For Kai (sniff, sniff..)

Yup..I also never knew to what extent 25 pages of colored cut cartolina can affect my life. But I was beyond happy to share it with my Royal Sissies. This entry could have been an email, but I decided to publish it as a blog mainly because I cannot deny what will be the heart of these words and most importantly, the beauty of our friendship.

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Yesterday was an emotional torture. I was annoyed, irked and was impatient that our Royal Christmas Party-turned-Flores de Mayo did not turn out as it was supposed to be. It was over in a bat of an eyelash. Heck! We didn't even had a group shot! But nevertheless, vexation could not be on my head upon seeing the four of you, the crown still prevailed on high.

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I arrived home looking at my new books. I almost forgot I tucked your letter inside. As I read it, tears streamed on my cheeks from the second paragraph until the rest of the night. I know it was an emotionally-light letter. But I cannot help myself most especially that I was hormon-ey, and "emotional unstable" as Queencie also is. haha!

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I always say, "People Always Leave" because it happens to me all the time. It always hurt because those people leaving are always one of the closest in my heart. Until now, I cannot decipher the reason why. They say, when people live, we die a little. I won't deny that I will die a little. But I promise you it will be just a little, a tiny bit even. I will really try to maintain it at that.

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I can assure you that I will miss you, badly if ever. I will miss having YM chats and frequent Plurk replies. I will miss going nuts for an online book find and deciding what to buy or what not to buy. I will miss going out to malls, occasionally seeing a movie, sipping coffee or even having our usual unhealthy snacks. I won't forget the overly heated room of your which is as messy as mine.

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But what i can promise you more that I've assured you is we will get over this. We wont hold calls or texts barred. We will still be updating each other no matter how bitchy our teachers are or how hard lessons will be or even how messy and tragic and whatever-you-call-it our love lives are. Stash of peperworks can be set aside for royal calls. We could still reserve a seat for you if we go out in Coffee Break, McDo or Chowking if you want! hahaha! I would even keep my room messy para patas ta! hahaha! Going to Manila and studying Dentistry isn't such a bad thing as being exiled to Madagascar. Beyond the tears that are clouding my eyes right now is the hope that the other end of the People Always Leave quote will come. You are one of the few that I trust to "come back", and I mean come back whole and the same as you used to be. I will hold on to that letter that the memories in our diary won't stop at that. Ipaship kun dapat ipaship!

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I know I might sound overly acting. It's not like you will be staying there forever. It's not like you are dying or I am(knock on the hardest wood). You will just be "visiting" Manila. But this stupid "leaving" thing is making me vulnerable again, rather making us vulnerable. All of us had shed a tear about this upcoming circumstance. Kulang na lang, we will have a tear compact instead of blood compact! hahaha!

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I won't be here tomorrow for lunch. I will be in Bacolod the whole day. I will come to accept it that this is the "weaning thing"..Grr! But I still hope to see you on Monday with Queencie. No Goodbyes. Just hellos for what lies ahead.

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Love you Bestie and Royal Sissy!

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PS. Send me your complete address in Manila, I might want to ship my online buys there to save shipping...haha! Ubos na kwarta ko sa libro! Apir ta!

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Love and Bliss!

Cebu-Bohol Trip 2009

This was such a fun vacation for our family! At first, I was really excited since this is like the first vacation we had that is like a guessing game. No one knew when to leave, what we'll ride, where we'll stay or go! haha! Only 2-3 people know..We even knew that we were leaving at 1 am the next day during dinner time! haha! We were just tagging along and going with the flow..

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We were supposed to leave Bacolod City at 1 am but the van arrived at 2. We loaded the van and went off to San Carlos City after a 2 hour drive. We took the Don Salvador Benedicto route from Bacolod to San Carlos. The road was zig-zaggy and the can wast fast so most of us got queasy and nauseated. hehe! We arrived at the barge and boarded the ship. Even if we are sleepy, photos can still be managed. haha! Camera whores!

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We arrived at around 7 am in Toledo City. We had breakfast at Jolibee then off we went to the hotel in Cebu City. I cannot even remember the hotel's name! All I know that it has a "Crown" on it since we were talking about how everything has a "Crown" on it..haha! queen city of the south thingy... I just took a quick bath then we were off to a buffet lunch in The Majestic.

