Tagging myself also

Something is wrong with my blogspot that I can't open it since this morning. And so I checked on others blogs to see if I can open them and spot this tag on Leah's blog. And here I am tagging myself also.

4 jobs i've had in my life

1. summer job in isabela municipal hall way back in college
2. accounting clerk for 3 months in one of the domestic shipping company in manila
3. systems specialist in another domestic shipping company in manila
4. wife at 28

4 movies i could watch over and over again

1. forever young (CJ's favorite)
2. the notebook
3. the climb
4. the chamber

4 places i've lived

1. isabela - until highschool
2. binalbagan - college life
3. bacolod city - during review and job hunting
4. manila - until i got married

4 tv shows i love to watch

1. prison break
2. commander in chief
3. any news program
4. at home ka dito

4 places i've been for vacation

1. baguio
2. bohol - side trip when we had a business trip in cebu
3. boracay - honeymoon
4. australia - visiting my husband now

4 websites i visit daily

1. yahoo for cheking emails
2. blogspot - having fun bloghopping
3. friendster!
4. inquirer

4 of my favorite foods

1. dinuguan of goldilocks
2. kadyos of ilonggo grill
3. spaghetti of jollibee
4. chicken feet

4 places i'd rather be right now

1.2.3.4 --- anywhere in the world with My CJ.

I tag anybody who's reading this right now. =)

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True Love

I had finished reading a good book last night, Distant Shore, which I started last Monday. The story was really too beautiful to put the book down. I had planned of reading it for the whole week at night while Pong is watching cricket or a movie that I dont like. The story is really very moving. Its about a talented woman, got married to an athlete... an almost perfect wife, raised two lovely daughters and at forty-five feels empty inside and unhappy.

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I was too carried-away, that I was crying on the last part of the story, where the couple had decided to live separately and cant break the news to their daughters. It was the idea of the woman though. But their kids are too smart to notice it, and when they finally brought the subject... the emotions that flowed in the story is too strong not to affect the readers. The thought of separation was too painful that I really cried hard.. especially imagining the situation of the father, who's relationship with the kids are almost on the verge of breakdown - still loves his wife but dont know where to start all over again, the side of the mother, who for once have not thought the emotion of the kids about the separation - the emptiness she feels inside - the talent that she again had revived in her --- paintaing - and seeing her kids hurt by their decision, and the side of the children, who're really hurt of the situation - can you imagine how would it feel when your parents separated and all the while you thought you had a perfect family to depend on? Even me, can't imagine myself in the situation of the children. I can't bear it. But the story had a lovely ending. All the characters had their joyous part. Like the fairy tales, "they live happily ever after"... after the tides and waves that blow them away from the shore.

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I read the summary of the book to Pong last Sunday and he said, its a melodramatic story. And last night, when I told him about the story over dinner, he said, they didn't fall out of love... but fall out of lust. He said, true love lasts forever. Yeah, I know that!

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I just wonder why some madly in-love couples separated. In the story, I've learned the side of the father, he had take his wife for granted because she has always been there, in his triumph, defeat... in everything that he does. He thought, she wouldn't get tired of supporting him, ohh yeah, the wife didn't get tired. She just simply feels empty because she leave her real self. She forgot what she wants in life... she just follow what her husband wants. She always supported her husband's victory that she forgot how to be the winner by her own achievements.

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I am not married for a long time... I have just realized some things at this early stage of our married life. Yeah, the couple should act as one flesh.. and one in everything. But either one of you should not forget who you are as a person. Each of you has your own identity. Each one of you should also look after the things that makes you happy as individual. Maybe, that's what they call giving space to your partner where they can also act and excel in their chosen field. Ohhh well, I am too young to be saying this or so I thought.. Hehehe!

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Tennis Finals

If you have been watching the final game for the women single, I bet you would be disappointed. I was very disappointed. Amelie Mauresmo won over Justine Henin-Hardenne. I have nothing against Mauresmo but I just like Justine a lot. She had been playing really great for the fortnight but unexpectedly she quits in the finals. She said she's sick. She was not injured... and that gave the people speculation. She lost the first set and it was already 5-1, Mauresmo on the advantage when Justine quit. She called on the trainor and making some motions on her head and stomach, then, back on the court, and after two serves, she's off the court. Ohh well, I believe her that she's sick. She's a great player and she wouldn't give up the finals if she's feeling alright. This is also a great break for Mauresmo coz this is her first grand slam championship. She's also a great player.

