Sunday, July 05, 2009
Presenting the newest member of the family... baby HUGO... 
My sister bought him in an online trading site, at first ..mejo kumontra ako kasi walang appeal sa akin ang pug.. parang plaging galit at masungit, mejo nkakatakot ang mukha kasi ang laki ng mata hehe.. pero when i saw the vids that my sister sent me.. cutie naman pala sya.. wierd nga lang kasi sabi ng mommy ko ay kahit minsan at hinde daw tumahol.. hmmmn makes me wonder kung normal ba un?!.. pero he makes whimpering sounds when he's hungry or he wants to go out so kahit papano ay hinde naman sya mute.. sana nga ay hinde.. sabi ng sister ko ay mabait na doggy at hinde maingay kahit nung first night nya sa bahay namin ay behaved naman.. ngayon lang ata kami ngkarun ng behaved na aso.. hehe.. the first two dogs na inalagaan namin ay parehong Japanese Spitz (gift ni bebeko) wahhhhh! super duper ingay at makulit, and the third ay isang dachshund.. sayang nga lang at maaga silang kinuha ni Lord. Ayaw na sanang mag-alaga ng aso ng mommy ko, kasi she gets sad kapag ngkakasakit or namamatay tulad nung tatlong nauna .. sila kasi ang pinka-close plaging magkakasama sa bahay lalu na at napasok kme ng sis ko sa iskul dati..
Ngayon ay mejo mas maingat na kame sa pag-aalaga.. monitored na lahat pati ng mga vaccines and food ni HUGO. We got the name from a famous brand of perfume.. we thought it fits him because of the antagonistic sound. Anyways, what can I say ...Welcome to the family baby HUGO!
Sunday, June 28, 2009
When I heard that Michael Jackson passed away, I was literally shocked! Sayang naman.. kabawasan na naman ng isa sa mga magagaling na performers. Bata pa lang ako ay isa na ako sa nakikitili at nakikisayaw sa mga kanta at videos nya.. I' m sure yan din ang napi-feel ng mga pinoy in-mates na nag-alay ng tribute dance para ke Jacko. Bakit hinde?! si Jacko ata ang naging inspirasyon nila at syempre pa.. sa hit thriller dance ata sila sumikat at nakilala sa buong mundo. It's nice to know na in their own way ay pinapakita nila ang knilang pakikiramay at pag-alala ke Jacko. Nakakabilib ang performance level ng mga in-mates dito.. no wonder naging patok ang video nila sa youtube. And pinakita nila na kahit nasa kulungan sila, ay me matino rin silang pedeng magawa at pwede rin silang ipagmalaki ng mga kapwa pinoy. Proud to be Pinoy!
Saturday, June 27, 2009
Sa lunes ay balik pinas na ang aking mahal na asawa.. mejo matagal rin sya namalagi dito sa lupain ng mga sakang.. dalawang taon ang term nya ngayon bukod pa sa mga nauna nyang alis kung saan-saang lupalop ng mundo na me tinatayong mga planta.Masyado kasing in-demand e, wehehe! (proud ako syempre! bebeko yata yn!) Pero ngayon ay napagdesisyunan naming dalawa na mamalagi muna sa Pinas pansamantala para masimulan na namin ang aming mga plano.. tama na muna cguro ang pag-iipon (parang me naipon e wehehe!).. quality time naman ika nga nila. Mauuna syang umuwi sakin sa Pinas ng isang buwan, anim na buwan lng naman ang term ko dito kaya ayus lang rin ang timing.
Una sa aming listahan ay ang mga chikitings syempre.. mejo tumatanda na rin kame at kinukulit na rin kame ng mga soon-to-be lolas na gusto na nila ng "mga apo" hehe! (take note, "mga"!) kya panahon na siguro para seryosohin sila,hehehe! Wala pa ring apo sa both sides namin kaya nai-imagine ko na kung gaano magigingspoiled ang mga magiging anak namin..
