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Switch.

2006-11-23T08:33:00.000+07:00

So I found LJ enjoyable. it's easier to upload pix in there. I'll try it out then switch back to this if I don't end up loving it.Ü

And so I have a new one. See you there!

Xmas Shopping!

2006-11-18T05:58:00.000+07:00

"Shopping is a woman thing. It's a contact sport like football. Women enjoy the scrimage, the noisy crowds, the danger of being trampled to death, and the ecstasy of the purchase."

Divisoria here we come! Retail therapy time!Ü

He's Back.

2006-11-17T03:30:00.000+07:00

It's been a while since the last time we went out. For some strange reason, we became "uncomfortable"...Kasalanan nya...Kung ano-ano kasi sinabi...

Anyway, he's back...Nagging me to go out with him again...

Why not? Missed you friend.Ü

I LOVE HERSHEYS!

2006-11-17T01:51:00.000+07:00

I Want a Puppy!!!

2006-11-17T00:29:00.000+07:00

I want to buy a puppy too...Doesn't matter if she/he has papers or not...I just want a new dog at home. Nicole died after 12 years, and the Akita at home isn't very friendly to me...

Basta gusto ko cute!

Books!

2006-11-16T23:37:00.000+07:00

I've been reading a lot of books lately...But these 2 are my favorites for this month:

I haven't finished reading The Lost Colony. Since I transferred to Client Services, I am feeling a bit tired than usual. It could also be just because I was sick the entire week last week.

Oh well...I'm having another check up soon because my migraine is killing me. 4 days in a row of massive headache is not normal...There might be something inside my head that I am not aware of...

Movies...

2006-11-16T23:28:00.000+07:00

Regardless of the lousy feedback on these movies, I still want to see them. I'll probably grab dvds of them soon...Or grab someone to accompany me...

PUGSY!

2006-11-15T02:34:00.000+07:00

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY PUGSY!Ü

And So They Turned Two...

2006-11-15T01:56:00.000+07:00

Complications arise when they meet...And still she doesn't care...

He was at her place earlier, nursing a massive migraine. and of course, when 2 people are together in 1 room, this is when the test begins: Are there no more romantic feelings involved? Will temptations be eliminated?

The obvious answer: NO. He is temptation himself. In the flesh. Only genuine feelings can change that, which will never be present between them.

She feels, but he doesn't.

And so, the joke turned two...

Happy Anniversary.

HAPPY FEET!

2006-11-15T01:45:00.000+07:00

I'm so waiting for this!

Sana sha kasama ko manuod...

Emote Time...

2006-11-05T10:46:00.000+07:00

Super emote mode ako when I hear this song by James Blunt...Yung tono lang siguro kasi hinsi naman pwedeng kanta ko sa kanya yan...Hindi rin naman pwede the other way around...

Did I disappoint you or let you down?
Should I be feeling guilty or let the judges frown?
'Cause I saw the end before we'd begun,
Yes I saw you were blinded and I knew I had won.
So I took what's mine by eternal right.
Took your soul out into the night.
It may be over but it won't stop there,
I am here for you if you'd only care.
You touched my heart you touched my soul.
You changed my life and all my goals.
And love is blind and that I knew when,
My heart was blinded by you.
I've kissed your lips and held your head.
Shared your dreams and shared your bed.
I know you well, I know your smell.
I've been addicted to you.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.(x2)

I am a dreamer but when I wake,
You can't break my spirit - it's my dreams you take.
And as you move on, remember me,
Remember us and all we used to be
I've seen you cry, I've seen you smile.
I've watched you sleeping for a while.
I'd be the father of your child.
I'd spend a lifetime with you.
I know your fears and you know mine.
We've had our doubts but now we're fine,
And I love you, I swear that's true.
I cannot live without you.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.(x2)

And I still hold your hand in mine.
In mine when I'm asleep.
And I will bear my soul in time,
When I'm kneeling at your feet.

Goodbye my lover.
Goodbye my friend.
You have been the one.
You have been the one for me.(x2)

I'm so hollow, baby, I'm so hollow.
I'm so, I'm so, I'm so hollow.(x2)

Ang masasabi ko...Haay...

HURT.

2006-11-05T10:38:00.000+07:00

I just find the lyrics nice...

Seems like it was yesterday when I saw your face
You told me how proud you were but I walked away
If only I knew what I know today

I would hold you in my arms
I would take the pain away
Thank you for all you've done
Forgive all your mistakes
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To hear your voice again
Sometimes I want to call you but I know you won't be there

I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself by hurting you
Some days I feel broke inside but I won't admit
Sometimes I just want to hide 'cause it's you I miss
You know it's so hard to say goodbye when it comes to this

Would you tell me I was wrong?
Would you help me understand?
Are you looking down upon me?
Are you proud of who I am?
There's nothing I wouldn't do
To have just one more chance
To look into your eyes and see you looking back

I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself
If I had just one more day, I would tell you how much that
I've missed you since you've been away

Oh, it's dangerous
It's so out of line to try to turn back time

I'm sorry for blaming you for everything I just couldn't do
And I've hurt myself...By hurting you

The Longest Buffet Experience

2006-11-02T05:06:00.000+07:00

FabFriends are planning to have a Xmas Party at Spiral...

Check out the video here.Ü

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

2006-10-31T02:42:00.000+07:00

I came in as a cute bat.Ü

The Prestige.

2006-10-29T06:34:00.000+07:00

Every trick has three parts: The Pledge, in which the audience is shown something ordinary; The Turn, in which something extraordinary happens; and The Prestige, which represents the final payoff at the end.

This would probably explain the "magic" in my life as well...In terms of having him in my life...

The Pledge: I was presented with something ordinary; he was an officemate that showed a different motive...
The Turn: something extraordinary happened by accepting his offer to be a lover...things went well...then he DISAPPEARED!
The Prestige: ...and now he's back to rekindle every waking moment there was in the beginning.

At ngayon baliw na naman ako. Para akong teenager na kinilig sa holding hands. Haay...

Oh well. Great movie. Even greater company.Ü

Award Winning Moment

2006-10-29T06:27:00.000+07:00

"Baby, you didn't receive my message last Saturday that my phone was borrowed by my dad? He went to HK kasi...so my phone was with him all the while.Ü But that's okay...no big deal.Ü"

OH. MY. GOD. CAN SOMEONE KILL ME NOW??? God knows what messages I sent over the past WEEK!!! I can't help but recall...sana walang BASTOS. Waahhh!!!!

DAVAO PIX!!!

2006-10-10T22:52:00.000+07:00

Ang saya saya saya!!!!!

My next trip would probably be next year na. I'm planning KL by Feb to celebrate my birthday with Karen.Ü

Trip Planning

2006-10-02T22:34:00.000+07:00

We're off to Davao in a few days. So we planned a little get-together to prepare for it.Ü

Shempre kailangan may picture-an!Ü

Singapore!!!!

2006-09-29T09:30:00.000+07:00

FabFriends went to Singapore last September 16-18. Here are some of the the pix!Ü
At the Macapagal Airport



Singapore's Budget Terminal



Waiting for the elevator towards train station...



This is Little India. Location of InnCrowd Hostel, our lungga for 3 days and 2 nights.



This is how the room looks like. Bunk beds. Kasama ang buong bayan sa pagtulog...



Night Safari



Shopping Galore!!!!



And of course, te beautiful places to see (including Esplanade and the Merlion na pinagod ko ang FabFriends na maglakad to see itÜ)...



It was a fabulous experience, if not for the occasional migraines I got. Bambi, salamat sa alaga in going home.Ü

Next place, I don't know yet...Gotta check the budget and leaves muna!

Walang Magawa.

2006-08-26T09:01:00.000+07:00

*TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF - The Survey*
Name:	REi
Birthday:	02-22
Birthplace:	philippines
Current Location:	office - makati city
Eye Color:	dark brown
Hair Color:	used to be jet black...now it's "burnt sienna" or something
Height:	5 ft lang!!!
Right Handed or Left Handed:	leftie
Your Heritage:	filipino
The Shoes You Wore Today:	bronze slip-ons
Your Weakness:	falling too fast too soon
Your Fears:	insects, snakes, sharks, ghosts
Your Perfect Pizza:	i'm not fond of pizza
Goal You Would Like To Achieve This Year:	"religiously" pay for my lot
Your Most Overused Phrase On an instant messenger:	"in a meeting...brb"
Thoughts First Waking Up:	"i don't feel like working!!!"
Your Best Physical Feature:	my hair?
Your Bedtime:	1pm
Your Most Missed Memory:	being with him...
Pepsi or Coke:	coke
MacDonalds or Burger King:	McDo
Single or Group Dates:	single
Lipton Ice Tea or Nestea:	nestea
Chocolate or Vanilla:	chocolate
Cappuccino or Coffee:	they taste the same to me
Do you Smoke:	yes
Do you Swear:	yup
Do you Sing:	no
Do you Shower Daily:	yes
Have you Been in Love:	i fall in love easily
Do you want to go to College:	been there, done that
Do you want to get Married:	yes
Do you belive in yourself:	yes
Are you a Health Freak:	no
&..39;Do you get along with your Parents:'	yes
Do you like Thunderstorms:	no
Do you play an Instrument:	no
In the past month have you Drank Alcohol:	yes
In the past month have you Smoked:	i smoke daily
In the past month have you been on Drugs:	nope
In the past month have you gone on a Date:	yes
In the past month have you gone to a Mall:	that would be almost every day...
In the past month have you eaten Sushi:	nope
In the past month have you been on Stage:	no
In the past month have you been Dumped:	nope...i think it was 3 months ago...ahehe
In the past month have you gone Skinny Dipping:	no
In the past month have you Stolen Anything:	nope
Ever been Drunk:	yes
Ever been called a Tease:	yeah...
Ever been Beaten up:	no
Ever Shoplifted:	nope
How do you want to Die:	quick and painless
What do you want to be when you Grow Up:	umm...i'm grown up so i should be wanting where i am right now
What country would you most like to Visit:	france
*In a Boy/Girl..*
Favourite Eye Color:	brown
Favourite Hair Color:	dark brown to black
Short or Long Hair:	short
Height:	as long as he's taller than me
Weight:	someone not classified as chubby or fat
Best Clothing Style:	clean, smart, decent look
Number of Drugs I have taken:	none
Number of CDs I own:	i lost track
Number of Piercings:	5
Number of Tattoos:	none
Number of things in my Past I Regret:	i don't want to regret anything, so i'll just charge them to experiece
CREATE YOUR OWN! - or - GET PAID TO TAKE SURVEYS!

3 Men and a Lady...Ü

2006-08-26T08:29:00.000+07:00

As the old saying goes, "when it rains, it pours...."

Siguro nga, totoo na pag hindi mo sila pinansin, sila ang magpapapansin. Siguro nga, chaka lang nila marerealize how I was once important in their lives pag hindi na ko nagparamdam.

Tatlo sila. Bigla na lang akong pinapansin. And, it would be hypocritical to say that I don't enjoy the attention.Ü

#1 - "Just a thought...I never realized how much I missed you until I saw you. I'm looking forward to seeing you again, not for business."

#2 - "I'm looking forward to seeing you again...I really hope there is a next time. You make my time off duty worthwhile."

#3 - "Game?"

