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You almost gave up your life when you brought me to this world. You strengthen me with your comforting words and sensible advise. You show me every day how to be appreciative of everything and everyone in my life. You see me through with every strife and pain I go through. You are the proudest of all my accomplishments...big and small. You are the happiest on all my joys and successes Your love is unconditional, faithful, warm and never ending. I love you, Mom! No words could ever justify as to how grateful I am for everything you are to me and my sisters. No words could ever describe as to how much we love you. Happy Mothers' Day :)
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I've been so happy lately.
It's as though I've taken a happy pill of sorts, as though I've reachout out for the sun and put it in my pocket, as though I've won the lottery, as though I live in a perfect world and there is no such thing as global warming...oh and pretty much like Audrey Hepburn in Roman Holiday when Gregory Peck found her sleeping in one of the Roman public rotundas and she kept on saying "soooooooo happy." Sooo happy :)
I have no secrets to tell. I'm not on drugs either and definitely did not cash in on a windfall. I'm just...happy! They key is to really stop thinking about the negative things in your life and start focusing on the really positive ones. You might say, "Yeah right, easy for you to say since my problems aren't like yours." I do know that. We all have varying issues and varying problems. But we all share one thing in common, we all have something or someone to be grateful for. All you have to do is keep thinking about those things and you'll realize that life is not as shitty as you think it is. You should make a list. Ok, to make you realize it better, I'll share with you a list of things that make me happy lately:
I'm happy that my sister Kristine is here and that we are spending so many wonderful times together :)
I'm happy that my friend Age is now famous and making money from his blogs :)
I'm happy that I'm almost done paying for one of the condos I've bought for investment. Woooooohooooooooo! :)
I'm happy that Rocky got me very nice pasalubongs from his US trip :)
I'm happy that I only have one credit card :)
I'm happy that there I have friends like Tin and Chris who are going out of their way to save the treasures of nature like Anawangin :)
I'm happy that Mom is happy because my sister is here!
I'm happy that my Baby and I just celebrated our 2nd year anniversary :)
I'm happy that my health is great!
I'm happy that my loved ones health is great!
I'm happy that Rosie Grossie will be here in May!
I'm happy that Chase just got promoted!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) Libre naman jan :)
I'm happy that the FabPoT kids have Starbucks & Coffee Bean sessions often :)
I'm happy that my car Kirk still has pretty impressive shocks after more than 2 years of road life with me :)
I'm happy that we have not missed going to Church for months now :)
I'm happy that I just saw Iron Man and was blown away by it :)
I'm happy that my favorite dog Yukiballs is now back to his usual fireball self :) We love you so much Yuki...hopefully you do realize that even if you are a dog :)
I'm happy that eventhough I do not have a biological big sister...I have Ate Sanch!
I'm happy that I have daily lunch sessions with Joycee, Ate, Gracie, Chris and Ajits :) These are some of the bestest people you'll ever know in your lifetime :)
I'm happy that it's summer!!! :) Init nga lang pero it's all good :)
I'm happy that I have a really nice Aunt like Auntie Lynn :)
I'm happy that David Cook might win AI :)
I'm happy that Charlie Green is so endearing in BGT :)
I'm happy that we have really nice helpers like Ate Beth, Kuya Jun, Ate Lisa and Kuya Empy at home :) We will take you with us 'til A and I start our own family :)
I'm happy that people around me are happy :)
Now, it's your turn. Your list does not have to be as long as this and it could also go on and on forever. The important thing is...pick out the positive things in your life and dwell on them. Life would be easier...life would be more beautiful and life would be more worth living.
As Christine Gambito would say in her famous website (www.happyslip.com), don't forget to wear your happy slip :) I sure have mine on all the time...how about yours? :)
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I consider myself lucky...more like very blessed. The first quarter of my life went through without me having to give up an arm and a leg in the process...in other words, I came out of it alive and pretty much satisfied. True, I've had my fair share of emotional and catastrophic events...but none I could think of that would made me say "life is not fair!!!" To be honest with you...I think I somehow know why I am so damn lucky. It may be because I've obeyed my parents (especially my mom) 95% of the time. Or maybe because when I was a kid, I never missed a prayer before I went to bed...and maybe it has some relation to the fact that I never miss a prayer every day. Or maybe because when my mom was giving birth to me...I came out along with poop. Didn't they say poop is lucky?
