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Thursday, January 12, 2006
In April 2005, Maya Angelou was interviewed by Oprah on her 70+ birthday.
Oprah asked her what she thought of growing older.
And, there on television, she said it was "exciting." Regarding body changes, she said there were many, occurring every day...like her breasts
They seem to be in a race to see which will reach her waist, first.
The audience laughed so hard they cried. She was such a simple and honest woman, with so much wisdom in her words!
Maya Angelou said this:
"I've learned that no matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow."
"I've learned that you can tell a lot about a person by the way he/she handles these three things: a rainy day, lost luggage, and tangled Christmas tree lights."
"I've learned that regardless of your relationship with your parents, you'll miss them when they're gone from your life."
"I've learned that making a "living" is not the same thing as "making a life."
"I've learned that life sometimes gives you a second chance."
"I've learned that you shouldn't go through life with a catcher's mitt on both hands; you need to be able to throw some things back."
"I've learned that whenever I decide something with an open heart, I usually make the right decision."
"I've learned that even when I have pains, I don't have to be one."
"I've learned that every day you should reach out and touch someone.
People love a warm hug, or just a friendly pat on the back."
"I've learned that I still have a lot to learn."
"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel."
Posted at 09:16 pm by alluringdimple
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Tuesday, January 10, 2006
"Making Memories Of Us" (Keith Urban)
I'm gonna be here for you baby
I'll be a man of my word
Speak the language in a voice that you have never heard
I wanna sleep with you forever
And I wanna die in your arms
In a cabin by a meadow where the wild bees swarm
And I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you
And I'll earn your trust making memories of us
I wanna honor your mother
I wanna learn from your pa
I wanna steal your attention like a bad outlaw
I wanna stand out in a crowd for you
A man among men
I wanna make your world better than it's ever been
And I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you
And I'll earn your trust making memories of us
We'll follow the rainbow
Wherever the four winds blow
And there'll be a new day
Comin' your way
I'm gonna be here for you from now on
This you know somehow
You've been stretched to the limits but it's alright now
And I'm gonna make you this promise
If there's life after this
I'm gonna be there to meet you with a warm, wet kiss
And I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you
And I'll earn your trust making memories of us
I'm gonna love you like nobody loves you
And I'll win your trust making memories of us
Posted at 06:59 am by alluringdimple
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Wednesday, December 28, 2005
It was a bit fun and sad at the same time to get together with all of my friends when I know that I won't be seeing them for a long time. My Passport friends came on Friday (12/09/05) Not all of them made it though probably coz of their very busy schedule. The ones that did not make it did give me a call just to say goodbye and apologize for not making it to our lil' get together.
It was great seeing them again after a long time since we (ayie and i) transferred to ClosetMaid/Emerson. These people are the kind of people that will be hard to forget. They never fail to make me laugh and make me cry in joy whenever the situation calls for it.
Inah, Bong, Jobert, Acel and Ramil were the only ones who made it to the hotel that day but it was like all the "tropang chups" were there. Noel and Grace called and said our goodbyes over the phone and promised that they will keep in touch. We had fun talking (it's actually just me and the boys LOL!) Aimee and the other girls stayed in the bedroom and kept my lil' princess company.
Then we had dinner where Bong never let a single piece of food go to waste hehehehe he did help in clearing out the garbage though =P
Thanks for coming guys and spending some of your time with us during our last days in Manila, Philippines. I sure hope you'll keep in touch in whichever way you can. God bless you guys! I love you all!
Posted at 03:30 am by alluringdimple
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Shower Party @ the Richmonde Hotel 12/10/05
There are a few who made it to my shower party at the Richmonde Hotel where Aimee and I stayed during our last days in Manila, Philippines. These are just the people that I work with everyday with ClosetMaid/Emerson. The party was actually a surprise as I didn't know there was going to be one. I mean I did invite them over at our hotel room for a lil' get together but I never thought that they planned something special for me. Wasn't it so nice of these guys to do that?
