Forgot my Blog account!!

hehe, sa sobrang tagal nakalimutan ko na ang password and account name ko sa blog site ko..hay.. its been almost 4 months na di ko na open ang site na to.. sabi na nga ba, passion talaga dapat ang mag blog nyahaha..

enihow, dami na nangyari sa akin, di ko na matandaan masyado ang mga detalye..

basta eto ung mga un:

Center's Anniversary
SCIP on dancing event
Birthdays
Despedida's
Birthday ko
Shell Family Day
The CDO adventure
SSSC Christmas Party

sige balik na lang ulit ako to post.. mag prepare pa kami for eizel's bday hehehe
ciao!

beeee back!!

yipee!! finally Ive got the chance to log on again to my site..hehe..

so many events happened, some so good to remember and some ahem..never mind hehe..

On the past whole month, Ive attended : (well, its only two mind you.hehehe)

Mona's Little girl first boithday - happy birthday dearest kat-kat!

Gawad Kalinga at Ambulong Batangas - tiresome but very unforgettable and rewarding experience.

got to go now, ill just drop by again and post some pics!

Love on a different angle

Lately, I was into deep thinking and realization that I wasnt being fair to my companion. I end to be harsh to the words I spoke to him, quick to anger, patience wearing too thin. I had this habit of saying if we ever parted ways, he's the one who ends up losing. That Im brave and strong enough if ever he left me behind. That I can't wait that too long, so many worries,too many demands and whinning.

I realized that My butter belly is one of a kind person. Inspite all of this, he still continue to show me love, forgiveness, patience and kindness. I have showed all the bad things i am capable of doing, all my skeleton in the closet, revealed all my deep secrets, thinking that eventually he'll end up leaving me for good. But he still accepted me for who I am, prodding me to change for better.

It is really true that the value of a person you'll never realized as long as they are gone. And I dont want to feel or to be in the situation like that. I know that He's the one I do really want to share my whole life with, in happiness and in misery.

I just hoped that I can change for the better.

It is amusing that if i try to remain calm and patient, he jokingly asked me " Di ko sanay di mo ko inaaway at sinusungitan, nakakatakot hehe". see? ganun ako kasalbahe sa kanya.. sa kanya lang naman hihi.. I feel kasi na lahat ng kaartehan at kasungitan ko tolerable sa kanya. (spoiled)

Lagi ko naman talaga pinagpapray na sana maging mabait nako, kahit pa unti unti.. I try to tone down my emotions, supress my anger and try to have a calm disposition. reading scriptures and attending Sunday Sacrament is really an effective tool for me to hold my temper.

I am most willing to compromise everything and anything, wag lang ako iwan ni butter belly..hehe..

ciao!

Putting things in perspective

I have received this coming from one of my colleague here at shell. I was deeply touched and felt guilty of being so stubborn and selfish. I think that I was always being deprived of anything I wanted not only for me but for my family as well. I do pray daily but forgetting to say thanks whole heartedly on every blessings Heavenly Father poured down on mine head. This is one of those times I remembered that I, indeed is far blessed than everyone whose left devastated because of Wars, plague, human abuse, sickness and extreme poverty. I dont know how to help them but I know by starting to feel blessed and not selfish will help me extend my heart to those far more in need than me. I know that the best cure for someone whose having or into difficulties is to focus herself or himself to service. Commit good deeds, Gloomy? find someone you can cheer up, penniless? look someone whom you can share what is left of you who mostly needed what you have than yourself. I believe and have faith that those who suffer here on earth, whose gone to so much tribulation and misery will in end inherit God's Kingdom, they are the ones who will be sitting at the Lord's side. And I feel grateful for that, knowing that Jesus is fair and just. He wont allow those people who've died, suffered on earth to not have inherited their glory. God is fair. He is not impartial. I remembered one talk, that when a soul(intelligence) before he/she got a chance to experience mortality, a choice is given, what life you want it can be short but painful (really) or it can be long but you'll experience both joy and sorrow. Those who will choose short but painful life will eventually inherit his kingdom and glory. They are those who suffer not as much as the savior suffers but they will die for the cause of Good, for the Son and our Creator Jesus Christ, they are the ones who suffered immesurable sickness and pain, ridiculed because of their faith and belief, cast out because of their status, completely suffering. But those people who choose long life on earth must be valiant and should remain worthy, they should be firm and steadfast to hold to their faith. what good here is they both have their glory based on what they do here on earth. I do love Heavenly father's plan, for giving us evertyhing we need, for giving us free agency, to decide what we think and feel is right or wrong. But in end, I know those people whose have their fair share of Jesus Misery will inherit his Kingdom and Glory til the end.

usapang belly

Kahit noon pa man, basta may makita lang akong buntis na nakatayo sa bus or mrt o kahit saan, lagi kong binibigay yung seat ko para sa kanya. kahit na madami akong bitbit or malayo pa bago ako bumaba..di na ako nag aantay na may lalaki na magpaupo kasi eventually naman ako naman ang pinapaupo nila after ko ibigay yung seat ko sa babaing buntis.hehe..talking about Initiative hehe..

Ngayon na buntis na si ate, at times na meron akong pinapaupo, lagi ko sinasabi kay Lord na sana meron ding isang tao na magpapaupo kay Ate kung dumating siya sa ganon na sitwasyon..

I know lalo na pag nagpakabait ako, God will bless ate with helping people more than the number of times na ginawa ko to. hehe

Excited na ko talaga, hoping and praying na sana di magkasakit si ate, na by next year meron nakong pamangkin ..hmmm.. nu ba gusto ko? sana lalaki na lang...tapos kasing cute din ni bololoy..

