"1..2..3..4..5..6..7..8..9..10...."





That's me, counting from 1 to 10. They say in " anger management", count from 1 to 10, breathe deeply, and don't decide right away. Don't give in to emotions. Just relax first, then think.

That's what I am doing right now. :)

my first wish list..

Dear Santa,

Here's my first ever wish list. I'm writing this to you because I know for sure that you'll listen. These things are very attainable. I hope you'll grant my wish.. Here it goes:


* Happy Christmas
* Great 2011 ahead!
*Travel more...


Simple lang gusto ko.. yan lang.. Nothing fancy. Anything goes. Santa, please make all my wishes come true!


Love,

Meeji♥

Why can you be so insensitive, selfish and unappreciative? All words that's synonymous with MANHID describes you. Hayyy..

home ♥

Two-week vacation is over. Now, back to work. Back to the real city. Haha. Can't belive it felt like ages since I went home. Our home was still a home--cozy, quiet, relax. Legazpi City is still the city that I would go back to from time to time. I say, Bicol is my love. I was very nostalgic the moment I stepped out of the airplane. I immediately saw Mayon Volcano--still majestic, never fail to amaze me. God is indeed a great God. ♥

There are plenty of reasons why I'm writing this post. First, I can't get over it. Second, I just can't forget the happiness I felt being home. I really miss home. I miss Bicol and its typhoons. I miss its being quiet when the clock strikes 9pm. I miss the short jeepney rides to the mall, to the market, to my friends' house, to B.U.--my school, to smalltalk, and to everywhere. Every single place in Legazpi City brings so much fond memories of the past. Makes me smile whenever I remember them.

I went home with Ian and of course Ethan. Wowie and Pando was also with us. I didn't mind. They were there for vacation. I went home to feel 'belong' again. It was such a nice timing. I had quite few laughs with old friends. Short talks with YFC peeps whom I really miss. I'm also happy because seeing these people makes me realize that I've gone so far. I've done so much. I'm different now but the "miji" they've known is still the same.

I like this picture, Ree. So fresh. :))

 YFC peeps. Happy to see all of you though I haven't met some. Keep the fire burning boys and girls. You'll go far! =)

Night Light at Embarcadero. Ahhhh..

 Coffee sessions at La Mia. Good coffee. It's simple and yummy, of course. Not too expensive din!=)

 Rainy night at Padi's point with Ree. They're enjoying a couple of drinks while I enjoyed watching T.V there. Haha! Thanks Benedict Esquivel for serving us!=)

Classic tambayan for Ian and . Weeeeeeee. I enjoyed a trip down to memory Lane. Kakalungkot, but happy na rin. It's worth remembering. =)

Now, I'm really getting so nostalgic. Anyway, just so happy that I was able to go home. I miss my family and the usual things I do there. I will come back, Bicol, i promise. Till next time!♥

happiness!

=):)

Happiness is a verb. 

I got so inspired by the article I read from one team's folder at our office. You know, I got to read the article during those boring moments at work. Anyway, It said happiness is a verb. Agree. Totally. 

I also find myself getting used to my everyday routine at work. Work isn't fun anymore, I feel like it's totally useless for me to work in the company anymore. I'm losing my drive to work. Hmmm. But, it's no longer the case right now, I just realized that happiness shouldn't come from outside. It should come from within. Likewise, motivation should come from us, not from work, not from our boss, not from someone or anyone. Happiness is a verb, we should make an action to make it happen. It all depends on us. That's why, being happy shouldn't be affected by the things around us, or whatever's happening. Work isn't supposed to be fun because literally, it's work. To quote the article, " we work to get paid and spend our salary for leisure or whatever.." WORK--by merely stating the word, connotes like a "sacrifice" thing, we are meant to sweat to do hard work. So, If work isn't fun anymore, find happiness. Do things which makes you happy. Think of happy thoughts.And you'll end up being happy. So, if you feel like you're getting tired in your work, in your everyday job, just think of the employees who were able to work for 25 years or more. They also do the same; everyday routine for 25 years or more. Think of the street children, they don't eat thrice a day, they can't afford to work in a  stable company, they can't even afford to study! Just think of all your blessings. Count each blessing you receive and thank God for it..=)

So, make an action now and go to work! Be happy..=)

Lesson learned: Always expect the unexpected.. Anyone can die anytime.. Haaay. It's a sad reality but true. That's one lesson I've learned from the sudden death of Ms. Melody Gersbach. Was shocked when I heard the news last Saturday. But we have to face the reality that death doesn't choose anyone. I mean, we always have to be prepared. Live life to the fullest. And always thank God and thank everyone everyday. It's a small step to being prepared. May her soul rest in peace. Ü

It's another Wednesday morning. For a lady who works at a Data Processing company and has a Mon-Tues. day off, Wednesday signals the start of another workweek. It's a good thing that I was able to wake up early. Bboy's still asleep and will surely wake up a little late already. So, I still have time to write. Yey!=) I've really changed. I've noticed that change is really necessary in order to grow up. I mean, if you stick on what you are and who you are when you were still a kid, of course there's nothing new. It means, there's nothing new that you've learned. Aaah, this morning, I've realized that:

*Change does hurt a little. When I faced the reality that I'm no longer a teenager, and has bigger responsibilities now, It took me quite sometime to accept that fact. Of course,you're used to your old self eh, Turns out it wasn't so hard after all. Now, I'm enjoying every minute of being a young mom. :)

*Chill. Just enjoy life! Yup, travel, discover new things. Meet a lot of people. Enjoy a conversation over a cup of coffee. Cherish Moments. Be a kid at heart but don't be stucked with being a kid. Listen to music, read a good book. Eat a lot, but donb't binge. Watch movies, read a review. Listen to the everyone's opinion. But of course, follow your heart and let ur mind teach you how. Praise God, pray hard.

