semi-charmed life

The Script - Exit Wounds with Lyrics

2011-08-28T17:52:00.000+08:00

♪ I don't know how much more love this heart can lose

And I'm dying, dying! from these exit wounds.

Vietnam

2011-08-21T01:23:00.020+08:00

this post has been long delayed... We, my officemates and I, went to Hanoi Vietnam for a short trip last July 14. I have only been with the company for 2 months at that time and it was really nice of them to count me in on the team trip. I never had the time to collect and edit the photos until now.. so here.. ta-dah! :)

All my life I stayed in the Philippines, never gone out of the country for a vacation or anything until I decided to move to Singapore to work. and now, It's really nice to have another country visited on my list.. and I really loved Vietnam! :) I love the place, I love the people, I sooo sooo soooo love their food!! and I love that I am a Millionaire in that place! hahaha! :D

I'm writing this post in two parts, for the first, I'll be telling about the city I saw and experienced. The city I have grown to love in a span of 3days and 2nights. haha! :D did I already told you I loved it there? haha! I really loved it there.. :D

Vietnam is a communist country. I'm not familiar on how that system goes.. but what I have observed is that they all live a simple life and they don't seem to mind or rant about it.. they all seem very happy or maybe they also have it in their culture to bring about happiness and fun out of the little that they have. all the people we have come across are helpful, hospitable, accommodating and just sincerely nice. :)
They have their own version of the Filipino Carinderia.. without the stalls...

Street vendors are commonly women. either they push carts, or ride bikes or carry stick thingy handles.. but they are commonly women..

As the tourist guide said, Vietnam consists of 4Million People and 3Million MOTORCYCLES!

Major roads are mostly decorated with mosaic art...

And It's very common to see beautiful women, all dressed up wearing high heels fashionably cruisin the city in their bikes! ;-)

Despite all the motorcycles swooshing around, People crossing from all directions and not even wide enough for 1 SUV... They hardly get any traffic. It's almost a miracle!

Now, Food........ Zet Ngon! in english: VERY DELICIOUS!!! :D

The hotel breakfast buffet was one of the reasons we wake up early during the trip! :) the names of the dishes were quite hard to remember... but I swear they're soooooo yummy!!!!

The hotel receptionist also recommended us to Pineapple restaurant which serves authentic Vietnamese dishes.. Yummy Yummy YUMMMEEEYYY!!! :D

While exploring the night market, we came across the Ladybird Restaurant. I went for the beef and mushroom stew in pottery pot (in english translation, the Vietnamese name was all a blur to me.. sorry.. ;p) It's like a better version of the Sinigang... It's the best Vietnamese dish I had during the trip... it's really delicious! :D

So that would be it for the first part... the 2nd part would take another to be posted.. ;p

KAMON! :-D (Thank you!)

Isaiah 46:8-11

2011-08-15T00:54:00.002+08:00

8) Remember this and fix this in mind, take it to heart you rebels.

9) Remember the former things, those of long ago;

I am God, and there is no other;

I am God and there is non like me.

10) I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come.

I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.

11) From the east I summon a bird of prey;

from a far off land, a man to fulfill my purpose.

What I have said, that will I bring about;

what I have planned, that will I do.

2011-08-15T00:11:00.001+08:00

If only wishes could be dreams and all my dreams could come true
There would be two of us standing in front of you
If you could show me that someone I used to be
And bring my baby, bring my baby back to me

2011-08-14T01:12:00.002+08:00

I am an eternal optimist of love.

i believe, someday my prince will come to give my happy ever after. ♥

Your Universe - Rico Blanco

2011-08-14T01:08:00.000+08:00

Tell me something
When the rain falls on my face
How do you quickly replace it with
A golden summer smile?

Tell me something
When I'm feelin' tired and afraid
How do you know just what to say
To make everything alright?