On the other hand, I am really excited for the finals tomorrow on men's single. Federrer will be playing against Marcos. Hummmm.... I dont know to whom will I favor. I told Pong that I like Marcos because he's still young, just 20, and he said, I will make a better Aussie because if there's no Aussie playing, they go for the underdog. I just like him. He has a great personality.... seems like an extrovert. He's branded as the new adopted son of Australia. He said, he's not really after of winning the finals, just being into it, is really great. One of the commentators said, he has a star quality.


Ohhh well, there will be another sports event that will keep us busy in the next days. The Commowealth Games 2006. I am looking forward to it! We need more munchies and cola to keep us upbeat on the games. Hehehe!

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Foresaking work....

I have been working since I graduated from college or shall I say after the review for the board exams (which I didn't pass). It has been a busy, strenous, happy and full of learning 6 years of working. It was full of merry and sad memories. Memories that are inked vividly in my mind than those when I was little. It was during those times that I met lots of friends whom I say are dear to me. They were the moments where I have gained maturity (just a bit, I think), I have appreciated more about life, made me more independent, and have made me who I am now.

Last Monday, I have sent my resignation effective January 24. Such a short notice huh! Well, resigning was not a sound decision as I still dont have another job waiting for me when I return to the Philippines after this three months visit to my husband. But I was just approve of a month vacation leave. I still want to spend another two months with my husband coz, as of this writing, we still dont know when is the next time that we will be together again. (I hope when it comes, it will be for good). It will be too much to ask for another two months vacation from the company so, we opt for me to resign. I tell you, it was not easy to decide that fast. I am having second thoughts.. probably because I dont want to be a bum when I get back to my country. Ohhh well, it turned-out that the decision was not really that bad. I was advised by my boss to change the effectivity of my resignation 30 days after I have done my turn-over of functions to who ever will replace me. That means, I will still be employed when I get back there for at least a month. That gives me time to decide on what I really want to do after the job. Do I want to stay in Manila, look for another job there? Do I want to have a quite life (like here in Australia) by staying in the province with my parents? I probably can find a job there but the pay would be a bit modest... ohhh, I am not really looking for a high-paying job, coz I know, it is coupled with much responsibility that sometimes you would think, you are underpaid. As of now, I still dont know what awaits me back in the Philippines, but that's not yet important. What matters most is, I am here with my Pong (my new name for hubby) enjoying a peaceful and love-filled life.

Well, being a bum is not that bad. It makes me more time for myself and loved ones. You were able to do things that you cant when you're working even those menial ones. A good friend told me, (she's currently unemployed also), she was able to sort her 6 years worth of pictures while she's not working and had read lots of books.

I am not a bum right now... I am still employed... a noble profession I may say, a house-wife. I dont know if I am doing it right as there's not much to do. Hehehe!

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On Tennis... Australian Open

Tonight, Martina Hingis will be playing... I cant remember versus whom! But I think, its with another Russian. Hubby has been waiting for her match. I asked why he likes her. For one, he said, she's not blonde.

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Last night, Daniela Hantuchova lost the game against Maria Sharapova. Humpppp! Well, I have to admit that Maria is really awesome in the court though, this is her come back from a couple of years' off-court because of her injury. All the while, she was training with her coach for the serving style and all [sorry, not familiar with the tennis terms]. BUT! I just dont like her ranting in the court. And that made hubby flipped through the TV channel when we're watching. Arrggghhhh!

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I've seen Roger Federer played the other day. He's just great! No wonder BBT's affection was caught by him. Btw, just heard of his name from her when she told me that he's second love was no longer Eric Bana, which we share, but the No. 1 tennis player. He won the game against Max Mirnyi. He's too young [24 yo] to be the number 1 player in tennis but who said age matter? Well, I think the younger you are, the more energetic you become.

federer serving.... look at the crowd.. rod laver arena was always full-packed though i am just watching through our tube =)

one of my shots of him... i like his lemon green accessories =)

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Boating onboard Brual... Again!

