Friday, November 18, 2005

Schmasketball

Really, what is it with basketball that makes men go ga-ga and wild over that game? Are all men really addicted to basketball? Do you know that just because of this game, I got cursed because I didn't allow my hubby to play? Would you believe that he really cursed me, in all caps and with conviction just because he wasn't able to play? And now, we are not talking with each other just because of this?

First..it's my day off today...maybe he would want to spend time with me and the kids instead of spending his time playing it. (Wrong move...)

Second, it's not that I don't allow him to play. I do. Infact, every wednesday is his basketball day. He wakes up early in the morning so he can play with his friends. It's because, I'm at work, so I don't really diss about it. But hey, when it's my day off... i want to spend time with him abnd the kids, because the four of us don't really have time with each other because of our conflicting schedules.

Thirdly...there are days that I wake up that a basketball game is playing on the boob tube. Of course I react! And then he'd get really pissed off, and will begin his litany that I better get used to this since I have two sons, and that sooner or later basketball will be a part of my breakfast, lunch and dinner. True. Maybe, but now that my kids are barely in their elementary, can we just go and enjoy some other things? By the time that they begin to like your game...that's the time that I will adjust, but not before.

But my gosh! Cursing me just because of Baskteball is PLAIN STUPID AND SENSELESS. Just because of that, you cursed me just like that! WHAT A BUMMER!

.....And you actually expect me to like basketball after this? What do you think?

Tuesday, October 04, 2005

A Reflection....

my mom only had one eye.
i hated her... she was such an embarressment..
my mom ran a small shop at a flea market.
she collected little weeds and such to sell...
anything for the money we needed
she was such an embarressment.
there was this one day during elementary school..
it was field day, and my mom came.
i was so embarressed. how could she do this to
me? i threw her a hateful look and ran out.
the next day at school...
"your mom only has one eye?!?!" ..and they
taunted me.
i wished that my mom would just dissappear from
this world
so i said to my mom,
"mom.. why dont you have the other eye?!
if you're only gonna make me a laughingstock,
why dont you just die?!!!"
my mom did not respond..
i guess i felt a little bad, but at the same time, it
felt good to think that i had said what i'd wanted to
say all this time..
maybe it was because my mom hadnt punished
me,
but i didnt think that i had hurt her feelings very
badly.
that night...
i woke up, and went to the kitchen to get a glass
of water.
my mom was crying there, so quietly, as if she
was afraid that she might wake me.
i took a look at her, then turned away.
because of the thing i had said to her earlier, there
was something pinching at me in the corner of my
heart.
even so, i hated my mother who was crying out of
her one eye. so i told myself that i would grow up
and become successful.
cause i hated my one-eyed mom and our
desperate poverty..



then i studied real hard.
i left my mother and came to Seoul and studied,
and got accepted in the Seoul University with all
the confidence i had.
then, i got married.
i bought a house of my own.
then i had kids, too..
now i'm living happily as a successful man.
i like it here because it's a place that doesnt
remind me of my mom.
this happiness was getting bigger and bigger,
when..
what?!
who's this?!
...it was my mother...
..still with her one eye.
it felt as if the whole sky was falling apart on me.
my little girl ran away, scared of my mom's eye.
and i asked her,
"who are you?!"
"i dont know you!!!" as if trying to make that real. i
screamed at her," how dare you come to my
house and scare my daughter!"

"GET OUT OF HERE! NOW!!!"
and to this, my mother quietly answered,
"oh, i'm so sorry. i may have gotten the wrong
address,"
and she dissappeared out of sight.

