Nung Sabado

Saturday is "chat noon" with my relatives from the U.S. I had a great time chatting with them! I'm glad our helper woke me up at 12pm for "chat noon" HAHA! :D My cousin Julius is adorable! Especially when he fell asleep on the couch (I saw via webcam!) because it was already way past midnight.

In the evening Alej and I met up with his family at Glorietta. We had dinner at Dusit Thani (they serve YUMMY thai food). Too bad they have very teeny weeny servings but it's fine for me as long as the taste is rated a perfect five by me. I love Asian food. I grew up living in Myanmar and we fly to nearby Thailand every summer or Christmas so Thai food places first in my heart followed by Korean, Burmese, Japanese, and Indian food (when it comes to cuisines).

And then we went to Toby's. These are funny pictures of Alej with the humongous shuttlecock and tennis ball HAHA!











I realized yesterday that Holidays AND weekends are a great excuse to stuff your face with food and desserts. I ended my day last night with a grande chocolate cream chip and a slice of chocolate peanut butter crunch from Starbucks. I shared them with Alej , of course. But mostly I devoured them all. Went home in a happy disposition and a very happy (but bloated) tummy. I felt guilty, yes. But it's the holidays. It's a great excuse to gain weight! :P

That was the lighter side of my Saturday but the darker side is about the Saddam Hussein execution. I think I'm the only person who's not happy about it. Where is the justice in executing a person? I'm no radical Catholic or pro-life or any of that but I just feel that executing a person is like emancipating him from suffering for his atrocities. Sentencing a criminal to life in prison is way better than just executing him. At least by sentencing him to life he gets to live by the consequences of what he did and there's more suffering/punishment that way.

Then again, this is just me.


I hope you guys have a very safe new year. Don't drink or eat too much or carelessly light firecrackers, dudes!

HAPPY NEW YEAR SA INYONG LAHAT! :)

Keeping Time

As I write, Alej is on the road to Manila. YEYYY! It's about time! I've missed him so much, really.

How was your Christmas? Mine was well spent even if some unexpected things happened. It's all good now. Today I went with Papa to the dentist (she happens to be ate's ortho too). I had to wake up at 8am in the morning. Actually, my father woke me up. I didn't want to go but I had to hand the dentist her copy of the third season of Grey's Anatomy that I copied for her from the computer to CDs. After that in the afternoon Papa, ate, and I went to the mall to pay the bills. We had dinner at Wendy's (TRIVIA: my favorite burger fastfood joint!). I love love love Wendy's! So when Papa asked if we really wanted to eat burgers for dinner ate and I said "Oh, yes!". It isn't Papa's thing to eat junkfood for meals. He likes eating rice.

Oh, my four watches' batteries died so we had to get them replaced too. I don't collect watches it's just that I didn't even know that I have five watches already. The first three are from Papa and Mama-- they bought them for me when I was in high school and all of them are Fossil because we're into brand loyalty (HAHA) like Colgate (we've never used any other toothpaste EVER!!). And then the fourth Esprit one is from Mama. The fifth one is still a Fossil from Alej. He gave it to me on my twenty-first birthday. Currently, I have a knack for chunky watches-- ones with leather straps on them. The white leather ones are nice to look at. Wearing a watch and keeping time has been a thing for me since I started caring abou time. So when I leave the house in a hurry and forget to wear a watch, I feel like I'm naked or something.

When I was younger my watches were the Disney kind and lateron my family had another Swatch loyalty. Tito Lynn would give us Swatch watches as Christmas/birthday gifts and when a family friend went to Switzerland, my parents ordered one for each of us back in Myanmar. Except mine (a maroon one with roman numerals on them) was stolen during a Girl Scout overnight camp back during JASMS days. And I still know who stole it I just didn't have enough guts to fight for what I knew when I was in fifth grade. I felt like I was going to be the one in trouble instead of the one who stole it because I was already in trouble with my mother.

I also had a favorite faux leather Minnie Mouse watch. Mama bought it in a department store in Yangon. I loved that watch because Minnie's hands were the hands of the watch. It was pretty and shiney.

