I enjoyed creating mine I just don’t know if it looks a lot like me..

It’s a holiday! And while some people are complaining of boredom, I’m having a time of my few days left of my 2010. Yeah!

Today, I once again experienced how it feels to be doing nothing. I almost slept the day and I so miss that. The last time that I splurge in my Dreamlandia was after our thesis defense way back in college.. that is quite a few years back! Haha.

Anyway, I took advantage of my free time and changed the theme of my personal blog. I opted for a simpler design since my previous theme was killing me already. I’ve always been the kind of person who likes simple and minimalist design. And so I spent a few hours digging for simple themes. I eventually bumped into Journic Theme that I instantly liked and Voila there you have it..

I also tried to write on my other blogs but I do not have creative juices to splurge so I just updated my tumblr site. Gosh! It is so tiring to have a lot of sites to update.

I kind of browsed my unorganized files and saw this picture of my dad with his dad during his graduation. I don’t know if this is grade school or high school. I like it! It’s nice seeing pictures of your parents when they were young. I remember last time I saw another picture of my dad with his overgrown hair and lousy fashion statement. Hehe.. It was funny but of course in a good way. :p

My Dad ^_^

My mom calls my dad ‘Popoy‘. I don’t know why. Maybe there’s a special reason behind that but I never heard my dad call my mother in any other ‘sweet’ name. Oh well, our dad is not really a sweet guy.. but I can feel that for my mom he’s everything to her..

Happy Birthday Papa!! Sorry I can’t be with you on your birthday. But don’t worry, I’ll buy you a cake when I get home..

After getting out of bed, although still sleepy, I checked my site and logged on to my Facebook. The updates of my facebook friends expressing relief they finished voting did not surprise me. It’s election day after all.

As the day progresses and as I was busy with my blogs, I noticed people now complaining about the long queue and the busted Precinct Count Optical Scan (PCOS) machines. Some even said the machine got in paper jam while they were submitting their ballots and they are worried and uncertain if their votes were counted.

In the news, long queues, heat of the day, PCOS machine glitches, people backing out, and candidates casting their votes were among the headlines. I pretty much anticipated the problems that will be encountered this election especially that COMELEC had only a few days of testing the machines and this is the first time that Philippines will have an automated election.

Yesterday, I have decided to vote in the afternoon although my dad insisted to vote in the morning, I reasoned out that I still have to prepare my sample ballot and he believed me.

He and my mom went to their precinct early, as early as 7 in the morning I guess. And I’m so grateful for my dad after finding my precinct for me. That’s why I did not bother and waste time looking for it.

One more thing, the automation of election did not encourage other voters. It is sad to know that some people won’t take part to make a change for our country. They would just sit and wait for the result.

To be honest, I’m excited about the outcome of this election. I hope that the people who will be hailed leaders of our dear country will be honest and responsible, unite the people, and bring about the changes that our country badly needed.

Who fed me from her gentle breast
And hushed me in her arms to rest,
And on my cheek sweet kisses prest?
My Mother.

Who ran to help me when I fell,
And would some pretty story tell,
Or kiss the place to make it well?
My mother.
~Ann Taylor

“If you have to wake up one day with a new mom, who will you pick and why?”

I was once asked this question and to be honest, I wasn’t able to answer right away. Firstly because I was thinking of other celebrity moms but then again I remember the kindness of my mom and I kind of ponder if the mom that I will choose will be just like her. Then I just know the answer. It would still be my mom. I don’t want anyone to replace her.

I know she’s not perferct but we’re everything for her. She has gone through a lot raising us and tending our small business. And because of that, for me she’s a super mom.

my mom

my mom during kit's baptismal

I haven’t made it up to her yet for all the problems I caused her before. I hope someday I will.

I still miss sleeping beside her with her arms wrapped in my fragile body. I know I’m not a child anymore but I just miss her. I also miss my grandmother. Gosh, I’m missing a lot of people today.

that's me and my Lola

Happy mother’s day to all the moms! ^_^

It’s lunch time but he’s not with us on the table when we eat because of course he now has a wife to dine with. I guess I’m just not really used to it. And I know only time can ease this sadness.

Am I being selfish again?? But I’m also the type of person who easily get sad.

Anyway, the memories of our childhood flashed back on my mind and I happen to find these pictures:

I'm in Prep school and my brother has all the time in the world to play

with our childhood friends in the province

i'm having tantrums again

my brother with his wife Kath.. he's so tall now.. I used to be taller than him.. :p

I remember we used to quarrel a lot during our childhood. He always makes me cry. My mom bought us water guns back then. I didn’t like it. I like dolls more but I played water gun with my brother. It was always me ending up a loser since it was a boy toy. He never play doll with me though. So unfair.

It’s really nice to recall those childhood memories. I hope we can be children again and play together then quarrel. We always give our mom a headache. She would spank us then make us sleep. We hate sleeping after lunch especially if we hear other children playing outside but our mom is so strict she would lay down with us to really make us sleep.

Back then I would marvel on how our mom would know we’re only pretending to sleep when our eyes were shut. But when I was growing up, I realized that you would know if a child is pretending to sleep if eyes were closed but the eyelid is moving.

Haha.. Silly me.

Before I go to the ‘raining’ part of this post, let me tell you first about our actual performance during the company anniversary. We played Canon in D while people are settling down on their assigned tables. Our colleagues commented that they liked it. Some even said they thought it was a mp3 playing so they were surprised to see us playing. It’s really nice to hear such remarks. It made me want to really practice more to improve my skill in playing the instrument. Next we played ‘Hiling’ by Silent Sanctuary. Marc and I were not aware that the microphone for our violins are busted. We did not check it before playing the song, we just assumed it was working. So during the entire ‘Hiling’ performance, you can faintly hear our violins. But I guess it was ok. And oh by the way, before I forgot, our group was called ‘Capriccioso’, I hope I spelled it right. The name was Marc’s idea. He got it after watching ‘Nodame Cantabile’. Marc is the other violinist in the group and Ian is the vocalist and the guitar guy.

Capriccioso: Marc, Sarah, Ian

It just rained. I’m not expecting it so imagine my excitement after finding out it was raining. I almost feel like a child again who wants to rush and dance in the rain. Amazingly it cools the usual hot summer afternoon. It even made me feel sleepy. As I went to the kitchen to make coffee, I caught a glimpse of my violin in the corner. Then I suddenly missed playing it. It may sound silly but I feel bad for not playing it for a while. I want to play again and be good at it.

I know for the coming months I’ll be busy as crazy and my going-back-to-school is fast approaching. I just hope I could still find time for my dear Marcus. I guess that’s it for this post . My violin is anxiously waiting for me.

^_^

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Wish I had more time to make it beautiful for my brother’s wedding. Oh Time!!

But my parents and relatives like it. So I guess I did quite a nice job.

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Will do the printing tomorrow.

I know my mom is tired with all the preparations but I can also see that she’s excited about this wedding. It’s gonna be the first ever wedding in the family. I thought I’ll be the one to get married first.. but I was dead wrong!

As for my brother, I know he’ll be a responsible husband and a great dad. In the family, I’m the eldest but it’s him who acted the ‘Kuya’ . I just hope that his wife-to-be will also be good.

We’ll I’ve met her several times already and she seems to be a good-hearted young woman. But then again only time can tell if her being nice is for real.

Anyway, here’s what I’ve accomplished so far.

Invitation 1: so gold

Invitation 2: hmmm,, so floral.. ^_^

I intend to just make it simple. I think my skill in designing has become rusty since I wasn’t able to practice it for a while.

Oh well!!