the life ahead...

As the company, I worked for turns 32 this year my mentor left. She did not left I mean she was forced to. Suddenly, I lost someone I look up to, someone who sees the many faults in me, someone who made me tougher, and someone who thought me more of being independent. She will always be remembered and though the days ahead will be very hard for me I know she is true when she says she believes in me, she believes I can make it, that I can surpass all the challenges ahead.

Let me embrace the truth that there are things in life, which we cannot put off from happening. Life goes on!

Happy Anniversary ICS!

The people who made a difference to my life everyday.

Minerva & Ana

Cata with L

my PMG family

L with Atoy & Jingky

and to my new team minus Janet (who exit earlier, you miss this photo op)

Nobody can make a good man down!

another Goodie Giveaway from Tot!

I told ToT that

"My husband and I need this break and this goodie giveaway would be perfect for
us, make me win ToT!"

I hope that with God's grace I will be fortunate to visit the summer capital one more time...

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tell me it's okay...

Lord. Yesterday was a nightmare and until this day it haunts me, I
wish verything would end soon. I wish Tuesday did not come, I wish it were my
entire bad dream. Help me get over it, help us wake up and start get going
again. Let me rise and shine, let me Lord.

my eBay's watch list

DKNY Town and Country

printed tankini

Liz Lange day dress

AK Chronograph Diamond

Nine West large tote (moss green)

Nine West large tote (blue)

I am positive that I am going to win one of those items I am watching over a week now. Anyway, bidding will end mid of the week. Wish me luck :)

i survive...

Weekend is almost over and gladly I survived it without Oliver’s presence again. I surpassed the urged of my feet to go out and shop…lol! So how was my weekend? I did not blog anything at all but I spend a lot of time blog hopping. I was on facebook most of the time. I put a lot of items on my eBay’s watch list. I cooked. I organized. I shoot some. And played with Bea in betweens those doings.

The evidence, it’s all here…

My cooking on Saturday night, steamed tilapia and mango salad.

It was an appetizing dinner despite my status -- eating alone.

Earlier today, I organized our closet, which I seldom do…, hehehe.

Like what I usually do, I love to color code our tees before placing them on their respective cabinets.

All of a sudden I realized that we badly need a bigger storage for our clothes.

This afternoon, while channel surfing I shoot some.

I caught Bea trying to get hold of her flush toy, which I purposely hung over :)

Then she posed for Momi, I asked her to hide her tongue, which she obliged...cute di ba?

I know this is not the usual weekend for me, but I can happily conclude that I had a productive weekend this time.

Happy Sunday evening and let me wish you all a beautiful Monday morning!

Free Oakley Sunglasses

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Deadline for submission of entries is on March 30, 2010. Winners will be announced on April 15, 2010.

Lunar New Year

We welcome the Lunar New Year on Valentine’s Day this year, two different occasions with the same color label, which is Red. I have no Chinese blood so we skipped this occasion however the company I worked for is Chinese infested so Tikoy was distributed to everyone. Tenk You!

Back home, I bought Tikoy for my relatives to tighten the family bond. The year of the Metal Tiger maybe another tough year for the Ox but eventually with hard work I know I can surpass and carry on.


Forecast for the OX in 2010
The Ox loves methodical planning and everything working out in the correct time. The Year of the Tiger will throw all this to the wind with it’s fast pace and unexpected developments! People born under this sign may find 2010 a challenge but in a good way. The Ox will have to adapt to new routines, delays and obtacles thrown in his way, but he will be well able for any task and may find new hidden talents and personal power he didn’t know existed. Hobbies, relaxing pursuits and friendships will all be beautifully highlighted during the Year of the Tiger and will provide a welcome relief to any stresses he may face. Home improvements and redecorating plans will move forward smoothly with excellent results. Career opportunities will present themselves from April to June, while exciting, intense romantic encounters are likely in July, August and December. An important aspect for those under this sign in 2010 is to be mindful and caring of loved ones. It will be crucial to listen to them and also to accept any help they may offer during this changeable year.

Interesting Ox Facts:
Zodiac Stone: Aquamarine

Special Flower: Carnation
Best Hours: 1-3 am
Season: Winter
Horoscope Colors: Green, Yellow, Black


By the way, what’s your Chinese zodiac?

prelude to heart's day...

After partying at my Lola’s house, we (L, Che, Arman, Oliver, Sam, Irish and Jheck) drove to Tagaytay ridge to chill out. Joel and Jena backed off because one of their girls was a little bit sick, so, they missed this night.

