Goodbye 2008!
Thank you for being nice to me.
THANK you dear LORD for this year.
HeLLo, 2009!
Am wishin' that u'd treat me better.
I'm so excited to see what u have in store for me.
C u in a while.
Bless this year, Oh LORD.
Thankful & Anticipating,
GeN c",)
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
WhaT is HOMESICK?!
Homesickness (or in some cases, Nostalgia), is the distress or impairment caused by an actual or anticipated separation from the specific home environment or attachment objects.
Believe it or not but I don't normally feel homesick though I'm so far from home. I guess living in a dorm during college days and in an apartment during my Hitachi days make me so used to being away. Besides, I have my brother (our eldest) and his wife around and their presence somehow makes me feel a piece of home. I also have my college friends here plus some office friends and my weekend is never idle because of them.
Isa pa, dito I could do more things. One example is diving. It's expensive in Pinas. And so only those richy rich could afford such activities. In short, am having fun here. And I'm not missing home much...
Uhm, not until recently.
Mom, Dad and my four pamangkins were here last October. It was a very short stay - roughly 10 days. But they were here just in time for my birthday. (My birthday is 25th. They were here on 24th evening, almost 25th mn. Their flight was supposedly a week earlier but due to the kid's exams in school, they had a change of sched.) Btw, my birthday was just an added reason on why they went here. They have some other agenda. Nevertheless, their presence added much joy to my day! I'll post my so late entry 'bout my party soon.
Our place was a mess those times. Imagine having 4 kids in the room! Yet the feeling of going home after a looong day at work excites me knowing that I'll see Mom and Dad plus the kids again. Bago pa lang ako makauwi, tatanong ko na kung san kami pupunta. My kuya and ate decide on where to go. Sila ang may mas free na sched.
Believe it or not but I don't normally feel homesick though I'm so far from home. I guess living in a dorm during college days and in an apartment during my Hitachi days make me so used to being away. Besides, I have my brother (our eldest) and his wife around and their presence somehow makes me feel a piece of home. I also have my college friends here plus some office friends and my weekend is never idle because of them.
Isa pa, dito I could do more things. One example is diving. It's expensive in Pinas. And so only those richy rich could afford such activities. In short, am having fun here. And I'm not missing home much...
Uhm, not until recently.
Mom, Dad and my four pamangkins were here last October. It was a very short stay - roughly 10 days. But they were here just in time for my birthday. (My birthday is 25th. They were here on 24th evening, almost 25th mn. Their flight was supposedly a week earlier but due to the kid's exams in school, they had a change of sched.) Btw, my birthday was just an added reason on why they went here. They have some other agenda. Nevertheless, their presence added much joy to my day! I'll post my so late entry 'bout my party soon.
Our place was a mess those times. Imagine having 4 kids in the room! Yet the feeling of going home after a looong day at work excites me knowing that I'll see Mom and Dad plus the kids again. Bago pa lang ako makauwi, tatanong ko na kung san kami pupunta. My kuya and ate decide on where to go. Sila ang may mas free na sched.
Mom and Dad enjoying the view
Family souvenir
Tourists =)
Li'l Pink Girl and Li'l Green Boy
The KiDz
Hannah Banana and Daddy with the super messy background
Me and Li'l Me
Luv this li'l girl
It was Nov. 3 (3am flight) when they went back to Pinas. The room seems empty when they left. Sob!
Friday last week I called Mom:
Ma: Uwi ka naman (for Christmas) kahit 5 days lang. Naho-homesick ako e.
Me: Ano ka ba, Ma?! Nasa HOME ka kaya! =)
The conversation made me laugh for a while but later I realized sana nga I could go home.
Symptoms in homesickness may be emotional, cognitive, or physical. In extreme cases, physical health problems accompany the hallmark symptom of homesickness, which is preoccupying thoughts of home. Most people describe homesickness as a want or longing to be back home, continuously missing their parents, spouse, relatives, friends, mates, pets, and aspects of their familiar environments. People may describe their feelings as a deep sadness, depression, frustration, anger, or hopelessness...Symptoms may include cramps, ulcers, diarrhea, headaches, tense muscles, vomiting, tears, crying and withdrawal, etc.
I knew I'll miss my FAM. But I never thought I'll have this extended feeling of Homesickness. Dec na kaya! Hindi naman ako ganito last year. Hhhmmm, kaya cguro lately I'm becoming sickly.
GeN naho-HOMESICK na OFW
Monday, December 15, 2008
Can't sleep
I was lying on my bed for more than a couple of hours but i just can't sleep. Sabi nila sa mga ganitong pagkakataon daw na d ka makatulog may nag-iisip daw sayo. Totoo kaya iyon?
I guess.
Dahil sa mga oras na ito may isang tao na sa tingin ko ay d makatulog dahil naiisip ako - ang Mommy ko. She's missing me. And I'm missing her too.
