Don't Stop Looking For Love

Today is the Christmas Day, I was riding a taxi going to work. The streets are quite... I still feel sleepy... then this song was played by a radio station... It was an inspiring song... not only to find romantic love but never to give up that sooner or later you will find the one you love...

Been so long since I found someone
You came as some surprise
But I knew you were meant for me
When I looked into your eyes
So beautiful and strong
Girl where did you come from
As life passed me by
You fell from the sky
And I could hear you say

Don't Stop Looking For Love
It can be found
In the strangest places
Just when you've given up
Along comes a miracle
That turns your life around
So don't stop, looking for love

Walking around with my head hanging
down, I felt so all alone
And your love seemed miles away
I was a heart without a home
A woman in the rain
You took the clouds away
Now bright as the sun
Our love has begun
And I could hear you say...

CHORUS

Suddenly my dream had
Come and rescued me
I can't believe I finally reached the day
Now I can say...

CHORUS to fade

Sharing the blessings we had...

It has been a tradition to the management to have an outreach program every December. Especially now that we received our 14th month bonus. The group choose the Franciscan Children Foundation in Guadalupe. It is ran by the Franciscan Sisters, where they lived in a house donated by a family. The children in the foundation ranges from 2-18 years old.

It was a great experience giving time to the children who are not blessed to have their own family by their side. In-spite with the crisis that hit the country.

Merry Christmas

It is Christmas time... people are busy attending parties, buying gifts and planning their vacation... but me? I was getting bigger and bigger because I kept of eating and eating... anyways, I originally planned to take VL during Christmas because I need to spend time with my family. But since most of my agents are present... i decided to be there.. I know my parents will understand me... By the way, it is my 3 Christmas I've spent it in the office. On Christmas eve, we had dinner with my family and relatives outside our house. We had salo2x our small foods prepared. My nieces asked to have a party and games but since I'll be on duty, I promised them to have fun party on New Year's eve. We decided to have a costume party.

After work, there are lots of people and kids in the subdivision, asking for candies and gifts. I, myself packed some candies and chocolates also to be given to the kids. I have also bought gifts for my parents, godchildren, nieces and nephews.

Hopefully everyone had their Christmas meaningful and thank God for a wonderful day.

Small salo2x outside our house with my family and relatives...

My Nieces and Nephews waiting for me to arrived from work early morning on Christmas Day...

Stanley's Badminton Club Christmas Party 2009

This is one of the many Christmas parties I have attended this year... We've been playing quite sometime already with our college classmates. We decided to have our own party. So after playing badminton we went directly to the Ding-Qua-Qua Restaurant. We had eat all you can chinese foods. I was so full that I felt like throwing up but good thing I was able to manage it. We had out manito/manita but sad to say my Manito (Andy) was not able to bought me a gift because he needs my cellphone before he can buy my wishlist (k800 earset) which is right cause it might not work in my phone. So, I just told him to buy my 2nd option which is the silver earring and he can ask help from Canenz...

Then after the dinner we watched "Avatar" in 3D cinema. It was an awesome movie. I love the story which it is a true to us. That we are destroying our mother nature. Hopefully people watching it will realize that we need to take care of our environment.

By the way, it is our 3rd time to watch movie with him as a group but now we did not sit beside. Kinda sad but I need to move on...

Canenz and meh...

Management Christmas Party 2009

It was a simple party at Allan's place. We hired a catering services for our foods. The girls did the videoke and boys played computer games.

I received a pillow case from Alson... he must have not able to read our wishlist :( too bad... I was expecting something red... but again thank u so much... :)

Then after the party we went again to a bar... it was a hell experience whew! All I can say is IT'S RAINING MEN! AMEN!

(L-R) Rusty, Xenia, Melz and Meh

a kiss in the check from Cris Machura

CebuOps and CebuST group pic...

Cha2x, meh, Merl, Magz & Xenia

meh, Gale & Xenia (singing heart fully)

Search For Miss CebuOps

Another masterpiece of MS Paint...

Who's your bet??

1and1 White Christmas Party

It was my 4th Christmas Party with the Company and now we have a theme already... it was a White Christmas... employees are required to wear white... everyone looked so dashing in their white gowns and polos... The venue really fits the theme and it was full of joy when our GM announced that a $300 bonus will be given to everyone! Yehey! love it!

Of course we don't want to be behind... the eclipse gurls wore headbands created by my meh and Jim... we looked so elegant... like we are from 80's ladies...

