Bling

Last Sunday, my three-year old inaanak came knocking at our door. "Tita Lenie, may ipapakita ko sayo!" She was so giddy to show us her transformation from this...


to this...

Don’t ask me what it is because I don’t have the slightest idea. All I know is that it was recommended by a dentist and that her parents had to pay Php4000 for her “grillz”. A few months ago, she kept on telling me that our teeth will soon look alike. I kept on telling her that she still couldn’t get braces until she gets older. Obviously, she was telling the truth.

I used to persuade her not to eat too much sweets because her teeth might fall off too soon. But everybody was bribing her with chocolates. The funny thing is that, my mom tried to entice her with chocolates bet she refused. Because according to her, “Masisira ang ngipin ko e!”

My Morning Rush Tribute to my Mother (haha)

I’m just so tired. All the muscles and veins in my body are going wild. It’s been one hell of a week. And I am expecting another week of turmoil before I head to Baguio for my much needed R&R. Good thing there is the Morning Rush of RX93.1 to keep my sanity. I have been listening to Chico and Delamar since high school. I have always been a silent rusher, which means that I listen without joining their top 10. Out of boredom and curiosity, I joined last December 16. Their topic was about the top 10 resignation quotes. The bitchy side of me came out. I think I landed on number 2 (or 3) at that time. And since then, I join the daily top ten once in a while.

Today they did the top ten family quotes. I have a lot of quotable quotes considering that I have a crazy family. It’s in the genes! I sent an entry without any hopes that it would be read. I was taking a bath when Chico read Kriska’s entry. I was saddened when he read the #2 entry because I thought that I lost the chance. And then whoala! I was number 1! Wooohooo! I know you are curious to hear it. This is my exact entry but Chico tweaked it a little bit.

Last Tuesday, my mom got angry because I forgot something she asked me to do. I told her that she didn’t say anything about it. When I came home, she said angrily, “Sinabihan kita! Tumawag ako sa office mo kaso wala ka na!”

I was laughing out loud because Chico delivered it with so much anger and conviction! Haha! I am so proud because the last time I was on number 1 was when I graduated in high school! I love the Morning Rush!

If you missed today’s top ten, you may download it from http://cdtop10.blogspot.com/.

Why does he love me?

I really had a weird birthday. I could not and would not want to celebrate it at all. It might be brought about by old age. It’s so hard being an adult. I still look at myself as a child. But at this age, I am forced to act like a grown-up. Maybe, just maybe, this is the root of my dilemma. I was planning to write this for days but I just couldn’t bear to think of the things that make me sad and let the whole world know. But a real adult is expected to face the problem.

A few months ago, my parents were a little worried because of an investment they have in an insurance company that filed bankruptcy. That was supposedly their retirement money. It isn’t my money but I just cannot endure the stress it brings to my mom. But we talked as a family and it helped a lot. The problem may not be solved but at least, the family is facing it together. And then few days before my birthday, Boyet lost P6K to pickpockets. See story here.

I think I am at a point in my life when I question everything. Why can’t I do what everybody else can? Why am I just earning this? What do I really want to do in my life? So many questions, yet very few answers. But there is one question that I have been yearning to have an answer for the longest time.

Why does he love me?

I got a card! And I got the answer!

Whenever I think of the time we first met,
when you seemed too special to ever forget,
and I felt you changing my life even then...
I JUST FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN.

Whenever I think of the times you've been there
to talk with me, laugh with me, show me you care,
to comfort and cheer me and be a real friend...
I JUST FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN.

Whenever I think of my time spent with you,
when so many beautiful dreams
have come true,
whenever I think of how happy I've been...
I JUST FALL IN LOVE ALL OVER AGAIN.

That was the message in Boyet’s birthday gift to me. He told me that he was supposed to give me a jacket for our Baguio trip as a present. But I insisted that I wanted something priceless. I love words. I am a sucker of poetry and love letters. I didn’t post this right away because I wanted to savor every word before I divulge them to the whole world.

Disclaimer: Never mind the grammatical/typographical errors. My baby is an engineer and not a journalist! :p

Why does he love me?

Simply because he just loves loving me! :)

Are you going to finish strong?

It was another nightly routine again yesterday when Kriska sent me a link. It wasn't the same as the stripper fail because I just found myself in tears after watching it. Hope this one touches your heart the way it touched mine.



I have a complete set of arms and legs but I still keep on whining on how life sucks. I complain at why things seem to be a lot easier for other people. I object at the thought that some people can get away with anything they want. I envy those who seem to have everything they wish for laid on a silver platter. I was so ashamed of myself. And now I know that no matter how hard it is, no matter how many people look down on me, no matter how many times I tumble to the ground, I will find the strength to get back up. I am going to finish strong. How about you?

Tom's World

The long Christmas vacation gave us a lot of time to be to do things for the first time. It all started with these…


My brother was just doing his last-minute Christmas shopping on December 24 when he got lucky and went home with almost 200 tokens from Tom’s World. That’s why last December 27, the whole family set off to Tom’s World at the 3rd level of Robinson’s Place Ermita just beside Toys 'R Us.


That was my first time to try out Tom’s World. It was my parents’ first time to ever been in an arcade. And it was the first time that we all went together.

My brother tried his luck once again to win more tokens.


My parents also gave it a shot.


But we all went empty-handed. Hahaha! Just as the saying goes: It's not the winning that matters but how you played the game. Nahhh! Whatever! It didn't matter because we definitely had fun. ^_^

The Thoughtful Joie Relevante

I have been collecting keychains for a while. If someone would ask what “pasalubong” or gift I want to receive, keychain is always the first on my list. And just before Christmas, Joie gave me a very nice couple’s keychain. :)

Just when I thought that the key ring was already her Christmas gift to me, I was wrong. She was so patient and thoughtful to give each of us a picture frame. But it was not an ordinary one. She told us that her aim was to make us all laugh. Yeah, it made me giggle a little. But everybody who saw it laughed out loud. And all of us noticed the same photo. See for yourself!

I think I have humiliated myself well enough. Hehe! But kidding aside, I appreciate the time and effort Joie put in this “craft”. Thanks Joie! :)

Havaianas for Christmas

The stress brought about by the Christmas shopping has finally perished. I made sure that I didn’t miss anybody. It feels good when someone thanks me and appreciates the gift I gave. Christmas is really a time of giving. But I would be a hypocrite if I say that I don’t enjoy receiving gifts. Believe me; I am still like child who gets excited in unwrapping presents. I got even more excited because it was the first time that I got a Havaianas as a gift. Yipee! Thanks baby! :)


It is definitely a welcome addition to these...

Something Funny

My phone rang. Mike asked for a favor if I could look at the piece of paper in his keyboard and tell him if his ‘baby’ is a boy or a girl. I looked what was written: F | Ran Mouri. Damn! When I told him it was me, he promised to give me the “something funny” for the last Kris Kringle on his last day. He had to make up because the element of surprise was already lost. And then I found this on my workstation…


Funny, isn't it? He still managed to bash Tang until the end. :p