Looking back at all the things that happened in my life for the past 26 years, I can’t help but smile. I have a pretty good, decent life. Graduating from a good highschool, the best University (no objections, please) – education that I feel blessed to have experienced. I have my family who sometimes frustrates me but I know that when all else fails, they’re the ones I would turn to. I have good friends who have always been there for me, cheering me on when triumphs come and holding my hand, being shoulders to cry on when failures come. I have my share of relationships too. I’m a keeper – a true and loyal partner. I stick it out with my guy and I show him love the way I know best. To help bring out the best in this person, to plan and build a life together -- I have experienced love in the craziest, most passionate and sweetest way you can imagine. These people and experiences have enriched my life and have contributed, in many ways, to my growth and maturity as a person. I have faith in God and I believe in His power. I have no complaints.
I like keeping to myself and I don’t take interest in other people’s businesses unless it involves me. I don’t really like people knowing my thoughts and the things I do, yet I am maintaining this blog that makes me a little bit vulnerable to the world. I am a contradiction of sorts in that sense. I like to write and scribble down ideas, thoughts, songs -- and I want to share so much to everyone. I don’t like politics but I like leadership. I like talking to strangers because I always learn something new and weird from them. I like going out with my friends but I don’t really enjoy partying all the time. I’m a homebody. I enjoy a good movie once in a while but if it’s out on DVD, I’d rather be home watching it. I’m a sucker for good music and good movies. I particularly like action and comedy flicks. I enjoy watching cartoons too! I love listening to old school music. My tastes vary but I would always patronize our local songs. In my opinion, the sweetest language in the world is Filipino. Dinosaurs interest me which to this day I can’t explain why. I like basketball, badminton, swimming, and boxing. I’m a frustrated pianist and guitarist ( I try, I really do!). My favorite color is yellow. I appreciate plants and flowers but I don't have a green thumb. I can't even grow mongo seeds! I don’t particularly enjoy shopping. I tire easily from too much walking inside malls but I enjoy taking long walks as long as nature surrounds me. I like long conversations with a good friend. I don’t like texting much. It’s so tasking to type in long text messages. I go for the personal touch – call the person! But i love mails and letters..all sorts...receiving them, reading them, and writing them! i love writing articles too!
I absolutely have no idea why I’m writing down, much less posting these thoughts. Maybe it’s because I have reached a crossroad in my life and looking back and reacquainting myself with who I am helps me in making good decisions.
I’m excited to find out what the future holds. I have claimed so many things and I can’t wait to discover if it will all be granted. I like thinking about tomorrow and reminiscing the yesterdays.
I like sleep that’s why I have to end this and go get some. I think I enjoyed writing this post.
Goodnight friends! Sweet dreams!
blues clues
You can look at the menu, but you just can't eat
You can feel the cushion, but you can't have a seat
You can dip your foot in the pool, but you can't have a swim
You can feel the punishment, but you can't commit the sin
You can see the summit but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain
This is exactly how I've been feeling the past weeks. Couldn't have said it better. I have been racking my brains for solutions and decisions but I still end up at a loss. I have decided to face this dilemma by taking a week off from work! Yey! (well, I need a break and I'm not being very productive anyway)
We're not scared to lose it all
Security throw through the wall
Future dreams we have to realize
A thousand sceptic hands
Won't keep us from the things we plan
Unless we're clinging to the things we prize
And do you feel scared - I do
But I won't stop and falter
And if we threw it all away
Things can only get better
Treating today as though it was
The last, the final show
Get to sixty and feel no regret
It may take a little time
A lonely path, an uphill climb
Success or failure will not alter it
There is hope after all.
