O.B.A.M.A.

In a matter of hours it will be Barack Obama’s inauguration as the new president of the United States of America. I am really excited to hear his inaugural address and looking forward to the live telecast.

 photo by jmtimages

I do not know much of Obama’s track record as a politician so I am in no position to say if he is indeed good or not. It was only after he won that I searched for information about him in the internet. The first time I saw and heard of him, he was a guest at Oprah’s show. While watching, I thought to myself, ‘here is a man with great determination and has the making of a good president.’  Then when I knew that he was in fact running for the presidency, I was really amazed. I have watched some of his campaigns and debates in television. Months before the election, I even asked my brother why he will vote for him.

For me, Obama has this aura of sincerity. There is a part   of you that wants to believe him; that he will be a good leader- someone who will walk the talk. He has this positive charisma that reaches out to people.

Once again, all eyes will be on him. Most people around the world will want to witness the inauguration of an African-American who made a history…who is now the President of one of the most powerful countries.

it’s just a little crush….

Crush: a strong but often short-lived liking for another person (synonyms: infatuation, passion)(related words: fixation, obsession, affection, devotion, fondness, love, craze, fad, rage, vogue - Merriam-Webster dictionary

I’ve been infatuated with this guy for years now. It’s an on and off feeling actually..now you see him, tomorrow you don’t, that sort. Out of sight, out of mind. Well the reason I’m writing about him was because without him knowing it, he made my day today…slightly. I nearly bumped into him ’cause I didn’t see him. I was looking at some books on sale and when done, I suddenly turned around and there he was…hehehe. Then a few hours later, I saw him for the second time. I think he was waiting for his friends. Then our eyes met..hehehe. That’s what actually made my day:)   

as of Apr4 ‘09

Because of my social investigation skills (hehe), I now know his name. I mean, his full name. And funny thing was, before I used to just guess a name that will suit him and I was right. The first name that came to my mind that time is actually his second name. ‘Been seeing him lately, too, usually with friends.

Sometimes, small things even unimportant ones can make someone’s day a little less gloomy

Coco’s day

Took some pics of my dog, Coco. I bought him from an officemate 2 or 3 years ago, I think. Eversince Maxi died, Coco came to be my next favorite. Hehehe, I can’t avoid having favorites though I shower all our dogs with affection

 Coco

What if your customer is like this?

Found some funny MadTV vids in You tube..watch and enjoy!

work, read, think

Work keeps me busy since Monday. I really didn’t expect that there’d be too much of it after an almost 2-week holiday vacation. Well, I welcome it and it’s good. I want to start the year right. Tomorrow we’ll be spending overnight because we’ll need to test some data and systems for our project. The PM booked rooms for us at the Legend hotel so at least we’ll be comfortable after the testing. Unfortunately, I’m feeling a bit sick now. I’ve been sneezing a lot and have this terrible headache. Haven’t taken any meds yet but I will later.

 By the way, I’m starting to read Ursula Markham’s Your Four-Point Plan for Life. The book is about achieving balance between our physical, emotional, mental and spiritual aspects.  The very things that I need and very timely for the new year hehehe. I also just finished reading Leo Buscaglia’s Loving Each Other.  I’ve been bringing it everyday and usually reads it in the bus. I actually have 3 of Leo’s (he’s one of my favorite authors) books; this one, Living Loving & Learning and Bus 9 to Paradise. His writings and teachings have inspired me a lot. Very enlightening books. And I really never get tired reading them over and over again. He shares how it is to be a loving person, what are the challenges in human relationships, how to be truly happy, etc. His books are my feel good books. Whenever I feel I need a little encouragement, I’ll just pick up one.In a way it reminds me how lucky I am and that I should appreciate everything and everyone around me. Next time I’ll share with you some of his thoughts.

the best things in life are free

On my way home to day while riding the bus, I reminisced about my college life. What unconsciously prompted me was because of a bunch of teenage college students who were so loud and seemed unmindful of the other passengers. They were laughing and teasing hard at the same time talking about their encounters of the day. It brought back memories…good memories.

Actually, I regard my college life as one of the best days of my life. What even made it more colorful was the friendship to both my foreverfriends and comrades. The best! We were so carefree just like those college students. Though at that time, we were so involved with different organizations we never let our studies suffered. Good students, we were and free like the birds. The university was our second home. 

