Are we there yet?...

The picture above was taken at Miss M's place during our post-Christmas thingy last December 29th. Got cards, pictures and very well-thought-of gifties. Sigh. I'm one blessed gurl.

Finally, got the FRIENDS calendar from Dino dude. Thanks again to his friend for buying them for us all the way from the UK. It may be a bit pricey for a calendar BUT if you're a fan, you'll understand how my friends and I feel about having the calendar. There were two defective calendars though...tsk tsk tsk.

Someone got me this. When I told Nadine about who gave me the shoes, she was like...uyyyyyy......Heee. Nadine has a way of making me smile.

It's 2 hours into the year and I'm online. Just got back from my Tita's house. First media noche without my sisters. Oh well. Glad they called before the new year started. I told my cousin that we should celebrate new year's in a different place next time. SisterM and I actually have talked about it before. That we'd celebrate new year's at a different place. She got her wish. While I still celebrated in the same place, not that I'm complaining. I love being with my loved ones. Though for a change, it would be nice to celebrate it somewhere else if money weren't an issue. Indeed.

Here's my 2005 To-Do List, I've crossed out the ones that I was able to do last year, let's see...

>> Play badminton.
>> Send birthday greets to my friends/relatives. [as late as it is, I think, I did pretty okay in this area...]
>> Learn how to sign-language. [I've been fascinated with this since I was in gradeschool. Anyone know where I could enroll or something?]
>> Learn how to drive...hmmm...maybe. [I'm a backseat driver. I always feel like the cars are too close to the one I'm in. Yikes.]
>> Save money for my 30th. [not much but I have some...]
>> Read the following books : Harry Potter 5, LOTR trilogy, and the Bible. [HAH!..Though, I have read passages from the Bible, my faves would have to be the books of Psalms and Proverbs...the bible guides surely help...]
>> Buy less dibidis.
>> Pay off a debt. [one more ...]
>> Count my blessings. [Indeed!!!]
>> Grab more spoons. [yes, as many spoons that I can grab...]
>> Talk more. [I tried...did I do okay?]
>> Update my Utopia site, Jomari Connection and finish the EBC Hummina Site. [one out of three...]
>> Surprise my friends by sending snail mails.
>> Have faith and trust and obey God above everything else.

I will try to do the ones that I didn't get to do last year and continue with the ones that I DID get to accomplish.

What else? Hmmm... I had a pretty good 2005, inspite of my sisters going abroad for work and our money issues...it was a pretty blessed 2005. Here's praying that 2006 will bring more blessings to me, to you and to everyone else.

Leaving you with today's prayer:

Thank You Father, that You so loved the world that You gave Your one and only Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. Fairest Lord Jesus! You alone are my heart's desire ... my chief delight... my soul's glory, joy and crown. Every advantage life can offer is like rubbish, compared with the overwhelming gain of knowing You. [John 3:16; Philippians 3:8]

Thanks again for visiting. Here's to a brand new year of keeping the faith and believing that God is ALWAYS there for us, no matter what. God Bless us always.

Better To Give Than To Receive...

Indeed. I always believed in that. It's even written on my HS yearbook. Hah. That was a surprise to me. I guess, my HS friends saw that in me no? I'm not that charitable believe me. I do have my moments. I have a few regrets where I could have given more but opted not to. Oh well. I could be selfish too. Yep, I could be if I want to. People see me as a good person, even nice...but really...I can be bad...Heee...Even I can't say that with a straight face...I sometimes want to do something "bad" so, they'd get surprised BUT I just can't do something that I might regret in the future. I just don't do something that will come back to me. Luke 6:31 is my guide in life.

Speaking of giving...Christmas time is the season of giving...I didn't get to buy gifts for most people. I only bought for the kiddies. My nephews Dylan, Evan, Jos, Jelo; my nieces Jannah and Jenea; and my cousins Nadine, AJ and Lyn [she's not really my cousin but we are related in some way on my Mother's side].

For the adults, I made them cards. Heee. Though, I kinda calculated the expenses I bought to make the cards and it would have been less work and less expenses to buy the ready-made cards but what's the fun in that no? It's the only time that I can really be a bit creative. And I still haven't finished most of the cards. I just need to write the messages. I find it a bit impersonal if you just sign your name on the card. I REALLY DO. That's a pet peeve. So far, I've only received one card this season...I'm a bit frustrated but I know a few more are on their way. It's not like I have sent most of my cards no? Heee. I'm not complaining. I'm actually thinking of asking my friends to give me a card for my birthday. Yep, I will turn 30 [yikes...how is that possible? heee] and I'm hoping for 30 cards at least. I already know who will give me cards whether I tell them to or not but I will tell my other friends just to be sure. Heee. I'm one demanding birthday girl for once.

This was taken Christmas Eve 2004. For some reason, we didn't get to take pictures this Christmas. Hmmm. I think, my cousins forgot to buy a film for their camera. They are thinking on buying a digicam. Yes, maybe next Christmas.