You can feel the cushion, but you can't have a seat
You can dip your foot in the pool, but you can't have a swim
You can feel the punishment, but you can't commit the sin
You can see the summit but you can't reach it
It's the last piece of the puzzle but you just can't make it fit
Doctor says you're cured but you still feel the pain
Aspirations in the clouds but your hopes go down the drain
This is exactly how I've been feeling the past weeks. Couldn't have said it better. I have been racking my brains for solutions and decisions but I still end up at a loss. I have decided to face this dilemma by taking a week off from work! Yey! (well, I need a break and I'm not being very productive anyway)
We're not scared to lose it all
Security throw through the wall
Future dreams we have to realize
A thousand sceptic hands
Won't keep us from the things we plan
Unless we're clinging to the things we prize
And do you feel scared - I do
But I won't stop and falter
And if we threw it all away
Things can only get better
Treating today as though it was
The last, the final show
Get to sixty and feel no regret
It may take a little time
A lonely path, an uphill climb
Success or failure will not alter it
There is hope after all.
newsflash!
US: Absolut buys majority stake in Cruzan
27 Sep 2005
Source: just-drinks.com editorial team
The Absolut Spirits Company has acquired a controlling interest in US-based rum, brandy and wine supplier Cruzan International. The V&S Vin & Sprit subsidiary bought the controlling stake in Cruzan from Angostura, pursuant to an earlier-announced stock purchase agreement between Angostura and V&S.
Subsequent to the execution of the stock purchase agreement, V&S assigned all of its rights to Absolut, which purchased all 4.29m shares of Cruzan common stock beneficially owned by Angostura, currently representing approximately 63.6% of the company’s outstanding common stock, for an aggregate consideration of US$121.837m, or US$28.37 per share.
The transaction was completed yesterday (26 September).
I don't need to know this right now. I have enough on mind as it is. Oh well. As the Randy Crawford song goes -- ourlife is like a merry go round, sometimes it's up, sometimes it's down.
Or is it our LOVE is like a merry go round? What the hell. Go google.
27 Sep 2005
Source: just-drinks.com editorial team
The Absolut Spirits Company has acquired a controlling interest in US-based rum, brandy and wine supplier Cruzan International. The V&S Vin & Sprit subsidiary bought the controlling stake in Cruzan from Angostura, pursuant to an earlier-announced stock purchase agreement between Angostura and V&S.
Subsequent to the execution of the stock purchase agreement, V&S assigned all of its rights to Absolut, which purchased all 4.29m shares of Cruzan common stock beneficially owned by Angostura, currently representing approximately 63.6% of the company’s outstanding common stock, for an aggregate consideration of US$121.837m, or US$28.37 per share.
The transaction was completed yesterday (26 September).
I don't need to know this right now. I have enough on mind as it is. Oh well. As the Randy Crawford song goes -- our
Or is it our LOVE is like a merry go round? What the hell. Go google.
hmmm...
Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday
Now it looks as though they're here to stay
Oh, I believe in yesterday
tuesdays with cueshe
Since I'm feeling bummed, my friends invited me to go out with them and catch Cueshe in Metrowalk. It was a fun gig. EJ and I bought a copy of their CD. They're a pretty cool band. Nice covers of classic alternative tunes. Even nicer original songs!
Now I'm home.
Can't sleep.
Why, oh why?!?!
Maybe I'll just listen to my new CD.
Sometimes life breaks us
Sometimes life gets us
To where we are now
Cause we'll never know
What lies ahead...
P.S. The ADMU players were there too. Enrico Villanueva, Paolo Bogia, Baji del Rosario, and LA Tenorio. Tenorio didn't look injured to me. Makes one think, huh?
Now I'm home.
Can't sleep.
Why, oh why?!?!
Maybe I'll just listen to my new CD.
Sometimes life breaks us
Sometimes life gets us
To where we are now
Cause we'll never know
What lies ahead...
P.S. The ADMU players were there too. Enrico Villanueva, Paolo Bogia, Baji del Rosario, and LA Tenorio. Tenorio didn't look injured to me. Makes one think, huh?
friendster
And once again, I have a friendster account, thanks to Ate Elena who created one for me!
I wasn't going to join back the Friendster circle but with our 10th year Highschool Reunion (yes, I'm that old!) coming up in March, I have to admit that Friendster helps in keeping in touch with my long lost classmates. I think the Rosenans 96 are around 85 -- 70 are already on friendster. Cool huh?
On another note, I'm feeling a bit depressed for the past week. At least searching for people on the web keeps my mind off my problems. Keeps me sane.