Hearing different things from different people made me realize that I do act differently with these different men. With #1, I'm the hopeless-romantic-tanga-type. All out ako sa kanya eh. With #2, I'm the hard-to-get-type of girl. He has to consistently be there whenever he can (which is not all the time since he's a doctor), or at least reassure me that he wants to be with me when he wants to. And, surprisingly, I can say no or make up reasons to give him the idea that I'm a very busy woman with a lot of options as to who to go out with. With #3, I'm the bitch who just cares about physical gratification.

The major realization of all is, I need them too. I am needy. And I have not met the man who has all 3 personalities. And without them, without all the complications, I feel empty.

White Flag

2006-08-17T08:59:00.000+07:00

Probably the best song to express what I'm going through right now...

I know you think that I shouldn't still love you
Or tell you that
But if I didn't say it
Well, I'd still have felt it
Where's the sense in that?

I promise I'm not trying to make your life harder
Or return to where we were

But I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

I know I left too much mess
And destruction to come back again
And I caused nothing but trouble
I understand if you can't talk to me again
And if you live by the rules of It's over
Then I'm sure that that makes sense

But I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be

And when we meet
Which I'm sure we will
All I was then
Will be there still
I'll let it pass
And hold my tongue
And you will think
That I've moved on

I will go down with this ship
And I won't put my hands up and surrender
There will be no white flag above my door
I'm in love and always will be...

Haay...Di na natapos...=<

Thoughts...and More Thoughts.

2006-08-12T13:04:00.000+07:00

I want to write about you just because I feel like it. Maybe this is the closest I can get to being honest with you...

We didn't really meet the ordinary way, although as I remember the people I've met, the way we did is becoming...common.

The first time I saw you and we had dinner, I have to be honest, I sort of "profiled" you, and I know you did the same. We probably weren't expecting anything from each other, or maybe we just want to believe that we aren't. Everyone has expectations...no matter how little.

You're single, educated, smart, financially stable with a decent job. But, physically, you weren't my type. But of course, this didn't stop us from having a nice conversation over dinner.

I guess in some ways, that dinner made quite an impression, and I agreed to go out with you again after 2 weeks. We talked about everything there is to talk about. I noticed that there are some things I can tell you that I can't tell other people. You became a confidant, an ear to listen. You can even finish my sentences before I can think of the next word to say.

I was honest with you about how I felt, and this I guess, was the biggest mistake I did.

You started misinterpreting things, and I don't like that. You started telling me that you're beginning to see me differently...and you started asking me where all these may lead.

I didn't want to answer your question not because I didn't know the answer yet, but because I already know how I felt. I don't feel the same. I am enjoying your company and our conversations, but that's all there is to it.

Why? I can think of a million reasons why I should not be in a relationship right now. You might even conclude that it's because I'm still haunted by my not so distant past with someone. In some ways, that is true. I still end up wishing that it was him I'm having good conversations and dinners with some times...and I'm being unfair. Regardless of how many reasons I try to list down here, it all just boils down to one thing.....

I just don't see you as the one. I'm sorry...

Makapag-update Lang

2006-07-29T07:29:00.000+07:00

I have not been blogging for a while, and when I do, it's not really the "focused" type of blogging. I don't have the time to discuss stuff, and I hate the way PhotoBucket can't be accessed here at work.=<

I just want to write today since it's a Saturday. I guess this is the closest I can get to doing something that's not business related.

Just an overview of what's been happening:
- Sadly, my niece Reichelle passed away last July 11....It has been a sad month for the family
- I've seen all the must-see films in the past 2 months since I've been spending a lot of time either with Jed or Jonathan
- I've been seeing him, talking to him...again...and I think it's not helping me
- Teza celebrated her birthday at Crowne Plaza and I wasn't able to join the overnight thing because I have work
- I've been seriously contemplating on adopting a baby girl at age 30
- My Kota Kinabalu trip was cancelled
- I'm almost done paying my camera!
- I've been spending a lot on DVDs
- Me and 'by had our first big fight =<

That's it. I am about to get convinced that I live such a boring life.=<

On Dogs...

2006-07-08T07:46:00.000+07:00

For the past weeks, I've been dreaming about dogs. Whether it be a big dog chasing me, biting my leg, or a small dog that I adopted unconditionally.

And so I decided to look up the interpretation of these dreams:

To see a dog in your dream, indicate a skill that you have ignored or forgotten, but needs to be activated. Alternatively, dogs may symbolize intuition, loyalty, generosity, protection, and fidelity. Your own values and intentions will enable you to go forward in the world and succeed. If the dog is vicious and/or growling, then it signifies some inner conflict within yourself. It may indicate betrayal and untrustworthiness. If the dog is dead or dying, then it indicates a loss of a good friend. Alternatively, it represents a deterioration of your instincts.

To dream that a dog bites your on the leg, suggests that you have lost your ability to balance aspects of your life. You may be hesitant in approaching a new situation or have no desire to move forward with your goals.

To see a happily barking dog in your dream, symbolizes pleasures and much social activity. If the dog is barking ferociously, then it represents your habit of making demands on people and controlling situations around you. It could also mean unfriendly companions.

To dream that you are buying a dog, indicates your tendency to buy your friends or buy compliments/favors. Alternatively, it suggest a need for you to find companionship.

To dream that you are dressing up your dog, signifies your attempts to cover up your own character flaws and habits.

This gave me something to think about, since the descriptions allowed me to reevaluate things that are happening right now. Hopefully I do not end up just thinking about things, but rather acting on them.Ü

What About Love

2006-06-18T20:54:00.000+07:00

What if i took my time to love you
What if i put no-one above you
what if i did the things that really mattered
What if i ran through hopes of disaster

No-one would care if we had neva made it
We're in this alone so why dont we face it
There is no room to blame one another
We just need time to forgive each other

Chorus
What about love...
What about feeling...
What about all the things that make life worth living
What about faith
What about trust
And tell me baby what about us

How can I give this love a new beginning
How can I stop the rain its neva ending
How do i keep my soul reliving
Memories of how we should be keep calling

Chorus

Oh baby
Il take the rivers right
Il take the happy times
Il take the moments of disaster

The Talk

2006-06-18T20:47:00.000+07:00

We had this TALK two weeks ago...about not seeing each other anymore since "he's already cleaning up his act". I don't know if he's cleaning up his act for #1, or if it's for a new #2.

In any case, IT'S OVER. This time, it's for real. It's something that should have happened a year ago, but somehow, everytime we (or he) try to end things, when we get together, we tend to forget about the things we talked about. After 8 months in this so called "relationship", we were suppose to forget we had something between us back then, but it never happened, until it lasted for 2 years.

Knowing that we will never really treat each other as friends, we agreed that the only way we can stop this is by not seeing each other for a while. "For a while" as defined, is a LONG time. I'm having a hard time forgetting him because of all the good memories. I can't deny the fact that in those years that I've spent with him, I was happy, and I have forgotten what it feels like to be lonely...until now.

I want to write more about how it has been for me without him for 2 weeks now (and counting), but I guess I've just grown really tired thinking about how hurt and devastated I am...

And so, I shall move on. What makes it harder is that only half of me wants to do this. But he's right...No matter how hard we try, we can never pretend that there's nothing between us. I will always be special to him (or so he says), and he will always be my sweet...It makes things a bit easier to accept when I know that at least he acknowledged that I wasn't just a friend in his life after all we've been through.

10 Years After

2006-06-11T06:16:00.000+07:00

Ten years ago, it was 1996. Take this survey and see how many things have changed since then:

1) How old were you?
THEN: 17
NOW: 27

2) Where did you go to school?
THEN: St. Scholastica's College, Manila
NOW: Done with schooling!

3) Where did you work?
THEN: -
NOW: Team Manager, Convergys Philippines

4) Where did you live?
THEN: Cityland Townhouses, Pasig City
NOW: Merville Subdivision, Paranaque City

5) How was your hairstyle?
THEN: Long hair
NOW: Still long haired!

6) Did you wear braces?
THEN: No
NOW: No

7) Did you wear contacts?
THEN: No
NOW: No

8) Did you wear glasses?
THEN: No
NOW: Yes

9) Who was your best friend?
THEN: Karen
NOW: Karen

10) Which of your pets were still alive?
THEN: Nicole
NOW: Nicole! Surprisingly, she's still alive til nowÜ

11) Who was your boyfriend?
THEN: none
NOW: It's complicated!!!

12) Who was your celebrity crush?
THEN: I forgot...=(
NOW: character Duke in "She's the Man"; "Angel" of X-Men III

13) Who was your regular-person crush?
THEN: someone who was 10 years older than me...Ü
NOW: No crush...Love meron!

14) How many piercings did you have?
THEN: 5
NOW: 2

15) How many tattoos did you have?
THEN: none
NOW: none

16) What was your favorite band/singer?
THEN: no one in particular
NOW: no one in particular

17) What was your favorite movie?
THEN: many to mention!
NOW: Any...It's the company I'm after.Ü

18) What was your favorite song?
THEN: many to mention!
NOW: many to mention!

19) What was your favorite TV Show?
THEN: many to mention!
NOW: I don't watch TV anymore!!!

20) Had you smoked cigarettes?
THEN: Yes
NOW: Yes

21) Had you gotten drunk?
THEN: Yes
NOW: Yes

22) Had you DRIVEN?
THEN: No
NOW: No

23) If so which car?
THEN: N/A
NOW: N/A

24) Looking back, are you where you thought you would be in 2006?
Not really....Coz I wanted to be an interior designer, now I'm working for a callcenter. I imagined being married with 2 kids by 27, but now I'm mending a broken heart...

25) What you looked like?
1996 - Probably the same...Although I'm in light brown hair now compared to long black.

Take 5

2006-05-28T10:07:00.000+07:00

It's been 5 days since the last time we communicated...It may be that I'm just too busy to notice, or I'm enjoying this tiis-game...

Or, I could already be reviewing my options...

Let's hope I finally came to my senses.

Da Vinci Code

2006-05-24T22:42:00.000+07:00

I saw Da Vinci Code last Monday. There were a lot of things that were not at par with the book. But I still find it nice.Ü Who did I watch it with? Officemates. Hindi siya available eh...And this became an issue again...haay.

Some Good Things Never Last

2006-05-23T18:43:00.000+07:00

I'm not even sure if it was ever a good thing. You know, me and sweet. But, starting this morning, specifically 9:15am, I have decided to let this so-called relationship take it's natural death. If it's bound to die, which I know it is, then I can't do anything about it. Well, I tried. Everyone knows I tried so hard. And so, after what happened and what I heard last Sunday, natanggal rin ang helmet ko. Sana.

I'm hoping that I can stop myself from texting him and making plans for him to see me. Nakakasawa na rin...After a year and six months, I finally felt embarrassed about the fact that I have turned into someone dependent on him for my happiness. I finally grew tired of asking him to make time for me. I finally realized that there are other people who can give me genuine love, rather than fake love from him.

And so, I went out and met up with Paan for coffee. Yes, nanlibre po ako dahil depressed. At binalak ko pang ilibre si Jean for movie but she's unavailable. I bought a book as well! Yes Teza, investment to.Ü It's "The Museum at Purgatory" by Nick Bantock.

