My "Today" blog..
I composed it for 7 hours. Today is really, uber BOOORRING!
Monday, December 21, 2009
Today
It's been a while that I haven't checked my site. My countdown's to 1 month and 9 days and I'm feeling excited and nervous. I've been, as usual, busy with the semi-final preps for our big day. I am sick today, I think, because of the pressure and stress the wedding is giving me but that's ok, I get to be responsible in details and I love what I'm doing.
We already got the invitations and I'm so ecstatic to give it out. Para akong bata. :) Also, Isaiah was able to pick up our wedding ring/band last Saturday and its so nice, we designed it ourselves. :) Everytime something is done I feel a few gazillions seconds nearing the day and it makes my head turn. It drives me crazy too, in a good way of course.
We're almost done with the major stuff, those little important stuff is yet be done in January. I'm feeling super OC again so I'll make the list as early as now. :)
We already got the invitations and I'm so ecstatic to give it out. Para akong bata. :) Also, Isaiah was able to pick up our wedding ring/band last Saturday and its so nice, we designed it ourselves. :) Everytime something is done I feel a few gazillions seconds nearing the day and it makes my head turn. It drives me crazy too, in a good way of course.
We're almost done with the major stuff, those little important stuff is yet be done in January. I'm feeling super OC again so I'll make the list as early as now. :)
Thursday, December 10, 2009
1 month and 20 days
After a few weeks of not opening my blogspot, I saw my Wedding countdown again. OMG to the highest of all levels! 1 month and 20 days to go before my wedding. I don't know what to feel. I'm stressed right now because of the wedding preps and I feel there's so much to do but so little time. We haven't printed the invites yet because we don't have time to visit the printing shop. But we plan to go there tomorrow to finalize everything. Let's keep our fingers crossed.
I've been busy organizing the guest list & finalizing the program. I counted the guests last night and it's already near 150, I haven't even invited all my friends yet. Well, I'll settle for this for the meantime. We'll have RSVP and our wedding is in Bulacan, there's still a possibility that people might not attend the wedding.
Isaiah finally decided what to wear on our wedding. Imagine, he just decided last night. Thank God it'll just take Onesimus a few weeks to finish the suit. Kaya pa daw, sabi ni kuya. We're almost done with the girls' dresses, guys will have the first and last fitting, hopefully, by next week. I hope they can deliver the suits by the 1st week of January.
Im praying hard that everything will be perfect on our day. I'm very thankful that my family & friends are very supportive and is willing to shell out and make effort for us. God has been really faithful in providing for us and making everything work for our good. He is indeed an amazing God. :)
I've been busy organizing the guest list & finalizing the program. I counted the guests last night and it's already near 150, I haven't even invited all my friends yet. Well, I'll settle for this for the meantime. We'll have RSVP and our wedding is in Bulacan, there's still a possibility that people might not attend the wedding.
Isaiah finally decided what to wear on our wedding. Imagine, he just decided last night. Thank God it'll just take Onesimus a few weeks to finish the suit. Kaya pa daw, sabi ni kuya. We're almost done with the girls' dresses, guys will have the first and last fitting, hopefully, by next week. I hope they can deliver the suits by the 1st week of January.
Im praying hard that everything will be perfect on our day. I'm very thankful that my family & friends are very supportive and is willing to shell out and make effort for us. God has been really faithful in providing for us and making everything work for our good. He is indeed an amazing God. :)
Monday, November 30, 2009
November 30 Post
It's holiday and Im at work. Its sucks big time. Well, I actually volunteered for this because I need the leave credits I can get, to save up for the days I'll be out of the office for my wedding.
Im just so envious to people that are out in the mall, strolling, shopping.. or people who are sleeping in their so comfy and soft bed, snoring.. and the list goes on. Well, a couple of hours to finish then off I go.
Im here inside our "GOAL of the day" room (I just invented that! Haha) and Im liking it. Im all alone, I have my privacy, my own world. I can work and sleep at the same time. Haha!!
Anyway, Im still tired from the past days so-called "work". I've been busy with marriage counseling, wedding preps and organizing my room (where Isaiah & I will stay for the meantime). Last Friday, I had to file for a 1 day leave because we need to claim a scholarship grant in the morning. In the afternoon, we attended our marriage counseling. It was fun and very inspiring. I learned alot from our pastor. Saturday, Isaiah & I cleaned my room. We organized and put away stuff. My room is big so it took us almost the whole day. Then we decided to go to Home depot to check out some furnitures for our future "studio type" condo unit. Haha! Well, ofcourse we just window shopped. I admit, even if I wasn't feeling well that day, I enjoyed seeing house furnitures and imagining our house with lotsa nice stuff. I can't wait to get married. We were both tired and fell asleep in seconds. Sunday was our church day. Isaiah needed to wake up really early for his practice (he plays guitar in our church). I decided to go with him in the church. So the whole day, we were in Galleria. Had service then I went shopping for new clothes. Isaiah needed to stay in the church so I had my "me time" yesterday. It was fun. I missed the times I shopped by myself. I was kinda all out (good thing Galle was in sale! I love et!) Believe it or not, I was able to buy 2 cute short dresses and a nice top for 2k only, 3 pairs of sandals for 2k also. It was fun! I love mall sales!!! Woot woot! *Insert banana dance*
I was tired after that. Then I had an appointment with my ortho that night so I had to wait for another 3hours for my check up. Right now, I am having major toothache again and guess what, I have another mouth sore. Di na ko natapos sa hirap at sakit ng pagkakaroon ng singaw. Huhu.
We slept early last night but I woke up late. Again, I was too lazy to wake up. Its holiday, for cyring out loud! But I needed to so I had to force myself out of the bed. And here I am, trying to have a productive day. Im almost done with my work.
I can't wait to go home.
Im just so envious to people that are out in the mall, strolling, shopping.. or people who are sleeping in their so comfy and soft bed, snoring.. and the list goes on. Well, a couple of hours to finish then off I go.
Im here inside our "GOAL of the day" room (I just invented that! Haha) and Im liking it. Im all alone, I have my privacy, my own world. I can work and sleep at the same time. Haha!!
Anyway, Im still tired from the past days so-called "work". I've been busy with marriage counseling, wedding preps and organizing my room (where Isaiah & I will stay for the meantime). Last Friday, I had to file for a 1 day leave because we need to claim a scholarship grant in the morning. In the afternoon, we attended our marriage counseling. It was fun and very inspiring. I learned alot from our pastor. Saturday, Isaiah & I cleaned my room. We organized and put away stuff. My room is big so it took us almost the whole day. Then we decided to go to Home depot to check out some furnitures for our future "studio type" condo unit. Haha! Well, ofcourse we just window shopped. I admit, even if I wasn't feeling well that day, I enjoyed seeing house furnitures and imagining our house with lotsa nice stuff. I can't wait to get married. We were both tired and fell asleep in seconds. Sunday was our church day. Isaiah needed to wake up really early for his practice (he plays guitar in our church). I decided to go with him in the church. So the whole day, we were in Galleria. Had service then I went shopping for new clothes. Isaiah needed to stay in the church so I had my "me time" yesterday. It was fun. I missed the times I shopped by myself. I was kinda all out (good thing Galle was in sale! I love et!) Believe it or not, I was able to buy 2 cute short dresses and a nice top for 2k only, 3 pairs of sandals for 2k also. It was fun! I love mall sales!!! Woot woot! *Insert banana dance*
I was tired after that. Then I had an appointment with my ortho that night so I had to wait for another 3hours for my check up. Right now, I am having major toothache again and guess what, I have another mouth sore. Di na ko natapos sa hirap at sakit ng pagkakaroon ng singaw. Huhu.
We slept early last night but I woke up late. Again, I was too lazy to wake up. Its holiday, for cyring out loud! But I needed to so I had to force myself out of the bed. And here I am, trying to have a productive day. Im almost done with my work.
I can't wait to go home.
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
BORING
Today is boring.
Tricia's on leave for 2 days. :( It's a lazy day today.
I hate it... We still have a meeting tonight and definitely, we'll go home late. Argh!!
Hello traffic!!!
Tricia's on leave for 2 days. :( It's a lazy day today.
I hate it... We still have a meeting tonight and definitely, we'll go home late. Argh!!