*Be yourself. It's okay to like others' life. Just don't let it override your desires. Be unique, and don't be afraid to show what you've got!


*It's good to look back and remember past experiences. In fact, what I am now is the end-result of my experiences. I'm so happy to be blessed with so much. Oooh, good life. I'm still enjoying every minute of it. Not yet contented, because If I am, life would no longer be exciting. That's the secret, be excited everyday as changes opens so many doors. =) Cheers!

Time flies really fast. Bboy's growing up so fast. Imagine, he's 3 months old to date, and I'm also getting soo excited whenever I think of the future that awaits. So, this is motherhood indeed. At first, it's scary and tiring. But at the end of the day, i loooove it. It's all worth it. As i've always mentioned, every pain that I have experienced is worth it whenever I see my little kid smiling. It simply brightens my day and will last the day and the day after and days after that. I am actually loving every moment of it. They say, you have to cherish every minute of everyday with your kid because they'll be grown-ups before you know it. Hmmm. I'm a bit thrilled to see how he will grow up. I mean, I'm excited to spend breakfast with him(and Ian, too of course!)and also lunch and dinner too. And how Sundays will be enjoyed. I would definitely want mass in the morning. And, movie in the afternoon maybe. How he and Ian will play basketball and swim and play PSP or Playstation.

Ohhh, I'm  soo excited. This is just plain excitement for what the future will bring. Right now, It's high time to cherish first and savor the simple moments with him while he's still so young.(and cute). 

Your love is extravagant.

Your love is extravagant..Your friendship, it is intimate
I feel like moving to the rhythm of Your grace ..Your fragrance is intoxicating in our secret place
Your love is extravagant

Spread wide in the arms of Christ is the love that covers sin..No greater love have I ever known You considered me a friend..Capture my heart again

Spread wide in the arms of Christ is the love that covers sin..No greater love have I ever known; You considered me a friend

Capture my heart again..Your love is extravagant..Your friendship, it is intimate..

mommy thingy

Having a baby is stressful and happy at the same time. Well, for the past almost 2months of being a new mom, i've experienced a whirlwind of events and changes in my life. From being used to having an 8-hour and more sleeping time, i now have 3-4 hours of sleep everyday, less time for myself and the usual things that I do everyday changed. Yeah, they say it all comes with having a baby. At first, it was difficult for me to cope with the situation but I'm happy that the "baby blues" are gone already. Baby Blues are those worries/anxiety that moms experiences after giving birth. Fortunately, I was able to help myself fight the sadness and worries. With the help of family, friends and loved ones, i'm on my way to a blissful life with my son!:)

Just want to share some tips/advice I got from a friend and thru articles i've read the entire 2-months rest I had:

• If you feel sad, worried,anxious, fight that feeling by talking to someone(friend/family member). Get outside help if necessary.
• No one is perfect. "No one expects you to be a supermom."
• Read self-help articles. Best thing to do while baby's sleeping.
• Make time for yourself everyday. Do things that make you feel happy..
• Write your thoughts!(Like what i am doing, this is really effective..)
• Talk to your partner about it.
  

I am just so happy that things are better now. I'm excited everyday when I am woken up by Bboy's cry. Being a mom is the best feeling in the world. Ü

dang!

Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit, but in humility consider others better than yourselves. 4Each of you should look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others. - Philippians 2:3-4 - NIV

I am inspired. Just want to post this verse. Oooh. Ü

All about sequels.

2 and 1/2 weeks to go till i get back to work. Surely, i won't be able to do my "me-stuffs" like watching movies, being a couch potato whenever ethan is asleep and of course take a bath longer than usual. That's pampering. Hihi. Anyway, I love the new movies this month. It's all about sequels! I will definitely watch Karate Kid, Sex and the City 2 and Toy Story 3. Awwww. I'm not sure If i can catch those at the cinemas since time is a serious constraint; Maybe we'll just watch it at home. DVD's instead. But surely, I won't miss those movies. Yey! =)

Looking at Ethan everyday makes me happier than usual. It's true that whatever worries you have, or no matter how sad you are, when you see your kid, all your problems are swept away. Yeah, it's true. And i couldn't agree more with that. Ü Ethan is such a blessing to me. Now, he's teaching me to be humble, be more loving and most of all, be patient. I am patient even before I had him, but i am becoming more patient now that I have him. Thank you baby, you are a great blessing to us. Much love Ü

