ho! ho! ho! again

in this season of good cheer and waist widening (hahahah!), i would like to thank all the people who is and became part of my life somehow. *if i forgot to put your name im very sorry and its not intentional.

to m and my family, for still being the best reason for me to wake up everyday, to my sister from another mother, tabs, happy bday and for having patience with all my rants and coffee dates (lee, thank you for sharing her with me! :)), to all my new found friends at work (esp to mommy liz, ate badette & psst xz, ms lei, aileen & the boys) thank you for helping me not commit murder, to my friends that i miss the most -- ann, jan, jian, and lot, to my old friends -- elaine, rache and the other ics people, to not so old friends -- lerry, trisha, rache and kathy r it was nice seeing you again. to m's friends -- kitty and vince, jo and dodo. to my multiply friends and facebook friends. and to you, whom i forgot, i wish you all the best this christmas! cheers!

from the dream king

"Have you ever been in love? Horrible isn't it? It makes you so vulnerable. It opens your chest and it opens up your heart and it means that someone can get inside you and mess you up. You build up all these defenses, you build up a whole suit of armor, so that nothing can hurt you, then one stupid person, no different from any other stupid person, wanders into your stupid life...You give them a piece of you. They didn't ask for it. They did something dumb one day, like kiss you or smile at you, and then your life isn't your own anymore. Love takes hostages. It gets inside you. It eats you out and leaves you crying in the darkness, so simple a phrase like 'maybe we should be just friends' turns into a glass splinter working its way into your heart. It hurts. Not just in the imagination. Not just in the mind. It's a soul-hurt, a real gets-inside-you-and-rips-you-apart pain. I hate love.”

- Neil Gaiman

so what has been happening:

-- im frustrated that i didnt see Gaiman last sunday -- blame my fear of getting swept away if ever the storm would suddenly drop by manila and i also had to attend an event that i just couldnt say no to, else my head will be served on a platter. hehehe! i love you, annie. it was great seeing you again.

-- im gald i was able to change my blog template. i still have to tweek at it but its all good at least im getting somewhere.

-- i havent started my christmas shopping. yet. i have no idea what to get people

-- i was thinking... sometimes people you think you know surprises you by pulling a stunt that you think they are not capable of. like using their position or power as leverage. tsk. sad that they change just because of some little power that was given to them TEMPORARILY.

-- "just because you rank higher than me, doesnt make you better than me." - AMEN.

-- i miss someone who works in san juan and lives in kamias.

-- i want some good coffee.

-- christmas came early. absolute sandman vols. 1 & 2 is mine. hahahaah! *pictures to follow* will open it on tabs' bday.

-- looking forward to saturday...

birth order

nicked from kitty:

You Are Likely a Second Born

At your darkest moments, you feel inadequate. At work and school. you do best when you're evaluating. When you love someone, you offer them constructive criticism. In friendship, you tend to give a lot of feedback - positive and negative. Your ideal careers are: accounting, banking, art, carpentry, decorating, teaching, and writing novels. You will leave your mark on the world with art and creative projects.

The Birth Order Predictor

exposed top

tagged by dodo ^_^

just because the 2 day vacation is hours away and my boss is nowhere to be seen i decided to work on this. hahaha.

my desktop usually gives the viewer what movie just i saw or a book im lusting on or what i feel at the moment. ages ago, i used to plaster a current crush's face (erhm, orlando bloom) across my desktop. hahhaa.

i try to make my top neat. but when im get swamped with work, it gets crazy. O_o

now, im lusting at the Absolute Sandman, hence Death's appearance on my pc plus i like the artwork.

im tagging tabs, kitty, 3sha, rache and you.

Rules:

1.Upon receiving this tag, immediately perform a screen capture of your desktop. It is best that no icons be deleted before the screen capture so as to add to the element of fun.

2.Post the picture in your blog. You can also give a short explanation on the look of your desktop just below it if you want. You can explain why you preferred such look or why is it full of Icons, things like that.

3.Tag five of your friends and ask them to give you a Free View of their desktop as well.

wake up.

and i have to heed it.

broke or not broke.

hehehe. sabi ko nga "i. will. not. be. denied."

lust

I was able to read about this on m's time magazine. i have to say very interesting.

tho' im doubting if this will be shown here, you know mtrcb. i hope the local piratas will get a copy and spread the love. hehehe.