thank good ness... she doesnt recognize me..
i was quite relieved.
i told myself that i wasnt going to care, or think
about this for the rest of my life.
then a wave of relief came upon me...
one day, a letter regarding a school reunion came
to my house. so, lying to my wife that i was going
on a business trip, i went.
after the reunion, i went down to the old shack,
that i used to call a house...just out of curiosity
there, i found my mother fallen on the cold ground.
but i did not shed a single tear.
she had a piece of paper in her hand.... it was a
letter to me.
my son...
i think my life has been long enough now..
and... i wont visit Seoul anymore...
but would it be too much to ask if i wanted you to
come visit me once in a while?
i miss you so much.. and i was so glad when i
heard you were coming for the reunion.
but i decided not to go to the school.
...for you...
and i'm sorry that i only have one eye, and i was
an embarressment for you.
you see, when you were very little, you got into
an
accident, and lost your eye. as a mom, i couldnt
stand watching you having to grow up with only
one eye... so i gave you mine...
i was so proud of my son that was seeing a
whole
new world for me, in my place, with that eye. i
was
never upset at you for anything you did.. the
couple times that you were angry with me,.. i
thought to myself, 'it's because he loves me..'
my son... oh, my son...
i dont want you to cry for me, because of my
death.
please dont cry...
my son, i love you so much

Tuesday, September 27, 2005

A Birthday Refection...

Its exactly 6 days before my 25th birthday. I feel kinda weird because I'm quarter of a century! When I was still in my teens, I was always wondering what I will be when I reached 25. I always thought that I will be more mature, you know, I won't be as gigglish and as childish as I used to be. :)

I also wanted to get married by 25, and have kids by 26 or 27 (the same age my mom was when she had me). However, things don't usually go the way you think that it would happen.

At 25, I have two kids, and I am still not married. I will probably be getting married by next year :D I am still as gigglish and as childish as before, but I know that in my own, I have matured more than I can imagine. At 22, I had my first baby. At 24, I gave birth to Nicko. I have my own house now, (though we're just renting). I can pay my utility bills, can buy things for my kids without asking anyone for help. I am an employer now, because i have a yaya who takes care of my babies when I am at work. :D Though I still don't have my own car... I'm happy where I am now. I may not be the doctor that I have always imagined I will be, but I know given the right oppurtunity, I can still be the doctor that I have always dreamed of.

At 25, I have found the love of my life. I am settled and happy and contented. :D Sam will only be the man for me. :D I love him so much... and for the last 5 years, I have been falling in love more and more each day. :D

My life is not perfect. It's not smooth sailing. There were a lot of bumps and thumps, but luckily, with the help of God and the support of my loved ones, I have surpassed them with great dignity and confidence. I have learned to stand up for the decisions that I made even if it was because of stupidity. I have learned to cry and realize that crying is not a sign of weakness, but of strenght and selflessness. Also, it made me realize that crying is a a trademark of being human. It makes me intouch with my inner self. That's something that I have learned to master.

The experiences that I had were draining but fruitful. I have learned to realize that you really can't have it all. You really can't please people. You can't always have what you have. It made me realize that there really is a God, and that He's just there. It made me realize that life runs in circles. One minute your down, the next thing you know you're on top then down again.

I may sound weird, i know that. But hey! I have been crazy the past 25 years of my life. :D

Saturday, September 03, 2005

Top Two Things About Myself...

Top 2 things found in my bag:
-- Cell Phone
-- Wallet

Top 2 films Id watch over and over again:
-- My Best Friend's Wedding (my ultimate favorite)
-- Fools Rush In

Top 2 songs I can listen to again and again:
-- Ironic By Alanis Morisette
-- This I Promise You by N'Sync

Top 2 books I read from cover to cover:
-- Hehehe... I don't read books...

Top 2 reasons to watch television:
-- Past Time
-- It makes me fall asleep

Top 2 places I'd want to visit 10 yrs. from now:
-- Europe (Any part of Europe)
-- Puerto Princesa, Palawan

Top 2 great men you've encountered:
-- My Dad (of course!)
-- My Husband

Top 2 obsessions:
-- Papemelroti Boxes (Am so obsessed with them!)
-- Right Now.. to work abroad (US or Dubai)

Top 2 favorite cartoon characters:
-- Tweety Bird
-- Elmo

Top 2 favorite girls name:
-- Franchesca
-- Angela

Top 2 favorite guys name:
-- Sajie!!!
-- Nicko!!!

Top 2 favorite foods:
-- Spaghetti
-- Sinigang

Top 2 favorite snacks:
-- Cheeseburger
-- Chocolate Milk Shake (yyum! yyumm!)

