Aking ikinalulungkot ang hindi pagdating ng aking inaasahan. Pero kung yun ang kaloob ng Diyos, ok lang. E di ibig sabihin, may mas maganda siyang plano sa aking inaantay, mas perfect ang timing ika nga.
Ang sabi ko sa aking sarili dati ay hindi ako masyado aasa para hindi ako madisappoint, ngunit habang papalapit nang papalapit ang takdang araw ay lalo ko itong iniisip kaya ito, slightly sad... pero ayos lang... kasi alam kong darating din yun.... at pag dumating yun... YEHEY!!! 0_0
At least may isang darating, sure yun. hehehe
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
Monday, July 28, 2008
Numbers
The numbers...
arggggghhhh...
they just keep on soaring....
what to do?
I know the solution...
and it better be there tomorrow....
gotta meet my threshhold FIRST before anything else....
and then i'll attend to the rest
Patience is the key....
time will come that everything will be gone....
As for the 2, they'd better fix themselves....
because they don't know yet how I handle things....
arggggghhhh...
they just keep on soaring....
what to do?
I know the solution...
and it better be there tomorrow....
gotta meet my threshhold FIRST before anything else....
and then i'll attend to the rest
Patience is the key....
time will come that everything will be gone....
As for the 2, they'd better fix themselves....
because they don't know yet how I handle things....
Sunday, July 27, 2008
You Give Me Something
Kinda addicted to James Morrison's 'You Give Me Something'... It's so kakakilig in toto. Try to read the lyrics... hehehe (Lolo! I think this is the perfect song for you!)
You want to stay with me in the morning
You only hold me when I sleep,
I was meant to tread the water
Now I've gotten in too deep,
For every piece of me that wants you
Another piece backs away.
'Cause you give me something
That makes me scared, alright,
This could be nothing
But I'm willing to give it a try,
Please give me something
'Cause someday I might know my heart.
You already waited up for hours
Just to spend a little time alone with me,
And I can say I've never bought you flowers
I can't work out what they mean,
I never thought that I'd love someone,
That was someone else's dream.
'Cause you give me something
That makes me scared, alright,
This could be nothing
But I'm willing to give it a try,
Please give me something,
'Cause someday I might call you from my heart,
But it might me a second too late,
And the words I could never say
Gonna come out anyway.
'Cause you give me something
That makes me scared, alright,
This could be nothing
But I'm willing to give it a try,
Please give me something,
'Cause you give me something
That makes me scared, alright,
This could be nothing
But I'm willing to give it a try,
Please give me something
'Cause someday I might know my heart.Know my heart, know my heart,
know my heart
You want to stay with me in the morning
You only hold me when I sleep,
I was meant to tread the water
Now I've gotten in too deep,
For every piece of me that wants you
Another piece backs away.
'Cause you give me something
That makes me scared, alright,
This could be nothing
But I'm willing to give it a try,
Please give me something
'Cause someday I might know my heart.
You already waited up for hours
Just to spend a little time alone with me,
And I can say I've never bought you flowers
I can't work out what they mean,
I never thought that I'd love someone,
That was someone else's dream.
'Cause you give me something
That makes me scared, alright,
This could be nothing
But I'm willing to give it a try,
Please give me something,
'Cause someday I might call you from my heart,
But it might me a second too late,
And the words I could never say
Gonna come out anyway.
'Cause you give me something
That makes me scared, alright,
This could be nothing
But I'm willing to give it a try,
Please give me something,
'Cause you give me something
That makes me scared, alright,
This could be nothing
But I'm willing to give it a try,
Please give me something
'Cause someday I might know my heart.Know my heart, know my heart,
know my heart
A Tearful Sunday
Yesterday, my mom and I attended the burial of my sis-in-law's grandmama. We arrived at around 8:30 at St. Peter (located at Quezon Ave.) . The mass has already started. We didn't bother to go inside as there are many people already. I just played with my nephew outside. The mass ended and I could hear sniffing and crying sounds inside...it must be the final viewing and blessing already I thought. After a few minutes more, people started to come out and board their vehicles... We did the same... It's a good thing a good samaritan handed us her spare 'St. Peter' sticker for the convoy.
