Litratong Pinoy #8: Tubig

Litratong Pinoy #8: Tubig

I like being near the water, even tho I can't swim. :D I like the feel and the sound of it...I love seeing it! Taken at Apo Island, Dumaguete a few years ago. It's so worth going to!

(Sa Tagalog: Gusto ko sa may tubig o dagat, kahit na hindi ako marunong lumangoy. :D Gusto ko ang pakiramdam, pati ang tunog nito...sobrang gusto itong tanawin! Kuha ito sa Apo Island, sa Dumaguete ilang taon na ang nakakaraan. Sobrang dapat na puntahan ninyo!)

Litratong Pinoy #7: Umaapoy

Litratong Pinoy #7: Umaapoy

Fire symbolizes a new beginning. It welcomes us to the start of a new chapter of life with hope, dreams and a bright..happy future.

(Sa Tagalog: Apoy ay simbulo ng panibagong simula. Sumasalubong ito sa bagong kabanata ng ating buhay kasama ang pag-asa, mga pangarap at isang maaliwalas at masayang kinabukasan.)

Litratong Pinoy #6: Mahal Na Ina

(sorry for the late entry! long story! will explain as soon as i can.)

Litratong Pinoy #6: Mahal Na Ina

Taken at El Nido Lagen ~ Palawan, my first ever trip out of town with Mama. After so many years of hard work, I want her to be able to relax and enjoy life as much as possible! Thanks 'Ma for your love and for everything that you do for our family.

(Sa Tagalog: Kuha ito sa El Nido Lagen ~ Palawan, ang kauna-unahang pagpasyal naming dalawa ng Mama ko. Napakadaming panahon na ang lumipas kasama ang paghihirap niya sa pagtaguyod sa aming pamilya, nais ko namang ako ang maibigay sa kanya ang maginhawang buhay! Salamat 'Ma sa iyong pagmamahal at sa lahat-lahat ng ginagawa mo para sa ating pamilya.)

Knowing You, Knowing Me

Got tagged by Shiera of Bisdak Babbles.

1. What is your occupation? school staff

2. What color are your socks right now? not wearing any right now

3. What are you listening to right now? don't know why, norah jones

4. What was the last thing that you ate? pasta and chicken strips

5. Can you drive a stick shift? yes

6. If you were a crayon, what color would you be? pink!

7. Last person you spoke to on the phone? jon

8. Do you like the person who sent this to you? really friendly. one of my favorites!

9. Favorite drink? lemonade

10. What is your favorite sport to watch? boxing

11. Have you ever dyed your hair? regularly

12. Pets? doggies!

13. Favorite food? chinese, balinese, italian & pinoy

14. Last movie you watched? 88 minutes

15. Favorite Day of the year? Christmas

16. What do you do to vent anger? throw things! :D

17. What was your favorite toy as a child? i dont remember

18. What is your favorite, fall or spring? fall

19. Hugs or kisses? both! hmm..okay. kisses!

20. What kind of pie? apple

21. Do you want your friends to email you back? of course

22. Who is most likely to respond? friends

23. Who is least likely to respond? 'friends'

24. Living arrangements? living with dad and bro

25. When was the last time you cried? earlier this week

26. What is on the floor of your closet? nothing

27. Who is the friend you have had the longest that you are sending this to? Jerz

28. The friend you have known the shortest amount of time that you are sending this to? Rosell

29. Favorite smell? fruity

30. What inspires you? who na lang. :) people i love

31. What are you afraid of? losing somebody i love

32. Plain, cheese or spicy hamburgers? cheese

33. Favorite car? hmmm..i've stopped thinking about cars :)

34. Favorite cat breed? I don’t like cats.

35. Number of keys on your key ring? 5

36. How many years at your current job? 8 years

37. Favorite day of the week? Friday

38. How many provinces have you lived in? 1

39. How many countries have you been to? 3

I'm tagging: Jerz and Rosell

Litratong Pinoy #5: Malungkot

Litratong Pinoy #5: Malungkot

I wonder why Diet looks sad on most of his photos. He's well-fed, well-loved and getting all the attention he can get. I think he's just not smiley. :)

(Sa Tagalog: Ewan ko kung bakit laging mukhang malungkot si Diet sa mga larawan niya. Lagi naman syang pinapakain, pagmamahal at atensyon. Palagay ko hindi lang talaga siya palangiti. :) )

Wisdom Tooth: OMG! What a Pain!!

Two Saturdays ago, I started getting really bad headaches. I took meds and hoped that it will go away. After a couple of hours, the headache was still there plus a toothache. Bummer! Over the weekend, I kept on complaining about it and Jon kept asking me to go and have it checked. :S I promised to have it checked as soon as possible on Monday.


At work on Monday morning, I could barely keep my eyes on the computer because of the pain and headache. I went to see our school dentist and she told me that I need to have it x-rayed for the wisdom tooth position to be checked. I went to several dentists: my dentist in Makati, dentist in Healthway but ended up going to our family dentist. With much pain since early morning, I still had to wait because I was patient #12. Finally, I got x-rayed and scheduled for operation for Wednesday. My right lower wisdom tooth was totally impacted. Having it removed was the only way to relieve the pain. The wisdom tooth was causing pain because it is pressing into the surrounding gum.

I started taking antibiotics the day before the surgery. It was removed under local anesthesia, so I was awake the whole time. It only lasted for 15 or 20 minutes. The surgery went well. It was painless but it was hell afterwards. It was really really painful! I took painkillers but my head still throbbed like crazy. I couldn't help but cry on the way home in the car because of the pain plus frustration! Why is this happening to me? The oral surgeon had a hard time removing my tooth. I felt him pull with all his strength for at least 6 times before finally getting it out. He also had to do bone reduction and cutting. He had to cut my tooth in two to make it easier to remove. I thought I was glad it's over, later I realized that it was just the beginning.

