I don't know if anyone would agree with me when I say everyone needs a good cry once in while. And it is not because life is treating you so badly or most things don't really go your way. You could never really stay all happy and giddy for a long time. There are instances where you wake up one sunny morning and depression kicks in for no apparent reason. Its not bordering on extreme loneliness but just a mild case of suddenly feeling that something is wrong that you can't put your finger on. You just have to welcome that feeling. Call it a phase or hormonal effects but still its perfectly normal to have them once in a while. For how would you recognize feelings of elation if you haven't had a brush with loneliness. Or to put the other way, you wouldn't be that grateful being in a happy state if you don't have something to compare that feeling to. But still, our only consolation lies in the fact that although we might not be too happy being lonely, this shall come to pass.
| 12/29/2005 04:50:00 pm
Perhaps the annual celebration of the traditional Paskuhan was the reason why I'm setting foot in the university grounds during this time of the year. It still left me enthralled to see the Benavides Park aka lover's lane festooned with all those lights. I took a leave yesterday and went there with my sister and her friend to join the Thomsian community in their celebration. There was a fireworks display this time around. The previous year, UST opted to donate the funds for the typhoon victims in affected areas in Quezon province.I was able to meet up with Geoff and TL. The other girls seemed to be in a far-off universe now where we can't reach them. Too bad, we've long been planning for this get-together. The Varsi office still looks the same way though only the lights were much brighter.I was able to see Faith, Eldric, Nick and JC.I'm in for a surprise last night. A friend told me something which have affirmed what I thought all along.Moving on, the university has a lot of construction projects going on lately. Its getting crowded. The Colayco Park, which my college buds has been frequenting in between classes to get a glimpse of nature has been reduced to rubbles. The tree-lined area infront of the Central Library where the statues of saints are located is nowhere in sight.Unlike my college Economics buddies, seldom do I see my Varsi chums. Last Saturday, I wasn't able to meet my college blockmates (1st yr-2nd yr) because it coincided with our company christmas party. I only get to see the pictures. Last week's activites were filled with lunch-out, late night dinners and shopping sprees - something to expect this season. But really, what weighs more is the rekindling of the ties that bind, something that is truly felt specially at this time of the year.
| 12/21/2005 06:40:00 pm
The 1st birthday party of Melissa held at Shakeys' SM Megamall broke the monotony of our last, last Sunday afternoon. Mama opted to be a homebody since she has a lot of paperworks to do. There was no traffic but we spent ages at the parking area looking for an available space. A lot of cars are lined up even if the parking area is full. I told my sibs to go ahead while papa and I are still sweating it off even if the aricondition is on. After half an hour, we finally found one. The kiddie party was customized so it would appeal to guests all ages. I wasn't able to join the game in which all the players are my cousins because I was in the bathroom at the far end corner of the mall. The staple of all kiddie parties - the mascots were there. I think they are Susie and Captain Shakeys. There were even magic shows and acrobatic presentations of the two psychedelic clowns who were better off had they not taken off their make-up. Hehehe, I gave that one-liner to my cousin as a witty comeback for the clown who made fun of her. The only problem was, Shakeys took ages to serve their food. The serving size of bunch of lunch seems to be getting smaller.It was nice seeing your whole lot of relatives all in one place enjoying themselves. Even some braved the long traffic from Batangas to Ortigas.The kids are al adorable. The birthday girl looks regal in her fairy ensemble.After that, we went our separate ways. We strolled for an hour before heading home. I got papa a pair of Fila shoes, something I haven't done before since I'm only buying him clothes. Last night though before he hit the sacks, I offered to do some facial. I even gave him the instructions for him to strictly follow his skin care regimen. The past weeks have been anything but tiring. Bingeing was something that has been there to compensate for all these. Last Tuesday, I tried out Avenetto pizza place, which really served Italian gourmet at its finest without costing you a lot. I was there with my officemates who decided to have a lunch out that day. The next day, I had a dinner with Rolypoly at Gerry's, something which was never planned. Dinner consists of ginataang kuho, amplaya in oyster sauce, baked mussels, and sisig. But still, we were able to catch the train ride home.And then, a lunch out the next day with Boggs. I was fascinated, really, that is the right word, on Beauty Bar's yummy goddies on display. I did see it in a different light only this time.Last weekend, I did some shopping at SM Megamall all by myseld. I did find an gems-studded shoes to match my outift for this Saturday's company Christmas party. I had lunch with Rolypoly and his soon-to-be officemates as they are undergoing training at IBM-Daksh at Edsa Central.Chocolates have been coming from different people. And I just had lunch with Rolypoly and his former officemate at Yellow Cab.Tis really the time to increase one's waistline. And no one would really care. After all, this season's the perfect excuse to eat like there is no tomorrow.
| 12/12/2005 06:48:00 pm
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{*In a NUTSCHELLE*}
Just turned 23. Not that young anymore and not too old either. One of the few reasons why she had a good excuse to mess up her life and still get away with it.