Then, the music started playing. It was a very long convoy...we situated our car in the end to make way for relatives and friends of the departed... She was a public school teacher...no wonder there were lots of flowers and people.
It's my first time to be in La Loma Cemetery... upon entering, my first impression is that it's far off from what I usually see on television during All Soul's Day. It's clean and quiet (of course! LOL). Her resting place is somewhere in the middle. The weather was very cooperative, no sun, no rain and not hot at all. A violin instrumental of Ngayon at Kailanman was softly playing in the background. After the final prayer has been said, the family gathered around to look at her and say their last goodbyes. There was an outpour of emotions that morning and I, although I haven't really known or encountered grandmama personally during family gatherings, also shed some tears in the process...
On the way home, I said to myself, "She lived a good life... dedicating herself on educating other people while showering her family all the love and affection." May her soul rest in peace.
Then, the music started playing. It was a very long convoy...we situated our car in the end to make way for relatives and friends of the departed... She was a public school teacher...no wonder there were lots of flowers and people.
It's my first time to be in La Loma Cemetery... upon entering, my first impression is that it's far off from what I usually see on television during All Soul's Day. It's clean and quiet (of course! LOL). Her resting place is somewhere in the middle. The weather was very cooperative, no sun, no rain and not hot at all. A violin instrumental of Ngayon at Kailanman was softly playing in the background. After the final prayer has been said, the family gathered around to look at her and say their last goodbyes. There was an outpour of emotions that morning and I, although I haven't really known or encountered grandmama personally during family gatherings, also shed some tears in the process...
On the way home, I said to myself, "She lived a good life... dedicating herself on educating other people while showering her family all the love and affection." May her soul rest in peace.
Friday, July 25, 2008
Taxi!!!!
It's my third day this week that I rode a taxi on my way to work -- simply because there are no FXs around, I don't want to ride a bus and much more, I don't want to be late. For the past 2 times, my meter was only up to P190-P192.50 only... and because the drivers were 'quiet' and did their job pretty well, I would give a P20++ tip. This morning was quite different... my meter was (drum roll please...) P252.50... REALLY GARAPAL!!!!
When I boarded the vehicle, the driver asked if I could give him an extra P20... Since I usually do this, I said yes. When riding a taxi, I would sometimes look at the meter for a reality check... And so, I looked at the meter and got surprised with the amount... I started to observe the frequency of the additions with the distance covered....Sh*t! Parang umiinom ng tubig yung metro sa bilis ng patak... I think the driver saw me on his rear view mirror looking at the meter and I INTENTIONALLY shook my head and did a little tsk..tsk..tsk... And then I asked, "Manong, san ang garahe ng *** taxi?". He said, "Ma'am sa ****** po. Bakit niyo natanong?". Sabi ko, "Wala lang." Hindi ako nangupo... After which, I grabbed my cellphone and started typing the plate number and the 'hotline'. My urge to report really rose after seeing the 250-peso mark. I didn't react while still seated in his territory. As I was pulling the money out of my wallet I just said a little loudly, "Grabe naman!"
At my destination, before closing the door I said, "Mama pakicheck naman ang metro niyo. Sa loob ng isang linggo kong pagtataxi, ngayon lang yan umabot ng P250." Sabay SLAM!!! (I'm thinking that I should have added more statements than that!)
And so, I reported the creature to their mothership... and they replied that they'll be calling the driver. They apologized for the incident. I do hope they do something about that creature.
I know that times are hard with the rising prices of gasoline and other basic commodities... We are all affected by this crisis. We are all working our butts off to get through our daily expenses and bills... Pulling off something like this is so unfair...
