The Story of my Life

My writing skills went on leave thus the silence in this blogpage for weeks. So for now, I can only provide you with bullet points of what happened in the past four weeks.

• My first out of town trip this year was Punta Fuego. Thanks to Wilson's generosity. Check out my multiply for photos.
• I'm back gymming, playing badminton and volleyball. And I'm sooo loving it!
• Jom and I watched Tuesdays with Morrie a couple of weeks back. Sorry naman naiyak po ako...haayyy.
• My brother got married by civil rites last January 11. Church wedding to be announced.
• We've just booked our flight to Boracay for 4 to 7 April.
• I'm currently reading Sputnik Sweethearts by Haruki Murakami (I stopped reading How to walk in High Heels to give way to this book). Next in line, A Thousand Splendid Suns.

My wish for you is success in your career, happiness and contentment in your personal life, and a stronger and deeper relationship with God. Aylabsyu. :-)

Take twelve whole months.
Clean them thoroughly of all bitterness,
hate, and jealousy.
Make them just as fresh and clean as possible.

Now cut each month into twenty-eight, thirty, or
thirty-one different parts,
but don't make up the whole batch at once.

Prepare it one day at a time out of these ingredients.
Mix well into each day one part of faith,
one part of patience, one part of courage,
and one part of work.

Add to each day one part of hope,
faithfulness, generosity, and kindness.
Blend with one part prayer, one part meditation,
and one good deed.

Season the whole with a dash of good spirits,
a sprinkle of fun, a pinch of play,
and a cup full of good humor.

Pour all of this into a vessel of love.
Cook thoroughly over radiant joy,
garnish with a smile,
and serve with quietness, unselfishness,
and cheerfulness.

You're bound to have a happy new year.

Remember the nicely wrapped present I found on my desk? I opened it and it contained the book I asked for. And the donor? It's from my lovaaaahhh, sent thru his angel Dyosa.

I only found out when I noticed that the present he gave me on 21 December was wrapped the same way that mystery gift was wrapped.

Thanks Jom!

I found a nicely wrapped present on my desk this morning. It doesn't say who it is for, so I assumed it's for me. If this is for my boss or for my friend, sorry but you would have to get them something else because I own it now. IT'S MINE.

Remember this: ANYTHING PLACED WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF MY TERRITORY FOR MORE THAN 1 HOUR WILL BE DECLARED MY PROPERTY UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.

Merry Christmas people!

Ps. Thank you for the brilliant idea Diyosa.

A (mystery) passser-by left that message on my magnetic board a couple of weeks ago. It came with a box of chocolate that I'm supposed to eat everyday until Christmas. Yes, Santa Claus is coming to town! And before he does, I want to make sure he (and my baby, kuya and friends) wrapped the right presentSSSS for me. hehehehe

To my family and friends and special someone, below is a short list of what I want this Christmas. Feel free to get me everything. hehehehe

Pangkabuhayan Showcase

1. A townhouse at Enclave or a condo unit at Fort Bonifacio.
2. A brand new car. Not that I'm complaining with Krugger, I just need an extra car on days Krugger is off the road. Ang shoray!

Pangpalakasan Showcase

1. A dozen white socks (ankle high please) - nagbabacon na kasi ang mga socks ko. hahaha
2. Yoga matt. I'm planning to get into yoga next year. So I will need a matt for that.
3. A trendier badminton bag. The bag that I bought last year is breathing its last breath. Medyo terminal na sya. Need to get a new one!
4. A new badminton racquet.
5. New generation Ipod Nano (the red one!). I love Sabs but I need room for more songs.
6. A Mizuno rubbershoes.

Appliance Showcase

1. An industrial fan. I sleep with fan and fan alone. No aircon. So my fan makes my sleep more comfortable. But it has stopped working. *sigh* I want a fan! fan! fan!
2. DVD player. I just learned that our pirated DVD player has stopped working as well. I will be on long vacation and I need a DVD to keep me busy.

Pangpa-beauty Showcase

1. Shisheido make up set. Yes, I'm into make up these days. I'm experimenting, trying on different shades on my eyes. I love the smoky eyes look. :-)
2. 5-pc Suesh make up brushes. If you're feeling more generous, you can get me the MAC Heirloom Bag. hahaha
3. Because of this make up obsession, my kikay kit is packed. So I need a biggger make up kit enough to house all my make up.
4. MAC pressed powder. NW30 please. The shade is just right for me. You don't want me looking like espasol, do you? So give me the right shade please. :-)
5. A red bag.
6. Belle de Jour Power Planner.
7. A strappy silver shoes.

