wikang pilipino muna.
naglalakad ako kahapon sa labas ng shangri-la mall. nakita ko yung K9 doggy. long-haired golden retriever. nakasuot ng santa hat, red na damit, tsaka red na wrist cuffs.
under normal circumstances, takot ako sa aso. as in takot. tipong maiilang ako lumapit. eh sobrang cute niya talaga. eh di lumapit ako.
ayon sa pinsan kong marami ang alagang hayop, ang mga K9 dogs raw ay trained na hindi magreact sa pagpet. tatlo lang raw ang normal na reaction ng aso kapag may nag-pet sa kanila: 1.) mag-growl; 2.) magwag ng buntot; 3.) mangagat.
nung nilapitan ko siya, wala akong takot na naramdaman (paano ka matatakot sa ganun ka-cute na aso?!). nagpaalam ako sa trainer niya kung pwede ko siyang hawakan.
pinet ko siya.
nag wag yung tail niya!
sana nagtake ako ng picture.
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Monday, December 10, 2007
from 500 to 400
earlier this month i had my eyesight checked. i wanted to buy contact lenses for "wala lang's" sake, and i was coordinating with a friend's friend, who was an optometrist. we had not set a time and date to meet up, but God really has a way of putting things in order that far outplans our own plans.
the Optometrist and i had a chance encounter--putting it simply, i was in the right place at the right time. after a short wait filled with laughs, it was my turn to read the eye chart. sans glasses. the 475-grado left eye and 500-grado + 200-something astigmatism right eye could hardly decipher the eye chart sitting what seemed to be in front of me (admittedly, i have it memorized... i've been reading the thing for ten years!).
so alvin the optometrist had me wear spectacles and was inserting different lenses innit. i was reading the eye chart. the E, F P, LTOZ and such (see, i told you i have it memorized!). kidding aside, after putting on a bunch of lenses, alvin made me read the bottom part of the chart. and then...
"bumaba na yung grado mo."
i could not control the cry of joy that bubbled from my lips.
it was amazing, considering that i:
another thing. i had my eyes checked in april and already bumaba na yung grado ko nun from last year. after eight months naging 400 na lang yung grado ng pareho kong mata. isn't God simply amazing?!
i am reminded of Bartimaeus's story in Mark's book. Jesus and the disciples were getting out of the city when Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was passing by. he called for Jesus. Mark writes:
20-20 vision, here i come!
sigh..
thank you Lord! :)
the Optometrist and i had a chance encounter--putting it simply, i was in the right place at the right time. after a short wait filled with laughs, it was my turn to read the eye chart. sans glasses. the 475-grado left eye and 500-grado + 200-something astigmatism right eye could hardly decipher the eye chart sitting what seemed to be in front of me (admittedly, i have it memorized... i've been reading the thing for ten years!).
so alvin the optometrist had me wear spectacles and was inserting different lenses innit. i was reading the eye chart. the E, F P, LTOZ and such (see, i told you i have it memorized!). kidding aside, after putting on a bunch of lenses, alvin made me read the bottom part of the chart. and then...
"bumaba na yung grado mo."
i could not control the cry of joy that bubbled from my lips.
it was amazing, considering that i:
- constantly lacked sleep because of my schedule
- averaged 40+ hours a week in front of a computer because of work
- read while lying down--the main cause of my "blindness."
another thing. i had my eyes checked in april and already bumaba na yung grado ko nun from last year. after eight months naging 400 na lang yung grado ng pareho kong mata. isn't God simply amazing?!
i am reminded of Bartimaeus's story in Mark's book. Jesus and the disciples were getting out of the city when Bartimaeus heard that Jesus was passing by. he called for Jesus. Mark writes:
Throwing his cloak aside, he jumped to his feet and came to Jesus.
"What do you want me to do for you?" Jesus asked him. The blind man said, "Rabbi, I want to see."
"Go," said Jesus, "your faith has healed you." Immediately he received his sight and followed Jesus along the road.
of course, bartimaeus's reaction is but natural:
The people were amazed when they saw the mute speaking, the crippled made well, the lame walking and the blind seeing. And they praised the God of Israel. (Matthew 15:31)20-20 vision, here i come!
sigh..
thank you Lord! :)
Sunday, December 9, 2007
what's in a name (part 2)
Karess
You have leadership ability and with your power of expression can be an influential speaker. Organisation or management would suit you. Your energy, intellect and creativity overcome any challenging situations and assure your future success. Certainly with your emotions under control there is nothing which you cannot achieve. Your faith and vitality means that love and prosperity are naturally attracted to you.
Rubrico
You are an inspirational individual and seem to lead a charmed existence. Material success is no more than your versatility, optimism and courage deserve. You are creative and resourceful and can develop your ideas into tangible form which brings you great satisfaction. You attract friends, love and happiness in abundance because of your warm and enthusiastic nature. Life is much better with you around.
Karess Rubrico
Confident in yourself with a strong mind and creative flair you have the ability to apply your ideas to practical purposes. Your wisdom and balance means that others seek you out for counsel and guidance. You set high objectives for yourself based on your idealism and then achieve them with boundless energy and determination. You are loved for your understanding and positive attitude to life.
wow. inspirating ito! click here to get it as well
Monday, November 19, 2007
what i am right now :)
i am:
1. learning to adjust in a new environment (and they usually say the learning part is hard, but quite frankly, i'm finding it fun).