Yesterday, we took-off Brual again to the bay. It wasn’t a hot day, in fact; it was raining for the last four days until yesterday. But being a perfectionist, Hubby checked the weather forecast for the next day on line to be sure that we wont hit by storm while in the water. [The good thing here is the website is being updated twice a day for the forecast]. It was forecasted that the high tide is about past 2:00PM but when we arrived there almost 1:00PM, the water was starting to go up. It was a good timing as we will not be having a hard time steering the boat around the river trying to avoid the shallow water.

a storm brewing just right after we started the motor of the boat


What we did were just really boating and cruising to the bay and up the river. The sun was not really visible because of the storm brewing up in three directions. We stayed in the boat mostly relaxing, dozing, eating… just have a great time being with each other alone with nature. C said, it was better than staying at the house watching tennis or cricket or surfing the net. What do you reckon?

looks like an angel to me. are you really asleep or just feigning?


stuffing my face with munchies. what else is better to do than eat?

Out there, you can feel the cool wind and drizzles blowing to your face, hear the pleasant sound of the waves lapping to the shore, hear the whistles of different kinds of birds, gaze up to the uncovered vast sky and commune with nature.

the first rainbow i've seen here. can you see the storm demon?

Ohhhh, when the water was starting to go down, we anchored at a sandy part on the other bank of the river…. Its not a beach though as there are lots of mangroves. We go down the boat, have a short walk.. and all the while, I was enjoying, the sand flies started to annoy me. Grrrrrrr! They’re worst than mosquitos. And they’re following me where ever I went even inside the cabin of the boat. So with me complaining about them, C decided to sail to the bay again and back to the river.


I had my first steering lesson yesterday also. C would like me to steer the wheel while we are in between the water channels but I was a bit scared that I might turn to the wrong direction and stuck the boat to mud flats. It was more like driving a car, you just control the steering wheel and make sure that the bow of the boat is heading to the direction that you wanted to. My experience was a bit hard though because we’re cruising up the river so you need to stay at the center of the water ….. a bit more hard when we’re passing by the marina where there are several boats anchored at the middle and both sides of the river. It would be less difficult if we’re at the bay where there’s no water channel and you’re just free flowing. Hehehe! I think, I will be a lousy driver or skipper. Why? For one, I am too short to see the bow from the steering wheel. I had to tip toe. Good thing if the steering wheel is not behind the cabin of the boat and is at the front of it. Hehehe. Second, my faulty eyesight. Grrrrr….. It’s not funny when you’re short-sighted. Ohhhh well, it will always be enjoyable being the passenger than a driver or skipper. Hehehe! On the other hand, not really. C is naughty and at times gives me a dizzy experience whether on the road or in the water. Maybe, they were his revenge to me for doing nothing. =)


And nothing can beat the sunset that we’ve watched. It was not covered with clouds so we had the view of the golden glow. Too bad though that I have not captured the actual sunset in our camera as we were already busy pulling the boat to the ramp. Nevertheless, the view was awesome. Indeed God gave us lots of wonderful things to please our eyes and heart.

cant tell if dusk or dawn? its another not so sunset... but an amazing view

a not so sunset with the waves from the bay coming into the river

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Have a blessed weekend!

i have not done my laundry this week as the washer is making some funny noise when you use it... hummm, maybe the result of me washing the woolen blanket making the load unbalance last week. now, if i have to necessarily wash something, i have to handwash them.. waaaaaaa! the technician will arrive next week maybe, and only then i can use the washer, that is, if they can fix it.

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for a couple of nights now, we have been glued to the tube watching tennis for the australian open and later for a movie. chris dont like women players who rant in the court like martina hingis or maria sharapova.. well, they're great players. another russian won last night against serena williams. she's daniela hantuchova. she's a tall and skinny lady but i like her play. she doesn't rants though.

watching tennis or cricket is not enjoyable without munchies. we were munching on chokies often just like last night. it was after dinner though but hubby has really a good appetite for chocolates. he doesn't say no. hehehe!

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it has been raining for three days now. its not really that heavy, just a bit now, a bit later and another bit after an hour. but that doesnt make staying outdoor enjoyable. well, i am not complaining.. i am even happy as its not really that hot now.

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have a nice and enjoyable week-end everyone!

God bless!

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