For the not-so-nice people around you...

It would be very nice if all people are nice, loving people. Unfortunately, they are not.

There are many people who are in great deal of pain, and on certain days these people will, consciously or unconsciously, inflict their pain on you. People will speak ill of you for no good reason. People will return your good deeds with unkind, unloving words and deeds. People will lie to you and betray your confidence.

The human tendency is to offer insult for insult, hurt for hurt, ill deed for ill deed. The spiritual imperative is to offer love for insult, love for hurt, love to everyone regardless of the ill they may offer you. The human perspective is to hate those who hate you, take to those who have taken from you, harm those who have harmed you.

If you should encounter any angry words or unkind actions on this day… take a deep breath, reach deep within yourself, and greet the lack of love with love. You may have responded to human unkindness with human unkindness.

Be devoted to greeting everything and everyone with the gentle kindness of love!

Windangertz???

Can you possibly think of me being too stressed not to notice I'm wearing two different slippers? I mean, seriously. You know how OC-OC I am before I go out to the public. There are times I'd rather not put any make-up on my face and not comb my hair, but to have worn a different pair of slippers is worst!


Ganyan na ba talaga kadami ang iniisip ko???


So here's what happened... I stayed at my parent's house last weekend. So since I didn't have much shoes left there... I just wore my two different colored slippers and went to Trinoma with my friends! Just like that! I really didn't care at all! My friends were all laughing at me.

Maybe I'm just like that sometimes. I don't care. But you know what? It felt good to have done that. But yeah, it was funny.

MY 2008

Launched 3 sales accounts for Dell (including technical account)

Reached 115 pounds at one point

Got drunk with Tequila

Played Pictionary and Guesstures with colleagues

Attended sister’s graduation

Went to HK again

Was a bridesmaid

Went to Tagaytay with friends and loved-one

Paid off my credit card

Met with a lot of old friends

Went diving with officemates

Did several “closures”

Opened my heart again

Had my heart broken

Gave second chances

Fought with someone like crazy

Hated my job at one point

Passed several certifications

Made a new Friendster account

…And Facebook account

Bought 3 new cell phones

Make that 4…

Fixed my finances

Gave someone a surprise party … “well almost a surprise party”

Went back to the gym

Took care of Mom while she was sick

Broke a heart

Made a lot of new friends

Met some celebrities

Inspired people

Had several Job Interviews

Cried

Laughed hard

Ate Siopao

Moved on

Been drunk for days

Was down with FLU

Lost my phone and charriole earrings at the same time

Was food poisoned

Went to Palawan.. again

Quitted smoking

Became Dell Employee of the Month

Ate “Tamilok” – woodworm

Jogged at UP

Watched movies

Joined the Mama Mia Musical Play

Had whole body allergy attack

Was controversial and talked about in a forum

Went to Galera

Watched Rihanna and Chris Brown Concert

Was the “subject” for end-of-year photoshoot

Went to EK

Gave gifts to loved-ones

Self-made MTV

Made someone a slideshow

Cooked a lot

Went boxing with friends

Drove a manual car

On things you can't live without!

Anything you need, must have or can't do without has the power to control you and your life! In other words, you are a slave of sorts. We are not talking about food or clothing here. We are talking about anything and anyone, from your mother to your job, that you feel you must have, must help, or you cannot walk away from for one reason or another. From people to pets, shoes to butter on both sides of your bread. If God didn't put it in you, but you believe you can't live without it, you are in a lot of trouble.

You may not have been aware of all the things and people you hold on to in response to FEAR. Accept that you are afraid to let go! make a list of all the things you believe you NEED. Identify all the excuses you give yourself for holding on. Then, mentally and emotionally... let go.

Thinking over...

I’ve come to a judgment that birthdays makes a person meditative. I'm about to tick another year in this happy and blessed life of mine and yes I've been contemplating a lot lately, not only because of my upcoming birthday but because of some challenges I've had to face.

Looking back I realized that my present has been quite humdrum compared to last year. Everything seems to have settled down and quieted. Compared to the buckets of tears I cried last year, I feel like whatever tears I will cry this year will only be brought about PMS! NOT that I'm wanting. I think this is largely because I've made really sound choices and I guess I have finally matured.

I realized that I have reached a comfort zone. It's about time for me to reassess my goals and evaluate if the things I'm doing is still at par with my mission.

Water Spa!

You should really try going to Ace Water Spa. You get to enjoy 25 massage systems, 9 heated pools, and 1 cold pool. Such an experience! Ace Water Spa is the first Hydrotheraphy spa in Manila and claims to be the first in the European concept spa in the Philippines.

I love the hot herbal pool. You need to dip your entire body for 3-5 minutes in a 36 degree green herbal pool, then dip yourself for 3 minutes in the cold pool after. Then you dip again in the 38 degree yellow herbal pool, then cold pool again. Finally, you dip your body in the 40 degree blue herbal pool and at this point you will feel very relieved and relaxed.

Stress-relieving!

It's definitely for families too! You can bring kids and play with them in the lazy river!

Here are some pics from their website as you can't bring cameras inside the spa area.









MORE INFORMATION:
399 Del Monte Avenue (near corner Banaue st.) SFDM, Quezon City
Tel# 367-8041, 367-8062, 415-0164
Email: acewaterspa@yahoo.com

Every experience opens my heart to a grander experience!

Learning takes place three ways. You learn by force. You learn by choice. You learn by being forced to make a choice! You can choose to be stagnated in pain and confusion. Or you can let go in faith that your next experience will be exactly what you need, but did not know you needed.

I wanna open my heart to the possibility that there is something great waiting for me.

Congrats, Sis!

God is good... all the time! My sister just graduated last April and took the board May.

Ano ba ang usually ginagawa ng mga taong in love?

• Groceries together
• Food planning
• Cooking together
• Watching dvds
• Inom ng silang dalawa lng
• Watch movies
• Simba-simba lng pag Linggo
• Ipapakilala sa family
• Magaaway sa mga walang kentang bagay
• T.H. (Tamang hinala)
• Selosan ng konti
• Gimik silang 2 lang
• Breakfast, lunch and dinner with friends
• Videoke
• Tamang malling
• Food trip (Kain ng isaw, halo-halo, pa-deliver etc)
• Text-text, tawag-tawag, email-email, chat chat…
• May “pet names”
• Out-of-town trips
• Out-of-the-country
• Coffee-coffee
• Napaka-daming picturan galore
• Baby talks
• Exchange gifts
• Ilalantad sa friendster, facebook, multiply etc etc (ang status ay “In a relationship” or “married”)
• Surprise-surprise!
• Pupunta sa mga family reunions
• Bibili ng damit na his and her styles
• Mag-iipon pang shopping
• Aalagaan pag may sakit
• Magsasakit-sakitan para alagaan
• Magpapa-alam pag aalis
• May sports kunwari (jogging, gym ek ek)
• Non-stop kwentuhan about work etc…

Right road takes a wrong turn...

