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Time equals Change

2011-04-12T05:03:00.003+08:00

When I was young up until College years, I used to smile a lot and laugh a lot. When I was about to turn 25, I started feeling depressed about my life and do not know what to do. I recovered from it though, after a year. When I reached 27, year 2007, the year my Tita Lorna died, I started to feel lonely and sad. I think, I have recovered from it after two years. It was really a very slow process because I love my Tita Lorna as much as I love my parents, Lola Coring, my brother, niece and Brian. Losing someone you love really kills a part of yourself. Moving on...I didn't actually noticed the year 2009 and 2010 pass by because of busy schedule at work. I never even realized that I was about to turn 30 last 2010. But now, its 2011...I am becoming more serious about a lot of things...also confused with a lot of things. I am in my early 30s now...starting to have white hair and even losing some hair, hahahaha. I feel like, I need to change and concentrate more about myself. I no longer have much time for night outs unlike when I was still in my 20's. I seldom see a movie unlike when I was still in mid 20's...had watched movies more than 3 times in a month. Things really change when you grow old. There has to be a progress...maybe not so much about monetary but wisdom. I have learned a lot from my past experiences and those made me who I am now and what I am now. I hope I would still continue to gain more wisdom...

another nonsense blog from me...just sharing.

whatever comes out...

2011-04-03T04:54:00.002+08:00

It's really been a long time since I last checked my blog and even posted something here. For the past years, I have experienced a lot of things...good and bad. I cried a lot when I left my former store in Intramuros...its as if leaving a family that has been there for you through thick and thin. But I had to move on. I had to leave the bad memories but never forget the good ones. I miss those people who always made me smile...who I trusted and respected so much. If only I could turn back time, I would still stay with you guys and enjoy working with you all (you know who you are!)

Moving on...I am in a new store now...somewhere in Makati. I have a new family. They are all nice to me and were able to at least accept me for who I am and what I am. I have been there since October 11th, 2010. It will be my 6th month this coming April 11th. Time is really so fast. I've seen a lot of people come and go in the store...most especially the crew whom I had fun working with. That's why I keep on sticking to the job I have...its fulfilling and gratifying.

But I am getting old now...turning 31 this coming October. I still haven't achieved what I wanted to achieve. Well, actually, I don't even know what I really want to achieve...that's one big problem though. Anyways, I just wish that someday and somehow, I will be a lot happier than before.

Another nonsense post from me...:-)

Filipinos - What's happening to us?

2009-10-10T01:50:00.004+08:00

Just recently, Metro Manila had experienced one of the worst typhoon ever in the history of the country. It was called typhoon Ondoy. Many houses were destroyed, not because of the strong wind, but the almost waste deep flood or more than that caused by the continuous downpour. They said that all dams nearby had overflown as well, which might have contributed in the flooding. Metro Manila was a disaster. Typhoon Ondoy left a very big scar in most of the families who were affected by it...especially those families who lost their loved ones. They say that its better to lose something because in time you'll have it again...but losing someone is different...you can never bring them back unless you go with them.

While all families in Metro Manila are still recuperating from the disaster...here comes typhoon Pepeng. Most of the Northern Luzon provinces are in their worst state right now. Why does it always flood so hard in any parts of the country? I just heard from the news a while ago that one mall, i think it was SM Mall in Rosales was head-deep flooded leaving almost 1,000 people stuck in the mall since Thursday. Benguet, on the other hand, experienced landslides killing so many people.

There is really something wrong here...we must do something to stop this from happening. Is Mother Nature really in pain now? Did we hurt her? I think, all of us know the answer to these questions. I'm sure that all of us know how and when to act in order to refrain all these calamities from happening. Come to think of it, these calamities aren't caused by Mother Nature's wrath...but its all man-made calamities...its all of us to be blamed for.

If we have trees...i think, flooding would be lessened. If we stop throwing garbage anywhere, nothing would block our sewage system. If we stop using chemicals that deplete the ozone layer, i guess, worse climate change would be prevented. If we discipline ourselves and love our nature, i think, Mother Nature will not need to fight back to defend herself.

I used to love the rain...but now, i feel the opposite. Hope that there'll come a time that I will start loving the rain again.

Let's all pray for those people who are in pain now...those who lost their families...those who are suffering from a disease...those who are in their lowest lows right now. Prayers can help most of the time. Believing in HIM, never fails.

Hope I am making sense now.

1st day of October...

2009-10-01T00:55:00.002+08:00

Goodbye September 2009!!! Hello and Welcome October 2009!!!

Its the 1st day of the month of October...4 days more and I will be another year older. Time is really fast. I'm turning 29 this year and up until now I still haven't achieved what I ought to achieve in life. I can say that I already have a stable job, a comfortable place to stay, a lovelife that's full of colorful experiences, friends and family that are so much loving and caring, healthy life and overflowing blessings. But why do I feel like as if I'm still missing something? Why do I always ask myself if there's something I still need to do in order for me to feel satisfied? Why do I still ask why to myself? Why??!!

Time can't really tell you when you will feel satisfied and fulfilled. In most cases, people die without even getting what they wanted while they were still living. Well, I'll just be happy and contented with what I have now and just dream on what I really wanted. Who knows, somehow and someday I would still get what I dream and want. It's a matter of accepting what you have reached so far and not be too ambitious. It's also normal for someone, a human, to never stop dreaming. That's why, I never stop dreaming and believing. Hahaha...I am always not making sense in my blogs.

Anyways, just writing here whatever pops up in my mind. Just 4 more days...

My Lola

2009-03-29T23:57:00.002+08:00

Lola Coring is really getting a lot older...she's turning 90 this coming August 20th and still able to walk, of course with assistance or use of a cane. You might think that she is still healthy, but if you are to ask me and my parents...she isn't. Her left throat is already paralyzed that's why she is having difficult time eating and drinking plus talking. She has osteoporosis already and is almost bending down while walking. She sometimes can't hear what we are telling her and also forgets what she is doing. She has a lot of ailments already but she is fighting...and trying to be strong. That's why I envy her...for being strong. I guess, that's where I got that kind of attitude. It really runs into our blood, always positive and always strong no matter what.

I love my Lola Coring and I always tell her not to quit living. Sometimes she tells me that she wants to go soon, but I guess, its because of me and her loved ones why she is still trying to live. I hope and pray that God will still give her a lot more years to live so that I could provide her all the things she hadnt experienced when she was still young. I love her so much and I am not ready to lose her yet.

3-Day Black Out!!!

2009-03-02T22:12:00.002+08:00

I arrived late at night last Friday...was not expecting something surprising will happen. Well, I opened my window in the condo...turned on the lights but nothing lit up. I thought that something was wrong with the light bulbs so I went straight to my room and turned on the light. Nothing happened...so then I concluded that MERALCO had disconnected my electric/power supply which was then confirmed by the letter I saw in my mailbox later that evening. I felt bad. It was my fault because I did not pay my electric bill before due time. It was something that I really intended to happen...something that I really would love to experience.

Well, it was a 3-night long nightmare for me without power supply. I cant watch tv, cant even turn on my laptop to browse through the internet and lastly, dont have an aircon or electric fan to use. It was hot in the room so I had to open the door in the terrace so that the cool breeze could at least come inside the room. It was really the worse days of my life and I promised to myself that it wont happen to me anymore.

Now, I am back to my normal life. Had paid the electric bill this afternoon and MERALCO immediately went into the condo to reconnect their service in my unit. Haayy...

First Day at work for the Year 2009

2009-01-02T23:30:00.002+08:00

Just arrived from work...first day for the year 2009. Today's a special holiday for all employees so there werent a lot of customers who came in to dine. It felt different because the past months had been a very busy for all of us...now, its like a cemetery where only ghosts and dead people exist (hahaha, nice analogy) Anyways, there are a lot of pending paperworks I had to finish so I started doing that. I wanted to feel happy and excited about our upcoming trip to Palawan but I cant. I'm starting to become a loner...I hate it.

I'll just finish all my paperworks so then I'll feel better and happy...nonsense article again. Hahaha.

First two hours of the very first day of New Year!

2009-01-01T01:42:00.002+08:00

First day of New Year...

I am already here in the condo, just arrived from Mandaluyong...celebrated New Year's Eve with my family. We weren't complete because my brother is still at work in Shangrila Hotel Edsa. This New Year's Eve is really different from the past years. It's not as exciting as before...somewhat gloomy. My cousin-in-law just recently died and we are still grieving. My Tita Lorna is no longer with us...it was raining...I guess, until now it is raining. People did not buy lots of firecrackers as compared before. Dad only prepared small servings of food. Its really different...this is the only time I did not take any pictures of us celebrating the New Year. Gosh...I hope our new year isn't as gloomy as our New Year's Eve.

I left our house at around 1 AM. Had a chance to say goodbye to everyone before they all started to sleep. I said goodbye to my Lola Coring. She told me she might go abroad soon...I know what she means by it so I told her not to say it. I told her to promise me that she will still live for more years. I felt so nervous and sad when she told me she might "go abroad." But then, she promised me she won't surrender. I love her so much.

I really don't know whether or not there's still something I need to celebrate today. Eversince Tita Lorna died, things felt different, things for me are no longer as wonderful and happy as before. I don't want to lose anyone anymore. They are all important to me and I love them so much.

Enough of the dramas...Happy New Year to all!

