Traffic Light

Couz T sent this to me in FB...it's a video Traffic Light  created by a talented writer Sarene Cas. Words written has touched my heart. You can feel her pain when she wrote it. Maybe because at some point I was able to relate to what she wants to convey. Most of it is the truth and I guess once in our lives we did go through the same situation. Take time to watch the video...I thought it is just one of those mushy videos created by amateur artist...now it has become a masterpiece being spread around. Thumbs up to you Sarene Cas!

Serenity Prayer

GOD grant us the SERENITY to accept things we cannot change,
COURAGE to change the things we can,
WISDOM to know the difference
PATIENCE for the things that take time
APPRECIATION for all that we have,
TOLERANCE for those w/ different struggles
FREEDOM to live beyond the limitations of our past ways,
the ABILITY to feel YOUR LOVE for us & our love for each other 
the STRENGTH to get up & try again even when we feel it is hopeless.

Work...work...work

Just the other day our VP said I had to finish the PAGASA project earlier than scheduled. Why? Because our yearend bonus won't be given unless this is billed this year. They are asking a miracle from me...late start and early finish...whew!

What to do? 24 x 7 work schedule if possible...weekend work onsite. Good thing all my project team and client have been very cooperative and contributing. Everyone was willing to finish the job on time. I sent out project updates today and I did get kind and appreciating words from our Pres and VP. Hard work is paying off somehow.

Stress is getting to me lately...been sick to my stomach...rumbling for no reason...terrible headache...throwing up once in a while. Hay buhay! I just keep saying to myself...this is not just for our company but most specially in the service of our country. I really hope with the effort we are giving that we finish this and meet our deadline. Getting a bonus is just a plus.

Lord please grant me the courage to go on. Keep my mind and body healthy so I can finish this. All I can do is my best and I leave to You the rest.

Breakeven - The Script

Literally barely breathing....hay

I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayin' to a God that I don't believe in
Cos I got time while she got freedom
Cos when a heart breaks no it don't break even

Her best days will be some of my worst
She finally met a man that's gonna put her first
While I'm wide awake she's no trouble sleeping
Cos when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven... even... no

What am I supposed to do when the best part of me was always you,
And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up that you're ok
I'm falling to pieces, yeah,
I'm falling to pieces

They say bad things happen for a reason
But no wise words gonna stop the bleeding
Cos she's moved on while I'm still grieving
And when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven even... no
What am I gonna to do when the best part of me was always you,

And what am I supposed to say when I'm all choked up that you're ok
I'm falling to pieces, yeah,
I'm falling to pieces, yeah,
I'm falling to pieces
(One still in love while the other ones leaving)
I'm falling to pieces
(Cos when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven)

Oh you got his heart and my heart and none of the pain
You took your suitcase, I took the blame.
Now I'm try'na make sense of what little remains ooh
Cos you left me with no love and no love to my name.
I'm still alive but I'm barely breathing
Just prayin' to a god that I don't believe in
Cos I got time while she got freedom
Cos when a heart breaks no it don't break
No it don't break
No it don't break even no

What am I gonna do when the best part of me was always you and
What am I suppose to say when I'm all choked up that you're ok
(Oh glad your okay now)
I'm falling to pieces yeah
(Oh I'm glad your okay)
I'm falling to pieces yeah
(One still in love while the other ones leaving)
I'm falling to pieces
(Cos when a heart breaks no it don't breakeven)
Oh it don't break even no (3x)

The Man Who Can't Be Moved- The Script

 super ♥ the lyric of this ♫...this is for you

Going back to the corner where I first saw you

Gonna camp in my sleeping bag i'm not gonna move
Got some words on cardboard, got your picture in my hand
Saying, "If you see this girl, can you tell her where I am?"
Some try to hand me money. They don't understand
I'm not broke I'm just a broken-hearted man
I know it makes no sense but what else can I do?
How can I move on when I'm still in love with you?
'Cause if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me
And your heart starts to wonder where on this Earth I could be
Thinkin' maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet
And you'd see me waiting for you on the corner of the street
So I'm not moving, I'm not moving
Policeman said, "Son, you can't stay here"
I said "There's someone I'm waiting for, if it's a day, a month, a year"
Gotta stand my ground even if it rains or snows
If she changes her mind, this is the first place she will go
'Cause if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me
And your heart starts to wonder where on this Earth I could be
Thinkin' maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet
And you'd see me waiting for you on the corner of the street
So I'm not moving, I'm not moving
I'm not moving, I'm not moving
People talk about the guy who's waiting on a girl
Whooaahoo..
There are no holes in his shoes but a big hole in his world
Whooaahoo..
Maybe I'll get famous as the man who can't be moved
Maybe you won't mean to but you'll see me on the news
You'll come running to the corner
'cause you'll know it's just for you
I'm the man who can't be moved
'Cause if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me (Find you're missing me)
And your heart starts to wonder where on this Earth I could be (Oh, where on earth I could be?)
Thinkin' maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet (To the place that we'd meet, ohhh)
And you'd see me waiting for you on the corner of the street (On the corner of the street)
I'm the man who can't be moved
So I'm not moving ('Cause if one day you wake up and find that you're missing me)
I'm not moving (And your heart starts to wonder where on this Earth I could be)
I'm not moving (Thinkin' maybe you'll come back here to the place that we'd meet)
I'm not moving (And you'd see me waiting for you on the corner of the street
Going back to the corner where I first saw you
Gonna camp in my sleeping bag. I'm not gonna move.

