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: life
Ria Through the Years
Looking through my classmates' Multiply site for our HS batch and here's how I changed through the last three years... Summer 2005 December 2005 December 2006 December 2007 All thanks to stress, work, depression, work, stress, depression... HAHA! Photos courtesy of Mark Lura.
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…
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…
It's Christmas Eve
Oh well, not really Christmas Eve yet since it's only 2:50 pm, but I can already feel the Christmas buzz. Finally, I'm really truly excited for Christmas to come. It's a big unnecessary fuss and it stresses me out but I'm happy right now. I am loving my hair, and the clothes I'm gonna wear later. Call me superficial, I don't care. I am excited to spend time with the cute but uber spoiled babies. I want to see them open their gifts and enjoy every moment of the celebration and revelry. I want to know already what gift(s) I will receive. I don't care what they are exactly, I just love the feeling of opening a gift. Basta... I'm happy and excited. SUPER! Haha!
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…