Happy New Year to Everyone!!!

2008-12-31T16:29:00.002+08:00

Its about time...time to start a new. 7 hours from now, a new year will start...a new beginning to everyone.

I have my new year's resolutions list already and I hope that I would be able to follow it. Hehehe.

Well, time for me to go to Mandaluyong. I'll celebrate my New Year's Eve with my family.

Again, Happy New Year to all of us!

Christmas Time

2008-12-25T09:10:00.002+08:00

It's Christmas time once more...but I don't really feel it anymore. Though sometimes people greet me and I greet them back, I still don't feel it. I guess, Christmas really is for kids.

Anyways, even if I find Christmas as merely for kids...I would still say that its something to celebrate. This is the only time where people meet together, laugh together, cry together and other mixed emotions. I guess, Christmas is still a special day for everyone.

I am making nonsense again...Merry Christmas to all!!!

The Zamora-Diaresco Nuptial

2008-12-15T13:18:00.002+08:00

I just arrived last night from my friend's wedding in Nueva Ecija. Gina Zamora, one of my closest friends in UP just got married to Doney Adrian Diaresco, a very nice man, yesterday at around 3 PM. I was there to witness it and I had sung at least 4 songs during the wedding rites. It was a memorable one as I saw the groom and bride exchanging vows with a smile and with wet cheeks and eyes due to tears of joy. It was really a great day for them and for my UP Barkada. Now, two of my best of friends from UP are married...I still have me and Imee, Ailyn, Aileen, Maila and Shereen on roll call for marriage. Hehehe. I'm guessing its going to be Ailyn.

Anyways, congratulations to Mr. and Mrs. Diaresco. I wish you both a happy marriage life and I'll expect to see my godchild soon. Love you guys!

Just practising for Gina's Wedding

2008-12-05T01:10:00.001+08:00

Just practising for Gina's Wedding on December 14th. Give your comments please...thanks!

All Alone Again, Goodbye Ate Ono

2008-11-25T19:13:00.005+08:00

Month of November is nearly saying goodbye to us all and December, Christmas and New Year's day are almost coming...but that will not change the way my life is right now. I am still alone and lonely.

Just two days ago, one of my dear cousin's wife died of cancer. She was close to the family and especially me. I never saw her crying nor angry. She was the best cousin-in-law I have ever had in my life. Now that she's gone, things will not be the same again as before...just the same changes that had happened to my life after my Aunt Lorna died last year. It's really painful but I have to accept it. I know that she is happy now and that there's no more pain that would ever hurt her. I will miss you Ate Ono. May her soul be blessed and rest in peace.

Not making sense again...but I am really lonely.

Another year older...

2008-10-03T11:43:00.001+08:00

Two days from now, I'll be another year older...turning 28 this 5th of October. But I'm not quite sure how or what should be my feelings/emotions toward this so called special day. There are a lot of things that I haven't completed/done yet. How I wish as one individual gets older, his/her career and success follow. Well, reality sucks! Hehehe.

Anyways, if in case you might want to greet me on my birthday...just send me a text and I am thanking you all now in advance. I will not celebrate my birthday...I'll just probably sleep.

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Gotcha!!! Will I forgive???

2008-09-13T02:10:00.002+08:00

How much can you trust someone who has been lying to you for almost 10 months? How can you trust someone who has been egocentric and user for the past 10 months? To be honest, if I'd be asked with the same questions, I would answer, "I don't know."

I might forgive the person and would still give him/her another chance especially if that person really is special to me. No matter how big the lie is or no matter how user he/she is, I would still forgive and understand. I still believe that in someways and at some point in time, the person will realize what he/she did and finally change. Unless I die waiting for it, I guess, I'd stop.

Anyways, hope we all could give a second chance to people who committed something bad to us so that they would try, think and believe that they still have a chance to change.

This is a nonsense article...:)

Letting Go...Goodbye FOG!

2008-08-07T21:29:00.005+08:00

It was just last February of 2007 when I opened my very first business, FOG Tutorial Center. It felt good opening a business that I will say, I really own. Things went out fine...we had a couple of tutees and I had my friends who worked there as tutors. We were able to celebrate our first year, that was February 14th were most of the lovers roam around the malls or other romantic places. The celebration wasn't that big but we did however enjoy it. It was fun. Most of the tutees were there and all the tutors were there. I really miss that day.

Well, now the time has come...the time I never dreamt of coming. Effective 15th of August 2008, FOG Tutorial Center will be closed. I have finally decided to totally close it due to many reasons. I will miss the center. I will miss everything about it. But I will treasure everything that I have learned from my first business. I will never forget all the people who have helped me and who have stayed with me through the worst and best days in the center. Thanks Christine and Rhea for being there for the center and never gave up on teaching the kids. Thanks Erwin for managing the center for a year and helping me out with all the planning. Thanks Leo for inspiring me to start a business. Thanks to all the parents who trusted us with their kids...Mrs. Castillo, Mrs. Tenederos, Mrs. Tan, Mrs. Gavino, Mrs. Cruz and to the other parents who stayed with us for either a couple of weeks or months. I really appreciate everything you did for the center and for me. I love you guys!

Again, now is the time to say goodbye. Even if its too painful, I have to say goodbye.

Paalam FOG Tutorial Center!

Different types of Customers

2008-07-20T02:01:00.003+08:00

I have been in the food industry for a year now...just celebrated my first year last July 10th. Anyways, within the year I have encountered a lot of challenging customers. Most of them will just shout at you and will curse you to death. Some will just approach you and quietly introduce themselves as VIP and ask for special treatment. Some will smile at you and some, deadpan.

I just had one encounter over the phone with one customer a couple of hours ago. She was claiming that there are two missing items in her order. I told her that I personally checked it and that it was released at the store 100% complete. Then she started talking in English as if she thought that the person talking to her will get intimidated and not talk anymore. To her surprise, I talked to her in straight English, so she went ballistic. She then told me that I was trying to point out to her that she was lying...I told her not. I was trying to explain to her that its part of our investigation however, she kept on talking and talking until our phone conversation got cut off. After that, I asked one of my Riders to deliver the as she claimed, missing two items. Just a couple of minutes after, Rider came back with the items I asked him to bring and approached me. He said that the customer didn't accept the delivery because she was mad. But Rider said that she kind of look like as if she found the supposedly missing items and was just too embarassed to admit it. So she just then rejected the two items I asked the Rider to bring and said that she'll report the incident to our office. To be honest, I felt initially afraid of what she said but then again, I told myself not to. I know that the delivery was complete and nothing was missed out. I hope she gets "karma" for whatever she did.

This is really one hell of an experience...

Work...work...work!

2008-05-21T02:39:00.002+08:00

When I was not working for a year, I prayed that I had work. Now that I am working, I am praying that I could at least have a break from it. Hahaha. What an ironic and funny dilemma I have. Anyways, working in Jollibee as one of the Managers isnt really that easy. You have to at least be serious with everything you do and try to concentrate with your goal setting. It's really tough yet challenging. I have never enjoyed my life working until I started working with Jollibee.

Anyways, I just arrived an hour ago from work. I was supposed to go home at 11pm but I came home late because I had to finish some paper works at the store. It's hard but I am really enjoying the job and I love it.

For now, I'll just rest...stop working for a day. Hahaha. Nonsense...

Are you Loved or Needed?

2008-05-15T02:49:00.002+08:00

This has always been a question to most couples, especially before marriage relationships. I have always been asking myself with this question and until now I still have yet to find out the right answer. I have had enough experiences with regard to "love" relationships and of course, it didn't last long. Good thing, I guess, I found my soul mate...we're going to celebrate our 4th Year Anniversary this coming May 24th. But sometimes, I tend to ask myself again, do I love the person I love now or do I need my partner other than love? Does my partner ask the same question as I do now? Well, I'm totally perplexed with the way our relationship is going. My partner knows what makes me happy. My partner knows what makes me sad. My partner knows whenever I needed someone to talk to. My partner knows almost everything about me...but I still don't know if those are symbolism of love. Maybe my partner just needs me because of companionship and care. Maybe I just need my partner because of financial reasons...Maybe my partner just needs me because of attention. So many questions yet until now I still don't know the right answer.

Am I loved or just needed? I guess, it's better to say BOTH...I am being LOVED and at the same time NEEDED. I'll just stick to this idea...no explanations needed. Hehehe.

Am I nonsense?

2008-05-07T04:25:00.003+08:00

I have a very close friend of mine...very close one. He has some "crazy attitude problem." Sometimes he's nice to people and most of the time he gets irritated easily and do and say bad things to people and hurt them emotionally. That's one thing I really want to change from him, however this person doesnt want to change. He knows he has a problem with his temper and he is totally aware of what's going on in his life. Its just that he cant help and change himself.

Anyways, I was too tired last night...came home at around 7 pm in the condo from work. I've been at work yesterday for almost 12 hours already and was too exhausted because of too many people coming in to the store. But, anyways...when I came home I texted this friend of mine and ask him how he was doing. He didnt tell me anything except that his place has problems with wiring and almost got caught of fire. I asked him if things are already okay. Then he told me that an electrician came to his place already and checked their wiring. We were just texting and texting...until he changed his mood again and told me that "I am nonsense!" After all the things I've been doing to help him with his problems and other stuff, he'll just say that I am nonsense and that I deserve to be alone. What a comment...did not expect that from him...well, sometimes he does that but this time it really affected me so much. Anyways, I stopped texting him at that moment but before I did, I texted him and told him that "Bahala ka na nga sa buhay mo. Sana di ka karmahin sa mga pinaggagawa mo!"