The Elegant Eclipse Team

Eclipse Ladies with the General Manager Jay

Wonder Sups (Maggie, meh and Xenia)

Charlie's Angels

I like my outfit that night with a touch of redness...

Then we continue the party @ The Beat, Mango...

New Hair Color and a Bangs

Last Saturday, December 12, 2009, I went to salon early in the morning to get my hair done. I will try the hair celophane. The only color that I like was the red mahogany. Got a little scared cause it might be to wild for me. The treatment took 4hrs to complete because there are lots of people getting their hair done for their parties.

my new look ;)

Time Out Day with Deejoy

Me and Ate Deejoy had a time out with our work. We bonded together in the mall. Buying stuffs for our Christmas parties and Bikoy's wedding. I was able to buy a new white dress and some make up. Then we checked the new suggested place the Bubble Bee Tea House. The foods were a blast and our stomach are too big already. We chill for a while in the place. It was cozy and for chillax moments with friends and love ones.

Deejoy and I @ Bubble Bee Tea House

Ate Deejoy ordered the Taiwanese Chicken Chop

I had the Teriyaki Chicken! superb! with Tea Slush...

And for the desserts we had the Mango Cream Creep...

I love the place and their couches ... like the pink and black... :)

Team Eclipse Christmas Party 2009

Last Sunday, December 5, 2009, we had our team Christmas party @ Pans n Dishes located at Pit-Os. Yummy foods... super duper lots of foods... then all of our talents are revealed already.
It was a success. I would like to credit the organizers and the team for a wonderful cooperation.

A no clear declamation...
I've been stood up on my wedding day...

Manita Aivalyn gave a sexy pink nightgown and a chinese robe.

Manita Jimilene... I gave her a computer table...

Jay Walking

Last week I was so excited to write something because it is December already and just 25 days to go before the Christmas day! With the full schedule that I had plus I have to think something for party's talent show. My excitement turns to dust when today I caught by LTO stepping down in the middle of the street. whew! I was going to the UniTop near Sto Nino when when the traffic is so heavy in the Colon Street. I got frustrated cause I might be late at work. So, when it was a red light I get down from the jeepney without checking that there are CITOM scattered in the place. I was called and explained that it was red light and I need to go to the church immediately. I don't want to be help their with people looking at us. So, I ask how much then I pay then with my new 50 pesos bill. (grrrrr) then ran off. Yes it was a fault anyway I violated the jay walking policy and they are just doing their job. Unluckily I was caught by them. To everybody be carefully esp going to the downtown area, crocodiles are scattered everywhere.

It was a the most embarrassing moment this year. This will be credited as a new experience in my life.

I Rest My Case

I guess it's been 7yrs already since I thought that there is a different sort of feeling towards him. I noticed him during our 1st year CompE Election at USC-TC. He was nominated and elected as the President. I wanted to vote for him because I like his eyes and I think he will be a good leader but one of my classmate ran in the same position so we voted for him. So eventually the feelings seems to grow more as I kept on seeing him everyday at school even though we're on different block section. What do I like him most is being the kuya of our classmate. He has this eyes that melts my heart. He is also gifted with a great intelligence specially in one of our ECE subject, where he gave time and went home late just to be our tutor (dba nakaka inlove). But we have different set of friends and status in life. His from a prosperous and known chinese family. So, I just kept my feelings.

Now, we are both working already. I only got to see him in our badminton games once a week. Before I thought because he has a similarity of my x-bf but I don't get to see him already but I kinda miss him also. My friends keep on telling me to just move on because he is so torpe... some doubt if he is gay... I didn't mind them and followed my heart. Trying and praying that somebody he will show to me that I have small place in his heart.

After watching movie with him and our friends, I tried to recall everything that would show if he has feelings towards me.

- if cares for me, he will really offer and tell the taxi driver to get inside to our subdivision so that I could safely go home at night.
- he would initiate any conversion when we're together.
- showed some joke at me.
- would reply to my thousand of txt messages even though I'm not unli text :)
- offer some help...

But maybe he only treats me as a friend. Cause he reminds me if we have a badminton game. Now, I'm tired of being martyr and so loyal to him... after all of these things and feelings for him, it seems nothing has change. There is no connection between us...

With all of thses.... I rest my case... I'm letting my heart to rest from being used just beat for only you...

