What's Your Biggest Day?

"You'll never know the biggest day of your life is going to be the biggest. Todays you think are going to be big ones. They're never as big as you make them out to be in your head. It's the regular days, the ones that start out as normal. Those are the days that end up being the biggest. And today was the wedding...it was beautiful. Perfect. You'll never know the biggest day of your life is the biggest day, not until it's happening. You don't recognize the biggest day of your life, not until you are in the middle of it. Today you commit to something or someone, the day you got your heart broken, the day you meet your soulmate, the day you realize there's not enough time because you want to live forever. Those are the biggest days, the perfect days."

-Grey's Anatomy

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Speechless Happy

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If I'm going to have a cake made for myself, this cake is it. But I'd probably add in bits (and lots) of fresh strawberries in the chiffon layer.

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P.S. Happy Birthday Candice!

This Is It

Yesterday I got to watch This Is It (Like You've Never Seen Him Before). I have to say that Michael Jackson is indeed a real legend. He really deserves all the respect and recognition (and more) that is due him. To tell you the truth I was not an avid MJ fan. I do listen to his songs but that was just about it. I always thought he was odd in his ways and have always wondered what all the fuss about him was. Not until recently when I watched This Is It. I must say I’m now an official Michael Jackson convert. The movie tribute gave me a glimpse of who he really was amidst all the controversies that constantly hounded him. I realized he’s every bit the performer he always was. You have to see the movie for yourself to understand why all the hype created about him is every bit justified and true. He’s a simple passionate man who breathes and lives music. He knows his music by heart, which can be seen through the record breaking hits made during his lifetime; a number of which have already become a classic in their own right. At 50, he still hasn’t lost that old magic and appeal that made him the superstar that he is today. It amazes me how he can still deliver a phenomenonal show and to think what I watched was only his rehearsals. No wonder he had that big an effect on everyone. His London concerts, which are all sold out would have been the greatest concerts of all times. It’s sad that it won’t push through anymore. We lost one great talent. RIP Michael Jackson.

Happy Pills

Stumbled upon this nice little cute packaging for a candy shop in Barcelona called Happy Pills. If only we could buy real HAPPY PILLS whenever we want to, then the world would be a much happier place.

via Lovely Package

The Things I Learned

When you truly love someone, you would give and risk everything you’ve got. You go into a relationship with all your cards laid out in the open. Even with the possibility of getting hurt, you nevertheless brave the possible consequences. And despite being unsure of what’s to come, you just go right ahead and take the plunge all because, as cliché as it may sound, of love. Deciding to be in a relationship is not an easy feat. And deciding to stay in it is a serious commitment. That’s why you can’t go into something with only half of your cards open. You can’t go into it half baked and half sure or unsure. Loving someone is not about taking calculated steps. It’s not some chess game that you play trying to figure out your next move. It’s not about waiting for the so called perfect moment or right timing. But rather it’s about being IN the moment and enjoying it now; doing what you feel like doing or saying it now. When you decide to love, you decide to truly love the person and make him//her a part of your life. He/she becomes a part of you and everything else in your world. It’s not about half letting him/her in because you’re scared. Loving someone is actually letting go of fear; it’s about growing up. That’s what love is all about. People shouldn’t mistake change as a cause for alarm in a relationship. It’s actually a sign of growth, a sign of a progressing and deepening relationship. The first day you met isn’t and will not be the same as day 100 or day 365. It’s actually always nice to reminisce about the old times and see how much you’ve both improved, together. There are no grey areas when it comes to love. It’s as plain as black and white, yes or no, like or dislike. No amount of explanations, lame excuses, or justifications will ever be able to cover up or even sugar coat the obvious. It’s as simple as the saying, there are a lot of means when you want it bad and there are plenty of reasons to make when you don’t. When it comes to love, you love wholeheartedly and you tend to give too much of yourself without even noticing it. While there is no such thing as giving too much because there are no limits when it comes to love, too much becomes too much when it becomes a one way street and you wake up one day realizing you’ve almost lost your worth already. So when you love, you have to leave a little for yourself. Pain and hurts are inevitable in every relationship. But that’s one risk that you have to take, that someday the one you love the most will also be the one to hurt you the most. The thought of falling out of love and losing all the love for the person you’ve once loved is scary, unimaginable beyond words. That’s why you hope and pray to God that it will never happen. Lastly, love is about you and me. It has never been about anyone else, but us. Yes, US. It’s about continuing to love despite one's flaws and deficiencies. It’s about staying in for the long haul and not giving up.

