LAST 24 HOURS OF 2010.
*dundundundunnnnnnn*
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Because I think dreams are important.
Dreaming is one of the most mysterious and interesting experiences in our lives.
During the Roman Era some dreams were even submitted to the Roman Senate for analysis and dream interpretation. They were thought to be messages from the gods. Dream interpreters even accompanied military leaders into battles and campaigns!
In addition to this, it is also known that many artists have received their creative ideas from their dreams.
But what do we actually know about dreams? Here are 15 interesting facts about dreams.
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Ito lang naman inemail ko sa Tatay ko, di ko alam kung bakit bumuhos luha ko...
Tay,Literal, yan lang. Grabe yung luha ko, parang sampung taong di pinakawalan... NAPAKAIYAKIN KO.
I honestly don't know what is happening, it just pains us to see you sad. Para ngang di sad, parang depressed. We still have a few more days before 2011 to fix whatever the problem is. I, personally, want to help you kasi I know I contributed to whatever you're going through so if you need someone to talk to, just tell me.
We love you and we all hope we get our jolly, loving, warm and makulit na Tatay back soon. :)
Ale
We were looking for strollers the other day...
None of these were at the department store, though. But I like the colors and how they look like. This, though, is for a much older baby. Not a newborn. Bry and I want a stroller Brianna can use 'til she's old enough to walk.
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
I bought baby stuff yesterday...
...that's why I will be crossing out some items on this list:
- Maternity pads
Maternity bras12/27/2010- Baby diapers
- Baby wipes
- Receiving blankets
- Pacifier
- Changing pad
- Baby bottles
Breast pumps12/27/2010- Stroller
- Crib
A rollercoaster of emotions...
2010 has truly been life-changing for me. A lot of heartbreaks and successes happened this year and I couldn't be more thankful.
First, I want to thank Jopet. Despite us going our separate ways, those 7 years were incredibly wonderful and I couldn't ask for anything else from you. You've been there, helping me through my darkest times and cheering me through trials I got myself into and actually encourage me to emerge successful. Thank you for the love and the care you've spoiled me with during those 7 years. I would also like to thank you for the opportunity of being a friend despite a hard and tearful break-up and for that, again, I couldn't ask for anything else.
Next, I'd like to thank my family. I know I've been a really huge pain in the ass this year and I was far from being the most ideal daughter you could ever think of having but I thank you for the support and the understanding. I probably am the luckiest girl, having you as my family. Even through the disappointments, I wouldn't trade you guys for anyone else. We still have a few more days before 2011 to fix what's broken so we can face the new year with a fresh outlook and a clearer view of what we will be encountering.
Third, my TVSTYLE family. You guys have been a huge part of my 2010. You became my shock absorbers and sponges of all the drama that went on in my life this year. Each and everyone of you played a major role in my life and I can't be thankful enough. Shout out to Kuya Delong for being my voice of reason and for pushing me to my limits (both positive and negative...at least for me).
I also would like to thank my PSI 240 family for being a part of probably the biggest and most important realization of my life. I wouldn't trade that experience for anything else.
Of course, I thank Bry for bearing this wonderful baby with me. Hon, when the clock struck 12am January 1, 2010, we vowed to one another that this will be OUR year. That we both will conquer this year as we were meant to. It has definitely been our year and this year has given us the biggest blessing anyone could ever ask for in the form of the awesome-est little baby girl, Brianna Angelica. I enjoyed being your dirty little secret, I have to be honest but we'd have to put the games aside and put Brianna on top of both our priority lists. Thank you for being so mature and childish at the same time. I hope we make the same vow - or a more binding vow in front of friends, families and God - for 2011 as we did when we welcomed 2010. I love you so much and thank you.
Lastly, I want to thank God. You made all these possible and I offer everything to you. Thank you for all the trials and achievements we had this year and most of all, I want to thank you for giving Brianna to us. She is a living testament of your love to - and between - me and Bry.
First, I want to thank Jopet. Despite us going our separate ways, those 7 years were incredibly wonderful and I couldn't ask for anything else from you. You've been there, helping me through my darkest times and cheering me through trials I got myself into and actually encourage me to emerge successful. Thank you for the love and the care you've spoiled me with during those 7 years. I would also like to thank you for the opportunity of being a friend despite a hard and tearful break-up and for that, again, I couldn't ask for anything else.
Next, I'd like to thank my family. I know I've been a really huge pain in the ass this year and I was far from being the most ideal daughter you could ever think of having but I thank you for the support and the understanding. I probably am the luckiest girl, having you as my family. Even through the disappointments, I wouldn't trade you guys for anyone else. We still have a few more days before 2011 to fix what's broken so we can face the new year with a fresh outlook and a clearer view of what we will be encountering.
