At Some Point...

I am the half-empty person. Pessimist. After realizing that I need to change my ways, I thought of having a little notebook of appreciation. I just have to write things I appreciate, no matter how big or small. It's been a few days that I started it and I must say, it helps a lot for me to have a healthier outlook in life. :)

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Runaway

One of my fave songs from The Corrs..

Say it's true, there's nothing like me and you
I'm not alone, tell me you feel it too

And I would run away
I would run away, yeah..., yeah
I would run away
I would run away with you

Cause I am falling in love with you
No never I'm never gonna stop
Falling in love with you

Close the door, lay down upon the floor
And by candlelight, make love to me through the night
(through the night, through the night...)

Cause I have run away
I have run away, yeah..., yeah
I have run away, run away
I have run away with you

Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never I'm never gonna stop
Falling in love with you...
With you...

And I would runaway
I would runaway, yeah..., yeah
I would runaway (runaway)
I would runaway with you

Cause I am falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never I'm never gonna stop
Falling in love with you...

Falling in love (falling in love) with you
No never I'm never gonna stop falling in love with you

With you, my love, with you...
na ni na ni na na...
(With you, with you, with you, with you)

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Reminiscin'

When I got back to SG from a very short trip to Pinas, I brought with me some of the old pics I have since College to good ol' SPI days.

It's really nice to look back.. Seems that life is a bit simpler back then.. Especially when I was still studying.. :) But nevertheless, I'd say my life is still very much blessed. And I am very thankful to God about it. :)

Here are some of the pics:

With my BSC-106G Barkada - Shungaks. sad lang wala yung kumpleto kami..

With my BSC-MIS A and B blockmates

Last day before facing a more challenging chapter of our lives..

SPI Batswan - Proud to say the FIRST BATCH ;p

SPI Barkada

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Officially Missing You...

Yes, I'm terribly missin' my husband. He flew back to Philippines last Wednesday midnight for his much deserved vacation. I wasn't able to go with him due to workload :( as well as I am saving my leave credits for a longer vacation this year.

I was able to go back to Manila last January though. We were supposed to fly back together but for some reason, his leave has been rejected the last minute. Only now that he was allowed to take a leave.

I think at times it is healthy for couples to spend some time away from each other as it really makes the heart grow fonder (naks! haha). Do their own stuff especially with their respective families.

Personally, his absence made me think of the things that I so love and appreciate about my him. It allowed me to think of ways to show him more how important he was to me once he comes back.

I'm really in deep anticipation of his return here in SG! Apart from his pasalubongs of course hahaha.. :p

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Song for my husband..

Been working more seriously today but one song popped in my mind and realized the song actually expresses how I feel about him.. Yiieehhh.. hehehe.. Brown Eyes by Destiny's Child

** Coincidentally, brown ang color ng eyes ng bebe ko. :p Yun lang.. back to work na ko. hehehe

Remember the first day when I saw your face?
Remember the first day when you smiled at me?
You stepped to me and then you said to me
I was the woman you dreamed about.
Remember the first day when you called my house?
Remember the first day when you took me out?
We had butterflies, although we tries to hide it
And we both had a beautiful night.

The way we held each other's hand
The way we talked, the way we laughed
It felt so good to find true love
I knew right then and there you were the one

CHORUS
I know that he loves me ‘cause he told me so
I know that he loves me ‘cause his feelings show
And when he stares at me, you see he cares for me You see how he is so deep in love.
I know that he loves me ‘cause it's obvious
I know that he loves me ‘cause it's me he trusts
And he's missin' me when he's not kissin' me
And when he looks at me, his brown eyes tell it so

Remember the first day, the first day we kissed?
Remember the first day we had an argument?
We apologized, and then we compromised
And we haven't argued since.
Remember the first day we stopped playing games?
Remember the first day you fell in love with me?
It felt so good to say those words
‘Cause I felt the same way too

The way we held each other's hands
The way we talked, the way we laughed
It felt so good to fall in love
I knew right then and there you were the one

CHORUS

I'm so happy, so happy that you're in my life and baby
Now that you're a part of me you've shown me
Shown me the true meaning of love (the true meaning of love)
And I know he loves me

CHORUS

He looks at me and his brown eyes tell it so.