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Had buffet lunch, Went to Ayala Mall, but we felt like we were fighting our eyelids open! I feel like my steps are flying because of drowsiness! We went back to the hotel to recharge. At around 6 pm, we went to Tops (the highest point in Cebu where you can see the city..It's the first time that I watched a fireworks display while looking down!) We also tried the Skywalk Adventure that night in Crown Regency Hotel and Towers after we had dinner at a dimsum resto. We walked around at the edge of the tower (the highest in the country with 40 stories). It was fun but bitin! I want one more round! I was with Micay, Flip and JJ.

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We did not get to ride the edge coaster.. =( The price was extortion! It was quite expensive and "commercialized" for lack of a better term. The fee included an entrance fee + the ride + snacks. We also paid for these photos to be burned in a CD. If only we knew, we would have gotten more shots for the photos.

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Nevertheless, we all had exhilarating fun!!

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Judging from the photos, you'll see who's the fearless and the scared-y cat..haha!

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We went island hopping in Mactan the next day..We had a good laugh when Papa Lo demonstrated the "proper use" of the life vest! hahaha! He wore it upside down! haha!Not to mention the lost slippers replaced by "Gladiators"..haha!

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"Tabuni imo dulunggan" (while holding his nose) hahaha!

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"Ang Yate ni Yoyoy Wowowee!"

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After the island hopping (I remembered someone having an upset stomach everytime we island hop...hehehe!), we took at dip at the clubhouse pool at Tita Nida's subdivision. She was our guide when we were in Cebu. We didn't get to swim in the island so we took a swim in the pool instead. After a quick meal, off we went to the barge again for our trip to Bohol.

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View our Cebu photos here.

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The ship, a very init and gin-ot and maarte one, left at 12 midnight. We were itching to go down to the van ang sleep there after the ticket inspection. We were like sardines, all 15 of us, in the van! haha! At around 3-4 am, we made a stop and all I can hear were laughs and complains that they are hungry and want some coffee. They can't even close the door of the van for like 5 attempts! hahaha! Gutom nga Toyota! As for me?! I just took 1 Pan de Sal and ate it while my eyes were shut! haha! Then, I'm alsleep again. I can even feel that my mouth is open while sleeping! I think we got stage 1 pressure sores!

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The next opening of my eyes, I can hear them asking for directions to Cebu Diving Resort. Then later on, they realized that it was supposed to be Bohol Divers Resort! hahaha! How can you find something that isn't there?! hahaha! Upon arriving at the Resort, I took a quick nap before the tour.

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We went on a tour that morning. We stopped by the monument of the blood compact in Bohol. We also visited their old church. We were wearing sleeveless shirts so we were not allowed to go in without a shawl to cover our shoulders. I was even wearing shorts and slippers. Yikes! But it was nice to know that they are still strict with church attire.

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After which, we visited Prony, a humongous python. We were very much entertained with Mari Mar who gave us a short background of Prony and sang to us! haha! View the video here. She looks like Michael V. hehe!

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Then off we go to the River Boat ride. We ate our buffet lunch there. It was like a floating restaurant. In the afternoon, we went to the Chocolate Hills and see the tarsiers. Too bad, they don't allow handling of the tarsiers anymore.. =(

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That night, we took a swim in the resort pool before eating dinner. We were supposed to eat at the restaurant but Tito Vic called us up that we will be eating outside. We ate at a barbeque sidewalk resto. I has one of the funniest dinners ever courtesy of Kobe! haha! We interviewed him about school stuffs and as Bill Cosby says, "kids say the darnest things!"..haha! 11+11=? Kobe: 23, Micay: 21! hahahaha!

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View our Bohol pics here.

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On the fourth day, we went home from Bohol to Bacolod via Dumaguete.

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Took a picture on the SPC sisters landmark. So much for the Alma Mater stuff..hahaha! Had pizza and pasta at Why Not? The food was delish!

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We felt like our stomachs were about to explode as we return to the van. It was a super bumpy and bouncy ride home. It felt like the whole Negros were on rocks! We arrived home at 11 pm, with tired minds, tired souls, we slept.

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View our Dumaguete photos here.

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This is my first vacation since I was a kid that I am with my extended family. It was super duper fun! Nothing beats travelling with your family that you will definitely know that you will have the greatest time! Looking forward for more vacations! Go Ma-oy Toyota! haha!

