The Journey Called Life: 8/1/10

Tuesday, August 24, 2010

Especially for you

(Blog posted on December 10th, 2006)

Especially for you
I wanna let you know what I was
Going through
All the time we were apart I thought
Of you
You were in my heart
My love never changed
I still feel the same
Especially for you
I wanna tell you I was feeling that
Way too
And if dreams were wings, you
Know
I would have flown to you
To be where you are
No matter how far
And now that I’m next to you
No more dreaming about
Tomorrow
Forget the loneliness and the sorrow
I’ve got to say
It’s all because of you
And now were back together,
Together
I wanna show you my heart is oh so true
And all the love I have is
Especially for you
Especially for you
I wanna tell you, you mean all the world to me
How I’m certain that our love was
Meant to be
You changed my life
You showed me the way
And now I’m next to you
I’ve waited long enough to find you
I wanna put all the hurt behind you
And I wanna bring out the love
Inside you, oh and
Now were back together, together
I wanna show you my heart is oh so true
And all the love I have is
Especially for you
You were in my heart
My love never changed
And now that I’m next to you
No more dreaming about
Tomorrow
Forget the loneliness and the
Sorrow
I’ve got to say
It’s all because of you

VANESSA HUDGENS - SAY OK

(Blog posted on June 9th, 2007)

I come across with this… im not a musically inclined type of person so I don’t trust my judgement with regrads to music. Hehehe. But I like this song. I think it’s cute. Though halatang pacute yung kumanta. = )

VANESSA HUDGENS - Say OK lyrics

You are fine
You are sweet
But I’m still a bit naive with my heart
When you’re close I don’t breathe
I can’t find the words to speak
I feel sparks
But I don’t wanna be into you
If you are not looking for true love, oh oh
No I don’t wanna start seeing you
If I can’t be your only one [Chorus]
So tell me when it’s not alright
When it’s not ok
Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say ok? (Say ok)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away
(Say that it’s gonna be alright. That it’s gonna be ok)
Say Ok.
When you call I don’t know if I should pick up the phone every time
I’m not like all my friends who keep calling up the boys, I’m so shy
But I don’t wanna be into you
If you don’t treat me the right way
See I can only start seeing you
If you can make my heart feel safe (feel safe)
[Chorus]
When it’s not alright
When it’s not ok
Will you try to make me feel better?
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say ok? (Say ok)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away
(Say that it’s gonna be alright. That it’s gonna be ok
Don’t run away, don’t run away)
Let me know if it’s gonna be you
Boy, you’ve got some things to prove
Let me know that you’ll keep me safe
I don’t want you to run away so
Let me know that you’ll call on time
Let me know that you won’t be shy
Will you wipe my tears away
Will you hold me closer
[Chorus]
When it’s not alright
When it’s not ok
Will you try to make me feel better
Will you say alright? (say alright)
Will you say ok? (Say ok)
Will you stick with me through whatever?
Or run away
(Say that it’s gonna be alright. That it’s gonna be ok)
Say OK
(Don’t run away, don’t run away)
(Say that it’s gonna be alright. That it’s gonna be ok, don’t run away)
Will you say OK
(Say that it’s gonna be alright. That it’s gonna be ok)

Last Song Syndrome

(Blog posted on June 10th, 2007 )

I’ve been singing/humming this song for quite some time already. The song does not suit me coz I’m still so into love. I just like its melody plus I like Hugh.
Way Back Into Love LyricsBy Hugh Grant & Haley Bennett
Haley:
Ive been living with a shadow over head
Ive been sleepin with a cloud above my bed
Ive been lonely for so long
Trapped in the past, I just cant seem to move on
Hugh:
I’ve been hiding all my hopes and dreams away
Just incase I ever need them again someday
Ive been setting aside time, to clear a little space in the corners of my mind
chorus:
All I want to do is find a way back into love
I cant make it through without a way back into love
ohh
Haley:
I’ve been watching but the stars refuse to shine
Ive been searching but I just dont see the signs
I know that its out there
Theres got to be something for my soul somewhere
Hugh:
I’ve been looking for someone to shed some light
Not just somebody to get me through the night
I could use some direction, and I’m open to your suggestions
Chrous
All I want to do is find a way back into love
I cant make it through without a way back into love
and If I open my heart again
I guess Im hopin you’ll be there for me in the end
Haley:
There are moments when I dont know if its real
or if anybody feels the way I feel
I need inspiration, not just another negotiation
Chorus:
All I want to do is find a way back into love
I cant make it through without a way back into love
and If I open my heart to you
Im hopin you’ll show me what to do
and if you help me to start again
you know that I’ll be there for u in the end

Feeling Down Lately?