Ahh well. I miss my Swatch watches. I don't remember if Mama was able to keep our old Swatch watches. :/

So anyway, we went home right after because the mall was packed with post-Christmas shoppers. There were a lot of happy faces (particularly those with NOKIA paper bags). Tra-la-la. It's after Christmas and everyone's rich except me. Heeh. :)

I'm looking forward to the Pyrolympics. I don't know when I'm going. I'm also looking forward to a new camera in Feb. *giddy*

A lot of surprises and life turning events await for me in 2007. My only wish is that everything will work out just fine and... everyone's going to be happy. :)

Lastly, I heard this song on the radio this morning. And I love it. I love JoJo. I'm a fan because she's so talented and her songs are catchy and soulful. :)

This Time (JoJo) -- this song makes me want to dance!

ho! ho! ho!

Merry Christmas, kids! :)

I'm on a [natural] high

I realize that I am in my better hypnogogic self while caffeine induced. And I am as happy as a bug because my thoughts are shooting here and there inside my head. If only I could do cartwheels I would have done it. Whether it's psychological or it's the endorphin I'm still happyyyyy! :)

Gail's Recipe for Natural High:
1 large cup large coffee (iced/ice-blended/hot)
2 dashes cinnamon powder
2 packets brown sugar
and iPOD Mini (or whatever music player of choice)

Note: Caffeine may come in the form of tea as long as it's not decaf (duh). Peppermint, Lipton regular, or green tea are great variations. Lipton tastes good with a splash of low fat milk and three teaspoonfuls of sugar.

I forgot to buy cinnamon powder at the supermarket today. Papa, ate, and I went to the mall again despite my hatred for the holiday crowd in malls/supermarkets. We went grocery shopping and had lunch at Teriyaki Boy. I finally satisfied my craving for gyoza! Going to Tito Lynn's and Tito Jon's blogs make me crave for FOOD *wails*. Oh, I also found a cute denim skirt at Mango but I don't think I have the heart to spend P4000 on a denim skirt. Maybe if I'm richer by a few thousands or if it goes on sale.

I'm moping a wee bit because my sister went out and she brought my baby iPOD with her. Wahhh! I can go through a day without my celphone but not without my iPOD because music means a lot to me. I know it's annoying whenever I have my earphones cranked up to the highest notch but that's how I feel the music, you know. I don't get why my sister asked for my permission to bring my Mini and not listen when I said she couldn't bring it. Oh well! May it be my Christmas deed for the season-- letting go. Besides, she's getting her own soon and she won't bother me with her ipod borrowing anymore. Okay, I'm greedy. :P

Where are the "chat night" people? I'm referring to my relatives, of course. It's either they finished early or they didn't chat at all. :/

I have a Christmas soundtrack for this year. I've uploaded it on my Multiply. I'll just upload it on Rapidshare so I can share it with you guys. Maybe tonight or tomorrow. :)

Lost awaits! Later, kids!

Christmas is a great time to feel nostalgic

I miss my Myanmar (DSY) friends! I was going through my childhood best friend's Friendster and I saw these pictures:


Esther (my childhood best friend), Christine, a girl I don't know, Patrick, Rehan, Phyo, and a boy I don't know. They probably came to DSY after I left.


Esther, Patrick, and Phyo. I've known Patrick the longest because we were classmates since nursery until 4th grade! And he was my childhood crush. HAHA! That's really a long time. And then Esther came when I was in 2nd grade. She lived here in the Manila too when she was younger because her father is a pastor. And Phyo, I think he came in third grade from London.


I remember this building at the Diplomatic School Yangon! It was still brand spankin' new when I left there in 4th grade!

Note: Photos are from Esther Lian's friendster, by the way. Thanks, esther! :D

WOW! They all went home for Christmas (not that all of them are Christians but well...). Esther and Patrick are studying in Australia, Phyo lived in London for a while but I think he's home in Yangon for now. And I got a message from Phyo in Myspace that he and Patrick are going to Thailand for five days and that they want to know my number because maybe they could call a bunch of old friends from there. I hope they call! I miss them all!