When I boarded the vehicle, the driver asked if I could give him an extra P20... Since I usually do this, I said yes. When riding a taxi, I would sometimes look at the meter for a reality check... And so, I looked at the meter and got surprised with the amount... I started to observe the frequency of the additions with the distance covered....Sh*t! Parang umiinom ng tubig yung metro sa bilis ng patak... I think the driver saw me on his rear view mirror looking at the meter and I INTENTIONALLY shook my head and did a little tsk..tsk..tsk... And then I asked, "Manong, san ang garahe ng *** taxi?". He said, "Ma'am sa ****** po. Bakit niyo natanong?". Sabi ko, "Wala lang." Hindi ako nangupo... After which, I grabbed my cellphone and started typing the plate number and the 'hotline'. My urge to report really rose after seeing the 250-peso mark. I didn't react while still seated in his territory. As I was pulling the money out of my wallet I just said a little loudly, "Grabe naman!"
At my destination, before closing the door I said, "Mama pakicheck naman ang metro niyo. Sa loob ng isang linggo kong pagtataxi, ngayon lang yan umabot ng P250." Sabay SLAM!!! (I'm thinking that I should have added more statements than that!)
And so, I reported the creature to their mothership... and they replied that they'll be calling the driver. They apologized for the incident. I do hope they do something about that creature.
I know that times are hard with the rising prices of gasoline and other basic commodities... We are all affected by this crisis. We are all working our butts off to get through our daily expenses and bills... Pulling off something like this is so unfair...
Thursday, July 24, 2008
We did it!!
We were able to pull off a nice presentation yesterday!!! Woot woot!! This morning, we already expected the comments, both good and bad... but of course the group defended why we presented in that manner. I know that expectations will be high on the big day... and I do hope that all of us will be able to deliver and I promise that I will do better...
Honestly, I didn't feel nervous at all. The funny thing is that I can't recall what I did in front of people. hahaha... What happened really proved that practice makes perfect.
Honestly, I didn't feel nervous at all. The funny thing is that I can't recall what I did in front of people. hahaha... What happened really proved that practice makes perfect.
Tuesday, July 22, 2008
Poohbear Friendship Day!!!
Today is Poohbear Friendship Day!!! It's also the birthday of my college best buddy, Glenn!!! Birthday din ni Ms. Donna (kaya may pansit ako sa tabi ng laptop)...
So what's with Poohbear Friendship Day? It's the day where Leej and I formally met during an after engagement blowout by a partner (I remember!!! si VOA). The venue is Jamie's (at The Fort). Here's a short background of the 'job' we did. His role in the engagement is the programming of the personnel evaluation/assessment of this certain company. Me, together with Clarie, Ericka, Warner, Kix and Rob (the blue-eyed boy 0_0) provided 'special' services such as collating, stapling (and unstapling), packing, sorting and reconciling of all the paperwork... sounds easy but the difficult part was the reconciliation of the actual paperwork vs the list they provided (which Clarie and I did til 4am).
Ericka, Leej and I were first to get to Jamie's.... It took 30 minutes before the rest of the gang showed up (sayang wala nun si Rob and Kix). While waiting, we got a call from VOA that we should order already (with special emphasis on the garlic chicken). Aside from the main course, we decided on ordering appetizers for ourselves. We had calamares and yes!... chicken skin. As usual, nagkahiyaan pa sa last piece... hahaha...
During dinner, all of us were laughing as we reminisced the moments inside the little conference room. They also asked me regarding the production number for the anniversary. Leej and I weren't seated together that time. He's with the partner on the other side of the table. After dessert, we just said our goodbyes -- he's on his way home and me, back to the office.
I remember in the office, Johann approached me to check out what happened in the dinner tapos sinabihan ba naman akong amoy ulam daw ako.... hehehe... (pano ba naman, napalibutan kami ng mga umoorder ng sisig sa Jamie's).
Anyway, after such dinner/event, we would say hi's and hello's when we see each other in the HR or in the corridor or stairs... and the rest is history. This Thursday, we're already 3 years and 7 months. hehehe...