EFFORT

Effort...*

Effort is the essence of any relationship - friendly or otherwise. This is not to say that two people make an equal effort with each other all throughout their relationship. There is always give and take. However, when one has to constantly work on making the effort or they have to be reminded time and again to make the effort that’s when it becomes forced, which should not be the case. Until it doesn’t come to you naturally to make the effort towards something or someone, think of it as a sign reminding you that may be it’s not meant to be or not worth the effort you may be divesting into it.

(via hit-or-miss: shany)-http://hit-or-miss.tumblr.com/post/83166618/effort

Everything Good

A long overdue Everything Good list. I think I need to do this more often so that I can be reminded of all the good stuff. Sometimes when things do not feel right, my everything good list somehow never fails to make it (and me feel) a little better. So here it goes,

-Saizen (or popularly known as Daiso, all Japanese goods at 85 pesos)
-'coffee outs'
-Starbucks heated ensaymada
-learning to finally bake the right (not yet perfect though) crust
-feel good music
-hot, fresh, and properly salted French Fries
-learning to cook without ruining the recipe
-fast problem-free work days
-cold skimmed milk + Hershey's chocolate
-looklet.com (I get to be a virtual fashion stylist minus the stress)
-getting a new camera! :)
-taking my first (multiple) steps to being healthy
-Brain Challenges in facebook
-having an UP and +++ market the whole week
-cute kids and adorable babies
-finding designer dresses at huge discounts (Guam!)
-attending weddings
-Saturday lunches
-sour cream Pringles mini
-sour cream flavored popcorn
-having a clean organized closet
-watching the new episode of One Tree Hill and Prison Break finale (it's been awhile since I've done TV marathons)
-having a good outfit day
-spa massages
-feeling light = no bloated feeling
-winning! Wait, I've haven't won yet. But that will surely feel good! Wish me luck this Saturday! Hehe

Feeling Old

I'm in dire need of a new good pillow. A really super good one. I've been having these neck aches lately and it's been affecting my overall energy. It seems like my neck and shoulders are always screaming for a massage, even if I've just had one. I don't think my sleeping position has changed significantly though. And I don't think I'm currently stressed with anything either. So I don't know what's been causing my neck aches. I'm tempted to buy these expensive therapeutic pillows but I'm quite apprehensive with the idea of spending too much on a pillow, unsure that it will actually solve the problem. It's either the pillow or I'm going to have to attribute it to old people symptoms. The word old does not sound good at all. Old age signs are starting to creep in. Sometimes I feel like I have a 60 years old body. Along with body aches, my stamina and endurance aren't as fine as it was a few years ago. I also can't sleep as easily. Before I could sleep absolutely anywhere. Now I have a hard time doing so. I could list a few more but I would rather not. I'm still in denial because I want to be forever young.

Sing Your McDonald's Order

Three words. Cool. Nice. Galing. I like it!

“You can never really know someone completely. That’s why it’s the most terrifying thing in the world, really—taking someone on faith, hoping they’ll take you on faith too. It’s such a precarious balance. It’s a wonder we do it at all.”

— Libba Bray

The Little Wish

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If there's any age that I would like to stay in forever, it would have to be in my 20s. I get to be a semi-adult. This is the only stage where it is perfectly acceptable (and understandable) to act like a silly kid and be a grown up the next minute. Sans for the quarterlife crisis, I would have to say that this is the best time to discover and experience the highs and lows of life, and just be the person you want to be.

Skip!

Images via pixdaus and weheartit

Like and Want

I Like
I really like Dove's Grapefuit and Lemongrass Bar. I love the smell. I feel clean and energized every time I use it. The soap also has tiny beads that makes it a bonus mini exfoliant. I like!


I Want
I want a Canon G10 or a Nikon P6000. Since Dolfo has the Nikon already, I'm opting for the Canon. I never bought a camera for myself. I was the type who would use cameras on special occasions only such as out of town trips or on big memorable events, not until recently when I became fond of Photoshop. I realized I need to start taking more pictures.

I want a Swatch watch, particularly these white watches above (and in large size please). I can say I was a Swatch kid. Fortunately, I was able to keep my old Swatches until now. I just don't know though if it's still working. Baka hindi na rin. Swatch is currently making a huge comeback with John Lloyd as its main endorser. Kaya gusto ko na rin! Hehe


Other random wants:
His and Hers bicycles
It's been awhile now since I rode a bicycle. My old bike has long been forgotten. And gone. I want a new one.

A Wallet
No brand in particular. I just need a good nice wallet. So far the perfect wallet has been eluding me. Hopefully there will be lots to choose from in Guam.

A Good Haircut
Ever since Alex Carbonell, I never really had a permanent hair stylist. I've been switching from one salon to another, and never really satisfied with the outcome. I'm tired of my hair style. I'm tempted to cut it really really short. But I'm scared it might not look good on me.