Anyway, I am grateful...grateful for everything. I thank God every single moment that I can for everything. One of the perks that comes along with being very blessed is the fact that I have gone through this crazy little thing called love in so many levels unscathed. Yup, I have no battle scars...no broken heart...and no scary stories to tell about having been screwed up by someone or having been cheated on. Whenever I share this with people, they always tell me, "do not speak too soon" or "you'll get your fair share someday." Very encouraging eh?  Believe me, those things have crossed my mind. But why dwell on the negativity? I've always believed that hoping for the best is the right way to go...or at least the happier way to go. Which brings me to the point of this blog Two years ago, I went out with this guy whom I thought was going to bore me to death in our first date. I even had two of my guy friends in the wings waiting for me to sound the alarm in case I get so damn bored that I needed friends to perk things up. Fortunately, I trusted my gut feel and gave the whole thing a chance. And up to this day, that was absolutely one of the bestest decisions I've made in life. I am so amazingly blessed because God gave me you. Like an old song went, out of all the girlies in the world...he belongs to me. Thank you for the random foot and back massages.
Thank you for making me smile when someone made me cry.
Thank you for loving my family the way I love them.
Thank you for making me feel like I'm the most desirable woman in the world eventhough I just woke up and I have drool all over my face and pillow.
Thank you for never failing to say you love me more than I could ever get tired of hearing every day.
Thank you for enlightening me on the matter that land & structure are good investments, and fabulous shoes aren't.
Thank you for driving for me when I feel like lazying up in the passenger seat...which is 90% of the time whenever we're in the car.
Thank you for making me feel safe and secure by holding my hand and holding me in your arms.
Thank you for still loving me amidst my brattiest and bitchiest moments.
Thank you for running your fingers through my hair so that I can you can watch me go to sleep.
Thank you for being my bestestest friend.
Thank you for being friends with my bestest friends.
Thank you for telling me the exact right words I need to hear whenever I am feeling sad, worried or uncertain.
Thank you for making my every waking moment wonderful through your kisses and smile.
Thank you for giving me more reason to be more generous, patient, giving and kind.
Thank you for making my heart melt with your sweet gestures.
Thank you for making me laugh so hard.
Thank you for the daily intellectual and emotional conversations we share.
Thank you for the warm and amazing kisses.
Thank you for going to places and events with me which you'd never go to if we weren't together.
Thank you for our heartwarming weekends and adventures.
Thank you for the toddler, the little boy and the chibichibichacha 
Thank you for your great mom who loves me the way she loves you.
Thank you for the porkchop and the pigs.
Thank you for our past and future travels and roadtrips.
Thank you for the countless movies we've seen and the countless places we've been to.
Thank you for being there always.
Thank you for being the one I'll share my life with forever.
Thank you for being you.
I love you. In a world full of uncertainties, I am so damn blessed to have something so certain in my life.
Happy anniversary, Baby
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In this world which can get terribly ugly at times, the type of person I pity the most is the one who cannot stand up to others and fight for what he/she believes in. I am not afraid to say that I grew up thinking that in order to promote goodwill and the acceptance of everyone, one must never cross anyone...even if you do not agree with what they have to say. Oftentimes, I found myself living by this belief intimately that I fear crossing the meanest, the bulliest of the bullies, the shallow and the insensitive ones because I did not want to make them feel that I think differently. I did not want to make them feel that they are wrong and that I am right. I wanted acceptance. I was Ms. Congeniality. I was everyone's friend. My greatest fear was to have an enemy/someone who dislikes me/someone who does not consider me a friend/someone who considers me a rebel or someone who does not agree with the norm. The reason why I grew up believing in this for the longest time was due to the fact that I was raised in a very safe environment. I never knew that hypocrisy actually existed. I never thought that betrayal can be done to you by people you trust your life with. I never knew that the real world was harsh. I thought that everything was gonna spring up like daisies, that everyone will keep smiling and live happy lives forever and ever. I was wrong. But now, amidst all the tears, the drama, the heartbreaks and the pain I went through, I am ultimately grateful. I am grateful that life has taught me how it really works. Today, I am blissful that I've made decisions in my life which did not necessarily made everyone happy. I do not live my life to make you happy. Today, I am glad that some people hate my guts. It's one of the truest signs that at one point or at some points in my life, I stood up for what I believe is important...for what I believe is right. And up to this point, I have never regretted anything I stood up for. Today, I am proud that I've had the courage not to care about what the rest of the world has to say about the things that I do in my life. I am blessed with everything that I need and I do not need someone's opinion as to how I should do or decide on things. Today, I am grateful that the kind of people I'm surrounded with are the ones who choose to see beyond my idiosyncrasies. The ones who love me no matter what I have to offer and moreso, even if I have nothing to offer them. I am eternally grateful.
