Well, blog? Where have you been? :))

Wow. Almost 4 years since my last blog? Yaaaay! Haha :)

See yah when I see yah :P

I haven't touched my blog for ages (just like the rest of my Friends hehe). Sorry... :(

...but I'll be updating it soon, promise! ;)

.:: MERRY CHRISTMAS ::.

We (Havaianas Junkies = Havies) had an early Christmas party last November 26, 2006 at Somethin' Fishy in Eastwood, Libis. As early as November, here are the reasons why I felt like it's Christmas that day.

1. Lotsa Give-aways



I got a Wrap-around Bag Organizer from the Raffle , a cellphone accessory from Elsa, a bracelet from Jan, a Lightning McQueen wallet for my son Gian (not in the picture), and yummy peanuts from KG and Pao.


2. My Havaianas Greetings



So nice to stare at noh? I hope every Havaianas pair has a free keychain and a plastic case.

- AND -

Finally, they have landed... my much awaited pairs.

3. My Zebra Prints w/ Pink Straps





Wow, what can I say about this pair! I felt lucky having been able to find one last pair all the way from Australia. What makes it special is the fact that I got it for free! Well, long story and I can't thank them (Havaianas Australia) enough for their generosity and kindness.

4. My WC Nippon



I dunno why this model was never released here in the Philippines but I'm glad I managed to get a pair. Iba talaga ang powers ni Inang Reyna.

5. Havaianas Baby for my son

An unexpected gift for my little boy.

6. and a Lindt Pistache!!!

This block right here made that day even more special.

Special thanks to:

Bexy - for taking care of my Zebra, buying my Nippon, and opkors the gips Words are not enough to show how thankful I am. Love yah sis! Mmmwah!

Rachel - who's always been willing to buy me a pair or two when I can't make it to the mall and for taking charge of the package from OZ. Love yah too sis! Mmmwah!

.:: A Growing Addiciton ::.

It has been 2-3 yrs now since I got my very 1st pair of Havaianas. I almost got addicted then but I stopped after getting my 3rd pair.

This year was different. Just like last July, I added about 11-12 pairs to my existing ones (in a span of 6weeks). Make that 2 pairs average in a week. Pairs come from all over the Globe most especially the limited ones. I just can't get enough of it... no matter how much it will cost me.

And now, the 2007 collection is here! The Havies (Havaianas Junkies) are running amock over the new styles. I averaged 5 Havaianas in 4 days last week and it just doesn't stop there... more styles are coming in for the next few weeks and I'm getting broke. Hahaha! I'm close to having 3 dozen pairs by the end of the week, how 'bout that? Addik!!! Hahaha Ü

Thanks to my GT sisters, who are always there for the updates and for getting a pair or two for those who cannot make it to the mall (like me, while I'm still on Maternity Leave). Mabilis maubusan ang size ko kaya kelangan maagap hahaha! Ü

Lazy to compose an entry kaya pics nalang. Hehe :p

















At Enchanted Kingdom last Saturday. Luigi's 7th birthday.












Soooobrang init!!!

















Lasing sa pagkakatulog. Hahaha :D










Pa-cute!

.:: POSITIVE ::.

Yes, I'm 6 weeks pregnant to my 2nd baby. As planned, the due date will be last week of October. Haha yeah... October nanaman. :P sorry, yun talaga ang gusto namin ni hubby. :P

32-34 weeks to go. Yeeha! :D

.::I'm back!!!::.

Finally, a DSL connection!!! Yey! :D

I was soooo sick and tired of using dial-up. It sucks BIG TIME! Sobrang slow, ang hirap mag update ng blog (lalo if with pictures). So there... tinamad na ko for almost 4 months. Hahaha! :D

And so now I'm back (with a vengeance :P). Will post pictures next time. More updates to come ;)

.::GOT IT!!!::.

Yey! I got my 2006 Starbucks Planner this afternoon! Wow... who would believe I'll finish 10 stickers in 3 days?! Wahaha! Well, my ever supportive officemates made it all possible. I owe you guys 9 stickers... Hahaha! :D

Here... take a glimpse ;)





Black cover just like the 2005 planner







Weekly entry




Notes and Monthly entry







The usual coupons at the back ;)






Haaay.... I soooo love it! I like this one better than the previous planners. ;) I'm thinking of getting another one :P

.::Finally!::.

Oh man, it's been quite some time since my last entry. Sorry... I was just too lazy and busy at the same time. ;) A lot has happened and let me try my best to recall everything:

Boxing & Badminton

I remember posting about my plans of going back to taekwondo months ago. Unfortunately, I never had the chance coz I have work on Saturdays. And since I'm so determined to stay fit, I looked for an alternative. One is badminton. Bonding time with my hubby and sister-in-law. We don't do it regularly though... too bad.