Here are a few quotes from Beliefnet Daily Inspirations:

When you come to the end of all the light you know, and it’s time to step into the darkness of the unknown, faith is knowing that one of two things shall happen: Either you will be given something solid to stand on or you will be taught to fly. - Edward Teller

Talk happiness; talk faith; talk health. Say you are well, and all is well with you, and God shall hear your words and make them true. -Ella Wheeler-Wilcox

Trouble is a part of your life, and if you don't share it, you don't give the person who loves you a chance to love you enough. -Dinah Shore

Money is a very excellent servant, but a terrible master. -P.T. Barnum

Happiness is a perfume you cannot pour on others without getting a few drops on yourself. -Ralph Waldo Emerson

Okay, gotta end this one for now. Have to go to our client's office now. Only 3 days [well, 2 and a half now...heee] of work. Rush rush rush indeed. Quite a long New Year's weekend for everyall. NG will have his off starting Friday the 30th til January 3rd. He won a one day off with pay from a Christmas raffle. That is some raffle. Heee. I wish I have one of those.

Leaving you with today's prayer:

Holy Spirit, infuse me today with Your inner strength, so that I will be ready for anything You want me to do. I let You manage me and my day as I joyfully depend on You throughout the day, expecting You to guide, to enlighten, to reprove, to teach, to use and to do in me and with me what You desire. [Proverbs 3:5-6; Philippians 4:13]

Thanks again for visiting. Always appreciated. Keep the faith. God Bless us always.

It's time...

Happy CHRISTmas to everyall. God Bless.

Amidst all the stress [and what not] the season can bring to us, let's not forget the reason for the season. Most often than not I do forget. It's great if you can buy all of your loved ones the gift that they want but it doesn't always work that way. We just do what we can. Hoping that whatever it is that you got them, they'd appreciate it nonetheless.

Happy birthday to YOU. I am blessed because of YOU. I am and will always be grateful for having YOU in my life.

Keep the faith and God Bless us always.

Nadoinks...

She's under the weather as of Sunday night. Feverish and throwing up. Sigh. She called me around 10pm-ish last Sunday to tell me that all they did in the mall was to walk and walk and walk. Heee. She was still okay around that time. Must have been something she ate. I love how she tells me about a certain thing or event...it's sooo refreshing. Praying she'd be back to her kulit self the soonest.

Daily Prayer for today:
Lord God, today I commit to You my present location and situation. May you guide me throughout this life to just be where You want me to be, as I seek to do Your will. You are my dwelling place and I rest under the shadow of Your wings. [Psalms 37:5; Deuteronomy 1:33]

I love that prayer. Amen to that.

Have a good Tuesday to you. Thanks again for visiting. Always appreciated.

Keep the faith and God Bless us always.

Blog Things...

My song last year was 100 Years by Five For Fighting [2004 was about thinking and reflecting - but isn't every year?]

Your 2005 Song Is

Feel Good Inc by Gorillaz "Love forever love is free. Let's turn forever you and me." In 2005, you were loving life and feeling no pain.

What Hit Song of 2005 Are You?

Christmas Card Making Update:
Step 1: Cutting and pasting letters from old magazines to form the words of your choice.
Step 2: Folding the paperboards in half.
Step 3: Pasting the words to the paperboards.
Step 4: Writing the message.
Step 5: Mailing them away.
Yes, progress indeed. I'm on Step 4. Yay. And while going through the drawer where I keep my old envelopes, I found some leftover cards that I made in 2003. Hah. Goody. Made 50 this time around plus a dozen more to give. I'm one happy card maker. Heee.

This is bound to be a busy work week, the week before Christmas, I'm praying our pending work will be done by Wednesday or Thursday.

No work on the 26th, the day after Christmas. Yay. Long Christmas weekend chat with NG awaits.

Got to chat with my sisters last Friday night. First Christmas without them. Sigh. We are all grown-up now. My Christmas wish is for them to not feel homesick as they already do. The sacrifices Filipinos do to earn more for the future.

My Christmas gift for myself. Can't wait to see it. Yay.

Ohkay...have to go for now...leaving you with today's daily prayer:
Thank You Lord for the many ways You use other people to counsel me and help me grow...and yet that Christ Himself is the answer to my hang-ups, the one source who can meet my deepest needs. How I rejoice that He is wonderful in counsel and mighty in power, and that He heals from the inside out. [Philippians 1:3]

Thanks again for visiting. Have a good week. Keep the faith. God Bless.

One...

Yes...made it to one. Who would have thought? Certainly not us. I've been online for years now and I didn't believe I'd be interested in having an "online" relationship [well...it's more than online now...] with someone from a place I've only heard from a song of Moonpools and Caterpillars. [the song is Jubilee if my memory serves me right...] Hmmmm. It's not easy I tell you. The distance sucks BIG TIME.

After almost 14,000 mails between us, hours and hours of real time/web cam chat during the weekend, sms chats [I need a phone that doesn't require my thumb to press those damn keys...hee], snail cards and surprise phone calls...we're one. It all started with that Pooh Friendship thingy that was sent to me and then I sent to all of the people on my YM list. Hah. I must thank my friend Kuya Denn for sending me that one.

I know...relationships that started online is frowned upon. But it's something I didn't really asked for. It just happened. I don't go into chat rooms to look for "romance" .. I get that a lot from my romantic comedies and Nic Sparks. I'm not ashamed that my relationship started online. I remember...when my good friend [Oh God Bless her generous soul...] gave me my first ever computer...she said: you might meet someone special online. Of course, when she told me that, I never really gave it much thought. I was too happy and excited having my very own computer. My own computer. Sigh. That was and still is...one of the best moments in my life. NO KIDDING. I'm getting misty-eyed just thinking about it. Sigh.

