So Long July

In a few hours, we'll be saying goodbye to July and welcome the glorious month of August! It's my birth month so I'm excited. I'm looking forward to my birthday celebration courtesy of my super generous brothers (I really love being an only girl) and sisters-in-law. My three brothers are in charge of the party. I just sit there and wait for their expected "surprise". But before I digress or get overzealous, let me talk about July first.

It is a fairly good month. Things are calmer, finances are better. Although, there's something weird about July. Those that I expected to call, didn't. But I received at least two unexpected calls. Hmmmm...

Anyway, it must be due to Mercury Retrograde so I decided to just sit it out. I'll wait one more week before launching anything. My life is on hold for a week, how cool is that? Glad there's Olympics to keep me company.

Anyway, I'm not going to miss a lot by waiting. It's actually a good time to delay things because the weather is not good anyway. It's been raining for the past few days and it's not an ideal time to go out unless you're riding a boat. hahahahaha

I am just posting because I'm so excited about something. I don't why. I just feel good. :)

Anyway, I read a post from an astrologer and he wrote: let the universe do its thing, there is no controlling it (or something to the effect :). That's exactly what I'm going to do. I will let nature take its course. I'll just be happy.

M(a/e)rry May

My parents, older brother, aunt and cousin were married in May. Here in Metro Manila, it is a great time to marry since flowers are in bloom and during the early part of the month, you can still enjoy sunny weather (June is mostly rainy). This weekend, my parents and older brother (and sis-in-law, of course) celebrated their wedding anniversaries (May 3 and 4, respectively). An uncle had an early birthday celebration (May 6) as well.

As usual, we had lots of food and fun/funny conversations. Since my mom loves to cook, she was in high spirits as she watched her grandchildren devour every bit of pancit canton, lechon kawali, chicken pineapple and drank to their heart's content the cold and sweet gulaman drink. The waknatoy (Marikeños' version of menudo) brought by my uncle and the Red Ribbon mocha cake gift from my other brother were also early favorites.

Karlo, my favorite nephew, is now a teenager and our conversations have now shifted to girls and prom dates. My pretty nieces are growing up so fast too and new addition to the family is highly anticipated. Two of my cousins are expecting their first-born in a few months. Whewww!!! I can't thank the universe enough for the kind of support, love and occasional spats that my family (and extended family) enjoy all these years.

Even Magnolia looks forward to more parties such as the latest one we had. Am sure she enjoyed the lechon kawali. hahahaha

Thank you Universe!

Wow Month!

This month I saw my social life pick up speed, not as much as it used to but just as exciting and fulfilling. I just had a wonderful time with old friends. Two of my former co-workers and friends flew in from the US, one from California (with the American husband whom I met for the first time) and the other from New Hampshire (she arrived solo but I already met the husband a few years back). The only one missing is the one based in New Jersey but then there is always a next time. As expected we can't stop chatting and talking and updating. Although we regularly update each other through online means, face-to-face interaction is definitely more fun.

I, too, enjoyed the pasalubong (homecoming gift or souvenir, there is no exact English translation) of course: cologne, hand sanitizer, crackerjack CHEESE, CLINIQUE cosmetic kit (Spring 2012 collection), bracelet, scented mini-pillow (for the car!) and lavender-scented soap.

They are both leaving in a few days but we all look forward to seeing each other again soon, hopefully before the end of the year (in Vegas!!! woohooo). Oh my gosh! Am blogging like my 10-year-old Paulinian niece hahahaha.

I feel so good. I know that this is just the start of better things to come.

Hello 2011!

Am looking forward to 2011 as 2010 had been a very good year for me. I have started cleaning my closet. Since am back to size S, the L sizes are gone (for good!). By first week of January, I will work out again (hello elliptical :)). Admittedly, I still need to lose another 10 lbs so hopefully by March, the remaining flabs are all gone too. I super-miss my size XS clothes and my 23.5 waistline. Since am not in my 20s anymore, I'd be happy with a 26. hahahaha.

Anyway, I don't have anything important to say except that I'd be more of a Virgo this 2011 (meaning I'll be organized) than a Leo (my party-going side). Wish me luck!

Thank you universe for providing everything that I need and want. Am one super-lucky woman!

Happy New Year everyone!

I love you baby!

Hello March!

February was a superrr slow month. Hopefully, March is more eventful, more exciting and more interesting.

Happy Monthsary Baby! I love you. Mwaaaaaaaaaaah.

Triple 2010 Treat!

Happy New Year. Happy Blue Moon.

Most especially HAPPY MONTHSARY Baby!!!! I love you. Mwaaaaaaah!!!

Another Happy Day!

Happy Monthsary Baby! Thanks for making me sooooooo happy.

I love you.

Mwah!!!!!

Two Birthdays!

Didn't realize that one can actually have two birthdays. Hahahahahaha

June Vibe

It must be a good thing to start the month by meeting with your true friends. Just finished a chat with a high school and college friend and they're both requesting for a get together. So I need to organize one again or two or three. Too many requests. :)

I just noticed that things are getting better. Probably because there are not too many people in the house anymore. I am back to the old set up, that is, it's just me, Magnolia and Ching Ching.

Suddenly the sun is shining brighter and prospects are getting clearer. Whatever those prospects are am not sharing them here.

Btw, my spare computer is up and running again. Actually, this is the first blog in a long while (since December last year I think) that am using my desktop. My laptop which I bought last December (now you know the reason the desktop is a spare) is now my main computer (I call it Najja, meaning second born). I use it for work, for my copywriting assignments and web design drafts.

And I need storage badly. My 160gb (80 for my laptop and 80 for my external hdd) is almost full! With 80gb additional, I can get by till my birthday (it's a good excuse to get a 500gb or better 1 tb hdd). Gosh, I need a new keyboard too and lcd monitor and vacuum cleaner. Hahahaha.

One at a time.

Bakasyon Grande!

Am enjoying my newly-acquired freedom. I flew to Boracay over the weekend and got my needed respite from work (yipeeeee!). Well, it was my first time to visit and what can I say, I had a great time. (pics and travel story to follow)

Another long weekend beckons so am preparing now for a farm party (my dad's 65th bday!). Fun! It's always nice to spend time with family. Am so thankful that mine is such a loving and supportive one, extended family and all.

And I bought a house, by the way! Another reason to celebrate. Am a proud homeowner. Ta ta!