Official Statement

Touche

2010-01-13T00:37:00.004+08:00

some things hit close to home.
like Episode 13 of Scrubs season 8

"You know, I never answered your question earlier about whether you and I will always be doctors: you will. You have this amazing ability to find joy in everything you do. Whether it's an operation you've done a hundred times, or even teaching. But as for me, I know you think it was a big victory figuring out what was wrong with Robyn, but those moments are kind of like eating a piece of chocolate. I enjoy the satisfaction for about ten seconds, and then it's gone. See, the thing that sticks with me, is the look of anguish on a patients face when I give them crappy news. I hold on to that forever. You're a surgeon: you occasionally get to fix people, but I figure out whats wrong with someone and then most the time I can't do anything about it; I just wish them luck dealing with it, or try to keep them alive for a while longer. So, you wanna know if I'll always be a doctor? I'd have to say, I don't know. I'm a doctor now, I will be tomorrow, but I can tell you that, if I'm ever lucky enough to get married, to have some kids, to maybe not need the money, I think I'd walk out of here and never look back." -- Elliot Reid (to Chris Turk)

Surge of Truth

2009-10-30T02:37:00.004+08:00

In this world and in this lifetime...

You're the most selfish person I know.

And I love you the most.

Spontaneous Trip to Davao

2009-09-14T16:32:00.006+08:00

Woke up one morning finding a text message from Poma, confirming if indeed 21 Aug was declared as a holiday. I answered in the affirmative. In response, he asked if I’ve ever been to Davao. I said ‘no’. Before the day ended, plans were ready na. In less than 2 weeks, we were off to Davao!

It was my first time to go to Mindanao, and Davao was not the Mindanao that I imagined. Had so much fun in Pearl Farm! I was amazed that it wasn’t too packed considering na holiday ha. And clap clap to both of us for deciding to lounge sa Malipano Island (just across) than staying the entire time sa resort. We had the island to ourselves. Az in.

At any rate, did not achieve that golden tan. Kerri lang because I can’t be too negra. May Guimaras pa for the following week divs.

After Pearl Farm, we spent time with Poma’s family visiting animals (yes, animals, eeeek!). We went to Crocodile Park and Philippine Eagle Sanctuary. Take note, I am so not a fan of animals. But of course, I had to control my screaming extravagannnzzza! Kakahiya din with Poma’s nieces if I don’t join sa pic-taking with animals. Talo pa ako ng mga bata! Well, it was very much of a challenge, and hey, I survived!! Haha.

One of the best things in Davao is probably food. As in. We’ve had loads and loads of tuna sashimi, kilawin and pomelo salad. Love love love! We also tried the durian coffee (with durian bits). Interesting, but I can’t say I enjoyed. Not a fruit fan…especially not of durian. Haha.

Enjoyed Davao! Much love to Tita Ning, Ate Istin, Kuya Eric, Cassie and Marie for making sure we had a fun trip!

xcess: I just really find it weird that we were there during the Kadayawan Festival, but parang hindi ko naexperience this Festival.

Itchyfeet

2009-09-14T15:57:00.004+08:00

Been sick and restless these past few days. Losing focus due to lack of travel plans for the month of September.

I need to get out of Manila soon. Eeeeeek.

Meanwhile, will do something about blog backlog (aka Davao and Guimaras back to back getaway).

I so can't wait for October.

Tamporurout!

2009-07-31T16:32:00.005+08:00

I know it's not that obvious... but truth is I'm a very matampuhin person. Anyways, what's my point? My pagtatampo (borne out of jealousy) gave birth to a very touching series of acts from my Momsy. Super touched!!

One morning, when i couldn't take it anymore, i texted her saying that I got so hurt by the stuff that i discovered. She never stopped sending me messages, explaining her side and asking me not to be tampo anymore. The naughty naughty matampuhin gelay that i am just gave out masungit replies.

Aba, after less than a week...i was surprised to find out that she actually composed an entry about me in her blog, hoping that this will pacify me (hahaha!). It was sort of like a published letter of apology. Eeeeek. kaloka. Click on the link to view momsy's entry.