Random Thoughts on Life

I caught My Sister’s Keeper over the weekend. It’s a sad poignant movie, and significant too especially having learned about the sudden death of a friend’s aunt. It brought back memories not too long ago when my two cousins also suddenly passed away. You can’t help but wonder why things have to happen the way they do. No one can't say for sure. Even if there are answers, no one would be satisfied with it. We have to come to terms with reality--with how short and uncertain life can be, and how we should make the most out of it. Now. We shouldn’t postpone and regret not having said or done the things that we want to say and do. Here’s the list that I promise (and hopefully) will do:

1. Live life well. Stay healthy (physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually).
2. Stop worrying. Pursue the things that you want to do.
3. Slow down, breathe, and enjoy the scenery.
4. Create meaningful relationships. Be with the people you want to be with and appreciate them.
5. Create meaningful things and share it.
6. Build happy memories together with your loved ones.
7. Love unconditionally.
8. Hold no resentment. Learn to forgive and forget.
9. Learn to accept, give, and let go. Stop chasing and fighting the tide.
10. Be thankful and grateful.

Rainy

It’s been a rainy week. The rainy months have now officially begun. Yey! I love when it rains, save for the brownouts and floods. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s because of the cold cozy weather. It makes you want to stay in and sleep in. There’s also something about the sound of raindrops falling, minus the thunder that I can’t quite explain. As long as it’s not the scary kind of rain, I always get this comforting feeling every time it rains. Masarap lang sya. And then sometimes if I’m super lucky, I get to see a rainbow after. But then, experience tells me rainy weather also means not-so-good business for most. Wah! People coop up in their homes or offices (just like me), and thus spells for no benta which makes me not want to like rain days anymore. So now I’m hoping it stops raining already. Sun, please come out.

RAWR!

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80/20 Rule

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I'm a fan of this principle, "vital few and trivial many".

Focus 80 percent of your time and energy on the 20 percent of you work that is really important. Don't just "work smart", work smart on the right things.

Let Go First and Then Get

Photoshop is getting to be quite addictive...used another one of Ray Bradbury's quotes.

On Taking Risks

It's About

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Rant

My sister and I got into a heated argument with another customer yesterday at Office Warehouse. I rarely get into fights, especially with strangers. But yesterday really tested my patience. I had to speak up because the girl was just plain mean.

I lined up at the cashier to pay. I told my sister who was at the other line to queue up with me. The girl behind me suddenly went irate. She accused my sister of cutting her in line. My sister explained to her that we were going to pay everything together. 2 liquid paper and a box of staple wires. 3 small items only, 1 transaction. That’s it. And guess what the girl said?

Girl (irritated): Well, hurry up! You’re taking my time!
Me: Did we take up your time? Did we let you wait for an hour already? Wala pang 1 minute!
Girl: Yes! I’ve things to do. My Dasma house is waiting.

Ummm…what did she say again? I got lost there for a minute. Did she really say 'My Dasma house is waiting' or am I just dreaming?

Me: I don’t care where you live! Who the hell cares?!

Then the girl goes on about why the Philippines isn’t progressing...blah blah blah. Typical right?

Sister (sarcastic tone): Sorry ah, Filipinos lang kami eh. Taga QC lang kami.

At this point, everyone was already snickering at the girl. Obviously, her comments did not earn her sympathy votes from the people at the store. She was just plain demeaning and too feeling. She probably did not expect us to speak up. I really hate people who feel they’re way above than the rest even if they aren’t. Just because you’re a “balikbayan” and speak English, it doesn’t warrant you to feel superior and act as if you own the place. You brag only when you really have the right to do so. Else, you’ll only end up looking like a fool.

One na Tayo!

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Dreaming Big

We need to be reminded of this once in awhile, and say Yes I can!

Images via deviantart & ffffound!

No More

"Learning to let go should be learned before learning to get. Life should be touched, not strangled. You’ve got to relax, let it happen at times, and at others move forward with it.”

— Ray Bradbury


Guess what I did?

Images via peacelovebellavita and icanread

I'm almost there. Still got a few more to unload.

Serenity Prayer

One of my favorite prayers...

The Serenity Prayer

God grant me the serenity
to accept the things I cannot change;
courage to change the things I can;
and wisdom to know the difference.

(Note: This is the shorter version.)

ESC

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I want to hit the escape button and run away. If only that would be possible..

“I don’t pretend to know what love is for everyone, but I can tell you what it is for me; love is knowing all about someone, and still wanting to be with them more than any other person, love is trusting them enough to tell them everything about yourself, including the things you might be ashamed of, love is feeling comfortable and safe with someone, but still getting weak knees when they walk into a room and smile at you.”