I will know love when I realize there are times when the right road takes a wrong turn!

When you do not stand fully in the truth of what you know, what you feel and who you are, you are withholding your love. To stand means to express, to share and to honor. The only way you can express love is to stand in the truth of your identity. Love is a force. Very often it is the force that shakes us awake, slaps us into reality, moves us out of fear or forces us to do the very thing we convinced ourselves that we could not do. For all you know, you may be the only expression of love that another person comes in contact with on any given day.

Definitely!

At one point or another almost everyone has experienced having their hearts broken. If it happens, most of us can relate to the Celine Dion song "All by Myself". What's important is to get through this passing phase of your life. "Passing" is a verb I chose because you do get over it.

My sister told me about the stages you'll go through to survive a broken heart. Actually, my colleagues/friends told me it's best to pass ALL the stages.

Although some stages may be longer than others, the important thing to remember is, you WILL get over this. If someone doesn't love you anymore or you don't love them anymore, there is no point in staying together even if it hurts to break up. Over time the pain will heal and you'll be ready to let others in and share your wonderful self with them. If they break your heart, learn, feel (because it's important to be human), and live again. I'm a true believer in soul mates, just because one relationship didn't click, doesn't mean that there's not another person waiting close by to snatch you up. Definitely!

Remembering Yesteryears...

Every time I see a friend’s, baby, childhood and teenage photos I feel something pleasant. I came across a friend’s e-mail just recently and it reminded myself of happy times in the past as a kid and teenager.

This is the e-mail I received:


Nung ikaw ay bata... nagawa mo ba to?

TRUE *kumakain ka ba ng aratilis?

TRUE *nagpipitpit ng gumamela para gawing soapy
bubbles na hihipanmo sa binilog na tanggkay
ng walis tingting?

TRUE *pinipilit ka ba matulog ng nanay mo pag hapon at
di ka papayagan maglaro pag di ka natulog? Only Yaya not my mom though

TRUE *marunong ka magpatintero, saksak puso,
langit-lupa, teleber-teleber, luksong tinik? –pati mga kanta nila kabisado ko!

TRUE *malupit ka pag meron kang atari, family computer
or nes?

TRUE *alam mo ang silbi ng up, up, down, down, left,
right, left, right, a, b, a, b, start?

TRUE *may mga damit ka na U.S.E.D., Boy London,
Cross Colors, Esprit, Blowing Bubbles at
pag nakakakita ka ng Bench na damit eh naalala
mo si Richard Gomez? – Esprit and Blowing Bubbles lang nagkaron ako

TRUE *addict ka sa rainbow brite, carebears, my little
pony, thundercats, bioman, voltes v, mazinger z,
daimos, he-man at
marami pang cartoons na hindi pa
translated sa tagalog? - rainbow brite and carebears!!!

TRUE *nanonood ka ng shaider kasi nabobosohan mo si
annie at type na type mo ang puting panty nya? – di ko namna binobosohan annie

TRUE *marunong ka mag wordstar at nakahawak ka na
talaga ng 5.25 na floppy disk? – shucks computer classes

TRUE *inaabangan mo lagi ang batibot at akala mo
magkakatuluyan si kuya bodgie at ate sienna...
nung high school ka inaabangan mo lagi beverly
hills 90210? – palagi dun nilalagay ng yaya naming yung channel e

TRUE *gumagamit ka ng AQUANET para pataasin ang
bangs mo?

TRUE *meron kang blouse na may padding kung babae
ka at meron kang sapatos na mighty kid kung
lalake ka? – shucks my hatest fashion style!

TRUE *nangongolekta ka ng paper stationaries at
mahilig ka magpapirma sa slumbook mo para lang
malaman mo kung sino ang crush ng type mo?

TRUE *kilala mo si manang bola at ang sitsiritsit
girls?e si luning-ning at luging-ging?

TRUE *alam mo ibig sabihin ng time space warp at di mo
makakalimutan ang time space warp chant?

TRUE *idol mo si McGyver at nanonood kang perfect
strangers?

*eto malupet... six digits! lang ba ang phone
number nyo dati? – seven na eh

TRUE *nakakatawag ka pa sa pay phone ng 3
bentesingko lang ang dala?

*cute pa si aiza seguerra sa eat bulaga at alam mo
ang song na "eh kasi bata"? –mas cute ako sa kanya e nung bata e hahahaha

TRUE *inabutan mo ba na ang Magnolia Chocolait eh
nasa glass bottle pa na ginagawang lalagyan
ng tubig ng nanay mo sa ref?

*meron kang pencil case na maraming
compartments na pinagyayabang mo sa mga
kaklase mo? –wala meron lng yung may piano

*noon mo pa hinahanap kung saan ang Goya Fun
Factory?

*alam mo lyrics ng "tinapang bangus" at
"alagang-alaga namin si puti"?

*alam mo ang kantang "gloria labandera"..
lumusong sha sa tubig ang paa ay nabasa
at ang "1, 2, 3, asawa ni marie"... hehehehehe?

TRUE *sosyal ka pag may play-doh ka at Lego... at
nag-iipon ka ng G.I. Joe action figures at iba pa
ang mukha ni barbie noon? Play doh, lego, Barbie and etch and sketch pa

TRUE *inabutan mo pa yung singkong korteng bulaklak at
yung diyes na square?


*lumaki kang bobo dahil ang akala mo nangangagat
talaga ang alimango sa kantang tong-tong-tong...
diba naninipit yun?

TRUE *alam mo yung kwento ng pari na binigyan ng pera
yung batang umakyat ng puno para bumili ng
panty... and shempre, alam mo rin ba kung ano
binigay nya sa nanay nung umakyat ng puno? Uhm…hihi… alam nyo ba??

TRUE *meron kang kabisadong kanta ni andrew e na
alam mo hanggang ngayon.. aminin?

*laging lampin ang sinasapin sa likod mo pag
pinapawisan ka?

TRUE *bumibili ka ng tarzan, texas at bazooka bubble
gum... tira-tira, at yung kending bilog na
sinawsaw sa asukal?

*kinukupit mo pa at nanonood ka ng mga porno
tapes ng tatay mo na nasa BETAMAX format pa...
at sanay ka tawagin ang porni as BOLD? – VHS na nung panahon namin eh

TRUE *takot ka dumating ang year 2000 dahil sabi nla
magugunaw daw ang mundo?


KUNG ALAM MO LAHAT DITO LAGPAS KA NA
NG 25 YEARS OLD... KAPAG HALOS LAHAT
ALAM MO, NASA 23-25 KA...
WAG KA NA MAG DENY.. TUMAWA KA NA
LANG... DIBA .75CENTAVOS PA LANG
PAMASAHE SA JEEP NUN AT MAS MASARAP
ANG MELLOW YELLOW KESA MOUNTAIN DEW? HAHAHAHAH

***

Funny? Those days were the best days of our lives, don't you agree?

Nice.