Chorus:
I don't think that you even realize
The joy you make me feel when I'm inside
Your universe
You hold me like I'm the one who's precious
I hate to break it to you but it's just
The other way around
You can thank your stars all you want but
I'll always be the lucky one

Tell me something
When I'm 'bout to lose control
How do you patiently hold my hand
And gently calm me down?
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsmode.com/lyrics/r/rico_blanco/your_universe.html ]
Tell me something
When you sing and when you laugh
Why do I always photograph my heart
Flyin way above the clouds?

Chorus:
I don't think that you even realize
The joy you make me feel when I'm inside
Your universe
You hold me like I'm the one who's precious
I hate to break it to you but it's just
The other way around
You can thank your stars all you want but
I'll always be the lucky one

Chorus:
I don't think that you even realize
The joy you make me feel when I'm inside
Your universe
You hold me like I'm the one who's precious
I hate to break it to you but it's just
The other way around
You can thank your stars all you want but
I'll always be the lucky one

You can thank your stars all you want
But I'll always be the lucky one
I'll always be the lucky one
I'll always be the lucky one

Promises

2011-04-07T00:00:00.003+08:00

And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe the he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

-Hebrews 11:6

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said,

"Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you."

S0 we say with confidence,

"The Lord is my helper; I will not be afraid. What can man do to me?"

-Hebrews 13:5-6

1 week, 1 day

2011-04-06T10:29:00.002+08:00

It's been a week and a day.

286 Applications sent

2 Call backs

1 Interview

0 Job offers.

frustration, boredom and home sickness are all starting to sink in. I am trying to fight the sadness and the loneliness but being alone in this robotic land of Singapore doesn't help much. It's also hard to not feel insecure when you don't get a call after so many applications sent. back home, my employer have bargained promotion and salary increase just so I won't go.. but here, nobody won't even schedule me for an interview.

Well, I guess it's true when they say that Great things are achieved with great efforts.

Now, I must figure out a way t distract myself from all the frustrating thoughts that are running on my mind and focus on God's promises to me.

I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.

-Philippians 4:13

Jesus said to them,"With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible."

-Matthew 19:26

Singapore.

2011-04-02T01:00:00.003+08:00

And so my life in Singapore has begun.

I came last March 29, 6:30 pm. It was a long tearful flight, but my tears stayed in the airport.. once I got in the taxi cab, I felt the thrill and the excitement. It's a whole new world for me now, the beginning of the becoming of all my dreams. I have taken over my destiny, and THIS IS IT! :)

In this new life, I came like a blind man seeking his way into the world. I know nothing, I got nothing. I knew a few people but no one could really bring me to where I'm supposed to go to fulfill the purpose of why I came. but I have God. and He's got plans for me. I hold on to His promises cause His word is true. :)

James 1:2-3

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance."

Psalms 40:1

I waited patiently for the Lord; And he inclined to me, and heard my cry.

Psalms 27:14

Wait on the Lord, be of good courage, and He shall strengthen your heart.

As I have read in a book:

Be patient and keep your heart open to God's leading. Then you'll be ready to shift gears when you hear God say "Let's go this way"

Praying, resting, waiting, trusting. - these are words that tell a story; as we wait for God to lead us, he responds "Just seek my glory"

Patience is a virtue. My hope is in the Lord. :)

Your Universe - Rico Blanco

2011-04-02T00:39:00.003+08:00

For my 25 years of existence, I have never been in love. like truly madly deeply craaaazy in love. there were times I thought I was, but no... Nothing even came close to how I think it's supposed to be.

I'm in no rush.. and I think right now is not the right time. but I hope time would come when I'll be singing this song to someone. It would really be nice to feel what this song says towards someone. To feel lucky that that one person exists. :)

Tell me something

When the rain falls on my face

How do you quickly replace

It with

A golden summer smile?

Tell me something

When I'm feelin' tired and afraid

How do you know just what to say

To make Everything alright?

chorus:

I don't think that you even realize

The joy you make me feel when I'm inside

Your universe

You hold me like I'm the one who's precious

I hate to break it to you but its just

The other way around

You can thank your stars all you want but

I'll always be the lucky one

Tell me something

When I'm 'bout to lose control

How do you patiently hold

My hand

And gently calm me down?

