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Cakes for Reef

2012-01-21T14:19:00.008+08:00

And lastly for our youngest, Arkin Reef...

I have to say that we've been loyal to this bakery/pastry shop where we got these cakes from for 4 years now and yes, we are satisfied clients. They've always been part of Rush' and Reef's milestones :)

baptism @ St. Jude Thaddeus Church &Hall

1st bday @ Mayfair Terrace, Beach party theme

2nd bday @ HOME, Kung Fu Panda/Chinese New Year theme

Cakes for Rush

2012-01-21T14:03:00.007+08:00

I just want to share the cakes that became part of my children's milestones.

First will be ones for my eldest, Alton Rush...

Baptism @ St. Jude Thaddeus Church &Hall

1st Bday @Lopue's East Fun Place, CARS theme

2nd bday @ Mayfair Red Room, Incredibles theme

3rd bday @ Sta.Fe Resort, Angry Birds theme

DIY: Reef's party details

2012-01-21T08:06:00.017+08:00

food labels

candy corner
giveaways

lanterns

minus the cake

reef's kung fu cake

closer look

the bday bar

Happy 2nd Birthday Kung Fu Reef!

2012-01-20T06:26:00.011+08:00

Our youngest, Arkin Reef turned 2 last January 18 and since we already moved in to our new home, we decided to have a house blessing-slash-birthday celebration in one. I did a lot of DIY stuff from party favors to decors and will share them all here soon. The house blessing was officiated by Fr. Jovic Lemoncito of St. Jude Thaddeus, Alijis, it was more meaningful since he was also the one who baptized Reef 2 years ago. The pictures will say the rest. Enjoy!

the Theme: Kung Fu Panda-slash-Chinese New Year effect.

the Venue: Moncatar's new residence at Terra Nova

teaser

his chinese costume our little kung fu panda

reef with fr. lemoncito the simple celebration

our family

thank you!

Halloween Fun

2011-11-03T02:59:00.008+08:00

My Boys, Rush and Reef enjoyed their first Trick or Treat together. Rush was a Cowboy that day and Reef as a Car Race Driver. It was more delightful knowing that Manong Rush became a finalist for the Best Costume award. Thanks to the Baltazar family who invited us in their home at Sta. Clara, we will definitely do this every year because the boys just loved the thought of getting candies and wear costumes. The rest are their beautiful pictures that afternoon.

costume fitting

Ready for trick or treat boys? Them in their first names:) Rush was tagged as Alton and Reef was Arkin:) They rarely addressed in their first names and I loved it that way!

Hi Cowboy! Where's your horse? :)

Hello Racer! Where's your ride?:)

Rush' on the spot modelling experience..stage fright c manong

Inside Baltazar's home and their authentic witch:)

A picture of us! I love my family!

Rush' 3rd Birrrday

2011-10-03T03:56:00.010+08:00

Our eldest, Alton Rush turned 3 last September 26 and we celebrated it with birds and pigs!

There were no pabitins, clowns or games this time. It was a simple celebration in an overnight stay to a resort, a trip to a zoo and with his angry birds:) We love you so much Manong Rush:)

Rush @ 3

simple yet intimate celebration with fam. Mommy cooked the spaghetti!:)

required family picture. teeheee!

the not-so angry Rush blowing his cake with his brother, Porky Reef:)

looking so angry but still a yummy cake:)

meet his angry friends! thanks for free downloadable templates:)

the zoo treat!

Daddy and Reef fooling around:)

these are one of the moments, I thank God that I am alive:)

DIY: Towel Cakes

2011-03-14T23:04:00.007+08:00

Here are the towel cakes I made so far... Just sharing.

I made for the christening of my son, Arkin Reef

gifts for my inaanaks

A Blessed 12th!

2011-03-03T22:25:00.011+08:00

Happy Linen Anniversary as a couple and Happy Leather Wedding Anniversary to us!

When I started blogging way back 2005, It was a choice not to share much about my lovelife. Before, I felt that its just too cheesy to share and that the idea of publishing it online will make our relationship mushier. But as I read back my old posts now, I regret not sharing a little bit of everything about it. I seriously tell that to myself now, I mean why not?!

They said we have the perfect relationship ever! Let me see, we've known each other since kindergarten... spent same school memories during elementary years... always end up as a pair in school dance or plays... we were always seatmates... he was my grade school crush... still classmates when we reached high school... he said i was his crush... started dating when we were 3rd year high school... officially together the same year... broke up but went back to each other's arms after 3months... went to the same university during college... took up the same course... unintentionally became classmates again... got the best thesis award together... graduated college together... and the list became longer and longer.

It was during 2008 that we finally decided to get married and on our 9th anniversary as a couple. Now, we are blessed with 2 charming boys that will always be a living reminder of our love for each other. We are always grateful how God made everything possible for us. It was indeed a long ride, bumpy and rocky sometimes but surely the trip was all worth it!

Happy 1st Beachy and Bouncy Birthday Arkin Reef!

2011-02-08T23:26:00.005+08:00

Our second son, Arkin Reef turned 1 year old last January 18, 2011.

THEME: Beach Party

VENUE: Mayfair Plaza - Terrace

Here's what I stated in his birthday album which I published in our Facebook: If love is water, we will give you the beach!!! An afternoon filled with fun and laughter! Here's to our little boy who turned 1!We love you so much Reef!

i love family pics!

the bday boy!

party jumper!

Happy 2nd Incredible Bday Alton Rush! - LATE POST

2011-02-08T23:07:00.002+08:00

Our eldest Rush' 2nd Birthday at Mayfair Plaza -Red Room!

Theme: The INCREDIBLES!

A simple party last September 26, 2010! with home cooked meals, special ice cream, fruit shake stand and super fun photobooth!

family!

fun fun fun photobooth!

with the bday boy:) love u manong!

Our Little Azkal!:)

2011-02-08T22:46:00.010+08:00

So ecstatic to share few of my eldest son's pictures with the Philippine Azkals, who are here in town for the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Cup qualifiers in a home and away series with Mongolia that kicks off on February 9, 2011 in Panaad Park Stadium. Here are few pictures with them at a dinner last February 5, which Rush was personally invited;) Thanks to the Puentevella Family, as always :)

our little futbolero:)

w/ the famous player, phil younghusband

w/ james younghusband, tta anne and some players

rush busy w/ autograph signing, i like his shot with this player:)

this guy looked for rush that night to have a picture with him \m/

rush truly enjoyed that dinner

DIY: Diaper Cakes

2011-02-08T21:59:00.010+08:00

I used to enjoy creating towel cakes but recently, I realized diaper cakes are a lot of fun working on too! :) Here are few of my creations...

I made this as a gift for my goddaughter, summer miche galve :)

when wrapped!:)

this one's for lei :)

and another one:)

both are eyecandies! :)

Bib Necklaces on Hand

2010-03-17T09:51:00.010+08:00

I was a bit disappointed in my previous entry about my thing in bib necklaces. I was disappointed because that time (specifically last year) I haven't found one in my area and that gave me the urge in making one for myself instead. As I went on retail therapy few weeks ago, I was surprised that almost every stalls I went to in the mall had one on display. I then concluded that fashion industry here really needs improvement. I think we are kinda late in terms of the latest in fashion and trends. Anyhow, I wanted to share to you pictures of the bib necklaces I made so far.

This is the second bib necklace I made, this is inspired by my pink VS bag. I think both will go well in one outfit esp. if paired with a plain white top. This is made of buttons from my old jacket, pink ribbons and furs and some stuffs I found in my box.

This is what I call 'done-in-one-sitting' bib necklace. Maybe because the idea is clearly manifested that I was able to finish sewing it right away. It is made of black chiffon cloth, black and white flowers and ribbons. Perfect example of something goth-inspired.

Sue me for being a 'bad' blogger for I was supposed to take pictures of my DIY stuffs (and the making) before wearing and posting them. Anyway, I wore this necklace during my son's christening. Made of old lace I found in my mother's old boxes and flowerettes I bought from the mall. Originally, the color of these tiny flowers were black and white but I was amazed that the back part was color grey (considering that grey is one of my fave) So I sewed it the other way around instead and I was so proud of the outcome. When I wore this, a lot were asking already if I can make one for them. LOL

I am no Martha Stewart

2010-03-16T14:29:00.005+08:00

I just noticed now that my previous entry about bib necklace was featured in this blog - http://cheepideas.com/. Its just nice to know that other people appreciate what you do and take inspiration from it. I always tweet about my passion for handmade crafts which I enjoy more now because of my time off from work. I am no Martha Stewart but I believe that each one of us is unique in our own way. We may be inspired by the same idea but having your own personal style and creativity will make every of your creations even more unique. I always define STYLE as the best representation of yourself to the rest of the world. So there, more DIY entries to come!

Latest Updates

2010-03-16T10:12:00.025+08:00

After my last blog entry, I went through another life changing moment AGAIN! I gave birth to a 7.2 lbs baby boy last January 18. I've been very very very busy with my life after that; with the new baby, adjustments after giving birth, paying extra attention to my eldest boy, my 'other' work, the new baby's christening, working on some handmade crafts and other stuff that came as a surprise.

I would like to share some photos that will perfectly describe what my life has been for the past few months. Enjoy...

click photos to enlarge from l-r (1) meet my new son, ARKIN REEF=) ; (2) BIGGEST CHALLENGE AS A MOM: Proper child rearing ; (3) taken during Reef's christening last March 3, which happened to be our wedding anniversary as well=) ; (4) CURRENT CRAFTS: bib necklaces and towel cakes, next projects will be diaper cakes and cocktail headbands=)

1cm and counting...

2010-01-07T15:06:00.003+08:00

I visited my doctor last Monday and she confirmed that I already have an opening and advised me to take a rest for a while meaning no malling, long walks or whatever that will add on my contractions since its still too early for me to give birth. Oh well, I still went out the next day to do some extra errands and filed my maternity leave request at the office. By now, I'm so home and waiting... waiting for my Arkin Reef to pop out of me, preparing important documents for my delivery, fixing baby stuff, worrying what else we (me and the baby) need and trying to be productive all at the same time. Hah! THE life of a mom!

Its Coming

2009-12-23T08:13:00.006+08:00

2 sleeps to go before... Christmas!!! then there's New Year and then the baby...

DIY: Bib Necklace

2009-12-20T11:30:00.008+08:00

Last time, I flooded my twitter account by tweets about bib necklaces. I went crazy over them ever since last month but since I'm usually at home and so round and full (think: 8 months pregnant) I really don't think I can manage to dress up fiercely with one on. With one of my tweets, I mentioned where can I possibly get one in my area but after looking around for the past few days...I failed. So I thought why not make one instead? So off I went to visit my mother's house and look for my old boxes of ribbons, patches and beads. I have a lot that's why my mom and sister call my stuff as "basura" (oh well!) So there, I was so delighted with the little treasures I gathered and then started to make my DIY bib necklace.