Closer To The Edge- 30 Seconds To Mars

Super love this band...love the song...love the lead (Jared Leto)...Mahal na kita...hahaha
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I remember one moment, I tried to forget

I lost myself, is it better not said
Now I'm closer to the edge
It was a thousand to one
And a million to two
Time to go down in flames and I'm taking you
Closer to the edge
(2x)
No, I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day maybe we'll meet again

NO NO NO NO
Can you imagine a time when the truth ran free
The birth of a song and the death of a dream
Closer to the edge
This never ending story
Paid for with pride and fate
We all fall short of glory
LOST IN OUR FATE
No, I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day maybe we'll meet again
No, I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day maybe we'll meet again
NO NO NO NO
(2x)
NO NO NO NO
I will never forget
NO NO
I will never regret
NO NO
I WILL LIVE MY LIFE
(2x)
No, I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day maybe we'll meet again
NO NO NO NO
(2x)
No, I'm not saying I'm sorry
One day maybe we'll meet again
(2x)
NO NO NO NO
Closer to the edge

Closer to the edge
Closer to the edge
NO NO NO NO
Closer to the edge

Just The Way You Are - Bruno Mars

Every girl would wish a guy would sing this song to her....love it!

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Oh her eyes, her eyes

Make the stars look like they're not shining
Her hair, her hair
Falls perfectly without her trying
She's so beautiful
And I tell her every day
Yeah I know, I know
When I compliment her
She wont believe me
And its so, its so
Sad to think she don't see what I see
But every time she asks me do I look okay
I say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
Her nails, her nails
I could kiss them all day if she'd let me
Her laugh, her laugh
She hates but I think its so sexy
She's so beautiful
And I tell her every day
Oh you know, you know, you know
Id never ask you to change
If perfect is what you're searching for
Then just stay the same
So don't even bother asking
If you look okay
You know I say
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
The way you are
The way you are
Girl you're amazing
Just the way you are
When I see your face
There's not a thing that I would change
Cause you're amazing
Just the way you are
And when you smile,
The whole world stops and stares for awhile
Cause girl you're amazing
Just the way you are

Alyssa: “Can’t take what?”

Holden: “I love you.”
Alyssa: “You love me?”

Holden: “I love you. And not in a friendly way, although I think we’re great friends. And not in a misplaced affection, puppy-dog way, although I’m sure that’s what you’ll call it. And it’s not because you’re unattainable. I love you. Very simple, very truly. You’re the epitome of every attribute and quality I’ve ever looked for in another person. I know you think of me as just a friend, and that crossing that line is the farthest thing from an option you’d ever consider. But I had to say it. I can’t take it anymore. I can’t stand next to you without wanting to hold you. I can’t look into your eyes without feeling that longing you only read about in trashy romance novels. I can’t talk to you without wanting to express my love for everything you are. I know this will probably queer our friendship-no pun intended-but I had to say it, because I’ve never felt this before, and I like who I am because of it. And if bringing it to light means we can’t hang out anymore, then that hurts me. But I couldn’t allow another day to go by without getting it out there, regardless of the outcome, which by the look on your face is to be the inevitable shoot-down. And I’ll accept that. But I know some part of you is hesitating for a moment, and if there is a moment of hesitation, that means you feel something, too. All I ask is that you not dismiss that-at least for 10 seconds-and try to dwell in it. Alyssa, there isn’t another soul on this f–king planet who’s ever made me half the person I am when I’m with you, and I would risk this friendship for the chance to take it to the next plateau. Because it’s there between you and me. You can’t deny that. And even if we never speak again after tonight, please know that I’m forever changed because of who you are and what you’ve meant to me, which-while I do appreciate it-I’d never need a painting of birds bought at a diner to remind me of.” – Ben Affleck, Chasing Amy

“I guarantee that we’ll have tough times. And I guarantee that at some point, one or both of us will want to get out. But I also guarantee that if I don’t ask you to be mine, I’ll regret it for the rest of my life. Because I know in my heart you are the only one for me.” – Julia Roberts, Runaway Bride

I love that you get cold when it is 71 degrees out. I love that it takes you an hour and a half to order a sandwich. I love that you get a little crinkle in your nose when you're looking at me like I'm nuts. I love that after I spend day with you, I can still smell your perfume on my clothes. And I love that you are the last person I want to talk to before I go to sleep at night. And it's not because I'm lonely, and it's not because it's New Year's Eve. I came here tonight because when you realize you want to spend the rest of your life with somebody, you want the rest of your life to start as soon as possible.--When Harry Met Sally

‎"I love you and I will tell you everyday, Everyday until you forget the things that hurt. I hate the things that make you hurt. And how I wish I could take them away. If only it could be done, I'll do it for sure." -one more chance ♥♥♥

God answers prayers in a way He knows what you truly deserve. Have faith and always be thankful!