Third, my TVSTYLE family. You guys have been a huge part of my 2010. You became my shock absorbers and sponges of all the drama that went on in my life this year. Each and everyone of you played a major role in my life and I can't be thankful enough. Shout out to Kuya Delong for being my voice of reason and for pushing me to my limits (both positive and negative...at least for me).
I also would like to thank my PSI 240 family for being a part of probably the biggest and most important realization of my life. I wouldn't trade that experience for anything else.
Of course, I thank Bry for bearing this wonderful baby with me. Hon, when the clock struck 12am January 1, 2010, we vowed to one another that this will be OUR year. That we both will conquer this year as we were meant to. It has definitely been our year and this year has given us the biggest blessing anyone could ever ask for in the form of the awesome-est little baby girl, Brianna Angelica. I enjoyed being your dirty little secret, I have to be honest but we'd have to put the games aside and put Brianna on top of both our priority lists. Thank you for being so mature and childish at the same time. I hope we make the same vow - or a more binding vow in front of friends, families and God - for 2011 as we did when we welcomed 2010. I love you so much and thank you.
Lastly, I want to thank God. You made all these possible and I offer everything to you. Thank you for all the trials and achievements we had this year and most of all, I want to thank you for giving Brianna to us. She is a living testament of your love to - and between - me and Bry.
Get ready, 2011.
Brianna, Bry and I are soooooo ready to rock you!
Monday, December 27, 2010
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Goals for 2011...
Okay, I do this every year but sometimes it's kinda hard to finish the entire list. But then, whenever I get to fulfill one of the items on my list, I get really psyched on crossing out more items. So I'mma do this one again for next year because this is essential for me to have peace of mind (equilibrium among the 4 dimensions of a human being). And since I now know how to write my goals (SMART), I shall write my goals for 2011 that way.
Resolution #1: I have Php150,000.00 savings account on or before September 15, 2011.Okay, so far, these are all I got. Will add to this list again if I come up with other goals I want to fulfill next year.
I made this money goal last November during PSI seminar. This is just in my SAVINGS account, meaning I will not touch the money in this account for anything. The money for Brianna, Bry and my needs, I'd have to get somewhere else.
Resolution #2: I have invested at least Php 5,000.00 in the stock market by the end of the first quarter of 2011.
Since I have a hundred and fifty peso savings account goal and I wouldn't be able to fulfill that goal without a job or without a passive source of income that's why I came up with this goal. In relation to this goal, part of my 2010 year-ender assignment is to read on and study how the stock market works. Plus, an early 2011 assignment is to attend seminars in PSE on how to invest and all these kinds of things.
Resolution #3: I have gone back to my pre-pregnancy body and pre-pregnancy weight of 112lbs. by the end of June 2011.
This will entail a lot of hard work, I know. I can do this. Brianna will be waking me up in the middle of the night for milk and/or diaper change anyway. That will definitely help me lose the weight, I'm pretty sure.
Resolution #4: I have read all books that I bought but didn't get to read by mid-2011.
This goal has also been part of my previous resolutions but I didn't get to fulfill because I keep on buying new books, adding up to those books I've yet to read. I vow not to buy new books unless I've finished all the books I haven't read yet.
Resolution #5: Brianna has been baptized by the end of February 2011.
I want Brianna to be baptized within February because I was baptized within my birth month, too. Plus, I want to show her to the world as early as possible.
Resolution #6: I have 2 jobs in oDesk every week.
Because I will be needing the money.
Resolution #7: I have applied for a freelance production work by August 2011.
By then, Brianna will be 6 months old already. I can already leave her at home or with Bry's parents. I want to work outside the house again so this will not be be compromised with anything else.
Relapse. Not cool. Php 10k flushed down the toilet...
Honestly?
Not caring is a much easier option.
Really.
Saturday, December 25, 2010
I sure hope I look like her whenever I watch a make-or-break basketball game.
P.S. Zac looks weird in a good kind of way.
Christmas...
Okay, apparently, Christmas didn't turn out as I expected (i.e. no phone arguments with my boyfriend over how I'm such a drama queen).
Stupid stupidity.
Shall make my annual year-ender blog entry that takes too much time and brain cells, it probably is the most productive thing I do every year. Okay, besides the wishlist.
Stupid stupidity.
Shall make my annual year-ender blog entry that takes too much time and brain cells, it probably is the most productive thing I do every year. Okay, besides the wishlist.
Friday, December 24, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
A conversation we had at the TVSTYLE pantry yesterday...
