Pikiteniang Swefil

Calling?

2008-09-14T10:59:00.004+02:00

There are two sides of me.One that everyone sees and One that I hide.But the hidden must be found. But i myself don't even know how.I smile and act carefree but inside I'm breaking down.I say I'm fine yet it's not the truth.It feels as if the world is spinning madly out of control and I'm losing it.

Everyday problems threaten my sanity.I'm scared not knowing what to do.I dont want to leave but its not my decision.I'm sitting here waiting, unable to voice what i want to say. Am i playing hide and seek with my mind? If it is a game, I want my sides to be one. I'm sick and tired of playing this game but its not my choice , being a human I have no control. But then i am still fighting to control everything. I just don't know until when.I'm screaming on the inside. I don't want to fool everybody with my smile thinking that I'm happy but I'm not.My soul is screaming and no one can hear it but me....

So yes, I may smile and yes I seem happy.But on the inside .........i'm falling apart !!!

Jst listen to the music, beh? Malipay nalang ko ani!

My wordless Friday Fingerprints

2008-09-12T20:27:00.003+02:00

IT'S REALLY A FALSE GAME, indeed...

Love is all around YOU-My friday fingerprint

2008-09-05T21:06:00.005+02:00

Just telling you that, life is too short if we don't share love to anybody.

Hope you share even a bit of it.

ENJOY YOUR WEEK-END...

My treat to my systah ROSE of the Wranglers 4evahs

2008-08-29T19:42:00.008+02:00

This post today is a gift to one of my dear true friend, sister or unsa na gud ning pag-kabutanga, basta!

Your BDAY cake from your systahs, Manding, Iya & your one & only Oray. Gisingot kog bake ani ha? Tag-usa baya jud ta. The celebrant will get the biggest one & smallest one is for the cutiest of them all... waaaaaaaahhhh... ako diay to, toinks!!!

She will celebrate her ??ty five birthday tomorrow. I don't know what to give on her day, as am pretty sure that she got everything, one can dream of. Mor pa baya ni ha?

Hmmmm... mag-nostalgia ko beh? One day last year, mga March 2007, i still recall the month (suppose forgotten na kay, tigul-its na baya kow ai!).I was at home by then recovering from a surgery. I was blogging to one of those thousand sites in blogg world & one day, I saw someone wrote a comment on one of my post. Scary, i felt that time. Remember, I don't really mingle to my co-filipinos abroad. Well, it doesn't mean that am snobby or snappy or whatever but, based to my experienced, people who came from my country are hard to handle. Therefore, I prefer to be alone and silent where and with the true/honest people around me, than running around gossiping on what other have & had. That's not my way, actually. Am so satiesfied living a solemn life.

Anyways, I responded her and from that time, we became as close friend as ever. I don't know what's in our thoughts, nag-ka-vibes man noon mi kaayo oy? Grabe jud. AS IN og sa tagalog pa §:-))

Nowadays, Inse Rose, as I call her, is the one I can rely on in all my flaws & whining. She listens & giggles...pahak pod ni siya bah? Amew pa jud. But to tell the world, I do have feelings to her as my dear tinuod nga systah! Cross mah heart pa lagi? *showing my fingers cross §:-))

So, syagit ta ha? HAAPPPIIII BIG DAY, INSE!!!! wish you all the luck, the kigwas will stay w/ you or us og taas na life... Promise that, we'll reach a 100 yrs old, baya! Mag-contest tag kinsay kusog mag-padagan og rullator.You're worth to chill OUT this w/end. LAB YAH....

Mao ni siya ai! WAFFS kaau no?

A REAL RE-CYCLE

2008-08-22T10:21:00.003+02:00

I was just in shocked this morning when I open my YM & my co-filipinos sent me a link from You Tube. I can't really believe when i watched the video.

Where are we filipino goes? Are we really in that situation? I hope millions of people who watched the video in You Tube, give their symphaty to Filipino living in the area were they practising this kind of act.

PLS CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE REALITY...

Calling our Philippine Government!!! Help the needy to get their needs, not just the riches needs...

My wordless Friday

2008-08-15T23:01:00.001+02:00

ALWAYS TOGETHER 4EVAH!

2008-08-09T20:56:00.002+02:00

Yeah? Am not sure why you feels it so that much? What you see in me is just a cliché, i guess. This lil lady might not what you expected. But, hopefully am telling the truth, as most of the time, I can feel that you really telling me the truth too. Hmmm... do you?

If you see my flaws, you know the reason why. J!!!

Anyways, just listen this..

Ur always there to stay! INHOBBOK, GHAZIZ

After a YEAR...another number added to my age!

2008-08-05T13:12:00.007+02:00

Hmmm...I forgot how many years since I celebrated my birthday. This year was one of the biggest and the funniest, inspite the wetty weather.

Anyway, my guests are the only people close to my heart and I just hope that everybody enjoyed the palatable dishes me & my wrangler ladies in heart prepared for the dinner.
Now, I feel a year older! §:-))
These are the ladies that I met somewhere over the rainbow and I was surprised that our relationship is thicker than any other relationship. LAPOT pas dinuguan no?
LAB YAH systahs,

This is another lady who I care lots since we met for almost a decade now. A real systah, lupig pa ang tinuod na systah sa Pinas...

THANK YOU SO MUCH MY TRUE FRIENDS. HOPE THIS FRIENDSHIP WILL LAST FOREVAH...

2geder 4ever

2008-08-04T01:15:00.004+02:00

Yes... but do this really happens? How long? Do you think both of us can wait that long to fullfill the unreachable dreams?

Hmmmm... so many questions but so little answers. Just hoping you're there to stay. Or else waiting for you in HEAVEN...

Thank you for being so in love (if that's true) BS? probably yes, eh? Anyways, you know where to find me and likewise.

A wordless & sentimental Day!!!

2008-07-20T17:23:00.002+02:00

YES! indeed...

Life Process

2008-07-15T16:25:00.004+02:00

I was thinking many times what was my life experience or my life process??? Hard to believe but in every life we have a process from the day we bornt.
Guess, am going a lil deep in thoughts but this is really a serious subject, specially to parents outthere. Here's my whimpering words that maybe an eye opener or maybe to be laugh at to others.
"The theories and concepts contained within the the process of this life experience reverb in memories of my own childhood development. In junior high school, most of my closest friends were boys. I often found girls to be competitive, while boys let me engage in activities without having to worry about who liked who the most or who was the most popular. However, because of this I was often subjected to teasing because of preferring to hang out with boys more than girls.In a sense, the two sexes are raised in distinctive cultures,Do you agree w/ this? Well, I do, due to my own experience. While I tended to resist these categories or different cultures naturally while a young girl, I found that doing so often made me the subject of ridicule from others. Girls were often fond of teasing me, calling me names like, tomboy or even a hoare because I enjoyed playing games with boys like kickball and tag.
My own family members were often guilty of encouraging such distinctions. My mother used to tell me that girls should play with girls, and my father would say that others would talk about me if I did not act more like a girl should act. Girls and boys are bombarded with messages about sex roles from birth. While I could often discuss this issue with my mother in an open manner, my father refused to think I had any right to continue the behavior. Is this a valid discussion, how parents and educators often add to the environment or culture that promotes teasing and bullying of children based on roles of sex and gender?"Can someone tell me, if am right or wrong? This subjsect just came across my mine when I was sitting in a train, recalling my past. Sometimes, it hurts & sometimes makes me proud because I came too far that I never dreamt about.

Am still around!

2008-07-08T21:17:00.008+02:00

Whoever pass & read this blogsite & wonder "what happen to the owner?", well! this site is still very ACTIVE but sad to say that the owner is out of time to update her posts. Am still around and promised, as soon I settle my health, my house & my love life, will be back in here, again...

As of now, I lost my strength! LOVE plays so hard in my life right now and am feeling so "UNFAITHFUL"

BEAR w/ me...

AM BACK TO CELEBRATE THE SWEDISH MID-SUMMER

2008-06-19T10:22:00.002+02:00

Am back from my long recovery & of course the premier summer vacation.

I don't have a lot to share but as summer comes a long our way, I have a nice words to all who are in love.

Sweden celebrates it's Mid-summer holiday, so ladies who wants to meet your man of your life, it says that you have
to pick 7 different kinds of flowers and put under your pillow. On Mid-summer evening that lucky guy will come across your path.

The start of summer holidays
Swedes are fairly well attuned to the rhythms of nature. At Midsummer, many begin their five-week annual holidays and they, too, are in a hurry to get things done. Midsummer Eve is celebrated in the countryside – as always – and on the day before, everyone leaves town, everything closes and the streets are suddenly spookily deserted.

The country’s main thoroughfares, on the other hand, are packed. Queues of cars stretch away into the distance, and at the end of the road, family and friends wait among silver birches in full, shimmering bloom.

Good LUCK... Nice words to you who are IN LOVE

Anything's possible, if we believe that our love is true, that it's me and U
Distance between us, brings a disbelieve. What am I to do when I can't have U?
As I hear your voice over the telephone, so far away but also close to me. How this turned it out, Lang? Knowin´ U blinded me and my reality! Can't restrain my love & I wanna be close to U. Closer so I can feel every breath U take, but Ur out of reach to my heart coz Ur a thousand miles away.
I don't wanna lose U, I don't wanna use U go, just to have somebody by my side. And I don't wanna hate U and I don't wanna take U??? but I don't wanna be the one to cry and it don't really matter anymore if I'm like a fool... Coz i keep losing U in my place and I keep seeing you walk through that door.
Did U know there's a danger in loving somebody too much? And it's sad when you know it's your heart you can't trust. There's a reason why people don't stay where they are? sometimes the word LOVE just ain't enough

GRAY'S ANATOMY..FOR REAL!!!

2008-05-29T12:58:00.006+02:00

My hand were the drops stuck it in! waaahhhh---

That's right! I was hospitalized the other day and just got home. I undergo a surgery that I can't explain in here every details. As of now am recovering at home and will stay at home till Mid-june.
All meds and the sick leave papers...

This will be a kinda boring recovery. I have a constant pain but, this is how it is! Soon, it I will be in my feet again...So, if ever you didn't hear from me, am just here around chilling out & doing lots of reading w/ my fav mags.
Am wallowing in my interior design mags:

Hope you're hang around, guys! I'll be back soonest! Will miss YOU all...

After 4 years, still together

2008-05-25T20:24:00.011+02:00

Yeah! am back to my normal life just after my short R&R to NYC. Now, Work-home & vice versa. House chores & being a mother, I am a supporter to a teen-age daughter too. In short, a stressy mum...at work!

I still remember I started to surf in the cyber space. It was exactly 4 years ago. Well, I do use computers but only for my work. No more, no less.

Suddenly, a co-filipina who loves to wander in cyber space taught me how to surf, chat and all tips how to use internet for private use. §:-))

Anyway, here's the story. I started to know a nice bloke from downunder *wink and our relation became too close. It's surprises me coz he didn't get bored meeting me late at nights or early afternoons. It's cool though. We have some ups & downs too *fniss

I never thought that this world of internet make my life easier. Gave me more importance and somebody in the other side of the world is much appreciated what I have. He got the requirements I needed, is he? Hmmmm...anyways, no matter what it's been 4 years now! CRAZY me!

Thank you for being there for me, listens to my flaws and all tissles & tassles in life. You're spicing my life and make me happy although the distance. Am still hoping that someday those dreams will come true and we both have to hold on.

GHAZIZ FOR YOU...IHD

Two people living on the edge of life
Are people running out of dreams and time
I can hear it when you tell me so
I can feel it but I can't let go

Two people gotta stick together
And love one another, save it for a rainy day
Some people gotta stay whatever
And give one another shelter on a rainy day

Two people living in the way we do
Are people trying to keep a love anew
What to say to make some sense of it
What to do to make the feeling fit

Two people gotta stick together
And love one another, save it for a rainy day
Some people gotta stay whatever
And give one another shelter on a rainy day

I'll come running to your rescue
You gotta stand by me
There's a lot of love between us
We should never let go

Am still In NYC having an R&R

2008-05-20T13:13:00.005+02:00

As promised, I supposed to post as soon as I have time. But am on my R&R in the Big Apple, NYC.

So far, so good! Me & my daughter are glad to found the stuffs we wanted to have. Unfortunately, not the stuffs for my house.