And now, I'm soooo into boxing. Elorde, baby! :D Haha! I first wanted kickboxing sana, but then I can't find a gym near our place that offers a class in kickboxing. It's tough but I love it! We never got the chance to visit this week though... :( no time eh. Hopefully by tuesday, we can go back and do it regularly this time. I'll post pictures some other time. We (me & Carol -- my boxing and starbucks buddy) still have to convice Ryu to go with us so he can take pictures of us in action. Haha! :p

Aces pa rin! :p

The team's on a five-game losing streak I know... sad but m still optimistic they can get back on track. I've got high expectations from Tee but then, he failed to keep the team on top. Hopefully, the new import can give them a lift. I still believe in you guys! Go aces! Win or lose, I will always be here. ;) Been a fan since the early 90's and nothing or no one can ever change that.

Me and my friend Leigh watched them practice at Sportskamp (at the Fort) weeks ago. La lang... haha! Leigh's dad introduced us to some of them that's why we were able to take some pics. Hay... kakahiya but fun pa rin. hehe :D







With Tony, Jojo, Luigi, Rich, Coach Tim, and Bong








New look

Me and my son finally had a haircut we badly needed. Haha! Siya, semikal na ulit and me? -- Hah! No more bad hair day! :P





Before








and After







Sa ken "After" lang walang before... hehehe






CM Team Building

We had our Team building this weekend at a private Resort in San Miguel, Bulacan. We had fun I must say. Especially those who loved Videoke. :p Bwahaha! After 3 long years, now nalang ako ulit uminom! Argh... after 4 shots, slow motion na mundo ko. Hehehe :p






Me, Carol, Irene, Mel, and Mau






With Aids, Pao, and "Grandma" as background Hehehe :)








Kinareer ang games! :P






Starbucks Planner

I've got 10 more stickers to go! That's 10 days or less till I get my 2006 Starbucks Planner... wuhoo! :D




That's all for now folks! Whew! This is one looooong entry. Hahaha! :P

.::AT THE GAMES::.

Thought of sharing you pics from the games last Sunday. Err... a badly officiated one, unfortunately.

Sayang, it was a nice game pa naman... :(



The game was just about to start. Everybody's getting some quick instructions from Coach Tim.





A closer look. This was I think right before the 1st half ended.




I have more "not so photogenic" shots here but I decided not to post it anyway. Hehe :P

.::PBA's back!::.

PBA's back! Yey! We watched the opening last Sunday. It was fun... err should I say funny? Hahaha! Nice idea for an opening though. Good start PBA! And yeah... Commisioner Eala's right -- "tapos na ang mga gabing walang saysay!" -- :D True! Me and my husband agreed on that. Finally, the long wait is over! For us basketball fanatics, that is. Haay... I don't think I will ever outgrow PBA. Never. Even when we're old and grey, we would still watch it definitely. With my son on the court, hopefully. ;) Hehe

Go Aces! ;)

.::on HTML and CSS::.

This whole blogging, HTML and CSS online tutorials, web page editing, etcetera is just soooo addicting. I admit I go gaga over personalizing both my blog and friendster page. I can practically spend half a day or even one whole day of just exploring, browsing, learning, and so on... I wish I'm an expert. But no. Unfortunately not. But it's okay... as long as I know the basics, I'm still on the right track. A good start, I must say. Hopefully next time I'd be able to create my own page without using others' templates. Haha... dream on! :p

.:: HALO - HALO ::.

There are so many things I want to share that I don't even know where to start. Ulk! :s

Rewind rewind...


Sept. 04, 2005 - Family Day at Robinson's Galleria

Me and my family (Felix & Gian) just spent some quality time with my Dad, Mom, and bro. Heard mass at the Edsa Shrine and had dinner at Kitchen Galleria. I still can't get over that "Alvin!" incident. Haaaay... Mama ko tlaga... hindi masyadong fan ni Alvin Patrimonio (naku solid Purefoods yon -- sila ni Papa). Pao, I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. :p Bwahahaha!

Sorry, Alaska ko eh. So... care ko k Alvin? Haha :p


Me and my Kiddo


A full stomach on an early dinner. I sooooo love Kitchen's Pork Barrell... you should try it! ;)


Sept. 05, 2005 - Second home?!?

We have spent yet another week at the Medical City. I hate to say this but it seems like we have made this place our second home. I know it's not something I should be proud of but that's how I see it. If this hospital can only reward us for being so loyal... we'd be damn rich! ^_^

You may be wondering what's happening to my kid. He's fine. He's healthy and he's strong. One bibbo kid as ever. It's just that... he hate medicines. Believe me... we've tried all possible techniques, but to no avail. :( A simple cough and a simple cold can lead him to the hospital. Why? Coz we can't give him medications. Rather than let him suffer from a mild sickness which can lead to something bigger, we might as well bring him there and let the doctors do their stuff. Good thing he can take milk with vitamins in it. But milk with medicine? Naaaah... Expect him not to finish it. Trust me, he knows. Smart kiddo... tsk tsk. :p

But we know it's something he will soon overcome. Thanks for the reassurance, doc. ;)


See how at home he is? :p Well he used to cry a lot everytime a nurse or a doctor comes in. But now he's getting used to it.


See his right foot? Parang wala lng...