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So Long Friends...

For me, it was a weekend to remember. A weekend where Mon and I are with very good friends, enjoying and savoring togetherness. Four of my long-time friends are now leaving for Singapore for work (Tin, Cel, Cindy and Neil). It's a whirlwind of emotions -- happy, optimistic, excited and most of all sad. The first three emotions are all positive because I am truly happy for them. But of course, part of me is sad. I know there are numerous ways to communicate with them (text, ym, email) but it wouldn't be the same again. I can name a lot of reasons but it just makes my heart weak that they're far away. That sums it all up, covers all other reasons.

** Tin, Cel and Neil left yesterday 8pm flight. Several times, Tin and I talked over the phone saying almost the same things -- for them to be ok in Singapore, for both to take care, for me and Mon to go there even if for vacation only. There's this unspoken message that everything will be alright and that we just have to hang on. An evident emotion of missing someone deeply even before leaving. I got a call from Cel just hours before they arrive at the airport and she was crying really hard, which made me feel as if my heart were torn into pieces. It is really hard for her to leave my inaanak David here. Though it'll only be a short span of time 'til David goes to Singapore, only a mom like Cel can truly understand how difficult it is to go somewhere without the one you love.. let alone, your 5-month old son.

Having recalled all these things made me choked up, close to tears. If I'm at home, I would have cried my heart out.

Come March 15, it's Cindy's turn to leave. Another day where I'd feel whatever I am feeling right now. But I know everything will go well for all of them. They did it for reasons that all of us wanted, security. I am just looking forward to the days where they'll be back here, for vacation or for good na. I always pray that whatever their heart desires, God will provide. Missing all of you already!

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Nice Song, Nice Lyrics

My friend/teammate Gnet sent me this youtube link to hear Fergie's latest song, All That I Got. And I'll pass on her reminder to ignore the video and just listen to it... Hehehe...

Nagandahan ako instantly kasi it's not the typical upbeat song na laging maririnig sa kanya. Plus, I managed to hear some catchy lyrics kaya I told her that I need to know the lyrics. Hehehe.. Kakatuwa kasi she shared this quote:

"I've got this theory that there is two kinds of people in the world, there are lyric people and music people. You know the lyric people tend to be analytical, you know, all about the meaning of the song, they are the ones you see with the CD insert out like 5 minutes after buying it pouring over the lyrics interpreting the hell out of everything, and then there is the music people, like Brooke, who could care less about the lyrics as long as its got a good beat and you could dance to it. I don't know sometimes it might be easier to be a music girl and not a lyric girl, but because I'm not let me just say this, sometimes things find you when you need them to find you, I believe that, and for me its usually song lyrics." - Peyton's Podcast

Are you a lyric or music person??? Ponder on it..

By the way, here's the lyrics:

FERGIE (f/ Will.I.Am) LYRICS
All That I Got (The Make Up Song)

Baby, baby when you're looking deep in my eyes
I know you're seeing past my make-up
Into the little girl that used to hide out and cry
When her parents fought
Tryin' to be strong

You can see the hurt in me
The cover ups so secretly
And all that I aspire to be
You'll see, you'll see
You know who I really am
No entourage or caravan
And do u even give me a damn
About all that, now tell me

[Chorus]
Would you love me if I didnt work out or I didnt change my natural hair
And I could be the one you want grow older with, baby
I'll give you all that I got

See, I dont mean to scare you now and push you away
Cuz I'm not tryin' to rush anything
But when i look into your eyes
I'm not scared you see,
I see near you
I'm in the picture too

Like a happy family tree
We're together costantly
This could be eventually
We'll see, we'll see
But all that I have got to know
Is with me baby you will grow
Through sun and rain and heavy snow
Oh tell me so now baby

[Chorus x2]

[Will.I.Am:]
It's as simple as one and two
I'm in love with you
And three and four
You're all I adore
To the seven and eight
See I've been making mistakes
Cuz when you're on my mind
I just cant think straight
Back to the five and six
I'm all in the mix and Im all into you
Without the lipstick
Without the L'Oreal
You remain the same angel that I fell for
For real, for real

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It's my Birthday and I'll Cry if I Want To...

