something about the rain

Paeng. that`s our typhoon name this week. Kaya pala, been raining all week. Grey clouds, nothing but grey clouds. I`ve heard nag-iwan na naman siya ng matinding pinsala up North. Marami na namang naanod ang mga bahay sa baha... my heart goes out to them !!!

Two days ago, while sitting in the car beside hubby awaiting the traffic light to change, I happened to glimpse a white wedding car threading through crawling traffic and trying maybe to make its way to one of the churches, i can`t help but think about its occupants, the bride and groom, who i am sure did not plan to have such a bad rainy day on their wedding day. But still the planned special day must not be postponed...... walang ano pa mang bagay ang makakapigil sa isang kasalan na magaganap dito sa pilipinas..... ika nga, rain or shine, patuloy ang saya!!

There`s something about the rain that makes me blue. As i was watching the children playing in the rain, i suddenly remembered my childhood years and how i enjoyed bathing in the rain. Don`t you sometimes wish that you could go back to the days as a child when life was more fun and less complicated? I think it`s rather amusing that children wanted to grow up faster while we grown-ups are wishing to be young again? But this is one fact of life......that we should grow old and only memories of childhood remains. Yes, this is why the "blue" feeling everytime it rains....

hehehe....emote na naman ako. Nothing much to do around here. I am on my second day diet, medyo nahirapan ng konti. pero kayang-kaya. My body is so used to much carb and sugar intake so perhaps i get this headaches and cramps in my legs kasi hindi na sila nakatikim ng 2 days, hehehe. Pero walang hindi makakaya. I need to lose 20 pounds to get back to my normal weight....... and these bulges in my tummy has got to disappear....... sa gusto ninyo`t, sa hindi, lols.. But gladly though, i already lost 2 pounds in 2 days. not much i think..... but surely. Jean, i skip the snacks para madali. Anyway, i don`t get hungry on snack time.

as i`ve said, nothing much to do and say at the moment. Katatapos lang naming magbayad ng mga bills, i`m kind of feeling relieved right now. Salamat tapos na rin akong mamalantsa ng sangkatutak kahapon.. Hubby said, we would take a drive to Makati today, to our headquarters office para mag-report, kasama nang dinner date for two, hehehehe!! It`s the end of another month na naman today and we`re getting closer and closer to our jubilee month on February. To think that will be a big event pero wala pa gaanong advertisements ang nakikita ko about that upcoming big week for our organization. Parang tahimik pa ang kinauukulan...... huh? Sana mapuno natin ang Luneta park on the last day. It would be a Sunday. well, well, I hope and pray everything will work out fine all for the Glory of God. ......... then pattsclan reunion.. Such times that I really look forward to with much excitement.

ok dudes......Walang kwenta mga pinagsasabi ko dito.... just like to connect. but i really have to go. bye. Luv you.

ate gie

frustrations

I hate to say, i woke up this morning not feeling so good. i`m stressed out. Been raining na naman and the one who`ll do the laundry can`t come to take care of our fast piling up dirty clothes. We got to beat some deadlines, we`ll be out the house, i`m sure most of this day. I am not used to working under pressure, but hubby does, ( his expertise, lol), kaya nga without my knowing it napaka-bad witch ang dating ko sa kanya this day.

I was furious when i went out the gate. Hindi kami makaalis, may nakaharang na sasakyan sa mismong driveway namin. This has happened a lot of times. Hubby always tried his best to be cool over these situations pero ngayon, i just won`t let it pass. Lagi na lang nila ginagawa ito. Anong tingin nila sa amin? Bakit sila lang ba ang may sasakyan? Ginawa na nga nilang parking lot ang harapan ng bahay namin, pati ba naman sa driveway? Hindi ko na kaya `to....grrrrr!! Eh di nakakita sila ng tigreng babae... Nagwala lang naman ako ng "konti", hindi ko na alam kung sino-sinong mga tao yong napagalitan ko.....lahat ng gate ng kapitbahay kinatok ko ng malakas at hayun......what will they expect, na naka-smile ako?? Sorry dad, sorry ting..... i know you were both frustrated sa ginawa ko.....just had to let it out. I could say, the rest of the day went wrong. Naulit na naman sa ibang pinuntahan namin. Bad day talaga....or was it just me? I guess it`s just in the way i handle things today lalo na people are so inconsiderate at times....... or always!! This is one of those days na medyo maikli ang pasensiya natin... if you know what i mean?