I will bury myself with work and books from now on. Not to mention go out with real friends. And by the way, I'm going to Kota Kinabalu on June 30 with Nick. I'm so looking forward to this Nick!!!Ü

ATTENTION!!!

2006-05-11T09:05:00.000+07:00

Fabfriends,

Tell me we're going back here!!!!!!

Miss you guys!

Sunday Night Out

2006-05-10T09:54:00.000+07:00

Last Sunday, we had a celebration at Masas for Lod's birthday. We just had cofee, dinner, and lots of chika.Ü

I miss hanging out with FabFriends.

We should do this more often!

Just a thought...

2006-05-07T05:38:00.000+07:00

I. SO. WANT. TO. GO. OUT. OF. THE. COUNTRY. AGAIN.

SwEeTiE LoD!

2006-05-06T06:40:00.000+07:00

HaPpY BiRtHdAy My DeAr!!!

OOOPS....WE Did It Again...

2006-05-05T11:05:00.000+07:00

YES. Afer 5 long months of playing the TIIS GAME with this man, and coming to the conclusion that nothing is EVER to happen between us anymore when it comes to that department, I was shocked (and glad) that he took the initiative to talk about it, and "convince" me to give in -- AGAIN. And I did -- AGAIN.

He mentioned that these kinds of things don't happen as frequently as we want to for the past months because of 2 reasons. One, we both don't have the time. Two, he FEELS that I have someone else (or maybe more), to spend "quality time" with.

On my end, I just told him that the ONLY reason it's not happening between us is because there is someone else on his end that fulfills this need. I don't think I'd believe that a man can last 5 MONTHS without it. But then, he refuses to admit this, and decides to hold on to his opinion that it is me that's being naughty.

It wasn't a good conversation WHILE in the middle of something that's supposed to be "intimate", right? Well, there is truth in what he said -- that I was being naughty. However, it is only naughty when we're talking about the reputation I might have among other men. It is not a naughty act against him -- because technically, I am free to do whatever I want with anyone I deem respectable.

"Hindi naman ako magagalit eh". Dapat lang. Pero hindi rin nya dapat malaman ang mga bagay na ginagawa ko sa likod nya. Only because "it's personal", and not because he might not like the idea.

Honestly, I can say that after spending the entire Wednesday with him, he became sweeter and more open. Na-corner ko kasi sha to converse with me as mature individuals (which rarely happens).=)

Hence, IT WAS AN EXPERIENCE --- Both the conversation and what happened in between...

Thoughts on Malaysia...

2006-05-04T09:45:00.000+07:00

Karen is literally forcing me to go to KL in 2 months!!! I so wanna go....but I don't have the budget...=(

What else is there to see in KL aside from the Petronas Towers? Hmmm....Got to ask around!Ü

In less than 2 weeks, FabFriends might go to Bamboo Cove again...I can't wait to feel the sand on my toes again!

Second Half of April

2006-05-02T23:09:00.000+07:00

I talked about the first half of April. For the second half, it flew so fast that I barely remember what's been happening. All I know is that I have not gone out of the country, or out of town. I've been watching movies. I've seen the following...

I have yet to see "The Wild" and "Silent Hill", before "MI3" and "Da Vinci Code" starts! I'll probably buy DVDs. No time to watch. No one to watch it with.=(

Right now, I'm at Jed's place. Nakikigamit lang ng internet. Bored at home kasi. Sakit na mata ko kakabasa. Anyway, I'll be home in a while.

Top 10 Bushisms

2006-05-01T04:52:00.000+07:00

The Stupidest Things President George W. Bush Has Ever Said

10) "Families is where our nation finds hope, where wings take dream." —LaCrosse, Wis., Oct. 18, 2000

9) "I know how hard it is for you to put food on your family." —Greater Nashua, N.H., Jan. 27, 2000

8) "I hear there's rumors on the Internets that we're going to have a draft." —second presidential debate, St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 8, 2004

7) "You work three jobs? … Uniquely American, isn't it? I mean, that is fantastic that you're doing that." —to a divorced mother of three, Omaha, Nebraska, Feb. 4, 2005

6) "Too many good docs are getting out of the business. Too many OB-GYNs aren't able to practice their love with women all across this country." —Poplar Bluff, Mo., Sept. 6, 2004

5) "There's an old saying in Tennessee — I know it's in Texas, probably in Tennessee — that says, fool me once, shame on — shame on you. Fool me — you can't get fooled again." —Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 17, 2002

4) "I know the human being and fish can coexist peacefully." —Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 29, 2000

3) "They misunderestimated me." —Bentonville, Ark., Nov. 6, 2000

2) "Rarely is the questioned asked: Is our children learning?" —Florence, S.C., Jan. 11, 2000

1) "Our enemies are innovative and resourceful, and so are we. They never stop thinking about new ways to harm our country and our people, and neither do we." —Washington, D.C., Aug. 5, 2004

MoViEs GaLoRe!!!

2006-05-01T04:42:00.000+07:00

Got this from Nicky...

Create your own Movie List @ HotFreeLayouts!
Number the movies you have seen. If the number is over seventy, you watch too many movies. Here we go...

( ) Napoleon Dynamite
( ) Saw
( 1) White Noise
( 2) White Oleander
( 3) Anger Management
( 4) 50 First Dates
( 5) Jason X
( 6) Scream
( 7) Scream 2
( ) Scream 3
( 8) Scary Movie
( ) Scary Movie 2
( ) Scary Movie 3
( 9) American Pie
(10) American Pie 2
(11) American Wedding
(12) Harry Potter
(13) Harry Potter 2
(14) Harry Potter 3
(15) Tomb Raider
(16) Resident Evil
(17) Resident Evil 2
(18) The Wedding Singer
(19) Little Black Book
(20) The Italian Job
(21) The Village
( ) Donnie Darko
(22) Lilo & Stitch
(23) Finding Nemo
(24) Finding Neverland
( ) 13 Ghosts
(25) Signs
(26) The Grinch
( ) Texas Chainsaw Massacre
(27) White Chicks
(28) Butterfly Effect
(29) Thirteen going on 30
(30) I, Robot
(31) Dodgeball
(32) Universal Soldier
(33) Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
(34) Bridget Jones Diary
(35) Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason
(36) Along Came a Spider
(37) Deep Impact
( ) KingPin
(38) Never Been Kissed
(39) Meet The Parents
(40) Meet The Fockers
( ) Eight Crazy Nights
(41) A Cinderella Story
(42) The Terminal
( ) The Lizzie McGuire Movie
( ) Passport to Paris
(43) Dumb & Dumber
( ) Dumb & Dumberer
(43) Final Destination
(44) Final Destination 2
(45) Amityville Horror (Original)
( ) Halloween
(46) The Ring
(47) The Ring 2
(48) Harold & Kumar Go to White Castle
(49) Practical Magic
(50) Chicago
( ) Idle Hands
( ) Ghost Ship
(51) Hellboy
(52) Secret Window
(53) I Am Sam
(54) The Whole Nine Yards
( ) The Whole Ten Yards
(55) The Day After Tomorrow
(56) Child's Play
(57) Bride of Chucky
(58) Ten Things I Hate About You
(59) Just Married
(60) Gothika
(61) A Nightmare on Elm Street
( ) Sixteen Candles
(62) Bad Boys
(63) Bad Boys 2
( ) Joy Ride
( ) Se7en
(64) Ocean's Eleven
(65) Ocean's Twelve
( ) Sin City
(66) Identity
( ) Lone Star
(67) Bedazzled
( ) Predator I
( ) Predator II
(68) Alien Vs. Predator
(69) Independence Day
( ) Cujo
( ) A Bronx Tale
( ) Darkness Falls
( ) Christine
(70) ET
(71) Children of the Corn
( ) My Boss' Daughter
(72) Maid in Manhattan
( ) Frailty
( ) Best Bet
(73) How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
(74) She's All That
( ) Calendar Girls
( ) Being John Malkovich
( ) High Fidelity
(75) Sideways
( ) Finding Julia
( ) Maria Full of Grace
(76) Mars Attack
( ) Without a Paddle
( ) Milk Money
(77) Event Horizon
(78) Ever After
(79) Forrest Gump
( ) Big Trouble in Little China
(80) X-men
(81) X-men 2
(82) Jeepers Creepers
( ) Jeepers Creepers 2
(83) Catch Me If You Can
( ) The Others
(84) Freaky Friday
(85) Reign of Fire
(86) Cruel Intentions
( ) Cruel Intentions 2
( ) Cruel Intentions 3
(87) The Hot Chick
( ) Swimfan
( ) Miracle
( ) Old School
( ) Ray
(88) The Notebook
(89) K-Pax
(90) Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring
(91) Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers
(92) Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King
(93)A Walk to Remember
( ) Boogeyman
(94) Eternal Sunshine Of a Spotless Mind
(95) Hitch
( ) Back Door Sluts 9
(96) The Fifth Element
(97) Star Wars Episode I
(98) Star Wars Episode II
(99) Star Wars Episode III
(100) Star Wars Episode IV
(101) Star Wars Episode V
(102) Star Wars Episode VI
( ) Troop Beverly Hills
( ) Swimming With Sharks
( ) Trainspotting
( ) People Under the Stairs
( ) Blue Velvet
(103) Sound of music
(104) The Parent Trap
( ) The Burbs
( ) SLC Punk
(105) Meet Joe Black
(106) Wild Things
( ) Clockwork Orange
( ) The Order
(107) Spider-man
(108) Spider-man 2
(109) Amelie
(110) Mean Girls
(111) Shrek
(112) Shrek 2
(113) The Incredibles
(114) Collateral
( ) The Fast and the Furious
( ) 2 Fast 2 Furious
(115) Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow
(116) Closer
(117) The Sixth Sense
(118) Artificial Intelligence
(119) Love Actually
(120) Shutter
(121) Ella Enchanted
(122) Princess Diaries 1
( ) Princess Diaries 2
( ) The Graduate
( ) Constantine
( ) Million Dollar Baby
( ) Mallrats
( ) Party Monster
( ) Detroit Rock City
( ) The Goonies
(123) Y Tu Mama Tambien
( ) Pulp Fiction
( ) Wet Hot American Summer
( ) Crash
( ) Empire Records
(124) Notting Hill
(125) Pretty Woman
(126) Pirates of the Caribbean

I'm sure I've seen more than 126 movies. There are a lot that's not on the list.Ü Yes. I watch A LOT of movies.Ü

KiSs Me!

2006-04-30T05:18:00.000+07:00

Got this from Odie. Interesting...

01. [x] on the cheek.
02. [x] on the lips.
03. [x] on the hands.
04. [x] on the neck
05. [x] in their room.
06. [x] the opposite sex.
07. [ ] of the same sex
08. [x] a little bit younger than me.
09. [x] a little older than me.
10. [x] with black hair.
11. [x] with brown hair.
12. [ ] with blonde hair.
13. [ ] with red hair
14. [ ] with a tounge ring
15. [ ] shorter than me.
16. [ ] with a lip ring.
17. [x] who I love/loved
18. [x] who was drunk.
19. [ ] who was high.
20. [x] in the morning.
21. [x] right after waking up.
22. [x] just before bed.
23. [x] late at night.
24. [x] who I had just met.
25. [x] who I really didn't want to kiss.
26. [x] we were just talking not dating.
27. [x] on a bed.
28. [ ] in a graveyard.
29. [ ] at school.
30. [x] against a wall/fence
31. [x]in a hotel
32. [x] at the beach.
33. [ ] at a concert.
34. [x] in a pool
35. [x] was/is a good friend.
36. [ ] in the rain/ snow
37. [ ] with an std
39. [x] in a car/taxi/bus.
40. [x] in the movies.
41. [x] in a bathroom/laundry room
42. [x] in the dark.
43. [ ] on a roof top
44. [x] while they/you were on the phone
45. [ ] while they/you were driving
46. [ ] a stranger
47. [ ] more than one person at once.
48. [ ] crying
49. [ ] goodbye forever
50. [x] when I was drunk.
51. [ ] who didn't speak english
52. [x] in a hot tub
53. [x] upside down
54. [x] someone that no one knows about
55. [x] and it led to more...