We were surprised that Tagaytay on a Saturday night was a little quite; it seems that people retired early or maybe they were out to somewhere else. Summit Ridge parking was not a blockbuster even and Starbucks had some unoccupied tables…something unusual for us. From Summit Ridge, we drove few kms and made our way to the east side of Maharlika Highway where restaurants, coffee shops, and a small tiangge were perfectly located.

I love Tagyatay’s cold breeze and the serene yet city life experience would always go far different from any other city. There is just something about Tagaytay, which may not be so visible but heartily felt. Remember this famous movie line? Our love is like the wind. I can’t see it, but I sure can feel it :)

Woof! I was carried away by the season of love and lovers….hehehe.

So where do we go?

There was no second option that night, we all decided for Junzi.

My family and I frequent this one resto for dim sums and of course for the live country and acoustic music. We discover this sometime in 2008 and eventually made our hang out every time we feel like lazing around.

chicken feet is the perfect beer match

Junzi’s tie up with Hen Lin is evident by their delicious dim sums.

At first, we drank like kolehiyalas and yuppies, evident again by the SMB Lights we consumed during the first 2 hours. We ate a lot this time, as if, we were not fed during the entire day…mga PG, lol!

This is the man! Manny!

After Manny’s second set (Manny is our old time favorite singer of Junzi), they ran out of stocks of our preferred bottled beer, so, leaving us no choice we migrated to a different mixture of the same beer company.

Gone was our kolehiyalas image this time…Che was saying “this time we are like government employees”. Pale Pilsen kase…hehehe.

Matching it with the red label Che says, “pang-construction worker ang dating”…we ended up laughing and I got busy with my cam.

My cousin, Irish was mending a busted heart and that night’s happening made her well, made her sleep better I guess. She was all lively passing on her requested song and singing it loud soon as Manny favored the song.

It was already 2am when we left Junzi; nobody did noticed that it was already Feb 14 then. Until we bumped to these showbiz personalities, we realized that it was Valentines Day.

Jheck with Iwa Moto and Steph Prescott

My lucky cousin, Jheck was so fortunate to date two lovely Starstruck Avengers….hehehe.

L, Che, Arman, Oliver, Sam, Irish and Jheck had a great time partying all night. I hope your V Day was colorful and exciting like ours :)

Lola Ina's 88th B!

A day before Valentines Day, we (my maternal family) celebrated my Lola’s birthday. It was an afternoon of big laughs and delicious food. Like her big birthday last year, every family had their share.

and this year we brought our home recipe bake Mac, which my sister Che prepared.

My brother-in-law, Arman, also came up with his version of chili cheese sticks…Soya milk please!

I bought a Sansrival cake for Ina

and 2 liters of Tequila for the big boys.

Tita Bebot ordered bilaos of puto and kutsinta,

Villa family: Irish, Tita Bebot and Buknoy

Tita Josie made a delicious pancit (no photo),

Encabo couple: Tita Josie and Tito James

Papa Nopes brought roasted chicken (no photos too...) and Tita Gie took care of the sodas.

Masigla family: Dodong, Tita Gie and Adoy minus Kuya Rey

Ooops! Not to forget Joel and Jena’s signature coleslaw plus a red ribbon roll…sayang walang lechon :(

My cousin, Irish also brought a chocolate cake from Goldilocks

and I think Uncle (Uncle Mike is my Nanay’s eldest brother) brought the chocolate roll, which was already on the tabletop when we arrived. So now, am I still missing something here? Tita Pearl! I wonder why she missed this event; we missed your neighborhood carioca too.

Though it is sad to remember that last year Ninang Elo was still here and we even celebrated this occasion at their house so she can party with us. Nevertheless, I am pretty sure she is happy to see us on occasions like this, she is happy that we continue the same family gathering the way it was like before. I miss you Ninang Elo, we all miss you…

Back to my Lola's birthday everyone party hard, drink all the way and this is the life I am missing because I am partially away from this family…sigh!

Now, let me share my Lola’s big event!

Happy Happy Birthday Ina! Stay cool and keep smiling on my cam :)

We all wish you more birthdays, I long to see your curly hair time and time again.

Who’s peeking on this party? My cousins based in Dubai and Singapore!

The party ended around 9pm and we (L, Che, Arman, Oliver, Irish, Jheck and Sam) had an extended party later on :)