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My Best Guy's Birthday

2007-03-11T02:49:00.000+08:00

It's my best guy's birthday. How I wish I am there with him. I wanted to give him something special, watch movie and have dinner with him...something that would make his birthday memorable. But then, we're miles away from each other which makes it impossible to happen. Here goes my birthday message for him...

Happy, happy birthday, my baby! I am truly sorry for not being there. You know how much I wanted to spend the day with you. All I can do now is just reminisce how we spent your birthday last year. Do you remember my gift to you then? The comic book that you already have, and so I had to exchange it to the bookstore for another book, which I got from your wish list :p But eventhough I am not there with you, still, I want you to enjoy your day. Give yourself a break...you've been working so hard. Anyway, it's Sunday...just have fun (...but don't do anything that would break my heart :D). I love you sooooooooo much, baby! I can't wait to be with you again.

Love,
Karen

Oops...there's another special person celebrating his birthday today -- my loving brother, Gerald. He's such a wonderful person -- everyone who knows him would definitely agree. His loyalty to his friends is incomparable. He is very dedicated to his profession and really hardworking. He is responsible and supportive to his family. I miss him (and my other brother, Bob). Kuya, hope you're reading this...Happy, happy birthday to you! God bless and see you after 6 months (hehe!)

Da Bangs

2007-03-09T02:00:00.000+08:00

It's 2AM already...still can't sleep. Thought of doing sumthing...said to myself, "Hmm...what if I cut my hair...for a change...bangs kaya!" Then I remembered a few years back when I did it one night. I was excited pa...it looked so nice (o maganda lang yung dating nung ilaw). The next morning, in front of the mirror while preparing myself...I screamed...then said to myself, "shux, panong ayos gagawin ko!?!" I still remember the different comments I got from my colleagues. There's one who said, "Parang may iba sayo...", "80s a!", "Parang kang highschool student..." The best comment I got was..."kumbaga sa color, neon ka"...DUH!

Anyway, to make the story short, I decided to try it for the second time. This time, I was really careful. Hindi na straight yung pag-cut, medyo pa-slant para may style, haha! So...there's no turning back...viola!!!

...O diba...naka-save pa ko ng SGD10 :p

Phuket, Thailand -- January 18 to 20, 2007

2007-03-04T00:00:00.000+08:00

Phuket, Thailand -- one of the nicest places I've ever been with my one and only. Before he went back to Manila from his visit here in Singapore, we decided to have a short vacation to Thailand (to also celebrate 1st year and 8th month anniversary). We did not have that much pictures together, since there was nobody to take one for us :p But if I could only bring you all there to witness how beautiful the place was...why not!?! I'll post some pictures here...enjoy!

This picture was taken inside our suite (it's actually a junior suite). The door that you see behind us is the bedroom. Sayang, I can't find a nice picture inside the room, but I can say it's really clean and nicely decorated. There's also a television, refrigerator, and you can even cook inside. It was really big for the 2 of us that we can even play hide and seek :p There's also a balcony for the smokers, wherein you can have a nice view of the swimming pool. Our suite was on the 4th level...quite tough for those who hate the stairs :p

Next picture is my honey, while waiting for our lunch at the pool area. Though the picture doesn't fully show the swimming pool, the resort's pool is big enough to accomodate the guests, especially those families with kids. Just at the side of the pool is the bar where guests can also order some cocktails and foods. Across the pool bar, you can also find the resort's restaurant, wherein you can order local and western foods (most of the guests there are foreigners from the western countries). In our case, we prefer to try the local foods, which is a bit similar with what they usually serve in Manila (even the price -- very cheap!).

The beach was also good -- some say it's just like Boracay, but for me, Surin Beach is better. Maybe because there were no plastics floating in the water :p I also like the sand -- it felt so smooth while it touches my feet. I know there is a lot of beautiful places to go in Phuket, but since we only had 2 days (our flight on the 3rd day was soooooo early), we feel it's worth going back for a longer stay -- 1 week maybe.

Runaway Home

2007-03-03T23:23:00.000+08:00

It's been soooo many months (and even years) since I had my last post, and I decided to update my blog again. A lot of things happened. From what I remember, I was still in Manila then...single and available...working in one of those known IT companies as Software Engineer...yup, a lot of things changed since then. As you can see from the picture...yes, still single, but not available anymore :p I already found my honey, somebody I would love, and would love me, for the rest of our lives. We're both happy, though we're miles away from each other. I am now working in Singapore, not a developer anymore -- away from my one and only. Everything happened so fast. We were together on the same company, being with his almost everyday, having lunch and dinner together, having the same company of friends. We were really happy and contented in everything.