speaking of frustration, bakit ang tao walang utang na loob? Ginawa mo na lahat para sa kanila, sinirbisyuhan, pinautang and all, pero sa huli masama ka pa rin!! Hindi nila nakikita na inaapakan ka na nila basta lang maka-angat sila?? why? Crab mentality? it hurts to say but that`s the "word" here in my dearest country. ( i`m speaking about the people in our network - sa business...) medyo this week nag-slow down kami ng konti. Hindi naman discourage....... nagpapalamig lang... antayin hanggang mawala itong mga heartaches, lol.

another frustration. i really wanted to go with the others on this trip to Malaysia. I was so excited about it. But you know, you can`t have all things that you want to come your way. Can`t have everything you desire. I guess the boys will all go minus me and hubby... For some reasons..

........and our dream car. I thought we could have it at the end of this year, on january, or on the early part of February. Just so we could use it for our family reunion on that month........ wala rin, hindi talaga mahahabol. Bakit kailangan pang sa April or later than that?

......hindi ko din maumpi-umpisahan itong plan diet ko.... I`m scared looking myself in the mirror every morning. kailangan umpisahan ko na `to. Matinding disiplina ang kailangan!! Natutunaw akong tingnan ang kanin......i kept on telling myself, "i`ll start tomorrow", pero ilang tomorrow na ang nakalipas??

......ito pang isa. Hindi ko maiwasang hindi alalahanin. One week nang hindi umuuwi ang isang kasama ko dito sa bahay... No calls for me to tell me where he is para naman hindi ako mag-alala... lagi niyang sinasabi tuwing tinatanong ko kung saan siya pupunta na sa tabi-tabi lang daw siya!!! hayy naku buhay, ang daming frustrations!!

This week has been mean.... full of frustrations. i won`t tell it to you one by one. I know it won`t do me any good to look at them the negative way. With God, there`s always a way out. I hate to admit, kinulang ako sa "prayer" this week. Yong pagiging busy ang dapat bawasan. I will try handling these things positively and in God`s way and I know i will feel better. I will, i promise.

Sabi ni glo, napakahirap sa pera ngayong panahon na `to. yea, that`s true. Pero kailangan kayong mag-ipon para makauwi lahat sa February... To plan nice things, maraming pera is good, pero minsan we can`t have things best of both worlds, di ba? But God knows our needs. We`ll just let Him lead and supply us.....

Best wishes. Malapit na ang pasko at New Year. Nagsisimula na ang festive mood atmosphere ng mundo. Don`t let it tempt you to spend, huh??

please pray for me. Just my usual rantings here. I luv you all guys.

ate gie

feeling celebrity??

I stumbled across this cool question and answer thing while surfing the net... It really amused me....answering this interview like a "celebrity". :-)

So friends, here`s one so-called assignment for all of you!

1) What is your most annoying traits: Being moody, i think so. And a worrier. Very time conscious. (maganda sana, kaya lang kadalasan pinu-push ko yong mga kasama ko hanggang sa mairita sila sa akin, lol).

2) What is it about you that not many people know?

I am very friendly. But it`s not showing on my face. People think i am a snub. So kung hindi ako ang mauuna mag-approach sa kanila, wala akong kaibigan. I often wonder how to really look approachable. I think i need to enroll in a personal development course, hehehe!!

3) What makes your family unique?

We are tight closely. Kahit malalayo sa isa`t isa, we make it a point to communicate. (kung magtatanong ka pa: puro kami magaganda at matatangos ang ilong....ngekkkk!!)

4) If you could choose, would you rather be the eldest or the youngest?

Siyempre, eldest. Even in the Bible, there`s always something special about being the eldest. Double portion, remember?

5) The one thing you always buy in a mall?

ahh, blouse and underwear. Things for hubby and kids.