That would have been enough, really!! But momsy was unstoppable. She had another surprise for me. One aternoon, our office receptionist told me that a package came in for me via LBC that morning. Momsy just really had to seal her panunuyo series with a funky funky gift! Loves it momsy!!!

YOU ARE OH SO FORGIVEN, MOMSY!!
Thanks a bunch, and love you to bits! :)

Love, Matutrina1

I need a new wedding song!

2009-07-26T18:19:00.004+08:00

Nope, not getting married soon. It's just that ever since 'forever' came out, i already decided na yan na ang wedding song but of course mabagal version. As in. I even asked Maj to help me get the choir na gusto ko for the wedding. eeeeek. Well, yan ang supposed to be wedding song until my sister showed this vid to me.

hay. hay. now i need to find a new wedding song. and a prospective groom.

:-)

Cebuana Lhuiller with Lolaleuches

2009-07-07T16:08:00.004+08:00

Just came back from fun fun fun Cebu yesterday! Wheeee still can't get over the shebang.

thanks to Alexie Tiu for the bonnga pic!
(note: Poma was part of the trip...Alexie just forgot to include his name. hihihi)

The lolaleuches have been planning to go on a trip together this year. Since hindi natuloy ang holy week getaway....Cebu it is!! Went island hopping, bar hopping, attended Globe's One Youth headshot clinic to have our headshots taken and of course enjoyed the yummy food that Cebu had to offer. Shetttt kelangan bumalik!!!

Will post pictures once the lolaleuches have uploaded everything!

Many thanks again to Rocky and the Robins family for the warm welcome! mwah mwah! I had a great first time in uveccch!!!

wheeee!!!

2009-07-01T11:58:00.002+08:00

I can't concentrate on work right now. As in I can't focus because of 4 things.

1. Cebu Trip

It'll be my first time to visit so I'm super excited na. Many thanks to Rocky for inviting!

2. Sims 3

I received an sms from Patbau last week saying she got Sims3 for me! eeeeeeeek!!! Trinagar and I got so addicted to the Sims during law school years. As in deadma wag na matulog! I'm excited and scared. Siraan na ba to ng career?!

3. Upcoming Trips

I have one for august and one for november. I'm not sure if october plans will push through. but anyways...planning and planning..and planning. never ends. i love it! I want to travel forever eeeeeek!

4. Moving Out

I think I'll finally do it!!! sigh and yay! *fingers crossed*

back to work!!

Vietnam (in bullets)

2009-06-29T16:04:00.005+08:00

And so I went to Vietnam (Saigon-Nha Trang-Mui Ne) for a post-birthday vacay with travel buddies Poma and Alecz. Here’s what I have to say:

1. Saigon is quite a shock at the beginning. It’s like one big Maynila (binondo, monumento, quiapo). Award sa dami ng rotonda. But it grows on you especially as it changes its face at night. Parang nagiging sosh pagsapit ng dilim.

2. I was a millionaire in Vietnam.

3. Sinh Café is a savior when it comes to tours. As in just go to their office (161 Pham Ngu Lao, Dist 1, HCMC)and you can book your tours/bus tickets na.

4. I almost lost my sanity inside the Cu Chi tunnel!! Mega dilim and death by claustrophobia! It was an experience, nevertheless.

5. I so loved the food. There’s blandness that translates to love. Hahaha. Well I’m a fan of bland.

6. First time to ride a sleeper train. Hard sleepers are not so bad except we had to ride with strangers.

7. Restlessness to the nth during our 8-hour train ride to Nha Trang. As in nagigising ako every hour!! Good thing we decided to simply take a domestic flight from Nha Trang to Saigon.

8. Nha Trang is so not the boracay of Vietnam. It’s more of Galera with a hint of Roxas Boulevard-ness. I don’t really recommend Nha Trang if you wanna beach yourself to death in Vietnam. Go to Mui Ne if that’s the case. Or stay in the Phils na lang. Boracay Island is the best pa rin!

9. Despite the fact that I was not feeling well Saturday night, I super enjoyed our Saigon bar hopping experience. Good company!

10. Bars in Saigon close early as compared to Manila ones. Wag ka umasa ng gimik until 4ish onwards. By midnight…ready to pack up na the gimik people.