---ihatequotes

Hello My World

I know it's been a while and I haven't really write anything on this for a while. Just kept posting quotes and mushy stuff.

All is good with life...same S#@%! Different Day...only difference is higher stress level with work. Just now I am working with our business partner in US...waiting for their response and it is 2:30AM already. I definitely need to look at other career options...I have been living a stressful life for as long as I have been working.

A friend of mine mentioned that she will be resigning and would like to recommend me as replacement. That would be a really good deal if I bag it...will be working in Europe. Hopefully I don't jinx it. Crossing my fingers for that.

So life took a difference turn recently. Finally it's there and I have accepted. Is it good? We'll never know. Whatever happens it will be God's will. So many things happened in the last 3 weeks...I even tried to make beef stew. hahaha. I still can say life is good...I am blessed and God loves me. 

Act like rain☂☂☂ (carefree) + love ♥♥ ♥ like ocean (never ending) + Be bright like sun☀☀☀ (warming up someone's day) = Happiness

---MerahPutih

㋛Do what makes you happy☺. Be with who makes you smile ♥. Laugh as much as you breathe ☀.and love ♡ as long as you live㋛

-Brian Krans

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Be optimistic. Focus on the bright side. Feel good,
God is great.
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--#MoveOnMoveUp

Thank You LORD for Showing Me There is Another Way! Please Continue to Bless and Guide Me!

Kwentong Hilaw

While attending a training eto ang eksena:

day 1:
they served smoked salmon sandwich for snacks
I texted the trainor: please have consideration on people who don't eat raw food.
He apologized and told me he is grateful for my feedback. To make up they sent me a slice of cake and said next day will be better.

day 2:
they served medium rare (looks raw to me as in pink ung meat) roast beef.
so i didn't eat again. the trainor noticed and approached me. she offered to order me food separately.
Ito ang panalong question: Ma'am are you okay with cured ham?
I really had a good laugh and told her never mind.
If it's not raw fish, raw beef...then to make up offered raw pork.
What's with these people serving raw food? Nakakaloka ka teh!

CONYOtics

CONYO- Not the Spanish meaning (I dare not say). Used in the Philippines as a semi-derogatory term for people who seem to be high-class and vain or conscious about their social status and speak in Taglish or broken-Tagalog mixed with English-www.urbandictionary.com

Compare a Conyo Guy way back in the 90's/ 2000's with the Conyo Guy of 2010:


* 90's: lacoste shirt, replay pants, charriol bangle, tag heuer watch, slippers (i forgot the brand) over socks, drives a car (any type will do)

*2010: paul smith shirt, 7 for all mankind pants, hermes belt, U-boat watch, Prada shoes, drives a german/ EU car.

Isn't more expensive to have taste or brand nowadays in spite of the broad selection of signature brands out there? Do you want to be branded CONYO? It doesn't matter to me as long as you dress decent and clean.

CONYOTICS is a word frequently used in the 90's to define a person and now JEJEMONS are more famous. hahaha

1 is not equal to 2

10 things all single people must do-By Amy Spencer

1. Travel alone. Whether you’re trying to find your way through the Paris Metro or the London Underground, haggling over a painting in Mexico or choosing where to bed down in the Badlands, traveling by yourself builds a confidence you simply can’t get any other way.
2. Wallow in the ache of a broken heart. Oh, the pain. The agony. The pints of Ben & Jerry’s in front of the cable TV. Yep, getting dumped is beyond awful, but guess what? It’s the only way that you’ll develop the empathy you’ll need to be a better partner in a relationship.
3. Spend a weekend with a married couple your age. On lonely nights, it’s common for single folk to envision marriage as a cozy scene from a classic film or mail-order catalog. But by spending 48 hours with a real couple, you’ll learn that in between the snuggling and pet names comes growling, bickering, silent treatments and maybe even a slammed door or two before they ultimately compromise.
4. Don’t come home all night. That’s right, wild thing. Crash on a friend’s couch, take your friends up on that offer of a last-minute trip… Once you have a mate, you can’t just take off on your own without explanation.
5. Stand up for a cause you care about. Whether you volunteer to help register voters for the next election (why not start early?) or convince your neighborhood or apartment complex to start recycling, get fired up over an issue while you have the time to devote to it.
6. Have a real adventure. Learn to fly a plane, surf some big waves, or start your own business. Give yourself a thrill by doing something just for you, just for the experience — without having someone at home worrying about you or nagging you not to.
7. Learn how to take care of yourself. Being solo shouldn’t keep you from cooking for yourself, so learn how to make an impressive meal for one (even if it’s mac and cheese with your own added favorite extra thrown in).
8. Buy something hugely impractical just because you love it. Once you’re in a relationship, you’ll start thinking about your partner before you purchase pricey items — not just “Will he or she hate it?” but “Is this where I want to be putting my money if we’re saving for a wedding?” The single life means a single bank account and an excuse to blow a wad of cash without (some of the) guilt.
9. Develop a hobby. Learn to woodwork, play acoustic guitar, speak French, DJ on turntables, or make digital short films for fun.
10. Be completely, utterly, wholly single for at least three months. Hopping wildly from one relationship to the next can do you a disservice. Why? Because you’re never more ripe for self-reflection than when you’re on your own — and the more you know yourself, the more likely you are to find someone who’s right for the real you.

