WHEN THET SPEAKS: Unbounded.Uncensored.Unsuppressed.No Rules.No Non-Sense.

Thursday was my first day at work after a month-long vacation. As expected, I was welcomed with tons, and I really mean, TONS of emails. Wanna bet how many? It's almost around 1800 emails! Ah huh?! How in the holy cow would I be able to finish reading those in a day? Oh well since I am no superwoman, I just read a quarter of it on Thursday at work, another quarter at home and the other half? I read those on Friday na. I was also welcomed by a handful of tasks that was left before the new year kicked in. It was pretty exhausting.

I was greeted with a lot of comments saying how "refreshed" I look now. I guess, being a married lady can make difference huh. Unlike before where I would willingly extend my shift, it's totally a different thing now. As soon as 5am ticks, I would fastly clean up my desk to leave the office and be with hubby. Some of my QAS even told me that I am now a "government employee", if you know what does that mean. LOL

Friday- I managed to finish this day much 'lighter' that Thursday. Nothing significant really happened. I ended up visiting the weekly night market in Ortigas though. There I met my former QAS who are now supervisors like me. It was such a great feeling being with them again. We, in fact, are thinking of going to Tagaytay once of these days. Just some some of "reunion."

Saturday- We went to Bacoor to attend my inaanak's birthday. Most of Russell's barkada were also there. At first, it was such an awkward situation when I met our supposedly secondary sponsor (who back out 2 weeks before the wedding. The reason? Di daw pinayagan ng boss dahil peak season. Goodness gracious. One year and a half ng nasabihan. Malamang di lang nakapag file ng leave ng maaga.) In addition, I met again a couple of his friends who were supposed to perform during the wedding but for some stupid reason, it didn't happen. I know I haven't posted that much about my wedding. I am still waiting for the official pictures so that you can have a 'feel' of what I am saying. We went home around 11pm. Since hindi pa kami antok, we decided to finish the remaining episodes of GTO, together with its film version.

Sunday- We woke up at around 4pm na. Since Monday is going to be SIL's birthday, we just stayed at home. There was lumpiang ubod and we managed to finish 4 pieces (each of us, Russell and I). May aalis na namang cashier (will continue her studies daw) so we were left with no choice but to man their gas station at night (I mean tonight).

Tomorrow is Monday. It brings a fresh start for me. I hope that this week will be much easier for me since James B. is now going to be around again. to help me.

So much has happened over the past few weeks. I just couldn't squeeze in some time to write everything in one post, I mean all at once.

November 16

Last week, 4 of my QAS celebrated their birthday's. Too bad, I am really in a tight budget that is why all I could give them is a small box of Toblerone chocolates. I was supposed to be on leave on this day but I just couldn't afford to be absent on this day since it's the birthdays of my 4 beloved QAS. That is why I decided to go on half-day. We had some small feast. I asked my Ate Grace to cook some Carbonara for 19 people. I think I have over estimated the "eating capacity" of my team since there were so many pasta left overs. There were 2 pasta containers and we only finished one so we decided to give the other container to the day-shift teams. Oh, by the way, the four celebrants had some loot bags that was distributed to the rest of the team members.

We had fun big time. Every body was laughing when one of my fave-funny QAS, Josh, danced to the tune of Happy Birthday!

Russell was also there. He helped me as I did some cut-outs for the birthday banner. (side story: one of the QAS from the other team commented how "tyaga" and "maalaga" I am to my team members--wow...nakakataba naman ng puso!) He also brought his digicam and camcorder. So everything was documented. At least, I'll have something to watch after I resign come mid-2008.

Oh yeah. Though things are doing well now in the office, I just find my current state in the company too un-needed. I need a place where my thoughts could be heard and where my action plan can be executed. I am a very result oriented person that is why it is such a bummer when things don't materialize according how it was planned because of bureaucracy.

November 18

We completed the second part of our Pre-Cana seminar. It was the last of the 2-part seminar we have to attend as part of the church requirements before getting married. On the first Sunday that we had, there were at least 18 couples who attended the seminar. But on this day, there were only 2! Oh yeah, that 2 couple already includes us. We really didn't know what happened but we're thing of the Feast of Our Lady of Remedies as the main reason why some couples didn't make it on this day. Anyhow, I enjoyed this part better than the other part of the Pre-Cana Seminar. On this day, we were thought how important Sex is in marriage. We were also thought how to make a baby boy and/or a baby girl. Boy, Russell was really listening on this part and he even took down notes. We were quite exhausted after this seminar so instead of going to a spa in SM Bacoor, we just decided to go home and have some sleep.

November 19-21

As what I have posted before, Russ and I had some silly arguments. I am just thankful to God that he gave me Russell because Russell always make me see the other side of the world. That every person has a good side. I won't go any further into this matter but all I can say is that, I am marrying not just a good guy but a GREAT one.