Despite of all the efforts I did for him...helping him out with a lot of things, he'll just tell me those words?! I think I don't deserve to be treated like that. Am I really a nonsense person? Not worthy of anyone's attention? I don't think I'm like that. I guess, I need to learn how to be strong and not to be so nice with people. I think I really need to learn that. In this kind of world we live in, its a must that we use different masks to different types of people so that you won't get hurt a lot. Haayyy...

Old Mobile Phone - Gone Forever!!!

2008-04-24T11:07:00.003+08:00

I once had a Nokia 6600. Bought it when I was still in Convergys, year 2004. Had it for almost four years and now it's GONE...I feel terribly bad about it but I had to let go and start moving on. It has all my contact numbers plus other memories from the past...

My friends, my boss and other people who are close to me kept on telling me that its just a material thing that was lost...well, they are all right. But still you can't just forget something that's been with you for a long time and now it's all gone. Gosh, I've been experiencing a lot of worst things in my life right now. First, my Aunt Lorna...then my phone.

I still have my Smart number so please try to contact me on that number. The Globe one is the one that was lost. Keep in touch guys!

Depressed!

2008-04-13T23:21:00.002+08:00

I am so damn depressed right now. I have lots of problems and things that I need to think about. All the while I thought I was happy...but deep inside me, I am not. Things are really getting a lot more complicated for me. I know this is supposed to be a blog where I could share all the things I can/want to share but it's really hard. But let me start...

Mom had just recovered from her surgery. She had a cyst in her left breast and the only way to get rid of it is to have it removed completely. She felt bad about it...but she doesn't have any choice. Anyways, I tried to be strong...I never showed my mom that I'm in pain seeing her suffer...which I am so damn good. Yet, it felt not right to me. I am so damn affected by it. I love her...I love her so much. She'll have her 1st chemo on the 15th and I can't go and be there for her since I have work that I can't leave. I feel so bad...but I can't do anything.

I have a special someone who is in Hawaii right now. Let's just call this person, Love. We are going to celebrate our 4th year Anniversary this coming May 24th. Our relationship isn't as good as before. I don't know if Love feels the same way...I have found out that Love is still seeing the Ex...I felt mad. I felt like I was betrayed. But I just ignored it and still kept our relationship. Since then, I started meeting other people...which Love is totally aware of. I tried to make Love feel jealous...I dont know if it is/was effective. But its just making my life worse and complicated. I really dont know what to do now...I have lots of things to say here but I cant...its really quite complicated!

Anyways, if you are reading this...please do send me a message and give me an advice. I am totally lost...just by reading this blog, I know for sure, you'll agree.

My own version of Next In Line

2008-04-01T21:17:00.003+08:00

I know I'm not a good singer but hopefully this one isn't as bad as a garbage.

Mom's Operation and my thanks to all

2008-04-01T20:37:00.003+08:00

Mom's already at home now...she just had her operation a week ago. We were all worried about her but we didnt let her see it because we dont want her to feel upset and worried about the operation as well. The doctor allowed her to go home yesterday so I went to the hospital to pick her up but unfortunately, I had work and when I arrived at the hospital, they left already. Anyways, mom's in the house relaxing and waiting for her wound's to heal. She'll have her chemotherapy session by April 16th. I know this will really be a scary and difficult time for her because chemo has lots of side effects to our body system. I hope that I can be there for her once she has her chemo...I can't just leave work without asking anyone to substitute for me.

By the way, thanks to all of you guys for praying for my mom. I hope that you would still continue praying for her, most especially once she undergoes chemotherapy and her recovery. Thanks really...from the bottom of my heart. I know for sure, God sees every good thing you do and you will be rewarded. Thanks again.

I love you, Mom. I'm always praying for you.

I Need Your Spiritual Help

2008-03-03T18:30:00.003+08:00

Help guys! I need all your spiritual help. Mom is sick and she has a cyst in her breast. Until now we are still clueless about the condition of her cyst because we are still waiting for her scheduled biopsy. I need your prayers guys. Please...

Hope everything will turn out okay. I love my mom so much.

Get Out of My Life!

2008-02-19T04:00:00.004+08:00

Have you ever experienced being with someone you really dont want to be with? Well, at first, things are really nice between you and the other person. But after knowing each other deeper, you tend to realize that that person doesn't deserve your time and attention. You'll somehow get awakened with reality that this person shouldn't be with you in the first place.

Anyways, I am experiencing this now. I don't know how to say "goodbye" to this person because I don't want to hurt this person's feelings. It's really hard...I don't want to be rude. But this person is just making my life miserable and irritable. I really don't know what to do. This person keeps on popping out like mushrooms. Today this person is no where to be found then the next day you'll get surprised that this person is already outside your door waiting for you. Well, I'll just let this person see me but I will let this person feel in a manner that this person won't get hurt, that I don't want to be with this person anymore. Hope this person would stop seeing me.

Lonely and Sad

2008-01-31T01:48:00.000+08:00

Wow...time is really fast. You were just waiting for the New Year's Eve to come, then the next thing you know...January of the new year has almost ended. It's like time wants to fast track your life that it wants to let you die sooner. Hahaha...what a sad thing to think about. Anyways, I'm just sitting here in front of my laptop trying to think of what to type.

To be honest, I feel so damn lonely and sad. Lonely because I have been longing for my special someone who is based in Hawaii for a long time. I haven't seen my partner for a couple of months already. I miss spending time and being with my partner all throughout the day. There's never a dull moment in my life when I am with my partner. I always feel satisfied whenever I am with my special someone.

I feel sad because I keep on thinking about my Aunt who passed away last year. I love her so much and miss her a lot. Life has been different for all of us since she died. She was the only person I used to go to whenever I have problems. I love her so much. Tita Lorna, I miss you.

So...well, you know how I feel right now. I dont know what to do this time.

Happy New Year!

2008-01-02T01:12:00.000+08:00

Happy New Year everyone! Its a start of a new year again...a time for us to contemplate on ourselves and make resolutions. We need to look back again for one time and try to think what should we do this year for us not to commit the same mistakes again. Well, as for me...I really dont know what to do and what my New Year's resolutions are...

I guess, I will just have to keep my job and work better. Social life has been good this past year...need to maintain that. My business...need to concentrate a bit to it. I have lots of things to take care of regarding the business. Hope everything will work out fine. Family...need to keep in touch with them everyday. I miss them so much, love them so much. My partner??? Well, I have to be in touch everyday. I love my partner so much. Hope my partner decides to come here in the Philippines and stay with me. Other things??? I really dont know. I'd rather just play everything by ears for now.

Happy New Year to all again!!!

Fun Time Pic

2007-11-27T22:40:00.000+08:00

Recently, my Dining Team and I had our picture taking at the store. I actually arrived late for the pictorial...anyways, that was my first time to be late in our scheduled affairs/meetings. I was surprised when I saw all the Dining crews waiting for me...too unusual for them since I always wait for them and not them waiting for me. Hehehe. The pics were taken by one of our Smart crews...thanks Mikee. All the crews were excited to have our pictures taken and fortunately, all pics went well. I had two of them developed already and will be posted in our log book. Hopefully, probably next month, I'll be posting it in our own Dining Team Bulletin Board.

Thanks guys for coming in to the pictorial even if most of you guys have a late shift at that time or some doesnt even have work at that time. I really appreciate all the efforts for coming. Thank you so much.

DINING TEAM, THE BEST!!!

Feeling Lucky

2007-11-20T19:03:00.000+08:00

Have you ever felt lucky...as if everything you do makes you so damn perfect? Have you ever felt like going to a lottery stand and put a bet on the numbers you think will win for the day? Have you ever felt happy the entire day without worrying on anything?

Well, I never felt all things at the same time...I mean, sometimes I feel so lucky that it makes me so happy and damn perfect the whole day. But never I felt so lucky in gambling (I have never won any betting games, not even getting prizes in any of the raffle draws I've joined) not until today. It's been, I guess a couple of days already since I felt like going to a lottery stand and bet on whatever numbers pop out in my mind. I've been wanting to go to a lottery stand but I dont know how to bet. I am too shy to go there too since I dont want to look so innocent about it. Well, I will try once...at least I'm of legal age already to gamble (hahaha!) If in case I'll win, you will know in the television. I'll just have to follow my intuition...

Until my next blog!

Just nothing...

2007-11-18T09:59:00.000+08:00

Its been a long time since I last wrote something here again. Anyways, I have been so busy with work...its eating all my time. Aside from that, I have a business that I need to take care of as well. Things arent really the same as before...there's no more time for me to go out and hang out with my friends. No more time to go to malls and watch movies. No more time to go somewhere else...It's totally different now. Things have been a lot complicated for me. Nevertheless, I'm learning a lot from all these experiences plus at least, I'm happy.

Miss all my friends...hope we could hang out sometime. Just send me a text or email me.

This is all for now.

My 2nd Video Blog

2007-10-17T05:07:00.000+08:00

Here is my 2nd video blog. I know its nonsense but at least everyone will know that I am okay. Hehehe.

