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Vacation, at last!

I'm on vacation. A three-week-vacation. And I'm spending it with my family here in Napa. This is my first US trip so imagine the thrill and excitement I am going through right now. It's a bliss and I'm loving it!

My cousins and I had a safe, comfortable, and smooth trip last night. We never got bored during the 13-hour flight as we were treated very well on-board. How I love flying business class! Thanks also to Ms. Gingin we were met and assisted at the airport upon our arrival. It was totally unexpected. On our way out, all my relatives from both sides of the family were there to greet us. We were a picture of one happy family.

Oh. By the way, we saw Eric Morales at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport on our way to the boarding gates. We never let the chance pass us by so we had our pictures taken with him:

Everything at Steak

I've been hearing a lot of feedbacks about Everything at Steak and my curiosity was settled after having lunch here. The steaks are good at a very affordable price. I took a picture of their menu so you can see for yourselves. Warning: No picture-taking of food allowed! (But we managed to steal a few shots of what we ordered. hehe):

MYOH 2007

Last Saturday, March 24th, Bex and I met up again for two reasons: 1) To have brunch at the Salcedo Market, and 2) To go to the Make Your Own Havaianas 2007 event at the Power Plant Mall. By lunchtime, we were at the Power Plant Mall and went crazy over choosing our Havaianas combinations. I got two pairs: I gave the second pair to Joy then went back again that afternoon and got two more for myself:I gave the magenta and silver pair to Clarizze as my graduation gift. The next day, Joy, Aj and I went back again to get more pairs for ourselves:

Make Your Own Havaianas 2007

I got an invite from Havaianas Philippines about a week ago for this event and it is open to all. I am definitely going! It just started but I can't go today. Perhaps, tomorrow then. To all Havaianas lovers, see you there!

Way Back Into Love

I've been living with a shadow, overhead
I've been sleeping with a cloud, above my bed
I've been lonely for so long
Trapped in the past, I just can't seem to move on

I've been hiding all my hopes and dreams away
Just in case I ever need `em again someday
I've been setting aside time
To clear a little space in the corners of my mind

All I wanna do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
Ohhhhh

I've been watching but the stars refuse to shine
I've been searching but I just don't see the signs
I know that it's out there
There's gotta be something for my soul somewhere

I've been looking for someone to shed some light
Not somebody just to get me through the night
I could use some direction
And I'm open to your suggestions

All I wanna do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart again
I guess I'm hoping you'll be there for me in the end

There are moments when I don't know if it's real
Or if anybody feels the way I feel
I need inspiration
Not just another negotiation

All I wanna do is find a way back into love
I can't make it through without a way back into love
And if I open my heart to you
I'm hoping you'll show me what to do
And if you help me to start again
You know that I’ll be there for you in the end

Music & Lyrics is a funny, funny movie. I was laughing almost the whole time watching it. And of course, I love, love the songs!

I'm lusting for...

Bien-etre

I remember being loyal to this cologne way back in college. It's just so sad this is not available here anymore. I'm trying to search online but could not find a reputable online site that sells. A GTalker said she saw a few stocks at Somera in Glorietta but only in the blue variant. Sigh!

Canon Ixus 900 Ti

The first time I saw this 10-mega-pixel titanium cam, I knew I had to have it! It actually screams GET ME, GET ME! And looks like someone's going to answer my prayers... I can't wait!

MacBook/Pro

I know! I've been secretly (not anymore!) obsessing about MacBook for quite sometime now. It used to be a secret because a couple months before MacBook was introduced, I have always wanted a Sony Vaio. And now that I have the Vaio, I want this. But I guess not in the near future unless someone gives me one. Haha.

Crocs

I remember saying about a year ago that Crocs footwears are the most hideous type of footwear I've ever seen and I'll never be caught dead wearing it. Who would have thought I now own two pairs? My first pair is the Mary Jane's style which is a gift from Joy. This one in the photo is my latest pair. I was originally eyeing for the Professional but when I saw Joy wore this model (Offroad), I chose this. So comfy!