When we're all old and gray, the only things that will be left are the things that matter. Everything and everyone around you right now will disappear one by one.
As early as now, we have to learn to value the important things and people in our lives so that our future will be secure. Learn to stand up on your own feet. Learn to fight for what you think is right, and learn not to sway with the crowd. At the dawn of our lives, being the most popular will not matter. What matters is the fact that you were courageous enough to live life the way you wanted to. This is for FabPoT...I will hold you guys in my heart for eternity. Being friends and family with you will always be one of the bestest decisions I've ever fought for in my life. And I know deep in my heart, that even if I'm old and gray, we'd all still have our get togethers. Our children and grandchildren will be friends and we will be ever present in the most important events in our lives.
Kakers
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I've noticed that most of my contacts here in Multiply have been posting something like this in their respective sites so I went ahead and checked it out. Apparently, this site http://www.blogthings.com/whatsyournameshiddenmeaningquiz/ will be able to tell you what your name means. I wasn't particularly expecting good results but I was amazed as to how accurate this was Here's what my name (Karen Rigoroso) means: | What Karen Rigoroso Means |  You are a seeker of knowledge, and you have learned many things in your life.
You are also a keeper of knowledge - meaning you don't spill secrets or spread gossip.
People sometimes think you're snobby or aloof, but you're just too deep in thought to pay attention to them.
You are usually the best at everything ... you strive for perfection.
You are confident, authoritative, and aggressive.
You have the classic "Type A" personality.
You are wild, crazy, and a huge rebel. You're always up to something.
You have a ton of energy, and most people can't handle you. You're very intense.
You definitely are a handful, and you're likely to get in trouble. But your kind of trouble is a lot of fun.
You are friendly, charming, and warm. You get along with almost everyone.
You work hard not to rock the boat. Your easy going attitude brings people together.
At times, you can be a little flaky and irresponsible. But for the important things, you pull it together.
You are very intuitive and wise. You understand the world better than most people.
You also have a very active imagination. You often get carried away with your thoughts.
You are prone to a little paranoia and jealousy. You sometimes go overboard in interpreting signals.
You tend to be pretty tightly wound. It's easy to get you excited... which can be a good or bad thing.
You have a lot of enthusiasm, but it fades rather quickly. You don't stick with any one thing for very long.
You have the drive to accomplish a lot in a short amount of time. Your biggest problem is making sure you finish the projects you start.
You are deeply philosophical and thoughtful. You tend to analyze every aspect of your life.
You are intuitive, brilliant, and quite introverted. You value your time alone.
Often times, you are grumpy with other people. You don't appreciate them trying to interfere in your affairs.
You are well rounded, with a complete perspective on life.
You are solid and dependable. You are loyal, and people can count on you.
At times, you can be a bit too serious. You tend to put too much pressure on yourself.
You are the total package - suave, sexy, smart, and strong.
You have the whole world under your spell, and you can influence almost everyone you know.
You don't always resist your urges to crush the weak. Just remember, they don't have as much going for them as you do. |
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It scares me...how fast time flies. I'm the kind of person who jots down every event in my planner or online tracker. And every single time I plot dates, weddings, get togethers, trips, birthdays, etc...there's this nagging thought behind my head repetitiously saying that all of these will be over soon. Quite sooner in fact. And now, all those significant events that I plotted in 2007 are all indeed...over. And before I knew it, we're halfway through the January of 2008. Do you all get what I mean? Scary indeed. But, as hopeful as I ever am, my heart always wins and tells my annoying mind that life is too short to be scared. Time is flying so go ahead and fly with it. 2007 had been a good year. It was a year of learning. I, in fact, consider it the beginning or ending, whichever you look at it, of a chapter in my life. A year of finding the truth, making heartbreaking and heartwarming decisions, discovering real "gold", meeting the "real" and sometimes "rotten" aspects of the world, finding out the core of a let down and basking in the glory of accidentally found opportunities. 2007 taught me a handful of things which I will benefit from for as long as I live. I've learned that Sabah Malaysia is a very charming country.