(Blog posted on June 14th, 2007)

I’ve been feeling down lately… I guess because many things are happening which are beyond my hands to control. I can be a control freak at times…

I’m feeling down because first and foremost, my bf is no longer here in the Philippines and that the texts, the calls and the chats are somehow still not enough.

I’m feeilng down because I want to do something but I can’t do it because it’s not my decision to make.

I’m feeling down because I want to start working on something for so long. Somehow, despite the long wait it still have not arrived.

I’m feeling down today because I feel so down.

I’m feeling down today because I was expecting someone to contact me but still wasn’t able to. The reason of which I do not know. Still, I’m feeling a bit down that maybe they wouldn’t contact me after all.

I’m feeling becuse I miss my family at home.

I’m feeling down because I feel so alone.

Lastly, I’m feeling just because… I just feel down.

Evan Almighty - Nice Movie

(A blogpost from friendster. Posted September 1st, 2007)

Few days ago we watched the movie Evan Almighty.It was surprisingly a very good movie. At first I was aprehensive about going out with my friends/officemates to watch Evan Almighty because the movie might end up to be Bruce Almighty 2… I wans’t thrilled by that movie I could not even remember the full story. All I can remember is that I didn’t like the plot.

Anyways, for the sake of life-work balance we,Jphil employees are striving to attain (observe work-life balance at all cost so say some), and to spend quality time with my friends (who happen to cheer me up esp when I was feeling so down at some point in my life)…I went with them and watched Evan Almighty.

As I said earlier, it is a very good movie. Unexpectedly funny and has a lesson to offer. I just love their dialogue on how to change the world, may I quote: "One act of random kindness".. which I believe is quite true.

The movie somehow reminds me that a prayer is so powerful. And that somehow God answers our prayer without us realizing it. According to the movie, when we pray for something, God does not give it to us at the snap of His fingers and not on the form we specifically prayed for.

The lines in the movie says "If we pray for courage, God does not give us courage. He give us the opportunity to be courageous. If someone prayed for the family to be closer. God does not make them closer. But He give them the opportunity to become closer."

Indeed, it is up to us on how we take the opportunity in order for our prayers to be granted.

It made me realize that I for one have asked a lot in my prayers. I asked for forgiveness of some things I do but somehow I managed to make the same mistakes again..and again.. and again…Now, I realize that this is one clear manifestation that God has heard me. Not once but as many times as I have prayed.

For some months, I have been praying for something… A very specific prayer. Somehow, I don’t consider it unanswered prayer but rather an answered prayer in the making. Maybe God knows that I am still not ready to be given the oppurtunity to be what and where I wanted to be. That He in His divine wisdom is giving me time to be ready to grab that opportunity I so wanted. And when the right time comes, Grab it I will!

Of being an Insomniac

(My blog from friendster. Posted last September 19th, 2007)

I went home early from the office today because I was not feeling well. After being grilled in our Technical Panel Review which lasted for 3 hours, which by the way, usually lasts for an hour only, I wanted to take a rest from work. But the main culprit wasn’t that really… lets just say something is bothering me too much… something that only someone from the womenland can understand.
Anyway, I went home exactly 7pm and I was expecting I could just dump my things and go straight to bed when I arrrive home. But, much to my dismay, I couldn’t get my mind off things. A lot of things really.. And I just could’t sleep… Oh well, so I turned my PC on, surfed the net and hope that I could just get sleepy and all. 3 hours had passed but I still couldn’t sleep.
The culprit… Insomnia. According to some of my readings, Insomia is a sleeping disorder brought about by stress. There are more causes of insomnia aside from stress. For more info just follow this link… http://www.americaninsomniaassociation.org/causes.htm#lifestyle ..I am not in the mood to expound on it any longer.
Stress? Yes, I believe I am. Who wouldn’t at the pace the world is turning today?
And before I get more stressed than I am at present, I am going to tuck myself to bed and just hope Mr Sleep and I would soon meet. Nighty night everybody.