Here are some of the pictures we toke a
round Manhattan.

A Perfect Summer Day Menu!!!

2008-05-10T11:40:00.015+02:00

I apologize that I wasn't active these past few weeks. I have so many reasons that sometimes can't explain to everybody. Anyways, am here again and hopefully I can update my post as often as I did before.
Below is my tips how to have a perfect summer...
Some ingredients & spices of life makes your day perfect! So enjoy every minute guys! Take care of yourself and your loveones. Chill out!
Ingredients

3m of fresh cut grass
100g of sun
100ml of fresh water
Pinch of sand
200g of blue sky
A splash of a BBQ

5 cup fulls of clouds
5g of sun tan lotion

Method:

Begin with 50g of clouds as fluffy as a sheep’s coat.
Then add 500g of sky as blue as a tropical islands ocean.
Add 100ml of fresh water glistening in the sun.
Then add a pinch of sand which is as warm as toast.
After that add 100g of sun scorching in the summers day.
Add 3m of freshly cut grass which has just come out the mower.
After that add a splash of a BBQ which is sizzling in the garden.

Finally add 5g of sweet smelling sun tan lotion

Walpurgis Night!!!

2008-04-29T19:30:00.004+02:00

Wind is chilly, sun shines & people wear a smile in their faces... so nice. The night of April 30 is the year’s other halloween.

Other European countries call this as other hallowen. Witches, moonlight, chilly night, bonfire, superstitions & festivities, spell & magic. Well, it is a WALPURGIS NIGHT! This is like halloween though and has it's root from an ancient days.

"Scandinavians participated in a ritual that they hoped would hasten the arrival of spring weather and ensure fertility for their crops and livestock. They would light huge bonfires in hopes of scaring away evil spirits".

Well, nowadays, we're talking PARTY! lots of alcohol. Drink till you drop!

ENJOY UR EVENING TOMORROW GUYS!!! & HOPE NOT TOO MUCH ALCOHOL INTAKE.

Spring Cleaning is on the GO!!!

2008-04-27T20:04:00.003+02:00

May bustles in on windy feet
And sweeps my doorstep and my street.
I washes and cleans with pounding rains,
Scrubbing the earth of winter stains.
I shakes the grime from carpet green
Till naught but fresh new blades are seen.
Then, house in order, all neat as a pin,
I do ushers gentle springtime in.

Fallin IN LOVE w/right reason for the right person!

2008-04-22T09:19:00.008+02:00

It's hard for two people to love each other when
they live in two different worlds....but when these
two different worlds collide and become one...that's
what you call MAGIC! In life, there are many roads
and there is one known as LOVE ! When you
come to the end of the road, you have found true love.
Maybe HE wants us to meet a few wrong people
before meeting the right one so that when we finally
meet the right person, we should know how to be
grateful for the gift.

In life, we don't know how
many love the LORD will send us, but we do know
that one day He'll send the right one. In God's
time, you'll fall in love for the right reasons, to the
right person. When that time comes, that love will
be worth the wait, the tears and the pain, then
you'll forget you ever cried. In life we don't need
someone who will love us so much and will give the
world to us, instead we need someone who's going
to be there and will never leave no matter what !!!
And i am so blessed to fall in love with the right
person for the right reasons

THANK YOU LANG FOR BEING THERE FOR ME, HOPEFULLY FOREVER!!!

QUOTE FOR THE DAY/WEEK

2008-04-18T23:02:00.008+02:00

It's been awhile I wrote some new post in my blog. I am just too weak to do the updates of my blogs nowadays. The reason is that my pneumonia is back again.

I was ill the whole 3 weeks in March and feel better just in 2 weeks and now I feel sick again. My coughing turned into pneumonia. Anti-bios and all those meds don't work either. So tired! More doc visits next week. Hope they find viruses but they unfortunately, don't find nothing in the results.

Spring sickness? Pollen allergy, hay fever? That's a few questions to be answered. Anyway, I just want to leave some lines for you this week-end!

This is some words of wisdom for you to recall what's bothering you inside:
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"When we are angry or depressed in our creativity, we have misplaced our power. We have allowed someone else to deter mine our worth, and then we are angry at being undervalued"

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These lines below is for U, if ever u follow my footprints in here!!!

I know I'll always feel close to you
even when we're far apart
There's so much love, that binds us together
so many memories of good times
And long talks shared, and a very special understanding
that's really rare.

I'm glad that we're so close in heart
and I'm glad too
That neither time nor distance will ever change
the very special bond we share.

Yes, indeed! true! but U have to take care of those feelings. Heart needs care too.

Pls. listen this song... I guess time for us to move on? If you forget I exist. Remember, I am like a flower, if you don't water & take care of me...then I'll die & fade away. Suddenly, you realised, but maybe it's too late to save me by then.

April-May a Spring Months? but where are YOU?

2008-04-12T12:23:00.006+02:00

I WAS FRUSTRARED W/ THE SPRING TIME. IT SEEMS IT WON'T COME THIS YEAR, THEREFORE I DECIDED TO PUT ALL NICE WORDS OF WISDOM TOGETHER FROM MY FAV AUTHORS!!! TO EASE MY SORROWS, MY LONELINESS, LONGING TO SOMEONE SPECIAL!

The sun was warm but the wind was chill.
You know how it is with an April day
When the sun is out and the wind is still,
You're one month on in the middle of May.
But if you so much as dare to speak,
A cloud comes over the sunlit arch,
A wind comes off a frozen peak,
And you're two months back in the middle of March.
Oh! how this spring of love resemble
The uncertain glory of an April day!
April is the cruelest month, breeding
Lilacs out of the dead land, mixing
Memory and desire, stirring
Dull roots with spring rain.

The first day of spring is one thing, and the first spring day is another.
The difference between them is sometimes as great as a month.

TIME FLIES SO FAST! AFTER 19 YRS...

2008-04-05T21:52:00.004+02:00

It's just like yesterday. Time really flies so fast. Imagine? I can't believe that am married for 19 years? Amazingly, I AM!!! Tangengot ang loka.

After all this years, nag-mamahalan pa rin. Ika nga. In a relationship both must respect to each other and always give way or give some space and privacy to each other.
Ano ba jan? Hard to explain. Many people around us, wonder what is my spice that we still together. I said, RESPECT, PRIVACY, TRUST & UNDERSTANDING, simple as that.

THANKS LARS FOR BEING MY MAN, MY FRIEND AND MY GUARDIAN. Thanks for your understanding that many don't understand how you tackle. Hope we'll both grow old together. Looking forward for more years to come.

BLACK EYED PEAS-BEBOT (chix)

2008-03-30T12:14:00.002+02:00

One of the member in this group is half filipino & half afro american.

Check his "Bebot"... ENJOY WATCHING & still PROUD to be one of them!

"EARTH HOUR" SUCCESS OR NOT?

2008-03-30T10:33:00.026+02:00

As I followed the Earth Hour yesterday, I want to share some pictures.
What do you think? was it a success or NOT? AT least, millions of people joined the world venture. Excited, right? Think if we do this every now & then not just once a year? DO you think we can save energy? Or at least, we started?

As many as 30 million people are tipped to switch off lights and televisions around the world to help fight climate change with around 370 towns and cities in more than 35 countries taking part in the event.

Below are some pictures to see!!!
Swedis Royal Castle B4 & AFTER

Parts of the city will be shrouded in darkness on Saturday, March 29. Dubai has become the first city in the Arab world to join Earth Hour.

Sydney!!!

South Melbourne:

Philippines by DARKNESS

Diner's eat outdoors

EARTH HOUR!!!

2008-03-28T20:36:00.009+01:00

“Earth Hour” has been deemed to be 7:30pm. Everyone in Sydney has been encouraged to turn out their lights for an hour between half past seven and half past eight, March 31, 2007.

The idea behind the “Earth Hour” is that people will think about their energy consumption and attempt to be more thoughtful when considering this.
“Eath Hour” in Sydney brings a few questions not only on my mind but to millions too, which am hoping to be able to answer later.

Sydney by night before the lights OUT for an hour:

After a year, big cities in the world decided to celebrate the EARTH HOUR again, tomorrow 29/3-08 between 20hrs-21hrs. But in my amazement Stockholm isn't included in this world venue, helping to preserve world's energy.

One politican was asked by a journalist, reckoned " If we shut OUT energy for an hour, the city of Stockholm will be in chaos". No electricity means no trains working. But hey! for an hour? and for our environment sake? Can't Stockholm people manage this? If those HUGE cities in the world w/ it's million of inhabitants can survive the EARTH HOUR, why can't we?
SYDNEY BY NIGHT FOR AN HOUR

That's life FOLKS... we who live in Stockholm survive the delayed trains almost everyday, why can't we just suffer & pass an hour...but to all concern, I will turn OFF my lights for an hour tomorrow though,for the honour of ENVIRONMENT....FOR OUR FUTURE....

Be PROUD who lives in this cities given below:
1) San Francisco
2) Chicago
3) Sydney
4) Atlanta
5) Phoenix
6) Bangkok
7) Manila
8) Toronto
9) Dublin
10) Melbourne
11) Tel Aviv
12) Ottawa
13) Christchurch
14) Brisbane
15) Adelaide
16) Perth
17) Canberra
18) Köpenhamn
19) Ålborg
20) Århus
21) Odense
22) Suva
23) Lautoka

I can see that PHILIPPINES will use this kind of lightning: BE PROUD TO BE A PINOY!

What you think my dear readers? Are you one of those who care's or NOT!!! DECIDE*

BIG or LITTLE... BROKEN TRUST or BROKEN PROMISES

2008-03-23T21:46:00.006+01:00

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORST!

Before any trust can rebuild you must address how and or why it was broken in the first place. This is the time for brutal honesty. A complete confessional of how the trust was broken should only be done when you are both ready to hear it. Anyway there will be a massive amount of stress on relationship once the trust has been broken by lies or breaking promises.

Being lied to by someone you love and felt you could trust is very painful and frustrating. You love your partner, so you find yourself forgiving his/her lies the first time, perhaps the second and third time as well, before you realized you are just involved with a liar. However, because you feel strongly for this person, it is not easy for you to break away, even though you know that is probably what is best for you. You hang on, with hope that things will change and he will not lie to you anymore. You justify staying with him by telling yourself that he is a good person and deep down you know he loves you and that your relationship is wonderful and perfect except when he lies.
THEY'RE STILL TOGETHER FOR A COUPLE OF DECADES (she got secret but not lies, or ain't it?) BUANG JUD KO NO?

What you need to ask yourself when this happens is: Do you consider a wonderful relationship in which your partner lies to you? Is being lied to by a liar your idea of love and respect? When you are emotionally involved with someone, it is not always easy to ask and answer these logical questions. You often will make excuses for a liar, just to make yourself feel better about staying with someone who does not truly respect you. When your partner lies to you, it is because he does not respect you and is not as committed to the relationship as you would like to believe. Of course, there are different kinds of lies- little ones and big ones, but a lie is still a lie, no matter the size or reason for the lie. Look at it like this: if your partner can lie so easily over little things that are unnecessary to lie about, then you can be pretty sure that he/she will lie to you about bigger things that will really matter and damage the relationship.

I guess everyone makes mistake. Just learn how to fix it, also how u going to face the problem. Does he meant to do it or not?! I just consider...
Forgive is good ideal, for both side! Get back or not just another question.
THIS WAS THE 3rd TIMES AROUND FOR BONDING THEIR LIVES ETERNITY (lies lay beyond)

FORGIVE, FORGIVE & FORGET as long as there is still love.... as long as there is the tiniest bit of feeling left. There is enough to rebuild from the ground up, and to form a solid relationship with each other. The biggest portion of love is deep within the heart and will take a very long time to surface to let go.

Do you agree GUYS? Help me w/ some thoughts regarding the post...

FORGIVE EVERYBODY THIS COMING EASTER

2008-03-20T14:24:00.003+01:00

GUYS!!!

Thanks a million that you're here w/ me and keep me alive. Another year, another Easter!

Keep your heart open for penance and be sure that everybody forgive everybody, whatever those grudges we had.

This is the 4th Easter am w/ U...and still am glad ur here w/ me. If your're invisible then give me more INVISIBLE EGGS!!!

Ha ha...thanks for being there for me and ALWAYS.

