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Ate Lileth's blog is very timely! I am truly inspired! I might as well print this. I need a reminder, I have a problem with my photographic memory. hihi.
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I was planning to create a NY’s resolution but when I came across Rajo Laurel’s blog, I decided that these 40 simple steps would be my mantras for 2011 instead.
1. Take a 10-30 minute walk every day. And while you walk, smile. It is the ultimate anti-depressant.
2. Sit in silence for at least 10 minutes each day. Buy a lock if you have to.
3. Record your late night shows and get more sleep.
4. When you wake up in the morning, complete the following statement,
“My purpose is to____ today.”
“My purpose is to____ today.”
5. Live with the 3 E’s – – Energy, Enthusiasm, and Empathy.
6. Watch more movies, play more games and read more books than you did in 2010.
7. Make time to practice meditation, yoga, tai chi, and prayer. They provide us with daily fuel for our busy lives.
8. Spend more time with people over the age of 70 and under the age of 6.
9. Dream more while you are awake.
10. Eat more foods that grow on trees and plants and eat less food that is manufactured in plants.
11. Drink green tea and plenty of water. Eat blueberries, wild Alaskan salmon, broccoli, almonds & walnuts.
12. Try to make at least three people smile each day.
13. Clear your clutter from your house, your car, your desk and let new and flowing energy into your life.
14. Don’t waste your precious energy on gossip, energy vampires, issues of the past, negative thoughts or things you cannot control. Instead invest your energy in the positive present moment.
15. Realize that life is a school and you are here to learn. Problems are simply part of the curriculum that appear and fade away like algebra class but the lessons you learn will last a lifetime.
16. Eat breakfast like a king, lunch like a prince and dinner like a college kid.
17. Smile and laugh more. It will keep the energy vampires away.
18. Life isn’t fair, but it’s still good.
19. Life is too short to waste time hating anyone.
20. Don’t take yourself so seriously. No one else does.
21. You don’t have to win every argument. Agree to disagree.
22. Make peace with your past so it won’t screw up the present.
23. Don’t compare your life to others’. You have no idea what their journey is all about.
24. Burn the candles, use the nice bed sheets, Don’t save it for a special occasion. Today is special.
25. No one is in charge of your happiness except you.
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years, will this matter?”
26. Frame every so-called disaster with these words: “In five years, will this matter?”
27. Forgive everyone for everything.
28. What other people think of you is none of your business.
29. Time heals almost everything. Give time, time.
30. However good or bad a situation is, it will change. So stop complaining about the weather, the job, the rents etc., etc.
31. Your job won’t take care of you when you are sick. Your friends will. Stay in touch.
32. Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.
33. Envy is a waste of time. You already have all you need.
34. The best is yet to come.
35. No matter how you feel, get up, dress up and show up.
36. Do the right thing!
37. Call your family often.
38. Each night before you go to bed complete the following statements:
“I am thankful for ___.” Today I accomplished ____.
“I am thankful for ___.” Today I accomplished ____.
39. Remember that you are too blessed to be stressed.
40. Enjoy the ride.. Remember that this is not Disney World and you certainly don’t want a fast pass. You only have one ride through life so make the most of it and enjoy the ride.
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NO TALK, NO MISTAKE. I know.
BUT fck, after a long long time, you're the only guy that's making me go GaGa again. What now?!
I HATE YOU!
And know what?! SOME OTHER GUY might even give me those fuckin lilies which make it twice as sad and twice as less special, because he's NOT you. :(
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When I got older, things changed. There were no more going visiting Ninongs and Ninangs around Bulacan. Though we still go to Paltao, it wasn't as fun as when we were younger--I do not know if puberty has something to do about it. And when we go home, the only lights on are the ones usually lighted on normal days. And instead of playing Bingo with the rest of the gang, we head straight to bed and if we are in the mood the four of us talk of what's happening in our lives. Updating, you know.
This year, I am hoping for a better celebration of the birth of Christ. We, Fajardos, are going to heat up Paltao with our hot red attire (srsly, I'd rather spend Christmas day in Taal).
