Let the photos do the talking...

April 21, my birthday. I got flowers from my co-workers, they were so sweet to have thought of me on my day. David gave me a Coach purse (wheee!). I got a kiss, of course.Huge bouquet of flowers (roses and calla lilies) were delivered at work from my man. :)

We had dinner at Red Lobster. Food was good. My company, was even better. :)

We went to Vegas over the weekend. 6-hour-and-a-half-trip. Tiresome but worth it. We watched Wayne Brady's show. It was well worth it. We walked down the strip and shopped a lot.

Some of the hotels found on the Las Vegas Boulevard.

My Vegas Loot! Sandals from Sketchers. A mask from The Venetian hotel. and a Coach wallet to match the Coach purse that David gave me.

And yes, my very first Louis Vuitton(s). Montroguel PM (David got this for me) and the Sarah Wallet (I got this for myself).

Wooooooooooooot! I feel so blessed. :)

Also, thank you for the birthday wishes! :)

Today, somebody turns...

Pit Senior!

It's Sunday, Philippine time. And it's Sinulog once again.

I can't believe it's been a year already since I was on the streets of Cebu for the Sinulog festival. I was dancing, laughing my heart out with my friends. We were on the streets, there was rum and juice, and some chips (for us who don't do alcohol) and a whole lot of laughter.

We were front seat audience of a hit and run too. A motorcycle driver was too drunk to function and hit a lady. The moron didn't realize that it was too crowded for him to pull a hit-and-run, he got mobbed by the by-standers. The journalist in me was (sickeningly) excited for such action. By the time the cops showed up, he was already beaten like no other. Bruised and bloody.

Other than that "minor" incident. I remember it was so much fun. There were fireworks. One of my best friends got so stupid drunk. Well, most of them got drunk.

I remember going home with my brother, who was having too much fun himself, when the sun was about to rise.

Most importantly, I remember the look on my best friend, Fidel's face. Nobody could flaunt a black eyeliner like he did. Not even the Pirates of the Caribbean actors.

I wish I was there again to celebrate with them. I know it will be so much fun.

Ah... good times. Good times.

A short note for Le Boyfriend:

Thank you for putting up the cute little Christmas tree. For the wonderful surprises.

Thank you for taking me twice in a row for evening drives to check out Christmas lights.
It's so much fun and brings fond memories of my childhood back home.

What makes it more special is doing it with you, laughing and being totally amused.

Just letting you know that I appreciate it.

You are hardcore! :)

Shout out for the Queen of my heart :)

Mother dearest and I @ Chocolate Hills last year.

I miss that red hair and my Mama, of course!

To the woman who brought me into this world,

Salamat sa tanan lessons you taught me, the patience and the prayers.

Thank you for teaching me the value of hardwork, living within your means, chasing your dreams while having both feet planted steadily on the ground. :)

I will see you soon and I promise, I'll make you laugh over and over again.


Have a wonderful birthday!

I love you very much.

I'm thankful for...

• David - the love of my life, my balance and the only guy who can fart and burp in front of me numerous times but is still damn sexy in my eyes. Thank you for EVERYTHING.

• My Fallonite Friends - Andrea, you are awesome. Hang in there, sunshine! Courtney, you should totally give me the brand of crack you're on while at work. You are stinkin' fabulous! Steve (yes, you are a wee bit of a Fallonite), yeah we banter like brother and sister and I'll miss that about you!

• My two jobs - despite the fact that sometimes, I feel like I'm torturing myself. I'm thankful that I have TWO and not just one. It helps, a lot.
  


• The Chipmunks - I miss you all and I love you. I can't wait for "the return of the comeback". Numero Doce, The Beat, Bantayan, Boracay... here we come!!!

• Fidel - You are my super duper best friend ever. I love you more than anything and anyone. I swear if you decide to stop liking guys, we're getting married! I miss you, porn star!



• The Brother - Kiss some Kangaroo's ass for me there in OZ. I'm so proud of you.


• The Parents - You both are my rock and my inspiration. I love you.

• Ger - Yes, Ger. Thank you. Whatever had happened has shaped me to become the woman that I am right now. I wish you all the best.

Save a turkey, Eat a pizza! Happy Thanksgiving Day!

Got this from the Curly girl :)

It's been a while since I've done this thing on my blog. Let the questions roll...

