although it's not for me...
a few nights ago, my friends and i had dinner at this great place. it was a time for celebration of friendship and a new year ahead for all of us. it was a time to welcome the news of a wedding.
two of my friends are getting married this year. i've known them since the guy started courting her when we were still sharing a room studying for our big test. it was a joke among us that i only approved of him because everytime he comes for a visit, he would always bring me pringles, and my friend would always share the chocolate-coated macadamia nuts with me. even then, i was addicted to chocolates. anyways, when that surfaced during our dinner, we had a great laugh over it. that was good times. and now, it's even better.
over salad, pasta and pizza, and after eight ice cream, we poured over bridal gowns. my friend printed out wedding photos to choose from: 5 points for top pick. we argued about the merits of one gown, and laugh at others' ridiculous design. we talked about entourage (or lack of it) and we talked about the motif. the main reason is because we all have to look for dresses now! however, she advised us not to yet because some of us might be part of the entourage and buying a dress might not be necessary. (no matter what though, i'm buying a dress! it's just too much fun to prepare). lastly, we talked her into showing us her engagement ring. *sigh* it was handsome and it didn't come cheap! full points to the guy! :)
now, we are just waiting for some news. she once told me that it's kind of stressful to think about all the things she need to do but it was kind of successful. i guess it is both of it... i just hope that when my time comes, i can handle the stress... but i will persevere because in the end, what matters most is that you'll get to spend the rest of your life with the person you love most.
now that reminds me... A and I have to prepare for the video we're planning to make for the reception. after all, we've got plenty of pictures with both of them on it! :)
good luck to her wedding preparations and good luck to our video preparations! yey!
Monday, January 26, 2009
my brother's visit
so i spent a lot this week while my brother was here. so what, i don't mind. as i said before, i have no family of my own to take care of. so needless to say, i'd support my mom, dad and sister; perhaps my brother and his family, too... on occasions, especially my adorable nephew.
yet sometimes, i admit i am selfish, too. it has always been my point not to buy or give anything for anyone, either family or friend, something that i won't give or buy for myself. take for example, the havaianas. i really love to have one of those but to me, they cost too much for just a pair of slippers. so i dream of having one of that but never did get one. never did i buy one for anyone, even my nephew... no matter how much my brother is implying to buy one for his kid. the same goes with S's pants. the ones we found while shopping cost almost the same as my pants! i didn't know those little pants could cost so much. i was not willing to shell out that much for one pair of pants so i encouraged my brother to buy the cheapest we could find since S will outgrow those pants without you noticing it. luckily, we found something cheaper and on sale so i decided to buy another one for him. now he's got two pants to choose from. practical, don't you think?
anyways... my brother is back home now. the house is quiet again and in a way, i'll miss having him here. (but maybe i'd welcome them back soon, let's just see what happens next.) no one is going to cook breakfast and dinner anymore. no one to wash the dishes when you don't like doing it. and most especially, no one to talk to or watch children's shows with. no one to greet you when you arrive home... :(
yet this week was a happy time. the one thing i'm grateful for. i was able to spend time with my brother. one didn't happen often after i went to college. you see, we both left home at the same time. me, for university and he, for med school. when he finished, he went back home to practice while i stayed near campus and found a job here. i only see him during christmas, but that too, isn't as often as one would want. most of the time, he spends the holidays at the hospital; and now that he's married, he spends time with his own family.
so today, i thank God for making my brother decide to stay at our place instead of getting a place with his friends near the exam center. today, i thank God for bringing my brother safely back home.
yet sometimes, i admit i am selfish, too. it has always been my point not to buy or give anything for anyone, either family or friend, something that i won't give or buy for myself. take for example, the havaianas. i really love to have one of those but to me, they cost too much for just a pair of slippers. so i dream of having one of that but never did get one. never did i buy one for anyone, even my nephew... no matter how much my brother is implying to buy one for his kid. the same goes with S's pants. the ones we found while shopping cost almost the same as my pants! i didn't know those little pants could cost so much. i was not willing to shell out that much for one pair of pants so i encouraged my brother to buy the cheapest we could find since S will outgrow those pants without you noticing it. luckily, we found something cheaper and on sale so i decided to buy another one for him. now he's got two pants to choose from. practical, don't you think?
