sportsfest 2006!

Today's the official start of Manila branch sportsfest!
The two competing teams are apple snipers and banana kickers.
Syempre, I'm part of the winning team… apple snipers!!!
(that's the spirit, pa-start pa lang, feeling winner na! ^___^ )

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Cute ng uniform.. kaya lang dapat ginawa na lang
na blue yung print.. hehe.. hanggang ngayon bitter pa rin..

pero cute talaga yung banner! syempre ako yung gumawa e..hehe… hindi lang pala ako.. kasama si rissa at dunna (sowi, na-oc ako, inoverhaul ko.. hehe).. saka syempre si che-ann.. yan, turquoise na ang color ha, hehe
(edit: bakit pumangit ang kulay.. ><)

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yipee!! panalo kami sa bowling!!!
at syempre.. nagcontribute ako! *yabang* hehe
kaasar talaga, i wish i have more muscle…
my hand was already tired and hurting during the
second set. . i can barely lift the ball..
nakakapagtaka nga kasi i can play badminton
in two hours straight with the same hand..
although i'm not swinging that 10 pound(?) ball all the time.
kelangan na nga atang mag gym or mag-daily exercise ulit.
pero at least nakasama pa rin sa top 8.. hehe
although my first set is higher - 111, 109 >.<
sa totoo lang.. dapat talo na kami..
kung di dahil sa napagod ng husto yung players nung kabila..
imagine itira mo yung mga absent.. e 2 kaya yun..
so kelangan mong magball twice pero 1 lang yung icount..
tuloy, unexpected yung scores ng players nila..

basta, winner pa rin kami.. looking forward to the next event… computer games!
dota, counterstrike, nba live, bomberman, text twist
(imagine.. kasama sila sa sportsfest namin?! o_O )

maybe, i'll join dota, bomberman,
at kung hindi individual yung text twist.. sali ako!

o-tanjoubi omedetou imouto-chan!

happy birthday, lambda..
may God grant you the desires of your heart.

sana nasarapan kayo sa jipan..
sayang ang melon soda, no?
si nanay kasi.. ^_^

happy birthday, rhea!!!

waahh, muntik ko nang malimutang bumati… >.<
o-tanjoubi omedetou gozaimasu, rhea-chan!!!

really missed this gal! she's my aots-mate back in fukuoka
and one of my few close friends in the office. sadly, she
already left the company; and more sadly, she left first.. >.<
haven't seen her for a long time.. T_T

sana, magkaroon ulit ng out-of-town gimik…
tagal nang di nasusundan ang singapore trip, a..
basta magkaokane, go, go,go!!  ^_^

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bad day

i feel bad today..
just realized how pathetic i am as a netad..
i'm thinking of resigning from that post..
i really need time for my nihongo review..
guess i have to think about it..
i don't want another impulsive decision..
maybe, rigid organization will do… or maybe not..

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i feel bad today, take 2..
today's the due date of my 2 bills, internet and credit card.
i withdraw everything from my atm last night and i forgot
to leave some for my credit card bill.
it wouldn't be a problem had i brought the bills with me.
i thought that i left it here in the office, but after turning my
cube upside-down, i realized that they have to be somewhere else.
arg! i find a way to use my palm effectively..
or maybe i should start browsing my todos at home >.<

it started with a kiss

sabi na nga ba e.. i really hate taiwanese dramas..
not the drama itself but the length..
i just finished 'it started with a kiss'
and this show ruined my whole week schedule.

typically, when i watch jdorama, i only allot a whole day to
watch it since it i wanted it finished asap.
but other dramas - american series, taiwanese, even korean dramas,
won't fit in a day. well, i just finished it after a
week of sleepless nights. should never try this again >.<

on the positive side, i really enjoy the drama…
haven't watched a school-themed for a long time..
i just realized that most of dramas i like have school setting:
nobuta wo produce, orange days, gto, hana yori dango,
gokusen, dragon zakura, waterboys, ganbatte ikimashoi…

although this one's chinese, this is based from a manga,
Itazura na Kiss. the plot is really good. the casting is
great: i love the lead girl although i find something wrong
with the guy >.< love their silly antics.. made you want to
love… hmmm.. maybe i should write a review…
maybe after watching it again–i haven't watched every thing since
i occasionally skip some parts due to my impatience..
well, for me, include this to your must-watch list.

wildlife adventure!

belated happy birthday, dea and ate cris!!!
sarap-sarap ng handa nyo.. saya-saya sa wildlife!!!
kahit nanakit mga paa ko.. enjoy pa rin.. hehe
mejo bitin nga lang gala.. konti lang ng pics >.<'
sayang hindi nakasama si renz… pagaling na kasi.. hehe
sana makasama ulit ako sa birthday naman ni ron..

letting go.. welcoming new..

waaah! i never thought it's gonna end this way…
few days ago, i'm thinking of giving you up..
since your not as good as you were the first time i met you..
you lost you  spark, your charm.. you're broken..
but i realized how valuable you are… now that just i lost you.
we've been through everything for a long time…
you've been with me everywhere i go-from japan to cebu..
through the sunshine and the rain..
but now, i have to let go…
goodbye, beloved fibrella.