First Video Blog

2007-10-14T03:13:00.000+08:00

Just trying a video blog...hehehe. Hope this one is okay.

Goodbye Tita Lorna

2007-10-07T00:11:00.000+08:00

It was on the night of September 26th when I received a text from one of my cousins, Ivy. She told me that my aunt, her mom, was in the hospital and had stroke. I thought it was just a mild stroke until I was able to talk to my uncle who said that my aunt was in a very critical condition. It was a shocking moment for me when he added that my aunt is dying. Never had I seen my aunt cried or complain about her health except the past few weeks when she texted and told me that she can't go to the center and process the BIR forms. I kept on texting my aunt telling her to go to the hospital at that time and have a check up. She always say that she was okay. So I believed her...but this time, its different.

I was at the center in Las Pinas when I heard the news about my aunt's serious condition. So then, with Erwin, we went to the Mandaluyong Medical Hospital and saw my aunt lying in bed at the Emergency room. She looks so tired and in coma. I cant really recall, but I saw my cousin pumping the manual oxygen so that my aunt could breathe. I felt so weak at that time, had all tears in my eyes. It was too painful to see my aunt like that. The doctor told us (he keeps on saying this) that there's no way that my aunt will survive this...she no longer has reflexes and her brain is filled with blood already. She had aneurysm, a deadly and serious condition. I kept on telling my dad to transfer her to another hospital for an operation but the doctor keeps on telling us that there's no hope. I felt so angry at the doctor, especially the entire administration of the hospital. My aunt was in need of serious treatment but none of them did any action to bring her back. She wasn't even given an immediate oxygen at the ER. It took more than 6 hours before the hospital could provide her with an oxygen tank. I left at around 2 am, the following day because I have work. I texted my cousin, Ivy and told me that the transfer at UERM Hospital has been approved but my cousin still has to bring the referral form to the hospital before they could transfer my aunt. What a crap! My aunt is dying and still they have to do this kind of process? It was a terrible day.

I don't really know what time they've transferred my aunt in UERM but I know for sure that it was too late. After the work, I immediately went straight to UERM and saw my aunt there still in coma. My cousin, Leander told me that my aunt is dying and that there's no hope. We cried...it was too painful for all of us. Tita was a very strong person. She was always a fighter...never surrendered in any battles of life. She's one of the best aunts I have. She always greets me on my birthday and sometimes brings Puto Pao on my birthdays or whatever special occasion would that be. We love her so much.

It only lasted around 2 days...my aunt passed away without even saying a word. She just waited for her mom, my Lola at around 10 am of September 28 before she finally gave up. She was a special person to all of us. Never complaining...

If there's one person I really admire most, that would be my Tita Lorna..a true fighter since the day she was born. I love you Tita Lorna and I will never forget you. You will always remain in our hearts. Goodbye but not forever.

This is the first time I celebrated my birthday without you texting me. I will really miss you and hope you are happy wherever you are.

Problems...

2007-09-25T18:18:00.000+08:00

Why do problems come when you are most vulnerable? Why can't you just face one problem at a time? Why do they come in "tons" at one single time?

These are the questions I always ask myself which until now, I dont know how to answer. Anyways, I guess its just one way for God to test my strength and faith. I know that these problems will eventually end. These will be a laughing joke for me later on.

If you are reading this blog right now, a piece of encouragement will be highly appreciated. Thanks.

Georgia Brown

2007-09-07T23:19:00.000+08:00

Guys, have you seen and heard this lady perform? Well, try listening to her voice...you will be amazed!

Unit For Rent at Le Mirage Condominium

2007-09-02T22:03:00.000+08:00

Hi there guys! If you happen to know anyone who would like to rent a condominium, just please let me know either through text or email. I'm planning on renting my place by November so I will soon need someone to rent it. I still dont know whether or not I will leave the furnitures in the condo but I guess it will depend on as to who will rent the place. Rental fee will be discussed during inquiry. Before I forget, the unit is 41 square meters and is located in Mabini Street, Malate, Manila just beside Caltex Station in Quirino Avenue. Its a 5 minute travel via jeepney (if there's no traffic) from Robinsons Ermita and a 5 minute walk in Roxas Boulevard (Baywalk) Name of the condominium is Le Mirage Condominium.

For those who are interested, kindly email me at archieblack1119@yahoo.com and from there we can set an appointment so that I could give you a tour of the place. Thanks!

Meet the Ex...

2007-09-02T06:09:00.001+08:00

How would you feel if you found out that your boyfriend/girlfriend just suddenly started seeing or talking to his/her ex-lover? Would you feel jealous and mad with your boyfriend/girlfriend? Would you ask your boyfriend/girlfriend to stop seeing his/her ex-lover or else you would break-up with him/her?

There are a lot of answers to these questions and each answer would depend on the personality of the person. I guess, I would still continue the relationship with my lover but will ask her to stop seeing the ex. It's not going to be healthy to our relationship and none of us will benefit from it.

This is really upsetting...

To Die and Live Again

2007-08-29T23:13:00.000+08:00

I would like to dedicate this song to all those people who are special to me...who are no longer here with us. We will miss you a lot.

Anna...

Look What Happened!!!

2007-08-20T19:18:00.000+08:00

What do you really hate doing in the house? Well, some would say cleaning the house or washing dishes. But as for me, i hate doing laundry the most. I hate it so much that I don't even wash my own underwears and hankerchiefs. Its either mom or dad who does the laundry every Thursday ever since.

Well, since the day I started earning money...I just bring my dirty clothes to a "Laundry Shop" and have them dry clean it for me. I have been doing this for the past 4 years and I've never encountered or rather experienced any problems about it. Most of the laundry shops I've entrusted my clothes with were satisfactory. Not until a couple of days ago when I received my "cleaned clothes." 3 of my white polo shirts turned color pink. I never had pink shirts and I am not really comfortable wearing pink clothes. So I went back to the laundry shop and asked them to do something about it. They did something but it failed. I let them fix it for two days but nothing happened. So I decided to just let it be...got my "new" clothes which I will never wear. Anyways, they gave me a "points reward card" for the inconvenience which I believe I will never ever use since I'm thinking of changing a new laundry shop. I guess, I'm just really "mabait."

Be careful with laundry shops guys...just be more cautious about letting them wash or clean your clothes. Always tell them that they need to be careful in washing your clothes (although they know that already)

This is all!

The Worst Day Ever

2007-08-13T01:16:00.000+08:00

Have you ever had a worst day in your life? I mean, having experienced all (not really all but some) unfortunate things in your life? Well, i had my share just yesterday, August 11th. My bosses, crews from Jollibee and I went to Villa Azucena in Sta. Rita, Pampanga last August 10th. We only rented an L300 and one jeepney to accomodate, I guess more than 25 passengers. Anyways, we were able to reach the resort smoothly and arrived there at around 9, evening of August 10th. All activities were executed as planned and everything went well.

We all had a great time in the activities. We finished all the activities at around 3 am of August 11th. Some went to sleep and some went to sing videoke (Me, included!) We were supposed to go home at 6 am but there were things that we need to fix first so our departure time was delayed. The driver of the jeepney was really in a hurry...but I never saw him check his vehicle while we were still having some discussion with the bosses before we leave.

So...then we went ahead. I thought everything will work out fine but things went worst. It was just a couple of minutes drive from the resort when the jeepney stopped because of empty gas. I just ignored it. Fortunately, we were just a few meters away from the gas station when the jeepney stopped. So all the guys from the jeepney pushed the vehicle up to the gas station. We were all sweating when we reached the gas station. The driver didnt notice it but he just found out that something was leaking from the jeepney. I dont really know what it was but he said that we have to refill the gas, that's all we need. We stayed in the gas station for almost 30 minutes because the driver was fixing something in the jeepney. I was hungry and thirsty at that time.

After 30 minutes, I guess, we left the gas station. I thought again that all things will work out fine. But suddenly the driver decided not to take the NLEX way because of the leaking "crude oil" from the jeepney. The jeepney cant even go up the flyover because of that. So he used an alternative route...I was having a bad migraine at that time already so I didnt really notice which route we used but it was like a field trip on all towns of Bulacan. The driver wasnt really familiar with the route he took so he kept on asking a lot of jeepney drivers in Bulacan which way to go. All the passangers were too dehydrated because of the hot weather, plus one of the crew wasnt feeling well, me having a migraine, and people were all too hungry because we werent able to eat breakfast before leaving Pampanga. It really pissed me off. It was too traffic in Bulacan so the driver decided to use the NLEX route already. Suddenly, the jeepney stopped again because of the leaking "crude oil." Fortunately again (well, even if that was the worst day ever, God, I guess was helping us to reach Manila safely) we stopped just near the gas station. Again we pushed the jeepney with the help of some of the NLEX construction workers (I think) up to the gas station. So the driver fixed everything again and again.

After that last gas station where we stopped, the driver drove so fast that I didnt even notice that we were already in Manila. I guess because of my migraine, plus sleeping...I wasnt able to see where we were going. So we arrived at Jollibee PGH-Taft at around 10:30 am. All of us were cursing the day and everything that has happened to us. We were too exhausted and tired. But we have to move on...some even have a duty at Jollibee and they were already late for their duty. I immediately went home after reaching Pedro Gil. Then when I reached the condo, I immediately went to bed. I slept and woke up at around 9pm. I wasnt even able to go to the church.