To read the whole article check out: http://yahoo.match.com/y/article.aspx?articleid=5785&TrackingID=526103&BannerID=686133

S HUNTING!

Cleaning is Good

Cleaned the house for 5 hours, got rid of months old dust (TGF vacuum), organized my closet, got rid of expired make-up & re-arranged furnitures. Even cleaned the window screen (hated most for I am allergic to dust).

Guess what I found?:  pencil case full of cross and parker pens (been trying to find this for ages), unused bag and ferragamo wallet. 

Lessons Learned: clean your closet before t...hinking of buying new stuff. You'll never know what you'll find.

Welcoming and attracting good vibes and clean aura...good start I must say! ☀

 A     P     I     R     !

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kc_concepcion: Quote from a pastor whom I interviewed, who got engaged today: "ikaw din. There's a man out there na ipaglalaban ka talaga. I declare that!"

kc_concepcion Amen, dear!♥☺♥ RT @ricaperalejo: @kc_concepcion and he will pursue you for all time because he's decided in his heart that you're worth it;)

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T   I   R   E   D

Not There

Most often when you seek...you can't find it.
When you ask...it's not given.
When you look...it's not there.
Where is it? I don't know.
Why? I still don't know.

Tired of it? Maybe.
There are days it gets to you.
There are days you seem confused.
During these days you just pray hard for answers.
You seek for guidance and patience.
There is nothing you can do but wish.

birthday

Birthdays are meant to celebrate life. life that passed and the life you are going to have. I had a rough start today. Thinking of not going out and just stay at home. I changed my mind. I refused to succumb to this sadness and being alone. I have so many friends who remembered my special day. I got text messages and FB greetings early in the morning. Life is beautiful and intends to celebrate it today with my dear friends. I am not going to sweat the small stuff that makes me lonely. i have so many blessings in life and not to mention a new milestone in my life recently. Cheers and hopefully will get some good time tonight!

lost 4 lbs

i was at the gym yesterday and did my usual routine. tried the treadmill again after 2 weeks of no workout due to my ankle injury. i am so glad i can run again. since i entered i wanted to weight myself but was hesitant. scared to see if i gained weight due to 2 weeks of no workout. after sweating it out for 2 hours i did it...there it is...4 lbs lighter....hooooraaayyy! this definitely gave me more motivation to go ahead with my gym routine.

been watching the dance class and maybe i should try that too. have always wanted to do street dance or some funky moves ever since...this is my chance now. hopefully the instructor will be patient with me. hahaha

i am beginning to like long weekends...more ME time and gym time. done so much this week...some home improvements, got the AC installed, cleaned my closet, shopping and bonding with my little bro.  nothing beats that. =)

Gelato on a Hot Day

Gelatissimo Cafe

2nd Floor, Greenbelt 5, Makati

It's one of those hotest days of the year. After going to the bank and just went out for a walk I stopped by to get a gelato (italian ice cream) to let off some steam. Can't make up my mind which flavor to get..hmmmm

And I ended up getting Forest Berries and Choco Macadamia

Ratings- Taste: 3 out of 5 (didn't like the berry seeds/ peel); Price: 1 scoop = Php 110; 2 scoops = Php 180...sorry didn't notice the price for the rest. you can choose either a cone or cup

Urban Sunday @ Legaspi

On my way to the salon I drove by Legaspi Park and saw the weekend flea market I have always wanted to go to. They have various kinds of great tasting food, fruits, crafts, clothes and practically anything under the sun. The people around are friendly and not the usual flea market people for they have class. Even the tindera's or owners are spanish looking.

I went around to grab some lunch and I ended up getting an eggplant lasagna. For some reason I have been trying to eat healthy and it looks like it fits my taste bud for that day. I never like egg plant before but look like I am beginning to love it. The first time I tried it was at Le Souk where I tasted an eggplant hummus like dip and it was superb. I got some home made ensaymada for pasalubong and some fruits. Will definitely go back there again soon to do some food trip. Yum!

