Crappy Movie

Mommy really wanted to go see that new movie of KC COncepcion and Richard Gutierrez. OMG. Talk about being so crappy, the movie ha, not mom! No climax! KC's voice was monotonous even. You woudn't know if she was in pain or was whispering a secret. OMG again. It was like stepping on the breaks every 10 seconds! The flow was going everywhere! Coherence? I think ---zero. Was it really that Joyce Bernal who directed that? I thought she was quite good. Maybe it was the bad acting that covered up the whole "act".

Words are not enough. For those who have not seen it and are planning on watching. Save your money for something else worthy.

Photographic Memory

I am trying to absorb everything!

The road to Lougemmar Village. The sky dotted with stars. Coconut trees, too! Cow shit, cat shit, dog shit with the red plastic [eeww haha] Victoria Plaza. Gaisano Mall. Torres Street. Bonsai. Carmen-Jumbo. my bedroom and all the dust it collects. my books who would get lonely without me. my ultra fast as lightning PC. mommy's dance. daddy's weird smile. my pupils. barkers of jeepneys. taho. balot. penoy. autoload and e-load. pandesal. tricycle. samal island. talicud, too! shrine. SM. Central Convenience Store. talipapa. boulevard. obrero. agdao. malunggay. Claveria. Roxas. San Pedro. Kwek-kwek. lubak sa kalye. Sparkol. Tabatha. Popoy. Green. grade III - del pilar. estribo. Red Horse.

Trying to put them all in one clear vision inside my head.

No "Gay-er" Than This

I have always wanted a gay friend. Not the type who wears skirts, puts on make up and appears to be more of a girl than I usually am. No. A gay friend who is smart enough to know that men can sometimes take advantage of almost everything. Who knows the true essence of being a woman and will bring out the best in you. Not be your rival for the hot guy at the next table. Or will embarrass you in public. No, definitely not.

God gave me one! :D

I met Hanz 2 years ago from work. We were both teachers in this school, and realized that we are actually neighbors! 4 houses apart for the last 6 years! We have not crossed paths, since I never go out on the street since Lady moved to Cebu. I only noticed his twin brother, Bruce [passing by our house], who is his exact opposite! Athletic, slim and chinito, while Hanz is chubby, like me! Round cherub face, like an angel if he is trying to be nice. Haha. He is also smart and wise most of the time. People actually get scared of him, though. He can get pretty nasty with his tongue when someone pisses him off, or when he just wants to piss you off! He falls in love real hard! I've seen it. With baby Nana and with a few guys too. It may not be obvious to everyone but he goes all out for friends he really cares about. He can be very frank, too (did I mention the tongue already?) There are times when he can bring me to tears, out of my frustration and embarrassment, and would immediately be apologetic after seeing that he has succeeded in making me irritated. That's Hanz. And that's the way he shows you that he loves you.u.

We were sisters, right from the start. Even though I thought he was straight the first time I laid eyes on him. Eeeew. Hahahaha.

The Power of Positivity

I got this from my highschool yahoogroup email. And I just wanna spread the love! It is the greatest thing to feel and share. Be happy!

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If you plant honesty, you will reap trust.
If you plant goodness, you will reap friends.
If you plant humility, you will reap greatness.
If you plant perseverance, you will reap contentment.
If you plant consideration, you will reap perspective.
If you plant hard work, you will reap success.
If you plant forgiveness, you will reap reconciliation.

So, be careful what you plant now; it will determine what you will reap later.
Let'sHaveFun. ..


LET'S DANCE!

Life is short, Break the rules, Forgive quickly,
Kiss slowly, Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably,
And never regret anything that made you smile.

Life may not be the party we hoped for,
but while we're here we should
DANCE!


BUT REMEMBER THE FACTS OF LIFE

The most destructive habit (Worry)
The greatest Joy (Giving)
The greatest loss (Loss of self-respect)
The most satisfying work (Helping others)
The ugliest personality trait (Selfishness)
The most endangered species (Dedicated leaders)
Our greatest natural resource (Our youth)
The greatest "shot in the arm (Encouragement)
The greatest problem to overcome (Fear)
The most effective sleeping pill (Peace of mind)
The most crippling failure disease (Excuses)
The most powerful force in life (Love)
The most dangerous pariah (A gossiper )
The world's most incredible computer (The brain)
The worst thing to be without (Hope)
The deadliest weapon (The tongue)
The two most power-filled words (I Can)
The greatest asset (Faith)
The most worthless emotion (Self-pity)
The most beautiful attire (A SMILE)
The most prized possession (Integrity)
The most contagious spirit (Enthusiasm)

AND ALSO REMEMBER:

THE TONGUE CAN BE YOUR WORST ENEMY!

Your words, your dreams, and your thoughts have
power to create conditions in your life.