Sunod sa aming listahan ay ang aming pugad.. ito ang isa sa mga mabigat na
dahilan kung bakit namin kailangang magtiis na mgkalayo ni bebeko! Bago kme umalis noong 2007 ay nakakuha na rin kame ng maayus na lupa sa Cavite...malapit sa bahay ng mommy ko.. maganda rin ang location kasi malapit sa SM Bacoor at malapit sa sakayan pa-Manila, malapit rin sa ospital at eskwelahan kaya di na rin kami ngdalawang isip at kinuha na agad namin, isa ito sa maipagmamalaki namin ng asawa ko na pinaghirapan at pinag-ipunan namin. Habang nandito kame ay pinag-iisipan na namin ang mga details ng aming magiging tahanan. Permanent na syempre yun and once lang mgpapatayo ng bahay kya kailangan ay sigurado kami sa gusto namin. Madugong gawaan ito...!>!!
dahilan kung bakit namin kailangang magtiis na mgkalayo ni bebeko! Bago kme umalis noong 2007 ay nakakuha na rin kame ng maayus na lupa sa Cavite...malapit sa bahay ng mommy ko.. maganda rin ang location kasi malapit sa SM Bacoor at malapit sa sakayan pa-Manila, malapit rin sa ospital at eskwelahan kaya di na rin kami ngdalawang isip at kinuha na agad namin, isa ito sa maipagmamalaki namin ng asawa ko na pinaghirapan at pinag-ipunan namin. Habang nandito kame ay pinag-iisipan na namin ang mga details ng aming magiging tahanan. Permanent na syempre yun and once lang mgpapatayo ng bahay kya kailangan ay sigurado kami sa gusto namin. Madugong gawaan ito...!>!! Kotse..luxury or necessity?? sa tingin namin sa panahon ngayon ay necessity na ito. Delikado ang mundo ng pamamasahe sa atin kaya kahit mas praktikal mag-commute e mas safe naman pag me sasakyan. Ito ay optional pa sa aming listahan.. kapag tingin namin e kaya pa ng aming bulsa, hehehe..!
bawaaaw...waaaaww!!.. what's a house without a dog! pareho kaming mahilig ni bebeko sa doggy kya hinde pwedeng wala kaming alagang "mga" aso.. plano sana namin ay apat..at iba-ibang lahi.. askal, dalmatian, labrador at husky.. hehehe mejo mahal na ata un a!.. hehehhe pag di kinaya ng powers namin ay malamang mga native dogs na lang... wow what a term "native"! Hindi kasi kumpleto ang happy family pag walang pet..Isang buwan na lang at ako naman ang mgsasabi ng home sweet home! haaayyy di na ko mkapag-antay... 33 days na lang!
Monday, June 15, 2009
Medyo hinde sila animal lovers noh?! Madalas nga naming biruan dito na mas madalas pang maligo at mgpaparlor ang mga alaga nila kesa sa kanila..
Common na tanawin na dito ang mga japs na ngpapasyal ng aso (biro nga ni Jao e ang mga Japs ang pinapasyal ng mga doggy! hehe!) Nakakatuwa nga ang mga japs.. kahit gano sila ka-bc hinde pwedeng hinde nila ipasyal ang alaga nila kahit pa malate sila sa opisina, ganyan nila kamahal ang kanilang mga pets.
Busog sa pagmamahal at pagaalaga ng kanilang mga amo. Mga overweight na nga ang mga hayop dito.. ung mga pusa pa lang e halos kasing taba na ng mga aso kya siga na sila dito dahil kayang kaya na nilang ibox-out ang mga doggies dito..palagi rin nakadamit at nkaayus ang kanilang mga pets. Mukang mabango palage at bagong ligo..(daig pa sila! hehe!) Minsan ay nkaangkas sa bike para hinde mapagod. Pero in fairness ay napaka behave ng mga alaga nila.. hinde pala tahol at tahimik lang.. mana sa mga amo hehe.. hinde basta nanghahabol o nangangagat at pwedeng isama sa mga gimik..
Yun lng kasi halos ang libangan nila dito.. lalu na yung mga matatanda na wala ng magawa sa buhay.
Pero ayus nga dahil kung me compassion sila sa hayop edi lalu na siguro sa tao..
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Last thursday my husband bought a Shiseido shampoo set as a gift for his mom. But before going home, he and his friend stopped by a food station to take-out some dinner. They were so engrosed with their conversation that my husband forgot his shiseido bag on the store. He was already home when he remembered and was too tired to go back to the store. He was thinking to drop by the food store by friday night after office but he had too much work that he had an overtime of up to 930. He thought it was hopeless and the shampoo would have been gone by now or picked up by other customers. Saturday morning he had second thoughts of buying his lunch on that store but decided to go anyways. While ordering, he asked the crew if she saw a plastic bag that he left last thursday. He was surprised that the crew took out a plastic bag and gave it to him. It's amazing that people has still a touch of honesty in them. Anyone could have picked it up since it's been left 2 days ago.
I also, was a witness of this honesty.. there are wallets left in the ladies toilet and yet nobody dares to take it.. in the supermarkets here.. their supplies are left outside unattended but nobody sneaks out and shoplifts. In bus stations, the driver went out of their ways to return the baggages left by the passengers.
