true blooded pink sisters

only friends since birth can get away with these things...

well, just a background...i've been friends with these bratinellas since 'electric youth' was the in thing. it's inevitable to bond over pink uniforms and boys. and this year we are celebrating our 10th year anniversary since secondary school graduation! who would've thought that it's been 10 long years since we graced the four corners of lourdes' classrooms. from cdo to singapore and to wherever we will be 10 years from now.. =)



- laugh at you when you trip or fall, then help you out.
- curse right on your face
- make fun of you at your worst state
- reminisce about the same old stories with the same enthusiasm as it was first told
- remember all your grammatical mistakes & publish/ announce it as the next SOA (state of the nation address) or worse yet... immortalize it on a tombstone
- declare that your boy toy looks like a monkey or a tambay
- relives all your bloopers to the point of embarassment (and you can't even defend yourself)
- and of course, stick it out with you through thick and thin, near or far, happy or sad, famine or abundance. lol.

i guess this should be the motto when with them: no pretentions, you are your shitty self.

a tigidig weekend

i never knew horseback riding could be soooo much fun until i tried it last weekend. i discovered that i had a bit of an 'equestrienne' in me. needless to say, despite almost falling off the horse & getting sunburn, i managed to have heaps of fun! the countryside/ ranch setting, super yummy western meals and a wacky bunch of friends were the perfect icing on the top.

here's a peek at my tigidig weekend... maybe another one soon?!?

thank you.

5-4-3-2-1! i'll be celebrating my 26th birthday when the clock strikes 12. i can't say i'm overjoyed for this occasion, but, so much THANKFUL nonetheless. so here goes my long list:

Thank you..

.. for my family despite the difficulties we're experiencing right now.
.. for my friends who have always been there through life's ups and downs.
.. for my jobs and the things i'm continuing to learn from them.
.. for the experiences, crazy or mundane, coz they have made me become a better person.
.. for the heartaches that made me realize i'm capable of loving.
.. for the opportunities that life always offers me.
.. for the things that i have and the places i've visited.
.. for the food that i eat, the air that i breathe, and the water that i drink.
.. for the people who have touched my life in one way or another.
.. for nature and all its bounty.
.. and for LIFE; ces't la vie!

to the Almighty G, muchos gracias, for the countless blessings you've showered upon me.

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since i'm growing older, it is also an opportunity to achieve more and improve on several aspects of my life...

.. be more patient
.. be more thankful for life's simple pleasures
.. to always strive to be happy wherever i'm at or in whatever i'm doing (happiness is a state of mind after all)
.. be more human
.. be more free spirited
.. be more loving
.. be more wise and open minded
.. be sexier, haha! (it is also a state of mind, aye!)
.. be healthier in my choice of food and lifestyle (includes quitting ill habits)
.. be more positive
.. be more thoughtful
.. be financially stable

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I am who I am, take it or leave it! =)

I also want to take this time to say 'I LOVE YOU' to the people who matter most. I may not be the perfect daughter, sister or friend but I'll always strive to be one.

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Again, THANK YOU from the bottom of my heart! =)

what my girlfriends are like

oona: give away smiles and motherly
mapet: brilliant jokes and smart alecks
krysse: mood swings and unconditional love
bea: maarte facade and wife material
mimi: childlike fervor and events planner
claire: kind hearted and all time companion
weaw: crazy and bold
sauky: level headed and practical
sam: blunt and generous
bing: oriental fascination and fellow mangkay club member
lina: conservative and distinct laugh
rona: globe trotter and a walking wikipedia
janice: prim and proper
deux: party animal and determined
jane: hippie at heart and musically inclined
drea: devoted mother and fun loving
maya: innocent and family oriented


needless to say, im so blessed to be surrounded by my lovely friends. i wouldn't mind being single at all. you girls will just have to expect me at your doorstep once in a while.

that elusive thing called love

i was busy buzzing at the alfresco area of starbucks when i overheard this conversation from two lady customers. just to make it clear, i didn't mean to eavesdrop it's just that my radar immediately picked it up coz its relevant to me.

lady A: Hay, ano na kaya future natin? (What is our future?) -- I am assuming she's referring to their future in the realm of love.

lady X: Sa edad na'to dapat nasa isang stable relationship na tayo. (At this age, we should already be in a stable relationship.) -- Of course, referring to a stable romantic relationship.

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i have to admit that when one goes beyond the age of 25, being in a relationship & probably engaged, suddenly becomes the only existential state available to women as dictated by societal norms. what happens to the rest of us who don't fall under that category? i guess all of you, 25 & beyond single women, know the answer. i mean, its not about the getting married part but rather finding who to marry. if it were that simple, all of us would have been married by now. at this age when the most eligible guy you meet on the street is either gay or attached, the hope of finding mr. right becomes more & more excruciating. however, this is no reason to become a cynic at love.... love happens when it ought to be.

what if..

..i could stop time
..i could finish one whole pack of MARS chocolate
..i can just sleep at 10pm pronto
..i had the perfect abs
..i had a superman
..i have more money
..i could just disappear anytime (ala Jumper style)
..i could just slap people i hate
..i wouldn't have to worry about exorbitant phone bills
..all my closest friends live next door

i wouldn't be surprised if i came up with something like this in the future. these are only my what ifs for the day.

mumbles, frumbles and whatever-bles

i've always adhered to this thing that whatever happens on a monday sets your mood for the rest of the week. i got off to a pretty bad start this week. monday was an EMO day (i dont wanna elaborate on this) plus i started to take over my new job description. my JD spells P-R-E-S-S-U-R-E! i had to immediately plan my strategy and come up with measurable goals after an hour. the next day, i was 30 mins late for work. kudos to my ignorance, the city has started to implement all road blockages, detours and re-routes in preparation for the weekend's F1 race. it was the first time i got stuck in really bad traffic; reminded me so much of manila. so i had to hastily find the nearest mrt stop, switch to another mode of transport and sprint to my office in 5 mins or less. it sure brought out my best brisk walking skills! i made a conscious effort to beat the odds on wednesday so i decided to avoid all F1 hooha and just take the mrt all the way from bedok (my normal route to work is via a 50-minute bus ride; door-to-door delivery). but alas! luck was still not on my side. when i got out of the station, it was raining like mad. no umbrella at hand & determined not to arrive late at work, I braved the strong rain, sprinted and reached the office completely drenched. it suddenly felt like winter in the office. by some twist of fate, i managed to arrive at work 15 mins early on thursday. i even had time to grab breakfast at burger king (been craving for it since last week). Friday saw some heavy rainshowers; like an armed soldier, i was equipped with an umbrella. this time around, only my shoes got a rain bath. =)

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--written on the 1st of October--

see, i can't even finish my entry earlier. it's almost irrelevant. im just gonna post it anyways. THIS week is extremely hectic for me, gotta switch back to my **Superwoman** mode. Oh yeah, i need a name and a tag line, most superheroes have it...so must i. =) Suggestions are very much welcome.

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accchhhhhh..!!! i cant un-italize this 'Friday saw some heavy rainshowers but like an armed soldier i was already equipped with an umbrella.' ---

a few hours after... i was able to work my magic. patience is the key.

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i'm blabbering shit, obviously. i better get some much needed SLEEP.

Na razie.