Two of my sisters are in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. One of them has been working in the city for almost three years and the other one for almost two. They earned relatively well which made us able to live quite comfortably. A few months ago, my eldest sister was also dreaming about going to that great Muslim city and tried to persuade me of going there too. When she asked me the ultimate question, I was a little surprised with my response. It was a big NO. "Why?" she asked. For one, I never really dreamed of leaving my comfort zone for anything, especially for money. There was nothing I wanted but to be able to live as comfortably as I can and at the same time be contented with what I have. But that reason was actually not the one that I told my sister. "The Lord's second coming is near," I told her, "and when that time comes, I don't want myself to be surrounded by Arabs." It surprised me and my sister as well. But it was a very truthful an

I have just finished packing my things and I am almost ready to fly. I have almost done doing everything in my to-do list and right now all I want to do is just to relax. I am going to make the biggest decision of my life and tomorrow is my twilight. Coincidentally, tomorrow is the Philippine premier of the movie Twilight of which I am a huge fan. Also, tomorrow would be my last day here in the Philippines. Tomorrow, I would be experiencing two very different twilights in my life. I couldn't really say that going to Dubai is everything that I have always wanted. I told myself before that if I would be able to have a job that could give me the necessary comfort, not the luxurious comfort, I would never ever desire of going abroad. I was able to find such a job. But why am I doing this now? When I was a young child, all I wanted to do was to run away. I always wanted to be alone and I didn't want anybody to interfere with my decisions for my life. I wanted to tend for mysel

Would Edward be able to resist killing Bella? Would Bella be willing to give up her life for Edward? I am more than halfway through the last book of the Twilight Series -- Breaking Dawn. I am expecting to finish it tonight and tomorrow would be a time to hear Edward Cullen's story behind the very bizarre and reason-defying love story of him and Bella Swan. This story has just captivated my mind. Every single thing I think of these days are about Edward and Bella.. and sometimes the funny imprinting of Bella's werewolf best friend Jacob to her and Edward's only half-vampire and half-human daughter Renesmee. Just like a normal addict (as if being an addict is normal), I haven't stopped just by reading the books. Researches here and there have kept me preoccupied in the last few days. Videos, music, write-ups, pictures.. I have searched the net endlessly as I am waiting for the climax of this addiction. I have watched all of the movies' trailers and that made me

My eyes are half-open and tired yet my mind refuses to put me in a deep slumber even if it knows that I badly need a rest from all of these. I have been awake for a little more than thirty-six hours but I can't seem to disassemble my mind, break it into pieces, and try to clear it with everything. I have to think of nothing. I have to focus on nothingness. But the more I try to focus, the more my mind refuses to let go of my imaginations. Yes, I am aware that I am very much imagining things, specifically the scenes from the novel that I am addicted to right now -- Twilight. It started out as a simple curiosity. I have heard my friend, Naomi, tell me things about the novel. I never understood her but I got really curious because she seldom shows me a perfect enthusiasm, or should I say addiction, to novels (except for Harry Potter which I definitely would not read). She sent me an e-mail with pdf files of the four books -- the Twilight Series. I promised her that I would read i

Unbelievably, I have been single for seven months – the longest period of time ever that I have been in this state since I was sixteen years old. Now, I am twenty-two years old and it has been roughly about six years since I had my first boyfriend. I am single and I am enjoying it. Oddly though, the past seven months of my life have been… uhmm… should I say the most promiscuous. Nuh-ahh.. not in the true sense of the word but promiscuous in a sense that I have been constantly seeing more than just one guy at a time. The relationships are more than just platonic but they’re less than romantic. They’re sort of a mutual understanding that these relationships couldn’t and shouldn’t escalate to a higher level. They’re more of the so-called “friends with benefits” but not the s-e-x benefit. Never ever the s-e-x benefit. On one side, here’s a guy who has been with me through the joys and the sorrows. He was my long-time boyfriend and I really appreciated, and I still do appreci

Hmmm... Pizza pizza!!! Maybe because I am always reminded of pizzas everyday at work, my craving for pizzas has grown tremendously in the past three months. Just thinking about the toppings that I read over and over again everyday with the different crusts, on top of the delicious appetizers and deserts, I can't help but reminisce the taste of the pizza that lingers on my tongue. My favorite? It's Greenwhich Special Overload. Oh, maybe I don't know any other kind of pizza because I always order the same pizza time and time again. Hehe... I find it so delicious with the green bell pepper, the pineapple, the mushroom, the meat, and the so.. so.. crispy thin crust. I can consume one family-sized Greenwhich Special Overload all by myself in one setting. Sounds impossible? Why don't you check out these pictures... Hmm.. simot sarap! I got all consumed! before... after... The Greenwhich Special Overload I bought when I treated Ate, Kuya, Shekinah, and

I am not really a gifted singer nor a talented musician. I just simply know how to sing and play some musical instruments. But I always find myself singing during weddings. The first time I became a wedding singer was during my eldest sister's wedding. I was twelve years old and even though they wanted to include me in the entourage, they couldn't because I was too young to be a bridesmaid and too old to be a flower girl. So I ended up being a wedding singer instead. Then sometime three or four years ago, a churchmate of mine, Kuya Ariston was wed and I was asked be the wedding singer for the second time. And even though I wasn't the singer for my Manang's wedding last July 31 (because they hired a professional band to shower the celebration with songs), I was asked to render a special song number with my friend Jay. And after the reception, we unexpectedly grabbed the microphones and reigned on the stage

I have always wanted to spend a whole night (and dawn) with my friends (friends only with no distractions) at the beach or at a resort. And finally, after how many years of planning a night such as that, it has come true on the eve of my birthday. What a way to celebrate my 22nd birthday! I certainly wanted to invite my friends from college but my mind was too full that time. If only I didn't have problems during those days, I would have enjoyed it so much. But I enjoyed it nevertheless. I had fun despite the things that bothered me, which my friends said was obvious even though I didn't tell them the real reason for my despair. But everything is okay now and I could only look back to the memories. Anyways, it was actually not planned so well. At two in the afternoon, Naomi, Jay, and I decided to celebrate my birthday by spending a night at Bahia Resort Hotel located at Agus, Lapulapu City. We then went to Jen and Bes' place to invite them and called the rest of our ka-BE

Finally, after a year or so of preparing for my dear sister’s big day, it has come. Last July 31, Rama and Nanette were officially joined together and celebrated their labor of love at the Casino Español de Cebu. Here are some pictures of the BIG DAY! JenFeb, Shekinah, Kim, and I while having lunch at Marco Polo. Doing the hair and makeup. With the entourage and secondary sponsors. Helping the bride wear her gown. Picture with the bride at the hotel. At the stairs of Marco Polo Hotel. The Maid of Honor makes her way. The couple with their maid of honor and best man. The couple with the entourage. The entourage feeling shocked with the couple's kiss. hehehe.... Making a fun pose at the garden. One, two, three, jump! The best man and I. The couple with the guests. The bouquet game.. so fun! Giving my message. Jay and I with our duet. Joshua, Jen, me, Naomz, and Jay... lingaw au.. Krishna, Me, Vianney, Budd