- Unknown

Roses

purple and white

I like fresh nice flowers, particularly roses. I like having them in my room or wherever. If I have time and money to buy fresh flowers every week, I would. I find it therapeutic putting and arranging them together. Thanks to Dolfo. I'm getting better at it. Hehe. Every time he surprises me with flowers, it never fails to put a smile to my face. I've collected quite a few "flower pictures" already, using my iphone. Sharing some with you.


red and fuschia

pink and the last rose standing

fuschia, my favorite rose color

peach / orange and pink

P.S. Happy Mothers Day to all mothers! Thank you for taking good care of us. We love you! Mwah! :)

Heart Maps

My sisters and I have been regularly having these "love" discussions. And I found some images that says it all.

Perhaps we all felt this way at some point(s) in our lives...

If only we could have our own heart maps, then we wouldn't be as lost and confused with love...

Images via unexcitable & salie_sd

Just a Thought...

Everything doesn't have to be all prim and proper...

...sometimes we also need to be crazy. It's what keeps us sane after all.

pictures from disney clip art & deviantART

SIMPLIFY

I am having this strong urge to SIMPLIFY…

My definitions:

-figuring out how to get things done in an easier and shorter process
-finding ways to make complicated things/persons/situations uncomplicated
-summoning up all my willpower to throw away all the excess baggage
-detaching myself from all the superficiality and triviality of life
-learning how to find meaning and contentment in the little things
-taking a break (or quitting) from the rat race
-un-learning how not to do things over the top (such as over-want, over-begrudge, over-analyze, over-need, and the list goes on.)

Earth Day

Happy Earth Day! :) So much attention has been put into saving the environment. There’s Earth Hour, Earth Day, Miss Earth Pageant, recyclables fairs, and other various green campaigns almost everywhere. The message is overwhelmingly loud and clear. We need to start cleaning our act NOW.

Today’s generation (myself included) is more environmentally conscious now. If there should be anyone who needs to play an active role in saving the earth, it has to be our generation. After all it will be our children and grandchildren’s lives that will be at stake here. We wouldn’t want to leave them with an ailing planet now, do we?

I’m making a conscious effort now in doing my share…small steps for now. But then if you think about it, with just a tiny effort coming from each one of us, you could just imagine how many small steps that will add up to! I say, probably (more than) enough to save the Earth.

On Being Nice (or Not)

I feel that we can’t be too nice because nice people get eaten up alive. Some people like to play bully and take advantage because nice people don’t really speak out that much. Nice people are cool headed people who seldom fight and wage war, unlike their opposites who usually go straight to war with full battle gear in tow. But there comes a point when one realizes that being nice sometimes ain’t gonna cut it out. I’m actually all for nice. But sometimes one also has to put a little mean streak and let themselves be heard and fight for what they stand for. Yes even if it would mean going to battle. I personally would rather give it a fight then not do anything at all.

It will all ultimately depend on the situation though. There is no black or white here. Sometimes you have to be nice and sometimes certain situations call for you to be a little mean. In the end, one has to find the right balance which is the real trick here, because some people tend to overdo one over the other. There are times when some people are too nice and some are just over the top with their meanness. Finding a middle ground for nice and mean is fairly simple that is, know when to speak up. Know when to put your fist down and say, enough already! On the other hand, also know when to keep that sharp tongue and temper in check. Know when to keep yourself from bursting into a volcano or from waging WWIII. As they say, learn to choose your battles wisely. Stop, sit down, and reflect whether the battles you are fighting for are even worth your energy and time in the first place. Try to keep things in perspective and don’t let every little trivial thing (or persons or situations) get to you. As one of my friends would put it, “Laging talo ang pikon.”

Childhood Momentos

I found some old pictures while rummaging through my stuff over the weekend. It was fun to reminisce the good 'ol days. One of my unforgettable childhood memories was when my mom would dress us up with matching outfits and hairdos.

Postcard Moments

1. Summer season - Boracay, Philippines

2. Golden Pavilion Temple / Kinkaku - Kyoto, Japan

3. Eiffel Tower - Paris, France

4. Leaning Tower of Pisa - Pisa, Italy

5. Beginning of Spring season - Orlando, Florida

6. Louvre Museum - Paris, France

7. Mt. Fuji - Honshu, Japan

8. Spring season - Melbourne, Australia

9. The Grand Canal - Venice, Italy

10. The Colosseum -Rome, Italy

11. St. Basil Cathedral - Moscow, Russia

12. St. Peter's Basilica - Vatican, Italy