HAPPY EASTER!

BOOK LAUNCH/RELEASE PARTY

2008-03-19T21:49:00.017+01:00

Yesterday, we were invited to a release party. It was amazing coz lots of people came to see & eager to buy her book!

Yes, she is Eva Dozzi an SVT profile/tv anchor, now an author. Isn't that amazing? It happens that we know her hubby Lars.

Her book is about "John Lenon". "Jävla John" in swedish or "Bloody John" in direct english *lol

Amazingly, we ended at the Scandic Continental Hotel, located right in the heart the city.

Do you know the reason why she held her launched party in this hotel? Well, "The Beatles" stayed in this hotel, when they visited Stockholm in year 1963. It's just like yesterday.
After mingle moments, we went down to the hotel bar and the live band waited us there. They played of course, Beattles songs!

Below are some interesting pictures: unfortunately, the staffs don't know in w/c of these rooms John Lenon checked IN, therefore we got these 2 rooms to mingle in... Room 205 & 206 "I just can't imagine he spew in one of the toilets ---in there"!!!

Me & Liz at Room 206>>

Thoughts that strike my Mind: TODAY...TY for sharing

2008-03-18T08:36:00.024+01:00

Still at home and having all the rest to get better from the pneumonia, insomnia and other "mnias" words. I been browsing the cyber world quite awhile and ended UP to someone close and this is the message that caught my mind.

She said:
It's when you happen to know that there is just no hope for you being together yet you still pray to make it work.
"it's when your mind says let go but you heart tells you to hold on.
it's when you dream of that person almost every night only to wake up in the morning with tears in your eyes.

and most of all...
it's when no matter how you try to forget that person, you just can't... cause the fact that you love that person and you just don't know why"

I might be damn crazy but every words she uttered was true. Sometimes, when someone fall in love to "someone", everything feels so real and vulnerable. But hey! open up UR mind, you might be asleep or dreaming? No! i howled back. "Am full awake and i know it's for real". But, suddenly "someone" tripped my foot & then i realized that the thoughts are just in my mind and not for real.
In the other hand, the other "someone" is for real too? but do you think his feelings for real? We have to wait and see if he's real & the feeling's real. If we see it? then he'll be here for me to save me, the spiritually feelings we have, if there's one?
Am always mixing things UP that sometimes I ended up to a screwed life!!!

A bit crazy thoughts! Do you think am CRAZY? Yes, world...kick my butt back if I am.Thanks for listening my whimpering morning. I guess this is the outcome of my heavy dosage of the anti-bios? *lol

Mosquito Net, why use them?

2008-03-16T19:39:00.019+01:00

Yeah, am still struggling w/ my pneumonia and this is the 2nd week now. My fever still there and it won't ease!

Anyway, i have to do something different from what I used to do, "i thought" but there's nothing different from what i used to do, though! Eh! screwed up again?

<< new generation's mosquito net"

I was layin' down on my bed and was thinking what to post next in my left behind blogg §:-)
And suddenly, it come across my mind MOSQUITO NET! hey! when I was young, I wonder why we used mosquito nets? I heard different stories from my old folks. Scary, funny storie As i know now, they always tell us a "story telling a lie" *giggles heaps*

It happened that when Lizah was 6 yrs old, we went to the area where I grew up in the countryside. It was a nice quite place, long from the stressy mode and away from everything but so near to the crazy civil war.

After awhile LIzah starts to have fever & started to have nosebleed & that's the sign of a "dengue fever"

Mosquito nets protects from mosquitoes, flies and other insects and tropical countries really need to use this for protection from malaria. Mosquito nets are often used where malaria or other insect-borne diseases are common, especially as a tent-like covering over a bed.

For effectiveness, it is important that the netting not have holes or gaps large enough to allow insects to enter. Because insects can bite through the net, the net must not rest directly on the skin.

Hey! i know that mosquito nets protects from lizards, spiders and all small creepy things. I hate them!

So, FOLKS, when you visit wherever tropical country you wanted to visit, always think the mosquito nets. You can buy them where you are and in a very reasonable prices.
Pls. press this link for more information about the diseases from mosquitoes_
Malaria & etc.

AWWW...sickie and bored!!!

2008-03-13T19:04:00.006+01:00

It's been awhile am home due to the influenza i got!

I don't know what to do next? It feels boring doing nothing at home. ANd? i don't have the energy to do all the household chores either.
The packing is forgotten... i been surfing day & night just to make something different but now I don't have any ideas to post anymore.

I just cough & cough & more coughing day in & day out. I feel so tired though can't sleep. Funny thing, that i heard from my half that i was talking while sleeping. He's been there to listen but unfortunately, ununderstandnable! Luckily enough, NOT! "bayag gaingon ko akong kasing-kagol kang kigwa" fatay ang beauty nako doh?
SAKSPAN! unta ko no? He move to the spare room so, he can sleep deeply. Hmmmm...now he knows how i felt when i laid beside him while he's snoring. This isn't just last night, folks? It's been ages! well, specially this past 3-4 yrs §:-)

Hope he won't read this post....

OK..this is all for now!!!
PEACE OUT!

Lent: What is it? why is it? When is Easter?

2008-03-12T16:51:00.008+01:00

Here's some learnings why christians celebrates lent & easter. Different countries have their own traditions how to celebrate this season.

Philippines for instance. The country practiced catholicism since 15th century. HOLY WEEK is the time of crowded churches.

LENT:
The highlight of the year for Christians is Easter, the day when our Lord rose from the dead. Lent is a forty-day season of preparation for Easter. Lent always begins on a Wednesday, called Ash Wednesday.

40 days? Why? Because, Jesus fasted and was tempted in the wilderness for 40 days. Lent, then, is our time of fasting, prayer, temptation and repentance. Lent is not required anywhere in scriptures, but it has been a custom, which Christians have practiced for most of the last two thousand years.

EASTER:
According to the New Testament, Christ was crucified on the eve of Passover and shortly afterward rose from the dead. In consequence, the Easter festival commemorated Christ's resurrection.

Easter festival should be celebrated throughout the Christian world on the first Sunday after the full moon following the vernal equinox; and that if the full moon should occur on a Sunday and thereby coincide with the Passover festival, Easter should be commemorated on the Sunday following. Coincidence of the feasts of Easter and Passover was thus avoided.

More informations: pls press this link: HOLY WEEK

Today is LOVE DAY

2008-03-09T11:38:00.001+01:00

Being loved & be loved is the most wonderful feeling's oneself can get! I'm so blessed that 2 people love me so dearly. I will cherish this moment till the end!

I LOVE YOU...

(¯`´•.¸ ¸.•´´¯ `,+.*`,+♥. I wish for you lots of love
’ *..`’ °´..`’ °´.*’ °´..`’ °´.´♥ Warm memories to share
___####___#### .-.´.+` ´°♥ May you always find some comfort
_##____#_#____##`,+.*.*´.°♥ In knowing others care
#__ _________ ___]# `+.*`.° ♥ May you always have your health
#_____LOVE_______# `,+.*`..♥ And a home to keep you warm
_#______________.# `,+.*`,+.*♥ The love of friends and family
__#____________# `,+.*`,°*`’ °♥ Protection from all harm
_____#_______# `,+.*`,+.*`,+.♥,*.*. * . ** . *.*,*.*. * . ** . *.*
_______#___# `,+.*`,+.*`,+.*♥ My wish for you is harmony
_________# `,+.*`,+.*`,+.*`♥ And all your dreams come true
’ *..`’ °´..`’ °´.*’ °´..`’ °´..`.♥ The riches of life's pleasures
(¯`´•. ¸ ¸.•´´¯ `,+.*`,+.♥ Made special just for you
(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´(¯`´•.¸ ¸.•´´¯ `,*.*. * . ** . *.*,*.*. * . ** . *.*
`•.¸.•´(¨`•.•´¨) As you walk along lifes journey
`•.¸(¨`•.•´¨) May you always find your way

(¨`•.•´¨) (¨`•.•´¨)
.`•.¸(¨`•.•´¨)¸.•´.
**** `•.¸.•´****...hugs CHIE

MONTH'S BIRTHDAY CELEBRANT

2008-03-06T20:00:00.006+01:00

Hello Manding!!!
How's the feelings of a teenage LADY???

Hope U have a wonderful DAY & hope Micha helps you blew all those candles, how many was it? MORE HEALTHY YEARS TO COME!

Greetings & Hugs,
Oray
Inse
Iya

10 Commandments of LOVE

2008-03-02T18:41:00.015+01:00

I GUESS WE HAVE TO GIVE AN ULTIMATUM TO OUR HOUSEBANDS LADIES? HMMMM...AM I RIGHT?

What if men read this! They might hang & lit fire on me. Do you think so? Tell me then if am right with my commandments.

ONE
I am thy Main Squeeze;
thou shalt squeeze no others before me.

TWO
Thou shalt not take the name
of thy Squeeze in vain, nor
badmouth me behind my back.

THREE
Remember our Anniversary,
and keep it holy. Or else.

FOUR
Honor MY mother and father.
THINE are too darn weird.

FIVE
Thou shalt not kill my love by
behaving tackily and making me
embarrassed to be seen with thee.

SIX
Thou shalt not commit adultery,
nor shalt thou even THINK about it
if thou knowest what's good for thee.

SEVEN
Thou shalt not steal from my purse/wallet
while I am in thy bathroom, nor use
my credit cards, nor make long-distance
calls from my telephone.

EIGHT
Thou shalt not talk about our personal
problems to our friends.

NINE
Thou shalt not covet the higher
market price of thy neighbor's house.

TEN
Thou shalt not covet thy neighbor's
Squeeze, nor son or daughter,
nor stereo, nor BMW.

5 stages of Woman's LIFE cycle

2008-03-01T21:08:00.022+01:00

Hmmm...i guess it's damn right, what my Manding said...

Check it OUT ladies!!!

And give me the best shot of YOU, will YAH?
1st cycle: THE DEVIL MODE "kuno"
2nd cycle: COVER UP
3rd cycle: TRYING HARD
4th cycle: PUMP IT UP
5th cycle: NO WORRIES AT ALL!!! COME WHAT MAY----

I feel am in the stages, from 3, 4 & 5. Am sure i am. I can't decide sometimes! wanna be 6c & of course those muscles and nice butt, then after all those gym visits and all classes attended, i didn't see any positive signs, so am fed-up so at end, that's the outcome of me now. NO.5 OF COURSE....

I MET SOME PHILLY STARS.

2008-03-01T14:22:00.006+01:00

Yeah! it happens that I know some friends that connects w/ our Philippine Artists!

It's an honour to met them and in the same time cool. The stars are just like us. They cry, they laugh, giggles and make fun to each other.

I like the artists that feel that they're feet are still on the ground. These are the true persons i met! Actually, it's not only the filipino artists whom I met before. I been working at the 5 stars hotels in Stockholm. As a VIP incharge, it's a sort of cool task. I'd met ROd Stewart & the EIley Brother's, Pavarotti, Tina Tuner, Paul Young, Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, Back Street Boy's, Madonna, Spice Girls... my fav is Billy Idol to name a few. It's been awhile, though. Unfortunately, no pix allowed w/ them & the staffs.
Watch it out!
Press the x sign, to make the music video lessen it's size!!!

It's Rainy DAYS

2008-02-27T19:02:00.003+01:00

I love the rain in our lives
It reminds me of the times that are special
The times that we take just for ourselves
The times for just you and me and the rain

The gentle rains are the times for our walks
To feel the wetness against our skin, walking together
To laugh and splash like children in the puddles
To kiss and embrace in the sweetness of the rain

The thunderstorms are the times for cozy fires
Resting in my arms and feeling the warmth of desire
Feeling the security of being lost in my love
Listening to the pounding of the rain and our hearts

The lighting flashes across the dark skies
It lights up the room and highlights your smile
You bring a glow to both my heart and my life
Those brief interludes of light illuminate your love

As the thunder outside rumbles ever so near
It is like the love inside me that yearns so near
Building and growing stronger each day
Till like the crash of the thunder, my passion explodes

I love the rain that falls in our lives
I love the feelings that each storm provides
You and I live for each storm that comes by
Oh, my dear, the rain says I love you all over again

WELCOME INSE

2008-02-23T21:08:00.005+01:00

AMBOT NIMO INSE...