No wonder this country was branded as one of the safest place to live.. no wonder people here live in harmony .. honesty really brings peace and order to everybody..
Tuesday, June 09, 2009
Ilang linggo na lang at uwian na! kaya kailangang maiayus ko na ang mga psalubong ko para sa aking pamilya... ganito pala ang feeling ng OFW hehe..
Nung Pebrero, bago ako umalis ay super excited ako.. syempre ibang lugar naman.. medyo mas kikita ng konti kesa sa Pinas at syempre makakaexperience din ng winter sa wakas.. pero after 4 mos ng stay ko rito.. haaaaayyyy gusto ko nang umuwweeee! pero hinde pa pwede dahil 2 months pa!.. naisip ko lang na paano pa kaya ang mga totoong OFW na taon ang kailangang itagal sa ibang bansa para mgtrabaho para sa kanilang pamilya.. mabigat pala talaga ang kanilang sakripisyo.. maganda lang pakinggan na sa ibang bansa sila ngtatrabaho pero ang totoo.. matinding lungkot at hirap ang kanilang tinitiis para kumita ng pera pampadala sa knilang mga mahal sa buhay... haaayyy! isa lang ang masasabi ko.. saludo ako sa inyo!
one week na akong namimili at nagaayus ng mga ilalagay ko sa aking munting kahon.. ngunit hanggang ngayon ay hinde ko pa rin matapos-tapos.. hirap kasi mag-isip ng mga pasalubong....(at mahirap maghanap ng sale! heheh!) gusto ko kasi ay matuwa naman ang mga mahal ko sa buhay sa aking munting handog sa kanila...
Monday, June 08, 2009
LOVE STORY
We were both young when i first saw you
I close my eyes and the flashback starts
I`m standing there on a balcony in summer air
See the lights, see the party, the ball gowns
See you make your way through the crowd
And say hello, little did i know
That you were romeo
That you were romeo
You were throwing pebbles
And my daddy said stay away from juliet
And i was crying on the staircase
Begging you please don`t go
And i said Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I`ll be waiting, all there`s left to do is run
You`ll be the prince and i`ll be the princess
It`s a love story, baby, just say yes
So i sneak out to the garden to see you
We keep quiet `cause we`re dead if they knew
So close your eyes, escape this town for a little while
Oh, oh, oh `cause you were romeo, I was a scarlet letter
Oh, oh, oh `cause you were romeo, I was a scarlet letter
And my daddy said stay away from juliet
But you were everything to meI was begging you please don`t go
And i said Romeo, take me somewhere we can be alone
I`ll be waiting, all there`s left to do is run
You`ll be the prince and i`ll be the princess
It`s a love story, baby, just say yes
Romeo, save me, they`re trying to tell me how to feel
This love is difficult, but it`s real
Don`t be afraid, we`ll make it out of this mess
It`s a love story, baby, just say yes
I got tired of waiting, wondering if you were ever coming around
My faith in you was fading
When i met you on the outskirts of town
And i saidRomeo save me, i`ve been feeling so alone
I keep waiting for you but you never come
Is this in my head, i don`t know what to think
He knelt to the ground and he pulled out a ring
And said
Marry me, juliet, you`ll never have to be alone
I love you and that`s all i really know
I talked to your dad, you`ll pick out a white dress
It`s a love story, baby, just say yes
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
We were both young when i first saw you ....
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Yesterday June 6 was my dad's birthday... he would have been 64 if he was still around.. just miss him so much.. it was really funny because he has two birthdays .. he said that my grandma doesn't really remember the exact date of his birth because at that time.. only midwives handled the childbirth and it took them several years before they went to register his birth to the NSO..
my grandma first said that my dad was born the 6th of June so that's when he celebrates his birthday but after several years my grandma retracted her first statement and said that is was mid June so my dad also celebrates his birthday June 15... oh how i miss him... happy birthday tatay!
my grandma first said that my dad was born the 6th of June so that's when he celebrates his birthday but after several years my grandma retracted her first statement and said that is was mid June so my dad also celebrates his birthday June 15... oh how i miss him... happy birthday tatay!
on the other hand, today is my sistah's birthday she turned 21 today! haayyy! how time passes by.. my little sister is all grown up now, just graduated college and currently looking for her first job. i wish i was home with my mom and her to celebrate... Happy birthday sis! lavya!
surprise! surprise bebe! Last May 30 I paid my husband a surprise visit in Nagasaki. He was totally surprised that I was the one knocking at his front door that morning.. I just missed surprising him just like the old days. I asked my officemate and his boss to help me purchase my overnight bus ticket and at the night of May 29 I'm already on my way. I told my husband that my laptop was broken that's why I wasn't online. It was a 10 hour travel and boy was that exciting!.. wheeeew! I didn't sleep a full minute that night... but after seeing my husband and receiving his bear-tight hug... my sleepless night was all worth it.