11. If you get too drunk in Saigon Saturday night and you have an early morning bus ride to Mui Ne the following day..you can always sleep during the 5-hour bus ride.

12. Mui Ne is peace. More of bora if not for the absence of mga nagtitinda ng kung anik anik whatever. As in I enjoyed!!! It was kinda like my Bohol experience.

13. Big waves can be fun. And tiring. Haha.

14. Red Sand Dunes sledding is fun fun fun. Pero hindi masarap makakain ng lupa. Pwe!

15. If pressed for time, you can always buy pasalubong in supermarkets. :P

16. I loved their version of patis. I had to bring home a bottle!!

17. Will be back in Vietnam. To the northern part next time!!

18. Much love to Julio Malantic for all the kindness (and overflowing patience)!!

19. If you find yourself in Saigon, Nha Trang or Mui Ne, visit:

SAIGON

QBar- dungeon-ish bar! So I don’t get why most guests preferred to stay in the outside part of the bar.

Opera House, 7 Cong Truong Lam Son, District 1, Saigon.

Bounce- this is kinda like version of Embassy Cuisine, I think. Nice but weird lang the mix of the crowd. Parang all ages. Ganyan.

39 Le Thanh Ton, District 1, Saigon

Warda – chill chill place to drink and shisha yourself to death.

71/7 Mac Thi Buoi St, Ho Chi Minh City

Quan An Ngon- this is the best for me! Super loved the food: Lotus Salad; spring rolls; sweet and sour pork chever;etc.

138 Nam Kỳ Khởi Nghĩa, Dist. 1

Lac Thai- super delish Thai food and nice ambiance. Really loved the catfish salad.

Nguyen Van Chiem Street, District 1, HCMC

NHA TRANG

Louisiane Brew house- magsawa ka sa beer! Go variety!

Lot 29, Tran Phu

Pho Cali- cheapest meal we had in Vietnam, I think! And sarap!

7G Ð Hung Vuong, town centre

MUI NE

Golden Sand Saloon Resort- for seafood monsters! Oh, and Saigon beer is cheap.
81BIS Nguyen Dinh Chieu

Guava—for the gigantic yummy burger!!
53 Nguyen Dinh Chieu

Best Birthday Thus Far

2009-06-24T15:04:00.004+08:00

May was a horrible horrible month for me. Patience level down to a negative while stress levels continue to rise. I abandoned na my orig plan of throwing a birthday party (I do that every year ha!) coz I just didn’t see the point of having this celebration e iritang irita naman ako with the month. I mean, yeah of course life is always worth celebrating, but basta I wanted to throw a happy birthday celebration when everything’s happy happy talaga.

The birthday week was packed with meetings so I didn’t get the chance to focus on the lack of whatever for my 26^th. I had to attend a party pa during the eve of my birthday so at least I was with friends come 12mn. Birthday salubong sa party ng iba!! Hihihi. Additionally, our regular firm lunch was scheduled during my birthday so ayan, nakikiride na naman ako! Hahaha. I thought that my birthday will just pass me by na ganyan na lang. And that was okay, iba lang from the usual but kerri lang. BUT NO PALA!!!

Saturday night (30 May 2009). Scheduled dinner with Poma, Trinagar and Jang @ Gaudi. After that, Distillery with lolauches as per Rocky. Trinagar and Jang were late as usual so super late na the dinner. I was panicking already because Rocky texted na..He’s in Distillery and doesn’t have kasama! Kat texted naman, she’s at Hai daw with Iya, and di nya alam how to go to Distillery so Poma and I should pass for them nalang daw at Hai before heading to distillery. I was pikon pikon na and super panic. After dinner, I texted Kat that we’re on our way na to Hai and they should go down na kasi Rocky is still alone waiting for all of us. Poma naman said we have to stay in Hai for a bit because we have to help Kat and Iya finish 3 bottles of beer. Ay kainis!! So there..we had to go up Hai……and I had my best birthday everrrrrrrrr.

Dinner @ Gaudi

SURPRISE!!!

Much love and thanks to you guys…especially to Poma, Kat and Iya, Rocky, Adrian, Danuel, Alexie, Ton, DJ and Uno, Ida, Carla, PY and Jonah! Super touched…..Thanks for reminding me that I am loved. :)

where do we go from here?