Top 2 favorite website:
-- Friendster
-- Blogspot (Kahit complicated :-))

Top 2 favorite places:
-- Tagaytay
-- The Hand Shaped Chapel in Manila Memorial Park

Top 2 things u want to do:
-- Go abroad and make lotsa money! hehehe :-)
-- Spend more time with my Angels

Top 2 reasons why you have LQ:
-- Miscommunication
-- Pride

Top 2 goals you want to accomplish:
-- Own a house, lot and car
-- Build a rest house in Tagaytay

Top 2 favorite colors:
-- Blue
-- Pink (I guess)

Tuesday, August 16, 2005

I Called My Hubby's Former Girlfriend A Flirt (A Reaction to HER Blog)

Title: I WAS ONCE CALLED A FLIRT…

(From the blog of my hubby’s former girlfriend)

One point in my life i was called a flirt.The story goes like this...I have an ex and i was so over him ! I really just wanted to be friends with him and establish the broken friendship. Our relationship didnt last long naman noh. Its just that i was misunderstood all the time by this gf of his. Turns out she is kinda insecure (upps sorry huh if ure accessing my blog and stumbled on this topic) coz the time i did send a forwarded message to my ex ... she replied with all the probing and suddenly attacked me with endless questions and unsolicited advices. Relax! I have my very own life and thats just who i am. Now deal with it. After sending many messages back and forth...she was ticked off by me. Honestly, i didnt fight back. What for naman? Shes just so agitated the more i replied. I guess when she was finished with the words she wanted to tell me she labeled me 'as flirt'. I was dumbfounded. How would u consider someone as a flirt? Shes not acquainted with me. Actually when the guy and i were still dating she was already in the picture calling my then bf during late night to talk. Ex is telling me that over the phone and it never really bothered me for sure! When we broke up she suddenly entered the picture. So u see...whose who? :DNevertheless, the good thing in me i was never insecure even if i am not so beautiful! Hahaha...i find myself charming some days where i really want to dress myself up. There are days that i am just so tamad to be charming. Parang bad hair days. Upps walang kkontra friends tayo!-End-

*** This blog is from the Blog of my hubby’s former girlfriend...When I first read this entry.. I knew she is talking about me... And honestly, I want to pound her face... I was even tempted to post a comment in her blog just to set things straight and ease my mind... but it’s worthless... WHY POST A COMMENT TO SOMETHING THAT HAPPENED A GOOD THREE YEARS AGO?!?! But… as much as I want to… I’m sorry… I just can’t help but react…

I remember the incident that you're talking about...and no... it wasnt after you forwarded a message to Sam. It was AFTER TWO YEARS since the two of you broke up. It was AFTER TWO YEARS that you have been constantly asking him to go out with you just to rekindle your "so called" friendship. Come on! Who the hell are you kidding? Don't I earn the right to react after 2 years of bugging him? (Oopppsss… wag ka magdeny…you wanted to be friends with him from the day you broke up with him…) There were so many times in the first two years that I was nonchalant about the text messages that you sent him. There was even this one time that I was the one who was texting you and you told him that you still wanna be friends… I answered (with his approval) that it is alright for you to become friends again… But after two years, I said no more… that two years is enough…

If you were in my shoes, what would you honestly do? Would you be okay to the idea? Maybe for you, but not for me. What may be okay for you, may not be alright with me. We have different opinions over different situations, and I guess it’s alright if your boyfriend (or husband for that matter) will go out with one of his former girlfriends so that they can rekindle their friendship…

In your blog you said “Actually when the guy and i were still dating she was already in the picture calling my then bf during late night to talk.” – Was I the only one who was calling him? How did the two of you get along? Weren’t you the first one to call him up too? After you met, you asked for his number from one of your mutual friends, who just happened to be my friend too, but was he the first one to call? How did the two of you became the “two of you”? A piece of advise before you use the word that I used to describe you, think about how the two of you got together… because from what I know, I was not the only one to first call him up.

