i am roseanne

Long time no blog post

2020-11-22T22:02:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone...

It has been 3 years since I haven't posted any entry in this blog. For the reason that something had happened for the past 3 years that I have decided I would like to be a bit discreet with everything around me online. Meaning I don't have to share almost everything about my life online.

Nothing really happened to me, which I am very thankful, but seeing how other people online had caused a negative effect of posting a lot online makes me really scared. And then I thought to myself to be careful on what I am posting online.

I am now back but this time I will be more careful on what to post and what to share.

Just like what everyone is saying, "Think before you click." Whatever you post online can affect your life as well as other's life.

I will be more mature now and hopefully you guys will stay with my new journey in blogging.

Lovelots,

Rose

Moving on to a new chapter in life

2017-03-15T21:07:00.003-07:00

Marriage is not easy. Yes, I love my husband but this is not just about loving him. It is about living with him and be with him - as one. We have to decide as one, work as one, move as one. That is quite difficult for me as I have been living single and independently for a long time - and in a foreign country. So all of my decisions are my own.

Nevertheless, it is also quite the same with my hubby. Though he is living with his family at home country, he is also leading and deciding on his own as the eldest son. That is also quite a responsibility for him. So I can that he is also adjusting himself.

Since we are in the same page, I guess we can really work it out. Despite being miles away from each other, we are still bonded by our love and trust.

A new chapter is coming in our life - for both of us. And I trust that we can manage it well. Together we can do anything... :)

.com back to .blogspot

2016-06-25T06:54:00.001-07:00

I have decided to move my domain from iamroseanne.com back to iamroseanne.blogspot.sg due to high maintenance and of course, everytime I renew it gets more expensive. Besides, I am not really blogging this much today due to busy schedule. I will go back sometime when my sched allow me to.

A new chapter

2016-03-08T00:00:00.000-08:00

I am finally married. I have tied with man of my life. I have vowed to God that I will be with me till death do us part. But I think even after death I will still have him as my husband.

As the first few days, I don't see any difference at all. We are still the same boyfriend/girlfriend like we used to be. But as time goes by, even just for a short weeks, I can finally say that he is my husband and I am his wife. There are some occurences that we fight, perhaps we've been away from each other for so long that we see some differences from each other. But we able to manage it, like we used to. However, we teased each other most of the time, like we used to.

The major change that I see shifting from one chapter to another is we can now do what married couple can do. We can now stay and sleep together without being judged, can have decisions for each other on our own, can start something on our own and many others (and ehem, of course you know what... hihi).

We still have a long way to go, I know. But we are ready to face it. Whatever it is, both success or failure, sickness or health, sufferings or happening, we will face them together.

We will now begin the new chapter in our life.

WOOH!!!

2016-01-27T06:29:00.001-08:00

It has been really long time since my last post! And to think of it, it's only one blog post last year! How crazy is that?! Hahahahaha!

Anyways, the last post was about my wedding preparations and now I have less than two weeks before my wedding day! I am excited and at the same time nervous. We had some ups and downs during the preparation. My partner and I also had some misunderstandings. Guess it's part of the process. It was totally a headache and stress! I had a lot of sleepless nights for this. Sometimes, my partner is not that of help. His reasons? He got no knowledge about anything of it. He's a guy so it doesn't really matter to him. He just wants to marry me! Sometimes he rants - asking if I want a wedding or a marriage? I didn't know the difference at first but slowly I got his message. Later on I realized that I was kind of preparing for a wedding rather than a marriage. To see the difference, wedding is one time while marriage is eternal. You are to keep the marriage, hence the wedding ceremony. But I guess I have to make most of it since it is just once in a lifetime. Thankfully, my partner is very understanding - that it is usually a girl's dream to have her perfect wedding.