anyways... my brother is back home now. the house is quiet again and in a way, i'll miss having him here. (but maybe i'd welcome them back soon, let's just see what happens next.) no one is going to cook breakfast and dinner anymore. no one to wash the dishes when you don't like doing it. and most especially, no one to talk to or watch children's shows with. no one to greet you when you arrive home... :(
yet this week was a happy time. the one thing i'm grateful for. i was able to spend time with my brother. one didn't happen often after i went to college. you see, we both left home at the same time. me, for university and he, for med school. when he finished, he went back home to practice while i stayed near campus and found a job here. i only see him during christmas, but that too, isn't as often as one would want. most of the time, he spends the holidays at the hospital; and now that he's married, he spends time with his own family.
so today, i thank God for making my brother decide to stay at our place instead of getting a place with his friends near the exam center. today, i thank God for bringing my brother safely back home.
little kids
A is my youngest cousing and I is my first nephew from a cousin. A is around 5 and I is about 3 but according to my other cousin, it seems that I is more streetsmart, perhaps, than A. This was very evident from one of my cousins' stories about them during a christening...
I to A: Bakit di mo kinakain ang bayabas mo? Bakit, nilunok rin ba niya ang ngipin mo?
Why are you not eating your bayabas? Why, did it swallow your teeth, too? (referring to his uncle A's missing front upper teeth)...
I's Lola (my aunt): Dapat kayong mga bata, kumain ng bayabas, maraming Vitamin C yan.
You kids should eat bayabas, they contain lots of Vitamin C.
I to A (after listening to his Lola): Ako, kahit nalunok ko ang ngipin ko, kakain ako ng bayabas kasi marami syang DAYAMIN C!
Me, even if I swallow my teeth, I'll still eat bayabas because they have plenty of DAYAMIN C!
:) How kids can be funny sometimes! :)
Lolo (my dad): S, what are you eating? (referring to the chicken pops S was holding)...
S, looking at my dad, said (making the chicken sound): Crooooo.... Crooooo....
I to A: Bakit di mo kinakain ang bayabas mo? Bakit, nilunok rin ba niya ang ngipin mo?
Why are you not eating your bayabas? Why, did it swallow your teeth, too? (referring to his uncle A's missing front upper teeth)...
I's Lola (my aunt): Dapat kayong mga bata, kumain ng bayabas, maraming Vitamin C yan.
You kids should eat bayabas, they contain lots of Vitamin C.
I to A (after listening to his Lola): Ako, kahit nalunok ko ang ngipin ko, kakain ako ng bayabas kasi marami syang DAYAMIN C!
Me, even if I swallow my teeth, I'll still eat bayabas because they have plenty of DAYAMIN C!
:) How kids can be funny sometimes! :)
*****
Another story from my brothers, 1 and a half year old son:
Lolo (my dad): S, what are you eating? (referring to the chicken pops S was holding)...
S, looking at my dad, said (making the chicken sound): Crooooo.... Crooooo....
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
grateful for small things
as i was browsing online last night, my phone rang but i didn't know who was calling. when i took the call, it was my two friends telling me to come over to one of our college hangout place for a little chat and drinks. it was already ten in the evening but i still went because i missed them. there, we seem to just gravitate to one table, as one friend to another came over to chat. there were three of us in the beginning and when it was time to go home at 1 am, there were already six of us! :D i went home a bit dizzy but happy... conversations went through love lives, old friends, work, fb social networking, and funny stories. one of our conversations went like this:
eo: so anong itatawag mo na ngayon sa mahal mo, babe, honey?
wl: honey na lang para bago.
sr (ang matinik na babae): honey na lang. ang honey kasi, di nabubulok... hehehe
astig?
one of our conversations also went through fb, the social networking site. one of our younger friend said that he'll make a fan page for our infamous classmate for doing the most "stupid" mistake ever in the history of the department that caused him to get barred from the building premises. as it was exciting and funny, the others who do not have fb accounts promised to make one immediately. as of this writing, two already had made their accounts and we're still waiting for the fun page! :D
i finished my report yesterday and today was the day to edit it. i thought i'll be able to submit it for checking early this morning but as it turned out, i still need to add a few things and it went until the end of day. my boss recognized my work so i didn't have to rush things along. i'm glad. thank God that he is being kind to me now...