Haayyy...there are things that we learned from this...that is to rent a good vehicle even if its too expensive. I just found out that this thing didnt happen once. When they had an activity before (I wasnt working/training in Jollibee at that time yet) one of the vehicles they used stopped also because of certain reasons. The vehicles that they used were the same vehicles we used for the trip.

This is all for now. Wish you all good luck!

Life and Us

2007-08-04T10:26:00.000+08:00

Life for all of us has been full of surprises, joys, laughters, sadness, ambitions, frustrations and a lot more. It's always full of mixed emotions. Life's always full of struggles yet its worth living for. Problems come and go...you will either have one problem at a time or most often, more than two problems to fix at one given time. Well, that's life for us.

Hehehe...just dont know what to say here. Anyways, just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking a lot of things and experiencing a lot of things but I'M TOTALLY SANE AND HAPPY LIVING. I have my family, my special someone, friends and other people whom I can lean on. I'm happy and satisfied.

Well, I need to review my notes now. I have an exam later about French Fries.

Have a blessed life to all of us.

Too Busy!

2007-07-18T01:47:00.001+08:00

Well, it's really hard to manage my time now since I am already working and at the same time managing my own business. It's too hard to do two things at a time but I have no squawk about it. Anyways, as I've said in my previous blog...I'm already working in Jollibee as a Management Trainee. I'm still on probation since I have to pass the 3 month long training plus another 3 months for "regularization." The training is really difficult but I am learning a lot from it. About the Tutorial business, as far as I can remember I already have 14 tutees in the center. I am praying that by the time July ends, I will have more than 15 tutees. I am still not earning so much from it but "in God's time" I know that I'll get back the money I invested to this business. Hope everything will work out fine.

By the way, if you need tutors just let me know (I don't have home service tutors. They are only based in the center in Las Pinas) I will give you a discount per month.

My First Day at Work!

2007-07-10T21:42:00.000+08:00

I woke up so early this morning and left the condominium at around 6:30 for work. Today is my first day at Jollibee as a Management Trainee and I enjoyed our Orientation day held at the Karina Building in Shaw Boulevard. Anyways, there were more than 20 Management Trainees who attended the orientation and most of them were former employees/crew of Jollibee or a manager of a certain fast food chain. I guess I am the only person there who doesn't have any experience when it comes to food service industry. The Orientation lasted for almost 9 hours. It was a bit tiring because we had to read a lot of manuals...

Tomorrow...we'll have the continuation of the training. I don't know what they will discuss tomorrow but I will have to study in advance since I already have some of the manuals. By the way, I got stuck in Paco because of the flood and traffic. I took a jeepney from Kalentong to Del Pilar in Manila. It was so tiring and I got wet because of the rain.

Well, this is all for now. Need to rest...

High Blood Pressure

2007-06-24T23:40:00.001+08:00

I just had my medical examination last Thursday, June 21st in Manila and I realized two things...that I am getting older and fatter.

The doctor who checked my blood pressure during my medical examination told me that I have high blood pressure. As far as I can remember, its 140/100 which is above the normal range. When I was in college, the normal range was 140/90...I'm not sure about these days. Anyways, the doctor got surprised about it so he asked me to relax a bit, around 30 minutes then he'll check again my BP. I just waited outside his office and seated at a nearby sofa in the clinic. Then after 30 minutes, the doctor called me and checked my BP again and got even more surprised because it went higher. He told me that I might be nervous...and I admitted that I was a bit nervous because I haven't had my medical examination for 2 years already. So what he did is to just advice me to eat a balance diet, less salt and less cholesterol or fat. He even asked me to exercise. I said yes...

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Well, it's been 3 days already since I had that medical examination. I just arrived from San Leonardo, Nueva Ecija today. I had to go there and practice the songs I will sing on Princess' wedding. I only stayed there for one night but I feel like I have gained more weight since all I did there was to eat and eat and eat. I can't control myself from eating. Haayyy...it's really hard but I'll try my best to do a diet plan for myself. What's the use of my license if I can't even apply it to myself. I'll start going to the gym too to trim a bit of my fat.

I am turning 27 come October 5th and there are lots of dreams I still want to achieve. But my lifestyle isn't healthy for me so I have to be more careful if I want to live longer and achieve all those dreams. Good luck to me!!!

Cheap Phone...

2007-06-08T01:32:00.000+08:00

I bought a Nokia 1110i last December for my Globe simcard and for my love to use whenever my love is here in Manila. It was just a cheap phone that I bought at Robinsons Malate, I think it was less than P 2,500. The phone was thin and very light so I loved it so much.

Now, its no longer working. I thought of having it repaired but I guess it would cost a lot so I'd rather buy a new one. How I wish there is still an available Nokia 3210...it's one of the best phones of Nokia. It has a hard body that won't break even if you throw it away.

Well, if in case you know someone who is selling a Nokia 3210, please let me know. I will buy it! And as for my Nokia 1110i, I'll still have it repaired but not at this time.

I feel sad...

2007-06-03T09:28:00.000+08:00

I feel so sad and lonely...

One of the most important person in my life is going back to the US. Let us just call this person, "Honey!" Honey, arrived here last May 27th. We have been driving and strolling around Manila and Cavite during Honey's entire week-long vacation. Now, Honey has to leave. I really feel so sad because we'll be far from each other again. I love this person so much. Well, someday and somehow we'll be together again soon.

Congratulations, my friend!

2007-05-25T11:19:00.000+08:00

After a long, long time of guessing and waiting, one of my close friends in my UP Barkada circle will be getting married this coming July. We are 8 in the barkada and all of us are still single but in a relationship and not getting any younger. Everytime we meet, the first topic that comes out in our mind is "who's going to marry first?" Then we end up guessing and guessing...Well, its always in our topic whenever we set a get-together, reunion, birthday party and what have you. It's quite surprising because I didn't guess it right.

Anyways, to Princess...my everdearest friend, Congratulations! I am a bit nervous because its my first time to be an "abay" in a wedding ceremony. But for you, my sister, I will do my best. Hahaha. I am preparing all the songs that you want me to sing for your wedding. Hope everyone will love the song, especially you and Neil. I am really happy for you, guys!

Now, who's next? I am 100% sure, it ain't me.

An Impressing Song

2007-05-17T02:43:00.000+08:00

This is such an impressing voice I have ever heard...I was just trying to relax and browsing through the internet when I came across with this video of a boy singing an opera song. He really has a very high pitched voice and its impressing. Well, hope you all listen to this:

Too Stressed

2007-05-15T12:19:00.000+08:00

I am too stressed with lots of things. Aside from me not being able to sleep during the night due to insomnia, I have lots of things in my mind that makes me awake everyday. Business is still okay and as expected for this month, we only have less than 5 tutees who needed "advance learning". I just hope that we'll have more than 10 tutees this coming school year.

I am really stressed because I have other obligations I needed to do aside from handling my own business and taking care of all the expenses at the center. Once you grow older, things get a lot more complicated. I dont believe anyone can live a simple and not so complicated life. We all have a very complex life. Sometimes I want to give up with all the stresses and just stay in the condo to sleep and eat and watch tv but I can't. Staying in the condo by myself...alone, will just drive me nuts! That's why I always spend time with my friends so that I could at least forget all the stresses in my life, my problems in life.

Haayyy...its really nice to be a child again. You'll only think of playing with your friends, watching your favorite cartoon tv shows, eating at a fast food restaurant and not worrying of how you would be able to pay for it since your parents will take care of the bill, and waiting for Christmas to come. Things are a lot different now. Lots of responsibilities and obligations that you can't just ignore.

Good thing, I have lots of friends that I can lean on...parents and a brother who are very supportive and a partner who is very nice, patient, supportive and loving. Haayy...I need a massage.

Election Time

2007-05-12T16:47:00.000+08:00

Come Monday, we will decide again for our nation...whoever we choose to win in the election will serve in our country and will have to make a difference. Let us all be wise in choosing our bet for the Senatorial post and the local posts. Remember, our life will depend on those people that we chose.

Try to make a list of all your candidates and bring it with you when you go to your assigned precinct. If there are vote buyers, you have two options: (1) ignore them or (2) get the money but dont vote the candidate they are asking you to vote for. As simple as that. But I would rather suggest that you totally IGNORE them. If you see some irregularities in the precinct, please dont hesitate to report it directly to COMELEC.

Good luck to all of us!

Time to Focus

2007-05-01T23:23:00.000+08:00

Its been over a month and a half since we closed the business for the summer. Now, we will finally open it again on May 7th, Monday. I need to focus now and reorganize some of the plans I have for the business. There are lots of things I need to plan out...this time I need concentration and focus...

But before I do that...I'll just drink beer with Leo and Erwin. Then while drinking, we can discuss things about the tutorial center and what else we can do to earn more money! hahaha!

Back Again!

2007-04-30T14:15:00.000+08:00

At long last, I am back again here in the condo. It's been a month and 4 days since I last left here to have it rented to Brian's friend. Now his friend is back in the states and I'm back here, all by myself...well, not at this hour because there are guys here from the Management who are currently fixing the tiles in the living room. They told me that it will take them a week to finish fixing all the crack and loose tiles. Anyways, its really hard to rent a place especially if you personally dont know who the renter is. You dont know if the renter will really take care of the place or not. Sigh!

