~ First Sunday ni Lui back in chicago
~ Went to Ate Glenda's at Long Grove, IL for easter
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter Bunny hopping...
~ First Sunday ni Lui back in chicago
~ Went to Ate Glenda's at Long Grove, IL for easter
\(^_^)/
...
I don't know if its because of finally being able to open up everything that's happening to me without holding back...
Or the thought that I now have my friend with me and that there's someone here to listen and support us...
Or both.
But either way, the last 24 hours are the best thus far.
I don't know if its because of finally being able to open up everything that's happening to me without holding back...
Or the thought that I now have my friend with me and that there's someone here to listen and support us...
Or both.
But either way, the last 24 hours are the best thus far.
ARASHI - Step and Go live at Music Station
~ yes, that's Brian of the Backstreet Boys at the start of the clip. the BSB were guesting the same time as ARASHI. 02.15.08
~ watch the hips...it's the hips baby...
~ it's all arashi goodness... kawaii-ness and gay-ness. hehehe.
~ grabbed this from someone from LJ. If this is yours, let me know so I can credit ^_^
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
after work (from home) meme...
1. Story behind your profile song?
~ Wala naman akong profile song...cheesy eh... ~_~
2. What's bothering you right now?
~ kailangan pa bang i-memorize yan!? "3months pa..."
3. Do you close the door when you pee?
~ hindi, kahit nga sa MMDA urinal pwede ako eh. wokokokoko!
DESCRIBE YOUR:
4. Wallet?
~ may cards, ID, konting barya, receipts, at syempre... Library ID ni na2r nung 1st yr high school!
5. Wallpaper on your computer?
~ ena2r sa sand in Bataan...
eto:
6. Background on your cell phone?
~ picture ni na2r nung nag-lunch out sila sa Tagaytay 2 weeks ago (oo, mushy ako ngayon!)
7. Jewelry worn daily?
~ eyeglasses? (di ata jewelry yon, pero other than that, wala)
8. Where was your default picture taken?
~ Singapore, at the Bed and Breakfast where we stayed
9. Eyes?
~ 125/100 ata
10. Doing this weekend?
~ fetch Maria Luisa Belleza from the airport!
11. Brand of the jeans you are wearing?
~ Herbench or Human
12. Where are you?
~ apartment...feeling sick O_o
13. Listening to?
~ ARASHI's Time album
14 . Have you ever kissed anyone named paolo?
~ paolo contis? nope, none.
15. What do you smell like?
~ i smell like a daisy that has started to blossom. naks!
16. Eating?
~ almost having dinner
17. What is your favorite thing/s?
~ jdoramas and the thought of finally stepping in my motherland and lover's arms after months and months of loneliness
18. Do you remember your dream last night?
~ hmm it was perverted... bwehehehe!
19. Do you believe dreams do come true?
~ i think so..
20. Do you believe in miracles?
~ yes, everyday that I wake up is a miracle
21. Do you burn easily in the sun?
~ oo ata.
22. What's something you wish you could understand better?
~ myself
23. What did you do last weekend?
~ spending some time alone thinking, shopping, dancing
24. Who do you miss?
~ my bunny na2r.
25. Have you ever been in a fashion show?
~ as the make up artist... hehehe
26. Orange or apple juice?
~ apple juice
27. Do you like the person who took this survey before you?
~ si annjow.... op cors! miss ko na nga sya eh...
28. What was the last text message you received?
~ my mom arriving safely in Zamboanga
29. What was the last text message you sent?
~ calming a very p*ssed person
31. What is the closest thing to you that is blue?
~ Intel ID lace
32. What was the last thing you ate?
~ red bell peppers stuffed with ground pork
33. Last person you hugged?
~ hmmm... sino nga ba? haven't hugged much lately.. =< baka lola ko when she went here
34. Whose house did you go to last night?
~ mine and mine alone
35. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
~ i don't remember... i very rarely go to hospitals
36. Do you like someone right now?
~ of course!