eo: so anong itatawag mo na ngayon sa mahal mo, babe, honey?
wl: honey na lang para bago.
sr (ang matinik na babae): honey na lang. ang honey kasi, di nabubulok... hehehe
astig?
one of our conversations also went through fb, the social networking site. one of our younger friend said that he'll make a fan page for our infamous classmate for doing the most "stupid" mistake ever in the history of the department that caused him to get barred from the building premises. as it was exciting and funny, the others who do not have fb accounts promised to make one immediately. as of this writing, two already had made their accounts and we're still waiting for the fun page! :D
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i finished my report yesterday and today was the day to edit it. i thought i'll be able to submit it for checking early this morning but as it turned out, i still need to add a few things and it went until the end of day. my boss recognized my work so i didn't have to rush things along. i'm glad. thank God that he is being kind to me now...
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
a friend's visit
time to decompress my thoughts ----
i am grateful for being able to meet my good friend, her husband and her cute little baby. the last time i saw them was on their wedding day two years ago, where i proceeded to enjoy the wide variety of drinks offered and danced the night away... today, i saw their little bundle of joy and it was great! she might have cried the first time she saw me, was kinda shy (which i'm sure she isn't) but later, she was looking at me, probably curious as to who i was.
it was great catching up with my old friend, and her mom and husband. they are a nice family, but perhaps, more european now, since i can only stay for a while because they'll be having guests for dinner later that night. well, i wasn't invited. of course, one can't crash into a family gathering, right? it was enough that i get to see them again....
B and I talked about old times, sharing some info about people we know to her mom and husband. as we are in the same industry, we talked about work, too. sometimes, you can't just not stop shop talk since it IS part of our lives. it is one of the things that drives us, but more so for B. she had always been driven while i prefer to lag along. i admire her enthusiasm and sometimes i had that, too. yet people are built differently. it is with her, through her that i learned never to envy anyone because we don't know the things one does just to get there. we all have diffent paths to take in our life's journeys. sometimes you'll go together but as my mama always says, you have to go your separate ways to grow up.
i admit though that i envy her sometimes. she's got what she wanted and more. she experienced more. someday my life, though not as very fairytale-like like hers, would reach its peak and i'll have what i want, too. it just isn't the time the Lord has given yet.
but today, what i'm grateful for is being able to see my friends again, however brief it was. i'm grateful for my friend for she has always been an inspiration to me.
i am grateful for being able to meet my good friend, her husband and her cute little baby. the last time i saw them was on their wedding day two years ago, where i proceeded to enjoy the wide variety of drinks offered and danced the night away... today, i saw their little bundle of joy and it was great! she might have cried the first time she saw me, was kinda shy (which i'm sure she isn't) but later, she was looking at me, probably curious as to who i was.
it was great catching up with my old friend, and her mom and husband. they are a nice family, but perhaps, more european now, since i can only stay for a while because they'll be having guests for dinner later that night. well, i wasn't invited. of course, one can't crash into a family gathering, right? it was enough that i get to see them again....
B and I talked about old times, sharing some info about people we know to her mom and husband. as we are in the same industry, we talked about work, too. sometimes, you can't just not stop shop talk since it IS part of our lives. it is one of the things that drives us, but more so for B. she had always been driven while i prefer to lag along. i admire her enthusiasm and sometimes i had that, too. yet people are built differently. it is with her, through her that i learned never to envy anyone because we don't know the things one does just to get there. we all have diffent paths to take in our life's journeys. sometimes you'll go together but as my mama always says, you have to go your separate ways to grow up.
i admit though that i envy her sometimes. she's got what she wanted and more. she experienced more. someday my life, though not as very fairytale-like like hers, would reach its peak and i'll have what i want, too. it just isn't the time the Lord has given yet.
but today, what i'm grateful for is being able to see my friends again, however brief it was. i'm grateful for my friend for she has always been an inspiration to me.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
a smile a day
i couldn't help myself (as usual) last night. i txted drifter.