ApPLe of the eye ng Mommy ko
I guess.
Dahil sa mga oras na ito may isang tao na sa tingin ko ay d makatulog dahil naiisip ako - ang Mommy ko. She's missing me. And I'm missing her too.
ApPLe of the eye ng Mommy ko
Friday, December 05, 2008
just a little unwell
Today is one of the very few times that I stayed home the whole day... Yes! That is because I'm not so well.
I don't wanna say I'm sick. I'm just a little unwell.
It started with colds yesterday. I usually don't take medicines pag may sipon. Pero since may nagmagandang loob to give me some meds and a bottle of lemon juice, I took colds tablet and have a short rest (I got out from work early). I still have a function to attend to sa gabi - NAMA-UAE General Meeting.
I was okei naman during the event. Buti hindi ako hinaching ng hinaching dun kagaya nung nasa office ako. I was home past 12 am and decided to take rest agad.
And this morning, it isn't the usual okei feeling. But i need to get up. Hindi na rin naman kase ako makatulog. Started doing the laundry after the morning rituals and a not so hearty breakfast. My brother has been doing the laundry the past weeks so it's time na ako naman.
I started feeling cold again this afternoon even after two tablets of Paracetamol! And now my eye bags are puffy na parang I haven't slept.
I hope tom I'll be SO WELL.
I don't wanna say I'm sick. I'm just a little unwell.
It started with colds yesterday. I usually don't take medicines pag may sipon. Pero since may nagmagandang loob to give me some meds and a bottle of lemon juice, I took colds tablet and have a short rest (I got out from work early). I still have a function to attend to sa gabi - NAMA-UAE General Meeting.
I was okei naman during the event. Buti hindi ako hinaching ng hinaching dun kagaya nung nasa office ako. I was home past 12 am and decided to take rest agad.
And this morning, it isn't the usual okei feeling. But i need to get up. Hindi na rin naman kase ako makatulog. Started doing the laundry after the morning rituals and a not so hearty breakfast. My brother has been doing the laundry the past weeks so it's time na ako naman.
I started feeling cold again this afternoon even after two tablets of Paracetamol! And now my eye bags are puffy na parang I haven't slept.
I hope tom I'll be SO WELL.
Monday, December 01, 2008
HaPpY HaPpeNiNGs ...SEPTEMBER Rewind!
Sept. 1 - Dinner Celebration at Baitong
Congratulations Ate Catz for being one of UAE's licensed driver!
Congratulations Ate Catz for being one of UAE's licensed driver!
For all those who doesn't know, it isn't easy to get a driver's license here. Hence, this event really calls for a celebration.
while the others are getting ready, the rest are having photo sessions
Teng-teng (Captain Barbell Dubai Version) & Me
(Wishing to be slim) Me & (Fatty) Xandz
Time to Eat
She's eating much & it isn't new
Gwapo (Handsome) c Josh
Cuties! =)
Kiddos
Purple & Pink & oily faces
ApPLe, Ate Cathy & Leyz
September 1 is also the start of Ramadan kaya naman office hrs is shortened. For me, 2 hrs less time sa work! Wow! =)
Sept. 5 - Ate Bing's Birthday Celebration
Another special occassion for the barkada. Everyone's at the mansion (that's how we call the flat in Bur Dubai. It's so spacious, that's why).
picture...
...picture!
gifts presentation...
bday girl with Ton-Ton & Tin-Tin
with our Ate Beng 
with Jun-Jun, Anne & Tuni
with Teodz
with K. Francis & Me
macho daw, happy birthday girl & long haired me (Ate Bing showing her golden make-up kit)
with the barkada's new couple, Xandz & Ate Cathz (& their gift from Ace hardware)
another shot for their bonggang Lacoste gift (uhm, d lang kita. hehe!)
Ate Loves with Kuya Loves... LV gift! sosyal! =)
Time to do VIDEOke...
while drinking the nyt away
Sept. - Coffee Chizmizan at Starbucks & Burger King
Nothing to celebrate. Just wanted to unwind.
Nothing to celebrate. Just wanted to unwind.
Partners still
Johnz, para kanino 'tong picture natin? charing!
Since Starbucks is closing earlier than we wanted to go home, we decided to head to Burger King.
More chika, more photos...
E, bakit ako lang? super close up pa! =)
let's have some group photos...
hindi masyado kita c Johns
again (take 2!)...
Birdz, you're not so kita
again (take 3!)...
Ayan! =)
hindi naman kami sobrang masaya ng lagay na 'to! =)
Acknowledgment:
Sept. 1 & 5 photos are taken (using his DSLR), re-sized & sent by Xandz.
Starbucks & burger king photos are taken by Teodz, Johns & Birdz using my camphone & Birdz' digicam.
Note:
This post has been in my drafts folder for the longest time! hehe! =)
Another set of happy moments that I could look back to.