2009-06-22T16:12:00.002+08:00

Trying to rearrange my life!! as in bored bored bored to death and i think i need to make changes. And i think i need to start posting entries again. Soon, soon, soon. OMG so much has happened.

and it feels so bad that i didn't get to share.

soon.

Who Would Have Thought?

2009-03-25T18:01:00.004+08:00

And so a couple of months back, I was invited to be the keynote speaker for a graduation ceremony. For all the kadaldalan that I am, I find myself actually dreading the day of the ceremony. What will I say? Hay, of course I’m dooper touched that I was selected. No questions talaga, thanks thanks. Pero of course, kakatakot…shempre I want to inspire, and I am hoping that I can actually move the graduating batch through words. For days now, I’ve been trying to compose a speech inside my head. But nga this fear talaga of failing freezes all of me. Role model ba ako na matatawag?! Honestly, parang hindi eh. I keep imagining myself in front of participants ng isang race. Parang briefing. This is what you do when you hear the gun shot, signal yan, alis na sa starting line, run, run, run. Go go go. Ganyan.

Diba those that get invited to be keynote speakers in grad ceremonies are really accomplished people? Eeeek. I feel as if I don’t belong. Okay, so maybe I have accomplished a few things here and there. At 25, I think I’m considered a young lawyer. Young…not great. I can’t even say that I’m already good at what I do because honestly, I know that there’s too much space pa for improvement. I love what I do, that’s certain. I’ve dreamed of this ever since forever, hello. But of course there’s so much more I have to learn. So what do I share with the graduating kiddos? I’m in a state of panic right now.

I can let them in on what goes on in the “real world” as I know it, but I might end up scaring them or blurring the amazing grown-up world they probably imagined. I want to inspire but I don’t want to give forged promises of what lies beyond graduation. I don’t expect them to believe everything that I’ll tell them, but at the very least, I am hoping they could bring bits and pieces of my words and thoughts wherever their race will lead them. Ang hindi nila alam, nasa starting line lang din ako ng sarili kong race. Eeeeeek. Blag!

Ayayayayay!!

so what really happens after?

(with bestfriends Jang and Trinagar)

I will try to finish my speech tonight. And I’m hoping it turns out okay….

RECAP

2009-03-19T16:49:00.005+08:00

Not a regular blogger anymore. *sigh* been busy with A) work; B) play; and C) dramarama.

WORK

Eeek. I don’t talk work when it comes to blogs.

PLAY

Due to the taranta levels at work, didn’t get to write about my Iloilo experience and Singapore Trip. Super delayed na this one, but I’m super itching to write about something so I’ll just go, kebs!

Went to Iloilo last January for the Dinagyang festival and to enjoy the gimik scene with friends. Well, fun fun fun. Didn’t get to watch the entire festival nga lang because I was super sleepy! But super saya! Drums drums galore, I love!! I will definitely go back! Kainis that this Iloilo kwento is not as detailed as the Bacolod one. Pero that doesn’t mean na hindi fun sa Iloilo ha. Super saya lalo na the night life. Flow may be the more popular bar in Smallville, but honestly, I enjoyed Bourbon Street and Crave. Not super crowded and chill lang. Eeek I wanna go back! Haha. Many thanks again to Mor Espinosa for the warm welcome!

@ Buto't Balat; the Crave party; Dinagyang festival

The Singapore trip was a spontaneous plan of the Domingo Clan. Wala lang. But anyways, I went there partly because of work. Additionally, I went there din for some quasi-ocular inspection. Hahaha. I’ve been thinking of moving to Singapore kasi eh (hopefully with Team Patajo). After the trip and after further research, I think I’ll have to extend my self-imposed deadline. I don’t think I can leave yet. *sigh* (I’ll save this story for another day).

Palawan Beach, Sentosa Island; yum hawker food; go shopping!

Singapore was fun! I miss prata-cheese from Food Rep and that flat noodle thing form hawker stalls. Enjoyed Charles and Keith and Aldo sale! Go drown in shoes and bags, I love!!! Yun lang afford ko then. I’m trying to save for my birthday trip and a lot more. :p

DRAMARAMA

The old me would write and rant about the drama. Ha! But I’ve changed. At any rate…I’ll wait til the $h!+ hits the fan (in case it does) and then MAYBE I’ll write about it.