Maguindanao Massacre

The Maguindanao massacre, also known as the Ampatuan massacre (after the town where the mass graves were found), occurred on the morning of November 23, 2009, in the town of Ampatuan in Maguindanao province, on the island of Mindanao in the Philippines. The victims were about to file a certificate of candidacy for Esmael Mangudadatu, vice mayor of Buluan town. Mangudadatu was challenging Andal S. Ampatuan, Jr., son of the incumbent Maguindanao governor Datu Andal Ampatuan Sr., in the forthcoming Maguindanao gubernatorial election,^[1] part of the national elections in 2010. Those killed included Mangudadatu's wife, his two sisters, lawyers, and aides.


I got frightened when I heard this news. Specially when most of the victims are women. They were killed brutal. This happened before the start of the campaign... and what do we expect when during the campaign period or the election day?
People now can dared to kill for the sake of the politics...
I condemn this Massacre and the people who can do this.
They don't have the right to be alive in this world.
What really happened?
This is a big problem to our government?
What can they do now?

Bump...Bump...Bump...Bored...

I was late for 3mins... at the first day of week...
my day day was ruined... and my life got bump...
i'm so bored....

A Lots of New on Weekends

Last week was the busiest week that I had so far... Work investigation, coaching... then on weekend we had the Outreach feeding program, dinner w/ friends, fun run and 1&1 Clubs Acquaintance party.

• I hate it but it is part of my job. Yes! that is the reality... there are things that you don't expect but suddenly happens... all you need to do is to get more proof that it is not true and pray for the best. As much as I hate memos... I hate giving memos... so please have mercy on your records it would really affect in your future...
  

• Eclipse Outreach Feeding Program. With all of the blessings we have received this year, one of it is being part of the top teams, more top agents, good working relationship and no calamity in Cebu... we are sharing it to the less fortunate children in the Missionary of the Poor Little Lamb Center. This is the first time we will be doing a feeding program to the Autistic children who needs care and love. It was a success giving a limited time and budget but with the love and support of the team and our friends, we're able to give everything we could.
  
  
  
  
• Eat All You Can @ Joven's Park Mall. After the tiring outreach program, my college girlfriends treat me to a dinner as a post and pre celebration of Danica and Deejoy. It was my first time also to eat their as friends recommended to try their foods. First time to wear my kimono dress and bought a so comfy shoes. Thanks girls!

• Fun Run @ Mepza. You don't see me usually running but early Sunday morning together with my teammates (Angie, Jim, Gayang and Ryan) we signed up for the Run for a Cause formed by the Mepza Companies. I don't know how long 5kilometers is but surely it will one hell of a sweating. At first we are so excited and we are full of energy in the stretching part. Before turn to the first corner of the run, we asked if are "we there yet?"... We did not pushed our selves to run cause we know we haven't prepared for it. Suddenly the shoes of Gayang needs to be fix so we just walked and it turns out to be a Funny Walk. We kept on joking and laughing out loud. Maybe soon I'll try again the fun run/walk...
  
  
  

• 1&1 Clubs Acquaintance Party. Normally we have this acquaintance at school but not in 1&1. We had a jamming session at Belly Idol, Mango Grill. I was there also to support my friend who sang a song heartily.
  

whew! imagine it was a hell of a schedule. Aside those mentioned above there are still things I did for it to be successful. Too bad I was not able to play badminton, but maybe next week... still need to chose between hiking or badminton... I kinda miss him already... I can't tell him directly that I wanted to watch movie with him...

Ok back to the topic... I really had fun and there lots of first times after not able to do so in the past couple of months. Hopefully more activities to help others to come and esp for me to loose weight. :P

Eclipse Outreach Feeding Program

Pre-Nup Shoot @ Kan-Irag

My friend Deejoy had her first nuptial shoot at the Kan-Irag Mountain Resort. It was for our dear classmate's friend. Janeth invite me to come... we become the PA aka Personal Assistant... i thought pretty angels heheheh anyways I had come even though I'm having problems in breathing cause the it's so hard walking in to the mountains whew....

When do you I'll be having my our prenup shoot... :) will I be the bride or the photographer or the PA again? hehehe we'll see. :)

5 Things To Do While You're Still Single

I have been a certified single lady for almost 5years already. IMAGINE!!!! I have survived, up until now...
Let's see if I have done already the things that a single should do.

1. Get a hobby
- i have lots of hobbies but the problem is that I easily get tired of it. So far the only hobby that is sticking with me is playing badminton.

2. Learn to take care of yourself
- I failed on this part. Physically I am harsh on my body. I ate any food if I wanted to anytime.

3. Travel alone
- Since last year I traveled a lot but with friends and family. Last birthday I was able to travel out of the town alone. Now I am planning to travel alone out of the province. Still checking the perfect place to visit. This gives me a time to contemplate things I have done before and plan ahead for the future.