The Materials:

- ribbons - I preferred a black one for that 'goth' effect

- a patch with beads - I was lucky to find one from my mom's old blouse

- thread and needle - for sewing

The Finish Product:

Voila! My so-called Bib Necklace! Yeah I know it's a bit small for a bib. I'll try harder on my second attempt=))

When worn

For Poi Inquiries

2009-12-15T09:32:00.004+08:00

I mentioned on my twitter last time about the inquiries I received about the poi we used to sell. I just realized that a lot has been asking already if they can order it from me or where they can possibly get it. Sad to say, we are not selling anymore, its been 2 years already that we stopped. The idea was actually just for fun, we are not really considering it as a business. We thought its just a fad since its only a hit during summer and it requires effort in a way that if you sell it, you have to make sure that the buyer knows how to use it or else you need to atleast educate or teach them how to handle it. So instead I am referring you to this link: http://planetzips.multiply.com/ this is where I bought my first pair and I think up until now they are still supplying one within the country. So there just for everyone to know.

Alton Rush

2009-12-11T09:39:00.013+08:00

Yes I'm finally blogging about my son, Alton Rush Claro Moncatar.

He is my first son -- because another one is coming this January:) I used to be very emotional in blogging someone dear to me but I know now that I shouldn't be because it should be something I should enjoy and cherish.

Rush was born September 26, 2008 at Dr. Pablo O. Torre Memorial Hospital around 4pm via caesarean section. The whole "labor thing" was really traumatic since it lasted for almost 14 hours but after seeing my son for the first time, i knew its all worth it.

Meet my little angel, Rush:

:: newborn Rush ::

:: His baptism - January 3, 2009 ::

:: His 1st Birthday - September 26, 2009 ::

This blog is so UP!

2009-12-08T14:23:00.004+08:00

A month ago, I was advised by my doctor to take some time off from work. You see, aside from being pregnant, I was diagnosed having Gestational Diabetes . So I was required to undergo diabetic diet program, some medications and to monitor my blood sugar by taking some endless (not to mention) stressful laboratory tests. Aside my frequent visits to my doctors and labs, I'm just usually at home. To kill boredom, I finally got the urge to blog again. The problem is I've been trying my best retrieving this old blog even before but I encountered issues that made me totally gave up on it and decided to move on. I registered on Twitter but then that doesn't satisfy me so I tried Tumblr and again I encountered challenges in convincing my B to do my blog template and all the works. I got tired. I only updated my tumblr account for some time and then stopped AGAIN. Thank God for today my B did the whole retrieval of this blog and now so excited to update again.

OMG!

2009-12-08T11:45:00.001+08:00

Finally this old blog of mine is up again! Thanks B for the courage in retrieving old passwords and stuff just to activate this again. Weeeeeh!

I'm Busy

2007-08-04T23:13:00.000+08:00

Starting from now on,I don't want to start every of my entries with lines like these: "It's nice to update my blog again" or "Thank God,I get to update my blog again" I felt its time to throw away all those boring intros because it is true that I rarely update my blog. Its the start of my week and here I am taking time off from work again..Hahaha!Well,just a heads up my weekends fall on thursdays and fridays.So obviously,when everyone's on their happy hours during weekends,Im at work burying my head in front of my station.Get that?I dont think so.Hahaha!

Yawn

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

Oh my...! its 3:30 AM in my clock and it is not yet the end of my shift but thank God,I have ATO (approved time off) from work. So here I am online. Supposed to be this will be a perfect time to catch up with friends in YM but hello...its 3:30 am! Great!

100/100

2007-07-04T15:07:00.000+08:00

Got the chance to update,I've been battling graveyard shift lately. I was thankful for the past 3 months that I get to sleep normally since my work starts 3am but the month of June was like a hell month for me not to mention sudden vertigo attacks once in a while. I am still on the process of adjusting again with the new schedule and I know I can go through this gracefully. Anyhoo,I also got the grade of my eyes guys and yes it is 100/100 unfortunately. I remember last time my B dragged me to this eye clinic to check my grades,it was 50/50 then. The increase was really shocking and oh well what can I do,here's a few glimpse of what I look like now by the way.

My Summer Misadventures

2007-06-19T13:46:00.000+08:00

Upside Down

2007-06-18T12:45:00.000+08:00

As I browsed my B's picture site a while ago,everything there pasted a smile on my face. Well most of the pictures of course were from all the summer trips we've had,so it's enough reason to make my day. I am still tinkering some applications in this pc,hoping I can access adobe photoshop for me to make the collage of those wonderful trips. I am dying to share those pictures. Rrrr!

I was very impatient lately. I felt like my brain was overused already and my eyes were so weak that I tend to cover them whenever I see something bright. I wanted to share the worst experience I went through last weekend. It was my day off and I supposed to ask my B to play frisbee with me or maybe spend night swimming again -- my good mood turned into bad when I experienced VERTIGO again. I went through the same experience last new year's eve that I also shared here. Everything turned upside down--really! I dont have any sense of balance because of the intense dizziness and I vommited twice. I was crying over mama and begging to bring me to the hospital. It was a nightmare. I was sleeping when this happened maybe around 4am but even if I was sleeping,there is still the whirling sensation. I wanted to die right then and there. The second time I vomitted, I felt better and thank God. I was scared -- I haven't seen any doctor just yet and check on my problem. I am suspecting its really my eyes, so this week I will visit a doctor to check on my condition and maybe sometime soon I will be sporting that nerdy eyeglasses to cure my sickness. Please pray for me.

In connection with the vertigo thing. Worst part of that incident was the thought that on the same day I was suffering the pain, I was scheduled for an interview. Imagine that! It was an interview for a promotion that I will elaborate more on my future entry. I texted my team leader and colleagues about what was happening to me and that I was afraid that I cannot make it to the interview. They were supportive and even told me to call my interviewer to cancel the scheduled interview instead. Of course I will not do that. I made it to the interview of course and yes I still manage to look and feel good after all that happened. Although, you can picture out what happened after that. Rrrr!

I Need A Blog Life!

2007-06-13T13:13:00.000+08:00

Halellujah!! Finally I got the time to update my little cyber space here. I miss blogging sooo much! and I know, I know, I know my blog site looks the same without the promised layout I've been blabbing about in my previous entries. I wanted to apologize for those who waited for the big 'change'...if only I am superwoman!Grrr! So much for that. It is really a total rollercoaster feeling for me to get to share something again here since its been a while and there are a lot of things that happened and happening with my life. I just can't wait to share all of em. For now,lets just say I wanted to slice all of those memories first that are all folded in one corner of my brain..so give me time.Ok?

My current state of mind:GLOOMY..Its the start of the rainy season-which I really hate!I will definitely miss my outdoor life..I miss the beach.I miss the feeling of the warm sun on my face and the sand on my feet.haaay!I am busy with work now and the busiest for the coming days.More to come...

:p

2007-05-24T13:32:00.000+08:00

Take note... I'm still alive

Summer Is Just Around The Corner

2007-03-28T10:30:00.000+08:00

Coffee And Milk

2007-03-27T10:01:00.000+08:00

I am so sad for not having the new template for this blog=(
...but I am happy to update something again.=)

I am so happy for the big 8 years that happened this month=)
...but I am sad for not having the planned vacation we should have=(

I am so sad after receiving a shocking text message from Che (well,I will not elaborate more) =(
...but I am...obviously,not totally happy with it (sorry Che) =(

I am so happy that cuzin Mamon is back in the Philippines=)
...but I am sad that he will left again soon=(

I am so happy that I will hit the beach soon with my B and some cuzins=)
...but I am sad that I have work and I will be absent=(

That goes my coherent mind...

Bag It All

2007-02-15T18:16:00.000+08:00

My new template will be up soon and I've said a zillion times already here that it will be more about fashion and what I have in my closet. I am aready excited since there are a lot of things and most of them are tips and ideas that I can't wait to share. I will make a link archive of all my old posts (to be exact that will be 143 posts already) so that I can organize everything in my page. And now, I will start anew with a first ever post in my new blog name: Apolonya's Closet. Aha!my closet!I will share to you my first entry ever and that will be all about whatelse,BAGS!

Yes,I consider myself a bag-aholic.Whatever you call it.Most of us girls are,right?Don't deny..even if you only have few or you are the kind of person who are not really into it but syrely when you see a beautiful one in the mall or a certain store,your head turns to it and you end up admiring it from a distance and if you can't help it,you'll approach and go fondling it wishing you can bring it home.I am like that if I see something nice somewhere even if it's not a bag.I consider it as one great accessory in a certain attire.Now,I will let you see a glimpse of what bags I have and what I love most.

:: my other babies, my bags! ::

Represent!I have over 50 bags already.Dont get me wrong I never intended to collect since collection needs a lot of money (which I dont have.hehe).Believe it or not,most of them are gifts and pass-ons from my cousins and titas,some are from the products I sell (courtesy of my fwend,joan),some I bought,some I made.So this spot is in one of the corner of my room,I have a small room,so I find ways to save space by organizing these 'trashes' (as my mama call it) by neatly by hanging a long chain from my ceiling and provide hooks so that I can hang them neatly and perfectly.So guys if you have so many too,you can try this space saving tips.

:: this vintage clutch bag is truly a fab find! ::

I love belt bags and clutch bags,so my eyes popped out wide when I see one around.Like in the picture above,I scored this vintage black clutch bag from my Tita Litz's closet.I love raiding my lola's and titas's aparadors.hehe!

:: 2 clutches and 1 handbag.. when I'm making one,I love adding more and more accessories for a girly feel ::

These are the bags I made,technically they are 'paper' bags.Yep yep,you can make a lot of somethings from old newspapers,magazines or even phone directories.I learned how to make one when me and joyce (sister of my fwend joan) attended this workshop.I am not really a pro since it really needs a lot of hardwork,time and patience.So,I dont make one most of the time.I've been receiving a lot of compliments when I used them and some end up ordering from me since they want one too.Haaay,if only I have all the time.But when I'm old already and I have all the time,this might be my future business..I'm envisioning it already...Apolonya's 'paper' bags??Hah!Oh!Just make sure you don't use one when its rainy day..okie.

:: some kipling bags (in green and blue) ,old navy bags (all in black),ysl hand bag (in white),kenneth cole reaction shoulder bag (in purple) ::

You might wonder what are the branded ones in my bag collection.First..I am not rich,so I cannot invest in branded ones and even if I have a lot of mullah,uhmm well let me think about that;). So,even if I have branded ones,its obviously gifts I received.I have 2 Old Navy bags-one shoulder bag that can be used as a clutch bag which I love and the other one is a sling bag.I have one YSL white hand bag,one Kenneth Cole purple shoulder bag,one orange Hang Ten body bag and some Kipling bags.I have 1 Gucci and 2 Guess bags that were 'class a/b/c'.Hah!Whatever!

So there,my bags.

Painting The Town Red

2007-02-15T10:03:00.000+08:00

EDITED:

Just stopping by to greet everyone a late-HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! Thank you B for the 'sweet flowers' and the dinner. Mwah!

Happy Birthday also to my B's mom,Tita Merla and to my Best Kate.