We just spent the weekend together, dining out (our fave bonding moment) and catching up on lost times.. one of the best weekends i had! It was a 3-day vacation for me and mi bebe.. and it was a blast!
We just spent the weekend together, dining out (our fave bonding moment) and catching up on lost times.. one of the best weekends i had! It was a 3-day vacation for me and mi bebe.. and it was a blast!
Sunday, May 24, 2009
Last May 21st, our company (MTS) president Mr. Nagao paid us a visit here in Takasago, Japan. The scary Swine flu has infected some people near our area so we had to wear mask everyday but this didn’t stop him from visiting. His purpose is to meet with the different Japanese group leaders, promoting our company and encouraging them to expand the job opportunities for MTS. He also wanted to have a talk to us and personally check our living conditions here in Japan. We really appreciate his efforts because we can really see his drive and eagerness to make our company more productive and at the same time, cater the needs of the employees. We first discussed our problems and our working and living conditions here. Since ICT (Intra-Company Transferee) visas are still new to our company, they are still continuing to revise and perfect its terms and conditions, so it’s one of the main points in the discussion. After the meeting, we went to the turbine assembly section of MHI. We had to wear protective suits like helmets, gloves, masks, jackets as company SOP. There was a Japanese tour guide with us explaining the process and functions of the assembly, it’s really very educational. After office, Mr. Nagao invited us for dinner at the Takasago club just outside MHI. It’s a Japanese restaurant so most of the food served are raw.. (not really a fan of raw!) though there are others like chicken karage (fried chicken), salad, crabs, sausages etc so we still enjoyed it all in all.
Sunday, May 17, 2009
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS JAPAN
Last Spring Holiday me and my husband went to USJ, I am looking forward to this trip for the longest time ever and I was really excited about it. I downloaded a map (kinda difficult to read because it is all Japanese!) for us not to get lost! We actually had to ride four trains from my place just to get there.. Other routes are a little bit confusing so we decided to take the long cut.
We arrived there around 10 in the morning. It was Saturday, so we’re expecting a huge crowd that day besides, it was a special day because there will be a starlight parade at night. When we got off the train and stepped into Osaka Citywalk (located before reaching the USJ entrance), I was amazed.. it is an exact replica of the Universal Studios in US (I saw it only in pictures though) there is a hardrock station.. lots of restaurants, there’s this huge globe that constantly rotates with the sign that says UNIVERSAL STUDIOS.
After getting our one-day pass we’re off to our adventure. We first rode the HOLLYWOOD DREAM, which is like a roller coaster with no loops. It was an adrenaline pumping ride and I really enjoyed the thrill that I felt while I was on it. Because it’s a holiday, minimum waiting time for a ride is one hour.. totally exhausting.. The SPIDER-MAN ride was also a blast, it’s a 3D theater but the effects were cool.. you can feel the water sprinkled on your face by Dr. Octopus or the heat emitted by the glider of the Goblin…really amazing. Our JAWS adventure was also cool, we traveled around the river in a boat and were being chased by this shark.. our guide has a rifle so she shoots down the shark, sort of a reenactment in the movie.. there was even an explosion as a finale.. really worth the wait. Our last amusement stop for the day was SESAME STREET 4D theater,it was also good (except that Big bird, Ernie and the rest of the gang are speaking Japanese! Haha!) the characters like jump out of the screen and stops and dances right in front of you. There were also shows ongoing on the streets of USJ, the Peter Pan act which was held on a lake inside the park with the ship of Capt. Hook.. There was also street dancing with the Sesame street mascots. And the highlight of the day was the STARLIGHT PARADE, which was held around 8 in the evening. All the lights on the streets went out to make way for the parade. The floats were covered with shimmering lights together with some famous characters, it was really fun watching it. Before we went home we took our time to take pictures around USJ. Really an unforgettable experience for me
My Santa Claus husband
Woowww..! North Face bag, D&G, Diesel and Angel Heart perfumes, Twilight merchandise, lots of pens and a tripod! Yesss naman! Last Spring Holiday, my husband came to visit me here in Takasago. He is currently assigned for almost two years now in Nagasaki. We decided to spend our long holiday here in my place so that we can do sightseeing in Osaka. I unexpectedly received these presents from my husband.. I am really touched by the gesture.. Luuuvvv surprises!