37. What do you wear more shorts or jeans?
~ jeans
38. What is the last movie you watched?
~ Going Crazy Waiting (A korean movie)
39. Where did you get the shirt you're wearing right now?
~ herbench
40. Who's that behind you?
~ my angel. >_<
~ Wala naman akong profile song...cheesy eh... ~_~
2. What's bothering you right now?
~ kailangan pa bang i-memorize yan!? "3months pa..."
3. Do you close the door when you pee?
~ hindi, kahit nga sa MMDA urinal pwede ako eh. wokokokoko!
DESCRIBE YOUR:
4. Wallet?
~ may cards, ID, konting barya, receipts, at syempre... Library ID ni na2r nung 1st yr high school!
5. Wallpaper on your computer?
~ ena2r sa sand in Bataan...
eto:
6. Background on your cell phone?
~ picture ni na2r nung nag-lunch out sila sa Tagaytay 2 weeks ago (oo, mushy ako ngayon!)
7. Jewelry worn daily?
~ eyeglasses? (di ata jewelry yon, pero other than that, wala)
8. Where was your default picture taken?
~ Singapore, at the Bed and Breakfast where we stayed
9. Eyes?
~ 125/100 ata
10. Doing this weekend?
~ fetch Maria Luisa Belleza from the airport!
11. Brand of the jeans you are wearing?
~ Herbench or Human
12. Where are you?
~ apartment...feeling sick O_o
13. Listening to?
~ ARASHI's Time album
14 . Have you ever kissed anyone named paolo?
~ paolo contis? nope, none.
15. What do you smell like?
~ i smell like a daisy that has started to blossom. naks!
16. Eating?
~ almost having dinner
17. What is your favorite thing/s?
~ jdoramas and the thought of finally stepping in my motherland and lover's arms after months and months of loneliness
18. Do you remember your dream last night?
~ hmm it was perverted... bwehehehe!
19. Do you believe dreams do come true?
~ i think so..
20. Do you believe in miracles?
~ yes, everyday that I wake up is a miracle
21. Do you burn easily in the sun?
~ oo ata.
22. What's something you wish you could understand better?
~ myself
23. What did you do last weekend?
~ spending some time alone thinking, shopping, dancing
24. Who do you miss?
~ my bunny na2r.
25. Have you ever been in a fashion show?
~ as the make up artist... hehehe
26. Orange or apple juice?
~ apple juice
27. Do you like the person who took this survey before you?
~ si annjow.... op cors! miss ko na nga sya eh...
28. What was the last text message you received?
~ my mom arriving safely in Zamboanga
29. What was the last text message you sent?
~ calming a very p*ssed person
31. What is the closest thing to you that is blue?
~ Intel ID lace
32. What was the last thing you ate?
~ red bell peppers stuffed with ground pork
33. Last person you hugged?
~ hmmm... sino nga ba? haven't hugged much lately.. =< baka lola ko when she went here
34. Whose house did you go to last night?
~ mine and mine alone
35. Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
~ i don't remember... i very rarely go to hospitals
36. Do you like someone right now?
~ of course!
37. What do you wear more shorts or jeans?
~ jeans
38. What is the last movie you watched?
~ Going Crazy Waiting (A korean movie)
39. Where did you get the shirt you're wearing right now?
~ herbench
40. Who's that behind you?
~ my angel. >_<
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Tales of A Commuter Chicago Edition - Week 10 Part 2
Random shots from the weekend I spent wandering around the city alone...
having lunch by the window...hmmm ano bang magawa?
peaceful dining at Wow Bao..thought I'd try this place...patawa yung tagline nila eh: "Wow Bao: Hot Asian buns" parang iba ang naisip ko nung nabasa ko yon. bwehehhehe.
yummy bao...parang siopao na hindi lang asado or bola bola yung laman...merong teriyaki chicken, bbq pork, atbp. Also had a mongolian beef bowl....pero parang kakaiba pa din yung lasa...kinda spicy...