Flea Market Schedule:
Saturday = Salcedo Park, Salcedo Village, Makati 7AM- 2 PM
Sunday = Legaspi Park, Legaspi Village, Makati 7AM- 2PM

Feeling Bad

I don't know what is wrong with me. Woke up with a terrible headache. Tried driving again today after my sprained ankle incident the other day. Foot still hurting a bit. Had a lousy day...a long difficult one. On my way home I threw up. Haven't eaten much today and when I finally had dinner I felt really bad while in the car. It's like a lump in my throat. I hope I get well tomorrow...I have too.

Stupid JEJEMONS

What's with these people who are fond of using JEJEMONS on their text messages or network sites? I am talking about educated people who types JEJEJE instead of HEHEHE. Basically anyone with a low tolerance in correct punctuation, syntax and grammar. Making viewers raise their eyebrows out of annoyance when trying to understand what they were trying to say. How difficult is it to type H instead of a J? I would understand if they were trying to do shortcuts on words when sending text messages to save space but this has become a habit to them or worst has become a culture. They are growing in numbers and have been corrupting people on social network sites.

What's happening to these kids? Don't they recognize what they are becoming? Idiots who are creating grammatical chaos in cyber space. I hope this practice stops before realizing that it's affecting how they communicate to other people.  

I am not a JEJEBUSTER but this is really annoying.

Ex:

JEJEMONS= - a person who likes typing consonants in all of his comments...using JEJEJE when laughing
JEJEBUSTERS= a person who doesn't like these retards

JEJEMONS = EoW pFuOh!
JEJEBUSTER= what?
JEJEMONS = 3Ohw phOwh eVeR1yBhOodY! jejeje!
JEJEBUSTER= Stupid moron who talks crazy. 

I am scared for you my friend

I am talking to my friend who is planning to get married soon. I am scared for her for I don't think this is what she really wants. She loves the person it's just that she is not ready for marriage. Here's how the chat went:

Me:

• hindi si ##### ang huling lalaki sa mundo
• don't be scared you won't get married
• don't get married for the wrong reason
• do it because that will make you REALLY HAPPY
• plus marriage work both ways
• hindi pwde puro ikaw
• hindi pwde puro sya
• spare him the miserable married life din
• dont be the nagging unhappy wife
• dont make him the angry unhappy husband
• i don't care if i don't marry
• if it will just be for the heck of getting hitched

Her: Thanks ###

Me: 

• please think about it really hard
• for his and your sake

Her: I will..Thanks

I am scared for you my friend...I will pray for your guidance. I hope you make the right decision. If you need to tell them you can't marry him then I will do it for you if you are scared to do so. I don't care if I have to face their anger. I just want to save you for making the worst decision in your life. When in doubt...DON'T!

Sarap ng Workout ko

In fairness consistent na ang gym ko and still motivated. Not to mention been eating healthy most of the time. Akalain mo may masarap na healthy food sa gym. Ang hirap kaya maghanap ng burrito na wheat wrap with brown rice inside. Price is reasonable and match it with a crab stick mango salad in oriental dressing. What I usually do is go to the gym during lunch...work out first then lunch to go. By the time you eat madami ka na nainom na water and you are energized. Because of that you tend to eat less and not crave for anything unhealthy. Kasi maiisip mo ung tinakbo mo and bike just to burn a few calories. While I was running I look at the minutes and lapse I did and the equivalent calories. Grabe sa dami ng takbo just to get rid of them.

There's this guy running beside me sobrang motivated tumakbo. He's been running for almost an hour and burned almost 500 cals na. Yun ang masarap katabi sa workout kasi pati ikaw gaganahan sa takbo mo. Hindi ko nman inambisyon makipagcompete sa kanya kasi I had to finish my routine early for I need to go back to work.

Tomorrow planning to workout after office so I have more time to spend in the gym. Wanted to run longer and shake off any negativity going on. I had a good run today though and workout was great. Thanks to my instructor. Damn ang hirap pala talaga magworkout. No Pain...No Gain...hahaha

Whoever said you can sweat the small stuff is crazy....I was sweating every liquid in my body.

Day 1 @ the Gym

Finally I went to the gym yesterday. Been wanting to go for so long and I did it. No more excuses and no more delaying tactics. I bought some stuff the day before to make sure I would really go for it. I did a trial session yesterday and so far enjoyed it. Feels good to sweat it out and try healthy living again. 139 days more and more.

They are offering different packages:

Php 18,000 = 144 visits in a year

Php 16,500 = 120 visits in a year

Php 14,500 = 96 visits in a year

Php 31,200 =unlimitted visits for a year

Php 5,600 =unlimitted visits for a month

Not bad and to think they are not charging membership fee. Equipments are updated and new plus there are not much people working out (i hope). I intend to do this early morning or during lunch time.

I think I am getting my groove back...yahoooo!!!

Project Runaway: Tsinelas Para Kay Juan

Instead of going out for drinks and dinner with friends and family for my upcoming birthday. I will be giving away slippers/ shoes to the street children from Hands On Manila Foundation. I would like to request for donations of new or used (in good condition) slippers and shoes or anything you can spare for these children (ages 6-12 years old). Feel free to message me for your donations.


