PAPA JESUS, CAN YOU PLEASE CLONE HIM?

After my Jap dinner with friends this evening, I went straight home and started  to check some emails ( slash Facebook) when I came across this link shared by my friend. It did ignited tears to run down my face,  I mean come on, I already heard bad stories that a partner left his girlfriend when he found out that she has cancer. I know he has his reasons and I can't blame him for that but watching this video just sends goosebumps and a lot of blood to my heart. It affirmed my belief that yes there are still, not just a handful, but a bunch of good men around. Honestly, I have this fear ( I don't actually ponder much on it but occasionally escapes my thoughts) about that one special person I may possibly spend the rest of my life with. You know the vows - through thick and thing mantra-  and up to what extent really can someone be willing to give, offer his time, love and that one complicated word : COMMITMENT.

I salute Chris Medina. I salute all those men and women who can offer everything in the name of Love ( platonic or romantic, it does not matter) This is a perfect example of Unconditional Love.

This kind of stories, made me cling on and have the best and high hopes that yes, it is still  possible to find that One True Love. :) May your search be over soon, and for those who have found it already, be committed to your vows. Love with all you heart, mind and soul.

SIXTH SENSE

It’s just another run of the mill Wednesday when I saw an odd bottle inside my old tote bag while looking for some stuff. I knew instantly that I have to veer away for it tremendously connotes danger. “Ahhh..the power of our senses” I thought.

 You know that feeling when you smell a particular scent and you instantaneously warps into a different dimension, let’s say, your past memories ( and really reliving it!)? I’ve been an expert through the years, and I should say Im either a masochist or I’m just  harebrained in doing such thing.

The air is heavy with their scent, a constant reminder of the first bloom you gave me

I have a choice whether to ignore the specimen or mug my fear, I chose the latter (I always do). So I picked it up, examined the bottle with my hands and clasped it for a moment before I unhurriedly opened the cap.  It’s funny how I challenge myself with these kinds of things.  I even entered into a conversation with myself first, “Are you sure you are ready? Don’t blame me of what might happen next, OK?” I warned myself. “Pfftt, this is nothing, I know I can handle it!” I disproof, and then started to move the bottle towards my nose, closed my eyes and welcomed a familiar ground. Ola! I dissolved in the whiff.

To my surprise, there’s no twitching of the heart and not even single cholesterol clogged the path. I was anticipating a teardrop, a frown or maybe even a wail but I just kept my eyes close and all I can remember are happy recollections. “Shame on you!” my ego growled but I just smiled.

I wanna give myself a pat on the shoulders. See, having short-term memory loss probably has its advantages after all. In the next few days, I may deliberately seek for those old scents that I almost forgot, it is a minimal reminder that may keep my feet on the ground and a constant keepsake for whatever I had in the past is the result of who I am today. And Im lovin’ it!  

30B430 update : #13 Almost in Boracay

Boracay ( photo courtesy of paynepat44 on flickr)

Naaahh.. not yet!  But yes, God heard my prayers and angels were sent to deliver it ( I'll consider it as an early 30th birthday gift, dude Im not even turning 29 yet! haha ) Anyway, in my quest for the 30 things before 30, it includes a wedding hosting in Boracay. Even though I've been to this paradise a couple of times already, it would be a different dish to host a wedding there( for those who just passed by my blog - I am a freelance wedding host ^_^). So I attracted the universe and well of course, took some diligent actions.

I emailed Ms. Amanda Tirol - she is a popular and expert wedding coordinator in Boracay ( who else should I be asking help from, right? *wink* ) and the kind woman as she is, informed some of her brides of my insane idea. In just 48 hours, a sweet bride shoot me an email - so sweet her name is Hershey ( destiny?! as she quoted..hahaha) I have to save the rest of the story for my official # 13 30B430 article after the wedding. But I am so happy this evening since I finally met her and she confirmed that she likes me ( not the romantic kind, silly!) to be  her wedding host. Yey! Thank you for trusting my ability and I am so excited for October 2011, not just because I will be able to strike -through #13 but of course in high hopes on pulling-off a great hosting stint for Hershey ^_^ 

God is good all the time!

