Something to Look Forward To

The past few weeks, my hubby joined thousands of Filipinos trying their luck looking for a job. And if you follow the news, you know that everyday the unemployment rate gets bigger and bigger... Each day was a challenge... days when he comes home down and frustrated because you could almost feel that you're in until they give you the "thank you for applying speech."

But finally, after weeks of trying, hardwork, patience and deligence , he will now start working on Feb 3 in the same company i work for but on a different account. Both of us are proud, excited and at the same time a bit nervous. Its like starting a new school during your younger years. We are just thankful for this new beginning ....

And with this, we know good things are about to come our way... something to look forward to this year of the Ox :)

Yearender 2008,,,,, Part 2

The Year 2008 ended with simple celebration with family and friends..... here are some snapshots of said events.

The Year That Was... 2008

I was supposed to publish this post yesterday but i was having problems with my inet connections .... so instead of being a year ender post, let this be my first blog for the year 2009 ... A New Year, a new beginning ... the year that passed was not a very good year... a lot of challenges, problems and tears came our way but we managed to survive... and the bonus part is we have gained true and loyal friends, valuable learnings and the fact that we are surrounded with much love by the people around. Indeed these are the best weapon one can have to welcome a new year .

And so as I bid goodbye to 2008 .. let me list down the highlights of the year that was....

1. Overnight Stay in Discovery Suites during my Birthday.

2. Our first out of town trip in Bulacan.

3. Got promoted but resigned from the position after a few months

4 Our labor problem/case with 22nd

5. Opening of our Canteen that lasted for 6 months

6. Mayeeh's wedding

7. Start up Keai Ora

and

8. Fun and quality family time with Benjie and our little Julia.

Julia's 3rd Birthday

Last Sunday was a special day for our little princess, Julia as she turned big Three! We had a simple get together with fellow celebrant cousin Fiona (who turned 5 as well). Both girls had fun playing with their cousins. And of course, Julia enjoyed her gifts from well wishers as Mommy and Daddy took pictures of her.

Early Christmas Gift

I decided to give my hubby and my princess a special gift this Christmas.... a local dvd player that would read all our pirated dvd so we can do a dvd marathon anytime....

And look who got excited with what Santa brought them a week an half early .... :)

View from the Top

Last Sunday, while in the middle of the call i suddenly grabbed my phone and took a picture of the view from the window where i am sitting... It was literally a breath taking view... a welcome breather from all the calls i'm taking especially on a Sunday while everybody else is watching boxing.... and one thing that made me smile is the thought that how lucky I am to have view like this and to think that i'm far from being an executive...

so for now.. let me just enjoy the view to ward off my mind from calls and the "not so good" people around :)

Deadline Jitters

For the past weeks i have been writing this "special project"... and as always, i crammed until the very last minute... (and calling in sick half of the day so i can beat the deadline).. For a while there i got scared that i might have lost my touch being away for almost 5 years in the writing industry.... but when the adrenalin rush came in.. i started writing away and couldnt believe what i wrote.. I cant say much, yet... but in time hopefully you'll be able to see my work again..I'm keeping my fingers crossed and saying a special prayer that this project will push through

Christmas Giveaways..

This year we're offering a different Christmas giveaway.. its our very special Laing at an affordable price... The food is great, promise ! Its Benjie's specialty and we are hoping one day we can make this a big thing!!!

For orders ... just call, txt or email me...

Happy Holidays

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SOMETHING TO BE THANKFUL FOR

It was a "roller coaster" type of day ... one moment you're okay and the next you feel drained and lonely, swamped with a thousand and one things to think of....

I went home from work tired physically, emotionally and financially. Stress and finacial problems are again taking its toll... but something jilted me back to my senses... the "thanksgiving" blog entry of my friend who is thousands of miles away.