U were out of our sight man? Kadugay bang nigimaw.

BASTA!!!

Hope U enjoyed the time while your in the Philippines. Hope U fried yourself in the beach and ate the palatable dishes w/c we are wishing to have here.

Once again, WELCOME HOME...
Hugs from Manding, Iya and yours truly Oray 4evah

Why Do i say this so many times?

2008-02-17T19:27:00.002+01:00

The REASON OF THIS IS........

Check UR Japanese Name

2008-02-16T23:49:00.012+01:00

FOR CURIOUSITY SAKE---

time for US to check our names into japanese.

NINJA mode guys...
here's the link to find out:

http://rumandmonkey.com/widgets/toys/namegen/721/

My Japanese name is

Harukichi Baisotei.

Waaaaaaahhhh...funny name i have then? sounds??? hmmmm...
Do you dare to try URS? Let me know urs, OK? Leave in my comments room, so I know. §:-)

Valentine's greetings from fam & friends

2008-02-14T21:59:00.012+01:00

Valentine's Day may
be for sweethearts,
for love deep and true,
but it's a time to celebrate
the gift of friendship too.
And I'm sending you
this greeting, becoz
my life has been blessed
by a good friend like you.

Hoping
the day brings much
love, beauty, and
happiness to you!

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!!

____♥♥♥_____♥♥♥_____
__♥_____♥_♥_____♥___
__♥______♥______♥___
___♥___Happy___♥____
_____♥_______♥______
_______♥___♥________
_________♥__________
_______♥___♥________
_____♥Valentine♥____
___♥____Day____♥____
__♥______♥______♥___
__♥_____♥_♥_____♥___
____♥♥♥_____♥♥♥_____

HOW TO IMPRESS A WOMAN?

2008-02-12T20:16:00.000+01:00

HOW TO IMPRESS A WOMAN:

* Compliment her
* cuddle her
* kiss her
* caress her
* love her
* stroke her
* tease her
* comfort her
* protect her
* hug her
* hold her
* spend money on her
* wine & dine her
* buy things for her
* listen to her
* care for her
* stand by her
* support her
* go to the ends of the earth for her....

HOW TO IMPRESS A MAN:

* Show up naked

Why women Cry?

2008-02-10T13:07:00.000+01:00

A story of a good friend of mine and said!!!
A little boy asked his mother, "Why are you crying?" "Because I'm a woman," she told him.
"I don't understand," he said. His Mom just hugged him and said, "And you never will."
Later the little boy asked his father, "Why does mother seem to cry for no reason?"
"All women cry for no reason," was all his dad could say.
The little boy grew up and became a man, still wondering why women cry.
Finally he put in a call to God. When God got on the phone, he asked, "God, why do women cry so easily?"
God said:

"When I made the woman she had to be special.
I made her shoulders strong enough to carry the weight of the world,
yet gentle enough to give comfort.
I gave her an inner strength to endure childbirth and the rejection that many times comes from her children.
I gave her a hardness that allows her to keep going when everyone else gives up, and take care of her family through sickness and fatigue without complaining.
I gave her the sensitivity to love her children under any and all circumstances, even when her child has hurt her very badly.
I gave her strength to carry her husband through his faults and fashioned her from his rib to protect his heart.
I gave her wisdom to know that a good husband never hurts his wife, but sometimes tests her strengths and her resolve to stand beside him unfalteringly.
And finally, I gave her a tear to shed. This is hers exclusively to use whenever it is needed."

"You see my son," said God, "the beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair.
The beauty of a woman must be seen in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart - the place where love resides."

MOVING ON THE 31ST OF MARCH

2008-02-09T17:28:00.000+01:00

Waaahhh...we're moving again to an old(built 1954) new house (just bought one). NOt really funny to pack & unpack the furnitures and all the things we have.

Entrance of the house.

You know what? it's not really long ago we move in this house were living in now. 2½ yrs ago for an exact calculation. Friends laugh at me coz i still have lots of stuffs that's still not in place. Like my arts to be hang, the lounge to be fix and bathroom shower cabin to be change to a lil bathtub, etc. Suddenly, we decided to buy a new house. An impulse buy? No återvando!!! we'll move again? Hopefully, this is the last time for awhile. I see to it, that the last move will be back in the Philippines. §:-) in my dreams.

Front view

Anyway, here's some pix of the new crib. Though pix aren't good as the people are packing their stuffs getting ready to move out.

This is the SPA or relax area.

Chinese New Year Celebration, Food etc

2008-02-08T22:41:00.000+01:00

PRESS THE LINK BELOW TO KNOW WHAT ANIMAL (HOROSCOPE) YOU ARE...
February 7 is the chinese new year.
Gong xi fa chai! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL and we also celebrate my dear father's birthday too. If he'll alive he's 93 years old. I really missed you DAD!
Wherever YOU are, i hope you had a wonderful birthday! Enjoy there too.

FOODS & CELEBRATION!
* Lotus seed - signify having many male offspring
* Ginkgo nut - represents silver ingots

* Black moss seaweed - is a homonym for exceeding in wealth
* Dried bean curd is another homonym for fulfillment of wealth and happiness
* Bamboo shoots - is a term which sounds like "wishing that everything would be well"
* Fresh bean curd or tofu is not included as it is white and unlucky for New Year as the color signifies death and misfortune.

2008 is the Year of the Rat!
There are three ways to name a Chinese year:

1. By an animal (like a mscot).
2008 is known as the Year of the Rat.
There are 12 animal names; so by this system, year names are re-cycled every 12 years. More.

2. By its Formal Name (Stem-Branch).
This year is the year of Wu Zi.

In the 'Stem-Branch' system, the years are named in 60-year cycles, and the Name of the Year is repeated every 60 years.
2008 is the 9th year in the current 60-year cycle.

3. Current year is Year 4705 by the Chinese calendar.
which is also known by its former name of Wu Zi.

VALENTINE'S DAY IS ON THE WAY, BUT HOW ARE THE WIVES OR HUSBANDS CHEATERS?

2008-02-05T17:54:00.000+01:00

Well, well... Valentine's Day is on the air. The lover's images heart, chocos & cupid.
But don't let the pressure get you down. Along with the stress also comes an invaluable opportunity to impress her/him. A quick review of the following Valentine's Day myths might surprise you -- they may even burst some of your long-held beliefs about the holiday.

Hmmmm...how about those wives & husbands who cheats their partners? How will they celebrate this day? What a lucky creatures huh? Love by 2 lovers? I may say the wife/husband are lucky to have the cheater whilst cheater, also lucky that the wife/husband love the cheater more that the real one. Waaaahhh...grrrrr...am always screwed UP...My thoughts are always twisted! I don't know if I can explain both sides?

Anyway, dear readers! What can i say is that: INHOBBOK HAFNA DEJJEM GHAZIZ, no matter what...believe it or not. You know that well. And to the real man: ÄLSKAR DIG SÅ LÄNGE JAG LEVER!

SEEE, caught in the act! Am a cheater? LOL*** i might be crazy but that's the way it goes! My heart is twisted!
If I have a time to think and tell you some signs of a cheater, well, I will be back for another issue, ´bout it. I promised you will get an I C mode §:-)
HAPPY VALENTINE'S TO ALL..! nO matter what, as long heart beats to someone, the stars are reachable.
So long...tjingg...

WOW... a 1000 readers!

2008-02-05T13:10:00.000+01:00

I never thought from the start that people will read the things I'm writing. I never thought either that I have time updating and doing all this stuffs am doing now. Sometimes, I feel am out of my mind.

Anyhow, i came UP to a 1000 readers in just a few months. WOOOWWW...my gosh! i really appreciate to all who follow the simple mind of a woman from a no mansland.
Am so greatful!

To someone special, who always give me the strength and the true feelings,thank you to make this blog come true. Thanks for being there for me. HOpe you'll stay 4ever. I might or can't have you (who knows) but promise you're mine till death!

Wedding Bells of Lars niece

2008-02-04T21:08:00.000+01:00

Press here >"A NICE THOUGHTS FOR THE NEWLY WEDS"

WELCOME to Nicolaisen Family Daniel...

WHY DO PEOPLE WED ACTUALLY? WHY CAN'T JUST BE INLOVE AND BE LOVE? the author is to twisted, isn't she?

Well...here it goes the explanation:
The common element in a wedding is the assumption of husband and wife roles as well as the roles of the future parents. The wedding is a special moment that marks the beginning of a new generation, a new family and a life together. This moment is recognized with traditions, ceremonies and rituals including engagement and wedding ceremonies.

Hope to those who plan to marry, think million times before deciding to do so. No återvando, baby!!! Well, for us who respect the real marriage. UNFORTUNATELY, YOU STUCK & it sucks!!! ha ha ha...kidding!

First LOVE NEVER dies! says WHO?

2008-01-27T17:21:00.001+01:00

Is this really true that our first love never dies?

Hmmmm...all first love, i pressume that this is so
special, that can't be explain, am i right?
For me, first love wasn't the first fling or the puppy love we had. In my experience, falling in love doesn't mean that that's really the real love. Am so much in love but you don't know if it's the hubby of mine or someone very special over the rainbow? *wink! Waaahhh... a bit complicated to explain.
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Dinner at home for 2. This is their entré, sallad w/ peta cheese & cheese rolls******************

Well, I don't think so. If you loved someone for the first time really hard, you will just stay friends after the relationship. I don't think the first one is the real one. First love may never die, but it can wander off. Things change and people change and people drift apart. The old feelings may still remain.
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Main course - Marinated pork fondue w/ redwine sause, bearnesause & potatoes of their taste **********************
Recently, my sweet 16 yr old daughter celebrated the 1st year anniversary w/ her BF and 2 weeks later, they splitted. GEEEE!!! i was devastated too. I can't imagine one's child came and cried, body shaked and asked help bout her feelings? Really hard to see her tears falling down on her cheeks. How to explain to a 16 yr old that boy's will come & go?
******Fruit cake DESSERT made 4 the lovebirds****************

I was devastated & proud of myself that i handled to stay as calm as a lamb. When I was in her age, i can't say anything about my feelings towards boy's in my age. My mum was a bit of a tiger claws! So, in times of love & sadness? No way to share to her, or else "patay kang bata ka!".

What can you advice? Anything positive can make my day life easier.

THANKS!

Sound of Silence

2008-01-22T20:36:00.000+01:00

To All people outhere who read my blogs:

I just want to let you know that I am just pretty well busy these past few days.

There are few reasons why:
First & for all, this is the time that my daughter will decide w/c course & which school she'll attend to, secondly. is my work that really need my full attention. I have to do some exams to be a certified AM and to tell you. am 90% on the way to fullfillment.

I have a very huge responsibilities and I must show my superiors that even an immigrant. a chinky eyed & petité lady that seems can't rely to can handle such responsibilities and lastly, am also busy with my health as I got an allergy and not just allergy though. But before i tell you this, we'll have to wait the result of all my medical exams.

However, NO PANIC, am actually fit for fight. OK?

Will write more soonest! c Yah in here

INDECISIVE FEELINGS to be 2 sided personality

2008-01-16T22:30:00.000+01:00

Pls. *press* link to listen IMMIGRANT SONG by Led Zeppilin he he he...

It's hard to start to write this topic. Maybe many of you readers thinks that this issue is just a "tabboo" as other racists issue.

But, before you jump to your conclusion, i do hope you give me a chance to explain my part. I'm eager to receive both positive or negative feedbacks. Without this, world is in misery (only in my thoughts). + and + won't work so do - and - either, isn't it? + and - are the perfect combination. (D'Nics, your truelly a good support in all I had gone through)

First and for all, i have an asian background. I don't mind being called immigrant coz i am. Living half of my (YOUR)life to a foreign country isn't a game. While going back to where I (you) came from is more complicated. I can tell the real experience coz am doing this now. I feel lost when am in the Philippines and sometime i feel so stranger in the country coz for not living there for so long. Living in Sweden isn't easy either from the start. Language, mentality, people, etc. etc. Everything's different. So, i started a new life in my mid 20's. So far so good. I didn't experience such unpleasant refute, though am different from the crowd. The people think that am so petité, so cute. Funny!

