What's cooking?

Just done with mine. I love pasta so i prepared spaghetti. I'm quite tired 'coz i did it all by myself. We will have grilled Tuna belly tonight. Glad mom ordered some food from a friend 'coz i'm really not in the mood to cook. I just want to eat. Hehe.

There's only few hours left before the new year starts. Another year will end and a brand new one will start. HAPPY NEW YEAR everyone! All the best for the year 2008! Cheers!

I received this by surprise. I wasn't expecting this at all. A friend from across the miles sent this. All the while i thought he had totally forgotten about me. Thanks a lot!

Got this as a gift from a special friend. He sent this middle of this year. There's no occasion whatsoever, he was just being thoughtful. He definitely knows my weakness.

A gift for myself this Christmas.

Went for a trip to Davao City a couple of days ago. It's a 3-hour drive from where i live. As far as i can remember, the last time i visited the place was a year ago. So when mom asked me if i wanted to come along, i didn't have any second thoughts. Packed my things and my son's and off we go.

There's a new mall in town and it was big. As expected, it was jampacked with people from different walks of life. A relative came to see us and i was nostalgic. The last time i saw him was 13 years ago, i was still single then and still in school. We had a trip to Tacloban City that time and we stayed at his place for the night before our departure for the said city the next day. Remembered my 2-week stay in Tacloban then. That was the time of the 50th Leyte Gulf Landing celebration. It was memorable. The 45-minute fireworks display is still very vivid to me. Oh well, long story...

Here's a stuffed Tor Mater that i bought for my son. He actually chose this himself. That's how he loves the movie Cars. He was adamant to buy all four of them but i told him i haven't brought enough money for that. Perhaps soon, if i'll win the lottery. Hehe. Just kidding. He will probably have it next payday. We'll see.

My son loves the kiddie movie Cars. He would watch the DVD over and over again for the entire day. He even memorized some of the lines there. So i bought him this set of toy cars. They have names and my son can enumerate them in a snap. I was trying to remember the names but i can't. I do remember the brown one though, Tor Mater is the name if i'm not mistaken.

Got this as a Christmas gift from dear friend, Prily. She paid me a visit here at home on Christmas Eve wherein she met my father and that was just the time that they figured out that they were actually relatives. Isn't it ironic? Come to think of it, we were school mates in High-School, we weren't that close but we were friends. And it's only after more or less 16 years that we found out that we're relatives. That's just so surprising and overwhelming at the same time. She made our Christmas more memorable.

She probably knows i love chocolate. Nah, i don't think she had an idea. Hehe. Thanks a lot, Pri. I am looking forward to more bonding moments with you. I will see u soon. Love yah!

Thanks for this tag, Belle. It was fun answering this. Felt like i'm in grade school again. Hehe.

1.Can ex-lovers be friends?
For me, yes. But it actually depends on both parties.

2. Do you think its ok to date someone if ur committed already?
No. That can be counted as cheating already. I'm not gonna do that 'coz i don't want my partner to do that either.

3. What do u think is the biggest cause of a break up?
Incompatibility. Pride.

4. Are you in love with someone at the moment?
Hmmm...maybe. Not sure yet. I still have to find out. (",)

5. Are you missing someone at the moment?
Terribly.

6. Would you die for the one you love?
Everybody would...I guess.

7. Do you think love hurts?
Never thought it would until i was hurt.

8. What’s the best thing about love?
It brings you joy.

9.Whats the worst thing about being in love?
I am always in my best whenever i'm in love.

10. Will you wait for someone you love?
Perhaps that's the best thing to do.

11.What song best describes your life at this moment?
Umbrella.

12. Do you wanna get married?
Been married once. But i'm not closing my door for another one. God willing!

13. Have you talked to the person you love on the phone?
Yep. Several times.

14. Is love always on your side or the opposite way?
Always on my side. Nobody would want it to be on the opposite way, i suppose.

15. Do you have a gay/lesbian/bisexual friend?
Nope. But i don't have anything against them. I was just surrounded by women eversince.

16. Are you sick of love?
Nope. We shouldn't be. Let bygones be bygones.

17. Are you sick of questions on love?
Nah. I find this cute actually. I remembered my high-school and grade school days wherein slumbooks were rampant.

18. What are you going to do tomorrow?
Just stay here at home...sleep, eat, read and daydream. Hehe!

19. What do u want so bad right now?
A phonecall from "him". Missed him terribly. :(

20. Do you think money is everything?
Happiness is not just about money. Happiness is being satisfied and happy with what you have.