Panic...no more.

For years, I have always had a panic approach to life. When I get what I want, I panic. When I don't get what I want, I panic. When everyone around me panics, I panic; even if everyone around me doesn't, I do! It went on for a very long while, until today.

Looking at children today, I feel a pang of envy because they live worry-free lives. They have little or no obligations at all because other people are responsible for them. As we grow older, the responsibilities crop up and before we know it, they are endless. We have deadlines to beat, bills to pay, significant others to please, bosses' demands to cater to, other people's lives to look after, I can go on and on and on. I think what has overwhelmed me is the fact that as an adult, I am now responsible for other people's lives. It scared the hell out of me. I thought that it was too big a responsibility for me to handle. This was me speaking as a single woman. What more if I have a family of my own? These things were in my thoughts all the time which made me a panic freak.

The biggest panic of my life happened when I got a text message from my mom about my dad's poor health condition one early morning in August last year. It took a lot of convincing from my mom for my dad to succumb but to no avail. I had to be the one to fetch them from Bulacan late that night for Daddy to agree for a check-up. The following day, he was confined to the hospital upon his doctor's advice. I was able to do a hundred chores I never thought I could in one day. And then it finally hit me. I am responsible for my father now. I am responsible for my parents and my brother. I am a grown up. I make decisions for them. It never even crossed my mind that a big chunk of my savings would be used because in this situation, it doesn't matter anymore when you know that it is the life of someone you love that's at stake. Over a decade ago, my mom was hospitalized for a cervical operation. She was in critical condition...but I never felt the same way because at that time all the grown ups around me did the worrying and took responsibility. All I worried about back then was my studies and nothing more. I knew then that everything's been taken care of even if I knew everyone's panicking because they couldn't find a blood match for her (she's a type B negative)...still, I knew she'd be okay. Or maybe, I just really didn't care because I was shielded. And now I know the difference. Back then, I used to be glad being in the hospital during my mom's confinement because I knew there were lots of food and it's like one big family reunion. Now, aside from dreading to be in the hospital, I realize that all that matters is the thought, support and prayers of your family and friends. From that experience, I learned to appreciate everything around me, simplify my life and worry less because I know that there is always an end to every beginning. It can never be still or infinite or hanging. It is either black or white, no grey areas.

You see, when you get older, you just really want to go back to the simplest of things. When you have fewer in your hands, heart, and mind, everything seems to be clearer. It is not an easy thing for me to do but with God by my side, life is a breeze.

Okay. So I've Been Lazy...

I have never updated my blog for quite some time now because I've been lazy... and swamped with work. Oh yes, me - busy! For days when I'm idle though, my mind goes blank whenever I want to write. And it frustrates me. I guess when one has stopped writing for a while, the knack for writing dwindles.

Anyways, my recent weekends have been booze-filled and I loooooooooooveeeeeeeeet! I kinda look forward to weekends more and more. Also, I have been making preparations for my upcoming vacation with my cousins in over a month's time. We are all excited. Scratch that. Excited is not even the apt word to describe how I feel. I'm ecstatic! I have been wanting to go to the US for the longest time plus the fact that this is the first time that I will actually be in a REAL vacation. In my nine effing years of existence as an employee, the maximum time I have taken a straight vacation is just a week in a year. Right now, I'm on a hunt for a good luggage. I usually use my cousins' luggage on trips abroad but since we are travelling all together, I have to have my own. 


I haven't told my boss about my vacation yet but I hope it's gonna be a breeze. I hope he throws in pocket money as well! Haha!

Back to Blogger

For years, I've been using my Xanga blog and now that my premium account has expired, I will be updating my blogger account. I tried it with Vox but all lay-outs there are fixed. I used to have a blogger account but have not updated it in almost a year. Now I'm making the switch!