Ate Rona: Ale, may nakita akong onesie sa Quiapo kanina. Dapat bibilin ko kaso malelate nako pag huminto pako. Sana makadaan ako ulit one of these days. Nakalagay "Future Hiphop Dancer" *makes a square on her chest using her fingers*.Honey, there's no problem. We can have a hiphop dancing rockstar daughter and she will be the greatest hiphop dancing rockstar there is! ☺
Bry: Nako!
Everyone laughs.
Iton: Ang gusto kasi ni Bry "Future Rock Icon" e.
I enjoyed last night even without booze.
Went to the TVSTYLE annual Christmas party last night and man, there were a lot of firsts for me.
Last night was the first time I...
...went out after 9pm. Yes, since the pregnancy, whenever I go out, I have to be home before the clock strikes 9. Well, if I were staying at Bry's place, that's technically not "going out", right?
...went to a Christmas party and did not drink any kind of alcohol. Fine, first time I went to a Christmas party and did not drink any kind of alcohol since I was 13.
...went to a Christmas party and actually remembered every damn detail of what happened when I woke up the next morning.
...hungout with people who are smoking and did not feel the urge to smoke.
...sent out gifts labeled "Love, Bry & Ale". It has always been a solo thing for me, even if my ex and I were practically husband and wife to friends and each other's families.
...received gift labeled "To Bry & Ale". Again, it always has been a solo thing.
...felt this much positive attention to a relationship I have.
...had Bry kiss me that much in public. He's not the PDA kind of person. I am not, either but I have to say that I want the whole world to know how in love I am.
...have seen Bry let loose like that. He's loud but he doesn't really dance in public. Ha-ha!
I am sooooo excited for next Christmas' firsts. And one of them firsts would definitely be sending out gifts labeled "Love, Bry, Ale and Brianna". ♥
Last night was the first time I...
...went out after 9pm. Yes, since the pregnancy, whenever I go out, I have to be home before the clock strikes 9. Well, if I were staying at Bry's place, that's technically not "going out", right?
...went to a Christmas party and did not drink any kind of alcohol. Fine, first time I went to a Christmas party and did not drink any kind of alcohol since I was 13.
...went to a Christmas party and actually remembered every damn detail of what happened when I woke up the next morning.
...hungout with people who are smoking and did not feel the urge to smoke.
...sent out gifts labeled "Love, Bry & Ale". It has always been a solo thing for me, even if my ex and I were practically husband and wife to friends and each other's families.
...received gift labeled "To Bry & Ale". Again, it always has been a solo thing.
...felt this much positive attention to a relationship I have.
...had Bry kiss me that much in public. He's not the PDA kind of person. I am not, either but I have to say that I want the whole world to know how in love I am.
...have seen Bry let loose like that. He's loud but he doesn't really dance in public. Ha-ha!
I am sooooo excited for next Christmas' firsts. And one of them firsts would definitely be sending out gifts labeled "Love, Bry, Ale and Brianna". ♥
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
In this point in time, I shouldn't be affected by the way words come out of his mouth...
I know, I know. It's been, what? Almost 2 years but I still can't see through the deeper meaning of what he's saying. Pikon gets the better of me most of the time. Then after a 2-hour fight, that's when I realize what he's really saying.
Even after PSI, I can't seem to change my mindset towards what he's saying. I still get too emotional first before I see how I need to interpret his words.
Even after PSI, I can't seem to change my mindset towards what he's saying. I still get too emotional first before I see how I need to interpret his words.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Don’t you ever wish you were someone else, You were meant to be the way you are exactly. Don’t you ever say you don’t like the way you are. When you learn to love yourself, you’re better off by far. And I hope you always stay the same, Cause there’s nothing bout you I would change.
Stay The Same, Joey Mcintyre
Monday, December 20, 2010
Add these to my realistic wishlist for 2010...
- Maternity pads
- Maternity bras
- Baby diapers
- Baby wipes
- Receiving blankets
- Pacifier
- Changing pad
- Baby bottles
- Breast pumps
- Stroller
- Crib
What you can give me, Bry and Brianna this Christmas.
- Maternity pads
- Maternity bras
- Baby diapers
- Baby wipes
- Receiving blankets
- Pacifier
- Changing pad
- Baby bottles
- Breast pumps
- Stroller
- Crib
I've a problem...
I dunno how to differentiate contractions and Brianna stretching her arms and legs.
Help?
The whole weekend was spent with babies and kids...
The whole universe is conspiring to prepare me for motherhood. This entire weekend was spent in the presence of small babies and kids.