She is a self-confessed blog addict. The blog design reflects the total opposite of her personality. She is innocence personified - prim and proper, goody-two-shoes but could turn your life into a nightmare at the least provocation. Nothing is too complicated that her not-so-average mind could comprehend.
{*Profile*}
I took delight in trivial things. I could cry bucket of tears over light drama flicks while feel-good movies make me feel fuzzy all over. Despite the sheer crappiness of horror stories, I still hate those gory and morbid scenes that will leave anyone with that sick to the gut feeling. I love the sound of the waves crashing into the shore and the heavy downpours on lazy afternoons. Although i'm almost always caught with a bunch of people, I savor moments in solitude--staring into blank spaces, totally leaving the worldly troubles behind and just lingering in silence. I'm a self-confessed bargain hunter. New finds never fail to fascinate me--it make my melatonin levels shoot sky-high.
{*Career*}
Corporate girl who commutes from three to five hours on daily basis; started being a corporate slave a few weeks before graduation;
she's been working for two years; just a few months shy of getting that much-coveted MBA degree from an international academe.
She wants to carve a niche in her pursuit for world domination (as if she's bent on it!). Future career plans include being a
financial journalist or lifestyle writer; preschool teacher, etc.
{*Capricorn woman *}
The Capricorn woman has a strong ability to understand human nature the way no one else does.
She has the ability to analyze and understand any concept well and possess a good memory.
It is not easy to deceive her. She has a very business savvy nature.
Conservative by nature, prudent and economical - a Capricorn women can amass a lot of wealth in her life.
However it is also not uncommon for Capri woman to indulge in sporadic spending spree - leading to temporary financial hassles.
{*Random Things*}
RAVES :-)
1. people who could carry a good conversation 2. combing beaches 3. furred pets 4. nice bed to retire every night 5. Shopaholic series by Sophie Kinsella 6. Body Shop's Moonflower scents 7. Marks and Spencer's Waterlily line 8. serendipity (not the movie) 9. a bowl of hot soup 10.moments in solitude 11. mango shake 12. chocolate chips 13. white sandals 14. pearl earrings 15. flared-cut denim 16. McDonalds 17. free invites to special events 18. good, old love songs 19. herbal teas
RANTS ;-(
1. heavy traffic 2. appointments delayed at the last minute 3. people who hate me for who I am 4. long queues 5. allergies 6. oil prices shooting up 7. boring seminars you've spent a good amount on 8. racial discrimination 9. bad hair days 10.carbon monoxide 11.sold-out tickets 12.freezing temperature 13.clutterd spaces 14.Calculus subject 15.excessive politicking 16.mismatched outfits
{*....*}
I'd so love to go to Boracy after few years of blowing my chance to go there on a free acommodation basis.***
I want to go on 5,000 shopping spree for free or get all the books on my must-read list at Power Books w/o shelling any bucks.***
I want to enrol in yoga class.**
I want to hone my culinary expertise by going to cooking classes.*
I want to do a commentary on a place long-forgotten.**
I want to be involved again on a project funded by international organization.**
I want to explore caves and tell the difference between stalactites and stalagmite up close.***
I want to build the world and furnish it with love (from a song).***
I wouldn't mind doing undercover job.*
I'd trade places with a wanderlust stuck in some chic city.
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{*What's in a Name?*}
ANNA
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English, Italian, German, Dutch, Scandinavian, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Polish, Russian, Czech, Bulgarian, Icelandic, Catalan, Breton, Biblical
Pronounced: AN-a (English), AHN-nah
Latinate form of HANNAH. It appears briefly in the New Testament belonging to a prophetess who recognized Jesus as the Messiah. It was also borne by an 18th-century empress of Russia and by the the main character in Tolstoy's 'Anna Karenina', a woman forced to chose between her son and her lover.
RACHEL
Gender: Feminine
Usage: English, Jewish, French, German, Biblical
Pronounced: RAY-chel (English), ra-SHEL (French)
Means "ewe" in Hebrew. She was the favourite wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin in the Old Testament.
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