[Justin]
(I know you are out there baby...somewhere)
There is someone out there for me (I know there is somebody out there)
I know she is waiting so patiently (yeah) can you tell me her name? (Somebody tell me her name)
This life-long search is gonna drive me insane
How does she laugh? How does she cry? What's the color of her eyes?
Does she even realize I'm here?
Where is she? Where is she? Where is she? Where is this beautiful girl?
Who is she? Who is she? Who is gonna complete my world?
Where is she? Where is she? Where is this beautiful girl?
Who is she? Who is she? Who is gonna complete my world?
dadadadadada dadadada dadadadadada (where are you?)

[Natalie]
I'm staring out at the sky (I see you baby)
Praying that he will walk in my life
Where is the man of my dreams (right here) yea-yeah
I'll wait forever, how silly it seems
How does he laugh? How does he cry? What's the color of his eyes?
Does he even realize I'm here?
Where is he? Where is he? Where is he? Where is this beautiful guy?
Who is he? Who is he? Who is gonna take me so high?
Where is he? Where is he? Where is this beautiful guy?
Who is he? Who is he? Who is gonna take me so high?
dadadadadada dadadada dadadadadada (where are you?)

[Justin]
There is someone out there for me (there is someone out there for me)
I know she is waiting so patiently (so patient)
Can you tell me her name (can you tell me his name)
This life-long search is gonna drive me insane (that's right)

[Natalie]
How does he laugh? How does he cry? What is the color of his eyes?
Does he even realize I'm here?

[Justin]
Where is she? Where is she? Where is she? Where is this beautiful girl?
Who is she? Who is she? Who is gonna complete my world?

[Natalie]
Where is he? Where is he? Where is he? Where is this beautiful guy?
Who is he? Who is he? Who is gonna take me so high?

[Together]
dadadadadada dadadada (yeah) dadadadadada (I know you out there)
dadadadadada dadadada (yeah) dadadadadada

[Justin Talking]
Where are you?? I'm going to look all over the world baby
'Cuz I know you are out there
I know this might sound crazy, but I think I love you
dadadadadada (that's right) dadadada dadadadadada
dadadadadada dadadada (yeah) dadadadadada

Where are you??

Ang Drama.

I wish I knew how to put myself first. How not to give in to others, how not to give up for them. For in a world where others think of others but you, it's quite depressing to know that you will never stand a chance on being first priority, unless you make a brave move and make yourself one.

On opening up...

Keeping things inside does not make us any better. In fact, holding on to secret fears and secret feelings makes us seem a lot worse than we probably are. When you keep things on the inside , the weight of it all can tear you up, hold you down, push you into situations that do not serve your best interests. Holding on to things can cause all sorts emotional imbalance, complete confusion and old despair.

When you have a lot going on inside, you must find some way to let it out. You might cry about it. When you're alone you can shout about it. You can talk about it. You can run it out, walk uit off or go to the gym and work it out. You must let someone know what is going on inside you. It is tempting to eat about it, drink about it or blow it out in smoke. A better strategy is to write about it.

Each of us comes to taht point when we must trust someone enough to open ourselves up for review. It's not always easy!!! We cannot hide what we feel forever.

Too much working is fun sometimes!

I feel that sometimes it's better for you to work loooong hours in the office because while working you tend to forget about your personal problems. You focus on what you're doing and in a way it's like an escape goat from reality... the world outside office.

I'm not saying it happens a lot but really, working hard is a good way of overcoming obstacles sometimes. It's like your "vacation"...

Just a thought.

My Sevens

Seven things that scare me: loosing the people I love most, nightmares, earthquake, blood, horror movies, storms, walking in the dark

Seven things I like the most: being with my loved-one, traveling to places, listening to music, cooking a great meal, nature tripping, keeping in touch with friends, bringing out the best in me

Seven random facts about me: i am friendly, i'm moody, i am born under capricorn zodiac sign,i love color orange, i am the eldest, i have long hair, i have three phones

Seven important things in my bedroom: pillows, aircon, clock, blanket (comforter), cellphone, TV, iPod

Seven things I plan to do before I die: visit Rome and the whole of Europe with my hubby/family, establish a charitable institution, raise good children and grandchildren, write a book about life, spend time praying, bungee jump, visit my family/friends and spend quality time with them

Seven things I can do: cook good meals, hike for 8 hours or more, watch dvd until early morning, dance, do my own hair and make-up for formal affairs, speak the whole day ( of course trainer ako), dive 100ft

Seven things I can’t do: speak any foreign language, split, get thru a day without eating, watch any operation in the hospital, eat siopao, feed a wild animal, sleep without brushing my teeth

Seven things that attract me to the opposite sex: eyes, intelligence, good humor, thoughtfulness, sweetness, eloquence, teeth

Seven things I say the most: hay naku, ganun?, okay, shucks! putik! shit! badtrip!

If this is love...

...then I probably don't know how it tastes.

Well...

If you feel resentment you have a responsibility to express it. Tenderness is key to happiness. Don’t forget the real reason why you are working.

I can take my own advice!

If I had a little girl , I would tell her all the things I think she would need to know to be fully prepared for life. I would tell her that there would be good days and bad days, and that she should be grateful for them all. I would tell her that she is always protected, and no matter what she does, she will always be loved.

I would tell my little girl that life is full of wonder and excitement, and that it is all available to her. I would tell her to focus on one thing at a time. Enjoy it, taking the most pleasant memories of it into the next experience. I would tell her to be kind to all people, even if they are not kind in return. I would tell my little girl to find something to appreciate about everything and everyone. When you are appreciative, you get more to appreciate.

I would tell my little girl that the best things in life are not things. They are people. The most important thing my little girl should know is that she should never be afraid of making a mistake, becasue mistakes when evaluated, make masters.

I've deleted my Friendster!

Yup, that's right folks! I'm trying to create a new one, it's still under construction for now because I don't have much time lately. Yeah, work and everything. My mental and physical conditions are so out of sync. I feel like I have my juggling act under control because what else is there to do, but focus on working one thing at a time, right?

For the meantime you may want to view my multiply account.

http://xandz23.multiply.com/

But most of my pictures there are really old. Still trying to squeeze it in my little time for web.

So there, I'll write again next time...



Carpe Diem!
Xandz

Not-So-Perfectly Fit!

FYI, I only eat twice a day - as in, two proper meals a day because I wait till I get a "feel" of what I want to eat for the day. Once I have the food I want to have in my head, I have to have it, otherwise it would be all I think about until I've eaten it. I plan my two meals for the day, ok? Don't mess with it.
Great. So apparently I'm fat and retarded. Not that that's news to me, but seriously. Don't people have better things to talk about?! And ohmygosh, have I gotten so fat in the 3 months that I've been sick and tired. EVERYONE keeps telling me I look “healthier” now! Ggrr!

It's just that I have the most unfortunate body structure ever. I'm at a size now that if I go any lower, I will look fug and skeletal already. If it's okay WITH YOU PEOPLE, I'd like to maintain my weight because it's the fats in my face that makes me look a decade younger than I actually am. I don’t have a tummy though and I’m happy for that fact.