Feeling stranger in your own country isn't a good sign as well as when your in the country your living in. What a culture collision!!! It's not funny! Imagine? One foot stuck to the foreign country and the other side stuck in the origin country. How it feels? AM SPLITTED INTO TWO. not easy indeed! Coping up the UPS and downs! ain't easy either.

In my situation, am so lucky having a very supportive family. Many whom i know have problems with their halves, the social contact and work.

The only thing i can say to the people who's in this situation is that, We have to adjust ourselves in everything and ways. Go out and mingle, show to them that you can handle the life and live in the new country. Be positive in any ways, if you encounter some problems, consult the professionals. Help is everywhere.

I guess, i said too much therefore I will stop being Tita Helen, but it's no wrong reading someone's experience. These can be the solution or maybe help others who really have problem tackling the situation.

See you soonest & have a happy reading! Thanks for having you here.

In Everything WE do, WE need a COMMUNICATION

2008-01-14T20:15:00.000+01:00

One important thing in my life is MUSIC. W/out music, i guess life isn't that appealling. Music defines a thousand meanings & specially expresses one's feelings.

Music make my life easier. Awhile ago, i fall to the song of The Cardigans, one of my favourite swedish band.

Communication act & take various manners. It deal in a form of some respects, since they allow people with different views of a topic to learn from each other.

Pls be in mind: Always apply a good communication in your relations, families, friends and strangers to make a better person. Talk & listen, adjust, give feedbacks, accept criticism whether good or bad. These are a good communication.

"COMMUNICATION" *press here*

For 27 years I've been trying
to believe and confide in
different people I found

Some of them got closer than others
some wouldn't even bother
and then you came around

I didn't really know what to call you
you didn't know me at all
but I was happy to explain

I never really knew how to move you
so I tried to intrude through
the little holes in your veines

And I saw you
But that's not an invitation
That's all I get
if this is communication
I disconnect
I've seen you, I know you
but I don't know
how to connect
So I disconnect

You always seemed to know where to find me
And I'm still here behind you
In the corner of your eye

I never really learned how to love you
But I know that I love you
through the hole in the sky
where I see you

And that's not an invitation
That's all I get
if this is communication
I disconnect
I've seen you, I know you
but I don't know
how to connect
So I disconnect

Well, this is an invitation
it's not a threat
if you want communication
that's what you get
I'm talking, and talking
but I don't know how to connect
and I hold the record for being patient
With your kind of hesitation

I need you, you want me, but I don't know
how to connect
So I disconnect
I disconnect...

1st day at work from my Sickleave

2008-01-14T12:30:00.000+01:00

HURRAY!!!
Jenny & Moi

Today is the first day at work!!! Looking forward? Hmmm…not really but in a way I missed my tasks. Crazy indeed, but I really love my stressy job, though.

Monica, Karin, Katja & Magnus

After a week, it’s nice to be back too. I was started to get bored at home. Now, am starting to tackle all the problems & hassles. My markets are a bit complicated but doing this thinkable job is a way of exercising your brain cells.

Lucky enough, there’s not much problem solving here today? What a nice & a good new week! Just 2 small disturbances & a little old interest claims, that I will compile (if I fancy the moment). Hmmm ... might be check later.

I do missed my nice colleagues, too! They’re supportive & good team players. Stressy but we enjoying what we're doing.

Christina & Mariya w/ a colleague from another group...

I JUST MISSED YOU MUCH! BOUT U?

2008-01-13T18:10:00.000+01:00

Well, it's been a couple of weeks since i didn't see you around.

What's bothering? Sickness, well, but you're not dying, eh? Hmmm..u say u "missed me?" U think so? I don't know if I believe that? If you really care for someone special in your heart, you really look for a way to meet her/him. I been so sick too but I gave some time to meet "this" someone special to me, whatever it takes.

Rule's tiring me OUT.. coz it seems your jeopardising me and that am afraid of, soon you'll lose me!

Anyway...i just thank you Leonardo's Brides song, which I often listen.
It eased the feelings of loneliness. It seems this song is my prayer, everytime I miss the person i call "Dark Spice", Soooo much!

who's UR thinking?
Other prays "Our Father" if they're in vain, Me? Why not listen to this song. This is my prayer if my heart is in agony, & frustration of lonesomeness

143 Even when Am Sleeping *press here*
Don't be confused by my apparent lack of ceremony,
My mind is clear.
I may be low or miles high off in the distance,
I want you near.

= CHORUS=
I love you,
even when I'm sleeping.
When I close my eyes,
you're everywhere.

And if they take me flying on the magic carpet,
see me wave.
If our communication fails I'll re-connect it,
I want to rave.

=CHORUS=
I love you,
even when I'm sleeping
When I close my eyes,
you're everywhere

No matter where the road is leading us remember,
don't be afraid.
We have a continent that sometimes comes between us,
but that's ok.

= CHORUS=
I love you,
even when I'm sleeping.
When I close my eyes,
you're everywhere.
When I close my eyes,
you're everywhere.

Ooohhhhh...
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid.
Ooohhhhh...
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid.
Ooohhhhh...
Don't be afraid, don't be afraid.

Ooohhhhh ooohhhh ooohhhh

Take care all you guys outhere and have an enjoyable new week!

HUGS from a lonely lad!

THIS IS WHAT I CALLED HARMONIOUS LIFE

2008-01-13T14:15:00.000+01:00

I was whinning a couple days ago coz am sooo stress and felt i didn't do anything. Kanang gud nga hagu ang feelings?
Then, when i had the time to stroll in the city, wander on the cobbled stones on the old town, i found some things that i want to have "URGE" calling.

I can't say no to this things though they're not the "must" ones.

I ended up to the upper part of the city where you can find nice stores. One of my fav stores located in this area. URGE calling again! Here i got!

Hope the Irish Pinay won't get upset when she read this post as she really worrried how i handle my shoppaholic mode. I bought these things, in a way that i like them and basically, need them too.
Sometimes, it feels am just spending or let's see "A BIG SPENDER"? hmmmm...call me so! am just doing the things i can content my likes and i fell so contented and happy. So, simple i am! Might think am materialistic. Call me so!

A PRAYER FOR THIS MORNING TO BELIEVE IN UR HEART

2008-01-13T11:30:00.000+01:00

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A GOOD & NICE DAY TO EVERYONE!!!
OPEN YOUR HEART & MIND TO MEET THE GOOD NEW DAY
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Believe in your heart that
something wonderful is about to happen.
Love your life.
Believe in your own powers,
and your own potential,
and in your own innate goodness.
Wake every morning
with the awe of just being alive.
Discover each day the magnificent,
awesome beauty in the world.
Explore and embrace life in yourself

and in everyone you see each day.
Reach within to find your own specialness.
Amaze yourself and rouse those around you
to the potential of each new day.
Don't be afraid to admit
that you are less than perfect;
this is the essence of your humanity.
Let those who love you help you.
Trust enough to be able to take.
Look with hope to the horizon of today,
for today is all we truly have.
Live this day well.
Let a little sun out as well as in.
Create your own rainbows.
Be open to all your possibilities;
all possibilities and Miracles.

SOME TEST if your in the RISK ZONE!!!

2008-01-11T08:03:00.000+01:00

I promised to give some tips if am on the risk zone, right? So, here are some of the signs if YOU're on the way:

a)Headache
b)Hyperventilation
c)Sleepless nights
d)Stomach troubles
e)Sweet desire/craving
f)Shoulder & neck pain
g)Irritated and restless
h)Always exhausted
i)Depress
j)Apathy
k)Anxiety

So, you guys, out there, listen & respect yourself and learn to say "NO" or "LATER"

Yeah, easy to say! I know but "priority" is the keyword, actually. I will, start my chilling out mode these days to have a better harmonious life.

WHEWW!!! Exhausted Mum!

2008-01-10T19:16:00.001+01:00

Gee!!! i thought i can take some relaxation during my stay at home due to the stupidity i created! You don't need to know to those who don't know and don't ask once again what was that? to those who knew...hmmmmm....enough kasabâ!

Anyways, this is the 4th day i stayed at home, as i said. Do you think i did toke an off for all those chores i have at home? Whew! imagine ladies (mums)! i now realized that being employed (100%) and a mum (100%) too, isn't a game?

I'm more stressed! when i got the opportunity to stay home, my thought is "HOW WILL I START MY DAY?". I promised myself that, i'll stay in bed how long as ever. Well, in these 4 days, i get up around 10.30am. Not bad, eh? i feel luxurious! compare to my usual mornings. 5.20am my alarm rings (kasi, mag-madali dahil may ka-deyt eh?)Sekweet lang ha? Baka mabuko.

After breakfast, my dilemma starts. I have thousands things to do in mind but i only have 24 hrs.? How will i finish and tackle all those things? I want to go shopping but doing shoppings? I spend the whole day doing that? So, patay ang laundry, the ironing, the cooking & baking, etc etc?

See this shopping mall?Too many stuffs to excavate, eh? so, takes forever!

Cooking w/ the boylets!

Helping the girls! cleaning and washing/wiping all those dishes! Big family!
Sus mi? Tomorrow is friday na and i really feel that i didn't done a thing. I knew i done the most important chores but still!

Do you think am in the risk in burning UP myself? I will write some warnings if i am one of those thousand mums in the risk zone. BRB lang, kasi...gabi na...Meds are waiting for me...

C yah! in the next updates.

More On Global warming issue!

2008-01-09T06:42:00.000+01:00

In my previous post, i stated the way how the filipino ways of a simple living. I may be crazy or just blinded. I heard and I saw the changes of our poor country w/ so rich in other aspects, these days.

The undeveloped country is now one of Asia's biggest financial & business centre. You may say, am naive or idiot, why i say so? Pero, that's true talaga? Sige na nga? pag-bigyan nyo nalang ako? Although, am not living in the country for soooo long & i even feel am a stranger to my native land, but still am following it's progress. Internet is so rich on informations, therefore this is my links to my updates. I see the small positives steps, that surely succeed better for each day. Am connected in the financial world and in this case, i see the statistic is going up!

Hmmm...mabalik nga sa global warming? why do i force myself telling you all that we, people in the Philippines have a better way of living? Just think, the small things the normal filipinos were doing? Like given below. In that point, we're not really keen on what we're doing actually, but, hey! Y NOT seat down & think those simple things you do in everyday life? like:
TINGKAROL(gaslamps/kerosene)
Use this simple way of lighting in the evening. We use a bottle in any sort, make our "pabilo" out of cloth/rag, then wrap the other end of that pabilo w/ a silver foilé from a cigarette pack, then, put kerosene in the bottle and put the pabilo!!!SEE? It lighten the bahay kubo up?

We also cook our food in an open stone stove, so simple but saves energy & we cook our fresh foods everyday too! Healthy! Microwave ovens, not needed.

In a glimpse at the back of this open stove oven, that's the washing area for washing the dishes, caserole, cutlery etc. etc. The use water is running through a bamboo tube going to our vegetable gardens. Recycle!!! Good, huh?

The refrigerators & electric fans? Am pretty sure that filipinos can handle without using those appliances. We started from nothing, right? So, why can't we stop using them, by the way? Let's see 2 days in a week? And if everybody does the same thing, I'm sure our country help save...at least a little.

This means less electricity.
I have lot more examples in my head for saving energy but? might tell you another time. I just guarantee you all... that all this simple ways are still in practice in the countryside, does it matter? Tell me? If we don't start now, who does? Small steps will make us stronger. So, take a small steps to face a bigger one and reach all together and help save our planet, for our future!

Sweet 2ts from someONE dear!

2008-01-09T06:16:00.000+01:00

GOOD MORNING WORLD!!!

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║╔╗║║╔╗║║╔═╝║╔═╝- ═╗║ NEW DAY!!!
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Too wary & worry that ended up to a sleepness night. I received 2 sms from far beyond that keep me more awake. Hmmmm...

Anyway, i hitted TO the nice thoughts, that i want to share to all my readers outhere!

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TIME AND THINGS don't really last
What matters are the people we CARE about.
The values we DARE to LIVE by
And SHARE...GOD be with U always.

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When U make others LIVE, LEARN, LAUGH & LOVE
U do the same to yourself

For what you get out of life comes from what you put in

----------------THANKS FOR SHARING THESE VERY NICE THOUGHTS--------------------------

Global WARMING? saons man?