21. What song are you listening right now?
I'm not listening to any song right now. I preferred silence at this very moment so i can think better in answering this. Hehe.

22. Whats the song that u last downloaded ?
Nothing. I'm not into downloading. I leave it to my bro. He is a pro when it comes to that.

23. How much do you love music?
Super dooper love. I can't last a day without listening to even just one song.

24.Have u written ur own song?
Not yet. In the future perhaps.

25. What’s the movie that you last watched?
Ratatouille with my son Yogi. I love it. It was fun!

26. Do you believe in forever?
I do.

27. What’s the last words you want to say to your bf/gf/special someone?
I love you. You're my everything. (",)

1) You always don't want to be the first to do the step to be with someone.
2) You always try to hide your feelings.
3) You don't want others to know that you're hurt.
4) You're afraid of telling someone he/she is special.
5) You're afraid of losing someone but afraid to show it.
6) You're afraid to love someone whom you think can't love you.

Thanks for this tag, Belle.

VIRGO- The Perfectionist. Dominant in relationships. Conservative. Always wants the last word. Argumentative. Worries. Very smart. Dislikes noise and chaos. Eager. Hardworking. Loyal. Beautiful. Easy to talk to. Hard to please. Harsh. Practical and very fussy. Often shy. Pessimistic.

SCORPIO- The Intense OneVery energetic. Intelligent. Can be jealous and/or possessive. Hardworking. Great kisser. Can become obsessive or secretive. Holds grudges. Attractive. Determined. Loves being in long relationships. Talkative. Romantic. Can be self-centered at times. Passionate and Emotional.

LIBRA- The HarmonizerNice to everyone they meet. Can't make up their mind. Have own unique appeal. Creative, energetic, and very social. Hates to be alone. Peaceful, generous. Very loving and beautiful. Flirtatious. Give in too easily. Procrastinators. Very gullible.

ARIES– The DaredevilEnergetic. Adventurous and spontaneous. Confident and enthusiastic. Fun. Loves a challenge. EXTREMELY impatient. Sometimes selfish. Short fuse. (easily angered.) Lively, passionate, and sharp wit. Outgoing. Lose interest quickly - easily bored. Egotistical. Courageous and assertive. Tends to be physical and athletic.

AQUARIUS- The SweetheartOptimistic and honest. Sweet personality. Very independent. Inventive and intelligent. Friendly and loyal. Can seem unemotional. Can be a bit rebellious. Very stubborn, but original and unique. Attractive on the inside and out. Eccentric personality.

GEMINI- The ChatterboxSmart and witty. Outgoing, very chatty. Lively, energetic. Adaptable but needs to express themselves. Argumentative and outspoken. Likes change. Versatile. Busy, sometimes nervous and tense. Gossips. May seem superficial or inconsistent, But is only changeable. Beautiful physically and mentally.

LEO - The BossVery organized. Need order in their lives - like being in control. Like boundaries. Tend to take over everything. Bossy. Like to help others. Social and outgoing. Extroverted. Generous, warm-hearted. Sensitive. Creative energy. Full of themselves. Loving. D oing the right thing is important to Leos. Attractive.

CANCER - The ProtectorMoody, emotional. May be shy. Very loving and caring. Pretty/handsome. Excellent partners for life. Protective. Inventive and imaginative. Cautious. Touchy-feely kind of person. Needs love from others. Easily hurt, but sympathetic.

PISCES - The DreamerGenerous, kind, and thoughtful. Very creative and imaginative. May become secretive and vague. Sensitive. Don't like details. Dreamy and unrealistic. Sympathetic and loving. Kind. Unselfish. Good kisser. Beautiful.

CAPRICORN - The Go-GetterPatient and wise. Practical and rigid. Ambitious. Tends to be good-looking. Humorous and funny. Can be a bit shy and reserved. Often pessimists. Capricorns tend to act before they think and can be unfriendl y at times. Hold grudges. Like competition. Get what they want.

TAURUS - The Enduring OneCharming but aggressive. Can come off as boring, but they are not. Hard workers. Warm-hearted. Strong, has endurance. Solid beings who are stable and secure in their ways. Not looking for shortcuts. Take pride in their beauty. Patient and reliable. Make great friends and give good advice. Loving and kind. Loves hard - passionate. Express themselves emotionally. Prone to ferocious temper-tantrums. Determined. Indulge themselves often. Very generous.