Internet Access and Leave Credits

2006-04-23T10:28:00.000+07:00

I hate ACCESS CONTROL. I can't access Photobucket, Flickr or Picassa. THAT EXPLAINS WHY ALL MY ENTRIES LATELY HAVE NO PICTURES!

Anyway, it's a Sunday, and I'm at work. Yes. No more weekends for me. At least for the next month. Sana lang mabago to dahil nagkakaproblema ako sa pag-file ng VLs! Hindi uso ang swapping of scheds here. DAMN. Mahirap talaga pag hindi na ikaw ang reyna ng opisina...

I am totally pissed because...He invited me again to Galera this weekend, AND I DON'T HAVE THE LUXURY OF GETTING WEEKENDS OFF!!! He said, "Keep your weekend open for me, in case matuloy." Apparently, hindi pa sure, pero umaasa na kong matuloy. I miss the beach. But since we're going to White Beach, I don't think I'll enjoy the beach that much...Buti na lang siya ang kasama ko. Regardless of where we're going, happy na ko.

Later this evening, FabFriends will have a Trading Party and planning for a trip to Kota Kinabalu (for only Php3000!). If we are to go to Kota, I will let go of Ilocos trip...Not enough VLs...I have to refrain from consuming all of them for trips schedules by the end of the year: Singapore, KL and Davao.

Haay....I FREAKIN' WISH I WAS DAMN RICH.

Beach Hopping!

2006-04-20T12:04:00.000+07:00

I just realized that since I don't have the time to update, I forgot to mention that I went to Bamboo Cove again last March 25. This time with A, Teza, Paan, Elaine, Barbs and Bambi. As usual, enjoy pa rin.Ü

After overnight stay at Bamboo Cove, I went to White Beach for another night. I met up with FK friends. ANG DAMING TAO. And I don't like it! Nasanay na ko mashado sa peaceful environment ng Bamboo Cove that I almost ended up not enjoying. Buti na lang I like the set of people I was with.

Next stop: Vigan-Pagudpod! Sana lang maapporve ang VLs ko!

First 2 Weeks of April

2006-04-18T12:14:00.000+07:00

Odie reminded me that I have a blog to update.=) And so, I have to think about the things that I've been doing for the first half of April...

April 1 - A lot of friends went to Friday's to bid Karen farewell -- she's moving to KL for business...once a month lang ang uwi. Was with teza, Kate, Mariel, Thet, Rhea, Roan, Pal, Robert, and of course Karen. We will miss you! I had dinner with my bro, Minds and Chloe as well.

April 2 - Saw 2 movies: "Just Friends" and "Ice Age 2"

April 4 - I had breakfast with my drunk Sweet before my shift --- this is something we often do since this is the only time we can find because of conflicting shifts.

April 5 - Saw "Rent" with Sweet

April 6 - Fedders Center turns 1 year!!!

April 7 - Starbucks with Abbie; bought new books to start collecting!

April 8 - went to Teza's place to watch DVDs while MAKING luau costumes.=( Saw "Nanny McPhee" and "Mrs. Henderson"; Oh, Happy Bday Jed!

April 9 - heard the news that my cousin met an accident the previous night --- total wreck lang naman ang car! Good thing he was not harmed. Miracles do happen!

April 12 - Happy Bday Pal!=)

April 13 - met up with my irreplaceable "friend" at City Garden =); 17th monthsary with Sweet (and I spent it with another man...).

April 14 - swimming at a relative's place

April 15 - checked in at Sommerset

April 16 - Jean spent the afternoon with me --- swimming!; Starbucks after for some financial talk.=)

So that's half of April! I basically got the info from my planner, at isinulat dito, para lang makapag-update.

Baboosh!

From a friend's blog...

2006-04-18T11:43:00.000+07:00

I find this nice Nick. You never cease to amaze me with your writing...

"Sometimes I look at the things I've done,
the habits I've formed,
the belief structure I've developed

and I begin to wonder who I've become.
It scares me to think I am not who I want to be.

However, there are days when I got things right on track.
I have to start counting those days.
They have to be 'more often than not' instead of 'few and far between'."

Take Only When You're Bored

2006-04-18T11:41:00.000+07:00

Instructions:
A. Copy this whole list.
B. Highlight the things that are true about you.
C. Whatever you don't touch is false.

01. When I was younger I made some bad decisions
02. I don't watch much TV these days
03. I love psychedelic mushrooms
04. I love sleeping
05. I have loads of books
06. I once slept in a bathroom
07. I love playing video games
08. I adore marijuana
09. I watch porn movies
10. I watch them with my father
11. I like sharks
12. I love spiders
13. I was born without hair and I still have no hair
14. I like George Bush
15. I am cool!
16. I have changed a lot mentally over the last year
17. I have a jacuzzi and a Porsche
18. I have a lot to learn
19. I carry my knife everywhere
20. I can be really really smart and modest
21. I've never broken someone's bones
22. I have a secret that no one else knows
23. I hate snow
25. Punk rock rules
26. I hate Bill Gates!
27. I love Chinese food
28. I would hate to be famous
29. I am so not a morning person
30. I wear glasses
31. I don't need glasses
32. I have potential!
33. I'm pure Japanese
34. My legs are two different sizes
35. I have a twin
36. I wear a padded bra sometimes
37. I can ramble on about absolutely nothing
38. I'm left-handed
39. I hate llamas
40. I don't like horror movies
41. I suck at climbing, but I love it anyway
42. People hate me usually
43. I love pop music
44. I hardly ever go to bed before midnight
45. I hate parking fines
46. I know the national anthem of my country by heart
47. I know more than two languages
48. I can spend too much time on the computer
49. I often want to throw out the computer in a window
50. I live on a ground floor
51. I don't like chocolate
52. I'd like to be more original
53. I've lied
54. Cocks are my favorite birds
55. I want to conquer the world!
56. I wonder what happens when I die
57. I've read all books about Harry Potter
58. I love my dog!
59. I love to exercise
60. I hate chemistry with a passion
61. I love to write but I wish I could be as interesting as some people
62. I like changes
63. I hate going to class
64. I am afraid to die
65. I hate dish washing with a passion!
66. My hair is long, brown, and incredibly curly
67. My nails are nine inches long
68. My favorite color is black
69. I like to sleep on the floor
70. I am hopeless at cooking
71. I sucked my thumb when I was little
72. I should be doing something else rather than doing this
73. I am online a lot
74. I hate government
75. I don't have a boyfriend
76. I'm too nice for my own good
77. I love to read
78. I don't trust newspapers
79. I like debating
80. I live in a wagon
81. I clean my room once a month - or more than once a month...
82. I'm scared of american fast food
83. I have a third eye
84. I love Mozambique
85. I don't trust any religion
86. I used to play with barbies only because all the other girls were doing it
87. I wanted to be a super hero when I was little
88. I like listening to wind chimes
89. I'm very disorganized
90. My hair is long and straight
91. I earn a lot
92. I don't like spicy food
93. I keep a diary
94. I can't do cartwheels
95. I can be very lazy
96. I'm sarcastic more often than not
97. I think my hair can be annoying
98. I could be sensitive
99. I love being "ab-normal"

KIM

2006-03-31T17:04:00.000+07:00

Kim and I finally met.

Profile? Single. CSB graduate, ID 96. 28 yrs old. around 5'6". Chinese. Drives an F150. Pronounces 20 the right way (hehe). Sweet.Ü

We had dinner at Razon's Jupiter, had 2 hours to get to know each other, and then he dropped me off at work. What turned me on was the way he sort of "prepared" for the date: he gave me a box of cookies, and 1 short, sweet smack.Ü

Haay...it was a nice evening...I can even say it was a perfect date...Hindi ako nagbaboy ng pagkain or anything like that. HeheÜ

Well, I'm hoping for a second date when we're both not too busy...Ü

It's Been A While...

2006-03-21T08:31:00.000+07:00

I am now with Convergys. It's my 3rd week in training, and nothing fascinating is happening yet. Bumped into a couple of friends from HS and previous companies. I'm pretty sure it will be an exciting account.Ü

I'm here at FK, using the internet for FREE. HeheÜ Well. I'm waiting for the copy of my clearance...and the HR employees are not around yet...I realized I have not been updating for more than 2 weeks now.

For the past weeks, I've been spending my time with Teza and Paan -- we went to Ritz's Spa 2 wks ago. I finally got the massage I deserve! And last weekend, we went shopping and watched 2 movies.

Another thing...I'm booked for Singapore on September! After I pay for this, I'll be booking for KL. I can't go with Jan to Kota Kinabalu though since it will conflict with my booked flight to Davao. I'm crossing my fingers that I'd be allowed to have a week's vacation by October! I'll have more than 10 VLs by that time naman e.

My brain's not working anymore...I hope HR's ready to provide me what I need now.

DVD Marathon

2006-03-06T00:09:00.001+07:00

Saw a lot of movies with Jed lately...DVD marathon lang para mas tipid.Ü

I guess dahil kasama ko sha, gumaganda ang pirated dvds! Kasi pag hindi gumagana, magkukwentuhan muna.Ü More than the movies, I'm enjoying his company. I can definitely watch these films at home, but I prefer the comfort of his entertainment room.Ü Surround shit eh. HeheÜ

Pride and Prejudice

2006-03-03T11:01:00.000+07:00

I went home early and woke up at 5pm yesterday, so that I can catch "Pride and Prejudice" at G4, 750pm. With sweet of course.

I didn't enjoy it much...Partly because my companion fell asleep, and because I had work at 11pm (after the movie). It drained me. If I were to watch it at home--before I sleep, mas na-enjoy ko pa siguro. Buti na lang kasama ko siya.Ü

BeLaTeD HaPpY BdAy To Me!

2006-03-01T10:18:00.000+07:00

For my post-birthday celebration, Teza, Paan and I flew to Macau. Here are a few pictures!:

3 days-2 nights was fine --- thanks to Teza's credit card or we won't be able to enjoy! Mahal pala duon...Poor lang kami.Ü

Next stop would probably be at Kota Kinabalu...kung may funds na ko ulit, at kung papayagan ako ng office.Ü

I'll be updating again soon, when I find a computer to use. Nakikigamit lang ako dito sa "internet cafe" ko sa Fedders. Salamat at may pakinabang pa ang office na to!Ü

Final Destination 3

2006-02-27T08:42:00.000+07:00

Saw a movie last night with Lod, after chikahan at Seattles...

Don't watch this before you go to a carnival!