but surprise!
he replied and told me he'd call later in the day. unfortunately, his later in the day spelled early morning to me and since i was about to focus myself on preparing for a major meeting the following day, i told him that i might not be able to take his call as i'd be very busy. that, i know, was a wrong move especially since i wanted to hear his voice again, to be able to talk to him and laugh with him. i just can't risk taking his call in the washroom so that we'd have a little privacy. i remember the last time that happened. an officemate was able to overhear most of our conversation (my part of the conversation, that is) and there were plenty coming in and out the room, that our conversation became an exercise of stop and go!
this morning, he txtd me... well, the usual stuff... i just wished i can have the time to really, actually talk to him cause i miss him. but it has to be enough for now. at least, i smiled today because of him. and because i know, he loves me.
but surprise!
he replied and told me he'd call later in the day. unfortunately, his later in the day spelled early morning to me and since i was about to focus myself on preparing for a major meeting the following day, i told him that i might not be able to take his call as i'd be very busy. that, i know, was a wrong move especially since i wanted to hear his voice again, to be able to talk to him and laugh with him. i just can't risk taking his call in the washroom so that we'd have a little privacy. i remember the last time that happened. an officemate was able to overhear most of our conversation (my part of the conversation, that is) and there were plenty coming in and out the room, that our conversation became an exercise of stop and go!
this morning, he txtd me... well, the usual stuff... i just wished i can have the time to really, actually talk to him cause i miss him. but it has to be enough for now. at least, i smiled today because of him. and because i know, he loves me.
a story a day
this year, i will try to write something good, funny or unique, that happened to me during the day, even if it's inconsequential.
to start off, i experienced something weird yesterday at the office. at lunch, my supervisor informed me that we will be meeting with our partners to discuss the next actions we're going to take for our project. later in the afternoon though, he told me that there was a change of plans and only he and our manager will go to the meeting. he then handed me his flashdrive so i could transfer my file to him and immediately left to talk (i guess) to talk to our manager. i turned then to my computer to start transferring the file. as i was waiting for the transfer to finish and the printing to stop, i heard, behind my back, my officemate telling me that my supervisor already left. i didn't mind that person because i know that the sup will not leave without his flashdrive, and i just happened to think that he just walked past the corridor not long ago.
when i finished transferring the file, i approached my friend and asked her if she was the one who told me that the sup left already but she said that she never left workstation at all. that was weird, i said to myself, so i asked the other girls if they were the ones who talked to me while i was at my station transferring the file. and guess what was their answer? no, they never left their place.
so who was that who talked to me? i hope it's not a ghost. i didn't feel anything creepy, though, just a hint that there might be something wrong. so the big question is, until now, who was it?
*****
i was also so happy yesterday because even though it was kind of late, my vacation lodging benefit was approved!
to start off, i experienced something weird yesterday at the office. at lunch, my supervisor informed me that we will be meeting with our partners to discuss the next actions we're going to take for our project. later in the afternoon though, he told me that there was a change of plans and only he and our manager will go to the meeting. he then handed me his flashdrive so i could transfer my file to him and immediately left to talk (i guess) to talk to our manager. i turned then to my computer to start transferring the file. as i was waiting for the transfer to finish and the printing to stop, i heard, behind my back, my officemate telling me that my supervisor already left. i didn't mind that person because i know that the sup will not leave without his flashdrive, and i just happened to think that he just walked past the corridor not long ago.
when i finished transferring the file, i approached my friend and asked her if she was the one who told me that the sup left already but she said that she never left workstation at all. that was weird, i said to myself, so i asked the other girls if they were the ones who talked to me while i was at my station transferring the file. and guess what was their answer? no, they never left their place.
so who was that who talked to me? i hope it's not a ghost. i didn't feel anything creepy, though, just a hint that there might be something wrong. so the big question is, until now, who was it?
*****
i was also so happy yesterday because even though it was kind of late, my vacation lodging benefit was approved!
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
back to being giddy
so kiwi made me giddy today.
i sent him a holiday greeting last year before i went on my long holiday vacation. today, i received a reply from him. it was the usual thing but with little words that can make you giddy.