On why men got the lady -another twist

Yesterday, me and my other half had this conversation, serious at first and eventually goes wacky (well, not unusual, considering my better half to tend to be a philosopher..sigh) We tackled about money matters on what would be our agreement in regard to this issue. I know a friend who'se even though his hubby is earning well, he's the one who handles the finances especially in terms of saving. But for us, nah for me my stand is its good that both has reach to the point of agreeing as to managing their financial matters. It doesnt matter who does the keepsaking, what matters is both knows where the money goes, and agreed amicably. For our case, i dont really mind if my other half would be managing our finances, as long as I am being informed of it. Since he's way good in finances than me (sigh) And knowing him, he's not that stiff or madamot. He's the one whose encouraging me to save to be able to provide well to my family. Sometimes, nah most of the times saving me from financial drought.(hehe)

But then, I dont know why our conversation goes to " Alam mo Ma, namisinterpret lang ni Lord yung sadness namin hehe.."

What??? sabi ko kagad, grabe, tamaan ka ng kidlat ha, abomination yan..grabe..tsk tsk..na mis interpret pala ha..kungdi dahil samin, hummmppp..

anyhow, it is a joke ..I know him well, minsan grabe talaga mga reasoning pero nature niya na lang talaga mambuska at alaskahin ako hanggang sa magalit..hay..

News flash

last two days ago, I happened to watch news declaring that a possible venue for PBA court will be the Manila Zoo. I was shocked by the news then. What happened to us Filipino/s?

Is it a valid reason that PBA is the oldest and first legal paid betting game in the whole Asia? ( i dont see anything to be proud of for this one) I dont give a *%@# on where those players will set their arena as long as they leave Manila Zoo out of the issue. I am willing to even join the protest rally if this push through..

Hump...my temper again..temper.. those idiots.

Is it also enough to say that putting up that coliseum will bought new works, offer lotsa jobs (in short capitalism again!)

But what would happen to our next generation? Maybe time will come that kids raised in manila dont happen to know and cant identify/describe what the National Bird looks like (baka pagkamalan pa na Ibong pipit ang national bird) puro na lang ba sa text books and films makikita ang mga ito? I know, I know, Manila Zoo isnt earning that much, Overhead cost nga ito ng Manila eh, but can we just spare this one? Minsan naman isipin din natin ung long term. Di lang dapat financial benefits ang pinagaaralan, kasama na dapat ung values, patriotism, environmental concerns, lahat ng di material benefits. hay naku..kakainis..

Isnt enough that although lots of people benefitted from the PBA brouhaha, we should not be blind also to look on its negative effects, people are encouraged to gamble, even to the stake of their lives and their family's future. Hay naku, alam naman natin na works of satan talaga to eh.

Stupid, stupid..that's why our country is going to the dogs because of those bunch of people making Money as their God.

hay, enough said. got to pacify myself.. deep breath..deep breath...

la lang...

Sowee again dearie, for not updating u up this past few days..

anyhow, today as I go my way to office, i happen to sat beside two ladies talking of their application/interview experiences, on how it is hard to find a decent work that pays not that much but suffice for their daily expenses.. they chatted animatedly, with words i find amusing.
I've remembered way back when I was fresh from college seeking oppurtunity to work in Makati. I have with me one hundred pesos, a borrowed corporate dress and my portfolio (CVs and other credentials) Its common for a newbie to got lost in the vast area of Makati, finding the offices for the interviews, exams and so on and so forth. I spent almost a month looking for a job. I am fortunate to say that i have with me referrals, (for Ibank) which was i fervently prayed that I got in and have the job. Weeks passed but no news so I applied again for possible vacancy, this time (it was Pres. Erap's era) Bingo Filipino as ( i dont remember the exact position) luckily again, before I got signed up with BF, Ibank called. and the rest is history.

I also remembered when I got my first salary (6100 a month) ive kept my first payslip as a token.hehe. I felt that I got Big time then, (for I got used to having just 500 pesos as a bigger money, of course after saving for it for a long time) thinking what would I spent for that money. Well, my mother knows best. She bought every basic needs we would be needing until such time that i got hold of my second salary..hehe.. I do remember buying big box of pizza as a treat for my family. ( good days, good days..)

Now, as I look back, still nothing spectacular happens, we dont own bigger house, we dont own a car, nor a business to tender to. But the years spent working just to help my family is a happines I never ever forget. I dont mind buying clothes for myself, or treating myself to a spa, got my hair fix, lighten up my skin tone, buying cosmetics, jewelries, any common treat for a normal lady like me. I would think first of what would be best for my family, for my sister. Even though Money is scarce, we still managed to go through. But I still have my dreams of providing enough for my family, where if time will come that I have to start my own family, they will never be left behind without any support. I know its hard but ive got faith that it will happens. In God's own way and time i know he will sustain me to be able to provide what i wished and hoped for my family.

well, enough for this, I just have to work out first on how can I save much for Ate's delivery by next year. got to be more spend thrift again..

I am simply thanking the Lord for giving me whats my due, for sustaining me and lifting me up when life is hard, for making me come through where I am right now. I believe that whatever happens in my life, His hands is skillfully designing the paths for me. I love my family as I love and serve Him.

Life isnt that hard to live eh? Life is so short so why not do it right and enjoy it most.

ciao!

Birthday's with a touch of LOVE

Upon joining Shell, i instantly fell in love with the people working within it. They are all so good naturedly kind, honest and very appreciative to what you can do. I feel I'm now in the right company, nevermind the issues in pay, benefits and others, for me what's important now is I have with me people whom I find easy to work with..feeling that somehow I know that I'll definitely grow and progress with them.
They have this same tradition of treating every birthday celebrant like a royal princess/prince. Giving gifts, foods, kind words and kisses and hugs for them to feel that they are loved and treated as dear friends.
Of course i joined Shell a month to go before my birthday..and I've experienced their birthday asalto at best!