On a lighter side...my tutorial center will resume its business by next week, May 7th, Monday. I'm very excited to see all the kids there again.

Got to go now...need to see what's going on in the living room now. Have to buy some snack for the guys fixing the tiles.

How was your Holy Week?

2007-04-08T23:29:00.000+08:00

How was your Holy Week?

Well, if you'll ask me...i dont really know how or what I felt during the week. Holy Maundy, I went back to condominium in Malate to handle and fix some important things there. Then I went to Leo's house in Las Pinas and stayed there for the night. I woke up in the morning the following day to renew our Business Permit at the Las Pinas City Hall and passed some requirements at the Sanitation Department. Then I went to SM Southmall with Michael, a friend of Leo's to deposit the payment for our rent in our business place. I hope I got the correct account number or else, good luck to me! Then after depositing the money, Michael and I played billiards for an hour. I went back to Leo's house and stayed there for the night. That was Holy Tuesday.

Holy Wednesday - I went back home in Mandaluyong and arrived at the house at around 9 pm. I stayed at Leo's house the whole day of Wednesday...played billiards and went to a Videoke house in Paranaque along with Erwin. I didnt really expect that there were still some Videoke houses that were open that time since its a Holy Wednesday already. Anyways, we sang a lot of songs there and stayed there for almost 2 hours. We had a very nice dinner at Leo's house at that time --- adobong pusit and boiled tahong. I ate a lot. While we were having our dinner, Edward texted us and invited us to go with him in their house in Mexico, Pampanga. I told him that we (Erwin, Leo and I) dont have budget for the said trip. Then Edward said that he'll take care of the food and place to stay. So the next morning, we went to Pampanga.

Holy Thursday - I woke up so early because I was excited to go to Pampanga again. It's been 6 years since I last went to Edward's place. I called Erwin early in the morning to check where he was...he told me that he was on his way to Boni, Mandaluyong. Leo, just woke up and was preparing for the trip too. He was in Mandaluyong too but staying in his "special friend's" house. We all met at Jollibee, Boni Branch and went straight to Victory Liner in Cubao. That's where we will meet Edward. We arrived at the bus terminal at around 9 am and saw a lot of people inside. I guess they are all going to Baguio because the line going to Baguio ticket counter was really long. But it says on the ticket counter that all buses going to Baguio on that day were all fully booked. Well, anyways, I never tried asking which line was that...our concern was just the line for Olongapo trip (it's the only route in Victoria Liner that pass by SM San Fernando, Pampanga) We waited for almost 5 hours for the bus going to Olongapo since there were a lot of people going to the provinces and all buses were all out. Anyways, it was a smooth travel from Manila to Pampanga. Randy, picked us up at SM San Fernando and drove us to Edward's place with his car. We arrived at Edward's place at around 3 pm. We were too hungry and tired...good thing, Edward's mom prepared Lunch. I ate a lot again. I guess, I am gaining a lot of weight now...I have to go to the gym. Moving on, we went to the "peryahan" near Edward's place and played some games there. Unfortunately, I didnt get any price. I heard some people singing the "pasyon" when we passed by a basketball court near the "peryahan." After the "perya", we decided to play "balut" (its a card game wherein you'll be given 3 cards that you need to match with the cards being shown by the gamemaster. If you get to match first all three cards with those being shown by the gamemaster, you'll be given 3 baluts for a price) for a while and took some pictures. That was my very first time to play that kind of game. I never won any game, unlike Edward who was so lucky and brought home with him 9 baluts. Hahaha. Although we were too tired at that time because of the travel, we still decided to drink beer until early in the morning of Holy Friday.

Holy Friday - we all just stayed in Edward's place and played with the kids. At long last, I was able to meet and talk to my "inaanak" from Edward's sister. His name is Dave. He is already 5 or 6 years old. We were supposed to visit some churches there in Pampanga with Randy but we cancelled it for some reason. Randy was tired and cant really drive anymore. We decided to stay in the house and played with the kids. I felt so bad right now because I never even remembered that it was a Holy Friday and that I should be praying and asking for forgiveness. Instead, we played games with the kids and drank beer with some friends of Edwards' during the night. I was even too drunk at that time to stand and wake up the following day. By the way, I get to meet Erlan again after 6 years. He is Edward's friend.

Black Saturday - I woke up with a very painful headache and too nauseous to stand and walk. I did my best not to vomit...well, i never vomitted as far as I can remember. Anyways, Erwin said that he is going to his friend in Nueva Ecija this afternoon. Marialyn, Erwin's friend was texting him since yesterday and inviting him to go to their place. I told Erwin that I am not really feeling well and cant go with him. But he said that Marialyn was inviting us all and that her family prepared something for us. So I stood up from bed and prepared for the trip. Leo was already taking a bath at that time. Edward didnt go with us because he has to go back in Manila that day. So we bid goodbye to Edward and his family, and of course to my "inaanak." We arrived at Marialyn's house in Cabiao, Nueva Ecija at around 2 or 3 in the afternoon. I saw a lot of food in the table and ate a lot again. Hahaha. I'm already bloated. Then after eating lunch, Marialyn gave us a tour of their Mango farm. We stayed there for one night and left Nueva Ecija this afternoon.

Easter Sunday - I woke up late in the morning. Leo woke me up and told me that they were all eating "brunch" already. We were in a hurry because Leo has previous engagement that he needs to attend to in Manila at 4 pm. While we were eating "brunch", Leo told me that I was snoring. I got so surprised because I seldom snore or even never according to my friends. Hahaha. I guess, they were all being nice to me and dont want to hurt my feelings. Hope I dont snore badly. Anyways, we left Nueva Ecija at around 12 in the afternoon and bid farewell to Marialyn and her parents. They gave us some mangoes for "pasalubong."

I arrived here in the house at 4 pm without even remembering that it was Nico, my nephew's and Leander, my cousin's birthday yesterday. I kissed my nephew and greeted him a happy birthday and texted my cousin to greet him as well. Nico's parents prepared pancit for my nephew and some pastries. Again, I ate a lot and felt so tired and sleepy. I was supposed to go to the church at 5 pm to attend the mass and meet Aileen afterwards but wasnt able to do so since I fell asleep and woke up at 8 pm. I really feel bad because I wasnt able to go to the church.

Well, this is my story for the whole week. I dont really know what I felt the entire week because deep inside me, I feel so bad enjoying and having fun while most of the people in the country were thinking of Jesus Christ's death. I feel so guilty, most especially because of not able to attend the mass today. I am so bad...

Business -- Closed Until Holy Week

2007-03-28T04:03:00.000+08:00

I have been in our house in Mandaluyong since Saturday morning, last week. One of Brian's friends from the US is currently staying and renting the condominium. He will stay there until next month. So I'm stuck here in the house...well, on the lighter side, I'm glad that I am here since I am able to be with my parents, lola and brother again. I haven't been to my parent's house for a long time. I always see my brother at the Tutorial Center because he is managing the business but not my mom, dad and lola. So, it's really nice to be with them again.

It's also a good time to spend my whole month here with my family since the tutorial center is closed until holy week. My tutors, brother and I have decided to have a break since it's the end of school year and summer vacation has just started. Generally, its an off-peak season for most tutorial centers since most of the students are off to their provinces for vacation. So its better to just close the center until holy week to at least save money for transportation (hehehe!) and electricity (hahaha) But come this 2nd week of April, business will resume. I just pray that we'll have some students who will need summer advance classes this coming month...

By the way, I'm a bit desperate right now to get a job and start working again. It's really been a long time since I resigned from my previous job. I have to start working again...I already applied to different companies and I'm just waiting for their call. Hope someone will hire me soon. Whoever knows a nice job (hope, its not a call center job) please let me know...I will apply to it.

Business Permits, Registration to BIR, TAX!

2007-03-15T01:02:00.000+08:00

Having a business really is a tough and tedious one...there are a lot of things you have to consider and a lot of things to do, most especially when you are just starting. You need to secure a business permit from the Homeowner's Office (if your business is in a village or subdivision), then another business permit from the Barangay Hall, then lastly, a business permit from the Mayor's Office. You can't get the Mayor's Permit without securing the Homeowner and Barangay permits first. It took me almost three weeks to be able to completely process and secure all those permits from different offices. Guess what caused the delays...of course, not me but the people who processed it, starting from the Homeowner's Office up to the City Hall.

Homeowner's Office - took me almost a week and a half to get the business permit because their head officer who's going to sign the paper has been out for a couple of days. It should have been processed and given to me after one to two days but that didnt happen...

Barangay Hall - took me another week for them to issue my business permit. The lady who received my documents and application told me that they will just inform me the following day through text regarding the release of the permit. But guess what...I never received any text from them. I asked my brother a couple of days later to follow it up with them and as expected, the permit wasn't ready and they will release it after we give them a simple sketch of our business location (which they didn't ask from us beforehand) The next day, my brother gave the sketch to them but was told that he has to wait until afternoon since the person who's going to sign it wasn't in the barangay. My brother went back to get the permit in the afternoon and surprisingly, after a long time of waiting, it was handed to my brother.

