I live for moments like this...

Every time I find my little boy awake before I leave for work, I usually kiss and hug him before I say goodbye. Normally, this annoys him as my kiss-and-hug isn't your normal kiss and hug routine, it's actually more like a kiss-kiss-hug-kiss-kiss-kiss-really-tight-hug-kiss-an-even-tighter-hug routine. His reaction notwithstanding, I do that to him every time I say goodbye.

This morning, my little boy was preparing for his bath when I went up to him and said my usual goodbye. As I was walking away from the bathroom, I heard my little boy call out "Mommy!", so I looked back and saw him running towards me, arms outstretched. His yaya who was walking behind him said, "Ate, gusto pa daw ng lambing." I gladly yielded to his request and hugged him. After hugging him, my little boy gave me a kiss on the cheek... Haaaaaay, bliss!

After that, I stood up and he walked away from me, towards the bathroom. He had taken just a few steps when I heard him call out again, "Mommy!" I turned to see him, and I saw him walking towards me, with his lips puckered (What a sight that was!)... Again, I gladly gave in to his request and planted a kiss on his lips, coupled with an extra tight hug. After my kiss and hug, he happily walked towards the bathroom. While doing so, he kept on blowing me kisses and repetitiously said "Ba-bye! Ba-bye! See you later, ma!" until I was out of his sight... Haaaay. The joy of it all. Moments like this just goes to show that life is good, indeed. :-)

Awwwww...

"You can shed tears that she is gone,
or you can smile because she has lived.
You can close your eyes and pray that she'll come back,
or you can open your eyes and see all she's left.
Your heart can be empty because you can't see her,
or you can be full of the love you shared.
You can turn your back on tomorrow and live yesterday,
0r you can be happy for tomorrow because of yesterday.
You can remember her only that she is gone,
or you can cherish her memory and let it live on.
You can cry and close your mind,
be empty and turn your back.
Or you can do what she'd want:
smile, open your eyes, love and go on."

-- David Harkins

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Grief, as in all other things in life, is a matter of choice. :-)

You Are 56% Vain

You're a little vain, but more than anything you have a healthy amount of confidence. Thinking the world of yourself is great. Just don't think less of those who aren't as pretty as you!

How Vain Are You?

7.7.7.

• My nephew, Gabriel Santino gets baptized, and I get to be one of the ninangs! :-) To my nephew/godson, Welcome to the Christian World! :-)

• UAAP Season 70 opening, and arch-rival DLSU Green Archers are back (I bet with a lot of vengeance, after their "forced" [heeheehee] rest from the league). I just hope our beloved Blue Eagles will put up a good fight against the Archers. (This I say with a lot of hope, prayers and optimism considering the massive loss the team has suffered in the persons of JC Intal, Macky Escalona and Doug Kramer.) To my dear Blue Eagles, ONE BIG FIGHT!

• Sherwin and Astrid gets married, and we get to feast on unlimited Roast Calf (of course, other dishes were served, but the roast calf was soooooo delicious, I can't even remember what those other dishes are!), beer, cocktails (it was an open bar, after all) and lots of hilarious stories from the 4C boys (it's hard to believe they're actually a bunch of 30 year old men!) To Wonwon and A, Congratulations and Best Wishes! :-)

To everyone, Happy 7.7.7.! ;-)

Ngayon at Kailanman

Ngayon at kailanman
Sumpa ko’y iibigin ka
Ngayon at kailanman
Hindi ka na mag-iisa
Ngayon at kailanman
Sa hirap ko ginhawa ka
Asahan may kasama ka sinta
Naroroon ako t’wina
Maaasahan mo t’wina
Ngayon at kailanman

Dahil kaya sa ‘yo ng maitadhanang
Ako’y isilang sa mundo
Upang sa araw-araw ay siyang makapiling mo
Upang ngayon at kailanman
Ikaw ay mapalingkuran hirang
Bakit labis kitang mahal
Pangalawa sa Maykapal
Higit sa ‘king buhay

Sa bawat araw ang pag-ibig ko sa ‘yo liyag
Lalong tumatamis, tumitingkad
Bawat kahapon ay daig nitong bawat ngayon
Na daig ng bawat bukas