Haaayyy... I guess it is a not so happy birthday for me.. *sigh*

[updates]

I won't tell the details why I am not so happy sa birthday ko. Happy pa rin naman pala ako kahit paano dahil my hubby and I spent my birthday sa bahay ng parents ko. Some of my relatives are there also so nagtreat na lang ako ng pizza (thanks to Pizza Hut's palm card, ang dami kong natreat na pizza hehehe). Kwentuhan and everything lang.. Yun lang ang masishare ko.. Ang tipid no? :)

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Sa Aking Pagtanda

Magpapaka-senti lang ako. Pinadala ito ni Mommy Cel sa groups namin. Pagkabasa ko, napagtanto ko na maiksi lang ang buhay natin and dapat na nating ipadama sa mga magulang natin kung gaano natin sila nirerespeto at minamahal. READ ON.

Sa aking pagtanda, unawain mo sana ako at pagpasensyahan. Kapag dala ng kalabuan ng mata ay nakabasag ako ng pinggan o nakatapon ng sabaw sa hapag kainan, huwag mo sana akong kagagalitan. Maramdamin ang isang matanda. Nagse-self-pity ako a tuwing sisigawan mo ako.

Kapag mahina na ang tenga ko at hindi ko maintindihan ang sinasabi mo, huwag mo naman sana akong sabihan ng “binge!” paki-ulit nalang ang sinabi mo o pakisulat nalang. Pasensya ka na, anak. Matanda na talaga ako.

Kapag mahina na tuhod ko, pagtiyagaan mo sana akong tulungang tumayo, katulad ng pag-aalalay ko sa iyo noong nag-aaral ka pa lamang lumakad.

Pagpasensyahan mo sana ako kung ako man ay nagiging makulit at paulit ulit na parang sirang plaka. Basta pakinggan mo nalang ako. Huwag mo sana akong pagtatawanan o pagsasawaang pakinggan. Natatandaan mo anak noong bata ka pa? kapag gusto mo ng lobo,paulit-ulit mo ‘yong sasabihin, maghapon kang mangungulit hangga’t hindi mo nakukuha ang gusto mo. Pinagtyagaan ko ang kakulitan mo.

Pagpasensyahan mo na rin sana ang aking amoy. Amoy matanda, amoy lupa. Huwag mo sana akong piliting maligo. Mahina na ang katawan ko. Madaling magkasakit kapag nalamigan, huwag mo sana akong pandirihan. Natatandaan mo noong bata ka pa? Pinatyagaan kitang habulin sa ilalim ng kama kapag ayaw mong maligo.

Pagpasensyahan mo sana kung madalas, ako’y masungit, dala na marahil ito ng katandaan. Pagtanda mo, maiintindihan mo rin.

Kapag may konti kang panahon, magkwentohan naman tayo, kahit sandali lang. inip na ako sa bahay, maghapong nag-iisa. Walang kausap. Alam kong busy ka sa trabaho, subalit nais kong malaman mo na sabik na sabik na akong makakwentohan ka, kahit alam kong hindi ka interesado sa mga kwento ko. Natatandaan mo anak, noong bata ka pa? Pinagtyagaan kong pakinggan at intindihin ang pautal-utal mong kwento tungkol sa iyong teddy bear.

At kapag dumating ang sandali na ako’y magkakasakit at maratay sa banig ng karamdaman, huwga mo sana akong pagsawaan alagaan. Pagpasensyahan mo na sana kung ako man ay maihi o madumi sa higaan, pagtyagaan mo sana akong alagaan sa mga huling sandali ng aking buhay. Tutal hindi na naman ako magtatagal.

