last day 28

Celebrated the last day of being 28 today.. And tomorrow will be just as like any other ordinary Monday! Sigh!

We ordered a 20" pizza from Big Apple with four flavors (white cheese, pepperoni, big apple special and beef & mushroom), Amber's famous spaghetti, 10 pcs. bbq and pichie 2x. Dad brought home with him 2 flavors of ice cream (Chocovanilla and Ube). It went well! Yummy! To bad chloe was still sleeping when we chowed down and pigged out at the dining table!

And do you know what?? It finally rained! Thank God for the blessing!

Signing out!

It's a super hot Sunday today!

I woke up this morning, around 6am, with a slight headache from last night's inuman session with some friends at CENTRAL. My head was heavy and i could hear thunder sounds.. Will it rain today? I hope so!

Tomorrow's my 29th birthday and i could not think of anything else to do but wait for the internet of Las Pinas to be fixed so i could read and post more thoughts in my blog..

I'm speaking non-sense right now because my head is drying up due to the super uncomfortably hot weather. I would probably edit this blog soon if the darn connection will hopefully be ready.

Signing out.. I miss playing poker though..

Missing checking mails and messages, chatting and staying up late! I miss the internet!

See you soon blog..

A must read! Proud to be one!

I couldn't believe it either! I thought it was just an ordinary write up about Pinoys and nothing really special. But as I went further, it was different! Pass on to our fellow citizens and let's be proud to be FILIPINOS!!!

Facts about Sleeping and waking up early

REASONS FOR SLEEPING AND WAKING UP EARLY

Evening at 9 - 11pm:Is the time for eliminating unnecessary/ toxic chemicals (detoxification)from the antibody system (lymph nodes). This time duration should be spentby relaxing or listening to music. If during this time a housewife isstill in an un-relaxed state such as washing the dishes or monitoringchildren doing their homework, this will have a negative impact on health.

Evening at 11pm - 1am:Is the detoxification process in the liver, and ideally should be done ina deep sleep state.Early morning 1 - 3am:Detoxification process in the gall: also ideally done in a deep sleepstate.

Early morning 3 - 5am:Detoxification in the lungs: Therefore there will sometimes be a severecough for cough sufferers during this time. Since the detoxificationprocess had reached the respiratory tract, there is no need to take coughmedicine so as not to interfere with toxin removal process.

Morning 5 - 7am:Detoxification in the colon: you should empty your bowel.

Morning 7 - 9am:Absorption of nutrients in the small intestine: you should be havingbreakfast at this time. Breakfast should be earlier, before 6:30am, forthose who are sick. Breakfast before 7:30am is very beneficial to thosewanting to stay fit. Those who always skip breakfast, they should changetheir habits, and it is still better to eat breakfast late until 9 - 10amrather than no meal at all.

Habitual sleeping so late and waking up too late will disrupt the processof removing unnecessary chemicals. Aside from that, midnight to 4:00 am isthe time when the bone marrow produces blood. Therefore, have a good sleepand don't sleep late.

the wonders of technology

It was lunchtime. My dad was so curious about what he read in the papers about Play Stations, Game boys and the like so he asked my nephew Rafael, if he knows about it. And the 7-year-old answered, "yes, of course Lolo."

So my dad followed up the question, "do you like play station 3? I will buy you one."

"I already have Play Station 2 at home" said Rafael.

My dad was amazed because how come his apo already knows it and has one. So he said “Ok, I’ll buy myself the World War 2 gadget!”

I was curious. And asked myself what was he talking about! Hmmmm..

“Then I’ll get those golf, bowling and tennis controllers!” My dad added.

What he was talking about was the Wii Game! (Duh! A World War 2 gadget!) I almost choked while drinking my glass of water! HAHAHA!

a poker addict's day off

Just last Tuesday, I was, of course, playing poker! (Booo-yah!)

I was on the roll that day.. Winning consecutive hands, getting high cards, raising, and vigorously betting all in. I’ve reached to a positive of what my tag was.. A PRO 1M tag and some thousand plus. I was happy and feeling confident.

Every time I enter a table, I always make sure not to bet more than what I can't afford to lose because I might lose my... hmmmm.. laptop (not my head) in anger and frustration. In other words, I hate losing!

Today, I've decided to take a day without poker. Not because I was happy and had enough of the adrenalin rush in winning lots of the 'virtual' chips last Tuesday..

But because, after an hour of losing 900k yesterday (Thursday), I have to stop and just had to stop before everything in front of me might be seen in the dumpster! AARRRGHHH!

I just had to COOL off! So, beam me up scotty!!!

My Scrumptious Sunday

yummy mild & sweet flamming wings..

