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reminiscing 2004

Almost 5 years ago, i made my first out of the country trip. No, it was not a pleasure trip though. I was sent there for a temporary work support. I stayed for 2 months and made new friends and was able to visit a few other states. I had 4 connecting flights then. Pretty tiring indeed but it was ok because i was booked for business accommodations. From Cebu to Hongkong to Los Angeles to Dallas and finally to Detroit in Michigan. I wish i had longer time during the stop overs that way i could check out the places. Maybe i could have stayed in one of the Dallas Texas hotels but being a first time traveller, it was a bit scary to get out of the airport, haha. Well, next time, i'm sure i'd be braver.

mother's rants

In as much as I like to travel, i'm also just your simple homey buff. I do too enjoy just being at home and laze off. The only thing i don't like is the never ending rants of my mother. I think she rants just whatever she sees. Don't get me wrong, i love her like that. Only it gets so irritating at times that i'd wish i'm somewhere else. Just yesterday, she rants that she has no space to hang the clothes she just ironed. She eventually complained that her feet are aching because she was in downtown yesterday looking for some kitchen sinks because ours needed change. I think all mothers are just like that. Will i be like her? Ngeks! :D

my parents' hometown

My parents are shall we say childhood sweethearts. They grew up in the same neighborhood, in the same province - that is in the beautiful islands of Pilar, Camotes. The last time we get to visit the place as a family was when i was still in grade one. My mother only came home sometime last year to take care of some important documents. As for myself, I got a chance to visit the neighboring towns & islands end of last month and was so surprised to see major changes. Roads are now cemented. Households have electricity and water supply unlike before wherein i have to go to the 'tabay'. Well, of course, given some ages ago, these changes should take place already. And oh my, gone are the nipa houses. There still exist some nipa houses but majority of the houses are the same houses you can see in the city. My friend told me it's because people are working abroad that's why they are able to build big houses. One of our neighbors before even have a Wilmington NC real estate, let alone getting a real estate in the province. Whew! If i have money today, i'd invest buying a property in Camotes. The place is great for vacation and relaxation. As long as i have 'puto' and fried fish, i'm great.

surprises...

Uhmmnn... i've been receiving gifts lately... pasalubongs and late christmas presents.




According to the old cliche - early bird catches the worm. I'm always late but somehow i still catch the worms. When i arrive in the office, all laid are snacks and gifts. Thanks to my ever dynamic seatmate who never fails to set aside portions for me. Thanks to Jonalyna (fresh from Singapore) for the cute pink blouse and for the cute item from Romania. Thanks to Charo for the other cute item. And thanks to Melody for the food. (Meloy) I shall expect another present from Michigan, ok? hehe. :P

a week ago...

i was somewhere... far from the city. It is a very rejuvenating experience. I will talk more about it later... watch out for some exciting photos! ;)

Time flies huh!?

brown out!

I think the phrase brown out is largely used only in my country. For other places, it is rather called as blackout. We only use blackout when the whole of the city has no electricity. Whichever the case, i'm glad that in the office, especially in the lab, it is equipped with emergency light so everyone can still keep up if there are blackouts. I usually stay late so imagine my horror if suddenly there's brownout and i'm all alone in the lab! Scary right!? It's good that there's some back-ups. I think that's part of the requirements for any ISO related matters.

I really have to scoot now. My friends are waiting!

watches anyone?

A watch. One of the things i'm not comfortable without. One of the things i wish to collect. One of the things i treasure. One of the things i'm fascinated about. Really, if i have that much much money in the world. I'd buy watches of all colors and designs to match whatever i wear in a day. I don't mean to be flashy and all. I guess it's all about my addiction of matching colors. Lol! Somebody once asked me "hey, why would you buy another watch when i've seen you've got a couple already?" I simply said "just because." Have you seen the TW Steel watches? Geez, i want to have one or two or more! Arrggh!

the 6th picture

This photo was taken last March 01, 2008 during our section outing in Portofino Beach Resort. 'Twas a great day for we had a blast capturing pictures using one of my colleagues' SLR camera. Sad to say, 3 of the girls in the picture are no longer my officemates. They had left and are working for different companies now. I sure miss the girls and the fun. Hope to have a fun filled summer with them again.