Saturday, we had to go to my OB for my regular check-up so naturally, I was surrounded by kids of all shapes and sizes. I had fun watching them run around the corridors and screamed with their moms when they tripped.
After my check-up, Bry and I went to their place for his mom's birthday celebration. So again, I spent time with kids, having to babysit them while their parents were taking a bath. Went to the restaurant, where I met the youngest (so far) among the De Leon kids, Joanne's baby Inigo. Chikka-chikka with everyone, showed them actual printouts of Brianna's 4D and learned that Joanne's pediatrician allowed her to smoke even while breastfeeding her baby (Note to self: Should find out who her pediatrician is).
Yesterday, we went to my cousin's christening in Novaliches and it seemed like a child's birthday party instead of baptism. There were a lot of kids around, running and screaming and all that stuff but I stayed inside my Tita's bedroom and babysat my cousin, Gracielle, instead.
I baby-talked most of the time, I began thinking "Sinasabi siguro nito sa utak niya, nakakaintindi naman ako ng normal talk, you don't have to make a fool out of yourself" but I still talked that way, anyway. I got tired playing with her, I fell asleep and my other cousin woke me up by wrestling me. I blocked him with my ginormous legs because Brianna might get hurt (Mental note: Boys are rowdy). Then I made my VERY FIRST diaper change yesterday. I was so proud of myself, I should've asked Trish to take a picture...or better yet, a video. Crazy, I know, but I have no idea how to handle a baby so that diaper change was an achievement!
More kids and babies to come this holiday season, I'm sure of it. Brianna's on her way and I can't wait. Even if I am scared to death of how small she will be.
Saturday, we had to go to my OB for my regular check-up so naturally, I was surrounded by kids of all shapes and sizes. I had fun watching them run around the corridors and screamed with their moms when they tripped.
After my check-up, Bry and I went to their place for his mom's birthday celebration. So again, I spent time with kids, having to babysit them while their parents were taking a bath. Went to the restaurant, where I met the youngest (so far) among the De Leon kids, Joanne's baby Inigo. Chikka-chikka with everyone, showed them actual printouts of Brianna's 4D and learned that Joanne's pediatrician allowed her to smoke even while breastfeeding her baby (Note to self: Should find out who her pediatrician is).
Yesterday, we went to my cousin's christening in Novaliches and it seemed like a child's birthday party instead of baptism. There were a lot of kids around, running and screaming and all that stuff but I stayed inside my Tita's bedroom and babysat my cousin, Gracielle, instead.
I baby-talked most of the time, I began thinking "Sinasabi siguro nito sa utak niya, nakakaintindi naman ako ng normal talk, you don't have to make a fool out of yourself" but I still talked that way, anyway. I got tired playing with her, I fell asleep and my other cousin woke me up by wrestling me. I blocked him with my ginormous legs because Brianna might get hurt (Mental note: Boys are rowdy). Then I made my VERY FIRST diaper change yesterday. I was so proud of myself, I should've asked Trish to take a picture...or better yet, a video. Crazy, I know, but I have no idea how to handle a baby so that diaper change was an achievement!
More kids and babies to come this holiday season, I'm sure of it. Brianna's on her way and I can't wait. Even if I am scared to death of how small she will be.
Friday, December 17, 2010
Being the bum that I am...
I began blog-hopping. I went to my old Blogger account (please forgive me for the pa-cute name and blog) and found old blog entries of people who were once connected to me. I started reading the entries one by one (yes, I have nothing better to do) and came across this entry that I should've read 5 years ago. The entry you're about to read is from a blockmate from college, Ian Emata.
Thursday, December 16, 2010
My bestfriend and I were talking about where I should give birth...
Medical City was the only option I had before PSI. I just thought that I'll be putting my parents into more hurt if I don't follow what they want after my explosive announcement. But now that I know better, I know that I am just assuming all these things because I would feel this way when this has been done to me. Not that I am putting their feelings aside... Okay, enough about PSI.
Anyway, I was chatting with my bestfriend online when I realized that the choice of hospital is not practical for Bry and me. I will talk to my parents one of these days regarding this. It's my responsibility as Brianna's mom to decide for the both of us.
Anyway, I was chatting with my bestfriend online when I realized that the choice of hospital is not practical for Bry and me. I will talk to my parents one of these days regarding this. It's my responsibility as Brianna's mom to decide for the both of us.
My bestfriend is so sexist and I hate him for that.
Aleigna Tejada (12/16/2010 8:49:40 PM): Hopefully I'll be a great mom and an awesome wife.
Dean Marchadesch (12/16/2010 8:51:03 PM): Haha marunong ka ba magluto?