I also read in another entry in your blog that you a “part of you died when you knew you cannot be friends anymore” – WHY? Do you know how he felt? Do you know how broken he was when you broke up with him? Do you actually think that you can be friends regardless of your past? Be realistic – you cannot have everything that you want… Not all people think and act like you…

And, just to set your imagination straight – I WAS, AM, AND WILL NEVER BE INSECURE OF YOU – Why would I be? I don’t think I have reason to be insecure... I really don’t have any idea where you got this – but the mere fact that he chose me over you says it all…Oh… I remember… you also called me possessive and immature… You see… If am possessive and immature I don’t think that we could have lasted up to this very day… Because if I am possessive and immature WHY THE HELL DID HE CHOSE ME OVER YOU?

You want to know the truth? We broke up because of you. Because he wanted to weigh his feelings for me and for you…Remember, you even asked him to pick you up from your office….went to a movie together… talked about your relationship… I gave way… I let him go temporarily so that he will not be confused…And I will be fine if he chooses to be with you… Whatever happened between you and him was none of my business – but as far as I know, it was not entirely his fault – How we got together is also none of your business…

And… if you are so over him, then why the hell write this blog? Why do you put so much effort in making your readers believe that you are so over him – and that your relationship did not last long enough…

I actually made him read your blog… and you know what? He told me to ignore it because it just sucks. But like what I told him, I just cant help but vent… If you are actually trying to draw my attention – well.. I will give it to you… you got me there – I know I should not be overreacting because we have our own lives now… But I just can’t help it…After years of silence and then this? Too much dear… too much…

The bottom line is – RESPECT – If I was so mad that you were asking him to go out with you – it’s just all about respect. I don’t think you would want to be in my shoes – whether broken friendship is the motive here – BUT IT’S JUST ABOUT RESPECT. Besides, how will your husband feel if he found out what you were doing? If he knows – then good for you – If he doesn’t… I don’t wanna think what’s gonna happen…Besides… how would you feel if he will do the things that you do?

I can just go on and on and tell to your face the things that you have said and done… but ranting will get me nowhere. I just wrote this because I just can’t help but react to what you said. As much as I explain myself… you will just believe whatever you want to… so just go and think that you are victorious. We have our own lives now, our own families I may add… All I know is that I am happy… we have been, we are and we will always be…because the girl who once called you a flirt is happy with the guy that you once adored… they have been, for the past 5 years now… and they will always be…

HONEY... I AM SO SORRY... I KNOW THAT I SHOULD'VE KEPT MY MOUTH SHUT... I JUST CAN'T HELP IT....
xOxOxOxO

Tuesday, July 19, 2005

The Songs of My Heart

This past few days, I have been constantly listening to my copmuter radio as to avoid hearing the voice of the person that annoys me the most. Listening to them makes me reminisce those carefree days that I used to have... Then i thought, i just maybe should just...once more.... for the last time... listen to the songs of my heart...


FOR THE BOY DOWN UNDER
MAYBE THIS TIME
"Two old friends, meet again, Wearing older faces... talk about the places they have been...Maybe this time, it will be love and they'll find... Maybe now they can be more than just friends"...
The year was 1997... I was anticipating the day that you will come home because it's your cousin's wedding. It's been a while since I saw you... Everybody knows that I have liked you ever since we were kids. But the fact was that...you were shy. Another fact, it's as if you will even look at me...
After the wedding, we went out together with all of your cousins. It was like a reunion because we used to be neighbors, but since they moved to your place, we seldom see them. We went to a bar in Makati and danced the night away. I was so shy. You should have known that. I couldn't talk to you because I was too shy too speak up. You found me boring, but the truth was, I was just waiting for you to talk to me. I didn't want to be the first one to make the move because... i thought at that time, it wasn't proper. You might think that I'm coming on too strong. I remembered when we were talking inside the bar, you asked me if I liked your brother. I said, no, not really, when we were young, but not anymore. I thought I heard you say "GREAT" (or was it good?) What was that all about? ...
Then your brother told my mom that you wanted to go out with me. Was that true?...
When the day finally came for you to leave, January 30, 1997.... I went to your aunt's house to bid goodbye... i was teary eyed, you were too. When you started to shake the hands of the people around me. I was really wondering what will you do, will you shake my hand? Then finally, you went to my side, shook my hands first, then hugged me. I remembered,, when you hugged me, the tears that I was trying to hide fell... You never said anything.... You never said to wait for you. If indeed you feel something, then you could have just told me... I could've waited for you. If you just said so... I just wanted to know... Did you really like me? was there any spark? You told me that you were coming back.... but you never said that you will be coming back for me. You could've told me... Because I could've accepted you. I was willing to wait for you to come back. You did...but I was committed when you come back... maybe I guess, I just wasn't meant to be...
But if you told me to wait... i will do that even if it will take a long time...
x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0x0