Kapag dumating ang sandali ng aking pagpanaw, hawakan mo sana ang aking kamay at bigyan mo ako ng lakas ng loob na harapin ang kamatayan.

At huwag kang mag-alala, kapag kaharap ko na ang Diyos na lumikha, ibubulong ko sa kanya na pagapalain ka sana … dahil naging mapagmahal ka sa iyong ama’t ina…

Dahil sa forwarded message na yan, natuwa ako dahil nasimulan ko na na ipakita ang pagmamahal ko sa kanila. Isang malaking pagbabago nung kinasal kami ni Mon dahil napahiwalay na ako sa mga magulang ko. Buong buhay ko, kasama ko sila. Sa pagtulog katabi ko sila. Iilan lang ang kwarto sa bahay namin kaya wala talaga akong matatawag na kwarto ko. Never akong nagreklamo na wala akong kwarto pero may mga pagkakataon na nagkakabiruan kami na ang laki-laki ko na dapat nakabukod na ako ng kwarto. Pag iniisip ko ngayon, cguro nga at the back of my mind gusto ko lang talaga na katabi sila sa pagtulog.. At isa yun sa namiss ko dahil sa pagtulog mas napaparamdam ko pagmamahal sa kanila through pagyakap. Hindi kasi sila expressive kaya naiilang ako. At tama nga ang sabi nila na habang nagkaka-edad, mas nagkakailangan mag-express.

Nabanggit ko na kay Mon at sa ibang malalapit na kaibigan na after kong mahiwalay sa mga magulang ko, mas na-appreaciate ko sila. Sobra ang pagmamahal nila hindi lang sa akin kundi sa mga kapatid, hipag at pamangkin ko. Biruin mo, ginigising pa ako sa umaga at pagkababa ko mula sa kwarto mayron na akong kakainin. Na kahit nagtatrabaho na ako eh ang dami ko pa ding perks dahil nakatira ako sa mga magulang ko. At dahil don, sinabi ko sa sarili ko na mas ipapadama ko sa kanila na mahalaga sila sa akin. Unti-unti lang... at sinimulan ko na sa pamamagitan lang ng pagyakap at paghalik. Tuwang-tuwa ako na araw-araw nakakabonding ko si nanay (at si tatay minsan) kahit saglit lang. Tuwing umaga kasi, sa bahay namin ako dina-drop off ni Mon kasi out-of-the-way ang office ko sa office nya.

I know darating din ang araw na derecho ko ng masasabi sa kanila na mahal na mahal ko sila at nagpapasalamat ako sa lahat-lahat. Kelangan ko lang dalian na mafulfill yun dahil alam kong sobrang masisiyahan sila.

Kayo kelan magsstart? hehehe...

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Sabi nila...

... kapag tawa ka ng tawa, maya-maya iiyak ka naman.

Cguro nga tama, kasi nangyari sya saken ngayon. Maganda pa naman sana ang araw na ito kasi 2nd month na namin ni Mon. At masasabi kong we're getting through married life quite smoothly. Ok din dahil masayang-masaya sa office kasama ng malolokong katrabaho. Talaga lang yata na reality ng buhay na kahit gaano ka kasaya, meron pa ding mga bagay na magpapaluha sayo. Haayyy..

Hindi bale, sabi din naman nila... Rainbow always appears after the rain. Though I'm much better now. Sana lang kapalit ng mga iniluha ko, endless na ngiti na. Hindi naman kaya baliw ang kalabasan ko nun?

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A Year That Was...

[Che's VERY VERY LONG Version]

This post definitely proves that I am not a very active blogger. This recalling the past post should have been shorter than this if I constantly update our blog. But it's never too late! haha... Anyways, here goes:

Looking back, I'd say I share lots of laughters and tears this 2006. And if my memory serves me right, most time was spent preparing for our wedding, leaving the country for work, Mon and I spending more time together, gain new friends, grieve for departed loved ones and finally being married to my baby Mon.