THANK YOU, guys! =)
Saturday, November 29, 2008
SiLeNCe
My blog has been silent for quite some time. Not that i don't have the time to blog. Just preferred reading instead of writing during the past weeks. There are so much to blog about. A lot of things happened the past month and the recent weeks.
Soon i'll have a rewind of those good & happy days. The sad ones? Guess it would be better not to write about those times... today, actually, is one of those not so good times... =(
Apol on emote mode
Soon i'll have a rewind of those good & happy days. The sad ones? Guess it would be better not to write about those times... today, actually, is one of those not so good times... =(
Apol on emote mode
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"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plansto prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."
Saturday, October 11, 2008
FridaY FuN DaY c",)
10 October 2008
We (my Dubai Kapamilya friends) had a chance na magkasama-sama kahapon. They called me and asked to go sa Mansion. I though t we'll just hang out at magkukulitan to the max sa bahay. Alam ko pupunta rin kase ung College schoolmate namin who was here pla early this year pa (pero hindi sya natuloy). Hanep naman may pupuntahan palang party, wala akong kaalam alam. My get up? The usual Bur Dubai (that's where the mansion is) japorms - shirt, shorts & sneaks. Buti na lang children's party naman pala, sa Burger King. It was Jayron's (ate Bing's Nephew) 7th bday. I had a great time eating. haha! PG talaga ako! Hindi naman obvious, d ba Kuya MM? I mean Kuya Francis! =)
(MM = Matandang Mayaman)
After the party, there has been a plan of going out. But later we decided to just stay at the Mansion and just have some bottles of beer and do our fave past time - Videoke and kulitan! I decided to stay. But since I have pasok this (usual KJ) Saturday, I went home muna to get my things. Salamat sa driver.
Everyone was there, as in complete ang cast of characters! =) Sayang lang I wasn't able to take photos. I have a couple of pix taken using my phone but I look super taba so i will not post it here. haha! (Okay, fine. the photos are not lying. I really am mataba. Pero basta hindi ko ishe-share ung photos!) C Xandry kase was not feeling fine kaya walang picture, picture. (O, sya magpagaling para maraming picture sa susunod... un pla un!)
Well, I had fun. Really!
Sa mga fans kong nakakaaliw, u made the night FUNnier. Kumuzta na lang sa inyo... Hi, Kuya MM & Jhun! (wag na natin isama cna Teodz, Johnz at Xandz, masaya na sila) Wag kayong mag-aaway! charot! =)
Hindi naman siguro ito mababasa ng mga hopefully soon to be GF's nyo. ;)
Note:
I had half the tall red horse can last night, slept at 2am but still able to get up on time and not even having the usual antok feeling at work today.
Conclusion:
Red horse if not overly consumed and drank at a speed of 1 gulp per 30 min. would have an effect much like of caffeine. haha! =)
We (my Dubai Kapamilya friends) had a chance na magkasama-sama kahapon. They called me and asked to go sa Mansion. I though t we'll just hang out at magkukulitan to the max sa bahay. Alam ko pupunta rin kase ung College schoolmate namin who was here pla early this year pa (pero hindi sya natuloy). Hanep naman may pupuntahan palang party, wala akong kaalam alam. My get up? The usual Bur Dubai (that's where the mansion is) japorms - shirt, shorts & sneaks. Buti na lang children's party naman pala, sa Burger King. It was Jayron's (ate Bing's Nephew) 7th bday. I had a great time eating. haha! PG talaga ako! Hindi naman obvious, d ba Kuya MM? I mean Kuya Francis! =)
(MM = Matandang Mayaman)
After the party, there has been a plan of going out. But later we decided to just stay at the Mansion and just have some bottles of beer and do our fave past time - Videoke and kulitan! I decided to stay. But since I have pasok this (usual KJ) Saturday, I went home muna to get my things. Salamat sa driver.
Everyone was there, as in complete ang cast of characters! =) Sayang lang I wasn't able to take photos. I have a couple of pix taken using my phone but I look super taba so i will not post it here. haha! (Okay, fine. the photos are not lying. I really am mataba. Pero basta hindi ko ishe-share ung photos!) C Xandry kase was not feeling fine kaya walang picture, picture. (O, sya magpagaling para maraming picture sa susunod... un pla un!)
Well, I had fun. Really!
Sa mga fans kong nakakaaliw, u made the night FUNnier. Kumuzta na lang sa inyo... Hi, Kuya MM & Jhun! (wag na natin isama cna Teodz, Johnz at Xandz, masaya na sila) Wag kayong mag-aaway! charot! =)
Hindi naman siguro ito mababasa ng mga hopefully soon to be GF's nyo. ;)
Note:
I had half the tall red horse can last night, slept at 2am but still able to get up on time and not even having the usual antok feeling at work today.
Conclusion:
Red horse if not overly consumed and drank at a speed of 1 gulp per 30 min. would have an effect much like of caffeine. haha! =)
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