Aleigna Tejada (12/16/2010 8:52:07 PM): No. Hahaha!
Aleigna Tejada (12/16/2010 8:52:19 PM): Si Bry naman magaling magluto, ako magaling maglinis.
Aleigna Tejada (12/16/2010 8:52:22 PM): Quits na.
Aleigna Tejada (12/16/2010 8:52:24 PM): Hahaha!
Dean Marchadesch (12/16/2010 8:54:58 PM): You can't be a great wife if you don't know how to cook! Haha
Aleigna Tejada (12/16/2010 8:55:10 PM): Says who?
Dean Marchadesch (12/16/2010 8:58:27 PM): Everyone!
Aleigna Tejada (12/16/2010 8:59:00 PM): Not people I know.
Aleigna Tejada (12/16/2010 8:59:11 PM): And that is just soooooo sexist.
Aleigna Tejada (12/16/2010 8:59:16 PM): I don't agree
I've seen the Law of Attraction work in my life that is why I am asking this question:
Why do I keep on attracting "absent" boyfriends?
I don't really attract the boyfriend who'll be willing to travel by air, land or water whatever time it is just to be with you. The common denominator among the two boyfriends I had and the one I currently am with is being "absent".
What do I mean when I say absent?
- Always at work/school.
- Not fond of going out.
- Would rather stay home than be out/with me.
I've been in and out of flings with guys who were never absent but those flings didn't transform into something serious. So now, I am thinking there's something about the 3 of them being absent that I like. I just have to figure out what that something is.
True...
Found this in Tumblr.
Your little girl has grown up, daddy. She lies to you about not having a boyfriend, her virgin lips are inexistent, and her clothes no longer hang below her knees. She wears makeup, she knows how to doll herself up, and she has an interest for men. However, Daddy, the only man she will forever love the most is you. She may have a million men who steal and break her heart, but you are the only one who can give your blessings and allow the right gentlemen to take your place as the new protector of the heart. I love you Daddy, signed your daughter.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
A more realistic wishlist 2010.
My mom wanted us to write our more realistic wishlist because my sister and I have this wishlist that's composed of laptops, cars and cellphones which are not available in the Philippines. So I've written my realistic wishlist down and these are what I wished for:
A pink BlackBerry. Or a black one with a pink jelly protector thingy.
A pink BlackBerry. Or a black one with a pink jelly protector thingy.
Okay, this probably isn't realistic but it is more realistic than a 2-door Pajero but I want a pink Beetle.
A whole box of doughnuts all to myself.
Either one of the two coats. But obviously, if you give me both, I'll be a happy little girl.
Stripped shirts. Just 'cause.
Books. But I need to have a copy of these.
Any one of these flash drives but I prefer Elmo and/or Cookie Monster.
And lastly, an island vacay.
Realistic naman, diba?
Don't hate on me...
...but in all the years I've known the Vizconde massacre case, I never doubted Hubert Webb's innocence even for just a bit.
Girl Crush. And I love her look.
...I can't believe she and Efron broke up. They look good together...and they're the ideal couple!
Oh well, more Efron for me.
Monday, December 13, 2010
SSS... Why just now?!
I don't know why I kept on putting my SSS ID application off 'til now. Honestly, that's kind of lame. I mean, I've been - I'll be borrowing Marcia's term - FUNemployed since October but I didn't fix this SSS problem.
So, why did I finally decide to fix it? Because it is a requirement in the maternity reimbursement when I give birth.
Anyhoo, naturally, I went online for instructions and requirements. Guys, if you are self-employed or a voluntary member like me, the SSS website will not be of any help regarding this. All it can give you is the form that you will be needing to submit and that's about it. Not even those form things on the Contact Us page for your inquiries, comments and suggestions.
I had to read blogs and be all confused for 3 hours, I finally got all the information I need for the ID and the maternity reimbursement. Now, I'm all ready. I just need to print out all the paper requirements then Wednesday, off to SSS East Ave. branch (the only branches that have ID picture capture are Kalookan, Novaliches and East Ave).
So, why did I finally decide to fix it? Because it is a requirement in the maternity reimbursement when I give birth.
Anyhoo, naturally, I went online for instructions and requirements. Guys, if you are self-employed or a voluntary member like me, the SSS website will not be of any help regarding this. All it can give you is the form that you will be needing to submit and that's about it. Not even those form things on the Contact Us page for your inquiries, comments and suggestions.
I had to read blogs and be all confused for 3 hours, I finally got all the information I need for the ID and the maternity reimbursement. Now, I'm all ready. I just need to print out all the paper requirements then Wednesday, off to SSS East Ave. branch (the only branches that have ID picture capture are Kalookan, Novaliches and East Ave).
