Hubby, Joaquin and I are off to (hopefully) sunny Cebu in a few hours for some much-needed and well-deserved R&R.
Staying at Cebu Marine Resort (website could use a lot of work) in Mactan which came highly recommended by my boss who said the place was quaint and that food is good and reasonably priced. She's from Cebu and pretty picky when it comes to places so I super trust her.
Big thanks to Uncle/Ninong F for footing the bill. Yaaaay!
It's going to be Joaquin's first plane ride so I am pretty anxious to see if he will like it or not.
Will eat Cebu lechon, will eat cebu lechon, will eat cebu lechon!
So excited :) Will post pics and tell stories when I get back!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Thursday, May 28, 2009
ANG POGI!
Joaquin is so so so so gwaaapoo and I'm not saying that just because he's my son.
He's growing up so quickly. Before I know it, he will have a girlfriend and I will be heartbroken. Hehehhee!
He's growing up so quickly. Before I know it, he will have a girlfriend and I will be heartbroken. Hehehhee!
Thursday, May 21, 2009
SLEAZY IS ME
Funny exchange of SMS with Kookie at around noon today:
Kookie: Girls, did you watch???
Me: Watch what? The sex video? Hahahaha! I did!
(2 seconds after sending the text)
Me: I just realized you might be talking about American Idol. Ang sleazy ng utak ko! Hahahahahha!!!
Kookie: What sex video? American Idol! Sleazy na tawag ko sayo!
I had to explain to Kookie what the sex video was and who was in it. She didn't even know the guy. Hahahha!
To my defense, the reason why that darn sex video was on my head was people at work couldn't stop talking about it all night. (palusot paaaa! Hahaha!)
Kookie: Girls, did you watch???
Me: Watch what? The sex video? Hahahaha! I did!
(2 seconds after sending the text)
Me: I just realized you might be talking about American Idol. Ang sleazy ng utak ko! Hahahahahha!!!
Kookie: What sex video? American Idol! Sleazy na tawag ko sayo!
I had to explain to Kookie what the sex video was and who was in it. She didn't even know the guy. Hahahha!
To my defense, the reason why that darn sex video was on my head was people at work couldn't stop talking about it all night. (palusot paaaa! Hahaha!)
WHAT I TALK ABOUT WHEN I TALK ABOUT RUNNING
Know how I keep saying that I miss climbing and how I can't wait to conquer a mountain again? Well, I still feel that way BUT
I found a new love.
Running in Marathons.
I never got into team sports when I was a kid. That doesn't mean I'm not competitive but really, the only person I like competing with is myself. Whenever people would ask me what sport I was into, I would always say, swimming and running.
Thanks to my friend, April, I ran my first marathon last March. I finished 5km in 47 minutes. Not bad at all, I think.
Since then, I've been making a conscious effort to run at least twice a week. I wish I could run everyday but since I now work the night shift, it's just not possible, unless I want to be a zombie at work.
I ran my 2nd marathon (with Bea and a bunch of other friends) last month and this time, I finished the 5km run in 42mins. My next run is scheduled at the end of this month at McKinley Hills (really training myself for this because of the uphill parts)
Anyhoo, a couple of weeks ago, while waiting for hubby to finish his business in Greenhills, I saw this book at a bookstore, grabbed it and bought it.
I can't believe I've never read any of his books (I'm so buying his other books but this one's really special coz it's a memoir and I feel like I've gotten to know Haruki Murakami on a more personal basis). Mr. Murakami is inspiring in so many ways. Did you know he started running at the age of 33? Means it's not too late for me! I swear, you don't have to be a runner to appreciate this book. There's so much wisdom in it that I understand how Kookie feels like when she reads Murakami---Woozy.
I love how he talks about disciplining the mind and the body. In the book, he shares a mantra which I now live by: "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
Here are my other favorite quotes from the book:
"Nothing in the real world is as beautiful as the illusions of a person about to lose consciousness."