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The Bakasyonistas: Mama, Papa, Shoti, Me, Tito Vic, Tita Tata, Micay, Flip, Tito Bert, Tita Neneng, Tita Inday, Tito Bebe, Papa Lo, Tita Els and Kobe

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P.S. Tita Inday was bullied by our Papas the entire trip! haha! She's the oldest among the senior citizens! haha!

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Love and Bliss!

The Meantime Girl

She’s the one you call when you’re bored because she makes you laugh. She’s the one you talk to when you’re feeling down because she’s willing to lend an ear and be a friend. She’s not the one you call when you need a date to your company’s Christmas party, or to go dancing with on a Saturday night. She’s the one you spend time with between girlfriends, before you find “The One”. You know, the one who you keep around in the meantime.

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She’s not one of the guys, not a tomboy, but you don’t look at her as a “real” woman, either. She’s not bitchy enough, moody enough, or sexy enough to be seen in that light. She’s too laid-back, too easily amused by the same things your male buddies are amused by. She’s too understanding, too comfortable – she doesn’t make you feel nervous or excited the way a “real” woman does. But she’s cool, and nice, and funny, and attractive enough that when you’re lonely or horny and need intimate female companionship, she’ll do just fine. You don’t have to wine and dine her because she knows the real you already, and you don’t have any facades to keep up, no pretenses to preserve. You’re not trying to get anything of substance out of her. She’s not easy, but you know that she cares about you and is attracted to you, and that she’ll give you the intimacy you need. And you know you don’t have to explain yourself or the situation, that she’ll be able to cope with the fact that this isn’t the beginning of a relationship or that there’s any possibility that you have any real romantic feelings for her. It won’t bother her that you’ll get up in the morning, put on your pants, say goodbye, and go on a date with the woman you’ve been mooning over for weeks who finally agreed to go out with you. She’ll settle for a goodbye hug and a promise to call her and tell her how the date went. She’s just so cool . . . why can’t all women be like that?!

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But deep down, if you really think about it (which you probably don’t because to you, the situation between the two of you isn’t important enough to merit any real thought), you know that it’s really not fair. You know that although she would never say it, it hurts her to know that despite all her good points and all the fun you two have, you don’t think she’s good enough to spend any real time with. Sure, it’s mostly her fault, because she doesn’t have to give in to your needs – she could play the hard-to-get bitch like the rest of them do, if she really wanted to. But you and she both know that she probably couldn’t pull it off. Maybe she’s too short, or a little overweight, or has a big birthmark on her forehead, or works at Taco Bell. Whatever the reason, somehow life has given her a lot of really great qualities but has left out the ones that men want (or think they want) in a woman. So she remains forever the funny friend, the steadfast companion, the secret lover, and you go on searching for your goddess who will somehow be everything you ever wanted in a woman.

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She doesn’t captivate you with her beauty, or open doors with her smile. Mainly she blends in with the crowd. She’s safe. She doesn’t want to be the center of attention and turn the heads of everyone in the room. But she wants to turn someone’s head. She wants to be special to someone, too. We all do.

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She has feelings. She has a heart. In fact, she probably has a bigger and better heart than any woman you’ve ever known because she’s had a front-row seat to The Mess That Is Your Life, and she likes you anyway. She obviously sees something worthwhile and redeeming in you because although you’ve given her nothing, absolutely no reason to still be around, she is.

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found this in Nang Maane's blog several months ago. I just forgot to post it everytime..hehe! I loved this post. It's so in-your-face! haha! Oh well, I'd rather be a meantime girl than a good time girl...

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Love and Bliss!

Pure Perfection...

Today was the season finale of One Tree Hill Season 6. It was just pure beauty and perfection!! I loved every minute of it and I was crying the whole time!! Yes, the whole 41 minutes of it! I always cry when watching the previous episodes but this is the first time that I cried during the entire episode. This is Tree Hill at its beauty and finest!