"i was already on break when you sent me the mail. i'm so sorry i missed it!"
so i replied out of courtesy (and a little flirtation)...
"the holiday was great, etc... hope we'll both have a great year ahead!... btw, our teacher was asking me yesterday about you! you know how it is, old men can be such a tease sometimes!"
and his reply -- "did you tell him we got married and had seven children?"
that, ladies and gentleman, was funny! and he made me feel so giddy that i'm liking him again! :D
great way to start the year, huh?
i sent him a holiday greeting last year before i went on my long holiday vacation. today, i received a reply from him. it was the usual thing but with little words that can make you giddy.
"i was already on break when you sent me the mail. i'm so sorry i missed it!"
so i replied out of courtesy (and a little flirtation)...
"the holiday was great, etc... hope we'll both have a great year ahead!... btw, our teacher was asking me yesterday about you! you know how it is, old men can be such a tease sometimes!"
and his reply -- "did you tell him we got married and had seven children?"
that, ladies and gentleman, was funny! and he made me feel so giddy that i'm liking him again! :D
great way to start the year, huh?
Monday, January 5, 2009
challenges
so on my last day at my hometown, bestfriend C and i decided to meet and catch up with what's happening with each other. little did i expect that we would have the same experiences almost at the same time, albeit having two very different professions.
i guess what we've been going through is part of the growing up we always hear about.
*to be followed.
*****
wow, broadband! after weeks of slaving over dial-up, i'm glad i'm on broadband connection again! :D but i miss my parents though...
i guess what we've been going through is part of the growing up we always hear about.
*to be followed.
*****
wow, broadband! after weeks of slaving over dial-up, i'm glad i'm on broadband connection again! :D but i miss my parents though...
Thursday, January 1, 2009
best wishes
because of the person who sent this message, this would be the most treasured among all that i received today --
... i hope that 2009 will give you and bring you everything you want and fight for...
i guess i have to fight for it, then! :D
... i hope that 2009 will give you and bring you everything you want and fight for...
i guess i have to fight for it, then! :D
holiday txt msgs
CHRISTMAS
God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the
world so that we might have eternal life through Him. -- 1 John 4:9
May you continue to experience the love of Christ and be generous to share it with others.
Nawa'y manatili ang kagalakan at kapayapaan sa inyong tahanan. Isang maligayong pasko at masaganang bagong taon.
I made a Christmas wish for you
A holiday full of pleasure
Friends and family all around
And fond memories to treasure.
Have a blessed Christmas!
May God create within you a quiet place where He can share His plans and promises. Wishing you but the warmest and happiest Christmas!
May your home glow with warmth, ring with laughter and may your heart be filled with happiness not just today but always. Happy holidays!
Merry Christmas! Sana at least nakapagsimba po tayo ngayon para magpasalamat kay Lord sa pagbigay Niya sa atin kay Jesus at sa iba pang biyayang natanggap natin sa Kanya. Merry Christmas!
NEW YEAR
A good way to start the new year is to clean our hearts: No hatred, no anger and face the challenges in life. May the new year bring you happiness and prosperity.
Here's to wishing you euros, gold bars, barrels of oil diamonds, blue chip stocks, prime real estate, but most importantly good health and happiness in 2009.
No greeting card to give.. No sweet flowers to send... No cute graphics to forward... Just a Loving Heart saying "Have a happy and healthy new year to you and your family...!
To all my friends who send me love, luck and best wishes for 2008... it didn't work. Please send cash for 2009. Happy new year!
When the midnight bell rings tonight, let it signify new and better things for you. Let it signify a realization of all thing you wish for. Let it signify a year of courage and beliefs. Wishing you and your family a very prosperous new year.
Thank you for being part of my 2008. 2009 means infinite possibilities. Make 2009 all about accepting your shortcomings, learning from pitfalls, and loving yourself more. Never limit yourself to what you can't do. God bless and Happy new year!
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for being part of my life for the year 2008. May we have more chances of spending happy hours together this coming year. Love yah!
May the first day of the year usher in pleasant surprises and continuous blessing for you and your family for the next 365 days! Happy new year!