022206

2006-02-22T23:20:00.000+07:00

So how did I celebrate my day? Simple. I watched a movie with him after his shift (we were suppose to go to Eurostar, but it opens at 5pm), spent a few hours of me-time at CoffeeBean, then had dinner with him at Krocodile.

I was a bit frustrated though...Let's just say that I wanted something else, or was expecting something more, but I didn't get it..."kain muna tayo tapos pag-usapan natin"...Ang masasabi ko lang, there are some things that are not worth talking about. There are some things that JUST happen. Dineretso ko na nga sha about what I want, and still I get that message...Hindi pa rin ba ako pwedeng ipamper kahit birthday ko? Guess not.

Buti na lang I'm flying to Macau tomorrow!

My Sweetness...

2006-02-20T15:19:00.000+07:00

I don't know how it all started AGAIN, but something tells me, we are in some ways, back to "something like the way we were"...

J: i cant make any promises
J: dats why i cant say anything
R: bkt naman ganun?
R: last wk pa ko nagsabi....kala ko gagawan mo ng paraan...
R: nalungkot na ko....
J: basta gagawan ko ng paraan
J: pero i cant guarantee it though
R: nalulungkot naman ako...kasi i'm really determined to spend that day with you...
J: we will see
J: and ill make a way
J: i do wanna spend time with you....
R: ok...
J: gtg na sweet
J: bye
J: mwah!
R: tc sweet
R: bye!

Haay....Siya pa rin talaga ang "sweet ng buhay ko"...and I am to him...Ü

Our TRYST.

2006-02-18T10:59:00.000+07:00

TRYST, as defined, is an agreement between lovers to meet at a certain time and place...

We may not be meant for this time and place, so we agreed to meet somewhere else in the future.

Here's ours:

Day: February 22, 2016
Time: 6:00 PM
Where: CBTL, GB3 (or whatever that place will be 10 years from now)

Who knows, we might end up together in 10 years time...Ü

A Reason, A Season, A Lifetime.

2006-02-18T07:43:00.000+07:00

"When someone is in your life for a REASON, it is usually to meet a need you have expressed. They have come to assist you through a difficulty, to provide you with guidance and support, to aid you physically, emotionally or spiritually. They may seem like godsend, and they are! They are there for the reason you need them to be. Then, without any wrongdoing on your part, or at an inconvenient time, this person will say or do something to bring the relationship to an end. Sometimes they die, sometimes they walk away, and sometimes they act up and force you to take a stand. What we must realize is that our need has been met, our desire fulfilled, their work is done. The prayer you sent up has been answered, and now it is time to move on.

When people come into your life for a SEASON it's because your turn has come to share, grow, or learn. They bring you an experience of peace, or make you laugh. They may teach you something you’ve never known, or make you do things you’ve never done. They usually give you an unbelievable amount of joy. Believe it, it is real -- But, only for a season.

LIFETIME relationships teach you lifetime lessons; things you must build upon in order to have a solid emotional foundation. Your job is to accept the lesson, love the person, and put what you have learned to use in all other relationships and area of your life. It is said that love is blind but friendship is clairvoyant.”

Thank you for being a part of my life, whether it is for a reason, a season, or a lifetime. The moments were deeply moving, touching, irreplaceable."

Shooting Stars

2006-02-18T06:30:00.000+07:00

I was chatting with a good friend of mine earlier, after a while of silence. Silence set in because of a lot of reasons: I left the company, I was busy with my job, AND he didn't like the idea of me going our with him (like everyone else). And so here are a few lines from the long conversation we had as I was defending my so-called relationship. He has a lot of reasons to hate the relationship I went through, but primarily because he simply...hated him from the beginning:

Good Friend: well maybe he was serious for a moment
Good Friend: at mejo fickle lang sha talaga
Good Friend: kasi i have a hard time believing that that was all it was
Good Friend: kung ganon katagal?
Me: fickle?
Me: are women mere items from a convenient store???
Me: you get fickle-minded with things to buy, things to wear, places to go....
Me: ...but not people to love.
Good Friend: hala
Good Friend: drama
Good Friend: natawa ko dun!:D
Me: hehe

He ate his words, and I ate mine, as we processed conversations and instances I've had with the controversial boy. He ended up defending men and their "swaying emotions", their ability to "swing back" to stage one when they fall "out of love", and their tendencies to be "overwhelmed with possibilities" when a new girl comes along, ...Never realizing that the "new one" might still not be Her, and they end being with the "old one" for reasons they themselves do not understand.

Why do we not understand in the first place? Because we thought it was love, and it wasn't. It was just infatuation...The feeling of belongingness, of being wanted. We enjoy this feeling of contentment that we don't want to let go of it because we think it to be real. Because it was magical and wonderful in the beginning, but not for a lifetime...

This feeling they call infatuation that people often confuse with love..."They are shooting stars...A spectacular moment of light in the heavens; a fleeting glimpse of eternity...and in a flash, they're gone."

Firewall

2006-02-18T05:33:00.000+07:00

Saw another movie. This time I was with Chelle, Archie and Chynna.

We're watching Fun with Dick and Jane tomorrow! I can't believe I missed so many movies in 2 weeks! Di pwede to! I normally watch 2 films in a week. Now it became 1 movie a week...=(

As I'm Leaving...

2006-02-17T08:02:00.000+07:00

...I get this:

Ms. Rei,

Please be informed that you have unliquidated cash advance TCA# 03289, amounting to PHP 10,475.00, if you have not settled the said amount to Accounting Department, it would be deducted from your final pay. Please advise us or coordinate with Melanie or Christopher Loc. 213/210.

Thank You.

-- What on Earth is this??? They had better explain what this crap is about! SOON!

SWEET Nothings on V-Day.

2006-02-15T06:38:00.000+07:00

This conversation made my day...

HiM: happy hearts day
HeR: :-* (kiss)
HeR: >:D< (hug)
HiM: hugz and kissez
HeR: Hugs, Kisses n Love my Irreplaceable Sweet...kaw lang yan, regardless of who comes into my life next.:)
HiM: ganon
HiM: my talk about next life na ngayon?
HeR: baka sa 2010 pa ang next!
HeR: :D
HeR: wag naman sana no...d na ko pretty non:)
HiM: hehehe
HiM: so r u saying u should start early?
HeR: in?
HeR: searching?
HeR: i dont search. i wait.;)(wink)
HiM: ah ok
HeR: oh well, i shall go home and ponder about Single Awareness Day
HiM: ok enjoy
HiM: and, ikaw lang ang sweet ng buhay ko
HiM: mwah!!!!
HeR: aaw...
HeR: u made my Heart's day...:)
HiM: ü

Trip Planning and Euro Star!

2006-02-15T06:09:00.000+07:00

Last Saturday was a busy day for the FabFriends. We started our day by meeting up at Starbucks PSC for Trip Planning. I presented the calendar I created, and we asked everyone who can join what.

After the so-called "Trip Planning"/"Team Building" of the group, we went straight to Megatrade for the Travel Fare. Super wala pa akong tulog, and I didn't realize that we would be spending the entire day there scouting for cheap flights going anywhere!

We had our lunch at Superbowl Megastrip, and discussed further which places we would like to see. There are a lot of changes in our plans. One of which is the trip to Cebu-Bohol. Instead of going local, we decided to fly to Macau on the 23rd.Ü Post-celebration ng birthday ko to! Jean, sorry...Biglaan ang plan. We realized that since we are spending the same amount of money, why noy go international? Matatatakan pa passport namin.Ü kuha na kasi ikaw passport! Why Macau? Because it's the only destination that TigerAirways is offering for only $55 -- round trip!Ü Another change is the plan for April. Instead of Boracay, we might go to Kota Kinabalu. Cheap lang din ang fare, so why not? Of course this will depend on the leaves that people will file, or in my case, if I do have the chance to file for leave (kahit unpaid). Bahala na sa next plans...Basta excited na ko for Macau!

After lunch, we went back to the Travel Fare and booked our flight. We got our tickets via email yesterday. Hotel na lang ang problem...

Going home, Elaine decided to get her hair and nails done. So, for more scouting of cheap parlors, she ended up at Index Salon Merville. I swear. Super barya ang presyo! Before, I got my hair colored with hot oil pa, for only Php250! Kaya lang wala ng promo ngayon. But it's still cheap: hair color for Php600 and manicure/pedicure for Php100.Ü I went home to take a shower and get ready for EuroStar while she spent her time at the parlor.

Shempre, as expected, late na ang meeting time for EuroStar. We were suppose to meet by 8pm, which became 10pm. Actually, kami lang ni Elaine ang 10pm. The others came in later than that. Jan2 wasn't able to follow because of the heavy traffic caused by Lovapalooza in BayWalk.

It was fun! There are 6 must-rides:
Ranger - for an experience to be held up in 360 degrees position for around 10 seconds; parang Anchors Away -- only better!
FerrisWheel - to see the carnival in bird's eyeview
Booster - ummm...di ko ma-describe...kakahilo coz of the lights and the fast-phased-walang-direction na ikot-ikot
Joker - ANG TAAS!!! Ang saya! Ang bilis rin kaya pila agad after 1 round!
Log Jam - I don't know what EuroStar call it, but it has the same concept; yun nga lang, mas basa ka because of how it was structured. Basta, we didn't ride this coz kadiri mga itsura nung mga bumababa.
Flipper - Nakaka-flip lang talaga ang Flipper! And we strongly recommend that you ride this first (heheÜ)!
Below are the pix:

We had a fulfilling day (LeFabFriends pa!), and we accomplished a lot. Ok lang bangag, basta enjoy.Ü

Totally Disheartening on Heart's Day.

2006-02-14T07:48:00.000+07:00

I don't have salary anymore -- and NOBODY even bothered to explain this to me.
I'm leaving this company in a few days -- and NOBODY bothers to give me an exit interview.
Someone's "preparing" my way out -- and HE is the HR Manager.

I know HE has good intentions for "preparing" my last pay, but it did not, and it will NEVER, have a good effect on me since HE IS NOT TALKING TO ME IN ANY FORM. why on earth are you the HR Manager when you don't have ANY attempts to keep me the moment you heard I was leaving? Why aren't you bothering to inform me about the policies of last pays? WHY???

BECAUSE HE WANTS ME OUT.

Well, F**K you all.

Oist...

2006-02-14T07:25:00.000+07:00

Happy Single Awareness Day.
Whatever.

Fearless with him.

2006-02-14T06:30:00.000+07:00

Jan and I watched Fearless last night at G4. Nice film by Jet Li. Galing pa rin ng fight scenes.Ü

After the movie, we went straight to Icebergs for ice cream of course. We weren't in the mood for dinner. It was nice catching up (as if we don't talk everyday). It has been a while since the last time we saw a movie together.

It's a pre-Valentine's day thing. Whatever.

The confusing part before the night ended: The Smack.

Here we go again...

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

2006-02-11T07:54:00.000+07:00

Your Candy Heart Says "First Kiss"

You're a true romantic who brings an innocent hope to each new relationship.
You see the good in every person you date, and you relish each step of falling in love.

Your ideal Valentine's Day date: a romantic dinner your sweetie cooks for you

Your flirting style: friendly and sweet

What turns you off: cynics who don't believe in romance

Why you're hot: you always keep the romance alive

What Does Your Candy Heart Say?