In the real world, I think my body size is what you call NORMAL, but if you must be particular, I'm fine with skinny fat too. I know I'm a skinny cow and I've been fine with that, but it seems like society begs to differ. I’m sorry you people that I’m just so HAPPY now with my life and I know it shows, doesn’t it?

FREE TIME!!!

1. If Spiderman appears in front of your window, what will you do?
Probably take a picture with him and ask him to take me to work.

2. Do you like looking glamorous or luxurious?
Glamorous.

3. Which brand of eyeliner are you using now?
I don’t wear eyeliner because it makes me look very snobbish. I kinda have a sharp look.

4. Is anyone annoying you at the moment?
I think I’m just easily annoyed by anything in this world.

5. OMG! Doraemon is staying in your house!
Who the hell is he (?)?

6. What do you think about a bed of rose petals?
Yeah would definitely love to try sleeping on that bed!

7. What do your friends think about you?
Hmm I usually get these comments from them: “Ikaw ang pinaka-makulit na babaeng nakilala ko, alam mo ba yun?”, “Nakakatawa ka sobra!”, “ Para kang sira talaga!”, “Baliw.”, “Walang hiya ka Banaag!”, “The best ka talaga!” , “Ewan ko ba sayo, Xandra!”.. and “Hayy “

8. Name a funny person you know.
Jannah, my childhood friend.

9. Current song you are listening to.
Beauuuutiful Girls….

10. What do you think about Paris Hilton?
She’s way too rich to ruin everything.

11. Do you love summer dresses?
I love any dress that looks good on me.

12. Ever went to a four-season country?
Yup

13. Is make-up essential to you?
Just concealers… and yeah face powder.

14. What song is on your mind now?
Mr. Boombastic!!! (You guess why)

15. Ever bumped into your ex?
Yeah

16. Where have you been 4 hours ago?
Smoking area, Pantry, Smoking area, CR, Smoking area, Training Room, Smoking area.

17. What are your plans for tomorrow?
Tomorrow I will shop.

18. Are you a homebuddy?
Being broke made me one.

19. Do you have a driving license?
Yep.

20. How is your driving?
Oh you’ve got to try my driving! Scary fun. Hahaha.

21. What’s your favorite color?
Orange

22. Do you enjoy buying new clothes?
Who doesn't?

23. Name one fictional/non-fictional book.
How to Kill a Mocking Bird

24. What's your current fear?
To be conquered by my fears.

25. What's your current addiction?
Cigars. ***Puffs***

26. Ever wanna compete with someone of the same sex?
Sometimes it’s fun.

27. What do you know about PHD?
A person who has a degree and has undertaken years of research and has published their work and been assessed.

28. How does it taste like kissing under the rain?
A taste of bliss. Still dreaming of having that soon.

29. Has anyone slapped you before?
Wala ako matandaan.

30. Music you are listening to right now.
Bossa.

You Don't Have a Boyfriend Because You are Too Picky

You Don't Have a Boyfriend Because You are Too Picky

You have no problem attracting guys - and even dating a little It's just around second or third date time where you start to see faults If a guy isn't near perfect, you're not into him. It's good to have standards - but yours rule almost everyone out.

Why Don't You Have a Boyfriend?

Multi-tasking: Listening in training while blogging!

Things can get hectic and frantic, but I revel in it because it's an "expected" stress. Even my seasonal allergies, however annoying it is, is something to be expected too. So really, overall, I think I’m fine. No point on stressing out over things that are expected to happen.

Plus, I only have little things to do for work... I've managed to procrastinate in every way possible. That's ok. He he he.. no.. it's just I was lucky enough to be transferred to another LOB (Line of Business). I was bound to die in training for Policies/Procedures and Tools but then God was kind enough to give me a break. So now, I've got one week of procrastination before I do the "real thing" again. Plus, this weekend, I’ll revert to my couch potato self and watch FRIENDS (for the Nth time)!

Life has been good. Infact, I was able to do some of my activities again. Like two weeks ago I went camping and tree planting with my mountaineering group and last weekend I dived with my new divemates here at Dell. I was happy it wasn't a business trip even if I was with Dell Expats! It was pure vacation.

I'm feeling pretty good about everything right now. Though, I don't know when I will have the "unexpected" stress. Y'know the universe has it ways of messing me up. It's as if there's an alarm that goes off whenever I feel fine and contented. Let's just say... whatever it is, I'm trying to make "everything" work for me now.

Oh yeah, EVERYTHING.

Guys and Porn.

What does it make guys feel? Why are guys so addicted to it?

Just a random thought.

Isn’t it so much better to love another, platonically or romantically, than to substitute porn for love?

Unfortunately, FOR SOME MEN, it is easier to view porn than to develop a relationship with another person. That way there is no chance of losing, being rejected or having your heart broken. That’s just so pathetic.

The problem is that porn addiction, like any other addiction, leads to major loses or your lives. I’m talking to guys who just CAN’T live without porns!!! You lose the respect for women, of women, for our own self and lose the opportunity to build meaningful relationships.

Literally Wala lang

So here I am … staring on this blank space… don’t know what to write about but I know I’ve been wanting to blog since I started working here in my new company. So many things happening to me lately, however I can’t pinpoint which one is good to write about or which one is better left unsaid.

Anyway, here’s to my day.

I’m not a morning person, that’s why I’m thankful my work starts at 2PM. I woke up today at 11AM to make breakfast, which I think was always the best part. Ah breakfast. Then I watched DVD –while eating. Next I looked for a dress to wear after that I took a shower and went to office. Sounds like an everyday routine? No. My routine considerably changes every now and then. But that’s not my point. Regardless of your everyday routine, there are good days and there are not-so-good days, right?

Today is the latter for me. I just can’t figure out why.

With growing up and moving around so much, such circumstances forced me get to know myself better. I know I’ve been so positive and kind to myself all my life. I’ve always had this positive energy that I share to everyone. But If I get sad sometimes, I go to my support system. Now, my support system seems to think that food is the best way to distract me from my current situation. Even after much insistence that I'm really, truly fine, I find myself going with the flow with friends. Bad for me. I’m gaining weight, I know. I always explain to my friends that I eat because I’m sad, and if they ask me why I’m sad, I tell them because I’m getting fat. Hehe..

So here I am… don’t know if I made sense here but it made me feel a lot better now. The day is not yet over so maybe… just maybe… it’ll improve.

May I have caffeine now to last me through the day?

My body is so banged up. No jogging, no yoggaing, no dancing, no work-out for a month and worse no coffee for a week now! Since I started working at Dell I never had the chance to even prepare for Mt. Apo. First month I was busy as a TRAINEE and right after that I got busy as a TRAINER. But last weekend, for my sanity, I went to Galera for a short beachcapade.

EXHALE.