SAGITTARIUS - The Happy-Go-Lucky OneGood-natured optimist. Doesn't want to grow up (Peter Pan Syndrome). Indulges self. Boastful. Likes luxuries and gambling. Social and outgoing. Doesn't like responsibilities. Often fantasizes. Impatient. Fun to be around. Having lots of friends. Flirtatious. Doesn't like rules. Sometimes hypocritical. Dislikes being confined - tight spaces or even tight clothes. Doesn't like being doubted. Beautiful inside and out.

Hello everyone? How was your Christmas celebration?

I wasn't able go online the last couple of days because i was busy running errands, entertaining visitors and visiting friends and relatives. It was fun! This is the time of the year that people really find time to see relatives and friends that they haven't seen for a while since this is also the time that friends go home not just from abroad but also from different parts of the country.

Our family usually gathers on Christmas Eve. We've been doing this for a while now. We had parlor games, we exchanged gifts and sang until midnight or even beyond. My throat actually sored the next day because of too much singing in the videoke. No regrets though. I had sooo much fun!

1) Happiness. Down deep inside.
2) Serenity. At every sunrise.
3) Success. In every facet of your life.
4) Family beside you.
5) Caring friends around you.
6) A love that never ends.
7) Good health within you.
8) Beautiful memories of yesterdays.
9) A nice day with so much to be thankful for.
10) A pathway leading to better tomorrows.
11) Dreams that manage to come true, and...
12) A great appreciation for whatever you do.

This goes to all my blogfriends. Merry Christmas!

From Mabelle. Thanks girl!

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Passing this tag to Chalyza and Lisa

"There's more, much more to Christmas than candlelight and cheer; It's the spirit of sweet friendship that brightens all year. It is thoughtfulness and kindness, It is hope reborn again, for peace, for understanding, and for goodwill to men!"

Merry Christmas everyone! Cheers!

1) Lying in bed listening to rain outside.
2) A long drive on a calm road.
3) Finding money in your old jeans just when you need it.
4) Giggling over silly jokes.
5) Holding hands with a friend.
6) Getting a hug from someone who loves you.
7) The moment your eyes fill with tears after a big laugh.

Tagged by dear friend Mabelle. Thanks a lot dear! Mwah!

This meme was created to remind us “Ninongs” and “Ninangs” the number of our godchildren and our responsibility towards them as they grow and mature as better Christians.

Here are the rules:
* List all the names of your godchildren
* Tag at least 5 bloggers
* Update the Tag Train

My godchildren: Andrew, Shaira, Dale, Junjun, Raprap, Wegee, Migui and Darielle.

The Tag Train Started Here - Bluepanjeet - Joy - Scarty - Yen - Peachy - Jenny - Denz - Eds - Jhona – Nova - Pretty Life OnLine, Norm , Mabelle, Lynn and "You" {you put your link here}.

1) Regular naps prevent old age, especially if you take them while driving.
2) Having one child makes you a parent; having two makes you a referee.
3) Marriage is a relationship wherein one person is always right and the other person is the husband.
4) They said we should all pay our taxes with a smile. I tried but they wanted cash.
5) The human brain functions 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, until you fall for someone.

As promised, here are the pics taken at our get-together last night. It was fun though two were missing. Lilet didn't make it 'coz of some unavoidable circumstances and Aimee who's still in Singapore and will be home next year yet. But that didn't stop us from having fun. We ate, we drank, we laughed and of course, the never ending story telling. Hehe. There were gifts for the kids that was based on their personalities which i personally chose and wrapped myself. They were overjoyed upon seeing the gifts and it did put a smile on our faces just watching them with those happy faces.

From left, Joy, Me, Jane, Nimfa and Shae. Put on your best smile girls. Say Cheeez...

Dim light effect. The digicam is not in good condition so we opted to use the cellphone's cam instead. That's cutie Ella (Shae's youngest daughter) and Andrew (Joy's son).

Mabelle tagged me with this delicious dish which happened to be one of my favorites. I love dishes with potatoes. We call this "pochero" at home. But others call this "nilagang baboy". Whatever it is. It's almost lunchtime. Wish i have this for lunch. Yummy!

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Another tag from Mabelle. Go girl! (",)

We've been friends for almost 15 years and still counting. We haven't seen each other for a while now but we do keep in touch whenever possible. That's how texting became so helpful.

Our get-together is set tomorrow night. We just do this once in a while because of our very hectic schedules. This is the time that we update each other with what's been happening with our lives. I miss them a lot. I can't wait. I will post some pics tomorrow.

Your Love Is Represented By a Pink Rose

You see love as something that should be light, fun, and whimsical. People fall in love with you easily. And you tend to fall out of love easily! You express your love through attention and shared experiences. You love people more than they realize.

What Rose Represents Your Love?

