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From the Grand M Hotel

2011-12-14T05:13:00.000-08:00

That is Manny Pacquiao being interviewed on TV. I was watching the TV while my brother was trying to reach the family through the internet.

Omar who seems to be always in front of his laptop.

Ewwww just woke up and i asked my mother to take this picture.

the birthday dinner of Nanay Omar and Angie

2011-12-14T04:48:00.000-08:00

My brother treated us with that grand dinner at the Hyatt in Singapore. Together with his friend, Randy...it was a wonderful and grand dinner.

My mother was so happy she did not eat much ha ha ha.

Randy was kind enough to really tour us the Indian, Chinese, Malay, Indonesian food counters. Awesome!

Looking around I just saw the Filipino dishes in the mixture of all. I took first Malaysian food because it looked more Filipino. I had small portions for Nanay also.

But I went Indian that night. The best I have tasted.

The dinner was great because of the people I was with. The restaurant's design was amazing - Java inspired walls and pillars. I was literally staring and goggling.

Priceless Birthday Party

2011-11-30T04:33:00.001-08:00

I was so happy to hear the call from the front desk that Omar was in the lobby.

The walk towards the restaurant was a mixture of uneasiness and excitement. I was uneasy because during the night, people in Geylang was a hundredfold. And with sex workers hawking around, I was not sure if my brother is comfortable about it.

I did not care about the place or the other people. I was trying to feel both Omar and Nanay.

Priceless...to see Nanay when we were about to sleep so content and happy. And expressed that it was her happiest birthday ever!

First Meal at Geylang

2011-11-30T04:10:00.001-08:00

Nanay's first treat of food in Singapore. We stayed in a budget hotel and in Geylang. I chose this place because I have read that this place have the old structures of Singapore intact.

That food even how plain it looked really tasted good. And with chili- it was great.

Nanay during this time was so excited to see Omar, my brother who is celebrating his birthday on the same day with her.

I have always thought maybe bringing her to him was the best birthday gift I have shared to Nanay. I really do not have one great reason to see Singapore except the thought of seeing Nanay and Omar together.

The Universe Conspired to bring us both to Singapore

2011-11-30T03:56:00.001-08:00

Nanay's 75th birthday last November 9, 2011

I didnt have an idea to make her birthday memorable but the "universe conspired" to give both of us this trip to Singapore.

This moment is so memorable to me because I was just happy to see Nanay happy.

We were waiting for our flight going to Singapore in the pictures.

how to be a good nana?

2011-08-28T07:25:00.000-07:00

Today my grandson made me feel great! We were at the mall and I was just silently observing him as he with Tito Karl enjoy that " animal ride". He was so excited but keeps his eyes on every move and turns. And when we decided to let him stay at the "playhouse" for an hour, he confidently played on his own and enjoyed the other kids in there.

Wow for a one year old and 3 months, he is so independent and does not mind the pressures around him. He enjoyed his one hour stay there while I keep on talking to my son (who is now in college) about focus and confidence.

So strange!

Today my grandson, baby zak made me feel great!

my baby zak

2011-08-11T06:15:00.000-07:00

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

ordinary day in my life

2011-08-11T05:32:00.000-07:00

I am supposed to do some work but decided to drift.

I visited my blog because for so many months now, I was not able to write even a sentence. I missed expressing myself.

Hmmm I have so many things on my mind. But I want to think of now are my children. My eldest son Kaiser has gone to sleep. My other children, Angelo and Karlsen have not arrived yet from school. I am alone. I feel free when they are not around but I want them beside me. Such a complication!

I miss my grandson too whom I imagine to be a little bigger than the last time I saw him. He is an angel and even if I cannot afford to give him lots of gifts, there is the feeling of wanting to give and give.

My big bosses arrived and gave me some boosters. I felt really good to have them near me for some time because I thought I was being neglected. I just worked and worked. The presence inspired me once more.

It is another ordinary day in my life.

some time tonight for my blog

2011-05-29T05:44:00.001-07:00

For quite sometime, it seems like I have not "some time" for this blog.

My only space.

My only freedom.