Tell me something

When you sing and when you laugh

Why do I always photograph

My heart

Flyin way above the clouds?

chorus:

I don't think that you even realize

The joy you make me feel when I'm inside

Your universe

You hold me like I'm the one who's precious

I hate to break it to you but its just

The other way around

You can thank your stars all you want but

I'll always be the lucky one

Wooah... (3x)

chorus:

I don't think that you even realize

The joy you make me feel when I'm inside

Your universe

You hold me like I'm the one who's precious

I hate to break it to you but its just

The other way around

You can thank your stars all you want but

I'll always be the lucky one

You can thank your stars all you want but

I'll always be...

The lucky one

I'll always be the lucky one

Flight jitters

2011-03-26T02:10:00.004+08:00

this is me, 2 days before I leave for the most thrilling, liberating, exciting, make or break move of my life by far.

I'm still half way done packing my things and preparing my documents. I don't know what they meant when they said "just pack the things you need". I need bags. I need a black bag and a brown bag, i packed both but I would also need a clutch bag. i packed my black clutch, but would i also bring the gold one?? same goes with packing shoes. haha! :S

I've also been thinking bout the people, things, places, events, situations, occasions that I'll miss.. I'd be missing a lot!

I will definitely miss my xale friends. I will miss our impromptu dinners and kalsada nights. I will miss our TMI moments and how LOOOUUDD are conversations and laughters are and just couldn't care less bout where we are and whoever could hear. I will miss our princess Sophia, she's the sweetest and smartest kid I know.. I'll definitely miss not being there when she learns to talk straight. I wonder how she would talk to us and what conversations she would bring up.. :) she really is the cutest! :) I will miss how everyone is just a tweet away, and will be at your doorstep in a matter of minutes to an hour. I will miss calling up Vanessa to check if we could have dinner at their place. :D It's them who I will miss the most.

Ofcourse I will also miss my family. My dad who cooks me breakfast every morning and would drive me around when I don't want to bring the car. I will miss my brothers. I will miss my sister and my mom even though they're away, I will miss the comfort hat they're just a phone call away.

I will miss my church and my church friends.. we've been together since our diaper age, to the awkward adolescent phase up to now that we're all adults making moves for our lives.. :)

I will miss better living's Kalsada, Bastille and Select. I will miss SM Bicutan and my random movie trips where I'm almost alone in the movie house.. (It's best to watch blockbuster movies at SMB! promise.. walang pila, at solo mo ang buong balcony area).

I will miss uncle moe's. I'll miss all the Filipino cuisine.. Sisig, Sinigang, Binagoongan, Pakbet, Kare-kare, rellenong bangus, embotido!!!!

I will miss KFC.

And the list goes on.... I will miss home.

01-03-11

2011-01-03T22:41:00.004+08:00

I am optimistic about Singapore, job hunting, career searching and finding my true passion. I really believe that this is going to be my time to finally breakthrough from being a hardworking underpaid private company employee. but at the back of all my excitement, loneliness still creeps its way into my mind..

My mom, dad and sister spent the holidays here in Manila. mom and dad will be staying till February but my sister at this very moment is packing her bags for her flight early tomorrow. Next time i'll be seeing her will be when I come home from abroad and only God knows when that would be. I really feel sad about being away from them... specially sad cause I wouldn't be able to see them even before I leave. I'll be alone even before I go on my own. (well I have my brothers, but.. hm, that's a different story. :p)

I won't be leaving till March, still... just thinking bout leaving everything behind to wander a place so strange to me scares me. and thinking bout being alone so far far away from my family really makes me sad. But then again, I have goals.. I just pray for strength to be able to conquer all the sadness. God will be my comfort. and I will hold on to this promise.