Bookworm

2007-02-12T18:53:00.000+08:00

I am back to reading books lately..yes you heard it right that despite my busy schedule (busy work,busy sleep.hehe!) I always find time to enjoy a good book.I can say I am an avid reader of different books,I am not really particular with authors but it will be a bonus if I have a book handy written by popular ones.As a kid,I loved reading short stories,love stories and teeny-bopper novels and my love for reading widened when I get to read inspirational books as well when I was in high school and up until now of course,to name a few,I like Chicken Soup for the Soul of any edition I can grab and borrow but I own two: the first edition and the one for Teenage Soul.My love for this book lately pushed me in subscribing online stories,so no book needed and everyday I get to read one story.I also made an entry about this that you can check here.After that I got inspired and read Purpose Driven Life as well which I am not yet done up until now.I get to read Harry Potter series since I find it interesting to read the book than watching the movie.Later on,I get to read books of Nicholas Sparks since most of his popular novels was brought life through movies.Think:A Walk to Remember and The Notebook.I love reading something inspirational and more of a feel-good stories but It also interest me the writings of Dan Brown since a friend has a collection of it.He has Angels and Demons,the Digital Fortress (that I borrowed but was not pursued) and the popular The Da Vinci Code.If only I can have all the time I wouldn't mind plopping myself in bed just reading these books.For now,I wanna share what I just read recently and reading as of the moment.

RECENT READ:

Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson. I super love this that for so much love of it I get to finished the whole 500+ pages in a span of 2 days. Super! As the story progressed,it will never stopped you from guessing that you cannot control yourself and you really need to finished it so that it will satisfy your craving of what will happen next and what will be the ending. Trivia:I cried in most part of it. Darn! Yeah,a book can make me cry guys. And what's more is that,well I can share the whole story here but I don't want to spoil it and most of all I dont want this entry an obvious boring one for blabbing a lot here

CURRENTLY READING:

True Believer by Nicholas Sparks.Well,reading on the process.

The Ressurection Of My Magazine Cover Reviews

2007-02-03T08:28:00.000+08:00

Yep pep...I decided to relive my magazine cover reviews... Well,I'm planning to publish the whole entry maybe mid-february because I am not composed today because while I'm doing this entry my B is making akigs about me not getting enough rest and me making sugid the damaged floppy disk drive I have at home :-(..and I am also talking to Che,my future cousin-in-law that was telling me 'something' -- dont wori che,you can count on me and sorry if I can't help it that I am supper happy for you and Rich ;-) So instead,I want to share the magazines I bought recently that I super love.

See my reviews below...

Judy Ann Santos for Preview...Just a tip if you want to have the ultimate guide of fashion and trends for the whole year then I truly suggest that you grab a copy of this.I really dont care about the cover as long as I dont miss the first magazine of the year.

Paris Hilton for Cosmopolitan...I already scanned the issue and read a few but I prefer to buy a copy since my sister will surely long for it.I was quite amazed by Paris in her Q&A and I can talk and talk here about the issue but its time to go.

Don't Argue With Me

2007-01-29T10:45:00.000+08:00

As i brushed my hair this morning,I suddenly miss something... my curly hair!I just love it wavy and lush,no frills!I have this straight hair all my life but for me,curly hair is hotter!

Last Minute

2007-01-28T00:30:00.000+08:00

I wanted to start this entry with a birthday greeting.....

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MEGAN!! ..Meg as I call her is my B's sister.And oh!Im sharing the picture below of us that I'm sure she haven't seen until now.Hehe!This was actually taken from her last year's birthday party.Click this link to view other pictures as well.

On the other hand,today is technically the last night of the wake of my uncle and around 2pm later is his burial..and we're here in the wee hours staying up late,to be exact its around 12:30 am in my clock.As I was updating this,I can't think of any title for this entry and I was asking suggestions to my cuzin Jojo who is beside me waiting for his turn to go online..What's funny is that while I'm finishing this,my B and my cousins were impatiently waiting for me at the mahjong table.Ok guys,I'm commminngggg!

The Week That Was

2007-01-27T06:54:00.000+08:00

It is 7am in my clock and I am wide wake updating my blog,thanks to my genius B who set up unlimited internet access in this laptop. Btw,I'm here at Rolling Hills extension chapel and right next to me are my cousins who are sleeping. My shift ends 6am and I hurriedly logged out from my station to go here. Yes,someone passed away,my tito Ramon Jamero. He passed away last wednesday night, Although,it was an accepted fate already still there is a blanket of sadness deep inside esp. to my cousins Rona,Rowena,Raymond and Richmond-his children. I am actually hesitant in publishing this entry since death is always a delicate issue for me but you know me,I speak my mind and I put into text my feelings. This week will surely be an outpour of mixed emotions for us but we are facing and accepting it wholeheartedly. We are praying for the repose of the soul of To Ramon.

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My cuzin Raymond and Che,my cuzin Rich's girlfriend are flying here over the weekend for the wake.

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On the lighter side,I really wanted to introduce back again something here that I'm dying to do these past few days and that would be... MY MAGAZINE COVER REVIEWS! Yes! I miss reviewing those fun stuff about that glossy cover of the latest magazines in town. I am supposed to publish it today but since there are a lot of things I wanted to share right now.I think I will just make it bitin for now and will just share it on my next entry.Pass!!

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After sleepless week of work and even if its my day off this weekend,I am still expecting another sleepless weekend. Hmp!

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And btw,I am adding Rene's site here. Thanks Ren!=)

Stopping And Smelling The Flowers

2007-01-25T10:05:00.000+08:00

Note:This is a long entry..but if you want to know my latest drama then I think you will enjoy this entry.

At last Im online..I miss blogging so much that I sometimes have this thing on my mind rolling like a camera film that stores everything that happened to me recently or anyone I know or just a thought about whatever.

Well,these past few months is a total turning point yet a steady thing for me. I'm a certified "aswang" as my B calls me and this is because of the call center lifestyle Im into.It's totally the easiest job in the world and I know I know and I truly understand if others will beg to disagree.Its really a case to case basis, but for me I handled everything gracefully.That sometimes at the end of my shift I was like, "Huh?just like that!I just talked and Im earning like this?" There are consideration for promotion of course but I prefer not to be a company/career slave.I love my time and If you do,dont go for a promotion.You will still have money they are earning anyway if you work well on the floor.So why be a slave?That's me.I am just a simple person,I dream big but I settle for simple things in life.

Im at the point of my life right now of not really worrying about the future but preparing myself of what else would come in my life.There are a lot of what-ifs and i-hopes. Sometimes,Im thinking if life being a flight attendant and living in Manila alone is really worth giving up.Yes,I turned my back in this opportunity not because my bf wont allow me but because he dont wanted us to be apart and for this,he helped me realize the simple things in life. He too has a lot of offers to work in Manila or to work abroad but he prefers to stay not to stay for his loved ones or for me but he was worried if he will leave,Will he be happy there?And that goes to me as well,maybe I will be happy since I love travelling but for sure there will be emptiness.

These are things that I recently get to contemplate with.Dont get me wrong, of course we need money and to others,fame that are very ambitious enough that I hope will not cause cancer on their heads.But there are things that money can't buy and most of the time these are things that matters most and make sense.Its me and my B's opinion.well,more of his since he usually instill to me the word CONTENTMENT, and we are on the same boat now..I totally reciprocate from his points of view before and we argue a lot because of this.But now I came to realized all this.Now, we dreamed together and we love each other. We wanted to be successful but truly happy all at the same time without emptiness and sadness and to attain that we wanted to be with each other's side and we will be complete.

So now,If I will be asking myself over again if every opportunity is worth giving up for the person you love..I will turn on the other side and I saw my B and I will say,Hell yeah!

Reality Check

2007-01-12T09:35:00.000+08:00

I can't sleep properly this morning so I mind my computer staring at me wanting to be cleaned up since its full of dust already,Hehe!So off I decided to look for a certain picture of me way back 2006 for like I've said many times already from my previous entries here..for my new template.I just realized now,my PC's main use is to serve as my PICTURE CLOSET.Poor thing.Tsk!Well anyway,I noticed I have so many already (what else is new?) that I cant pick which of those will best describe the real ME.Its just so funny thinking that I totally look different in each of those shots.To think those pictures were from last year.I was like "Oh my god,Im changing my look like every 2 months?".I dont know if you'll agree but maybe its because of my hairstyle or the way I smile sometimes.I always got feedback from new acquaintances,old and new friends that I look familiar or I look like the celebrity blah or model blah or singer blah or someone blah.But exemption to my Best Michelle that they say is like my twin sister,Hehe!Ei best,I know you're reading this.But really I dont know,I totally dont agree with them,there's only one me,end of story.I don't want to sound so childish about this,I mean no big deal!Well for me,I'm the kind of person who gets bored easily thats why I've grown to love experimenting and not afraid of trying something new.I'm like pinching myself and hey I'm real,I'm the real one..Oh!FYI,I got a new haircut!So much about this..here's the pictures Im telling you by the way...

:: My 2006 evolution :: (click pictures to enlarge)

Just a thought...

I miss my Bests!!!

New Year Hangover

2007-01-01T16:07:00.000+08:00

Nope.I dont have one,I just cant think of a better title for my first ever entry for year 2007.But anyway,so how did you celebrate your new year guys?Well,dont ask me.I was sleeping when the clock striked 12 midnight.Damnit!How could I miss the most awaited time of the year?You cant blame me,last night was horrible since I experienced VERTIGO.Oh boy!I felt like I was in a ship in a stormy sea.Really!I felt everything around me turned upside down,And i hate the feeling so much that I was crying in bed and thank God I fell asleep after,considering it was my first time to feel that way and its new year's eve!It was truly a crazy killer feeling.Grrr!Definitely,not a good way to start the year.huh?So much about the bitter talk.Btw,I'm actually here at my B's house that when we arrived here,everyone was sleeping and that connects to my title,I guess.

Merry Christmas And A Happy New Year

2006-12-30T15:41:00.000+08:00

Let me start this blog with a big greeting........

Belated Merry Christmas and Advance Happy New Year!!!

I am currently updating this blog for the holiday season. I miss blogging so much and part of my new year's resolution is to hopefully pursue my plans of changing this layout.Oh well,I dont have the luxury of time as always.I am still busy with work and attending get togethers with family and friends.Basically,year 2007 is something I look forward to,who doesn't by the way? So,Cheers to that!

Mcdo Bliss

2006-11-24T19:15:00.000+08:00

Elo guys...well,Im with my B right nw..we're here at mcdo enjoying the power of wi-fi and making use of it.There's a lot of things happening in my life right now but again I cannot enumerate all of them in one sitting..I really love to share everything but as I said in my previous entry I wanted to reformat everything here in my blog--as in changing the whole concept,I may update something once in a while but I wanted it to be more 'fashion-oriented' blog (for those who know me well--you guys know already how much I super love fashion,blah blah...cge na,bye na anay..its my B's turn to surf.Kaon ta chicken nuggets..Yum!!