Iba-ibang Showcase

1. 2008 Our Daily Bread. I want the January to December edition. I read ODB every morning before I start working. So it would be nice if I could have one for 2008.
2. Khaled Hosseini's A Thousand Splendid Suns. I'm sure you've read this in my previous post.
3. The Secret. I have 3 books waiting to be read, but I want this in my shelf nonetheless.
4. Andy Warhol style picture of me and my baby. I want this. Really! It's super creative. If you don't know what I'm talking about, click here.


There. The things of what I want for Christmas. So, what are you waiting for?! Avoid the rush, shop now!

Tell me, how can you resist a yummy menudo and your favorite kare-kare? You cannot. So I ate two plate-full of rice and menudo (and Kare-kare and Tilapia) at lunch. So now, my tummy is HUUUUGGGGEEEE.

I thought I'm going to lose weight because of my hyperacidity (which requires moderate eating and no alcohol intake for a month). But no....my apetite is not helping me. I crave for more food!!!! Food!!! Food!!! Food!!!

The scale is going up everyday because, aside from eating a lot, I don't exercise at all! I've stopped playing badminton and volleyball, and I've forgotten there is a gym in the office I can go to in case badminton and volleyball is not available.

Demmit! Gotta get fit again!

Been having paranoia attacks again. I know I have absolutely no reason to question, to doubt or whatever, naghahanap lang talaga ako ng sakit ng katawan. I don't want to ruin what I have now so starting today, I promise myself...

If you've been following my blog ever since, you would know how much I despise meeting up with relatives and friends because of how much they ask me if I have a boyfriend and my marriage plans. Now that I am with someone, I thought that would silence them down or would, at the very least, be happy for me.

Last weekend, Jerome went with me to Batangas to visit mom and, of course, to meet the Dad. His meeting with Dade was far from what I expected. I was expecting a cold treatment from him. I could imagine his face, expressionless, and nodding at the sight of Jerome. Indeed, he nodded when I introduced him. But when he walked us to the gate, he said "Mahalin mo ang anak ko ha. Nag-iisa lang yan." Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining. It was, in fact, heartwarming. But, it sounded like he was giving me away. De, boypren pa lang...di po namamanhikan. Hokey?!

Then he met Lola, my mom's mom. My groovy lola casually said "Sus. Iba nanaman. Tapos di nanaman magtatagal." (THOUGHT BALLOON: Dear Earth, please eat me alive. Now na.) I was shocked so I just laughed to make the situation lighter, not for Jom but for me. Even my aunt could not believe what she just heard. Haaayyy...Sorry lalakero kasi. hahaha

At the cemetery, while chatting with my cousin about her family, she suddenly pops the question...Kayo, kailan kayo magpapakasal?! (THOUGHT BALLOON: Manahimik ka kung hindi sasabunutan kita!) I just flashed my eyes at her to make her stop. Tama bang i-pressure?!

I know my family meant well. It's just that, I think some things should have been left unsaid for now. I was caught off guard. I feel embarrassed. Good thing Jom was every bit of a gentleman. He just smiles and answers politely to questions that are answerable by yes or no. The last thing I want is to see him running away due to pressure...So far, he hasn't started running.

For the past couple of months, I’ve been watching things unfold. Living each day as they come. Cherishing each moment. Embracing it. It felt like the universe conspired to bring us together. Everything felt so right. I’ve waited so long for this and I can’t let it slip away. So I seized it.

I’m extremely happy and I want everyone to know. I love this man and I will do everything to make this work.

One day I asked God a bunch of beautiful flowers,
but, instead, He gave me a cactus with thorns.

Later, I asked Him to give me butterflies,
but, instead, He gave me worms.

I was disappointed and I wept.
But, few days after, I have noticed that the cactus
bloomed with beautiful flowers,
and the worms soon became butterflies.

God wants us to wait for the right time,
for He knows all the best that He can give.

SPOILER ALERT!!!!

Though I'm not a Neil Gaiman fan, I was still excited to see Stardust. I've heard good reviews about Neil Gaiman so I assumed the movie would be spectacular as the book itself. Plus, I think I read somewhere that the novel was very well translated to a movie. All that made me thrilled to see the film. Not enough reason no? hehehe

My expectations were totally different from what I've seen. I was looking forward to an LOTR and HP type of adventure film! A serious type. One that would make you cover your face because you're afraid of what might happen, or the type that would make your adrenal gland pumping. Na-ah...not the type. This film will make you laugh until your jaw and tummy hurts. It was hilarious! A feel-good movie. You'd be surprised at what characters the actors played and I must say, they did well! Bravo! Bravo!

A quotable quote from the film...

Yvaine professing her true feelings to Tristan, who's been transformed as a mouse by that wicked witch.

