11.24.2005

24 on the 24th

Despite what some of my friends told me, I came to work today. The project I was working on, a clubhouse for a seaside development, was due at the end of the month and I just felt I didn’t have the luxury of taking a leave of absence today.

Although at first I felt sorry for myself, I soon forgot about it when I saw my officemates. I usually don’t like calling attention to myself, but it’s so heartwarming to hear people greet you the happiest of birthdays. It’s the only time of the year that you hear people wish the best for you out loud. So in the end, coming to work made it all worthwhile, despite the work that demanded my attention.

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My cousin gave me a book entitled ‘Being Happy’ by Andrew Matthews, and a photocopy of another book by the same author. She’s into a lot of self-help and self-improvement stuff lately, but what’s wonderful is that she shares most of these things with other people. I wish I could also do the same for others.

Another one of my closest friends sent me a birthday card. Anyway, the reason I hold this particular friend dear is because our friendship has melted personal differences, and I happy that we stayed friends in spite of. I practically grew up with this friend and experienced a lot of happy and sad things altogether, and in the process I would like to say those things helped us mature for the better. To quote him, "it truly is the strength of our friendship."

Wala lang, I guess I was touched by the card. It's good to hear that he wishes me the best in the world...the best with my loved one.:)

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Still on me…

Since it’s my day, I’m going to write 24 of the things I want, in no particular order.

1. Finish our project!
2. See the Taj Mahal
3. See the Egyptian Pyramids
4. anti-aging products (well, technically I would still be needing them next year, but you can never start too early right?:) )
5. A copy of Keanu Reeves ‘A Walk in the Clouds’
6. Be a part of the research team for the restoration of the Metropolitan Theater
7. A copy of Paulo Coelho’s new book, ‘The Zahir’
8. A couple of new bags that could actually hold the things I usually bring to work and not fall apart.
9. To have the time to study for the board exams
10. To ace the board exams!
11. To make a mean pasta
12. A webcam and a microphone
13. A full body massage
14. To see my college friends
15. To see the KMJSEV gang/high school friends
16. To see my best friend
17. A couple of black undies ^^;; (er…too revealing?)
18. a nice pair of light brown leather boots.:)
19. the freedom to spend more time with my cousins
20. a DVD writer
21. to be able to give more of myself to others
22. to be able to act more like my age in the way I deal with people
23. to be with my honey…
24. inner peace.

11.21.2005

My birthday is coming up. Trish said that according to Discovery Channel, women are at their most beautiful at the age of 24, then downhill from there since women 25 up would be needing all these anti-aging stuff, hehe. So, inadvertently, I am about to be at my most beautiful in the coming year.

Beautiful or not, I just want to say that I'm happy because of the many blessings in my life. I don't feel my age, though. 23? 24? hehehe...

REAL
Plumb


Look at me I'm twenty three
Beautiful a sight to see
Tonight

A little dress to draw the press
And I'll be leaving
All the rest behind

Well be pleased girl
If this is what you wanted
The whole world is watching you take the stage
What will you say

Aren't I lovely
And do you want me cause
I am hungry for something that will make me real
Can you see me and
Do you love me cause
I am desperately searching for something
Real

I close my eyes imagine time
Will not forget
My sacrifice

I numb the ache and decorate
My emptiness
Stand naked in the light

Well be pleased world
If this is what you wanted
This young girl is everything that you made
What will she say

Aren't I lovely
And do you want me cause
I am hungry for something that will make me real
Can you see me and
Do you love me cause
I am desperately searching for something
Real

The world goes home
The lights go down
My lipstick fades
Away

>Aren't I lovely
>And do you want me cause
I am hungry for something that will make me real
Can you see me and
Do you love me cause
I am desperately searching for something
Real
(repeats)

11.18.2005

I'm this daw....

NOVEMBER
Has a lot of ideas. Difficult to fathom. Thinks forward. Unique and brilliant. Extraordinary ideas. Sharp thinking. Fine and strong clairvoyance. Can become good doctors. Dynamic in personality. Secretive. Inquisitive. Knows how to dig secrets. Always thinking. Less talkative but amiable. Brave and generous. Patient. Stubborn and hard-hearted. If there is a will, there is a way. Determined. Never give up. Hardly becomes angry unless provoked. Loves to be alone. Thinks differently from others. Sharp-minded. Motivates oneself. Does not appreciate praises. High - spirited. Well-built and tough. Deep love and emotions. Romantic. Uncertain in relationships. Homely. Hardworking. High abilities. Trustworthy. Honest and keeps secrets. Not able to control emotions.

A lot of it is true, I guess.^^;;

11.04.2005

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That’s me and my sweetie enjoying ourselves in Calaruega.^^

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Marvin, his family, a guy kabarkada of Marvin’s, and I all went to Tagaytay today. Supposedly two of our friends from GF would also be coming with us, but one can’t make it because she got sick, while the other didn’t feel like going because she felt she would be out of place with the rest of the bunch. Oh well.:( It’s too bad she wasn’t able to come, since everyone’s really nice and accommodating.

Anyway, despite something that happened today (which I wouldn’t elaborate on since it was really embarrassing for me), it was super fun! I think today was the first time I ever went on a road trip with my honey ever.^^ And I like hanging out with Marvin’s family and friends – even though I’m quiet, I don’t feel out of place among them.^^;; We went to see Calaruega in Batangas. Must be my third time to go there, but the scenery there never fails to capture my breath.^^ Then we ate at Leslie’s Terraces, a restaurant that had a great view of Taal Lake. And then we visited the Pink Sisters and I was able to drop off my prayer intentions.

I hope on my birthday I’ll be able to bring along my mom and cousins next time.