2. expectant. every day.
3. excited for Christmas (yes, this early)...not to mention, the new year.
ikaw, what's up with you?
1. learning to adjust in a new environment (and they usually say the learning part is hard, but quite frankly, i'm finding it fun).
2. expectant. every day.
3. excited for Christmas (yes, this early)...not to mention, the new year.
ikaw, what's up with you?
i'm back... with a survey!!! mooohahahahaha
1. What year were you born in?
eighty five
2. What Spice Girl were you when you were young?
scary. heeheehee
3. Backstreet boys or NSYNC?
backstreeeeeet boys!
4. Did you watch S Club 7?
just the music videos
5. What was your favorite, Sandlot or Little Rascals?
ano yung sandlot?
6. Did you ever have light up sneakers?
never. i found them too flashy (no pun intended)
7. What was your favorite thing about recess?
siyempre eating
8. Cinderella or Snow White?
the litter mermaid, hands-down
9. Did you wake up really early just to watch cartoons on Saturday morning?
natural na sa'kin magising ng maaga egh.
10. What was your favorite holiday?
new year. birthday ni mommy + dami pagkain + makulit chinese traditions + libreng pampatangkad!
11. Did you ever try to stay up on Christmas just so you could see Santa?
never.
12. What grade did you like the best?
grade four!
13. Ninja Turtles or Power Rangers?
ninja turtles
14. What Power Ranger were you?
basta yung pink
15. Did you ever own a Chinese jump rope?
never
16. What was your favorite thing to eat?
chicken sopas, my mother's spaghetti, fried chicken
17. What was your favorite color?
noon pink.. naging blue, tas orange.. pink na ulit ngayon. hahaha!
18. Barney or Sesame street?
sesame street!
19. Do you ever miss being a little kid?
hahaha!
20. Do you wish you were older?
nope.
21. What was your first pet's name?
oliver, after the cat cartoon.
22. Who was your best friend in kindergarten?
si isay at si mia!
23. Are you still friends with the person you were best friends with in the 3rd grade?
no contact :(
24. Where did you live when you were 9?
bf homes parañaque
25. What was your all time favorite movie?
the little mermaid!
26. Which did you like 'Are You Afraid Of The Dark' or 'AHH! Real Monsters?
ahh real monsters! hahaha
27. Did you watch Rockos Modern Life?
gusto ko lang yung theme song. FYI, it was sung by the B-52's.
28. Who was your favorite Rugrat?
si phil & lil.
29. Do you own a tamagochi?
nope.
eighty five
2. What Spice Girl were you when you were young?
scary. heeheehee
3. Backstreet boys or NSYNC?
backstreeeeeet boys!
4. Did you watch S Club 7?
just the music videos
5. What was your favorite, Sandlot or Little Rascals?
ano yung sandlot?
6. Did you ever have light up sneakers?
never. i found them too flashy (no pun intended)
7. What was your favorite thing about recess?
siyempre eating
8. Cinderella or Snow White?
the litter mermaid, hands-down
9. Did you wake up really early just to watch cartoons on Saturday morning?
natural na sa'kin magising ng maaga egh.
10. What was your favorite holiday?
new year. birthday ni mommy + dami pagkain + makulit chinese traditions + libreng pampatangkad!
11. Did you ever try to stay up on Christmas just so you could see Santa?
never.
12. What grade did you like the best?
grade four!
13. Ninja Turtles or Power Rangers?
ninja turtles
14. What Power Ranger were you?
basta yung pink
15. Did you ever own a Chinese jump rope?
never
16. What was your favorite thing to eat?
chicken sopas, my mother's spaghetti, fried chicken
17. What was your favorite color?
noon pink.. naging blue, tas orange.. pink na ulit ngayon. hahaha!
18. Barney or Sesame street?
sesame street!
19. Do you ever miss being a little kid?
hahaha!
20. Do you wish you were older?
nope.
21. What was your first pet's name?
oliver, after the cat cartoon.
22. Who was your best friend in kindergarten?
si isay at si mia!
23. Are you still friends with the person you were best friends with in the 3rd grade?
no contact :(
24. Where did you live when you were 9?
bf homes parañaque
25. What was your all time favorite movie?
the little mermaid!
26. Which did you like 'Are You Afraid Of The Dark' or 'AHH! Real Monsters?
ahh real monsters! hahaha
27. Did you watch Rockos Modern Life?
gusto ko lang yung theme song. FYI, it was sung by the B-52's.
28. Who was your favorite Rugrat?
si phil & lil.
29. Do you own a tamagochi?
nope.
Wednesday, November 14, 2007
kakalurkey!!!!!
...is how i can describe the past few days (in fact, even HOURS!) have been. in a good way, of course. it's amazing how some things just happen when (cliche warning) you least expect them. they go like, kaboom! and whoosh! i'm all onomatopaeic today!
i am looking forward to sitting down and writing a normal blog again.
in the meantime... cheers! *lifts coffee mug*
i am looking forward to sitting down and writing a normal blog again.
in the meantime... cheers! *lifts coffee mug*
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