Bartimaeus Trilogy

2006-02-11T05:03:00.000+07:00

To those who enjoyed Artemis Fowl series, here's another set that you can get:

Magical!Ü

Elizabethtown

2006-02-11T04:41:00.000+07:00

I have been going home early, well, not really home as in my house, but someone else's house to watch dvds. Jed and I watched Zathura the other day, and Elizabethown yesterday.

Here are a few of the still shots from the movie:

It is a movie about big failures, how to handle them, and moving on after you've almost given up on life.

"Sometimes the road ahead is paved with anything but good intentions."

What time of day are you?

2006-02-11T03:57:00.000+07:00

Twilight...

You are that type of person that seem to always have a magical feel to them. The one that finds themself at peace when the lights are not totally off and it's not all the way dark. You are a Hopeless romantic at time.. Also you most likely have a feel for the paranormal or some supernatural thing. You are known as a dreamer and day dreamer and most likely find yourself in troble a lot because of it. But you don't care because you'll just go meditate on it and everything in the world will once more be at peace..

Your Quote is...

Sweet is the dream, divinely sweet, when absent souls in fancy meet. -Sir Thomas More

What time of day are you? (with Beautiful Pics!)
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Your Job Dissatisfaction Level

2006-02-11T03:46:00.000+07:00

Your Job Dissatisfaction Level is 46%

Well, you don't have the worst job in the world, but it's not great.
And don't worry, you're not the problem - your company is.
Start looking around for another job, even if you're not totally fed up.
Because in time, you're going to be dying to quit!

Should You Quit Your Job?

The Name: Jan.

2006-02-10T05:48:00.000+07:00

I've had a couple of men in my life, and three of them have the same name. JAN.

The first Jan I knew was Jan Patric. He was my second "boyfriend", and bestfriend of my first. Goodness. Ano kayang mga sinasabi nila kung mag-uusap ulit sila ngayon. Second Jan is Jose Antonio (if I remember it correctly). He was my prom date, and good friend of my cousin Jimmy. The latest Jan is Jan Johnson. Ang laman ng blog ko lately.

I decided to write something because I was just chatting with Jan the second earlier. Like I've mentioned, he was my prom date. We chatted for hours since we're talking about years of catching up. Well, we're not really close friends, but hey, he's part of my list of people I'll never forget.

After 11 years, we met each other again at my cousin's wedding. Both of us were part of the secondary sponsors. We got to talk a bit during the practice, but since I was assigned to assist guests, and I had to sit with my relatives, we didn't get the chance to talk. Good thing we exchanged numbers and YM IDs.

We talked about everything that came in mind: work, HS life, what we really want to do with our lives, relationships, etc.

We plan to see each other soon. And since I'll be "vacationing" for a few weeks and he has his own business, it won't be difficult for us to make plans.Ü

See you soon my friend!

BAGS!

2006-02-10T00:30:00.000+07:00

Looking at these bags made me wish ChicShack was still in business...

We have to find a new country where we can scout for fabulous finds, or probably start making our own products...Hmmm...

Wise Words from an Attached Friend.

2006-02-09T23:13:00.000+07:00

"Each time you begin seeing someone, you create something new. So while you're single, cultivate ideas on what you'd like your next relationship to be like -- that way, you'll be ready when it's time."

How will you be defined in the dictionary?

2006-02-09T08:11:00.000+07:00

Reilyn -- [noun]: A person with a sixth sense for detecting the presence of goblins (Cool!)

Rei -- [noun]: A level headed person who always makes the wrong decision (Ouch!!!)

'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

DVDs, Ice Cream House and PlazaFair

2006-02-09T06:59:00.000+07:00

Jean and I met fo coffee at McDonald's Makati Cinema Square. Unfortunately for her, she doesn't know where this is, and relied to the ever-masungit cab driver who dropped her off behind McDonald's.

Beside McDo is PlazaFair...I was sharing with Jean that before, my mom used to have GCs given to her for this mall, and since sayang, we would go in and see if we find anything worth buying. I always get this weird feeling when I'm inside the mall...Parang naaalala mo lahat ng worries mo...Basta. Weird. Ayoko naman i-try to go inside again dahil baka I'd have the same feeling...and it's one that I don't like.

And so, after breakfast, we headed to the basement of Makati Cinema Square a litte after 10am. I got the following DVDs:

I've seen Sky High and Flight Plan but still want to own a copy, and missed Zathura because movie buddy watched it with someone else.=( Elizabethtown isn't showing yet, and Transamerica? I just saw it in a friend's blog.Ü

After purchasing DVDs, we looked for cheap finds arond the mall, and this is when Jean saw the Ice Cream House. Super luma na to the extent that some of the letters are not lit up anymore. Jean took a picture of the place for some reason. Does it bring back memories, Jean?Ü

When we felt that there isn't any purpose hanging out in this square na, we went to the mall to check out shoes and clothes.Luckily we did not end up buying anything. The grocery was where we bought stuff. Narealize namin na mahirap pala magkapamilya na maraming pakakainin.Ü And this ended our day together.

Love daw...

2006-02-09T00:37:00.000+07:00

Love comes not from the brain, but from the heart. It has no reason nor cause.
Love is always a surprise. It hits you at the most unexpected time, place, person and situation.
Never love because of need, but because of want.
True love is a rare gift, thus when found, treasure it.
Love is never about playing it safe, it's about risks.
The perfect person does not exist, there are only people perfect for each other.
There will always come a time that we have to stop loving someone not because the person started hating us, but because we ran out of reasons to fight for what we feel inside.
Keep a piece of your heart for yourself.
When love fails, cry but learn how to stop, pick yourself up and move on.
Learn to accept the fact that while some good things never last, some don't even start...

Your Love Life Secrets Are

2006-02-08T06:10:00.000+07:00

Your Love Life Secrets Are

Looking back on your life, you will have a few true loves.

You're a little scarred from your past relationships, but who isn't?

You prefer a quirky, unique person to be your lover. You're easy going about who you're with, as long as they love you back.

In fights, you are able to walk away and calm down. You are able to weather the storm.

Break-ups can be painful for you, but you never show it. You hold your head high.

Your Love Life Secrets, Revealed

Itchy Feet!

2006-02-08T05:39:00.000+07:00

Rule #1: You have to be financially equipped.
Rule #2: You have to put your heart and soul in all the planning sessions (meaning, speak up when asked where you want to go!).
Rule #3: You have to be there when you say you will.
Rule #4: You have to be prepared to see the world alone when nobody can be there with you.
Rule #5: NO WEEKEND IS LEFT TO BE SPENT AT HOME.

Here are some of the rules I've set for myself this year. The Cirle of fabulous Friends have planned out the entire year (well, almost) as to where we will spent our weekends:

March 2-6: Cebu/Bohol
March 15-24: Singapore/Vietnam
March 30-April 4: Malaysia/Thailand
April 28-May 1: Boracay
May 18-22: Vigan/Pagudpod
August: Beijing/HongKong

June ang July will probably be in Davao, or somewhere out of the country. We've been listing down a lot of places that we'd like to see that it seems as though there aren't enough weekends!

No plans yet (no definite places, I mean) as to where we'll spend the Ber months, but we'll definitely be somewhere or we break Rule #5!

Well, money has definitely be on it's way!Ü

Bamboo Cove Take 2!

2006-02-08T03:19:00.000+07:00

Mommy A, Elaine, Bambi and I went to Bamboo Cove again (first time for Bambi) last weekend (Feb. 4-5). It wasn't as fun as LeFab's first time since it was too windy. Near death experience ang boat ride!!!

However, winner ang food! We got to eat crabs, and the chalenging ginataang kuhol.Ü Shempre pag mas konti peepz, mas bongga ang food. HeheÜ

I got to relax although I can't really swim because of the weather. Twas fun just hanging out in this area where "the river meets the sea"...Habang nakabilad nga lang kami, nagdrizzle! So mega-taranta kaming lahat na itago mga gadgets ni Elaine!Ü It didn't really rain. I guess that explains why we didn't have a smooth boat ride.

Our next stop: EuroStar Carnival!Ü

Proof.

2006-02-02T20:40:00.000+07:00

Don't watch it. It sucks!!!

Happy Birthday Dear Reich!

2006-01-30T23:11:00.000+07:00

We celebrated Reichelle's birthday earlier than her actual birthday. The party was held yesterday at our house.

Here are few of the pictures taken...

Happy Birthday my Little Angel!Ü

Kung Hei Fat Choi!

2006-01-29T15:50:00.000+07:00

What can I say? Nakipag-intsikan kami yesterday!Ü

We celebrated Chinese New Year's Eve at Mandarin Oriental Hotel. Sosyal no!Ü This was the first time that I got to join such a celebration. And it was really festive!

There was a night market where they sold stuff like Feng Shui books, charm bracelets, accessories, Chinese ornaments, puppies, Chinese food, etc. Shempre nagpaloko naman kami sa pagbili ng accessories even if we know that these are the same Chinese people who sells them in 168. Kailangan naming magpanggap na mayaman din kami!Ü

After we bought our bracelets, we noticed that there are men in Chinese costumes roaming around with gold bowls with them. We asked what it's about, and they mentioned that they were holding the bowls where we can place our wishes written on red paper. We didn't have any red paper, pero shempre binebenta rin nila dun.Ü And so we bought paper, wrote our wishes, and placed them in the bowl that will be offered to Buddah or something (I'm not sure if it's gonna be offered to Buddha or eaten by the dragonÜ).

Since it was a long wait for the freakin' dragon to appear, we went to this Lights Party at the poolside of the hotel. Aliw! We were given light sticks and encouraged to dance the night away. We had a couple of drinks that made Cindy ngenge na. We also saw the fireworks from the party, but failed to see the dragon. Bwisit. Hindi rin tuloy kami na-bless nung man in costume (kung ano man ang tawag sa kanya, hindi ko alam).

We went home around 2am...tired and happy. It was a different experience that my cousin had to learn about since she'll be joining the Chinese clan in a few months.Ü As for me, I've had a lot of Chinese men in my life, but none of them came close to asking me if I want to be a member of their family. Oh well...Kung Hei Fat Choi na lang!

Babe...

2006-01-27T15:10:00.000+07:00

There are some things that are not meant to be........

........Like the way we are not meant to be together in bed.Ü

Enough said.

Ode to the Nice Girls

2006-01-27T11:13:00.000+07:00

(Editted from a rant written for the Wharton Undergraduate Journal; Fu-zu Jen, SEAS/WH, 2003)

This is a tribute to the nice girls. The nice girls that finish last, that never become more than friends, that endure hours of whining and complaining about how girls can be such bitches, while disproving the very point. This is dedicated to those girls who always provide a shoulder to lean on but restrain themselves to tentative hugs, those girls who drink like men to show a sense of camaraderie in times of heartbreaks, gives reassuring pats on the back and sits around billiard tables listening to stories of getting even with the girls who broke their hearts. This is in honor of the girls that obligingly reiterate how handsome/cute/smart/funny/sexy their male friends are at the appropriate moment, because they know guys need that litany of support too. This is in honor of the girls with open minds, with laid-back attitudes, with honest concern. This is in honor of the girls who respect a guy’s every facet, from his privacy to his theology to his lack of manners.