"People sometimes sneer at those who run every day, claiming they'll go to any length to live longer. But don't think that's the reason most people run. Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest. If you're going to while away the years, it's far better to live them with clear goals and fully alive then in a fog, and I believe running helps you to do that. Exerting yourself to the fullest within your individual limits: that's the essence of running, and a metaphor for life — and for me, for writing as whole. I believe many runners would agree"
"It doesn’t matter how old I get, but as long as I continue to live I’ll always discover something new about myself. No matter how long you stand there examining yourself naked before a mirror, you’ll never see reflected what’s inside."
"For a runner like me, what’s really important is reaching the goal I set myself, under my own power. I give it everything I have, endure what needs enduring, and am able, in my own way, to be satisfied. From out of the failures and joys I always try to come away having grasped a concrete lesson. (It’s got to be concrete, no matter how small it is.) And I hope that, over time, as one race follows another, in the end I’ll reach a place I’m content with. Or maybe just catch a glimpse of it. (Yes, that’s a more appropriate way of putting it.)"
"The most important thing we ever learn at school is the fact that the most important things can't be learned at school." (YES YES YES YES YES!!!)
"To keep on going, you have to keep up the rhythm. This is the important thing for long-term projects. Once you set the pace, the rest will follow. The problem is getting the flywheel to spin at a set speed--and to get to that point takes as much concentration and effort as you can manage."
"It's just that for some reason I never cared all that much whether I beat others or lost to them. This sentiment remained pretty much unchanged after I grew up. It doesn't matter what field you're talking about--beating somebody else just doesn't do it for me. I'm much more interested in whether I reach the goals that I set for myself, so in this sense long-distance running is the perfect fit for a mindset like mine." (Could super relate to this)
P.S.
I lost 5lbs na! Yippee!!!
I found a new love.
Running in Marathons.
I never got into team sports when I was a kid. That doesn't mean I'm not competitive but really, the only person I like competing with is myself. Whenever people would ask me what sport I was into, I would always say, swimming and running.
Thanks to my friend, April, I ran my first marathon last March. I finished 5km in 47 minutes. Not bad at all, I think.
Since then, I've been making a conscious effort to run at least twice a week. I wish I could run everyday but since I now work the night shift, it's just not possible, unless I want to be a zombie at work.
I ran my 2nd marathon (with Bea and a bunch of other friends) last month and this time, I finished the 5km run in 42mins. My next run is scheduled at the end of this month at McKinley Hills (really training myself for this because of the uphill parts)
Anyhoo, a couple of weeks ago, while waiting for hubby to finish his business in Greenhills, I saw this book at a bookstore, grabbed it and bought it.
I can't believe I've never read any of his books (I'm so buying his other books but this one's really special coz it's a memoir and I feel like I've gotten to know Haruki Murakami on a more personal basis). Mr. Murakami is inspiring in so many ways. Did you know he started running at the age of 33? Means it's not too late for me! I swear, you don't have to be a runner to appreciate this book. There's so much wisdom in it that I understand how Kookie feels like when she reads Murakami---Woozy.
I love how he talks about disciplining the mind and the body. In the book, he shares a mantra which I now live by: "Pain is inevitable, suffering is optional."
Here are my other favorite quotes from the book:
"Nothing in the real world is as beautiful as the illusions of a person about to lose consciousness."
"People sometimes sneer at those who run every day, claiming they'll go to any length to live longer. But don't think that's the reason most people run. Most runners run not because they want to live longer, but because they want to live life to the fullest. If you're going to while away the years, it's far better to live them with clear goals and fully alive then in a fog, and I believe running helps you to do that. Exerting yourself to the fullest within your individual limits: that's the essence of running, and a metaphor for life — and for me, for writing as whole. I believe many runners would agree"
"It doesn’t matter how old I get, but as long as I continue to live I’ll always discover something new about myself. No matter how long you stand there examining yourself naked before a mirror, you’ll never see reflected what’s inside."