And since I love crafts, i gave my share to make the birthday celebrant happy, I want them to feel my gratitude by making their birthdays really special!

Kuya Cesar's Bday

Thoni's Bday

Glen's Bday

Rochelle's Birthday

Jazzie's Bday

Mommy Cel's Bday

Cathy's Bday

8 months and still counting

Whoopee!! I realized I'm already 8 months working here at Shell and the experiences I've gained during that 8 months time is really rewarding..

I've attended most of the activities that the company offered and I'm lucky to have gathered pics to make me remembered the fun, and people I've met and mingled with during the events.

My first activity is in "Project Malasakit" Nursery Activity last November 2006. I went solo for this event..

Second is in our Centre's Christmas Activity- where I won cash prize for joining the Pera or Bayong contest..

The third one is joining the Centre's Summer Teambuilding held at 8Waves Resort in Bulacan (our team won first runner up for overall games and events)

Another activity i didnt make a pass is joining Pinay in action last January 07, with fellow mates Malou, Jen, and Rona. Malou and Jen even won place in the 10k run! and freebies as a plus!

Next is Coral Watch last April at Pier Uno Anilao Batangas. it's my first time trying to snorkel..dami ko nainom na tubig dagat..but it is really fun, worthwhile and unforgettable event..

And just recently, I've again joined in "Shell's Project Malasakit Tree Planting Activity" Cesar, Yhen, Sol, Jessie, Manj and Mommy Cel enjoin me in this event. I've been to Lamesa Tree Planting activity for 5 times already but every oppurtunity is unique and rewarding, I keep on joining and getting excited to impart my contribution on saving the Mother Earth.

And Im looking forward to joining next month's activity.."Gawad kalinga -Build a house" hehe..

Im soon to be a TITA!!!yipee!

Sowee dearie, got tied up again with loads of work, aint got time to update and publish a post..

Anyhow,

I have a migraine since last night pa, grabe talaga, and all along I thought this day would be uneventful and pitiful one, No, nO, Ive got a text message from Ate that she's 5 weeks preggy!!!

Yipee!! I know, Iknow, it is too advance to think that before the baby comes, there will be a gruelling and fearful yet memorable 8 months of waiting. hehe. never mind the waiting, its time to celebrate the good news!! (and time for me to be more spend thrift..)

I am so much happy for Ate's blessing it seems that her life is now complete and fulfilling. She have a husband who protects and love her, and now she's having a baby to complete their family!

hehe.. tears of joy..tears of joy...

I pray dearly that Heavenly Father always guide and protect her, give her good health, no worries, life full of joy and happiness. Never mind the material things, it will be provided surely as long as she remain a faithful full tithe payer, all things will fall into its proper places..

I love her and I am really happy for her and her baby..

I love most Heavenly Father and Jesus for providing and giving my beloved Sister to have a worthy and faithful husband, married in the temple and have a chance to have an eternal family someday...

I hope and pray that this will be my life too someday...

Pizza hut bloopers

Miss me Journal? hehe..got tied up with work and no time for posting new entry dearie..

anyhow, last day is Thoni's bday and as part of the tradition she is bound to treat us..(at our own whim)hehe..

since im the one whose very eager to dial the precious number and order the ever famous "CheezY Puff-Volcano pizza" (which later on I find it dry and salty)

So here goes the blooper:

When someone ( a guy) from the other line confirmed my data ( Ive ordered at least 4x so i assume they have my data in their data bank)

Ma'am youre from Shell Shared Services Asia Boulevard? (what?)

I laugh hard kasi shocking kasi eh it was Shell Shared Services Asia BV (how come he pronounce it Boulevard? it must be written in Blvd to be spoken that way)

But after laughing (which i find myself being rude to him) I politely corrected him and said its BV and not Blvd.

So we continue talking , placing my order..when I chance to have read I want the free pizza to be hawaii and ham and bacon..(promise it is written "hawaii" on the order list they've always gave when ordering" he instantly corrected me and said its hawaian ma'am and not hawaii (whatta!?_

) hummm.. I just laugh out and said to my self okay mate, Ill leave that simple pleasure knowing that you've got me this time..(even if its not) hehe

la lang, i just find the situation amusing...(hehe)

My point of view

What I've learned today and experienced are very important to me.

I hope I can circumvent being a negative thinker again..

During my almost seven years working in Ibank, Ive learned that it is important not to dwell with people who says negative things about someone, for the negative idea or thoughts you will hear will stay in your mind subconsciously. It will only complicate your fair views about something, about life about anything.

Minsan kasi tayo, (madalas) pag may nadinig tayo na bad comments about a person, nagdadagdag din tayo ng experience about that issue. Na minsan kahit hindi naman ganon kalalim, dahil sa nadinig natin lalo tuloy tayo nagkaroon ng conclusion na masama siya or hindi siya nakakaunawa sa atin..o kaya naman kung ala tayong karanasan sa nasabing usapan, ung views natin toward that person nagiging ganun din sa may sama ng loob.

Di konaman sinasabi na iwasan o kaya naman hindi pakinggan ung naglalabas ng sama ng loob, sakin lang sana matutunan natin na maging fair sa pagbigay ng opinyon. Remember we, all are imperfect, lahat tayo may differences, bigyan din natin ng benefit of the doubt ung bawat panig. dont hear and decide for once side only.
much better, wag na tayo makisali sa usapan and just stay in the middle. Be fair and act as a moderator. Just like Jesus did to us.