***

Ang Lee's latest directorial outing, Lust, Caution, is an intricate WWII-based story following one girl's adventure into the risky world of espionage and assassination. Her and a group of school friends discover a man in the city of Hong Kong who is assisting the Japanese in infiltrating their country and government. Therefore in an act of nationalism they attempt to use their acting skills to infiltrate his "crew" themselves and assassinate him. Not according to plan, Wong Chia Chi (Wei Tang) becomes the sexual interest of their target, named Mr. Yee (Tony Leung), and suddenly becomes the essential keystone of their entire operation. When their initial attempt fails, they regroup three years later in Shanghai and try to finally finish their deadly mission.

oo nga naman

why would i keep on obliterating myself to those who hate me if i could make their lives miserable just by existing?

just because

i had fun with tabs last night, but just like caffeine happy wears off after a while. i feel the gloom that being a corporate slave brings. i drag myself into the office hoping i could have some quiet time to read or maybe get some zzz's. no dice. she came early too. so much for that quiet time.
and then came the nth time revision for the newsletter im doing. *this could be a looong day* so to save myself from committing murder i decided to make a wishlist/shopping list - *cough* my bday coming up *cough*. hehehehe.
i should buy myself all of this. least most of it.

harry potter trunk boxset -- i will love you forever.
the bodyshop almond scrub -- i just love the scent of this. take a whiff. hehhee

the bodyshop poppyseed hair mask -- this bugger works. really.

frank miller's 300 dvd -- in tin

colorsplash flash for my lca -- to get more trigger happy even if its dark

oka b gel thongs -- because i need something for my feet to breath and can stand the flood of kalayaan ave.

dorothy perkins broderie pinny -- because this looks good on me. hahhah.

well, that should cover it for now. honestly, some quality time should just do the trick. but it wont hurt if you add some of the stuff listed above. hahaha.

i feel better now. thank you.

on being three

puro tres

nicked from lette:

THREE NAMES THAT FRIENDS CALL YOU:
1. fran
2. frankie
3. frannie

THREE MOST IMPORTANT DATES IN YOUR LIFE:
1. august 15
2. june 10
3. dec 27

THREE THINGS YOU'VE DONE IN THE LAST 33 MINUTES:
1. start design
2. tweak cardiac arresting computer
3. eat meringue

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE BANDS:
1. the fray
2. snow patrol
3. sting -- maski di na sya police. hehehe

THREE WAYS TO BE HAPPY:
1. good food
2. coffee dates
3. saturdays coming early. ^_^

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE SONGS AT PRESENT:
1. Chasing Cars
2. Wait for you
3. How to save a life

THREE PHYSICAL THINGS YOU LIKE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX:
1. legs -- should be long *so dapat tall*
2. moles -- think piolo pascual
3. wetpaks

THREE PERSONS YOU MISS FROM YOUR PAST
1. jian
2. some college friends
3. mom

THREE GIFTS YOU WOULD LIKE TO RECEIVE:
1. harry potter chest set!!!
2. an obese bank account
3. new job

THREE OF YOUR FAVOURITE HOBBIES:
1. coffee dates
2. reading
3. being lazy

THREE PLACES YOU WANT TO GO FOR HOLIDAY:
1. Aman Pulo
2. New York
3. Paris

THREE FAVORITE CARTOON(?)CHARACTERS:
1. The Endless
2. The Simpsons
3. Spiderman

THREE GIRL'S/BOY'S NAMES:
1. Jacob
2. Adam
3. Sebastian

THREE MALLS YOU USUALLY GO TO:
1. Glorietta
2. Greenbelt
3. Powerplant

THREE OF YOUR FAVORITE FASTFOOD:
1. chicken
2. pizza
3. pasta

THREE FAVORITE DRINKS:
1. margarita
2. baileys
3. wendy's iced tea / raspberry iced tea

THREE THINGS FOUND IN YOUR BAG:
1. phone
2. kikay bag
3. wallet

THREE PERFUMES/COLOGNES:
1. elizabeth arden green tea
2. d&g light blue
3. gap dream