Hello traffic!!!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
For Your Information -- Acute Hemorrhagic Pancreatitis
Article from THE PHILIPPINE STAR:
The reported cause of actor Rico Yan's death is nightmare or bangungot. Medical investigators in China , Japan and several Asian countries who performed autopsies on persons who died from "acute hemorrhagicpancreatitis" found out that the majority of them had eaten NOODLES as their supper. This was a startling finding.However, it wasn't the noodles that caused nightmares but DEHYDRATION. Imbibing even with a few drinks of alcohol or just eating noodles immediately before bedtime compound this on an empty stomach will trigger an electrolyte imbalance and other factors that causes a person to dehydrate or lose water.It is therefore advisable for a person to take several glasses of water before bedtime if he had a few or several alcoholic drinks. Avoid eating noodles before bedtime, but if you can not avoid it, all ow at least two hours for the body to digest the noodles before hitting the sack and drink plenty of water. The most important thing is, never go thirsty when going to bed and be sure you have plenty of water during your 8-hour rest.
The reported cause of actor Rico Yan's death is nightmare or bangungot. Medical investigators in China , Japan and several Asian countries who performed autopsies on persons who died from "acute hemorrhagicpancreatitis" found out that the majority of them had eaten NOODLES as their supper. This was a startling finding.However, it wasn't the noodles that caused nightmares but DEHYDRATION. Imbibing even with a few drinks of alcohol or just eating noodles immediately before bedtime compound this on an empty stomach will trigger an electrolyte imbalance and other factors that causes a person to dehydrate or lose water.It is therefore advisable for a person to take several glasses of water before bedtime if he had a few or several alcoholic drinks. Avoid eating noodles before bedtime, but if you can not avoid it, all ow at least two hours for the body to digest the noodles before hitting the sack and drink plenty of water. The most important thing is, never go thirsty when going to bed and be sure you have plenty of water during your 8-hour rest.
Hope this touches your ♥
A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea. And only two of the men on it were able to swim to a small, desert like island. The two survivors, not knowing what else to do, agree that they had no other recourse but to pray to God. However, to find out whose prayer was more powerful, they agreed to divide the territory between them and stay on opposite sides of the island.
The first thing the first man prayed for was food. The next morning, the first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the land, and he was able to eat its fruit. The other man's parcel of land remained barren. After a week, the first man was lonely and he decided to pray for a wife. The next day, another ship was wrecked, And the only survivor was a woman who swam to his side of the land. On the other side of the island, there was nothing.
Soon the first man prayed for a house, clothes, more food. The next day, like magic, all of these were given to him. However, the second man still had nothing.
Finally, the first man prayed for a ship, so that his wife and he could leave the island. In the morning, he found a ship docked at his side of the island. The first man boarded the ship with his wife and decided to leave the second man on the island. He considered the other man unworthy to receive God's blessings, since none of his prayers had been answered.
As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from heaven booming, "Why are you leaving your companion on the island?" "My blessings are mine alone, since I was the one who prayed for them," The first man answered. "His prayers were all unanswered, and so he does not deserve anything."
"You are mistaken!" The voice rebuked him. "He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for that, you would not have received any of my blessings." "Tell me," the first man asked the voice, "what did he pray for that I should owe him anything?" "He prayed that all your prayers be answered."
For all we know, our blessings are not the fruits of our prayers alone, but those of another praying for us.
When Jesus died on the cross He was thinking of you!
The first thing the first man prayed for was food. The next morning, the first man saw a fruit-bearing tree on his side of the land, and he was able to eat its fruit. The other man's parcel of land remained barren. After a week, the first man was lonely and he decided to pray for a wife. The next day, another ship was wrecked, And the only survivor was a woman who swam to his side of the land. On the other side of the island, there was nothing.
Soon the first man prayed for a house, clothes, more food. The next day, like magic, all of these were given to him. However, the second man still had nothing.
Finally, the first man prayed for a ship, so that his wife and he could leave the island. In the morning, he found a ship docked at his side of the island. The first man boarded the ship with his wife and decided to leave the second man on the island. He considered the other man unworthy to receive God's blessings, since none of his prayers had been answered.
As the ship was about to leave, the first man heard a voice from heaven booming, "Why are you leaving your companion on the island?" "My blessings are mine alone, since I was the one who prayed for them," The first man answered. "His prayers were all unanswered, and so he does not deserve anything."
"You are mistaken!" The voice rebuked him. "He had only one prayer, which I answered. If not for that, you would not have received any of my blessings." "Tell me," the first man asked the voice, "what did he pray for that I should owe him anything?" "He prayed that all your prayers be answered."
For all we know, our blessings are not the fruits of our prayers alone, but those of another praying for us.
When Jesus died on the cross He was thinking of you!
Major Toothache!
Hay. I want my teeth to be perfectly alligned that's why I had to have braces. But I really hate it when I have monthly adjustments. The pain kills me. I can't eat right. Today is more painful than yesterday. I don't want my body to get used to pain relievers but if I really cannot take the pain, I am forced to take one, or two, at most.
I have a dinner date with my girlfriends tonight and Im hoping I'll enjoy the food. Im thinking of ordering pasta so that I will not have a hard time to chew. All I need to do is put it inside my mouth and swallow! That'll work.
I hope this pain goes away fast!
I have a dinner date with my girlfriends tonight and Im hoping I'll enjoy the food. Im thinking of ordering pasta so that I will not have a hard time to chew. All I need to do is put it inside my mouth and swallow! That'll work.
I hope this pain goes away fast!
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
The Fight
We had a major fight last weekend. It was unexpected and all. The weird thing's its so shallow. Knowing Isaiah, he will not even make a big fuzz out of shallow things but this time, he did. It was all because he felt I always get mad when he goes out to drink with his friends. He misunderstood everything. That's the bad thing about me, I don't usually talk. When I get mad or make tamporurot, I keep my silence and play hide and seek with him, which really annoys him.
Anyway, last weekend was one of the few arguments we had that was so painful. Maybe because he did what I was doing to him, he kept his silence and played hide and seek with me. I worry fast and I oftentimes get paranoid so it really worked, A LOT.
To keep the long story short, I was the one who broke the silence because I couldn't take him anymore. We we're together the whole day but he rarely opened his mouth. I hated him for that. When I decided to talk, even before I opened my mouth, tears flowed. I was sobbing even before I could say anything. I'm such a cry-baby. Then the unexpected happened. He said one word and I broke into TEARS. Realizations here and there, God opened my heart and mind, He gave me the meaning of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. All of a sudden, I had a glimpse of our 3 year old relationship. I can't imagine I was that selfish of his time. I didn't even know he was feeling that way. He was too kind to say it to me. And now, its out in the open.
He found out I was crying after a few minutes. He wasn't even looking at me, that's how pissed he was. Anyway, he hugged me and I said sorry. He told me we can meet half way, I said I will be the one to adjust and I apologized if he felt that way. I didn't mean to be selfish. I explained my side, he did not utter any word. Maybe he got my point and he was able to understand now my reason behind everything.
After the conversation, all was well. We forgave each other and met half way. I promised myself not to over-react if he wants to go out with his friends, anyway, its also his only time to relax. I love him and I don't want to lose him because of my stupid paranoia.
O God, please let me be the best wife to Isaiah. I am willing to change for the better. Help me Lord.
Anyway, last weekend was one of the few arguments we had that was so painful. Maybe because he did what I was doing to him, he kept his silence and played hide and seek with me. I worry fast and I oftentimes get paranoid so it really worked, A LOT.
To keep the long story short, I was the one who broke the silence because I couldn't take him anymore. We we're together the whole day but he rarely opened his mouth. I hated him for that. When I decided to talk, even before I opened my mouth, tears flowed. I was sobbing even before I could say anything. I'm such a cry-baby. Then the unexpected happened. He said one word and I broke into TEARS. Realizations here and there, God opened my heart and mind, He gave me the meaning of UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. All of a sudden, I had a glimpse of our 3 year old relationship. I can't imagine I was that selfish of his time. I didn't even know he was feeling that way. He was too kind to say it to me. And now, its out in the open.
He found out I was crying after a few minutes. He wasn't even looking at me, that's how pissed he was. Anyway, he hugged me and I said sorry. He told me we can meet half way, I said I will be the one to adjust and I apologized if he felt that way. I didn't mean to be selfish. I explained my side, he did not utter any word. Maybe he got my point and he was able to understand now my reason behind everything.