She wrote ... she was thankful for the colleagues, friends, family , husband she has by her side. But most of her, she was grateful that finally after years of trying she finally got pregnant but unfortunately lost the baby after a week. I admire my friend because despite what she's going through she still manage to see the positive side of things.... which got me to thinking... if only i have half of her optism and outlook in life perhaps i wouldnt be too stressed out and be feeling drained and out...

I've been writing almost half of my life .... I have known great writers from the industry but the best writer of all is the big boss Up there who never fails to open my eyes and never fails to amaze me with the twists and turns in this big drama called Life.

Sinfully Delicious

I am not a " sweets" person and not like others, i dont have a sweet tooth. I can easily exchange chocolates and other sweet stuff for a hot cup of coffee and regular pandesal. But last friday i decided to give in and dropped by the newly opened krispy kreme branch in gateway to check it out. There were indeed a lot of sweet stuff on the shelf but it was the Apple Pie Caramel who caught my attention. It was indeed a wise decision because it was sinfully delicious and went well with my coffee.

Little Miracles

From time to time we experience Little Miracles that touch our lives. It can come in a simple phone call, a simple hi or a simple gesture.... It doesnt have to be grand or something earth shaking.... just something that will somehow wake up your senses and touch your heart...

Little Miracle 01

For the past two weeks, i worked on a very early shift... Have to wake up by 4am, leave the house at 5am so i can be at the office by 6am. Most of time, waking up is the problem, and what pains me most is leaving Julia and Benjie still sound asleep in the comforts of our bed while i had to drag myself to work... As i walk towards the terminal, i would usually pass by my neighbor's house whose helpers would be cleaning their cars as early as 5am. The catch here is as pass by they would warmly greet me "good morning" even if they dont know me. Imagine, two young helpers working before the sun rises and ready to give a smile to strangers. I suddenly felt so little because here i am probably earning thrice as what they're getting, complaining to my boss how difficult it is to report for work early in the morning when some people are already on their feet and smiling !!!!


Little Miracle #02

We have been battling a legal case against Benjie's former employers... nope the case is not yet over, and worse, to get back at us, they filed a case against Benjie for Intriguing Against Honor ( yup, there's such a case !!!) . So to help us clear Benjie's name
we tried to get documentation from Smart Communication but we got declined because they dont issue out extractions of SMS without a court order. We are disappointed because we were requesting for said docs so we can file a motion to quash the said case. I tried to call some friends who somehow would have a connection inside smart to help us sort things out with the legal department. Here's the miracle.... the other night, out of the blue, my former publisher called me after almost two years of silence to discuss a concept i have for a new book. In the course of our conversation, he mentioned Smart Communications and from there I picked up the queue... Lo and behold, he somehow knows someone inside who, God willing, might be able to help us get said documents. Well its still a long shot from here but i am really amazed on how God's hand works. Imagine, its been years since i havent touched based with my publisher and just when I needed someone to help us out, He sends someone to give us hope in our case.

Little Miracle #03

My bestfriend got married two months ago and since she got married at the age of 35, everybody was asking her and pressuring her to conceive. Now not everybody knows that almost a decade ago, she underwent an operation due to an ovarian mass. It wasnt malignant or something but her OB Gyn Sister insisted on taking out the ovary before it can lead to bigger problems. So at mid 20's she was left with just one ovary. Now with just one ovary, we know its not impossible to conceive however, it may be more difficult compared to others. But this wasnt the case for Mayeeh because last night I heard the good news that she's now on the family way. This indeed is not just a little Miracle but a Special One to celebrate and be thankful for.

Now what have I learned from all these miracles ? No matter how difficult and rough the roads i may be trekking right now, there is always a reason for me to smile because the Lord continues to shower me with his Blessings and Little Miracles to ponder ! :)

Jologs Queen

When i was still writing full time, my friends from ABS would call me the Jologs Queen... Nope, not because I'm a certified Jologs (i'm more on the "kolehiyala" side minus the kakikayan) but because wherever i go there will always be someone that i somehow know or who knows me without me knowing it....... The usually say the the 6 degrees affinity does not apply to me because i easily go beyond the 6 degrees rule .... Classic example.....