Malilimot ka lang
Kapag ang araw at bituin ay di na matanaw
Kapag tumigil ang daigdig at di ‘na gumalaw
Subalit isang araw pa matapos ang mundo’y nagunaw na
Hanggang doon magwawakas pag-ibig kong sadyang wagas
Ngayon at kailanman

Labis kitang mahal (ngayon at kailanman)
Langit may kasama ka (ngayon at kailanman)
Ngayon at kailanman

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definitely one of the best Filipino love songs ever. :-)

Random Thought and Rant

Random Thought

Earlier today, I received a rather passionate text from my friend. Instead of sharing his sentiments, I couldn't help but be amused. Here's the story. While he was surfing the net (more like snooping actually), he chanced upon the blog (or something like that. Hehehe.) of his ex's current beau. While going through this, he found out that the current beau uses the same pet name my friend coined for his ex. My friend feels betrayed (hence, the slew of rather passionate text messages).

I kind of see where his anger is coming from, after all, it has been barely 4 months since the break-up. Nonetheless, I cannot help but get amused. Is there an unwritten rule among exes nowadays that prohibits the recycling of pet names? Are pet names automatically copyrighted? :-) Haha. My friend keeps on saying that I'm missing the point, that the whole thing is about respect for what they had, and for what they shared. Isn't is amusing to see how something so trivial can bring about so much Freudian psychoanalysis? Ahhh... The joys of human relations. Hehehe.

I think my friend is over-analyzing things. I honestly don't think his ex is the type to analyze the implications of recycling pet names. I can even bet my ass his ex doesn't give a damn about how special their past is or whatnot. What does he expect from a person who jumped into another relationship eight (8) friggin' days after their break-up? This person did not even dignify their break-up, I seriously doubt if he'd fuss over the re-use of my friend's pet name. Hay, to my friend, there are just some battles not worth fighting... :-)

Rant

This had my blood pressure rise.

Scenario: Me, sandwiched between girl A and girl B while having dinner.
Girl A: B, do you remember what you said to your boyfriend yesterday night? (Note: I wasn't with them that night)
Girl B: Uhm no...
Girl A: OMG. You were such a bad girlfriend.
Girl B: Why? What did I say?
Girl A: Uhm...
(looks at me)
Hay naku, let's talk about it later na lang... Basta you were so bad.
Girl B: What did I say nga? I don't think it was that bad.
Girl A: Remind me later na lang... Later na. Basta it was bad.

Yes. I was in the middle of that conversation. And it was so hard not to face Girl A and ask, you want me to leave so that you can continue with your supposedly "private conversation"? Geez! If I wasn't supposed to know what she was talking about, then she shouldn't have brought it up in my presence. I'm probably overreacting but I hate it when people do that. I think it's really rude. I'm a believer that if a matter is private then it shouldn't be brought up in front of people who are not supposed to hear or know about it. Isn't that a fundamental rule in human relations?!

My Brain is 73% Female, 27% Male

Your Brain is 73% Female, 27% Male

Your brain leans female You think with your heart, not your head Sweet and considerate, you are a giver But you're tough enough not to let anyone take advantage of you!

What Gender Is Your Brain?

Survey from Joan and Jae

1] What was the highlight of your week?

Highlights of my week:
a) Dinner at In-yo with Wei and my hubbywubby. (suuuuuuuuuper delicious food! As in... The steak and the mango pavlova are to die for.)
b) Ateneo football weekend with my boys.
c) TRANSFORMERS!!! :-)

2] Whose car were you in last?
Our family's.

3] When is the next time you will kiss someone?
Later, when I get home from work.

4] What color shirt are you wearing?
White. (I loooooove white!)

5] How long is your hair?
Just below my shoulders.

8] Last movie you watched?
TRANSFORMERS! My friend told me it's a trilogy, now I can't wait for the 2 other movies.

9] Last thing you ate?
Tocino, egg and rice for breakfast.

10] Last thing you drank?
Water. Had to take Decolgen, I'm feeling a bit under the weather today.