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Lucas carrying Peyton in the hospital...Washing his hands and looking at his wedding ring...Friends coming to his side one by one...Lucas holding baby Scott...Julian bringing magazines to Brooke...Peyton waking up...Karen holding the baby and handing it to Peyton...Nathan joining the Bobcats...Haley hugging Nathan for making it...Jamie hugging his dad for making it...Karen talking to Lucas in the front porch...Chase and Mia...Mouth and Milly...Whitey hugging Dan...Victoria having a change of heart...Brooke talking to Peyton...Peyton naming her daughter Sawyer Brooke...Brooke and Julian kissing under the lighted trees...Nathan, Haley and Jamie walking in the Bobcats' court...Lucas driving the Comet...Peyton seeing the Comet....Them driving off with Sawyer Brooke at the end...They even made voice overs at the end of the episode..It was just beyond what my heart can handle! It was pure bliss and perfection!

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I just wonder how the hell will Mark Schwann, the writer/producer, outdo himself on the 7th season now that Chad Michael Murray (Lucas) and Hilarie Burton (Peyton) won't be part of the show anymore. This episode should just be the end of it all! This, I believe, should be the final-final season finale. Today's episode was just soo encompassing that it was beyond beauty! It was perfection!! It was just the realization of all their dreams. And with Whitey and Karen appearing back on the show, you couldn't ask for more!

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AAaaaaaaahhhhhh! I cannot contain my emotions! It was during lunch time that I watched it and until now, I still feel it! I watched it twice and still got teary eyed the second time around! I cannot believe I am "over reacting" now. But One Tree Hill is the only show that could make me do this. I am going ga-ga over OTH!! And I won't deny it! I don't care what people say. When something touches you, you have to affirm it. hehe! It is a beautiful, beautiful show that touched every fiver of my being. And I'm sure all you Tree Hill fans out there would agree. This show not only touches a part of you but it gratifies your whole sense of self! I can't get enough of it!!!!

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I am just sad that Lucas and Peyton won't be seen next season. The season ender did not even give a definite goodbye to them. Unless, driving off is symbolic. But I'm still hoping for a guest appearance...huhuhuhu!!! I am going sentimental for days now. I even cried one night. I am thinking about the many friendships that I started and formed just because of this show and mainly because of Lucas Scott and Peyton Sawyer. To my OTH buddies...Manang Kim, Marian, Flora, Gem and some others whom I "OTH-ed".... (sniff, sniff..) It is not over until we place a period. "Believe that dreams come true everyday, because they do."

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haaay..One Tree Hill...I will love you forever!! I will even make my kids watch it! haha! This is the show that I can relate mostly. Not only on the "people always leave" part but mostly on the genuine friendship and relationship formed with friends and families. I just see life in all its matter, form and beauty in it! It really shows you the fullness of the drama that is life. I can barely believe that it has been 6 years and the next season would probably be the last...huhuhu!

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One Tree Hill is love...bliss..beauty..and life!

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There can only be One Tree Hill...and it is your home... Always and Forever... ;- (

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Love and Bliss!

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Listening To: Two Words by Lea Salonga

Mixed Mondays

I don't know why I feel so emotional today. I just do. (Hormones?! I really don't know!) Nevertheless, I feel like I can't contain my emotions, they just flow out..These things depict my mind, heart and soul now...

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• Weddings almost always make me cry.
• Watching the Judy Ann-Ryan wedding made me cry and swoon and get envious
• I love the above mentioned wedding. I think it topped Lea Salonga's in my list. But I still love Lea singing her wedding vows
• "And if life should come to just one question...Do I hold each moment true?...no trace of sadness..always with gladness...I do." I love lea Salonga!
• I just got misty eyed by merely reading Flora's blog entry about her sister's wedding. It was just a short entry describing the place and how they also teared up. And I don't even know her sister! It was just beautiful. Love is.
• I am in a sing-song mode
• Beautiful Girl by Jose Mari Chan made me nostalgic
• "afraid for love to fade before it can come true..."
• "so close to reaching that famous happy end..almost believing this was not pretend..now you're beside me and look how far we've come..so far...we are..so close..."
• Wedding Dress by Matt Nathanson which was featured in last weeks OTH episode
• People Always Leave (in all its matter and form)
• Thinking of Chad and Hilarie leaving One Tree Hill makes me teary eyed. I'm getting sentimental over the friendships that I formed because of One Tree Hill and primary because of "Leyton"
• I am excited and anxious for tomorrow's season finale..I hope they get a decent send-off.
• books..
• love songs...
• being solitary
• envy..
• rainy day thoughts...
• paperworks...unlimited paperworks..
• deadlines
• limits...
• yesterday's medical-surgical-dental mission..view photos here.
• life path and career...
• love and lost..
• excitement..
• confusion..
• aniticipation...
• I wanna feel how it is to be IN love...
• (sigh..) (sigh...)