For this wedding, I don't really put up much effort on some parts. I only focused on things that holds the memory - photo, video and wedding rings. The rest went on an offered package. I didn't even bother to buy a wedding gown for myself - all are on rent. If the gown turns out well - I might change my mind and buy it. Give aways were also personally made by me. I've spent a lot of time for that, searching online for ideas, made a lot of scratch and this and that, and then finally made at least 80-100 pieces. Giveaways costs me just within S$100. It is simple and cheap but I put my heart on it. :)

Now after all the stress, I am now counting days to go home and finalize everything. Everything is already set and arranged, I just want to see it myself. My coordinator in Cebu (Philippines) and my family are the one who has been working it, since I am working here in Singapore. And I am very thankful for their hardwork, for making this dream come true.

On my next post (well, if could make it sooner), I will share those beautiful moments of this wonderful.

Wedding preparations

2015-08-10T05:46:00.000-07:00

Wedding is every girl's dream. A lot dreamed of a very romantic settings whether it's in a beach, garden or even in a famous church. The feeling of walking on the aisle wearing a very gorgeous gown that makes you feel the most beautiful woman in the world while your man, soon-to-be-husband, is waiting for you, taking your hand and lead you to the altar and there, you both make a vow to God, in front of your invited guest as witnesses that you will love and live forever.

HOWEVER, wedding preparations is just a headache!

Just like what me and my partner is experiencing right now. Too much documents to process, venues to reserve, suppliers to call, and many others but most importantly - money to spend. How could they make this once in a lifetime event be so meticulous and so tricky to prepare? Ugh!

Anyway, thanks to God and to my partner, my parents and to my friends who helped me, I have finally managed to segregate and planned a systematic way to prepare my wedding. Here's what I planned so far (though it can change during the process, but at least I got my own checklist!):

Announce engagement.

well, obviously DONE!

Pick the date of the wedding and book the church

DONE! February 6, 2016 at Cebu Cathedral Church

Apply marriage license and attend seminars

to be able to do so, prepare all the needed documents (ON GOING)

Process reception venue, suppliers, etc that matched your theme

SET A BUDGET, of course!

Send invitations, make a courtesy call for the sponsors.
Dress, wedding rings, cake, etc. etc. etc. whatever! Finalize everything... :)

We are still a long way to go and besides we still have enough time to prepare. Hope that we can manage this preparation stress especially now that we dealing with legal documents processing, which is the very difficult part. How I wish it can be processed so easily. hayzzz....

Be patient dear...

2014-11-05T09:20:00.001-08:00

I have a question, how many times did you ever forgive a single person for mistakes he have done? As for me, I can't actually remember.

I have this one particular person whom recently messing with my patience. I actually exploded! Please don't judge me. I was just so irritated that time I cannot contain myself. I have tried to calm myself. Relax a bit and think of something else - mostly positive ones. I also tried to keep myself cool by doing my work - but I ended up searching wedding and Christmas songs to clear up my mind. Hahaha... Well at least, I have made myself cool down before the end of that day.

Yes. Patience. What a very simple word yet with deep meaning - and sometimes too deep that I can't even help but pack only a little bit of it. Sometimes I ask myself why I keep myself holding into this when I know this is not that rewarding. I cannot find an answer. But there is this so called patience that is keeping me to hold on. But I don't know why. Either way, it makes me welcome another day with a smile and let go of what happened in the past. It always give me a thought that its not my loss, its theirs.

I just have to be patient because it will surely be rewarded more than what is being expected. But until when? Just wait, they said...

Month of May

2014-06-02T02:33:00.000-07:00

May was not so good to me. If you can remember my previous post where I described my first two weeks of May, well, now I can tell that the whole of May is not very nice. Shall we call it a 'Gloomy May'? No, the term gloomy is not enough to describe how bad my month of May is. Let me illustrate here how was month of May shows.

My not so nice month is related to work. During the first half of May, I felt so tired that I would like to take a long vacation. But I can't due to some personal (and financial) reasons. Though I didn't thoroughly explain there what was the problem, I'm sure most of you can relate on what I am feeling. Inspite of this, I was still positive that on the second half, I will not be feeling the same and wishing that everything will be fine. However, that wish doesn't came true or I must have sent it to a wrong genie (?). Coz I still felt so down and worse, got so angry. I was so angry that I almost put into a decision that I might regret later. Good thing I kept on one of the best advice for all: not to make decision while angry. I know I have to be patient but to be honest, it is now running low. I know I have to be more patient even though I am angry and I am the one that is being unjustly exploited (woah! whatta phrase!), but hey, I am still human, and I also explode if my heart is overloaded with such anger. Any action will do, as most of colleagues said but it has to be the best one for me. I have thought about it more than how many times than I can remember and until now I am still on undecided mode. But I have listed several plans to do - just choosing on which is the most feasible. I am still considering the options as well as it consequences.