Ako kasi sana maalala ko palagi ung experience ko sa Ibank na although my friends there are really good friends, meron silang sentiments na inadpot ko din, pinalalim ko ung naiisip ko at narinig na bad views and comments sa mga superiors ko..in the long run , naapektuhan ung working capacity ko, na supress ung career growth ko at bumaba ung self appreciation ko sa sarili at sa kapwa ko..

I remember My Manager's email reminder:

1. Avoid whiners like a plague. Whiners are out there to get others to join their pack. Whiners and complainers thrive on the "pack mentality." They get their strength from numbers. Through their whining and complaining, they intend to get others on their side, join their pack, and increase their strength. If they invite you to join them for lunch or snacks, politely turn down their invitations. If they strike a conversation about something negative at work, be diplomatic in saying that you can't converse as you are completing something important. If they ask you for a social drink or two, by all means decline. A whiner is like a drunk who wants others to also get drunk.

2. Avoid the temptation. When someone starts a gossip or derogatory story about someone in the office, there is great temptation to listen. The moment you tune in to a negative conversation, it will be very easy for you to get sucked into the negative energy that pervades this kind of conversation. You can be asked to comment or add your own negative observations. If you contradict a negative story, you're the enemy of the pack. If you agree or if you just even continue to tune in, you will soon become part of the pack.

(Minsan mahirap sakin to, kasi likas akong tsismosa at pakialamera..hehe)

Whenever you sense that someone starts gathering a pack of negative people, slowly veer away. Run if you must, but by all means resist the "pack mentality" that can easily transform you from a well-meaning individual to one among the pack of jackals.

3. Look for positive role models. If you want to succeed at work, seek out positive role models. Ask around and observe until you see the successful ones or the ones who exude a positive outlook, positive attitude, or positive impact and who dish out a remarkable performance. Find a way to hang out with them. Join them at the cafeteria or meetings and introduce yourself, ask questions and find out what make them tick. Spend more time with this type of people.

(I always think of what alvin would do if he was in this situation like this..sigurado he will think it thoroughly, ponder all points before coming to a conclusion)

If this is too forward for you at this early stage of your career, just watch and observe what they do and learn the positive things from them. Master their best practices and adopt those that can help you do a good job.

(I've learned that its good to be an observer..)

Success or failure is contagious. Be careful whom you associate with. Someone said that what you will be in five years will depend on the books you read and the people you associate with. Success in careers depends largely on two things-information and relationships. He who is able to master these things will have success at his fingertips.

The good book says, "Tell me who your friends are, and I will tell you who you are." If you want to be successful, hang out with successful people. If you want to end up being an incessant whiner or chronic complainer, go with the pack of jackals. Why? The positive or the negative rubs off-success or failure is contagious. Take your pick.

Early in your career, and early in the relationships you will establish as you work your way through the organizational maze, be constantly aware of the choices you are making. If you want to succeed, avoid the negative people around you. If you want to fail, you don't have to do anything-all the negatives will simply gravitate toward you.

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Ate's wedding pics

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Bits and pieces

I suddenly find myself opening up to my buddies Sol and Thoni, about my past. Concerning A close and dear friend and someone I once loved.

As i started to reminisce all those still quite painful events, I know in myself that although bits of pieces of details are all a bit flaky , somehow the pain of betrayal still lingers. Not that much to cry on but enough to feel the sting.

I dont know what happened to him, but as to that dear friend, I am still communicating with her, I never confronted her of what happened back then, I just simply slowly drifted away from her.

Whatever transpired between us, I still consider her as a friend. Somehow, those many years spent are not enough to just forget just because of what happened. I have my own misgivings as she too has.

"Sometimes your closest friend is your greatest enemy."

I was thinking this way back then, but now as time heals all wound:

"Friends are the most important ingredient in this recipe of life."

Just like what I feel from having Sol and Thoni as my dearest friends.

Project Malasakit

I will be joining again this year Project Malasakit Tree Planting Activity. I am exuberant to witness again Nature's Beauty and able to pay back what the Nature has given me. I am always bemused of the vast arable land ready to be planted and cultivated. I am eager and determined to perpetuate giving my time joining this worthwhile event. Last year, I joined the activity alone but still enjoy communing with nature. But this time, I have with me Sol, Mommy cel, Cesar, Manj, Ms Yen, Anne, and Jesse. Surely, it will be an unforgettable experience.

Anyone bites the cat?(tunn tunn tunn)

The only way to get the best out of an argument is to avoid it. Admittedly, it’s not easy as it appears. Sometimes, we get to feel that it’s one of those lucid intervals that we get to experience from time to time, particularly when we can’t help but to “bite the cat,” so to speak.“Bite the cat” goes like this: A mean husband yells at his wife, who, in turn, yells at the oldest child, who slaps the youngest child, who kicks the dog, who then goes and bites the poor cat

apply natin sa buhay buhay gobyerno:

"GMA yells at his AFP General for not ensuring her "special request tasks" who, in turn yells at the next ranking Official, who slaps his Major,who kicks its captains, who then goes and bites the poor soldier".

kaya tuloy madaming mutineers na pusa eh, eheste army pala..

aLWaYs giVe 100% aT WoRk

I believe I have my simplest explanation for this graphic :

Monday -why 12% - maybe bec. most of people who forcibly (by inner force or outside force) go to work are still in a saturday and sunday mode. The body clock is yet to adapt from Leisure mode to work mode. So people are busy opening their personal outlook and updating their friendster account.

