Make Your Own Havaianas

Just in time for the upcoming beach season, Havaianas Philippines came up with “Make Your Own Havaianas”. It was a 5-day event (March 22 to 26, 2007) and it was a blast!

How can I miss this event? It is a mortal sin to let this pass! Especially for Havaianas aficionados like us *blushing*.

March 22, ’06 (Thursday) : Xave came all the way from Bataan to join me. Met him in Greenhills and we immediately headed to Powerplant Rockwell on its FIRST DAY. (take note: our car was color coding that day we shrugged it off!)*haha*

As expected, Lizette and Kate came as well. We were there 11:30am and would you believe, we finished around 3pm?! We were starving to death but still opted to wait in line for the embellishments. Kate had to leave at 230pm to go back to office for a meeting with the Korean expats. (meeting was at 2pm). That’s what you call “girl power” Kate! Tapang mo talaga! Lizette, stayed. (mas matapang ‘to!) *bwahaha*

Check out our loot. Interesting combinations and pin orientations. Oh, I just so love this event! =)

One pair missing in this picture (Xave brought it to Bataan)
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Mommy

I watched Because I Said So tonight. It was plain but delightful. It reminded me of my Mom. Not because of the story per se but on how Moms are being ‘MOTHERS’.

Mothers most especially “single/widowed” mothers tend to be protective on their children (daughters, most especially). I should know! Now, I’m starting to comprehend motherhood in spite of the fact that I am still unmarried.

Moms just want the best for their daughters. Some of them have a tendency to interfere on the latter most of the times unintentionally. (well, this is case to case basis…) Trying to meddle too much to somehow save them on the things that might happen in the future…Trying to give the “shortcut in life” to steer clear of failures and hurt. Well in fact, doing this makes the journey of life even longer or maybe harder. Disappointments will forever be part of our life. The key is on how you handle it and navigate your life.

Moms find it hard to let go. However, they have to let their children experience life normally for them to learn how to be decisive because making decisions will always be part of our daily life.

I remember having these “choose your own adventure” books when I was a kid. It is a good book to give to your children for them to somehow exercise their decision-making skills. I read a lot of them before and I feel it helped a lot, as I grow older. I ask for advice, for me to be aware of all the scenarios because most often than not when you are “in the situation” it is hard to understand things right? But then again, at the end of the day it’s still my decision.

I love my Mom. Not because she never dictates on me. Not because she trusts me that I can do good in everything I do. (see, she trusts me way too much...i hated it before! now, no more. weeee!) Not because she gave me all the toys I wanted before. *wink* Not because she gives me her jewelry.

I love my Mom because she allowed me to EXPERIENCE LIFE NORMALLY. I remember she writes me letters (typewritten pa!) every time I am in a bad situation. These letters are still with me and it melts my heart when I read them. Where I am now, I owe it to her. Mommy is my hero. I admire Mommy and I wanted to be like her when I become a mother.

They say, “Mother knows best”. I very much agree.

Palm Analysis

Tammy, the shape of your hand reveals that you are especially Good at Listening to your Heart



The signs we read in your palm indicate you have much to gain by listening to your intuition when making decisions — even if it doesn't seem rational. By putting directed energy toward the wisdom of your heart, your efforts will be returned multi-fold.

THE LINES OF YOUR PALM
Palmists can learn a substantial amount from the lines of your palm. The four major lines are your Life Line, Head Line, Heart Line, and Destiny Line. From your Life Line, a palmist can tell what your general approach to life is and how you deal with life's challenges. Your Head Line reveals how you process information and think through problems. Your Heart Line can give a palmist insight into your personal relationships, including friends, family, and significant other(s). Your Destiny Line pertains to changes in your personal drive and focus over time. In addition, a palmist can read some of the lesser lines — if they are present in your palm — for information on your level of creativity, communication skill, and attachments you may have or will have with others throughout your life.

LIFE LINE
The Life Line reveals your approach to life and how you handle uncertainty or hardship. It is a common misconception that the Life Line can tell you when you will die. Even persons with relatively short Life Lines can live a long life. Generally, the information that can be gleaned from your Life Line pertains to your overall outlook and the ease with which you will travel through your life.


You have a natural ability to show your love and sympathy for others. You are generally supportive when friends or family come to you for assistance.

One of the most important things to you in life is to make sure that you are living your life to its fullest. When you have regrets, they are likely to stem from a sense of not having done enough or wishing that you had done something differently.

When you are confronted with difficulties in life, you may sometimes have trouble expressing yourself. With this challenge, it is hard to ask for help when you really need it.

HEAD LINE
The Head Line reveals how you process information and think through problems. It is a common misconception that the Head Line can tell you how intelligent you are. Persons with various styles of Head Lines can be very smart, but in different ways. Primarily, the information that can be gathered from your Head Line pertains to your particular way of understanding the information you come into contact with throughout your life.


When it comes to leadership, you are probably quite comfortable in either the role of the leader or the follower. Since taking charge is not necessarily something you covet, you are usually fine with stepping aside to let someone else take the lead. However, if no one else steps up, you know you are capable of taking on the leader role.