Days after, I didn't do anything other than rest, nap and 'eat'. The first two nights I was up all night and couldn't sleep because of the pain and discomfort. For over a week since it started hurting, I didn't get to eat a decent meal. I got tired of soup and liquids! I missed rice and ulam...real food. I could barely open my mouth. My jaw was stiff and sore, even though my face looked better..swelling just a little compared to last week. My cut was still throbbing though.

I was supposed to have my stitches removed last Saturday but when the surgeon checked, it was still open so I was asked to come back after two days. It was such a hassle because he didn't use the one that dissolves on its own but i was too busy feeling stressed before the surgery to ask about it. He said it was healing pretty good compared to others with the same case. Others continue to bleed, etc, so I am thankful. The space where my wisdom tooth was taken out can fit a man's thumb..that huge and deep.

Right now, I feel better, I can eat better...the pain is almost gone even though my jaw is still a bit sore. I'm just really really thankful to God that, finally, it's [almost] over. I'm telling you, it's not as simple as what you think. Honestly, those were the worst days of my life!

Litratong Pinoy #4: Hugis ay Pahaba

Litratong Pinoy #4: Hugis ay Pahaba

i like to experiment with the clothes i wear. as much as possible, i don't want to have a fixed standard look. i have no problem wearing a dress, shorts, short shorts, pants, mini skirts, long skirts, t-shirt, blouse..etc. BUT..for my i-want-to-be-comfy-days in the city (definitely not when you're at the beach!Lol) i like wearing jeans plus a top! simple and comfortable especially for somebody like me who has to commute.

(sa tagalog: mahilig ako magekperimento sa aking mga kasuotan. kung maari, ayoko na magkaroon ng iisang estilo sa pananamit. kaya kong magbestida, mag-nyorts, mas maiksing nyorts, pantalon, pagkaiksi-iksing palda, mahabang palda, tshirt, blusa at iba pa. NGUNIT..sa mga araw na gusto kong maging komportable sa siyudad ha (wag sa beach!Lol) mas gusto ko magsuot ng pantalon at pantaas. simple at komportable lalo na sa nagkokomyut na katulad ko.)

Statement of Gratitude

There are so many reasons to be grateful! I don't even know where to start. I thank God for his love and guidance. For giving me strength, hope, all the blessings and also challenges to make me stronger. I thank my family for their love. Pop for his guidance, support and faith in me. I owe everything to you. Mama for always caring and always thinking of what's best for her children. Across the miles, I feel your warmth and love. My brothers, I'm thankful for the laughter and joy we've shared all through the years. You've supported me all throughout. Thank you for believing in me and being proud of me. I'm grateful to my friends who shares my passion and adventures, who listens and cares about me, who supports me. I am so thankful for the love you give me, Jon. I am grateful that I have you and grateful to God for giving us the means to be together. I am truly grateful for my life right now...grateful for every moment i've had, am having and will have with you. Thank you for the smiles, laughter and happiness that we always share together.

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In order to be able to achieve and maintain happiness we need to, actively, be able to do two things: Complain and then let go (Dump the baggage, the roadblocks to happiness.) Express Gratitude (The open expression of gratitude promotes happiness.) After all everyone has something to be grateful for and/or something to complain about. If you would like to share, please follow the appropriate link and do so: “Are You Grateful?”, “Complain Complain Complain.”

Add your name to the current List of Contributors: 1-Attitude, the Ultimate Power 2-Max 3-DianaCA’s Metamorphoses 4-Mental Poo 5-My Thoughts 6-Baba Doodlius 7-Wake Up America 8-Life is a Roller Coaster 9-Life is beautiful 10-Pinay Mommy Online 11-Nelle-LucidCreativity 12- Juliana of PinayWahm 13- Drifting Thoughts 14 My Paperless Writings 15- As The World Turns 16 - My Perfect Escape

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I am tagging Val, Jlyne, Janice, Jerz and Cheh.

Litratong Pinoy #3: Apat na Kanto

Litratong Pinoy #3: Apat na Kanto

this notepad was given to me by a parent at work for christmas last year as a gift. it's a set that includes four pads, the other ones states: i can, celebrate, believe and hope. all four are little square-shaped pads. i've decided to use these photos mainly because it sends an inspiring message for women out there.

notice the square-shaped binder holes and of course, the pad itself.

(sa tagalog: ang sulatan na ito ay bigay sa akin ng isang magulang bilang regalo noong nagdaang kapaskuhan. apat na pirasong maliliit na sulatan ang bumubuo sa set na ito, ang mga nakasulat: kaya ko, ipagdiwang, maniwala at pag-asa. ang apat na ito ay maliliit na hugis parisukat. naisip kong gamitin ang mga larawang ito sa kadahilanang maganda ang ipinahihiwatig nitong mensahe para sa atin na mga kababaihan.

pansinin ang mga hugis parisukat na butas sa sulatan, at syempre pa ang mismong notepad)

Act of kindness...

...that i so appreciate, even made me teary.

i know that i've blogged about having been blessed with really amazing bosses. it's one of the major reasons why i love my job! my bosses are awesome!

okay..i know YOU envy me so i pray that you will find yours too.

this morning, they did something that i didn't expect. it showed me how much they value and care for me as a colleague, as a person. they anticipated something that they knew would help me...for that i am so thankful and grateful.

my bosses are supportive, appreciative, generous..they're also fun, intelligent and caring individuals (i know one of them would want me to tag them as 'cool!' so, okay..they are cool!Lol). they genuinely care for us and don't take advantage of their positions. i'm sad that the two of them are leaving in 2 months, but i wish them all the best and i know we'll see each other again.

thanks to all of you!