Tuesday - why 23%? - the body is now starting to pace some momentum here, but not that much..maybe tomorrow.. gotta lots of blog reading to do.. (PEP, Harry potter, politics etc)

Wednesday - why 40%- maybe the boss is starting to make some follow ups on the pending reports (way back since no one knows when) and since you got annoyed on how your boss mistreated you, you dont have any choice but to work grudgingly. But still you allot time to check from time to time new mails and chat on intervals.

Thursday - why 20% - because you have already given and attended to your boss whims, you've exhaled a lot of pressure here, and starting to shift from work mode to leisure mode..(tindi!) youve got to update and post write ups on your blog account (surely, lotsa readers are waiting for your next post -be it educational or no brainer)

Friday - why 5% - you're physically present but work mindedly absent, you're time spent in the office is allocated to doing your weekend tasks (businesses) and planning your weekend get-away, your phone is on a busy mode setting up appointments and inviting some friends to go with you and spent the weekend somewhere else. You got irked if someone talks to you about work. Thinking they are so workaholic and doesnt give you space to spend life to the fullest.

But still, you cannot be found guilty, since you've still worked 100%..(but not on a day-to day basis) hehe..

Two most important person in my life

Aside of course with my family (Mama, Tatay and Ate), Loloy and Butter Belly are one of people whom I hold and treat very dearly.. why?

My BoLoloy - Gendryck Loyd Tapinit as real name, I love him on making me smile always on his unique views and stance in life. I'll never forget how he touched our lives just being with us since his 3rd month of infancy. Now being a 3 yr old boy (turning four) I still look forward going home with him bouncing and shouting as his way of welcoming me. ( parang preso na nag aantay ng dalaw..hehe) sabay sabi " Ate pasalubong" and the usual i brought him a box of Donut ( Dunkin Donut ) ayaw niya ng Mr donut at kailangan bilog siya.. kasi minsan binilhan ko ng alang butas na donut ayaw ba naman sabi di daw donut un kasi alang butas, minsan munchkin ayaw din kasi alang butas (oo nga naman) donut nga eh. (hehe) minsan may pagka ingrato din (sa dugo ata nila) joke.. sabi naman minsan, "Ay donut na naman?" sabi ko "ayaw mo?" biglang bawi sabay ngiti "hindi po!" hehe..

Humahabol na din talaga pag aalis ako o si ate, kaya ginagawa ko pinapatulog ko muna sa hapon sabay takas ng alis. mabigat din sa loob pero mas okay na ung ganun.. Sabi ko na lang " kailangan ni Ate mag work kasi la ka na pambili ng gatas.." sabi naman niya sabay yakap " Di, Di nako dede gatas.. kanin na lang :..(natawa talaga ako) Minsan naman din bibili si Tatay ng pampers niya kasi naubusan na.. sabi niya " Wag na mag pampers, para alang gastos." ewan ko ba kung saan niya napupulot yung mga sinasabi niya ..hehe. naisip ko nga siguro pag di namin siya naalagaan mabuti tiyak juvenile delinquent ang labas niya (hehe)

At isa pa Paborito niya talaga si ninong niya..((butter belly) lagi nalang nagtatanong pag tumutunog ang CP ko na kung si Ninong niya ba un..kailan daw kami ulit pupunta sa kanila.. atkung ano ano pang pangungulit..siguro kung di siya dumating sa buhay namin, kanya kanya kami sa bahay..di mo mahahagilap si tatay, may asawa na si ate, ako tatamarin na umuwi, at si mama mangungunsumi kay tatay..(hay) kahit na madami kami pinagdusahan sa pag aalaga at pagsaway sa kakulitan niya di pa din matatawaran ung kaligayahan na binigay niya samin. dahil nga sa kakulitan, imagine mga 8 mos. pa lang sya tumatayo sa duyan nang di namin namamalayan na gising na pala, (buti na nga lang di namimili ng kung sinong bibigyan ng guardian angel si lord, kesehodang makulit ang bata, hehe) nandun 3 beses na nahulog sa bintana, muntik makalulon ng bentesingko, nakuryente ng 2 beses, nagkumbulsiyon ng 3 beses, nasundot ang mata ng espada( at nung dadalhin na sa ospital, nakakita ng jolibee, nadilat ng mata kahit konti sabay sabi "jollibee ambo.." hay naku. lagi ko tuloy pinagpapray na safe lagi..

mahilig siya sa car, ayaw niya ng pagkain pag alang sabaw (except na lang hotdog, pareho kami)

stress relief niya ang maggupit ng mga papel (this moment lang ata siya natatahimik) gustong gusto niya na binabasahan ng story bago matulog (bilib nga ako kay ate sa dami ng version sa isang story outline lang) mahilig siyang mag bike at mag jogging sa madaling araw, 1 1/2 pa lang siya kasakasama na siya nina mama at taty mag jogging sa may bukid,at madami pang ibang kalokohan at kabibohan. basta ang alam ko lang puede na siyang pang back up kung sakali man di kami magkababy ni butter belly. (sigh) hehe.

“A baby will make love stronger, days shorter, nights longer, bankroll smaller, home happier, clothes shabbier, the past forgotten, and the future worth living for”

On my Butter Belly - one thing in common nila ni Loy is ung sobrang makulit, (as in) grabe din mag create ng mga palusot at paliwanag, ung tipo ba na siya ung mali mapapaikot ka sa usapan na hanggang dulo eh mafefeel mo na ikaw na ung may mali..(sigh again) sobrang sweet ( at our first 2 yrs lagi siya naka embrace, hold hands) sobrang paranoid sa safety ko..attentive sa mga mood swing ko (topak), sobra sobrang pasensiyoso sa kasalbahean ko, sobrang senti, kung baga ako ung lalaki at siya ung babae samin, peace loving person, ayaw nang gulo at away pero once na magalit nakakatakot.., madami pang bagay na nagustuhan ko at nakita sa kanya, blessed nga talaga ako kasi siya ung binigay sakin para mag guide at mag inspire. Kahit na mejo matatagalan pa bago kami magsimula talaga ng pamilya, I'll take the chance to wait. Madami man kami differences, siya pa din ang gusto kong makasama magbuo ng isang pamilya.