"For a runner like me, what’s really important is reaching the goal I set myself, under my own power. I give it everything I have, endure what needs enduring, and am able, in my own way, to be satisfied. From out of the failures and joys I always try to come away having grasped a concrete lesson. (It’s got to be concrete, no matter how small it is.) And I hope that, over time, as one race follows another, in the end I’ll reach a place I’m content with. Or maybe just catch a glimpse of it. (Yes, that’s a more appropriate way of putting it.)"
"The most important thing we ever learn at school is the fact that the most important things can't be learned at school." (YES YES YES YES YES!!!)
"To keep on going, you have to keep up the rhythm. This is the important thing for long-term projects. Once you set the pace, the rest will follow. The problem is getting the flywheel to spin at a set speed--and to get to that point takes as much concentration and effort as you can manage."
"It's just that for some reason I never cared all that much whether I beat others or lost to them. This sentiment remained pretty much unchanged after I grew up. It doesn't matter what field you're talking about--beating somebody else just doesn't do it for me. I'm much more interested in whether I reach the goals that I set for myself, so in this sense long-distance running is the perfect fit for a mindset like mine." (Could super relate to this)
P.S.
I lost 5lbs na! Yippee!!!
Friday, April 24, 2009
POLADROID!
Thanks to Bea for recommending this super cool application! The Poladroid turns your normal pictures to polaroids!
Just look at what I did to some of my favorite photos! And I am so not done yet! Hehehehe! I love how some of the pictures look like they were taken from the 80's! Hehehe!
Now I'm seriously considering giving this blog a facelift using these polaroids (when I find the time)!
Just look at what I did to some of my favorite photos! And I am so not done yet! Hehehehe! I love how some of the pictures look like they were taken from the 80's! Hehehe!
Now I'm seriously considering giving this blog a facelift using these polaroids (when I find the time)!
Saturday, April 4, 2009
Stuck in an elevator with Jim Morrison of The Doors
Jim Morrison of The Doors
Too bad he's dead but I can think of a million things we can do together in an elevator. Hehehehe!
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
WHY I HAD A GREAT WEEKEND
I haven't told you guys but I've been working the night shift the past couple of weeks. To be honest, I am still adjusting to the time and I sleep an average of 4 hours a day which sucks but on the good side, I get to spend more waking time with Joaquin.
I left work at around 6am last Saturday and went straight to the wet market (in jeans, wedge sandals, bangles and all. Haha!). And because I was so early, I got first dibs on the freshest fish and the best cuts of meat.
Apart from that, here are the other things that made my weekend:
1. BANANA
One of the things that I want Joaquin to love is reading. I noticed that kids today rarely read books. Everything is online or on their game consoles and I think that's just sad. The only books they probably read are those that are required by the school. So, whenever I can, I buy books for Joaquin.
A couple of weeks ago, we stopped by booksale and Joaquin picked this book out by himself. I wanted to get him a different book but he would not let go of this one so we bought it.
A couple of nights later, we found him doing this and it's funny! And cute!
And yes, he loves bananas!
2. DINNER AT 1521 with PAKNERS
1521 has great, hearty, homey food and we all swore we would back. You must must try the Kamias cooler--unbelievably refreshing, it made me regret cutting down our kamias tree at home. A dish we all loved was the sinampalukang manok, a dish I think I will crave for when I need some cheering up. Next time, I will try the binagoongan because the server said it was a specialty.
And then of course, there's the company. It was an all-girl dinner with just me, Kookie and Charo. It felt good to be out, catching up with great friends. We also got to see Kookie's new place which, like our dinner, felt like home.
3. TEMPTATION ISLAND
I have been searching for a dvd/vcd copy of this crazy funny cult classic by Joey Gosiengfiao for I don't know how long and finally finally scored one. Thanks, Kooks!!!
*If you don't know how hilarious this film is, watch this clip.
4. ARKAN MELON VODKA
It's been yeaaarrsss since I had a taste of this. So, when I found it standing on the top-most shelf of Market Market's Liquor Area, I grabbed it. A few village friends dropped by Sunday evening and we finished it. Hehehe!