2008-01-08T23:34:00.000+01:00

Hmmm...i been thinking & planning the next post earlier tonight! but on my way here, somebody blocked my way! AGAY!!! I stuck for about 5 hours chatting to the lady over there! *pointing my lips on that way! "A pinoy style pointing the direction", it's a PINAY blocks my way? he he...INSE!!! fatay ka jan. However, it's always interested exchanging & sharing our lives chitchats! ups&downs, myseries & happiness...It makes us more tsismosa §:-) he he!!! in a nice way, indeed...*gossipers"

No!!! kidding aside, i asked my dear fween Inse, if my new thought of posting is OK. She granted me that's more than OK. Hope she'll send some pictures so i can share my readers (if i have some?) what I'm talking in here, as if it sounds so old styles or a pure primitive way of living. So, here I am...starting again! Hope U read and give me some advices that may help us better globe living beings §:-) *giggles
Anyways, i'd decided to share some Filipino ways, how we spare some energy, for instance WATER, ELECTRICITY & even our vehicles?

HERE ARE SOME OF OUR WAYS SAVING ENERGY TO HELP THE GLOBE A BETTER PLACE
1)When we go to the grocery store? we use to take a bicycle w/ 3 wheels, no fumes & no gas...more cheaper & good condition...

2) When we shower, we only use 2 bockets of water and a "tabo" -HEY, it works too!

In this topic, i really do hope that i can share a very simple way of saving to help our world a better place. HMMMM:::bigat ata? or am i just dreaming to my unreachable dreams? In this case, i don't care, though! take it or leave it.

Some of my experiences when i was in the Philippines. Sounds crazy but helpful, in a way:

FROM BEAUTY TO BEAST!

2008-01-07T13:08:00.000+01:00

MAS WAFFS PA JUD UNTA KO BA?

WAFFS PA KO UNTA ANI NO?

HAMIS PA ANG NAWING!

ALWAYS Press the pix to see the difference!

Maoy gidangat!!! WAAAAH...allergy SHOCK!!!
Hey! this is the outcome of being a beauty hunter! §:-)
I ate lots of seafoods, that isn't good for my skin treatment. But, it was too late.

TAGAM! MIRISI! hope i won't hear more words from U guys! I had enough!

Brief History of my native Land FILIPINAS

2008-01-07T00:01:00.000+01:00

This is my version of the history of the Philippine Island. What if the history books tell us lies? Totoo kaya yan? Anyway, just short brief lang to ha? Do you have things to tell about Philippines? Philippines got many things to offer but giving you all and elaborate in my blog, am pretty sure that you'll get bored reading, therefore, this is just too short to lessen the interest reading boredom!

HERE IT GOES!!!
*press the map to see a bigger picture. I came from south! Mindanao island (Davao)
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The Portuguese discovery of the Philippines in 1521 facilitated the growth of Christianity and emrging the new culture. However, Spanish colonization did not actually began until 1565 when voyager Legaspi established a Spanish base in the town of Manila, the Philippines' Capital.
In 1898, the Philippines won independence after 327 years under Spanish rule, but found themselves controlled by the Americans from 1900-1942 and the Japanese from 1942-1945. The Americans brought over their educational and legal systems and introduced their style of government. With the end of the Japanese occupation in 1946, the Philippines regained democracy as a Republic. True democracy was fully achieved by the Filipinos after the "People Power Revolution" in 1986 which led to the downfall of the reigning dictators.

The People

The Filipino is basically of Malay stock with a mixes of Chinese, American, Spanish and Arab blood. The Philippines has a population of 76.5 million, and it is hard to distinguish accurately the lines between stocks.
The Filipino character is actually a little bit of all the cultures put together. The bayanihan or spirit of kinship & filipinos are famous for is said to be taken from Malay forefathers. The close family relations are said to have been inherited from the Chinese while Spaniards introduces christianity.

Filipinos are probably one of the few, if not the only, English-proficient Oriental people today. Pilipino is the official national language, with English considered as the country's unofficial one.

Religion

Some 83% of Filipinos are Catholic. About 5% are Moslem. The rest are made up of smaller Christian denominations and Buddhist.

Shoppaholic ME!

2008-01-06T23:29:00.000+01:00

MANOLO BLANIK SHOES

Shopping??? It is just one of the many things women love to do. We will get to have the things that we want like shoes, bags, clothes, accessories and other things. And I admit it, I’d love to have those stuffs in my closet if only i have lots of cash.

It's hard to pass by all the luxurious shopping malls! w/out swinging in. I just want to go get some veges in Hemköp grocery store and ended up to 5 different shopping bags. OH MY GOD! what will be my alibi?

I grabbed a pair of expensive sandals (huh) not now? My daughter yelled at me. But, I MUST have them, i reckoned. Perfumes, bags & more undies! TO my dismay! i don't even know if i have money in my account?

Well, come what may! I only live once. LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST! my only answer to an angry man at home. Sorry! guys! I guess lots of women are the same.

No worries at all... i work hard to pay all the bills.

LOVE HURTS & STAY 4EVAH IN UR HEART

2008-01-06T13:27:00.000+01:00

You never realize how much you love someone until they're gone. You never realize that...yes...once their love sorounded you, but now...what do you have?..Memories..Why does love hurt so much, when it's supposed to be such a good thing? Why do we dwell on the past, when the future is what matters? It's something that...yeah...i guess it can't be helped but...maybe it's harder for you than it is for someone else. Faint smells of cologne...a song on the radio...a movie...or a single word...these are things that bring back those memories. But, you can't hide from these things...because...they're there and no matter how hard you try to, they'll always be there. Even when you have moved on to the future...and those things don't trigger the memories as much as before...they still do. You can't forget someone that you've loved...you may want to...but you can't. Love cannot be forgotten...no matter how hard we try...and how much we think it'll ease the pain...it will always be there...Forever..........

New Year's Resolution?

2008-01-04T21:02:00.000+01:00

Welcome to the new year 2008.
As many of us know that every new year millions of Us give their lives resolutions. Not just to quit smoking nor drinking. People nowadays were so keen of their health. It doesn't mean only food. Generally, a good LIFE.
To name a few of our year's resolution:
1) QUITsmoking & drinking
2) Loss weight
3) Exercise more & w/ green healthy food (explore what types of exercises REALLY work in a minute)
4) Spend more time w/family
5) Get out from debt
6) Get organize
7) Enjoy Life more

Yes! these are the most important things to do for the whole year, well, for some of us, though!

Bout U? what would you prefer of the above resolutions? Why not give me a hint to help me keep my resolution & reach my goals, ´cause i have 3 favs to do!!! but i won't tell you unless, you give me some advices. he he-----§:-)

See the picture? I want to be like her..waaahhh!!! what a dream of an old lady!

Good Luck to all who's tackling their new years resolutions. Hey! don't be to harsh to yourselves. Be friendly to your body & mind. Small steps ahead can give you the good result.

Planning for my lunch tomorrow!

2008-01-03T21:39:00.000+01:00

Well, start of a new & good year, so i was really into a good & healthy life. A new year resolution? Maybe not!

Here it goes!

1 lb. med. or lg. shrimp
1 (16 oz.) can white cannellini beans
3/4 c. celery, minced
3 tbsp. onion, minced
1 (16 oz.) can black olives
2 1/2 c. arugula( subtitute w/ endive instead if u can't find arugula
3 med. sized carrots

DRESSING:

Juice of 1 lime
1/3 c. raspberry vinegar
1 c. olive oil
1 tbsp. Dijon style mustard
Fresh ground pepper to taste

Shell, devein and chill shrimp. Once chilled, chop half and set rest aside for garnish. Drain canned beans, rinse and drain again. Chop 1/3 of olives and set aside rest. Wash arugula thoroughly and trim tough stems. Cut carrots crosswise then into spears.

Make dressing: Combine lime juice, vinegar, oil, mustard and pepper in covered jar and shake well. Pour 1/4 of dressing into medium sized bowl and add shrimp, beans, celery, onion, olives. Mix gently to coat with dressing. Arrange beads of arugula on plates and place scoops of shrimp salad on top.

Garnish with remainder of shrimps and olives and carrots. Serve with dressing. Serve 6 as starter salad, 2 as entree.

This is a versatile salad and many of the ingredients can be substituted for others. Instead of arugula, lettuce can be used. Chopped parsley can be added to the shrimp salad. Walnut or other oils can be used.

Welcome the Yr 2008

2008-01-03T21:11:00.000+01:00

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A lil boy is going to be young man

2008-01-02T20:57:00.000+01:00

Today, January 2 is Carl's 5th birthday.

Carl! you're going to be a young man now. Hope you're there & lend your helping hand to your missier .
Don't be checky, huh?
Wish to be part of your life...
I will stay beside 2 you both!!!
Inhobbok lil man as to missier. bewsa kbira to U ftit malti ragel!!!

A very Peaceful & BOUNTIFUL NY to all

2008-01-01T19:59:00.001+01:00

Some PIX taken during New Years EVE...my family gathered together enjoying & welcoming the year 2008. More pix will be uploaded in my phot2 album soon.

Am still awake??? can't sleep!

2007-12-30T00:04:00.000+01:00

Am wide awake...& i have time to shout OUT to the world again, this early morning...
Soon, i go creep in under my warm dona. I wanted a cozy night tonight but as long my teenage daughter is out for a hang out party at her dance friends, am not calm! I feel that am drowning of sorrows and worries. Is this what my mum felt too?
Good night everybody! will laydown and listen my heartbeats this i fall asleep or can I?

TO MY TL

2007-12-29T12:47:00.000+01:00

I know I'll always feel close to you
even when we're far apart
there's so much love that binds us together
so many memories of good times
And long talks shared and a very special understanding
that's really rare.

I'm glad that we're so close in heart
and I'm glad too
that neither time nor distance will ever change
the very special bond we share!

HAPPY NEW YEAR W/ LOTS OF TRUE LOVE

GOOD SATURDAY MORNING

2007-12-29T00:08:00.000+01:00

The time is 00.007 a very early morning of the 29th december 2007. Am still awake! Just finish the household chores after my chums left.

I like my cutlery are in place when i wake up in the morning. But before i go to snooze off, I just want to say the world! GOOD MORNING & HOPE EVERYBODY CHILL OUT FOR THE WEEK-END---

SEE Yah!

FriendS came for dinner

2007-12-28T23:28:00.000+01:00

Today, my friends we're at my place to have chitchat & have some pinoy foods. We gathered here tonight as one of my girl & her daughter we're leaving on sunday bound to Mla.
What a luck! Arrive Mla. on the 31st of December? Hmmm...a timing to celebrate the New Year in the Philippines with their whole family around them. Jealous man ko no?

Anyway, Rosalina, Choy, Day, Jenny, Tess, Lalaine,Vivian, Isabel & the lil lady Michelle hopefully enjoyed in my humble crib.

Dinner consist of: Sinigang, Palabok & Tiger shrimps w/ green & red capsicum for main course.

Welcome drink: Red orange juice, Nectar & orange juice free of choice if they want to mix a lil vodka.

Dessert: Fruit cocktail in skimmilk, choco rolls, choice of special finnish chocolates, dades & some healthy dried fruits dipped into light choco.

Just so simple but palatable tucker, though!

CHEERS!!!

NEW YEAR FINal COUNTDOWN

2007-12-27T13:58:00.000+01:00

I guess all of us were waiting to the final countdown to the NEW YEAR 2008!
Today, Dec. 27, 2007, it's 4 days, 4 hours 47 minutes and 45 seconds, to the new year, a time I'm writing this issue.
I was thinking who/what's the country who'll celebrate the new year first. I was really pretty sure that it is Fiji, Port Vila or Vanuatu Island who will be the first country who will first welcome yr 2008, but i was mistaken. Christmas Island??? where the ???? is that island? Well, this is somewhere downunder eh? They celebrate the NY at 10.00 am European time. The 2nd is an island in NZ, then NZ itself, 4th is Fiji & 5th is Australia who celebrate at 13 hrs.
Philippines celebrate at 16.00 hrs our time!!!

Pls. press this link: "timeanddate"

I hope the world celebrates PEACE on earth not just in word but indeed!

AM A 6C lady!!!

2007-12-27T13:57:00.000+01:00

Ha ha...kuno lang oi!!!

WISHING YOU ALL A PEACEFUL & BOUNTIFUL NEW YEAR

EXHAUSTED!