>>> HongKong... A Series of Firsts

There were a series of firsts last year. One was being sent out of the country for work. Our company sent me a total of 4 times (which could have been more than that if I am not preparing for my wedding) for onsite assignment in HongKong. It was my first time to be on another country as well as my first to ride an airplane. Imagine my terror of experiencing upset stomach, being questioned or detained in HongKong immigration and turbulence. Good thing I never get to experience the first one but a few times I was under scrutiny by horrible immigration officers. And there was this trip that made me so nervous, I even thought we might be jumping out of the plane because of the wild ride. Hehehe..


HongKong during the time I was there has a very very cold weather. I had a rough time at first getting used to it. I usually have hot flushes and wind burns. huhuhu.. Being there for the first time made me feel like a probinsyana in the city and live at a very tall building. Going to the office just by walking, mcDonald's just about everywhere, talking in tagalog and most of the people around you don't understand, right-hand wheel vehicles, convenient transportation, wacko bus and car drivers. Hehehe..

Overlooking Siu Sai Wan through our flat (39C)

Ala tourista at Tower 5, 6th floor Lobby

It was also the first time for me to be away from my family. I really missed them that time (imagine cellfone bill reaching sky high). The agony of doing things on my own, sleeping alone in a room (yes, I used to sleep with my nanay by my side) and having no one to rely to.. so painful. Good thing, there was this ever reliable microwave oven and washing machine in our flat as well as having a very good friend/officemate Chello by my side. Super thankful din ako sa loving hubby and family ko for always cheering me up! Mwah!

My room- HK January 2006

Great thing my good luck carebear is with me. Thanks baby!

Super thankful ako kay friendship

>>> Good Friends, I have...

My frequent trips and work at ISI allowed me to have new good friends. This has been one of the many things that I thank God for -- having good relationship with co-workers. Not that I am spared of bad ones! hahaha.. I'd rather not talk about it - it's ok na naman eh... Anyhoo, I had gained some friends that seems to have known me for a long time now. And my circle of friends here at the office are actually Mon's batchmates in La Salle (Denise not in the picture). What a small world!

Chillax at Cafe Breton, GB3

Yummy Hot Pot at David's Malate

And then there's our good old friends behind us. They are the constant reminder that distance should never hinder constant communication. There's unlimited texting and yahoo messaging namen eh haha!

With the AMO! hahaha...

Chilling out at City Gardens for my bridal shower (kulang ang batswan)

* Pics with Zynies and Shungaks at the latter portion of this post

>>> And then loneliness got me...

There were a few heartaches experienced for the past year. My grandfather (Father's side), had suffered from prostate cancer. He endured the pain for a very long time but last year, he was already bedridden. We had him stay at our house so that he'll be taken care of properly and I'd say it was worthwhile. I get to appreciate my grandfather and parents more. I saw how my parents ensured that my grandfather feels at home and provide everything for him. Made me realize that I should really be more showy of my love for my parents. Spending time with my grandfather is another thing. I grew up seeing him so strong and energetic. Our family made sure that his last months here is wonderful, making him feel so loved. I sure miss my grandfather but I know he's at peace. Come the last quarter of the year, loved ones of my friends passed away too (Dads of Ate She2 and Lesley). And just before the year ends, my best friend Amor's Ama also departed. I was so devastated seeing her full of pain of what had happened. And same with my grandfather, I know he's with the Lord already.

These things made me realize that you really have to spend time with your loved ones and tell them always how much you love them. It will be a bit awkward at first, but it will be eventually be part of your routine. You'll never regret of doing it.

>>> But above it all...

Inspite of alll the lonely things that happened, 2006 has been all-in-all wonderful to me. For my family, I am really happy to see my nieces grow up. The eldest one, Krystel, has graduated from elementary and is now a dalagita. Middle child Katch had gained a lot of weight over the past few months but still cute and adorable. Our little angel Kiara is currently making progress. Yes, our dear Kiara has a mild cerebral palsy. Her case is slow development. She's now three years old but she is still on the stage of crawling and trying to stand up on her own.

