Bizu? Buzy?Buzy!

I found myself ordering blueberry and cream pancake at Bizu. An early morning meeting deserves a good breakfast ayt? D pancake came wid blueberry overload and delightful cream spread on top. It just took me a number of minutes to chew and swallow everything as we started to talk over the important details for our meeting at SEPCo by 10am.

Time went by and after the series of meetings,i really felt drained,my forehead even palpitating. I decided to end the night with a Swedish massage at SM d block. Before I went to sleep,I thought of the blueberry I ate this morning...I should start another day with a good breakfast. You knaw, there is a saying " STRESSED is DESSERTS spelled backwards." How was that!

Congrats Genil and Leia.. oopss hindi pa nila wedding ha..

Tada! The couple who bagged it all! Check out www.weddingrings.com.ph and see who won the Trip to Singapore promo  courtesy of Chu-u-yen Events! blow out naman soon to be Mr and Mrs. Genil and Leia Diana! Mabuhay!

to the moon and back

So I am here again at the airport, still 22nd of May 2008. Getting ready on my way back to Manila by 7:55 in the evening. This morning I told about my quicky trip to Laoag. Even though a little frustrating that I never get to see the scenic views I enumerated before, I still felt the ambiance of Laoag. The roadshow was successful and as I came out of the hotel I saw a beautiful rainbow drawn in the sky! Hmm, when was the last time I saw a rainbow? I suddenly felt the camera and lights focused on me as i imagined being on my pocketful of sunshine moment. I remember a verse from a song I loved dearly.." There's a rainbow after the rain..." Then I snapped back into reality. Guess I still have to wait for that rightful rainbow huh?

Laoag here I come...

It's 9:17 AM. I need to peek through my calendar to see what date it is today, 22nd of May 2008. I am here at the Domestic airport of PAL waiting for our plane to Laoag! I am excited to visit the place, it is actually the first time that I went out for a trip not with my SFC family( coz we usually go to conferences..hehehe). This time, it's some kind of work related thing but still I get to go to Laoag.

Here's what you can find in Laoag :

• The Sinking Bell Tower
• St. William Cathedral
• Ilocos Norte Capitol
• The Tobacco Monopoly Monument
• La Paz Sand Dunes (m ventura hi-way)
• Malacanang of the North
• Fort Ilocandia Resort and Hotel
• Casino Filipino
• 18-hole Golf Course designed by Gary Player
• Pagudpud White Sand Beaches
• Ilocos Lighthouse
• Bangui Windmills
• Ilocos Norte Museum

It is all here! The scenes I just see on TV.. well, I really wanted to go to Pagudpud - the white beaches of the North. But you know what, I cant get to see all these today.. because I will not even stay for a night.. hahaha.. We will arrive at 11Am in Laoag and have our trip back to Manila by 8:00PM. Purely business huh?!

Next time I go to Laoag, it has to be a vacation perhaps with my family and my boyfriend :) Can't wait to really be in Pagudpud and also Bangui Windmills to spread my arms in its field.

9:40AM - we need to board the plane! tata!

step up!

I was sitting on my boss' office and suddenly he jokingly said " Pa-autograph". He then handed me my the note that I needed to sign :

"...We are delighted to inform your promotion from Marketing Officer to Senior Marketing Officer effective May 1, 2008..."

What can I say? So i just signed the sheet of paper and smiled. Thanking God with the wonderful blessing I received. Actually, I am very thankful that I came to work with the company I am right now. I was hired September 10, 2007. I am proud to say that this is my first "serious" job at the age of 26. First, they gave me the chance to enter the marketing world. Well you know I was trying to convince myself before I am suited in the medical field but certainly up until now I never regret the decisions I have made in my life. To step up and follow the path that I chose. It may not be the right one...but along the way I am truly sure God will make it right.

Cheers and more and more promotions to come! :)

Mama's Day

My mom is turning 50 by June. I can still remember when I was very young, I have been her number one fan since day one and I can't find the words to thank her for being there for me and my brother. She has always been the light and foundation of our family. She gives it all to us..from unconditionaly love, undivided time and even for simply being there for us in laughter and tears. I admire her strong personalty which I believe I quite inherited some. I thank God for giving us the chance to be born with a caring mother like her and we will continue to give back all the love she have been sharing with us. Happy Mother's Day Mama! We Love you!