I've learned that there is such a thing as true love and ever-growing happiness.
I've learned (moreso) that my mom is the ultimate essence of unconditional love and that I (and my sisters) are the some of the luckiest people on earth.
I've learned that you don't always get what you think you deserve.
I've learned that you sometimes get what you truly deserve.
I've learned that Hong Kong is not a place I would like to live in, but I'd love to visit it often.
I've learned that the Starbucks planner "keep up" fad only lasts after a month you got it.
I've learned that sometimes you have to let go of people in your life in order to make them realize what kind of people they've become.
I've learned that sometimes you have to let go of people in your life in order for you to grow.
I've learned that the bestest friends that you can ever have in the world are the ones who watch you from afar.
I've learned that the bestest friends that you can ever have in the world will not necessarily strike your enemy with you or for you, but will tell you that life is too good for bitterness.
I've learned that the bestest friends that you can ever have aren't necessarily in the same zip code as you are in...or the same country for that matter.
I've learned that sometimes, people aren't what you thought they were...but you have to love them anyway.
I've learned that I am strong after all.
I've learned to stop crying...all the time.
I've learned that happiness can be found EVERYWHERE. You don't even have to look!
I've learned that you can go around Macau for less than two days.
I've learned that I am capable of being angry after years of thinking that I can't.
I've learned that you don't have to be an old couple to find happiness in spending your weekends watching dvds, eating popcorn and all snuggled up.
I've learned that Boracay is so much more beautiful when you see it with FabPoT.
I've learned that travel is a contagious condition which my Porkchop had gotten from me.
I've learned that seeing the world with someone who loves you makes it more amazing than it already is.
I've learned that negativity can be contagious but there is always a way to choose not to be empowered by it.
I've learned that negativity can be cured by having late afternoon chats with God and surrounding yourself with good friends and family.
I've learned that living by yourself is one of the most difficult things that you can ever go through.
I've learned that cooking is not a skill...it's a gift from God.
I've learned (after all these years) that mom's really do KNOW WHAT'S BEST! Listen to your moms...trust me, no matter what the issue is...they are RIGHT.
I've learned that no matter how much more money you earn, it won't always be enough if you let this world eat you up.
I've learned that when you feel that you've done everything that you can and you have no energy left, all you have to do is laugh and trust me, you will pull it through.
I've learned that people live (oftentimes) by assumption so always put your best foot forward.
I've learned that acceptance, in all forms, may be difficult for a lot of people.
I've learned that amidst all the complaining I do, I'm still one of the damn luckiest people on earth so I should shut up and be grateful.
I've learned that I truly have the most wonderful people in the world around me.
I've learned that being grateful opens up your life for more blessings.
I've learned that love is penetratingly resilient and it is, and will always be, the answer to all our worries.
2008 sounds like a plan. I feel that it's going to be a great year...an amazing year. Amidst all the fortune tellers stating that it's not going to be a good year for my kind (the ones born in the same year or same horoscope as I am)...I still think that I'll be ok.
I wish you all a great year ahead! God bless!