November 23

We were supposed to attend the W@W X'mas Party but since it's also the birthday of my mother-in-law to be, we headed to Tagaytay instead. Mama was quite busy with her Rotary Club affair so we only left Noveleta at around 7pm. When we got there, it's already 8pm. It was really cold out there and too bad, I didn't bring any jacket. I got colds now (AGAIN!). After having a sumptuous meal in RSM Tagaytay, we went to Cafe Lupe (at 10:00pm) to see some live bands only to realize that we have a chikiting with us. Chelsea (Russ only niece) is already sleepy! We just enjoyed ourselves with a 10-minute sound trip while having our coffee in Starbucks. We got home around 11:30. I thought we're gonna snooze at this time but lo and behold. Russell is meticulously fixing the wet PSP of Girlie (youngest sister). Ambait talaga ni Kuya! It's now 8:30 and Russell is snoring like hell again. I really wanted to turn off the A/C because I am feeling real chilly but I am afraid I am wake him up. Good luck na lang sa sipon ko!

Today, we're gonna attend the bridal fair in Megamall to look for our wedding rings. Oh yes, we don't have our rings yet. We were waiting for some people to sponsor our rings. Thank God, he heard our prayers! Oh cia, I am really excited over our activity today.

'Till next update!

Last week, we went to Gardini's Shop in España (a long UST)to take Russell's measurement for his tuxedo. I am really excited over this activity. It was like the feeling that I had during my gown measurement. Aheeem... to be honest, I have only seen him wearing suit during his mom's silver wedding anniversary where he posed as the best man.



We were accompanied by his best-friend, Von who also happens to be his best man. Because we are working on a budget, we can no longer afford to have them made their suits. Instead, we will have them rent suit and pants. It cost us P800 for both coat and pants. They only have to provide themselves white polo and contribute a minimal amount so that they could have uniform neckties. So that it won't look like as if it was really just rented and to avoid them from appearing to be "hangers" (just like the best man below...LOL) Male Entourage are set to have their measurements taken before this month ends.


We're also done wrapping the cloth to be given o our female principal sponsors. Though we still have to buy bulk orders or neck ties for our Ninongs and male entourage.

Ang lakas ng ulan this week noh?! It makes me wanna lay in bed all day...sleep, watch TV, eat macaroni soup and sleep again. Unfortunately, for somebody like my who has to get up and work to earn my daily living, being a couch potato is not an option. I have always been honest to admit that at times, I really like to quit my job. Well, if not only for the people around I work with, most probably I have already quit my job. I didn't know what the word STRESS means until this year. I am just very grateful that despite of the fact that work sucks, these people around me are always there to cheer me up (miski na "WALK OUT" queen atashi. LOL) This is the reason why I always look forward for week ends.

Since last Friday was a Friday payday, instead of just of eating at Ortigas' week end market, we decided to try another thing: KARAOKE! Along Emerald St., there's MARU KTV bar which is open 24/7. So there, as early as 4:30 am, we were already there and we sang really crazy. Bahala na ang laryngitis! LOL It's alright, hindi naman kami agents kaya di naman kami pagod kakasalita sa opis. Anyways, MARU is not the first class KTV bar pero ok na rin. It is P250/head for 2 hours and fee is consumable for drinks and food. any extra hour will be charged P50/head. Marianne and James were supposed to go to the gym but due our Josh's power of persuasion, they gave in and joined us in our "trip." I sang a couple of songs for my very lovable She, who is having a love problem. Akalain mo oh! We finished at around 8:30 am. Hehehehe!

If these people are gonna resign or be moved to another team, then I think it's time for me to go...

This is quite a late posting..but hey, late posting is better than never ei?! It's a long read (kasi one-week review itoh!)

July 13- My Japanese brother-in-law came here for his daughter's christening (Socorro Akane). Kuya Seiji bought his first-born (Kenneth) a new drum set and a Wii. Bumabawi daw for the lost times. (My sister and her kids will fly back to Japan after my wedding to fix the dual citizenship of their children.) With the new drum set (and his sandamakmak na toys...talk about being spoiled), we have to convert our garage into his mini studio- psp2, Wii, DVD and TV set of his own and his set of DVDs.)

July 14- Some of my gay team members were asking for a night out just to relieve the stress we are getting from our work. Sulit naman coz we were able to see the comic antics of Ether Booba and the singing prowess of Anton Diva.

July 15- Socorro Akane's christening was held at the Sto. Domingo Church followed by a Reception at Saisaki West Ave. Mejo nahigh-blood ako dito because I saw some UNFAMILIAR faces being tagged along by other neighbors. Naku, pinoy nga naman! 1 lang invited, pero 5 ang dadating! Not that I am madamot but hey, we want to have an intimate affair and anybody who, I find no relation to us at all are considered as intruders! We reserved only 60 people for their ultimate eat-all-you-can buffet but upon settling the payment, the head waiter's head count was 110 people! ANO YAN KASAL??!!!! But then, there's nothing wrong we can do about that, nakakain an eh.