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
After having a great opportunity of experiencing life in Japan, I came to notice a big difference between our countries and I can't help myself but to compare what I was used to and this new way of life I am living now. It is now my second time here as an intra-company employee in Takasago, Japan and still my opinions about this country remains the same.
When I first stepped here, my first impression to all I was seeing was wierd, as in capital W I E R D ... I guess since it was my first time to be in another country, then my reaction is really forgiveable. The first thing that I noticed was the atmosphere...wheww! so much for the smoke, dust and noise pollution. Surprisingly after being considered as a top rated country when it comes to technology, I wasn't really expecting it to be like this. The air is so fresh and clean, and the atmosphere is so relaxing. I wonder how they keep it this way.. No single car horn will be heard, it's just so peaceful and quiet. Well compared to our country, I have to admit they have a lot of edge on the pollution part... way way over the top. I am not sure about the noise part though, it's nice that it's quiet and all that, but I think in the long run, it's somewhat too quiet here that it's too close to being dull and boring. Honestly, it's one of the things I miss back home.. the lively surroundings and the chit chats of people combined together, okay so, I maybe a little exagerating but it's like music to my ears.
The next thing that I noticed was the people, oh boy! do they love fashion??!! At first I thought their style of clothing was somewhat too much for an ordinary day, but as more days passed, I really came to appreciate them...so much that sometimes I try to dress like one of them (well not even close! but hey I tried, haha!) .They looked liked barbie dolls came to life.. like ken and barbie would pale in comparison to them (hehe!) ..they are always dressed up and always ready for a party or something.. They have this freedom of expression here (not the kind that we have back home) not worrying about being criticized by others. They're not really brand conscious or color conscious, as long as it works for them, they'll wear it. I guess you can say that they have the right attitude towards themselves. Others doesn't really stare alot or gossips about others that has a different perspective in fashion. We Filipinos, on the other hand, have a different view over fashion. We dress up according to waht's "IN" in the fashion industry! It's not really bad, actually it's cool, because wherever we go, it feels like.. we belong! It's easy to blend in the crowd... maybe our selection of clothes are somewhat on the general side.. and I think it's a good thing.. What's not really cool about us is that we like to criticize people, that's why others are sometimes afraid to express themselves. I noticed that Filipinos are more conscious about how their look would please others rather than how it would please themselves. hmmm..makes me wonder when will we ever change that..
Another major thing that I noticed here is TIME.. it's amazing how they manage to base anything on time.. their trains and busses arrives on scheduled time.. no more no less (unbelievable!).. They have a synchronized time so everybody has the same figures on their watch.. (cool right?!) There are bus stops that has a schedule posted so you can estimate what time will you be on the station to ride the bus... the drivers don't stop long enough on each station and even if it is still empty, it won't stay long to wait, it would leave exactly as scheduled!.. so everything is so organized, you can easily manage your time here not worrying about the traffic or the bus taking too much time waiting for passengers. It's really stress-free! The downside of it however is that.. since the schedule is routinary.. its becomes robotic... and it boils down again to being dull and boring. Unlike at home everyday is challenge.. even though you wake up earlier than the rooster to make the "tik-tilaok sound" sometimes you will still be late in the office.. thanks to the hardworking bus drivers that has the neverending patinece to wait for passengers to fill the bus and stops by at every street along the way to Makati. Thinking of it, it's that jpurney that makes my day alive and exciting... and one of the things I missed back home.
Next on my list is their personality and attitude. Well, there's alot to mention on this part but I think I will only name a few. I know we always have this percepton towards the Japanese as violent people, maybe because of what happened in the world war II and what we see on movies ( them as Yakuzas).. and we can't blame us, I mean they were really ruthless historically and theatrically speaking. However, I was really amazed by their atitude now, I mean they are really very peaceful beings. Always bowing their heads and greeting you even though they don't really know you. They are also very helpful, honest , disciplined and hardworking. What is bad about them is that most of the time.. they are so hardworking that they tend to forget that they are also human.. human that needs to have fun enjoyment. They become too serious to their jobs that sometimes they tend to forget their families and personal lives. tskk.. tsskk.. that's too bad. Comparatively speaking, Filipinos are also helpful and hardworking people, they're just fun-loving beings and they can't help but to enjoy themselves even in the office. What's bad about us is sometimes we have too much enjoyment that we put our jobs aside to give way to our chit chats! (peteks! wehehe!) We value our personal life than our jobs and I think it's nice that we put our families ahead ..because for me quality times with them is priceless!