After the conversation, all was well. We forgave each other and met half way. I promised myself not to over-react if he wants to go out with his friends, anyway, its also his only time to relax. I love him and I don't want to lose him because of my stupid paranoia.
O God, please let me be the best wife to Isaiah. I am willing to change for the better. Help me Lord.
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Today..
was a busy day.
I started calling my eBay floaters (yes, they are on floating status) and certifiers (they passed our training) at around 11am and I just finished a few minutes ago. I feel tired now. I wish I had a recorder so that I can use it in calling trainees. I just say the same thing -- the schedule: time, venue and trainer. I think I'm going to have a sore throat.
We had a productive work today. Aside from calling the trainees, we had some training invites. I have one crazy passer who was so OC-OC (Obsessive Compulsive) that after his online exam, he (with good intentions in mind) arranged all 9 chairs inside the exam room. Big help from the facilities dept. they don't need to do anything later. Haha! If I only knew about it before I gave him the invite, I would've thanked him for fixing those good 'ol chairs. :D
We have good AND crazy (ahem, WEIRD pala) applicants and even passers. I've had my share and its quite unforgettable. Just for a good laugh but I do respect them, promise.
Anyway, that's all for now.
I can't wait to go home.
I started calling my eBay floaters (yes, they are on floating status) and certifiers (they passed our training) at around 11am and I just finished a few minutes ago. I feel tired now. I wish I had a recorder so that I can use it in calling trainees. I just say the same thing -- the schedule: time, venue and trainer. I think I'm going to have a sore throat.
We had a productive work today. Aside from calling the trainees, we had some training invites. I have one crazy passer who was so OC-OC (Obsessive Compulsive) that after his online exam, he (with good intentions in mind) arranged all 9 chairs inside the exam room. Big help from the facilities dept. they don't need to do anything later. Haha! If I only knew about it before I gave him the invite, I would've thanked him for fixing those good 'ol chairs. :D
We have good AND crazy (ahem, WEIRD pala) applicants and even passers. I've had my share and its quite unforgettable. Just for a good laugh but I do respect them, promise.
Anyway, that's all for now.
I can't wait to go home.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Im officially BORED
Im done with work. So far, there are no passers yet. My friends are all busy doing their stuff so I don't have any one to chat with. I was so excited to come back here in BPI from a 2-day field work. I missed my goalies (my team). I missed our kalokohans and our tawanans. We've had our share of laughs and kakengkoyan today, so we're done. And now, I'm officially bored.
Oh, let me just introduce to you our 4-man team..
The GOAL Officers, under the training deparmtent of ePerformax.
I don't know where they got our name but basically the nature of our job is to conduct training invites to new, qualified applicants then explain the job offer once they officially certify out of our training program, which by the way, is one of the finest here in the Phils. :D
Meet, Anthony. The rose among the thorns. ;D He's the only guy in our team. He's our walking dictionary, our target in asaran, the gentleman, the "gym" guy & our number one abseentee/leave-ee (I'm making up words here, but I hope you got my point). He's the silent type but when you get to know him really well, he's a very sensitive and caring guy. Also very understanding. Right, Tonyo? ;p
Mommy Lee. Young mom of 2. Very hardworking & practical. She has been through tough times but she made it, head up. Very funny. She has these antics in which you just can't help but laugh at it. Its not naman bastos when the joke comes from her, but given that she's married, you really can't help but imagine stuff. OK, 'nuff said. Hahaha!
Tricia. Ms. Prim & Proper but don't let her get mad because she's going to ROAR! at you. Haha! Joke Trish. :D Anyway, she's the mature one. She really gives good advice and very pratical too. If she wants to tell you something, she will, in a very slow, lady-like manner but in straight english. Bongga!
And last but not the least, Moi. Well, I'm just simply beautiful inside-out. Haha! Walang magrerekalamo, blog ko 'toh. Haha!!
Too bad I don't have photos of them here but I'll try my best to get one of each. :D
Oh, let me just introduce to you our 4-man team..
The GOAL Officers, under the training deparmtent of ePerformax.
I don't know where they got our name but basically the nature of our job is to conduct training invites to new, qualified applicants then explain the job offer once they officially certify out of our training program, which by the way, is one of the finest here in the Phils. :D
Meet, Anthony. The rose among the thorns. ;D He's the only guy in our team. He's our walking dictionary, our target in asaran, the gentleman, the "gym" guy & our number one abseentee/leave-ee (I'm making up words here, but I hope you got my point). He's the silent type but when you get to know him really well, he's a very sensitive and caring guy. Also very understanding. Right, Tonyo? ;p
Mommy Lee. Young mom of 2. Very hardworking & practical. She has been through tough times but she made it, head up. Very funny. She has these antics in which you just can't help but laugh at it. Its not naman bastos when the joke comes from her, but given that she's married, you really can't help but imagine stuff. OK, 'nuff said. Hahaha!
Tricia. Ms. Prim & Proper but don't let her get mad because she's going to ROAR! at you. Haha! Joke Trish. :D Anyway, she's the mature one. She really gives good advice and very pratical too. If she wants to tell you something, she will, in a very slow, lady-like manner but in straight english. Bongga!
And last but not the least, Moi. Well, I'm just simply beautiful inside-out. Haha! Walang magrerekalamo, blog ko 'toh. Haha!!
Too bad I don't have photos of them here but I'll try my best to get one of each. :D
Saturday, November 7, 2009
Francheska Louis
My 1 year old niece in the hospital. She was postive of H1N1 (Swine Flu). She's from New York.Notice the IV in her right foot. Ouch.
I haven't seen her yet. The only time I see her is when I video chat her dad, my cousin, and ofcourse thru photos.
She's so cute. I can't wait to see her next year. My cousin's family will take a 2 week vacay here so that they can also attend my wedding.
Saturday Work
Today is officially the day I start blogspot, again. My last post was 2 months ago. I was preoccupied with some stuff (work, eating, t*mbl* -- ssshh, IT people must not see this).
The main reason why I opened this website again was because THEY BLOCKED t*mbl*.
I hate them to the highest of all levels!
For now,I will re-live my blogspot because this is the only site that IT (still) has not discovered yet. (When I don't update anymore it means.. you know what.. )
Tata!
The main reason why I opened this website again was because THEY BLOCKED t*mbl*.
I hate them to the highest of all levels!
For now,I will re-live my blogspot because this is the only site that IT (still) has not discovered yet. (When I don't update anymore it means.. you know what.. )
Tata!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Coffee Drinker @ 25
I am not a coffee drinker. I just thought of drinking a few days ago because I was too sleepy to work. So I did. I just made sure I put enough creamer and sugar to remove the taste of caffiene, which is funny. I really don't like the strong taste of coffee. I was shocked to see the cup empty. Then the next day, coffee was my breakfast. I just finished a cup while writing this blog. It's been a few days and I'm loving it.
Now I can say I am a coffee drinker, officially.
Now I can say I am a coffee drinker, officially.
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Miracle
I don't know how to express my undying gratitude to my one and only Healing Savior, Jesus Christ, who showed how GREAT HE IS last Friday.
No words can really describe how awestuck we are to see God's power in my aunt's life. Last Friday was the most frightening and unexplainable day of my life (to date). My aunt was rushed to hospital due to difficulty of breathing. She was diagnosed to have Invasive Intraductal CA and the cancer cells *metastasized to her lungs, liver and now bones. Before she was taken to the hospital, water already accumulated (edema) to her lower extremeties (stomach to feet). She's having a hard time walking. We we're told that she only had 3-6 months to live and as of this writing, its her 3rd month.
With all due respect to the doctors, but I only believe in One Supreme Being, who will decide whether my aunt will live for less than a year or for more than a hundred years. I am believing that God will make her better, alleviate her pain AND HEAL HER.
Friday, 12am, her doctor told us that they can't feel her pulse anymore and she has no blood pressure, only her heart keeps her alive. So they were expecting she will go Saturday morning. Come 2am, she woke up.
God indeed showed how He dearly loved our aunt and our family. She is now in the house, resting and regraining her strength.
I would like to take this time to thank EVERYONE who prayed for her. Let us be one in shielding her with love, care and prayer.
Just an update, she was able to sleep soundly last night (which is the first since she was hospitalized) and her lower extremeties are improving.