Though rainy season officially started I knew I could still go to beach and go home safely. Ha ha ha! I just can't resist it. Good thing there was still a way to go there with this kind of weather. PLUS, I'VE NEVER SEEN GALERA THAT WAY BEFORE. It was sooooo peaceful and less people around. It was like paradise. JUST PERFECT...


***

I love the cold temparature now! How wonderful it is to just stay at home, wake up late, watch dvd, drink coffee... (or cuddle with someone all day)? If this temp will constantly be at it, I will everyday drag myself from bed to work.

Anyways, I'm still sleepy. I'm half way done at work. *Yawns*

Say It Right - Nelly Furtado

In the day
In the night
Say it all
Say it right
You either got it
Or you don't
You either stand or you fall
When your will is broken
When it slips from your hand
When there's no time for joking
There's a hole in the plan

Oh you don't mean nothing at all to me
No you don't mean nothing at all to me
Do you got what it takes to set me free
Oh you could mean everything to me

I can't say that I'm not lost and at fault
I can't say that I don't love the light and the dark
I can't say that I don't know that I am alive
And all of what I feel I could show
You tonite you tonite

From my hands I could give you
Something that I made
From my mouth I could sing you another brick that I laid
From my body I could show you a place God knows
You should know the space is holy
Do you really want to go?


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Xandz: Dont' just say it... Say it right.

A Sanctuary

"A place where I can be who I am and be happy at the same time. Hidden from a world of complications but without any pretentions. A place of serenity inside a world of demise and chaos."

Happiness is a journey, not a destination.

We convince ourselves that life will be better after we get married, have a baby, then another. Hence, we are frustrated that the kids aren't enough and we'll be more content when they are. After that we're frustrated that we have teenagers to deal with. We will certainly be happy when they are out of that stage. We tell ourselves that our life will be complete when our spouse gets his or her act together, when we get a nicer car, are able to go on a nice vacation, when we retire. The truth is, there's no better time to be happy than right now. If not now, when?

Your life will always be filled with challenges. It's best to admit this to yourself and decide to be happy anyway. One of my favorite quotes comes from Alfred D Souza. He said, "For a long time it had seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life". This perspective has helped me to see that there is no way to happiness. Happiness is the way. So, reassure every moment that you have. And treasure it more because you shared it with someone special, special enough to spend your time...and remember that time waits for no one...

So stop waiting until you finish school, until you go back to school, until you lose ten pounds, until you gain ten pounds, until you have kids, until your kids leave the house, until you start work, until you retire, until you get married, until you get divorced, until Friday night, until Sunday morning, until you get a new car or home, until your car or home is paid off, until spring, until summer, until fall, until winter, until you are off welfare, until the first or fifteenth, until your song comes on, until you've had a drink, until you've sobered up, until you die, until you are born again to decide that there is no better time than right now to be happy..

Happiness is a journey, not a destination.

Goodbye Globe, Hello Dell!

I'm on my first week here at Dell. Yey! I made it. Thanks for everything. To those poeple who made my stay at Globe worth remembering, thank you. Especially to my last Batch of trainees (Batch 5 and 6) and my own training teammates, thanks for making my last day super memorable.

Hopefully I can start blogging again soon. (Teka, makikinig muna ako dito.. he he he... takas lang ito eh.)

God speed,
Xandz


Some pics:

Where am I?

If you’re wondering why I haven’t been blogging lately, it’s because I am freakin’ busy. Sniff. I’m busy with work since I have a new task. I’ve been training new hires from 8AM till 5PM then rush all my other responsibilities after 5PM to 8PM. I have to cut it at 8 because I still have to take care of my Chi-chi. Oh well.

After I brought her to the salon for her first haricut.

During weekends, I go out. Summer gives me a crazy schedule! It's like I'm out of town EVERY weekend.

Yes. It's me. I've been diving a lot lately.

But today... aaahhh... I love my day today. No out of town gimmick! I had a chance to do volunteering this morning with kids from Lydia's Helping Hand Mission again.


Later, I will be seeing my old friends from Sykes. Just good dinner then I'll be hitting home to have a good sleep. Tomorrow is another day.

I'm fat. Crap!

The only thing I hate about trying to lose weight is the craving. I hardly eat junkies but lately I’ve been eating chocolates and candies and cakes and ice creams more than I eat “real food”. There’s this ungodly amount of fat spilling out of my sides! I’m extremely annoyed! It doesn’t help too when all your friends tell you “You’re getting really fat y’know!”. I try so hard to reduce fats by dieting but I just can't do it! I dunno... The more I prohibit myself, the more I crave for food. Like last night I was at Brazil Brazil for a buffet eat all you can meal. Hay. Hopeless.

I just can’t say goodbye to these fellows:


Candies and chocolates...
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The biggest Margarita from Fridays.

Caramel Macchiato from Starbucks.

Mcdo Food!

Sweet desserts!

Makes Me Wonder by Maroon 5

I wake up with blood-shot eyes
Struggled to memorize
The way it felt between your thighs
Pleasure that made you cry
Feels so good to be bad
Not worth the aftermath, after that
After that
Try to get you back


I still don't have the reason
And you don't have the time
And it really makes me wonder
If I ever gave a f**k about you


Give me something to believe in
Cause I don't believe in you
Anymore, Anymore
I wonder if it even makes a difference to try
(Yeah)
So this is goodbye


God damn, my spinning head
Decisions that made my bed
Now I must lay in it
And deal with things I left unsaid
I want to dive into you
Forget what you're going through
I get behind, make your move
Forget about the truth


I still don't have the reason
And you don't have the time
And it really makes me wonder
If I ever gave a f**k about you


Give me something to believe in


Cause I don't believe in you
Anymore, Anymore
I wonder if it even makes a difference,
It even makes a difference to try (yeah)
And you told me how you're feeling
But I don't believe it's true
Anymore, Anymore
I wonder if it even makes a difference to cry
(Oh no)
So this is goodbye


I've been here before
One day a week
And it won't hurt anymore
You caught me in a lie
I have no alibi
The words you say don't have a meaning
Cause..


I still don't have the reason
And you don't have the time
And it really makes me wonder
If I ever gave a f**k about you and I...
and so this is goodbye


Give me something to believe in
Cause I don't believe in you,
Anymore, Anymore
I wonder if it even makes a difference,
It even makes a difference to try
And you told me how you're feeling
But I don't believe it's true
Anymore Anymore
I wonder if it even makes a difference to cry
(Oh no)


So this is goodbye
So this is goodbye, yeah (x 3)
(Oh no)


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SO YOU THINK THIS IS FOR YOU? HMMM...

Should I stay or should I go?

I went to bed at a decent hour last night and woke up at an equally decent hour today. Although I have so many things to do, I’m like a braindead zombie all day. I work by having an existential crisis for coffee on the side! I probably know the reason behind this, the other night I had an hour and 15 minutes full-body massage then last night I had another 2 hours of full-body massage again (thanks for that). Sounds crazy, right? Now I feel so sleepy, restless and over-sleep. I just thought that having a massage will make me feel relaxed before going to bed. Well too much of it is definitely not good.