Maybe next year we can all have a grand reunion of some sort and meet halfway or maybe I can go back to Myanmar once I save enough for a trip like that. I hope they're going back to Myanmar, though.

* * *

That Dreaming with a Broken Heart song by John Mayer is a suicide song. At least for those who are brokenhearted. And he just had say "and she's gone, gone, gone, gone, gone" like pounding a jackhammer into a brokenhearted boy's heart in five consecutive blows. Ouch.

I'm waiting for Papa to bring me home takeout from McDonald's or Jollibee. Whichever he passes by to buy me large fries and caramel/chocolate sundae. :9

I already finished seasons one and two of House, still downloading weekly episodes of the third season of Grey's Anatomy, and I've downloaded the first six episodes of the third season of Lost. Yey! :)

Beware of the Holiday Rush

I just got home from the nearby mall. OHMYDEARNESS! SAVE YOURSELVES! Don't go to the malls! This evening there were a lot of people! They seem to have a lot of money to spend for the holidays especially the kids! The toy section and baby stuff section were crowded too. Horrible, horrible! I'd avoid the mall for a couple of days at least after the Holidays are over because it's really stressful. Then again, shopping IS shopping.

It's amazing how money seems to flow into the wallet easily during the Holidays. Or may Alej is right. The wallet he gave me is good luck and my old one was jinxed. Papa has been generous lately and not just once but twice! (parang Bear Brand lang!):D Whee! And my boss has been generous too-- granting me a 13th month pay. From my part time job here at home, it's really generous of him to pay me that much. Awesome! So of course when we hit the mall or bazaars, I can't resist from buying stuff. Last week when I met with my Abu Dhabi high school friends at SM MOA, Jane and I splurged on a bag at Terranova because it was on sale (we bought different kinds, of course). It's funny how we were staring at the bags we liked and after contemplating for a good five minutes we set the bags of choice on the counter and let the cashier punch in the codes. HAYAYAY. I shall consider it a Christmas gift for myself. Of course, that AND the new pair of wedges, tweed pants, blouses, newsboy hat, and celphone pouch. Kill me now, I am a slave of petty consumerism.

The get-together with high school classmates was really fun. AS IN REALLY FUN. We see each other a few times a year and the last get-together we had was the most fun.

From my phone:




Photo knicked from Jane. Thanks, dear!

Kirby and Josh joined us too. Also Cara, Darwin's girlfriend and Mark's little brother (he's not so little anymore hehe).

Lastly, look what greeted me when I opened my mail!!!! :D:D:D



A pro account for my Flickr! YEYYY! Thanks, TITO JON! and Tito LYNN Me ♥s YOU guys!!! :)

Speaking of thoughtfulness, these cupcakes are from Sam and Reggie:



Receiving cookies or any baked goodies for Christmas is one of the most thoughtful gestures ever. That's why I wanted to bake brownies this year and give it away but I'm not sure that's going to happen.

These are frosted cupcakes from Sam and Reggie. As a thank you note, I texted Sam and Reggie by saying:

"Thanks for reminding me that Christmas isn't just about the material gifts received. It's also about the food!"

I was joking, of course. I mean, it's half-meant because who could say no to good food especially baked goodies for a sweet tooth like me? But the best part of receiving is the thought that comes with each gift. It doesn't have to be extravagant. As long as the person who receives is happy, then that should be enough. In my case, I was happy because the box of mini cupcakes I received last Saturday was my first Christmas gift for this year. :)

Oh, cupcakes and 13th month pay (even if I'm just partime) made my day. That's more shopping money (for gifts and for self) for me!

I'm tired. I'm going to wrap my father's Christmas gifts to his friends and then I'm hitting the sack. Good night folks! Have a happy Christmas. :)

My Grown-Up Christmas List

I know I won't get them but it's still fun to make up a list. :)

• Kikay Swiss Army knife in green (cos it has a pillbox, tweezer, nail file, etc. in it among many others!)