Saturday, July 16, 2005

My Complaints About Work (Part 2)

O gosh...it's a Sunday again... and I am really not myself today. Not do I only have to go to work today, i don't feel like going to work anymore. Sheesh! Everyday, it's getting harder and harder for me to get up in the morning. Especially at 3:30 in the morning. It's so hard for me to leave my sleeping babies everyday.

If it's not hard to find a new job, I probably have resigned my post. Nothing is happening to my career. Don't get me wrong. The account that I am with is really great, but I guess, the management is not great after all. I'm sorry, this is just my opnion. Respect that.

Like What I said before... I know I should not be complaining, But I just can't help it. Hay naku!!! It's so hard when you do something that doesn't make you happy. It's so hard to cheat oneself. The sooner you think that you are okay, the worse you get each and every single day.

x0x0x0

Saturday, July 09, 2005

My say on the so called Gloriagate Scandal (This is just my Opinion)

Walang originality... Whoever invented this name.. Gosh... You do not have any originality....

She may have made a mistake, but don't we all make mistakes? I mean, for Pete's sake, nobody is spared from making mistakes, whether she be the President, a beggar or the Queen of England, everybody has committed mistakes, which is normal, because we are all human.

I appreciate our people, they are vigilant, and they know how to excercise their own rights... however, do they really know what's going on?

The people want Gloria to step down because they want another president to take her place. And then what? To have that president replaced again? Don't we ever learn?

Yes, people power is a glorious way of excercising our rights - because of what we did to the Marcos Regime - we became famous - but now, because of our famous people power - WE ARE NOW THE LAUGHING STOCK OF THE WORLD. Simply because, we never learn.

Can we just take this aside and move on, and deal this the constitutional way? There are so many things that we need to resolve, and going out there, shouting and waiting for the incumbent president to step down will not help us resolve the problems of our country. I feel that the best thing to do here is to learn how to forgive, but let us always stay vigilant...and if we feel that Mrs. Arroyo is not fit to be president anymore, then on 2010, let's go out and vote another president who we feel is worthy of becoming one.

It's not gonna help if we want her to go down - because no matter what she does, whoever you want to become president will not be able to take that place. The one who is gonna replace Gloria will be her duly elected constitutional successor, VP Noli, not Susan Roces, and definitely not Loren Legarda.

For Ms. Roces, I respect you as an actress. I respect you as the wife of the Late Fernando Poe Jr., but I feel, and I am sorry for saying this, I feel that you just ought to keep it low. Don't get your hands dirty by joining politics. Your husband has tried, and although many of you thought that he was made daya by Gloria, I feel that good people like you should not be in politics after all. There are so many other ways that you can serve the country, and running for president, or being in politics is not the perfect outlet for you. Don't waste your time here. You may never know, you may be the next victim.

For Ms. Legarda, my gosh...tsk!tsk!tsk! NAKAKAHIYA KA. I used to respect you,but not anymore. You know why? because, now, it shows that you're just after one thing - the presidency. You are eaten by your political ambition. You are selfish. I can't help but think that the only reason why you sided with FPJ is because you're just gona sink your claws and dig deeper. You don't know how to be contented. You are losing your self diginity. Why push your electoral protest at a difficult time like this? If you really care for the nation, why at a time like this - Obvious ba? The only reason why you're pushing the protest at this time is because, if and only if, Gloria steps down, VP Noli will become the next president. Since you insist that he made you daya last elections - and if ever you will prove that you won, you will be the so called "duly elected constitutional successor". When that happens, and Gloria steps down - who else will become president? YOU! Ang dumi mo. You're not after the country's welfare, but you're just after your self interest. Tsk!Tsk! Sama ian. Bad ka. Lumalabas tuloy that YOU'RE A SORE LOOSER. But you know what? we are not stupid, and we are not blind. It's really a good thing that I did not vote for you. (Buti na lang talaga)

Let's just pray so that your nation will be reunited. One day, the light will shine on us.

