June 01, 2006

Bits & Pieces

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Dear Me,

I feel like a bum here. Nothing else to do but blog. Actually, I have something to do but I don't feel like doing it. Hehehe. Am I making any sense here?

Papi just called a few minutes back. He told me that we would be attending the mfpi fed meet at Pioneer tonight. We will meet the IMs first somewhere and then proceed to the fed meet. I told him that I am not part of it; the IMs, I mean. He said that I am because I have the ID. I said, "No, I'm not. I don't belong to any batch, you know, the batch with a number." (some of us in atmc had an exclusive bmc). He said that they (his batch group) will just adopt us. I told him no because they're one of the oldest IM batch groups. He said that I should have myself adopted by Budz (he is this good guy from mfpi). I replied that Budz' group is probably the oldest (sorry Budz). And then he laughed. Hehehe.

Yes, I'm going.


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I was reading the broadsheets (fine, I was in the entertainment section) a while ago. I was mesmerized by this photo of a beautiful young girl.

I was skimming through the articles and then I saw her name. I couldn't believe it. She's Inah Revilla, daughter of action star Bong Revilla. Even my officemate was shocked (okay, shocked was such a strong word).

She is really beautiful, a budding lady. I didn't know that she will grow up as lovely as that. When she was younger, I never thought she would look like that.

I can now imagine how strict her father will be once her suitors line up at their door in their house in Cavite. Hehehe. Here comes the (over)protective father. Hehehe.


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Officemates are now planning a meeting. They want us all to meet somewhere next week so we can discuss our plans (job-related concerns). Our DED has resigned and will be leaving end of this month. He is perceived to be our last resort to transparency and consideration within the office.

One thing I know, they are beginning to dislike or maybe hate Mrs. Fields. The woman is a scheming b****. They have seen through her manipulative tactics.

I am beginning to dislike her so much more because of that angelic face of hers. Whatever she did and even doing and going to do, may karma be with her.
June 01, 2006

Trekking/Mountaineering Links

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Dear Me,

Aside from travelling, I have grown to love mountainclimbing. I am not the hard-core type or the I-know-it-all climber as well.



I climb for a number of personal reasons...and something else.



(I am not really in the mood right now, so I'll cut the adlibs). If this activity sort of interests you, the links below may probably be helpful.


  • 1st Phil Mt. Everest Expedition
  • Romi Garduce's Everest Blog
  • GMA Mount Everest Expedition
  • Mount Everest

  • ATMC
  • Dong-In Outdoor Society
  • EMS
  • Hakams
  • MMS
  • MFPI
  • Pinoy Mountaineer
  • Pinoy Outdoors
  • UP Mountaineer

  • Leave No Trace (LNT) Principles

  • YourClimbing

  • Habagat Outdoor Equipment
  • RSN GearStore

  • Waypoints
  • TyphoonPh

  • AMCI BMC First Aid
  • Choosing Backpacks
  • Choosing Tents
  • June 01, 2006

    Thursday Thirteen: Understanding How It Works

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    Dear Me,

    I have been wondering for a long time how this thing works. I used to visit the site everyday but I really found the instructions very hard to understand. Nyah. Maybe I am dumb. Hehehe.

    Anyway, I think the owner revised it and I got the hang of it. Hehehe.

    So, let me try this once again. For the nth time.



    Thirteen Things about Ivan


    01. I preferred to be called either Ivan or Fran.

    02. Obviously, I am a girl.

    03. When I am sad and depressed, I devour chocolates.

    04. When I am mad and hurt, I try to drink in a bar...ALONE.

    05. When I am stressed out, I long to escape the metro. I hide in Baguio.

    06. Nature and the outdoors calm my restless spirit.
    Travelling and mountainclimbing do wonders for me.

    07. I love big, unfamiliar crowds; I hate being in a big, familiar group.
    I wonder why sometimes.

    08. I drink coffee like it's water.
    I'm already immune to its effects and yet I still want to drink it.

    09. I am a frustrated writer.
    I wanted to be a writer since I was in high school.

    10. I'm the eldest child in the family. Being one has its pros and cons.
    Don't you agree?

    11. I love books, bags, stationeries and anything potato (except for mashed potato).

    12. I am really longing for that trip to Thailand...hopefully, next year.

    13. I will always be in love with him. =)

    Links to other Thursday Thirteens!
    1. denise
    2. jennifer sprague
    3. tricia
    4. jk:)
    5. feedscott
    6. noi_rocker
    7. leanne
    8. peri
    9. (leave your link in comments, I’ll add you here!)



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