Anyway, I tried not to cry while the guys were there as I didn't want to spoil the fun that we were all having at that time. It wasn't easy to hold back the tears and the emotions that I had but I did good. Everytime one of them walks out of the door saying goodbye, I crack a joke or something just to spoil the "senti" moment so I don't cry.
But that strategy didn't work the next day when Irene, Carol, Ate (joy, aimee's nanny), Katrina and Jay (inah's husband) came with us at the airport. I can't hold back the tears anymore and so I cried. Aimee started crying 3hrs. before we left for the airport. And she cried some more when we got to the airport and we were saying our goodbyes to each other. It was sad and painful but I know that somehow, somewhere, I'll get to see my friends again.
Irene Mumma, I miss our morning coffee together and preparing a sandwich for you for breakfast LOL! I miss the long walks that we take going to the Megamall or the Shangrila. The long talks at my condo after office hrs. (Cityland Shaw unit 2722) And a lot more things that we used to do together. Thanks for all the things that you did for me Lola. Will never forget it. But then of course, you know just how dear you are to me, right?
Ayie gurl, it was nice that we got to spend some time together before we left. I thought you'll never find the time to do that. But I appreciate it so much. You will forever be my sis and friend. Oh and I will never forget that you're the only friend that I have who made me cry at the mall while talking to you on the phone! LOL!
Carol, I miss your fish! Hahaha!!! I miss you text jokes, your "hirits" na simple pero rock! LOL! I miss your kind of music (champy ba?) I miss just your mere presence every morning in the office and i miss our heart to heart talks. Thanks for taking care of a lot of things for me. I really appreciate it my lil sis =)
Therese! I miss your "hirits" as well LOL! I miss it when the two of us team up together against Jason and Pao hahahahaha! I miss the "chismax" that we talk about may it be about showbiz or other people's lives LOL! I miss lil cutie too! Can never forget that precious smile on his face hehehe oh and I don't think I'll ever forget that Purple is your favorite color LOL!
Mel, i don't miss you...Bwahahahahahaha!!! Funny but I do miss you too LOL! Kidding aside, I miss your "doble hirits" too. I miss sending you text messages when we are both watching The Amazing Race which I never saw the last part! Huwaaaaaah!!! but I know who won =P I miss making fun of you too hahahahaha!!! I just never thought I'd miss you this much batch mate =)
Jason Lao! Mr Funny face etc! Geez! Do I miss you so much! Hehehehe I miss your food most of all LOL! I guess I'm just an avid fan of your mom's cooking that's all =P I don't think I ever told you this but I had fun that time that we went out to the mall to look for that special engagement ring for your special someone. I really am glad that you asked me for help coz I never thought you trust me that much. Thanks Jay...you're one guy I'll never forget =)
Paolo Lim...Will I still need a dictionary to view your blog? LOL! Kidding aside, I miss you my lil bro =) You just don't know how dear you are to me. You might not know it but I truly admire you as a person. You are one responsible son and bro to your family and I salute you for that. You are the most disciplined person I've ever known. Please don't change ok? I like you just the way you are my bro =) You will get whatever it is that you are asking for in life, in His time =)
Joey Gurl! Thanks so much for that very touching email that you sent me. Almost made me cry but it definitely did made me miss you more my lil sis =) I miss my morning rituals of just dropping by your station and saying "good morning". I miss our movie dates (free or not LOL!) I miss your car which has become like a service car to the CM morning peeps LOL! Thanks for the gifts and most of all...thanks so much for the FRIENDSHIP that you've given me and my daughter. Won't ever forget you my lil sis, I will always be here for you no matter what =) God Bless!
I miss you my morning shift family...you just don't know how much. Merry Christmas to all of you!!! God Bless Us All!!!
Posted at 03:27 am by alluringdimple
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Thursday, December 22, 2005
We left on December 11, 2005; Sunday night at 10pm. We flew from Manila to LA. Then missed our plane going to JFK by 2mins. We didn't know that the airport in LA was soooooooooo big that you can get lost if you don't ask for directions. We didn't get lost though but it took us a long time just to get our boarding passes and to get through the gates. There were long lines everywhere.