Dearborn St., waiting for the bus: kawawa naman mga puno..kelan ba kasi mag-spring nang magkabulaklak naman ang mga ito?!?
All About Dance: where I spent my lazy Sunday afternoon... taking my first dance class in chicago... I actually thought I registered to the MTV hip hop I class but when I got there, it was actually MTV hip hop II. pero ok lang keri pa din naman...
pasensya na sa quality... "hidden cam" effect kasi i'm not sure kung pwede kumuha ng video haha. halos puro paa pero kita pa din naman yung mirror...kung magtataka kayo kung nasan ako, just follow the nike free and the clutsy girl in white shirt. lolz!
having lunch by the window...hmmm ano bang magawa?
peaceful dining at Wow Bao..thought I'd try this place...patawa yung tagline nila eh: "Wow Bao: Hot Asian buns" parang iba ang naisip ko nung nabasa ko yon. bwehehhehe.
yummy bao...parang siopao na hindi lang asado or bola bola yung laman...merong teriyaki chicken, bbq pork, atbp. Also had a mongolian beef bowl....pero parang kakaiba pa din yung lasa...kinda spicy...
Dearborn St., waiting for the bus: kawawa naman mga puno..kelan ba kasi mag-spring nang magkabulaklak naman ang mga ito?!?
All About Dance: where I spent my lazy Sunday afternoon... taking my first dance class in chicago... I actually thought I registered to the MTV hip hop I class but when I got there, it was actually MTV hip hop II. pero ok lang keri pa din naman...
pasensya na sa quality... "hidden cam" effect kasi i'm not sure kung pwede kumuha ng video haha. halos puro paa pero kita pa din naman yung mirror...kung magtataka kayo kung nasan ako, just follow the nike free and the clutsy girl in white shirt. lolz!
Saturday, March 15, 2008
Tales of A Commuter Chicago Edition - Week 10 Part 1
They say "When in Rome, do as the Romans do."
They say "enjoy your stay here and soak in the culture."
Ironically, the one thing that I enjoy is not their culture. The Nihon culture. And I don't know if that's even what the Romans in this city do.
But I don't care. whatever. It keeps my mind close to home.
What I like about this place is that you can easily get cool japanese stuffs. That's why I spend almost every weekend visting Borders. So far, these are the things that I was able to get here and some other stuff I bought with me from Manila. These are what keep me sane.
rows of (organized) manga at borders...
ang ganda magkaron ng bleach collection....ninuninuni
Shonen Jump: the first manga/magazine I bought
Fruits Basket Fanbook Cat: special edition fanbook which is so good and which is something Furuba fans will enjoy. Annjo.... alam ko nang pasalubong ko sa iyo! ^^
These are surprisingly good reads
my Bleach/Naruto toys... talagang dinala ko to sa luggage ko. Makes me smile whenever I see 'em
Not really Japanese, but got this from Borders too.
They say "enjoy your stay here and soak in the culture."
Ironically, the one thing that I enjoy is not their culture. The Nihon culture. And I don't know if that's even what the Romans in this city do.
But I don't care. whatever. It keeps my mind close to home.
What I like about this place is that you can easily get cool japanese stuffs. That's why I spend almost every weekend visting Borders. So far, these are the things that I was able to get here and some other stuff I bought with me from Manila. These are what keep me sane.
rows of (organized) manga at borders...
ang ganda magkaron ng bleach collection....ninuninuni
Shonen Jump: the first manga/magazine I bought
Fruits Basket Fanbook Cat: special edition fanbook which is so good and which is something Furuba fans will enjoy. Annjo.... alam ko nang pasalubong ko sa iyo! ^^
These are surprisingly good reads
my Bleach/Naruto toys... talagang dinala ko to sa luggage ko. Makes me smile whenever I see 'em
Not really Japanese, but got this from Borders too.