6) Save it or spend it?

no choice but to spend it. Kulang pa para itago. If I have to save it today, tomorrow it would have to go din...

7) The one thing you wish you knew how to do?

swim and playing the piano. Ang sarap maligo sa dagat or sa pool, kaya lang hayun....hindi marunong lumangoy. I often wish i could play the piano like my kids does.

8) Where else in the world would you love to live?

I think there`s no better place to live and grow old in like my country, philippines. But i`really wish to visit U>S>A> and Canada where most of my siblings are now residing. I hope it should be sooner or i`ll enjoy it no more.....matanda na po ako!!

9) What scares you?

not cockroaches, nor mouse. takot ako sa lasing........at aso ng kapitbahay!!

10) What is the one modern convenience you can`t live without?

Refrigerator and washing machine.

11) What books or magazines are you currently reading?

Wizard of Oz, Scarlet letter....... As much as possible i get a monthly issue of Good housekeeping magazine.......... And a book by Helen Reed..."the rapture".

12) When you`re at home, what is the one food item you can prepare at the drop of a hat?

egg menu....hehehe!!

13) Your biggest adventure so far?

Pagpunta sa Hongkong.....you see, that was my first time to fly at lumabas ng pilipinas...

14) What`s your idea of unwinding?

Reading a book, quality time with hubby and my children. Eating out.

15) Your favorite hang-out?

nowhere in particular. I don`t hang-out.

16) What do you love most about your room?

In the Philippines where it`s hot, terribly hot, i like my room`s cool airconditioning comfort.

17) How often do you update your wardrobe?

Hindi regular. In fact, i still keep my favorite dresses until now after so many years. Wala lang, kahit hindi sinusuot basta andidyan lang sila. Pinamigay ko na po ang karamihan. I believe that I can`t have replacements until I let go of the old ones.

18) What`s your usual get-up?

In the house, nothing more comfortable than my dusters. But when going out, i like blouse and skirt, don`t forget the blazer..... i always wear them to hide my bulges.

l9) If you could be best of friends or chummy to anyone, what type of person will he/she be?

Someone like Mrs. Haney and Dionna Sanhez. I love how they put their thoughts into writing. I admire talented women in general. They`re very inspirational.

20) How much do you spend on pre-paid cards every week?

Pinakamataas ay P 115 lang. Minsan umaabot ng 2 weeks. Matipid ako eh, lol

21) What, for you, is the world`s greatest job or profession?
The ministry. But I think it`s not a job or a profession. It`s a calling. We are Levites. Giving our lives serving God in the ministry. I know nothing of other professions or jobs. Can`t think life other than the ministry....

22) How do you see yourself when you`re retired and all children are married?

Perhaps a very happy and contented grandmother. My boys married and all three are successful in their field.... I wish in the ministry. yun lang!!

23) The most outrageous thing you`ve done to get your husband`s attention?

nothing in particular. I always have his attention. I thank God for a loving husband...

So that`s it. Answer this interview guys!!!


ate gie

which one are you??

Your Sleep Position Reveals your Personality:

The position in which you sleep at night - whether it`s all curled up in a fetal position or sprawled out across the bed - reveals your personality.

Here are the six common sleep positions and the personalities of the people who sleep that way.

Sleep position no. 1....... Crouched in the fetal position: Shy and sensitive.

Sleep position no. 2......... Soldier position flat on the back with arms at the sides: Quiet and reserved.

Sleep position no. 3...........On the side with legs outstretched and arms down: Social and easy-going.

Sleep position no. 4............On the side with legs outstretched and arms outstretched: Suspicious.

Sleep position no. 5............ Flat on the tummy with hands at the sides of the head: Brash and gregarious.. ( meaning: one who always seeks and enjoy the company of others, one who avoid solitude..... being tactless, hasty, impetuous, energetic or highly spirited).