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I have not blogged for the longest time, but what happened today is worth breaking my silence. Mind you, I'm not gonna be imposing my opinions on anyone reading this. I respect your opinion so I expect the same thing from you. I am also not blogging about it because everyone else is doing so. I want to write about it because I feel like I'm a bubble about to burst from all the frustration and disappointment that I have for this God-forsaken political bullshit. First, I want to say that Trillianes is a fucker who does not know anything but cause trouble. I do not believe any of the shit that he and his comrades said about the whole "drama" that they were trying to pull earlier today. They said it's a spur of the moment event. Spur of the moment my ass. Everyone knows that this had been planned. Which individuals, in their right minds, would suddenly start walking towards Manila Pen just because Trillianes and his company started inviting them to do so. Also, they said that they wanted a peaceful orientation with this protest. Really? Then he and his company should've done the whole thing somewhere else, not in some private luxury hotel where hundreds of people are going to be put in jeopardy after God knows what. They said that the current government was the one who exercised violence because they brought tanks and the police into the whole shenanigan. Sana naisip nila that this is a possibity before actually starting this. The government resorted to this because they were given an initial warning to surrender but Trillianes and company did not comply to it. They also barred the doors and were blatantly informing everyone through the media na di sila aalis sa hotel until they get what they want. Also, Trillianes said that they are surrendering because they cannot bear to see the media men being involved in the cross fire. Their conscience daw will not be able to bear it if people are hurt. Sana naisip nya to bago nila sinimulan ang mga kalokohang to. BULLSHIT! They kept the media there to protect themselves. If you really want to get your message across, you would evacuate the entire building including the media and deal with the whole thing yourselves. You are a group of trouble makers who do not do anything but burden the whole country with your foolish ways. This country needs a wake up call. Yes, everyone is sick and tired of corruption. Tell me in all honesty that none of the people who started the mutiny today did not, in one way or another, steal from the country's pockets? Every single politician is a fuckin' stealer. I have the right to air out my frustration because I pay my taxes regularly. All policiticans are big FUCKERS. They fuck us up because we let them. They fuck this country up because we let them feel that they can.
I am not a fan of the current government. I was never a fan of anyone in the government. I have been disillusioned and jaded about Philippine politics long before I was given the right to vote. All I'm really expecting from any leader is to put things in order, to prevent war, and more importantly to give us what we need as citizens. I no longer care if you steal because EVERYONE in the government does so. As long as you give us our needs. I beg every single person in the government --- administration or opposition. Please spare us with your petty political issues. If you have issues with each other, just kill each other and leave us in peace. Please use your efforts in more productive acts than creating your grand speeches, sarcastic exchange of words, and nit picking. Oh and by the way, please work on controlling your stealing spree from us. To Trillianes and company, if you really love this country, you will not do this. You will not make people suffer by involving them in activities such as these. You will not put any Filipino's life at stake for your ambitions --- personal, humble or patriotic. You have no right. You have no right to do the things that you did this morning. The 11 million people who you claimed voted for you did not ask for this. They voted for you so that you can create change and help people alleviate themselves from poverty --- not to stage a coup. The only thing that is actually keeping our country alive right now is our economy. And what you did today jeopardized that very thing. You should have your head checked. I seriously believe that something is gravely wrong with your logical ability to think. Or do you think at all? To the police/military men who responded in the mutiny, I hope you guys are all aware that you are now the butt of jokes all over the world. Only in the Philippines would you find cops/military men laughing while using their cellphones, waving in the cameras for tv stints, and smoking cigarettes while they are in the middle of a life and death situation. Wake up Philippines! Oh, on a side note, we all know which hotel to book for the holidays now since they will probably cut their prices in half. Merry Christmas...
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Thank God for Shaggedelia, my Choralics, the DDGGs, my East Coast crew, the Mafia Boys (Fred, Pat, Bob, PH & Rap), and my dear FabPoT :) Life is more awesome then it already is with you guys around :) This is a very good read. It might enlighten you :) They say you can judge a person by the friends they keep, and I think this is true on several levels. That saying means that you can tell a lot about someone by knowing who they keep as friends. But many life coaches know that the friends you have also shape who you are. You spend a lot of time with your friends, and you look to them for approval and support. So their influence can be large. That all sounds great, but this is a cycle of influence which can act to keep people in small unhappy lives. Here's how. You choose your friends based on who you are comfortable with. They support your self-image and your values. Which is another way of saying they can prevent you from growing. Other factors can come into play; do you have friends who send you chocolate when you're on a diet? Or friends who tell you to back away from a scary challenge - or who keep you tied into destructive habits? We can see friendships in a new light - as people who can help us to grow as human beings. Such friends may not be as unswervingly supportive or infallibly predictable, but they will be one of the most