Road Trip + Surprise Call

I skipped work today to avoid the NLEX traffic. I can't conceal my excitement while I drive myself to Bataan. I miss my Bee very much. I can't wait to see him, hug him big and tight. I miss how he makes each day of my life euphoric.

Driving alone makes me reflect on things and do crazy stuffs to wriggle out boredom and sleep.

1. I had movies in my mind. Situations and scenarios that I would like to happen anytime in the future. Sometimes, it's just so high to day dream and when I dream, I dream big. *heehee* Why not? It's free!

2. Had a new playlist in my iPod. Played them in full blast and I was singing like I was in my solo concert. *haha* Thanks to my magic tint, my identity was guarded. *battling eyelash*

In between, I was chomping Kitkats.

Almost an hour after reaching the farm whilst I was in a middle of my nap, I heard "How to Save A Life" playing. It was my phone ringing pala. I'm in total disbelief to receive a call from Mr. BB.

If you're a frequent reader of my blog, you know who he is. For the benefit of those who happen to bump my blog just now, Mr. BB is the Country Manager of this company I called "my first choice" in my previous entries. The company I've been meaning to be part of. The same company I was about to join in 2005 but missed on purpose because of Samsung's counter offer. I almost regret missing that opportunity but as I've said I never deplore anything in my life. I always believe that things happen for a reason. You may not understand in the beginning but later on when the right time comes, the justification of that action or event will unfold.

Missing an opportunity is one thing, getting it for the 2nd time is something! No more turning down this time. I'm gonna grab it! *beams*

The Leopard Experience

It's hard to contain my excitement when Leopard was finally installed in my Macbook. I was so eager to drive home and explore the 300+ features of it. I doubt if I'd be able to go over them one by one. That would be insane! *heehee*

I'd still need more time for enjoy this little joy of mine. Something to do on my days off!

To my fellow Muggers, why kill yourself of waiting some more? Go get one! *beams*

Our WEDsite

I’ve been contemplating on making a wedsite for Xave and myself. However, I don’t know how, where and when to start.

Thanks to the long weekend and to Pops, who introduced me to the Wedding Announcer. She’s the wife of my former officemate, Cocoy. They are newly weds.

Visit our WEDSITE at http://xavierandtammy.weddingannouncer.com

You’ll get to know us, the Groom and Bride and the special people who will be part of our big day.

P.S. Our wedsite is still “work in progress”. So please bear with us as we complete all the pertinent spaces with information.

Enoy reading! *smiles*

5 months to go...

I’m beginning to panic. So many things to do, so little time. Or maybe, we have been procrastinating a lot. *slaps forehead* My head is killing me now. Headache!

It’s a long weekend and I’m spending most of the time in front of my computer endlessly doing research on suppliers to get for our wedding. We have to be finalizing all contracts with suppliers by now. But I’m stuck here staring at nowhere. *guffaw* It’s just so difficult to be temporarily working alone. *sigh* I have to be productive.

Save the Date, done!

P.S. Peeps, I have finally uploaded pics in my previous post, Long Weekend It Is. Check ‘em out! =)

Wedding Finger: Why The 4th Finger?

Why do you call it the ring finger? Why do you need to put the wedding ring in your fourth digit when there are other choices? Here is the attempt to answer this question.

The THUMB represents your parents.
The INDEX (second finger) represents your siblings.
The MIDDLE finger represents yourself.
The RING (fourth finger) represents your life partner, and
The PINKIE (fifth finger) represents your children.

Now, open your palms (face to face), bend the middle fingers and hold them together - back to back.
Secondly, open and hold the remaining three fingers and the thumb - tip to tip.

(As shown in the figure below):


Now, try to separate your thumbs (representing the parents), they will open. Why? Because your parents are not destined to stay with you lifelong, and have to leave you sooner or later.

Please join your thumbs as before and separate your Index fingers (representing siblings), they will also open, because your brothers and sisters will have their own families and will have to lead their own separate lives.