I can now hear the waves hitting the rocks of Boracay, the fine sand that swirls under my feet..*screeeaaaccch* sorry, you know how powerful our imagination is, and I can't just believe I have attracted it this much! Thanks again to my angels :D

Here goes the lovely story of Darren and Hershey. I was reading it yesterday and all I can say is "Auuuwww" tee hee... it really paints a smile on my face whenever I discover such beautiful couples.. and who says fairy tales don't come true? :)

When I was a kid

“Do you remember when you were a kid

and you thought you could do anything?

You still can…”

When I was a kid and an elder would ask what I want to be when I grow up I would answer “I want to be a doctor!". I have no idea where it came from but I guess that's what I usually saw on TV during the 80's (blame it to Little Ms. Philippines in Eat Bulaga) and most of my classmates would even say the same thing or perhaps they would want to be a dentist, lawyer, manager ( I wasn't even aware there are different types of manager back then)  or a noble teacher, some would dreamed of being an actor/actress ( Ang TV was very influential you knowl!)

Come college (and I am not so sure if I attended our career week in high school) I took up BS Biology  as my pre-med,  but as I was exposed to  different kinds of people and joined a list of organizations my Doctor Dream seems to fall apart. For one, I love to write and lead people ( high school classmates despised  me when I directed Noli Mi Tangere :P), I have a passion for dancing and  I also love Arts and Literature and a lot more things outside a science course . So I boldly declared to everyone that I'm not pursuing Medicine anymore after graduation. I wanted CommArts, MassCom or maybe a more specific course that will make use of my right brain.  But a series of events did not led me to my dream course, a "course redirection" happened instead. I took up BS Nursing and mind you, finished it, took the boards and glued an RN at the end of my name.

Where am I today? You bet! I neither practiced being a Biologist or a Nurse. I chose to discover something that will really make me happy ( I thought my ‘rents moola was overflowing so I ended spending 7 years of serious studying and costly tuition fees, sorry Dad) but never did I regret in doing so and just  ignoring what a bunch of negative people would say.

Now, after working my a** off and trying to trek the  corporate ladder  for 3 years (imagine how excited I was  to receive my first paycheck at the tender age of 25!) I finally waved goodbye last December 2010 and jumping up and down on my way of being an Entrepreneur.

Entrepreneurship? What again? Does this word exist in the 80’s when I was trying to decide the route of my future? Maybe it was but I never heard of it ( or was I absent at my class?). Never did I heard one little beauty contestant said " Paglaki ko, gusto kong maging entrepreneur!" way back my younger years. I can’t remember it was even taught by my teachers; instead we were prepared for the cycle of the 9AM-5PM work or the on-call duty of most prestige professionals like well, doctors.

Now, I am proud to say I am on with People Business – building relationships that last for many years.  I am an entrepreneur and dreaming of making a lil bit difference in my own little way. So let me share with you this remarkable  video I stumbled upon You Tube (where else?!) and motivated me or let's say an affirmation that I am on the right track.

“…. Remember when you were a kid, when everything was within your reach, and then say to yourself quietly, but with DETERMINATION: IT STILL IS”

                                                                                         

Maybe you are  saying this is not your calling and you have your own passion  but it wont kill you if you try  being an entrepreneur,  it is always been about your compelling WHY :)  
Soar like an eagle and find that one thing that can make you say  "It is all worth it!" 

100 Paper Cranes to Japan ( with update on my 30B430 list # 24)

ready to move my a**

Konichiwa! I am going to Japan in 2012. Yes you heard that right honey, no visa yet but I am declaring it so I can be accountable for my actions.hihihi...

Japan japan!