*Metastasis (Greek: displacement, μετά=next + στάσις=placement, plural: metastases), or Metastatic disease, sometimes abbreviated mets, is the spread of a disease from one organ or part to another non-adjacent organ or part. Only malignant tumor cells and infections have the established capacity to metastasize; however, this is recently reconsidered by new research (Wikipedia)
No words can really describe how awestuck we are to see God's power in my aunt's life. Last Friday was the most frightening and unexplainable day of my life (to date). My aunt was rushed to hospital due to difficulty of breathing. She was diagnosed to have Invasive Intraductal CA and the cancer cells *metastasized to her lungs, liver and now bones. Before she was taken to the hospital, water already accumulated (edema) to her lower extremeties (stomach to feet). She's having a hard time walking. We we're told that she only had 3-6 months to live and as of this writing, its her 3rd month.
With all due respect to the doctors, but I only believe in One Supreme Being, who will decide whether my aunt will live for less than a year or for more than a hundred years. I am believing that God will make her better, alleviate her pain AND HEAL HER.
Friday, 12am, her doctor told us that they can't feel her pulse anymore and she has no blood pressure, only her heart keeps her alive. So they were expecting she will go Saturday morning. Come 2am, she woke up.
God indeed showed how He dearly loved our aunt and our family. She is now in the house, resting and regraining her strength.
I would like to take this time to thank EVERYONE who prayed for her. Let us be one in shielding her with love, care and prayer.
Just an update, she was able to sleep soundly last night (which is the first since she was hospitalized) and her lower extremeties are improving.
*Metastasis (Greek: displacement, μετά=next + στάσις=placement, plural: metastases), or Metastatic disease, sometimes abbreviated mets, is the spread of a disease from one organ or part to another non-adjacent organ or part. Only malignant tumor cells and infections have the established capacity to metastasize; however, this is recently reconsidered by new research (Wikipedia)
STILL
Hide me now
Under your wings
Cover me
Within your mighty hand
When the oceans rise
And thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be STILL and KNOW YOU ARE GOD
Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know His power
In quitness and trust
When the oceans rise
And thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be STILL and KNOW YOU ARE GOD
I will be STILL, Father
Under your wings
Cover me
Within your mighty hand
When the oceans rise
And thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be STILL and KNOW YOU ARE GOD
Find rest my soul
In Christ alone
Know His power
In quitness and trust
When the oceans rise
And thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be STILL and KNOW YOU ARE GOD
I will be STILL, Father
Thursday, August 6, 2009
Social Profiles
Get to know me better..
http://facebook.com/katrinapot
http://purplekatre.mulitply.com
http://profiles.friendster.com/hunnykatre
http://facebook.com/katrinapot
http://purplekatre.mulitply.com
http://profiles.friendster.com/hunnykatre
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Monday, July 27, 2009
Old Blog
Wrote this last year, August 20.
August 20, 2008
10:31am
I hate the rain
I’m here in front of my pc, getting ready for the day’s work. Its cold and pouring hard outside, I suddenly felt sad, a bit melancholic. Maybe because I woke up at the wrong side of the bed or I had a hard time going to the office because of heavy rain and the oh-so famous traffic in EDSA and a P300.00 deduction for my cab. I hate it!
I don’t like the rain, never liked it since I was a kid. The only time I like the rain is when they declare “no classes” way back in primary school. I’m scared of the lightning and I’m not comfortable when I walk the streets with water all over. Rain makes me gloomy, makes me write and think of life, especially my past.
Sometimes I ask myself what career path I have to take or maybe NEED to take. I’ve always wanted to become a pre-school teacher, or put up a school for kids or be a guidance counselor. I took up Psychology because I want to be exposed to people and share what I need to share to them. But I needed to shift to Nursing because my mom wanted me to. It was a hard and sudden decision to make but out of respect I took it. I transferred to another school, adjusted to a new environment and to a new course that I never even thought of taking. It was all too fast but eventually, I learned to like the course, I thought “I need to pass all the exams so I have no choice but to study and be good in what I do” and so I did. I graduated then took the Nursing Licensure Board exam and thank God I passed. My mom was happy, my family from New York and California too and I was also happy, I think. Yes, it’s an achievement and a reward from the 3 yr hard work and it all paid off. But then, is this really what I want?
I saw my name in the newspaper and I remembered giving thanks to God then I smiled. Went to my mom’s room and showed her my name, she highlighted it with a smile. I didn’t know that she kept the newspaper with her until now. I knew she was proud of me. I was happy.
It took me months, maybe half a year to get my license. During the waiting period, I decided to apply for work because I was so bored doing nothing in the house. I wanted to earn and I want to earn ASAP. Tried applying in a call center industry but I realized that my body cannot handle graveyard shifts doing nothing but sit in front of the pc.
There was an open door for me. Grabbed it and voila! got accepted in Recruitment. My first job. Wow! I was excited and all. I knew God opened the door for me. What a way to start my year. Immediately fell in love with my work. But there were lots of CHALLENGES but I survived. God’s grace.
Now, it’s my 19 month and I’m still experiencing CHALLENGES BIG TIME. But I decided I don’t want to entertain negative thoughts and made a choice not to get affected with what other people say or think. It’s a hard choice but I know it’ll help me BIG TIME.
I love my work and a few people around me. But almost everyday since I got this job I always think of what God really wants for me. I’ve been praying for it for the longest time and I haven’t got any answers. “If it will take time, I can wait God” I told Him. But while waiting, am I going to stay and work my way for a better position or just wait and let go of this job? Am I to pursue my nursing career and take the NCLEX and go out of this country? Am I to leave the people that I love here for greener pasture? I still don’t know.
I still can’t figure out what to do next. I can’t say I’m confused, it’s too shallow. Maybe the right term’s L-O-S-T. But I strongly believe that God, in His perfect time, will give a clear answer.
I talk alot but I don’t usually talk about my personal life. I’m very particular when it comes to my personal life, especially discussing the lives of the people that I love. I listen, because I love to do that and I listen well. That’s what I usually do. I seldom share and when I share, its not that profound – bits and pieces of what’s happening to my life. It will take me time to really open up, once I figure out the problem and the answer. But that’s not always the case. ( Just sharing )
When I say I need time to think, I do really need time, I mean space, time for myself, to hibernate. When I have the answer and when I’m ready to share, I’ll share.
For the meantime, I am not ready to share because I’m still in the process of waiting and figuring out stuff in my life.
I really hate the rain.
August 20, 2008
10:31am
I hate the rain
I’m here in front of my pc, getting ready for the day’s work. Its cold and pouring hard outside, I suddenly felt sad, a bit melancholic. Maybe because I woke up at the wrong side of the bed or I had a hard time going to the office because of heavy rain and the oh-so famous traffic in EDSA and a P300.00 deduction for my cab. I hate it!
I don’t like the rain, never liked it since I was a kid. The only time I like the rain is when they declare “no classes” way back in primary school. I’m scared of the lightning and I’m not comfortable when I walk the streets with water all over. Rain makes me gloomy, makes me write and think of life, especially my past.
Sometimes I ask myself what career path I have to take or maybe NEED to take. I’ve always wanted to become a pre-school teacher, or put up a school for kids or be a guidance counselor. I took up Psychology because I want to be exposed to people and share what I need to share to them. But I needed to shift to Nursing because my mom wanted me to. It was a hard and sudden decision to make but out of respect I took it. I transferred to another school, adjusted to a new environment and to a new course that I never even thought of taking. It was all too fast but eventually, I learned to like the course, I thought “I need to pass all the exams so I have no choice but to study and be good in what I do” and so I did. I graduated then took the Nursing Licensure Board exam and thank God I passed. My mom was happy, my family from New York and California too and I was also happy, I think. Yes, it’s an achievement and a reward from the 3 yr hard work and it all paid off. But then, is this really what I want?
I saw my name in the newspaper and I remembered giving thanks to God then I smiled. Went to my mom’s room and showed her my name, she highlighted it with a smile. I didn’t know that she kept the newspaper with her until now. I knew she was proud of me. I was happy.
It took me months, maybe half a year to get my license. During the waiting period, I decided to apply for work because I was so bored doing nothing in the house. I wanted to earn and I want to earn ASAP. Tried applying in a call center industry but I realized that my body cannot handle graveyard shifts doing nothing but sit in front of the pc.
There was an open door for me. Grabbed it and voila! got accepted in Recruitment. My first job. Wow! I was excited and all. I knew God opened the door for me. What a way to start my year. Immediately fell in love with my work. But there were lots of CHALLENGES but I survived. God’s grace.