I'm working at home now. All I really need is internet connection to be able to email my Principals. It's hard to concentrate at work with all these things going on. At least here, I'm always home alone. Superficial temporary peace.
I better stop blogging and get back to work.
Happy week everyone! I hope I can say the same for me.
So Jobert, what's the reading?
armageddon
Life is funny.
Just when you thought that all is going well, that all is smooth sailing....something snaps and the world comes crumbling down. You find out something --- a revelation, a truth, a decision --- and suddenly life-changing events must take place.
Cause you had a bad day
You're taking one down
You sing a sad song just to turn it around
You say you don't know
You tell me don't lie
You work at a smile and you go for a ride
You had a bad day
The camera don't lie
You're coming back down and you really don't mind
You had a bad day
You had a bad day
All good things must come to an end.
This is definitely more than just a bad day.
1997
ngunit ngayon kay bilis maglaho ng kahapon
sana'y huwag kalimutan ang ating mga pinagsamahan
at kung sakaling gipitin ay laging iisipin
na minsan tayo ay naging
tunay na magkaibigan
running late!
It's so hard to leave the house! I've been watching the Amazing Race 5 (my favorite, by the way) reruns since 7am!Colin and Christie.
Chip and Kim.
Brandon and Nicole.
It's do or die.
ice-blended
Out of the office.
Lovely day!
Jump in, let's go, lay back, enjoy the show
Everybody gets high, everybody gets low
These are the days when anything goes!
Yeah.
Lovely day!
Jump in, let's go, lay back, enjoy the show
Everybody gets high, everybody gets low
These are the days when anything goes!
Yeah.
hmmm...
At kahit ano'ng mangyari
Pag-ibig ko'y sa 'yo pa rin
At kahit ano pa
Ang sabihin nila'y ikaw pa rin
Ang mahal
Maghihintay ako kahit kailan
Kahit na
Umabot pang ako'y nasa langit na
At kung 'di ka makita
Makikiusap kay Bathala
Na ika'y hanapin
At sabihin
Ipaalala sa iyo
Ang nakalimutang sumpaan
Na ako'y sa iyo
At ika'y akin lamang
Pag-ibig ko'y sa 'yo pa rin
At kahit ano pa
Ang sabihin nila'y ikaw pa rin
Ang mahal
Maghihintay ako kahit kailan
Kahit na
Umabot pang ako'y nasa langit na
At kung 'di ka makita
Makikiusap kay Bathala
Na ika'y hanapin
At sabihin
Ipaalala sa iyo
Ang nakalimutang sumpaan
Na ako'y sa iyo
At ika'y akin lamang
color it red
*sigh*
"I love you."
"I love you more."
"Not possible."
For the fanatics, you guys should know where these lines came from.
=)
"I love you more."
"Not possible."
For the fanatics, you guys should know where these lines came from.
=)
150 in 1
I had fun in the SFC Global One gathering tonight. More than 2,000 delegates showed up. Not bad for a Saturday "gimmick" night, huh?
So blessed, I can't contain it
So much, I gotta give it away
Your love has taught me to live now
You are more than enough for me...
When two or three are gathered together....there is picture taking!
Hahaha. Must be lack of sleep =)
It's time to conquer the nations!
saturday blues
Once again, this site is not working. Oh well.
We didn't get to go to Anilao this weekend due to heavy rain. And I was really looking forward to the Coastal Clean Up.
I'm just bummin' here at home, downloading some music videos for my brother. Ethel dropped by earlier.
I'm so bored. Why didn't I go to Tagaytay? My client is looking for me!
Oh well. Like what I said. It's time to change careers.
*Poof*
On a positive note, I got the Ateneo results. I just have to drop off the requirements which means that I have to pay UP a visit this week. Can't wait!
I'm still feeling tired from the week's events. I think I'll sleep for a while.
Good night dear friends!
*Poof*
We didn't get to go to Anilao this weekend due to heavy rain. And I was really looking forward to the Coastal Clean Up.
I'm just bummin' here at home, downloading some music videos for my brother. Ethel dropped by earlier.
I'm so bored. Why didn't I go to Tagaytay? My client is looking for me!
Oh well. Like what I said. It's time to change careers.