THREE FAVORITE COLORS:
1. blue
2. green
3. black

THREE EVENTS YOU'RE LOOKING FORWARD TO:
1. anniversary
2. my bday
3. christmas

ola

pregunta...¿sabe alguien dónde puedo encontrar el minggoy's? amo su alimento allí sobre todo la paella de mariscos. o cualquier restaurante bueno...su para nuestra comida anual. hehehe.gracias

in other words,

question...does anyone know where i can find minggoy's? i love their food there especially the seafood paella. or any good restaurant...its for our anniversary dinner. hehehe.thanks

you have 100 on you?

i have always been a listener of magic 89.9 and i would like to spread the word about HELP 100 -- a campaign to help the cancer striken children. just 100 pesos or whatever amount you can share for the children. read more about this here.

thanks. ^_^

vent 1.0

minsan mahirap talaga wag magalit. lalo sakin dahil nazi nga ata ako. pero sinusubukan ko naman talaga wag magalit e. pero nang aasar talaga ata.

hay. ang hirap.

deamon ko

nicked from trisha

grr

ayan. para sayo yan.
thankies to lette for sharing the site. ^_^

me hungry

nicked from vince:

You Are Cookie Monster

Misunderstood as a primal monster, you're a true hedonist with a huge sweet tooth. You are usually feeling: Hungry. Cookies are preferred, but you'll eat anything if cookies aren't around. You are famous for: Your slightly crazy eyes and usual way of speaking How you life your life: In the moment. "Me want COOKIE!"

The Sesame Street Personality Quiz

hahahahha!

mabilis lang....

because im Raring to get out of the office.
i just need to write this down before i forget. hee.

hmm.
- shh! i might be suspended from work
- i'm ooogling at an effing expensive watch *a new one.* (no surprise there! bwaahahah!)
- do i need another job? (maybe a heist?)
- i want a morning show where i just complain and complain
- i wannabe a bartender, barista and a dj
- fearless forecast: the team will end up like dallas
- i want some pistachio ice cream. and pizza.
- i cant wait for saturday!!!! wee! are we there yet?

yun lang. tapos na. hehehe

stop tormenting me

one weird thing about me is that i have an insatiable lust for watches -- big and weird looking watches. m and my family couldn't figure out how can i have a lot of watches when i only can wear one on my wrist.
well. tsk. don't look at me. i dont know the answer. all i know is that i cannot have enough watches.
and shoes.
and clothes.
err. hehehhe.
anyway, tabs knows that im planning to get an expensive watch in hope to end the addiction.
and then i saw this:

tsk. so much for rehab.

blood brothers

did i tell you that i love capt. jack sparrow? hehehe. at least its not as disappointing as spiderman3. ^_^

mini rant

i was able to find myself with some down time last night, what did i do? hmm... grab some good food and stare at the tv. and i was able to see a nokia n95 ad about an adventure and the loot:
an N95, 50 grand and an aman pulo package!
whoo hoo! that has my name written all over it. so how do i join?
wenk wenk.
they have CELEBRITY players!
wtf.
these people can buy a balikbayan box filled with n95s, gazillion money and can live at aman pulo for a week!
what a shame.

tawa ka

wehehehe. i need this. badly.

nawawala

"ano ba iniisip mo?"

marami.

*****

i hope when all these is over,
i will have him again.
i miss my best friend.
and i want him back.
SOON.

me. myself. i.

nicked from dodo. ^_^

Read my VisualDNA™ Get your own VisualDNA™

baked to perfection

special boo to maite whom i saw when i was there. :) more photos here

sakto

Virgo (Aug 23 - Sep 22)

The Bottom Line
If you are having problems with coworkers, now is the time to start fighting back.