pleasant and interesting ways there is for you to become a better, happier person. Here how you maximize the benefits of your friendships Raise your awareness. Friends have a large influence on your experience of life, your views about the world and your place in it. So each time you are with friends, make time to step out of the relationship and look back into it with a critical eye. How do you feel about the company of each of your friends? Why are you still friends? Is the friendship growing or shrinking? What function does each friendship serve in your life? By growing this awareness, all kinds of positive actions will become possible for cultivating the best set of friends you could hope for, and that will make your life very significantly better. Have more than one. It’s not just that variety is a Good Thing; friendships go up and down, and if you only have one – and it’s down – you don’t have a friend! As well as that, each friendship offers you different things and with a few friends to choose from, you have rich resources at your disposal. Break out of the box. Are all your mates from your schooldays? From work? From your neighbourhood or social class? Are they all of the same gender or outlook? By limiting yourself to people like you, you place yourself in a box from where you are unlikely to hear radically different views of the world, learn new techniques, or see different and perhaps better life choices in action. So try to find new kinds of friends from different backgrounds. Givers and takers. Does your friend leave you feeling better or worse? Good friendships are all about mutual support and growth, but some friends are big takers – they dump their problems on you, tell you what you can’t do, play on your fears and keep you where you are. You may want to limit how often you see these friends, and so limit their drain on your own energies. Instead, find friends where the balance is more even; where mutual support and growth is the norm. Of course, you may find huge comfort in long-familiar, predictable and unconditionally supportive friends, and if so, you should keep at least one on your list! But it might be worth considering how adding some new and different blood into your social set might help you towards your new, happier life. So choose your friends...and choose them well :)
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A good friend shared a gospel reading with me today. It made me remember what I knew all along...it made me feel silly that there were moments when I actually succumbed to the misery of others and worried about other people's opinions. Here's the lesson from the reading: As long as you have a relationship with God, and you're doing good things...it doesn't matter if the people around you gossip or speak ill of you. Always remember that they are not the majority even if there are a lot of them. God is BIGGER than anyone of them. It's always going to be YOU and GOD who is the MAJORITY. If you can no longer tolerate the misery, hatred and bitterness of the people around you...and you're about to sin by hating them back, just close your eyes and remember that the most important BEING is at your side. He who matters. No one else. Say a prayer and all the hatred in your heart will disappear. My friend said, I am well loved or malakas daw kay God because of all the blessings in my life. And, indeed, I am truly grateful. Every single day, I never fail to thank Him for all that He has blessed me with. I have come to realize that no matter what I do, there will be people who will disapprove of my decisions, who will judge me for things I did and never did, who will never be contented with what I have done for them, and who will forget the good things I've shared with them. But at the end of the day, kindness only matters. Your relationship with God matters. Not with anyone else. Thanks Chris :) You made my day! (or week!) Tags: god, inspiration, life, thoughts
Current Location: My Flat
Current Mood:  content
Current Music: Love Makes The World Go Round --- The Shirelles
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TRAVEL
A friend I shared a passion for travel with, gave me this very meaningful quote:
"When you travel, you experience, in a very practical way, the act of rebirth. You confront completely new situations, the day passes more slowly, and on most journeys you don't even understand the language the people speak. So you are like a child just out of the womb. You begin to attach much more importance to the things around you because your survival depends on them. You begin to be more accessible to others because they may be able to help you in difficult situations. And you accept any small favor from the gods with great delight, as if it were an episode you would remember for the rest of your life."
---Paulo Coelho, The Pilgrimage (1987)
Isn't it precisely how you feel when you're in a different place? in a different experience? or among those whom you've met for the very first time in your life? I love this quote. It embodies exactly how my heart speaks about the wonderful act of travelling.
When I was born, an elder who supposedly foretells the future said that I will be going places...far and exotic. She was right. And the prediction/journey continues.
I've fallen in love with travelling. I've made a pact with myself (or with my pair of feet rather) when I was 7, after seeing the movie "Gidget goes to Rome (how inspiring! hehe!)," that I'm going to see the world --- that every year, I have to visit at least one country. So far, I have been meeting my quota...and in some years, have exceeded it beyond my expectations.
One time, I was having a chat with my friends at work. I told them that someday, I want to marry a travel agent...so that I can travel the world for free or with a huge discount. They all laughed. They said that it's like saying; I want to marry a carpenter someday, so that he can build me a house. One of them said, why not just marry a rich man and you'll get to travel the world for FREE and in STYLE. They made a good point. Although, one doesn't really need a rich man or a travel agent to see the world.
When asked as to what my dream job is...I always say, hands down, that it's the jobs of those travel and living hosts...or the lonely planet guys. It doesn't matter if they don't pay me gazillions of dollars...as long as they keep me on my toes around the world.
