Walking After You

This girl is a huge fan of Foo Fighters since around '95 or '96 - when she was still in this I-will-sing-in-a-band-playing-mostly-alternative-songs phase and still in high school.

7 albums (I have 6) later, I am still listening to their songs over and over like it was the first time I heard their songs.

Did I tell you that I am a HUGE fan? *wink

Twenty Six

Yes, I am a year older - and will become better and wiser. So, despite all the challenges, I made it whole on my 26th. 

Thank you - 

• HIM
  
• Family
  
• Hon
• Really great friends
• Chika mates at work
• Everyday miracles and triumphs
• Never ending tests ( I know they'll make me better, always)
• Ability to enjoy certain detours
• Places I have been to this year
• People who made me smile and laugh... and cry
• Those who never grew tired of keeping my fee on the ground
• Those who remind me of whatever goodness they see in me
• Strangers who are brave enough to initiate a conversation with me
• Medical experts
• The Ateneo Blue Eagles making it to the Final Four 
  

It has been quite a fruitful year for me. I could not thank the Heavens enough.

SURPRISED!

People closest to me know that I never liked surprises at all - for the sheer reason that I do not want to be caught off guard. 

Last night was different. 

My beau pulled off something I never expected him to do - surprise me with dozens of balloons scattered every where and a bouquet of flowers! Under normal circumstances, I could use some strength to pull myself through to certain situations like that but and my drama queen self resurfaced and drops of tears were shed from this girl's eyes. 

It was an "awwww" moment for me. 

I could not help but be so overwhelmed by this gigantic love my man has for me. 

See photos here.

September

... is our birthday month. And we're celebrating it by visiting Cebu next week!

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Although, we do not always agree - we have managed to compromise. And yes, our strengths include our tremendous ability to bounce back and our uncanny way of communicating to each other.

I have never met any man in the past who has the same passion as my man's and for that I am forever grateful. These days, rare is the man who strongly stands for what is right. I surely do not mind seeing him waiting for me on a "bigger stage" in 12 months.

Here's to another year of togetherness. *raising a glass of Martini*

HBD to Hon and Beb! *happiness*

Lead India TVC

The first time I saw this TVC was during a Sunday Service. I was so touched by the message that I cried. I wondered how come they can come up with such passionate TVC that does not involve anything fancy and glam.

I started to ask, "How come we never make TVC's like this?"

One does not have to be fluent in Indian language to understand the message, you just have to watch.

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Nostalgic

Going through my usual music video surfing, I came across this old song and suddenly, I was VERY nostalgic.

Green Day ROCKS!

Like the Flowing River

"If he does not struggle against what is wrong
- even if it is beyond his strength,
he will never find the right road."

-Paulo Coelho

4th Time

This is the 4th time, 

I have been in this murky place.

Every time the wind brings me here,

My whole self starts to shatter.

No amount of revival

And certain reminiscing 

Could ever give me that 

Peaceful and important feeling, I so ever want.

I dig for rare handwritten letters,

Stare endlessly at those happy photos

If only to remind myself

How it went well - in the past.

But those hold me only for awhile.

It does not leave me breathless. 

Just of passing.

No amount of cracks could change that, for now.

No amount of money and prestige

Could ever buy or replace a person and his/her love.

As an old song would say,

"You cannot buy me love".

Having been here for the 4th time,

After this episode - 

Gives me a clearer vision

Of what I can ever be. 

We can plan all we want,

But one thing is certain - 

Change is constant. 

And I am certainly all up for it. 

Up

Words escape me as I try to draft a review on Pixar's Up. It was just too beautiful. I cried and laughed while watching this movie.

Up is definitely one of the really good movies I have ever seen in my entire life.

Me really loves it to the max! *wink

Lovebug

I so know.

I am a little too old for them but who cares I love their music and even of this song is so old school already, I still could not help but listen to this every effing moment I switch my iTunes on.

Call me cougar, I don't care. EYELOVE Jonas Brothers!

Wish List

It is my birthday month! I have all the excuses in the world why I should make my own birthday wish list. Haha.

1. Marc by Marc Jacobs Aiden leather bag.

2. Celine Ballet flats.

3. Classic solitaire.

5. Lotsa balloons.

6. UAAP Season 72 Championship for The Ateneo Blue Eagles

7. Good health.

8. World Peace.

So there. *wink