SST

We really had so much fun last Saturday and Sunday. Actually, my weekends are really sacred to me hehe:) I usually spend it at home being a couch potato all day. Taj and I wanted to de-stress. Luckily, Jeanne told me that there’s a promo for cheaper hotel rates in Tagaytay, so I agreed. Why not. I feel so stressed the whole week and loaded with tasks and Taj feels the same way. So the four of us headed toTagaytay. 

It was only my second time to dine at Leslie’s. And of course, it was bulalo time once again! Taj favored the bulalo more than the talong with shrimp paste that I was so much craving for. After dinner, we hopped to Cafe Briton and had crepe and coffee. It rained too which made the night colder and just right while sipping our coffee and tea.  After coffee, we went back to the hotel and arranged for a massage which cost us P550 bucks each. It was okay. I looked forward to that massage since it’s been a long time already since I last had it. 

We woke up at 7 am (I think) and headed to Buon Giorno for our breakfast, posed for some pics, went back to the hotel to check out then to Sonya’s. 

I hope that we’ll be able to do this again. Just like what we did in Subic ’cause it’s seldom that we go out of town.  I knew all along that I’m going to have a good time with my friends!  

Saturdays

So last Saturday we had our garage sale already. It’s actually a first time for me and I really enjoyed it. And I’m sure that they did, too. Me, I only brought few things to sell. Jeanne brought her accessories with her, some bags and jeans, too. Taj had the most stuff and even priced them for 10 pesos a piece. Her shoes/sandals for P20 per pair. She just really wanted to dispose them all so that she can replace them with new ones. Suby sold men’s shirts and shoes. T’was so much fun, really.  Actually, we’re again planning to have another garage sale before christmas.

Anyway, this Saturday again, we thought of going to Tagaytay. It was Jeanne who suggested that and I readily agreed since I feel so stressed. I need to unwind. I want to calm down my nerves..heheh:) At least an overnight is okay, it’ll be fun. We plan to have a massage, maybe lots of coffee (hehe..), good food, see picturesque views, pasalubong…whatever. Wherever our feet lead us to…

9:17

Bought 3 books for my inaanak who will be celebrating his birthday on the 31st. Got them for P270 each. Not bad ’cause they’re really interesting books, very informative. I even bought 1 for myself. My friend said that Migui likes books and artsy things. So, I went for the books. Anyway, I miss them already (my college best friends). It’s been a long time since we’ve last seen one another.

The latest that I heard was that Jenny went to SG and took a vacation for a while. Well, she really needed that. She’s also inviting me to spend new year in SG ( I think, last year she spent new year in HK). I’m still deciding if I should go or not ’cause I want to save some bucks for another vacation, too. My brother’s inviting me again next year by April or May. Told him I want to go there in Spring until Fall. Though I’m still hoping to have a fun-filled vacation in either HK or SG with my ever funny GT friends then another one with college best friends. Haha..really need to save money.. fast! 

This is IT!!! $$$$$$ hehehhehe:)

Nag-meet kami yesterday sa Trinoma. Since Taj was a participant sa CE Indakan, I waited for her then sabay na kami. We got there around 730pm. Suby and Jeanne were there already waiting for us. Siyempre tinukso namin si Suby, kasi napaka ‘fierce’ ng kanyang shoes. And as usual, si Jeanne nag-shopping na naman. Katuwa talaga ‘tong si Jeanne kung ano-ano binibili. 

Anyway, so nagdinner kami and after that coffee. As usual sa favorite naming Figarro kami ulit nag-stay, tapos kwentuhan. Sabi ni Noel may proposal daw siya. So interested naman kaming lahat, si Taj medyo inaantok na naman (lagi naman).  Si Noel ang Chairman of the Board, si Jeanne ang Treasurer, si Taj ang HR director, si Suby at ako…wala, tagamasid lang muna. Hindi pa defined ang aming roles hehe:) Dun nabuo ang napakagandang pangalan ng aming venture hehe:) Aga nag-close ng Figarro, so lipat kami ng Coffee Bean. Ang daming “B” club hehe:) Sayawan ng sayawan, rampa dito-rampa doon, samot-sari ang kanilang pinagkakaabalahan.

So siyempre ang dami ulit naming napag-usapan, etc etc. About this, about that….Naaliw talaga ‘ko sa kwentuhan at tuksuhan. Kahit na halos usual na naming ginagawa yun tuwing lumalabas. Kaaliw. Then nag-decide din kami na ituloy ang ‘garage sale’ on October 18. Excited na kaming gumawa ng inventories, magdikit ng masking tape sa items, etc. On Friday night, we’re going to convene at Taj’s para Saturday we’re all there na for the garage sale. Hayy..sana matuloy. Excited na kami eh. 

Saya. By 1am umuwi na kami kasabay ang “B” club. Energetic pa rin sila. Walang kupas. hehe:)

Birthdays

Greeted someone ‘Happy Birthday’ yesterday via Friendster. Got a reply today. Read it. Thanked and asked me if I’m already staying in the US. Replied ‘No, that was only a vacation. Maybe in the future.’ Asked him ‘How’s life?” and to take care always…

I was actually anticipating to open my Friendster this morning hoping that he’d reply and he did.

Sept 30

It’s kuya’s birthday today. I haven’t greeted him yet. He’s with Nenet in Minneapolis for his birthday. Drove for more than 2 hours to get there, according to him. Told me that the hotel they’re staying in is fronting the Mall of America. I told him to take a picture of the mall, just wanna see which is bigger our MOA or theirs hehe:) We’ve been chatting day and night ’cause I told him to bring his laptop with him so can post and send me pictures. 