I am still coordinating with the foundation and working on the details of the activity. Distribution of items will most likely be done during their feeding program every Saturday. I will be more than willing to make arrangements to pick up your donations on or before May 20, 2010.

If you wish to be a volunteer feel free to visit the site http://www.handsonmanila.org

or contact them at:
--e-mail: info@handsonmanila.org
--phone: (632) 843-7044; 473-7458; 386-6521





Lend A Hand, Make a Difference, Be The Change…Volunteer!

God Bless everyone!

Adrenalin Rush

It's a different high everytime I get on a surf board. Had a great weekend and went out of town (beginning to get my groove back). Went to Ilocos Sur and La Union for the holy week. Got educated on our Filipino heritage at Ilocos, enjoyed the sea breeze/ beach at Sabang, dinner at Sy-Quia Mansion (old house turned museum), watched the way of the cross at Vigan, ate empanada and okoy with halo-halo, got some chairs, drink all you can at night and had a great time with my inner circle.

Passed by La Union after Ilocos and was tempted to ride some waves...adrenalin rush...my accidental high...will definitely do it again soon. Planning the next trip by first week of May. B wanted to take his family to go surf. J and I will definitely tag along with A and R. Can' wait for the next long weekend. This is what you call life.

How to get there?
By Car-: From Manila-NCLEX- SCTEX- Tarlac- Pangasinan- Junction Going to Baguio-Before Baguio left to La union then straight to Ilocos Sur. Vigan is 45mins-1 hour from Candon City. Pagudpod is 4 hours from Vigan. More or less you will consume 60-80 liters gas if you are to bring a 4x4/SUV (excluding Pagudpod trip). Toll fee's around Php500-600 (back and forth). Travel time is averaging from 7-8 hours without traffic and depends on the driver. Usual traffic spots are: Valenzuela, Toll Gates, Pangasinan (Urdaneta and Rosales) and Junction to La Union this is granting you will take SCTEX and not NLEX.  Don’t forget to eat empanada and okoy with their suka then of course bagnet. Enjoy your trip.

Life is too short

Life is too short to wake up with regrets.

Love the people who treat you right.

Forget about the ones who don't.

Believe everything happens for a reason.

If you get a second chance, grab it with both hands.

If it changes your life, let it.

Nobody said life would be easy.

They just promised it would be worth it.

Miss U Like Crazy

Watched a movie last night with J and B. Too bad A wasn't able to join us...nagprapractice daw ng sayaw...hahaha. When we first saw the trailer we said we definitely need to watch that movie...pag mga cheesy and mushy movie aba itong 3 to ang lagi namin kasama. Syempre sabay asaran at iyakan ang nangyayari habang nanunuod. Anong movie? Aba syempre ang pelikula ni Bea at Lloydie...Miss You Like Crazy. I am not a fan of tagalog movies actually but am glad there are a few good ones...the not so typical love story. I remember watching their movie 3 years ago...it's ONE MORE CHANCE. Si A panay hagulgol at nakarelate ata. Ang lagi nga namin pangtukso sa knya..."Para sa gustong makipagbalikan...manuod kayo ng One More Chance".

MISS YOU LIKE CRAZY is a movie about 2 people who fell in love at the wrong time. John Lloyd was with Maricar when he met Bea in a ferry. She's fond of writting her feelings on stones with a marker and leave them around  (come to think of it...that is a great way to let out your emotions.). They tried being together but ended it because John Lloyd decided to be with Maricar. After 6 months he decided to break up with Maricar and was in search of Bea. Then they met again in Malaysia after a year only to find out Bea was with another man already. John Lloyd and Bea's amazing chemistry is still there. The supporting cast also delivered well. The movie dealt with the not so good part of this kind of relationship which is more realistic and was not confined to the typical romantic movies. Tear jerker but funny...scenes and lines are realistic...not much sugar coating. Ang pinakapaborito ko ay yung sinulat nya na sa bato "Kaya ko pa ba?" when faced with too much problem at "Ikaw pa rin." after deciding to break up for the 2nd time.

The way they established the time difference of the scenes and the setting are good. Not to mention the acting were effective and done tastefully. Just like ONE MORE CHANCE this is a movie you won't hesitate watching over and over.

Here are some lines na talaga nman tatagos sa dibdib mo:

• “Isa lang ang puso mo, kaya dapat isa lang ang laman niyan.”
• 
  “Time is meaningless when you are in love.”
• “If you have faith in your love, let fate take its course.”
• “Bakit ka ba nagpa-panic? Kahit nga hindi mo ako hinahanap nagkikita pa rin tayo!”
• “And don’t forget: This is the Day. Believe.”
• “Bakit ba tayo may second chance? Maybe because this is not for us to have happy ending… But to end things right.”

Ultimate Coolness

Check this video via You Tube...Ultimate Coolness...you can actually mix videos...this must have entailed a lot of editing.