Now, it’s my 19 month and I’m still experiencing CHALLENGES BIG TIME. But I decided I don’t want to entertain negative thoughts and made a choice not to get affected with what other people say or think. It’s a hard choice but I know it’ll help me BIG TIME.
I love my work and a few people around me. But almost everyday since I got this job I always think of what God really wants for me. I’ve been praying for it for the longest time and I haven’t got any answers. “If it will take time, I can wait God” I told Him. But while waiting, am I going to stay and work my way for a better position or just wait and let go of this job? Am I to pursue my nursing career and take the NCLEX and go out of this country? Am I to leave the people that I love here for greener pasture? I still don’t know.
I still can’t figure out what to do next. I can’t say I’m confused, it’s too shallow. Maybe the right term’s L-O-S-T. But I strongly believe that God, in His perfect time, will give a clear answer.
I talk alot but I don’t usually talk about my personal life. I’m very particular when it comes to my personal life, especially discussing the lives of the people that I love. I listen, because I love to do that and I listen well. That’s what I usually do. I seldom share and when I share, its not that profound – bits and pieces of what’s happening to my life. It will take me time to really open up, once I figure out the problem and the answer. But that’s not always the case. ( Just sharing )
When I say I need time to think, I do really need time, I mean space, time for myself, to hibernate. When I have the answer and when I’m ready to share, I’ll share.
For the meantime, I am not ready to share because I’m still in the process of waiting and figuring out stuff in my life.
I really hate the rain.
Thursday, July 23, 2009
I think Im going to be sick.. again..
I woke up this morning feeling weak. Aside from the pain becuase of my mouth sore, I noticed having a hard time swallowing. This is bad.. I hate getting sick. I think the stupid flu I had a few weeks ago weakened my immune system. Lord, pls heal me. I can't affort be be on SL again.
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
Loving my new phone
Such a wonderful blessing! Im not materialistic but Im really soo loving my phone.
Im still thinking of a name. I usually give names to my gadgets, even our car. Haha!
Here she is..
Im still thinking of a name. I usually give names to my gadgets, even our car. Haha!
Here she is..
Friday, July 17, 2009
thoughts..
1. It's pouring hard outside. And I'm hating it. Grrr..
2. I just realized that a girl cannot shop in just one store. We have to go to every shop available in a mall to try everything there. Then we decide what to buy. Whew!
3. I shopped for a dress for almost 3 hours yesterday and I'm so exhausted up til now.
4. Facebooking and Multiplying is cool but it will become the reason why you sleep in class/office.
5. I still love purple. I think I will never outgrow my amazement to the color.
6. I'm planning to have another piercing, I'm just not sure where yet.
7. Why do former child stars decide to be daring and bold? Can't they just make a good movie without showing any cleavage and belly button?
8. God really answer prayers! In His time. We just need to be patient.
9. I type really fast! Whoot!!
10. I'm ALWAYS hungry. I think I need to have a check up. =(
11. I have the best friends in the world!
12. I love men who smells good, and looks good ofcourse. Plus, nice feet. I lurv them feet!!
13. I plan to buy a new cellphone. And I'm so excited, I just can't hide it. Haha!
2. I just realized that a girl cannot shop in just one store. We have to go to every shop available in a mall to try everything there. Then we decide what to buy. Whew!
3. I shopped for a dress for almost 3 hours yesterday and I'm so exhausted up til now.
4. Facebooking and Multiplying is cool but it will become the reason why you sleep in class/office.
5. I still love purple. I think I will never outgrow my amazement to the color.
6. I'm planning to have another piercing, I'm just not sure where yet.
7. Why do former child stars decide to be daring and bold? Can't they just make a good movie without showing any cleavage and belly button?
8. God really answer prayers! In His time. We just need to be patient.
9. I type really fast! Whoot!!
10. I'm ALWAYS hungry. I think I need to have a check up. =(
11. I have the best friends in the world!
12. I love men who smells good, and looks good ofcourse. Plus, nice feet. I lurv them feet!!
13. I plan to buy a new cellphone. And I'm so excited, I just can't hide it. Haha!
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
My Name
KATRINA - Pure "Greek"
Very much the individual you have enormous energy and vision and must find a suitable use for your talents. You have great potential for success in business if you can guard against indecision and worry. Your generous nature means that you are never short of friends and with cooperation your relationships can be very rewarding. Perseverance and firm decision making will ensure you achieve your objectives.
MICHELLE - Like the Lord "Hebrew"
Having confidence in yourself and integrity you have your emotions under control and are rarely ruffled. You have a quiet and reflective manner and are responsive to the needs of others giving you the ability to be a mediator. You are extremely successful in the material world being organised, financially astute and pursuing realistic goals. Your caring attitude and compassion certainly makes you a loved individual.
Very much the individual you have enormous energy and vision and must find a suitable use for your talents. You have great potential for success in business if you can guard against indecision and worry. Your generous nature means that you are never short of friends and with cooperation your relationships can be very rewarding. Perseverance and firm decision making will ensure you achieve your objectives.
MICHELLE - Like the Lord "Hebrew"
Having confidence in yourself and integrity you have your emotions under control and are rarely ruffled. You have a quiet and reflective manner and are responsive to the needs of others giving you the ability to be a mediator. You are extremely successful in the material world being organised, financially astute and pursuing realistic goals. Your caring attitude and compassion certainly makes you a loved individual.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Verses
Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
John 14:27
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
Psalm 91:2–4
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked.
Psalm 91:5–8
“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him. With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”
Psalm 91:14–16
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10
You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance.
Psalm 32:7
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.
Psalm 36:7
The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
Proverbs 29:25
John 14:27
These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”
John 16:33
He who dwells in the secret place of the Most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
Psalm 91:1
I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress; my God, in Him I will trust.” Surely He shall deliver you from the snare of the fowler and from the perilous pestilence. He shall cover you with His feathers, and under His wings you shall take refuge; His truth shall be your shield and buckler.
Psalm 91:2–4
You shall not be afraid of the terror by night, nor of the arrow that flies by day, nor of the pestilence that walks in darkness, nor of the destruction that lays waste at noonday. A thousand may fall at your side, and ten thousand at your right hand; but it shall not come near you. Only with your eyes shall you look, and see the reward of the wicked.
Psalm 91:5–8
“Because he has set his love upon Me, therefore I will deliver him; I will set him on high, because he has known My name. He shall call upon Me, and I will answer him; I will be with him in trouble; I will deliver him and honour him. With long life I will satisfy him, And show him My salvation.”
Psalm 91:14–16
The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe.
Proverbs 18:10
You are my hiding place; You shall preserve me from trouble; You shall surround me with songs of deliverance.
Psalm 32:7
How precious is Your lovingkindness, O God! Therefore the children of men put their trust under the shadow of Your wings.
Psalm 36:7
The fear of man brings a snare, but whoever trusts in the Lord shall be safe.
Proverbs 29:25
One of "those" days
It's my second day and still, it hurts like hell. And I'm really hating today. I'm sleepy, crappy and every "py" you can think of. Grrr..
Monday, July 13, 2009
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Last night was a blast
CRANIUM
girlfriends
we won!
KS' birthday cake
Happy Birthday GF!
KS celebrated her 26th birthday at John's place in Ayala Heights. GF's were all there plus their respective partners. We were told to wear our favorite color and so we did. The food was great, thanks gf KS! =) We were late because of the usually heavy traffic of C5. Good thing about being late was the food, we had them all to ourselves. Yummy!! After the feast, we played Cranium. It was my first time to play and I had a blast. Good thing Nikko, Pau and Lyka were my teamates. We won the game! Woohoo!! Fun, fun game. Challenging but fun. I think I'm better in guessing the answer. Ha!!
Had bonding moments with the girls, I missed those times. We were all hyped up after the game and the catching up, we didn't even notice that we almost finished the food. Haha!
Friday, July 10, 2009
Words of Wisdom
An email from my friend..
Astig!
"nalaman kong hindi final exam ang passing rate ng buhay. hindi ito multiple choice, identification, true or false, enumeration or fill-in-the- blanks na sinasagutan kundi essay na isinusulat araw-araw. Huhusgahan ito hindi base sa kung tama o mali ang sagot, kundi base sa kung may kabuluhan ang mga isinulat o wala. Allowed ang erasures."