Sleep position no. 6...........On the back with outstretched arms and legs: Unassuming and a good listener.

well, which one are you? I think "ako" falls on category no. 1....

melenyo.....pasaway!!

feels good to sit in front of this computer once more....... Noong nakaraang linggo, binagyo po kami!! Jean said she missed our phil. typhoons...well, that was a strong one compared to others na dumaan. Nagliparan ang mga bubong, dingding ng karamihang bahay. Nagtumbahan ang mga poste, malalaking puno. Kasama na ang mga lines ng communications. For three days, nakulong kami, shut off from the world kasi walang kuryente at kapag walang kuryente, that means walang news, ( tv, wala ung nagtitinda ng newspaper, no cellfones dahil hindi makapag-charge, no internet), worst of all, walang tubig. Pagkatapos ng bagyo nagmistulang kagubatan ang paligid, puro nabuwal na mga puno, ang mga dahon ay parang ginunting-gunting. Binaha sa loob ng bahay namin. Nakapasok pa rin ang ulan sa mga bintana kahit na nakasarado. Dala ng napakalakas na hangin. Nangyari na naman ang tungkol doon sa bahay natin sa makati, kasi nagliparan din ang bubong at mga dingding ng bahay natin doon. Gusto ng mga nangupahan na ipaayos pero hindi muna sila magbayad ng upa.....ewan ko, anong comment ni jeff.. Nakakairita ang sobrang init. Mainit na nga marami pang lamok, so almost impossible ang pagtulog sa gabi. Nangalumata na kami. Naubos ang mga kandila na pabili sa mga tindahan..... kaya, noong nagkailaw na, parang nawalan ng bait ang mga anak ko dahil sa pagsigaw at paglundag sa tuwa ( wala kami ni hubby noong umilaw, nasa madilim na kawalan sa batangas. Ikukuwento ko mamaya). Saturday at 1 o`clock am daw noong nagkailaw.. Nakatulog sila ng mahimbing ng ilang oras bago gigising on a Sunday morning para sa preaching engagement ng bawat isa. Si dave sa pampanga naimbitahan, kami ni pastor sa batangas kaya si charis at verniel ang incharge dito sa malacanang church. Isa ang area namin na masuwerte na naayos kaagad ang meralco lines kasi kalahati pa ng maynila ang walang ilaw up to this moment. Baka aabot hanggang next week bago maayos ang mga poste at mabalik sa normal ang lahat. Hay, pasaway na bagyo!!