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So looking forward to tomorrow's One Tree Hill season finale!! I'm so glad I finished all paperwork due this week! whew! what a relief! I only got 2 more left. I'll see if I can start with one tomorrow.

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Love and Bliss!

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Listening To: Angel by Kate Voegele

Happy Day Tag-- Day 7& 8

super late post....

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DAY 7 .

I was in Bacolod for the baptism of my cousin's son, Dennison Clyde..He was such a cutie baby! He smiles and laughs at everyone. Ambok-ambok!! I attended his baptism as his godmother. The other godmothers and godfathers are their families and friends also. A pair was a mutual friend of my mom's since they are the supplier of Pilot products..hehe..As usual, Bacolod is fun! It's really fun to see and catch up with relatives. I only knew that afternoon, that my cousin Kitchie arrived already. We saw each other that night. She was the center of the family's grilling about her boyfriend. haha! We went home the next day.

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DAY 8 .

Last day of the Happy Tag post..It was a Tuesday. Tuesdays are One Tree Hill days. This is the episode before the season finale which would be airing next week. Lucas and Peyton got married!!! And I was crying the whole time when Haley read the prediction box until the end of the ceremony!! I cried again when Lucas said "Peyton Scott"...Awwww! I love this show!! It's only sad to know that Chad and Hilarie won;t be coming back next season...Just knew about this last Wednesday...tsk..tsk...I hope that Mark Schwann and the other writers would give them a proper send off next week! But still...Nothing's gonna be the same... (People Always Leave)

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So that's the end of it..8 Happy Days! That was a rather crazy week with paperwork deadlines screaming at me. But nevertheless, I finished them all and all I am left to do now is my take-home exam, a reflection papar and a research paper...I can do it all by the 20th.

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This is a good tag. Sometimes, I can only see darkness in my days but this enable me to puch myself and see the light. As I post happy thoughts here, I am affirming that life is indeed good!

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Love and Bliss!

Happy Day Tag-- Day 5 & 6

DAY 5

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The comedy happened late night..Pahabol! haha! Jam Jam, my brother's best friend slept over at our place. That afternoon he told me that he can perform pranic healing on me.. He knows how to. I am really fascinated how it works..with all the aura and chakra thingy. However, I was not able to be "healed" since I was still doing my homework when we was ready to begin. Instead, my brother took my place. It was really funny seeing them! hahaha! Jam Jam was doing this aura sweeping while trying to hold his laughter! hahaha! I was just on the computer trying to hold mine as well! JJ was also laughing! hahaha! So from the middle of the short session until it was finished, the three of us are holding our laughter. My stomach was already hurting!! haha!

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DAY 6

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Today was Mother's Day. Aside from being sooooo happy to have a great mom, another comedic stunt was done by the boys! I love these kids! They really make me laugh every single time! We had our lunch at Emilion (Grand Dame Hotel). This lady, who was allegedly the grandma of ther classmate, who owns the hotel, was the center of the bruhaha. The boys and Papa were arguing this lady's persona. The boys were saying that she is the grandma of their classmate but were not sure which side of the family. They said she saw her at their friend's house when they used to go there. Papa was in disagreement and claimed that she is just a look alike. This issue kept popping out at random moments during our meal. Until it came to a point that the boys betted against Papa. The bet was, whoever loses will scratch the winner's back for one day! haha! To confirm the issue, Papa asked the waiter. And....dun-dun-dun-dun...He lost the bet! hahaha! The boys were laughing at him! haha! He made the boys greet the grandma, since they won anyway! hahaha!

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I was so full of my lunch. I even got dizzy after the elevator stopped at the 2nd floor then went down again at the ground floor. To found out that, my brother pressed the elevator button at the second floor since they used the stairs going down! grr!

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Nevertheless, today was good. I haven't continued my paperworks but I am optimistic. I have already finished half of the bulk for the following week. Tomorrow, I'll be in Bacolod for Dennison's baptism. I'm gonna be his fairy godmother..hehe! So that means, minus one day for work. Still, I have to finish all of my requirements by May 20!! I have to be in that family vacation!!! See you Cebu and Bohol!!!

