remembering friends

I had some spare time at work today. It was not as busy as it usually is. Went through some friends' profiles in what Lifey calls "the accursed site". While browsing through this newly-revamped site, I got to think how time has the power to change people and yet, I was still able to see something familiar in their personalities. Familiar in the sense that I can remember and relate each friend's personality to a special memory-- something significant in my life that's worth remembering.


I thought of how we were before during high school or college. Or probably how we got to know each other and found things in common that made us click. Or how we faced challenges together. Judging from the pictures, I know their faces may not be exactly the same as those I have etched in my memory. Judging from the profiles, I know some have altered their personas and their interests. Some may be far from me now and God knows when or if I will get to see them again.


I was asking, does their memory show me as the exact same person they knew before? Will they be surprised if after all these years, I meet them again and they'll realize I've changed somehow? Will the friendship remain the same? Do they remember the moments we had together? Can they say that somehow I had made a mark... an influence or something in their lives?


I don't know where I'm getting at with this entry. I don't even know if I was able to express myself clearly. But this I do know, that I am grateful for these friends and for having the chance to know them in my lifetime. They will be treasured and will always be remembered.

animal magnetism

Never thought I have one. Got this migraine going on but since I am taking advantage of the free speedy internet I can avail due to my work schedule changes, here's a quiz to show how animalistic I can get. ;)


What's Your Animal Magnetism?





You're a Puffin in the wild world of love.


Aww, you sweet Puffin. You probably fall on the more traditional side of the relationship spectrum. Mating to you is more about expressing your feelings and being in love than having a frisky frolic on an island with someone you've just met. You probably take a cue from your puffin counterparts in the wild who are monogamous and keep the same mate for life.


You won't be serving many pick-up lines on your menu for romance. But that's not to say that you aren't colorful and playful. You're just more cuddly-sweet than come-hither. You probably would swim the seven seas in search of your soul mate. Once the search is over and you've found that special someone, you're the type to settle into romantic bliss — for good. Your loyalty and devotion are unquestionable. And canoodling with your mate is one of the richest rewards in life to people like you. Essentially, what it comes down to is this: When you find the right one, bye, bye, birdie! You'll be off the market for good.

body clock shock

Imagine being told that you have to work from 2AM until 11AM ASAP. Imagine how you could commute alone at that time since you don't have a car and you happen to be a female who could attract some bad souls out there. Imagine ending your work shift at 11AM when the sun is shining at its best and you just came from a freezing hellhole (what a contrast! Didn't think that was possible). Imagine how your head would ache. How could you get rid of a cold that has been bugging you for more than a week now? Imagine your body clock go through all that when it is used to a 9PM-6AM shift for the past 6 months?


Just imagine.


I don't need to. Coz I'll go through that a few hours from now. What a way to start the year. Wish me luck!

A toast to "The Professor"

Prof. JRR Tolkien (born 3 January 1892)


Life will not be a fantastic journey without your stories.
Thank you, dear Professor!


Place your toast for "the Professor" here.





Since we are discussing birthdays, I just wanna say:


Happy Birthday, Lifey!

new year, new beginnings

I did not go to any parties during New Year's eve. It was okay. Being at home was fine. My stomach was still full and I still had fun with my family. Plus the view from our street was cool. Love seeing those fireworks! I'm glad I did not spend the beginning of 2005 at work. Wish I had better pics to show but I hope these would suffice.



taken using Nokia 6610i



taken using Nokia 6610i




Year-ender survey: (also posted in this site)


1. What did you do in 2004 that you've never done before?
- I can think of two things right now: pass a resignation paper and watch the ROTK EE ;)

2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
- I'm not into making new year's resolutions.

3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
- yes, Michelle, a high school friend

4. Did anyone close to you die?
- no. thank God.

5. What countries did you visit?
- wish! maybe this year. =p

6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2004?
- a signed contract as a PT in the US

7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
- March 11, 2004. our first year together.

8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
- getting a job that pays higher than the previous one! =p

9. What was your biggest failure?
- not applying for FCCPT :(

10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
- yeah. was confined for 3 days because of that.

11. What was the best thing you bought?
- my cellphone! :)

12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
- my sister. for continuing to face the "challenges" of college life! ;)

13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
- no one in particular.

14. Where did most of your money go?
- bills, bills, bills! oh and some books. =p

15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
- my vacation leave from work

16. What song will always remind you of 2004?
- "if i aint got you" by usher and alicia keys, "burn" by usher

17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- happier
ii. thinner or fatter? fatter =,(
iii. richer or poorer? richer (wish!)

18. What do you wish you'd done more
- engage in fun activities

19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
- focus in work

20. How will you be spending Christmas?
- spent it already. at home. with my family. =)

21. Did you fall in love in 2004?
- yes. i've always had since 2003. =)

22. How many one-night stands?
- none

23. What was your favorite TV program?
- (programs) sex and the city, csi, hey arnold!, spongebob squarepants and as told by ginger =)

24. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
-none really

25. What was the best book you read?
- "angels and demons" by dan brown

26. What was your greatest musical discovery?
- LOTR symphony! ahhh... heaven! =)

27. What did you want and get?
- a new phone!

28. What was your favorite film of this year?
- LOTR:ROTK (answered by a true biased fanatic)

29. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
- turned 24. spent it at work. such a bore.

30. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
- getting a US working/immigrant visa =p

31. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
- simply me.

32. What kept you sane?
- my family

33. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
- orlando bloom!

34. What political issue stirred you the most?
- national elections

35. Who did you miss?
- my college barkada

36. Who was the best new person you met?
- Ayn Dagny! =)

37. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:
- "Waiting was a sin against both the time that was still to come and the moments one was currently disregarding".

38. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
- "Cause what goes around, comes around... What goes up, must come down..." -karma, alicia keys

*Color of most clothes you own
= blue

*Number of pillows you sleep with
= four plus two more throw pillows

*What room are you in right now?
=living room

*What were you doing 12AM last night?
= taking calls at work

*How old will you be in 10 yrs?
= 34

*What do you think you'll be doing in 10 years?
= leaving my mark in this world

*Are you paranoid?
= always