I shouldn't be pissed by this because it's soooo shallow but...
Hello, SSS, hindi lahat ng tao naiintindihan ang mga terminologies na ginagamit niyo at procedures niyo. Baka gusto niyo maglagay ng box for inquiries sa website niyo. Baka lang. KTNXBYE.
What Christmas spirit?!
Honestly, I couldn't feel the Christmas spirit this year. Sure, houses are all lit-up and you can see Christmas decorations everywhere but the feel exactly? Nada.
Well, for one, it's still hot in the afternoon and the sun's still way bright for Christmas season.
It might be because I am not lounging around some Starbucks store, sipping my hot Peppermint Mocha drink and smoking my lungs dead while listening to stories and the laughter of whoever's right there with me.
Or probably because I haven't been out and about, battling with everyone in the malls/tiangges/ukay-ukays for the perfect Christmas present for those people in my Christmas list.
Maybe it's because I am not hanging out with friends at night, getting drunk as hell and don't remember a single thing in the morning when I wake up.
I know this is just me complaining.
But really, Christmas spirit is zero this year.
Well, for one, it's still hot in the afternoon and the sun's still way bright for Christmas season.
It might be because I am not lounging around some Starbucks store, sipping my hot Peppermint Mocha drink and smoking my lungs dead while listening to stories and the laughter of whoever's right there with me.
Or probably because I haven't been out and about, battling with everyone in the malls/tiangges/ukay-ukays for the perfect Christmas present for those people in my Christmas list.
Maybe it's because I am not hanging out with friends at night, getting drunk as hell and don't remember a single thing in the morning when I wake up.
I know this is just me complaining.
But really, Christmas spirit is zero this year.
Sunday, December 12, 2010
Now, I don't need to transcribe this...
This is the Ted Mosby quote I've been looking for online! I found it in some person's Tumblog (LAME!). Thank you, whoever you are!
Kids, I've been telling you the story of how I met your mother, and while there's many things to learn from this story, this may be the biggest. The great moments of your life won't necessarily be the things you do, they'll also be the things that happen to you. Now, I'm not saying you can't take action to affect the outcome of your life, you have to take action, and you will. But never forget that on any day, you can step out the front door and your whole life can change forever. You see, the universe has a plan kids, and that plan is always in motion. A butterfly flaps its wings, and it starts to rain. It's a scary thought but it's also kind of wonderful. All these little parts of the machine constantly working, making sure that you end up exactly where you're supposed to be, exactly when you're supposed to be there. The right place at the right time.
-Ted MosbyHIMYM S04E21
Ninongs and Ninangs...
Here is MY list of godfathers and godmothers for Brianna:
- Lemuelle Nathan Ding
- Kamille Loren Untalan
- Danielle Celiz Tabujara
- Katherine Marie Pasigan
- Lauren Anna Montino
- Cezar De Leon, Jr.
- Edmun Jose Ternida
Friday, December 10, 2010
Ohmygosh, I had this biggest crush on this barkada of miiiiiine!
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| With Papa Monch at the Pecaoco's last May 13, 2007. |
This song was playing in In My Womb while Brianna was having her pictorial and it reminded me of Jill.
I'm all about you, I'm all about us. No, baby, you never have to question my love. And every night there's a new crowd but it's always you that I'm singing about. There is only one these words are going out to, oh girl, I'm all about you.
Aaron CarterOh Aaron2002
Browsing (and deleting) old photos in Multiply...
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| Taken at Club Manila East last April 8, 2008 |
Once upon a time, I was hot.
I will get back to this body after I give birth to Brianna.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Okay, Bry just asked me to call her sister up.
Okay, I know it's not that big a deal but I really am intimidated by her.
The first months Bry and I were together, she wouldn't even look my way. We talk now, that awkward small talk we have to have because let's face it, we can't ignore the fact that we are now connected through Brianna.
It's not that hard to talk to her, it's just that I get intimidated by her. She's that kind of woman who's strong and the one who always get her way and someone who just talks in a way that's really intimidating.
I would have to have a decent conversation with her soon, I know... And it's going to be tomorrow. I will call her up and we are going to have an awesome conversation.
The first months Bry and I were together, she wouldn't even look my way. We talk now, that awkward small talk we have to have because let's face it, we can't ignore the fact that we are now connected through Brianna.
It's not that hard to talk to her, it's just that I get intimidated by her. She's that kind of woman who's strong and the one who always get her way and someone who just talks in a way that's really intimidating.