Going back to my relationship that started online. It's not easy. I don't recommend it. I really don't. We were supposed to meet back in September but that didn't happen. Will not bore you with the details. I almost gave up around that time. Thought about it. Prayed about it. Listened to what my friends had to say. Heck, I even got to talk about it myself. I know, that at this point in time...things are out there...I'm taking it one day at a time. It's getting closer. Until then, I'll continue with what we've been doing everyday. 20++ Mails. Quick chats in the morning before I go to work as he gets home from work. SMS chats when he gets up at midnight and stays til about 3am-ish. Our weekend webcam chats. The occasional phone calls and what not. It's all good so far.

It's been one happy and exciting year to say the least. I have discovered and learned things here and there. Most importantly...I added another person to pray for each and every day. It feels good when you say a prayer for someone you care about. Not specifically a significant other but in general. Because I can't look after my loved ones all the time...BUT I know...God will always be there for them. I am keeping my faith more than ever...not just for what NG and I have but for me...for me to know and understand that life is so much easier to live in if I go through with it with God by my side. I know that now. It took me years but...I'm in a much better place in my life right now. Yes, I am in a better place. NG is just an added bonus. God is good indeed.

Taking a break...

What does your handwriting say about YOU?

I am the exact opposite of the person who sent this card at Post Secret. Heee. I'm actually taking a break from my card making for today. I'm not quite there yet but I'm hoping to finish them this week. I'm sure my friends and relatives who are outside the country will get their cards AFTER Christmas. Heee. Better Late Than Never. I enjoy making cards. Have done it a few times over the years. I'm not artistic so, I just rely mostly on stuff like glittery pens and what not. Here's a step by step guide to my card making. Heee. As if you'd be interested. This is my blog so, I'm posting them anyway.
Step 1: Cutting and pasting letters from old magazines to form the words of your choice.
Step 2: Folding the paperboards in half.
Step 3: Pasting the words to the paperboards.
Step 4: Writing the message.
Step 5: Mailing them away.
I'm done with Steps 1 & 2. Yes, just more pasting [I must say...thank you for glue sticks...] and writing. Making 50 cards. It's fun for me every time I decide to do this for Christmas. I hope the people who will get them will appreciate it.

To: Santa
Dear Santa
I want on Christmas is cook ware.
Fr: Nadine
[she asked me to email it but I don't have Santa's email address...heee.]

Okay, will get back to my cards [or soon they will be cards...] for now. Thanks again for visiting. Have a good one. Keep the faith. God Bless.

Me = Cry Baby...

This should be my mantra:
I am too blessed to be stressed!
[got that from the Beliefnet daily inspiration]

I'm a cry-baby. I'm aware of that. Most often than not I stay away from watching dramatic and cry-fest movies or shows on tv. Hah. Yes, I will shed a tear. No doubt. I'm even more a cry-baby whenever I have my period. I don't know. Maybe, hormones? I really don't know. But I just cry easily whenever it's the time of the month for me. I can even make myself cry. Easy. Sigh. Funny a while ago, I was reading Doctora's blog and while I was writing my comment...I just got misty-eyed and damn...a few tears dropped. Anobayun. And now, just thinking about it is making me teary again. Oh man.

One of this week's posts at Post Secret. My Sunday must-visit blog. I don't know if I should feel good or bad about reading other people's secrets. Mixed feelings I have. Though, I always say a prayer whenever I read a not-so-good secret. I'm tempted to send mine. Hmmm. Thinking about it. That post above could come from me. I'm trying my best to be faithful. One day at a time. It's not as hard like it was years ago. I know better now. Yes. I do. It's not my fault. Never was my fault. I'm done blaming myself. [And I'm getting teary eyed again...]

I started making my Christmas cards Sunday afternoon. Was at it again today from 5pm-ish to 8pm-ish. Progress. My goal is 50 cards. Hah. Good luck to me. I wish I know how to draw or sketch. I always wanted to draw or sketch. I'm not very artistic.

Was tinkering with Photoshop last night and I came up with that. Wala lang. Heee.

Okay, gotta end this one for now. Thanks again for visiting. Keep the faith. God Bless us always.

Can you smell December?...

It's the first day of December. Wow. Where did the 11 months go? You tell me. Christmas is around the corner. Have you finished [or in my case, started] your Christmas shopping? I haven't. Just no time and no budget. Sad but true. Though, I'm sure before Christmas comes, I will have some gifts. Kids first on my list. More like Nadine first. Heee. She keep asking...ano gift mo sa akin? toy ba? I wish to give her what she wants. Which is a toy.

I'm one of those people who likes to make her own Christmas cards eventhough I'm not creative. At all. I bought some special papers and what not yesterday...will start this weekend. I know, rather late for the Christmas cards. I'm making 50 or I will try. Hah. Goodluck to me. So, if you want a card from me, just holler.

What do I want for Christmas? Not much on the material but I want a Nike Free. A purple Nike Free. Saw an ad on a magazine and I almost shed a tear when I saw it. Hee. The thing is, I already have the FRIENDS calendar as a gifty for myself...so...hmmm...thinking about getting the shoes though. We'll see on that.

Speaking of Christmas...here are some items that are nice from Oprah's Favorite Things 2005...

SONY VAIO® FJ NOTEBOOK
The Sony VAIO® laptop computer comes with a built-in DVD player that allows you to play DVDs and CDs, as well as create your own. A camera and a microphone are built directly into the notebook, so you can videoconference your friends and family around the world!

