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This is my third entry for today. We’re not that busy at work, thank goodness. The number of emails that we have when we arrived this morning was manageable. (We answered the emails in two hours.) Most of us (most especially, the am shift peeps) have been really stressed out because of the high volume of emails (I don’t want to discuss the factors that I think may have caused this.) and this is a pleasant way to spend a sunny Sunday, just chillin’.

However, this kind of day makes me sometimes wish that I have the time and the smackaroos to go out and unwind. Parang hindi ka na makapagrelaks na hindi naglalabas ng pera sa panahon ngayon. That’s why I’m so happy I have my books to turn to when all else fails (or not affordable??). I get to travel different places and know different people and cultures without leaving the comforts of my room.

I admit I can spend hundreds of pesos just to buy the books that catch my attention and interest. I’m proud to be the owner of Harry Potter Books – I bought Books 3-6 (Prisoner of Azkaban, Goblet of Fire, Order of the Phoenix and The Half-Prince) on impulse but Book 1 (Sorcerer’s Stone) was given to me by Teddy Bear Joel, a friend and former teammate; Book 2 (Chamber of Secret), a Christmas gift from Marck “Baby Gurl” before he left for the US and Book 7 (The Deathly Hallows) from Graham, a friend and former product trainer who is now back in Canada studying and pimpin’ (hahaha!!). (Am I not lucky to have generous friends?). I also have books of authors, Agatha Christie, John Grisham, Sidney Sheldon, Paulo Coelho and Robert Ludlum as well as in English grammar and French.

Do you know that my dream house has its own library? Yup, true!! I love reading!!

Take note, I’m a selective reader, but the topics that interest me are quite diversed. Kaya lang mas hinahatak ang hilig ko sa mga storya na may murder-mystery and sex and violence. I just don’t know why, but I knew when I came across Agatha Christie and Sidney Sheldon when I was Grade 2, I need to read more of their works, saka na lumawak yung hilig ko sa ibang plots when I reached high school.

Haaay…

I think I’ll start saving again (after I buy a digital camera) so I can get my hands on the book entitled, An Incomplete Education, claimed to reacquaint you with the topics you probably missed and slept through in school. Matagal ko nang gustong mabili to kaya lang pag bibilhin ko na, may biglang ibang bagay na eeksena na mas kelangan na atensyon. Pagkatapos talaga ng camera, ito naman.

Haaay…

Wonderful news

Tetay’s back to work today with great news. Her mom’s mitral valve replacement surgery (last Friday) was a success. Her mom is on her way to recovery and is now allowed to eat solid food. She will be out of the hospital in a week’s time.

This is another living proof that PRAYERS move mountains. =D

Another year for us..

It’s Bubi and babi’s 4th anniversary today. Yipee!! We almost didn’t make it today as a couple (I don’t want to remember the rough times we’ve been through) but I’m glad we did.

We don’t have any special plans today since I have a shift ‘til 4pm. We’re probably just going to eat out in one of our favorite food establishments in Diliman (either in Maginhawa or in UP) – just spend some time together really. Since we have different RDs and shifts, it has been really difficult for us to make any plans or spend time with each other the way we used to. A little blessing is still a blessing. =D

Bubba,

Thank you for another year of love and laughter. Yes, we went through a lot this year but I guess, this just means you’re stuck with me. You can never get really rid of me even if you want to. =P

I want to thank you for bringing out the best in me – I learn a lot from you everyday with simple words that you share. I appreciate the passion that you have in life, love and music. I’m proud of your generosity and your willingness to be the strength for others.

I’ve always told you that you are the main reason why we are still here – your patience and understanding make and will always a big difference.

I look forward to another year with you – as we take pleasure in seeing our dreams unfold before our very eyes, holding each other’s hands and smiling..

More food to enjoy, more places to explore, more times to treasure and more love and laughter to share.

I love you, shamumiz pumpachiez!! Happy 4th anniversary!!

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LA is back!!!

I’m now fighting the urge to take a nap here in the office while at my station. I came to work today, a rainy Sunday at 6am without much sleep. Ceasar even had to accompany me on my way to work kasi baka makatulog daw ako sa bus at lumagpas ako ng office. What a sweetheart! <3

But I think the headache I have is soooo worth it. I just had a wonderful night with my best high school buddies, LA and Gran and our beaus.

LA arrived with Genere and Tita Anna (her mom) last Thursday, July 24th. It is her second time to come and visit us from Australia. We will finally have the chance to meet her boyfriend of 6 years and fiancé, Genere.

We decided to meet up in my favorite café, Baang (pronounced as Bang) Coffee in Tomas Morato. (I suggest that you try their Black Forest and Death By Chocolate – they are really delicious but not as expensive as the other coffee shops that most of us came to love.)

Gran suggested that we have dinner at The Red Crab, not that far from the café. And it was the perfect choice for all of us. People who are really close to me know that I am not a big fan of seafoods but the dishes were awesome. I just had to try them.

We had sisig and tofu, chicharon bulaklak and calamares for our appetizers. We then indulged to seafood paella, Bacon wrapped Camaron Rebusado with Saffron Rice, Steamed Milkfish with Laing, Male crab (I had to emphasize on the gender of the crab since Gran really wanted a female one. =D) and lots of garlic rice. And my favorite: REFILLABLE ICED TEA!! Woohoo!!

The food are a bit pricey but I think they’re worth it because the place is great, the staff are very courteous and accommodating.

NEXT STOP: ZIRKOH Timog: to watch JOHN “UNIVERSAL SWEET” LAPUS’ birthday show

Genere and LA found the place too crowded and asked us if we could go some place else. Genere wanted to watch a Live Band so Gran suggested that we go to Mugen in Metrowalk instead.

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I really liked the place. It was not that jampacked considering that it was a Saturday night. URBAN NATION was one of the featured bands that night and to my delight, all the bands are playing R&B songs. The night got better and better by the minute. =D

All the bands were great but I really find URBAN NATION the best since they performed most of my recent favorite songs – J. Holiday’s Suffocate, Usher’s U Remind Me, Nice n’ Slow and Love in Da Club, Chris Brown’s With You and Trey Songz’ Can’t Help But Wait. Also, I found that my friend, Paulo is the drummer of the band. I’ve always admired this kid for his talent and humility. I know that he will go places.

Once again, we had drinks and sisig (sizzling this time) while we groove to the music. We left Mugen at around 2am.

It was a wonderful evening spent with special people who I am so blessed to share my simple life and a beautiful friendship with. Too bad, Apol wasn’t able to come home around the time of LA’s visit. We would’ve a grander time with her and Darwin.

LA, Genere and Tita Anna will be leaving the Philippines on August 9 to spend the remaining 2 weeks of their holiday in Singapore and Malaysia. I really pray that they have a safe and pleasant trip going to their next stops and on their way home back to Australia.