Monday, March 10, 2008
Boys Do Falling Love
~ by Parokya ni Edgar
~ my 5ECEA uste friends...from random events...
~ wala lang ako magawa...i miss editing... ^^
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Tales of a Commuter - Chicago Edition Week 9
Brides For A Cause: Brides Against Breast Cancer
I love it when I go to a city and experience something unique, something that is not usually done by many (think attending a Japanese convention in Baguio). And this weekend, I got to have that experience here in Chicago.
Since February, Khandice was so excited about this charity bridal fair where they sell cheap bridal gowns (cheap in dollar standard but not in my divisoria standard. hehe). The event was scheduled March 7 and 8. So last Friday after work, Khandice with 4 of her friends - Anne, Raqs, Mags, me - went to the Brides Against Cancer event at Wyndham Hotel.
After spending 2+ hours trying on wedding gowns, Khandice (with the approval of everyone in the event) purchased her wedding dress.
After grabbing the dress and a couple of cheesecake lollipops, cookies and freebies, we agreed on helping clear up the place in exchange for free volunteer t-shirts ^^. So we sorted the dresses that were in the dressing room, arranged them and brought them back to the racks for it to be ready for the next morning. When we've finished and about to leave, the event coordinator Fran, said she have a problem and presented us a deal. Apparently, she lacks enough volunteers for the next day and said if all five of us can help them clear up on Saturday, she'd refund 100% of Khandice's dress. Imagine our shock and excitement -- the possibility of having the $770 gown for free! Everyone agreed on it!
So Saturday we were the Brides Against Breast Cancer volunteers... We spent 6 hours sorting through heavy gowns, closing zippers, putting 25 dresses per rack - and there were around 50 racks in that ballroom. What left us sane were Maika coming to pick her dress, having pictures taken, and Anne, Raqs and Mags also fitting gowns. I was the official photographer. At 8 pm, after putting gowns in zipper bags, protecting the racks with tarps, moving them outside in the cold to the trailer, we left the event. We were dead tired but it was all for a good cause. It was an effort to help breast cancer patients and of course to help Khandice get that dress for free. ^^
I love it when I go to a city and experience something unique, something that is not usually done by many (think attending a Japanese convention in Baguio). And this weekend, I got to have that experience here in Chicago.
Since February, Khandice was so excited about this charity bridal fair where they sell cheap bridal gowns (cheap in dollar standard but not in my divisoria standard. hehe). The event was scheduled March 7 and 8. So last Friday after work, Khandice with 4 of her friends - Anne, Raqs, Mags, me - went to the Brides Against Cancer event at Wyndham Hotel.
After spending 2+ hours trying on wedding gowns, Khandice (with the approval of everyone in the event) purchased her wedding dress.
After grabbing the dress and a couple of cheesecake lollipops, cookies and freebies, we agreed on helping clear up the place in exchange for free volunteer t-shirts ^^. So we sorted the dresses that were in the dressing room, arranged them and brought them back to the racks for it to be ready for the next morning. When we've finished and about to leave, the event coordinator Fran, said she have a problem and presented us a deal. Apparently, she lacks enough volunteers for the next day and said if all five of us can help them clear up on Saturday, she'd refund 100% of Khandice's dress. Imagine our shock and excitement -- the possibility of having the $770 gown for free! Everyone agreed on it!
So Saturday we were the Brides Against Breast Cancer volunteers... We spent 6 hours sorting through heavy gowns, closing zippers, putting 25 dresses per rack - and there were around 50 racks in that ballroom. What left us sane were Maika coming to pick her dress, having pictures taken, and Anne, Raqs and Mags also fitting gowns. I was the official photographer. At 8 pm, after putting gowns in zipper bags, protecting the racks with tarps, moving them outside in the cold to the trailer, we left the event. We were dead tired but it was all for a good cause. It was an effort to help breast cancer patients and of course to help Khandice get that dress for free. ^^
more photos at antoink's site: http://antoinks.multiply.com/photos/album/7/Bridal_Fair
Sunday, March 2, 2008
layout...