PHILIP STEIN TESLAR DIAMOND WATCH
Every Philip Stein timepiece has integrated active Teslar technology designed to reinforce the human body's electromagnetic field with a natural earth signal associated with calm, meditation, relaxation and enhanced performance. Experience the Teslar effect and let yourself feel more relaxed, more rested and less tense. The diamond-faced watch has 50 diamonds; the changeable band comes in six colors.

NIKE FREE 5.0 ID®
Meant to be worn barefoot in order to increase performance by training your foot muscles, Nike Free iD®s come in every color imaginable. Go online to design your own one-of-a-kind shoe; personalize it by adding your name to the tongue of the shoe.

HOPE IN A JAR FROM PHILOSOPHY
A therapeutic moisturizer for all skin types, this fantastic face cream made by philosophy features an inspirational saying: "Where there's hope, there can be faith. Where there's faith, miracles can occur."

APPLE IPOD
The new Apple iPod now plays video! Watch up to 150 hours of video or slideshows of up to 25,000 photos on its bright 2.5-inch screen. Store up to 15,000 songs with full-color album art. Its battery lasts up to 20 hours—now that's music to your eyes!

Papa-ampon ako kay Oprah when I get the chance. Heee

Anything is possible today -- think big. Reach deep inside and you can go farther.

Doctora just started her blog...yay...all goody. Welcome to the blogging world Doctora.

Ohkay, time to get out of here. MUST work.

Wishing everyall a fine December.

Thanks for visiting again. Keep the faith. God Bless.

Something to celebrate...

SisterJ is 27 today. Damn. We're almost out of our 20s. Times a changing. It's her first birthday out of the country. We chatted for a bit earlier and it went like this:

SisterJ: ate cno yun kumanta ng..."whatever tomorrow brings i'll be there with open arms and open eyes yeah!"
SisterJ: kaka concert lang nun feb dyan?
Me: hmmmm, jason mraz? hehe
Me: punta ulit sya dito january
SJ: noooooooo
SJ: band
Me: familiar nga yun line...di ko lang maaala
Me: hmmmm
Me: vertical horizon?
SJ: not vertical, cge pa isa pa
Me: creed?
Me: matchbox 20?
Me: the calling?
Me: lifehouse?
SJ: not calling
SJ: not lifehouse
SJ: isa pa
SJ: isa na lang
SJ: malapit na
Me: hmmm, JARS OF CLAY
SJ: not jars of clay
SJ: isa pa
SJ: malapit na
Me: switchfoot?
SJ: noooooooo, hahahaha
SJ: hay pag iniisip di maisip!
SJ: ano ba yan!
Me: ituloy mo nga yun kanta
Me: ano ang title
SJ: yun lang lam ko eh
Me: booset ka, pinag-isip mo pa ako
SJ: whatever tomorrow brings i'll be there with open arms and open eyes yeah!
SJ: whatever tomorrow brings i'll be there i'll be there!
Me: di nga ba vert. horizon?
SJ: hindi vertical horizon
Me: booset
SJ: hahahaha
Me: text kita pag-na-aalala ko
SJ: cge isip
SJ: isip
SJ: noooooo
SJ: ngayon ko kelangan, search!!!!!!
Me: alam mo ba si nadine..andito kahapon
SJ: o ano c nadine
Me: naligo ako...naiwan sya sa room. pagtapos ko...pasok sa room, di ko makita comb ko, pati cellphone, pati remot ng tv and vcd..sya nakaupo lang sa kama
Me: tinanong ko kung nasaan...di daw nya alam...as in...seryosong reaction.
Me: tapos..sabi baka nasa bag mo
Me: andun nga..
Me: lahat...
Me: pati remote ng tv nila nanay..tinago sa bag ni nanay..hehe
SJ: hahahahahaha
SJ: lokaret talagang bata!!!!!!!!!!
Me: talaga
SJ: yun band!
SJ: yun song hindi ko maalala yun title
Me: booset ka talaga
SJ: basta yun band!
Me: di naman simple plan?
Me: no
SJ: c genie pa nga sinasama ako sa concert
Me: hmmm, si genie tanungin mo
SJ: wala nga eh
SJ: cge na kaya mo yan
SJ: name more bands
Me: maroon 5
SJ: isa na lang
SJ: malapit naaaaaaaaaaaaaa
SJ: kase i wanna go home early
SJ: magluto ako sa house punta c lowy dun matulog sakin
SJ: at may gift daw sya sa'kin uli
Me: ah ganon
SJ: kase she gave me a dolphin bracelet early this month
Me: aba no..bait ah...
SJ: daming dolphin...37pieces na charm bracelet silver
SJ: at yun band text me na lang ha, give them my regards
Me: audio slave?
Me: collective soul?
Me: foo fighters
SJ: hindi yang mga band na yannnnnnnnnn
SJ: pathetic ko no!!!!
Me: sige text ko nang, booset ka talaga, pinag-isip mo pa ako. booset ka.

After we chatted, I searched for band/artist's names at AZ Lyrics, all the while repeating the song line in my head...Finally, when I got to Letter B...Binocular..No..still singing the line to myself...sheesh...then I remembered...Brandon Boyd...INCUBUS. Damn. Texted her right away. And the song in question is Drive just in case you be wondering too. Don't you just hate that when you can't seem to remember a song title, movie title or what not? Grrrr moment. Heee. Anyhoo, Have a fine Monday.