In Detail
Victory will be yours in an upcoming conflict -- and it won't be at all difficult to achieve. It seems that your foe will self-sabotage, or will perhaps unexpectedly be held accountable for past actions, enabling you to win this round without even getting your hands dirty. If you are having a problem with a coworker, now is the time to clearly state that you are not going to put up with it much longer. Your words will finally get through.

subukan ko ba?

got foam?

throw caution in the wind. never mind i will be broke but its all cool because i get to spend time with tabs. eating our favorite italian food and getting caffeine buzz. this will be - hopefully not - our last date before the Martial Law and before she heads for the sun and the sand. *inggit*had a great time, dear. see you when you get back.

more photos here.

feeling

what a terrible thing to say. sorry na.

poke you in the eye

survey from marky -- isa pa atang walang magawa. hahaha
*********************
that's right. im really bored. i have to force myself to go to work. work is beginning to feel like work. maybe i should quit. hahaha. the life of a bum is VERY appealing.

You scored as Passion. You are very passionate whether that passion is good or evil has yet to be determined. You have great power over others and they seem to flock to your service. You are very competative almost to a fault. Perhaps you should let someone else win for a change? Passion 75% Mysterious 67% Diamond Eyes 50% Eyes full of Pain 42% What do your eyes reveal about you?(PICS!) created with QuizFarm.com

murder a bird?

taken from marky

You're To Kill a Mockingbird!

by Harper Lee

Perceived as a revolutionary and groundbreaking person, you have
changed the minds of many people. While questioning the authority around you, you've
also taken a significant amount of flack. But you've had the admirable guts to
persevere. There's a weird guy in the neighborhood using dubious means to protect you,
but you're pretty sure it's worth it in the end. In the end, it remains unclear to you
whether finches and mockingbirds get along in real life.


Take the Book Quiz
at the Blue Pyramid.

blank

it speaks for itself.

mondays work against me

i hate getting annoyed on mondays. yes, i know hate is a strong word esp with heart's day just around the corner.
*sigh* mondays pale in contrast with my love saturday and lazy sunday whom i spend with the orange county chopper boys.
i found something out that rubbed me the wrong way. lets just say that im begging to be proven wrong.
"why are YOU like that?!"
lord.
send me a miracle.

hit me

wanted: snippers that i will send to the roof of you-know-who. -- (not voldie)

Angel Dust People Iced: Thirty Six Car Bombs Planted: Eight Favorite Weapon Shank Arms Broken: Fifteen Eyes Gouged: Thirty Tongues Cut Off: Six Biggest Enemy: Ice Pick Andy Get Your HITMAN Name AWSOME-GAME

pick a card. any card

given by 3sh ^_^

You are The Wheel of Fortune

Good fortune and happiness but sometimes a species of
intoxication with success

The Wheel of Fortune is all about big things, luck, change, fortune. Almost always good fortune. You are lucky in all things that you do and happy with the things that come to you. Be careful that success does not go to your head however. Sometimes luck can change.

What Tarot Card are You?
Take the Test to Find Out.

help pls.

a friend wanted me to scout a venue for her. all help will be appreciated.

thanks

dream on

m asked me again "when are you taking pictures again?"
very good question, love.
he knew about my love for the old school photography and him, being a child of one great artist, i think he would want me not to lose my passion for it.
i remember spending hours and hours inside the darkroom, never mind it being haunted and stinking like vinegar... i just love it there.
i was talking to one of my old friends asking her about the old school cameras and i told her that i miss taking pictures and i want to start doing it again.
she told me to pursue my passion and she would support me with it.
yes, i'll start working on my album. maybe make a coffeetable book. hee.
special thanks to gwyneth and kitty for talking me into dreaming again. now all i have to do is get my hand on this:

there goes my plans to save money this year. O_o

* photo taken from gettyimages and lumography.com. not mine.

are you trying to seduce me?

how VERY interesting.oh, click on the picture to get your question. :)

the year that was

i stole this from dodo. heheheh! a meme 'the year that was'. :)

i thank all the people who became part of my life.

blessed new year to all.

*******************

1. What Did You Do In 2006 That You'd Never Done Before ?

Became more patient. Consume a considerable amount of caffeine. Enjoyed a shoot. Not get out of manila.

2. Did You Keep Your New Years' Resolutions, And Will You Make More For Next Year?

Most of them – getting in the gym, getting more sleep, get back into photography & loving more.Yes, will make more! Hahaha!

3. Did Anyone Close To You Give Birth?

hmm, a few of my friends – no family.