Thank God for 3G

2006-10-19T09:13:00.000+08:00

Sick Me

2006-09-26T13:54:00.001+08:00

Currently not feeling well..been battling with fever,cough and colds lately.I've been absent at work for 3 days and thank God its my off for 2 days straight starting today.I just had my doctor's appoiment to secure a medical certificate.I dont really intend to update this blog today but I have to stay online for hours to wait for my B;so I might as well give an update.I really wanted to reformat this blog since I dont really have much time to tell what's new with me all the time.I am planning to change my blog name to Apolonya's Closet..it is something to do with what I have in my wardrobe and since fashion has always been my passion.I am planning to post pictures of my favorite outfit every month,what's the latest style I discover,trends updates or fashion picks of the week..err something like that.Oh well its just an idea but I'm looking forward to it and hopefully next month,what you can see here is all fresh,new and very ME;)

Thank God Indeed

2006-08-17T12:29:00.000+08:00

Thank God...

IM ALIVE! and I get to update some things here.For the past weeks,I've been very busy with work,all the adjusting and stuff..I dont have a life anymore for crying out loud.My daily routine consists of work-home-work-home.Swear!I've been like this for a month now,I dont even have the time to eat properly,watch my favorite movies,have a haircut,visit my relatives during sundays,eat out with my B and that I just prefer sleeping after work.Shocks!I am bedridden during daytime.But I guess,I am keeping up with the 'call center' lifestyle as they call it.Well,Ive been very thankful that I survived the rigorous training and now I am on the production floor taking calls,accepting compliments from customers,dealing with irrate customers and all those sh*ts.

FOR MY OLD AND NEW FRIENDS!Who never fails to text once in a while to check on me--sorry guys sometimes for the delayed reply.hee!See,I dont even have the time to text.Grr!For my newfound friends that are very helpful and are very true to themselves.

FOR MY SIS AND MAMA!They've been very supportive and understanding of me like my mother doing the laundry for me when Im dead tired,cooking my favorite home-cooked meal and so is my sister who stays up late with me just so I know I have someone to talk to while I'm waiting for my shift around 3 am.

FOR MY B!Who drive me to work everyday,buying me multivitamins so that I will not get sick,bringing my favorite foods over whenever I super crave for it and Im still on my bed half-awake eating those,buying me a new cellphone!so that we can video call everyday.hahaha!

Believe me.I am super lucky.This is going to be my life for now.So,bear with me.

2006-08-08T12:10:00.000+08:00

hopping....

Something New

2006-07-14T15:54:00.000+08:00

Its nice to be back...For updates,I just ended my stay in the airline company where I used to work and now trying my luck to be an effective call center agent.How many days ago,I finally signed a contract in this company and just hours ago,I just finished my NEO (new employee orientation).Now,I just cant wait to finish my training and plunge into the work scene.Uhmm well speaking of something new,Im planning to make a movie review here in my blog once in a while and oh!Im comteplating on sporting a new haircut soon or a new template for my little space here,a new cellphone will do also (Motorola V3X pink to be exact.hehe!) or finally purchase an ipod video maybe.Hmmmm.One word:AMBISIOSA!Hehe..Just kidding=)

Maxim To The Max

2006-07-10T12:05:00.000+08:00

Angelica Panganiban for the maiden issue of the newest for men magazine in town, MAXIM.

Movie Buff

2006-06-27T11:37:00.000+08:00

Elo guys!As usual,Im here again updating my little space in the cyberworld.Well,I have nothing much to say except that I am dyinggg to watch these movies...

Superman Returns

Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

The Fast and The Furious: Tokyo Drift

The Breakup

Click

The Devil Wears Prada

I cant wait...I cant wait...I cant wait...Wohoo!

No June Covers Review

2006-06-19T12:49:00.000+08:00

Just like my blog,this site is soo outdated and for that I haven't updated my june magazine covers review just yet.Well,I checked out the nearest magazine stands already and there I saw lindsay lohan on the cosmo cover and the issue of preview magazine is truly an eye candy where it featured angelica panganiban,camille prats and shaina magdayao in their rockstar getups.The thing is this whole magazine-cover-review-stuff that I've been doing since I started blogging became a therapy and something that I always look forward to all the time.I think thats all for now,I just want to let everybody know that I have no covers review this month.Huhuhuu...

Im Back

2006-06-08T20:25:00.000+08:00

Yep yep...Finally,I get to update this blog!I super miss this but still,I cannot blab everything in one sitting..but yeah I'll try.Well,I've been busy bumming around the whole month of April,been doing some crafts,contemplating on a business venture but most of the time spending a great time with my loved ones somewhere like as if I am on a vacation leave - the best part of being a bum that is.But eventually after a month of being unemployed,I am now working in this company.I am getting on my boyfriend's nerves already while waiting on me to finish this..I assume this will be continued next time.I miss blogging!!! I miss my fellow bloggers!

Covers - May

2006-05-10T12:04:00.000+08:00

judy ann santos for cosmo...hehehe!

Thats all for now..indi updated ang site eh..dason nlg ko update a..gtg!

Poi For Sale

2006-05-01T15:35:00.000+08:00

Yep,finally we are selling pois!Yipeee!We are looking forward for this since the day I got my first pair of poi and now,my brilliant boyfriend finally gave me the urge to start this fun business.So,if you guys are interested contact us for we are offering affordable prices with great discounts.See our new ad through this site http://www.apoloholic.tk/

check this out http://www.homeofpoi.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=2481

Super Outdated

2006-04-26T16:41:00.000+08:00

I know I know...this blog is so outdated.

I've been missing a lot in the blogging scene already,I miss bloghopping and I also miss reading my fellow bloggers' entries.Oh my!There are so many things lingering in my mind all the time that I wanted to type right away and share here but I cannot..I don't have the luxury of internet connection at home you see ( I know,it sounds so bad) and I have to run to the nearest internet cafe in town just to go online and check emails,catch up with friends,upload new photos and yeah update this blog.Not to mention suffer super slow internet connection.Grr!Oh well,my time is up here.Shutting down at 3,2,1....

The 'Late' Covers - April

2006-04-21T16:18:00.000+08:00

I know I know...this entry is way too late already but then again its better late than never.hehe!damn!i miss this!

bea alonzo for cosmo...i already scanned and read some parts of the magazine and i can say that bea is fabulous there,the q&a part was interesting like the part where she admitted she was a spa addict and the part where she shared about her views on mature roles,boys and stuff.

kelly misa for seventeen...she's one of the likeable model around.remember that old KFC commercial?

isabel oli for candy...she's one of the promising teen star to date and is said to be rumored as paolo contis' girlfriend.whatever.

I just kinda like to share this real living summer issue...Enjoy the heat!Have a happy summer!!

The Life

2006-04-06T10:55:00.000+08:00

Its been a while since my last update and yes 3 days ago I turned 23.Grrr!I'm so old!

BAGS FOR LIFE

Last week I mentioned that me and Joyce attended this bag making workshop.I learned a lot from that 6-days seminar aside from recycling old newspapers and stuff in order to make bags,it also helped me to be extra creative even more in everything I do.I couldn't imagine I can make these cute bags out of old newspapers I consider pieces of trash..it surely an eye opener.And for a bag lover like me it opened a lot of posibilities for me to be more productive and resourceful.Next time I share to you the bags I made but now,I want you to have a glimpse of what me and Joyce did last week.

:: this is our so-called workplace - thats joyce and yes thats my feet.hehe! :: with my partner in crime joyce - this was taken during our 'graduation day'..hehe! with the baskets we made and the clutch bag I haven't finished just yet.haha!

AN extraORDINARY BIRTHDAY

I dont know if this part will come out to be that interesting.My birthday was last April 3.But I celebrated it one day ahead with my bestfriends at Mambukal,just exploring,eating and laughing all day long.Also,because my best bunny will leave bacolod soon for her nursing board exams review at cebu and for the record its my best michelle's 3rd despedida ever.hahaha!Which was the source of joke that day.Most likely its not really my birthday celebration but also the despedida of my 2 bests.Not to mention best bunny and best kate just graduated.Congrats to them!That day was extra special that me and my bests were together again after months of not seeing each other.Dante,Ralph,G.e.,my sis Anne and her friend Tin and the ever cutest lil girl,Princess made it even more complete for being with us.So there,simple things like this made my birthday.It's not really the day itself or the kind of celebration I had but the people I am with that made it a happier birthday.I already have the pics so I might as well share some of them.

:: the gang doing the 3 sign meaning 3rd time despedida of michelle.haha! :: VAPRICHELATE with our lil sipil princess :: that's me trying the slide for life..whooa!

Hurry Hurry

2006-03-30T10:56:00.000+08:00

Heee!I'm alive!Blogging in a hurry here at Joan's computer.Been busy with the bag making workshop for a while with Joyce (joan's sister).Wala lng..juz updating!Got to go now.Bye bye!

Ooh Life

2006-03-23T11:28:00.000+08:00

It's official...my last day of work here will be this coming Saturday.Everything now is finally sinking into my system..that I will no longer do my everyday routine for the past 1 year and 10 months.Half of me will truly miss this place,the people and the fun we've shared but the other half of me is excited with the thought of something new to look forward to.Oooh life.

A Beginning To An End

2006-03-22T11:16:00.000+08:00

One more week and I am finally leaving the company where I worked for almost a year and 10 months to be exact.Last March 15,2006, I already forwarded a letter of resignation to my bosses but still I am honestly worried what life could offer me after here.I dont know if it is proper to say everything here about my work and my decisions and all (think:DOOCED).All I know now is that,I am happy with my decision to move on and I am embracing another chapter of my life.With that,I am truly thankful and grateful to all the people (you know who you are) I worked with IGER Technologies,Dialego and Speedcom.I will miss you all..!C’est la vie!!

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I am also in denial right now that I might not finish my last week stay here;I have the options to finally end my work this saturday or extend my stay the week after next week (I know,its quite complicated).And this is all because of the newspaper-bag-making and all sorts of crafting seminar I will be attending.I wanted to finally meet my last day in work with peace of mind but I am also considering the opportunity to learn something new over this workshop.After all,I will acquire this learning for free.Decisions...Decisions...Decisions.

Can't Get Enough

2006-03-21T10:23:00.000+08:00

This is what I do after work or during my free time...what else? --> ZIPPING/POI SPINNING!!!
And now,I want to share what poi tricks and moves I learned and 'mastered' so far in the past week...
:: me doing the weave
:: the butterfly

And yes, can't get enough of it even at night...
:: chasing the sun
:: the corkscrew

It's all the more fun when you have someone in tow who inspire(?) or criticize(?) you that much

Hmmmm...hahaha! and oh!summer is just around the corner baby!

Zips = Poi

2006-03-17T14:13:00.000+08:00

I've been zipping for 2 days already and I am super loving it.Alright B,I will call it poi instead of zips from now on.Anyhow,it means the same.But since someone wanted to make it as a sort of business and pleasure in one and wanted to call it the other way around then maybe poi would be better.

FYI,Poi or Zips as popularly known here in the Philippines is a traditional Maori dance prop from New Zealand and has given rise to a contemporary style of spinning popular all over the world.For more,visit: Home of Poi

QUESTION: How I got interested with it?

