October 31, 2006

BE Renter

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Dear Me,

Saying hullo to my new BE renter of the week, ParaTed2k who is blogging at
Drivin' Barefoot.

If you're the type to debate about politics, you can have it with Ted (guy from Wisconsin, USA) who has high credentials.

Wanna know more? Gear that mouse at the topmost part of the right sidebar of this blog, then click it. =)

If you want to be a BE member, just register here.
October 24, 2006

Reason To Believe

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Dear Me,

Let me warn you about today. I will be posting a lot of anything that goes inside my head and the feelings that go with it. It's been quite a while. Work has been pretty demanding and my weeknights are simply exhausting. So, here I am blogging away.

I woke up early this morning and did a few counts of stretching and ten (10) rounds of fast stair-climbing. I missed my jogging sked at CCP.

After sweating it out, I refreshed myself and decided to prepare breakfast. Mamu & sis were still sleeping. I thought to myself that it would be nice to cook something for them. This is just one of the rarest times I will be up early and cook. Normally, the kitchen is mamu's domain during the early part of the day.

I did not do anything special. I first brewed "kapeng barako" (it's Liberica coffee) and prepared the things needed for cooking sauteed string beans with tuna flakes. Afterwards, I mashed the cooked rice from last night.

By the time I finished, they were already awake and buzzing. Hehehe. I served them coffee and went to the living room and switched the pc on. I logged in and turned on the music (music cd was from papi dex).

Anyway, it has been such a long while since I heard this song. I knew from way back that it was from Rod Stewart (who would miss that kind of voice?). But this one was sung by my favorite, Vonda Shepard (remember Ally McBeal?).




If I listen long enough to you
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
Knowing that you lied straight faced while I cried
Still I look to find a reason to believe

Someone like you
Makes it hard to live without
Somebody else
Someone like you
Make it easy to give
And never think about myself

If I gave you time to change my mind
I'd find a way just to leave the past behind
Knowing that you lied straight faced while I cried
Still I look to find a reason to believe

If I listen long enough to you
I'd find a way to believe that it's all true
Knowing that you lied straight faced while I cried
Still I look to find a reason to believe

Someone like you
Makes it hard to live without somebody else
Someone like you
Make it easy to give
And never think about myself
Someone like you
Makes it hard to live without somebody else
Someone like you
Make it easy to give
And never think about myself
Someone like you
Makes it hard to live without somebody else
Someone like you
Make it easy to give
And never think about myself
October 24, 2006

Nice Template

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Dear Me,

I volunteered to find a nicer template for our peers' blog. After a lot of surfing, I found one here.

Jon specifically said that he would only allow me to change the site's template if it wouldn't look like a girly blog. Hehehe. I guess my choice, after all, will suit everyone. Hmm.

I picked this one because of the cool interplay of the hues of lite green and blue (mainly). Aside from that, I sort of love the 'banner' in the header. There's a plane and buildings separated by distance. I had this kind of feeling (sentimental perhaps?) that even though one of us (Kerwin) lives far, far away and that the four (4) of us ( Jon, Jary, LA and yours truly) rarely hook-up despite a few rides away from each other, it still reminded me that ties of friendship shouldn't and musn't be hindered from growing just because we are separated by great distances away.

I told them that in case they wouldn't like it, I'll use it for my own. Hehehe.
October 24, 2006

Gifts

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Dear Me,

They came bearing gifts, so to speak. Well, I got them two (2) weeks ago. One from my sister, Bambi and the other one, from my papi.

I got this brown, soft leather bag (courtesy of egg) from her. Actually, I was pretty surprised she gave me. It wasn't my birthday and nor it was any special day. You see, my sister is kinda 'kuripot'. Hehehe. I attribute it to the fact that she is a business-minded person from the day she came out from my mother's womb.

She said that she felt kinda rich last payday due to her countless OTs. Still, it wasn't like her just to spend it the way I would being in the same circumstance. I would pamper myself and splurge the result of my hard-earned toil. Justification: I truly worked my butt off and I deserve a break. *winks*

It was funny when I joked her about it. I asked if she was convulsing with fever or she struck her head somewhere, enough to lose her memory. She said she didn't. Okay, I got the bag and I did realy like it. As I was checking it out, the price tag was still there. Hahaha. It really cost her a lot. So, I asked her if she was really giving it to me because the tag was still there. She was so embarassed when mamu & bro laughed. They told me make sure that she was giving it to me as a gift and not something I would have to pay later. Sisterette knew I love and collect bags and I can't hardly resist not buying one. Truth is: she really gave me something I really like....


^^^^^^^^^^^^^


On the other hand, Papi gave me this as he knew I am a caffeine freak. In fact, a few days before he was already raving about how good it tasted. I didn't know that he is talking about the mocha - chocolatey coffee of
Marks & Spencer. I've been longing to buy that one but everytime I have an extra cash, I always forget about it. Hehehe.