Mayor's Permit - I didn't experience a lot of trouble processing the business permit in the city hall. The only cause of the delay was because of the misinformation provided to me by one of the employees from a certain department who needs to approve my application (I guess, I need not mention the department) The employees in the Business Permit Office were really helpful and patient. The old guy who works from that department helped me a lot and instructed me with all the things I need to do and where I will go, step-by-step. I finished the first step for 10 minutes. I thought the next steps will be as smooth as the first one not until I went in to the second step. This time I had some confusion...the employee who first talked to me just gave me a form and talked to me while she was filing up all her papers. She never even dared to check which department I have gone to already and if the form she's giving me was even needed. I asked her a lot of questions but she just keeps on filing her things and not really listening to what I was asking her. With dismay, I went back to the tutorial center and tried reading all the questions in the form and other documents needed. I was surprised because the documents they need aren't really applicable to me since I am not asking for a building permit but a business permit. I am only renting the space and not reconstructing a new building. So I guess, I dont need to give them the layout of the building, Transfer Certificate of Title (TCT) and a lot more papers. I went back to the same department the following day and talked to a different employee. She told me different things but this time, she admitted that she was not sure. So she asked me to stay and wait for their Head Officer. After a couple of minutes waiting, the Head Officer arrived and talked to me. She told me that our place will only be inspected the following day with one of their officers and that's all. The following day, an inspector came in the tutorial center at around 10 am and just checked the place. Then they told me to go back to the city hall and get the application form in the afternoon to move on to the next step. The succeeding steps weren't really difficult. It only took me two hours to finish all 5 remaining steps. I felt so happy when I received the last of all business permits I needed to secure...the most important of all business permits. Now, I can display it inside the tutorial center so that people will know that we are a "legal business."

Anyways, after those tiring and exhausting weeks of securing the business permits...here comes a new challenge...registration of business to the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR). This time, I must admit, I am not familiar with the forms they will ask me to answer and I have no clue as to what type of taxes they will give me. So when I went to the BIR office in Las Pinas, I immediately went to the Officer of the Day and asked what to do. She was very patient and instructed me everything, what to do and where to go. I followed what she told me...went to the Registration Section and gave them lots of forms I was asked to answer. The lady from the Registration Section was very accomodating and told me that I have to update and change my registered address from Pasig to Las Pinas since my business is based in Las Pinas. She advised me to go to BIR Pasig to process the transfer. So I did...but again, it was stressful and confusing. The Officer of the Day from that district office wasn't helpful because she didn't even bother to look at my application and listen to me, the next guy I talked to just referred me to someone else. But the last employee I talked to (he's the only employee who gives out BIR Forms; he's located in front of the stairs going to the 2nd floor) was very helpful and nice, gave me all the steps I need to do. He should be commended!!! same with the old guy from BPO in Las Pinas!!! Well, moving on, the Registration Officer told me that the transfer will be processed within 5 days. That means, I will have to wait for 5 days before I go back to BIR Las Pinas and register the business. Well, at least I would have time to relax and not think about the papers...

For now, I'm just trying to relax, managing all the expenses and schedules. My aunt will do the bookkeeping for me while my brother is managing the business. Hope I'll finish all the papers for the business soon.

Finding a Job

2007-03-08T13:42:00.000+08:00

Its been a long time since I resigned from my previous job...around 8 months already. Those months were really fantastic months for me since I was able to enjoy a life without being bossed out or pressured with lots of work. But, in all honesty...I miss everything about it.

This time, I have decided to find a new job. Something that I really love doing. My new business is all okay and I will let my brother handle it for me. I trust him so much that I know when the business is in his hands...it will never fail. My friends are all in the business too...for sure they will not let it fail.

I'm on my way now to find a job...a new journey will begin for me.

Insomnia Strikes Back!

2007-03-06T01:47:00.000+08:00

My insomnia is back again...

I've had great nights last month because my sleeping habits had gone back to normal. I was sleeping at 10 PM...latest would be 12 AM and automatically wakes up at 8 or 9 am. Everything was working fine during the month of February. But now, my insomnia strikes back.

I don't know why...well, I guess I have been thinking a lot of things the past few days. Business is going strong and thank God we already have more than 5 tutees (that means more income, hehehe) Things are going well also with the condominium. Everythings' on the right track. But I'm thinking a lot about the future...what will happen next week or next month. I keep on planning ahead of time so as to be prepared with "unexpected problems." It is really too hard...so difficult when you are just doing it by yourself without any help from anyone. Planning definitely is the most difficult part when you want to have your life be on the right direction. That's what's making me so busy...that makes me think a lot...that's definitely the cause of my insomnia.

It's actually a bit surprising because whenever I check my friendster's horoscope, it keeps on telling me to just relax and give myself a break. I did allot some time for relaxation but my sleeping pattern still sucks. Brian told me to try sleeping pills but I really dont want to take any of those "untrusted" pills (well, doctors recommend it for insomnia so they trust it but not me) Oh God, what's wrong with me?!!!

Well, its already 2 AM and I'm still not sleepy. I have to do some errands later, around 9 am (good luck!) Anybody here who has suggestions? Please let me know so that I could bring back my life to normal.

Guy Sebastian's "Angels Brought Me Here"

2007-03-05T03:52:00.000+08:00

"Angels Brought Me Here" --- I just heard this song when I was walking back to the condominium. It touched me a lot...I don't know why. But the song and lyrics are really fantastic, especially the voice of the singer (Guy Sebastian)

Enjoy guys!

Prayer

2007-03-04T20:13:00.000+08:00

I just attended the mass in Malate Church. It was presided by a priest from I guess, Spain or somewhere in the Spanish-speaking countries/region. Anyways, everytime I attend the mass it makes me feel that I am well comforted and relieved. Life always a puzzle to me everyday...but whenever I am in the church, it makes things clear to me. I guess, praying and connecting myself to God gives me confidence to move on and surpass all the struggles in my life. That is the Power of Praying...gives yourself a boost of confidence and faith.

Welcome to the World of Entrepreneurship

2007-02-23T00:24:00.000+08:00

<------- Just a glimpse of the outside

I have been trying to keep this as a secret because I dont want to preempt it. But since its already confirmed and its already operating...I should now call myself a "Boss of my own Business!"

At long last! After a couple of weeks of processing all the papers and buying all the things needed for the business...I have finally established a business that I can call my own. This has been a dream come true. Anyways, its just a small business but I know with the help of my brother, Jonathan, Brian, parents and the rest of the guys who are helping me out on this business, it will be as successful as any other big businesses here in the Philippines.

If you happen to know anyone who needs educational nurturing or help with regard to their acads, most especially in Math and Physics, just give me a call or text at 09196707889. I have wonderful teachers (not sure if they want me to disclose their names here) in the business who are most welcome to help you appreciate the subjects/courses you are having difficulty with.

I guess you are all getting what the nature of my business is...yes, its a Tutorial Center (FoG Tutorial Center) based in BF Resort Village, Las Pinas. So if you live nearby and needed a "tutor", dont hesitate to give me a call or text. I might even give you a big discount. We are accepting advance learning classes this coming summer and reviews for entrance exams (high school and college) We operate from Monday to Friday but no specific office hours since we will all have to depend on the class schedules of each tutees.

Hahaha...this blog sounds like an advertisement already. Well, I intended this blog as a "commercial blog" and at the same time an announcement blog to all my friends who have been so curious asking me what's really making me so busy these past few weeks. Here it is guys!

I know it will be a tough career for me but I will do my best to make this work and run the business as robust as Henry Sy (God help me! Sana lang walang kokontra!) By the way, there's a reason behind the "business name"...if you want to know more about it ask Leo or Erwin. Hehehe. Hope you know them.

Something we need to know about Valentines' Day

2007-02-14T11:59:00.000+08:00

The History of Valentine's Day

Every February, across the country, candy, flowers, and gifts are exchanged between loved ones, all in the name of St. Valentine. But who is this mysterious saint and why do we celebrate this holiday? The history of Valentine's Day -- and its patron saint -- is shrouded in mystery. But we do know that February has long been a month of romance. St. Valentine's Day, as we know it today, contains vestiges of both Christian and ancient Roman tradition. So, who was Saint Valentine and how did he become associated with this ancient rite? Today, the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred.

One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men -- his crop of potential soldiers. Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine's actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.
Other stories suggest that Valentine may have been killed for attempting to help Christians escape harsh Roman prisons where they were often beaten and tortured.

According to one legend, Valentine actually sent the first 'valentine' greeting himself. While in prison, it is believed that Valentine fell in love with a young girl -- who may have been his jailor's daughter -- who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter, which he signed 'From your Valentine,' an expression that is still in use today. Although the truth behind the Valentine legends is murky, the stories certainly emphasize his appeal as a sympathetic, heroic, and, most importantly, romantic figure. It's no surprise that by the Middle Ages, Valentine was one of the most popular saints in England and France.

While some believe that Valentine's Day is celebrated in the middle of February to commemorate the anniversary of Valentine's death or burial -- which probably occurred around 270 A.D -- others claim that the Christian church may have decided to celebrate Valentine's feast day in the middle of February in an effort to 'christianize' celebrations of the pagan Lupercalia festival. In ancient Rome, February was the official beginning of spring and was considered a time for purification. Houses were ritually cleansed by sweeping them out and then sprinkling salt and a type of wheat called spelt throughout their interiors. Lupercalia, which began at the ides of February, February 15, was a fertility festival dedicated to Faunus, the Roman god of agriculture, as well as to the Roman founders Romulus and Remus.