Tuesday, July 05, 2005

My Complaints About Work

I am so bored and tired. In fact, I don't wanna work anymore. Maybe because I have been working for so long and yet nothing is happening. I got so disappointed when I found out that I wasn't included in the pick. You know what I did? I didn't go to work for a week, calling in sick, each and every single day. The mere truth to that is that - I just don't wanna go to work. Period.

I'm luck to have this job. There are so many people out there who does not work, however, here I am, working yet complaining. It's not I am not grateful. It's just that, I don't feel that I'm growing, or will grow old doing this thing. I want a job that will let me grow as an employee, and I also want a job that will grow with me. Meaning, even if I have gray hair already, I know that I am still working because I love the job that I am doing.

I should not be complaining. But I honestly can't help it. I know! I know I should not be babbling...

But how can you even stop me from talking? I'm just disappointed. You just gotta give it to me just this time.

I hate it when I hear her voice. I hate it when I hear her talk. Her voice, her laughter, everything about her annoys me. She can't even do anything for the team without having to say "I'm sorry, I can't do anything about it"...Duh.... How come you were given that position if you can not do anything about something.... You should be the go between your team and the higher managment. But, You are not doing that. In all fairness, you are good doing technical stuff...but your people skills...hmmmm... honestly...sucks.

I'm sorry. It's not that I don't appreciate you or the things that you do.... it's just that there is something wrong about you. If you ask me what's that? I'd say I don't know... because...I really don't. You better do some self realization so you can discover what we dislike about you. Because, based from our past experience, you're just too insensitive to listen.

Adios!

Wednesday, June 22, 2005

i am so bored

Gosh!!! i am really so bored! i'm so sleepy, i'm so bored. i just wanna go home and sleep. I am so tired na talaga. Shit! instead of enjoying y day off tomorrow, i will still have to go to work and do my extension. hay... tagal ko ng hindi naupdate ag blog ko.

Tuesday, April 26, 2005

I got hit by a bus...

Yup... i came to work this morning... and an inevitable thing happened. I GOT HIT BY A BUS! Well, i was. But it didn't cause any serious damage. I alighted from the bus that I was riding in, then this bus, who was at a halt, started to move, sandwiching me between the bus that I was riding. I was about to cross the street when the bus moved and hit me... point blank... at the right shoulder. Then I did the next best thing.. (or the best thing that I can do at that point)... I tapped the drivers window, and cursed him.. as in #@#$@%! And all of that curse! Shempre noh!.... It's a good thing I was wearing heels... (buti na lang), and when I crossed the street the conductor even shouted na "Hindi ka kase tumitingin sa dinadaanan mo!" Putcha! (Kasalanan ko pa pala!) So, i shouted back: " #@#$@%! Ikaw na nga tong nakasakit, ikaw pa tong mayabang! May ibubuhay ka ba sa pamilya ko kung may nagyari sa ken...!!!!

Gosh... it's really a good thing I'm wearing heels...at kung hindi, baka nakatakbo pa ako, and slapped him in his face!

Bus drivers ought to be careful. They don't know that the person that they hit has a family. Like in my case. I was more scared when I was sandwiched between the two buses, because there was no place to run. I was shaking when I came to work, actually, I was even rushing to go to work because I might get late. But... the jolly, old me... took things in stride and I luaghed about it so hard when I told my officemates. Although, i know that they were concerned.My supervisor even asked me seriously if I'm okay. Well, I am. I don't scare off easily. Maybe I will just be a little more careful the next time.

Tuesday, April 19, 2005

Pope Benedict XVI

Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger, of Germany, has been elected as the successor of the late Pope John Paul II. He chose the name Benedict XVI. Now that we have a new pope, I hope that he continues the legacy of his predecessor. And I suppose he will... he has been Pope John Paul II's close confidant and theological adviser for the last 20 years. May the Holy Spirit guide him in his endeavors.. and I also hope and pray that the Filipinos will have a special place in his heart, just like PJP II did.

