Me As Kim of Ms. Saigon: Night At The Museo

Trick or treat!!!

This is the first time I dressed up for real for Halloween, first time I joined a Halloween event. kasi naman ang mga kids, tinodo ang mga costumes. I only planned to wear a black dress, buti na lang naalala ko meron pala akong Viet dress. Papa bought it from Vietnam when he was still working there and I used it for a class play in college (I played May Li in our Flower Drum Song rendition).

I really missed Museo Pambata. Back in college, I used to go there a lot, lalo pag summer kapag nagoovernight kami ng mga bums sa pink pad ni Ate Des, or nagpupuntang Sidebar sa Malate, or maglakad lakad lang sa Manila. It has been more than a year I think since I last went here. The place is still familiar, same faces and same feeling. Parang bata ulit.

Characters:

Me as Kim

Ate Dinah as The Gypsy

Bleu as The Faceless Kid

Dea as The Black Winged Fairy

Lucy as Moo (Hahah!)

Mama and Papa as Freddie Aguilar

Btw, Ate's my sister in law and the kids are all my pamangkins. = )

Photos here!

Realizations For Today

I encourage you to answer this survey too! Really fun and will make you think.

1. I've come to realize that my cell phone is:
= overused and I enjoy using it.

2. I've come to realize that I talk :
= less as I grew older.

3. I've come to realize that I love :
= spending time with and in the Word more than ever.

4 . I've come to realize that I have:
= the right being.

5 . I've come to realize that I lost :
= a lot of time in the past doing unnecessary things. But God's so good, he's restoring everything back.

6 . I've come to realize that I hate it when :
= my emotions rule me.

7 . I've come to realize that marriage is:
= very sacred to the Lord. In my opinion, it's the best thing that could happen to a man or woman.

8 . I've come to realize that somewhere, someone is thinking:
= 'what is my purpose in life?' Hahaha.

9. I've come to realize that I'll always be:
= my parents' baby.

10 . I've come to realize that I have a crush on :
= Wentworth Miller (actually matagal ko nang na-realize ito).

1 1. I've come to realize that the last time I truly cried was:
= last Sunday at church, while singing a very special worship song.

12. I've come to realize that my special friend is:
= Ate Neng.

13 . I've come to realize that when I wake up in the morning:
= I should choose life, favor and fulfillment.

14 . I've come to realize that before I go to sleep at night:
= I see faces of people in my mind.

16 . I've come to realize that babies are :
= beautiful gifts and are cuddly and masarap kurutin pero hindi pwede. = )

17. I've come to realize that, I get online:
= to read, watch and listen to teachings that will edify me and will increase my knowledge of the Word.

1 8 . I've come to realize that today :
= is another wonderful day to walk in love!

19 . I've come to realize that tonight I will :
= spend time reading my favorite book before I close my eyes to sleep.

20. I've come to realize that I will :
= become a minister, successful career woman, wife and mother.

21. I've come to realize that, I really want :
= to travel, visit different churches and inspire women.

Beautiful beach, Pagudpud. 10/13.

Photos here.

This Is The Last Time I'll Fall...

A stumbling adventure in Pagudpud beach.

Pictures here.

Vigan



Left Manila at 12AM, arrived in Vigan at 7AM. Rode the calesa at 7:30, tour ended at about 2PM.

We spend the whole morning riding and walking her streets. Halos pareho sa Intramuros, but this is the better deal. Our Mamang Calesa was very patient in touring us around the town. The best part for me was getting inside the bell tower. Kind of eerie. Hehe.

We also enjoyed our short stay in Chavit's Baluarte....ang masasabi ko lang ay: Ang yaman niya.

Hidden Garden, buying pasalubong and seeing the potters work was very nice, too. = )

One-of-a-kind trip from a one-of-a-kind town. Photos here.

The Beautiful Letdown

I have this urge to write, but I have no idea what to write about. So I thought of just putting in whatever pops in my head...1, 2, 3, go.

- My morning and evening ritual since June left for Rhode Island is chatting with him through YM or Sametime (it's our company's own version of YM). The longest time that we didn't see each other was sembreak, so that's like 2 weeks. Anyway, I told him that it's weird that I don't get to tell him my stories real-time. I have this habit of texting him even while he's asleep (which is the time that I'm awake), basta meron akong bagong kwento, then he'll just reply his thoughts when he wakes up. Now, I have to wait until I am here in the office with an internet connection.