"Love is like a friendship caught on fire. In the beginning a flame, very pretty, Often hot and fierce, But still only light and flickering. As love grows older, Our hearts mature And our love becomes as coals, Deep-burning and unquenchable. "~ by Bruce Lee ~

Anniv day!

eeets our 5th year Anniversary! Yipee!

I dont know what is in store for me on this special day, but what the heck! What matter most is we are still together, still loving each other on our each own special way. He-for always finding the guts understanding me and me - on constantly nagging and bickering at him (hehe)

So, on this day, just want you to know my butter belly that I will always love you and be with you no matter what the circumstances are.

Thank you so much for showing me unconditional love, hoping, somehow in my own little way, I have reciprocated the love you have given me.
We have still more and more years to spent with, to argue, to enjoy, to learn with...

Hope you still then have lots of understanding to be able to deal with my atrocity.(hehe)

Quote for the month

Got this lovely quote in our Dept -Bulletin Board:

"Who longest wait of all surely wins" -Helen Hunt Jackson

Whoa! makes me feel a bit comfy of the idea of waiting.. Even for so long (say 3 more yrs?)

Anyhow, I love this quote hehe..

craving for Shrimp

Lately, Ive got this cravings for:

Hap chan

wahh!! I need to satiate my cravings before my belly freaks out! (fearing I'll lose our first unborn child!) hehe joke joke!

I love seafoods (esp Shrimp!) .. and nothing else...wah!

what's in my name anyway?

Got this link and tried it at once.. hehe..

Yeah, I will become one, as soon as I repent all of my transgressions, and find the path again to His fold..

My name is kinda creepy I guess..

I have a new mantra Ive got from reading "Tuesdays with Morrie" - its "Love or perish"

yeah..

onette -- [noun]: An immortal 'How will you be defined in the dictionary?' at QuizGalaxy.com

Running out of patience

Lately, I just wondered, why I am becoming less and less patient with anything or to anyone around me.

My patience is wearing too thin..got to check and have an appointment with a psycho expert i guess..

lemme think, how many times did i got irate with my butter belly? it seems in a day being together, I say its every 5 minutes span in each hour spent with him? (hopeless!) (60 mins in 5 mins span= 12 times in an hour!)

whoaa...

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Pera O Bayong -Kuya in red Shirt

Got A chance to experience joining "Pera o bayong" contest last Dec06. I was barely 2 mos in Shell then. I was with Butter Belly and Bololoy that time, pretty exhausted tending to Bololoy's whims and needs. (but I aint no sorry Ive bring him up)

My other half jokingly said " I wasnt that lucky enough for my name to be called on the many raffles and draw shell has" but before I could utter a word, I heard my name being called as one of the 100 participants for pera o bayong (at stake is worth of 10k cash)

I just half heartedly go and hid myself on the crowd., musing to myself I just play it all along " hahanap me ng mejo matanda na sa Shell kasi for sure he knows more than me pgdating sa history and events". Luckily out of all the questions raised meron naman din akong alam na isagot (fresh from my on boarding training i guess) but I instantly spot "Kuya in blue shirt" Bibo kasi eh, nag rereact once a question is raised.(hehe) so go ako with him. kaso nung mga last seven questions na out si kuya (luckily that time alam ko ung sagot ) at hindi ako sumunod sa kanya. Patay, I have to find another person to look up to for answers (daya ko ba?) and I spot "kuya in red shirt" bibo din eh, so follow ulit ang drama ko. Nararattle nako tapos nakita ko pa si Loloy umiiyak , di ata mapatahan ni Alvin..gusto ko na tuloy mag backout at umalis na lang.

Then nakita ko nalang 2 na lang kami ni Kuya in red shirt. (patay) ang last question pa is : ano ang ibig sabihin ng " Islam" luckily, sobrang excitement ata niya tumakbo na lang siya sa first choice kagad, so no choice but to go to the nearest possible answer.. hehe . and luck of all luck, tama pa ung sinagot ko..(araw ko ata talaga)

Well. all along ito ung mga nareliaze ko:

• di mo talaga pala maiisiip lahat , kasi unang una nenerbyusin ka. pano na kaya pag Isang Milyon ang stake? o kaya life and death?
• naisip ko okay pala talaga na laruin lang ung laro, di mo kailangan seryosohin at paghandaan,(kasi game of luck nga eh.. kung sayo, sayo, kung hindi hindi)
• iiral pa rin pala ung pagka sigurista ng isang tao, natakot kasi akong di makuha ung pera kaya nag go na ako kahit na nasa 8k pa lang un
• minsan din nakakatulong din ung pagiging street smart, kasi kailang meron ka ding konting diskarte sa paglalaro
• nareliaze ko di mo talaga alam kung kelan ka lalaruin ng tadhana, bibiglain ka talaga sa panahon na di mo inaakala..(hehe)
• At last, pag ikaw ang nakatsamba na makasali, iwasang mag pakabibo, smooth ka lang, master the art of concealment..para di ikaw ang umuwing talunan..(hehe)

Siyanga pala, masaya ang pasko ko (at namin) dahil parang nag ka bonus din ako kahit na ala akong bonus..(hehe)

Over the weekend with my Bololoy

Over the weekend(got from my friendster blog)