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Love and Bliss!

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Listening To: One Voice by Billy Gillman

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May 10, 2009

Happy Day Tag -- Day 4

Again, today was tiring. Homework and yesterday stuffs were trafficking my mind. Today was not a jolly happy day but or like a thankful happy day.

I finished only 1 case study out for the two that I should have finished earlier. So 4 out of 5 case studies were answered by moi already. Many more to go!! Today's target was supposedly 2 case studies and some fact sheets in another subject. I will finish it tomorrow.

I am anticipatory for next week...

"I can see clearly now the rain is gone...I can see all obstacles in my way..." lalala....(Hopefully!!)

Love and Bliss!

Happy Day Tag -- Day 3

Today was very tiring. I was at school for a whole day class. Theoretical Foundations of Education was practically a crash course this time! haha! Nevertheless, it did not prevent me to be happy.

These past few days, I was once again, having weird dreams. The kind of dreams that make you wonder "what the heck?!". They were topsy turvy, jumping from once scene to another and involving unusual persons. I think I had 3 in a month now. I have read in an article that dreams are the outlet of your subconscious. They show suppressed thoughts, thoughts that you run away from but eventually have to face. A key to recurrent dreams is getting the dreams' main theme. As I try to remember my dreams, I eventually realized that I am in a state of being in a hurry; running away from being chased. I was running to get my bag, being in a hurry to get home and running away from someone. But someone always comes to the rescue to fetch me and helps to get me home.

The thing is, I have been thinking a lot lately. To work or not to work this year? As much as it is important to have a decision as soon as possible, I always see myself suppressing that thought. I am preoccupied with Graduate School these days. The assignments can be quite monstrous! I want to concentrate in getting my Masters but I am also thinking of the time that will pass with me not getting a clinical experience and seeing classmates who are passing exams and working makes me feel useless. However, if I will go on full semesters all the way, I can have my thesis done and hopefully graduate by March next year. And so, I am in a dilemma. A dilemma that I don't want to think about just yet. Something that I am running away from but stresses me a lot because I need to be in a hurry to make a decision. (Dreams do really make sense. And it's weird being your own shrink..haha!)

Now, the happy thing is, my prayers were answered. But the irony and funny thing is, those somebodys that help me get home is actually the somebodys that helped me in this dilemma. They did not exactly make me ride in their car and took me home, but they helped me in finding my answer. At the end of the day, problems do have solutions, comfortable solutions; just like what home is. The other day, my answer was 50-50. But today, it was confirmed. I am not working just yet. Ms. Timay and I talked this morning. I didn't care that my class was probably starting, I just had to finish that talk. Besides, it was really fun. And as much as I am an "angel to her", I think she is more and angel to me. The Lord answered my prayers. THE LORD ANSWERED MY PRAYERS!!! She just gave me a work opportunity which would allow me to focus on getting that second degree. I'm not even sure if that work means work=job=pay or work=help=no pay. It involves being in the secretariat for accreditation along with a buddy of mine. Nurse secretary..haha! The core of this relief is that I will have something to work on, hopefully sooner and hopefully it will happen, other than my assignments. Plus, I have something to place in my resume that will show what I did before applying for jobs. Now I just have to wait for reality top unfold. Hopefully, this is certain.

"Haze, indi ka lang anay mag-ubra ha.." never sounded that good. It gave me a sense of relief. This is a different kind of happey. This is not just "jolly happy" but more like, "happy inside".. Now, I can have a good night sleep. No hurrying...No running away...I am finally home.

Love and Bliss!!!!

Happy Day Tag -- Day 2

I am happy because:

• I was spared in a reporting during our class because of the good ol' "saved by the bell". I was not able to prepare anything for the report. I was not able to find the book where my topic is. Ergo, no reading and Powerpoint presentation! haha! I was damn lucky!
• Tonight will be another American Idol performance night. I always love a good show!
• Shoti gave me another ping pong basic: the serve. (Last Sunday was the racket. I am such a ping pong dummy that 2 persons, one at my side and one on chat, were teaching me yet I cannot comprehend!) He borrowed a ping pong ball at school because he wants to play here at home. (He's playing like crazy now, all by himself, with the wall as opponent. I can hear ball ticks!) I cracked myself up because I was down on the floor chasing the ball because I cannot hit it. I cannot hit it because I have spatial difficulties with ping pong, I am not the sports type and I tossed the ball across and not towards me! haha! That's how I ended up in the floor! hahaha! I am such a schmuck!
  