"You know when I said I knew little about love? That wasn't true. I know a lot about love. I've seen it, centuries and centuries of it, and it was the only thing that made watching your world bearable. All those wars. Pain, lies, hate...It made me want to turn away and never look down again. But when I see the way that mankind loves...You could search to the furthest reaches of the universe and never find anything more beautiful. So yes, I know that love is unconditional. But I also know that it can be be unpredictable, unexpected, uncontrollable, unbearable and strangely easy to mistake for loathing, and...What I'm trying to say, Tristan is...I think I love you. Is this love, Tristan? I never imagined I'd know it for myself. My heart...It feels like my chest can barely contain it. Like it's trying to escape because it doesn't belong to me anymore. It belongs to you. And if you wanted it, I'd wish for nothing in exchange - no fits. No goods. No demonstrations of devotion. Nothing but knowing you loved me too. Just your heart, in exchange for mine."

Eeeeeeeeeee...sweetness!!!!

Tagged by Mawee...

1. Name of the person who made you laugh last night? Pokwang, Rufa Mae, Candy and Eugene
2. What were you doing at 0800? Eating ham and egg sandwich prepared by Beth. :-)
3. What were you doing 30 minutes ago? Uploading pics from last Saturday's gimmick.
4. What happened to you in 2006? Nothing major. Just got hospitalized for a night.
5. What was the last thing you said out loud? to Guia: Ayaw mo kumain? Wag mo to kunin. hehe
6. How many beverages did you have today? Two. (Water and Coffee)
7. What color is your hairbrush? Black.
8. What was the last thing you paid for? My drink last Saturday night.
9. Where were you last night? Airport.
10. What color is your front door? Brown.
11. Where do you keep your change? In my wallet.
12. What the weather like today? Cloudy.
13. What's the best ice cream flavor? Strawberry and vanilla.
14. What excited you? Now? Bangkok. Yipee!!!
15. Do you want to cut your hair? No, there's nothing left to cut.
16. Are you over the age of 25? No. bwahahahaha
17. Do you talk a lot? Yes. hehe
18. Do you watch the O.C.? Only when I catch it on TV.
19. Do you know anyone named Steven? No.
20. Do you make up your own words? Sometimes, pag naglalambing at nahihiya. hehe
21. Are you a jealous person? Yes.
22. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter 'A'. Anna
23. Name a friend whose name starts with the letter 'K'. Kathy
24. Who's the first person on your received call list? Paolo.
25. What does the last text message you received say? Cancelling tonight's dinner.
26. Do you chew your straw? No.
27. Do you have curly hair? Newp. Straight na straight.
28. Who's the rudest person in your life? Hhhmm...no one.
29. What was the last thing you ate? Banana.
30. Will you get married in the future? If God permits.
31. Where's the next place you're going to? Filing room, to sleep.
32. What's the best movie you've seen in the past 2 weeks? I only had two, Apat Dapat-Dapat Apat and Stardust. I'd go for Stardust. bwahahaha
34. When was the last time you did the dishes? A long long time ago. hahahaha
35. Are you currently depressed? No.
36. Did you cry today? No.
37. Why did you answer this? Bored.
38. Tag 5 people who would do this survey. Arle, Dyosa, Aileen and whoever wants to be tagged.

I don't have time to update my blog so will just post some pics of what's keeping my world spinning. So many happenings, ergo sooooooooooooo little time to sleep.

Game 1 of the UAAP Finals
Highlight: DLSU won by 1 pt.!!!

Post game drinks with Friends
Highlight: Sharing of favorite movie titles

McDonald's Birthday Party with OGC peeps

Highlight: "Ngayon lang ako nakapag-party sa Jollibee."

Des' birthday get together
Highlight: Hot seat!

Sat Night @ Gweilos

Highlights: Secret Club and I've Never...Interesting!

Ziggy's Birthday @ Bounce

HIGHLIGHT: We watched the UAAP finals during the party. hehehe

Lucy's party @ Piedra

Highlight: Fun fun fun...

My dear officemates have organized a party for us, September celebrants. And guess what? It's a children's party! Hehehe...

The 21st of September

YDWTL @ 30 (Photo by James)

Ritchie welcoming the big 3 - 0

Animo La Salle!

work work work...

My last weekend was eventful. I want to tell you about it in detail, but I have 180 unread e-mails, 3 loan agreements to format and circulate, 1 mission travel to arrange and 4 bosses to assist. Talk about bunching huh?!

I also haven't recovered from lack of sleep. For the past few days, my sleeping hours range from 4-5 hours per day. My eye bags are looming, darker than ever. Top it with mucus-filled throat and congested nasal.

Haven't played badminton for two weeks. Hence, a bigger tummy and arms.

I will talk to you again. But first, I have to get rid of all these. Ciao!

ps. My french boss came to visit yesterday and my gaaadddd, I look like hell!