• 1GB designer USB pendants in Tropical!
(for my Grey's Anatomy and Lost downloads to spare my poor laptop from more misery!)



• a Pro Account for my Flickr!


• cakes, chocolates, or cookies

I noticed how two out of three are gadgets. I am a gadget girl, aren't I? sigh

Yun lang. HAHA! :P I already got a wallet replacement. It looks very grungey and it's Mango. Alej gave me his gift in advance because he left for the province last night (yes, I do miss him lots). I also gave mine in advance. Three t-shirts. We went to Glorietta the night before he left so he could get fitted and I won't have to worry about returning shirts of the wrong size.

My sister and I also went to Tiendesitas last Sunday after the lunch thing at Capitol Hills in Pasig. We did a little shopping of our own there. Partly for gifts and partly for ourselves. I love Tiendesitas. I don't know why. :) About the lunch thing, Ambassador Tirona hosted a reunion/Christmas party for everyone she worked with in her previous posts-- Kenya, Thailand, Myanmar, and Vietnam. So it was sort of a reunion for Myanmar people there and I get to see the little kids again. Only, they're not kids anymore. The once "babies" are now in college! WOW!

It was a long day and we left Tiendesitas with a dent in our wallets but shopping makes every girl happy so we were happy. My father and his officemate waited for my sister and I at the foodcourt. I think it was so cool of Papa to wait for us for almost two hours while we did our shopping. :D

I'm off! House awaits upstairs.

*british accent* I need a cuppa tea, please *british accent*

A while ago I woke up from a nap into a bad migraine. The reason for the nap was because my head was beginning to hurt but it got worse when I slept it off. After a cold shower (it usually helps me to get better) I took Excedrin for the headache. Now, I'm dizzy.

What kind of people would create a pill that supposedly cures migraine but has dizziness as side effect? It's crazy! And we don't have Iburpofen or Mefenamic Acid in this house because our medicine box is well, er, out of medicine. Take last night, for example. Alej and I wanted to eat at Aysee's for sisig (it's really goood!) near Ultra at Pasig. But there were too many people so we were going to eat at McDo, Eastwood instead. But we found out that there was Aysee's at Eastwood near Tokyo Tokyo so we ate there instead. The sisig was WAYYY oily. So when I slept that night, I woke up to a bad stomach ache (and you don't need to know the rest) hehe! But lucky me, I found a single Buscopan (it cures stomach aches) pill on the bookshelf. I don't know how my night could've been if I didn't find that pill.

So yes, it's time for medicine shopping especially for someone who's always in pain like poor old me.

Sidenote: I was going to blog a longer one because I had such a busy but very tiring week last week. I'll reserve my storytelling when I feel way better already.

Always take care of your heart (literally and figuratively)

I was diagnosed with mitral valve prolapse two years ago by my cardiologist. And because my mother wanted a second opinion we went all the way from St. Luke's to Makati Medical Center just to make sure. We looked for the best cardiologist there was and just like the first, the second cardiologist reassured us that it is not fatal, there's no cure, and I should live life normally. It's congenital, meaning I had it since birth.

The thing is, both doctors told me the good news but they didn't help me get familiarized with the disease. They didn't tell me more about Mitral Valve Prolapse-- its causes and what I should avoid to trigger shortness of breath and migraines. Yes, migraines. I did researching on my own and found out that MVP causes headaches and the dizziness and blackouts I get everytime I try to rise up after lying down are normal with MVPs. They didn't tell me what I should expect nor did they tell me that I shouldn't panic the minute I start having difficulty in breathing. They didn't even tell me the symptoms of the disease!

MITRAL VALVE PROLAPSE SYNDROME
COMMON SYMPTOMS

•Chest pain - check!
•Fatigue - check! I get tired easily.
•Palpitations, extra heart beat - check! check! check! This is definitely not new to me. I get it all the time even if I'm just sitting down or lying in bed, I feel like I went running.
•Lightheadedness, dizziness - check! Especially when I get up from bed-- I get dizzy and sometimes blackout for a few seconds.
•Shortness of breath - check! I feel like I'm drowning or suffocating, all the time.
•Anxiety and/or panic attacks - oh, yes!
•Headaches - yes! yes! yes! can my migraines be MVP related?
•Low exercise tolerance - check! That's why I have low tolerance for the gym but my cardiologist recommends aerobic excerises like swimming, walking, jogging, etc.
•Mood swings - in behalf of Alej, I say "YES".