4. Be single
- Single? so much... I've been independent in my decisions. I wanted to work and solve my problems in life alone as much as possible. I haven't been in a date for quite sometimes already.

5. Celebrate you
- Yes, I maybe successful in my career as a supervisor in an early age. I buy and go everywhere I want but deep inside there are still insecurities that is preventing me to shine. Hopefully I could conquer this negative thoughts of it.

Eclipse Zombies

Last November 2, 2009, we had a halloween celebration in the office. Of course, there is a scary costume contest. To avoid spending more money we agreed to be zombie. But I got sad because my favorite old white shirt was used for the costumer and I need to tear it up. :(

The scary side of me... isn't it?

Happy Halloween!!

Angie's Surprise Birthday Party

Last October 13, the team gave Angie a birthday surprise celebration.
After badminton game, we had dinner at Larsian. I forgot I should not eat chicken.
Yeah, after that we blindfolded Angie going to the Open Mic.
We sang a songs to Angie... what so called "manyita"


Beer and cake... at Open Mic

We had a blast... singing!

This is the card I created for Angie...
whew I kept on recalling the creative side of me...

Eclipse TB @ Mt. View

The first team building that we held within the City because most of us has an appointment on the next day.
The first team building that we were so full because there are lots of foods available.

Overnight at Mt. View

Another angle....

This is me... and im loving my hair... it complements the city lights :P

Bad Hair Day?

whew! look at my hair! taken last September during KC's farewell treat....
this is the result when sleepless nights, hungry stomach comes together...
my hair was a MESS!!!

October 31, 2009 [Last Day of Voters Registration]

The Voters Registration for this coming 2010 Election started 2nd of December 2008. And just last Saturday was the last day of registration. Couple of months ago the campaign to register and make your vote is very strong. One of this is the AKO ANG SIMULA by ABS-CBN. It is widely spread all over the country. They use different strategies to make the Filipinos especially the young ones to register and vote this election.

Luckily me that I was so excited to have my first vote. So, when I reached at the age of 18, with my cousins, we lined up in the COMELEC building early in the morning just to register. We waited for 4-5hours for our turn to be served. Then the election next year, I was able to vote and at the same time I was a 3rd member in one of the precinct in our barangay.

October 31, 2009 was the last day for the registration. A month before the number of newly registrants have increased everyday. You see this is one of the Filipino traits. It is like cramming... we work on the task/issue when deadline is near already. I, myself keeps on waiting for the deadline before I submit my reports. But what I get mad of with the people last week trying to register was they got mad because of so many reasons. No forms, slow process, no extension, small place, typhoons, floods, etc... and all of the reasons they could think to blame the COMELEC. I'm taking the sides of COMELEC but I guess they have given us ample of time to register. Being a voter is our responsibility as a Filipino citizen. Through election it is our chance to select the perfect candidate to help our beloved Philippines rise up again... the person who has the heart and mind not to the wealth and position... but to serve the Filipino people. Do not wait for the propaganda to encourage you to vote, as a Filipino, let us open our eyes in what is happening in our society. Let's us start by being an early registrant voter... let us not blame others! At the end it will be our fault who ever will be setting in the highest position of our country whether you have voted or not.

Ateneo Blue Eagles Back2Back Champion UAAP Season 72

Ateneo Blue Eagles wrapped up the season with a back-to-back championship. They are my bet considering they are the top seeded. I know the senior Eagle will do their best to have a full blast play since these are their last season in the UAAP. This is the first I have followed the UAAP men's basketball season. Me, my cousin and family really enjoyed the games esp when Ateneo are playing, everything will stop and even I'm sick I still carefully watch their games on tv.(hopefully I could one of their games in the Araneta).

Jai, Rabeh, Nonoy and the team did a great job to defend their title. Great defense and offense and the fastbreaks which I don't normally see with them. All I can say is WOW! Jai as a co-captain of the team did really a good job. His moves when he had a trey... the SHOT GUN baby! Jai really deserves this championship after how many years he spent just to improve his performance.



We don't actually know personally but it shows on how people describes him. For how many months I have been reading sports forums and articles, you will know that this man is not only a basketball player but a man with a big heart... guess bigger than his body hehehehe


Now the season has ended I can't wait for the UAAP Season 73... but It won't be the same before because I will surely miss the Ateneo jersey #5 with surname REYES on top of it.


To Jai, Rabeh and Nonoy, God Bless in your new path after graduating...
Hoping to see you again in the basketball games... :)

CONGRATULATIONS ATENEO BLUE EAGLES for winning the back to back championship!