I'm actually not sure if I'll keep this layout. I feel the color is kinda bright..but i like the clean layout and of course the banner. though the message should be the other way around, i think.
credits: http://johndoe67.multiply.com/
credits: http://johndoe67.multiply.com/
Tales of a Commuter - Chicago Edition Week 8
As time goes by, I notice that the bloopers are going by as well. duh. As if naman posible yon!?! Anyhow, wala naman akong highlight na blooper...sige na nga random thoughts from the 2 weeks that passed na lang:
Random thought #1:
I now officially love Borders. Yung cool na bookstore. ^_^ I went to buy magazines na bilin ng boss ko when I saw and bought a copy of the 2008 NBA All-Star commemorative book/magazine and the March 2008 copy of Shonen Jump! Shonen Jump just happened to be a compilation of the coolest manga: Naruto and Bleach. Meron ding One Piece, Yu Yu Hakusho, Yu-Gi-Oh GX and so much more. And the best part is walang tax ang magazines! Now I know where I'm a gonna spend my moolah. hihihihi ~_~
Random thought #2:
Thursday 2/28 - This is our February code build so the guys are all huddled in the huddle room (?) para daw quicker communication ek ek. Tapos yung mga kasama ko bigla na lang nagkwe-kwentuhan ng mga chicks...So what am i supposed to do? Eh di pangiti-ngiti lang ako. Sobrang nahihirapan ako kasi pilit kong itinatago ang tunay kong kulay (mahirap magpa-innocent ha!) pero hindi ko din natiis! Ang ending, napapahirit na ako at nagugulat na sila. Mokong kasi sila eh, they provoked me. bwahahahaha!
Random thought #3:
Suns Fall to 2-4 Since Shaq Trade. 'nuff said. =(
Random thought #4:
Perhaps the biggest feat since I came here. Today I was able to upgrade the firmware of my PSP! Yatta! I updated my FW from 3.71 M33 to 3.90 M33. Thanks to na2r for the guidance and steps. =) Hindi ko sya na-brick! I'm not sure if people would understand how big of a deal that is, but that's great. ^_^ hehe. I'm now officially 1-0 with FW upgrades. Yey!
Random thought #1:
I now officially love Borders. Yung cool na bookstore. ^_^ I went to buy magazines na bilin ng boss ko when I saw and bought a copy of the 2008 NBA All-Star commemorative book/magazine and the March 2008 copy of Shonen Jump! Shonen Jump just happened to be a compilation of the coolest manga: Naruto and Bleach. Meron ding One Piece, Yu Yu Hakusho, Yu-Gi-Oh GX and so much more. And the best part is walang tax ang magazines! Now I know where I'm a gonna spend my moolah. hihihihi ~_~
Random thought #2:
Thursday 2/28 - This is our February code build so the guys are all huddled in the huddle room (?) para daw quicker communication ek ek. Tapos yung mga kasama ko bigla na lang nagkwe-kwentuhan ng mga chicks...So what am i supposed to do? Eh di pangiti-ngiti lang ako. Sobrang nahihirapan ako kasi pilit kong itinatago ang tunay kong kulay (mahirap magpa-innocent ha!) pero hindi ko din natiis! Ang ending, napapahirit na ako at nagugulat na sila. Mokong kasi sila eh, they provoked me. bwahahahaha!
Random thought #3:
Suns Fall to 2-4 Since Shaq Trade. 'nuff said. =(
Random thought #4:
Perhaps the biggest feat since I came here. Today I was able to upgrade the firmware of my PSP! Yatta! I updated my FW from 3.71 M33 to 3.90 M33. Thanks to na2r for the guidance and steps. =) Hindi ko sya na-brick! I'm not sure if people would understand how big of a deal that is, but that's great. ^_^ hehe. I'm now officially 1-0 with FW upgrades. Yey!
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