God is good all the time, and everything that comes in our lives is a blessing. I've had my share of sadness, pain, heartaches and disappointments in the past year... Then, I couldn't imagine how to get through from every breaking moment.. there were times when I really had nothing and just do not know how I could get by.. But God never failed to amaze me. At that moment of surrender, He would bring a miracle.. something that would save me right at the very second I am about to fall. a small gesture from a stranger or from an unknowing friend, and it would make all the difference. I am grateful to everyone who's been an instrument by God to answer all my prayers. There were also times when he really did let me fall.. but at all the times I fell, I learned lessons.. I guess it's all God wanted us to realize.. his lessons, and after those lessons come blessings.

Weeping may last for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning. :-)

2011 update

2011-01-03T20:24:00.001+08:00

opened a BDO bank account! :) I don't have my 50k yet, but this is a start! :)

*i deserve a tap in the back. :)

2011!

2011-01-02T20:22:00.000+08:00

you got that right, this is my new year entry. :) 2010 have given me much to take for my moving on for 2011. I passed my licensure exam for Architecture which I have worked hard for for SEVEN LONG YEARS! Finally!!! :) and after achieving that, it's time to finally do something I love! :)

I just turned 25, and I feel like its the perfect age for me to start putting muscles on my dreams. It's now or never! so I made a list of my 2011 goals.. a list of goals for myself, another for my long term life plans, one for God and my ministry and a list of traits, qualities and must-haves of my ideal man. :)

For myself:

Lose weight. - 2011 is all about living healthy, and I have to start with my body. i am one on the heavy side. I have always been aware of my appearance and it has never made me insecure or shy, I am confident with myself, but I can't avoid being conscious about what would look good on me and how my weight would not be highlighted.. I think there's nothing wrong with looking out for your looks and that it's normal. but for this year, I want to be fit and healthy. So I am making time for exercise and will keep track of my eating habits. and also for summer of 2011, I want to have a bikini picture I would not be ashamed to post. This i really have to achieve. Hah! :)
Beauty Habits. - Not to brag, but I am blessed with good skin. (disclaimer: i'm not saying anything about being pretty. just blessed with good skin.) I rarely have problems with acne or oilyness.. thanks to carrot soap, my one and only beauty secret! :) but I am not exempt to nature's ways of aging.. I am starting to see signs of them. this year I will start using products.. Sunscreen, moisturizer, body lotion, and all those stuff. this list may seem to focus a lot on vanity.. I know. but for 2010, i realized that I need to have time for myself. To spend time and money and focus on my needs and on making myself happy.. for how would i be able to make time and make others happy when I myself am having a hard time doing it on my own. Anyway, I'm a girl.. and this is what girls do. :)
Learn something new - A new language, a new skill, an instrument, a new program, something I've never tried before. :) On 2010 i tried to learn Korean. i caught a few basics.. but work got in the way, I got busy and wasn't able to make time to go to advanced language lessons.. so.. Korean lessons = Fail. this year I want to learn how to speak Mandarin. :) hope it's easy cause I know a little Fuk yuen.. My mom's half chinese and as a kid I learned counting in fuk yuen before i learned 1-2-3. i know how to haggle, I know how to tell time, I can greet, i can curse.. haha! :) I also want to learn how to use computer programs like Photoshop, illustrator, sketchup and flash. I need to learn these programs in preparation for my big career shift. (which I would talk about on my next list) Also for this year I want to do something spontaneous.. Something that would have to be a surprise even for me. will blog about it once it happens. :)
Travel - i don't need to explain this. :)
Item - for this year I have to have something precious and expensive that would mark my year. it may be whatever depends on how much I could afford. something I will buy as a treat for myself. :)

For Long term life plans:

Singapore - Already have a ticket! March 29, 2011. So this really is happening! :)
Career Shift - This one's a long shot. I have no work experience or any training for any other work field except for Architecture and construction. my job isn't that bad.. it's just that lately I realized it's not for me.. so instead of being stuck in the same job forever, I thought maybe at 25, i could still find something i like.. there's always a risk of failing, a risk I'm willing to take. :) I can't do this on my own, but I can with God. I am looking forward to the adventure. :)
Savings - I have opened 3 bank accounts my whole life, all are now closed. this year I will open one again, One i have to maintain. by the end of the year it has to have a minimum of 50,000 pesos. I have to aim for more, but let's keep the minimum achievable for starters. :) (assuming I make it in Singapore.) So far I have saved 40, but this is for my Singapore money so it's not counted yet.
Investment - assuming I get my dream job, and my savings, It's time to invest! :)
Family - Of course i must not forget why I am doing all these. I need to help my parents with my sister's tuition money, as well as with the expenses for all her other requirements. also to be able to support them financially. still assuming I get the job, i want to be able to give even 10 times as much as what i am giving them now. (that's cause the amount i give now is unbelievably small. sad but it's as much as i can afford.)

For God

pray more often
to be part of the ministry again.
to buy a new bible and a journal.
to do journaling daily.
to be able to share about God's goodness to friends. - I have no intentions of making anyone convert, I just want to be more open about what i read about and what are being taught about God.. I'm too shy to share cause I don't want to be judged.. but God has been so good to me, to my life and to my family.. the least I could do is to share His love to others so my friends would experience His blessings and how happy life could be if we have a relationship with Him. :)

And since it's the new year and it's the season of making lists.. and also because I'm single and still waiting, I also made a list of character, traits and must-haves my ideal man should posses.

here:

Mature Christian. - a must. again, I do not want to convert anyone unless willing.. I believe that a good relationship only works if you put God in the center of it. I need someone who understands my faith and someone with whom I could develop a partnership that involves my faith. this is really important to me, I want to find someone who considers this as important.
Tall. - 5'10 tall or taller. another must!
3-5 years older - Age doesn't matter i know, but maturity is an issue for me. :) we'll see.. :)
Financially Stabled - this clause captures educational background, family status, and career. If he's going to be 3-5 years older than I am, then it only should be right that he is financially stabled. if not, then there must be something wrong about his perspectives and I wouldn't want that.
Must get along well with my family and friends.
Family Oriented.
Decent looking. good looks would be a plus, but not necessary.. I just want him presentable.. but whatever! really doesn't matter to me. :)
Must own a car. - refer to no.4
Someone who will woo me. :)
secret. this one I'll keep to myself. :)

So there, I got it all written and detailed. I know i won't be able to meet everything in just one year, but I will try my hardest to put them into action. then i could say "At least i tried.." :)

Happy New Year!! 2011, let's do this! :D

Phoenix - Lasso

2010-11-25T00:47:00.000+08:00

Where would you go
Not long ago
I've been thinking out loud
Was it suddenly
Do-do-don't you know
Don't do it but you do it
What you do to me

Forever is a long long time
When you lost your way
Trying to follow your ideals (are sorry)
But your so-called life
It is such a waste

When you realize
No you don't realize
What you say yes to
What you say yes to

Where would you go (x2)
With a lasso
Could you run into (x2)
Could you go and run into me

Where would you go (x2)
Tied up to a lasso
Could you run into (x2)
Could you go and run into me

So lonely so pretty
Such a lack of diplomacy you can't get out
Do-don't you know
Don't do it what you do it
You should do to me

Far our so far out
Such a fall out of lonely
That you're lonely

Knowing that you lost your will (your will)
that you lost your will

Where would you go (x2)
With a lasso
Could you run into (x2)
Could you go and run into me

Where would you go (x2)
Tied up to a lasso
Could you run into (x2)
Could you go and run into me

When you realize
No you don't realize
What you say yes to
What you say yes to

Forever is a long long time
When you lost your way
Forever is a long long time
When you lost your way

♥

2010-11-17T23:43:00.000+08:00

I ♥ Seth and Summer

2010-11-17T22:58:00.000+08:00

I love Seth Cohen and Summer Roberts! ♥

I like how they're funny and sweet but not cheesy... I like Seth's dorky yet cute and adorable ways to woo Summer... and how Summer denies how she really really likes Seth. :) They are my favorite couple.. so cute.. :)

♪ John Mayer: Perfectly Lonely

2010-11-11T23:05:00.000+08:00

♪ ♪ ♪
Had a little love but I spread it thin
Falling in her arms and out again
Made a bad name for my game round town
Tore out my heart and shut it down

PRE-CHORUS
Nothing to do, nowhere to be
A simple little a kind of free
Nothing to do, no one but me
That's is all I need

CHORUS
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely, yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
Nobody belongs to me

I see my friends around from time to time
When their ladies let em slip away
And when they ask me how I'm doing with mine
This is always what I say ...