I miss my sisters. Sigh.

Thanks again for visiting. No work today. The supposed holiday for Wednesday the 30th [Andres Bonifacio Day] was moved for today. I don't know why. Will go back to bed now. Keep the faith. God Bless.

Sexier With Age...

PATRICK DEMPSEY
One reviewer of Dempsey's 1987 teen comedy Can't Buy Me Love called the actor (left, that year) "as appealing as mulched lawn." "I haven't recovered from that," says Dempsey, 39. It must help to know he's TV's latest hot doctor, thanks to his ABC hit Grey's Anatomy. And he's getting rave reviews from one special fan: "One day my 3-year-old daughter (with wife Jill) said, 'You're very handsome, Poppy.' That was the best compliment ever."

MATTHEW FOX
Fox (left, in the early '90s) first won hearts as Charlie Salinger on the family drama Party of Five. Now 39, he's making viewers swoon again as sensitive Dr. Jack Shepard on ABC's hit Lost. But this time, he's more comfortable with himself – and his celebrity. "I fought fame for a long time," he says. "I was very distrustful of people. I was isolating myself. I've grown up a bit."

JASON BATEMAN
Bateman (left, in 1994) was a teen idol on the '80s shows Silver Spoons and The Hogan Family – and now, at 36, he's a Golden Globe winner for his role on FOX's quirky Arrested Development. "My fans all have teenage girls of their own now, so that's a little disconcerting," he says. "I don't have any crazy fan encounters anymore. They walk now instead of run, and they're very kind."

JERRY O'CONNELL
Talk about all grown up: O'Connell, 31, has transformed himself from the chubby kid in 1986's Stand by Me to the boy-next-door in 1993's Calendar Girl (left) to the chiseled star of NBC's Crossing Jordan. "He has the most beautiful body I've ever seen!" says fiancée Rebecca Romijn.

NEIL PATRICK HARRIS
Harris (left, in 1994) has come a long way since his dorky Doogie Howser, M.D days. As wannabe ladies' man Barney on CBS's How I Met Your Mother, Harris, 32, gets to show his comedy chops ("I have to tread the line between cool and jackass," he says) and sport Barney's trademark tailored look: "I'm a jeans and T-shirt guy for sure, but I like the suits. Today I wore Dolce & Gabbana. It's very exciting."

RICKY MARTIN
He first shook his bon-bon as a member of Menudo (left, in 1988), and now Martin, 33, is rocking his spiritual side on his new album, Life. In the six years since his self-titled solo debut, he traveled, did philanthropic work and learned to appreciate the important things: "When I freak out," he tells PEOPLE, "I say to myself, 'Dude! Relax! Grab a paper and a pen and just write 10 things you are grateful for.' "

MRS. BEN AFFLECK
Happy Birthday Ma'am...not as creative like last year but it's still from me. Heee. Hope you have a blessed day. I can picture your future Sam to look like you. Adorable. Just wanna let you know you've been an inspiration in my growing faith in Him. Will always be thankful for that. God Bless you always.

Leaving you with today's prayer:
Lord Jesus, today help me to keep my eyes focused on You because You said that my temporary troubles are producing for me an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. May You use these trials to humble me and perfect my faith and produce in me the quality of endurance.
[2 Corinthians 14:17-18; Deuteronomy 8:16-17]

I wanted to gripe about my recent phone problems with PLDT but will do that next time. Grrrrr. PLDT sucks. Big Time. If only I don't need it to get connected online, I'd prefer to not have a landline. Will save me money too. [I think I just griped there no? Heee.] Happy thoughts. MiG Ayesa thoughts. Heee.

Thanks again for visiting. Have a good one. Keep the faith. God Bless us always.

*Serendipity strikes again...

Since late 2004...my magazine buying has been almost nonexistent aside from a few that I find el cheapo. I used to buy back issues of JANE 'til about November 2004. I really don't read the articles. I just buy them for the pix. Heee. I like getting the special issues. Or if a favorite person is on the cover. My fave magazines are PEOPLE [Sexiest Men ish, Most Beautiful Ish, Hottest Bachelor Ish]; Entertainment Weekly [Photo Ish, Fall TV Guide, Movie Guide and the year-ender ish]; DETAILS [whenever a favorite guy is on the cover and if a friend's favorite guy is on the cover...either way, I will get it if the price is acceptable to me...heee.]; GQ [same reason with Details]; Vanity Fair [really goody pix...nice nice nice...also their special issues...gotta love them.] Here are some of the magazines that I found recently. I now have a rule in buying magazines, it has to be Php100 or less. I'm el cheapo like that. Actually, I've no more budget for them magazines. My MotherDear used to get on my case because I buy quite a lot years ago.

I'm happy I found this issue. First cover about LOST me thinks. SM North Edsa Grocery Section. [Php80]

Found this one while browsing thru the racks at Booksale Ever Kaloocan. [Php90]

Found this at Filbar's SM Megamall last Saturday. Tell me you will not be tempted to buy the magazine just for the guy on the cover. Those lips. Heee.[Php75]

I've never had the chance to watch an episode of Desperate Housewives though I've always liked Lois Lane aka Teri Hatcher. [Php50]

Bought this for Eeee. She loves the guy. Will give it to her as soon as. I'm not a fan of the guy but this cover is actually okay. [Php80]

Saw this last weekend at various SM City Magazine sections for Php200. I had to resist the temptation to buy it last weekend. Thank God I resisted because I found it for Php90 at Booksale Ever Kaloocan on my way home last night. Talk about a good buy. It was the ONLY copy. The magazine has a small tear on the lower right corner but I don't care. It's still Matthew Fox(y) as humminalicious as he can be wearing that purple shirt. Can I just quote Wayne & Garth as they say: SCHWING!!! It's a drop-my-undies-kinda-moment. Heee. Sawyer who? Heee.