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just receive a new rubber shoes from my brother.
it's really good pair of black new balance.
this is my third pair. i had my first purchase
about two years ago. i still used it although
it looks quite awful now. i had my second few months
ago, but haven't used it much since it's white.
but this one i really love.

i'm not a fan of nb before. but i started to love it
during my second business trip to japan.
i first saw this from our japanese boss,  takeda-san.
and i love the glow-in-the-dark logo (the child in me, hehe)
there is a nb store in harajuku near the church
so after sunset, i occasionally pass through the shop.
i really love to have those brown leather sneakers.
that would be one of my to-buys when i got a chance to go back to japan.
for now, i will stick to my new pair..
thanks kuya!

goodbye & good luck, Janice!

waaahh.. bakit alis ka na? T_T nauna ka pa sa kin.. hehe.

we became close friends when she was 'recruited' as tester in our group (ob1).
i was on training in fukuoka and they, che-ann and her, had their bt.
she's really nice and sweet.. and i really enjoy her company..
gap shopping.. tenjin-hakata tour.. early morning momochi stroll..
and of course uminonakamichi.. spiderman.. how can i forget.. hehe
gastos ko ata kung kasama kita.. hehe

anyway, may God bless you on your new career &
stay sweet and kind! ^__^

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janice with chepot and me in momochi beach…
(pic courtesy of chepot's cam) ^_^

random thoughts: adventisements

i just had my groceries and i have few mumblings on what i saw and bought..

• welch - last sabbath, pastor mendoza told us in his sermon about budgeting. and one of those things he said he would splurge is welch. adventists usually familiar with this because of Lord's supper ( i don't know what catholics use in their communion ). well, i think he's good in advertising, or maybe, this is one of the things i crave during my childhood, got no money then.. so i bought one. and its expensive. i dunno if i will buy again..
• palmolive anti-dandruff shampoo - yes, the shampoo with iya valderama on the commercial. i bought this one because it WAS effective when i was in high school. i dunno if it will, now.. anyway, it's not really the product which i do have something to say.. it's the commercial. i'm deeply troubled everytime i see it in tv.. which i quite often. why? the way they bang their head.. somethings not really right.. not to offend them, it seems that there's nothing inside.. i mean, you would get dizzy, right? but if it's empty.. you wouldn't have any problem–which is what i saw in the commercial.. people happy swirling their head throwing them everywhere.. O_O
• xadro slimming thing.. sowi, i dunno the complete/correct name >.< i learned about this when first saw this big billboard of boy abunda and kris aquino in edsa. (so billboards really effective, huh) partly absurd, partly annoying, these celebrities flamboyantly thank their authetic surgeons for their liposuctions while endorsing these pills for losing weight.. bad advertisement.. by the way, i didn't bought this one.. i just saw them when i went to watson's.. i mean, this would be the last thing i need.. hehe

j-do-ra-ma

i went to the office, even though we have holiday today, to do something productive. and i end up organizing my files, specifically my jdorama collection. it's been a while since i got addicted to it. i'm hoping to see all of them but i have to get organize my schedule first since watching series takes a lot of time.

by the way, here's my collection (some are incomplete and have no subs yet):

1. 1 liter of tears
2. beautiful life
3. densha otoko
4. dragon zakura
5. engine
6. ganbatte ikimashoi
7. gokusen 1,2
8. great teacher onizuka (gto)
9. h2 ~ kimi to itahibi
10. hana yori dango
11. jyoou no kyoshitsu
12. kiken na aneki
13. kimi wa petto
14. last christmas
15. lunch queen
16. moku dono
17. moto kare
18. nobuta wo produce
19. orange days
20. pride
21. sekachu
22. slow dance
23. stand up
24. strawberry on the shortcake
25. summer snow
26. tiger & dragon
27. waterboys 1,2
28. wedding planner
29. yasha

make us one

this was the song sang by his grace at divine service this morning.
quite a sad melody, but it's really moving (hardly understood the lyrics though).
i recorded the song but i think deza wouldn't be happy if i post it here. >.<
hope to hear them again-ate michelle, mei and deza..
sana kasama na rin si ate mahal.. ^_^

Make Us One
by Sally DeFord

How shall we stand amid uncertainty? Where is our comfort in travail?
How shall we walk amid infirmity, when feeble limbs are worn and frail?
And as we pass through mortal sorrow, how shall our hearts abide the day?
Where is the strength the soul may borrow? Teach us thy way.

Make us one, that our burdens may be light
Make us one as we seek eternal life
Unite our hands to serve thy children well
Unite us in obedience to thy will.
Make us one! teach us, Lord, to be of one faith, of one heart
One in thee.

Then shall our souls be filled with charity, then shall all hate and anger cease
And though we strive amid adversity, yet shall we find thy perfect peace
So shall we stand despite our weakness, so shall our strength be strength enough
We bring our hearts to thee in meekness; Lord, wilt thou bind them in thy love?