Now as May is over, I will definitely say "Hello June, please be good to me". I know this is just so lame like what's with 'June' (or any month) that you are requesting it to be good to you? But as for me, this is just my way of expressing my wish that hopefully, my not so good May will not extend to June.

Bluetooth Keyboard

2014-05-19T06:40:00.001-07:00

Good day everyone! I am having a very good time today. I am planning to buy a tablet as a better alternative for my laptop and a better choice than my smartphone. It is because I would like to be updated and well-educated in stock market and for other business stuffs as well.

Going to Challenger and other gadget shops, I am comparing gadgets and its specifications on what's good and stuffs. I decided on a tablet with higher memory and battery capacity. Also, because it is an alternative for my laptop, it should have an available case with keyboard on it. This was one of the main reasons why I want a tablet. Using my smartphone, the screen and the view looks so smaller and covered by the onscreen keyboard. Making me to scroll up and down more. This is quite frustrating for me. It also causing me dizziness.

While walking around, I found several bluetooth keyboards - of all sizes. One of those that catches my attention is from Valore, the mini bluetooth keyboard with presenter. It looks like a keyboard with a mousepad on the side but smaller. It is so cute that I wanted to buy it on impulse. But I didn't!

I went out of the shop for a while and think again. I am in need of a tablet, that was my initial thought. I have both laptop and smartphone to monitor my business stuffs. Laptop is so inconvenient to bring everyday compared to my smartphone. Also, the latter is smaller and easier to fill in my bag or pocket. In short, it is more handy. But the problem I have with my smartphone is the screen is so small plus the onscreen keyboard makes the view even smaller. But all in all, both are very useful to me. I have thought of tablet because it has a bigger screen - well, a bit smaller than my laptop is. Oh right here, I know you are thinking that I have a lame reason in the thought of buying a tablet. But this was making me dizzy and in the end, decided to put my phone down.

The main problem is only the screen (with smartphone). Will the bluetooth keyboard help? To find out the answer, I went back to the shop and asks if I can test the keyboard that I saw. When tested, wow, I can navigate the phone without having touch it using the mousepad on its side. Plus I can type using the keyboard and the view is still in full screen on my smartphone. It was totally amazing that I decided to buy it and not the tablet. Original price is $65 but since I'm a member, it is only $49.43! Big discount, doesn't it?

Now I am enjoying using it and I am actually writing this blog using this amazing bluetooth keyboard.

Wisdom tooth extraction experience

2014-05-12T17:51:00.001-07:00

I had my wisdom tooth finally pulled out. This was the one that grows on my upper right innermost part of my mouth. And since there is not much space for this new tooth, it grows 90° sideways towards my cheek. During its growth, I don't feel much pain but I did noticed it when I feel a bit awkward opening my mouth wide and there is something touching on my cheek - on that area. When I check on it, there I found the new tooth, going out. It was partially out that time so I just ignore it.

At last, the tooth is finally out. The form is the same as the normal ones but it is sideways. There, I am feeling a pinch of pain whenever I open my mouth. And I feel more pain in my jaw and it also affects my right ear. Sometimes, I can hear some clacking when I talk. So I said, that's it. I have to see a dentist.

Wednesday, I decided to go for a consultation to a clinic. Sadly, this clinic doesn't have a dentist. My bad, I should have gone to a dental clinic. Anyway, they prescribed me painkillers to ease the pain.

On that Saturday, I went to the dental clinic near our place. The dentist was kind of furious on why I didn't report it so soon. He honestly said that it is difficult to remove and may need to perform surgery costing around $500-$800. Uh oh, goodbye money... T_T but I scheduled an appointment on that Monday.