"Kumain ka na ng siopao na may palamang pusa o maglakad sa bubog nang nakayapak, pero wag na wag kang susubok mag-drugs. Kung hindi mo kayang umiwas, humingi ka ng tulong sa mga magulang mo dahil alam nila kung saan ang mga murang supplier at hindi ka nila iisahan."
"Mangarap ka at abutin mo. Wag mong sisihin ang sira mong pamilya, palpak mong syota, pilay mong tuta, o mga lumilipad na ipis. Kung may pagkukulang sa'yo mga magulang mo, pwde kang manisi at maging rebelde. Tumigil ka sa pag-aaral, mag-asawa ka, mag-drugs ka, magpakulay ka ng buhok sa kili-kili. Sa banding huli, ikaw din ang biktima. Rebeldeng walang napatunayan at bait sa sarili."
"Tuparin ang mga pangarap. Obligasyon mo yan sa sarili mo. Kung gusto mo mang kumain ng balde-baldeng lupa para malagay ka sa Guinness Book of World Records at maipagmalaki ng bansa natin, sige lang. Nosi balasi. wag mong pansinin ang sasabihin ng mga taong susubok humarang sa'yo. Kung hindi nagsumikap ang mga scientist noon, hindi pa rin tayo dapat nakatira sa jupiter ngayon. Pero hindi pa rin naman talaga tayo nakatira sa jupiter dahil nga hindi nagsumikap ang mga scientist noon. Kita mo yung moral lesson?"
"Nalaman kong habang lumalaki ka, maraming beses kang madadapa. Bumangon ka man ulit o hindi, magpapatuloy ang buhay, iikot ang mundo, at mauubos ang oras."
About sa Pag-aaral:
"Mag-aral maigi. Kung titigil ka sa pag-aaral, manghihinayang ka pagtanda mo dahil hindi mo naranasan ang kakaibang ligayang dulot ng mga araw na walang pasok o suspendido ang klase o absent ang teacher. (Haaay, sarap!)."
"Nalaman kong marami palang libreng lecture sa mundo, ikaw ang gagawa ng syllabus. Maraming teacher sa labas ng eskuwelahan, desisyon mo kung kanino ka magpapaturo. Lahat tayo enrolled ngayon sa isang university, maraming subject na mahirap, pero dahil libre, ikaw ang talo kung nag-drop ka. Isa-isa tayong ga-graduate, iba't-ibang paraan. tanging diploma ay ang mga alaala ng kung ano mang tulong o pagmamahal ang iniwan natin sa mundong pinangarap nating baguhin minsan..."
"Hikayatin mo lahat ng kakilala mo na magkaroon ng kahit isa man lang paboritong libro sa buhay nila. Dahil wala nang mas kawawa pa sa mga taong literado pero hindi nagbabasa."
"dalawang dekada ka lang mag-aaral. kung 'di mo pagtityagaan, limang dekada ng kahirapan ang kapalit. sobrang lugi. kung alam lang 'yan ng mga kabataan, sa pananaw ko ehh walang gugustuhing umiwas sa eskwela."
About sa Pag-ibig:
"Kung hindi mo mahal and isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."
"Lahat naman ng tao sumeseryoso pag tinamaan ng pagmamahal. Yun nga lang, hindi lahat matibay para sa temptasyon."
"Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."
"Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."
"Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."
"Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."
"Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan *** sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."
"Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo.. Dapat lumandi ka din."
"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."
"Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa ***** kundi pagkukusa."
"Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na di mo mahal pero mahal ka.. Kaya quits lang."
"Bakit ba ayaw matulog ng mga bata sa tanghali? alam ba nilang pag natuto silang umibig e hindi na sila makakatulog kahit gusto nila?
"Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka."
"Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lang yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin! Bakit? Utang na loob! Wag mong isisi sa body organs mo ang mga sama ng loob mo sa buhay! Tandaan mo: magiging masaya ka lang kung matututo kang tanggapin na hindi ang puso, utak, atay o bituka mo ang may kasalanan sa lahat ng nangyari sayo, kundi IKAW mismo!"
Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka."
"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."
"Nalaman kong marami palang libreng lecture sa mundo, ikaw ang gagawa ng syllabus. Maraming teacher sa labas ng eskuwelahan, desisyon mo kung kanino ka magpapaturo. Lahat tayo enrolled ngayon sa isang university, maraming subject na mahirap, pero dahil libre, ikaw ang talo kung nag-drop ka. Isa-isa tayong ga-graduate, iba't-ibang paraan. tanging diploma ay ang mga alaala ng kung ano mang tulong o pagmamahal ang iniwan natin sa mundong pinangarap nating baguhin minsan..."
"Mangarap ka at abutin mo. Wag mong sisihin ang sira mong pamilya, palpak mong syota, pilay mong tuta, o mga lumilipad na ipis. Kung may pagkukulang sa'yo mga magulang mo, pwde kang manisi at maging rebelde. Tumigil ka sa pag-aaral, mag-asawa ka, mag-drugs ka, magpakulay ka ng buhok sa kili-kili. Sa banding huli, ikaw din ang biktima. Rebeldeng walang napatunayan at bait sa sarili."
Astig!
"nalaman kong hindi final exam ang passing rate ng buhay. hindi ito multiple choice, identification, true or false, enumeration or fill-in-the- blanks na sinasagutan kundi essay na isinusulat araw-araw. Huhusgahan ito hindi base sa kung tama o mali ang sagot, kundi base sa kung may kabuluhan ang mga isinulat o wala. Allowed ang erasures."
"Kumain ka na ng siopao na may palamang pusa o maglakad sa bubog nang nakayapak, pero wag na wag kang susubok mag-drugs. Kung hindi mo kayang umiwas, humingi ka ng tulong sa mga magulang mo dahil alam nila kung saan ang mga murang supplier at hindi ka nila iisahan."
"Mangarap ka at abutin mo. Wag mong sisihin ang sira mong pamilya, palpak mong syota, pilay mong tuta, o mga lumilipad na ipis. Kung may pagkukulang sa'yo mga magulang mo, pwde kang manisi at maging rebelde. Tumigil ka sa pag-aaral, mag-asawa ka, mag-drugs ka, magpakulay ka ng buhok sa kili-kili. Sa banding huli, ikaw din ang biktima. Rebeldeng walang napatunayan at bait sa sarili."
"Tuparin ang mga pangarap. Obligasyon mo yan sa sarili mo. Kung gusto mo mang kumain ng balde-baldeng lupa para malagay ka sa Guinness Book of World Records at maipagmalaki ng bansa natin, sige lang. Nosi balasi. wag mong pansinin ang sasabihin ng mga taong susubok humarang sa'yo. Kung hindi nagsumikap ang mga scientist noon, hindi pa rin tayo dapat nakatira sa jupiter ngayon. Pero hindi pa rin naman talaga tayo nakatira sa jupiter dahil nga hindi nagsumikap ang mga scientist noon. Kita mo yung moral lesson?"
"Nalaman kong habang lumalaki ka, maraming beses kang madadapa. Bumangon ka man ulit o hindi, magpapatuloy ang buhay, iikot ang mundo, at mauubos ang oras."
About sa Pag-aaral:
"Mag-aral maigi. Kung titigil ka sa pag-aaral, manghihinayang ka pagtanda mo dahil hindi mo naranasan ang kakaibang ligayang dulot ng mga araw na walang pasok o suspendido ang klase o absent ang teacher. (Haaay, sarap!)."
"Nalaman kong marami palang libreng lecture sa mundo, ikaw ang gagawa ng syllabus. Maraming teacher sa labas ng eskuwelahan, desisyon mo kung kanino ka magpapaturo. Lahat tayo enrolled ngayon sa isang university, maraming subject na mahirap, pero dahil libre, ikaw ang talo kung nag-drop ka. Isa-isa tayong ga-graduate, iba't-ibang paraan. tanging diploma ay ang mga alaala ng kung ano mang tulong o pagmamahal ang iniwan natin sa mundong pinangarap nating baguhin minsan..."
"Hikayatin mo lahat ng kakilala mo na magkaroon ng kahit isa man lang paboritong libro sa buhay nila. Dahil wala nang mas kawawa pa sa mga taong literado pero hindi nagbabasa."