PRE-CHORUS
Nothing to do, nowhere to be
A simple little kind of free
Nothing to do, no one to be
Is it really hard to see?

CHORUS
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely, yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
Nobody belongs to me

And this is not to say
There never comes a day
I'll take my chances and start again
And when I look behind
On all my younger times
I'll have to thank the wrongs
That led me to a love so strong

[INSTRUMENTAL]

CHORUS
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely
I'm perfectly lonely, yeah
Cause I don't belong to anyone
And nobody belongs --

That's the way, that's the way
That's the way that I want it
That's the way, that's the way
That's the way that I want it
That's the way, that's the way
That's the way that I want it
That's the way, that's the way
That's the way that I want it

Big Step.

2010-11-10T23:39:00.000+08:00

If you're not happy with what life brings you, It's either you change how you live or change your attitude towards things.

Today, I made my first big step in making changes happen in my life... I booked me a ticket to Singapore. Yes, this is it. I am moving to Singapore next year to explore my options cause apparently, I am not content with my options here and I am not willing to change my attitude towards how I see it cause I know I am meant for great things.

so there! booked! :) Step 1 done. :)

2010-11-10T23:27:00.000+08:00

Minsan may point naman sana talaga yung tao... kaso, dahil sa sobrang sama ng ugali na kailangang may kasama pa talagang pangiinsulto yung mga ipopoint out nya.. eh imbis na pakinggan sya, iinit nalang din ang ulo at sa isip nilang lahat, maraming beses na syang pinatay.

haaay...

trabaho lang to. di ko to dapat personalin.

gusto ko lang magvent.

spontaneous makeover! ;p

2010-11-08T22:42:00.000+08:00

Before..

After...

MAGIC! :) All thanks to our fabulous stylist Nikki Pastorel. ♥

On this day God wants you to know...

2010-11-08T22:38:00.000+08:00

that you have to pass through a dark night of the soul. Everyone does, including you. A time comes when what you have always believed is true melts away underneath you. When you cast in doubt even the most obvious, the most simple. When it seems that dark night is all around, and you are all alone. Take heart, this journey through abyss is the final barrier before your emergence into the heavenly light of a new synthesis of your being. God is waiting for you on the other side.

2010-11-07T14:19:00.000+08:00

I super ♥ my girls! :)

It's now or never.

2010-11-06T00:27:00.000+08:00

2010-11-01T22:06:00.000+08:00

* is now in the process of letting go and changing something..

i'm on my way to happy :)

It'll be GREAT!!!

2010-11-01T21:39:00.000+08:00

I love You!! :)

2010-10-25T22:49:00.000+08:00

On this day, God wants you to know

... that you cannot let this day pass without telling the people you love that you love them. Do not take for granted the people closest to your heart. Nothing is permanent, celebrate them now.

This goes out to my family.. I love you Dad, Ma, Lance, Loy, Nic!! :)
and to all my friends.. I love you Xale.. and xale boyfriends, and xale friendships!! :) geia.. prsp friends.. college friends.. sa lahat ng friends!! :D i love you and thank you for everything.. :)

oh baby!

2010-10-25T22:16:00.001+08:00

tee-hee! :)

If i have a daughter, i'll dress her up and take photos of her like this. :) but how on earth could i have a daughter with this kind of charm when i have a certain liking and am being drawn to tall, moreno, not so good looking guys!?? maybe it's about time I reconsider my preferences.. maybe i'm meant to marry a foreigner? and my daughter would get her skin and cheeks from me, and everything else from her father! lol! :D

silly thoughts.. o_0

Isang araw sa opisina ng PRSP..

