And the Opportunities Keep Coming

Even though I didn't want to, I went to my old school this afternoon to do a friend a favor.  I have to admit that I was a bit overwhelmed when I went inside the campus, the horizon's so different I felt like entering a new world.

Yeah, I missed my old school.  I spent almost 9 years of my life and I learned a lot from there. I miss my teachers, the routines, the canteen, and even the monthly activities. I felt awkward for a moment because nobody knew me when I entered. Haha! Do I sound so full of myself? It's just that everyone knows everybody there, from pre-nursery up to 4th year high school, and everyone knows each and every family background of each schoolmate.  We're like a big family to make it short. But yeah, times have changed, I left the institution 8 years ago so I don't know anybody anymore.

I was able to meet my mentors and had some little chitchats. When I went to the admin office, the school registrar asked me to teach in Grade 1 NEXT MONTH to replace a teacher who had just resigned. And I said NO. Haha! I have a signed contract in my present job so I cannot accept the offer. I left my contact number for tutorial jobs though so I'd settle for that.

Friday Tag

I got this tag from Ami.

The Seven Deadly Sins Meme.

1. wrath:

who did you last get angry with?

-Caitlin's yaya left her on top of our dining table with the plates and pitchers.

who did you last get pissed off with?

-This guy named Leoonard who, two days ago, asked help from me and I did everything to help him but in the end it was him who doesn't want to help himself. Argh! Makes my blood boil.

who was the last person who got really angry at you?

-I don't know. My mom I guess.

do you keep grudges, or can you let them go easily?

-I can forgive but can't forget?

2. sloth:

what is one thing you're supposed to do daily that you haven't done in a long time?

-Exercise and wash clothes.

what's the latest you've ever woken up?

-8am. I'm a morning person.

who have you been meaning to contact, but haven't?

-Our long lost friend Mary Ann Santos. I don't know where she is now. And there's this friend named Larae. Haha. Asan na kaya ang lokang yon?

how many times did you hit the snooze button on your alarm clock today?

-I don't have an alarm clock.

3. gluttony:

meat eater?

-Name it!

what is the greatest amount of alcohol you've had in one sitting, outing or event?

-2 1/2 bottles of Red Horse Grande. I swear I was sooo bad. I passed th subject that I hated so todo celebrate ako.

have you ever used a professional diet company?

-Nope.

4. lust:

how many people have seen you completely naked?

-Trick question ba to? Yung may malisya ba ang isasagot ko o yung wala? LOL. The fathers of my kids = 2.

ever caught yourself staring at the chest/crotch of a member of your gender of choice during a normal conversation?

-No.

what's your fave part of the body?

-chest..

have you ever made a proposition with a prostitute?

-Nope.

5. greed:

if you had $1 million, what would you do with it?

-Save the $500k for my kids' future. Give 250k to my parents and the remaining to my brothers. Of course I will donate to our chapel and think of a good invest

would you rather be rich, or famous?

-If I'm rich, I will also be famous.

6. pride:

what is the one thing that you've done that you're most proud of?

-Standing up for my mistakes and making them right. And, oh well, there's that college diploma.

one thing you have done that your parents are most proud of?

-I don't know? :D

what would you like to accomplish in your life?

-Go to China to work, help Leonard, get a Masters degree and probably a PHD.

what did you do today that you're proud of?

-Videoke with Pam. Wala akong ibang ginawa eh. LOL

7. envy:

if you could be anyone else in the world, who would you be?

-I was thinking Paris Hilton, Charlene Gonzales, and Oprah. But NO, I love to be me.

have you ever wished you had a different physical feature?

-Just the height.

I enjoyed answering the questions and I hope my tagged bloggers will also enjoy answering them.

I'm tagging Willa, Haze, and Lang.

Quality Time, Quiet Moments

Belated Happy Easter to everyone!

I finally had a chance to sleep for more than 8 hours during the Holy Week and I now feel recharged! I was also able to read a book, courtesy of my brother's mini library, of Gabriel Garcia Marquez. As I always tell my nonreader friends, want some culture? Read Marquez. I always have new learnings whenever I read his novels and that makes me feel a notch up on the intellectual part. Hehe.


During Good Friday, I went to Grotto with my friends and Aloy for a quality time together. We did the Station of the Cross there accompanied by our Muslim friend, Mohd. It's so nice to have friends who, beyond religion, are there to witness and appreciate the activities of us Catholics. Mohd took us this picture on the left while our new friend Dee (leftmost girl) took the picture on the right. It's also Dee's first time to do the Station of the Cross because she just came here from US and she's thrilled with our devotion. ;)

I got a chance to chat with a man from the past this afternoon and I can do nothing but raise my eyebrows. All we did was share pictures of the twins and compared as to "who" inherited "what". And, sad to say, until now he's still hasn't changed. He can't make decisions by himself and still can't stand by his own two feet. Tsk tsk. I feel sorry for him because he's wasting all the opportunities that's coming his way. I feel sorrier for his mom who carries the burden of having a spineless son like him.

Anyway, I feel good, I feel really good today because I feel cleansed once again. My mind's not polluted with useless thoughts and my heart feels serene. I love this feeling and and I'm gonna savor it until it last.