This is for the girls who escort their drunk, bewildered male friends back from parties and never gets mad when she suddenly becomes the designated driver, for the girls who accompany guys to be used as “trophy women” so that they won’t be seen alone, for the girls who know a guy is fishing for compliments but give them out anyway, for the girls who always play by the rules in a game where the rules favor cheaters, for the girls who are accredited as girlfriend material but somehow don’t end up being girlfriends, for all the nice girls who are overlooked, underestimated, and unappreciated, for all the nice girls who are manipulated, misled, and unjustly abandoned, this is for you.

This is for that time he left 40 urgent messages on your cell phone thinking you should be available all the time, and when you called him back, he spent three hours painstakingly dissecting the conversation he and his girlfriend had over dinner. And even though you thought his girlfriend was such a bitch, you assured him that it was all ok and he shouldn’t worry about it. This is for that time he interrupted the best part of a movie marathon with your friends to talk you into joining him for a round of beer that you know will last forever. And even though you thought it was something you couldn’t do because you have a life too, you said goodbye to your friends and rushed to where he was. This is also for that time he didn’t have a date, so after numerous vows that there was nothing “serious” between the two of you, he dragged you to a party where you knew nobody, music was awful, and he flirted shamelessly with you, justifying each fit of reckless teasing by announcing to everyone: “oh, but we’re just friends!” And even though you were invited purely as a symbolic warm body for his ego, you went anyways. Because you’re nice like that.

The nice girls don’t often get credit where credit is due. And perhaps more disturbing, the nice girls don’t seem to get serious dates as often as they should. And I wish I could logically explain this trend, but I can’t. From what I have observed on campus and what I have learned from talking to friends at other schools and in the workplace, the only conclusion I can form is that many guys are just illogical, manipulative assholes. Many of them claim they just want to date a nice girl, but when presented with such a specimen, they say irrational, confusing things such as “oh, she’s too nice to date” or “she would be a good girlfriend but she’s not for me” or “she already puts up with so much from me, I couldn’t possibly ask her out!” or the most frustrating of all: “no, it would ruin our friendship.” Yet, they continue to lament the lack of datable women in the world, and they expect their too-nice-to-date female friends to sympathize and apologize for the women that are bitches. Sorry girls, guys like that are beyond my ability to fathom. I can’t figure out why the connection breaks down between what they say (I want a nice girl!) and what they do (I’m going to sleep with this complete bitch!). But one thing I can do is say that the nice-girl-finishes-last phenomenon doesn’t last forever. There are definitely many guys who grow out of that train of thought and realize they should be dating the nice girls, not taking them for granted. The tricky part is finding those guys, and even trickier, finding the ones that are single.

So, until those guys are found, I propose a toast to all the nice girls. You know who you are, and I know you’re sick of hearing yourself described as ubiquitously nice. But the truth of the matter is, the world needs your patience in the billiards table and counterstrike joints. Your party escorting services is needed until they find another girl to have fun with. Your propensity to be a sucker for puppy looking eyes should be there when they ask for endless favors. For all the crazy, inane, absurd things you tolerate, for all the situations where you are the faceless, nameless hero, my accolades, my acknowledgement, and my gratitude go out to you. You do have credibility in this society, and your well deserved vindication is coming.Ü

What Your Face Says

2006-01-26T16:07:00.000+07:00

What Your Face Says

At first glance, people see you as warm and well-balanced.

Overall, your true self is reserved and logical.

With friends, you seem logical, detached, and a bit manipulative.

In love, you seem mysterious and interesting.

In stressful situations, you seem cheerful and optimistic.

What Do People Think Of Your Face?

Rumor Has It

2006-01-25T19:12:00.000+07:00

Last night, my friend Mark and I had dinner at Tokyo Tokyo Powerplant, and then watched this film:

"I'm not here to say I can't live without you, because I can live without you...I JUST DON'T WANT TO.."

Exactly what I'm feeling right now...Yun lang.

The Fabulous Friends Goes to Bamboo Cove!

2006-01-23T13:55:00.000+07:00

We finally gave in to Mommy A's invitation to go to Bamboo Cove....and we loved every minute of it!Ü It's a different island in Mindoro...Somewhere behind the puno-ng-gulo na White Beach.Ü

Here, we had the cove all to ourselves...We can say that we were able to really relax because there were no vendors to ask you if you want to buy beads, if you want to have your hair braided, if you want to have a massage, etc. Walang nanggugulo dito. This is why we felt as though time was stretched! Imagine, it was only 7 in the evening, and we were all sleepy na. After dinner, wala na kaming magawa. Sorry Paan, walang umiinom ng kasing lakas mo.Ü

Here are a few of the pix from my camera. Medyo lang...overnight lang kami duon pero we took more than 400 pictures!Ü

The lovers Odie and Kei

Paan and her loved one also!Ü

Lod and the branch

Fresh buko!

Mommy A after putting sunblock on her face...

parang kukunin na ni Lord yung mga nasa boat!!!

Little Red Riding...Wolf!

Wel-trained talaga ang tummy mo Paan!Ü

Elaine and the swimmers...

Ang pagbibilad!

Our Fabulous Pet Vanilla

Nagmumuni-muni ako...Ssshhh...

Yan ang overnight namin sa Bamboo Cove...Sarap ng feeling na para kaming may sariling rest house! What made it all worth it is the fact that I am with such fabulous friends.Ü I'm definitely lloking forward to our next get-away...Boracay by April!

Time to get sappy!

2006-01-19T11:33:00.000+07:00

Love comes not from the brain, but from the heart.
It has no reason nor cause.
Love is always a surprise.
It hits you at the most unexpected time, place, person and situation.
Never love because of need, but because of want.
True love is a rare gift, thus when found, treasure it.
Love is never about playing it safe, it's about risks.
The perfect person does not exist, there are only people perfect for each other.
There will always come a time that we have to stop loving someone not because the person started hating us, but because we ran out of reasons to fight for what we feel inside.
Keep a piece of your heart for yourself.
When love fails, cry but learn how to stop, pick yourself up and move on.
Learn to accept the fact that some things are just not meant to be.

UNDERWORLD: EVOLUTION

2006-01-19T10:14:00.000+07:00

I left work early to catch a movie with Jan. Pasaway si Rei.Ü We watched Underworld: Evoution at GB3.

After the movie, we had dinenr at Krocodile, then went to Powerbooks.

I feel good on my way home...It was an ideal middle-of-the-work-week-break for me...Ü

FaBuLoUs FriEnDs GoEs To BaGuiO!

2006-01-18T15:03:00.000+07:00

The Fabulous Friends resolved that: 2006 is TRAVELING YEAR! Yes, we want to see the world!!!

January 14 and 15, we pushed through with our plans of going to Baguio and speding a NIGHT there.Ü Elaine drove all the way from Manila to Baguio, and back! No choice: nobody else within the fabulous Four knows how to drive!Ü

Here are a few pictures:

Coffee at Starbucks SM Baguio

Shopper Award goes to....Elaine!!!

Next time we'll be staying at The Manor Hotel!

Cafe by the Ruins

Cafe by the Ruins

With our Ukay fabulous finds!

Mommy A pagkasyahin ang skirt ha!

Next stop: Bamboo Cove, Mindoro for Mommy A's birthday celebration!Ü

First Week of January 2006

2006-01-13T23:13:00.000+07:00

January 7 - Creative People's Guild at Friday's; Nagtipon-tipon ang mga magagaling sa art.Ü Oo. Nag-attempt kami ni Paan magdrawing dahil kay Teza. Inaapi kasi kami!!! Ang masasabi ko lang, may character ang monkey ko, impressive and mermaid ni Teza, at fantabulous ang sakahan ni Paan!Ü At, magaling kaming tatlo magdrawing ng Bratz doll!Ü

January 8 - Jan and I didn't reserve for any Narnia tickets, so, hindi kami nakanuod. Hassle. We ended up having dinner with Jean at Northpark, and then went to GB3 to meet with the rest of Partypeepz for coffee at Seattles. After coffee, we transferred to Ebun for light dinner. What did we talk about? Well, we were planning out our trips. I have fabulous friends you know.Ü And so, we're starting with Baguio ths coming weekend!

January 9 - Nothing satisfies me more than being able to teach someone to have EXCELLENT manners when it comes to facing customers. Nagwala lang naman ako sa PNB. Not really nagwala. Di naman ako sumisigaw. I just asked for the manager. Tinatamad na akong i-share dito ang buong kwento. Basta bottomine is, I was right -- to the extent that the VP of the company called me.Ü

January 10 - Finally! Natuloy rin ang Narnia namin ni Jan! Woohoo! Nice movie!Ü Almost everything in the book was included. Can't wait for the next Narnia movie!

January 11 - I had dinner at Krocodile GB3 with my college friends: Kate, Thons, Mariel and Cindy. Catching up lang. When you are with friends who are currently enjoying their long-term relationships with their boyfriends, hindi maiiwasan na ang pag-usapan ay marriage. And so I was stuck in the conversation...I am excited for them don't get me wrong. It's just that, I can't contribute anything. Sadness.:( Kelan kaya mangyayaring ako ang tanungin nila kung kelan ikakasal? Haay...
After dinner, Jan met up with us at Gloria Jean's, at kamalas-malasan, kabarkada pa ng gf ang barista. Hassle.

January 12 - I bumped into Pebbles (na hindi sumama kahapon) while shopping for shoes.Ü We just had coffee at Greenbelt for an hour, tapos uwi na rin.

January 13 - A lot of friends are celebrating their birthdays today! Happy birthday Chynna, Marc, Bong and Ate Pinky!Ü I didn't see any of them though. But I did have dinner with my HS barkada. For the first time in how many years (after graduating from HS), nabuo kami!!!! As in! All 7 of us. Si Ricca kasi is in the states, so she's obviously not invited. HeheÜ We had fun catching up with each other's lives, until Thet had to tell me that she saw Jan with "someone else" recently. Hindi nya kasi alam na ako ang "someone else"...Deadma na lang ako. Anyway, ang press release is "wala na kami".

Those are the things that happened the past few days of January. I'm off to Baguio tomorrow with Elaine, A and Jean!Ü

What Element Is Your Love?

2006-01-12T11:58:00.000+07:00

Your Love Element Is Earth

In love, you have consistency and integrity.
For you, love is all about staying grounded and centered.

You attract others with your zest for life and experiences.
Your flirting style is defined by setting the scene, creating a unique moment in time.

Steady progress and stability are the cornerstones of your love life.
You may take things too slowly, but you never put your heart at risk.

You connect best with: Fire

Avoid: Wood

You and another Earth element: need each other too much to build a good foundation

What Element Is Your Love?

It is Madness....

2006-01-06T13:24:00.000+07:00

To hate all roses because you got scratched with one thorn...
To give up on your dreams because one didn't come true...
To lose faith in prayers because one was not answered...
To give up on your efforts because one of them failed...
To condemn all your friends because one betrayed you...
Not to believe in love because someone was unfaithful or didn't love you back...
To throw away all your chances to be happy because you did not succeed on the first attempt...