Returning home, I was preparing stuffs like food to me to eat after the extraction when my roommate noticed on what I am doing. I told her my plan of extraction and the whole story about it. Later did I realized that she is a nurse and working on a dental clinic-hospital. She recommended to proceed directly to their clinic. She also share some stories of complaints from patients of some private clinics regarding not so good extractions done to them.

So I went to their clinic - its C61 Dental Clinic at Khoo Teck Puat Hospital by the way - around Monday morning and was attended professionally. It was there I found out that it is indeed difficult to remove but good thing it is now fully out. I have also found out that my gums are not that healthy and recommended to undergo a regular check up. I will plan to do that after the extraction. The tooth was pulled out and everything's went well, it doesn't need a surgery. Was I afraid? Yes, I was kinda afraid because I saw the tools! I just closed my eyes during the whole process! Haha! And the best part, everything including the x-ray only costs $93!!!

It's a very good thing I was informed about C61 clinic or else, goodbye $500. And also, it feels so amazing now that I have this tooth pulled out. I have that tooth on-hand. Shall I keep it? Hahaha!

I am just so happy. :)

Writing

2014-05-08T09:59:00.001-07:00

Writing is not an easy as you think it is. You have to have a content. Well, not just an ordinary content but a very informative content. Or a meaningful content, it can also be a helpful content. Or any other adjective you could use to describe the content of your writing. As long as it is not just an ordinary content - just for the sake of creating something in writing.

In my method of writing, I just usually jot down anything that comes in my mind and rearrange them later. I just don't want to mess up and forget about what it pops in my head while writing. I have to collect all the ideas in my mind. Next thing I do is rearranging the thoughts. It is to do so to make the details organize and very understandable. With here, I might be able to add up, or use some other words to describe more accurately on what I am trying to say (and the spelling, too). Here, a dictionary is my bestfriend. And the last, after arranging my thoughts, is to check the grammar. But usually I skip on this part. Yeah, yeah, I know grammar is very important but who cares, unless it is an important piece like a company document or a sworn contract. I just want it that way because I believe it expresses more of what I want to express. BUT, I fix those major things that needs to be changed like the subject-verb agreement. It is a common sense to do so while at the start of writing all of the ideas from the beginning.

#Selfie

2014-05-07T08:04:00.001-07:00

Are you a selfie addict?

Well, I guess these pictures will show that I, too, is a selfie addict. :)

#selfielord

The month of May

2014-05-07T08:00:00.001-07:00

Its second week of May and it doesn't go well for me especially at work. I feel so tired that I want to got for a long vacation. But the problem is, I don't have money. I am saving for my future - well, for those who know what that future is, good for you. For those who don't, hmmm, sorry...hehehe

Anyway, it seems that this month of May is not for me. I mean, there seems nothing so good happen to me right now.

But well, we will never know what will happen in the future. Besides, it is still the first half of the month. The second half is yet to come.

So, for the remaining days of May, I wish that everything will go well. At least, I can say that this month's diary is balanced - got both good and bad times. If not, then I might going to say "Hello June, please be good to me". I hope not, though.

I miss you

2014-05-07T04:30:00.001-07:00

Every night I check on my phone
Waiting for your name to appear
Longing for your voice to hear
Till I fall into sleep

Every night I check on my inbox
Hoping to see you name to appear
Wanting to read your sweet hello's
Till I fall into sleep

Every night I check on my mailbox
Hoping to find your letter for me
And I will keep it my in special box of memories
Read and read till I fall into sleep

Come back home to me
So close to me
Wishing you were here by my side
Hold me tight, kiss me goodnight
As I cuddle with you in the night

I miss you

Missing you

2014-03-27T08:46:00.001-07:00

Are you missing someone today?
I do...

But I cannot just call him anytime because we both have work. We can only have scheduled chatting sessions and calls, sometime video calls.

But I am still missing him, even now while I am writing this.

Hayzt....

Philippines... Beauty Pageant Powerhouse

2014-01-01T05:39:00.001-08:00

This year 2013 is indeed a very good year for the Philippines especially in the beauty pageants. Our representatives just take home FOUR crowns.