2010-10-25T19:41:00.000+08:00

nang minsan kami ay nabagot sa kakatrabaho..

kami ay nagtrip..

sabay sabay nagshopping..

at ang dating mga arkitekto..

ngayong ay naging mga...

MOWDELLE!!!!

HAHAHAHAHA!!!! XD

exactly a year ago

2010-10-25T18:50:00.000+08:00

cool... my last post was exactly a year ago! haha :D

that's because i've totally forgotten about this blog.. ever since my mom started asking me about the things i've written (posts were deleted) and i made this private that even i myself can't find it. it took me a while to retrieve my lost url.. and now i'm back! :)

so, note to self: A blog is a public account, this is not a diary.

:)

Life as I know it. :(

2009-10-25T15:02:00.000+08:00

Watchathink?

2009-10-20T23:11:00.000+08:00

Should i switch to Tumblr???

2009-10-18T23:49:00.000+08:00

Friends? I only have a few.. But I thank God for them, cause all of them are true.

Priceless Moments ♥

2009-10-18T23:38:00.000+08:00

I would never trade moments like these for anything in the world. ♥

Good Old Times ♥

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I miss..

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I miss my friends who I used to be so close to before...
It's sad cause somewhere along the way we just drifted apart.
And it scares me.
thinking it could also happen to those I'm close with now.

I hope it doesn't.

What im trying to say is...

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2009-10-17T18:02:00.000+08:00

“Expecting the world to treat you fairly because you’re good is like expecting the bull not to charge because you’re vegetarian.”

Nurse Allan Chua

2009-10-15T23:33:00.000+08:00

I had a crush on my Night Shift Nurse! :) Too bad I wasn't able to say thank you.. Last time he was on duty, I was too drowsy to even talk. at least I got his name... Allan Chua. :)

To Nurse Allan Chua of PDH, Thank you for taking care of me... =) and for being polite to make small talk during those nights I was so bored and alone and couldn't sleep. Thank You so much!! :)

Health is Wealth

2009-10-15T22:31:00.000+08:00

I dont ever want to get sick ever again!!!! nononononono... not again!
It's healthy diet, proper rest and exercise from now on! :)

<3

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And Must be Tall.. like 5'10 or taller. :)

If this ain't love, Then it's a lot like it.

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LSS

2009-10-04T00:25:00.000+08:00

Atleast Not today, Not today, Not today... cause

If it's over let it go and
Come tomorrow it will seem
So yesterday, so yesterday
I'm just a bird who's already flown away

Laugh it off and let it go
And when you wake up it will seem
so yesterday, so yesterday
Haven't you heard that I'm gonna be okay..

Typhoon Ondoy

2009-10-03T23:24:00.000+08:00

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5V6uRHxtQUM

September 27, 2009, Typhoon Ondoy hits Luzon and has wiped most cities of Metro Manila with flood.

All I can say is that I have lived all my life in this third world country, But never have I seen the Filipinos so Devastated.

I know that God is still with us amidst this tragedy, Let's put our Hope and our trust in God's hands for He is good all the time.

Counting Blessings

2009-09-13T22:41:00.001+08:00

I haven't been talking much bout the results of the board exams... I failed. It was hard for me to accept cause I've worked so hard for it and because I have planned my whole life around this test... failure meant changing the course of my life.

But everything turned out to be a blessing. It was like an eye opener from God. I have trusted so much on what I know, what I think and what I want that I have forgotten to consider what God's plans are for me.. What He wants from me, and What He wants me to do.

Failing for me meant not being able to go to Singapore to earn more money. wasting precious time reviewing instead of earning. It was all about the money for me... But God knows better. I don't know the whole plan, but He made me take a glimpse.. I got promoted from Cad operator to Junior Architect. something I would never have achieved had i passed and resigned from work. :) My boss has also given me a big break at work, He's now letting me work hands on on a project.