All smiles pa...


Sept. 14, 2005 - Wish Ko Lang

No, I ain't referring to Vicky Morales' weekly show. I'm talking about...



...Oprah's house. Err is this a house? Haaay... I can only dream of this mansion. Wish ko lang she'll adopt me and my family. Behave naman kami... Bwahaha! What if I just sneak in? I'm sure she wouldn't even notice. :p


Sept. 15, 2005 - Thursday Treats for the Morning Shift

Bonding every Thursdays. How's that? Hmmm... sounds yummy eh?! Yes, you heard it right... everybody has already been scheduled to treat the team (A shift) every 2 weeks interval. I can't wait for this, promise! I can only think of yummy treats for now. Hehehe :p


Rain, rain go away...

Rainy season's back and it automatically switched my "tamad" mode on. The weather's just so inviting, I wanna just stay home. I hate brownouts, though. Coz here in our place, no electricity = no water. Losers aren't we? Sob sob :s hehe


This is my "Baha" look... I swear my Havaianas are worth every penny. Hehe! :D

Anyways, I can't think of anything else right now. Ooops... didn't I tell you to prepare for a loooooong one? Nyahaha... :p

.:: LET'S HAVE FUN ::.

1. ARE YOU OVER 18? Yes
2. WHAT IS THE WALLPAPER ON YOURCELLPHONE? Me with hubby and son
3. DID YOU GET ENOUGH SLEEP LAST NIGHT? I've never had enough sleep for ages :p
4. FIRST THING YOU THOUGHT ABOUT THIS MORNING WHEN YOU WOKE UP? I wanna sleep moooore!
5. WHAT DO YOU HAVE HANDY AT YOURBEDSIDE? Cellphone
6. EVER TRIED TO SKIP MEAL? Yeah, a lot of times.
7. GRILLED OR FRIED? Both ;)
8. WHAT MAKES YOU UNIQUE? I have this obsessive compulsive disorder hehehe :p
9. ARE YOU AFRAID OF THE DARK? No. Well it depends... if I'm somewhere eerie, then I'd be afraid. :p
10. FAVORITE HANGOUT? Mall
11. 3 THINGS YOU CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT? My family, friends, and a cellphone? Haha :p
12. FIRST THING YOU WILL BUY IF GIVEN 1THOUSAND DOLLARS? Clothes & Shoes definitely
13. FAVORITE SONG WHEN YOU'RE SLEEPY? None in particular
14. WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF? Death, rejection, failure.
15. ARE YOU A GIVER OR TAKER? More of a giver but of course who wouldn't wanna be a taker as well? Hahahaha!
16. WHAT ARE YOUR NICKNAMES? Rechie (highschool friends), Rech (cousins from my father's side), Chie (relatives & cousins from my mother's side), Tei (batchmate from Sykes), Tereng (ClosetMates)
17. WHAT IS YOUR DAD'S MIDDLE NAME? Maglalang
18. WHAT IS YOUR MOM"S MAIDEN MIDDLE NAME? Moselina
19. IF YOU WERE INVISIBLE FOR A DAY,WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Visit the house of famous people
20. STUCK ON A DESERTED ISLAND & COULD HAVE ONLY ONE KIND OF FOOD FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE? Chocoloates! Bwahaha! :p
21. FAVORITE T.V. COMMERCIAL? Oh a lot! Hmm... First Day Funk? haha
22. IF YOU'LL DIE TOMORROW, WHAT WILLYOU DO? Shop till I drop? haha kidding aside, of course I'll spend the whole day with my family...
23. FIRST THING YOU'LL SAVE IN A FIRE: My cellphone and our Vault ;)
24. YOUR EYE COLOR? Dark Brown
25. WHAT ARE THE THINGS YOU ALWAYS BRING? Cellphone, IDs, Wallet (with money of course!
26. WHAT DID YOU WANNA BE WHEN YOU WERE A KID? A lot... a cashier or a "tindera ng halo-halo", and a Bus Conductor! Hahaha I have such high dreams when I was a kid. :p Seriously, I used to think I'd be a teacher or an Architect.
27. WHAT DO YOU USUALLY DO WHEN THE CLOCK STRIKES 7 AM? Browsing here in the office...
28. THE COLOR OF YOUR BEDSHEET? Brown
29. WHO DO U WANT TO MEET? Dean Cain, Hugh Jackman, Joshua Jackson, and a lot more!
30. HOW'S LIFE TODAY? Steady...


THREE PEOPLE I'M TAGGING:
1. Carol
2. Irene
3. Paolo
Tag you're it! ;)

.:: I WANT! I WANT! ::.

I soooo want THIS <-- [click me]



I know I know I just got a new phone but this is definitely better. I have been a loyal Nokia user but seeing this K750i just makes me wanna change my brand preference. Hehehe ;)

My husband owns one. He's actually willing to lend it to me for about a week. Of course I don't wanna just borrow it... I wanna own it! Haha!

For those interested of buying a new phone, I guarantee you... this is the best pick for now. Promise! ;)