From my sis' site

I got this from my sister's site: insights from the grocery cart

It's a little bit of advertising and well, sucking up, of course (so she could endorse me to her blog friends, hahahaa)

My roommate and I once: courageously entered a "hunted house" because we were drunk. (an abandoned house beside Tina's)
Never in my life have I: cooked something much complicated than fried eggs and spam
High school was: a bit fun and exciting.
When I’m nervous: I get numb.
My hair: just had it's cut and color, and i like!
When I was 5: I always have the same outfit as my sister..
When I turn my head left: I see the TV
I should be: reading and learning what needs to be read and learned. Ha-ha
By this time next year: Ill be travelling Europe!
My favorite aunt is: the one who gives more money every Christmas! hihhi
I have a hard time understanding: my niece when she's crying.
You know I like you if: I treat you ice cream.
My ideal breakfast is: a healthy breakfast.
If you visit my home town: it's still the same.
If you spend the night at my house: you'll sure be sleeping on the floor.
The animal I would like to see flying besides birds: are none. Think about the droppings!
I shouldn't have been: playing poker and watching Scrubs all day. Very unproductive!
Last night I: prayed before sleeping.
A better name for me would be: my name. Just right.
I’ve been told I look like: LJ Moreno, I don't even know the poor girl.
If I could have any car, it would be: the one with jet wings so I would just fly to my destination and not experience the every day traffic!

a ritual before doing anything

I have this habit way back when I was still working in Makati to wake up around 6 in the morning, do my morning rituals and make sure, I mean, REALLY make sure finish everything and be in the car by 7am. Why? My favorite radio show is about to be heard.

It was called “morning inspirations”. Until I quit my job and went back to studying again, I kind of carried that morning habit. Not to mention, in nursing, you really have to be early (say be in school 15 minutes before call time, which was 7:30 am). So at exactly 7am, I turn on the radio and wait for the DJ to introduce his morning reading.

I remembered it was around August of 2005 when I heard "dare to be" while I’m on my way to school. It motivated me before I go to lectures, duties and any activities in the university. It has been 3 years and I still read this to myself..

When a new day begins, dare to smile gratefully
When there is darkness, dare to be the first to shine light
Where there’s injustice, dare to be the first to condemn it
When something seems difficult, dare to do it anyway

When life seems to bring you down, dare to fight back
Where there seems to be no hope, dare to find some
When you’re feeling tired, dare to keep on going
When times are tough, dare to be tougher

When love hurts you, dare to love again
When someone is hurting, dare to help them heal
When another is lost, dare to help them find the way
When a friend falls, dare to be the first to extend a hand

When you cross paths with another, dare to make them smile
When you feel great, dare to help someone else to feel great too
When the day has ended, dare to feel as if you’ve done your best
Dare to be the best you can, and at all times… dare to be!

new change..

Had to change my template today..


I need some COLOR in me.. I'm pale.. I'm simple..


Too ordinary.. Shame!

Hard habit to break

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The object is to complete each of the following snippets. I have included the blank ones at the end of this post so they can easily be copied and pasted

Participants: Startin’ A New Life, Too / All Things Me / Because Life Is Fun / Feels Like Home / My Happy Place / Iam Dzoi / Suburban Sass / To the Moon and Back / Raising Sandy / Mommy Talks / Aggie Shoots. Aggie Scraps / All Kinds of Me Stuff / The Salad Caper / Winding Creek Circle / InkBabyStudios / My Colorful World/ Random Thoughts / Explore Manila / Blogger Happy / Everyday CHI / Berry Scrappy / My Virtual Closet / My Views On My So Called Life /The Real Deal, The Real Me / Eds Mommy Life/ Just Me.. Eds / My Precious Niche / Insights from the Grocery Cart / WithdrwalSymptomsOfAPokerAddict

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I am: a poker addict
I think: of winning my 400k back... arrgh!
I know: how to manipulate strangers to give me 100k chips..LOL
I have: a PRO 1 Million tag
I wish: I could be a PRO 50 Million by tomorrow
I hate: losing my Full House with someone else’s Royal Flush
I miss: going "all in" when on the roll!
I fear: that my poker mates have better cards than mine
I hear: grr's & boo's if I win, BIG TIME!
I smell: intimidation when people go "all in" but they had nothing
I crave: winning the pot with a Bluff
I search: for a lucky table and seat
I wonder: why I’ve developed this 'separation anxiety' with my chips
I regret: not raising more when I’m a sure win
I love: Texas Hold Em!
I ache: when I lose chips consecutively
I am not: playing poker at this moment
I believe: that soon I’ll be winning a lot more than losing!
I dance: if I get aces and wins! "I got an a-Ace, I got an a-Ace!!”
I sing: before the River flips..
I cry: when the River is not what I need.. and lose!
I fight: for my high card
I win: to get more chips
I lose: my cool when I lose my hard earned chips
I never: go to sleep without winning a hand
I always: lose in a 10k table! grr!
I confuse: my poker mates and make them fold.. hihi
I listen: to my instinct of I’ll call or just check
I can usually be found: online playing poker
I am scared: of losing my 500k + chips in one sitting
I need: to win back my 400k chips to be in the Million side again
I am happy about: learning that in poker, never EVER play with chips you cannot afford to lose.
I imagine: that I can cash in all those winnings in my virtual poker!
I tag: Rosanne and Tina

pamper time!