Now, back to work.

p.s. I can’t wait for my next trip. Eeeek, sana one more trip before my Vietnam one for June! I’m restless again.

Landslide

2009-02-22T23:31:00.003+08:00

And so grabbed a couple of drinks with Momsy, Bid Daddy, Chino, Lucky and Monzit @ Route 196 last Friday for Kakoy's gig. Not too much of a band person, but now I just can't get over this song.....

Thanks to Chino and Taps for telling me "uy pakinggan mo yan, solid yan".

Landslide
Smashing Pumpkins

I took my love, I took it down
I climbed a mountain and I turned around
And I saw my reflection in the snow covered hills
til the landslide brought it down

Oh, mirror in the sky, what is love?
Can the child within my heart rise above?
Can I sail through the changing ocean tides?
Can I handle the seasons of my life?

Well, Ive been afraid of changing cause ive
Built my life around you
But time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And Im getting older, too

Well, Ive been afraid of changing cause ive
Built my life around you
Time makes you bolder
Even children get older
And Im getting older, too
I get older, too

I took my love and took it down
I climbed a mountain, I turned around
And if you see my reflection in the snow covered hills
The landslide brought it down
The landslide brought it down

December passed me by

2009-01-22T14:23:00.007+08:00

Been busy balancing work and play so didn’t get the chance to post entries for the past few. Anyways, reminiscing a bit as I fix my schedule for 2009. Bits and pieces of the last stretch of 2008.

4 December

Mobster act @Members Only and mini reunion with highschool friends @Cav

5 December

Atty. Pesayco's Belated birthday bash @ Red Box

6 December

Gordon’s Send-off @ Red Box (birit to death!)

11 December

Office (highschool) Christmas Party! I went as prom queen. hihi.

17 December
Funny Christmas Party @ Commons. Best-ever christmas kringle! Dapat funny ang gift.

18 December

Batch Dinner with Team Patajo @ Healthy Kitchen

then off to Hai!

19-22 December

Third and Final Bora Trip for 2008! Welcome Back Jay and Tan!

23 December

Pre-Christmas dinner with Friends @Kabisera then a couple of drinks @Porcelain and Attica

25-26 December

Spending time with La Familia!

27 December

Post-Christmas shebang @Bargos

30 December

Year-ender special! Greenbelt to Uncle Moe's.

Whew! I'm ready for 2009.

Forgiveness

2009-01-21T15:32:00.003+08:00

because i'm on a drama queen high today.

Forgiveness
wamdue project

Forgiveness, forgiveness
everything is all over...
Forgiveness. everything is all over...
Forgiveness...

Oh, life
if there was ever any doubt in my mind, it's now.
And for the first time
I think maybe we weren't meant to be.
I don't think the answer could be answered
by anyone other than me...
think about it, dwell upon it
try to find some clarity.

Didn't I give you enough?
What was wrong with me?
Dig it up... try to find
all that you can't see

I want to love you
dunno if I can.
I want to give you one more chance.
Forgiveness, it comes so slow...
all is so uncertain, everything is unknown.
I want to love you
dunno know if I can.
I want to give you one more chance.
Forgiveness, it comes so slow...
all is so uncertain, everything is unknown.

Forgiveness...
Forgiveness...
Forgiveness...
Forgiveness...

My Angry Mode it comes and it goes...
though it is a mystery
why I act so out of control
as to let my emotions get the best of me.
I can't help it, can't deny it.
There is anger
won't try to hide it.
Got to burn it, set it on fire.
Ashes blowin' in the sky and I wonder why...

Didn't I give you enough?
What was wrong with me?
Dig it up... try to find
all that you can't see.

I want to love you
dunno if I can.
I want to give you one more chance.
Forgiveness, it comes so slow...
all is so uncertain, everything is unknown.
I want to love you
dunno know if I can.
I want to give you one more chance.
Forgiveness, it comes so slow...
all is so uncertain, everything is unknown.

Forgiveness...
Forgiveness...
Forgiveness...
Forgiveness...