5. MANGOSTEEN
Just because it's yummmyyy!
6. DANGGIT
Received this as pasalubong from Bea and Mark during their recent trip to Cebu. I had this for breakfast 2 days in a row. Hehehe!
7. PISTACHIO AND CASHEW ICE CREAM
When it comes to ice cream, I usually stick to my favorites--Cookies n Cream, Double Dutch or Plain ol' vanilla.
Now, my Aunt who does set design for print ads came over last Saturday to borrow our XBOX because she needed it as props for a photo shoot. When she returned it the next day, it came with 3 tubs of ice cream--2 Vanilla Macaroons (which is just too sweet for my taste) and this--Pistachio and Cream, which taste like heaven!!! Great job, Selecta!
I left work at around 6am last Saturday and went straight to the wet market (in jeans, wedge sandals, bangles and all. Haha!). And because I was so early, I got first dibs on the freshest fish and the best cuts of meat.
Apart from that, here are the other things that made my weekend:
1. BANANA
One of the things that I want Joaquin to love is reading. I noticed that kids today rarely read books. Everything is online or on their game consoles and I think that's just sad. The only books they probably read are those that are required by the school. So, whenever I can, I buy books for Joaquin.
A couple of weeks ago, we stopped by booksale and Joaquin picked this book out by himself. I wanted to get him a different book but he would not let go of this one so we bought it.
A couple of nights later, we found him doing this and it's funny! And cute!
And yes, he loves bananas!
2. DINNER AT 1521 with PAKNERS
1521 has great, hearty, homey food and we all swore we would back. You must must try the Kamias cooler--unbelievably refreshing, it made me regret cutting down our kamias tree at home. A dish we all loved was the sinampalukang manok, a dish I think I will crave for when I need some cheering up. Next time, I will try the binagoongan because the server said it was a specialty.
And then of course, there's the company. It was an all-girl dinner with just me, Kookie and Charo. It felt good to be out, catching up with great friends. We also got to see Kookie's new place which, like our dinner, felt like home.
3. TEMPTATION ISLAND
I have been searching for a dvd/vcd copy of this crazy funny cult classic by Joey Gosiengfiao for I don't know how long and finally finally scored one. Thanks, Kooks!!!
*If you don't know how hilarious this film is, watch this clip.
4. ARKAN MELON VODKA
It's been yeaaarrsss since I had a taste of this. So, when I found it standing on the top-most shelf of Market Market's Liquor Area, I grabbed it. A few village friends dropped by Sunday evening and we finished it. Hehehe!
5. MANGOSTEEN
Just because it's yummmyyy!
6. DANGGIT
Received this as pasalubong from Bea and Mark during their recent trip to Cebu. I had this for breakfast 2 days in a row. Hehehe!
7. PISTACHIO AND CASHEW ICE CREAM
When it comes to ice cream, I usually stick to my favorites--Cookies n Cream, Double Dutch or Plain ol' vanilla.
Now, my Aunt who does set design for print ads came over last Saturday to borrow our XBOX because she needed it as props for a photo shoot. When she returned it the next day, it came with 3 tubs of ice cream--2 Vanilla Macaroons (which is just too sweet for my taste) and this--Pistachio and Cream, which taste like heaven!!! Great job, Selecta!
Saturday, March 14, 2009
"Love Always Wins"--Tuesdays with Morrie
This book has so much lessons in it. One of the best things it has taught me is to embrace my emotions, life and to love. Truly love. It also taught me to live my life without regrets and I have learned that what I want to do is not always what I'm bound to do.
3 Songs to help you get over a breakup
Off the top of my head...
"I know someday you'll have a beautiful life
I know you'll be a sun
In somebody else's sky
But why can't it be mine?"
Those lines are one of my favorite lines in a song. Ever.
You Were Meant For Me by Jewel
If you feel dispirited but still hopeful that you would get back together again, this is the song to listen to.
You Oughta Know by Alanis Morissette
I don't know how many times I sang/screamed this song when I found out that my then boyfriend cheated on me.
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