Now join the Index fingers and separate your little fingers (representing your children), they will open too, because children also will get married and settle down someday.

Finally, join your little fingers, and try to separate your Ring fingers (representing your spouse).

Can you do it? Can you separate each ring finger?

You will be surprised to see that you just CANNOT, because Husband & Wife have to remain together all their lives - through thick and thin!

FANTASTIC!

Patience

Patience is the ability to accept to tolerate delay, trouble, or suffering without getting angry or upset. Most say patience is a virtue.

At work, everyday is like a test of my patience.

Professionalism is the competence or skill expected of a (working) person. I simply do not understand why some people lack traits I expect to be essential in a human being, for an employee to be specific.

Sure, I have to comprehend that not all people are the same. Not everyone is lucky enough to be trained well by his or her superiors to be able to fair with others. I guess, I’m again having this high hopes for my team and I’m beginning to be upset as they are not meeting any of my expectations.

Oh well..

Everything In Its Time

Sometimes I wonder what lies ahead
How long till my hunger is fed
They say it's hard to make it in this part of town
So many people on this merry-go-round

Some folks try astrology
Some turn to crystal balls
To find an answer,
To get through it all
I just fall on my knees and I try to pray
In the silence I can hear Him say

The river runs and the river hides
Out to the ocean and under the sky
I promise you, the answer will come
Hold on to patience and watch for the sign
Everything in its time

I often feel like I'm two steps behind
Somebody must have moved that finish line
There are a thousand reasons
Why I should give up
But I'm stubborn in the things I believe

The river runs and the river hides
Out to the ocean and under the sky
I promise you, the answer will come
Hold on to patience and watch for the sign

'cause maybe there's another plan
One I still can't see
A little surprise, like your love in my life
Funny how time changes how we see

The river runs and the river hides
Out to the ocean and under the sky
I promise you, the answer will come
Hold on to patience and watch for the sign
Everything in its time
Everything in its time

Live, Laugh and Love

Later in life you’ll learn the subtle difference between holding a hand and chaining a soul. You’ll learn that love doesn’t mean yearning and company doesn’t mean security. You begin to learn that kisses aren’t contracts and gifts aren’t promises. You learn to build all your roads today because tomorrow’s ground is too uncertain for plans.

After a while, you’ll learn that even sunshine burns if you get too much. So plant you own garden and decorate your own soul instead of waiting for someone to bring you flowers. You’ll learn that you can endure, that you are strong and you have worth.

Learn to live, laugh and love!

Que Horror!

The usual scenario on Fridays, traffic everywhere. To top that off, it’s Midnight Madness plus the Octoberfest in Metrowalk (I think). I started to believe this caused the severe traffic in the metro. Until alarming messages flooded my inbox, first three came from Xave recounting the explosion incident in Glorietta Makati. He was in the farm watching the news on TV whilst I was in the office infront of my computer. I immediately clicked Safari and opened the GMA News and Inquirer sites. I didn’t know it was that serious until I saw the pictures and articles in the internet. There were 8 fatalities and 30 casualties (now, 113 as of press time) and still counting. Goodness gravy!

I feel so bad for all the victims of this tragedy. Who would think that a leisurely afternoon in a popular shopping mall could turn out this way?

I hope the weekend would be peaceful. Take extra care people, and spend some time with your loved ones…

The Knot

Check time, it’s past 10pm and I’m still in my work clothes! *eeeek* Xave has been out of my sight for 2 days now. *sob* I have to keep myself busy so as not to feel his absence that much.

Ok, I’ve finally explored this wedding website Anele (thanks dear!) advised me to take a look. Doing so, took 3 hours of my time. I find the knot very efficient as I can make electronic budget and guest list. Big help! *smiles*

This wedding prep is making me crazy! It’s hard to find time now that I’m back to work. We really need to get a coordinator the soonest possible time.

Oh, I better hit the shower now.