Meet the Zaidos

It was our friend's birthday yesterday and he had an emergency/on-the-spot celebration. They fetched me at already past 7pm and I'm not really in the mood to go but Pam asked permission from my mom so I went na lang. We had dinner and more pictorials after.

We declared the night as Zaido Night. We were all in Zaido mood so ayan ang nangyari.

This was taken at the Office of the Regional Governor. Malakas kami sa gwardya kaya pinapasok kami.

Actually, kaya kami malakas sa guard dahil sabi namin, galing ng Saudi yung isang kasama namin at tinu-tour namin sya sa spots sa Cotabato. LOL. Paniwalang paniwala naman sila. Ayan, may souvenir photo pa kami sa isang guard, kunwari ipapakita sa amo ng friend ko. LOL.

bullet thoughts

I'm going to post in bullets because I can't formulate sentences right now.

• The other Friday (June 30), the twins' yaya, Ate Sheryl, left us without a clue. She just left. Period. When we returned home that afternoon, she's nowhere to be found. Two weeks before that (June 20), Ate Jo went back to work for us again because she wasn't able to pass their mayor's scholarship grant, which was sad. So anyway, my mom and I was furious at Sheryl because it was only yesterday when Jo squealed her extra-curricular activities whenever we're not at home. Apparently, she goes out to meet with her boyfriend every 2 o'clock in the afternoon, at times, she invites her cousins to go to our house para tumambay. Jo also told us that Sheryl also uses the twins' cologne and powder even if she's not going out. Jo also squealed that Sheryl uses her make-up and lipstick everyday even if she's only at home. We asked Jo why she didn't tell us this before and she only said, "Matakot man ako 'te, baka magalit siya sa akin." A picture of Sheryl and Jo is found here.


• We now have a new househelp. Her name is Sheila and she's Ate Jo's cousin. Aside from her height (which is only 4'8", I think), she's a good caregiver to the twins. Her mother died last April and to forget about her misery in life, she applied for work. I told them that after I graduate, one of them can continue with her studies next year. Below is a picture of Sheila and Caillou.

• Aloy's such a bully these past weeks. If he's mad, he'll punch you. If he's delighted, he'll still punch you. He wants the attention solely on him. He's a good kuya to the twins though, he plays with them all the time but he's a bit biased with Caitlin. He only likes to sleep beside Caitlin and not with Caillou. His reason, Caillou always pulls his hair in the morning. But Caitlin does the same and he won't get mad, he'll even kiss his little sister good morning. Maybe he thinks of Caillou as a competition. Oh well, this I have to deal in the coming days.


• Caitlin can now go up the stairs. Fortunately we only have a two-step stairs that lead to our bedrooms. While Caillou can go up the sofa by making the pillows as stairs. *lol* They both have teeth.


• Leonard's new girlfriend added me as a friend in Friendster. I don't know why but I added her still. I don't get it with Leonard, he can't live without women! He's such a sissy. This new girl is his 3rd girlfriend since our split. Apparently, he and his wife broke up/separated last November. The wife went to UAE to work and there she found a new man. *pfftt* People. *tsk tsk*

Aloy's funny moment this week:

Me: Aloy, gusto mo ba mamatay si Mama?
Aloy: Hindi, si Ninong lang.
Me: Ha?! Bakit?
Aloy: Para hindi na siya maglakad. Para hindi na sya magpunta sa guprend (girlfriend) niya. Ay hindi na lang! Itali na lang natin ang paa ni Ninong para di na siya magpunta sa guprend nya! *hehe nagseselos ata*

going back

After 27 years, my cousin has finally met his father. It has been his desire to meet his father but when he went to his father's house years ago, his dad did not get out of their house and denied him. We were so furious during that time. My cousin ruined his life. He didn't continue his studies, did drugs and all those stuffs. He even wanted to kill his father.
Last year, my cousin let go of wanting to meet his father. He got himself a job and forgot his past. But 2 weeks ago, we got a call from my cousin's mom and she told us that my cousin's half sisters are looking for him. We informed my cousin about it and gave him the contact number of his sisters. I don't know what happened after that anymore. My cousin is now in Cagayan De Oro to meet his father and paternal grandparents and relatives.
Our whole family is very happy with this new transformation in Kuya's life.

i found him

Hindi siya kathang isip lamang. Totoo siya.

9 years ago, I was on vacation with my cousins in Zamboanga City and I met this guy named Leonard. Aside from him being a family friend, he's also a son of a general and very handsome to boot. We had our moments during that time and I fell in love with him, I think. We lost touch after that summer and I didn't ask my Tita about him because I'm shy to do so. When I went to Iligan for college, I met a friend who went to Philippine Military Academy and I kept my hopes up and asked if he knew him. And he did! But he told me that Leonard left the Academy already but did not disclose the reason why. I never heard anything from him again until last March. I was staring in front of the computer then I tried searching him on friendster. His profile appeared but it was an abandoned account. I remembered his sister Greta so I searched for her instead. I added Greta on my Multiply account and we started exchanging messages to each other.
Bottom line, I found Leonard. And I'm glad.