Well,I first saw it on my fave lifestyle show F (which sad to say ended last last week..i will miss amanda,huhu) in studio 23 a year ago but interest didn't knocked off that time but yeah I find it cool.One time while I was bloghopping,I stumbled upon this celebrity blog site (I will not tell whom..hehe) and I saw this link and that gave me the urge of interest to try this hobby?..pastime?..passion? So there,I ordered a pair of it online (but I've waited for a month or more because they run out of supplies). After the long wait and now,for barely 2 days of learning and practicing some tricky moves; I am very into it.I've never seen one who is into this here in Bacolod,so guys if you are interested or if you already into this let me know.Heeee!=)

Zipping Time

2006-03-15T12:08:00.000+08:00

Finally,I have it...the pair of ZIPS I've been wanting and waiting for.

:: my new baby...im thinking of giving em a name..suggestions pls.!

:: my first few tries

:: loving it!

SOURCE: planetzips

Updates

2006-03-11T12:41:00.000+08:00

Its been a week since my last post.After Lindlee left the company,I took over her work and that made me busy as a bee all this time.Juggling two tasks at the same time plus 'you-know-interviews-and-exams' on the side are no joke.No no no..dont get me wrong here.I am not complaining,I am actually handling all of it gracefully but what worries me more is my vision - everything I see now is getting blurry.Haaay,see the benefit of facing the computer more than 10 hours/day:( Speaking of Lindlee,tomorrow is her special day.I just want to greet her in advance:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY LINDLEE!!! hehehe!

AFTER 7 YEARS

I mentioned in this entry that something special will be celebrated and that connects to my last entry.I usually dont say much about my lovelife here in my blog except that you often hear..err read the famous 'my B' all the time in my entries.I,or should I say,WE felt that we really dont have to publish everything about our love story over the web.I mean Ralph and I has a long love story.Really,as in I can totally come up with dozens of paragraphs to share it all.But up until now I can't still make that one amazing entry that will say everything about our wonderful relationship.Maybe next time will do.

2006-03-03T08:17:00.000+08:00

HAPPY 7TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY TO US B!!!

Covers - March 2006

2006-03-01T21:40:00.000+08:00

Here comes the month of March and here comes my magazine cover reviews...

Iza Calzado for cosmo...another second-time cosmo cover..like anne curtis,heart evangelista and phoemela barranda.cosmo peeps really love these girls huh?ok,cosmo please make amanda griffin your cover again.nag request?!hehe.

Pia Guanio for preview...the first time i saw the cover i really dont have any idea who she was,I am having a hard time guessing to the point that I have to zoom the image coz even her name was not mentioned on the site.who would have thought that this is pia guanio on first look?anyhoo,i love preview!there's more to scan and read on esp. about fashion..for this month,its the swimwear special.summer is comminggggg!

Bianca Gonzales for seventeen...housemate bianca - yspeaker of the house..i was shocked when i first found out she was one of the PBB celeb housemates but yeah,i guess she fits well there and she can prove a lot more things to others as well.go bianca!

Mariel Rodriguez for candy...popularly know as the 'kapitbahay ni kuya' - one of the host of PBB and an MTV vj also,she surely one of the sought after personality in the world of hosting now.

TomKat for ok!...famous and controversial couple tom cruise and katie holmes;after the whirlwind romance,the proposal at eiffel tower,the engagement,the pregnancy of katie.now,there are rumors that their relationship is on the rocks and no more grand wedding to look forward to.tsk tsk..for more hollywood chismax,juz check out the ish this month.

Richard Guttierez for yes!...oh para naman ni sa pinoy showbiz chismax.juz check out the ish.hey!i am advertising so much here as if i am getting paid.bleeech!

Keira Knightley for marie claire...interesting hollywood star keira recently became a hot item,she posed nude for vanity fair together with starlet johansson.you can check the whole story and the picture here.

I Speak

2006-02-28T13:19:00.000+08:00

I refused to blog lately not because I was lazy or had nothing talk about (in fact,there's a lot to talk about) but because I was controlling myself that I might end up ranting here about the current situation of our country.It was just so depressing lately.All of you might agree if I will say this...sometimes,we prefer not to watch the news anymore and stay away from reading the papers coz its already sickening.There's the celebration of 20th EDSA revolution,"did-we-fail-EDSA-or-did-EDSA-fail-us?-syndrome" strikes again.Then here comes GMA declaring the state of emergency.The mobilization at Fort Bonifacio that alarmed us.Etc.etc.

In connection,I chanced upon Yspeak Live,a youth interactive show on studio 23 last sunday.The topic was entitled "MGA KABARKADA: EDSA 20 NA!".I got interested so I watched the whole show,it recognized the importance of EDSA and at the same time,a reflection on the lessons learned from the peaceful revolution in 1986,which I was only 3 years old by then.The show tackled the relevance of it to the youth and the present challenge towards nation building.All in all,it falls to an idea,"Did we gain something from EDSA that we can effectively use at present?".I was amused because the youth speak their minds very well.The guests were brilliant,there are youth leaders in various schools.They highlighted that changing the present administration would not necessarily mean the end of these struggles.We just dont end up going to the streets yet clueless what we are fighting for.We must have faith and rekindle what EDSA I was all about.There's youth personalities like Bam Aquino (son of Cory and Ninoy Aquino) and Atom (I forgot his last name sorry) who shared a lot of inspiring messages,Bam shared that he was deeply sadden why EDSA history is not taught in some schools.He said that if the youth will be educated,they will know where they should stand and what to fight for the country in the next few years if still graft and corruption persists.He concluded if this will happen,Philippines might be a better place to live in by that time.And I TOTALLY agree with him.There's also some significant persons present in the show (I cant remember their names).They were all present in EDSA I,they differentiate how EDSA then and now.EDSA I was a heartfelt experience they said unlike EDSA 2&3.Jim Paredes was also there,who voice out his views and opinions about the situation now and how he came up with the choice of leaving the country for good but he stressed that he'll be back someday (FYI,Jim Paredes is the member of APO Hiking Society and an active blogger like his children,his family will be migrating to Australia soon).So there,share ko lang how I was educated by the show.I can totally relate because I used to be a student leader myself but still I do hate politics and the works but sometimes it takes a lot of courage for us to realize that we must have a sense of concern and pure intentions for our country in order to make something...something that could make a difference.Haaay,see I still end up talking about what I hate talking about.Kagamooo!

Surprised?

2006-02-23T14:25:00.000+08:00

Okay let me take this,I know I have the responsiblity to tell the story behind the pictures I left on my last entry.Here it goes...Last Saturday was my best Kate's birthday.But even before that,I was thinking of throwing a surprise party for her since best Michelle was also here for a week coz she was still on the verge of processing her papers;I felt it was quite timely for my bestfriends and I to be together again and take a break from our busy lives.So there,I called Tita Ruth (kate's mom) and told her about the plan of having a surprise party on the night of Kate's birthday at their house with best vanessa and michelle,fort,ralph,dante and others in tow with matching cake and stuff.Tita Ruth liked the idea and agreed.But the day before her birthday tita Ruth told me that Kate will be having a birthday dinner at Chicken J,so it was impossible for us to surprise her anymore.Excitement Dies.So instead,we just neglected Kate's invitation with our respective alibis to come in her party and didn't texted her to greet on the day of her birthday.How Mean.But all this time,she didn't know that in the middle of her party we will crash the party and yeah surprise her...by our presence.Does it sound to be a surprise?Well,she was surprised!Anyway,she just turned 23 and in 2 months time,I will turn 23 as well.Yikes!Honestly,I am not ready for it.I fear more "obligations" and thinking more of the "future".Grrr!Well,going back to my story,so there,my bests and I were together again.So Happy.Our former prep teacher,Ms. Chita was also there at the party who still looked the same after all these years.20 years to be exact.Swear!The whole evening we are turning our heads onto her in disbelief.We kept asking her the whole time what is her secret why the hell she doesn't look her age.Really.What's more was that she still remembered all of us -- first and last names.Tsk tsk.Hands down gid ko kay Miss Chit a.She was also responsible in pairing me and Ralph in one of our class dance before.But that's another story.Maybe I just end this saying that we had a wonderful time that night ;)

LINDLEE,LEAVING?!

Like I said also in my last entry,someone is leaving the company where I work soon.She is not just moving out from the company but also moving out of Bacolod City.In a few days,she will work and train in a call center based in Iloilo City..good thing,she have some relatives there to keep her company and help her adjust right away.I am truly happy for her in this career move and yeah we still keep in touch of course.Linds,dont forget to update your blog once in a while ha and if you have time,be online so that we can have some chika moments with you.Joan and I will surely miss you and your loud mouth...Hahaha!Seriously,remember that whatever happens,we're just here.Still your GO buddies,your SALA-SET sisters,your HOI! chums and your ALERTNESS pals.Hehehe!

:: TRIVIA: Some captions are colored yellow because Lindlee loves the color yellow.yes YELLOW!

Saturday That Was

2006-02-20T15:10:00.000+08:00

For now,let the pictures do the talking about what happened last saturday.Next time ko na lng storya tanan.And oh!Lindlee is leaving the company soon.I will definitely miss her.

My Best Kate

2006-02-18T08:12:00.000+08:00

Happy 23rd Birthday!!!
We will 'surprise' her later in her birthday party...can't wait.

Get A Life Loser!!!

2006-02-17T21:52:00.000+08:00

I was really pissed off yesterday when I noticed someone left rude messages on my tag board.He/She talked sh*t.Why people do st*pid things like this?sneaking on someone's website or blog or whatever and what?leave hate messages.Is that the best you can give?All I know now is that whoever this person is and trying to ruin me is a big LOSER!!!You heard me right and I mean it.Why do you hide from those unkind words?What did I do to you?I swear I never ever put someone in a bad light nor put someone down for the benefit of my own happiness in my entire life.If I caused you any pain or trouble then FACE ME!Why do people put each other down really?I just dont get it..Insecurities?Or they just felt that the other is way above them?Or maybe they just want to be like the person they are putting down.Tsk!Seriously,GET A LIFE!

My B came to rescue me (as always) by tracking and banning the IP address of this s*ck b*tch.Thats my B,he always fight back for me and never ever allowed someone to put me down and I thank him for that,he is my strength.I consider myself lucky because as a boyfriend,he showed so so so much unconditional care and love for me.Pardon me for raising hell a while ago,I am just really really mad.I am not usually like this but once you started picking a fight on me..I am force to do things I hate doing like making this mean entry.I am close to tears yesterday because of this,for some its just a minor thing but for me its an issue.People close to me know me as a quite person and not prone to catfights,etc.I just felt I dont deserve this treatment!Well,it made me stronger and I just want to leave this message to this loser..here:
I may not see you or know you but remember that God is watching and He knows.

100th Posts

2006-02-16T09:42:00.000+08:00

After almost 9 months of successfully keeping this blog,here I am all the the way to my 100th entry!Heee!I used to be unfaithful in keeping blog accounts or any cyber accounts and usually I have the tendency to ignore them,or the most,delete them when I got tired of them.But blogging totally kept me sane all this time and I am happy that I am keeping this account for real.It became not only a creative outlet or an emotional recycle bin for me but like I said before,it is also like a friend that listens to me unconditionally.End of drama.