I would have to have a decent conversation with her soon, I know... And it's going to be tomorrow. I will call her up and we are going to have an awesome conversation.
(Okay, deep inside, I kinda think that we will get along really well.)
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Excited!
In fourth grade, I got excited over going to Baguio for the first time. I couldn't sleep the night before the trip.
In junior year, I got excited over prom. I couldn't sleep the night before prom.
In third year college, I got excited over thesis defense. I couldn't sleep the night before defense.
In junior year, I got excited over prom. I couldn't sleep the night before prom.
In third year college, I got excited over thesis defense. I couldn't sleep the night before defense.
Now, I am excited for Jellybean's Brianna Angelica's 4D ultrasound tomorrow morning. I can barely shut my eyes without seeing how my baby would look like.
THIS IS TOO AWESOOOOOOME!
Communication Arts...
My dad and I were talking about the Martial Law on our way home from Patrizia's birthday dinner at Somethin' Fishy, Eastwood (HAPPY BIRTHDAY, BUDING!). He was telling me how their life was during those times.
Obviously, it was hard but it was especially hard for their family since his dad, my lolo, was a journalist then. He was then part of the journalists who wrote as ghost writers against Ferdinand Marcos so he got death threats everyday and was stabbed twice on duty. He got bodyguards for the family and for himself. My dad and my titas were escorted on their way to school and the bodyguards would stay there 'til classes were finished and escort them back home. The same goes with my lolo and lola. Even our house in Sucat had bodyguards then.
I asked him how my lola reacted then, knowing her husband's life was always on the line. He said that my lola was almost always with the journalists so the fear was nothing to her.
We would always talk about this. He's a frustrated journalist himself. I'm a Communication Arts graduate who's thinking of going into broadcasting. He idolizes his dad so much, I can hear it in his voice. The way he talks about him and puts him on the pedestal. Plus, the look on his face when he talks about his dad. It's so visible on his face, you could literally record it.
Anyway, I really didn't know the reason behind my taking the college degree I took. I knew that I wanted to take it up because I wanted to touch people's lives and at the same time, I wanted to make change. But to be honest, the thrill and the spontaneity the job entails and the love for adventure probably pulled me towards this direction, too. The story about my grandfather in the Martial Law era adds up to the mix. Whatever had the biggest influence on me, I don't know up to now.
I honestly want to be a part of those journalists who wrote about the real deal during the Marcos regime. It would be awesome.
Obviously, it was hard but it was especially hard for their family since his dad, my lolo, was a journalist then. He was then part of the journalists who wrote as ghost writers against Ferdinand Marcos so he got death threats everyday and was stabbed twice on duty. He got bodyguards for the family and for himself. My dad and my titas were escorted on their way to school and the bodyguards would stay there 'til classes were finished and escort them back home. The same goes with my lolo and lola. Even our house in Sucat had bodyguards then.
I asked him how my lola reacted then, knowing her husband's life was always on the line. He said that my lola was almost always with the journalists so the fear was nothing to her.
We would always talk about this. He's a frustrated journalist himself. I'm a Communication Arts graduate who's thinking of going into broadcasting. He idolizes his dad so much, I can hear it in his voice. The way he talks about him and puts him on the pedestal. Plus, the look on his face when he talks about his dad. It's so visible on his face, you could literally record it.
Anyway, I really didn't know the reason behind my taking the college degree I took. I knew that I wanted to take it up because I wanted to touch people's lives and at the same time, I wanted to make change. But to be honest, the thrill and the spontaneity the job entails and the love for adventure probably pulled me towards this direction, too. The story about my grandfather in the Martial Law era adds up to the mix. Whatever had the biggest influence on me, I don't know up to now.
I honestly want to be a part of those journalists who wrote about the real deal during the Marcos regime. It would be awesome.
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
I got 2nd hand baby clothes!
Okay, I got the baby clothes months before this entry but I didn't get to take a look at the clothes 'til this weekend. My tita gave me the baby clothes, telling me my baby will outgrow it before I know it so it's wiser not to buy onesies anymore. Took the advise and actually asked for her baby's clothes. The white bathrobe-y clothes babies wear and the white booties, white mittens and white tiny wittle bonnets.
And these onesies. Both my mom and my tita swore Jellybean would only wear these for a couple of months and outgrow it...
So, anyway, the point of this entry is to ask for suggestions on what Jellybean should wear when she leaves the hospital with us. I know this sounds like a very girly problem but, yeah, surprise, Jellybean's a girl. Anyway, the first one's really cute plus it has buttons on the punja area to make diaper changing easier. The second one is adorable because she'll be warm all the way to her toes because the onesie's sewed shut at the bottom. The last one is adorably cute because it has bears' heads at the bottom where the feet should be!