Here are the rules:
1. Go to your Picture Folder on your computer or wherever you store your pictures.
2. Go to the 6th Folder and then pick the 6th Picture.
3. Post it on your blog and tell the story that goes with the picture.
4. Tag 5 other glorious people to do the same thing and leave a comment on their blog telling them about it.

Thanks Glorie and Carlotz for this fun tag. :)

crazy week

Hayy.. since late of last year until these days, it's been pretty hectic in the office. Lots of things to do and submission dates are really tight. Just last week, 3 projects have to run simultaneously and i couldn't get hold of the test set-up all together. I had to spare the laptop issued to me so that it could be used in one of the test set-ups. I'm just glad the application worked and didn't have some issues running. I hope i can report to work early tomorrow. I have so many reports to furnish and i have to be out early because i'll be meeting 3 of my former colleagues. Yey! They'll treat us to dinner. :)

new mommies

My oh my! Have i been left out already? :P One of my friends just delivered her first baby. I'm happy for her of course. I asked myself - why is everyone i know either getting married or having babies? Then i realized, it has to do with my age. See, I guess i'm at the time of my life where i should start looking to settle down. At least that's what the old folks say and what the world in general intend to happen. But I think i have a different path to lead. Maybe it's too early to tell but i'm crossing my fingers. Earlier today, i also saw a college friend who's looking very sexy just like when we were in school. I was surprised when she told me that she just had her 2nd baby. She whispered her secret. She says it's some weight loss pills coupled with healthy diet and exercise. Well, i don't have the discipline that they have so that explains why i'm not loosing a pound. I haven't visited my friend, i'm curious as to whom the baby got her looks.

viewing pleasure

One of the things that I aspire aside from travelling is to have my own humble abode. It doesn't necessarily have to be big nor grand. As always, I go for what is simple and functional. I only wish though that it has a big walk-in closet and that it's equipped with the latest gadget for my pastimes which are watching movies and blogging. A friend sent me some photos of her living room and i was a bit envious of what she had. She has a whooping Rackmount lcd and she even gloated how nice it is. Someday soon, i'll have mine, hehe. For the meantime, my old tv still works and the laptop monitor is still fine.

they knew i love pink!

thank you very much to all the donors! =)




my first ever croc footwear and it comes in pink!


this delight is actually pink, that's why...


i was gonna by this pink 'sarong' but voila somebody gave it to me!

Need i say that i love peanuts, chocolates and hello kitty? :P
thanks Macelle, Aisah, Mark, Melody, Jude & Jhayr

diet again?

A friend just asked me whether or not i still continue with my diet program. She further asked what's the best diet pills available in the market today? I wish i knew the answer but i don't because i don't even stick to my own diet program, lol! I'm just good at the start but i tend to be a slack thereafter. It would get pretty useless for me. So what i really try to do is to walk my way to the zone gate from the company gate. Even so, it's not enough. I really have to be serious now. Summer is coming!!! I think i have this mantra everytime but a heap of summertime has gone by yet i never ever gained my dream figure! Aw! :P

ideal bedroom

I'm really a fan of watching lifestyle shows. My most favorite are those shows that features house makeovers, how to decorate your house and houses with style. I once chanced on a local channel showing a house of a local celebrity. At one glance, you can never really see something different or grand about her bedroom. But this particular celebrity is one who focuses rather on the details. Oh my, her bed frames are simply gorgeous. Functional of course, too. I cannot relay exactly the style but I could only wish, i have a bed and bedroom like hers.

ace award

This particular award carries with it the following qualifications:

A. Display a cheerful attitude.
B. Love one another.
C. Make mistakes.
D. Learn from others.
E. Be a positive contributor to the blog world.
F. Love life.
G. Love children.

