Wishlist 2008

I've never really been one to make a wishlist. Actually, I've probably never made one. I've been seeing people make this for whatever occasion so I decided to give it a shot.

1. A good book. recommendations, 2nd hand, on loan. I don't care. I just want to read good books!

2. Good coffee or a round of drinks with a good friend or friends coupled with tons and tons of stories/ fantastic convos.

3. A phone call, message, note, comment from the people i love and miss dearly who live miles and miles away from me.

4. A black wallet.

5. Pink and black rubber shoes

6. Film! lots and lots and lots of film!

7. New plastic toys.

8. A bunch of new postcards.

9. A card, a letter something personal, something which isn't virtual.

10. Whisk me away to some place I've never been before, surprise me! A province, a restau, a house..anything!

11. A trip to cambo, vietnam, laos.a country totally new to me.

12. A pretty journal to write in with colorful ballpens :)

13. A new president of the philippines, well, since I'm wishing for a miracle here, dagdagan ko na. A totally new set of public officials. World peace narin.

14. A framed picture of us, of friends, of experiences.

15. Anything pink and black :D

16. Aviator shades (pink)

17. Stuff for camacho ;) ;p

18. Trip to the beach, batangas sana!

19. Nokia e65

20. eee pc 4gb (pink)

21. A drunken night! Someone please please get me drunk!!!!!!!

22. A crush. an honest to goodness, kilig to the bones type of crush. haha

23. Bags bags bags ( yung medyo formal naman na pwede sa office kahit na hindi kelangan ng formal sa office namin )

...... i will probably edit this from time to time. Hindi naman masama mangarap diba? :)

Love Thursday

It seems that I'm using this blog just for love Thursday. Oh well.

So this is my second love Thursday. I've been scanning my brain for the past week, trying to figure out what makes me happy. I came to one conclusion, POSTCARDS!


Those are a few samples of the postcards I've been getting in the mail. For the past 3 months I've been active in a postcard exchange community in livejournal. I've been trading posties with
random people from all across the world. It's a great feeling coming home to postcards after a long tiring day of work. It's been making me smile. It may put a dent in my pocket/wallet but it's something that makes me truly truly happy so I don't really mind.

I guess it brings me back to the days when letters were sent via airmail and when everything was more personal. I miss seeing hand writing. I miss getting birthday cards, letter and postcards from friends. In this world where everything is fast paced, waiting a week for letter seems like a year but it is so worth it.

I also like sending random friends abroad postcards as a surprise. I send birthday cards and christmas cards but those are expected. Postcards are usually something you don't expect to see these days. We all seem so comfortable with emails, calls and text. I'm not complaining, its just that handmade letters are still way better than anything electronic.

So, if you want a postcard, drop me a line. :)

Love Thursday

I got this concept from my good friend mics, who got it from another friend of hers. Love Thursdays is simple:every Thursday, you have to post a photo which means love to you. It can be any random photo which brightens up your day, from inanimate objects to people who mean so much to you to events that may have occurred which you caught on film. This is another way to the love and to try and look on the bright side.

So here goes my first Love Thursday Post:



This baby of mine has been my happy thought for the past few weeks. I still haven't had the time to really explore, learn and understand it but I'm getting there.

=)

work

Its been a month since I started working. Do I like my job? Yes, I do. I like what I'm doing. I like the line of work. Do I love it? Not really. I never really saw myself working for an NGO. This was another path which I really wanted to stay away from, the other would be teaching. This you see, is my mother's niche. Not that I have anything against her, I just wanted to lead a different life. I want to outgrow all the "ohhh, you're ____'s daughter!". I do not like the expectations people set for me just because I am my mothers daughter. I have learned to live with this though. Its just I don't like the attention.

Another sad part of this job is the Salary. I earn so little and work so much. Its easier to say that I'm underpaid and overworked but who isn't? I can't demand anything because even my bosses get a measly salary. All for the love of the cause or in our case, causes!