When we got to our gate, that was the only time that I found out that our plane had already left for JFK. I almost cried that moment. But then the old lady behind the counter assisted us and gave us a flight going to Atlanta then to JFK. I really didn't know what to do. Aimee's been crying coz she's already tired and really sleepy too from all the walking that we did. Not to mention it was already early morning back in Manila. I wanted to call John to let him know of our situation but I didn't know how. I don't have coins that I can use on the payphones. All I have are hundred dollar bills. It was a blessing that we met 2 Filipino guys who were on the same flight that we are going to take. They were nice enough to offer me coins and even bought us bottled water as they heard aimee say that she's thirsty. Then one of them, Melvin helped me use a payphone and contact John. Unfortunately, the call won't go through. Then I saw one payphone where you can use your credit card. So that's what I did. Used my HSBC Visa card and called John.
I cried on the phone when i heard his voice on the other end. Told him about what happened and gave him our flight schedule. We talked for a few mins then I went back to Aimee and the two guys. By the way, they're aeronautical engineers who travel around the world to check planes. Cool job huh?
Well anyway, so we finally made it to JFK at 11:00am. Few hrs late from the original schedule of 6:08 am arrival time. But still, I was very thankful to God that we made it safe and sound. I can't forget just how happy I was to see John and Jr at the airport waiting for us and welcoming us with open arms.
So you thought that's the end of the story? Na ah! Delta Air lost 3 of our luggage. Fortunately, they were able to deliver it the next day at 2am. The big bag got a lil damage but all our stuff were there and it's all in good condition.
John let us sleep coz he knows how tired we were from the trip. I went to bed at 4pm then Aimee followed after playing with her kuya for a few mins. We woke up the next day! Geez! See how tired we were? Then the next day came, but that's another story =P
To all my friends who prayed for our safety, THANK YOU SOOOOOO MUCH from the bottom of our hearts. We still need a lot of prayers so please don't stop praying for us. More stories to come soon =) GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!!
Posted at 01:51 am by alluringdimple
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Sunday, November 27, 2005
The most awaited day finally came. November 25, 2005, 6:30am, this was our schedule. I woke up (though I hardly slept the whole night) at 2:45am and was ready to leave by 4:30am. I had to make sure that I don't forget anything or it might mean not being granted a visa. (talk about being paranoid =P hehehe) The interview at the US embassy was fast, contrary to what I expected. We got there around 5am and was inside the embassy by 6:30am. First thing the guards instructed us to do was to deposit our c'phones to the guard at the entrance gate. Then we waited in line for the people who assessed our papers. Then we were told to wait for our names to be called for the stubs that contain our numbers. Next was the first interview which almost ruined my day. The guy was a sarcastic Filipino guy who made me look like I'm stupid or something like it. That lasted for about 15mins. Then we were told to wait again for another 30mins till our number flashed on the board. We then went to counter 37 where I was asked about the personal information that was written on my application form and on Aimee's form as well. Then she had my index fingers scanned for my finger prints.
The last interview was with the American consul at counter 31. He was very nice and was very pleasant. Plus the fact that he's good looking (a Ben Affleck look alike i tell yah!) The interview with him lasted for about 30mins. Till he said that he doesn't see any problem with our papers and that my scrap book (which contained all our pics together - John, Aimee and Jr and myself) was really impressive. Then he said to wait for our number to be called for further instructions. Counter 35 called our number and was given a piece of paper which contained the instructions on where and how we can pay for the courier service who will be delivering our passports with the visas.
The time when Aimee and I were heading for Gate 4 (to pay for the courier svc) that was then that I was able to breathe and thanked God for the wonderful blessing He has given us. It was then that I felt like I have not slept for a long time and that I have not eaten anything at all (though we had a heavy breakfast before leaving the house) I simply felt sooooo exhausted.
