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I’m hungry.

In between writing our paper (or trying to because my mind goes blank most of the time — it gets confusing you see), I go on breaks finishing other on my to-do list.
1. Putting up more than half of 36 Moon’s gallery + rotating images on all pages.
2. Reviewing/Blogging episodes 4-11 of Hataraki Man.
3. Moving old posts at Tabulas (I have to know how to delete entirely my account there) to my VOX account.
4. Burning aby’s stuff.

Not much, but since I did them in-between breaks, it took me days to finish 2 of them and a night for one. Oh, I also play Innocent Life with the PSP. I’m already on the second winter. It’s so cute and fun. I can’t wait to get horses (if I do get them) and meet the last sprite. Having the Monsoon WC makes it a lot easier to water plants. Once I’m done with this, maybe I should get to finish FFVII with the PSP. Hmm…

I apologize for the previous angry post with the huge, red letters. I just got annoyed with telling me to remove this post and another one of the same topic from Google and any other search engine. I ended up having search engines NOT TO INDEX MY SITE. There goes what should be my way of having more visitors. I am annoyed. *sighs* I’ll have to re-index the domain by next year, I guess.

I got to eat and be ready for school. I have to get my completion grade and talk again to the CE-EnSE registrar. I was planning on a photo-post, but Mac might get pissed off again. I set a meeting time of 9AM, but I slept in ’til 10:30AM.

Let's face it. J and I are not getting any younger and we really do need to take care of our health, at least for Erin's (and her future sibling's) sake.

We are not exactly overweight but we are not getting enough exercise either. We try to eat healthy. But, hey, we are only human! It's so hard to refuse all the yummy (and bad) food, especially when it is abundant in most parties that we attend.

Yes, I know they are all excuses. But seriously now, we really should consider buying some fitness equipment to help us work out a sweat and eventually get us both back into shape before it's too late.

The producers of the hit TV series "Desperate Housewives" on Thursday issued an apology for an insulting line that belittled the practitioners of the medical profession in the Philippines.

"The producers of Desperate Housewives and ABC Studios offer our sincere apologies for any offence caused [by the insulting remark] in the season premier," ABC Network said in a short statement of apology obtained by ABS-CBN North America News Bureau.

ABC Network added: "There was no intent to disparage the integrity of any aspect of the medical community in the Philippines."

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Well, for me, apology accepted. But I agree to also the suggestion of some that ABC should edit the infamous line from the episode and change it in a way that is less prejudiced.

I've seen the comments on YouTube and I tell you, there are lots of people out there who are outraged by this matter. What's more, I think it's not only the Filipinos who are making these remarks. It seems like this has sparked other racial issues that other people have with the Americans. Head on over to YT and you'll see what I mean.

My happy and carefree days are now over. Aunt Flo is back! And just when I was having the time of my life, not having to care about leaks or pads or whatever. But more than anything else, it is my endometriosis that I am more concerned about, having been able to keep it at bay with pregnancy and breastfeeding for fifteen long months.

I honestly thought it will not come back until I have totally stopped breastfeeding Erin. I stand corrected then. Now I am worried as well if this is a sign that my milk supply will soon be depleted. *sigh* I guess only one thing is for sure. It's time to go back to my doctor and maybe see a specialist here as well to ask about how we can manage my endometriosis until the time I am ready to fall pregnant again. I just hope it's not as drastic as surgery.

Random Filipino celebs in Manila, Filipinas and Boracay taken on digital camera, collected by us. Enjoy. Pretty groovy, huh? hehe
Jericho Rosales and Heart Evangelista goofing around during a day off.

Besos with Bianca King, that model girl I forgot her name, and Raymond Gutierrez.


Bianca Araneta feeling proud standing in front of her billboard.

Sneak peek into Angel Locsin photo shoot.

At the beach with Jericho Rosales.

With Raymond Gutierrez again and Richard Gutierrez and peeps.

Old photo with Kristine Hermosa and Jericho Rosales.

Kristine Hermosa en el coche.

At the beach with Bianca Araneta, Maike Evers, and Tim Yap.

En el carro with Bianca Araneta.
With Bianca Araneta again at home with her little perrito.