Looking at the brighter side of things

(A blogpost from my friendster blog. Posted last September 22nd, 2007) Optimism y’all!
I had always been an optimist. In every situation I encounter, I always look at the brighter side of things. I can’t remember when I became such but I’m glad I did. Was it the influence my boyfriend has on me (He is an optimist such as I)? Or maybe the day I realized I’ll always be on the losing end if won’t see the brighter side of things.
As such, I became less and less of a crying machine…. hehehehe. I cry like 12 times yearly more or less because of problems. But I’m not worried of not having an oulet for my tears… I know it’s unhealthy not to shed a tear regularly. I do cry but not on my problems. I cry over a nice love story.. On movies and most primarily, I cry when I read romance novels. Usually on the part where the guy and the girl has the chance to bring everything out in the open and resolve all their issues. Hahaha…kilig na kilig ako jan na umiiyak. So, when I feel like I have not been crying for a long time, I just go to the booksore and buy myself some romance novel.
Anyway, the reason I’m posting this blog is for those who might read this to also look at the brighter side of things because it would do us good. Trust me.
I have a friend who is currently havig a problem with her boyfriend. Things have been complicated between them. I will expound on the details no more. Just that theirs is a relationship that is being confronted with racial differences. Anyway, I just told her to let things be coz sooner or later things will get better. If and when, they decide to go their separate ways, then let it be. It might be easier said than done but hey, there is nothing you can do about it. There are more reasons why you’d better off without him. Someday, you’ll find someone who would be perfect for you. Just don’t give up on love.. phleeezzz…
I also have a friend who has a lot of love to give. The problem is she has not yet found the person to shower her love upon. Optimism. Someday soon, the person will come when you least expect it. For now, enjoy the joys of being single.
A friend of mine also failed to make it in an exam. Optimism. Maybe he is destined to do greater things on a different genre.
I myself am being tested on my optimism. My boyfriend and I are separated by a thousand miles between us. Optimism. I need and I am practicing that. So far, I have been successful. It doesn’t mean I don’t miss him. I do. More than words can say. It doesn’t mean I love him less. I love him more each day. Optimism. One day, we will realize our dreams. And it will be worth all our sacrifices.
So you see, optimism helps a lot… Always look at the brighter side of things. It would make you feel better.
Optimism y’all!

Just to be with you…

( A blogpost from my friendster blog. Posted on April 17th, 2010.)
You’d think by now I am used to this-it’s almost 4 years that you are working abroad. But no… everyday when I wake up, the emptiness sets in again and again.
You are the last thing on my mind when I go to sleep and you are the first when I wake up.
Then I question myself… “Are we doing the right thing by being apart?” Back then, when we discussed that I will stay here in the Philippines, it somehow made sense…
But now, I don’t know anymore… ” Why I am still here? What am I doing here?”.
I realized that time is indeed precious. When it’s gone, you could never take it back. We never know when God will call us to be by HIs side. It maybe today, tomorrow, the week after, 10 years, 20 years… only God knows… I don’t want to wake up one day (or not wake up) with only regrets that we spent much of our days apart.
There are only a few things that I most desire and one of these is just to be with you. To wake up with you, sleep with you, kiss you, hug you, love you and let you know how happy I am just by being with you.

Monday, August 23, 2010

At the Top

As part of the requirement for my visa in UAE, I had my medical exam in Dubai July 22, 2010. After my medical exam, my hubby and I went to the tallest tower/building in the world today - Burj Khalifa. We went to the 124th floor where there is an observation deck which would let you see Dubai in a 360 degree view.

Burj Khalifa lifts the world's head proudly skywards, surpassing limits and expectations. Rising gracefully from the desert and honouring Dubai with a new glow. Burj Khalifa is at the heart of Dubai and its people; the centre for the world's finest shopping, dining and entertainment and home for the world's elite.

Thank God It's Friday's (TGIF) - Another one down

ack in the Philippines, my batch mates and I are very fond of going into different restaurants/isawan/carenderia/fastfoods to sample their cuisine.

We've been to a lot of places where there is food and/or coffee.

One of the restaurants I was not able to go to was TGIF. My batchmates ate at this restaurant when I was in Japan so I could not really ask them again to eat in the same resto despite the fact that I really want to try eating there.

Until the time came that I have to go to Abu Dhabi. The chance of going in that resto was even slimmer.