The Last Stretch

2008-12-27T17:43:00.002+08:00

Was looking through my december calendar yesterday, and I realized that despite the initial plan to take a break for the month....nothing really happened. Busy month pa rin. Mostly work because of transactions that had to be closed before the year ends. Inis the mahabang holiday break! Anyhooch...will post December shebang soon!

Happy Holidays, everyone! Cheers!

From Hairspray to Another Weekend Getaway

2008-12-04T11:06:00.004+08:00

Watched Hairspray last Friday, 28 November 2008 with Ma’am Pok and Honey “the closet wild girl” Lopue. It was another amazing race-ish adventure for me as we struggled our way to find the right theatre. Anyways, Hairspray was really entertaining. As in super laugh the three of us during most parts of the musical. Michael De Mesa was super kaaliw and super galling. Sayang nga lang, the sound system wasn’t yata in tiptop shape mejo sabog ang tunog at times. Inis actually because some of the lines didn’t come out clear, the actors had great singing voices pa naman. At any rate, we enjoyed the show!! Kudos!

After the show, I was off to another weekend getaway.

Background: Two weeks ago, Lil Pok and I planned on going to Baguio. Why? For Volante’s pizza lang. Seriously! Haha. Sarap daw kasi eh, so I got curious. Anyways, in the two weeks that passed by, Ida and Jonah decided to go with us (Carla and Cuz din dapat, but basta they weren’t na able to come). By the time Lil Pok met up with me and Ida in Ortigas, kasama na rin pala si Iya.

The Roadtrip Begins:

It was 1-ish in the morning when we left for Baguio. Crazy laughing during the entire Edsa stretch of the trip up to Pampanga part. Come Tarlac (or maybe even before), I fell asleep already. Pagoda tragedy na, hello galing pa ako sa Hairspray!! Contrary to pop belief, napapagod din ako noh.

First Stop: Baguio City

Headed straight to Volante for the much-awaited pizza! Yeah, we arrived early but kevs, Volante is open 24 hours!! The pizza was delish and not expensive ha. Must try their smoked salmon pizza. As in. Super worth it ang trip to Baguio! Can’t wait to go back.

After Volante, we had coffee at Café by the Ruins, ukay visit for a bit (and believe it or not, I didn’t buy anything) then off to the second leg of the roadtrip na. I think we spent roughly 3 hours lang in Baguio! Lav ettttt.

Second Stop: Manaoag, Pangasinan

Before zzzzing my way to Baguio, I had to remind Lil Pok that I need to pass by Manaoag. Basta I needed to go. Lil Pok responded by asking, “Sis, ano ba pupuntahan natin dun, as in si Our Lady?” I didn’t really have the chance to think, so bigla ko nalang natanong…”Bakit, meron bang ‘our boy’?”

In Manaoag we all lit candles and said our respective prayers. At one point super silent kami when we got back sa car. Then I think we started discussing the gist of our prayers/petitions. Mainly they were all about forgiveness. And peace. Yeah, peace.

Third Stop: Gerona, Tarlac

Next stop, Isdaan in Tarlac. We were hungry again kasi and I seriously wanted to take a shot at the famous Tacsiapo wall. Ewan ko ba, initially kasi I actually thought I still needed to throw a couple of plates and saucers just to release all the anger that I may still have within my system unknowingly. Oh, but no….kerri lang. Tapon to death kayo jan, I was just really hungry. Angry? No longer. I was a bit surprised actually.

Anyways, Isdaan? Good food, bad service. Tagal ng food grabe! Place is great for picture taking though.

Final Stop: Angeles City, Pampanga

Kapagod na!!! By the time we reached Fontana (where we planned to spend the night), we were all ready to just chill and drink the night away. Fun fun fun!!!

Pahabol Stop: Trinoma, Quezon City

Since we couldn’t agree on where to have lunch the following day, Jonah decided we should just starve ourselves to death until we reach Manila. So there Pepper Steak food trip!!!

I got home around 7pm. Tired but still in high spirits due to the fun fun fun weekend that we had. And due to the fact that 1 December is a non-working holiday. Cheers!