Miss Supranational 2013 - Mutya Johanna Datul

Miss World 2013 - Megan Young

Miss International 2013 - Bea Rose Santiago

Miss Tourism International 2013 - Angeli Dione Gomez

Once again, we have proven to the whole world that Filipina got both beauty and brains, and that kind of aura that appeals to the people around the globe. This is not new for the Philippines to bag the crowns home, since 1969 we had already get known to the world by bagging our first ever Miss Universe crown by Ms. Gloria Diaz followed by Margie Moran in 1973. Today, I am looking forward for the next Filipina beauty to get the Miss Universe crown for the third time.

Way to go, Philippines!

Mabuhay!

so tired...

2013-12-19T06:59:00.001-08:00

Just arrived home from work and I am extremely tired. Imagine, we have to finish more than 200 orders for today since today is cut-off. The worse part is, we haven't met this period's target so they are releasing more and more orders! Waaahhh!

Right now, I am lying in my bed thinking if I have to go out and eat dinner or not. I am really tired to get out but I am hungry.

Oh my! What to do?

Eat? Or just sleep?

But I am hungry!

Hayzt, no choice.
Get up girl and have some bite.

(Yawn)

Mobile posting

2013-12-15T03:07:00.001-08:00

Hello everyone.., long time no post.
I've been sooo busy these past few days.
And I can't create any blog content..,
It's either I'm to tired to do so or no idea coming up

Anyway, I am typing this blog post todat on mobile and perhaps through this I can now manage my blog site again.

It is cool! Now I can post anytime, anywhere.

Thanks to Blogger App (Android version)

New Challenge

2013-06-06T20:28:00.000-07:00

I am going to face a new challenge now... my two sisters will be coming to Singapore and going to find a job. And with this, I am going to shoulder one sister during her stay. I honestly wasn't informed about this because they let me know this ONLY when they had already decided. Of course I was angry because they are making decisions on their own. YET they are giving me parts which I do not even know nor agreeing with in the first place. They are saying she's my sister that is why I have to help and it is my responsibility to take care of each other. Well, I don't have any problems with that BUT making decisions on their without my knowledge or input is freaking me out. Don't I have a decision or voice on my own?!

So much for that, there it is now and there's no turning back. I have to sacrifice MY DREAMS of having more investments just to support THEM. My plans has been ruined but then... urgh... okay.

Just make sure, my sisters, that you will succeed. This plan of YOURS must be done.

God help me. huhuhuhu

I can definitely do this.

2013-03-28T21:57:00.001-07:00

It's been a long time since my last post
I deeply apologize for that
I am just super busy with some stuff nowadays
In my career both in my regular working one
And the business that we just opened this year

Read more »

Setting an Example

2012-10-13T07:06:00.000-07:00

In our home in Cebu, we have a lot of children in our family. Most of them are sons and daughters of my cousins. There is only one child from our very own family - my sister's son. Almost all of them are still very young; all are at grade school level. Having a bunch of kiddos at home makes you feel like crowded and noisy yet it is fun. I wonder how will they going to be when they grow up.

As an older sister of these kids, I have to set as an example to them. As for them to grow with good moral and attitude, I have to do the same and watch over my actions. Like in studying, I have to show to them I am doing my assignment, projects, reading books and studying notes, and get some good grades to show to my parents.

Being a good daughter is also crucial to be followed by them. I am doing the Filipino way of 'pagmamano' to my parents whenever I go out and arrive home and to our elders whenever we visit them or they are visiting us. I am helping my mother with the household chores and be a disciplined type of girl for my father, even setting as an example to be good, thoughtful and friendly sister to my siblings.

Being friendly is also a concern. I have to show to them how to be understanding, giving, honest and most of all, forgiving friend. I also have encouraged them to let their parents meet their friends by inviting them home and go to their friends' houses to meet their family. Having a circle of friends adds the child's morale and self-esteem.

It sometimes feels so awkward to being look up to by them. You are seen as a good example to be followed and praised. I feel pressured not to fail or else their faith will go down; hopefully not going to happen. But in the end, it serves as an inspiration to me. It motivates me to do what is good, to be as humble and loving as I am, to be a good daughter and friends, and also to be a better person.