I have this thing about our house being well lit. We have several bushes surrounding the house and this sort of "hides" our dwelling from everybody else. I would give anything to trim them to a decent size. I would also want some garage lighting especially if we go home at night. It certainly gets really dark in that part of the lot. Alright, that's another thing to jot down on my wishlist! :)

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I remember October 4 six years ago like it was yesterday. During that time, I was just a freshman at my school and in Manila. Although I could say that I was getting quite used to life as a college student already. In just four months, I knew everyone on the street and they know me too. The Manang Tindera who I buy pancit canton from, she hates me because I always loiter in front of her store and she thinks Im conspicuous and always causing a riot, the owner of the cafeteria who gives me free bananas, the annoying girls who live across the street, we see each other everyday and we would exchange hellos every now and then. All the billiard halls, fast food chains, street food and internet cafes around the dorm and the school, I thrive on them (and yes during that time I have not yet discovered the joys of alcohol).

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I remember October 4 six years ago like it was yesterday. During that time, I was just a freshman at my school and in Manila. Although I could say that I was getting quite used to life as a college student already. In just four months, I knew everyone on the street and they know me too. The Manang Tindera who I buy pancit canton from, she hates me because I always loiter in front of her store and she thinks Im conspicuous and always causing a riot, the owner of the cafeteria who gives me free bananas, the annoying girls who live across the street, we see each other everyday and we would exchange hellos every now and then. All the billiard halls, fast food chains, street food and internet cafes around the dorm and the school, I thrive on them (and yes during that time I have not yet discovered the joys of alcohol).  See, it was not as bad as how my parents have described it, in fact, i love it. I loved living alone and not being bothered to do house chores (who wouldn't), I loved going home late without having to answer a lot of questions as to where I've been, I loved spending the night in computer shops cramming for a paper that's due in the morning, I loved the fact that our street has a very vigilant barangay chairman who had a mission to eliminate all the muggers, it was extraordinary. I did not worry too much about things back in the day, I was living carefree. I had nothing in mind but school and friends and what to wear on a Friday night. Come October, I was absolutely thrilled that I get to spend my birthday there. I already made plans as to where I would treat my friends and all that jazz as i was confident in my savings and powered by the idea that my parents would give me birthday money. That morning I woke up to quite a number of sms greetings coming from both high school and college friends and relatives too. I started the day with a hearty breakfast at Wendy's. Little did I know that that would be the beginning of an unpleasant day. I spilled the iced tea that I ordered on my white uniform (just the lower part though) and I LOST MY WALLET. My bag was half open, I dont know how and I did not see a thing. I carefully retraced my steps hoping I just dropped it somewhere - to no avail. I have searched everywhere, from the cashier, down the street and back to my dorm room but it was nowhere to be found. Since I could not do anything else, I cried. I was late for school and I was so embarassed because it was obvious that I cried. To add insult to the injury, instead of getting birthday greetings, everyone was commiserating. I felt so stupid so I stopped crying and thought to myself, I hate it when my mom's right. From that day on, I never thought of crying again. It was weakness, and I dont like it when Im seen that way. Years had passed and I have been successful in controlling my tears. You can make me watch teleseryes all day and I wont budge. Even real life experiences like heartaches didnt seem to take its toll on me. Today, Im another year older. Today, I turned 23 and it feels as if all the tears and emotions that have remained subservient are trying to break free. Its suppurating, and each feeling seems amplified. I hate it. Lately, I feel compelled to keep up but everything is a blur. I do not know what I want to accomplish, but I know my responsibilities which adds to the pressure of keeping up. Im only 23 and already I feel tired and insecure on what the future would bring. I wish I can go back to my college days where I had nothing to worry about but the exams. I wish I can live carefree again. But its not like that anymore, not now that Im 23. I have led myself to believe that happiness comes but you never know how fleeting it can be. I have friends who care a lot, a job that pays a lot, but depression and loneliness always seem to find me. It is unreasonable, I know. Some people are older and have more problems so what right have I to rant? I guess quarter life crisis came early.

But do not get me wrong, I love everything I have right now. Friends, family, work, friends. I know Im probably gonna get more as time goes by. And I am thankful for having them. So tonight I blow my birthday candles and melt away into the fleeting happiness that Im feeling, or what's left of it.

1. The client is advised by the physician to have mammography screening annually, measures to provide adherence with mammography screening include: 1. Making sure that the individual barriers to screening are minimized 2. Emphasizing that mammography screening can prevent breast cancer 3. Emphasizing that mammography screening is a low cost approach to cancer prevention 4. Informing the client

Every day, little Erin and I go out in the mid-afternoon to get our mail. It has been sunny (and quite windy) the past few days so I always make it point for her to wear a hat. Today, I let her wear a bright pink brimmed hat, which was a gift from one of our friends here. She looked so adorable in it that I just had to call for an impromptu photo session with her.