Just some things I would like to attain this 2008: Earn a cumulative of PhP__________ (secret!) from blogging. Organize at least 10 events. Clean my room and organize all my things. Move to a better place by June and have my own internet connection at my place. Renew my passport, get my Postal ID, and Voter's ID. Buy a digital camera, and a new phone. Finalize all school-related stuff ie make sure I really graduated already. Attend 80% of the Davao City Council's Sessions. Have at least one blog entry per week for all my blogs. Register my own company. Lose 15 pounds. Supposed to be only 10 but I gained a lot of weight during the Holidays... Bah! Watch at least one movie per month. I watched less than 10 the entire 2007. Organize my finances. Have a working PayPal Account. Have a credit card and not abuse it.
Category: life
Top People in Ria's Life 2007
Here's a list of the top people who affected my life in 2007. It was supposed to be only 100 but the list continued on growing as I wrote it. In random order... by category... for various reasons... during various seasons... ANUH?! Relatives: the Joses - Mommy, Daddy, Boss Johnny Bonguyan, Mommy Cherry Monton, Marianne Urrutia, Brian Bonguyan, Zachary Bonguyan, Sean Bonguyan, Tita Cha Tavera Abellas - Kuya Andrew dela Serna, Gwing Cabreira, Mam Bebs dela Serna, Ninang Ives Cabreira, Tita Teri Nucum, Mavis dela Serna, Maddi dela Serna, Luan Nucum, Ate Ina Limpin, Ate Joanna Abella, Marc Abella Friends: Grade School - Caca Limso, Totit Isidro Electron - Rhoda Alvar, Mimi Alonzo, Neil Siarot, Bbboy Canusa, Joey Panergo, Ken Seno, JJ Madolora, Niong Salvaña, Et Pasia, Ace Villaflores, Mikong Galero Legends - Mae Cabahug, Wenna Reuyan, Angie Zafra, Catet Binoya, Avelino Gumban College - Lucky Nepomuceno, Mikael Co Others - Aimee Go, Ethel Saravia, Chattee DotA Boys: SJL - Brylle Saso, Papi Seth Acosta, Shad Acosta, Jobo, Aiwem dela Cerna, Toti Singcoy, Nokie, Elmer, Landz, Royce Mariano, Ralph, Royce Mauricio, ACBDing Garcines, Nelly, McDo Jamora Sequel Sta. Ana - Pics Mepico, Erich Pido, Talong Mindanao, BJ Escrin, James, Awem…
Why 2007 Was Unforgettable
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.}
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…