Gusto kong ikuwento yong pagpunta namin ni hubby sa Batangas. He is invited to be the guest preacher sa anniversary service ng Caloocan church to be held in one of the resorts in Batangas. It is to be an early morning service before the sun will rise. Kaya naka-schedule na 4`oclock in the morning gaganapin sa tabi ng dagat. Umalis lahat ng pupunta Sabado pa lang ng hapon, pero hindi kami nakasabay ni hubby dahil magsasalita pa siya sa isang affair ng Edmark ( awards night). Nangako kami na susunod na lang kami pagpunta at eight ng gabi. Natapos ang event sa edmark mga seven o`clock na, umuwi kami hoping na may ilaw na sana kasi maghahanda pa ako at magpapahinga muna si hubby (matulog ng ilang minuto) before that long drive para Batangas. Sad to say, wala pang ilaw sa bahay, kaya kinapa ko na lang ang paghahanda. So hindi rin nakatulog si hubby, ni hindi man lang namin na-check ang kotse bago kami umalis. Malungkot pa ako dahil iniwan namin ang bahay na walang ilaw at pinapawisan yong mga anak namin. Mga 10`oclock na noong nakaalis kami. Sabi ko kay hubby dahan-dahan lang kami kasi napansin namin na sobrang mahina ang ilaw namin, nakapagttaka kasi bago naman ang baterya nya. Napansin naming wla masyadong nagbibiyahe noong gabing yun. Lahat ng dinaanan namin ay nasa kadiliman. Siguro wala pa ring ilaw ang aguinaldo highway. Hanggang tagaytay, Diyos ko, ang dilim.. Mabuti na lang wala fogs pag-akyat namin sa Tagaytay, siguro kung meron hindi kami makakaakyat kasi bukod sa wala kaming fog light sobrang hina pa ng ilaw namin....ugh!! Hanggaang sa dumating kami sa canyon ( ibabaw ng bundok na paikot-ikot ang kalsada, makitid pa, parang bituka ng manok). Pagkalampas lang namin dun, nasa ibabaw pa rin ng bundok, biglang namatay ang ilaw namin.....total darkness! kilangang tumabi kami at titingnan ni hubby kung ano ang nangyari. Napakadilim, walang kabahay-bahay, walang ilaw ang mga poste, at ang gilid namin ay bangin, Nagkataon din na wala talagang moon and stars sa kalangitan. Kinapa ko ung pen light ni hubby, salamat andyan lang at bumaba siya para tingnan kung anong nangyari. titingnan pa lang....take note, hindi siya mekaniko!! Bigla akong kinabahan.....nangangatog, sa sobrang kaba. Naisip ko lahat ng mga masasamang pwedeng mangyari sa amin. Hindi ako takot sa mgaa kuwentong aswang, although ang sabi ng karamihan ay pugad daw ang batangas sa witchcraft......doon ako natatakot baka may dadaan na mga hold-uppers o masasamang tao at gawan kami ni hubby ng masama. Sa pilipinas eto talaga ang kadalasang nangyayari, diba? Eh kahit na nga nasa gitna ka ng siyudad at araw na araw, may mga hold-uppers pa nga doon pa kaya sa ibabaw ng bundok, madilim, dalawa lang kami ni hubby at naka-kotse. Kung mamalasin ka pa, minsan pinapatay pa nila yong iba.. Lord, `wag naman sana!! umiral na naman ang pagka-nerbiyosa ko. Nainis na si hubby sa akin kasi pinagmamadali ko siya!! Kaya tumahimik na lang ako, at habang naghihintay ako sa loob ng kotse.......parang ang tagal-tagal na, almost 30 minutes na pala, i turned to God. nakakahiya, pero ngayon ko lang naisip mag-pray. I recited Psalms 23 ( memorized ko siya since I was young) at ngayon ko lang talaga inintindi ang bawat word ng chapter na yan........i continued on......." though i walk in the valley of the shadows of death, i will fear no evil for thou art with me, thy rod and thy staff they comfort me..." Yes, He has promised to be with us even in the shadows of death........Lord, how can i be so fearful? All these years, you have protected us....pls. cover us with your precious blood!!. Finally, hubby did find out about the light. pinagdugtong niya yong wires na matagal niya muna nahanap and what a relief nakapagpatuloy na kami sa pagbibiyahe. Hindi na bale kahit na naligaw kami ng tatlong beses kasi talagang sasadyain yong resort na pupuntahan namin.....dumaan pa sa taniman ng mais, pero nakarating din kami mga bandang 3:30 am na. Almost magsisimula na ang sunrise service so hindi na kami nakatulog pa. Uminom na lang kami ng ginseng coffee para dilat na dilat pati isip. Ilang sandali pa, nagbihis na ako, si hubby nagpunas- punas na lang at sinuot niya yong amerikana suit niya - no choice kasi yun lang ang dala naming susuotin niya. Kahit hindi nakapaligo, parang ang pogi pa rin niya tingnan at fresh na fresh.... parang kagigising lang, hehehe!

Kahit na 5:00 oclock pa ng umaga ay maliwanag na sa tabing dagat. Ang sarap ng hangin. Napaiyak ako sa ganda ng paligid, damang dama ko kung gaano kadakila ang Panginoon. I could feel His presence all over the place. Hubby delivered the Word with such fervor and annointing. 13 people came running to the front when he gave the invitation for repentance, and then all of them submitted to be baptized in water in Jesus Name, praise God..

So that`s how my previous week goes. I thought of just telling you about melenyo pero napadami tuloy ito. well, pag-uwi namin ni hubby galing sa Batangas, natulog kami boung hapon.... makapagbayad man lang sa maraming utang sa tulog.......dapat lang bayaran!! bahala na ang ibang bagay, basta matulog muna.......

Pagkagising sa gabi.......kumain kaming KFC. Di ba ang ganda ng buhay? Tapos na ang bagyo. It`s just good to be home...

The news said, another one is coming. Nene ang pangalan. Hope hindi kasing destructive ni Melenyo. Pinahirap niya ang pilipinas ng isang linggo........

til next time guys....

ate gie