11] Where did you sleep last night?
Our bed.

13] Are you happy right now?
I could be happier. :-)

14] What did you say last?
"Joseph, magkakasakit ata ako today."

15] Where is your phone?
Inside my bag. :-)

16] What was the last museum you went to?
Errrr... Gawd. I forget. It's been that long.

17] What color are your eyes?
Dark brown. (That's what my passport says!)

19] Who came over last?
Troy came over yesterday for his interview. ;-)

20] When was the last time you had your heart broken?
Next question please... Hahaha. :-)

21] Who/what do you hate/dislike currently?
Nothing, and no one at the moment. I'm all for positivity. Nurturing dislike for anything is not healthy.

22] What are you listening to?
The sound of silence.

23] If you could have one thing right now what would it be?
Materially speaking, LV speedy 25. On a much deeper and profound plane, happiness.

24] What is your favorite scent?
Annick Goutal's Eau de Hadrien. I am soooo in love with this scent.

25] Who makes you happiest right now?
My boys and my dearest friends.

26] What were you doing at midnight last night?
I was fast asleep. I was dead to the world by 930pm.

30] Are you left-handed?
Nope.

32] What's for dinner tonight?
It depends. If dinner time catches me in the office, most likely Jollibee. If not, whatever's prepared at home.

35] When Is Your Birthday?
11.28.80

36] Who was the last person to send you a text message?
I think it was Toie Bear.

37] When was the last time you went to a swimming pool?
Holy week last year. :-)

39] Where was the last place you went shopping?
Mango! I bought a pair of pants from Mango last, last Friday (tagal na!!!)

40] How do you feel about your hair right now?
It needs hot oil treatment.

41] Do you have any expensive jewelry?
Yep, mostly gifts from mi mama.

42] AIM or MSN?
Neither, YM! :-)

46] Where does most of your family live?
My parents are in Bacolod. My siblings are in Manila. My boys and I are also in Manila.

47]Are you an only child or do you have siblings?
I have 2 siblings. I'm the middle child. :-)

48] Would you consider yourself to be spoiled?
Sa parents hindi. Sa hubby ko, oo, spoiled, big time.

49] What was the first thing you thought when you woke up?
Shet! Lapit na deadline ng Memorandum for Puratos.

50] Do you drink beer?
Nope. I don't like the taste of beer.

52] Myspace or Facebook?
Facebook.

53] Do you have T-Mobile?
Nope.

54] What is your favorite subject in school?
English in Grade School, Araling Panlipunan for High School, Marketing and Philosophy for College, Persons and Civ for Law School... ;-)

57] Do you have any talents?
None that I know of... Hehehe.

58] Have you ever been in a wedding?
Yep. My own, included. :-)

59] Do you have any children?
I have an adorable son named Joaquin Alfonso. He's our pride and joy.

60] Did you take a nap today?
Too early to take a nap.

63] Do you want to be famous one day?
Famous? Nah. Not really.

65] Are you multitasking right now?
Of course! I'm drafting a memo, reading through transcripts and doing this survey.

66] Could you handle being in the military?
Nope. Wala akong disiplina.

67] What is your average cell phone bill?
Hmmm... 2K ata.

68] Do you believe in Karma?
Yep. Definitely.

72] Ever been to Las Vegas?
Nope.

73] What are you doing today?
Everything in my to-do list.

74] Have you ever been gambling?
Yep, I've wasted money on slot machines! Hehehe.

75] When is the last time you updated your blog?
June 19.

76] Have you been to New York City?
Not yet. :-)

77] Ever been to Disneyland/world?
Nope.

78] Do you have a favorite cartoon character?
Ariel, the little mermaid.

79] Last thing you cooked?
Pomodoro Pasta and Prime Rib. :-)

82] Stupidest thing you ever did with your cell phone?
threw it in a fit. -- same here.

83] Last time you were sick?
I'm not feeling well today. :-(

84] Friend that makes you laugh the hardest?
Atty. Mike Acaban! Power of four! The LMgirls lalo na pag kasama si Inggo. Hehehe. :-)