Kiddies

Pix backlog from my short vacay...

Babies of my 2nd cousins back in Antique.

my cousin Apple's baby girl (her name slipped my memory though...teehee!)
the latest addition to the Macuja clan

here's Heidie who's so malambing

Mikee (my god daughter) and Akong's son (who's name also escapes my memory)

and here's Ken (last year's addition to the Macuja clan!)

Goofballs! v.2

Me and my bro.

Can't take a decent pose from him! Take this one.

Macho!

This local band is so funny! Parokya ni Edgar never ceases to amuse me.

Mini Mango

This has got to be the smallest mango i've ever seen...

Told ya it's small

Slice it up and eat it with tomatoes and salted egg.

Elevated

The St. Lazarus Shrine was full of people last Monday because the Holy Mass (and the 4th Novena Mass) was celebrated by none other than the Archbishop of Manila, Gaudencio Cardinal Rosales.

the streamer and the newly landscaped area in front of the Shrine

And for the first time, the choir loft was finally opened to accommodate the St. Lazarus Choir.

View from the top.
We used to occupy the 5th & 6th rows at the right side.

there's Cardinal Rosales during the Communion

It felt good to be up there for the first time and sing our hearts out even without the microphone to magnify our voices. The acoustics at the loft was excellent.

We'll be up there again on Sunday, the Feast Day of St. Lazarus. See y'all there!

Peeping Tom

Saw this kid inside Surplus Shop while i was waiting for my turn at one of the fitting rooms. He's prolly looking for his mom who's trying out some clothes too!

My Monday night blooper

Last night around 7pm, i was walking home with a choirmate after our pratice. We haven't gone far away from the company gates when a lady caught up with us and exchanged pleasantries with my choirmate. The lady acknowledged my presence and said "Uy, Tsiki, pumapayat ka yata." To which i replied "talaga? ay salamat!"

I was walking ahead of them and was focused on the traffic light at the nearby intersection, calculating the time when it will turn red so we could cross the street. As we were near the street corner, the lady bid goodbye and walked the other way. We waved her goodbye as well and waited for our turn to cross the street.

A little while later i asked my choirmate, "sino yun?"

;P

Joke Time!

Before marriage...

Boy: yes. at last! it was so hard to wait
Girl: do you want me to leave?
Boy: no! don't even think about it.
Girl: do you love me?
Boy: of course! over and over!
Girl: have you ever cheated on me?
Boy: no! why are you even asking?
Girl: will you kiss me?
Boy: every chance i get!
Girl: will you hit me?
Boy: are you crazy? I'm not that kind of person!
Girl: can i trust you?
Boy: yes..
Girl: darling!

After 5 years of marriage...

Simply read from bottom to top...

;P

Painted!

Yesterday's snaps ;)

I love lavender. So it's no wonder that i had this window painted with that color. This is from the vacant room i previously raved about. Yeah, it's been quite a while and i haven't moved in yet. There are so many repairs to do and some other people's stuff to put away coz this room was used as a stockroom of some sort after the previous occupants vacated the place.

And there's dad placing a plastic screen so i can always have the windows open for sunlight and not worry about the cat getting out through the jalousies.

Meanwhile, my sister Tet tried to paint her toenails pink -for the very first time...

...by herself! And she is so serious about it.

"my hands are small i know but they're not yours they are my own..."

...and my fingernails are painted with a color i can't name. It's brownish from the bottle but turned kinda pinkish at one angle then fleshy at another (i guess it depends on where the light bounces off) with a metallic finish.

The nail polish would not last long though. I work with my hands a lot. I can't be bothered with maintaining paint on my fingernails and worrying about them chipping off coz eventually, they will chip off and get messy. This is one girlie stuff i can live without.

The Notebook

For the longest time, i've been wanting to change my blog template but can't seem to find a design that would reflect my personality. Once in a while, i would add (or remove) a page element, change the colors and fonts, or pick a completely different template depending on how i feel at the moment.

Then i came across this design which reminds me of those spiral-bound notebooks that served as my diary during my student days.