Tried Gmail chat.

SupalPAL?

2006-02-15T08:11:00.000+08:00

Copied the same title from Lindlee,I just finished reading her latest entry and it surely made me smile.You see,we are always the go-getter type but when things dont turn out the way we expect..we dont get insane of course,we just laugh it off in between sighs and yeah capture the moment..SMILEü Maybe its better that Lindlee will do the talking about the whole story of this.Go Linds!Hahaha!Oh by the way,Good luck in your CEBPAC interview.

Hearty

2006-02-14T09:05:00.000+08:00

Happy Hearts Day everyone!

Seriously,I really find this day cheesy and uh what do you expect for a valentines day on tuesday?yet seeing all those happy faces and err the love that lightens everyone's face everywhere makes it all worthwhile.So,I guess this day deserve to be extra special.Cheers to that and go express your love.Its nice to love and be loved after all.

Btw, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TITA MERLA (my B's mom)

Go

2006-02-09T15:29:00.000+08:00

Such a boring day...but I have to do something productive and fun in order not to call this day a waste;had late lunch with Joan and Lindlee,it feels nice to have them around.Aside from being my officemates;they are also my GO buddies,my SALA-SET sisters,my HOI chums and my ALERTNESS pals.hehe!We always have this great conversation just about anything and the three of us end up with a boisterous laugh after.No matter what,we always survived a boring day.We enjoy having our so-called office pictorial once in a while,film showing during lunch time,ocassional mayfair escapades and our endless laugh trips of course.Laughter is indeed a best medicine.

Meet Lindlee and Joan

:: (l-r) fooling around at joan's cubicle trying linds new cam :: one funny glass-inspired shot taken by leonard :: them playing with my hair :: dont get us wrong we're not usually this silly..hahaha (these are just few of our crazy and hilarious pics together)

And now here's another reason to smile...

::this is Budoy,one of the PBB celebrity housemates.Get to know him here.

Certified Couch Potato

2006-02-06T14:32:00.000+08:00

Last Saturday,I was expressing how much I wanted enough sleep over the weekend but instead I spent most of my time watching TV.You see,we have no cable connection at home but I hardly noticed the time I spent in front of TV.

* NEWS (abs-sbn,gma) - Watching the latest news updates about the stampede incident was totally heartbreaking.I was teary-eyed everytime sad stories was being broadcast on tv,seeing miserable faces of survivors and the families of those who perished in the accident and hearing wistful stories of what exactly happened in the scene.There was melancholy everywhere.Haaay.As a strong believer of God,I know that everything has a reason and that we must not lose our faith in Him.We must be strong in times like this in order for us to move on with our life.This headline moved me - GAME SHOW STAMPEDE: 74 DREAMS CRUSHED

* PBB BUZZ AND THE BUZZ (abs-cbn) - Catching up the latest updates about the PBB Celeb Edition premiere.On the buzz,Ive seen the interview of Willie Revillame,poor Willie.He felt like giving up wowowee already after what happened.He was very affected and we cant blame him.

* ALL-STAR K,1 MILLION VIDEOKE CHALLENGE - It was an advance valentine special of the show.So,their guests was celebrity couples and most of the songs were love songs.Yikes,valentines is already fast approaching.I saw the new girlfriend of Ryan Eiggenman and I was surprised that it was Kathy,remember the coke commercial where 2 girls at the campus was playing a game to win over 1 bottle of coke? - ito ang beat,sabay sabay,pabilis ng pabilis,etc.? The one in ponytail with that cuba shirt thing?She is Kathy.

* RATED K (abs-cbn) - I also watched Rated K - their Hanep episode.Tigas.I was amazed by the latest pinoy inventions (e.g. anti-carnapping device,therapy chair thing,electric car,etc.), the LPG house (so creative and yeah funny), they featured Eric Manna (the magician turned mind reader,he actually read the mind of Korina Sanchez), the trainors of those talking birds (very marvelous!I mean how could these people have that enough patience?), then there's the properties of Manny Pacquiao (his businesses,abundant lands and of course his new mansion) and lastly that expression wall in a resto somewhere in Tarlac? (sorry,I really forgot the name of the resto and Im not even sure if it was in Tarlac really.And even their dialect used in the wall - but it sounded like "tacpasiyo?" basta it means "buwisit" something like that but anyway there's this part of the resto where you can release your anger by throwing anything you please like plates,glasses and even tv sets in this wall if you desire but of course you have to pay.In this wall,there's a corresponding phrase of which you wanted to hit,phrases like "bolero,sipsip,brother/sister-in-law,etc. basta it was fun though kinda weird.haha!).

* PINOY BIG BROTHER PREMIERE (abs-cbn) - I also stayed up late for the premiere of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity which is the sole reason why I am late today.Ayayay.Some of my guess of the celebrity that might be in the show were correct like John Prats,Keanna Reeves and Christian Vasquez.However,Bianca Gonzales and Roxie Barcelo came as a surprise.Now I know why Bianca was on a blog leave.I cant wait to watch their first ever episode and their first day in PBB house tonight.

* F (studio 23) - I failed to watch the whole episode of F,just some parts of it where Angel did the food review.I didn't saw Amanda :(

Sad Breaking News

2006-02-04T15:20:00.000+08:00

I am totally done with my entry today,when Joan asked me if I aready heard the news about wowowee (abs-cbn's popular game show).I was like clueless and puzzled,then she sent me this link.I couldn't believe what I read and continue reading on about it here.Seeing the headlines: 66 KILLED IN STAMPEDE AT MANILA GAME SHOW; SCORES DEAD IN GAME SHOW STAMPEDE put a stare of disbelief all over my face.I know that my pahabol-entry here doesn't make sense anymore since the news will be all over the tv,the internet and the papers anyway but its just really shocking,right?Imagine over 30,000 people in 1 venue,66 of them was crushed to death and atleast 200 was injured (as of now).

News like this really break my heart,its totally heart-rending.Can you imagine how poor our country now?A game show who gave millions as prizes are the least hope of this 30,000 people to have money and to think that some of them came from far away places just to try their luck on the show.Do you think our government was in a way responsible for this as well?If our country is fair,rich and abundant,do you think this will happen?Most people blame the stampede to ABS-CBN and the wowowee management for lack of security and organization,but are they really held duly responsible for this?that in the first place,their sole purpose for the show is to help and reach out to these people through giving prizes and money plus entertainment and fun?Who really shouted "may bomba" that caused the panic of everyone?If ever there was,did he/she survived?And to these people,are they responsible from hurting each other in the scene?Did they tried their best to be cautious to the need of one another?All these are questions better left unanswered as of the moment.I know,there will be many stories,investigations and all sorts that will be coming out and many versions of it in many forms.But we must calm our senses and judgement to this.Its an accident,Its a tragedy;whatever you call it,there were lives spared and for now the least that some of us can do is to feel for the victims and their families and to include them in our daily prayers.

Random Thoughts

2006-02-04T08:29:00.000+08:00

My favorite koreanovela,Only You ended last night.My sister and I are both a big fan of it and we see to it we never miss a single episode since we started liking it.We found it really 'kilig' yet 'bitin' at the same time but it's all worth my wait and my fight against sleepiness every night.*smug*

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Prepare for the premiere of Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition later around 9 pm.ABS-CBN will introduce the 14,yes 14 instead of 13 celebrity housemates.Hmm,your guess is as good as mine.Lets see.*thinking*

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I am experiencing terrible pain in my eyes lately.To the point that I am afraid doing my ritual of washing my face when I arrive home after work or before I sleep.Think 'pasmo'.I dont know.Techno stress maybe?I know I am losing my 20/20 vision already.*sigh*

:::

Would you believe,I have only 5 pesos left in my wallet now?I forgot to withdraw yesterday.Poor me.*at wits end*

:::

My B and I walked in the rain last night,he decided not to bring his car for 3 reasons: 1)budget for gasoline consumed 1/4 of his earnings,so he wanted to save a few. 2)maybe,he found commuting fun and he missed commuting with me.haha! 3)besides,he was looking for something (at downtown area,where parking area is hard to find all the time) to complete his gear for his new-found sport.But I guess we were jinx last night because the rain poured very hard and we both ended up with messy hairs and wet clothes riding our way home in a super-covered-jeepney where we cant hardly breathe,but still we managed to exchanged smiles. *d'oh!*

:::

A month after yesterday- something special will be celebrated.*love struck*

:::

I saw a wonderful rainbow this morning,I think its one of the nicest rainbow I have ever seen for a while.And even if the weather is crazy today,the sight still painted a smile on my face.*big grin*

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I am hoping for a great weekend with nothing much to do but sleeeeepp *yawn*

Only Blu

2006-02-02T09:04:00.000+08:00

After a month of striped-lcd-screen-sight on my mobile phone,yesterday Blu was finally fixed *sigh*.I hope he feels great now and be away from accidents this time...im so sorry blu:(.Though my b,my sis and my momma was encouraging me to just purchase a new cellphone (instead of repairing the damaged lcd which cost thousandish pesos).Still I wanted to keep Blu because of the ff. reasons:

1)I am really not into shifting phones whenever there's a new model out in the market.Don't get me wrong,I totally appreciate and sometimes I have the tendency to droll over the sight of new and superb cellphones out there but I am confident that I am the kind of person that is contented of what I have and who I am and for that I am totally fine.

2)I am just being practical.Besides,the amount of money I spent for the repair is NOT equivalent to a new cellphone,so I can still save.Those people I mentioned above who were encouraging me to buy a new one were just overreacting and a bad influence for pushing me to splurge and give up blu..hehehe peace!

3)Lastly,sorry but I am a keeper.As long as Blu does his job very well then I don't see any reason to replace him.After all,I love my baby Blu!You are my one and only Blu.mwaaah! Hahahaha!

Covers - February 2006

2006-02-01T10:29:00.000+08:00

All the while I thought it will be publish online late and that gave me the urge to check once in a while yesterday in their site like a fool...and as promised finally here's the line-up of famous magazine covers for the super sweet month of February.Though,if you notice magazines like preview,candy and seventeen were not included in this entry anymore because they were issued January-February aready.So,Inhale.Exhale.Presenting...

Heart Evangelista for cosmo...upon seeing the mag,i was like 'again!?' yes,its her second time to grace the cover.no wonder!she is undeniably pretty,famous and yeah her birthday falls on valentines day.need i say more?

Lucy Torres-Gomez for good housekeeping...I admire her for being such a strong-willed woman.she gave importance to her family more than anything else but at the same she never ceases to discover new things for the benefit of her growth as a woman..aside from modelling,hosting and writing articles for a certain newspaper,she also got into flamenco dancing,crafting and now she's into boxing.she doesn't hide behind the shadow of her husband and proved to everyone that she is not just the wife of richard gomez.i think women today should follow her.

Ryan Agoncillo and Judy Ann Santos for yes!...talk about love.i dont want to talk more about them since its not new anymore that the two lovey dovey here is an item and also rumored that they have plans of getting married and some say they already did?whatever.