Having no good food and gifts/aginaldos are not going to stop me from having fun! Mahirap na ang buhay, naiintindihan ko. But they are not the essence of a true celebration of Christmas--it's about being one with your family in welcoming the Son of God in your lives. Lezz enjoy the season and HAVE FUN!:)
Hey! Look! The baby me wants to wish you a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
If you're going to ask me why I used my baby self. The answer is WALA LANG. CUTE KO EH! CHOS. Kidding aside, I wanna reminisce My Christmas Days from the past--visiting Ninongs and Ninangs around Bulacan, staying in Paltao with the Fajardos, and going home to the Mercados. There were so many toys and games, and foood--twas a whole wrap of joy and fun! It was indeed a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
The only sucky things (THAT) time were my itchy dress, my suplada attitude, and my aginaldos going all to Nanay. She'd excuse, "Bata ka pa. Ang mga bata bawal maghawak ng pera. At magkano yang damit mo? Sakto lang sa napamaskuhan mo." And I thought to myself, did I ever ask you to buy me this itchy dress, if I know you did this on purpose--pinagkakitaan mo ako, Nanay! I actually did all the work for her. Smiling, and "blessing" to every oldies is hard work. Plus, being cute is another thing! Tapos, wala man lang akong talent fee?! So yeah, every Christmas, I ended up going to bed with a long face and tears in the eyes. BUT, at least there was a real celebration that's happened. :D
When I got older, things changed. There were no more going visiting Ninongs and Ninangs around Bulacan. Though we still go to Paltao, it wasn't as fun as when we were younger--I do not know if puberty has something to do about it. And when we go home, the only lights on are the ones usually lighted on normal days. And instead of playing Bingo with the rest of the gang, we head straight to bed and if we are in the mood the four of us talk of what's happening in our lives. Updating, you know.
This year, I am hoping for a better celebration of the birth of Christ. We, Fajardos, are going to heat up Paltao with our hot red attire (srsly, I'd rather spend Christmas day in Taal).
Having no good food and gifts/aginaldos are not going to stop me from having fun! Mahirap na ang buhay, naiintindihan ko. But they are not the essence of a true celebration of Christmas--it's about being one with your family in welcoming the Son of God in your lives. Lezz enjoy the season and HAVE FUN!:)
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YOU. I am sorry that the only time we can talk is every vacation.
YOU. I am sorry that I pay you no attention whenever I'm too busy at school.
YOU. I am sorry that I did not reply to your messages when you were so worried about me.
YOU. I am sorry that I only come to you when I do not have anything to do.
YOU. I am sorry that I am missing you right now.
YOU. I am sorry that I do not know exactly what I'm feeling for you.
YOU. I am sorry that I hurt you many times over and I never learned.
Now, if you are trying to get back on me, sorry, I am fragile--I break down easily and you wouldn't enjoy crushing me.
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Isa sa pinaka-ayaw kong feeling sa mundo ay ang feeling ng pagluwas ng sobrang aga!
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| Thanks Google! |
Isa sa pinaka-ayaw kong feeling sa mundo ay ang feeling ng pagluwas ng sobrang aga!
Una. Ayokong gumigising ng sobrang aga kasi late ako natutulog.
Pangalawa. Mahirap magcommute ng walang araw kahit na umaga na.
Kaso may mga pagkakataon talagang wala kang choice kundi gawin yun.
Isang umaga, aalis na ako para pumasok sa 7am class ko. Buti na lang in the middle of the week kaya masmadaling sumakay ng bus.
Sakto! Pagbaba ko ng jeep...
Mukhang kilala na ko ni Manong Barker
Barker: Oh. Ayun bus na Cubao nakahinto.
Ako naman, YES! Di ko na kailangan maghintay At ES pa! Naiz! Mukhang sinuswerte talaga ako! PERO...
Nung andun na ako sa bandang likod ng bus biglang umandar. Sa loob ng.05 millisecond inisip ko kung hahabulin ko o magiintay ako. Pinili kong habulin. Kaya ayun, hinabol ko!
Feeling San Chai ako ng Meteor Garden. Pero wala akong Dao Ming Zu na hinabol sa bus at wala akong dala-dalang oranges, at hindi ako tangang nadapa!
Yes! Nakasakay ako. Salamat sa flats ko galing Avon at sa mga lalaking sumigaw para huminto ang bus. :)
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Aba'y akalain mong makakabalik pala ulit ako dun sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon!
Nov. 12, 2010. 3:00pm
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Samuel Rios: Pwede ba kayo Tagaytay ngayon?
Janina talking to Alix
Janina: Alix, game ka Tagaytay? Now after ng meeting.
Alix: e I have to study for Eco pa... Uwi rin ba? Til what time?