As you go on your way, do not give in to madness...
Always remember, another chance may come up...another friend...another love...a renewed strength...Ü

1ST QUARTER of 2006 - Chinese Love Horoscope for Goats

2006-01-06T13:05:00.000+07:00

JANUARY
First two weeks - Heartwise, you'll have the desire of stability and solid commitments. If you live alone, an encounter is possible and even probable. This won't certainly be love at first sight of the movies, but a deep and important love story that has chances to become a long adventure à deux.
Last two weeks - You'll be under the crossfire of the planets, some of them being very positive while others really disagreeable. Thus certain natives may go through difficulties in couple to such an extent that in some cases a pure and simple rupture must be envisaged. Others will know superb love at first sight. Others still will experience both!

FEBRUARY
First two weeks - The planet Linh Tinh in a beautiful aspect will awaken you on the sentimental plane. And the star An Quang, a master of desire, will also spoil you. When these two planets act together this way, amorous happiness is surely at arm's reach; thus the heart and the body vibrate together and one recovers both affective and sensual complicity with one's mate. If you live alone, you'll meet a person who suits you sentimentally and sexually at the same time. And since Dai Hao, the planet of surprises, will also be present, this period promises quite a number of you a capital amorous encounter!
Last two weeks - With this phase of the Moon, you should heartwise expect neither noticeable problems nor exceptional events. It will rather be routine, but on the whole an agreeable routine. In any case, as a good native of this sign, you clearly give your preference to stable situations over successive upheavals; thus you'll surely be pleased to be able to serenely share an eventless everyday life with your beloved one. If you live alone, don't lose heart: the stars Dao Hoa and Tu Vi promise you several opportunities of encounter.

MARCH
First two weeks - On account of this aspect of the planet Hong Loan, your sentimental life may become shaky if not stormy. This will above all be the case if you're married and succumb to passing siren songs. Beware, an indiscretion that you deem unimportant may transform itself into a conjugal drama! If you're lonely, your adventurous heart will lead you by the nose. Sudden outbursts, love at first sight but also disappointments and not always agreeable surprises are possible. So watch out!
Last two weeks - Thanks to the support of the planet Hong Loan, your increased charm and well-bloomed sensuality will attract attention. If you're already bound, your couple life will be very harmonious. And if you're lonely, you'll have chances to meet someone with whom you'll click right away and very well.

Horoscope for Lamb/Sheep/Ram

2006-01-06T11:50:00.000+07:00

In the face of challenges, build a reputation of integrity.

You have two choices for 2006: Either spend the year with the Peace Corps or some charitable project, or make 2006 an entirely by-the-numbers year. The good news is, if you pass this test, the future will reward you.

Honestly, in 2006, there won't be much way for you to avoid juicy temptations that can turn your life upside down. Wine, women, and song... they will sing a siren song in 2006. It's a "character building" year for you. Cut up the charge cards, stick to healthy routines, and don't try to sneak out of work early on Fridays. Drive below speed limits, and--if you're in a relationship--don't flirt, even in an online chat.

If you can stay out of trouble in 2006, you'll build a reputation that will attract all the right people--including potential investors--starting in 2007.

ON LAMBS...

2006-01-06T11:49:00.000+07:00

LAMB people have good taste and are quite charming and elegant … and rich. You may find them the center of attention at a stylish dinner party, ravishing all with incomparable wit and bon mots. The opposite is also true: they are often quite shy and sometimes prefer complete anonymity, the quiet life at home with a good book, a roaring fire, and the joys of the palate. A creative flame burns in their lives and you may find them before a canvas experimenting with bright bold genius strokes of paint. Sometimes, they tend to be pessimistic and question the meaning of life, wondering "why they dwell among green mountains." They are quite often deeply religious or spiritual and quite passionate about their work and their belief.

Sweet Potato Soup and Cellophane Noodles are among keys to good health.

Earth Lambs are like dancing daffodils, moving with kinetic exuberance and joy. Like all Lambs, these creatures are wonderful to socialize with, you just can't help loving their friendly ways and enthusiasm for living. They make lemonade out of lemons, velvet out of porcupines, and find serendipity everywhere. All their friends and colleagues get caught up with this passion. As you can imagine, they make the best of traveling companions. Earth Lambs are honorable in all their dealings; they roll up their sleeves and do whatever it is that must be done. They know true contentment because they can think of yesterday without regret and tomorrow without fear. Earth Lambs love good books and spend many happy hours seeking treasures in used bookstores. This serious nature also applies to their college years and careers, which they pursue with utmost dedication, hard work, and diligence. At some point in later life, they are rewarded with unexpected financial fortune. What a cozy twosome the Earth Lamb makes with a love partner. Relationships are filled with exquisite warmth, gentleness, and tenderness, with magical threads of sensuality taking them on beautiful carpet rides.

You Don't Miss Your Water

2006-01-05T17:38:00.000+07:00

This is one of my favorite songs of Craig David. For some reason, it never fails to make me reminisce and be sad when I hear it after my hear has been wounded...

As I sail with you across the finest oceans
On our way to find the key to our emotions
Together, we will move the clouds to brighter days
Some people question what I say
Try to break up you and me
But I know this love between us is growing stronger
You can call me whenever from wherever
Just remember that
I'll be there
Through all the stormy weather
Us break up, never
No we'll be together
Forever

You don't miss your water 'til the well runs dry
But I believe so strongly in you and I
Can't somebody answer me the question why
You don't miss your water til the well runs dry

As I close my eyes
Sit back while reminiscing
Of when we used to fuss and fight, but end up kissing
There may be sad and painful times along the way
But in my heart you'll always be everything and more to me
For I know this love between us is growing stronger
You can call me whenever from wherever
Just remember that
I'll be there
Through all the stormy weather
Us break up never
No we'll be together
Forever

You don't miss your water 'til the well runs dry
But I believe so strongly in you and I
Cant somebody answer me the question why
You don't miss your water til the well runs dry

For you are always on my mind
You are always on my mind
Girl you know that you
You are always
You are always on my mind
You are always forever

You don't miss your water 'til the well runs dry
But I believe so strongly in you and I
Cant somebody answer me the question why
You don't miss your water til the well runs dry

You don't miss your water girl no
But I believe so strongly in you and I yeah
Cant somebody answer me the question why
Cause you don't miss your water 'til the well runs dry yeah listen
If you ever get the feeling
You wanna play around starting cheating, remember
You don't miss your water 'til the well runs dry

He probably miss me because he called after I decided not to do so...But then again, I know I miss him more...

What About Love...

2006-01-05T17:28:00.000+07:00

What if i took my time to love you
What if i put no one above you
what if i did the things that really mattered
What if i ran through hopes of disaster

No-one would care if we had never made it
We're in this alone so why dont we face it
There is no room to blame one another
We just need time to forgive each other

Chorus:
What about love...
What about feeling...
What about all the things that make life worth living
What about faith
What about trust
And tell me baby what about us

How can I give this love a new beginning
How can I stop the rain...its never ending
How do i keep my soul reliving
Memories of how we should be keep calling

(Chorus)

Oh baby
Il take the rivers right
Il take the happy times
Il take the moments of disaster

(Chorus)

Things We USED to Argue About...

2006-01-04T17:38:00.000+07:00

Odie and I have been chatting almost the entire afternoon...Sharing stories, pieces of advice, and links of interesting blogs and hobbies.

One of the links Odie shared with me is a freakin' long one...I grew tired reading the entire entry entitled as such, and I started reminiscing (again). But this time, I'm trying to recall the things we argue about...

- what new celfone model to buy
- what movie to watch when everything showing sucks
- what movie to watch when everything showing is good
- where to have coffee
- which chinese restaurant to hit (NorthPark or SuperBowl?) -- what the hell??They're all Chinese food!
- where will i get a cab -- in front of Tower Records or Landmark?
- why do we always have to pass by Powerbooks when I have no intentions of buying anything
- what new kiddie series of books will I start buying
- what his shirt size is -- ayaw maniwala na sa binibilihan ko large sha...
- what reasons should he give "the one" when we go out
- why he had to ditch long-planned gimmicks because of his barkada
- poker nights
- ladies' nights
- why I want to travel so much
- why I don't eat bread and red-sauced pasta
- when I ran out of credits
- when I text or call after 10pm or after 2pm at some days
- tardiness -- kasi lagi akong late in meeting up with him

These are some of the things that we continuously argue about over the year...Annoying as they are, these are the things that made me love him more. If I can only have the chance to have another year to fight over these things, I'd grab the opportunity...=(

2006-01-02T15:22:00.000+07:00

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

Our family stayed at Manila Hotel to celebrate New Year's Eve. Si Reichelle kasi has asthma. This is the first time that I've experienced 11:45pm in the lobby: CHAOS!!! People were running around, kids were making a lot of noise, etc.! As in! Ang sayang chaos nito!Ü Unfortunately, we had to go back to our room before 12mn because Papa, Neal and Reich are there. There was a countdown at the pavilion which we missed, pero pig-out naman sa room!Ü

Here are some of the pix:

Gawin Bang Issue ang Friendster???

2005-12-27T14:48:00.000+07:00

I can't deny it. Napikon ako. This really pissed me off! Imagine, sa edad naming to, kaya naming pagtampuhan at gawing issue ang friendster??? My God. Absurd! Ang point nya is, she might see it. Pucha di ko naman sha friend no! May settings ang friendster na friends ko lang ang makakakita! Imbyerna! Baka raw meron akong friend na friend si #1 ng di ko nalalaman. Fine. Tanggalin!!! Ang gusto ang nya patanggal originally is the picture from the outing. Ngayon, lahat na ng sweet-looking. Peste!!! Eh di wala ng natira!!! Ang sa kin lang naman is...ACCOUNT KO TO. AND I CAN DO WHATEVER I WANT WITH IT.

R: gud morning...
R: i deleted the outing pix na kasama ka, as promised
J: morning
J: sory ulit
R: yeah...sori rin...account ko kasi yun e
R: so deadma ko sa pagpost
J: ü
R: affected ako no
R: seriously
R: feeling ko u dont wanna be associated with me...
R: hindi ko nga pala naalis lumang pix with u
R: o pati ba naman yon kailangan ko ng tanggalin?
J: basta walang pic na sweet tayo sana
J: di naman sa ayaw ko maassociated sayo noh...ano ba
J: ayaw ko lang may evidence
R: so ang pic na dalawa lang tayo is bawal...kahit yung matagal ng nandon
J: basta walang sweet
R: e kung mukha nga lang natin ang nasa pic? do u consider that sweet?
R: ano ba to, may check up sa pix na ipopost ko...
J: hay naku
J: wag na nga
J: balik mo na lahat
J: ikaw na bhala
J: malaki ka na
J: di ko na kailangan mag explain sayo
R: tinanggal ko na nga di ba??
R: ang natira na lang is yung dating-dati pa
J: alam mo naman kung bkit kailangan tangalin yun eh..ayaw mo lang intindihin
R: yung dati pang nandon ang natira...na hndi ka naman nagrereklamo
J: pero ikaw kung ayaw mo eh di wag
R: fine
R: i'll remove them all
R: magwawala ka pa e
J: wag na nga
J: i dont care anymore
R: tama na pwede??
R: wag na natin pag usapan
(dead air...)
J: btw suot ko pala yun pabango
J: bango daw sabi ng mga peeps d2
R: k

But then again, nanalo ang mokong. Bumawi lang sa message sa tree ko. Quiet na lang ako. I don't want to react to the message anymore.