Nothing is Impossible

2012-10-03T03:13:00.002-07:00

Believe it is possible to solve your problem.
Tremendous things happen to the believer.
So believe the answer will come. It will.

- Norman Vincent Peale

I saw this message from my table calendar for April 2012 and I was touched by it. It so hit me because right as of this writing, I am currently facing lots of trials - at home, at work and even at my personal and financial problems. I sometimes come to think of how will I get through all of this. It seems like all of them are happening at once and I can't take to handle them all. How will come to rest when at almost every area of me comes with problems?

On his phrase, Norman seems to be alive for me - and a true friend for me. It is through his message, right there, I am able to stand up and bravely face all of these. With this, my belief in myself is regained. There is nothing impossible and there is no problem that cannot be solved. God is very faithful not to let us fall. For these problems are the means of making us strong.

I have the power of all these. I have big problems, okay BUT I HAVE A ~~BIGGER~~ BIGGEST GOD the overpowers them all.

Thank you God for being here and thank you for having Norman Vincent Peale in this world. :)

Successful Life

2012-09-30T22:19:00.000-07:00

In order to succeed in life, there are some challenges that we must go through. There are risks that will test our commitment in reaching our goals. And don't forget the people that will either help you take grab of that chance or take you down low.

It is up to the person whether he is really willing to go far and farther than the best that he can be or give up in the middle of the quest. The journey towards our dream success takes a lot trials and failures. Yes, failures! Failures can also help us grow more mature by taking these failures as lessons and guides for the next level. Trials can be seen as a road block but take note that it will only testing our skills - just like from the name itself - trials. It doesn't entirely mean give up, there's no other way. It means let's see if you really want this and if you pass, you will be stronger ever and the next level is more challenging.

Risks. Some people are afraid of taking risks or even by the word itself. There is nothing we can do to escape risks since life itself is full of risks. Risk of failure, shortage, sickness and even death. We must be bold enough to face this risks. Again, these risks is not a roadblock to success. Successful people always take the risks.

There are billions of people all around the world. All are dreaming for success - even those people where success is already in their hands. There may be some people who will take you down to failure but there are a lot more people who are willing to help. People like your family and loved ones are the best.

Believe in yourself. It is not your battle alone. It's everyones struggle but continue fighting - for the successful life.

Lot of Love

2012-09-21T21:27:00.002-07:00

You cannot please everybody. There are also times that they sometimes talk something against you behind your back. You are neglected, you are forgotten. They don't even spare their time with you. They are busy with each other without tagging you along.

I always see that scenario. But guess what, I don't really get affected. Though I admit before, I do but no longer feel it now. Ever wondered why? It is because I am a person showered with lots of love.

My parents, my family, my real friends, my boyfriend, my church mates, and most especially my guardian Holy Spirit, my besty Jesus and my Daddy God. What can I ask for?

Touch of Lips

2012-09-20T06:00:00.001-07:00

According to WordWeb dictionary, a kiss is a touch associated with the lips or presses the lips against someone's mouth or other body parts as an expression of love, greeting, etc. It can also refer to a light glancing touch. It can also be a chocolate or a cookie or any several candies. Since in the description of a simple word 'kiss' can have different meanings, we will only focus on the kiss associated with the "Touch of Lips".

A kiss has been used as an expression of love to their boyfriend/girlfriends, family and friends. It can also be seen in a traditional practice of religion especially in Catholics where I see faithful followers kissing statue of their loving saints. This form of touch is a very powerful medium when it comes to showing appreciation, care and love.

Somehow, I can also see this ‘kiss’ being used abusively. I ever wondered why there are a lot kind of kisses and how to perform it and to whom it should be given. French kiss, forehead kiss and smack kiss are some them. In this modern day, you can never tell which kiss is a real expression of love and which one is just a form of lust. Some people nowadays are now playing this form of touch and disregard the real essence of it. Thankfully, I am not receiving one – and the best score, I am not playing it.

But I still believe kiss is still a good medium of showing love. At least there are still some people who still mark its fundamental nature. I still believe the power of kiss the same as the power of saying ‘I LOVE YOU’.

Kisses to everyone. J