MVPers report other symptoms. Common ones include:

•chronically cold hands and feet
•gastrointestinal stomach disturbances
•problems with memory or a feeling of fogginess
•inability to concentrate
•mood swings
•problems sleeping
•numbness or tingling of the arms or legs
•arm, back, or shoulder discomfort
•difficulty swallowing
•lump in the throat

And there's more:

•Emotional stress
•Excessive fatigue
•Unaccustomed physical activity
•Being anxious or nervous
•Caffeine
•Medicines with stimulants (Excedrin! It has a ridiculous amount of caffeine for migraine)
•Sweets
•Being in a hot, dry environment
•Dehydration
•Flu, cold, or other illnesses
•Lack of sleep
•Alcohol
•Smoking
•Skipping meals
•Rushing around
•Lying on the left or right side
•Menses
•Menopause

So it's really crazy. The doctors sugarcoated my heart condition and I hate it because they didn't tell me these things. They should have told me these things so that I won't think that I'm a hypochondriac or even crazy half the time. They would have saved me from a lot of worrying. So now you probably know why I keep making up excuses to not see the cardiologist anually for my regular 2D-Echocardiography, Holter monitoring test, and ECG-- they're always in a rush and they don't do me any good. If there's no cure, then I'll live with that. I still think they should have briefed me on Mitral Valve Prolapse and not just diagnosing me with it. I am the patient and I have the right to know.

Happy is me!

GYAAA!!!!!!!! I HAVE DSL AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!

I AM HAPPYYYYY!!!!!!!!!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I found out a while ago while i was surfing the net using PLDT Vibe. The connection was funny and then I got disconnected. When I tried reconnecting I kept getting an error dialog box and I realized that the dial-up emergency connection automatically stops when the DSL is working again. So I set up the router (while praying really hard for the ADSL light to start blinking again) and wheeeeee! I'm on DSL again! :D:D:D

I am a happy penguin! HAHA! I love saying that especially after watching Happy Feet.

I was in bed a few hours ago and I dozed off with menthol balm on both my temples (it relaxes me and helps me sleep, I recently found out). I had a headache again. I think it's because of my watching House for days in a row. I'm on the 2nd season and it's toxic, you see. Like Grey's Anatomy, I dream about the show. With me in it. It's so weird. So with menthol balm on my temples, I put a pillow over my face and fell asleep like that. I woke up to my celphone beeping because Alej texted. So now I'm up because if I slept more I won't be able to sleep later. I'm just waiting for the clock to strike midnight and I'm hopping into bed. Or not since I have DSL again. WAHAHA! :P

I just had leftover chocolate caramel cake and the water I heated has boiled already. I'm going to make myself a nice cup of peppermint tea-- the one that my uncles Tito Lynn and Tito Jon gave me last night. Yes, they're sweet (I'm referring to my uncles). :D



It's organic. It's peppermint. And it's caffeine free. Happy is me! :D

Oh, I'm also on Blogger Beta now. Whee! :D

And it won't hurt to dream about something really big this Christmas aside from a Canon EOS Rebel XTI (350D):



sigh

Yes, it's Scarlett Johansson (sp?) for Louis Vuitton.

Lastly, gifts are welcome here. Nevermind if it's virtual. It's the thought that counts. :D

Xmas Stocking

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Ho! Ho! Ho! Still haven't gone shopping, OH NO!

