Mga Palusot sa Scrabble

I.
Anong NA?
do re mi fa sol NAAAAA ti do

II.
AH?!?
(with feelings) as in AHHHH!!!

III.
OZ?!?
As in ounce!

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Played scrabble with my family. Even if my tandem did not reach 200 points and the other tandem kicked our butts, it was definitely priceless. Babawi kami! :))

On Mixed Emotions

A trip to Cebu is always something to look forward too. It is a time for beaches, daily fiesta like meals, balut-ice cream midnight snacks, “discos”, late night kwentuhans. It is an opportunity to spend time with family and simply bond.

I will be flying to Cebu this Friday. I am happy that I will see my relatives again whom I have not seen months or years ago. However, it is a not trip that I am looking forward too mainly due to the purpose of the trip itself. All flights lead to Cebu to celebrate the life of my grandmother.

Things are different now. There will be an empty chair on the corner of the living room. There will be no voice heard praying the novena. There will be no one to prepare Milo/Ovaltine in the mornings even if I find it weird. There will be no one to call me up and greet me on my birthday with matching pansit or spaghetti to celebrate my special day.

Things may be different. I may have physically lost my grandmother but instead, I gained another angel who will continue to pray for me and watch over me from above. I believe that those twinkling things in the sky at night are not stars. Those are openings from heaven from Lola still pouring her love and shining down on me letting me know that she is in a better place and happy.

Trips to Cebu may not be the same but still is something to look forward too. Beaches, daily fiesta like meals, balut-ice cream midnight snacks, “discos”, late night kwentuhans will still be there. More importantly, my family will always be there waiting for me with a huge smile and warm hug.

Thank you Lola for instilling in me the concept of family. You will truly be missed but never forgotten. I love you. Until we meet again.

On Life and Death

The concept of life and death is a fact. It is final which no one can escape. When one starts to live one starts to die. And when one has fully accepted the reality of death, then one starts to fully live.

Despite this knowledge, the transition of physically losing a loved one and gaining an angel is a struggle. It is doubly difficult for those who are left behind. It is with great effort to live each day knowing that one cannot feel the warmth and hear the voice of the other who has moved on to a better place. But there is only one right thing to do – be strong! Savor the happy moments shared and be thankful that the physical suffering is over. This is what Lola wants and this is how it will be.

Life goes on – my journey here and your eternal journey. Bon voyage! Until we meet again. Thank you and love you.

The Case of the Key

In our household amidst our common interactions we have our own separate lives. We have different obligations and schedules. We come in and out our abode at diverse times. The young once have their own set of keys in order to prevent hassle and danger.

Shockingly, it was not a fool proof strategy. The other night our eldest ranged the bell and honked his horn when he arrived. Our 3rd was disturbed from her online life and opened the gate to our fortress. Mysteriously one of our eldest's keys was nowhere to be found in his green and white lanyard! Thus the need to create noise in order to be noticed.

How could a key suddenly fall off a key ring? The green and white lanyard was last placed inside Daisy – the tae green vehicle. Assuming it was not there, it was usually among its fellow keys. But according to our eldest he remembered perfectly that he left it in his beloved Daisy.

Our eldest had a suspicion on where the key might have vanished. He left the green and white lanyard amongst its fellow keys before he went up to sleep. He assured us with conviction that it will be there tomorrow. Lo and behold, when he woke up, his keys were mind-bogglingly complete! However, the missing key was not in its rightful place. Obviously, the suspect was in a rush to put it back.

What sucks is the culprit does not even know that she has been caught. Should we confront her? Or wait til something more outrageous transpires?

Things to Check Before Going Down A Vehicle

1. Radio
2. AC
3. Lights
4. Engine
5. Lock
6. Alarm

One would think everything was covered in the list above. But guess what? When we got back to the car the window at the driver's side what 100% open! *Toink* How would the driver not notice that the window was still wide open when she went down the vehicle?

I honestly do not know since I was not the one who left it. Good thing nothing was stolen (as if!), and it did not rain or else...

On Kapamily Overload

Monday was for Wowowee with my brothers. I skipped work for a night club in the heat of the afternoon. Despite being such a guy show, it was interesting to watch all the works live... how efficient the people during commercial breaks, how the ASF dancers able to move and groove in their skimpy attires and thin shoes, the set, the "liveliness"... everything. It was such a rush.

Sunday was for ASAP. Timing, it was Piolo's birthday = nice numbers. As if ASAP was not enough, we just ate a quick "lunch" and ran to THE BUZZ.

Starstuck much?

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!

Aha, Bobo!