*Poof*
On a positive note, I got the Ateneo results. I just have to drop off the requirements which means that I have to pay UP a visit this week. Can't wait!
I'm still feeling tired from the week's events. I think I'll sleep for a while.
Good night dear friends!
*Poof*
maayo man!
This is definitely one long and tiring week. I think it's time to change careers.
The magical tour of VisMin is about to end. I enjoyed meeting Pag-asa. I enjoyed the sights. I enjoyed the Matinlo Pond. I enjoyed Formo.
I want to go home. Or maybe not? =)
I liked my memories as they were
But now I'll leave remembering....
Hahaha. This is fun.
The magical tour of VisMin is about to end. I enjoyed meeting Pag-asa. I enjoyed the sights. I enjoyed the Matinlo Pond. I enjoyed Formo.
I want to go home. Or maybe not? =)
I liked my memories as they were
But now I'll leave remembering....
Hahaha. This is fun.
hmmm...
Tatlong huwebes na ang dumaan,
‘Di pa rin nasasakyan na wala ka na
Iniwanan na ng panahon,
‘Di pa rin makaahon, swimming sa luha
Ginagawa kahit ano, matapos lang ang gabing ito
Bakit ang bagal ng relo?
Naninikip ang tiyan nakatingin sa buwan
Malayo ka’t wala nang magawa
Hanap ang ‘yong kamay, wala ‘kong kaakbay
Nasan ka na kaya?
Parang kahapon lang tayo ay magkayakap sa ilalim ng buwan
Ilalim ng buwan
‘Di pa rin nasasakyan na wala ka na
Iniwanan na ng panahon,
‘Di pa rin makaahon, swimming sa luha
Ginagawa kahit ano, matapos lang ang gabing ito
Bakit ang bagal ng relo?
Naninikip ang tiyan nakatingin sa buwan
Malayo ka’t wala nang magawa
Hanap ang ‘yong kamay, wala ‘kong kaakbay
Nasan ka na kaya?
Parang kahapon lang tayo ay magkayakap sa ilalim ng buwan
Ilalim ng buwan
in transit
This place is a hoot!
Rody Project.
San Miguel Palesen.
San Miguel Lights.
Whistletop.
Hahaha.
Rody Project.
San Miguel Palesen.
San Miguel Lights.
Whistletop.
Hahaha.
what now?
Monday, September 12. ETD 1040
ETA 1220
Wednesday, September 14. ETD 1720
ETA 2000
Friday, September 16. ETD 2200
ETA 2400
This is definitely going to be one long week! I want to disappear! This isn't normal.
*Poof*
ETA 1220
Wednesday, September 14. ETD 1720
ETA 2000
Friday, September 16. ETD 2200
ETA 2400
This is definitely going to be one long week! I want to disappear! This isn't normal.
*Poof*
hmmm...
Tired, but I ain't sleepin'
Thinking about some sad affair
And why I should be leavin'
'Cause some of these thoughts
Only seem to take me out of here
Yeah, these habits are so hard to break
They're the most easy to make
These habits are so hard to break
And the most easy to make
Thinking about tomorrow
Tired from all the time I spared
On what I still believe in
When none of my talk
Ever seems to get me anywhere
Thinking about some sad affair
And why I should be leavin'
'Cause some of these thoughts
Only seem to take me out of here
Yeah, these habits are so hard to break
They're the most easy to make
These habits are so hard to break
And the most easy to make
Thinking about tomorrow
Tired from all the time I spared
On what I still believe in
When none of my talk
Ever seems to get me anywhere
pride and joy
Manny Pacquiao, left, of the Philippines, stands over Hector Velasquez, of Tijuana, Mexico, after knocking him down in the sixth round during their WBC International Super Featherweight bout Saturday, Sept. 10, 2005, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Pacquiao won the bout in the sixth round with a knockout. (from Yahoo! Sports)
Ain't it just cool to be Filipino?
rollercoaster
" Today I heard them play that song again
An old familiar strain from way back when
Every note, and every line
It's always been a favorite song of mine..."