Yeah, I got the sniffles since Monday. Sniff sniff! And now I had this cough.. Phew!

But I chose not to spend all my time cuddling with my blanket in bed, making myself bored watching re-runs, eating yesterday’s food and be a coach potato. I got the time and decided to do my monthly ritual – had a FACIAL!

What a refreshing feeling! Even though I sniffed and coughed here and there all the way to my dermatologist in BF Homes, I felt invigorated re-energized today. Thank you ‘kikay’ day!

August 14 with sniffles..

Yeah, i got the sniffles since monday! sniff sniff!

being peotic

Back in the days, I used to write poems.. Well, it was back in high school and I was really into writing. The passion, I think it all started when during my English subject in 2nd yr high school, we were asked to memorize or even analyze a poem. I fell in love with it, I began to love reading and started to trully express my emotions thru writing. My first peom was by Elizabeth browning (sonnet 14). It was so lovely and inspiring.

I tried to write one, not a full pledge sonnet, just a simple poem. My motivation back then was, of course, my high school fling. But note this! It was NOT throughout the course of our 3 year all-apology, monotonous, boring, more often than not adventure together.. But it was when I already broken up with him, that is. (Weird ei?)

The poem was about reminiscing our past. I mean, yeah, I broke up with him, and I cared, I commiserated with him because I let go of our relationship.. So here it goes..

Do you still remember those memories we shared together.

The laughter’s and sorrows that I thought would last forever.

Now those times had gone by, just for a while..

My heart hurts and I find it hard to smile.

I feel alone and also feeling bad,

without you these days made me feel so sad.

I know that you feel the same way too.

Don’t worry, I care for you, trust me, its true.

But after making that short and consoling poem for him.. I’ve learned that a classmate of mine was flirting and was making her way through my ex’s heart. I don’t want to believe it at first because he was still distressing about our break up. But after a couple of weeks, DARN! They got together and started dating..

So I’ve made another one. Enthused by what they did to me. I wrote a poem of the fast pace of him having a new GF. Ouchie! A new girl friend after 2weeks, come on! That was back stabbing! (Not affected anymore, it was high school, believe me!). So I’ve decided to express what I felt after that appalling news. Here goes..

I still care for you come what may.

That’s what I’ve thought these past few days.

The love I have for you had gone by.

You’ve hurt my feelings now, because you lied.

Even though it hurts me as much,

this feeling for you, i thought will never last.

But to what I've learned, you're dating now,

What i felt, has vanished. How?

You’ve just changed my mind and feelings too..

Now I’ll hate you, that is what I got to do!

It’s your entire fault, you made me do it.

How dare you and I can’t believe it?

I’ll be happy for you, for now, forever.

Never ever do it to her, or else – WHATEVER!

Highschool fling.. gone

No poker blog today because it was day two of cleaning out my closet. I came upon this small Ninja Turtle lunch box full of things. I saw some small possessions such as stitched cloth with my name on it, a very small key, a book mark (also with my name on it), a pencil with my name carved on it, a blue hanky (no name this time), half of a locket and plenty of letters. Here's the catch... The letters were numbered!! Hmm.. I realized it was from my high school whirl wind romance.

I forgot how i got them before. I mean, i don't remember the story behind those things anymore. What the key was for, the significance of the hanky... Hmmm.. Ahhh.. Ohh! Wait.. Darn.. Oh well, i really don't have a clue!

Of course, I tried to read the letters. They may just give me something about those gifts. It was ages ago and I'm really eager to know what happened then. Yes, it was numbered. All in all, I got 47 letters. What I saw there are notes taken from scented stationeries, tattered notebook pages and some even from the regular high school note pads.

It was funny reading them at first. But after looking at some, what I’ve noticed, most of them were apology letters. While reading them, I can’t figure out why he was always saying sorry. What was he apologetic about? Well, as I’ve said, that was A G E S ago.. So I forgot! (Don’t blame me!) Ha-ha!

Some notes were as corny as ever. Not original and so clichéd. Remember, they were from my high school fling (I mean, we were still kids! Come on!) LOL!! Some notes made me laugh, and some made my brow up. Hmmm! Some letters were almost unreadable but the others are just ok. Then after, I’m sorry to say, lobbed them away. What nostalgia! Ha-ha!

my highschool stuff..