Love and Bliss!

Happy Day Tag -- Day 1

I was tagged by my cousin Michelle months ago to post a thing that made you happy for 8 straight days. This is a super late post but nevertheless, here it goes...

DAY 1

Today, our internet connection was restored. I was connected back to you...harhar! Yesterday, our phone line went off and was only back this morning. Only that, our line was switched with our neighbor's. Hence, we directed their calls to our phone number so that that can answer it there. Tsk, tsk...but thank God, it was restored back to normal during lunch time today! I have to do a homework and I need the internet to do it. I was planning to go out and use the internet station for it but luckily, I didn't have to.

And another thing. It was confirmed. I gained weight!!!! wohooo! For someone who has difficulty of gaining some pounds, the visit to the dress shop made me happy. I was trying on the top of my gown and it cannot be closed anymore. That was made almost 3 years ago. I know I could not fit in it since I also had another gown altered (big time!). I did not expect that the alteration is that big. 2 inches baby! hahaha! And the skirt, won't fit also. The waist can be managed but the hips don't lie! haha! Oh yeah, Shakira! Now you gave your song a whole new meaning! haha! My waist-hip proportions are always a problem with bottoms as always..hehe! Well, bottom line, I gained some lean and fats!

In response to this tag, I also have to tag certain friends...I tag Kai, Nang Maane, Nang Kim (TV Tuesdays also made me happy today, by the way), Marian, Nong Don, and Frankie..hehe..I tagged my blogspot followers...hehehe! You should also post you Happy 8 Days...

Love and Bliss!

Pacman eating power pellets, ghouls and more pellets

In a reflective mood, I opt to blog about Manny Pacquiao's astounding victory last Sunday.

I am not a boxing fan. (I don't know how such an act of violence came about as a sport loved by millions.) All I know and am positive about is I am a fan of the man's spirit. He is an epitome of someone who triumphs over this dog-eat-dog world.

Playing Pacman in video games always thrill me. Maybe because it is one of the games that my lame video game skills can fit into. I always enjoy getting those pellets, strategically eating power pellets so that I can devour those colored ghouls. But lame as I am, I cannot last long in the game. Pacquiao is like Pacman. The nickname suited well. He is strategic in his game, knocking down all opponents.

Born into humble beginnings, he rose over the line of poverty, and I mean, rose over like water overflowing..just keeps going on..and on..and on...Who could have ever imagined that punches would be equivalent to millions or even billions of kaching. I would never advocate boxing as a source of income. But for someone like Manny, you can't blame him.

Anyway, going back to the Hatton match, I really admire Manny's humility. I watched the weigh in of both boxers. Hatton just came off too confident for me. Haughty Hatton..(Maybe he should change the lyrics of his theme song to that..haha!) They were asked to say a few words for their fans and Ricky Hatton was braggy telling the fans that they won't go home disappointed. (Ha!) All Pacquiao said was that they don't know what's going to happen the next day..and only God knows.

It was almost unbelievable that being a boxing supernova that he is, he did not unleash an arguement to Hatton's words. Instead, he kept the fight an open ended question. However, an evil question lurks in my head. Maybe he said that since he was not able to think of a nasty comment in English..haha! Sorry, but Pacman's english entertains me like a good comedy. haha! Nah..I think he meant that comment..Just this once, I will believe that the world is still good.

Undeniably, Pacman is an inspiration. He is an inspiration of someone who reaches for his dreams, someone who aims high, someone who doesn't forget his humble beginnings and most especially, someone who has strong faith. I am always moved ny his gesture of kneeling down in a corning and praying before and after a fight, most especially after. Sometimes, we are too overwhelmed with joy that we forgot where the joy came from. I think that prayers coupled with his mother's are his secret.

If only everyday is Pacquiao matches day. People seem to be angels during the days of his matches. hehe! People are drwan to the Pacquiao fever! However, it is unfair to wish someone to be beaten up just to provoke peace. And to think, that someone who will be beaten up is the source of peace..haha!

If only for Manny Pacquiao, "Ang sarap maging Pinoy!"

Love and Bliss!