salo" in honor of her day! The party isn't over yet, we took our dinner in a ktv bar in star mall. Got there for the first time. It was a long night of singing, eating, and laughing. Not everyone of us came, only me, the birthday girl, Leslie, Gilbert, Olie, and Edmon. Here are our cool pics:

Hold on!

2006-11-02T16:22:00.000+08:00

I miss seeing my mom in her normal condition!!! I just have no work to do and memories pop in my head. Weird, but I really miss the old days..."Mommy, fight ka lang...Malalagpasan din natin ito!" God will see us through!

Whappy day!

2006-10-31T17:31:00.000+08:00

I woke up excited! I'm going home today yuhoo!!! No plans for tomorrow, maybe just rest=) Even it's a one day vacation I'm still thankful.. Quite envious of my two brothers because it's Lem's sembreak and my Kuya filed his 7-day forced-leave. Sana meron din dito nun. Actually it's 10 but he already used up the other 3.

As I turned on my pc, nah, it's turned on and I don't know why. So I turned on the monitor, entered my bios password and tadah.... "The ff file is missing or might be corrupted....Type the name of the command interpreter." So I went to Emme and googled in her computer how i would resolve this. The first link I got was: "If you ever get the message "Type the name of the Command Interpreter" while booting to Windows you know your in trouble." Oh no! But as I continued reading it, I'll just be needing a bootable disk hehe. So I called on our tech but unfortunately, no one is there yet. Then, Gilbert came and I told him actually I showed him the errors. I think he'll try to boot on the CD he has and before it happened, my pc came back to normal like nothing happened! I still can't figure out how it went well again. Thank God! =)

Tomorrow is All Saint's Day. For sure heavy traffic again everywhere. Nah, even today, we can see from our building that the volume of traffic is getting high already. Good for me because my brother and I will go home together tonight. Quite frustrating for him because he'll be driving the car haha! I can't wait. Few hours na lang pwede na ko mag-out. I somehow hate when my time is spent in idleness (haha true). I'm through with the tasks I have to accomplish and a while ago I had the time to browse my friends' blog then after reading a lot, i lost the interest to continue. Maybe because my eyes are tired hehe.

I'll wait for Kuya in ATC so I could there meet my bestfriend. Chris and I usually hangout
during fridays but for the past 3 fridays we didn't. She had her so called 'hell weeks' hehe.

Few minutes and I'll be off! This was really a happy day!;p

Start it right and strong...

2006-10-30T17:50:00.000+08:00

It's always been a short weekend for me ever since I was hired in my job. I have to be in the office during saturdays too, it's sort of a company policy. Most of the time I'll be arriving early
afternoon or early evening at home on saturdays. Usually, I found my family waiting and even though I'm tired, I make it a point that I get time to converse with them even a few. Such a blessing that you're able to see your family again and be with them too! Sunday night comes, I have to prepare my stuff for the week. It just don't feel so good haay hehe...I want to stay longer at home!=)

Last night, I wasn't able to sleep well because my mom was disturbed. BUT SHE'S EATING NOW YEHEY! THANKS FOR ALL WHO PRAYED FOR HER! She's still adjusting on food intake. I remember last saturday, she asked for ZAGU drink hehe. She also craved for mango shake and melon fruit. And because it's not the season of MELON fruit, my dad bought the one imported abroad costing P200.00! It's worth it anyway! Let's continue praying for continuous recovery! Praise God talaga. He's been so good to us even stuggles don't seem to pass. I know it will in His perfect time!=)

It's monday! I'm homesick again! I asked God to make me happy and make the day easy for me =) After doin' my morning task, I remember have to make a weekly report on the inventory of our project. So I did! Thank God, being busy helps you forget that 'homesick feeling'somehow hehe! I also forwarded encouraging verses to my family and friends. Instead of focusing on things that would make me lonely, why not make others blessed and inspired!

I got it from Jason's YM status which I found it very timely. I wanna share with you what it says.

"Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?" -- Jeremiah 32:27

Yeah, nothing is too difficult for God! It really relies on us now when we experience difficulties oo how are we going to trust the Almighty God!

Around 1030 this morning, Gilbert called for a meeting in Starbucks hmm. Gilbert and Bojo discussed the creation of the database in our new project. I admit, I am not into web programming but I really want to learn and be good at it. Bojo said, it's easy hehe. I hope so. =) Thanks Gil sa treat! I'll make it up to you next time haha!=p This afternoon, I just did some more php tutorials and research =) I continued testing mobile contents the team is producing. Hope it would be a success because it's for everybody's benefit anyway!