Indeed, God is good all the time. we just have to trust in Him.. :)

No eye have seen
No ear has heard
No mind has conceived what the Lord has prepared.
But by the Spirit He had revealed His plan to those who loves Him. :)

My first proud accomplishment :)

2009-08-21T14:05:00.000+08:00

My first ever project in PRSP was inaugurated last night. :)

The rainbow on the stage at the congregation side was bro. Mike's idea.. he said he was inspired with the dream he had a dream about "Noah's Ark" ... We actually thought it would look funny, but it was what the Client wanted.. so here it is.. :D

Now here is the part that I am proud of.. =) The Chapel Area. :) I poured my heart and my soul into this.. with the help and supervision of sir Pat of course. This is the first project into which I was given a chance to put in my ideas. I like how it turned out.. the Partners liked it too... :)

with the PRSP Architects: Pete Pimentel, Patrick Rodenas, Ronnie Simbulan, Jun Rodriguez.

This is my first proud moment in my budding career.. :) I love how it feels.. :)

Wishlist

2009-08-16T15:43:00.001+08:00

Unless I win the lottery or marry a multi-billionaire... I definitely would not spend a hefty amount of hard earned money for these things! but if there's anyone kind enough and insane enough who would give them to me as gifts, Then I'd be very very grateful! :D

1. MacBook Air :D Any laptop would do.. but a macbook would be sweet! :D

2. Wifi phones :D 3. Technomarine Moon Sun Ceramic Diamond Watch

3.1 Technomarine UF6 Diamond Watch

Now, this is LOVE! :D anyone who'd give this to me must be totally insane!!! and i don't think i can accept a gift this precious.. but if you insist, Thank You! hahaha!!! :D

4. Chanel 2.55

The Ultimate dream handbag!! I love love love this!!! :D

5. Diamonds!

Diamonds are forever!!!! Diamonds are a girl's best friend! I Like it! I Love it! i LOOOOVE IT!!!

Im a simple girl with big dreams.. I would love to be surrounded with stuff like this! :) but for now, these are not part of my priorities.

It's fun doing this entry... It's fun to dream and to dive into that wishful thinking zone... :D

August 5, 2009

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This day was an important day for the history of the Philippines.

We were there to pay our last respects to our former Pres. Cory Aquino and to be part of this historical event. I had goosebumps all over as her cortege passed by... Goodbye Mrs. Aquino... What you did for our country will forever be remembered. :)

Me and Mommy

Mom and Dad

Farewell Pres. Cory Aquino... the whole country will miss you....

back to blogging

2009-08-12T22:51:00.000+08:00

as you can see... my last post was dated more than a year ago! and to be honest, i've even forgotten about this! i just saw a link to it on my fb account and good thing i use the same password to everything. :) so i'm back! :)

What's up???

A lot! some good, some bad.. but everything turned out to be a blessing! :) God is good all the time.. =)

I promise to update this blog more often from now on! :D 'till then! xoxo

and she's back in the game!

2008-06-18T22:59:00.000+08:00

Its been almost a year since I started getting back to my life. (what do i mean?? long story... haha! =p) and its been great! I:

got a great new job
am happier with the friends I have now
have been active physically (sports!:D)
have more time for myself
have a new and wider perspective on things

Basta!! everything's been better than before... and I am soo happy now! =)

I learned not to insist on what I want and to accept things as they are. If things are good, Thank you! but if they're not, well... Its sad but there's something better out there so let go and move on! :) I've learned to adapt and anticipate change. I became more mature! and I'm so proud of myself! :)

It was the hardest yet is the best decision I have ever made. I may have lost a good friend, but I gained myself back. Its the best trade EVER! =)

Charm is soooo back in the game! =)

Way to kick off my blog! :D

2008-06-14T14:21:00.000+08:00

She gave up on love a long time ago. But then love had different plans.
Love would not give up on her, and in the end it was worth the long wait.