It's fun to think about how everything started... that's why we put a label for this day.
Another entry: Tomorrow is the big day. I hope I won't make a fool out of myself. I'll just do my best.
So what's with Poohbear Friendship Day? It's the day where Leej and I formally met during an after engagement blowout by a partner (I remember!!! si VOA). The venue is Jamie's (at The Fort). Here's a short background of the 'job' we did. His role in the engagement is the programming of the personnel evaluation/assessment of this certain company. Me, together with Clarie, Ericka, Warner, Kix and Rob (the blue-eyed boy 0_0) provided 'special' services such as collating, stapling (and unstapling), packing, sorting and reconciling of all the paperwork... sounds easy but the difficult part was the reconciliation of the actual paperwork vs the list they provided (which Clarie and I did til 4am).
Ericka, Leej and I were first to get to Jamie's.... It took 30 minutes before the rest of the gang showed up (sayang wala nun si Rob and Kix). While waiting, we got a call from VOA that we should order already (with special emphasis on the garlic chicken). Aside from the main course, we decided on ordering appetizers for ourselves. We had calamares and yes!... chicken skin. As usual, nagkahiyaan pa sa last piece... hahaha...
During dinner, all of us were laughing as we reminisced the moments inside the little conference room. They also asked me regarding the production number for the anniversary. Leej and I weren't seated together that time. He's with the partner on the other side of the table. After dessert, we just said our goodbyes -- he's on his way home and me, back to the office.
I remember in the office, Johann approached me to check out what happened in the dinner tapos sinabihan ba naman akong amoy ulam daw ako.... hehehe... (pano ba naman, napalibutan kami ng mga umoorder ng sisig sa Jamie's).
Anyway, after such dinner/event, we would say hi's and hello's when we see each other in the HR or in the corridor or stairs... and the rest is history. This Thursday, we're already 3 years and 7 months. hehehe...
It's fun to think about how everything started... that's why we put a label for this day.
Another entry: Tomorrow is the big day. I hope I won't make a fool out of myself. I'll just do my best.
Friday, July 18, 2008
What to do...
I just got a text that the bear won't be able to meet me because of problems in the office... so technically, it's a lonely friday evening.
What to do?... hmmmm....
- look for a shower curtain I promised to give my officemates' housewarming party
- buy a nice red and white outfit for a gig
- watch 'The Dark Knight'??? hmmmm.... or
- watch 'Open Season' at home (for free...)
- gatecrash a party? hehehe...(Lolo knows where)
- work??? 0_0
I dunno...
What to do?... hmmmm....
- look for a shower curtain I promised to give my officemates' housewarming party
- buy a nice red and white outfit for a gig
- watch 'The Dark Knight'??? hmmmm.... or
- watch 'Open Season' at home (for free...)
- gatecrash a party? hehehe...(Lolo knows where)
- work??? 0_0
I dunno...
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
Carrot-lychee shake
It's been my habit this week to have a fresh fruit shake during lunch. Today, the only available 'fresh' stuff in the basket was a carrot... Since I haven't had a carrot shake ever, I told myself that there's always a first time. I was hesitant with the idea of 'drinking' carrots alone but fortunately, the lady next to me ordered a carrot-lychee shake (the seller didn't inform me that it could be mixed with something else)... so I changed my order.
After 5 minutes....
I saw the finished product. It's so orange!!! LOL... First sip... the lychee overpowered the carrot taste... but as the contents dropped to 50%, I started to experience the 'carrotness' of the whole concoction.
My assessment? Ok naman siya... kinda weird... but I still prefer 'eating' carrots in the usual manner rather than consuming it as a shake. I'm pretty sure Bugs Bunny would love this variation of his favorite treat. I dunno how they do it in Fruit Magic though... I'll try theirs next week. Hehehe..
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Even in my dreams....