Cake Mania will resume shortly

2008-11-28T13:35:00.003+08:00

It could be fatigue. She's been baking and baking for weeks now due to the voluminous orders that were placed. Can’t blame her loyal customers because she’s really good at what she does. She makes super yummy cakes and pastries to the point that I got addicted to the goodies.

High fever for days. Mother didn’t have any other choice but to bring her to the hospital. Ayan confined ang baker.

The avid fans of Faye’s cakes and pastries can’t wait to place additional orders. And I miss your chewy bars already!

Get well soon, Kolokots! We’re all praying for your quick recovery!

Pok Pressure High in Tagaytay

2008-11-28T13:28:00.004+08:00

Kat and Jonah picked us (Me and Gee Jay) up at Warehouse around 10pm. On the way na to Tagaytay! Another spontaneous trip, actually. Carla invited us kasi to her house but since she also had gimik that night, she asked us to go ahead nalang then she’ll follow nalang daw. Hay ang bruha, didn’t naman show up! How weird is that?! A weekend getaway without the host!! Haha.

We arrived around 11ish then met up with Vane and Jeffrey. Super chill lang sa house. By 2am, Cesar, Tang Tang, Mike, Mina, Steph and Liz joined in. Alcohol and chika. And we had so much fun!!!! Yun nga lang, we missed Ma’m Pok (formerly known as Ate Pok). Workaholic na kasi! We had the party going until around 5:30pm the following day. Had so much fun, rockstars!!

By the time I got home, was kinda tired already but still had enough energy to have a couple of drinks @ Kei’s birthday party! Chika chika lang about cruel boyfriends vs. the good ones. Then RJ had to bring me home already as I was too tired na talaga and needed rest. Lotsa work waiting pa for the following day!!!

Another wow weekend for me!

For the Love of my Daughters

2008-11-28T11:57:00.005+08:00

20 November 2008

Meeting galore to the max! I had 3 meetings scheduled that day. As in sunod sunod ha! Come 6pm, I was too poofed already and ready to go home for much-needed zzzzs. I was a bit depressed pa that day. I can’t help but think of the following: Poma having so much fun in Singapore, Momsy and Big Daddy spending fun time with their new baby Tajito, Grace and Mike busy with their honeymoon, and me drowning in work. Hay, mind and body needed na to go home, but no way, I can’t allow that. It’s my daughter Tammy’s birthday and I have to be there for the surprise birthday shebang that her friends prepared for her. I can’t miss that, as in no! This is my daughter’s birthday we’re talking about!

The party was at 9pm pa so I met up with Lil Pok and Ye at Greenbelt around 6:30pm for a couple of rounds. After that, I went back to the office to finish some work and then gora na to Dencio’s Powerplant for the surprise party. Super happy that my daughter enjoyed what her friends prepared for her. And super proud that all of my daughters were there that night! Happy Birthday, Bee!

with my bees

22 November 2008

I never really thought I can still attend Regina Iustitiae’s VERDICT @ Warehouse. Super exhausted due to the busy week that was and I had to be in Tagaytay that night pa. But what can I do, my daughter Nicka was in charge of the event and it was my daughter Hazel’s birthday din! Shempre ang loving momsy, di kaya na di magpakita to her daughters. I hope they appreciated my presence despite the fact that I did an early exit. Dramatic! Hahah. As Sam would say, ‘mas maaga ka pa umalis kesa kay Cinderella’.

Well, despite the short amount of time that I spent there, I can say that the party rocked. Grabe, totoo nga, every year is Regina’s year!! Congratulations for a job well done, sisses!

I’m so proud of you, Nicka!

Happy Birthday, Hazel!

Hello, Tajito!

2008-11-28T11:44:00.003+08:00

So Big Daddy Taps texted me last Tuesday, 18 November, saying that Tajito is out already! And yay, yay, thank God that everyone is okay!

The following day, paid visit to the nicest and most cooperative (according to Momsy) little boy in the world. Super dooper cute this Tajito!!!! And clap clap clap to Momsy, so unlike other just-gave-birth women I’ve witnessed! Super lively and madaldal as usual.

Congratulations to Momsy and Big Daddy!

Shetttttt gusto ko na ng ganito!!!!