Janina: Ok, I'll ask.
Janina replying to Kuya Sam
Janina: Kuya, mga what time raw tayo makakauwi? Sinu-sino? What time ba tayo alis?
Samuel Rios: Pwede ba kayo ng 4? Tayo lang, kasama si Adrian. Wala pa siguro 10 nakabalik na tayo UST.
Janina told Alix Kuya Sam's reply
Alix: E you are going to teach me Eco when we get back.
Janina: Sure! Yun lang pala eh!
Janina replying to Kuya Sam
Janina: Kuya Sam, we're going!
So let the spontaneous Tagaytay trip begin!
The traffic on our way to Taguig to pick up Kuya Adrian is breaking our heads and patience, especially Kuya A's.
Kuya A: Sam, asan na ba kayo?!
Sam: Dito na sa McKinley Hill
Actually, we were just about to pass Resorts World. LOL
After the long wait, we finally arrived at Kuya A's workplace, then head straight to our destination. But our luck looks like its having its toll--the highway doesn't even an inch like a highway--HEAVY TRAFFIC!
To kill time, we had this Heart Talks 101 with Kuya A being the presider. Everything he told us really worked for me, especially the not-to-put-my-arm-up-when-a-man-is-sitting-beside-me advice. Our two Kuyas even have evaluation of me and Alix
Kuya A: Ikaw Alix, napapansin ko bukaka ka nang bukaka. Hindi maganda yon.
Kuya S: Oo nga, Alix!
Kuya A: Ikaw naman Janina para kang bata. Kaya madali kang maloko! Parang gustung-gusto mo pa naglalaro ng Barbie!
Kuya S: Masyado kang friendly, ineng. Baka di mo alam natatake advantage ka na!
The traffic made us hungry so we stopped in Petron to have a snack. (Oh! I remember highschool retreat!) After the McDo treat, we were ready to go back to our road trip/food partey.
Kuya Sam seems to be so familiar with all the shortcuts around Tagaytay, because we drove into this dark subdivision that doesnt even look like a subdivision--the roads are like pilapil in Pulo (the place we usually go for biking).
Kuya Sam was horsing around scarring me and Alix. He was turning off the lights and opening the window while we were passing through the pilapil road. Here's the thing: beside us was a cemetery. :/ But I wasn't scared of seeing ghosts at all (though, I'm afraid that if ever I'd see one it would follow me back home) because there's four of us and the more the braver I am. What scares me is the "unexpected" or what you call accident. I had once before and I don't wanna relive the scenes again, nor have my parents fetch me up in a hospital without even knowing I was going to Tagaytay. That would be a DOUBLE WHAMMY for me!
I had only been to Tagaytay once during a field trip. It was way back elementary. I can't remember anything that made that field trip memorable except for the souvenirs I bought and the Palace in the Sky (i remember).
Aba'y akalain mong makakabalik pala ulit ako dun sa hindi inaasahang pagkakataon!
Nov. 12, 2010. 3:00pm
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Samuel Rios: Pwede ba kayo Tagaytay ngayon?
Janina talking to Alix
Janina: Alix, game ka Tagaytay? Now after ng meeting.
Alix: e I have to study for Eco pa... Uwi rin ba? Til what time?
Janina: Ok, I'll ask.
Janina replying to Kuya Sam
Janina: Kuya, mga what time raw tayo makakauwi? Sinu-sino? What time ba tayo alis?
Samuel Rios: Pwede ba kayo ng 4? Tayo lang, kasama si Adrian. Wala pa siguro 10 nakabalik na tayo UST.
Janina told Alix Kuya Sam's reply
Alix: E you are going to teach me Eco when we get back.
Janina: Sure! Yun lang pala eh!
Janina replying to Kuya Sam
Janina: Kuya Sam, we're going!
So let the spontaneous Tagaytay trip begin!
The traffic on our way to Taguig to pick up Kuya Adrian is breaking our heads and patience, especially Kuya A's.
Kuya A: Sam, asan na ba kayo?!
Sam: Dito na sa McKinley Hill
Actually, we were just about to pass Resorts World. LOL
After the long wait, we finally arrived at Kuya A's workplace, then head straight to our destination. But our luck looks like its having its toll--the highway doesn't even an inch like a highway--HEAVY TRAFFIC!