It's been a long day! A tough day to conquer for me. Thank you God, nothing is too difficult for you.*mwaaaah*

Picture picture...

2006-10-28T11:21:00.000+08:00

I told her 'di man lang tayo nakapag-bonding'. Vanne, my officemate has found a new environment to work with. I think she lasted about four to five years here. I just thought, it's quite long already. Kasi ako, I felt like ang tagal ko na din dito but come to think of it, it would only be my fourth month stay next week haha! Kaya nagtake kami ng pictures, last night na nya dito.

Ako lang di TSG dito ah hehe

Si Agee parang saya na aalis si Vanne hehe...;p

Well, Vanne God bless po! We'll see each other again =)

There's No Place Like LB!!!

2006-10-27T13:26:00.000+08:00

Thank God, He permitted me to visit LB yesterday. Super dooper mega over miss ko na agad ang LB! =( I just had a great great time last night in my 2nd home! I arrived there around 7 in the evening. There was traffic congestion on the roads and so I kept looking on my watch because I want to catch up YOF's last youth service this semester, thank God I did, yun lang it was about to end na din. On fire pa rin talaga ang mga tao! I sat beside Shine, my former OGmate and tried to get updated through her. After service, oh no eto na ang mga gorgeous friends ko. Everyone's asking kumusta ka na at ciempre 'di mawawala ang pag-hug hehe. Di ko 'lam pero parang lalo ko silang na-miss!! I got to meet new friends too!=) And the ever picture taking di mawawala! Si Denise kasi di mahilig hehe! Alang katapusan na kumustahan to the max na'to =)

So what's next after some small talks? It's eating time! I ate dinner with Chris, Eva, Marian, and Tadz. They brought me to Laxco or Lacxo haha I forgot, a place I have never been before. It was a typical LB food establishment serving good food somehow hehe.

The night didn't end there! Ciempre minsan na lang 'to, kaya let's make the most out of it! And the master planner, si Tina! She did a text brigade pala sa mga peepz to have coffee with me after knowing that I planned to visit them, but read on what happened to the master planner hmm... So we went to Roadhouse, an extension of Coffee Blends they said and waited the others. Before we made orders, we transferred to the original Coffee Blends for the reason I didn't know haha! With me was Chris, Yang, Emil, and Fej. Then Glean came later, then Babes and Cla next. Anung topic? What would you expect na all girls kami? ciempre mga panay-panay nila!=p Yeah, nakakahiya kasi parang kami lang tao sa coffee shop when there really are others around. Ang gulo gulo. Pagsamahin ba naman si Glean, Emil, Yang, and Feje, sabog talaga! And the master planner?? Ala pa din! Like we're waiting for almost 2 hours for her, and it's getting late. We just talk, talk, and talk, laugh, laugh, and laugh some more! Super enjoy talaga! At dahil wala pa din si Tina, they suggested mag-videoke muna. On our way, we saw Tina on a nearby internet cafe still having meeting with Kuya Jon, Kuya Jerry, and Adrian. I just said Hi to them then told Tina na sa videoke na cia humabol hehe. Unfortunately, closed na yung videoke kasi late na siguro, sayang. It's time to split na din coz others have to review pa for their exams. So we walked home, me, Chris, and Babes.

When we came at Chris' apartment where I decided to stay kasi si Tadz dun din ako pinapatulog, nagparamdam na ulit si Tina and followed us pero nung oras na ba yun? She was with Kuya Jerry and Adrian, So our coffee bonding ni Tina, sa daan na lang nauwi. More than an hour lang kami nakatayo dun at usap-usap. From white house, bumalik pa kami ulit sa Demarces medyo malayo din yun. Whew, surprisingly my feet aches na but it's ok minsan lang 'to, let's make the most out of it hehe! We fetched Tina's OGmate that would sleep in her and ate Babes' apt. Antok na ko pero kaya ko pa 'to!=) We walked back to white house while the three rode a tricycle kasi mas malayo yung kanila.. And that's it, Tadz is still awake by then and after I changed clothes, bagsak talaga ako sa bed hehe! I said sorry to Chris kasi even I want to chat with her pa, di ko na kaya..What a night! Such a great time!=) Thanks to you all!