Kiara had her cameo appearance at Maalaala mo Kaya as Vilma Santos' daughter. It was shown last May as a feature mother's day presentation of ABS-CBN entitled Regalo. It is about a mother's unconditional love and dedication for her daughter who had cerebral palsy. I have managed to check youtube and found out that someone uploaded the entire story! Nice one! Check this out (Part one only)..



It is the year where lots of my friends got married. There's Kim (2005 pa pero include ko na din), Bestfriend Amor, Lei, Dianne and Christie. Tayne will be getting married this May. I wonder when will the others get married. Yoohoo!! Single and attached friends, calling your attention! Hahaha...

Shungaks at Kim and Wilbert's Wedding

Zynies at Amor and Mike's Wedding

Shungaks again at Dianne and Edgar's Wedding

Zynies at Chris and Mike's Wedding

This was also the year Mon and I planned our wedding. Sure there were still petty quarrels and few tampuhans but I'd say planning th wedding made us much closer to each other. There were times that I have left Mon doing some wedding preparations all by himself since I'm in HK (awww!). Thank God our dear friend Tin was there to be of good help during those times. :) We even managed to create a wedding website to document the wedding preparations. Just click this http://moncheri28.weddingannouncer.com.

It was exciting yet tiring to plan a wedding. But Mon and I learned a lot from it. From our frequent Divisoria/Ongpin trips to attending bridal fairs, managing our DIY projects, scouting for suppliers and negotiating with them -- it was a blast! Aside from having our friends who really helped us a lot in our wedding preparations, I became a certified w@wie. This group of soon-to-be married was a big help in our preparations. I could not be so happier to be talking with those who can relate with your rants and raves on wedding preps.


Another is having families on both sides spend some time together through our unconventional pamamanhikan. We had it done at Big Buddha, Blue Wave Macapagal. Mon and I were both nervous at that time since we do not know if it will be ok. Our worries disappeared after seeing that both parties are in fact enjoying the event. :) Whew!!

Mon and I while waiting for the FOOD (Yes, food! =)

Two families together as one

One of the nicest things we did this year is buy furnitures and things for our house. :) Although I'd say we tried to be careful of our purchases due to the wedding, we had bought a lot of furnitures with discounts! haha.. Talk about being a wise buyer! From 10, 20 up to 40% off the furniture prices at the mall! Ang saya saya! :) We also had our frequent trips at Evangelista Makati for second hand and bargains. Too bad, we haven't taken pictures on our visit there. We will be posting some pictures here since we are pretty sure we'll be coming back there. :)

And since Mon's house stands for almost 3yrs already (and no one still lives there), we had to clean it up THOROUGHLY!! It cost us a few weekends to have it really clean. We enjoyed repainting the gates and grills though. Thanks to our relatives, Ate Daisy, Kuya Boying, Kuya Bong, Ate Mhay and the kids for helping us out! Without them, we would be really problematic about cleaning it before the house blessing. :) House blessing came (just a month before the wedding) and we again had a blast! :)


Finally, being married to the most wonderful person was the greatest thing that happened to me! It was just last November 19, 2006 that Mon and I tied the knot at Shrine of Jesus. Recalling the wedding day itself, I'd say we had a perfect (in our own tegrms hehehe) wedding. I know, I know... Utang pa namin wedding kwento and suppliers rating. That's a different story so to follow na lang. It has been only more than a month and we're still on the adjustment period (our adventures again, a different story and will be on a different post =). Sure we have the occasional tampuhans and petty quarrels, but it's just a phase of our lives. As of now, all I can say is that we are married, and we're loving it!

Posing at the Shrine of Jesus' Altar

I really love this shot! Unguarded ba.. Nhux! hehehe...

Beside the church, looking at each other. Sweet!

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