Also, found this VF ish for Miss M. I was always on the lookout for this issue and last night, Serendipity finally found it for me at Booksale Ever Kaloocan.

Ohkay, that will be it for now. Will post the ones I'm on the lookout for next time. It's almost 4am and I actually have to go to work today. Just have to finish something. Hopefully, will be done around lunchtime.

Habba fine weekend. Keep the faith. God Bless.

[*Serendipity is my magazine fairy...heee...I think, I made her up back in 2002...I'm not sure anymore...but she's been good to me...]

11 and counting ...

Post Secret. Eversince I've discovered that blog, I've been visiting it every Sunday or whenever the new posts are available. It's comforting to know that other people share you secret and at the same time, I feel blessed and grateful that I don't have most of their secrets.

I am happy and content because I think I am. [Alain-Rene Lesage]

11 months and counting with NG...Hmmmm. So far it's been ok. It's not always a bed of roses. Not easy. Prayers check as always.

May you have a fine day. Thanks again for visiting.

Keep the faith. God Bless.

Somewhere in time...

Drifting through this total confusion,
In search of something to hold on to,
some identity.
I wonder:
Is this real or just an illusion?
Is it temporary or for infinity?
I travel in search of a destination
Without a clue about my future situation.
When will I know what life holds for me?
Who will I love?
Where will I be?
The answers someday will be mine.
My future is waiting for me,
Somewhere in time.

Hmmm...I forget where I got that...I think from a TEEN magazine back in HS. Yes, I cut that out and had it laminated. Heee. It's nice to look back in time. When you think you know something at the age of 16...then realizing, now that I'm almost [gasp...heeee] 30...what I know back then were so little compared to what I know now. Back then, I wanted someone to love me. Nowadays, I still want that but I want someone to love too. Hah! Back then, I didn't have much faith in God, now, it's what I strive to have more, much more, than anything or anyone. I'm thinking, if I have God, I will be alright. Just have to keep thinking that. I will be alright. We will all be alright.

Ohkay...I just had to let that out. I. WILL. BE. ALRIGHTY. Indeed. Have a fine day. Thanks again for visiting. Keep the faith. God Bless.

Yawn...

It's past midnight right now. I'm tired sleepy. Spent my Sunday mostly in bed and I still wanna go back to bed.

More cool shirts at Team Manila, me likey.

Choose your team...hmmm...ANISTON all the way...YEAH!!! More cool shirts at Kitson.com.

I &hearts that guy. Those eyes, those lips. Imagine waking up every day seeing those eyes and lips. Yes, he's pretty special. If not for his music...NG and I will not know eachother's existence. Hmmm. Made those buttons myself btw. Had time last month and I came up with that. Will do Jomari next. Hmmm. That didn't sound right. Heee. Nevermind.

Belated birthday dinner treat last Saturday at Bellini's courtesy of Tita Tess & Engr. Arch. Dino. Yummy food. Too bad Miss M didn't get to join us.

Love is the most mysterious of all things. What it is exactly, defies words and explanations. It’s just something that exists. It perpetuates all life. It is the force that binds the stars to the sky, the force that holds the sea just barely at the shore. It is love that keeps the balance of all things.
[an excerpt from Jann Arden's latest journal entry. Read the entire post here. I love how she writes. She's one underrated artist if you ask me.]

Wala lang. This is my blog after all. Heee.

Ohkay, just trying to be cheery and all...coz my life ain't a beach right now. Heee. But I KNOW God will not give us something we can't bear. Yes, just have to keep that in mind no?

Leaving you with today's prayer:
Thank You Lord for the trials that You allow to happen in my life which serves as a platform on which You reveal Yourself, show Your love and power, both to me and to others looking on. Thank You that I can move into the future nondefensively, with hands outstretched to whatever lies ahead, for You hold the future and You will always be with me, even to my old age ... and through all eternity. [Isaiah 46:4]

Have a fine week to you. Thanks again for visiting. Let's always be faithful in everything we do. Rather a bit tough at times but I know God will be with us no? That's one comfort knowing. God Bless us always.

At home on Halloween...

This site is like a drug. Must see every Sunday. Reading other people's secret is kinda comforting [in a way]. Knowing that some of their secrets mirrored mine.

I've never celebrated Halloween, it's really not a big deal around here anyways, well, at least for me it's not. Heee. Costumes party, you have to spend on that. Halloween gigs, you have to spend on that. I've no extra to spend on unnecessary stuff. Halloween at home = Sleeping, now, you don't have to spend a centavo on that. FREEEEEE. I love sleeping, need I say more?