Last night, my work didn't stop in the office... it continued as I was sleeping... weird but it happens to me at times. Anyway, before I went to sleep, I decided on watching the 2nd disc of my newly bought VCD, Happy Feet (what prompted me to buy it is that when I bought a pirated one, putol yung last 15%). I woke up at 2am only to realize the I fell asleep on the last 15% which I was supposed to watch (-_-) *sigh*.... So I turned off the TV and DVD player and continued my slumber. In my dream, I saw numbers and I could feel my mind 'working' as I go through the figures. I was searching for answers. When I woke up, I feel tired, as in. Pati ba naman sa pagtulog, numbers pa din? oh well...
Wednesday, July 09, 2008
Good.... Bad....
Good....
1. I only need P900 more to complete my target savings for the month.
2. I'm qualified to get a loan...
3. I have dividends already!!!!
4. Dance practice in the afternoon...
5. Buti na lang may Sir Allan... (thank you!)
Bad....
1. Late for 4 minutes... took me forever for an FX to save my day... sigh.... and also something embarrassing happened
2. Yes! I could apply for a loan but up to a certain amount only... arghhh... residency issues...
3. I'm hungry...
4. Dance practice in the afternoon.... my arms and shoulders have not recovered from my 3-second rope stunt last night.
5. My memo isn't out yet... Kelan niyo ba sasasign-an yan?
hahaha... oh well....
There has been an email circulating regarding an 8.1 earthquake that would hit the Philippines on July 18. It's a prediction by a Brazilian (which allegedly predicted lots of significant events). I guess this information has reached almost everyone in the company... I've received 2 emails re what to do during earthquakes and the re-issuance of the article negating the "triangle of life" theory from the internet. I dunno what to feel about this pero I do hope and pray that it won't happen.
1. I only need P900 more to complete my target savings for the month.
2. I'm qualified to get a loan...
3. I have dividends already!!!!
4. Dance practice in the afternoon...
5. Buti na lang may Sir Allan... (thank you!)
Bad....
1. Late for 4 minutes... took me forever for an FX to save my day... sigh.... and also something embarrassing happened
2. Yes! I could apply for a loan but up to a certain amount only... arghhh... residency issues...
3. I'm hungry...
4. Dance practice in the afternoon.... my arms and shoulders have not recovered from my 3-second rope stunt last night.
5. My memo isn't out yet... Kelan niyo ba sasasign-an yan?
hahaha... oh well....
There has been an email circulating regarding an 8.1 earthquake that would hit the Philippines on July 18. It's a prediction by a Brazilian (which allegedly predicted lots of significant events). I guess this information has reached almost everyone in the company... I've received 2 emails re what to do during earthquakes and the re-issuance of the article negating the "triangle of life" theory from the internet. I dunno what to feel about this pero I do hope and pray that it won't happen.
Thursday, July 03, 2008
I Can't Move
I can't move......
move on with my work, that is..... I know what to do, really but something is stopping me from executing the whole thing I've planned. Am I afraid? Slight because I'm treading unchartered territories, both people and subject matter. My partner and I tossed a coin to determine the distribution of stuff.... I got the easier bulk but the catch is that I'll be dealing with difficult people. She, on the other hand, got the 'nosebleed' ones but the person she'll be dealing with are so nice. Sheesh!! Talk about trade-offs!!! Anyway, since we both entrusted our fate to G's will through the coin, I think He gave me this task believes that I could handle such....i
Yes, I'll go there tomorrow. No ifs, no buts.
move on with my work, that is..... I know what to do, really but something is stopping me from executing the whole thing I've planned. Am I afraid? Slight because I'm treading unchartered territories, both people and subject matter. My partner and I tossed a coin to determine the distribution of stuff.... I got the easier bulk but the catch is that I'll be dealing with difficult people. She, on the other hand, got the 'nosebleed' ones but the person she'll be dealing with are so nice. Sheesh!! Talk about trade-offs!!! Anyway, since we both entrusted our fate to G's will through the coin, I think He gave me this task believes that I could handle such....i
Yes, I'll go there tomorrow. No ifs, no buts.
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