Getting my life back on track!

My fave month of the year is almost over! And for the past six months, there are so many things happened.

 

Significant or not, they've been a part of me. Meet up with old friends. Met new friends and bonded with them. Established a deeper connection with a close friend. Catched up with sibs. Celebrated special occasions with family. Checked up on some financial options. Been so busy with projects. Renovated our room. Decided to pusue a dream hobby. Joined photography groups. Blogged.

 

With all this in my daily routine, there are also some other things that were put aside. Now, I need these things be back on track. I'm not superman. I don't have special powers. But i need these things to keep myself busy. So many things to do in so little time. This is just a matter of 'Time Management'.

 

Now i need to go back to gymn [coz' i'm still paying for it]. Read my D5000 manual [little by little]. Join photowalks. Practice shooting. Watch movie once in a while. Look for speech therapy. Check up on my health. Learn new skills [in IT]. Manage our finances effectively. Have quality time as much as possible with My hubby and little princess. And most of all, have bonding moments with Him.

 

So help me God!

Chasing your dream

I just saw a very inspirational movie on HBO, Front of the Class. Based on the true story of Brad Cohen, a young man diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome, successfully chased his lifelong dream to become a teacher.

One of my favorite scene here is when his school principal ask him to go to the school music concert. (see video)

The principal ask him what he thinks is school for. To educate. To use knowledge to wipe out ignorance.

Brad keeps on making noises during the concert. Right after it, the principal ask the crowd if they heard anything wierd and they all looked at Brad. He ask him to go up on the stage:
Principal: Do you like making noises and upsetting people, brad?
Brad: No Sir!
P: Then why do you do it?
B: Because i have Tourette's syndrome.
P: What's that?
B: It's a thing in my brain that causes me make wierd noises.
P: But you can control it if you wanted to, right?
B: No sir, it's a sickness.
P: Why can't you just get cured?
B: There wasn't any cure.. i don't like making any noises anymore than you like hearing them. They're even worst when i get stressed. When you don't accept that i can't stop that but when i feel accepted then its not so bad...
P: What can we do to help you...
B: Just wanna be treated like everybody else.
[a round of applause]

A few word... a little education... and it was like opening a door to a brand new world.

The ending was also heart-warming as he was awarded as the first teacher of the year. On his speech, he talks about what he learned from his constant companion, his disability, Tourette. (see video):

Here's what his students share:
"You learn to keep going."
"You learn not to let us stop you."
"You learn not to let us win."

To never let anything to stop you from chasing your dream.

Fun with Goggle Translator

Dahil parehas kaming inaantok ni Marjorie. Inintroduce ko sa kanya si google translate. [Naghahanap kasi sya ng translator para sa mga report nya]

At dahil Tagalog to English ang gusto nya, eto ang aming pag susubok:

Si Marjorie ay maganda.
[Was expecting something like 'Marjorie is pretty, gorgeous, beautiful!]
Translation: Si Marjorie is great.

mmmm.... Cge na nga! pede na!


Eto pa:
Si Marjorie ay pangit.
Translation: Si Marjorie is distorted.


hahahaha!!!!! san ka pa??!!!

=))

I'm afraid to fly...

I can relate to these lines right now: I'm afraid to fly... And I don't know why... I'm jealous of the people who are not afraid to die...

O well, for those who aren't familiar, this is from the song Fallin'.

This is not because I am inlove or something... mmm... well... Actually... I really am jealous of the people who are not afraid to die! [hahah inulit lang! nakakadala kasi yung kanta! game!]

I envy those people who have the guts to do whatever they want. Me? I tend to rely on people around me [i guess most of the time]. I easily lose my self esteem when a person i depended on do not fully support or trust that i can do it. I'm not pointing fingers on anyone, this is me... whatever i did or failed to do, there's no one to blame but me because it's still me who decides.

Maybe i'm just afraid... to fly :(

A Tribute to My Papa on Father's Day

This is my special tribute to the first man i have loved the most, to my ideal man and to my hero, my ever loving Papa Dario. :)


Hi Papa,

Happy Father's Day!

You may not be the perfect man on earth, you may not be the perfect father in the world, but we love you for who you are and we will always be there for you.

We didn't have much time together when we were growing up because you are far from us ... working abroad... sacrificing everything... enduring every pain and loneliness just to give us a brighter future. We know you've been through a lot that's why we don't ask for more.

And when we are together, you make sure to spend quality time with us as if filling up those times.

There were important events in our lives that you have missed... sometimes I feel sad but i know you wanted to be there as much as we do... but you can't do anything about it.

We may have disappointed you at some point, you were hurt but you never really got mad.

You have influenced us a lot, when it comes to decision making. Your point of view is very important to us. You balance every situation and listen to both sides before doing anything about it.

Sometimes, when you don't speak much, we know there's something in your head but don't want to say it because you don't wanna hurt our feelings.

We love your witty and funny personality especially when you crack jokes on the dining table... we can't help but burst into laughter!

We feel safe when you're around because we know you will do everything to protect us.

You taught us to love each other no matter what. You filled our home with love that's why we are filling our family with so much love.

Words are not enough to let you feel how much we love you and miss you! [I don't even know if you'll be able to read this blog. Maybe i'll send you a copy instead.]

I just want you to know that you're someone to look up to no matter how tall I've grown. I will always live the lessons i have learned from you.

I love you so much Papa! Hope you can feel my Hugs there now! muah!!!!


You don't choose your family. They are God's gift to you, as you are to them. ~Desmond Tutu


P.S.