Top 25 Pop Songs of 2009 Mashup (explosive Mix ) Le Migliori Canzoni Del 2009

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7U5SxHdQZKI

*** thanks for this Love...made my night...was groovin to it while working from home

HOW TO STAY YOUNG

1. Throw out nonessential numbers. This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctors worry about them. That is why you pay 'them'
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down..
3. Keep learning. Learn more about the computer, crafts, gardening, whatever. Never let the brain idle. 'An idle mind is the devil's workshop.'
4. Enjoy the simple things.
5. Laugh often, long and loud. Laugh until you gasp for breath.
6. The tears happen.. Endure, grieve, and move on. The only person, who is with us our entire life, is ourselves. Be ALIVE while you are alive.
7. Surround yourself with what you love , whether it's family, pets, keepsakes, music, plants, hobbies, whatever. Your home is your refuge.
8. Cherish your health: If it is good, preserve it. If it is unstable, improve it. If it is beyond what you can improve, get help.
9. Don't take guilt trips. Take a trip to the mall, even to the next county; to a foreign country but NOT to where the guilt is.
10. Tell the people you love that you love them, at every opportunity.

AND ALWAYS REMEMBER :
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take, but by the moments that take our breath away.

Serendipity

Jonathan Trager, prominent television producer for ESPN, died last night from complications of losing his soul mate and his fiancee. He was 35 years old. Soft-spoken and obsessive, Trager never looked the part of a hopeless romantic. But, in the final days of his life, he revealed an unknown side of his psyche. This hidden quasi-Jungian persona surfaced during the Agatha Christie-like pursuit of his long reputed soul mate, a woman whom he only spent a few precious hours with. Sadly, the protracted search ended late Saturday night in complete and utter failure. Yet even in certain defeat, the courageous Trager secretly clung to the belief that life is not merely a series of meaningless accidents or coincidences. Uh-uh. But rather, it’s a tapestry of events that culminate in an exquisite, sublime plan. Asked about the loss of his dear friend, Dean Kansky, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author and executive editor of the New York Times, described Jonathan as a changed man in the last days of his life. ‘Things were clearer for him,’ Kansky noted. Ultimately Jonathan concluded that if we are to live life in harmony with the universe, we must all possess a powerful faith in what the ancients used to call ‘fatum’, what we currently refer to as destiny. – Dean, Serendipity

Getting Rid of this Garbage

This work is really making me an angry person. I am thinking of quitting before this turns me into something I am not. The difficult people I have to deal with daily is really getting into my skin. "Bro, please grant me more patience." ..."Grant me more tolerance to handle these people."

I feel like walking out of the office to try and shake-off any ill feelings I have. Thinking of going to my happy place to feel good about myself. Thinking of going to the Music Bar tonight to grab some booze and relax a little. Though tomorrow is party time and attending a friend's party up north. Today is the day I wanna get wasted. Just let go of anything going on in my head.

Work is hell as usual and got some stuff to do over the weekend not to mention stir my creative juices for my new found hobby. So many things to do with so little time.
I just want to pause and just don't do anything. I am beginning to burn out because of this stressful life. Hay ano ba to? Napakahirap na ng trabaho tapos saksakan pa ng daming pasaway na tao. Dapat sa mga ito lipulin sa isang isla at sunugin...hahaha. Of course I am kidding.

***My friend Mr B to the rescue...we'll grab some booze later...yahooooo!!!

Wicker Park

Things don't have to be extraordinary to be beautiful. Even the ordinary can be beautiful.-Matthew, Wicker Park

Love makes you do crazy things, insane things. Things in a million years youd never see yourself do. But there you are doing them... cant help it.- Alex, Wicker Park

STC

His hello was the end of her endings

Her laugh was their first step down the aisle

His hand would be hers to hold forever

His forever was as simple as her smile

He said she was what was missing
She said instantly, she knew
She was a question to be answered
And his answer was, ‘I do.’

- Carrie Bradshaw, Sex & the City

27 Dresses

Love is patient, love is kind, love is slowly going out of your mind! – Kevin Doyle, 27 Dresses

This 1 is for you B

I like dead end signs. I think they’re kind. They at least have the decency to tell you you’re going nowhere. – Bugs Bunny

The Lake House

And then I thought, what if there is no one? What if you live your whole life and no one is waiting? So I drove to the lake house looking for any kind of answer. And I found you. And I let myself get lost. Lost in this beautiful fantasy where time stood still. But it’s not real, Alex. I have to learn to live the life that I have got. Please don’t write anymore. Don’t try to find me. Let me let you go. – Kate Forrester, The Lake House

My Sassy Girl

Dear Jordan,


This is the story of the first and last time I ever fell in love with the beautiful, fascinating woman who inhabits my soul. I’m pretty sure you’re going to leave me tomorrow so I better say this while I still have the chance. Whether we’re together or apart, you will always be the woman of my life. The only man I will ever envy is the man who wins your heart, and I will always believe that it is my destiny to be that man. If we never see each other again, and you’re out walking one day, and you feel a certain presence beside you, that will be me loving you wherever I am.

