After reading blogs for the past how many hours, I feel obligated to do a recap, year-ender, top lists posts. Here are some reasons why 2007 is unforgettable for me... (I am making the list from memory to be true to the word "unforgettable") Lost 10 pounds (but gained some back) Had my hair cut and I now I have bangs Certain people stopped talking to me I tried to find a boyfriend via this blog Got a boyfriend, met him online but not through this blog Got linked to a lot of guys (Oh, diba... feeling ako?) and courted by some of them Managed three DotA teams Had a great birthday Joined 2 DotA Tournaments Became active in the blogosphere and co-organized some local offline blogging events Organized some DotA Tournaments Went to General Santos City Re-connected with some high school friends Got new friends through blogging Got my own laptop Became known as "Ate Ria" to a lot of people Had a handful of haters and some creepy stalkers Tried out a full-time job Got recognized as a Professional Blogger Joined a bread-making class Bought RiaJose.com {List might be edited as I remember more stuff.}
Category: family
Lola's Death Anniversary
Three years ago today at around this time... my cousins and I were on our way to watch Filipinas, one of those family dramas being shown as part of the MMFF 2004. Earlier that day, we were having a sumptuous lunch at Tita Teri's house, an early celebration for her birthday. In the middle of lunch, Tito Bojo had to go home as Lola had to be rushed to the hospital. In the taxi cab on the way to the mall, my cousins and I were talking about our Lola's worsening condition and how our Titas have already decided not to have her resuscitated if that decision ever faced them. I remember saying that it might not happen soon. Hours later, inside the cinema, we received calls and frantic text messages. We had to go to the hospital because Lola had passed away. While my cousins went to the hospital I went home as my mother instructed, then to Lola's house to help in the preparations. As family tradition, my cousins and I kissed our Lola before they had her embalmed. Kuya Andrew and I went to the mall to buy a roll of floor covering as they will embalm…
I Want to Buy a Boyfriend!
I was stalking visiting Friendster profiles and I saw this very funny shout-out from my cousin... {TABANG! = HELP!} It's a quote from my super cute niece/goddaughter Paige. HAHA!!! Too cute but also very disturbing. Hmmm.... at age four, I didn't even have a crush yet. My first crush was Ariz Jake Cruz (LOL!) when I was in grade 2.
It's CHRISTMAS!!!
I'm tired and sleepy. I'm not feeling well. I still have tons to do. I am working at Basti's Brew right now, and I have to attend a "family reunion" at 7 pm. But I'm happy, happy, happy! I am thinking of getting my first-ever foot spa. Hmmm... Last night was not really eventful but it was delicious. The food was great. We had different kinds of cheeses and cold cuts. YUM! Then, we had puttanesca and seafood pasta, lechon, and ham. For dessert, I ate chocolate pie and chocolate ganache from Lachi's. Then, we had our exchange gifts. Greggy, Ate Ina's husband gave me a pair of red Slim Havaianas. It's so nice, I'm wearing them right now. I also received some cash from some of my titas. And a pair of green earrings from Luan. I also got to down a handful of glasses of beer which put to sleep when I arrived home at around 3 am. This morning, I went straight to Daddy and Mommy's house where I received a nice black handbag from Mommy, and a personalized keychain from Mae-mae. The handbag is exactly the size I want. YEY!!! I love it. Then me and…
Some Things I am Thankful For
It's one day before Christmas Eve, and I'm feeling great today. It's like there are endless possibilities out there and I'm bound to have some great days ahead. Despite my problems, angst, and bitterness, there were are things I should be thankful for: I am grateful for the people around me. I've already thanked them before but I think they deserve another mention: my cousins, especially Gwing, Luan, Kuya Andrew, John and Cherry, Cha, Brian and Aimee, and Mae; my aunts and uncles, Mommy and Daddy, Tia Mila, Mam Bebs, Tita Teri, and Tita Ivi; my friends from high school, Neil, Mae, Catet, Wenna, Bbboy, JJ, Kate, Erwil, Ace, Mikong, and Twy; my forever bestfriends Joey and Tiani; my friend from college, Lucky; my SJL Boys, especially Papi, Aiwem, Jobo, Brylle, Toti, Elmer, and Landz; the Sta Ana boys, Pics, Pido, Talong, and BJ; the BT boys, Jay, Rioren, Topher, Cocoy, Chian, Jeztah, Duke, Badz, Adi, Burnz, and Yuki; the other DotA boys, Jay, Brian, Jaffet, Totzkie, the Tagum boys, the Kidapawan boys; my colleagues in Seattle, especially Sis Lysette, Sis Palle, Levi, and Glenn; my employers, Seattle, Brian aka APEX, Kuya Andrew aka Alleba, and Boss Johnny; my landlords…
Christmas is Almost Here
It's December 21, 2007, three days before Christmas Eve, four days before Christmas day. But I can't feel the Christmas spirit. I am doing a lot of things, thinking about a lot of problems, and rushing to beat numerous deadlines. As I grow older, Christmas and other holidays become more boring, and more stressful. When I was younger, Christmas used to fill me with excitement and joy. And no matter how sparse the celebration was, no matter how few the gifts I received, I was happy. Now, Christmas is becoming more and more stressful. I still haven't bought any gifts to give, or any clothes to wear to those parties. I still don't know which parties I am going to, when, where, with whom. I don't even know what I'll be doing on Christmas day. Still, there's a part of me that is excited. The other night's fun, fun night with some of my high school friends only made me more excited to spend more time with more of them. That can only mean more fun, alcohol, gossip, and photo ops. Then, there's the gifts. Ok so, I won't probably get any big gifts this year. And I won't get…