Back in highschool through college, i wrote a lot about what's happening in my life, my thoughts and my feelings. That was also the time when i have written a lot of poems, most about observations around me and, yeah, my thoughts and feelings.

So, i'm trying this one out and getting the "feel" of it. Perhaps it might inspire me to write some more.

But being the unpredictable person this blogger is known for, expect some more changes in the next few weeks.

;)

Read it and weep ;)

Don't even think about using spell check!!!!!!! !

fi yuo cna raed tihs, yuo hvae a sgtrane mnid too. Cna yuo raed tihs? Olny 55 plepoe out of 100 can.i cdnuolt blveiee taht I cluod aulaclty uesdnatnrd waht I was rdanieg. The phaonmneal pweor of the hmuan mnid, aoccdrnig to a rscheearch at Cmabrigde Uinervtisy, it dseno't mtaetr in waht oerdr the ltteres in a wrod are, the olny iproamtnt tihng is taht the frsit and lsat ltteer be in the rghit pclae. The rset can be a taotl mses and you can sitll raed it whotuit a pboerlm. Tihs is bcuseae the huamn mnid deos not raed ervey lteter by istlef, but the wrod as a wlohe. Azanmig huh? yaeh and I awlyas tghuhot slpeling was ipmorantt !

2 months after

All of a sudden, i'm filled with a certain sadness that moves me to tears...
And all i'm trying to remember was the way he hugged me before we headed home
-like i was needed...
and it felt good.
That afternoon, I wished that kind of feeling would stay for a long time.

Quiz-day Thursday

Told ya i'm a 50-50. Heehee!

You Are Fairly Normal

You scored 50% normal on this quiz Like most people you are normal in some ways... But you aren't a completely normal person. You're a little weird too! Why You Are Normal: You prefer ruffled potato chips You would rather be pale than tan If you had to, you rather live without music and still have laughter You would eat meat from a cloned animal You check your daily horoscope Why You Aren't Normal: You prefer your family to your friends You'd rather have cockroaches than rats in your home You prefer a good nap to a good meal You know a little about many subjects If given the choice, you would choose to have more time over more money

What's Normal About You... And What's Not?

For Aches and Pains...

(Post backlog)

Ginger (Zingiber officinale) is native to India and China. It takes its name from the Sanskrit word stringa-vera, which means “with a body like a horn”, as in antlers. Ginger has been important in Chinese medicine for many centuries, and is mentioned in the writings of Confucius.

Ginger is most commonly known for its effectiveness as a digestive aid. By increasing the production of digestive fluids and saliva, Ginger helps relieve indigestion, gas pains, diarrhea and stomach cramping. Ginger's anti-inflammatory properties help relieve pain and reduce inflammation associated with arthritis, rheumatism and muscle spasms. Ginger's therapeutic properties effectively stimulate circulation of the blood, removing toxins from the body, cleansing the bowels and kidneys, and nourishing the skin.


Now why would i be writing about ginger?

Thursday of last week (Valentine's Day) I was on the phone updating mom of my activities and whatever's new around the household. I was stuck at home that day because the 10-round fun-run during the previous day took its toll on my leg muscles and lower back.

That's when mom told me to prepare a few slices of ginger to boil and sprinkle with muscovado sugar (the measurement varies according to one's taste). Yup, one should drink it like hot tea.

"You'll be running again in no time," she said.

And when i say mothers know best, you know what i mean....

Tag! You're "it"!

This may not make some sense but i reckoned it would be fun to answer some q's today, on a slow-paced Tuesday.

1. Where were you 3 hours ago?
** at home.

2. Who are you in love with?
** Hmm, many to mention. (Hehe, slumbook!)

3. Have you ever eaten a crayon?
** As far as i can remember........Nope.

4. Is there anything pink within 10feet of you?
** I'm actually wearing a pink shirt.

5. When was the last time you went to the mall?
** just a couple of hours ago before i went home.

6. Are you wearing socks right now?
** nope

7. Do you have a car worth over $2,000?
** No. I'd love to have one though...

8. When was the last time you drove out of town?
** Hmm..i didn't actually drive, but i was out of town -as in waaay out of town- just a couple of weeks back.