This morning I don't feel like getting out of bed but I have to, I need to be in Alabang before 10am. On my way here, I reminisced everything that I could. I just can't help but smile! I went first to The Original and bought buko pies for my officemates. Thank God, I was able to catch the van, 2nd to the last passenger na ko eh! I was not that familiar kaya nakalampas ako sa terminal. Ang bilis pa ng travel ko huhu, 1-2-3..kilometers away from LB..Ü

Then as we moved, medyo sad na yung feeling. I started missing them again! =( Haay...I'm always looking forward sa next meetings. Sana yung mas matagal, yun nga lang mas malungkot pag matagal ang bonding, all the more na nakaka-miss! LB, what's in you?! I always find myself wanting to come back!=)

Stronger me

2006-10-25T15:56:00.000+08:00

I have foreseen it; I won't be blogging everyday. And for the past 3 days, I have not been good at it. Oh well, I stayed in the hospital last weekend. I slept beside may mom on my first night and slept on a couch last sunday. It's really painful seeing your loved one in distress. If only you could share some of it to lessen her burden. But all we have to do is pray and wait =)

It just feels so great when you have friends that are supportive all the way. I got a call from ate babes, sms from my dear friends, thanks for continuous prayers Chris, Debbie, Yang, Glean, Lala, Denise, Divine, Dennis, Daisy, Tadz, Tina, and celat =) Also, I appreciate those who visited us while we were at the hospital. You guys are wonderful! To Madi & her mom, to all my relatives who took time to visit, and churchmates who united with us in prayers! Thanks a lot!!! There really are countless blessings to be grateful for if you would just look around. As for me, I can't fail to recognize them and I won't!

Yesterday was declared a national holiday. I went home the other day to help my family who are fatigued in closely watching my mom all day and night long. My mom was discharged from the hospital but still she had difficulty eating and drinking. We did like a round-robin manner in taking care of her, since we don't have helper at home. Thank God, I was able to rest too. Evening came and whew, packing up things and preparing for work is really sad esp leaving my mom in that kind of situation. But I have to be strong, I need to remind myself that God is in control! After 4 hours of sleep and an hour travel, I'm here again in Alabang. There's no work load yet, Gilbert did already what I supposed to be doing hehe =p And so I made a research about my mom's condition. Hope it would help =)

We have been battling this family crisis for a couple of years now. And I remembered what Feje told me, she said, "Karen, God is building a stronger character in you!" And so here I am God mold me for your glory!=)
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I've been writing this blog during idle times today. It's mid-afternoon already and the weather is gloomy! Try adding some intrumental tracks in the background and you're ready to fall asleep *hehe* Actually I'm beginning to feel sleepy already! While everybody seemed to be busy here, I can't think of fruitful thing to do. All I could think of are my old friends, planning their semenders, excited with their sembreak! Oh, I love the feeling of completing all your projects and final exams and the best thing is passing them all. However, if you were not able to pass it because of your not so considerate instructor hmmm... just think of the gimmicks lined up =)

Well, well, I'm looking forward to the church service later. What's God gonna tell me?? I'm just very excited!

It's gonna be a happy day!

2006-10-21T08:02:00.000+08:00

Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes.
James 4:14

Life is short indeed. Nobody knows what exactly would happen tomorrow or even in the few minutes to come. You might be very good in planning but still you cannot control everything. It's great to know that we can put our security in the arms of a loving God. The Maker whose plans will never fail =)
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I miss my friends in LB, nakaka-bitin kasi last saturday. As much as I want to go back, I have to consider my mom who needs more time from us. Siguro, kung regular employee na ko sa work, sumama na ko sa kuya ko pauwi kahapon. Anyway, konting time na lang at makaka-uwi na din ako =)

Well, my officemate is here and we have decided to do some reviews and sessions related sa work. I'm excited to learn new things! Time to be fruity =)

Stand Still

2006-10-20T13:40:00.000+08:00

Nope, I'm not outdated. Just got no time for this. After a couple of years planning *haha* here is my first blog! Though I keep a written journal for Somebody up there,I want to 'share'my thoughts and experiences in the world wide web too =)

Today I woke up excited because it's friday and even I have to work during saturdays, I'm still happy because I'd be able to be with my family tomorrow =) 'Thank you GM for a morning encouragement', well she said, 'When u don't know what to do, step aside, let God take over. Keep still and watch. God won't settle for a so-so solution just to get through. He likes to do it extravagantly.' Few hours later, my dad texted me that they have to bring my mom in the hospital. I chose to be still, yes I'm worried but worrying won't help. =) Everything's gonna be ok! I just know.