Anyway, I hate how I’m struggling to make major decisions in my life again. Some of my friends are probably tired of my disturbed state around the office lately. I really don’t know how to go about with fully expressing what I’m feeling right now. *Sigh*

Work-related.

I was recently interviewed by the Head of HR here at Globe to join her team in Training. The dilemma came when she was already willing to take me in. I already talked to my boss about it and I’m thankful that my boss is very supportive. Now question is: Should I stay or should I go?

I know there’s always an advantage and disadvantage in every decision. Joining the corporate training team is really far-fetched! A big move in my career indeed! But it’s just that I have always thought of CS (Customer Service) as the happiest place to be. Why? People here are all of the same age (well, almost), I’m exceptionally popular and well-respected (thinking if I will be making a name in HR too), I’m gonna miss all my trainees (bec. they love me so much), my teammates, my modules, the bashing with my colleagues, the games and competitions as if you’re still in school plus I’m super comfortable with my duties, my work station, my friends, bosses, and etc… All these I have to consider. Sure change is something painful and risky.


Hats Day at Customer Engagement!



Pics taken last April 27, 2007 at Pansol, Laguna. People Development Team Chill Party!


I don’t mean to be so dramatic. It’s just there comes a point in one’s life when one will wonder: what makes a person successful? I know money shouldn’t define success because either way, whether one has a lot of it or not, they can be both miserable with their lives. So I really don’t care whether this new position at work will make me richer someday. Sure I know it’s one hell of an opportunity but I’m more interested with the personal challenge that I will encounter rather than the salary that I could be getting. I thought of having this new task will make me more equipped someday. I am also excited to do and learn something new. Meet new people and make new friends. Everything is just so overwhelming. I told you there’s always an advantage and disadvantage.

So now I don’t know. Good thing I’m off to Boracay tomorrow. Sometimes when I need to make big decisions in my life I have to be alone with nature to really contemplate on the whole thing. At this moment, everyone around me is telling me how quiet and sad the training department will be without “xandz”. Some of them joked about giving me a “rocking chair” (kasi I will be an old maid there). Well… let’s see.

Early Morning Kulitan

Walang magawa!

Your Personality is Very Rare (ENTP)

Your personality type is optimistic, curious, enthusiastic, and open. Only about 4% of all people have your personality, including 3% of all women and 5% of all men. You are Extroverted, Intuitive, Thinking, and Perceiving.

How Rare Is Your Personality?

You are a Brainy Girl!

Whether you're an official student or a casual learner, you enjoy hitting the books. You know a little bit about everything, and you're always dying to know more. For a guy to win your heart, he's got to share some of your intellectual interests. A awesome book collection of his own doesn't hurt either!

What Kind of Girl Are You?

Mt. Apo

Hello guys!

I'm already booked for Davao on September! One of my dreams will come true again! I'm climbing the highest mountain in the Philippines! Yahoooo!

Mount Apo is a large stratovolcano on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. It is the highest mountain in the country and overlooks Davao City.


To all my friends in Davao, I'll be there from September 15- 23! The climb is on Septemeber 20-22, so I guess I'll roam around Davao from 15-20. I need help on my I.T. there. I'm thinking of diving too at Pearl Farm before the climb and do the White Water Rafting. I really don't have an idea so far. I can probably skip the WWR because we'll do it in Cagayan de Oro on October. Anyway, any suggestions?


After that I'll probably climb Mt. Kinabalu in Malaysia next year.
Mount Kinabalu (Malay: Gunung Kinabalu) is a prominent mountain in Southeast Asia. It is located in Kinabalu National Park (a World Heritage Site) in the east Malaysian state of Sabah, which is on the island of Borneo in the tropics.

Okay, let's not go to that first. One at a time. Ha ha ha! I remember Hanai told me to stop climbing mountains and dive a lot instead. He thinks it's a lot safer. We'll see. We'll see. But for now, I'm asking my friends to support me on this by praying for my safety as I take on this challenge. Next month I have to be serious in working out! Please pray for me. I need to be alive because someone will be waiting for me. (Woohoo! Kilig naman kayo?)


Thanks!

T.G.I.F.

Yey! I can't wait to see my highschool friends tonight!


Jannah's despedida and Nat's birthday party!


I think we will be complete tonight. I just hope to see the guys too. I need to prepare for a long night of alcohol and rantings over guys and love problems! Ha ha ha! Tonight is actually one of our so called "i-broke-up-with-that-a**hole or my-bf-is-a-pain-in-the-a**" kind of emergency gathering! Ha ha ha! Good times, bad times.


Then , tomorrow... aaahhh... I'm off to Anilao for another diving adventure!

Have a nice weekend to everyone!

The ABC's of Me.

THE LETTER A
Are you available?: Right now? Sure. Just call or text me for anything.
What is your age?: 25
What annoys you?: Always-right people. Liars. Cheaters. People who can't get a hint!

THE LETTER B
Do you live in a big house?: Not at all.
When is your birthday?: December 23
Who is your best friend?: Ching (but I have few good good friends in my life too like Mei, Emong, Ryan, Ana, Jannah, Nat, Anne, Micar, Annalyn, Chiella)

THE LETTER C
What's your favorite candy?: Gummy Bears!
Who's your crush?: Aaaww wala! Kung meron man hindi ko alam name nya!When was the last time you cried?: A while back.

THE LETTER D
Do you daydream?: Why not, it's free!
What's your favorite kind of dog?: Golden Retrievers, Shih Tzus and Siberian Huskies
What day of the week is it?: TGIF!

THE LETTER E
How do you like your eggs?: Funny but yes!
Have you ever been in the emergency room?: Couple of times.
What's the easiest thing ever to do?: Eat.

THE LETTER F
Have you ever flown in a plane?: Yep.
Do you use fly swatters?: Nope.

THE LETTER G
Do you chew gum?: Yes, because I love candies so much.
Are you a giver or a taker?: A giver, I'd like to think.
Do you like gummy candies?: Yup!

THE LETTER H
How are you?: Sleepy.
What color is your hair?: Ash brown.

THE LETTER I
What's your favorite ice cream?: Give me plain chocolate, vanilla or strawberry and I'll be happy.
Have you ever ice skated?: Yes, I like skating. I actually owned two rollerblades as a kid.

THE LETTER J
What's your favorite jelly?: Nothing in particular.
Do you wear jewelry?: Yes I do. Tiffany is a bestfriend. :)

THE LETTER K
Who do you want to kill?: Wala din.
Do you want kids?: I love kids.

THE LETTER L
Are you laid back?: Yes. Pretty much.
Do you lie?: I try not to lie to anyone because I hate it when people lies to me.

THE LETTER M
What's your favorite movie?: Wedding Singer
Do you like mangoes?: Yes, infact I like to have mangoes now.