Whoever touches our hearts leaves Heartprints - of love, friendship and joy. Thank you for being a beautiful heartprint. Happy new year. May you have a fruitful 2009.
May the good Lord double your blessings this 2009 and grant you a year round of peace, love and happiness as you walk in this life thru His light. Happy new year!
New year is the time to unfold new hoirzons and realize new dreams, to rediscover the strength and faith within you, to rejoice and sample pleasures and gear up for new challenges. Happy new year!
A blessed year,
a relaxed mind,
a peaceful soul,
a healthy body,
a loving heart,
and answered prayers.
These are my BEST wishes for
you and your family.
A happy and prosperous new year ahead!
May you be blessed with you pray for
rewarded for what you work for
and granted the things you hope for!
A blessed new year to you and your family!
Wishing you the timeless treasures of new year, the warmth of home, the love of family and the company of good friends. Have a blessed year!
Isang taong bumubuhos ng pagpapala at puno ng kapayapaan mula sa Maykapal. Manigong bagong taon!
God showed how much He loved us by sending His one and only Son into the
world so that we might have eternal life through Him. -- 1 John 4:9
May you continue to experience the love of Christ and be generous to share it with others.
Nawa'y manatili ang kagalakan at kapayapaan sa inyong tahanan. Isang maligayong pasko at masaganang bagong taon.
I made a Christmas wish for you
A holiday full of pleasure
Friends and family all around
And fond memories to treasure.
Have a blessed Christmas!
May God create within you a quiet place where He can share His plans and promises. Wishing you but the warmest and happiest Christmas!
May your home glow with warmth, ring with laughter and may your heart be filled with happiness not just today but always. Happy holidays!
Merry Christmas! Sana at least nakapagsimba po tayo ngayon para magpasalamat kay Lord sa pagbigay Niya sa atin kay Jesus at sa iba pang biyayang natanggap natin sa Kanya. Merry Christmas!
NEW YEAR
A good way to start the new year is to clean our hearts: No hatred, no anger and face the challenges in life. May the new year bring you happiness and prosperity.
Here's to wishing you euros, gold bars, barrels of oil diamonds, blue chip stocks, prime real estate, but most importantly good health and happiness in 2009.
No greeting card to give.. No sweet flowers to send... No cute graphics to forward... Just a Loving Heart saying "Have a happy and healthy new year to you and your family...!
To all my friends who send me love, luck and best wishes for 2008... it didn't work. Please send cash for 2009. Happy new year!
When the midnight bell rings tonight, let it signify new and better things for you. Let it signify a realization of all thing you wish for. Let it signify a year of courage and beliefs. Wishing you and your family a very prosperous new year.
Thank you for being part of my 2008. 2009 means infinite possibilities. Make 2009 all about accepting your shortcomings, learning from pitfalls, and loving yourself more. Never limit yourself to what you can't do. God bless and Happy new year!
I'd like to take this opportunity to thank you for being part of my life for the year 2008. May we have more chances of spending happy hours together this coming year. Love yah!
May the first day of the year usher in pleasant surprises and continuous blessing for you and your family for the next 365 days! Happy new year!
Whoever touches our hearts leaves Heartprints - of love, friendship and joy. Thank you for being a beautiful heartprint. Happy new year. May you have a fruitful 2009.
May the good Lord double your blessings this 2009 and grant you a year round of peace, love and happiness as you walk in this life thru His light. Happy new year!
New year is the time to unfold new hoirzons and realize new dreams, to rediscover the strength and faith within you, to rejoice and sample pleasures and gear up for new challenges. Happy new year!
A blessed year,
a relaxed mind,
a peaceful soul,
a healthy body,
a loving heart,
and answered prayers.
These are my BEST wishes for
you and your family.
A happy and prosperous new year ahead!
May you be blessed with you pray for
rewarded for what you work for
and granted the things you hope for!
A blessed new year to you and your family!
Wishing you the timeless treasures of new year, the warmth of home, the love of family and the company of good friends. Have a blessed year!
Isang taong bumubuhos ng pagpapala at puno ng kapayapaan mula sa Maykapal. Manigong bagong taon!
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