One day, I got a call from Singapore that they were considering me for this certain position blah! blah! To make it short, I had the interview, got the job, resigned from my previous company, then I just realized that I'm already in Singapore. The pay is realy good compared when I was working in Manila, but then it's still different when you're with your family, friends, and most especially, with your loved one. I just miss all of them, and how I wish one day I would just wake up and see that I am finally home. Haaaay, if they only knew how I longed for that moment. I miss them all...I miss my honey so much...

BoRaCaY - Day 5: 20 October 2004 Wednesday

2004-10-20T19:26:00.000+08:00

Finally, our last stay in Boracay. John Paul, Ekky, Sheila and I left the resort early. I'm a bit excited to leave coz I miss my family already, and can't wait to give my pasalubong to them. I bought shirts for my dad, mom and brothers; accessories for my cousins; and magnets for my friends. Syempre pinakamadaming pasalubong, my favorite nephew, Albert. I bought him shirt and magnets -- and brought him some puca shells for his aquarium :p

BoRaCaY - Day 4: 19 October 2004 Tuesday

2004-10-19T20:01:00.000+08:00

Our 4th day in Boracay was such a busy day. Since it's our last day there, we wanted to make it the most exciting day.

First, we started the day by having breakfast at the beach with the whole AAT. Then after that, we went to the "talipapa" in Station 3, where we had our lunch, and also, buy some stuffs there. When we got back to Station 1, we just rest for a while then went straight to Puca Beach to enjoy the sunset view there. It was already late when we got back to the resort. At night, we went to Cocomanga's, a famous bar known for its 15 shot challenge: "15 SHOTS AND STILL STANDING".

BoRaCaY - Day 3: 18 October 2004 Monday

2004-10-18T18:13:00.000+08:00

Tattoo Mania: One of the things you should experience when going to Boracay is the henna tattoo. It's so artistic and I find it really cool. I actually got 2 -- butterfly and lizard. Funny thing, "manong" became our friend pa :p So discounted kme by 20 bucks for each tattoo.

BoRaCaY - Day 2: 17 October 2004 Sunday

2004-10-17T13:00:00.000+08:00

Second day's agenda: SNORKELLING!!!

Our snorkelling activity started at around 2PM. The first pic was taken while waiting for the boat and "manong". The original time for this activity was moved to a later schedule since we were still waiting for Mike, who will be arriving from Bacolod.

While waiting for Mike, we stayed at Jonah's --- a famous place for fruitshakes. Aside from the fruitshakes, their sandwiches are also good.

To view more pics taken on our 2nd day, follow this link: http://share.shutterfly.com/action/share/view?i=EegN3Ldu1btnzg&open=1&sm=1&sl=0

BoRaCaY - Day 1: 16 October 2004 Saturday

2004-10-16T13:00:00.000+08:00

Boracay is one of the best places I've ever been. It's a good place to set for a vacation and relax with your family or friends, especially to those who love nature. We stayed there from Saturday to Wednesday, and I can say that I did enjoy each day, from morning til night.

October 16, Saturday, we arrived the Kalibo Airport at around 9Am. From the airport, we took the bus going to Caticlan harbour, and from there, we took the boat to Boracay.

We arrived Bans Beach Resort at around 2PM. This resort is located at the beach front of Station 1, with it's native-style cottages.

Day 1 Pictures: http://share.shutterfly.com/osi.jsp?i=EegN3Ldu1btnqA

Careers.Accenture.Com 2nd Anniversary

2004-10-14T19:02:00.000+08:00

Our team celebrated the 2nd anniversary of our project, Careers.Accenture.Com. Ofcourse, the whole Careers Team was invited, including ex-team mates and friends (syempre selected few lang!).

We I first joined the team, they were just composed of 6 members including our Senior Manager, Rhoda. But now, we've grown bigger, grouped into 3: Operations, Search Jobs and CMS. We also have our new Manager, Rory, in the team.