To begin the festival, members of the Luperci, an order of Roman priests, would gather at the sacred cave where the infants Romulus and Remus, the founders of Rome, were believed to have been cared for by a she-wolf or lupa. The priests would then sacrifice a goat, for fertility, and a dog, for purification.
The boys then sliced the goat's hide into strips, dipped them in the sacrificial blood and took to the streets, gently slapping both women and fields of crops with the goathide strips. Far from being fearful, Roman women welcomed being touched with the hides because it was believed the strips would make them more fertile in the coming year. Later in the day, according to legend, all the young women in the city would place their names in a big urn. The city's bachelors would then each choose a name out of the urn and become paired for the year with his chosen woman. These matches often ended in marriage. Pope Gelasius declared February 14 St. Valentine's Day around 498 A.D. The Roman 'lottery' system for romantic pairing was deemed un-Christian and outlawed. Later, during the Middle Ages, it was commonly believed in France and England that February 14 was the beginning of birds' mating season, which added to the idea that the middle of February -- Valentine's Day -- should be a day for romance. The oldest known valentine still in existence today was a poem written by Charles, Duke of Orleans to his wife while he was imprisoned in the Tower of London following his capture at the Battle of Agincourt. The greeting, which was written in 1415, is part of the manuscript collection of the British Library in London, England. Several years later, it is believed that King Henry V hired a writer named John Lydgate to compose a valentine note to Catherine of Valois.

In Great Britain, Valentine's Day began to be popularly celebrated around the seventeenth century. By the middle of the eighteenth century, it was common for friends and lovers in all social classes to exchange small tokens of affection or handwritten notes. By the end of the century, printed cards began to replace written letters due to improvements in printing technology. Ready-made cards were an easy way for people to express their emotions in a time when direct expression of one's feelings was discouraged. Cheaper postage rates also contributed to an increase in the popularity of sending Valentine's Day greetings. Americans probably began exchanging hand-made valentines in the early 1700s. In the 1840s, Esther A. Howland began to sell the first mass-produced valentines in America.

According to the Greeting Card Association, an estimated one billion valentine cards are sent each year, making Valentine's Day the second largest card-sending holiday of the year. (An estimated 2.6 billion cards are sent for Christmas.)
Approximately 85 percent of all valentines are purchased by women. In addition to the United States, Valentine's Day is celebrated in Canada, Mexico, the United Kingdom, France, and Australia.
Valentine greetings were popular as far back as the Middle Ages (written Valentine's didn't begin to appear until after 1400), and the oldest known Valentine card is on display at the British Museum. The first commercial Valentine's Day greeting cards produced in the U.S. were created in the 1840s by Esther A. Howland. Howland, known as the Mother of the Valentine, made elaborate creations with real lace, ribbons and colorful pictures known as "scrap".

Let's now all have a quiz! Hehehe. Happy Valentines' Day to everyone.

Reference: www.history.com/minisites/valentine

Reminiscing the Past...

2007-02-11T13:06:00.000+08:00

Reminiscing the past...well its nice to rekindle some past experiences especially if those were really interesting and fun. I had a great night yesterday because I was able to visit my former dormitory in UP Diliman. When I was still studying in the university, I stayed in an old building, the NARRA Residence Hall. It's an exclusive dormitory for male students of UP Diliman.

Anyways, I was with Leo yesterday and he told me that he will go to UP Diliman to bring something for Kiko. Because of not having been there for a long time, I decided to join him and went there from Las Pinas. It was really a tiring ride from the almost southernmost part of Manila to the northernmost part of the region. Leo and I were able to get a cab from Las Pinas and it cost me a lot for the fare...

Well, we arrived in UP Diliman at around 8:30 in the evening. We waited for Kiko at Philcoa Jollibee Branch. Just after 15 minutes, I guess, we saw Kiko outside waiving at us with Anton. I felt happy seeing them again after a long time. They told me that Narra is having their OPEN HOUSE that night. Leo told me that he informed me about it but I cant really remember him telling me that. Anyways, I felt a bit bad because I didnt bring my camera with me...and I was only holding my very cheap Nokia 1110i and left my phone camera in my condo. So it was a little frustrating though...I kept on blaming Leo and Leo kept on telling me that he infomed me about it. I guess it was my fault...I'm so damn deaf!

Moving on...Leo, Kiko, Anton and I went to a nearby Jeepney Station from Philcoa. While walking towards the station, we saw Christian who's a former dormmate of ours too. I think Kiko informed him about the activity in Narra so he decided to come too. So we all went straight to Narra and arrived there after a 10 to 15 minute ride.

Every year, the management opens their dormitory to all visitors. All people can go inside the vicinity of the dorm and hang out with the other dormers in their respective rooms. Usually, Narrehans (that's how we call students staying in the dorm) will just invite their friends and/or relatives and prepare some food for all the visitors. So you will see a lot of rooms with lots of people inside it eating and drinking beer. The Open House is usually held at the last day of the week-long activity of the dormitory. I was once an organizer of the Narra Open House. That was way back 2001 when I was elected as a Secretary of the Narra House Council.

Moving on again...when I first entered the lobby of the dorm, it kind of struck me. Struck me in a sense that it brought back all the good memories I've had in the dormitory. I used to stay in the lobby and sit in one of the old chairs there with my fellow Narrehans. We always sing there while looking at all the people who pass by the entrance door. I saw the paging system, the same old paging system I once used to call the residents. Well, there were lots of new things in the lobby...the television area is already there (before its located in Wing 3) and a small room for I guess studying or conference room. We went inside the hall of the dormitory and saw lots of familiar faces...my former Narrehans, alumni of the dorm. I felt so happy chatting with them again. Its been ages since I last saw them. Anyways, the dorm was having a mini concert at the basketball court and there were just a few people (dormers and visitors) watching the bands. I watched a bit of the concert and decided to walk around the dormitory with Leo, Kiko, Christian and Anton. We passed by one room with lots of people inside it...then I heard someone calling me. It was Francis...my friend from the dorm. I used to hang out with him and other fellow Narrehans (Rykiel, Jack, Ron and Jay) He invited us inside his room. They were drinking beer, I guess. He introduced us to his pretty girlfriend and his other friends in the room. We stayed there for a couple of hours drinking beer and chatting with them. We sang songs while Rommel plays the guitar.

I left the dormitory quite late, I guess 4 in the morning. I took a cab with Kiko and Christian going home. Kiko and Christian got off the cab first because they live nearby and I was left in the cab with the driver. I felt like talking to the driver since I was so drunk...I told him that I might puke so I asked him to drive slowly. He told me that he's only running at 30...that was really slow. Well, I arrived in the condo after an hour trip from UP Diliman. This time...I was able to sleep instantly and had not been bothered with insomnia.

It was really an interesting night...a night full of good memories from the past.

Friends...Problems...Advices...

2007-02-10T03:51:00.000+08:00

Well, I am a very friendly person that's why I have abundant friends, either it be just pure acquaintances or serious and real friends. But anyways, since I have lots of friends and that I have been a BUM for a long time, I get to meet some of them and hang out with them. I really appreciate them inviting me over to their parties and other gatherings...and I enjoy being with them. It's just that whenever I am with them, I seem to hear a lot of their problems and struggles in life. So my normal reaction to it is that I tend to give advices and/or opinions which I find so strange...because I have lots of problems of my own. Funny thing, until now I'm still struggling to find ways on how to solve it.

Anyways, it feels good that people trust you with their secrets and ask for your advice regarding lots of things but I just can't help but think, why am I good at giving advices yet I don't know how to give advices to myself? Why is it so easy for me to think of solutions to someone else's problems? Why am I not able to solve my own problems? Isn't it too ironic?

Well, I guess I have to change the scene now whenever I meet them. I guess, this is the best time for me to ask help from my friends...it's the best time for me to talk to them about my life and be more open about it. It's the best time for me to listen to what they will say and try to grasp and understand everything. I know advices aren't really good...sometimes it makes our lives more complicated. But I think I need some right now.

Help, guys!!!

Dont Give Up by Josh Groban

2007-02-08T11:00:00.000+08:00

I dont know why Josh Groban's songs always struck me. With songs like "The Prayer" with Charlotte Church, "You're Still You" and "To Where You Are"...all of these songs have given me lots of inspiration, motivated me and lifted my soul.

Now, he has a new album called "AWAKE" which has the best songs ever. Some or I believe most of the songs were composed by Josh Groban himself. If you have time, please try to listen to his newly released single, "You Are Loved (Don't Give Up)"... This song will encourage you to move on with your life. It'll wake your senses and give you a realization that life isn't just about having a stable career and earning a lot money. But it'll tell you one of the most important reasons why we are living...that is to share your life with people, not only with those people you care most but those people who needed you more than you need them. It'll tell you that no matter what happens, there will always be someone who will LOVE you and will CARE for you. Well, this is how the song affected me, I don't know about YOU.

We need to survive for other people to survive too. It's just a chain of life...

Beginner

2007-02-08T06:53:00.000+08:00

Hi there everyone! I just started my blog here today. Never had I imagined myself really creating a blog since I'm not good in writing and neither interested to write all things about me. But well, what the heck...I already have this so I should use it. This is the effect of being a BUM for almost 6 months...doing nothing.

I'll do my best to keep all the ridiculous and interesting events of my life posted in this blog. Hope you enjoy reading this.