Sunday, April 17, 2005

BaD Day Ulit...

Alam mo ion? Minsan badtrip talaga eh. Ang hirap hirap na nga, the situation itself is making it even more complicated. Duh!!!! So, do you think I make any damn sense? Hindi diba?

Ewan ko ba, sobrang badtrip ako eh. Oo na sige na.. wala ng sense kung wala ng sense. Pasensha na. Ganon talaga. :/

Friday, April 08, 2005

My Thoughts on Marriage...

When I first found out that I was pregnant with Sajie, i was asked by my friend if sam and i will get married. I answered with conviction: "No, Of course not. I guess not at this time". Then he asked why, I answered, still with conviction.. "Because we are not yet ready"... and honestly, we are not...

I guess parenthood and marriage are two different things. It's like silver and blue. Although,they go along very well, it's hard to just make it work together. Both deals with emotional maturity and physical readiness.

I believe that having kids is not the sole reason for getting married at the wrong time. I mean, if at that certain point in your life, you feel that having a kid is overwhelming, they why even give yourself the added grief of getting married? Because...most of us will answer....that is the most right thing to do....

NOT! Having an unplanned baby is not reason enough for you to settle down with the father of your kid. For me, marriage is sacred, marriage is your whole life devotion to your partner. If in the crossroads of your relationship, you realize that the father of your kid is the man that you want to grow old with -- then go ahead, take the next step and get married. No problem there. But if you feel that you are not yet ready to tie the knot -- even if you have kids -- then don't take that risk. Better to be cautious than to be very sorry in the end.

In my case, I have two sons, but it seems like marriage is still very far in line. Although, I am still with the father of my kids, it feels like we are not yet ready to get married at this point in time. Why you may ask...because there are so many things that you have to consider before getting married. And believe me, marriage is just not all about love.

YUP! Marriage is not all about love. It's about 2 people living together, trying to work out every single thing that's different about each other. It's accepting your partner and loving all his / her shortcomings, his / her mistakes. Marriage is all bout acceptance, devotion, committment, love, trust, etc.etc.

No person or situation can ever dictate you in getting married. You and your partner alone can only decide as to when will be the right time for you to say the magic word "I Do".For when that the perfect time comes, there is no reason for you to avoid it either.

A Great Man

Yesterday at 6:30pm ET (12:30pm Vatican time), a great man was laid to his final resting place. Pope John Paull II was laid to rest after his 26 years of being the Pontiff of the roman catholic church. I know that deep in our hearts, we will truly, truly miss him.

The crowds broke into the appluase when the casket was carried by the pall bearers inside St. Peter's Basilica. When the casket turned to face the Basilica, I saw the man wearing white, turning his back on us, and walking towards the Basilica. Then he made his one last final bow, and was then carried inside the church. It's just so hard to believe that he's gone. That we won't catch another glimpse of him, we won't see him smile or pray or hug and kiss people. We won't hear his voice anymore.

It's just so sad that my sons won't ble to catch a glimpse of this great man. That they will only be able to hear about this great man in books, and religion classes. However, I know that wherever he is right now, he's in eternal bliss.

We will truly miss you Pope John Paul II, and forever you will be in our hearts...

We love you.. May you rest in Peace.

Johannes Pauli II
1920-2005

Thursday, April 07, 2005

Bad Morning

i went to work today in a photo finish entrance. kala ko i will be late cuz i wasnt able to wake up early, woke up at 5am, i have to be in before 6, good grief...pano ion? shempre...since im really in a hurry, had to go and ride the taxi today...pero okay lang, at least hindi mashado mataas metro eh. hehehehe.

as usual, pag pasok ko sa office, guys from the night shift were there. maingay na naman! haaaay.. the noise is inevitable, but the table thumping is not.bastos tong kasama ko sa pod. kala mo kung sino eh... kung paluin niya lamesa kala mo sha lang tao. badtrip. pati computer gumalaw..i though there was an earthquake, i looked at judith who was also looking at me, then we realize that the computers were shaking of this obnoxious guy! pero hayan ko na nga... good thing, jenna called and we had a meeting, at least i can evade the noise, the table thumping and them.

i started working on some stuff, had to clear them up, maganda intentions ko hanggang sa nahila na naman ako ni Mr. Friendster. Kanina, i was working like hell, ngayon, petix ever, chitchat habang hinihintay ko iong reply ng bestfriend ko sa friendster (nadisable kase lahat ng chat services ng computer ko) badtrip.