AHA! So there will be another World Pyrolympics on 29-30 December 2006 and 5-7 January 2007! I am so ecstatic! I went last year and it was my first time. Nevermind the hassle we had to go through just to get to the viewing site. This was the time before Mall of Asia opened and viewers have to walk from the parking lot to the entrance proper and then a jeepney ride from there to the site. Hassle! But it was December and it was cold. You would have enjoyed it if you went. I'm glad there's another one! I'm definitely going. I'll drag my father and my sister. Perhaps Tito Lynn and Tito Jon can join us! :D

Last year I went with Alej and Angela. But this year Alej is going to the province with his family from next week until after New Year. And I can't help but be sad because the Holidays for me is spending it with the ones I love in remembrance of Jesus's birthday. And not being able to see Alej this Christmas is like slicing a big chunk of holiday cheer and throwing it out the window. :(

I haven't started on my Christmas shopping. Nothing new. I always do this. I always TRY to avoid the holiday rush but ALWAYS end up going last-minute shopping. I hate the holiday rush. Lines are doubley long and my patience is doubley cut short. But it's Christmas so why be a Scrooge about it, right? I'm supposed to start this Saturday with Bea and Krish but then there's another car show this week. WHY OH WHY DO THEY HAVE TO CLASH ON THE SAME DATE? Ah well!

I'm still on dial-up, by the way. The PLDT people will hear (AGAIN!) from me tomorrow.

Toodles! Goodnight, kids!

A Public Apology To Those Concerned

I'm already sleepy but I'm waiting for my body to give in and finally succumb to this drowisness so that I'd crash into deep slumber and not stay awake for hours thinking. When I stay awake tossing and turning in bed whenever I couldn't sleep, I end up thinking too much and if that happens sleep would be even more elusive.

I feel guilty for not celebrating Word AIDS Day last Friday appropriately. Last year I went to that MTV Staying Alive concert with Alej and my friends. We went around the booths (UNICEF, Remedios AIDS Foundation, etc.) and had a great time at The Fort.

sigh

And to everyone whose birthday I always forget-- I AM SO SORRY FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART IF I ALWAYS FORGET. I AM SO BAD AT DATES. REALLY. I AM THE WORST WHEN IT COMES TO REMEMBERING BIRTHDATES. SO I'M SORRY IF I MISSED GREETING YOU. ALL MY FRIENDS AND FAMILY ARE SPECIAL AND I WANT THEM TO FEEL THAT WAY. IT'S JUST THAT MY MEMORY FAILS ME WHENEVER I NEED TO GREET A BIRTHDAY GIRL/BOY. I AM SO SORRY. YOU HAVE NO IDEA HOW BAD I FEEL WHENEVER I MISS A BIRTHDAY. :(

Mitchie AND Tito Lynn, Belated Happy Happy Birthday!!! I LOVE AND MISS YOU! :D I Hope all is well in life, love, and work. Mwah!

And to YOU, I'm really sorry if you're the one who has to suffer from my over-sensitivity and incredibly nasty mood swings. It's just that my feelings betray me during times when I need them the most. It's always the extremes, I'm sure you know that by now-- it's either that I feel too much or that I feel too less. And I'm working on it. I need to stop being oversensitive and paranoid. If you think I hurt you, you're wrong. I hurt myself more. And I wish I could stop being a girl sometimes so that I can be as strong and hard as a rock. But I'm not. I'm weak. You're my Achilles' Heel, I guess.

I'm sorry. Again.

I hope I get some sleep tonight.

[insert witty title here]

It's cold. And I'm still sleepy. I wish I could go back to bed and doze off but NOOOOO. I have responsibilities to face. I hate that word. Responsibilities. Maybe I can drop by Starbucks for a peppermint mocha or a chocolate cream chip. But nooooo that would mean I'd have to sit alone by the window and stare off to space. ALONE. How sad. :'( Some days I enjoy being alone but some days I do not. Like today. I need company today.
My coffee buddy has migrated to Canada and my boyfriend has responsibilities to face too.

sigh

Pldt DSL is acting up again. I don't have DSL. And then a light bulb switched on inside my head after I reported the DSL problem to the customer service. I remembered when the customer representative told me before that I can automatically use dial-up (PLDT Vibe) for free if the DSL's down. So yeah. Wheeee!