4. Did Anyone Close To You Die?

yes – my mom’s dad.

5. What Countries Did You Visit?

zip

6. What Would You Like To Have In 2007 That You Lacked In 2006?

Money.

7. What Date(s) From 2006 Will Remain Etched Upon Your Memory, And Why?

November 4 – cubao field trip. Sept 17 – my birthday I learned my lolo died couple of days back. August 19 – late celebration of our anniversary. Whenever I am with m and my friends.

8. What Was Your Biggest Achievement This Year?

I still have a job and didn’t commit bloody murder

9. What Was Your Biggest Failure?

Staying in shape. Shet. Getting my act together

10. Did You Suffer Illness or Injury?

hmm, just stress. Didn’t have a vacation in the hospital.

11. What Was The Best Thing You Bought?

my digital camera. M’s shirts.

12. Whose Behavior Merited Celebration?

All my besties -- M for his patience. Tabs & annie for making time for me always.My family for sticking around.

13. Whose Behavior Made You Appalled And Depressed?

Hers – very appalled.

14. Where Did Most of Your Money Go?

Clothes, the gym and bpi. Feh.

15. What Did You Get Really, Really, Really Excited About?

going on field trips.

16. What song(s) will always remind you of 2006?

The Fray’s How to Save a Life, John Mayer’s Dreaming of a Broken Heart, Beyonce's Irreplacable, John Legend's Save Room , Up Dharma Down’s Oo and True Faith’s Cross My Heart and Justin Timberlake’s Sexy Back.

17. Compared To This Time Last Year, You Are:

More Stubborn. Driven.

18. What Do You Wish You'd Done Less Of?

Sugar rush. Pissed. Procrastination. Angst. Anxiety.

19. What Do You Wish You'd Done More Of?

Field Trips. Adventure. Gym. Love. Risks.

20. How Did You Spend Christmas?

With balikbayan cousins in a cold room getting fat and bored.

22. Did You Fall In Love In 2006?

always, always. I never stopped since we got together. Also fell in love with coffee.

23. How Many One Night Stands?

erhm.

24. What Was Your Favorite TV Program?

House, MD., Six Feet Under, the Simpsons, D’yan Banda, that 70’s Show

25. Do You Hate Anyone Now That You Didn't Hate This Time Last Year?

hmm. Lets not dwell on that

26. What Was The Best Book You Read?

Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, Gaiman’s Anansi Boys and Jeniffer Crusie’s Books. And some Kokology.

27. What Was Your Greatest Musical Discovery?

John Mayer’s Continuum

28. What Did You Want And Get?

More love. A digital camera. Patience. True Friends

29. What Did You Want And Not Get?

A new job.

30. What Was Your Favourite Film This Year?

Scorsese’s The Departed, Johnnie To's Exiled, The Prestige, Steven Speilberg’s Munich and Casino Royale – these are all top of mind. I cant seem to remember the rest.
31. What Did You Do On Your Birthday? And How Old Were You?

With my bestie – m. got the shocker of the year and im still younger than him.

32.What One Thing Would Have Made Your Year Immeasurably Satisfying?

A trip out of town with m and more money to blow.

33. How Would You Describe Your Personal Fashion Concept In 2006?

expensive.

34. What Kept You Sane?

My Saturdays with M. Coffee dates with friends.

35. Which Celebrity/Public Figure Did You Fancy The Most?

Hmm, six feet’s Nate and Daniel Craig

36. What Political Issue Stirred You The Most?

pass.

37. Who Did You Miss?

Them All

38. Who Was The Best New Person You Met?

Sila. The working Maun and kelly – very nice girl. and rhea jane. :)

39. Tell Us Valuable Life Lesson(s) You Learned In 2005.

antihistamine is caffeine’s worst enemy – it helps when you pop one when you cant sleep. Don’t expect if you don’t want to be disappointed. we cannot say I love you too much.

40. Quote A Song Lyric That Sums Up The Year:
“What day is it? And in what month?/This clock never seemed so alive/I can't keep up and I can't back down/ I've been losing so much time./ All of the things that I want to say just aren't coming out right/I'm tripping on words/You've got my head spinning/I don't know where to go from here” – You and Me by Lifehouse