This evening, the company I partnered with announced its incentive trip for 2012 and guess where will it be…Japan (and it's all freakin' free VIP style)!   ^_^ I have never been this excited and determined to accomplish my goals. I, for most of the time, procrastinate but the energy Japan emits can never be ignored. No, I am not a hardcore Japan aficionada but I fell in love with Japan the moment I came across the beauty of cherry blossoms in my high school literature and art class, it was intensified when I was introduced to Japanese manga early college ( I used to believed I am Tomoe Gozen or papasa naman akong japayuki..errr I mean Japanese :P) I once dreamed of Hanami, a picnic under the Sakura tree or looking around Japan from the Tokyo Tower. I just have this feeling that Japan is such a romantic place.

God is so good He creates different paths that can ablaze the dreams we once kept at the bottom of our  treasure chests, giving us hope and  inspiration that our dreams can at last become a reality (back-off fairy godmother ). I thinks that’s too much drama already, but seriously this is something I must do and it is not easy. For sure I may  guzzle liters of fear, rejection, pain, sweat and maybe even blood but this will hone my skills and polish my heart so I say I am ready!  

At first, I didn’t realized yet why I included 100 paper cranes to my 30 before 30 project, now I understood that I will be challenging myself. Each paper crane will signify a character, virtue or value I need to practice, I need to get to 100, one paper crane at a time – and these in return will groom me to meet my goals in pursuing Japan. 

At the orientation this evening we were taught to make a Tsuru specifically a stork (was it coincidence?) – funny because I have been trying to dredge up how to make one myself. I’m now down to 99 before I strike-through #24 on my list and for sure hit the target to join the  Japan trip ( and make that good for two, mate!)

I’m up for the challenge and the lessons, I can now smell the cherry blossoms of success, so Help me God!

San Ga Daburudaburu Ikou!

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A haiku

Shine my heart and soul

Commitment I pledge to thee

Hey Japan, love me

fly with me on the boulevard of 100 paper cranes to Japan! 

1. PUNCTUALITY

Always the wedding host, but for once the bachelorette?

recounting memories from December 16, 2010

I had a crazy wedding event today. ( For those who are unaware, I am a wedding host ^_^)

I love it when family and friends are very participative and quick to respond. I can see happy faces and I can hear laughter all around. So I said to myself, “ This is going to be a memorable night.” The power of words…

.

We had a feast, dinner was served.

Afterwards, the part of the program most single men and women dreaded to participate finally arrived. I don’t know why, they just gonna enjoy right? That’s my thought as a wedding  host but yes I WOULD NEVER , OVER MY GORGEOUS BODY join that game if ever I were a guest ( which don’t normally happens these days). I would probably pretend as a centerpiece or hide under the table or walk out of the hall the moment I sense “danger”.   Anyway, just a brief history, back on the day when I first met my wedding couple, they specified that they wanted a conspiracy, to set-up 2 particular people. I was cool with that, excited even!

 On the day of the wedding, I was informed that the single lady to be set-up with the guy was not around so I told the bride to let fate decide who the lucky bachelorette is! The power of words again...

I dealt first with the gentlemen.  I immediately declared  the winning bachelor as he finished the game last. “Our plan is running smoothly!” I said to myself or so I thought. Now, the girls…I suddenly hear the guests shouting,  “ Panalo na yung emcee!” or something like that. My eyes tweaked, come on you gotta be kidding, right? But I saw the bride asks the single ladies to go back to their seats. I was tempted to whisper curses. The crowd’s plea is getting louder and louder, and my protest gets stronger and stronger. Honestly, I wanna cry like a child at that point. This shouldn’t be happening. One of the Ninongs took the microphone from my hand, told me he will take care of the hosting job so I can attend to my duty as the bachelorette of the evening.