As I dug deeper into my stationary filled shoebox, I also saw some high school letters. If you were to see that box, it was categorized by envelops from a group from different friends, lower and higher batch retreat letters and envelop to just one person (a best friends bulk letters and junks of ex's... ). We'll write about that soon.. so watch out! LOL

It was also amusing reading those letters. I first opened the envelope with a J.A.M. written on the front. I paused for a moment and thought what those 3 letters stand for. Hmmm.. J.A.M.?? When I opened it, I saw letters from Abigail and Maricel. The ‘J’ there, it stands for Joy (which was a my preferred name in high school.. ELK!) Ha-ha-ha..

We were like the bestest of friends when we were in our first year. We were inseparable! Seatmates, lunch mates and chicka mates are we, almost every day of our first year lives. I sometimes drop them off their houses, especially Maricel because her house was just along the way.

Awww.. Those were the days. I hope to get in touch with them anytime soon and catch things up, bond again and reminisce the old days!!! Sigh! Probably set a JAM night! Ha-ha..

the grade school stuff..

I cleaned my closet today. Why? Let’s just say it's the time of the moment thing that I’ve decided to clean and discard things and some memoirs from the good old days... Time to move on! Ha-ha..

Good old days, yeah, really! As I opened my buried stationary chest (a big shoebox), I found letters and other memorabilia from when I was still in grade school.
I saw there bulk of invitations to parties, Christmas, Valentine, and Birthday cards and tickets of plays and from school fairs. Reading those letters way back 1991 was a real knock-out hilarious!

Back then I had this group called "the Banana Q girls". We're 5, all girls and what we do was eat Banana Q for lunch! Just that... No more, no less.. That was when I was in grade 5. And the word 'diet' was not even in my own dictionary yet. Ha-ha..

I opened those beautiful scented and colorful paper, reading it one by one, trying to reminisce our lives back then. There were letters of appreciation, some sharing of secrets and some I-like-you-friends note. I've also read letters about two friends of mine bickering over some boy, and a letter about missing me because I made other friends.

This morning was so amusing and entertaining. I never knew that cleaning up dirty closets can make my rainy Monday cheerful!

round'abouts

Its August 1 and yes, I'm home alone..

Its not that I'm complaining or something.. its my lifestyle!

On times like this, doing nothing is practically doing something. Here's what i mean... What i do when i wake up is, first, check my fone if someone texted me or someone called. Don't worry, i don't usually text or call back unless it's very urgent or important like: an invitation to a gimmick or the like.

Then, i look around my room first. I check on the window, and see whether its still early for me to stand or too late for me to eat breakfast. Then i stare at the ceiling for about 10 seconds... then the door, by 5 seconds... then the ceiling again until i decided to face the wall and hug my blanky and try to fall asleep again..

Its just basically what i do before really standing up and go about the remaining time of the day.

I usually wake up by an hour before lunch time, say 11 am (if I'm lucky! and that is if i got no errands to attend to or do some favor my parents usually ask me to do in the mornings.. which is to join them during a too-early-for-me breakfast).

Here then, my day starts.. I stand up, look for my slippers, go out the room, make potty (hihi), wash my face.. look myself in the mirror, wash my hands, go back to my room and sit on the bed. I dunno why this became an enigma for me.. This deciding part gets complicated: should i eat now or doze off again.. Yeah, I'm still sleepy by that hour! I usually blame playing (and yeah, winning) Texas HoldEm poker for staying up late till 3am.


But most of the times, i eat my "breakfast" by 12 noon, while watching tv on my parents' room. After doing so, I'll be washing the dishes, drinking vitamins, check the ref for dessert and then off to the lazy boy again to watch more tv.

I do read, sometimes, if i feel guilty of watching too many re-runs, usually of jeopardy and the price is right. Reading about 3 - 4 pages of learning to speak another language, they give me eye ache and a mind sore for me. So by then, i start up my laptop, log on to facebook and stay at least 3 hours on playing poker! (i usually add an hour if I'm winning)

If I'm not playing on facebook, i usually check on my emails, my multiply account, my friendster account, comments and messages, my friends on friendster and look at their new uploaded pictures.. and at times, i answer some survey questions posted in the bulletin board.

I end my laptop time only if my tummy starts to ask for some nourishing. Haha.. Yea, I'll be hungry by then. Checking out friends, posting up surveys, winning and losing in poker games gives me stress and burns my energy.. much more than sitting on the lazy boy, watching re-runs and changing channels with the remote. Whew!

Good thing peanut butter was invented. Thank God! Eating a peanut butter sandwich will be my "lunch" and by around 5pm, I'm back on my laptop again.

That's how it usually goes, on a typical "I'm alone again" day. Then, when the day ends, it'll be August 2..