9. Have you been to the movies in the last 5 days?
** Yes

10. Are you hot?
** Ssmokin'! Ssomebody sstop meh! (yeah. i know. corny)

11. What was the last thing you had to drink?
** Water

12. What are you wearing right now?
** a comfy shirt and shorts

13. Do you wash your car or let the carwash do it?
** told ya i don't have a car. But if i did, i'd prolly wash it myself.

14. Last food that you ate?
** strawberry cream covered in chocolate. yum!

15. Where were you last week at this time?
** having dinner with the office people at Macapagal Blvd.

16. Have you bought any clothing items in the last week?
** No

17. When was the last time you ran?
** this morning.

18. What's the last sporting event you watched?
** ........

19. What is your favorite animal?
** cat (need i say more?)

20. Your dream vacation?
** anywhere with beaches or mountains.

21. Last person's house you were in?
** Ours

22. Worst injury you've ever had?
** i had a little accident involving a steel file cabinet that lead to having my big toenail surgically removed. Yup, it's grown back already.

23. Have you been in love?
** Still am.. always will be

24. Do you miss anyone right now?
** Yes

25. What is your secret weapon to lure the opposite sex?
** it would not be a secret anymore if i tell it...

Work Happy!

(from my inbox)

Workload getting to you?
Feeling stressed?
Too many priority 1 assignments?
Here is the new low cost way to cope with multiple priority 1 assignments!

Take 2 paper clips and rubber bands

Assemble them as shown in the picture

Apply as shown in the picture

Enjoy your day!

This new office equipment will help you to reach the end of the day with a smile on your face!

Happy 200th!

It just dawned on me that i am now writing my 200th post. Not that i'm counting... Hehehe!

Meanwhile, it's my mother's birthday yesterday (Happy Birthday Madir!!!). She called a while ago to tell me that she's at the park watching a rock show courtesy of a Filipino radio station based in HK. It was loud, it was fun (according to mom), and best of all... it was for free!

Heck, how come she gets to watch a free rock show and i don't?

Hmmm....

Anyway ma, i hope you had fun and enjoyed your Sunday (free day for most OFW's in HK), after all, it was your birthday yesterday.

Love yah!

Finisher!

At the recently concluded "fun-run" last Wednesday



How we looked like after our 9th round!
All smiles pa rin!

The Finishers!
Sectoral Management & Coordination Team

awarded First Place by none other than the birthday boy, Sec. FTD III

Proof!
I finished all 10 rounds. Whew!

Reminder

Been a long time since last time i heard this song. I don't know what is it about the vid, but the song lyrics are good.

Don't ever let life pass you by!

To all of you ;)

Quiz-day Thursday

You Are Lemon Meringue Pie

You're the perfect combo of sassy and sweet. You always know how to brighten someone's mood, but you're not overly sappy. In fact, you can be a bit too honest at times. And most people find that refreshing. While you're always true to yourself, you keep things light. That's how people are able to stomach your slightly bitter outlook. Those who like you have well refined tastes. You're complicated - and let's face it - a true enigma. You enjoy defying expectations, and there are many layers to your personality. There's not one easy way to define you.

What Kind of Pie Are You?

Run for money?

Today at work, an announcement was posted which read:

Let's all wear red for Sec. FTD's birthday tomorrow.

Ok.

Then there was also an announcement that there'll be a "fun-run" to be held at the company grounds. The first cluster who has all 15 members to finish 10 rounds (approx 5km) gets to win a cash prize of... well i'm not sure about the amount. But with or without the cash prize, i'm interested to join.

I'm more interested in burning fat off my body.

The cash is just an additional motivation factor.

;)

of birthdays, getting older, and weddings

(just another random rambling)


- - -

It's Dheys' birthday today. Haven't seen her for years but we keep in touch through YM and SMS.

Today i caught her online and sent her a greeting:

Oi, happy birthday!! Painom ka naman!

To which she replied:

Di na uso yun. Matanda na tayo para sa ganyan.