To kill time, we had this Heart Talks 101 with Kuya A being the presider. Everything he told us really worked for me, especially the not-to-put-my-arm-up-when-a-man-is-sitting-beside-me advice. Our two Kuyas even have evaluation of me and Alix
Kuya A: Ikaw Alix, napapansin ko bukaka ka nang bukaka. Hindi maganda yon.
Kuya S: Oo nga, Alix!
Kuya A: Ikaw naman Janina para kang bata. Kaya madali kang maloko! Parang gustung-gusto mo pa naglalaro ng Barbie!
Kuya S: Masyado kang friendly, ineng. Baka di mo alam natatake advantage ka na!
The traffic made us hungry so we stopped in Petron to have a snack. (Oh! I remember highschool retreat!) After the McDo treat, we were ready to go back to our road trip/food partey.
Kuya Sam seems to be so familiar with all the shortcuts around Tagaytay, because we drove into this dark subdivision that doesnt even look like a subdivision--the roads are like pilapil in Pulo (the place we usually go for biking).
Kuya Sam was horsing around scarring me and Alix. He was turning off the lights and opening the window while we were passing through the pilapil road. Here's the thing: beside us was a cemetery. :/ But I wasn't scared of seeing ghosts at all (though, I'm afraid that if ever I'd see one it would follow me back home) because there's four of us and the more the braver I am. What scares me is the "unexpected" or what you call accident. I had once before and I don't wanna relive the scenes again, nor have my parents fetch me up in a hospital without even knowing I was going to Tagaytay. That would be a DOUBLE WHAMMY for me!
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| Photo credits to the person who posted this in Google. Tagaytay's Carlos' Pizza |
The real good thing about going out with Kuya Sam (besides the company) is the FREE FOOD. I am going to have a separate blog about the CHICKEN CONTEST.
We arrived in Carlos' Pizza past nine. So Alix had no choice but to sleepover at my dorm. Anyways, we had pizza (obviously) and buffalo chicken for our late dinner. I am still full from the McDo treat but I managed to eat two slices of pizza and one buffalo chicken and my other company finished the rest.
After dinner, we went to Kuya Sam's house (rich kid talaga!). Out of the 6 houses there, only one has people inside it. The others? Don't ask me. If ever I'd get a house, I'd prolly follow Tatay's advice to get a condo.
The travel time home is 1/4 of our travel time going there. Geez. It only took us 45 minutes. And that even include the time going to Kuya A's house. I don't know if Kuya A drives fast or the road is THAT clear. Either way, I am happy that we had a good time and we got home safely.
We are lucky bastards to be friends with Kuya Sam--you hella hafta meet him in person. GREAT FUNNY GUY! Up here!
Here are pictures of the four of us. We did not take pictures to be very neat--we don't want any evidence.
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| Kuya Sam |
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| Kuya Adrian (Imagine this guy giving advices about love and all that) |
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| Me and Alix |
P.S.
My blog is not any evidence. This is a blog, Just a blog! PERIOD!
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This is not a very serious post. You don't have to panic and call the police after reading this. >:)
On our way to Manila, Euniece (my cousin) and I rode the Baliwag Transit. As I pay 100Php to Manong Konduktor, I noticed that he was staring. I thought that there was a problem and asked, "Kuya, may problema po ba? (Kuya, is there any problem)" Instead of answering, he winked. *goosebumps* O_o If that did not creep you up, her's more...
When he was about to go to the other passengers, he whispered, "Kung bata-bata lang ako niligawan na kita.(If I am younger than my age, I would definitely woe you)"
Geeezzzz. A 60+ y/o manong telling me these things?!! What is happening to the world?!!!
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On our way to Bulacan, agaiu, we rode the Baliwag Transit. Due to lack of seat, I had no choice but to sit beside the driver and Euniece at the back. When the Kuya Konduktor was about to do his job, he told me to wave my hand because I was their muse. Meh. :/
After issuing tickets and collecting fare, he sat next to me and started the conversation.
Kuya Konduktor: Kapatid mo ba yung nasa likod (Is the girl at the back your sister?"
J: Hindi po...pi-- (No, cou--)
KK: Gelpren mo ba? Gelpren? (Is she your girlfriend?)
J: Naku, hindi po! Pinsan ko po yan. (Oh no! She's my cousin)
KK: Ah.. Laki kasi ng boses mo pre eh. (Ahh. Big voice you got there, bro)
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Just WTF?! Hahaha. Whatta experience!