Before I go, I'll say it again: I hate responsibilities. On the contrary, there are A LOT MORE things to be happy about rather than be grumpy about facing the world. Bring it on! :P This natural high will last me for a month or so. I HOPE! :D

SIDENOTE: I want purple or red hair extension clip-ons. o(^-^)o

Bye!

Whattalongweekend!

I had such an exhausting but a very fun long weekend! Never mind that I lacked sleep. The three days felt like one week! Recap, shall we? May this be a part of excercising my short-term memory.

Friday:
Alej and I took the CR-V to the repair shop to get the tire rod fixed for Papa. We weren't supposed to push through with the repair since everyone was bracing for the super typhoon. Thank goodness it missed Metro Manila but it's still sad it went to hit the Bicol region. :/

We were at the shop for hours!!! Zzzz.... I was bored. But we stayed for it and when we couldn't take it anymore, we took the jeep to SM Sta. Mesa (the nearest mall). I bought gifts for my new godson-- Johan (Tal's youngest baby) and new Rubber Duckies for my collection too! YEY! In our unfruitful attempt to find a place to sit down for hours while we waited for the car to be fixed, we settled for The Coffee Experience. Not bad, though. Their Mocha Latte had a kick! Another two hours more at the shop and then it was back home to bring the car to Papa.

My new duckies! They're a very sports-minded batch. :)

After that off to Greenhills. Traffic was horrible, horrible, horrible. The Christmas Bazaar was swamped with people. I bought a new crystal case for my phone and another one for my Mini at the celphone store. I don't want an iSkin anymore. the crystal case for the Mini has a neck strap too! It's old (compared to the two Nano generations that have come out) but I love this green baby to pieces. :D We've beent through a lot of soundtrips together!



In the evening it was Pj's birthday celebration at Quattro (at Timog).

Saturday:

It was Tito Lynn's birthday lunch at the Market Cafe, Hyatt Hotel and Casino. We had a hearty buffet lunch. Alej and I were so stuffed that we didn't eat dinner that day! HAHAHA! I had quite a sugarush, raiding the dessert table was a good and bad idea. And then Tita Belle was so sweet to surprise my uncle by asking the resto staff to serenade him with a beautiful cake. She wrote to the staff via email (because she lives in the States). HOW SWEEt! :D

Market Cafe at Hyatt Hotel and Casino, Manila.

Birthday boy and the nieces.


birthday boy with tita emilie, his parents (my grandparents), and big brother (my father).


tito lynn, pops, and tito john.


papa, kuya john, my sister, alej, me, and tito lynn.


my sister and i.

Alej and I waiting for the elevator.



Alej's pose here is WEIRD. HAHA!!!

This is us waiting for the elevator. Bawal daw mag-pikchur. Reflection nalang. HAHA! That's Papa walking. :D


Whoa! Naputol kami ni Kuya John!


The rest of the day we went to Glorietta and Megamall with Alej's cousin and his sister Angela. SOOO TIRING!

Sunday:
I woke up really early for my godson's dedication :D WHEEE! I'm a ninang again! FOR THE SECOND TIME! :D



Congratulations, Tal and Matt! :D Apple and her new boyfriend were there, Bea, Chex, Ies, Den and his girlfriend, too! It was great seeing everyone again. I brought Alej with me but too bad we couldn't stay for the lunch after the ceremony because we had a cake to pick up all the way at Las Pinas. It was Mae's (Alej's cousin) 7th birthday too. She had a big party at Max's Shaw Boulevard. It was exhausting too. I thought I was going to doze off in the middle of my dinner because of the long day weekend I had. There was a cotton candy machine, fishballs, Big Scoop ice cream (i love Big Scoop's strawberry ice cream!), face painting, and a lot lot more.



a butterfly on my hand


Alej was tired too...



We went to the car wash near my place before he sent me home. There we met this man who owned this awesome pick-up (that I absolutely have a crush on because I love big cars especially pick-up trucks) and a very cute OBESE mini pincher.



So there. Everything I did was exhausing but everything I did was really fun too. :D I love my family! And Alej plus his huge close-knit family. :D:D:D HEEHEE!