Argghh, what else can I do and the rest was history. Let alone these pictures tell the rest...

huhuhu

hindi naman obvious na nababaliw na ako diba?

oh Lord, helffff!!!

nakaw na halik :_( 

umiiyak na ata ako

tsk tsk

victim :_( 

I was really nervous, that was the first time I “won”or should I say APPOINTED?! to play the singles game. I was never been kissed by a stranger and never turned (flaming) red  as I did that night.  On one side, I know I made everyone extra happy (huhuhu).  As of this writing, I already revised my contract and stipulated that I am immune to this kind of thing already. :P

Nevertheless, the bachelor was gentleman enough J The whole “crazy” clan actually was great. Uncles, Aunties, cousins, sister-in-laws etc were all happy people. So happy they even invited me for a post- wedding party few hours after the event. Oh, I was fetched by no other than the bachelor, from my Christmas party

( san ka pa diba? Hahaha) and when we arrived at  BHS, I saw a long table in TGIF with at least 30 people 

( relatives of my bride) and the same people who were cheering during the game. *facepalm*

I had a warm welcome. How warm? “ Welcome to the family Sweet!” They even had a banner prepared for me! This is crazy, in a good way of course. I enjoyed the company of these new friends, I was comfortable, too comfy I ordered Mojito while the rest had Iced Tea ( well some had beers). :P

It’s been a crazy night. A crazy wedding. A crazy group of people. I never thought crazy could be this good. Thanks to the Arevalo/Javier Clan.   Thank you Dave and Che, Thank you Patrick :) Till we all meet again J 

errrr.. souvenir T_T

how sweet ayt? :P 

  

30B430 update : #8 Four Seasons in the Philippines

# 8 Batanes Trip

I love number #8 ( nothing related to my post, just stating a fact hahaha)

 But oh my gosh, my project is getting more and more exciting. Thank you to Seair  ( you heard  our seat sale prayers) and to my two friends/ former dance mates in making this trip possible. Im flying to Batanes by September 2011! weeehhhh - I'm just to sleepy too put more details but the mere fact that we already have a ticket is enough to end the reverie and start planning for this fabulous vacation! Oh and  Batanes got four seasons - how cool is that! Now, we just need to pray that less rain will occur on our visit. hehehe

photo courtesy of  mapanuri.wordpress.com

5:55 IN A DAY

a scene from my veranda, i love my place for it's a tavern of happiness and thinking about moving out brings sadness to my heart.

30B430 update : #29 STICK IT ON!

29. Leave 50 post-it notes on 50 ATMs ( <-click here, inspired by this article)


After New Year, I was able to visit  the first ATM machine  for my project just this evening. Good thing I remembered #29, I was able to prepare my first post-it note while having a late night meeting at Starbucks ^^  Can't wait to showcase the 50 post-it notes, well Im no artist, just a simple doodler who wanna share her sunshine to the next ATM user. Will I ever get to 50? Of course!

30B430 update : #25 CAST THE SPELLS!

#25 Another solo backpacking trip

After the exhilarating trip in Marinduque ( I still owe pictures and stories.. eto na ginagawa na) part of my 30B430 list is another solo backpacking trip this year. I’m thinking of a place to go – should you ask how I ended choosing Marinduque last year (click here), this time around I will not utilize the magic bowl but instead trust the recommendation of friends and colleagues. So what made me decide where to go?

I met a wedding couple ( I’m a wedding host by the way) few months back and they were telling me their love story, the bride suddenly mentioned one of their trips. “We had a vacation in SIQUIJOR!”, she blurted out. I was appalled by her statement…”Sorry, where again?!” I clarified.  

Yes, it was Siquijor ( I can see the letters coming from her mouth!), seeing her sparkling eyes and animated story telling, I told myself I might be missing something.  Blame it to the corny tagalong horror movies, I grew up with these uncanny stories about the place( no offense to the locals, come on you know what  Regal Films can do to a child’s mind!). 

As I was harassing my brain to think of a unique place to go, the conversation with this couple swiftly came back. I Googled a few tidings and impressive blogs about the island, it is seemingly interesting and they are all telling that it’s a beauty!

So it’s time. This will tremendously separate the girl I was to the woman I am today Stop the baloney and let me bewitched by SIQUIJOR! I have a long way to go – to study my spells and magic or maybe ready my heart to meet the Cullens.. hehehe Im set to go on October 4-7, 2011 (seat sale do you hear me?)! Can’t wait to strike-through #25 on my list! Im done with PROJECT HEART, it's time for PROJECT BEWITCHED! See Im uberly excited, I even made a banner :P