THE LETTER N
Do you have a nickname?: "Dada" is the famous one during hschool and college. But now I have several nicknames too like "bixiang" and "xandz" etc etc...
Whats your favorite number?: 8 and 23
Do you prefer night over day?: HHHmmm... i think so.

THE LETTER O
What's your one wish?: Good health to my family and loved ones.
Are you an only child?: Nope. I have 3 siblings.

THE LETTER P
What one fear are you most paranoid about?: Having any member of my family die.
What personality trait do you look for in people?: Sense of humor, wit, general outlook towards life, honesty, faithfulness, etc.

THE LETTER Q
What's your favorite quote?: "We don't see things as they are, we see things as we are."

THE LETTER R
Do you think you're always right?: Sadly, I'm usually right.

THE LETTER S
Do you prefer sun or rain?: Sun.

THE LETTER T
What time is it?: 2:04PM
What time did you wake up?: 6AM
When was the last time you slept in a tent?: OH just recently.

THE LETTER U
Are you wearing underwear?: DUH.(of course no!) Ha ha ha!

THE LETTER V
What's the worst veggie: I don't know. I love veggies as in.
Where do you want to go on vacation?: B-E-A-C-H tayo!

THE LETTER W
What's your worst habit?: Puffing smoke!
Where do you live?: Kapitolyo, Pasig City
What's your worst fear?: Getting some terminal illness.

THE LETTER X
Have you ever had an x-ray?: Yes
Have you seen the x-games?: No
Do you own a xylophone?: I did, as a kid.

THE LETTER Y
Do you like the color yellow?: Yup.
What's one thing you yearn for?: Starbucks!

THE LETTER Z
What's your zodiac sign?: Capricorn
Do you believe in the zodiac?: He he he!
Favorite zoo animal?: Tigers.

To my EX...

I never thought that I could actually say this... but thank you for breaking my heart. I was sad over the realization that everything was over between us. I finally did it. I finally left you. Nobody said it was easy. I thought I would like to give you another chance. But although the wounds have healed, the scars will never go away. I had the hardest time convincing myself that it’s you I want to spend the rest of my life with. I was even thinking of working things out with you again knowing that you love me so much. But no, that’s not what I wanted. I don’t want to lie to myself. I guess I haven’t completely forgotten what you did to me. How you cheated on me, how you lied to me, how to hurt me and the people who loves me. It’s a terrible feeling to know that you’ve been cheated on by the one person whom you love and trust so much. But it was even harder to convince myself that not all people are like that. You were my world but you took me for granted. How long have I prayed for the Lord’s guidance about it. It was painful to forgive. I prayed every single day. God gave me the strength. Yes, I have already forgiven you.


I’m very glad I did the right thing. It was an answered prayer. I’m smiling again. My life became so much sweeter. I could never thank you enough for breaking my heart. If it wasn’t because of that I won’t be this happy now… living… loving… I found my way back into love. I finally found what I’ve been looking for and I couldn’t ask for more.


Thank you.

... we're better together...

There's no combination of words
I could put on the back of a postcard,
No song that I could sing
But I can try for your heart,
Our dreams, and they are made out of real things,
Like a shoebox of photographs,
With sepiatone loving,
Love is the answer
At least for most of the questions in my heart ,
Like why are we here? And where do we go?
And how come it's so hard?
It's not always easy,
And sometimes life can be deceiving,
I'll tell you one thing, its always better when we're together

[Chorus:]
MMM, it's always better when we're together
Yeah, we'll look at the stars when we're together
Well, it's always better when we're together
Yeah, it's always better when we're together


And all of these moments
Just might find their way into my dreams tonight
But I know that they'll be gone,
When the morning light sings
And brings new things,
But tomorrow night you see
That they'll be gone too,
Too many things I have to do,
But if all of these dreams might find their way
Into my day to day scene
I'll be under the impression,
I was somewhere in-between
With only two,
Just me and you
Not so many things we got to do,
Or places we got to be
We'll sit beneath the mango tree now

Yeah, it's always better when we're together
MMM, We're somewhere in-between together
Well, it's always better when we're together
Yeah, it's always better when we're together

Mmmmm Mmmmm Mmmmm
I believe in memories
They look so, so pretty when I sleep
Hey now, and when, and when I wake up,
You look so pretty sleeping next to me
But there is not enough time,
And there is no, no song I could sing
And there is no combination of words I could say
But I will still tell you one thing,
We're better together

Time

Suppose time is a circle, bending back on itself. The world repeats itself, precisely, endlessly.For the most part, people do not know they will live their lives over. Traders do not know that they will make the same bargain again and again. Politicians do not know that they will shout from the same lectern an infinite number of times in the cycles of time. Parents treasure the first laugh from their child as if they will not hear it again. Lovers making love the first time undress shyly, show surprise at the supple thigh, the fragile nipple. How would they know that each secret glimpse, each touch, will be repeated again and again, exactly as before?

- Alan Lightman Einstein's Dreams

Craving for...

Last night was meant for a movie... but instead we- Mike, Peejay, Primo, and I decided to have a road trip to Tagaytay after work. To think that we were just there last Thursday! It was actually cool for me to go back because I'm really craving for “Bulalo” and “Tawilis”. We didn’t have “Bulalo” the last time.


Anyway, so there I was very excited to finally fulfill my cravings for “Bulalo”, but when we arrived at Leslie's- they're already close! How crazy was that?? Therefore we went to Henlin as an alternative (I like chicken feet too) but since no pets are allowed inside and I brought Chi-Chi with me, we had no choice but to order our food and wait outside.



We chose to eat at Starbucks.



It was fun last night. Really. The road trip, the sound trip and the food trip. It’s all good. I just hope that next time I can really have my BULALO! *smiles*

Smitten!

I realize it's hard to pretend you're not interested to someone you're very much interested to, entertain somebody who is interested to get to know you and you showering that person a chance...

You get stalked by one of those flings, you're currently standing with Mr. I-hope-Right and the floor sets you in for work. You start to wonder if that fling is really something you'd want to work-out with or it's just one of those days when you just want to get yourself around with someone who'd pamper you in the meantime before you get yourself tied to the statistic of the overrated grown-ups.

Doink! What am I saying here? I. Don't. Know. I'm surprise that I feel like this now. I mean I'm not the type of person who has a lot of crushes. In fact, I hardly get a crush on someone. This is one reason why my friends tell me that I'm high-maintenance, choosy, hard to please, demanding and difficult to like someone. They say it's hard to find a "date" for me. Well... I guess physical attraction is very shallow for me. I'd still go for the man with good intentions and clean deeds. I'm so tired of guys playing around.You know almost all men are womanizers until proven otherwise. And even when you've proven it, you'll just have to let it slide and be "forgiving" until it's time to take the big guns out and use it as ammunition. Gotta strike where it hurts the most. It's a sad fact of life. I mean, seriously.

Sometimes I'm just too cynical and jaded for my own good.

Bla bla!