And that’s where I experienced the best freedom I was looking for too because during highschool my father was so protective of me since I’m the only girl among his children. But that changed when I entered college. Being involved in some political organizations, my parents never stopped me from joining. Me having not enough money to go on a 2-week trip to Mindoro to live with the Mangyans and who has never been that away too long from them, still they let me go. They didn’t question my beliefs and ideals although I knew that deep in their hearts they didn’t approve of what I was getting myself into, yet they never voiced it. They trusted me and I didn’t fail them. Not even once, as far as I can remember:)

Also, how can I forget college romance? hahaha. I couldn’t and maybe I won’t. Among the others, only one stood out. Only one..hehe..Remember Out of the Blue by Michael Learns to Rock and On Bended Knee by Boyz II Men? Those are my songs for him…hehhe.. enough. (there are still so many things that I want to talk about…but I’m zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzleepy already:) 

 Really missed it. Unforgettable.

battling the battle

Each of us has his or her own battle to face. It is up to us whether we are going to fight or just simply give up. No one is spared. Whether we like it or not, in some ways, we have to acknowledge it. Big or small, each battle teaches us to be strong, to be courageous…to continue believing in ourselves that we can brave anything that comes to us..as in anything. We need not give up because in the end, whatever the outcome may be, there are many things to be gained. And, it is important to always trust in the Lord. We just need to keep the faith. 

 I believe that we are all survivors. And in that regard, we are all winners. 

happy battle

I visited Francis M’s blogumentary of his battle with leukemia, here’s the link if you too want to read it: www.happybattle.net . 

some thoughts before 2009

” We will open the book. Its pages are blank. We are going to put words on them ourselves. The book is called Opportunity and its first chapter is New Year’s Day.” - edith lovejoy pierce

A few hours from now and its New Year already! Sounds of firecrackers are getting louder and louder. I’m sure people all over the world are waiting for the clock to strike 12 so they can welcome the new year, the new day, the new hope. I hope too, that in spite of what the world is struggling today, there’ll be a promise of fresh opportunities for us all.

Also, I’ve been watching the news earlier and it kind of made me sentimental. It showed how our fellow Filipinos, from all walks of life, are going to spend and celebrate this occasion. Though some are plagued with problems, you can really see from their faces that they’re happy. Their smiles are expectant and seemed to tell us that there’s hope, why worry? …It really feels good to see happy faces.

I too, am waiting for 2009. I’m positive that it’ll bring me new opportunities. Besides that, I’ll try to be a better person:)

Uhhh…I remember, I haven’t completed my list of resolutions yet…this year, I decided I’ll make one:) Have you made yours?

ABNKKSuLatNPLako?

Pinahiram ako ni Ferna ng libro ni Karen, yung kay Bob Ong- Stainless Longganisa at ABNKBBSNPLAko? Actually, matagal ko nang nabasa ‘tong dalawang libro na ‘to ni Bob Ong including yung Paboritong Libro ni Hudas. Natutuwa lang talaga ako sa mga libro niya. Sabi ko nga dati, gusto ko ang style niya sa pagsusulat. Kung paano siya magkwento. Kaya inulit ko ulit. Ito siguro ang isa sa mga libro na hindi ko pagsasawaang basahin.

Sabi niya sa Stainless Longganisa:

” Pag binasa ko ngayon ang una kong libro, natututo ulit ako. Kahit na kasi ako ang nagsulat noon, nakakalimutan ko pa rin ang mga bagay na naiisip ko lang kung hindi ako gaanong abala sa mundo. Tingin ko karaniwan lang yun sa mga tao. Kaya nga maraming natatakot sa pagsusulat dahil sa alam nilang habambuhay silang babalikan ng mga binitiwan nilang salita. Ako, tanggap ko na yon. Sa libro pa lang na ‘to hindi ko alam kung may mga kontradiksyon na sa mga sinabi ko. Pero yun na rin ang kagandahan ng pagsusulat, ikaw mismo natututo sa mga totoo mong saloobin. At ano ba’ng problema kung nag-iiba ang opinyon mo? Tao ka, tumatanda, natututo.”

O di ba? How true? Parang blog. Minsan binabalik-balikan natin yung mga naisulat na natin from the previous months or years. Kasi nga kahit ikaw nagsulat no’n, minsan nakakalimutan mo rin. Gawain ko yun eh. Yung balikan yung mga dati ko nang naisulat. Ano nga ba ang hype ng naramdaman ko dati? Sobrang puro sentimyento pala ang naisulat ko last year. Sometimes hindi ka pa makapaniwalang ikaw pala nagsulat no’n at nasa ganong estado ng emosyon ka during that time.Yes, we learn from our emotions and thoughts translated into writing. And totoo rin na minsan o kadalasan may mga contradictions sa mga sinasabi mo/natin, pero ganon talaga. Nag-iiba rin kasi ang emotions natin, ang mga pananaw natin. Pwedeng ngayon ito ang opinyon ko, malamang bukas iba na. Nung nag-uumpisa akong mag-blog inisip ko, bakit hindi ako consistent? Minsan napaka-positive ko, then kinabukasan negative naman sinusulat ko. Contradicting di ba? hindi lang sa akin, kundi sa sinumang pwedeng magbasa. Pero, ganun talaga. Roller coaster of emotions eh. Pwede talagang hindi maging consistent. Opinyon ko lang.

 Anyway,  try it. If you haven’t read it, I recommend BoB Ong’s books..good read, madami kang mapupulot, nakakatuwa and realistic