(insert crickets chirping sound effects here)

I was just kidding her, of course! And besides, I'm kinda leaning away from the alcoholic stuff myself, except for the occasional shot of red wine (a half-finished bottle of which is still in the fridge for almost a month now).

But i do want to get out with her sometime (if our schedules allow it) and just get together with Jhie as well. I know we're not the college "rakistas" anymore but i miss being with my friends and having fun.

Maybe someday...

In the meantime, have a Happy Birthday my friend!


- - - - -


Meanwhile, i had the chance to watch 27 Dresses after work with my new fitness buddy Demet (Manny had been out of shape to go "gymming" since December). Katherine Heigl was stunning and she did justice to the part.

Well i won't ruin it for those who haven't seen it yet (as if i'm not the last one to see it! hehehe!). But i say it's entertaining (all movies should, right?), meaning it's not boring. It's a story that most of us can relate to.


- - - - -


Tomorrow is aerobics day. On my 3rd day and loving it!


- - - - -


We take care of our loved ones and do stuff to make them happy, we take care of business, work, and everything else in between. But at the end of the day we should also remember to take care of ourselves and do the things that make us happy.

:)

Lazy Weekend

I was finally able to finish the book my sister gave me as a birthday gift!

Yun lang!
;)

His Song....

.... for me!

So far so good!

I'm NOT a morning person. Really. Although sometimes, i could get up as early as 4:30 if it's really, really needed --like if there's an out of town assignment and we're catching up with the trip schedules.

I would try time and again, month after month to have a "full time service" mark in my MRA (monthly report of attendance) and make it to the office at least by 9am, but there were days when i'd punch in past the 9:30am grace period. It's a bad case of slacking off due to lack of motivation and other stuff.

One by one, i tried to address the issues that revolve around the situation. I challenged myself to come to work not later than 9am. In fact, since the start of this month, i've been punching in around 7:30 - 7:45am, thus giving me the opportunity to attend the aerobics sessions at 8am. The workout perks me up and that results in more work done at the office. Sweet!

By 5:30pm, i'm out of the office wearing more comfortable clothes and my running shoes. My trip home takes two jeepney rides, but lately i've been skipping the second ride to walk the rest of the way home. The walk takes only 7 minutes if done briskly, and 10 minutes if done leisurely. Either way, it's healthy and it saves me money!

I just hope i could maintain this early-bird streak so i could continually reap the health benefits i'm getting now.

'Til next week then!
Have a happy weekend everyone!
;)

Quiz-day Thursday

You Are Destined to Be Thin

Even if you aren't thin right now, you have great habits that will ensure you're thin for most of your life. You have a great relationship with food and eating. Don't change a thing.

Are You Destined To Be Overweight?

You're Pretty Fit

You do your best to work out, but you probably don't do it as much as you like. Maybe you need to do mini-workouts throughout the day to fit in exercise... Or maybe you need a whole new activity to motivate you.

Are You a Fit Girl?

- - - - -

Day 2 of my "aerobics session comeback" and it's been a fun solution to my earlier dilemma. It may not give me the results i need in just a month but it's still better than no exercise at all! I've also returned to my weekend jog with auntie and uncle, and last Saturday was pretty much challenging.

I just hope i could finally fit into that dress next month!
;)

Ash Wednesday....

We rise again from ashes,
from the good we've failed to do.
We rise again from ashes,
to create ourselves anew.
If all our world is ashes,
then must our lives be true.
An offering of ashes,
an offering to you.

We offer you our failures,
we offer you attempts.
The gifts not fully given,
the dreams not fully dreamt.
Give our stumblings direction,
give our visions wider view.
An offering of ashes,
an offering to you....


- - -
somehow, this song we sang during the mass got stuck in my head. i was singing it the whole day. Talk about LSS!

The Journey...

... during my "post-holiday" holiday!

Manila - Iloilo - Kalibo, Aklan - San Jose, Antique - Hamtic, Antique - Caticlan, Aklan - Roxas, Mindoro - Calapan, Mindoro - Batangas - Manila
(air, land and sea trip!)