Played an hour of badminton with MrsF, one of my HS friends, the others didn't show. What's new? Heee. I'm quite used to it. Though, sometimes it gets annoying when they don't even reply to my text messages and say: I can't make it. Grrrr. It annoys me at times, especially when I have my period which I still have. Benchlady texted earlier and gave me a new number, she sprained her arm a few weeks ago, so, she can't play nowadays. Marilyn [not her real name...heeee...but we like calling her that] still hasn't replied. She could be busy and all, though, I know she has two phones. Hee. Back on the game, MrsF won a set, then I got the second [YAY, I'm actually winning now...], the third decided set we didn't get to finish because our time was up. Though, MrsF was leading 12-10. Either way, it was a good hour of badminton. If only I could have someone to play with on a more regular basis.

My HS friends have known me the longest. We've spent lotsa times watching those horror movies at home every quarterly exams. We have shortened classes and we'd spend the rest of the day at home watching those movies. Night of the Living Dead is a fave. They just like to scream. Heee. I've never been fond of watching those kinds of movies. Not for me but since the majority wanted that, then that's what we rented. Majority wins with us. One time in our senior year, we all watched our first [well, at least for most of us] porn. Heee. That was fun. We watched or some covered their eyes [but still peeking thru their fingers] with lotsa ewwwwws and ano ba yan in fast forward motion. Because REALLY, how long can the foreplay or whatever that was last no? I've only seen 2 porn movies so far. One was quite recent. Will leave it at that. Hee. It's like, what is there to see after seeing one or two no? Most men love porn for some reason. I know a couple of guys who enjoy it. Can I say my HS Batchmates? They sometimes forget there are female members on our batch yahoogroup. I wonder if my HS crush loves to watch porn too.

I spent Friday night/early Saturday with EBC at Miss M's place. Watched episodes 3-5 of LOST. Man, that show is GOOOOOOD. I was nodding on and off during episode 5. Heee. Food was great as always. In between eating, we were still eating. Hah!!! We have different alerts in our lives and we all needed that get-together. We draw strength knowing we have eachother.[this pic was taken during our Sept.30/Oct1 Food Session]

I feel blessed having my friends. I hope they feel the same way about having me too. I don't know, sometimes, our friends can be so comfy with us that they forget that we need to hear something like that once in awhile. I have a few sets of really good friends and I know that I can rely on them if the need arises. That's a comfort knowing no? That, no matter what, one or a few friends will be there for you. Just like Ross, Chandler, Rachel, Joey, Monica and Phoebe will ALWAYS be there for us. [I just had to add that.]

Ohhhkay...me thinks that's enough for today. Will go and play Chainz, hopefully, I can get move up to level 5. Level 4 is not easy. Have a fine Halloween to all, if you're into that. Thanks again for visiting. Keep the faith. God Bless us all.

Killing time...

It's a hot Wednesday morning. Just finished some paperwork and will go to our client's office in a bit. Hopefully, the wait will not be a long time. I get sleepy when I wait. Hee.

It's been quite an easy few days at work. No complaints really. It's better than no work no? Indeed. I'm grateful that I have work eventhough it doesn't pay much and the fact that I don't like it, it's still work. My Uncle Boss is a nice person so, that's the good part.

Might have another LOST marathon this Friday at Miss M's house if everyall will be available. Yay. Sawyer. Keeping my fingers crossed. My friends and I need a little reel distraction from our real lives.

Who doesn't need a distraction from their lives once in a while no? Whatever it is, I'm not giving up just yet, though sometimes, I feel like giving up but what will it accomplish if I give up? The money will not come if I give up. Oh well. Tough. Maybe, I should start betting on the lottery? Hmmm...

Yes, money is still an issue here at home. Sigh. My sisters have been working outside the country for a few months now but it's not easing up just yet. SIGH. Being the eldest, I somewhat feel responsible to do something about it. But I can only do so much. I wish I can do more. Been praying about it. Been thinking of having a weekend side job but what can I get? Not much opportunities around here. Still praying on that.

I am thankful to God that I don't get sick or my family doesn't get sick coz we just can't afford to get sick right now. We still haven't fully settled the expenses during my father's heart bypass a few years ago. Sigh. It makes me mad that after my father's operation and all that, he still smokes those damn cigarettes. SIGH. I dunno. I am tired of reminding him to quit. Just praying about that.

Since, we're experiencing money probs, the more I am getting annoyed of having Lyn around here. I KNOW, it's not her fault, it's my mother's. She wants to help but she doesn't have the means. I really get annoyed whenever she asks me money coz Lyn needs this and that. God forgive me BUT I am not a cheerful giver when it comes to that. SIGH.

I don't know what my Mom was thinking when she took Lyn here. I mean. REALLY. I haven't talked to her about that coz I don't talk much around here. I'm really not happy about her being here. And the fact that she stays in the same room that I'm in. Well, I'd rather be alone really. Before, I even tried objecting to her staying in the same room I'm in..but my Mom went on and on and on about Lyn will not be in the way. Blah blah blah REALLY.

Oh well, I'm a good person, I know that but I'm not a saint. I get annoyed too. I get mad too. SIGH. I just blog about it tho because I can never tell it to my mom. Hah!

That's why whenever I'm at home, I am in bed sleeping and trying to forget about it. Easier that way. Don't disturb me.

Hmmmm...that feels good...letting all those out. SIGH.

Will end this one for now, me thinks, I've said enough for the time being.