Have been really trying hard to work out my marriage.

It has been some time too that I hated this marriage so I ran, I flew away from my blog

because I most probably curse, hate or worst end my marriage.

the scarf

2011-04-28T05:28:00.000-07:00

The scarf I am wearing was not bought. I accompanied a friend to this dollar exchange store and whewww I got the scarf for free!

Today I had great fun with two of my closest friend, Gaga and Joel. Well we have been together since last night for a movie marathon and sleepover at Gaga's house and after that we all went together to buy a brand new car.

Wow what a day!

i am your thoughts writer

2011-03-31T02:28:00.000-07:00

my thoughts have been blank for a while. I drift in my thoughts, too. I "think" what is only needed at this point in time. my thoughts make my heart pound for some excitement for some little worries for some little questions my thoughts should make me calm some calmness to address those excitement calmness to address those little worries calmness to address those little questions let me count my thoughts and let me reap some answers.

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When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself

2011-03-25T21:34:00.000-07:00

Today I woke up with cramped tummy!

After reading the email of a co-worker, I thought I felt bad at first. But I was surprised with myself because I got off with itI just found his letter so biased that I proceeded to continue working.

I am having a lunch break and I thought of being myself in my blog.

I felt bad really but now I am feeling good because when I was looking for something to lift me up, the first quote that showed on me is " When you judge another, you do not define them, you define yourself".

I might write again about this later.

Nuns around

2011-03-14T04:58:00.000-07:00

One moment wherein I feel like in a holy place! It felt like when I was back in elementary and high school wherein I get to see a lot of nuns around. I do admire nuns, I think they have something in them to be that dedicated to their vocation.

But I also have some difficult times with many of them. I was raised up in a Dominican school and although I am not exactly the person my Alma Mater would want me to be, I have acquired some values that made me who I am now.

A natural bitch

2011-03-14T04:52:00.000-07:00

I have been away again from my beloved blog...

So many things happened and I can't believe that there are really true-bloodied "pain in the ass" person. I use to give myself another chance before judging another person but this time around I cannot help but proclaim that there is a natural bad person and now I am a witness.

It is so effortless for that person to be such a real "bitch". And I pray that I be given lots more of patience to deal with her.

Come on girl. Go and live. Stop bitching around.

Scorpio 2011 Horoscope - The Mysteries of Joy Revealed

2011-01-23T00:09:00.000-08:00

Scorpio 2011 Horoscope - The Mysteries of Joy Revealed

The OFFICIAL "Veronika Decides to Die" Movie Trailer

2011-01-22T23:41:00.000-08:00

One of my favorite books is "Veronika Decides to Die". I am glad to see that some excerpts of the book were featured in Paolo Coelho's blog. I wanted it here in my blog too.

“I don’t know what to do. I only know that it’s taken me years to understand that life was pushing me in a direction I didn’t want to go in.”

“Some people always want to help others. Just so that they can feel better than they really are.”

“People never learn anything by being told, they have to find out for themselves.”

“There is alwayas a gap between intention and action.”

“Married couples think about sex only once a fortnight and transform that thought into action only once a month.”

“You have two choices, to control your mind or to let your mind control you.”

“An awareness of death encourages us to live more intensely.”

“You are someone who is different, but who wants to be the same as everyone else. And that in my view is a serious illness.”

“Live. If you live, God will live with you. If only everyone could know and live with their inner craziness…people would be fairer and happier.

fantastic December yet not written

2011-01-22T23:27:00.000-08:00

I felt bad that I was not able to blog for more than a month!

December was fantastic and a roller-coaster of emotions got through me...I was elated with my brother and his family who came to Davao, Christmas of course should have given me the high-spirit boost, children and grandchild with me most of the time...blessings packaged in laughters and people who are important to me...

And when I am very happy there seemed to be always the bad side of having another reason to be lonely...such complications...

So that is my excuse for not posting anything for a month!

But I will make a recapitulation for sure...

Alvin And The Chipmunks Movie- Bad Day

2011-01-22T23:23:00.000-08:00

blue moon on my birthday

2010-11-21T19:54:00.000-08:00

First the staff gave me this surprise party in the office!