I left Manila on a Friday at 5:10am, with ate Eva. Touchdown at Iloilo International Airport half an hour later. A 20-minute cab ride to the bus/van terminal and we were off to Kalibo, Aklan - the main destination for this journey - for the Ati-atihan Festival.

Came Monday morning, I split up with ate Eva and continued to travel down south to Antique for a 3-day visit to my relatives (or what ate E coined as my "tour of duty").

When my 3-day tour of duty was completed, i decided to give RORO (Roll On Roll Off) a try. At 7am, I boarded a bus from Hamtic and arrived at Caticlan by lunchtime. From there, it was a 6-hour boat ride bound for Roxas in Mindoro. I then boarded the same bus again headed up north for Calapan. I took another boat ride headed towards Batangas port then finally, another bus ride brought me to the terminal in Manila where i was met by my dad and uncle.

Total travel time by RORO was 19 hours. It could be shorter depending on which boat you boarded. In my case, i got on the slow boat from Caticlan to Roxas. Plus, it was a slightly rough ride. Talk about big waves! I slept pretty much the whole day trip and was awake the rest of the journey, particularly during the boat ride from Calapan to Batangas which took only two hours in the dark of night.

It was also my first time to get sea sick. I've traveled by boat before but it never bothered me. This time, it did. Maybe because i was traveling alone this time. So if you wanna try the RORO, better go with a companion or your barkada (group of friends). And be sure to take your Bonamine.

;)

Fitting in...

St. Lazarus Choir

We were told yesterday after the choir practice that we'll be wearing our gala dress on St. Lazarus' Feast Day, which is about a month from now. All of us were shocked. Naye, horrified was the best word to describe the choir's reaction to the news. And mine was the most violent. Hehehe!

Why?

Because it doesn't fit me anymore. Apparently, i started to gain weight last year after our concert in December'06. Although i was still able to wear it during last year's feast day, i had difficulty singing during the eucharistic celebration because the blouse had become uncomfortably tight. And the dress didn't have any allowance for repairs.

But the choirmaster insisted that we wear the dress next month.

Oh, heck! I have about a month to trim down.

Must.do.something.

Who?

Gone are your messages in my inbox
as well as your mobile number in my contacts.
I deleted you in my "friendster"
and already forgot your home phone number.
But someone told me it's your birthday today.

Oh. That...

Uh... like i care!

Sightings!

from the Ati-atihan festival


Hmm... i wonder how could that be possible....
;)









i'm really not into political parodies...although this one caught my attention.








Oh! My fanclub!
They forgot to put another "i" though!
;)

Morning has broken.....

Catching the first golden rays during an early morning flight to Iloilo City.
I thank God for moments like these.

Mr. Softy

Cheese flavored ice cream with strawberry syrup, sprinkled with mini-marshmallows and mini chocolates covered in candy shells.

Best eaten inside the mall while window shopping and catching up with a friend whom you haven't seen for quite a while.

The simple things in life...

Cartooned!

Uncanny resemblance?

yup, because it's his face in the shirt...

Self-portrait.

Yun lang!

Souvenirs!!

From the Ati-atihan Festival in Kalibo, Aklan!

one of the 5 t-shirts that i bought.
There's one for dad, sis, bro, and mine of course!
(plus one for a special someone, hehehe!)



the Mask!



closer look!

I'm still about to compose my post about the recent festival. I took a lot of pics and i'm now having a hard time choosing which ones to include in the post.

Sorry for the delay.

Camouflage...

Where's the cat?
;)

She greets me at the door when i come home from work. Then comes up with me to the bedroom and waits until i get dressed from work clothes to my pj's. I pick up a book to read, sit on the mattress, cross my legs and lean on the headboard. Slowly, she comes closer, lays her head on my thigh, then starts purring steadily... peaceful and contented till she falls asleep.

Kin

we could've shared more laughs,
but time didn't allow it.
we pass by each other for the last three days
exchanging smiles and nods...
but you only spoke to me,
in between my sips of gin and your shots of rhum
on the night before i left.

at least, that's a start.
maybe next time we'd talk more
when i get back,
if you're still there.

Touchdown!

Yup! I'm back!