I am so grouchy with how warm it is. Probably it’s gonna rain again soon. It's officially Summer! I'm so not looking forward to the scorching, humid days that have yet to come. With the way I complain about the heat, one would think I'm not a true-blue island girl. I'm sorry. I do love the beach and the mountain though, don't get me wrong.... I just hate the headaches and migraines I get from the darn hot weather. Even Chi-Chi has colds now! This reminds me of a big big problem because she doesn’t eat! I brought her to the vet already and gave her tons of medications. I’m getting poor spending so much money on her. Last week I even shopped clothes for her.
And now she’s not eating any food EXCEPT for “Andoks Manok”! Everyday I make it a point to come home to my flat during lunch so I could feed her and give her meds. Can you imagine how spoiled my baby dog is? She’s even healthier with all the vitamins! Then I can’t afford to render overtime at work because I know Chi is waiting for me. I just can’t leave her all alone for more hours! Hay! Anyway, despite all, I love her so much. She’s like a real baby to me.

New Hair!

I had my hair cut twice this week!


From this one...



To this one...



Then last night I don't know what came to my mind but I went to the salon again for my second hair cut!




Gosh! I'll stop now! I might think of getting a 'clean cut' tomorrow!

My L.S.S. (Love Song Syndrome)

Even though there's no one special in my heart at this moment, I can't help but feel in love with the love songs I'm listening to right now. It's been a while since the last time I tuned in to songs of these kinds. Isn't that funny? I'm like literally smiling... but the truth is... I'm not even in love with someone!

Well.. maybe it's because I feel happy and excited to meet the "ONE" for me. I can't wait for the time that I can finally dedicate these songs to him. That alone is enough to make me kilig! He’s surely gonna be one lucky guy…

Mushy as it may seem to you, I’m listening now to MYMP New Horizon Album.

Here’s the playlist.

Thoughts...

You cannot realize the meaningful fruits of a commitment or an agreement if you do not have trust. Trust is a belief that you will do what you say you will do, regarless of what anyone else is doing. This does not mean that you should not expect other people to honor their word. Trust, as a foundation of any relationship, means knowing what you know about yourself, being willing to share that information with the other people involved and believing that what you know about yourself can and will get you through whatever happens. When you don’t trust yourself, how can you expect to trust someone else?

Galera Highlights

Although I've been to Galera a couple of times since 1999, I can say that every visit is unique. Let me tell you why our last trip to PG is remarkable too.


First of all, of course, was being able to come there with Jakey, Peejay and Ana. Even if Ana and I went there 2 years ago, it’s always nice to go to places with her.


Second was being able to get a nice room for only Php1800/ night. The room was for a family of 8 because it has two queen size bed and another queen size extra cushion. At first they were offering a smaller room for 2K given that the hotel is new and has a griller outside. But knowing the persistent haggler moi… hah.. no doubt they can’t resist my bargaining skills! So they transferred us to the biggest room that has a ref inside too!


Third, for the very first time, was having fun of cooking some of our meals! We figured out that we could save a lot from just buying food in the market and cooking in our hotel. So we went to the market and bought all the food we think was way cheaper than those of what’s being sold in the restos. Take softdrinks, for instance. We bought one for Php65.00/ 1.5L in the white beach. Whereas in the market they were only for Php35.00/ 1.5L! In view of the fact that I know how to cook, why not cook some of the meals too, right? Some of the foods we grilled were chicken and pork barbecues! It was really great!


Fourth, was the amazing marathon card game! Do you know the games like Good Morning Queen, Bluff, Lucky Nine and of course Pusoy Dos and Tong Its? Well, congrats to Jakey for being able to learn some of these games! OMG it was really fun playing the Good Morning Queen and Bluff! Ha ha ha!








Fifth, was the trip to Tamaraw Falls. We rented a van for Php 1500.00. We cooked the “Inihaw na Liempo” there then swam through the icy waterfalls. It’s a must-see location, the next time you go to Puerto Galera make sure to include that in your IT.

Another highlight was the snorkeling. Well… not for me because I didn’t do that. I let the three of them snorkel around while I actually played Tong Its with the other 2 boatmen! That was the highlight! He he he! I was even daring them to bet the boating fee so I could win and make the snorkeling and island hopping for free.






Not to mention were the goofing around that we did! The relaxing massage by the beach during sunset! Our henna tatoos! The conversations and games by the beach at night!



Last, but not the least, was being drunk on our last night because of the legend “Mindoro Sling”!

Who's the sexiest non-vegetarian alive?

Uhm... ME? *Doinks*



Special thanks to Mon for this BigMac treat! I didn't have much time for lunch since I gotta do speed shopping for tomorrow's outing, then I remembered Mon gave me Mcdo Be-Our-Guest treat cards. Yey! So before I went shopping, I passed by Mcdo during lunch to claim my free food! BigMac is one of my favorites, aside from Quarter Pounder of course. Who cares about calories and losing pounds for the beach??? IT'S BIGMAC!

Bon appetit!

This is just not right!

I can't believe it! I tried to answer this quiz but I am quite surprised by the result. I don't know. Whatever!

Your Career Type: Enterprising

You are engertic, ambitious, and sociable. Your talents lie in politics, leading people, and selling things or ideas. You would make an excellent: Auctioneer - Bank President - Camp Director City Manager - Judge - Lawyer Recreation Leader - Real Estate Agent - Sales Person School Principal - Travel Agent - TV Newscaster The worst career options for your are investigative careers, like mathematician or architect.

What's Your Ideal Career?

I'm Me :)

I'm 25 but the child in me is still very predominant. I love old school stuffs. I love music. I am athletic. My best sports are mostly extreme ones. You could say that I'm vain but I love mountain climbing so much. I enjoy going to beaches and although I don’t swim I scuba dive. I'm a sucker for a good massage. Comedy and feel good movies are my things, but good chick flicks are a guilty pleasure once in a while. Driving and road trips with friends are my highs. I don't drink much because alcohol knocks me out something fierce. My friends love to see me drunk all the time. I love coffee so much though I'm still waiting for my 2nd growth spurt. Give me a good book, and I'm good to stay in my room for hours. I’m a natural artist and performer. I sing and dance very well. I draw. I paint. I am indeed a creative person. I am spontaneous. Some say I’m a great snob, some would say I’m really funny, some would say I’m one of the boys, some would say I’m very sophisticated and some of them would say I’m a tease. I make friends easily everywhere. Food is one of my happiness. In the near future, I want to learn how to bake perfectly. And perhaps have underwater photography as a hobby. I like to dream and I try to escape from reality. I love adventure. And honestly, if you ask me, I cannot tell you what or where I'll be in 10 years time. They say my intellectual type is precision processor. That means I’m exceptionally good at discovering quick solutions to problems, especially ones that involve math or logic. Though I have a quest for perfection, I try to embrace my mistakes and the cracks of my life. Perfection is a standard that I don’t want to live up to. I’m also resourceful and able to think on my feet. I am an independent person. I am competitive. I am a leader. I am a fighter.