- Charlie Bellow, My Sassy Girl

Support Group of 1

I want you to know that I am here for you,

that you can tell me how you really are,

On your good days, your not-so good days,

and all the ones in between.

You don't have to sugarcoat anything. Nope. Not for me.

I may not know what you're going through, but I do know

that I want ti stand by you to listen,

encourage you, and cheer you on.

To give yoiu a hug when you want one

or laugh when you need onw.

To remind you how very tough and resilient you are...

and always be.

So Just think of me as a little support group of one.
And remember every single day what an amazing person you are.
I know I will.

***hallmark card

Huwaw! May Rose

I was getting to my car and about to drive to my next stop after work when I saw the rose in my dashborad...I know....I know...I said some baduy stuff about Valentines and all but I did get one plus the gift and the card. Appreciate the thought, care and sweetness. Thanks Love....indeed a great surprise!

The Right Time

When is the right time? While talking to a friend he asked me: May balak ka bang mag-asawa? Usual question I get from people. For those who know me well don't really ask me this. Here's how the chat went:

V: may balak ka ba mag asawa?  parang di ko ata ma imagine
Me: ako din hindi ko maimagine... hahaha
Me: it's not that i can't handle household or being domesticated. it's not that i can't handle kids and family. i just don't see myself in it yet or maybe just haven't found the right guy
V:  basta di ko ma imagine
Me: feeling ko pag ako ang kinasal madami magugulat...hahaha...at madami magpapamisa
V:  malamang
Me: at isa ka don sa mapapapa.... HUWWAAATT...hahaha


SILLY!!!

Shake it Off!!!

“Whenever you make a mistake or get knocked down by life, don't look back at it too long. Mistakes are life's way of teaching you. Your capacity for occasional blunders is inseparable from your capacity to reach your goals. No one wins them all, and your failures, when they happen, are just part of your growth. Shake off your blunders. How will you know your limits w/out an occasional failure? Never quit. Your turn will come.”- Og Mandino

Beach Boys Night

God only knows what I'd do without you...that was a line from one of my favorite song from The Beach Boys. I was out on a date with Daddy Yo and Mommy Groovy. Did enjoy my day...in spite of the calls and text messages I had to send out to coordinate work. Work...work...work...had too much of that since last week.

I must say I have been having a great time for weeks now. Just enjoying the moment...getting quality and amazing More time. Frequent visits to the sunset spot...chillax time...short but wonderful time...started cooking again. I'm just loving it and happier! =)

GOD ONLY KNOWS (Beach Boys)

I may not always love you
But long as there are stars above you

You never need to doubt it

I'll make you so sure about it

God only knows what I'd be without you

If you should ever leave me

Though life would still go on, believe me

The world could show nothing to me
So what good would livin' do me
God only knows what I'd be without you

AyLavIt!

It's been a long week...but a great one. Work was hell (literally)...met the bitchest of all bitch in a client meeting. I never knew such kind even exist in this world.  She's like devil incarnate. After long days at work...still managed to have a great time...managed to spend some great time.

Loving every moment of it...small pleasures in life. Nice simple suprises...quality moments. Does't have to be expensive or posh...having a great time means beng comfortable, enjoying balot and penoy over sunset, dancing while making fun of each other, late night chinese food, sipping on coffee with mint. ...making jokes and endless silly stories. I hope my next week would be equally or even greater than what I had this week. Crossing my fingers!

Brewing Sickness

Here we go again...not feeling well today. My back and neck are hurting since last week. Headache...feeling nauseated...light headed...fever. Must be stress...work was hell these past weeks...catching up with deadlines....talking to a lot of people....chasing vendors...changing timelines...errands...family stuff...health stuff and the list goes on. I can't complain to anyone...can't tell anyone...I'm tired. I can't do it anymore...I just want to stop for a moment and rest. Need comfort...need pampering...but...

This will pass...I can't get sick...

Try Sleeping With a Broken Heart- Alicia Keys

Even if you were a million miles away

I could still feel you in my bed
Near me, touch me, feel me
And even in the bottom of the sea
I can still hear inside my head
Telling me, touch me, feel me
And all the time you were telling me lies

So tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
I'm gonna hold onto the times that we had
Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you

Have you ever tried sleeping with a broken heart
Well you can try sleeping in my bed
Lonely, only, nobody ever shut it down like you
You wore the crown, you make my body feel heaven-bound
Why don't you hold me, need me, I thought you told me
You'd never leave me

Looking in the sky I can see your face
And i knew right where I'd fit in
Take me, make me
You know that I'll always be in love with you
Right til the end

So tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
I'm gonna hold onto the times that we had
Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you

Anybody could have told you right from the start
It's bout fall apart
So rather than hold onto a broken dream
Or just hold onto love
And I could find a way to make it
Don't hold on too tight
I'll make it without you tonight

So tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you
I'm gonna hold onto the times that we had
Tonight I'm gonna find a way to make it without you