Angel Aquino for marie claire...this is the 3rd issue of the magazine since it was first launched here in the philippines some time november or december last year i think and it is brought to you by summit media of course.i think the editor-in-chief of this magazine,myrza sison was the past editor-in-chief of cosmopolitan philippines also.anyhow,here to learn more about marie claire...read on.

About Marie Claire
Marie Claire is one of the largest titles in the world, with 15 million readers monthly and 44 million copies sold every year. Summit Media now brings this highly-respected publication to our own country, with the launch of Marie Claire Philippines.

Marie Claire Philippines is the local version of the famed French title. Bringing together both style and substance, the magazine presents its readers with gorgeous fashion and beauty articles, up-to-the-minute lifestyle content, and--Marie Claire's trademark--insightful feature articles on issues that women care about. Marie Claire is a women's lifestyle magazine that entertains, fascinates and inspires.

Marie Claire is the magazine "for women who move the world".

Believe It Or Not

2006-01-31T08:53:00.000+08:00

No no no...you are not dreaming.It is really her.The former child star,Camille Prats is the February cover model of FHM magazine.I am sure half of the conservative pinoys will daunt by this but c'mon its not new anymore that teenagers and yes then-cute child stars decided to parade themselves in a sexy outfit and pose in an alluring way in this glossy magazine for men.Correct me if Im wrong but it was started by Angel Locsin,when she posed for the first time in FHM cover then followed by Bianca King...then there's Katrina Halili (who also became FHM calendar girl for 2006)...then Vanna Garcia...and now Camille Prats.Who's next? And when asked by media personalities and reporters why they accepted offers like this - that show some skin in photo shoots and bare something to be on the cover of the mag,they all end up saying the hackneyed phrases "change of image - i cannot stick on teenybopper image forever" , "i wanted to try something else and experiment" or "its a once in a lifetime experience,why not?" and they were right - its their life and their choice.Bring it on.

I supposed to have my monthly magazine covers review for the love month of February but since the website is not yet updated,maybe I'll just check back again tomorrow instead.Im excited who's on the cosmo cover.Yeah right,sue me for being a magazine freak here.My sister and I usually have this ocassional guessing game who will be the next cover for this and that magazines.And my sister usually have this weird act (for me,it is) by browsing first the last page of cosmo magazine (for those who are avid readers,you know this) well its the part where it gets to feature the hunk of the month but thats another story...I'll update tomorrow,promise!

Super Greetings And Plugging

2006-01-27T09:07:00.000+08:00

Advance Happy Birthdays to....

my college classmate and good friend, Joni Ang! (on the 29th)
and to my B's sister and a good friend also, Meg Moncatar! (on the 28th)

I am delighted to hear that my officemate and dear friend,Joan decided to relive her blogging spirit - again!Hahaha!Welcome to the world of blogging (finally) chay!:D

PBB Strikes Again

2006-01-21T08:20:00.000+08:00

After the success of the phenomenal reality TV show that ever hit the Philippine television,Pinoy Big Brother.This coming February 4,hold tight because PBB will already unveil the much-awaited Pinoy Big Brother Celebrity Edition.Im sure PBB fans out there will go gaga again with the show and maybe go wild and crazy even more if they will see their favorite celebrity as one of the housemates.I also learned that instead of 100 days stay inside the big bro house,celebrity housemates will only stay for 42 days,this is according to Linggit Tan,one of Pinoy Big Brother’s business unit heads.Televiewers will also expect the famous big bro house sporting its new look because it will gradually undergo a 'facelift'.Oh well,let's just wait and see...I know its gonna be a lot more exciting and well,'full of controversies-again' especially that some of the housemates will not only compose of actors and actresses but also by well-known athletes,singers and oh politicians!? Huwaaaaaaaaaatt?

Wait wait wait...(after 2 hrs.)

I just saw the PBB-season I housemates.I just realized that they are here in Bacolod right now for mall shows and stuff and they just had their motorcade.(Thanks for our office-building-easy-access-view-below...heee!) Its funny that I just made an entry about PBB housemates a while ago only to realize that I would see them a couple of hours later.Whatever.

Random Thoughts

2006-01-18T11:40:00.000+08:00

Im bored...I felt I have nothing interesting to share as of now.Im waiting...I am putting everything on hold as of the moment.

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Coz I'm hopeful, yes I am,hopeful for today,Take this music and use it.Let it take you away and be hopeful (hopeful) and he'll make a way.I know it ain't easy but that's okay.Cause we hopeful.- these are my fave lines from HOPE by Twista featuring Faith Evans.I kinda like this song.

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I am fond of reading celebrity blogs lately.Heee!but of course I learn something from my readings (oh ok,aside from sneaking on their personal lives..heee!) I discovered a lot of things that you would never expect a paula peralejo or a nica peralejo can do,I enjoyed the musing minds of francis magalona and jim paredes and no wonder their respective daughters got into blogging too, specifically,ala paredes and saab magalona.I chanced upon lucky manzano's and bianca gonzales' blogs.I was able to land on models bubbles paraiso's,bianca araneta's and georgina wilson's blogs as well and that despite fame and popularity,these celebrities are also like us - simple people like us.

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I just realize now that I have a lot of pink stuff already and because of that I am eyeing a pink pumps..talk about fashion *rolling eyes*

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I can't wait for summer!!!

Better Late Than Never

2006-01-12T10:33:00.000+08:00

belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOAN DIAZ!!!

Okay okay I know this is a late entry..My officemate and good friend JOAN (whose picture is shown below..hehehe!) celebrated her birthday yesterday.Chay,if you happen to read this happy birthday liwat!ü and thanks sa blow-out kagapon!

Sisterhood

2006-01-09T08:03:00.000+08:00

Keep shining...

Keep smiling...

Knowing you can always count on me - for sure.

That's what bestfriends are for.

In good times...

In bad times...

We'll be in each others side forever more.

That's what bestfriends are for.

The lyrics above are lines from the song - That's What Friends Are For.Its our barkada theme song actually,I feel like sharing it.My bests and I edited some parts of the song if you can see - to fit for us.

Well,I had a blast spending time with my bests last saturday.It was my best Michelle's so-called despedida errr... get-together?I don't know how to call it...haha!for one,its not a party but its the first time we saw each other after the holidays so it of all I call it my bests day.It will also be the last time we will see Michelle before she leave the country for three months :( so it was kinda despedida for her as well.

But the thing is,we will miss her again for the next three months.But yeah,we are looking forward when she comes back and we are already planning for it and we can't wait for summer!!By that time,bests Vanessa and Kate are already done with school.Yipeee!We are all freeee!Sorry for over-reacting here,I am just very very happy.I am very fortunate having bestfriends like them around,you know the feeling that you can no longer ask for more.Sharing more than a decade of beautiful friendship with them is one thing I am very proud of.Friendship like ours is indeed a genuine treasure.

Here are some of the pictures taken last saturday...its fun fun fun fun!!!!

:: we waited for best vanessa to finish her nursing duty til 10pm :: friendship bond :: we will miss you che! :: cheers for the beautiful friendship and sisterhood..and yes,thats my hand..hehe.

My Best Michelle

2006-01-06T08:28:00.000+08:00

One of my bests will leave the country soon and I will terribly miss her again.

I will miss you Michelle!!

I will miss your funny text messages everytime you are in 'unli' mode...

I will miss your 'pa-cute' face everytime you make small mistakes...

I will miss your crazy jokes not caring if it is getting cheesy already...

I will miss our chat conversations na 'wala-diri wala-didto'...

I will miss our 'hoi's' and 'promise?' to each other hahaha!...

I will miss malling with you and fit together all those cute tops and jeans we like.

I will miss being with you and hang out somewhere,just eating and talking about our future...

I will miss laughing with you til our stomach aches...

Vanessa,Kate and I will miss you badly...We love you!

Bizarre but Happy 2006

2006-01-03T09:18:00.000+08:00

Its my first blog entry of the year and honestly,I dont know where to start.I am scribbling some new years resolution thingy but ended up deleting those because its just NOT me.I wanted to share how my whole new year celebration was but it was kinda long and I dont want to bore anyone reading this to death..yes,Im referring to you.So,I prefer to share my crazy weird thoughts instead.

I am contemplating a lot lately:

I have shares of mixed emotions - I am happy spending the holiday season with my family and friends but still have that nostalgia deep within me..i am like why-am-i-feeling-sad :( ;

I am thinking very hard - About considering other career this year,I would love to go back to school and pursue another degree but financial matters wont allow me as of now..my mother challenged me that if I really wanted to study again then I will spend my own money for it.I am not just thinking about my future now but also my growth as a person ;

I want changes badly - Lately,I wanted to do things differently.I don't know maybe I was just bored.Like last Jan. 1 my b texted me asking what are our plans for the day and I replied lets go to mambukal - for a rainy day and still have that new year hangover? wut? ;

I am still thankful and perfectly in control - Despite this whole weird thing I am going through now,I know there are a lot of things I should be thankful for.I always thank God for the gift of life and for all the blessings he showered me and my loved ones all this time.2006 is another year of my life..another chance to change for the better..another opportunity to do things I have never done before and another adventure waiting to happen.

Here to have a break from my schizo mind,I wanted to share these pictures that my ever loving boyfriend got after hearing mass last Sunday.It's the Nativity found inside St. Jude church.I just love it..the lights are so dramatic.

Covers - January 2006

2005-12-29T14:18:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year!

I know it is still December but I am updating my monthly magazine covers review in advance - for the first month of the year,January!...I am doing this in advance because tomorrow until the first day of January 2006 I will not go online for a while - and I'm sure I will be bombard again with so many stories to share here in my blog from the new year celebration when I came back.So,I am giving high priority in posting this entry first and for you to know who are the faces to catch in your magazine stands this January.

Eva Longoria for cosmo...honestly,i don't know her..so i googled her name instead and there I found out that she is part of the famous TV series,Desperate Housewives.Forgive me but liking the show never got me interested for now - atleast.

Georgina Wilson for candy...the famous model and the current girlfriend of richard guttierez.She is really pretty and I know everyone will agree.

Celine Lopez for seventeen...this socialite-slash-businesswoman-slash-writer-slash-fashionista is one helluva woman.Beside the fame,she exudes a strong character that will make you like her.In this issue,they will feature 10 things you didn't know about her.hmm?

Angel Locsin for preview...I thought it was rissa samson (the model) in the cover but it was ANGEL!I like her skin color here..very filipina looking,but of course she is wearing her famous alwina-inspired costume in time for her metro manila fimfest entry movie,mulawin.

So there guys,I will leave you with that for now.I should have posted 2 entries today,the other one is supposedly my year ender survey but I am not done with it yet and I think its way too impossible to finish it now:( I am soo busy.So,just Enjoy your New Year celebrations and beware of those dangerous firecrakers..Okie?

Catch you all next year!!!

Share Your Blessings

2005-12-28T14:25:00.000+08:00

This holiday season the gift of sharing & giving is the best gift you could ever give to those who needed it most...

The day after our office christmas party..me and my officemate joan decided to share the extra foods left behind at the party.These are the kids we found at the capitol lagoon.