Your thought process tends to be based on intuition. You probably enjoy letting your imagination get the best of you during your decision-making process, and you may lean on some psychic abilities. Your knack to draw on your intuition may leave others feeling lost or confused about your thought process.

You can enjoy a wide range of projects and may possess an array of problem solving skills. However, the intensity of your ability to focus or concentrate can widely vary, depending on what you are doing.

When you have a choice, you'd probably rather research and investigate multiple options simultaneously. You are likely a master multi-tasker who enjoys having many balls in the air at the same time.

HEART LINE
The Heart Line reveals how you handle the relationships in your life and how comfortable you are with intimacy. It is a common misconception that the Heart Line can tell you definitively what relationships you will have in the future. On average, the information that can be collected from your Heart Line indicates the influences in your life that have in the past or will in the future affect your personal relationships, including friends, family, and significant other(s).

Your ability to be intimate with others may be influenced by a lack of commitment. You may find it difficult to make emotional promises, even if you are married. People you don't know well may find you somewhat distant.

In a tight knit relationship, you tend to be an independent person with a calm and cool disposition. Your ideal life mate will likely prize you for your loyalty and practicality. At times, you may find that you get yourself into trouble in your relationships by being too isolated and inattentive.

I can't post everything here...it will take me the entire day to do it. *hahaha* Believe me the result is loooong! There are more lines to interpret like Destiny line, Apollo line, Mercury line to name a few. However, I do not have all these other lines so no need to post it here though having no lines has some interpretations, too.

Try to take the test HERE.

Temps et Mémoires

My feeling today is so unexceptionally eternal. I’m full of love and it’s such a happy feeling to share it with people important to me --- my family.

Being away from home as early as 13 stopped me from being with them 24x7. I used to see them on weekends only because my parents wanted to give me the best education as they can. They wanted me to be away from hmmm…boys maybe, that was why they put me in an exclusive school for girls around 2hrs away from our place. I had to stay in a dormitory near my school. Stayed there for 4yrs and I had to move to Manila for college. The situation didn’t change but I started to believe that I’m living my life normally. It’s just that I started earlier. Everyone else was like me, away from home.

No regrets. I wouldn’t be like this without those experiences that molded to be a woman I am now. Then, I lost my Daddy. We were greatly affected by his sudden loss. Everyone was in denial. It was a struggle for us emotionally…I just wished I had more time to spend with him.15 years seemed not enough but I have the best memories with him ever! I know, things happen for a reason.

Now, I value TIME better than before. As much as possible, I want to have good times with people I love. Time can be taken away from us easily by anybody. Time can never be more than enough especially these days that people tend to be so busy with a lot of things.

I believe, even little time and simple joys make memories that can linger for a lifetime. That matters most to me.

Bringing happiness to people is heaven for me. Seeing them smile, listening to their laughter is incomparable, unparalleled, and immeasurable. I will never exchange that for anything! ☺☺☺

Technomarine on its 5th year

I didn’t realize that my Technomarine Cruise has been with me for 5 solid years now and it never gave me any headache at all. That’s what you call “good purchase”.

I bought mine before everyone else got his or her own Technomarines. *hahaha* I’m one of the “first” to have it. I fell in love the first time I saw it with Claudine Barretto in her soap opera which I forgot the title already. That was way back 2002! Then, I didn’t stop searching for it and I waited for the color I wanted which is mauve. It comes with 2 gel straps (mauve and clear).

Here’s the evidence. Clear (on the left) Mauve (on the right)


Both straps have become yellowish already. Signs of use and abuse are very evident! *haha* I felt guilty and got a new strap (in time for summer, yeah!). I was looking for lime green but was out of stock. I ended up with raspberry instead. Still a good choice.



After the strap installation (if i shall call it that way...hahaha)

I've been thinking to upgrade and get the TMC Sun however, upon knowing that it has been with me for this long now I changed my mind. I'm very much happy with it.

I’m a type of person who maximizes whatever expensive finds I get. Of course, I’d always want to test its quality and worth. I’m glad my Techno has passed the test of time. *wink* I use it when I go to the beach (to swim and do water sports). Well, that’s where it belongs in the first place.

I take care of my things but never the manner wherein I make super effort to make ‘ingat’ of my things like OCs. *hehehe* This applies to my bags, jeans, eyewears, laptop, camera/gadgets, car, time pieces, et.al. Some people wipe and caress them or maybe sleep beside them *bwahaha* Me, I just place it anywhere!

Why stress yourself and ‘worship’ on these material things? That’s why you are paying premium --- for the brand, quality and peace of mind (that it will be ok), am I right? *battling eyelashes* The only key is to know how to ‘properly’ use it (so read the manual) and you are good.

Chillax!

Tammy, your signature color is Champagne

Lui encouraged me to do some tests from Tickle.com and I find it fun and interesting! I took a couple of tests and I find this to be the most accurate one - the signature test.