It took me.. (counting days) to post another blog. Not that I didn't have something to say, or meaningful to share, it was because I was too preoccupied with my pregnancy before. But hey, I pulled it off quite well. Thank God for painless anesthesia, and prayers and much much love from everyone. Whew. Baby Ethan was born 2nd of May at exactly 9:05 am. Actually, it's his first monthsary today. We weren't able to prepare much today since it's a work day for my husband and i'm still on leave. Just a simple greeting made his day. I'm sure it was! =)

Oh well, just to share some of his pictures, here they are. I'm soo happy to have him now. =)

Baby Ethan--newborn at exactly 9:05 AM, 2nd of May 2010. 6.2 lbs 50cm. (He looks like his dad here..)

from L-R--Baby Ethan--on his 3rd day.. 1st day at home. Welcome home!!Ü
;1st pout(heheÜ);looks like he's already mad--he got his new comforter soo cute!;yawning; he smiled oh;like father like son; first time to wear frogsuit(given by mami lola); ethan and mommy

What a great blessing. Sighhh. Wish I have more time for him and for our litle family. But, unfortuantely, I only have a month to rest, and stay at home. Will be back to work quite soooon. Huhu. But it's ok, i'm just staying positive. Hoping that everything will fall to its proper places. I'm just waiting for the right time. Anyway, gotta go now. Ü

REVIEW-- This is just a review of the movie watched late this afternoon. At first glance, I thought "Oh, just another romantic drama that always has a happy-ever-after ending." Well, turns out I was right in the ending part. But, I didn't thought it would kind of make me cry in the end. Right, I cried a little knowing that the movie is not juts focused on the love story between jennifer aniston and aaron eckhart. The movie focused on how the character of Aaron gave in to the reality that he hasn't overcome his fear or sadness when he lost his wife. Jennifer, on the other hand, was instrumental in helping him through it all. Sigh. Then, love happens. Happily ever after ending! Haha..Worth watching, worth wasting my 2 hours in exchange for my afternoon walking. :)

I cried not because I felt the love story. But because, I felt the difficulty of letting out emotions and facing reality. I haven't felt losing a loved one, or let's say, death of a loved one. But, i felt that Burke (eckhart) was in so much pain. that when he let it all out, it was a great feeling. Whew! Anyway, this movie can give so much meaning in different perspectives. Be it the love story, or the story behind the love story. Ü

There's nothing much to say right now. When I opened this blog site, I found it hard to compose my thoughts and post something other than raving about my current situation. Hehe. But, it's what this blog is made for right? I mean, this is supposed to be the outlet wherein you can vent emotions, talk about different things, worthwhile things, moments in life.. As of the moment, I'm enjoying my usual rest day(off from work). It's this time of the week where my mind is wandering and just craving to do something more and different. Because when I'm at work, my head and body is all fixated at work. Life nowadays is very past-faced especially that I work in a BPO industry. But, God is so great! Working at HSBC made my life a little easy and more comfortable. Best Place to Work nga daw sabi eh. =)

Anyway, ok. The real point I'm driving at right now is... What I can see in myself today. Looking back a year ago, yes, It was just a year ago that I graduated from college. Oh God, Seeing myself now? There are a lot of differences, more accomplishments and failures as well. And of course, blessings! God is soo great, He never fails to make me feel that I am loved. Yey! Although there are things that I miss doing when I was still single, I still feel grateful for where I am right now. Happy and content with everything--family, work, relationship.. I just miss my friends.. Yeah, Hope to see them all very very soon!

Plans, plans, you're welcome in my world.. haha..

January 30-Feb 1,2010--Baguio City was just a perfect place to hang-out and psent some little time after the wedding. We didn't have much time though, but it was worth it. Always worth it. Thank God, Ian and I had the luxury of time.. It was a much needed vacation for both of us after a hectic schedule--preparation for the wedding. Aaaaaaaah.. Relaxing Baguio.. Yum food. Nice Weather.

Hmmm. Those were all the food that we ate during our first (and last) day at Baguio. Well, it was good food by the way. Al's Resto was recommended by the people from La Trinidad and so we went there to try their food. It was just a cozy carenderia-type simple resto that serves different dishes. I personally liked their version of rice toppings. (I think I don't have the picture there).

So there, I was relieved for being able to travel once again. It's my simple joy. Never fails to take my breath away. Wherever my foot takes me, i'm ok with it. And i'm happy with it. Of course, I wouldn't be that happy If It weren't because of my loved ones. Thanks thanks. Can' wait for the next travel!!

Finally, Mr. and Mrs. Tolentino!! I got married with Ian last January 30th at Christ the King Parish. The wedding was simple and lovely. I couldn't ask for more. Praise God!=)

Starting today...

Gooood Morning. Starting today, I will write a blog post. I created this blog to maximize my thoughts, explore everyhting I can explore whenever I'm bored or just inspired to write! I actually kept a blog before but found it useless because I always skip the writing part. Haha. I was too lazy then, and lack of ideas to share. I think now, I have pretty much a lot to write about. Well, this is based on opinion by the way so no worries. :)