White Fang dream realized

I can check off another one of my fantasies now. Ever since I was a little girl, I would watch the movie White Fang and would daydream about having a wolf of my very own. Few years later I would longingly look at Tita Marilyn's gorgeous husky, Boris, as she would take them on car rides. Mostly because of the ac to keep them cool. I have always found the breed so beautiful but also always thought it impossible to keep as a pet in our kind of weather.

Fast forward a few years later into the present, when Bryan told me he had huskies, I tried so hard not to let my jaw drop. And when he brought me to his kennel, I wanted to run like the way they do in the movies, with slowmo feature. I am so corny. But of course, I kept my cool.

Bryan gave me Pawi, but we call him Pao now. But because of some superstitious thingie I "bought" it from him for P5. Best P5 I ever spent!

Along with Pao came King. A 9 year old German Shepherd who is the sweetest. The first time I saw King he had this cool laid back vibe. Love him!

I am in doggy heaven! Bryan has no real idea of how happy he has made me with these 2. I dream about waking up tomorrow and their the last ones I see at night. Gawsh!

Snap out of it naman pls!

I have been in a certain state for about 2 years. NOt a very happy state to say the least. Perhaps the worst state I have ever been in in my life. But since last year, things have turned for the best. I couldn't be happier and the people involved in the past are no longer the main object of my thoughts. I have moved on in more ways than one and have come to the place in my existence where I can breathe a sigh of relief and joy.

But when something comes up and reminds me of what happened, why am I still agitated to the highest level? A thought, a sound, a place, an object.. worse, the very people involved. To be honest, I don't need to bring those memories up again. Why do I even give them the time of day? I really should snap out of it. A trust was broken, people who had only the best intentions for me were hurt, relationships were shaken so severely, why should I care at all? Not care even, acknowledge their presence!

So from today, no more mentioning of their names. I get myself into more sin that way. Thoughts and in words. No more questions about them. If somehow it comes to my attention, I should stand up and walk away. I should remember I have better things to do and better people who care as much for me (and more). So why bother with the nonesense?

The Ruins, Bacolod

All these years that I've been visiting Bacolod, I just realized there was a place like this a few minutes away from our house! Its insane! My cousins who lived there their whole lives, most haven't even been to the ruins.

I was not expecting this place at all. I kinda heard about it but thought it was tucked away somewhere far. It was almost like 15 minutes away from home!

Can you imagine I could have missed this place completely? Tita Sonnie, thank you so much for thinking about this place!

Ilo2 with bro and the cousins

I love my new camera! I wanna take it everywhere and just appreciate every moment (still or otherwise) with it. In a way, its kinda given me a push to be lesser of a homebody and just get out there and remind myself of the stuff I find beautiful, fun and just getting to see what I saw over and over again for future posterity.

bro goofing off as always
I guess we weren't that hungry... just a teeny little bit.
still can't believe Marty's graduating already
mmmmmmmm....

My kids in Dubai

So many stories. So many good and hard times with these kids. As much as they learned from us, we learned so much from them. Seeing them doing so good in Dubai... Wow! All prayers and hopes are on them. That they may be more than they ever thought they could be. More than what others thought they would be. Thank God for the chance to be a part of their lives.

another day w/ the usual and unusual suspects

Rexam's birthday tomorrow! Thanks for the dinner and coffee! Mabuhay si Budyong!

Mike has the best looks. He's like a walking cartoon. literally, never a boring moment with him around. Tested and proven! The guy can be a nut 24/7.

its us again!

The cheesecake was so drippingly good. You can see it just ooze its way down. Poetry in motion.

i love ribs. If i see them on the menu, I wanna order it. You cannot go wrong with this. So many recipes, so many venues, so little time, such limited space in my tummy. If only I were 10 years younger again!

First clicks of bliss

I love you Canon sx1 is!!! I heart thee!
But I do need better subjects. Take note, no editing or tweaking on my part. Want to remember memories for what they are. Memories. Not a memory altered to be better. That doesn't make it a memory any more.

Clickin' Sprinkles

What I like about the new Sprinkles is how comfy and homey it feels. The old Sprinkles was also a nice, save haven for the longest time. A place where you could never go hungry and just kill time and look at the slow, monotonous traffic of Metro Roxas (if there really is such a thing).

The new Sprinkles is right in front of the Deocampo's house in Capricho II. So I'm at home as it is already. The color scheme, warm colors, complimenting the pastries lined up. The see-through kitchen makes it feel like you're just over at someone else's house and the meal is prepared just for you. It doesn't have the traffic other coffee shops have (Roxas only has 2 and are found in the Gaisano premises). No chismosas and curious eyes around. Comfy chairs. Good pastas and baby back ribs. Yum! I love my ribs! The coffee is always ready which I love. Jing and I plan to bring over some wines someday when its just us friends there. Mellow. The good life.

Since I am still in my honeymoon phase with my new camera, took these photos last night.

Francis M. --- a maverick, a legend

Grew up with Francis Magalona on tv and the airwaves. He was on Eat Bulaga for so many years. REmembered him being the one of the first VJs on MTV with my favorite, Donita Rose.

But who could forget his songs, though. Too many to mention here. Maybe "Mga Kababayan Ko" which was the anthem for the Filipino youth of our generation. "Kaleidescope World" was also a good one. He had a lot of commercial and hard rap stuff. He was the original, as far as I'm concerned. A lot of rap artists have come and gone. All younger than he. But Francis M had what it took to stay long in the biz. He wasn't the haras2 type, too. He didn't pretend to be gangsta as some would put it. He had the talent and the creativity to make it all work. He had his kids running around in his videos. He was one cool guy and an even cooler dad.

He has the cutest kids. Maxine is a stunner. I feel for the younger ones. And for his wife who is so pretty and you never heard any rumors about her whatsoever. She was always there to support, which is very admirable.

All our prayers go to his family and we all appreciate and raise our glasses to a guy who definitely meant a whole lot to the country in one form or another. An icon to be missed.

This was the picture he posted on his multiply site : http://francismagalona.multiply.com/

Glad to see Cleng2 and Dorlyn again

Can't believe its been almost 9 years na since I've seen Cleng2! Its been YM since then. Now Facebook. She has blossomed in leaps and bounds and I am so proud of her and what she has achieved. She looks so good! It was funny how the 3 of us have evolved over the years. Bading Badoys no longer. But then again, Cleng2 was always the girly girl then. Rocking the curly hair, too!

Here's to flying higher and to Italian boylets! Naks naman, Cleng!

March is on people!

Can you believe its March already? 3rd month of 2009 and it has been one wild ride so far! Just for the month of February, I had a huge alarm moment, then a sigh of utter relief, devastation and heartbreak, reconnecting with family, self-confidence level went high up and so-so, giddy like a schoolgirl then experienced my first sunggod phase. Wonder what March will be like.

March means a lot of things to rev yourself up for. For one, means classes are about to end and the start of hot, hot summer. For those who are no longer in school, it no longer equates to days of leisure and fun with the barkada. It just means more reasons to sweat in your seat in an office smelling like a box of lemons rotting. Mmmm joy!

March also means Fire Prevention Month. A lot of woowoowoowoo going on :D

The Daffodil, apparently, means a lot to Japanese during the month of March. Still researching why. But that's a cool fact right there.