Also, someone texted and asked me if I was married already. HAH! I know the person was fishing, we're not that close so, didn't said much. And besides, there's not much to tell. Jomari still hasn't asked me. HaH! A gurl could always dream about being Mrs. Jomari. Speaking of Jom, saw him on TV the other night, man, he's gain some weight, BUT I still lovelike him. I still lovey his lips, his eyes...heee..I can go on and on with this but will stop for now. I still have to update my Jomari site as soon as I have more time.

Not much time nowadays. Some other guy has been keeping me busy online. Hmmmm. Will leave it at that. We actually had a pretty good weekend after a few weeks of a bit-tension-filled weekends. It will not be the same as it used to be before September but at least, it's getting better nowadays.

Compromise is necessary to get what you want -- especially in relationships.

Must go for now. Thanks again for visiting. Have a fine Wednesday ya'll. Let's keep our faiths in everything we do eventhough there are times that we feel like giving up. God Bless.

Thursday...

Light work days for today and hopefully until tomorrow. Heee. Our client's shipments are still sailing away, so to speak. I'm just relaxing here.

The quick daily morning chat with NG ended an hour ago. I'm waiting for a game download to finish [wishing I have faster internet connections...tsk tsk tsk for now on that] then I will get outta here and sample the game. Freebies on the net. Gotta love those.

Slept around 4pm-ish yesterday, then got up around 11pm-ish, played an offline game called Chainz 2 Relinked. Heee. The games I download are mostly of the same theme, zapping three of the same kind characters, imagine Snood. Yep, I miss that game. I used to have it. Maybe, I should look for that again. Why not?

Went back to bed around 1am-ish, was up again at 430am-ish to reply to NG's mails, yes, the mails are still going on and on. Averaging on 20 mails each day. We have a break on mails every Sunday. No mails. Just chat. Works out fine. So far, been ok, considering the kind of set-up we're in.

Okay, gotta get outta here, I just got a text message from Uncle Boss, looks like I have to go somewhere after all. Heee. The download is finish, will just play Ricochet Recharged when I get home.

Leaving you with the prayer for today:
Lord God, today I commit to You my present location and situation. May you guide me throughout this life to just be where You want me to be, as I seek to do Your will. You are my dwelling place and I rest under the shadow of Your wings. [Psalms 37:5; Deuteronomy 1:33]

No one is hopeless whose hope is in God. [nice one yes? That's from yesterday's Dailybread...such comforting words...indeed.]

Thanks again for visiting. Let's all keep our faiths in everything we do. Have a fine day. God Bless.

Life is good...

...and she FINALLY blogs...

Life is good and getting better. That's more than just a slogan. It's also a belief, an affirmation and a way of making nothing but the best actually happen in your life. Whether you say it out loud, think it in private or just believe it, the more convinced you are of it right now, the more evidence you'll see of just how right you are. Prepare for nothing but the best. You're soooo due!

"Lord, pleass help me to remember that nothing can happen today that You and I can't handle together." [that's a quote my friend Eeee sent via email, me thinks she got it from a book Miss M gave her. Comforting YES?]

It's mid-October...sheesh...time is just passing us by so quickly nowadays no?

I googled my name just for the heck of it and my family tree site is the first one that came up. Also, some sites I made, yahoogroups I belong to, and some others. Who would have thought no? Try it sometime and see what comes up.

Have a fine week to all. Thanks again for visiting. Much appreciated. God Bless us always.

10th Street...

It's another Thursday morning. How time flies fast when you're busy no? Been quite busy at work. Paperwork is waiting for me this morning. I'm not complaining. I'd rather stay in the office [aka Uncle Boss' house] and do paperwork than deal with the people of the Bureau. Hmmm.

10 months now. Hmmm. I'm living it all to faith. After how I felt the past few weeks. Faith. Whatever will be, will be no?

Anyhoo, must go for now, living you with today's prayer:
My gracious and sovereign God, thank You that You have been with me and carried me from the day of my birth until today. May You bless and use me, as You allow me to go through hard times, through trials that many people go through in this fallen world. How encouraged I am to think that You are working all these things out for blessing!
[Psalm 139:16; 1 Peter 5:9; Genesis 3:7]

Have a fine one to all. Thanks again for visiting. Keep the faith. God Bless.

p.s. anyone out there know the song playing on the latest Lacoste commercial? [the one with the guy in the commercial...] Could I be any more vague? Heee. Thanks.

Just another...

...manic Monday. Yep, it's bound to be a busy Monday for me. It's 6am-ish, waiting for the water to boil. Shower heater hasn't been used since last summer, it's the water company's fault. I don't know on that. I'm not yet fully woken up right now. Heee. Wanna go back to bed. I wish the weekends are longer. Good morning to you.

Every Sunday, I visit this blog.

30 Greatest Rockstar Moments
15. MiG Gets a Shock
MiG nearly jumps out of his skin when his wife, Simone, surprises him in an emotional reunion.

Ok, water is ready now...must go and shower and face another work day. Leaving you with this:
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. [Hebrews 11:1]
[from a book I found in BOOKSALE entitled GOD's PROMISES for YOU...it was only P60...it's full of bible verses for anything and everything me thinks. Have to finish it to find out. GREAT book I must say.]

Have a fine week. Thanks again for visiting. God Bless always.

OH-MY-GOD...

My friends and I didn't get the chance to get this year's calendar.

Here's hoping that we will get the one for 2006. You can order at danilo.com. Happiness. Sigh. Click on the image for a larger view.

Have a fine Sunday to all. Thanks again for visiting. God Bless.