• Is there someone you really can't stop thinking about? Yes
• Are you single? Not anymore :)
• How do you think your latest ex feels about you? That I don't know and wouldn't want to know
• Do you like what you see in the mirror? Yep
• What are you listening to right now? Silence
• What makes you laugh? Andrea, David and stupid lame ass tv shows
• What are you doing tomorrow? Work. Fun. Not.
• Have you kissed anyone on the lips within the past week? Yep.
• Did you ever think someone didn't like you, but come to find out they really did? Yeah
• Where is your ex? Home? I don't really care to know
• Do you regret doing something last night? Nope. None at all! :)
• Do you have someone who you can be your complete self around? Yes.
• When you think about your last kiss, what does it remind you of? It reminds me that life's beautiful... that there's still passion and that I'm so bloody in love, it's not even funny. lol.
• Who was the last person to call you? Andrea
• What's irritating you right now? I can't concentrate.
• Have you ever kissed anyone with a name that starts with A or Z? No. But what's up with that?
• When was the last time you wanted to punch someone in their face? Monday night
• Where's the person you miss most? Philippines
• Have you ever kissed an ex after the breakup? Heck no.
• Looking back, did you ever waste too much time on a certain boy or girl? Yeah, it wasn't much of a waste, as much as a time not well spent
• Is there a difference between love and in love? Yes.
• Have you ever hated someone, but ended up being friends with them? Yeah. haha. Highschool drama and all that crap
• How many people of the opposite sex do you fully trust? 4
• What were you wearing during your last kiss? My work clothes
• Whats one thing you wish someone special would do? Take me to Tahoe and go snowboarding or ice skating... just go places... :)
• Where were you at 9pm Friday night? Working
• Are you waiting for something? Yes.
• What was the worst mistake of your life? Holding back
• Do you hate being alone? No. I hate being lonely though.
• Did anyone see you kiss the last person you kissed? I don't know
• Do you find the opposite sex confusing? haha. yeah.
• What's the last thing you laughed really hard over? One was with Andrea and other one was with David...
• Have you ever kissed someone who's name starts with a C? Nope
• Who was the last person to make you smile? David
• What are you thinking right now? I can't wait to move in to my own place.
• Who was your last text from? Brittyn
• What's your middle name? Lyn
• Have you ever lost a close friend? Nope
• What is your current mood? Lethargic and really really really sleepy
• What's one of your sisters name? No sisters, biologically. But I really consider Andrea as my sister :)
• What' s your favorite color? Lavender/Purple, Pink, Black and Brown
• If you could go back in time and change something, would you? No. Because if I alter things... then I wouldn't find the happiness I am feeling right now
• Have a crazy side? You absolutely have no idea.
• Ever had a near death experience? Cancer scare
• Are you mad at anyone right now? Nope
• What's stopping you from going for the person you like? It was the fear of rejection, the fear of getting hurt and too much future tripping
• Who would you do anything for? My family and umm.. David :)
• Are you happy with your life? Abso-freakin-lutely!
• Is there someone that you will never stop loving? Yes
• Who do you trust most? Andrea and David.
• Have you ever been in a fist fight? Long time ago...
• Have you hugged someone in the past week? Yes
• Do you speak any other language? Yes :)
• Describe your life in one word? Adventure! :)
• Have you ever kissed in the rain? I sure would love to!
• What should you be doing right now? Working. Shhh...
• Who are you thinking of right now? David.

I finally have a social life!!!

Last night was fabulous! I had dinner at La Fiesta with my friends, Andrea and Courtney. I just don't consider them as my workmates, they're my friends and they're really awesome.

We had a great time just chatting away and being crazy.

Oh, and did I mention that the purpose of having dinner at this Mexican restaurant in Maine Street was to see Andrea's crush as well? He's really cute and from what we've heard, he's straight edge.

Well, he used to be this crush of mine too (like a long time ago, Andrea please don't kill me lol), until I learned that he was 18. Too young, butI digress.

What cracks me up the most was he was our waiter last night and everytime he'd come near our table, Andrea and Courtney would go crazy silent. I had my back on him so I really have no idea what's going on and I'd just keep on blabbing until I realize what the awkward silence was all about.

It was hysterical. I was nervous for Andrea and I was watching myself so that I won't say something really stupid.

Anyway, we gave him a huge tip and Andrea's phone number written on the guest receipt!

Andrea instinctively went in the bathroom because she doesn't want to be a part of Courtney's insane but ingenious idea.

As we were walking out of the restaurant, we made sure to tell him that the tip on the table was for him. I also "planted a seed" saying he should come by to Starbucks and we'll (or Andrea will) make him a Caramel Macchiato!

and the seed shall grow...

To Andrea and Courtney, you ladies are fantabulous! Cheers!

Te Amo, Mi Hermano

"if I turn into another,
dig me up from under what's covering the better part of me...
sing this song
remind me that we'll always have each other
when everything else is gone..."

Happy Birthday, my dearest brother!
I'm so blessed to have you as a sibling. God knows how proud I am of your achievements! I love you, Bok!

The A list

I'd like to welcome my co-worker, my good friend Andrea to the blogging world!

Have fun blogging, sunshine!

He who rocks my socks since 4th grade turns 24

Happy Birthday, Chun Chun!

You've never cease to amaze me, to make me laugh & to make me feel so much loved.
I love you with all my heart.

Enjoy your day. Thank God for all your blessings. Eat all you can! Hahahahaha!

*mwah*


credits to RRD designs for the background

Para sa akong palanggang amahan...

I have never met somebody as selfless as you are.

Somebody who would readily give up his comforts, even his wants, just for his children. Somebody who would work all the hours in a day just to give his family a comfortable life.

Somebody who easily gets along with everybody, from all walks of life.

A father who has managed to maintain his status as a parent yet has establish a beautiful friendship with his son and daughter.

A father who believed in me. He also once told me that it's okay to show my imperfections, it's what makes me, me. He also taught me that if it's not worth it, it's okay to walk out of it.

A man I respect because he taught me the value of hardwork, of family, of education, of communication, to value what I have, to strive for something that I want without offending or hurting anybody.

A father who have shown me love more than I could have ever asked for.
I know very well that he is not perfect but I am proud and honored to be his daughter.


I love you, Pa sobra pa sa tanan nakong mahatag, masulti og mabuhat para nimo.

Salamat sa sacrifice, sa mga lessons, sa mga jokes, sa tanan tanan nimo nga gibuhat para namo.

Love,
Pooh.