When I first stepped here, my first impression to all I was seeing was wierd, as in capital W I E R D ... I guess since it was my first time to be in another country, then my reaction is really forgiveable. The first thing that I noticed was the atmosphere...wheww! so much for the smoke, dust and noise pollution. Surprisingly after being considered as a top rated country when it comes to technology, I wasn't really expecting it to be like this. The air is so fresh and clean, and the atmosphere is so relaxing. I wonder how they keep it this way.. No single car horn will be heard, it's just so peaceful and quiet. Well compared to our country, I have to admit they have a lot of edge on the pollution part... way way over the top. I am not sure about the noise part though, it's nice that it's quiet and all that, but I think in the long run, it's somewhat too quiet here that it's too close to being dull and boring. Honestly, it's one of the things I miss back home.. the lively surroundings and the chit chats of people combined together, okay so, I maybe a little exagerating but it's like music to my ears.
The next thing that I noticed was the people, oh boy! do they love fashion??!! At first I thought their style of clothing was somewhat too much for an ordinary day, but as more days passed, I really came to appreciate them...so much that sometimes I try to dress like one of them (well not even close! but hey I tried, haha!) .They looked liked barbie dolls came to life.. like ken and barbie would pale in comparison to them (hehe!) ..they are always dressed up and always ready for a party or something.. They have this freedom of expression here (not the kind that we have back home) not worrying about being criticized by others. They're not really brand conscious or color conscious, as long as it works for them, they'll wear it. I guess you can say that they have the right attitude towards themselves. Others doesn't really stare alot or gossips about others that has a different perspective in fashion. We Filipinos, on the other hand, have a different view over fashion. We dress up according to waht's "IN" in the fashion industry! It's not really bad, actually it's cool, because wherever we go, it feels like.. we belong! It's easy to blend in the crowd... maybe our selection of clothes are somewhat on the general side.. and I think it's a good thing.. What's not really cool about us is that we like to criticize people, that's why others are sometimes afraid to express themselves. I noticed that Filipinos are more conscious about how their look would please others rather than how it would please themselves. hmmm..makes me wonder when will we ever change that..
Another major thing that I noticed here is TIME.. it's amazing how they manage to base anything on time.. their trains and busses arrives on scheduled time.. no more no less (unbelievable!).. They have a synchronized time so everybody has the same figures on their watch.. (cool right?!) There are bus stops that has a schedule posted so you can estimate what time will you be on the station to ride the bus... the drivers don't stop long enough on each station and even if it is still empty, it won't stay long to wait, it would leave exactly as scheduled!.. so everything is so organized, you can easily manage your time here not worrying about the traffic or the bus taking too much time waiting for passengers. It's really stress-free! The downside of it however is that.. since the schedule is routinary.. its becomes robotic... and it boils down again to being dull and boring. Unlike at home everyday is challenge.. even though you wake up earlier than the rooster to make the "tik-tilaok sound" sometimes you will still be late in the office.. thanks to the hardworking bus drivers that has the neverending patinece to wait for passengers to fill the bus and stops by at every street along the way to Makati. Thinking of it, it's that jpurney that makes my day alive and exciting... and one of the things I missed back home.
Next on my list is their personality and attitude. Well, there's alot to mention on this part but I think I will only name a few. I know we always have this percepton towards the Japanese as violent people, maybe because of what happened in the world war II and what we see on movies ( them as Yakuzas).. and we can't blame us, I mean they were really ruthless historically and theatrically speaking. However, I was really amazed by their atitude now, I mean they are really very peaceful beings. Always bowing their heads and greeting you even though they don't really know you. They are also very helpful, honest , disciplined and hardworking. What is bad about them is that most of the time.. they are so hardworking that they tend to forget that they are also human.. human that needs to have fun enjoyment. They become too serious to their jobs that sometimes they tend to forget their families and personal lives. tskk.. tsskk.. that's too bad. Comparatively speaking, Filipinos are also helpful and hardworking people, they're just fun-loving beings and they can't help but to enjoy themselves even in the office. What's bad about us is sometimes we have too much enjoyment that we put our jobs aside to give way to our chit chats! (peteks! wehehe!) We value our personal life than our jobs and I think it's nice that we put our families ahead ..because for me quality times with them is priceless!
It is nice to try living in another country even if it's just a short time. It really broadens your tight world and opens new doors for experience and opportunity.. I will be forever greatful for this opportunity ...