"dalawang dekada ka lang mag-aaral. kung 'di mo pagtityagaan, limang dekada ng kahirapan ang kapalit. sobrang lugi. kung alam lang 'yan ng mga kabataan, sa pananaw ko ehh walang gugustuhing umiwas sa eskwela."
About sa Pag-ibig:
"Kung hindi mo mahal and isang tao, wag ka nang magpakita ng motibo para mahalin ka nya.."
"Lahat naman ng tao sumeseryoso pag tinamaan ng pagmamahal. Yun nga lang, hindi lahat matibay para sa temptasyon."
"Gamitin ang puso para alagaan ang taong malapit sayo. Gamitin ang utak para alagaan ang sarili mo."
"Huwag mong bitawan ang bagay na hindi mo kayang makitang hawak ng iba."
"Huwag mong hawakan kung alam mong bibitawan mo lang."
"Huwag na huwag ka hahawak kapag alam mong may hawak ka na."
"Parang elevator lang yan eh, bakit mo pagsisiksikan *** sarili mo kung walang pwesto para sayo. Eh meron naman hagdan, ayaw mo lang pansinin."
"Kung maghihintay ka nang lalandi sayo, walang mangyayari sa buhay mo.. Dapat lumandi ka din."
"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."
"Hiwalayan na kung di ka na masaya. Walang gamot sa ***** kundi pagkukusa."
"Pag hindi ka mahal ng mahal mo wag ka magreklamo. Kasi may mga tao rin na di mo mahal pero mahal ka.. Kaya quits lang."
"Bakit ba ayaw matulog ng mga bata sa tanghali? alam ba nilang pag natuto silang umibig e hindi na sila makakatulog kahit gusto nila?
"Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka."
"Kung nagmahal ka ng taong di dapat at nasaktan ka, wag mong sisihin ang puso mo. Tumitibok lang yan para mag-supply ng dugo sa katawan mo. Ngayon, kung magaling ka sa anatomy at ang sisisihin mo naman ay ang hypothalamus mo na kumokontrol ng emotions mo, mali ka pa rin! Bakit? Utang na loob! Wag mong isisi sa body organs mo ang mga sama ng loob mo sa buhay! Tandaan mo: magiging masaya ka lang kung matututo kang tanggapin na hindi ang puso, utak, atay o bituka mo ang may kasalanan sa lahat ng nangyari sayo, kundi IKAW mismo!"
Hindi lungkot o takot ang mahirap sa pag-iisa kundi ang pagtanggap na sa bilyon-bilyong tao sa mundo, wala man lang nakipaglaban upang makasama ka."
"Pag may mahal ka at ayaw sayo, hayaan mo. Malay mo sa mga susunod na araw ayaw mo na din sa kanya, naunahan ka lang."
"Nalaman kong marami palang libreng lecture sa mundo, ikaw ang gagawa ng syllabus. Maraming teacher sa labas ng eskuwelahan, desisyon mo kung kanino ka magpapaturo. Lahat tayo enrolled ngayon sa isang university, maraming subject na mahirap, pero dahil libre, ikaw ang talo kung nag-drop ka. Isa-isa tayong ga-graduate, iba't-ibang paraan. tanging diploma ay ang mga alaala ng kung ano mang tulong o pagmamahal ang iniwan natin sa mundong pinangarap nating baguhin minsan..."
"Mangarap ka at abutin mo. Wag mong sisihin ang sira mong pamilya, palpak mong syota, pilay mong tuta, o mga lumilipad na ipis. Kung may pagkukulang sa'yo mga magulang mo, pwde kang manisi at maging rebelde. Tumigil ka sa pag-aaral, mag-asawa ka, mag-drugs ka, magpakulay ka ng buhok sa kili-kili. Sa banding huli, ikaw din ang biktima. Rebeldeng walang napatunayan at bait sa sarili."
I don't have socks and baon
My gosh, I just realized that I don't even own a pair of socks anymore. I must've thrown them all when I had my general closet cleaning a couple of months ago. That's so sad.
And because I "failed" to eat my baon yesterday, our ever-reliable helper and the 3rd greatest cook in the world (1st my mom, 2nd Ate Grace) also "failed" (i think) to prepare my baon for today. Im sad. =(
And because I "failed" to eat my baon yesterday, our ever-reliable helper and the 3rd greatest cook in the world (1st my mom, 2nd Ate Grace) also "failed" (i think) to prepare my baon for today. Im sad. =(
Thursday, July 9, 2009
God will provide
I am getting married on the first month next year. It's fun to plan but I haven't done anything solid yet. We haven't paid the downpayment, haven't had the first fitting for my dress and my entourage's, haven't chosen any food yet.. blah blah.. you get my point right? So when people ask my how my wedding preps are, I usually say "It's OK, wala pa naman talagang masyadong ginagawa or di pa masyadong umuusad.." Well, that's the truth.
Anyway, we are still in the process of narrowing down our gazillion friends and relatives to 100! But I was inspired by Ryan and Juday's wedding because they only had 80 guests and they are both celebrities. So I always tell my fiance that we can really trim down our guests into 100 (maximum we can invite). My gosh, if I include all my relatives, 100 is just too small, Jocson-de Guzman palang yun. Waaaaahhh! Im going crazy here.
Well, to top things off we don't have that much to spend also. We just sold our first car as a couple last Monday and the money will be used to pay downpayments, etc. And we are trusting God to finance our wedding. We believe He will provide for us. He knows what's in our hearts and I know He will bless us abundantly.
Anyway, we are still in the process of narrowing down our gazillion friends and relatives to 100! But I was inspired by Ryan and Juday's wedding because they only had 80 guests and they are both celebrities. So I always tell my fiance that we can really trim down our guests into 100 (maximum we can invite). My gosh, if I include all my relatives, 100 is just too small, Jocson-de Guzman palang yun. Waaaaahhh! Im going crazy here.
Well, to top things off we don't have that much to spend also. We just sold our first car as a couple last Monday and the money will be used to pay downpayments, etc. And we are trusting God to finance our wedding. We believe He will provide for us. He knows what's in our hearts and I know He will bless us abundantly.
Random things about me
Im just plain bored..
1. I love listening to life stories
2. Im a Christian at birth
3. I was baptized 3 times =)
4. I play the piano
5. I love to swim
6. Given enough time and practice PLUS LOTS OF FAITH, I can be a GOOD singer
7. I once prayed to God to be a director..
8. Im a cry baby
9. I have an eldest brother who died a day after he was born
10. I don't eat cheese
11. I keep my bed sterile - no one sleeps til they take a bath
12. I learned how to commute when I was in 2nd year college
13. I think im kuripot to myself
14. Im not much of a talker
15. I love purple but my room is green.. haha!
16. I've done lots of stuff with my hair: color, perm, relax.. name it.. haha!
17. Im turning 26 this September and Im getting married in January - answered prayer! awesome GOD!!
1. I love listening to life stories
2. Im a Christian at birth
3. I was baptized 3 times =)
4. I play the piano
5. I love to swim
6. Given enough time and practice PLUS LOTS OF FAITH, I can be a GOOD singer
7. I once prayed to God to be a director..
8. Im a cry baby
9. I have an eldest brother who died a day after he was born
10. I don't eat cheese
11. I keep my bed sterile - no one sleeps til they take a bath
12. I learned how to commute when I was in 2nd year college
13. I think im kuripot to myself
14. Im not much of a talker
15. I love purple but my room is green.. haha!
16. I've done lots of stuff with my hair: color, perm, relax.. name it.. haha!
17. Im turning 26 this September and Im getting married in January - answered prayer! awesome GOD!!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
The man of my dreams, the love of my life
We met in October 2003. I was a transferee and a new face in the campus. He was there for 2 semesters already. We we're classmates in one subject and we're grouped together for a report the next week. He introduced himself and I found out he is also a Christian. We have the same beliefs and desires. We had lunch together, studied together and eventually became close friends. He confessed and I turned him down, twice. But I realized that I'm beginning to fall for him already. But it took us almost 3 years to be officially together. It was a rough 3 years for me, for us.
It was his gig at Zirkoh with Sam and Piolo that I said yes to him. November 23, 2006. I was happy. Finally, we we're together. He was who I prayed for -- God-fearing, family oriented, responsible, takes good care of me. He was my answered prayer.
From there, we we're inseparable. We did things together. I supported him in his chosen career, he was there for me in any decision I made. We just wanted to have the best relationship. We prayed to God to bless our relationship. I never thought we will last this long, after all that we've been through. We had our shares of fights, argument, and the dramas you can ever think of. I believe we we're founded by faith and love.