So far, here are the countries I've visited and are all ultimately recommended:
France
Switzerland
Italy
Germany
Austria
Czechoslovakia
Belgium
The Netherlands
Bahrain
Hong Kong (PRC)
Macau (PRC)
Japan
Liechtenstein
Malaysia
Singapore
Oman
Muscat
United Arab Emirates
Spain
India
United Kingdom
Vatican City
United States
Thailand
Here are some links to pics I've posted while on foot (or on wheels, or on air) in these countries:
Macau
HongKong 1
HongKong 2
HongKong 3
HongKong 4
HongKong 5
Malaysia 1
Malaysia 2
Malaysia 3
Malaysia 4
Malaysia 5
Malaysia 6
European & Middle Eastern Experience 1
European Experience 2
Singapore
United States (Maryland)
United States (Nebraska)
United States (District Of Columbia)
United States (Virginia)
The others aren't online yet because I didn't have a digicam back then. Hahaha! :) Do you have a good scanner? Help me! :)
I am also very blessed that my Porkchop has been bitten by the travel bug. Nowadays, all he can ever think about is taking a vacay. Next year, we are thinking about going to LA (to visit bestie Earfie) or Canada (to visit Porkchop's cousins). Hopefully, we get to save enough to turn those into reality. There's Singapore this December and hopefully, we get to go back to Macau this year. There are also plans of visiting my dear bestie Liv in Thailand this year.
And as parting words from your local blog-a-traveller: Travel...by all means travel! :) Tags: love, loves of my life, porkchop, travel
Current Location: Firenze --- where travel advice is given out like hotcakes!
Current Mood:  hyper
Current Music: All You Need Is Love --- Lynden David Hall
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FAMILY
No, the series of blogs that I have that are dedicated to THE LOVES OF MY LIFE are not, at all, in any particular order...so it doesn't mean that I put FOOD above everything else. Hahaha!
So what is up with the Rigorosos?
My mom is currently preoccupied with all these events transpiring during the campaign period. As you may all know, we have 4 days to go before we start voting for the next set of people who will displace my/our tax funds. Why is my mom involved in all this? She ain't running for office. It's just that she's a government council official and she is supporting certain candidates. Also, she's been busy renovating her house.
I am utterly glad that mom has all these things to keep her on her toes. The funny thing with my mom is...whenever she's not involved with anything, she picks on me. Why? Because it's just me and her who's based here. The rest are all away from home. It's not really a bad thing --- her, picking on me --- but sometimes, I can't help but think...am I back in kindergarten???
The other "creatures" that she pick on aside from me are our adorable dogs! They ain't complaining.
Mom is also planning a big trip to Dubai. She's gonna be visiting my sister and her Moroccan boyfriend. She'll be there for 3 months...this scares me. We may be getting into each other's nerves sometimes, but when I'm away from my mom for a long time...I crumble like a cookie. She has always been the gooey stuff that keeps me together. She said that I better start getting used to the idea since she's thinking of moving to the US. I said that she better start getting used to the idea that I will be calling her collect...everyday. But before that, there's our Singapore trip in December! :)
My dad, on the other hand, is, as usual, superbly caught up with work. We call each other weekly and everything I hear from him is that "Work is like this and work is like that." He needs a vacation...I swear. Maybe I'll ask him to join me and Mom on our Singapore trip...hahahahahaha! Right...
My siblings are doing great in their own fields. Kristine has been travelling, Karla had just taken a new hobby (bowling!) and still has no plans in entertaining her gazillion suitors. Alyssa is ending her first year in college while Joe is turning senior HS next school year. They are all so far away from me. We are such a global family. I look forward to the day when calling anyone of them will not incur an international tax in my phone bill.
This weekend is Mom's Weekend. It's Mother's Day...in case some of you have overlooked it. I'm buying mom a bouquet of roses and red wine. We're gonna go see a movie in the afternoon then go to the spa in the evening. Oh, and tell her how much I love her. :)
NOTE TO THE REST OF THE FAM: I LOVE YOU ALL SO VERY MUCH! :) Tags: dad, family, loves of my life, mom, siblings, sisters
Current Location: Firenze --- where families are love!
Current Mood: thankful
Current Music: Way Back Into Love --- Hugh Grant & Drew Barrymore
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