Nag-punta kami sa *buko. Si Kuya yung nagmaneho. Mayroong malayong dyip na parating mula sa kaliwa kaya dahan-dahan siyang tumawid sa Shaw. Tapos mayroong pang isang pang dyip sa kaliwa na nagpumilit na mauna kaya nag-counter flow. Tumigil yung kuya ko dahil mayroong mabilis na Revo mula sa kanan.

Screeech.

Sakto yung gilid ng Revo dun sa kung ano mang tubo o bumper ng dyip.

Sabay baba ng bintana... "Ayan kasi.. bobo!"

Yan ang napapala ng mga mabilis mag maneho, nag-cocounter flow at walang ilaw...

Ang Baboy Ko!

Food trip galore!

Thursday: Yellow Cab - 1 slice #4 cheese pizza, Charlie (Jackie) Chan pasta, raspberry sola
Friday: "Supplies" birthday bash for Ms. 1 kilo taba - hotdog, pasta, pansit, embotido, cake and more more food!
Saturday: Omasake - numerous Jap food which I cannot remember, plus gellato at Amici!
Sunday: usual Sunday lunch at the other house, dinner at Chilli's!

Burp! :p

Too Much Drama

Ang babaw ng luha ko! Ewan ko kung bakit pero ambilis kong mapaluha. Tae!

Child Talk

What would enter your mind when you hear this question?

Mom, may I tongue the cake?

Bundat!

Pancake House
Ice Craze
Brazil Brazil!

*burp*

On a Car Accident that Involve an Irresponsible Person

Read this.

and this:


Super hassle! In fairness the "pareho naman tayong Kristyano" lawyer handled the situation better even if he acted like a jerk at first. He paid what was due in an instant.

This is all I can say... Niko Peralta, be responsible for what you did. You just don't know what may happen to you...

Not So Holy Week

For my whole existence I've spent the Lenten season with my family. Usually we'd head towards the mountains. However, due to the numerous creatures that trek up North we'd hit the waters or cherish the silence in the City.

This year, I had a different experience. For Holy Thursday and Good Friday, I headed to Zambales with some of my officemates. Black Saturday and Easter Sunday was spent with my family at Sofitel Hotel. La Union on Monday and Tuesday.

Hello to island hopping, swimming, eating, relaxing, drinking, cam whoring, jumping pictures, blah blah. This is the life! Good times! Too bad, back to reality tomorrow.

Oh well. Have to work my ass to get some moolah for more trips. :)

Okay, try to make myself better. :D

Kalungkutan

Nakakaasar kung matagal kang pagbuksan ng pintuan. Tipong wala ka pa sa tapat ng iyong bahay nagsimula ka ng bumisina ngunit walang epekto. Kinailangan parin magantay ng siyam siyam bago kang pagbuksan. Tapos malamanlaman mo lang na tulog na ang katulong na 10! Ang sarap ng buhay ya, pabunjing bunjing lamang.

Pero ito talaga ang hindi masaya... ang umuwi sa bahay na walang laman. Napakatahimik. Walang sumalubong. Madilim. Ni ilaw sa itaas walang nakabukas.

I don't wanna be alone!

Huwow, Technology!

It is how amazing how technology works. Now I get to constantly communicate with my 7 year old cousin who in the US through email. I know, she is only 7 years old and she is already computer savy.

I just got an email from her. She said how much she misses us and how she hopes to come back and visit the country on her vacation.

Isn't she a sweetie?

:)

Manang No More

After two weeks of not seeing my nephew...

He now calls me....

TITA and not Manang!

:)

:(

Spending time with people you love is one of the best feelings in the whole wide world. Spending time with people you haven't seen for the longest time is surreal.

People come and go. The one thing that you can do is make every moment count whenever you can. Time is something you cannot have back. Time passed by is gone forever.

Now, I am miss lonely without my two cute little cousins and their mom. :(

To my lil man... I wuv you...
To my "look a like"... Hello again!
To my aunt... *hug*

*tear*

Movie 37

88 Minutes

My brother wasn't up for a "heavy/serious" dvd, so we ended up with this suspense film. It was not a bad film. It made me say "Oh my gulay"! Haha. In addition, it lived up to what my mom said.. a thriller.

But next time, please do not make Al Pacino run... he is too old for that.
:)

My Nephew

I got my nephew form his yaya while his yaya prepared his food. Apparently, my nephew is uber attached to his yaya that he called out his yaya’s name continuously. My nephew looked for his yaya even how hard I tried to entertain him. Suddenly my nephew acted like he was about to cry. So I went to his yaya.

Nephew wanted to jump into his yaya’s arms who had her hands full with a plate and a bowl.
Me: Kaya mo?
Nephew: Kaya
Yaya gave the plate and bowl to the other helper and got my nephew who had a mischievous grin.