Sunday, May 10, 2009
it is not DE STINY that determines LOVE…. it is CHOICE…. our so-called DESTINY IS A LIE…Relationship last long not because they’re destined to last long.Relationships last long because two brave people made a choice to keep it, to fight for it and to work for it..Meanwhile, other relationships FAIL not because they’re destined to FAIL…They failed because one of the two or both made the choice to set each other free…….
when i was still in highschool, i used to imagine who i will end up with and how my husband would look like. i love reading romantic novels at that time which contributed alot to my being a hopeless romantic.. i would often daydream of a keanu reeves look-a-like giving me flowers and chocolates, taking me out on a date… that mushy kind of stuff..
i was in third year college when my world turned upside down..i stopped on daydreaming keanu reeves as my knight ‘n shining armour.. .. it was the time when i met Noel… actually we met thru text and we became textmates that time, it’s a long story of how we became textmates but the thing is, we became really good friends..
we haven’t seen each other personally but it seems as if i’ve known him for a long time.. we used to joke a lot and talk on the phone and i would often wonder what he looks like. we have a lot of things in common and i think that he feels the same way to me. he’s so funny and he never fails to make me laugh even if i’m in a bad mood, plus he has a great voice, the one i would describe as a sweet and husky voice with a hint of chito miranda ( parokya’s vocalist ).. he would just laugh about it.. it’s one of the things i like about him, his humility.. no matter how i complement him, he would just laugh and say "ganooon" hehe.. we talk almost anything and the sense of belonging inside me grew more. one time while we’re talking on the phone, he surprised me with a song, he played the guitar while singing on the phone.. and you can’t imagine the "kilig" i felt that time… that’s the time i realize that not only do i have special feelings for him, i also think i found a bestfriend in him…
when we met it’s like all things fell into places… i came to know him more and i became fonder of him.. he’s such a caring and thoughtful person.. whatever he’s doing, he would text me if i already ate my lunch or dinner or he would pick me up after school and even though our house is in Cavite and he lives in Navotas (ang layo kaya?!!) he would still accompany me to our house just to make sure that i’m safe. he is also the sweetest person i know… i would always catch him staring at me with his tantalizing(hehe) eyes and whispering sweet nothings to me…
when my father passed away.. he never left my side… it was a difficult time for me and my family, i would cry most of the time and he was always there to comfort me… always there to attend to my needs… always there to support me..
he’s also the most talented person i know… he’s a fast learner… a great teacher…. a singer… engineer….basketball player…writer…. drummer… guitarist…. dancer???.. hehe and the best husband.
his qualities i’ve mentioned are just a few of those that i love about him..i cannot believe that i found someone who’s more than i expected… i am so thankful to God that he gave me the best person to be with for the rest of my life. my bestfriend who thought me the val ue of life… love… trust… sacrifice and commitment… the person who will love and cherish me the same for a lifetime.
when i was still in highschool, i used to imagine who i will end up with and how my husband would look like. i love reading romantic novels at that time which contributed alot to my being a hopeless romantic.. i would often daydream of a keanu reeves look-a-like giving me flowers and chocolates, taking me out on a date… that mushy kind of stuff..
i was in third year college when my world turned upside down..i stopped on daydreaming keanu reeves as my knight ‘n shining armour.. .. it was the time when i met Noel… actually we met thru text and we became textmates that time, it’s a long story of how we became textmates but the thing is, we became really good friends..
we haven’t seen each other personally but it seems as if i’ve known him for a long time.. we used to joke a lot and talk on the phone and i would often wonder what he looks like. we have a lot of things in common and i think that he feels the same way to me. he’s so funny and he never fails to make me laugh even if i’m in a bad mood, plus he has a great voice, the one i would describe as a sweet and husky voice with a hint of chito miranda ( parokya’s vocalist ).. he would just laugh about it.. it’s one of the things i like about him, his humility.. no matter how i complement him, he would just laugh and say "ganooon" hehe.. we talk almost anything and the sense of belonging inside me grew more. one time while we’re talking on the phone, he surprised me with a song, he played the guitar while singing on the phone.. and you can’t imagine the "kilig" i felt that time… that’s the time i realize that not only do i have special feelings for him, i also think i found a bestfriend in him…
when we met it’s like all things fell into places… i came to know him more and i became fonder of him.. he’s such a caring and thoughtful person.. whatever he’s doing, he would text me if i already ate my lunch or dinner or he would pick me up after school and even though our house is in Cavite and he lives in Navotas (ang layo kaya?!!) he would still accompany me to our house just to make sure that i’m safe. he is also the sweetest person i know… i would always catch him staring at me with his tantalizing(hehe) eyes and whispering sweet nothings to me…
when my father passed away.. he never left my side… it was a difficult time for me and my family, i would cry most of the time and he was always there to comfort me… always there to attend to my needs… always there to support me..
he’s also the most talented person i know… he’s a fast learner… a great teacher…. a singer… engineer….basketball player…writer…. drummer… guitarist…. dancer???.. hehe and the best husband.
his qualities i’ve mentioned are just a few of those that i love about him..i cannot believe that i found someone who’s more than i expected… i am so thankful to God that he gave me the best person to be with for the rest of my life. my bestfriend who thought me the val ue of life… love… trust… sacrifice and commitment… the person who will love and cherish me the same for a lifetime.