Saturday, I hurriedly pack the things Loloy and I will be needing for the party. I prepare his milk ( for 5) bring extra two bottles, a bottle of mineral water, 3 pair of clothes, 1 pair of slipper, one extra diaper (I don’t know how to change one, but I’ll find help in any way) and two baby towels. I never forget the chips,cookies and candies just in case. I reminded myself to drop by at the kids store to buy gifts for Joan’s Baby Gian. And as usual, Loloy picks up one toy he would like. Which Im not hesitant to buy since I know it will make him more occupied into his toy rather than on the long hours sitting in a bus traveling to Pampanga. I also bring along with me one bag of goodies for the prizes and give aways. So with a bag on my back, plastic on other hand and another just to hold him tight, then off we set.. We hurriedly go to the terminal in Monumento because they (my co-workers in Ibank) already left us.(sad)
Lagi na lang merong problema. Si loloy ayaw pa naman ding magpakarga for me to save some fare..(hay naku) and he usually insist on buying foods he like pag merong vendor na sasampa sa bus. I even tell him “wag un kasi may lason” ang siste sabi ba naman “ E bakit sila kumakain?” (oo nga naman) I feel I wasn’t talking to a three year old boy..(sarap ihulog sa bus) hehe.. And then after a grueling hour, nasa terminal na kami, I hurriedly find a seat na magkatabi and sa dulo na lang ang bakante so no choice. Kahit mainit kahit aircon nagtyaga na lang ako, masakit na din ang balikat ko sa bitbit ko.
And nung nasa biyahe na kami hay naku, la pakami sa North, umusok na ung bus..(may balat ata sa puwet ang kasama ko) para kaming nag pruprusisyon sa bagal ng takbo. Ung oras na dapat 45 mins nagging almost two hours na travel time. Pero si loy, enjoy lang sa pagupo at paglaro ng car nia (ung kalahting dipa nia din sa haba) at least di sya apektado sa gulo ng mundo, suwerte nia, malas ko..ayaw pa isara ang kurtina kahit na katirikan ng araw.. Pero kahit busy alerto siya pag nagttxt ako, tintatanong kagad si Ninong yan? (happens to be my BF) at kung saan namin siya susunduin. Ilang beses ko man sagutin na di natin sya kasama may klase si ninong, sige pa din sya sa pagsabi na susunduin namin sya.. At around 3:00 pm nasa San Pablo na kami, sabi ko sa trike driver kuya Patawaran (place) di nia ata ako maintindihan kasi sabi ko Pa-ta-wa-ran dapat pala Pat-aw-ara-n (may punto) hehe..hay naku.. nakadating din kami sa wakas. Mukha na kaming basang sisiw sa alikabok at pawis.. Si loloy agad ko pinunasan at pinalitan ng damit at ayun, nag ikot ikot na..nakakita ng bike, sinakyan nia buong hapon…kahit na mega tsika ako sa mga dati ko kawork sa banko, di ko inaalisan ng tingin si loy, mahirap na..nood lang sya ng naliligo sa pool, sabi ko gusto mo maligo? Ayaw nia, nagumpisa ang party, natuwa ako nung game na bring me.. socks na brown ang sinabi..eh si loloy lang ang bukod tanging na ka brown socks (hehe), nag suguran ung mga nanay sa kanya para kuhanin..sbay takbo sa kin kasi natakot..(ang feeling ko nanay na ko talaga) lalo na nung kinarga ko sya at niyakap para di umiyak..(hehe) well, back up ko talaga siya pag hindi man kami magkaanak ni Alvin..kasi kahit ubod ng kulit si Loyd malambing sya at matalino. Di siya nag baby talk, straight magsalita, matalas mag isip..Pag umuuwi me ng bulacan talagang tatabi at tatabi siya ng higa sa akin, yayakap at tatanday..namimiss ko tuloy siya pag bihira akong makauwi..
Nung pauwi na kami nagpipilit pa din na sa kina Alvin kami matulog..puntahan daw naming si ninong niya. Sabi ko bukas na lang(kahit di totoo) para pumayag..
Hay naku, alas onse na ayaw padin matulog..katabi pa nya ung kotse niya na nilampaso sa lupa maghapon. Pinaliguan ko nalang muna bago itabi sa kanya..
Nafeel ko kahit na ala pa sa tuldok ang paghihirap na na feel ko sa pag alaga sa kanya, ung amount of happiness naman ang di ko masukat..iba pala talaga pag may bata, feel mo laging merong pag asa, sa bwat ngiti at tawa niya, pakiramdam ko ang kumpleto ng mundo. Iniisip ko na ung magiging bukas nia. Kahit na di ko man sya kadugo, alam ko binigay siya ng Diyos sa amin para mapuno ang pamilya na meron ako.
Siyanga pala, suwerte pa din pala ako di ko na kailangan magpalit ng diaper..tatay ko na lang, pagkadating naming sa bahay..

Butter Belly

On or 5th year on being together, I posted a comment for my Butter Belly on his friendster account:

"Who are we to question God and faith? You came into my life like an angel, at a time when all I was praying for was to get rid of the ghost of an unsolved passion. But my prayers brought me something far better than I had asked for, for not only they cast away from my memory that shadow that made me suffer, but they also put you in my path, bringing back all the joy that I’d begun to think was lost forever.
Your calm and patience towards my fears – the fear of getting hurt again – have truly moved me. In the beginning I doubted you could even care of someone like me, the way I was back then, insecure and felling so low … but you waited, you understood that sad moment in my life, you came closer in a wise and subtle way, and gradually made me trust you and your affectionate ways. Little by little the old ghost vanished and I realized I loved you and that something about you made me feel so good. I realized that you were the best thing that had ever happened in my life and I’m so happy to finally be able to tell you that. "

I know im blessed to have him as my best friend, my enemy, my comforter, my shock absorber, confidante, and companion as I go trough rough and good times of my life..