Here's the result:

A sophisticated soul like you is best matched with a classic color that's always tastefully chic. That's why Champagne is your perfect pairing. You're probably known for your impeccable taste in everything from clothes to music to restaurants. And it wouldn't surprise us if you also had an unparalleled ability to know just what to say or do to handle almost every situation gracefully. Don't get the idea that your simple elegance ever makes you boring: You've got a charming flavor that makes others hang on your words to the last drop — and you're not afraid to let your bubbly personality sparkle. Sure, you may get teased at times for your love of life's finer things, but you've got diplomatic skills that are likely to take you far, both in social, and professional, situations.

So here's to you, Champagne. Cheers!

So Happy Together

My iMovie is still in work in progress but hopefully I can finish it today and upload it tomorrow (in my Multiply account). *thinking whether it is doable*

I’m using this song, which was suggested by Xave. It’s an old song and was used in a movie Freaky Friday however in rock genre. I’m into classics so I used the original version by Beetles errrr, The Turtles instead. It’s more pleasing to the ears. I feel like posting it here.

Here you go…

SO HAPPY TOGETHER

Imagine me and you, I do
I think about you day and night, it's only right
To think about the girl you love, and hold her tight
So happy together

If I should call you up, invest a dime
And you say you belong to me, and ease my mind
Imagine how the world could be, so very fine
So happy together

(Chorus)
I can't see me loving nobody but you
For all my life
When you're with me
Baby the skies'll be blue
For all my life

Me and you, and you and me
No matter how they tossed the dice, it had to be
The only one for me is you, and you for me
So happy together

Chorus

Me and you, and you and me
No matter how they tossed the dice, it had to be
The only one for me is you, and you for me
So happy together

Ba ba ba ba, ba ba-ba-ba ba ba ba... (as chorus)

Me and you, and you and me
No matter how they tossed the dice, it had to be
The only one for me is you, and you for me
So happy together

O-o-o-oh
So happy together
O-o-o-oh
How is the weather
Ba, ba ba ba ba
So happy together
Ba ba ba ba, ba ba ba ba
We're happy together
Ba ba ba ba, ba ba ba ba
So happy together
Ba ba ba ba, ba ba ba ba

Amae + Tracy

Oh my, the pain has mellowed down. Thank God! ☺

How time flies! We spent the whole afternoon searching for Amae’s graduation shoes. Yes, she will be a frosh by next school year. OMG! I can’t believe she’s going on high school.

9 years back I met her and she was 4 years old. Immediately we clicked. Maybe because I’m fond of kids (specially girls) and I’m the only girl in our family. I’ve longed for a baby sister.

She is now bigger and taller than me. *laughs* For sure, I will be emotional on her graduation day. *shy-shy!* Unfortunately, Xave cannot make to her sister’s grad. He cannot leave the farm. We’ll have a load this coming Tuesday and we cannot reschedule it anymore.

Xave and I decided to give Tracy (my niece) something to enjoy this summer. An inflatable pool! Oh, I envy her. We never had any of it when we were youngER reason why we wanted to give her one. To let her experience what we missed before. I can’t wait to bring it home and see her enjoy it. We also got some other inflatable “creatures” (duck, turtle, fish) for her to play with inside the pool. This excites me. Definitely, I will take pictures of her to have something to send to Mommy. They miss each other so much! *awww*

gloomy sunday

It's past eleven. I'm alone in the room and in pain. My stiff neck is back. I'm starting to get worried and I feel I need to see a therapist tomorrow. It's killing me! Got a sprain on my left foot, too. *sob* I can’t function very well. *sad*

I failed to hear Sunday mass. I can’t drive. I can’t stand for a long time. Xave is still in Ilocos for his Tatang’s death anniversary. I tried to sleep the whole day just to kill time.

I’m craving for:

1. Pringles (cheese/sour cream)
2. Flat tops
3. Coffee crumble ice cream
4. Butterscotch of Betsy

I can’t wait for:

BORACAY and HONGKONG! *dancing*

Lucky Me!

It was a long day yesterday!

My day started at 430am. I had to be up early for my 730am interview at the US embassy. Cellphones are not allowed inside so I left it inside the car. While waiting in line, I realized that I have my cam inside my bag, which is not allowed as well. Sheez! I went back to the other side of the road, in the parking lot to leave it and crossed Roxas Blvd. again. It was a frightening experience for me... (crossing the road).

I waited for 4hrs! I almost gave up and I wanted to get out of the room when my number was finally called. I came well prepared with all the documents my friends told me to put in order.

Interview lasted for less than 2 minutes only and I was not asked for any document AT ALL! Visa was granted. Lucky me! ☺

I went to the parking and I couldn’t see my car…Xave was nowhere to be found. I was helpless and this parking boy approached me and offered his cellphone for me to text Xave. Wow, I feel so blessed! ☺

I had to wait for 2 more hours. Xave went to DFA. I decided to have a cup of coffee on the nearby Starbucks. Lucky eh? *wink*