These are kids who made the uncertain streets of Bacolod City their playground.

These are kids who bravely sing christmas carols to intimidating strangers just to earn some extra cash to last the day.

These are kids who found comfort in sleeping in cold dark places they call home.

These are kids who dreamed that one day they will able to have a family they will call their own.

These are kids who hoped that someday somehow their lives will be better.

These are kids that needed our little help.

Dont you feel bad when you ask a large amout of money from your parents and ended up buying too much of everything you need - when you know some kids only need few things to make them very happy already?Dont you feel sorry when you eat in an expensive restaurant and only take a few piece of your meal - when you know there are a lot of hungry kids out there hardly eating 3 times a day?Dont you feel guilty when you cut classes and lie from your parents - when you know there are a lot of kids wanting to go to school but due to poverty they cant?

Dont you feel lucky if you see these kids?

Think about it.

Post-Christmas And Pre-New Year Greetings

2005-12-27T11:13:00.000+08:00

I blog today just to leave this message...

belated MERRY CHRISTMAS everyone!!!

Last week,before I bid going online for a while for the holiday season.I really thought I post a christmas greeting entry already but when I checked it just this morning...it was saved as draft instead..hmm,its better late than never.

My Christmas was quite stressful but happy at the same time...

Dec. 22 - I hit two christmas parties all at the same time.A christmas party-slash-bday party of my boss in the office and the other one is a batch christmas party-slash-high school reunion.I lost my voice the other day:( from singing at the top of my lungs for the videoke challenge we had at the office but later grabbed the jackpot prize (heee!) and for semi-hosting the christmas party we hade for our high school batch but ended up having a really good time with good old friends.Went home by 3 am.

Dec. 23 - Reported late at the office..its our last day of work (so you could imagine the mess left behind after the party..grrr!) My officemate Joan and I do some food-giving for the less fortunate kids at the lagoon and later in the evening, my b and I went to palmas del mar resort to attend his cousin's thanksgiving party for passing the nursing board exam (cheers to pao and also to meg,my b's sister who also passed the said exam).Went home by 10:30 pm.

Dec. 24 - Went to gaisano city with my sis,we shopped for few things we liked to death.It was quite a busy day for everyone having last minute shopping and all..the thought of many people around the mall made me dizzy already.My b picked us up from the mall and went to nanay's (grandmother's) place.We bought cakes for our dessert because later on that evening we will have our annual christmas eve dinner there.I spent the rest of the day with my family..just cooking, talking, laughing and singing (again!) My throat is killing me already but its okay..its Christmas anyway :)

Dec. 25 - Christmas Day!Woke up verrry late.I am not feeling that well because of my throat.huuu:( In the afternoon,my b and I bought some stuff at the mall.My momma,sis and me never made it to the church to hear mass:( The sky is gloomy that day and the rain was quite hard - unusual for a Christmas day.

Dec. 26 - Yesterday,I just bummed at home.I have my dvd marathon all day.Haaay..I am back to work the next day.

So there..that composed my so-called christmas break.There are so many pictures I want to share but I'm just so lazy now.hehehe!I will upload it soon,promise!Now,I am looking forward for a wonderful new year and I guess I will leave you all with this message for a while...

have a BLESSED NEW YEAR everyone!!!

Updates,Wishes and Confessions

2005-12-19T14:46:00.000+08:00

I woke up today wishing it was another sunday morning.

I have a busy and tiring weekend...and for proof I was late at work this morning,not in the proper mood to come up with an entry about what happened in my long weekend and dying to have more hours of sleeeep!

What I have in mind now:

:: Have Blu repair later :( I accidentally dropped him and the LCD went crazy :(

:: Complete my christmas gifts, I haven't bought a gift for my b and to some cousins yet :(

:: Buy new pair/s of jeans..I was shocked when I realize this but believe it or not I found only a pair of jeans in my closet that I bought since I started working.Heee!I really dont know,I guess jeans shopping never crossed my mind all this time or maybe I am very much contended with my old dependable jeans that I dont really have to buy one.

:: Clean and organize my closet.. Grrr!So many things to do,so little time!okay okay sometimes Im just plain stubborn:p

:: Pamper myself.. maybe next week after the parties and all,me and my b will have our appointment scheduled at bacolod spa.I want to try their bali-swedish massage and oh!their facial treatment too.

:: Have one whole day only for myself and do nothing but sleeep.*sighs*

So Many Things To Do So Little Time

2005-12-16T09:25:00.000+08:00

There are so many things I want to share right now but they are all currently on hold.

30 mins. from now,Lindlee will be arriving and I will transfer to my office (I'm here in the other office for my morning work.remember?) and maybe catch up w/Joan and some officemates present (chika2x) and of course do some errands in my office.. etc. etc.

2 hours after that,My cuzin T-say is going to pick me up here and we will both have lunch somewhere and probably hit the mall (again!) because she will buy something and she wanted me to see it first.In short:she needs some advice;) and oh!I have to buy a gift also for my B's another godson..heee!because tomorrow is the christening of the son of our bestfriend Sancho.I'll be back at the office around 2pm maybe.

Maybe after 3 hours,me and the rest of my officemates will pay a visit at alisbo memorial chapel to visit our boss' mother who passed away 2 days ago.(our condolences)

And around 6pm later I have to meet up with my mother and sis at gaisano city (mall again!) to do grocery and catch some dinner and oh well a lot of shopping maybe..?;)

So for now,bear with me.

Kids At Heart

2005-12-13T15:12:00.000+08:00

December is the busiest month of the year indeed.Aside from the fact that its time for reunions and christmas parties..its also the best time to raid the mall and time for SHOPPING!either for yourself or for your loved ones or both.Last sunday,I met up with my bests,our dearest friend dante and of course my B was always there with me.We planned our batch christmas party-slash-high school reunion,met at rob and bummed around cafe bobs..just talking,eating,planning(the party) but most of the time laughing.It feels good to have true best friends like them around.We talked about so many things until the conversation led to our ihados and ihadas (godsons & goddaughters) and realized that we already have so many and we are not getting any younger anymore.Wutt?Well,when we finally have the time to stroll around,we stopped at the toy section and guess what?We never left the area until its time to go home.There is certainly a child within us that no matter how old we are already..we still remain childish..and yeah immature.hehe!

Who says only kids LOVE toys?

(l-r) ralph,dante and bun (partly hidden) looking for dante's dream car - i mean remote control car:D :: michelle got a car for herself..?haha! while exposing her new dental braces :: thats a candid shot taken by lindlee while im playing around the office.

True FRIENDSHIP never ends..

(l-r) me (one w/ cap) with best mitch and best bun :: my bests with dante (wala si best kate.huu) :: taken by my reliable photographer,ralph *peace b*

The DAY I broke it!

:: its the cube..i love to play with it,i bought it last sunday and accidentally broke it the next day:(

Big Thanks

2005-12-10T09:25:00.000+08:00

The BIG decision was finally made...Last saturday everyone went home earlier than the usual,turned on their television sets and witnessed the much awaited Pinoy Big Brother Big Night.Kudos to NENE for winning.I already believe that she will be the BIG winner and its super obvious from the time Big Four was announced.She surely deserved to be the BIG winner :)

Earlier than that,I went to Paglaum Sports Complex for the thanksgiving mass offered by BASOC after the success of the 23rd SEA Games Events held here in our city.My committee head texted me the other day to come because as a volunteer our presence are expected and then we have to get our *clears throat* allowance as well.So I wanna say super THANKS :)

16 Days To Go

2005-12-09T08:15:00.000+08:00

Yeah 16 more days to go before...

jan..janaann....

CHRISTMAS!!!

As i woke up this morning,I have this smile pasted on my lips already upon hearing this familiar songs while I'm still on my bed.Its Christmas songs!..being played by our neighbors.Haaay,Im so excited but I have this weird feeling of sadness haunting me again during this happy season.Yes,I always felt this way every year and I don't know why and its really weird.Well to cut that,I am still on the process of making my Christmas wish list that I will be posting here in my blog anytime soon..*wink* Its not necessary but just for fun,I wanted to share it.

But all the more..what matters most during this meaningful and happy month of the year is to be able to touch someone's heart.It is all about sharing,loving,reuniting,family,friends and the celebration of Jesus' birth of course.Last month,I already shared this thought with someone,that this coming Christmas we will adopt a less fortunate child for a day.We will treat him/her as our child,nurture him/her,feed him/her and most importantly to let him/her feel that he/she is important and loved.I realized that everyday we are given the chance to make a difference not only for ourselves but to others lives as well.And it doesn't have to be Christmas or any special occasion for us to realize this but each and everyday that we felt we have been blessed so much.Right?So there,I am really really looking forward to this...and uhh I will keep you all updated of course ;)

As Promised

2005-12-08T13:36:00.000+08:00

These are some of my SEA Games pics that I promised to share guys..Enjoy!!

click here for more

Covers - December

2005-12-07T15:00:00.000+08:00

Oh!Before its too late,I want to update first my monthly magazine cover reviews.This time for the merry month of December,here it goes..

Angel Aquino for cosmo...i love watching F,so aside from watching amanda,i get to watch her also along w/ daphne.my sis even told me she is the morena version of amanda.hmmm?

Ruffa Guttierez-Bektas for preview...for those who doesn't know,she has a website.i am not a fan of her but I admire her and her achievements.

Nikki Gil for candy...yes here she is,the bubbly coke girl we once admired and now she is one of the newest endorser of penshoppe.oh she is also rumored to be the girlfriend of gary v's son,gabriel valenciano.hmmm..

Nicole Richie for seventeen...yeah the simple life babe w/ paris hilton.catch up with her on this site.

Wedding of Demi Moore and Ashton Kutcher...Its the first time that I get to feature OK! magazine here...i just got strucked by this lovable and contoversial couple here..see that?demi moore and ashton kutcher got married already last september.here's an article about it.*cheers*

Kudos to the 23rd SEA Games!

2005-12-06T10:49:00.000+08:00

Well,my SEA games adventure just ended.Kudos to the 23rd SEA games and Kudos to Philippines for being the over-all champ this year ;)

And I'm happy and I'm back to work..hehe.For a week of fun and volleyball I was able to meet good people and learned a lot from them.So,thank you to my new found friends-my fellow volunteers,to our committee head-miss tina,to her assistant-nong gerry,to all the players that gave thrill and excitement to us for every games they played and to all familiar faces i exchanged smiles with at WNC gym who became our home for a week.It was a tiring yet very fulfilling week indeed=)

Guys expect that I will be sharing some pics plus the stories tomorrow...I haven't transferred some pics during the awarding ceremony on my pc just yet.Ciaoü!

Quick!

2005-12-05T09:04:00.000+08:00

Hi bloggers..Im back!I'll just make this fast..okay.I cannot make a loong and that-informative entry today because today is the last day of my volunteer work for the SEA games indoor volleyball event.And also today is the most awaited over-all championship games and later on followed by the awarding ceremony.So,maybe tomorrow or the coming days I'll make it up to you guys..I miss blogging soo much..and yeah Christmas is coming!!ü

ApoLonya speaks...

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