Take from me this heart of stone, and make it flesh even as thine own
Take from me unfeeling pride; teach me compassion; cast my fear aside.
Give us one heart, give us one mind
Lord, make us thine
Oh, make us thine!

random thoughts

yipee!! ang ganda ng naruto.. masyado nga lang bitin!
bleach naman, wala pang script, summary pa lang.. pero mukhang ok.
hay.. another week of waiting >.<

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walang proof? e ano ito:

(14:00:51) guru frank: magaling ako

lol! ^______^

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i had a strange dream last night.
i wished i could tell someone about it.
but i'm quite busy today.
also, i can't share it here due to its 'sensitive' nature.
even with a blog,
guess i still have to keep things to myself..

world on fire

i saw the music video yesterday on oprah and i want to share it with everyone.
hope you'll not only be inspired but also be moved by the song..

World On Fire
by Sarah McLachlan

The worlds on fire its more then I can handle
Ill tap into the water try and bring my share
Try to bring more, more then I can handle
Bring it to the table
Bring what I am able

Hearts are worn in these dark ages
You’re not alone in these stories pages
The light has fallen amongst the living and the dying
And Ill try to hold it in
Yeah Ill try to hold it in

Chorus

I watch the heavens but I find no calling
Something I can do to change what’s coming
Stay close to me while the skys falling
I don’t wanna be left alone don’t wanna be alone

Chorus

Hearts break hearts mend love still hurts
Visions clash planes crash still there’s talk of
saving souls still colds closing in on us

We part the veil on our killer sun
Stray from the straight line on this short run
The more we take the less we become
The fortune of one man means less for some

Chorus

random thoughts

yesterday on bandila: pinay beauty titlist as a israeli soldier..
if her answer on pageant question would be "world peace"
you definitely be sure that she really mean it!

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yesterday on oprah: her guests,

• rania, queen of jordan : my brother said she looks like a celebrity, well, she should be the most beautiful lady in the kingdom–she's the queen!
• president of libya - i hope she wouldn't turn gloria.
• sarah mclachlan - her music video, world on fire, is really inspiring. you should watch it!

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it's chi's birthday today! o-tanjoubi omedetou! ^^

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still no manga scanlation… T_T

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waahh!!, i got to chat with guru mike! i really miss this guy. my ever reliable tanungan. sadly, but didn't got to talk much. literally. only learned that he's ok and the time difference between manila and michigan is half day. hope to have another chance to talk to him. >.<

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need to sleep now.. it's friday tomorrow so must go to work early. oyasumi!

random mumblings..

stuck in the office

wanting to do something
end up doing nothing

played dota instead

… lost
… stomachache

silly me.

7-11 etymology

Argg.. I'm hungry right now and craving for something salty. I haven't done my grocery for the week so I haven't replenished my supplies yet. I am tempted to buy something from our honesty store but then again, I'm feeling a little stingy today. Their goods are a little bit cheaper than 7-11, but I can save much if I would do my groceries.

By the way, the real purpose of my post…

It's only now that I realized what does 7-11 really means…

If you could buy it in grocery for 7 pesos, then they would sell it for 11 pesos… ^_^

movie parodies

Last night, after our OT, Rai strikes again!
Here were some of the videos he showed me:

• brokeback to the future
• titanic two the surface

And because of this, I remember this one that was shared by Edmond few months ago:

• neo vs robocop

Waah, two consecutive nights that I'm hooked in youtube…
really have to sleep early this time. >.<

bible in lego

I just found this interesting site from Rai, a groupmate, during our project meeting (hehe):

The Brick Testament

This site is about the Bible illustrated using lego.
The concept and artwork is really entertaining and funny,
but be warned that some borders satirical and even profane
(although violence, cursing, nudity and sexual content is clearly specified).

might-have-beens and must-bes

last week i finally had a long over-due dinner with a good friend. although we see each other quite often, we seldom talk; and 'dinner-outs' are usually the time when we can catch up with one another's life. the dinner should be a celebration for me, my achievement. but having heard her stories, i'm quite envious… she's doing what i wished i have been doing - teaching and continuing graduate studies. within a year, hopefully, she will finished her masters; and i couldn't help but think what would my life be if i accepted the offer of my institute head four years ago. don't misenterpret me here, i love my work, being in the industry… but it's still a wishful thinking to have a work which i loved, being in the academe. still, after these four years, i think it's time to reevaluate my life. i'm getting older and should have more concrete plans for the future–i hope to see changes these coming months and be brave to accept them.

caught in the middle

been used to it–in my family, at work..
still, i don't want the feeling.

i'm not complaining, i even feel that this is my call.
but this time, it's more difficult,
being in the middle yet totally misplaced.
so much to do, yet lacks power to do it.

in the end, i feel helpless and pathetic…
feeling frustrated right now..

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i wish i could help you…
i wish i know what to do…
to save you from the place where i was…
so that you won't end up like me…
in the middle of the crowd… yet so alone.