3 more hours then i get to go home and see sam and my kids.... miss them like hell. badtrip ren kase bukas i have to go to work again. miss making kulit to them.

and a good thing.... buti na lang narecover ko post ko or else... (haaaayyyy...naiinis na naman ako...tinotopak na naman computer ko! - arrgggghhhhh naiinis na ako!)

Tired...(YaWn...)

i feel like i'm about to collapse any minute now. i am so tired. i want to sleep and sleep and recharge so i will have the energy to do the things that i am supposed to do tomorrow. can't wait for my vacation next week...hehehe...just the thought of coming to work for only two days gives me the strength to finish this week with a jam! hehehehe..however, just thinking that i will be staying in the office for 12 hours is not alright...

i miss my kids...and sam. i barely get to spend time with sam because he is in the night shift so we only get to see each other for like 4 - 5 hours (maximum) per day. i miss my kids so much... i just look forward to going home every day because of them...

hayyy....i'm really so tired and sleepy.... zzzzzz

Tuesday, April 05, 2005

Bad Day... Bad Mood

I think I'm gonna have a bad day today. I woke up feeling not okay because of my work schedule. Badtrip. I don't know what's gonna happen. Sheesssshhhh!

Sunday, April 03, 2005

For "Lolek"

When I was first saw you ten years ago, I was touched by your presence. I never had the chance to hold your hand, or meet you., yet, by seeing you (even in a distance), i felt so calm and serene. I am amazed by how much crowd was there, your presence is so overwhelming. People were chanting your name, and they were following you. Admist the chaotic state of the grandstand, people were sacrificing the comfort of their homes just to be there and listen to you. You have the charisma. You have the power. You have the holy presence.

Last night, as I was watching you, I couldn't believe my eyes. I was teary eyed. Even if I have not had the chance to meet you, I know that somehow, I lost something. Someone. And I know that I share this feeling with millions of people around the world.

The shocking truth is slowly sinking in. I feel that I lost somebody so close to me. Seeing you in your "coffin", the state where you are in right now is unbelievable. I will never be used to seeing you like that. I have always seen you laughing and smiling. I was expecting you to bounce back, but you didn't. And this time, it's for real.

Your journey towards home has started. I know that when you're there, you will be looking down on us. You will be praying for us, and will still be guiding us even if you're not here anymore.

Your memory will forever be in our hearts. We love you Pope John Paul II. May you rest in peace.

Pope John Paul II
1920-2005

Saturday, April 02, 2005

GrRrRrRr....

Hay sa wakas! After 48 years.... napublish ko na ren iong blog ko for Pope John Paul II. Grabeehhh! Pasensha na po...bagong gamit lang po ako ng blogspot eh. Hehehehe

Pope John Paul II... A Tribute to a Holy Man

Pope John Paul II died at 3:37am (manila time - 9:57pm- Italian time)... such a great loss for the 120 million catholics all over the world. however, although we are deeply saddened by his loss, we join him in his journey to everlasting life. The past few days, he went through a great amount of physical pain, but now, the physical pain has ended... and his healing begins...I am not really that religious, pero, I am saddened by his death. I was in Luneta 10 years ago for the World Youth Day. And i was touched by his holy presence. I sensed in him a caring, sincere and religious and holy man. Why do good people have to die? I guess that's the question in my mind right now...

Let's pray for him.

Karol Josef Wojtyla " Lolek"

May 18, 1920 - April 2, 2005

"Eternal rest grant unto him o Lord, and let the perpetual light shine upon him...

May he rest in peace, Amen"

Thursday, March 31, 2005

A Day In My Life....

Hay, thanks! At least after 48 years, I have a downtime! For a change I'm not writing emails now!!! Hehehe! This is my first time to write in my blog. So please bear with me. This blog will be filled with a lot of thoughts, emotions and feelings - That is if ever I get the chance to write anything here! hehehe...