He gave it to me when he picked me up from work. I just got back then at the office after a hot day at the plant in Paranaque. He handed me the paper bag without even peeping what was inside. While tidying up myself in the office's restroom, I got curious and saw this card. How sweet! =)

Just this morning, I had it for my usual morning caffeine fix. I just love its strong, addicting taste. Thank you, papi dear. =) You really know how to please me. *belat*
October 22, 2006

Week's BE Renter

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Dear Me,

Please welcome my new renter,
Winsome Gunning Art Walk.

A very talented artist, the owner of this blog draws you to tap your own creative side. Her blog illustrates her various personal artworks and each piece manifests her own introspective. According to her:

The paintings I produce are about working from the creative spirit within.

At different times themes emerge which I feel drawn to develop but always my work is about discovering this spirit and listening to its promptings.

It is a daily walk to keep myself clear of the blocks which stop me connecting to this creative flow.
October 22, 2006

New Mountain To Explore

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Dear Me,

For the past month and a half, I've been trying to find ways to keep fit while juggling my busy work sched. I have two (2) ongoing projects and I still have one (1) week to finish the one I am directly handling.

I think I am getting older day-by-day. Being out in the field really drains my energy. By the way, I have been going to the gym to work-out since early this month. Weekend jogging is not enough to achieve my target. I also think that cutting my food intake will not help; and even a twice a week mountain trekking will not be enough to prepare me from the inevitable reality come late November. I don't want to be a burden to anyone and that is why I am 'punishing' myself like this. Hehehe.

I work-out during weekdays. Hopefully, I can go to the gym regularly. But until my project is done, it is just nearly impossible.

Anyway, I am joining this climb at the end of October. Together with papi, I attended the first pre-climb, which was held at the Shangri-La Mall.

This will be my 2nd time to river-cross/trek and I wonder how strong the current will be.
October 14, 2006

October 24: A Holiday

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Dear Me,

Even though I know it, I still didn't expect it to be. For one, PGMA has been pretty inconsistent about holiday declarations.

While checking my inbox, my mom came to me. Guess she wanted to chat. =) On the side, she mentioned that October 24 is a regular holiday -
the Eid'l Fitr, the Muslim Feast of Ramadhan. To make sure it was for real, I checked the Malacanan website and found this.

October 24 falls on a Tuesday. I hope she won't think of moving it to Monday. For me, moving a religious holiday to another day just for the reason of maximizing the weekend as vacation is a sign of disrespect.
October 09, 2006

Am I Ready?

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Dear Me,

It was two (2) weeks ago that I entertained the idea inside my head. Am I really ready for it? Will I be ready when the time comes?

I guess it will be one of the major decisions that I will be making in a few minutes. I am just waiting for one important call.

And when my mobile phone rings, then, I have made that decision. What follows after that will be determining and understanding the degree of my discipline and responsibility of its impact.

I have lots of things to do from hereon and I hope I will be able to contain myself from all these mixed emotions. It's a big step and there is still a slight doubt of what-ifs bugging my brain.
October 09, 2006

Boys & Their Girls

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Dear Me,

I was reading through blogs of my multiply contacts and I came across this entry from blogger & multiply friend, Jamie.

The entry is specially meant for guys who already have their girls and for those who are planning to have one. The items are totally true in terms of how boys should treat their girlfriends.

If you guys do these, that will be awfully sweet of you and will endear you more to your girlfriends. =)
October 03, 2006

This Week's BE Tenant

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I got a new tenant from BE! This week, I am having Tiny Voices In My Head where the blogger spontaneously writes with substance.


Better check it out by clicking the small box in this entry or at the left sidebar of my blog. =)
October 02, 2006

Together Again

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Dear Me,

I know how dramatic the title of this entry sounds but really, it is just fitting to use it. Together again? I'm not referring to a boy from my past but rather of good friends whom I have known for quite a few years.


It has been quite a while that we all hooked up. I was pretty ecstatic to see these people again:
Jon (though I see him more than the others), Mariel, Paul, Sally, Abie, Chip and Det. Of course, there are new friends to meet, too, such as Elton (who usually initiate the 'event') and this couple whom I wasn't able to mingle with.



By the way, that event was the annual celebration of PEx' Anniversary at the Congo Grille El Pueblo, Ortigas.

Papi was with me as we all chatted, laughed and dined. I really could not remember all the food that we ordered but I was salivating over their calamares, pork/tuna sisig and sinigang sa miso. Yumyum! Hehehe.


I wished then that
Jary, Kerwin and LA were there, too. Eh di sana we were one complete barkada. But just the same, I had fun and we all had fun. *grins*

More photos will be posted here.

So long!

PS. My apologies if my face is all over this page. Hehehe.

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