I attended my sister's event tonight. It was held in Malate. It was the San Mig Light Enduro Bar Challenge. Beer, friends, and bands. Bridge played.
It was quite refreshing seeing everyone again. Made me realize how much I missed them. How much I missed their music too. Dinah filled me in on what's the latest with the band. I'm really excited to see how things will work out. Makinarya has always been one of my favorite songs. Can't wait.
Watching them play, hearing the songs...it felt surreal. It was a bit like going down memory lane. As Dinah puts it, "It's all coming back.." Hahaha. Memories of days gone by. After all, I did spend more than 5 years of my life with Bridge. I did spend more than 5 years of my life with him. And those were happy years too!
It was nice seeing you again. Liked the pumas. =)
Di na kailangan pang mag-isip kung tayo ngang dalawa
Di sa lahat ng bagay tayo ay magkatugma
Basta't pag-ibig natin ang siyang magdadala
Bahala na...
hmmm...
I never felt magic crazy as this
I never saw moons knew the meaning of the sea
I never held emotion in the palm of my hand
Or felt sweet breezes in the top of a tree
But now you're here
Brighten my northern sky
I never saw moons knew the meaning of the sea
I never held emotion in the palm of my hand
Or felt sweet breezes in the top of a tree
But now you're here
Brighten my northern sky
quack, quack
For some time now, I have been looking and looking for a copy of one of my all time favorite movies --- Mighty Ducks. Finally, thanks to cable internet, I was able to get (read:DL) a copy of D3. I wanted to wait until I get the complete series but I just had to watch it. Couldn't resist. And it was oh so worth it. Though personally, it's not really one of the best installments of this series, I still couldn't stop crying! (Yes, yes, I know. I cry watching movies. No biggie, right?)
It's easy to be confident when you have control of the puck. It's very, very difficult to keep that confidence when you gotta take whatever strange bounces life throws your way.
You cannot be afraid to lose.
These are words from Coach Orion. Can't wait to jot down some quotes from Coach Bombay.
Real defense. That's the way to go. In sports and in life.
Quack.
P.S. Charlie looks just like Janry. Hehe.
and here i am
I give up. I couldn't do the thing that I wanted to do with this blog. Maybe in time.
Tonight was the Cosmopolitan Bachelor Bash Event. I dropped by after the RAM's FIRST CUP badminton tournament. My partner and I almost made it! We lost the 4th game 21-19. So close...
The event was a-okay! Just went there to give support to Vyke. He sorta launched a new product. It was fun, watching all those guys parade down the runaway. But it got boring after a while. Not my thing, I guess. But I did enjoy seeing my friends again.
So I'm back to blogging! But now, I have to get some sleep.
Goodnight dear friends....I'm off to the land of dreams. Mwah.
'nuff said.
...and this coming from a tissue paper.
What can i say? Yes, life is definitely good.
Let's rock!
hmmm...
There is fire there is lust
Some will trade it all for someone they could trust
There's a bag of silver for a box of nails
It's so simple the betrayal
Though it's known to change the world and what's to come
Just come on home,
The team you're hitched to has a mind of its own
But it's just the forces of your past you've fought before
Don't you recognize them anymore
I'm stacking sandbags against the river of your troubles….
Some will trade it all for someone they could trust
There's a bag of silver for a box of nails
It's so simple the betrayal
Though it's known to change the world and what's to come
Just come on home,
The team you're hitched to has a mind of its own
But it's just the forces of your past you've fought before
Don't you recognize them anymore
I'm stacking sandbags against the river of your troubles….
all we need is love
Just got back from my Sunday "book" club. We did a kick off for the new book that we'll be discussing. Had pasta too! Yummy!This week will be work week for me. Good thing I started it by reading this good book. 2 chapters! Everyone, grab a copy. And you can join our club too. There's me, Kat, and Iris. Oh, and Mari too (she's 9 years old).
I gotta go. Just breezed through this site. Have to make a headstart on my expense reports. And I'm turning in early too!
Goodnight dear friends!
when inspiration strikes
I wasn't planning on going out tonight. I had planned my day well - to spend the morning at the parlor and the afternoon at the mall. Unfortunately, I woke up late and wasted half of the day already. I got to the parlor around 2pm. It was worth it. My badly needed Reflex was soooo good. No more feet aches for me!