I was surprised though because about two weeks after, I actually experienced dining in TGIF! This time in Abu Dhabi. Our flatmate/landlady/friend/Ninang, Ate Jen invited everybody out on a dinner as celebration of her birthday! Yes! I can list down another one restaurant!

Some pictures!

Louie and I at TGIF

Waitlisted

Flat 1503 People

Bb and I... burp! hehehe

We got to post birthday greetings for Ate Jen through Philippine money

I ordered this beverage.... something about being blue..turns out it's not blue, more like purple

One of the many we ordered. Yummy!

Outside TGIF

Pork Sinigang

To jumpstart our journey towards great cooking, we first conquer the world of one of the best food the Filipinos has ever cooked - Pork Sinigang. Yummy!

Now as the name of the blog implies, we are still babies in terms of cooking, hence, pardon us if we violate some cooking rules and such.

THE RECIPE

We have:

1/2 kg of pork (spare ribs)
2 tomatoes, sliced
2 onions, diced
3 cloves of garlic, minced
1 Bundle of Kangkong
1 Bundle of String beans
1 pc Horse radish
2 pcs gabi
4 pcs green finger pepper
3 tbsp fish sauce
2 eggplants
Oil
1 Liter water
1 pack sinigang mix

Here's what we did:

1. Sauted garlic and onion then added tomatoes. Let it simmer for 5 mins.

2. Added pork and fish sauce then the water. Waited till it boils, let it simmer for 15 mins then added gabi and green finger pepper (to make it more spicy). Let it simmer for another 15 mins or until pork is tender.

3. Put in the sinigang mix and allowed to boil for 2 mins.

4. Added the horse radish and string beans, simmer for 10 mins.

5. Added the eggplant and simmer for 2 mins.

6. Lastly, added the kangkong and simmer for 1 min.

And the result was...

The string beans were overcooked.
The eggplant were a little bit raw.
But overall, it tasted really great.

Lessons...
1. We should have put the string beans later and the eggplant earlier than we did.

Pinakbet

This is a dish we (me and my Jphil officemates Mark and Bobby) prepared as our dinner.

Pinakbet or pakbet is a popular Ilocano dish, from the northern regions of the Philippines, although it has become popular throughout the archipelago. The word is the contracted form of the Ilocano word "pinakebbet", meaning shrunk or shrivelled.

This time, we present to you our version of pinakbet.

What we have:

2 pcs eggplant
6 pcs okra
1 pc ampalaya
1 bundle string beans
1/4 pc squash
3 tbsp shrimp paste
1/4 kg pork (preferably fatty part)
100 gms fishball
3 cloves garlic
1 bulb onion
2 pcs tomatoes
fish sauce to taste
magic sarap

What we did:

1. Fry pork until brown and shriveled.
2. Add fish balls then saute garlic and onions. Add tomatoes.
3. Add shrimp paste.
4. Add squash. Simmer for 1 minute.
5. Add string beans. Simmer for 1 minute.
6. Add eggplant, okra, ampalaya and magic sarap to taste. Simmer for 3 minutes or until vegetables are cooked.
7. Add fish sauce to taste.

And the result is ...

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Can't get enough of our wedding

I love weddings!

Most of all I love the preparations. I was a hands-on bride to be myself when we were just preparing for our wedding. Having a full-time job and working alone (my husband to be was working abroad), it was not easy for me... but it sure is worth it! I did not bother me at all that I had to stay up late thinking of the minutest detail for the wedding, that I had to go to various suppliers for quotations myself, and to coordinate with my family and the family of my groom for the measurements of the gowns and barongs since 99% of the entourage is in the province, that I had to go back and forth from Alabang to Divisoria to purchase stuffs and to talk with the seamstress, that I had to coordinate with the people from the province regarding requirements for the wedding since my husband to be has only a month to be here which would give us time constraints with regards to the pre cana seminars, family planning seminar, interview with the priest, and the oh-so-many requirements for a church wedding. It was fun!

Then on that wedding day itself, you can no longer even notice these details you are so obsessive about--- not until after the wedding of course!

There isn't a perfect wedding! I know everyone would agree with this. I did not have. I wish I had done something more to make it better! Nonetheless, I had a wonderful wedding! And that is what is important.

A half year after, I'm still not over going over the pictures taken during the wedding.

Below are just a draft of our wedding album...