I don't see myself staying on for too long, a year would probably be the longest. I almost resigned a week after I started because of another job which offered me more than twice what I'm earning right now. I know working isn't about the money (actually, it probably is.. I'm just used to my mom doing almost everything for free.), working is about realizing where your place is in the world. Enjoying or learning to love what you do. I see myself in the media. In public relations, doing something which deals with people. In advertising (not the creative side though!), in marketing!.

I want to study again. Although I love my Geography degree, I'd like to take up something related to what I see myself doing. A few friends of mine are studying in LaSalle this sem taking up marketing/adver/pr. Its not a bachelors degree, just a diploma but what the heck! Its a start..Right?

I like my job, I just don't love. I don't see myself growing in this field. If I stay in my present job, I will need to find a really rich husband because my salary will not put my kids through school! It's not even enough for me!

Hats off to all the NGO workers. I have utmost respect for you guys. Especially the ones who do it for free. Its just not for me. Still, I promise to still do my best as long as I'm here.

I hope you guys are enjoying what you're doing!

basketball and happy childhood memories

Last Sunday morning was spent watching the Lady Maroons play against the Lady Eagles (is that what you call them?). Sadly, the Maroons suffered their first loss in seven games. Oh well.

I didn't make this entry to update you about the status of the lady maroons, although it wouldn't hurt if more people watched them. Hello, the girls are tied in 1st place with Ateneo, as compared to our cellar dweller mens team. haha

Getting back on track.. Being at the Blue Eagle gym brought back so many happy memories. If you know me enough, you should know that once upon a time in my life, my world spun around a basketball. Not only was I a NBA ( let's go penny!) and PBA ( alaska all the way!) fan, I was also a player. After 3pm, I would head out to play ball. Training was from 3-5 every single day. That was my life before, that's what made me happy, driven and complete. The WBL season would last for 2-3 months and those we some of my most precious and happy childhood memories. Games were usually in Alabang or in Ateneo.

Last Sunday, a bunch of happy childhood memories came back to mind. I saw a handful of teammates, Sarah, Mitch and Hannah. I also saw others who we played against, some still playing for different universities. Wow. It got me thinking. What if I continued playing ball during high school? What if I didn't enter quesci (we have a really sucky sports program, one that doesn't exist!) and entered some school which competed in the WBL. Sure, we had a few games as Xientians, during my freshman year, they formed the 1st ever women's team. We only competed in district matches which usually resulted in so many injuries. I have so many what ifs in mind. Like If I played during HS in a different school, would I also be playing in college? Probably.

Basketball was my world a few eons ago. Yes, I loved it at that time. I owe so many happy memories like championships, sportsmanship awards, scary games, stupid free throws, training directly under the sun and never getting my original skin color back and more importantly, gaining confidence and trusting people. My teammates were never perfect, there were a few conflicts especially during my rookies year, not everyone was nice, but I gained good friends from that team. Although I don't communicate with them anymore, they will always be part of my good memories.

I love basketball but there are no regrets about the path I decided to take. I'm just happy that the Ateneo Gym reminded me of my happy childhood. Aside from my fabulous classmates, teammates and coaches were the ones who gave me more reason to wake up early and go to school.

Once upon a time, I used to play basketball every single day. Today, I miss playing. Tara one on one tayo. Tingnan natin kung marunong pa ako maglaro!

another blog

Why in the world do I have another blog?

I just feel its about time to start with a clean slate. To have a new beginning. I also think its time that I make a public blog that doesn't whine (too much!) nor curse. This is probably me finally realizing that the world isn't perfect but I have a good life.

I've got a fantastic mom. We may not get along at all times but she has never stopped me from doing what I want.

I've got fabulous friends. My elementary barkada who I've known for 15 years. My huge huge huge High School barkada, from the barkadamates, soulmates and DD buddies. Blockmates from UPManila. Friends from Geog. Basketball friends. Orgmates from Praxis. And a bunch of people who I've gotten to know from random places and through various people.

I've enjoyed bits and pieces of our country and our world.

I just graduated.

I have a job that I'm enjoying even if I'm still a bit lost. Even if I'm still unsure of the path that I've decided to take.

I'm still looking forward to what the future has in store for me. I'm still very hopeful and very positive.