Accenture.Com Release 1 Celebration

2004-10-08T13:51:00.000+08:00

The Accenture.Com Team celebrated their successful release at the 12th floor (lung cancer <= smoking) area of GT Tower. Syempre, since most of my friends are from that project, naki-join pa din ako :p

Our trip to Bulacan

2004-09-26T11:56:00.000+08:00

It was the birthday of Ekky's Lola. The celebration was held in Bulacan, and the AAT gang was invited. Sayang, wala si Leah, but the boyfriend was with us :p

After the party, we decided to visit the Barasoain Church in Malolos, Bulacan. We were actually looking for the cat featured in the 10 peso bill (...kaso wala!) We were not allowed to take pictures inside the museum, but some shots were taken by my friends just outside the church.

On our next stop was at the Malolos Cathedral, not far from Barasoain Church. We were supposed to attend the mass there, but we arrived early. Some pictures were also taken there.

Despedida Party for Ronnie

2004-08-26T21:22:00.000+08:00

Our team had a simple despedida party for Ronnie, who will be trasferring to another company. We just had dinner at Super Bowl (Jupiter), then went out for a videoke party at IO. Ang gagaling kumanta ng Careers, haha!

Alfred's Surprise

2004-08-26T18:49:00.000+08:00

A nice shot of our boylets, as part of Alfred's surprise. The girls took the effort to bring girly stuffs like Cosmo magz, hair blower, brush, perfume, kikay bag, etc. Everything was actually planned a day before this picture was taken, and it's really fun because the guys cooperated with us (as if they had a choice!).

Girls' turn now. We didn't realize it's hard (pala) to do the posing. This was also taken at the 12th floor of GT Tower, but we thought it's a nice idea to sit on the stairs :p The 2nd pic was taken outside the men's room (just for fun lang).

First AAT Outing: Laiya Coco Grove Resort

2004-03-20T20:15:00.000+08:00

Our 1st AAT outing!!! A beach resort in San Juan, Batangas -- Laiya Coco Grove. Exciting dahil overnight lang kme sa tent, but we really enjoyed our stay, SUPER BONDING. Although the beach itself was not really that good (mas ok syang camping site, actually ;D), we survived naman especially our mala-Blaire Witch Project night.

All in all, we were 10: TA, Sean, Mike, Anton, Sherwin, Ekky, John Paul, me, Leah and Sheila.

1st Start Group Anniversary

2004-02-10T20:48:00.000+08:00

Celebrating our first start group anniversary at Gerry's Grill in Glorietta, Makati . These people are my first circle of friends since I joined Accenture. Although right after our orientation (a year ago) we were distributed to different projects and locations, we still find time to celebrate and have fun together.

Accenture Christmas 2003 Party

2003-12-22T13:24:00.000+08:00

Accenture Christmas Party 2003 at PICC -- I can't believe the Accenture family is that big (parang graduation, haha!). As usual, I was with my start group and we had plans of going somewhere else after the event. Unfortunately, nagkatamaran :(

Aubar Gimik with my Start Group Buddies

2003-12-12T13:30:00.000+08:00

Our favorite place for Gimik -- Aubar. Why?! Shemps!...cheaper ang beer compared to other bars here in Makati. Super bonding ang mga BOMICE (ask Marce for the meaning of the word -- censored!). Kahit super busy, we still have time to attend our sessions. One of the best group for me, kahit super bastos sila (as in sila lang, hehe ;p)

USTMath99 Christmas Party 2003

2003-12-10T13:08:00.000+08:00

Christmas Party celebration with my college batchmates. I was able to meet old friends again after a long time because of busy schedule. Some got married, may mga babies na, but one thing in common -- sobrang childish pa din :p The usual teasing and drinking session...our favorite subject, Dan (shempppps!...galing mag-english nyan pag lasheng, haha!).

PuErTo GaLeRa - Day 1: 22 November 2003

2003-11-22T18:22:00.000+08:00

My first time to visit Puerto Galera. Although the trip going there was really tiring (imagine after a long bus trip going to the port, we had to take the boat going to Mindoro), the place, I can say, was really nice and I had great time with my friends...not to mention, it was my first time then to snorkel...ang ganda! Nakita ko si Nemo, hehe!

The first pic was my good friend, Philip (or Flip as we call him ba o she?...hehe!). The 2nd pic, a shot with my friend, Sheila...we call her "Sheila Diver", at Batangas port. 3rd and last, a shot of me and my B-O-M-I-C-E friends. They're my first buddies here in Accenture. Sobrang lalakas uminom pero everybody's matino like me :p

The last set pix was taken during our first day stay there. Swimming the whole afternoon then in the evening, we spent the whole time playing cards plus the body shots, ofcourse!