May 11, 2008

We  walked to Trinoma to eat lunch at Bacolod Inasal- it's supposed to be a wonderful lunch eating native foods but the service was not good and it almost ruined our day. When my brother arrived we flew to the Cinema to watch a movie - Speed Racer. We liked the movie even though we wished it has a different ending.*sigh* We also had alittle shopping spree at the Landmark and ended the day with a fine dining at Italianni's. A simple but very memorable way to celebrate Mother's Day at the year 2008!




Mama and I  before dinner time






























Prince and Mama      

                         




















Our Mudra


















A happy Mother's day too to our beloved Lola Estrella (with grandchildren Cinderella and Melville)

A GRACE FROM NEVERLAND

May 7, 2008

I will never get tired of greeting this very special lady a Happy birthday.
Vanessa Grace Virtudazo.
(Grace,Gracie,Vannie?!, Sanggre, Dyosa, honey? hahaha etc..)

Whatever you wanna call her, she remains to be a good friend of mine. Love you Gracie!

A Grace from Neverland

May 7, 2008

She is another sister I never had.
Happy Birthday Gracie!

double cheesecake day

I just started to sip my cup of tea at Coffee Bean, my feet seems really tired so I took off my shoes first as I sat on this couch. It feels soooo good!

It's first day of the week so there are really a lot things to do at work. I have 2 meetings scheduled today at Edsa Shang hotel. After all i need to accomplish at the office I ready myself to travel my way to our meeting place. 3 pm I am sitting a the Lobby Lounge. As I browse thorough the menu I spotted the Halo-halo but my boss ordered it already so instead, I rewarded my self with double cheesecake! (74298$%#@! calories...)

So here's my fare share of story today. Remember I was bickering about my stress - with zillion of reasons why? I am thankful because I am still blessed. I actually met with our partner client to talk about an upcoming event. She is the Marketing Head of the company we work with on this project. I believe she is at the epitome of her career, she is in the business for so many many years already. Honestly I admire her, I can really sense how good she is in her field. I hope to be like her someday when it comes to her abilities in the marketing field.

But just when I thought she have everything, I realized its not an assurance that everything else will be in your direction all the time. She shared her story about her family and I can really see in her eyes the pain she's going through. I suddenly thought about the petty things I used to complain and it is nothing compared to the stories I have witnessed that afternoon.

This is not just about the "successful woman" i told you about, it is making me think twice before I complain with the small bad things that I should not be paying attention to. There are lot more that I should focus on and be thankful with like the time I wake up in the morning, the I love yous that I receive everyday, the work I have and even the smiles I receive from other people. These and many small things that can make a big difference in my life each day. Just like the double cheesecake I ordered that afternoon. More double cheesecakes to come!

Forbidden?

As I told earlier, "something" aside from my boyfriend is driving me crazy. That weird feeling of emptiness as if there is no way you can find whatever it is. Arrgggh! I was so frustrated when I learned that my bf won't come by to see me. It has been 4 weeks since I saw him, though we usually talk over the phone I am pretty much a "quality time together" person. I wanted him beside me at this time of crisis - if that's what I have to call it then so be it- but women really thinks differently from men. So to temporarily get rid of my annoyance I texted my gurlfriend Anne to join me in the afternoon at the mall, we even planned to watch a movie since I am through with my meetings in the morning.

Anne was with Louie so we first headed to Mexicali to grab some food. I ordered Grilled Chicken while my friends had a Taco Salad. We decided to watch "Forbidden Kingdom" by 7:20 PM, but first we have to attend the mass in a nearby church. You see, God first before anything else *wink*. We were not satisfied with the mirienda so along the way to the church we bought FIC ice cream so our tongue can recover from the garlic sauce after taste in Mexicali.


(Waiting for our Mexicali meals)

After mass, we bought the movie tickets for 7:20PM. The movie was really funny, what annoyed us is the uncomfortable ambiance of the movie house. It was so old that you can really smell the vintage seats. The movie screen was even kinda blurry but what matters most is that we get some laugh.