I was screaming "Awwww" when I saw all three. Now I don't know which one Jellybean should wear...
Thursday, December 2, 2010
Ooh, harsh...
I have this cousin from my mom's side who left home probably 7 years ago to work as a...uhm...(oh, I'm just going to say it) a prostitute or a GRO or some other job related to it. She's been different places like Japan and all that to be a dancer or something. I never really asked her. I actually haven't told anyone that we talk 'til this year ('cause I vowed I'll be more honest this year). It's not that I'm ashamed of what she's become. It's more of I didn't want to get involved with the mess she made.
Her leaving my grandparents was - still is - a big deal with the family because she didn't tell anyone where she went or what had happened to her. She popped out of nowhere around 2, 3 years ago for our aunt's (her favorite aunt) wedding and not without people staring or talking behind her back. Some of our aunts would even scream at her for not being grateful and that she should get the hell out of the house.
That was the last time we all saw her. But now, we get to talk to her through Facebook. I think that the only mistake she did with Facebook was she reconnected with our narrow-minded aunts who couldn't understand any better (they were pretty harsh on me being pregnant, too, but I've already graduated college and had a decent job and didn't walk away from the family so I couldn't care any less). Now, one of those aunts posted this to her wall:
I didn't think she deserved this. I mean, she took responsibility of what she did. I'd rather have this done to someone who couldn't stand up to what s/he did. Someone who didn't leave the house for free electricity, free water, free tuition fee for their children and for everything they should be responsible about.
Okay, maybe she went overboard by posting her provocative (understatement) "modeling" photos online. I found that disturbing, too because we had small cousins who has their own Facebook accounts who might get a glimpse of her photos but I don't know.
I just don't think it's right to condemn her, you know? People change. Maybe she just hasn't realized what she did. As Stephen Covey puts it, "Seek first to understand, then to be understood". They are not giving her the chance to explain... Heck, they are not even giving her the opportunity to talk to them. All I'm saying is, I think they/we should talk to her first. Listen to what she's saying then think of a more positive solution to the problem, not treat her like trash.
I probably will suggest this to my mom tonight. How I'll open the topic up, I still don't know.
Her leaving my grandparents was - still is - a big deal with the family because she didn't tell anyone where she went or what had happened to her. She popped out of nowhere around 2, 3 years ago for our aunt's (her favorite aunt) wedding and not without people staring or talking behind her back. Some of our aunts would even scream at her for not being grateful and that she should get the hell out of the house.
That was the last time we all saw her. But now, we get to talk to her through Facebook. I think that the only mistake she did with Facebook was she reconnected with our narrow-minded aunts who couldn't understand any better (they were pretty harsh on me being pregnant, too, but I've already graduated college and had a decent job and didn't walk away from the family so I couldn't care any less). Now, one of those aunts posted this to her wall:
I didn't think she deserved this. I mean, she took responsibility of what she did. I'd rather have this done to someone who couldn't stand up to what s/he did. Someone who didn't leave the house for free electricity, free water, free tuition fee for their children and for everything they should be responsible about.
Okay, maybe she went overboard by posting her provocative (understatement) "modeling" photos online. I found that disturbing, too because we had small cousins who has their own Facebook accounts who might get a glimpse of her photos but I don't know.
I just don't think it's right to condemn her, you know? People change. Maybe she just hasn't realized what she did. As Stephen Covey puts it, "Seek first to understand, then to be understood". They are not giving her the chance to explain... Heck, they are not even giving her the opportunity to talk to them. All I'm saying is, I think they/we should talk to her first. Listen to what she's saying then think of a more positive solution to the problem, not treat her like trash.
I probably will suggest this to my mom tonight. How I'll open the topic up, I still don't know.
No matter what happens, control the outcome. It's on you.
Still from the movie Never Back Down.
Line still delivered by that Jean Roqua character.
Still from 2008.
It is your responsibility to control the outcome.
By Jean Roqua from the movie Never Back Down (2008)
This is way cool...
I can already feel Jellybean's whole arm and legs when she moves.
I really have a person growing inside of me. :)
Wednesday, December 1, 2010
I've had this wishlist since last year...
And since I now believe in the saying "To think is to create", here goes the list again...
Okay, I'm not posting all the pictures again. Just click on the link below to view my list:
Okay, I'm not posting all the pictures again. Just click on the link below to view my list:
I like to pretend that I am working at home... Oh, wait! I AM working at home!
I want to work or study again.
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