-Joel Osteen is the most good looking pastor I have ever seen. AND Lakewood is the fastest (yep, as in Number 1) growing church in America today. I promised to myself that I will not go beyond 40yrs old without attending at least 1 service on that church.

- I had an iPhone for one day and I had to return it to the seller because it had some 'software problems'. I have another unit now, a Nokia, the ever reliable Nokia. It's kind of frustrating to be able to hold the precious iPhone, with its touch screen features, super clear images, etc. Ok, this is the last time I'm thinking about the iPhone. Haha!

-My parents might be leaving real soon for the US and both my brothers have their own families now (one in California and one here in the Phils). It's quite terrifying when I think about it now, I'm only 21!!! But then again, after 2 years or so, baka iba na rin ang thoughts ko on this. Many things can happen in a span of 1-2 years.

-I was watching Discovery Travel and Living last night and they featured 'au couture'. Featured and mga uber sosyal na mga elites ng Europe. Sila yung mga nakakapanood ng fashion shows ng Dior, Chanel, etc. so sila din ang unang nakakakita ng mga collections, sila din ang unang nakakabili, at sa sobrang yaman nila, sila lang din ang may ganong damit sa buong universe. Some of them even knew Coco personally. How cool is that?

-Betsy Bloomingdale of Bloomingdales was also featured. The ultra-expensive gowns in her closet were labeled with the function/occasion she used that gown for. Interesting di ba?

-I am two shades darker. I was able to go to Pagudpud this weekend. Beautiful, very serene.

-If I had P10,000 right now, what will I do with it?

-How rich is Manny Pacquiao?

-This morning as I was eating my breakfast at our house, I heard Sheryl Cosim and Allan Lenchico (broadcasters of ABS-CBN) reporting about the 'bribe' that GMA gave to some of the country's governors for them not to support her impeachment. Two governors squealed.



Enough for now, more to come.

Hi!

To see some pictures of June, please click here.

Hero's Welcome

...at Fort Santiago.

Please click here to see the beautiful photos. ; )

I'm Coming Back To Manila

A spur-of-the-moment trip to Manila was very refreshing. Na-miss ko ang bayan ni Lito Atienza.

Nakarating kami sa Casa Manila, Barbara's restaurant and San Agustin Church.

Fun trip with fun friends.

Questions, Answers Part 2

1. If you could build a house anywhere, where would it be?

=> Sa Forbes Park. ; P

2. Favorite physical feature of the opposite sex?

=> Eyes (same tayo, Len?). Gusto ko yung makapal ang pilikmata.

3. What's the last CD that you bought?

=> Hari ng Kalwalhatian ng FaithMusic. Woohoo!

4. Where's your favorite place to be?

=> Church.

5. Where's your least favorite place to be?

=> Hmm. Kung saan madilim, umuulan at walang masakyan.

6. What's your favorite place to be massaged?

=> If this is a place, sa Sonya's Garden. Kung part ng katawan, sa upper back.

7. Strong in mind or strong in body?

=> Strong in mind.

8. What time do you wake in the morning?

=> 8AM.

9. What's your favorite kitchen appliance?

=> Microwave.

10. What makes you really angry?

=> To paraphrase, what gets me irritated is noise especially when I'm doing something that doesn't need it.

11. If you could play any instrument, what would it be?

=> Harp. Parang angel.

12. Favorite color?

=> White.

13. Which do you prefer, sports car or SUV?

=>Sports car.

14. Do you believe in afterlife?

=> Uh huh. Sa heaven.

15. Favorite children's book?

=> Hindi ako ma-children's book when I was young. I had a collection of Sweet Valley Kids (pati High, Universtiy, Saga, pati Diaries), though. :D

16. What is your favorite season?

=> Christmas! Masaya lahat ng tao, malamig, maraming pagkain, maraming regalo. Haha.

17. What's your least favorite household chore?

=> Taking out the trash.

18. If you could have one super power, what would it be?

=> Power to be invincible.

19. If you have a tattoo, what is it?

=> Japanese/Chinese characters siguro ng isang Bible verse, baka sa ankle or sa likod.

20. Can you juggle?

=> No.

21. The one person from your past you wish you could go back and talk to?

=> This is hard. Siguro yung lolo or lola ko.

22. What's your favorite day?

=> 3 days e, Friday to Sunday.

23. What's in the trunk of your car?

=> Rags, mga gamit pangsasakyan na hindi ko alam kung anong pangalan.

24. Which do you prefer, sushi or hamburger?

=> Burger.