An MMK staff/researcher went to Dubai a couple of years ago to do a story research for said show. There they met someone (a consulate staff i think) who happens to be a mom of a former schoolmate .....

My sister in law Kathy went to the first PTA meeting in Holy Spirit where her youngest daughter happens to be a classmate of a former classmate in College


My Bestfriend just got married last September and her husband happens to be a coworker of a former colleague of mine in Aptech Computer School.

A few months back, I went to Smart Wireless Center to request for a legal document needed for a legal suit.... again someone from my alma matter recognized me....

And this afternoon, while depositing a cheque in the bank, another familian recognized me although I have to admit i didnt know her because she was three batches lower....


And the list and the connection continues..... Thinking about it, I couldnt help but smile. I know the Big Guy up there really loves me because wherever I go, there will always be someone who is willing to extend a smile... and willing to help out.

so let me end this entry by saying ... " Mabuhay ang mga JOLOGS !"

My Sunday Routine

After a few weeks, I finally got back to my Sunday Off and first thing in my agenda this morning is my coffee, peanut butter sandwich and my blog entry.... Nothing beats my Sunday Routine when i have time for myself...(well at least until everybody wakes up ... hehehe)

Writing Job

I just got another offer to write for a teleserye a few minutes ago and i have to admit it was really tempting ..... God knows how much i miss writing and seeing your work unfold right before your eyes. But life is different now and much as i want to trade my day job to my old writing job its not that easy because i have my little julia and tons of bills to think of. Although my day job does not complete or fulfill my creative side, at least it brings food on the table and somehow makes me secure and safe because of our health insurance. So for now i would have to keep my pen and paper in the drawer and just take it out when the right project comes.

so as the saying goes.... "abangan ang susunod na kabanata...."

Welcome To the World of Blogging

I've heard of cashing in some bucks while blogging so i told myself might as well give it a try. At least its something i really love to do (blogging that is) and something that i know i am capable of doing....

So the first question is what should i write to earn something ????? I know there are one thousand and one things to write about but doesnt have any idea where or how to start. I usually write about something personal that i dont think most people on the worldwide web would care about but hey, who knows i could be wrong ... and in this case, i hope i'm wrong....
because i would really need the extra bucks and i would really love to write, and write.... and write.....

so as for now, i'm keeping my fingers crossed and hope one day someone will stumble upon my site, would be brave enough to trust my writing skills and make me richer by a few bucks :)

In the meantime, I'll just continue blogging ......

Our Favorite Hang-Out

Yesterday, the sun finally came out in the afternoon so the whole family headed off to UP Campus so Julia can ran around to her heart's content (which she literaly did) !!!!!

Daddy's Birthday

Today is Benjie's 28th (?) birthday again and we had a very simple celebration. Highlight of the day was the blowing of the candle by our little Princess....

Bedscene

My day started really special because my little princess woke up with a smile on her little face and gamely posed before the camera. If only all mornings can start this way than you'll have all the reasons to get up early in the morning

My Best Friend's Wedding

It took us months to prepare for this special day but it was worth it. Nothing beats to see the bride and groom all smiles on this special day. All of the hardships, long hours, discussions, preparations and practices really paid off and to think we had to do it in such little time (less than 6 months to prepare) and not to mention hundreds of thousands miles away (the Bride and Groom reside in UK while I am here in the homeland, Philippines) .

I have to admit, i'm having withdrawal syndromes coz all of a sudden i have a lot of time in my hands (not that i'm complaining)... its just that i miss Mayeeh's worried voice and Arthur's laughter as we prepare for their big day.

To the Bride and Groom.... stay happy and in love !!!!!

A QUIET AFTERNOON

I enjoyed a simple afternoon with Julia as i put her to sleep and decided to blog my time away. Watching her sleep made me realize how time flies so fast.... my little princess is slowly growing and before we know it, she'll no longer be our little one. In the meantime let me enjoy every minute with her...