After paying for the courier service, we then headed back to the Ortigas area. I asked Jay if we could have lunch first before he takes us home. We went straight to Dencio's Megamall and I ate like I've not done for a long time (that's since the KPacket arrived) Then we headed home, relaxed a bit while watching tv then took a nap.
I did have a migraine attack for 2days but I didn't really mind. All my prayers had been answered, so a little migraine isn't a big deal to me anymore. I stayed in bed the whole Saturday but I was able to work on my TO DO list.
Aimee's more excited than I am. She wanted to start packing the minute we got home from the embassy and wanted to leave the next day hahahahaha!!! She said "Mommy, I want to see Daddy and Kuya tom!" How I wish it's that easy =)
Thanks to all those who prayed for us and to all those who wished us luck on our interview day. You all have helped a lot...Next step - PACKING!!!!!!!!!! Yahoooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!!!!! Halleluiah!!!!New York, here we come! =P
Posted at 01:54 pm by alluringdimple
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Thursday, November 10, 2005
Time is just around the corner
Have not been getting enough sleep the past few days. Our interview date at the US Embassy is nearing and I am feeling so nervous now. Talk about pressure hehehehehe Not that anyone's been pressuring me about it, but i think I'm doing it to myself LOL! I have waited for this time to come and now that it's just around the corner, I just don't know what or how to feel about it. One thing I'm sure of is that we (Aimee and I) are not going to miss it for anyhing.
2yrs of waiting I think is long enough. We have been very patient all these times. All we wanted is for our family to be together. Yes, John and Jr can go in and out of the Philippines anytime they want to visit but that is not the kind of relationship that we want to have. We are talking about a lifetime of being together here. I mean, wouldn't it be great to be with the ones you love everyday of your life and not always wonder about how they are doing and worry too much when something bad happens? That's exactly how I felt when Jr had an accident in school. And we were not by his side during that time when he needed his family to be there for him. Fortunately, John was there and so was Dori who's been helping both John and Jr for a long time now.
I know we have left everything into the Lord's hands but I'd like to claim my prayer that He would give us what we have been asking for. If not, then I'd like to believe that He has better plans for us. After all, isn't He the Only One Who knows what's best for each and everyone of us?
Hang in there Family, we'll soon be together with God's Help :)
I love you guys!
Posted at 03:07 pm by alluringdimple
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Friday, November 04, 2005
There are things I'd like to say
to you my love on your special day:
I am forever thankful God sent you my way.
Like a gift from up above,
you showed me how it is to feel real love.
I know many mountains we've had to climb
and sometimes forever has seemed like a very long time.
Yes, we've endured our share of pain,
but together we have so much to gain.
Bigger mountains may lie ahead,
but together there is no hill we can not tread.
So always remember my love for you,
and there is nothing together we can not do.
I'll be here forever - my love is true.
The person beside me, that would be you.
Posted at 12:21 pm by alluringdimple
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Friday, October 28, 2005
I love the way you look at me,
Your eyes so bright and blue.
I love the way you kiss me,
Your lips so soft and smooth.
I love the way you make me so happy,
And the ways you show you care.
I love the way you say, "I Love You,"
And the way you're always there.
I love the way you touch me,
Always sending chills down my spine.
I love that you are with me,
And glad that you are mine
Posted at 12:39 pm by alluringdimple
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A special world for you and me
A special bond one cannot see
It wraps us up in its cocoon
And holds us fiercely in its womb.
Its fingers spread like fine spun gold
Gently nestling us to the fold
Like silken thread it holds us fast
Bonds like this are meant to last.
And though at times a thread may break
A new one forms in its wake
To bind us closer and keep us strong
In a special world, where we belong.
If I could have just one wish,
I would wish to wake up everyday
to the sound of your breath on my neck,
the warmth of your lips on my cheek,
the touch of your fingers on my skin,
and the feel of your heart beating with mine...
Knowing that I could never find that feeling
with anyone other than you.
Posted at 12:31 pm by alluringdimple
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