The Rules:

1. Please link back to the person who presents the award to you.
2. Post the rules.
3. Choose 5 people to give it to.
4. Recipients must fulfil the characteristics above.
5. Create a post to share this.
6. Thank the winners.

Thanks to Twerlyn for handing me this award. Not sure though if i have/had contributed something to the blogworld :P

The hardest part with awards is for me to select the next recipients. With that being said, i hereby give this to everyone in my link! =) Go grab this guys! You all deserve this award.

umbrella ela ela e e

Who would go island hopping, bask in the sand, laze under the heat of the sun, with a pink umbrella? Surprise, surprise, that can only be me! :D

The photo is taken a few years ago, so bear with the quality. Right, that is Christine's umbrella whom she woefully said was stolen by a neighbor then. LOL!

connect me!

Do you realize that if you have say problems regarding your credit card billings, getting answers about it is so easy just by dialling that 1-800-******* numbers? Nor if you need some help desk about certain products, you just have to dial that oh-so-familiar line? I'm talking about a toll free number dude! I just think it's cool if i have a number like that. Any of my friends can just call me anytime while thay have to pay nothing? Well, maybe if i have some small business to run, then having such number would be profitable. Oh, this reminds me, i have to make a call and inquire about an online application i made yesterday. Gotta scoot! Happy weekend guys!

wassup cebu?

Holler to all the Cebuanos out there! Few more days and it's once again the most awaited Sinulog mardigras!

Starting Friday of last week, traffic is exasperating anywhere from Capitol to Fuente to Mango Avenue to Colon down to Sto. Nino Church. Festivity is in the air despite the gloomy weather these days. Hopefully the weather will cooperate come Sunday so that visitors and locals alike will enjoy the Sinulog full blast.

Viva Pit Senyor!

find me!

Yah i know, already late for christmas-tree-related-posts but let me post anyway! :P


find me in the picture!

spot the evidences

I'm a rice-eater. All the more a fried-rice-eater.


before


after

And i'm not a vegetable-eater, too! LOL! :D

work hard, play hard

As the famous cliche says, one should work hard but play hard as well. I think it's partially true especially for someone like me who likes to travel. Given the money and opportunity, i sure will go to each and every tourist destinations around the world. Must be too much to say but who knows, it might come true right? Relatively, when you work hard, in return you must reward yourself with some superb rest and recreational activities. Have you got in mind some cool places to visit already? Why not try Branson vacations and getaways. I tell you - there will be lots of activities for you and your family to enjoy. That include seeing variety of museums, thrilling rides, water rides and playing golf. You can have quality time with family members in family entertainment centers as well. And you all girls out there can have a shopping galore in the malls and outlet stores. Just check out their calendar if you may want to know the special events for a particular month period. Wondering where to stay? Worry not as there are lots of options to choose from. There are hotels, inns, resorts and condos for your lodging and accommodation needs. Concern about your budget? Check out the different packages that they offer. Pretty sure, you'll find one that suits your needs. Hayy it's still the start of the year but i think i already want to go on vacation.

happy new year!

It's but another year for us to start. May we never forget to thank someone from up above for all the blessings we received. And that He may continue to shower us with such bounty. I personally would like to thank the Lord for the wondrous things and experiences He allowed me to experience. Still, I hope He may continue to bless me and grant me the strength to face all the challenges ahead.

Unlike all new year's eve, i was just sitting and arranging my stuff. I was too lazy to join my sisters and relatives making noise outside when the clock ticked 12midnite. I was still hang up from the tiresome but fun Christmas holiday i had. My feet still ached and i just hope i don't have this Plantar Fasciitis case. Anyways, i'm feeling a little better already. I still owe this blog pics from the holidays. :)

Kodus to everyone and a blissful year for all of us! ;)