Back to the hustle and bustle of city life. I'm still on leave at work today, prepping myself up for next week's activities and organizing my thoughts for my post on my previous trip!

So, hang in there!
And have a great Friday!

Announcement!

Starting tomorrow, this blog will have no new posts. Because by then, i've already boarded a plane that would bring me to Kalibo, Aklan!

But y'all don't have to worry. I'll be back in a couple of days. You don't have to miss me too much. Heehee!

Vulnerability

You are the one kind of person
i've tried so hard to avoid.

And yet,
you have become an obssession,
a preoccupation.

an addiction -
something that's not good for me,
but i just can't leave it alone.

Suddenly....

the sound of your name feels so unfamiliar...
and the times we shared together
felt like a thousand years ago.
Just when i thought being apart from you
would be like a slow and painful death...
I am still here,
as if you never left...
coz now it feels like you never really came.

Happy Days!

It's Tet's birthday today!!! Happy Birthday dear sweet sister! As always, may all the good stuff come your way and may your wildest dreams come true!

- - -

Meanwhile, i'll be packing my stuff and head to Kalibo on Friday! Yey!

That's all folks! hehehe!

Tuesday to Friday

Warning: Just some random blabberings. This might bore some of you. Definitely not for those who expect a fast-paced, jampacked post. Hehehe! Don't tell me i didn't warn you. ;P


So i was late on Monday. And i was a victim of what we call "na-Lunesan." So the rest of the week, my attendance was not something i'm proud of (the only day i completed my 8-hour shift was on Wednesday). Yeah, i realize that it's up to me to do something about it. Yup, there's always another week. Always another Monday. ;)


= = =


People have started telling me i got skinnier. Well, that's as far as my face is concerned, i guess. But then maybe i did got a bit skinnier. Just a bit. Hehehe! Remember when i was stressed out during the preparations for Christmas parties and presentations? And then eventually i got sick and was limited to the confines of our house on Christmas Day. And when i'm sick, my appetite suffers. Come New Year's Day, i was A-OK again but my present preoccupation made me stay up till the early hours of morn while i haven't got back to eating three full meals a day.

So there. Less sleep + less food = skinnier me.
I know it's not healthy. But it's just a phase.


= = =

This week at work was sloooooow paced. Not much activity yet although i have some projects in mind. But my body is still in hibernate mode. Or should i say Holiday mode because i haven't got the chance to really enjoy the holiday season.

But since the stars are properly aligned once again, i was at the right place at the right time, when ate Eva asked if i wanna go with her to Kalibo in Aklan for the Ati-Atihan Festival. Of course i said YES! Ate Eva and i had travelled together a couple of times already and we had a blast! Once again, ang mga dalagang gala are back on track!

Plane tickets are on the way. Things are yet to be packed. Will be filing my LOA, leave some instructions at the office and call the cousins in Antique coz i'm planning to have a side-trip there as well coz i miss the last time i spent my two-week summer vacation in my mother's hometown.

I'm so excited!

Stay tuned!

Manic Monday

Six o'clock already
I was just in the middle of a dream
I was kissin' Valentino
By a crystal blue Italian stream
But I can't be late
'Cause then I guess I just won't get paid
These are the days
When you wish your bed was already made

It's just another manic Monday
I wish it was Sunday
'Cause that's my funday
My I don't have to runday
It's just another manic Monday

+

It was indeed! And to think it's the first Monday of the year.

I woke up with just enough time to dress up and go. I was even singing Manic Monday while getting dressed. But the traffic made it impossible for me to catch up and beat the bundy clock.

So i punched in at 8:02am. Two minutes late. On a Monday. The first working week of the year.

I'll never sing that song on a Monday, ever again.

;P

Saturdate (Saturday Date)

Pardon me. I'm a little lazy to put more words in this post or to compose a more well thought-of sentence. So here goes.....

It's the first Saturday of the month. And like other first Saturdays, the St. Lazarus Choir was scheduled to sing in the anticipated mass. But this day was kinda special because it's the first Saturday of 2008!

What made it more special is that we have a new uniform.

Ponkan na Ponkan!
Never thought orange would look good on me.
hehehe!