2007-12-27T00:54:00.000+01:00

Yeah! Christmas Eve was over. All gifts were opened and all cooking's & baking's were over too.

What a relief that all this things are over. I was a bit of a lazy lady (host) this year as i undergo a chemical facial treatment that i don't really feel doing extra work this christmas.

Though this treatment isn't that complicated but i feel & look horrible. I didn't regret a bit doing this treatment during this season. Hopefully, on New Year's eve, i look normal.

It was soooo funny that my grandson, wondered how his "lola" look! He's been asking what was in my face, that it seems so plasty §:-)

TAKE A LOOK AT ME!!!

I WANT TO BE REMEMBERED
AS THE WOMAN WHO SMILES
EVENTHOUGH HER HEART IS
BROKEN AND THE ONE WHO CAN ALWAYS
BRIGHTEN UP YOUR DAYS EVEN IF SHE
COULDN'T BRIGHTEN HER OWN...

MAAYONG PASKO SA TANAN!

2007-12-24T16:51:00.000+01:00

Sa ka kakulang og oras, wala jud ka panahon aning giingon nga blog.
Anyway, am just round the corner having my family gathered together and it's such a nice moments that kids were home. Although Christmas in Sweden isn't that we are keen what use to do in the Philippines, we adjusted and modified the Christmas here. Family who prays & gather stays together.
Just simple was my Christmas Eve then I went to bed w/ a sweet smile in my face.
Thanks Lord for having a such nice kids and giving us the good life and good health.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL

2007-12-23T13:35:00.000+01:00

2 ALL PEOPLE OUT THERE...

I wish PEACE, TRANQUILITY & good HEALTH to ALL this coming 2008.

Best wishes,

PRESS THE LINK BELOW!!

D'Nics

LIFE & FRIENDS 2ts 4 2d

2007-12-23T00:18:00.000+01:00

I'm a simple person that appreciates even a little things i get.

Sweet words, a nice smile, a touch on my cheek makes my perfect day.

I'm maybe so stubborn but i have the softest heart on earth.

A simple, humble and not much hush in life, that's the simple Langging, i am.

My friends said am a lovable person, grateful & that's true....and HEY! am very ROMANTIC too! sus! paka-pinan pa jud baya?

THis nice thought words is for all my friends outhere...REMEMBER, every words are really true, indeed. So, send to your friends too? di pa huli no?

HAVE A NICE WEEK-END...a day to go & Jesus is born in Bethlehem.

VINTERSOLSTÅNDET

2007-12-21T21:56:00.000+01:00

Vintersolståndet? Am not sure the right word in English but I will try to explain in my own words, though.

This year’s vintersolståndet (shortest day ) is on the 22^nd of December – it means that it’s the SUN (sol) shortest declination i.e. that the sun stands the lowest in the northern horizon or at the northern half of the equator. It dislocates scarcely 6 hours onwards every normal year & 18 hours backwards every leap year- & it falls every 4 years. 2008 is a leap year.

It means that we have one day more on February, that'll be 29th!!!

About 2 weeks later, the earth be laying so close to the sun.

Well, the northern part of the equator can feel this happens whilst in south, we're not keen of this coz we only have 2 seasons.

So , for us whatever may feel across our path? We appreciate it. More naturally and for us? More simple.

TALKING SEX TO MY TEENAGE DAUGHTER!!!

2007-12-19T20:27:00.000+01:00

I’m having this delicate topic due to the reason that my young daughter is growing to be a young lady. She’s going to turn sweet 16 on April. Everybody knows that this age is complicated, lots of experimenting unbelievable & stupid things.

One day, she came to me and confessed that very moment that she have a boyfriend. My hearts beats so fast. WORRIED?

I start to planned what to say and what to do therefore I share some of my thoughts. This might help my blog readers who are parents and have daughters.

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As my daughter develops into a young adult, she may start asking questions that I didn’t dare asking my mother in my teen days It’s isn’t easy having a daughter specially nowadays. Before my daughter misinformed by her teenage friends, she needs to be given an accurate information about sex from me. Do I dare to give her information what she needs?

A little bit confused and embarrassed.mum. Anyway, my relation to my daughter is good. It's natural to feel embarrassed at first. I’d been working through my biggest fear. My mom never talked to me about this.

Both me and my daughter have an open book. I used to tell her all the examples I been through like in my days…blah…blah” but hey! Those were the days. I realized that the more you’re keeping our children, the more they get rebels. The most important thing when you talk about sex is that you don't say that this is anything other than healthy and normal, we need to explain that this is something that has to be agreed in a relationship after they’ve grown up and there's love and commitment and an understanding that they have to be responsible with their bodies.

Mothers should be primarily responsible for this topic, I may presume and dads can be available for moral support, but WE moms should do the heavy lifting.

A Daring Dream of a Dreamer!

2007-12-17T19:42:00.000+01:00

You may get a lot of negative
feedback from others,
and so much happens in life
to block the road you wish to travel.
But you must dream anyway
and cherish your dreams
as they come from your soul
and are the blueprint
of who you are.
What's more, they represent
the direction you should take on earth.

Let your heart set your goals
and remain dedicated to them.

The 3rd advent Sunday

2007-12-15T23:37:00.000+01:00

I was just soooo lazy the whole morning.

Lizah wasn't at home the whole w/end & KJ move to his own now. Me & Lars was at home alone and we're both lazy. We both get UP from bed exactly 11am.

I opened the blinds and saw so gray outside. The 16th of December? Awww... i almost forget that this is winter time. Unfortunately, no snow falls, no thick downjackets & no snowshoes. My feelings is mix. Fall or winter? Crazy huh? Well, no snow? it's more an easy life but as we're living in Sweden this is unusual season.

As i always learnt from my dad & family, this was always the right words they said "be satisfied whatever may come across your path"! That simple words waken me up. I went to the kitchen and fix the traditional swedish Christmas porridge.

Bot was satisfied our special breakfast and i lit the third candle for this advent.

IDENTIFY FILIPINO MEN

2007-12-15T23:25:00.000+01:00

One day in fall, a lad came across my path, an aussie lad asked about pinoy men? Hala! was shocked coz i don't know what to tell her how the real pinoy men mentality are? In my previous blogsite (w/c am on the way to close) i wrote this topic and get some good answers.

CG na? basa naman oh? Give some ideas how the real pinoy men acts towards their opposite sex? TY to J. Santillion for sharing this pix

From my chum!!!
Dating Filipino man, who is in his 40, he have never been married before.
He is never open to me about his feelings or emotions. I don't know much about Filipino culture or traditions; we meet here in Australia. What is traditional Filipino man? What their expectations are? Is it any girls around who is married or committed to Filipino man? There are a lot of postings about Filipino woman, but nothing about man? Please help!

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OO nga ano? Pinays are more scripted nga? Y kaya? & more exploited than any other asian countries...
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- a letter from one of our friend who gave her comment, goes like this...(pakatok pod)

** filipino men? I'll sum it up in short words. A traditional man is generally a sweet lover.

*** he is, but what about other part of the life? any ideas?

I FOUND THIS COMMENTS AREN'T ENCHANTING EH?

*** 'm not a Filipino man - I'm a Filipino stud ! Filipinos in general have a Western mentality. We don't really identify with other Asian cultures as we still have the American colonial mentality. Actually there's lots of Americans where I work right now. I always had difficulty humoring Aussies, and laughing at their own jokes. But Americans and I seem to mutually appreicate each other's humor. Not to mention that my best friend is American. In short - Filipino mentality is almost similar to Americans. Full Stop.

*** You'll soon find out, wontcha. Generally speaking, traditional Filipino men are regarded as "playboys" regardless of how they look like.

I GUESS I MORE AGREE W/ MY STUD FWEEN!
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Your the candle of my HEART

2007-12-14T20:51:00.000+01:00

I don`t want you to suffer with me...
Don`t want you to share the sadness which it inside me...
Don`t want you to build a castles within an illusions...
Don`t want to make you down..
Because love is not just a word to say..
LOVE is a moral duty...
LOVE is obligation between two hearts...
through a souls in front of God...
which never be apart...
and no one can separate between them...

I want to feel and touch this sweet love with you...
I want to feel within this love...
This love which can light a feelings...
and to nullify a mind... to make us feel amazement within it...
This love which can burn from inside...
This love which can take a mind away...
That love which we always dream about...
which make you melt in front of your lover...
and make you choose your lover from among the all...

Don`t think that i do not wish that love...
believe me that i want it...and dream always to get it...
A wide desert inside me, which can hear its yelling...
and a large dark deserted hall, which a wind slam its doors...
while there a small far candle which needs whom can take care about...
To make it a strong fire to give more lights...
to give me a warm inside me...
and to give me a safety feelings...
To make me feel as i am a little kid in a fathers` lap...
who looks to this life through a trust, hope and a love...
This love which i need and looking for...
Do you want to be the candle of my life...?

Now its between your hands...
and you can choose the right...
The right for you and for me..
But hope to be candle which i always wanted you to be.

Sta. Lucia, Dec. 13

2007-12-14T19:16:00.000+01:00

Glögg is a swedish spiced-wine punch containing boiled fruit and brandy/aquavit. Always served hot and sometimes misspelled glog or glug to English speaking countries and also ofeten served w/out alcohol. Hurray!!! Good for me!!!

This is the tradition saffron bun. Lucia Day will be a perfect day. The cute Lucia miniature is a picture of a co-blogger that i found so fantastic. Hope i find this and own myself so, i can decorate my crib next year.

Yesterday, i was a lil busy assisting my daughter Lizah in her Lucia Day.

Hmmmm...curious lang no? Am born devoted catholic but since i can remember, i never heard about Lucia Day. Well, i know that we have Sta. Lucia, a saint.

I was really amazed the first year i came in Sweden. That was awhile ago. In Europe, specially in Sweden, celebrate the Sta. Lucia Day.

Lucia's day symbolically opens the Christmas celebrations in Scandinavia bringing hope and light during the darkest months of the year

- Who is Sta. Lucia? was a saint because of her kindness and her love. She was an Italian Christian who lived in Sicily in the 4th century. Some people believe she once visited Sweden. December 13th is also her feast day.

The way she became a saint was that a man who loved her and Lucia didn't like him, Lucia's mother asked her to marry the man but she refused so the man heard about this and he said he would burn her. But Lucia prayed to God to have the power to survive the fire. Because of her kindness to others her wish was granted. The man tried to burn her but she had the power to withstand fire so the man got a sword and stuck it into Lucia's throat. Still Lucia survived for three more hours speaking beautiful words.

- How we celebrate? Schools, daycares & every municipalities around Sweden designate (in voting) a Sta. Lucia that will be crown on Dec. 13, a young woman, dressed in a white gown, and wearing a red sash and a crown of lingonberry twigs and blazing candles, would go from one farm to the next carrying a torch to light her way, bringing baked goods, stopping to visit at each house and returning home by break of day. Every village had its own Lucia. The custom is thought to have begun in some of the richer farming districts of Sweden and still persists although the crowns are now electric lights.

Below is the short myth why Scandinavians celebrate this very special day.

"Lucia symbolizes light and growth for human and beast as she emerges out of the darkness. She is said to have been beheaded by the sword during the persecutions of Diocletian at Catania in Sicily. Her body was later brought to Constantinople and finally to Venice, where she is now resting in the church of Santa Lucia. Because her name means "light" she very early became the great patron saint for the "light of the body"--the eyes. Many of the ancient light and fire customs of the Yuletide became associated with her day. Thus we find "Lucy candles" lighted in the homes and "Lucy fires" burned in the outdoors. Before the Reformation Saint Lucy's Day was one of unusual celebration and festivity because, for the people of Sweden and Norway, she was the great "light saint" who turned the tides of their long winter and brought the light of the day to renewed victory.

Before the calendar reform, her original feast day (the day of her martyrdom) happened to fall on the shortest day of the year. The winter solstice was December 13 by the Julian calendar rather than December 21, which it became with the change to the Gregorian calendar in the 1300s, linking it with the far older Yule and Winter festivals of pre-Christian times. Lucy's lore survived the Reformation and calendar reform, which brought the solstice to December 23.