A few seconds ago, I got a friend request from my cousin Ate She. We became cousins because her father and my father are brothers. We used to be very close when we were young and It’s been ages since I last saw her and her family, if I’m not mistaken it was in my father’s wake.
As I browse through her online album, my tears fell infinitely on my cheeks when pictures of my Kakang Eliz flashed in my laptop screen. He looks alot like my father.. and seeing him again intensifed my longing for my tatay. It’s been four years since my dad passed away and until now the pain is still fresh, as if it only happened yesterday.
My dad and I are very close and for me he was the best father in the world. No one can ever compare to what my father did for me and our family. When I was little, I remember him helping me with my homework, teaching me how to read, write and count, accompanying me to school, attending the PTA’s and attending my graduation… I can’t help crying whenever I go through these memories. He is also a very cool dad always joking around, playing playstation and “tanching” with me and my friends, texting me with jokes and calling me on the phone for no reason at all, his love for us is unconditional.. How I miss all of these..!
Just like any father, his dream for us is very simple..for me and my sister to finish our studies.. When I graduated I know he was very happy for me seeing me walk up the stage accepting my diploma, the look on his face is irreplaceable.. and when I passed the board exams he was more than happy and proud. I remember talking to one of his closest friends.. he told me that my father was sooo proud of me, and that he always tell his friends how lucky he is to have me as her daughter. I burst into tears hearing all that and until now I can’t help crying remembering the words that his friend said. A few months from now my sister will graduate from college and I know that my dad would be so proud that his two princess has fulfilled his lifelong dream.
I never had a chance to say anything to my dad on that fateful day, i never had a chance to thank him for everything, to tell him how much i love him and to make up for the things i did wrong.. things that I regret until now .. but despite of our sudden separation.. I am still thankful and our only consolation is that he was not put into much suffering because that would have been more painful for him and for us.. My dad had lived a good life and I know that he is already with our Creator.. and that he will always be around watching over us, protecting us, helping us, and loving us… but more importantly, I know that he will always be in our hearts, so he knows and feels everything we want to tell him.. he knows how much we love him..
WE LOVE YOU TATAY ROMY AND WE MISS YOU SOO MUCH!
As I browse through her online album, my tears fell infinitely on my cheeks when pictures of my Kakang Eliz flashed in my laptop screen. He looks alot like my father.. and seeing him again intensifed my longing for my tatay. It’s been four years since my dad passed away and until now the pain is still fresh, as if it only happened yesterday.
My dad and I are very close and for me he was the best father in the world. No one can ever compare to what my father did for me and our family. When I was little, I remember him helping me with my homework, teaching me how to read, write and count, accompanying me to school, attending the PTA’s and attending my graduation… I can’t help crying whenever I go through these memories. He is also a very cool dad always joking around, playing playstation and “tanching” with me and my friends, texting me with jokes and calling me on the phone for no reason at all, his love for us is unconditional.. How I miss all of these..!
Just like any father, his dream for us is very simple..for me and my sister to finish our studies.. When I graduated I know he was very happy for me seeing me walk up the stage accepting my diploma, the look on his face is irreplaceable.. and when I passed the board exams he was more than happy and proud. I remember talking to one of his closest friends.. he told me that my father was sooo proud of me, and that he always tell his friends how lucky he is to have me as her daughter. I burst into tears hearing all that and until now I can’t help crying remembering the words that his friend said. A few months from now my sister will graduate from college and I know that my dad would be so proud that his two princess has fulfilled his lifelong dream.
I never had a chance to say anything to my dad on that fateful day, i never had a chance to thank him for everything, to tell him how much i love him and to make up for the things i did wrong.. things that I regret until now .. but despite of our sudden separation.. I am still thankful and our only consolation is that he was not put into much suffering because that would have been more painful for him and for us.. My dad had lived a good life and I know that he is already with our Creator.. and that he will always be around watching over us, protecting us, helping us, and loving us… but more importantly, I know that he will always be in our hearts, so he knows and feels everything we want to tell him.. he knows how much we love him..
WE LOVE YOU TATAY ROMY AND WE MISS YOU SOO MUCH!
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