Disturbia

2008-11-26T10:38:00.003+08:00

From Mike and Grace’s wedding, Ida and I had to rush to her house to pick up Iya and change outfit. Of course naman, dapat comfy ang outfit for the Rihanna-Chris Brown concert! Upon reaching Fort, we met up with Carla, Cuz, Kat and Karen (aka Josephine). Too bad wasn’t able to meet up with sisses anymore because the venue was super packed already and we got in late na. Truth is, we arrived at the Fort early pa, but since super dooper hungry kami ni Ida (note that we didn’t get the chance to attend the wedding reception), we had dinner first at Claw Daddy. So ayun.

In fairness, the concert was okay naman. Cute pala si Chris Brown, hihi. Kainis lang the crowd was boring. Napa-comment tuloy si Mareng Riri why daw the audience was so quiet! Kaloka. As in feeling ko, in our area, kami lang yung scream and dance to death. Bum bum bee dum bum bum bee dum bum-ing ever!!! And of course, kebs sa deadmatic audience, I went crazy when Chris performed ‘Forever’ (waaaah wedding song ko yan!).

Anyways, after the concert, went straight to Hai (by foot). Palipas traffic and of course, super thirsty na kasi!! Maj and Kai followed. Concert aftermath chika and then one by one our friends had to leave na because of either work or school the following day. Kaloka naman kasing concert, dapat talaga Sunday eh noh?

Josie and the PussyKat poofed; Chill at Hai; Ziggurat with Maj and Kai;
Hai pic taken by poofed waitress

Anyhoo, Maj, Kai and I decided to move to Ziggurat for a couple more rounds and leftover chika. Left at around 6 in the morning with droopy eyes. I was home by 7 am.

waaah may work pa tomorrow!!

By 9:45 am, I was on my way to work.

Bum bum bee dum bum bum bee dum bum….

Umali-Yap Nuptials

2008-11-26T10:16:00.004+08:00

16 November 2008

It’s Mike and Grace’s big day. They’re getting married!! Stress galore for me since I didn’t have enough time to prepare outfit for said event. Well, very busy week for me at work, as in meetings and paperwork to death, so didn’t really have the time to shop for something I could wear to the wedding. I was supposed to wear one of the gowns in my closet, but since Ida decided to wear a dress na lang, and si Caron didn’t na din wear gown to the max, nag dress na lang din ang lola! Mabuti naman!!

Off we went to the wedding! Loved loved the flower arrangement sa chapel, in fairness. The quasi-garden wedding theme at Fernwood Gardens was perfect as everything seemed sweet and fresh. By the time Grace walked down the aisle, very emotional na the atmosphere. As in most of the guests shed tears. Well, I’m not a fan of crying so I didn’t cry, but I got emotional deep down. Yeah, may ganon. And in my head, I simply kept on asking myself, ‘nyets Katrina, will you ever get married?’ Anyhooch, Grace was super dooper lovely! Kudos to the one responsible for her make-up, super natural ng effect. As in fresh blooming bride ang eksena.

After the mass, Ida and I had to leave na for the Rihanna-Chris Brown concert. Ayan tuloy we didn’t have the time to attend the reception. At the very least, we had the chance to have pictures taken with the newlyweds.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Mr. and Mrs. Michael Umali! :)

Baby Shower for Momsy!

2008-11-25T18:32:00.006+08:00

15 November 2008

Simply can’t wait for Momsy to give birth to Tajito!! Hence, regardless of the crazy busy week that work laid down for me, still managed to coordinate with Lola Dev for the surprise baby shower that we wanted organize for Momsy! Yeah!!! In fairness, kahit busy ang dalawang lola, text and email to death ng proposals as regards food, guest list and program!

evidence that everyone enjoyed!

I think Dev and I did a pretty good job naman. Momsy was really surprised and the guests had fun especially with the games that we prepared (How well can you suck like a baby, Break up before the baby, baby cheerleading competition, etc.) Infairness, Momsy liked naman the gifts that we gave her during the shower. I was scared pa na baka magkaduplication ng gifts. Buti wala!! Well, excited na lahat for Tajito!!!!!

Momsy loving the gifts

To Mareng Dev, job well done! May alternative career na tayo! Cheers to us Lols!

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