Dual Citizenship

Last day, we have this conversation about processing Immigration papers to Australia, and most of my colleague here in the company are already there, we've tackled about retaining citizenship and having a dual citizenship. As far as I know, it only applies to child born out of the country with filipino parents (even a combination of diff nationality) automatically, the child holds dual citizenship and when he/she is on a right age, when he/she can choose which country he/she will pledge his/her allegiance then thats the time the dual citizenship is concluded. For me Citizenship is a way of showing your allegiance and loyalty to the country you choose to live.

but since Philippine cannot abrogate laws governing other countries, it is bound to respect the laws of other land, meaning dual citizenship is allowed in our country under certain provision, for more details refer to Q10.

Ive done some researching and I've come up with frequent questions about the issue of Dual Citizenship

Q3 What is dual or multiple citizenship?
A. Dual or multiple citizenship is a situation where a person is simultaneously considered a citizen of two or more countries or states, by reason of the difference in citizenship laws of these countries.

Q4. What are the common instances of dual citizenship that may frequently apply to Filipino citizens?
A. The most common example is where a child of parents who are citizens of a country(like the Philippines) which follows the citizenship rule of Jus Sanguinis(blood principle) is born in a country(like the US) which follows the principle of Jus Soli(soil principle). The child is a Filipino and at the same time a US citizen.

Q5. Does a Filipino woman who marries a non Filipino lose her Philippine citizenship upon the marriage?

A. It depends.The loss or retention of Philippine citizenship by a Filipina marrying a non Filipino depends on the laws of the Philippines and that of the husband's country.
Before the 1973 Constitution, the Filipino woman lost her Philippine citizenship if by virtue of the laws of the husband's country, she acquires his nationality.
Under the 1973 Constitution, the Filipina retains her citizenship , unless there is an act or omission on her part which may be considered as one of the ways of losing Philippine citizenship under Philippine law (renunciation, naturalization, taking an oath of allegiance and joining the armed forces of the other country) This rule which has also been retained in the 1987 Constitution, is now the prevailing rule.

Q6. Does this rule apply to a Filipino male who marries a non Filipino?
A. Under the 1935 and 1973 constitutions, it only applied to the Filipino woman. Under the 1987 Constitution, it made the rule applicable to male or female Filipinos marrying non-Filipinos.

Q7. Does a non Filipino woman who marries a Filipino man acquire Philippine citizenship?
A. Yes, but it is not automatic, in the sense that non Filipino wife still has to prove in proceedings usually conducted by Philippine Immigration authorities that she has none of the disqualifications in becoming a Philippine citizen.

Q8. Is the rule the same in the case of a non Filipino marrying a Filipina?
A. No, Philippine citizenship is not acquired by the non Filipino husband. However, he is eligible to apply for permanent residence in the Philippines upon the petition of the Filipina wife.

Q9. Are there any potential problem areas for Filipinos in the possession of dual nationality?
A. Yes. The most common complication has to do with the immigration regulations and a perception that divulging a foreign nationality may affect their privileges as Filipino citizens. Others complex situations are in the areas of inheritance, property and taxation.

Q10. Is dual nationality allowed under Philippine law?
A. Although the Philippine Constitution provides that dual allegiance of citizens is inimical(unfavorable) to the national interest and shall be dealt with by law, Philippine law has no control over laws of other countries, and cannot rule that certain persons are citizens of other countries. Hence dual citizenship may not be avoided.

Q11. Has there been any law passed in the Philippine Congress to deal with dual citizens?
A. No but there have been bills filed in both the Philippine Congress and the Senate which propose various measures but which take opposing views in dealing with the issue of dual nationality. One of these bills make it obligatory for a dual citizen to report such fact to immigration authorities within one year from the passage of the bill, and for persons under 18 to make a choice within 2 years. On the other hand, other bills actually advocate the possession of dual nationality, and even proposes that former Filipinos who repatriate or apply to regain Filipino citizenship be allowed to retain their foreign citizenship.

Q12. While there is yet no law on dual nationality, how does the Philippine Immigration deal with minors or persons under 18, who are brought to the Philippines by their parents in order to study or reside, or what kind of status are they given?
A. Fortunately, Philippine Immigration authorities allow such minors of dual nationality, to file what is known as a Petition for Recognition. It is in reality, an administrative recognition of the dual nationality of the minor. The effect is that while in the Philippines, the minor is allowed the privileges of a Filipino citizen such as residence and enrollment in Philippine schools and is even allowed to travel using the foreign passport. This procedure allows the dual citizen-minor to reside and study in the Phlippines without having to apply for resident or student visas, thus sparing them from the high costs and bureaucratic procedures associated with such visas. (More information about this and related matters would be in the section of immigration.)

Q13. What are the ways under Philippine law of losing Philippine citizenship?
A.
By naturalization in a foreign country
through express renunciation of Philippine citizenship
By taking an oath of allegiance to support the constitution of a foreign country
By enlisting and serving in the armed forces of a foreign country.

Q14. How does a former Filipino regain the former Philippine citizenship?
A. Either by naturalization in courts, or through a petition for Repatriation, lodged with the office of the Solicitor General in the Philippines or with the nearest Philippine consulate. Naturalization is the more tedious procedure and takes years to complete, while repatriation is simpler and may be completed within months if requirements are complete.

Its a lot more explaining and researches to do to fully understand law but it pays a lot when we know our rights and act and defend for it.