On 2008

So called highlights of mine for 2k8:
January
- Hello MS!
- Thanksgiving dinner of Pritzi at Culier
- Two old friends meet again
- Socializing at Emba and Warehouse
February
- “socials” at Autocamp
- Single awareness day not so aware
- Mezze with Sir
- First time to go s-u-r-f-i-n-g
- “Model”
- Mingling
March
- First time to spend Holy Week with friends at Zambales
- Surfing!
- Sofitel
April
- Wanders
- Team dinner
- MS “team lunch”
May
- Pahiyas
- yDWTL
- Muay Thai!
June
- I’m F-R-E-E!
- Spanish Lessons!
- Alchemy and roadtrip to Tags
July
- 4A mini reunion at Fiona’s resto – Cucina Gayuma
August
- Poveda 2001 reunion after 7 years!
- Miss Lim!
- Fitness chuva
- Bridal shower
- Earth Wind and Fire
- Basketball = sad
September
- Battle of the bands
- Europe trip :)
October
- Weddings – Bea + Marc & Yappie
- Socials at Alchemy, Laguna
November
- Persian
- Anniv Mass
- Haliween Party
- Beerbash
- Toto
- Teacher Mady’s wedding!
- Breaking news!
- Thanksgiving
December
- Wall climbing
- Glamrock
- Freedom
- Party everywhere

On Family Time

Family is time is taking time out from one’s busy schedule. It is setting aside a moment with one’s family. It is putting one’s family first over a night out with friends, work or any other commitment.

I am a family first type of person. As much as possible, I make myself available for a movie, for meal, for a stroll in the mall and such. There are occasions when I am the one who initiates quality time with family. There are instances wherein I decline invites from my various friends because there is a “family” thing.

Am I so family centered that I miss out opportunities of meeting new people? Should I plan better to avoid overlapping events? Should I at times put my family second when the “others” is more appealing?

Ayudame!

Timely Horoscope

My horoscope in Friendster:



It was very timely. My co-worker invited me to join them to Bangkok this March. I know if I really wanted to go I will find a way. It will be tough but I bet I can come up with an excuse to skip work. I definitely have the budget for the trip, but on the other hand, I will need to work double time to reach my financial goal. My parents may not agree, but I know in the end they will allow me.It was so tempting. Zero fare. Good company. Travel. But after considering many factors, I decided to decline.

Did I make the right decision?

On Christmas

Christmas is the Christian celebration of the birth of Jesus Christ. It is a time to rejoice because despite being all powerful and almighty, Jesus Christ became flesh in order to save us. This is just one of the many ways how God shows us human beings how He truly loves us. Imagine, He gives us His only us even if He knows how cruel the world can be. And how do we repay Him?

Shameful.

I hope I find my true purpose real real soon.

Merry Christmas!

On Simbang Gabi

Oh yeah! I got to accomplish all nine! Yehey! This was only the 2nd time I did it. The first time was not that legit (I guess) cause there were days when I had no idea what happened. I just went with the flow.

This year was different. It was not heavy for me to get up and head off to church/chapel. During homilies my mind did not wander liked it usually does. I guess that is how badly I want my wishes to be granted.

I'll be keeping my all my fingers crossed.

On Stress

Stress can cause illness
But it is all in the mind
One should overcome.

Another Monday

Tomorrow is another Monday. That only means one thing --- hello Monday blues!

Good luck to me!

Places Ive been as of 2008

visited 11 states (4.88%)
Create your own visited map of The World or try another Douwe Osinga project

On ....

imagine
meeting a "star"
and only having a small amount of time to spend with them
then they leave
then they dump you
then they move on.

they stop texting
they stop the contact
they've stopped everything to do with
you.

you wish you didn't miss them
you wish you had moved on too
but then you realize
you do miss them, you haven't moved on.

what do we do now?

On the Financial Crisis

Since the US of A is experiencing a financial crisis it is inevitable that where I reside would not be affected. So how does my company react to this situation? FREEZE ALL INCREMENTS PLANNED IN JANNUARY 2009!

Wtf!
But wait, there is hope:

We will remain vigilant and will continue to review the situation throughout the year, and will do the increments as soon as the situation permits. I have asked the People/HR teams to continue the years annual performance review and promotion process planned in December-January, as we will use these for increments as and when they happen in 2009.

What the hell?!? More responsibilities but same pay! Who are you kidding?!? Pa-asa!

The Security Blanket

I am not sure if it is just me or I do I really attract bad boys? Honestly, I seem like an angel amidst them. No offense meant, but how come the guys who approach me are “addicts”? When I say addict it does not exclusively mean the need for drugs but also other stuff such as computer games, money, fame, sex and the like.

Do I have this certain aura that they somehow find their way towards me? Do I give out a vibe that they feel secured under my wings? Do they idolize me?

It does not feel good that people only run after you whenever they are depressed or down. I have my own life “issues” which I need to handle as well. Even if I appear like an angel amidst those “devils”, I do not want to be a security blanket forever!