Remember the birthday musical card you sent me back in 1990? I still have that right now, i think its still playing that birthday tune. I used to open that card when i miss you.

I still have those letter of you telling me stories about the pirates on your ship. And the letter that i tried to blame you for my bad handwriting because you didn't sent me to kindergarten. You also told me to read english books aloud to practice my tongue. You also challenge us to write to you in english [i can't remember how bad it is! hehehe].

Worldwide Photo Walk 2009

I just felt sad I was not able to register to any photo walk group for July 18, 2009 where there will be a Second-Annual Worldwide Photo Walk :( Still hoping for slots for Taguig area :(

Our Little Jameer

Meet our next baby boy!


Little Jameer

Me got Nikon D5000 now!

Weee! Got DSLR now! I really wanted a Nikon D90 but it's too large and pricey for an entry-level like me. I am hesitant to buy a D40 and D60 as it, in my own opinion, will soon be obsolete [I do not intend to hurt owner's of d40 ang d60] Its just that most stores i had inquiries with said they don't have d40 anymore. Maybe because it was so affordable that any enthusiast had theirs already. So i choose the middle specs ... Nikon D5000!

Based on a review, D5000 is more like of a replacement of D60 but essentially a D90 for less money.

Features i like as of the moment i bought this are the tilt and swivel LCD display, the Scene mode, and the D-Movie.

.. still need to learn more but at least i'm a step forward to my dream!! wehehehe

[images from digitalcamerareview.com]

Medical Discount on PWDs is now available

Published on People's Tonight last June 10, 2009 (on my Birthday! wehehe), Person with Disability may now avail of 20% medical discounts. (read more)

You can also read this article from National Council on Disability Affair (NCDA) site.

You Made Me Feel Special... Thank You!

I just had a very Happy Birthday yesterday!

My day started right! I cooked my favorite Baked Macaroni! [I thought it was maasim kasi I used the regular Spaghetti sauce... I run out of Beef and Mushroom sauce kasi.. ndi naman pala. I also used Magnolia quickmelt cheese rather than the regular Eden Quickmelt... out of stock ang SM Megamall supermarket when i had my grocery last Tuesday] I shared it with my Team mates Manuel, Marj and Chris. Thanks they liked it kasi I love it! hahaha!

Then picture taking sa aming OSI newly painted freedom wall with Manuel's D40. :D


Then I finally decided to treat my friends to Giligans's Glorietta 5. [kasi nung isang araw pa ako undecided kung saan eh hehehe]

After office hours, Marj and I went to Makati.[There was an ongoing Con Ass rally! ... pero carry lang!] We went to Giligan's at around 5pm to have a reservation. But they told us they're not accepting reservations after 6pm ... only walkins. So we split ways muna ni Marj, I went to Greenbelt chapel with Mannix and Marj had to meet her Auntie.

We went back to Giligan's at around 7pm and we were already on a waiting list. No available seats for 20. Though we waited for more than an hour just to be seated, we still had fun! Lots of food.. drinks [beer, vodka, margarita]... picture taking... and laugh.. laugh.. laugh!

Then we had a little catch up things [at Starbucks 6750] with my ex-Globalink friends till midnight! [ They're with me until my "B"-day ends. ]

Thanks to my husband Mannix [who surprised me with a bouquet of pink roses and a box of chocolates delivered to my office], my Mama [Connie], my sisters Gie and Cherie [and Nonilon, her husband].


My Globalink super friends Hya, Denver, Jhen, Michelle [and Norman, her boyfriend] and Bhelle.


My OSI partners in crime Manuel and Marjorie, my softpaqers friends Alex, Danny, Gracey, Roy, RJ, Kuya Al and mmm.. Marc. [hehehe.. may ganon!].


And most of all, I thank Him kasi he made all these possible kahit may kung anong rally pa dyan sa tabi tabi! ehehe!

I really had fun. My special day wouldn't be this special without the special people in my life who made me feel special! [Redundant na kung redundant! basta special sila lahat sa akin! hehehe]

Thanks a lot guys!! Next time ulit!

It's my Birthday!

Maraming salamat po sa mga nag greet! I'm a year older now. Dati, I don't celebrate my birthday! Lately i realized, I was so blessed to be in this world... making a difference in my own way! So this day I celebrate my "Birth"-day as a thanksgiving to our Creator.

And I share this to people who have been part of me.


Age is an issue of mind over matter. If you don't mind, it doesn't matter. ~Mark Twain

Sometimes it's healthy to be confused.

The Bottom Line
Sometimes it's healthy to be confused. It slows you down and makes you think.

In Detail
Think about it: Exactly how long has it been that you've been thinking, wishing, hoping and actually dreaming about taking off for parts unknown? (Unknown to only you and possibly one lucky companion, that is.) If you can't remember not feeling that way, it's definitely time to stop dreaming and start making plans. Get together with your sweetheart and firm up some dates. Do your homework on flights, hotels and travel plans in the meantime.

If everything else failed...

We can also apply some life's principle in contructing or re-constructing a house.

 

1. Set a goal or objective before making any decisions. Better have a plan A and plan B.

2. If you'll be given a chance, would you correct/mend previous mistake or stick with what's been set and live with it for the rest of its lifetime?

3. There are decision made because of peer pressure, but don't let this affects your reputation.

4. If you know you're on the right side, fight for it or be sorry later.

5. If everything else failed, go back rule #1... re-assess "what's your objective?"

 

 

I cried...

... but I know He send us a rainbow to remind us everything will be just fine...