Another special reason is that i was out on a date. Well, sort of. It's not one of those formal dates though. But hey, it was nevertheless a pleasant time sharing laughs and laid back conversation over dinner (never mind that it was fast food).

So, there it was. Pardon me if i couldn't put more words here. I'm still trying to quiet down this giddy, giggly high school girl in me.

Baby Blue

I was an hour late and he was not smiling when he saw me. I wanted to hug him right then and there as an act of apology and to comfort him but i was afraid he might reject me. So i just gave him a shy smile and leaned towards him to whisper a little "sorry i'm late." I took his hand and told him "let's go to church, hear the mass, then i'll explain later" then flashed him another "apologetic" smile.

He stood up and forced a smile. It made me feel more guilty. Note to self, be early next time. He was silent while we walked towards the church and i couldn't bear it.

"Come on, give me a smile. You look more handsome when you smile."

He turned to me and flashed me those pearly whites. This time, it wasn't forced. I guess he couldn't stay mad at me for long.

"I love it when you smile like that. You know very well i fell for that smile."

He took my hand... gave it a gentle squeeze... and flashed me the sweetest smile I've ever seen.

Terms of Endearment

Pie...

because "baby" is too common
like "honey" or "hon."

"sweetheart" sounds too oldies.

"darling" doesn't quite fit.

couldn't think of any more unique ones,
so, yeah, that's it.

Girl part2

"Where's the party?" they asked me.
'Twas a Friday and i was all dressed up.

"Got a date?" was another question
"Nope!" i said without hesitation

Let me refresh your memory with this

A Phonecall

Just when i thought i have forgotten you,
here you are...
with your familiar laugh,
and all the happy memories
i thought i've gotten over with.

One of 'em

My Boys
(clockwise): with Erik and Jay-R; with Ted; with Manny and Jerry

Yeah, i'm considered one of them boys. I don't know why, but it comes naturally to me.

;)

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Had a chat with another friend of mine on New Year's Day. Had a blast actually -- seeing him on webcam, still his funny and straightforward self, which i love most about him. We were dishing out inside jokes and funny antics across the miles. Two friends sharing laughs, nevermind that it's 3am in his part of the world (what a nice way to start the year, eh?).

And then he became serious for a moment and expressed regret over being far away and not having the chance to really hang out. He said i am a perfect buddy and smiled a little smile. A smile which i know came from the heart of a really good friend.

Dude, wala sa distance ang pagkakaibigan. No matter how far your friends are, as long as you hold them in your heart, they will never be too far away.

And thank you for seeing me as a perfect buddy.

;)

never be the first to break a family tradition

Every New Year's Eve, when the clock strikes midnight, my aunt tosses out a lot of coins while we all gather round to catch them. In the midst of all the noise and revelry outside, we were making our own noises of cheers and shouts, and of course, the sound of coins we've gathered and are now shaken inside our pockets for good luck!

Happy New Year!

messages from my inbox:

As 2007 ends, may you be blessed with things you prayed for...
granted the things you wished for...
and rewarded with the things you worked for.
Have a peaceful yearend and a prosperous new year!!

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Like birds, let's leave behind what we don't need to carry...
Grudges
Sadness
Pain
Fear
and Regrets.
Fly light. Life is beautiful!
Happy New Year! God bless

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My dozen New Year's wishes for you:
1. Sunrise after the darkest of nights.
2. Friends who bring out the best in you.
3. A love that makes you smile.
4. Belief that anything is possible.
5. Courage to finally do what you've been putting off.
6. Time for yourself.
7. Promises that are not broken.
8. An answered prayer.
9. A heart that forgives.
10. A Christmas feeling all year round.
11. A soul that heals.
12. A good life and healthy body.
A Blessed New Year

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Heto malupet:

To all my friends and family who sent me love, luck, and good wishes for 2007: It didn't work. Please send cash for 2008. Happy New Year!

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Heto ang pinaka-malupet!:

Let your life e a day to move on,

do on,

live on,

canton,

bihon,

mamon,

litson,

basta may On,

Life goes on!

Happy New Year!