Another Scandianavian custom was for children, on the eve of December 13, to write the word "Lussi" on doors, fences, and walls. In ancient times the purpose of this practice was to announce to the demons of winter that their reign was broken on Saint Lucy's Day, that the sun would return again and the days become longer. "Lucy fires" used to be burned in many parts of northern Europe on December 13. Into the bonfires people would throw incense, and while the flames rose, trumpets and flutes were playing to celebrate the changing of the suns's course."

From Weiser, The Holyday Book

My simple Life

2007-12-12T23:38:00.000+01:00

I recall every now and then, the place where i grew up. It's a place of happiness and sadness. Sometimes, i think it's only a dream. I live in a sort of quite little barangay Takepan, located at the Pikit area in North Cotabato, Mindanao. Panicupan river or a brook w/c flowed past at the back of our house that we kids, learnt how to swim, wash our clothes & fishing was one of the enjoying place to be. In those days, we farm kids could have caught different kinds of fishes, sweet water shrimps & shells in the stream. I was so afraid to catch them, compare to my childhood friends ´cause i hate earthworms and even the shrimps that they might come out of the water and crawl over me and bite off my fingers.

The deplorable happened when the war between muslim rebels and the military struck this area. I still remember that since my young thoughts, that this war had begun. Anyhow, people who we're born & grew up in Pikit always comes back whenever they have a time.

I left my hometown w/ a broken heart. Or can i say, i left my broken heart in Pikit? Lol*** Hearthrobes! First love never dies though that love already left in this world forever, still my heart beats for him... ngeeeee! in love pala akew??? They said, poverty, i say money wasn't enough but we had everything. Therefore i saw that Life was so simple, then.

Guess, this is the start of my journey! So, guys, hang on...I will relate more next ish! or else this can be boring!!! C yah!

Just a short quote 4 2d

2007-12-11T20:17:00.000+01:00

Is anybody satisfied with who they really are?

You could be the moon

And still be jealous of the stars

You gotta' learn to swim

If you can't walk upon the sea

So I'm learning to live

And learning to forgive

♥******(¨`•.•´¨) (¨`•.•´¨)*********☆
☆*******`•.¸(¨`•.•´¨)..•´*********-- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
♥***********`•.¸.•´***********☆

Yummy stuffs 4 coffee! Y not try?

2007-12-10T21:24:00.001+01:00

Hmmm... 2 hearts be together, Cno kaya ang pinatamaan ng oray, eh?

That's a ginger cookies as well as the 2 boobies, oppsss... cookies w/ almond ( i baked) a saffron roll, saffron mousse w/ orange & granade apple, ginger cheese muffin & the last but not the least that make it fronseat is almond candy, made by moi!!!

Recipes:
Saffron Mousse:
2 dl whip cream
1 pkt saffron
2 eggs
1 tsp sugar
How to do:
- Just whip the cream & sugar till it's fluffy. Separately beat the eggs & saffron well. Pour the egg mix to the fluffy cream, carefully
- Pour the mousse to a serving glasses (just half a martini glass) & top w/ slice orange & granate apple. Leave at the fridge overnight for a better taste.

VOILÁ YOU HAVE A NICE MOUSSE TO serve!

GINGER CHEESE MUFFIN
This is so ez to make that even your kids can make it w/out mums assistance.

Ingredients:
2 philadelphia cheese
3 eggs
25 pcs ginger cookies
½ dl sugar
½ tsp cinnamon
75 grm melted butter

How to do:

-Crash the cookies in a mortel fine then mix the melted butter well. Pour in a pan & pre-bake for 5 mins

- Mix all the dry ingredients, mix the eggs after one another and batter it well. Pour over to the pre-bake ginger crash cookies

* If you want to make a double layer, put 1 cookie in every muffin form then pour again the mix ingredients

- Bake for 20-30 mins in 150 degrees or modify the baking procedure. The heat can vary depends where we're living.

So, c´mon....try lang! Wanna have my helping hands? Just ring my bell and I'll be there.

I want to know if you'd succeed. LET ME KNOW, GUYS, OK? C YAH, ALL

Cozy WeekEND

2007-12-10T20:58:00.000+01:00

Hello Everybody!

I enjoyed the w/end...a lil cozy at home w/ my family and thinking of someone far beyond the horizon... I was baking some christmas cookies & my specialities.

Then sunday came...friends & relatives came to celebrate the 2nd advent at home and enjoyed the music in the square and the christmas fleamarket, with lots of fun. Everything was so perfect. My crib was so cozy with all my christmas decos. I was amazed that everybody seems so comfy, hmmmm...the ambiance with full of feelings, might the reason why they felt it.

I'll share some pix at home w/ my dear ones & family happenings before christmas day comes.

Enjoy!

2:e ADVENT

2007-12-10T12:29:00.000+01:00

Hmmm...where are the swedish go? This day is the 2nd advent sunday.
Sta is waiting for the todds to come. I guess he's just fixing the ride for the day. Wish C is here to enjoy the day w/ my families kids too. SUX
In my dinner table...i love fixing my own christmas decorations, so I have this simple group of candles surrounded by some hish hash, lol...bermuda grass, christmas ball, a flower, a ceramic angel & Lizah's rosary, to make the group more personal charisma. Glimpse side by side are my bake cookies then my plates too.

HO----HO---HO---my SM moves inside...we don't have snow yet! but HEY...i love the chilly winter. SM is here inside to accompany us. It so sober staring at him, waving his right hand w/ his hat and move!

Now 2 more weeks to come! Am not really fun of this season. Anyhow, am stressed too, to look for the kids presents. U old people (he he) UR not counted in my list this year or maybe next year. My pocket is OUT OF ORDER.

Sta. Claus said, TILL NEXT YR! §:-))

1st Sunday Advent

2007-12-08T00:46:00.001+01:00

Sorry if i didn't hanged on! Well, this is the light for the season!

Dec. 2 was the first sunday of advent. In Sweden, having this advent candle settings is very popular tradition. In every candle lightened is means Christmas Day countdown. LOL*

I made my own settings. It's more nice and very natural me. I love glitters and much sophisticated. This year, i choose silver, white & green. White means for me PEACE, silver TRANQUILITY & green is FRUITFUL...these are the 3 keywords in my coming 2008.

See you nxt candle lighted!

I can smell Christmas is so close!

2007-12-08T00:29:00.001+01:00

2 more weeks we'll celebrate our Christ birth. As christians, we have some ways celebrating this season.

In the Philippines, it was funny when December months comes. Families will change their 10pesos to small denominations, cause lots of kids do carolling.

Yeah! from the starts feels cool...but then, the next evening, same kids come back & sing the same christmas song just to have some more coins.

Hmmmm...am one of them! but hey! during my time, when we go carolling, we really do our best shot. We practiced the songs properly and even had some dances.

Am not sure nowadays, nothing we're serious anymore. During my time, doing carolling, you must have a permit from our municipality. Seems that kids abuse the spirit of the serenity, eh?

I was annoyed at the end cause hard to bare all the songs and sings unproperly. I even shouted out that "NO ONE'S HOME"...

Share your funny Christmas carol story!

Reply to my post bout "LIFE SUX"

2007-12-06T21:03:00.000+01:00

Hmmmm... an everlasting lad somewhere in my country told me that "HANG ON"!!!

Tough but life is merry... read this:

"THE UNBROKEN SILENCE IS NOW HEARD DIRECT FROM THE HEART...
THE LONGER YOU KEEP IT, THE PAINFUL IT IS...AND WITHOUT YOU KNOWING YOU ARE LOSING YOUR SELF-ESTEEM...IF A CERTAIN RELATIONSHIP IS NOT BUILDING US AS A PERSON, BETTER LET GO...IT IS NEVER MEANT FOR US BECAUSE IF IT IS...IT'S SUPPOSED TO GIVE US PEACE OF MIND AND HEART...LIFE IS A MEDLEY OF JOY AND SORROW...WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO SHIFT SMOOTHLY AND STILL BE AT TUNED...AND WE CAN HEAR THE BEST MELODY WE CAN EVER IMAGINE...LIFE IS STILL BEAUTIFUL MY FRIEND...KEEP HOLDING ON......LOVE YOU DEAR".

She might be right or wrong, but i actually realized, somehow that Life isn't sux... it might be ME who sux... No worries! am still hanging on, for the sake of everybody who loves me so dearly.
You...you...you...& many of YOU.

Thanks for all your support in spirit...IHD no matter what!

Nice 2ts from someone in my list

2007-12-06T20:31:00.000+01:00

No matter how small we are or what color we might be;
Like a small candle, we all can produce the same light.
Spread light with your thoughts, words and actions.
It’s a dark world… and you are here to create light.

LIFE sux??? WHY NOT READ & TRY?

2007-12-05T21:28:00.000+01:00

But here's some way to think more positive than just mumbling all the negative thoughts we have:

1) Look on the inside & try to focus positive things in your life

2) Prove those negative thoughts wrong. Think Mother Nature, she will be there for you.

3) Now for the outside. Hard to think, but hey! just feel your beautiful things about yourself. Find stuff that appeals to you.

4) Determine why your life sucks. What things make better. Make a few goals and try to find ways to get there. The first step is the hardest, getting help or admitting you need it.

5) Goal & motivation. I know it's hard to fullfill but keep thinking of those energy who gives you motivated.

6) Remember that this is only one part of your entire life. There will be a tomorrow. There will be a next week. There will be a next month and maybe by then, you'll be feeling better.

***You are in control of your life and though it might get worse, it'll get better eventually.

TIPS!!!

** To "go for it," simply get up and do it.
**After you think positively, your whole views change about the world and you tend to look on the other side.
** Talk to others about how you are feeling.
** If you feel something is lacking in your life, try giving back to others.
** An oft-forgotten piece of common sense... Everything you don't like about yourself is something that you can fix.
** Remember to be completely honest with yourself. The rest will follow.

BUT SEE ALWAYS UP THE BELOW:
** Don't get lost in self-pity. Remember you have the ability to change your outlook and your situation.
** Resist the urge to act out moods on those around you. Instead, write, confide in a friend, do something creative or physically active.
** If you feel persistantly sad, unmotivated, anxious, hopeless or fearful, seek professional help. You may be suffering from a mood disorder such as clinical depression.

PASSION, COMPASSION

2007-12-02T21:47:00.000+01:00

PLS. GIVE SOMETIMES A CHANCE TO READ BELOW::::

TO ALL PEOPLE WHO'S INVOLVE TO A PROHIBITED LOVE, A FORBIDDEN GAME!

EVERYBODY'S INVOLVE IN THIS LETTER OR AN ESSAY???

HOPE IT BROADEN YOUR MIND, AT LEAST!
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The outburst of emotions was like lightning and thunder that even a small child could understand, so intense and fierce that assertions, hasty it may seem, were readied. There's so many changes in our lives could never be understood for so short a time. It's beyond compression, kind of like putting a square peg into a round hole. Passions run deep and high, like wildfire burning everything along its path, it must not fail to consider the changes within each of us whether such changes could sustain its vigor and excitement.

I read all messages over and over again trying to come to terms with what you are today. The amorous disasters and the escape from scarcity are what I believe your motivations. It made you the strong but lonely person you are now maybe because you failed to appreciate all of its aspects, seeing only the side which best fit yourself. Never been in love?... you had been in love but you'd rather not call it love because the experience made you cry. To hate those men/women who in one way or another made you smile is like hating yourself, as they will always be a part of you no matter how you try to delete them from memory. If we could only format and re-format ourselves like computers! to fit other operating systems! Love is what made us, will save us and will keep us strong as we travel this space we call life. Marrying for pecuniary material reasons?

Have you see you in such a distracted situation? If I were in his/her shoes I'd do the same. It is his/her GOD given right to protect you and all those precious to him/her. He/she loves you very much and I can feel it! I could not blame him/her if he/she has entertained the idea that I am dipping my hands into his/her cookie jar. Have you ever considered the years you have been together and suddenly you act so weird and so strange? He/she doesn't deserve this. He/she needs your love. He/she needs your compassion.

All the time I wanted to see my beautiful butterfly/caterpillar in gracious flight. I don' want to lose sight of his/her as it has been for thirty years. I love my butterfly/caterpillar so much that I want to see him/her happy wherever he/she maybe. I have taken that love into another level of existence beyond the indulgence of most people. Maybe we could not grow old together in these compelling circumstances, perhaps in another lifetime...