Another tag from Mabelle. Thanks a lot, dear. Until then. Mwah!

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Got this tag from my dear friend, Mabelle. Thanks a lot, dear. Mwah!

This is one of my favorite breakfast meals. There is also, longsilog, tapsilog and cornsilog, matched with a cup of hot coffee and that's it. My tummy's actually grumbling now. Breakfast is served so gotta go and grab a bite. See yah!

This is such a nice story so i wanted to share this with you. Read on...

One day a farmer's donkey fell down into a well.The animal cried piteously for hours as the farmer tried to figure outwhat to do.Finally, he decided the animal was old, and the well needed to be coveredup anyway;it just wasn't worth it to retrieve the donkey.

He invited all his neighbors to come over and help him.They all grabbed a shovel and began to shovel dirt into the well.At first, the donkey realized what was happening and cried horribly.Then, to everyone's amazement he quieted down.

A few shovel loads later, the farmer finally looked down the well.He was astonished at what he saw.With each shovel of dirt that hit his back, the donkey was doing somethingamazing.He would shake it off and take a step up.

As the farmer's neighbors continued to shovel dirt on top of the animal,he would shake it off and take a step up.Pretty soon, everyone was amazed as the donkey stepped upover the edge of the well and happily trotted off!

MORAL :Life is going to shovel dirt on you, all kinds of dirt.The trick to getting out of the well is to shake it off and take a step up.Each of our troubles is a steppingstone.We can get out of the deepest wells just by not stopping, never giving up!Shake it off and take a step up.

I just got home feeling exhausted from work but i still managed to post a blog. I can't help it. As if i can't last an hour without checking it. I'm also learning some new stuffs from people's blogs so i'm taking my time checking site after site and reading blog after blog which is keeping me glued in front of the pc. I really find this entertaining, not to mention knowledgeable and all. This is really fun, fun and fun!

Hope to meet more and more "blog mates" out there. See you here! (",)

Got this friendly tag award from my dear friend/mentor Mabelle. Thanks a lot for introducing me to this wild world of blogging. Hehe. Mwah!

The day is almost over and i will be calling it a night a in few minutes. Have to go to bed early 'coz tomorrow's Monday... start of another mind-boggling and nose bleeding medical terms at work again. Gosh! Hoping and wishing we won't all end up deaf at age 40. Haha!

Gotta go! Ciao!

Been busy shopping for gifts since yesterday. The mall was jampacked with people from different walks of life. Just watching them queuing at the counter makes me want to turn my back, return the things i bought and just go home. But i waited patiently. I don't have a choice, do i? Whether i'll do it tomorrow or the day after tomorrow, it will still be the same. That's already given because Christmas is just around the corner.

But come to think of it, haven't seen anybody i knew from those hundreds of people there. Hmmm, where did all those people come from? Hehe. Just kidding. Well, the mall was big, so why was i thinking that i'd get to see some friends or relatives anywhere. Perhaps they were there and we were just going different directions. Whatchathink? Harhar.

My feet sored from too much standing and walking. Should have worn flip-flops. My sis did. Next time, i'll do that.

This is the place that i have been dreaming to visit, specifically Unalaska. Haven't heard of this place in my 30 years of existence (i'm not good with geography, sorry) until i met this person who told me a lot about it. I was trying to picture out things from the way he narrated it and i can say, it's one of the best places to be in. Do i sound like I belong in their tourism council? Hehe. Nah, i was just trying to share my thoughts. Does anyone here happened to see Unalaska?

I am a chocolate person. From drinks to desserts, name it...chocolate will always be my choice. I'm actually craving for it now. Yummy!

Some lessons are best learned thru pain...

Sometimes our visions clear only after our eyes are washed with tears...

Sometimes we have to be broken so we can be whole again...

If God meant the day to be perfect, He would not have invented tomorrow...

So don't worry if today wasn't perfect 'coz you still have tomorrow...

And if there's anything in your heart that feels right, go after it no matter what it takes...

Received this from a friend who's miles away from me. He sent this through email. It got such a heart warming message that really gave me a good start today. He put a smile in my face with this.

It really feels great to have good friends around...putting a smile on our faces whenever we're down and all. Glad he is always there for me. Thanks a lot friend. (",)

I got so hooked with this blog stuff wherein i kind of messed up in some of the things that should be done and all. My friend Mabelle who happens to be my mentor advised that i should just start a new site. Whew! Kinda sucks but i guess that's the right thing to do, huh? So here i am...starting all over again. Please bear with me fellas, i'm still coping and trying to understand everything. I'll soon get used to this, for sure. (",)

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