What you speak about, you can bring about.
If you keep saying you can't stand your job,
you might lose your job.

If you keep saying you can't stand your body,
your body can become sick.

If you keep saying you can't stand your car,
your car could be stolen or just stop operating.

If you keep saying you're broke, guess what?
You'll always be broke.

If you keep saying you can't trust people,
you'll always have someone in your life to hurt
and betray you.

If you keep saying you can't find a job,
you will remain unemployed.

If you keep saying you can't find someone
to love you or believe in you,
you will attract more experiences to confirm
your beliefs.

If you keep talking about a divorce or breaking up
then you might just end up with it.

Turn your thoughts and conversations around
to be more positive and power packed with
faith, hope, love and action.

Don't be afraid to believe that you can have
what you want and deserve.

Watch your Thoughts, they become words.
Watch your words, they become actions.
Watch your actions, they become habits.
Watch your Habits, they become character.
Watch your Character, it becomes your Destiny.

The minute you settle for less than you deserve,
you get even less than you settle for.

Thought I would share this with you.
"In the search for me, I discovered truth.
In the search for truth, I discovered love.
In the search for love, I discovered GOD.
And in God, I have found Everything.

Be Blessed & BLESS Others - SHARE THIS!

Watch how your circumstances and situations
begin to change when you change the way you speak.

Pass this on to as many people as you can so
they can change their lives, too.

"Life is like melted butter. . .once things
cool down, it can be reshaped!"

"I can do all things in Him who strengthens me."

Pass this on to your loved ones and Let them DANCE!

Heartbreak Night

Went out last night with Emily, Elaine, and Amie. We all met up at Taps Torres to have dinner. It was bowling night after all! We can't go with empty tummies. Except for Leng, who just ate a cookie that Emily baked.

We were all set to play and bash some pins to the ground. I was with three broken-hearted women, and there's nothing more to expect but serious lashings and angry throws of balls. Heavy balls, mind you. We teamed up:

Leng and Amie = The Heartbreakers vs. Nya and Emily = The Broken Face

At first it looked like the Beijing 2008 was hapnin there: China, Chinese Taipei, Singapore and Dubai. [Do I really look like an Arab already, Mie!?] But we settled with the "breaking" team names. It sounded more, uhm, appropriate. The first set was a tie! 125-125. Emily was quite good! and I was failing myself, haha. But the second set, where Elaine was playing well, made it 133 - 97, the Heartbreakers won.

After getting freshened up, we decided to pick up George, our remaining cute guy friend, and headed to Jickongs at Torres. Maan, it was packed on a Wednesday night! Lots of hot men walking around and a few good looking women, according to George. Haha. Emily got sooo drunk with the Margarita and Redhorse. It made her so happy and quiet. We liked that part! Coz usually she gets all hyper and talks really really loud. But then, she started to cry. All of us were talking about moving on, and she deserving someone way better! Aww. If only it were easier said than actually doing it. But we can't help a broken heart. Only distract for a few moments.

New Skin

Alibata alphabet:
ka ta pa tan

I have taken on a new skin! Yes. A new skin.

Something that my hubby would also be taking on, once I get to Dubai!


**The chinese character on the upper left means peace. Done in Hongkong last May 20.

The Oasis Awaits

I finally decided to really do this blog thing --- seriously. My upcoming move to Dubai will definitely be a marker in this lifetime so I'm up for writing down all the events that would happen in that strange city. Now, I feel like Santiago in The Alchemist, but instead of the pyramids, it is just the oasis up in front of me, with Fatima waiting for his return. You see, my husband works as an engineer in a construction company. It has been two years since he started out and for his third year there, we have decided to make me a part of that Santiago-ish journey of his.

I will be leaving by August 28. It is more real now, having an exact date, instead of just having the month. Before, August loomed ahead, and I was half dreading and half excited about it. Mom and dad would be left behind, with no one to drive for them and what nots. I am their only child and they are in their 70's and 60's already. Now that I think about it, it saddens me thinking that I won't be by their side, and vice versa. Leading such a sheltered life has its perks, you know! And all these times, I was so bent on having my independence and eager to actually start living MY life. And now that I am about to do it, I somehow feel --- I don't know what exactly that feeling is. Oh I am such a lousy liar, I feel sad!!! In its most simple meaning. Sad. Twenty-five years of living with mom and dad surely is a warm and happy place... and made me what I am today. This transition from being the daughter to being the wife needs a lot of practice, if I may say so myself! Haha. What I need to focus on right now is that I will be reunited with my loving hubby and that we will be starting anew in that far away place that soon will be home, too.

Oh, Nya!! Grow up!



**Note: This is actually a re-enactment of mommy and daddy's love story, anyway! But I'll write about that next time.