Then there was this call. I thought it was the bank again reminding me of my due. Well, they did call that day but the call that I almost did not answer was a gift from my sister in the US. Wow!

Then there was the "Decorate My Little Christmas Tree" which brought us all excited and happy till our closing time!

Then a very peaceful birthday on a Sunday! And before ending that day, I got a call from my brother in the US. I was surprised with his gift to me and my son. My sister-in-law was also very supportive and deep in my heart, I am so very grateful with their gift.

Truly the "once in a blue moon" myth and the stars have conspired to bring all those blessings right on my doorstep.

wow to visitors

2010-11-05T22:02:00.000-07:00

When i started writing my blog, it was really all about expressing my thoughts because part of the process is that, I introspect.

I was not even thinking of my responsibility towards readership. But to boost my ego, I often check who visited my blog.

I get excited to see those flags being displayed because that means that there are people who have viewed my blog.

I still would choose to be candid about who I am when expressing but have acquired some ethical discipline and one is that I cannopt exactly reveal names of people.

This is such a small world and I have to give the benefit of not mentioning their names but I really have to say what pisses me off with their attitudes and behaviors.

My gratitude to those who have learned to love this blog the way or not the same way I love it!

Enjoy the Journey - Quotes to Perk Up Your Afternoon- Beliefnet.com

2010-11-04T18:13:00.000-07:00

Enjoy the Journey - Quotes to Perk Up Your Afternoon- Beliefnet.com

2010-11-01T22:08:00.001-07:00

Quotes by Rumi, Jalal-Uddin

From Quotations Book

mirror on the wall

2010-10-31T06:32:00.000-07:00

I would like to be the best Nana this world could ever produce!

When everything else seems so wrong, I only have to pull-out some strength from my grandson, Baby Zak. He could have some tantrums but it does not stop me from cuddling this sweet little creature!

That mirror on the wall is one of his favorites! When I carry him and look at our images - he will show off his very best smile!

the worst boss(es)

2010-10-31T05:50:00.000-07:00

Of course, I was not able to blog yesterday.

Something happened in the office that troubled me. Two of the staff had a fight and I can't believe that they have thrown accusations with each other that I think are very unnecessary.

The most challenging actually that I have to deal are the attitudes and behavior in the office. It is terrible that "people who keep on pointing at each other as bossy" are actually the people who are bossy and not mindful of others.

I have I think 3 of them who are the best bossy and yet they do not realize it.

Bossy # 1 - Someone who complains that the other one is bossy when he/she deep inside is bursting with "wanting to do what he/she thinks is right, when the work is wrong". The funny thing is that "when asked to repeat the work he/she would snub, would vibrate anger terribly that he/she would want to tell everyone that he/she is better than the rest of the world and the one in authority. And the most insensitive being and he/she thinks he/she is the smartest ever. Help him/her Oh God!

I just really hope that he/she does not make mistakes too often to save his/her face because he/she does not accept mistakes.

Bossy # 2 - Someone who is obviously bossy in voice and in actions but he/she cannot accept that he/she is like that. He/she gets hurt when accused of.

Bossy # 3- Someone who is not obviously bossy because he/she manifests as quiet but really have that "bursting bossy feeling" inside.

It is terrible that they do not seem to realize that "they are" whom they think the others are to them. Pointing fingers to one another when they cannot see themselves from the eyes of the others.

It is not bad to be bossy when one is the boss.

What is bad is when at the start of your career, you are not showing the discipline of "how to be a good follower". Because if one does not know how to follow, he/she would end up the worst boss ever".

To them, I hope they somehow and someday realize that.

scorpions

2010-10-29T04:52:00.000-07:00

That's me and that little scorpio inside the glass!

We are connected in many ways because my zodiac sign is Scorpio. I sting also. But not as dangerous as that arachnid.

This is my moment. I have to seize what I can seize!

Today I had a heavy toll but again tested my powers har har har. I am kinda tired so I will write about it tomorrow.

Cheers to the Scorpions!