Well, I wish him a happy, happy birthday. I know they’re both enjoying themselves in their vacation. One day I hope to be with him on his birthday. Miss my kuya!

some updates lang

I think my stress is taking its toll on me. Lagi akong inaantok dahil since last week late na ako umuwi from the office. Sumasakit na naman left shoulder ko. May parang something heavy sa mata ko, na ewan ko kung ano yun.Last Saturday, I was in the office from 2pm to 10pm while Sunday, 930am to 12mn. So I had no choice but to offset my schedule to 10 to 7pm this Monday. Then MOnday and Tuesday, late pa rin ako umuwi from the office. Actually, Friday pa lang medyo pressured na rin ako. Today I tried to finish all the reports para mabawasan na ang stress ko. Fortunately I was able to do that. Well once in awhile okay rin naman ma-pressure kasi ito yung namiss ko during our Hotline days eh. Yung laging may hinahabol na kailangan i-submit, nago-ot para matapos ang dashboard etc. And buti na lang rin hindi kasing toxic ng Hotline ang work ko rin ngayon. Been there, done that. That’s it. 

Pati tuloy emailan ng mga friends ko from all over the world hindi na ako naka-reply, kainis. I’m really looking forward to Saturday and Sunday. I’ll just really rest lang. 

Anyway, tomorrow I’ll attend the Model II workshop from 130-530pm. Buti na lang HRG invited me, kasi I like attending training programs and workshop.

Wala na akong masulat..hehe.. para lang may maiupdate…

friendship and dreams

One of the entries saved in my drafts last July: 

I’ve been quite busy for the past weeks. I know I missed a lotL

Anyway, my friend and I who don’t actually constantly see each other had a talk the previous week. Though we seldom see each other (I often miss her company), when we talk, we really talk. We share sentiments and we both look forward to something that the future holds for us (which we are still unsure of but hopefully, we’ll get there…well, I want to be optimistic, so I should say, indeed! we’ll get there!) We both want the same thing, I guess. Perhaps our motivations and intentions in wanting the same outcome are different, still we understand each other. It’s one of the things I love about her, in fact. She has this very enthusiastic attitude about life. And whenever she feels down and unenthusiastic, she shares it with me. Though there are times such as that, she still knows what to do. She knows the road but somehow doesn’t know where to start to get to her destination. We have plans but I’m not sure if those will materialize because I can’t figure out too how to start, or when. I am keen on hoping that whatever we think we can do, we really can. That it’s just a matter of time. That it entails a lot of planning and preparation. It may only look easy but in reality it’s not. And oftentimes, I tell her that.

I know that she’s a bit unhappy with the current state she’s in and I feel for her. I want her to continue the energy that I always knew she had. Because before, when her life wasn’t that complicated, she laughs a lot. Her energy was very contagious. I want her to be happy and I hope for the meantime, she’ll find some peace of mind. She’s like a sister to me and I really cherish our friendship.

Hate entry???

Below was what I felt a week ago, I think. This was meant for my father. The words were hurtful and strong, I know. But I don’t feel that way now. Maybe some of what I wrote were true and some because of the anger and hurt probably. I guess, during these times I was fueled by my anger and disappointment that I wanted to hurt him with words. When that anger slowly faded, I began to be peaceful once more. Free of thoughts like these. Though, I know that once provoked, these words may come out of my mouth again. I’ve come to realize that this can be a vicious cycle and that maybe this will be a part of my reality.

the reason…..my reason

I’m not a perfect person. There’s many things I wish I didn’t do. But I continue learning. I never meant to do those things to you. And so I have to say before I go…that I just want you to know.

I’ve found a reason for me. To change who I used to be. A reason to start over new…and the reason is you.

I’m sorry that I hurt you.It’s something I must live with everyday. And all the pain I’ve put you through.I wish that I could take it all away. And be the one who catches all your tears….

that’s why I need you to hear.

I’ve found a reason for me. To change who I used to be. A reason to start over new…and the reason is

you.

I’m not a perfect person. I never meant to do those things to you. And so I have to say before I go…that I just want you to know.

I’ve found a reason to show. A side of me you didn’t know.

A reason for all that I do.

And the reason is you.

* I’ve liked…I mean loved this song eversince. I first heard it when I was still an ATL and was assigned to monitor a team on GY shift. They’ve been playing this song over and over and over again. Then it dawned on me that…this song is for me. At that time, I was dedicating it for someone though the lyrics and meaning of the song didn’t quite fit our story. 

Now, I don’t anymore. It’s not for him. It’s for someone else now. This song is perfect for me/us. Every lyric of it. A very memorable song.

I wish I can undo things. I wish I can undo events. I wish that they didn’t happen. But they did. Still, I’m grateful for what I’ve learned. Yes, I can’t undo what happened then but I can try to re-do things in the future…if fate will allow it.

the promise

if you wait for me. then i’ll come for you. although i’ve traveled far. i always hold a place for you in my heart.

if you think of me.if you miss me once in a while. then i’ll return to you.

i’ll return and fill that space in your heart.

remembering. your touch. your kiss. your warm embrace.

i’ll find my way back to you. i’f you’ll be waiting.

if you dream of me like i dream of you.

in a place that’s warm and dark. in a place where i can feel the beating of your heart.

i’ve longed for you and i have desired.

to see your face your smile.

to be with you whereever you are.

remembering. your touch. your kiss. your warm embrace.

i’ll find my way back to you.

if you’ll be waiting.

together again.

it would feel so good to be.

in your arms.

where all my journeys end.

if you can make a promise, if it’s one that you can keep.

i vow to come for you. if you wait for me.

if you wait for me. and say you’ll hold.

A place for me. in your heart.

*tracychapman*

PS….

will. heart. you. in. forever. be. my