It was a long day for me, even if I have not accomplished so much of my work it seems like eternity. Thanks to my friends who were there to cheer me up.They are God sent angels in my life. Another day is yet to come and I should be ready.


Target buys at Fossil, a few minutes before we enter the movie house

from this to this to this....

In life, there are 2 constant things: God and change...
Na ah! Not change of hearts dear friends, but change of hairstyle..my crowning glory.

I have been known way back in my elementary and highschool days with a very long hair, I even bagged the longest hair in school once.. hahaha.. but through the course of time I want some new look. I 've tried the bangs ( you bet..hahaha)even dyeing my bangs white. The Venus cut at the end (jolina style...more hahaha), even hair cuts made by my very own lovable lola, which by the way very fashionable.

But after many many years, last year (2007) I finally decided to cut it quite short. You can browse through my past blogs how my dad convinced me to do the short hair. So then again, last Saturday night I go gaga again with my hair. This time, it's way way shorter than before. Check it out :

1. There I was before with very long hair (Photo taken August 2007)












2. Even when I felt like Rogue..those days ayt?  (May 2006)






















3. When I started to have a shorter hair - haircut by Jesse Mendez
(Photo taken Sept 2007)










(which was also experimented by David's Salon and Mary Pauline Salon)




4. Recently before I go gaga -
    by Menage Salon Trinoma - I really like having  my hair done at Menage. (Photo taken April 2008)

















5. And *drum roll*.. the new me..again! Haircut by: Essensuals Toni and Guy
This one I really love!
(Photo taken a few hours ago with Anne)
















I am ready for better days!

no where to go but here

It is the 4^th of May 2008. When I opened my eyes this morning it is a bit different, as if I am a completely different person. Am I on a depression state? I feel so alone. I know God is there for me, my family is there for me but what is it that I am searching for right now?

Last night, I had my hair cut way too short than before at Essensuals. It is actually the shortest hair I had ever since I was young, my crowning glory. I also had a pampering session at The Spa expecting that I will release all the tensions I experienced the past few weeks. After rewarding myself, I rushed home to get a goodnight sleep.

(This is not me all right, I am trying my best here
to give the best picture of how my hair looks like..so there you go )

Before I went to bed, I talked to my boyfriend – if that’s the term for him- I haven’t seen him for a while and I want to tell him that I really need him at this point of my life. He put me on hold at the middle of our conversation to talk to his “mom” on the other line ( if it is really his mom….whatever) So I decided to drop the call and just wait for him to call back. When my phone rang, it was my guy friend inviting me to join them at a house near ours. Since I haven’t spent time with these old buddies of mine for quite a while, I decided to change clothes and have a chit chat with them.

They were at the garage of their house, I told myself I will eat and I’ll try to drink beer- I don’t usually drink but that night I feel like drinking- So I took over the noodles and fish savoring every bite, after wards I poured the beer to my glass. The question popped in my head asking “why am I drinking?” “Do you have a problem?” or “ do you wanna release your stress?” The questions were left unanswered.

It’s been an hour and my ever loyal boyfriend is still not calling back. I attempted to dial his number several times but the “Call waiting” icon appears every single time. Miraculously, after my final attempt he answered the phone telling me that he just finished talking with his mom. What a lovely boy! Ha! I know what’s running on your mind but who am I to judge? So I dropped the argument even before it happened and I said goodnight to the man I once thought would really make me extra happy.

I just had one bottle of beer. I suddenly feel pain of my left shoulder that made me uneasy so I bid goodbye to my friends and decided to go home instead. As I lay down on my mattress, I feel like crying. There are many questions I like to have some answers, questions that I myself cannot formulate. There is something wrong with me and I have to dig in to know what’s keep on bothering me. I can’t remember what’s next….

And so when I opened my eyes, it’s the 4^th of May 2008. I feel like a different person though nothing very special about today, I know I will still feel the same way as yesterday, maybe even worse. My shoulder pain is still killing me and my heart is still bleeding (figuratively of course). But I need to know how to handle this situation I am going through or else it will definitely drive me crazy.