Around 6pm, I was off to Le Pavillion to check out the Marlboro event. It was one smokin' gig! Literally. Rivermaya was the guest band and I got to say hello to the Circe team and the band members. Memories of days gone by. Hahaha.
9pm I was on my way to Rockwell to hook up with Kat, Neil, and Paolo. I couldn't pass this up since this has turned out to be a regular thing among us. Coffee and updates. Lots of laughs over the LM and RS stories. More coffee and stories. My crystals are solidifying once again. No more coffee for me. Seriously.
2am I was on my way to Richmonde. Congratulations Jerome (for finishing his MBA degree), Dr. Panch and Dra. Pia (for passing the medical boards)!!! I just said a quick hello and sneaked out. The place was trashed. I hope they still get the discount.
And now here I am at 4am blogging away... I enjoy being "connected" here at home! I can at least unload my thoughts before going to sleep. What a great day this turned out to be. Next week is rest week. No more night outs. Just sleep. Lots of sleep.
Before I sign off, just a thought. People have to understand that the past is in the past. It must not interfere with the future. The past should be learned from but the present should be lived. I say this due to recent events that have transpired. We had too many chances already. But that's all in the past now. Let's both look towards the future and think about tomorrow. Like what I always say, things will work out for the best. For you and for me. I know they did for me.
After all, I have magic beans.
hmmm...
I love you without knowing how, or when, or from where,
I love you simply, without problems or pride:
I love you in this way because I don't know any other way of loving
but this, in which there is no I or you,
so intimate that your hand upon my chest is my hand,
so intimate that when I fall asleep it is your eyes that close.
(Love Sonnet XVII by Pablo Neruda )
spoons and magic beans
I have been watching a lot of Friends reruns lately. One can really learn a lot from TV shows, huh? Whoever said that watching TV is bad for you, well, I have to disagree. "Grab a spoon!", Joey said. That's what I'm doing. And Rachel with the magic beans? I got magic beans too! Lots of them!
Want some? ;)
hmmm...
Stay or leave
I want you not to go but you should
It was good as good goes
Stay or leave I want you not to go but you did
Wake up naked drinking coffee,
Making plans to change the world
While the world is changing us
It was good good love
And you used to laugh under the covers.
Maybe not too often now
The way I used to laugh with you,
Was loud and hard
Stay or leave
I want you not to go but you should
It was good as good goes
Stay or leave
I want you not to go but you did
Remember we used to dance?
And everyone wanted to be
You and me I want to be too
What day is this?
Besides the day you left me
What day is this?
Besides the day you went
So what to do, with the rest of the day's afternoon, hey
Well isn't it strange how it changed everything we did?
Did I do all that I could?
I want you not to go but you should
It was good as good goes
Stay or leave I want you not to go but you did
Wake up naked drinking coffee,
Making plans to change the world
While the world is changing us
It was good good love
And you used to laugh under the covers.
Maybe not too often now
The way I used to laugh with you,
Was loud and hard
Stay or leave
I want you not to go but you should
It was good as good goes
Stay or leave
I want you not to go but you did
Remember we used to dance?
And everyone wanted to be
You and me I want to be too
What day is this?
Besides the day you left me
What day is this?
Besides the day you went
So what to do, with the rest of the day's afternoon, hey
Well isn't it strange how it changed everything we did?
Did I do all that I could?
aaaarrrggghh!
I love photos and "kodak" moments. But I don't like having my picture taken by someone that I just met. And it was his cellphone! Didn't even see how the picture turned out. I swear, this person -- he's the most obnoxious human being on earth! Scratch that. I don't think he's really human!
I am sooooo mad!
Definitely a Gollum.
I am sooooo mad!
Definitely a Gollum.
home at last
Yeah! I'm home! I'm so happy. And even better, we have internet connection here at home!!!!!
What can I say...downloads!!!
I'm so happy. Been online since I got back. This is a dream come true. Hahaha.
What can I say...downloads!!!
I'm so happy. Been online since I got back. This is a dream come true. Hahaha.
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