And now, we came to this. We are finally getting married. Our friends have been asking us for the longest time as to when we want to settle down. I didn't even know he had plans of proposing this early. I thought we will get married 3 years from now. I was so wrong.
Now, I'm beginning to realize how perfect my life will be with him. He is everything I've ever dreamed of. He is my bestest friend, my lover, my supporter, my critic, my strength and weakness.. the man of my dreams, the love of my life.
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Wedding song
Eversince I got engaged (which is like 2 weeks ago =D) I was asked several times already of what wedding song I want, we want.
I love music. I love to sing. Me and my fiance are both musically inclined. I play the piano, he plays the guitar. I can sing (wish!) and he can too. There are so many songs in both our ipods but I can't seem to choose what's the best wedding song.
Does it have to be OUR song? As in like our THEME song? Just like in the movies? Or my song to him or his song for me? I don't know. I have numerous songs I dedicate to him but not to the point that I'll make it as our wedding song. It will sound weird, imagining me walking down the aisle. Haha!
Anyway, I still have enough time to think of the song. We would have to decide on that also. But here's a very beautiful song I dedicate to my fiance.
Every word seems to tell my feelings when I met him and until now, I still feel the same.
HALO
Beyonce
Remember those walls I built
Well, baby they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make up a sound
I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now
It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again
Feels like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I'm never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Halo, halo
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Eto nalang kaya?? ;p
I love music. I love to sing. Me and my fiance are both musically inclined. I play the piano, he plays the guitar. I can sing (wish!) and he can too. There are so many songs in both our ipods but I can't seem to choose what's the best wedding song.
Does it have to be OUR song? As in like our THEME song? Just like in the movies? Or my song to him or his song for me? I don't know. I have numerous songs I dedicate to him but not to the point that I'll make it as our wedding song. It will sound weird, imagining me walking down the aisle. Haha!
Anyway, I still have enough time to think of the song. We would have to decide on that also. But here's a very beautiful song I dedicate to my fiance.
Every word seems to tell my feelings when I met him and until now, I still feel the same.
HALO
Beyonce
Remember those walls I built
Well, baby they're tumbling down
And they didn't even put up a fight
They didn't even make up a sound
I found a way to let you in
But I never really had a doubt
Standing in the light of your halo
I got my angel now
It's like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
It's the risk that I'm takin'
I ain't never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Hit me like a ray of sun
Burning through my darkest night
You're the only one that I want
Think I'm addicted to your light
I swore I'd never fall again
But this don't even feel like falling
Gravity can't forget
To pull me back to the ground again
Feels like I've been awakened
Every rule I had you breakin'
The risk that I'm takin'
I'm never gonna shut you out
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Halo, halo
Everywhere I'm looking now
I'm surrounded by your embrace
Baby I can see your halo
You know you're my saving grace
You're everything I need and more
It's written all over your face
Baby I can feel your halo
Pray it won't fade away
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
I can feel your halo halo halo
I can see your halo halo halo
Eto nalang kaya?? ;p
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
It's official
The last person who knew about my engagement to my soon-to-be husband was my mom. See, I am not close to my mom. So it was hard to me and Isaiah (my fiance) to open up and tell our plans. I has been 1 week since he proposed and I kept it a secret to my mom because I can't find the right time to tell her. Palage siya wala sa mood. Pero knowing my mom, she is unpredicatable - exactly like me. Hehe.
Then yesterday, I had a pep-talk with my ever-reliable officemates/friends and was ecouraged to tell the good news the soonest possible. Good thing Isaiah did not report for work last night and he was free. I immediately told him that its time.
There were some awkward, silent moments when we told mommy. The only thing she said was "Bahala kayo". I think she failed to tell us that we're both grown up and can decide on our own. Isaiah, the mature one (sometimes) told mommy the same thing. WE can take care of ourselves na mommy, so wala ka na magagawa. Haha! Galing sakin yun pala. =D
Hay. Thank God. We were relieved.
I had the most wonderful dream and I considered it an approval from God and from my dad. My dad died more than 10 years ago and i usually dream of him. But these past months, I haven't had any dreams of him. But last night, he visited me through a dream. I think that's his way of telling me that he misses me. =) It was like my dad was waiting for us to tell mom and then siya naman. Hehe. Ang sweet ni daddy. Namiss ko siya. Anyway, I told him that I'll be getting married. Then I woke up, in tears. I immediately called Isaiah and told him na nagpaalam na ko ke daddy. =)
The timing was perfect. Everything was perfect. Alam na nila mommy and daddy na ikakasal na ang unica hija nila.
Yey! Exciting na! Wohoo!
Then yesterday, I had a pep-talk with my ever-reliable officemates/friends and was ecouraged to tell the good news the soonest possible. Good thing Isaiah did not report for work last night and he was free. I immediately told him that its time.
There were some awkward, silent moments when we told mommy. The only thing she said was "Bahala kayo". I think she failed to tell us that we're both grown up and can decide on our own. Isaiah, the mature one (sometimes) told mommy the same thing. WE can take care of ourselves na mommy, so wala ka na magagawa. Haha! Galing sakin yun pala. =D
Hay. Thank God. We were relieved.
I had the most wonderful dream and I considered it an approval from God and from my dad. My dad died more than 10 years ago and i usually dream of him. But these past months, I haven't had any dreams of him. But last night, he visited me through a dream. I think that's his way of telling me that he misses me. =) It was like my dad was waiting for us to tell mom and then siya naman. Hehe. Ang sweet ni daddy. Namiss ko siya. Anyway, I told him that I'll be getting married. Then I woke up, in tears. I immediately called Isaiah and told him na nagpaalam na ko ke daddy. =)
The timing was perfect. Everything was perfect. Alam na nila mommy and daddy na ikakasal na ang unica hija nila.
Yey! Exciting na! Wohoo!
Monday, June 1, 2009
I'm back
It's been 1 year and a month since my last blog. Wow! Too long I haven't even noticed. Dami na nangyari sa buhay ko ngayon.
Let me just backtrack first. From the last blog I made:
1. Silence -May 15 -- I'm healed and renewed. I took time to hibernate and know myself more and now I'm like a new born baby. =) Thank God for His undying and faithful love for me. =)
2. I'm now friends with the least person I expect to be friends with. We call each other "sis". What a coincidence. Given the past we had, that's a cool term of endearment for us. Hehe.
3. I am now engaged. And is in the process of planning my wedding. My fiance proposed to me on the 30th month. What a happy year for me. Hehe. We've been together for more than 2 years now.
4. The reason why I started to blog again was: a. Inspired by Patty Laurel and Bianca Gonzales' blogs. I love reading their blogs.
b. For therapy and relaxation plus I get to practice my writing skills =)
c. Just to share what I feel and blah blah blah
5. As of this writing, I can say that officially I can tell the whole world I can marry the man of my dreams. =) We already told my mom that we plan to have the wedding in December. God-willing, everything will go on smoothly. And God will provide for all the necessary stuff we need for the wedding to happen.
6. I am just so thankful to God and to the people who have been praying for me and my loved ones. God will indeed bless you a hundred to thousand folds. =)
Let me just backtrack first. From the last blog I made:
1. Silence -May 15 -- I'm healed and renewed. I took time to hibernate and know myself more and now I'm like a new born baby. =) Thank God for His undying and faithful love for me. =)
2. I'm now friends with the least person I expect to be friends with. We call each other "sis". What a coincidence. Given the past we had, that's a cool term of endearment for us. Hehe.
3. I am now engaged. And is in the process of planning my wedding. My fiance proposed to me on the 30th month. What a happy year for me. Hehe. We've been together for more than 2 years now.
4. The reason why I started to blog again was: a. Inspired by Patty Laurel and Bianca Gonzales' blogs. I love reading their blogs.
b. For therapy and relaxation plus I get to practice my writing skills =)
c. Just to share what I feel and blah blah blah
5. As of this writing, I can say that officially I can tell the whole world I can marry the man of my dreams. =) We already told my mom that we plan to have the wedding in December. God-willing, everything will go on smoothly. And God will provide for all the necessary stuff we need for the wedding to happen.
6. I am just so thankful to God and to the people who have been praying for me and my loved ones. God will indeed bless you a hundred to thousand folds. =)
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