excited for moi amiga!

Atlast after 4 years, I will be reunited with my barkada/classmate/roommate Haydee. She is my confidante in college, listener, adviser and partner in crime. Although we have different personality, we hardly argue and never clash, we have this give and take relationship that makes our bond stronger. She's like a sister to me, we even have this conjugal property rule in the boarding house :D Much about this amazing lady, im super excited to see her tomorrow. In additional Im also ecstatic to meet the man of his life, the man that captures her finical heart.

moi amiga haydee donesa-bryne and her furry friend lyle.

spiritual checkUp

Let's undergo a spiritual checkup, using Proverbs 4:20-27 as a checklist.

Ears (v. 20): Are we hearing God’s word clearly and with understanding? Are we doing what those words tell us?

Eyes (v. 21, 25): Are we keeping our eyes on the teachings that will guide us toward righteousness?

Heart (v. 23): Are we protecting our heart from evil?

Tongue (v. 24): Is our mouth clean and pure?

Feet (v. 26): Are we walking straight toward God’s truth without wavering?

...start doing this checkup to restore and grow in His ways.

what hurts the most

my heartbreak song that reminds me of a love that was never mine and never will be.

I can take the rain on the roof of this empty house
That don't bother me
I can take a few tears now and then and just let 'em out
I'm not afraid to cry every once in a while
Even though goin' on with you gone still upsets me
There are days every now and again I pretend
I'm okay but that's not what gets me

What hurts the most was/is bein' so close
And havin' so much to say
And watchin' you walk away
And never knowin' what could've been
And not seein' that lovin' you
Is what I was tryin' to do

It's hard to deal with the pain of losin' you everywhere I go
But I'm doing it
It's hard to force that smile when I see our old friends
And I'm alone
Still harder gettin' up, gettin' dressed, livin' with this regret
But I know if I could do it over
I would trade, give away all the words that I saved
In my heart that I left unspoken

Not seeing that lovin' you
That's what I was tryin' to do

what hurts the most by rascal flatts

Half - Blood Prince

Tomorrow is the nationwide premiere of the 6th installment of the much loved wizard boy Harry Potter and Half-Blood Prince. The 1st 12 minutes of the film has been converted to 3D , its so nice to watch it in IMax cinema - too bad we dont have one here in Cebu. 3D or not, no one can stop me from watching the much waited must see movie of the year!

The movie received great praises from the movie critics, website Rottentomatoes.com, judgment about the movie was Dark, thrilling, and occasionally quite funny, Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is also visually stunning and emotionally satisfying. 96% of critics liked it and variety magazine said the movie is set to become "one of the year's two or three top-earning films."

save monitos!

When I was a kid, i hardly filled up my piggy bank. Now that Im working, saving money is even much harder. For people who have problems like me, here are some tricks that we can use to help us save and save and save.


Eat at home and bring your own baon. when you're leaving the house 30 minutes before breakfast, lunch or dinner, just eat your meal at home. It saves you for spending an extra hundred or two at the food court, cafeteria or whereever you are heading.

When in doubt, dont! the next time you have the urge to buy that really cute dress or that super cheap accessory, think twice before pulling out your wallet. If a small part of you feels unsure about the item, drop it and walk away.

Water, please! most restaurant goers dont realize that most of the profit is raked from drinks. Try asking for a complimentary house water instead of ordering a drink. Besides, water is healthier that those sugary beverages.

Upsize me. we grew up with a tinge of mentality that when you buy things in sachets and small packs its cheap. In reality, buying the biggest size will save you more especially if you're using it for long term.

Make a shopping list. list down the things that you really need to buy and go through it twice. Then give yourself a strict rule: if its not on the list, I aint buying it!

Dont be a sucker for freebies. freebies are great but sometimes it lo buying things lures us into buying things we dont need. Purchase something because you need it, not because you want the freebie.

Avoid convenience stores. their price tags are significantly higher than groceries and markets. Next time, if the grocery store is just nearby, get your items there.

As early as today, we must start saving for retirement and emergency expenses. Happy saving!

FiRSTS

A MUST DO when you are bored is to get online and answer surveys posted in your friendster bulletin, facebook notes, multiply posts, myspace and other social networking sites. To kill boredom, here's mine...

FIRSTS!

1. Who was your FIRST prom date?
Never had a prom date. so sad :((

2. Do you still talk to your FIRST love?
Nope, tho we chat if he's online. Btw, he is engaged right now.

3. What was your FIRST alcoholic drink?
Beer red horse to be exact. I was 4th year highschool Christmas gathering with family and relatives.

4. What was your FIRST job?
Worked as a sales lady in my aunt's grocery store, it was summer of 1998.Since then I spent summer and Christmas vacations doing that job.

5. What was your FIRST car?
I still have to save for it...

6. Who was the FIRST person to text you today?
The lovely Marites, a morning quote!

7. Who is the FIRST person you thought of this morning?
OMG... I thought about food, I woke up 3pm so late so I was so hungry and all I want is to eat. :D

8. Who was your FIRST grade teacher?
Mrs. Aperocho, sorry maam I forgot your first name. She used to be our neighbor.

9. Where did you go on your FIRST ride on an airplane?
So embarrassing, I haven't ride a plane. I wish to do it this year!

10. Who was your FIRST best friend & do you still talk?
Ken Ozoa, our next door neighbor but I haven't seen or talk to him after graduating from gradeschool. Wish I connect with him sooonnnn.

11. Where was your FIRST sleep over?
I have no idea.. I cannot remember it at all.

12. Who was the FIRST person you talked to today?
Gigi, talk about our farm in facebook. mga adik sa farmtown.

13. Whose wedding were you in the FIRST time?
Our neighbor's wedding, I was one of the flower girls. I remember that time I had a chicken pox but I still attended the said wedding so my Mom used make up to conceal it.

14. What was the FIRST thing you did this morning?
Morning? I woke up 3pm.hehehe

15. What was the FIRST concert you ever went to?
MYMP and Luke Mijares, its a free concert sponsored by Globe.

16. What was the FIRST record/tape/CD you bought?
Eraserheads - Christmas album Fruitcake. ...there's a fruitcake for everybody!

17. FIRST hospitalization?
early 90s, because of kidney problem.

18. FIRST foreign country you've been to?
None. Next in my wishlist!

19. FIRST movie you remember seeing?
A Ramon Bong Revilla Jr Movie in betamax. We used to rent and watch movies every weekend.

20. When was your FIRST detention?
Wala, di uso sa amin yan :)

21. What did you do with your FIRST paycheck?
Gave it to my Mom...

22. Your FIRST social networking site?
Friendster, member Nov. 2003.

23. Who FIRST invited you to Facebook?
My sister so that I can add and get to know her bf Kevin. Now im a certified FB fanatic!

take care of your EyEs

Im the newest addition in my family that wear glasses, at first Im excited to have one coz before I think wearing glasses will make you look smarter and appealing. But the time I had my own pair of spectacles, I felt uncomfortable but I cant do anything I have to wear one.

For those who are still enjoying the 20 20 vision, you are so blessed. So here are some tips to care for our eyesight.

• Include green vegetable and fruits in your diet. They not only help you have an improved vision, but assist in keeping your eyes healthy and fit as well. Lack of Vitamin A can cause severe eye damage, so make sure to increase the intake of foods rich in the vitamin.
• Carrots are especially recommended, if you want to take good care of your eyes. This is because they are laden with beta carotene, which is especially helpful in maintaining healthy eyes
• Make it a routine to keep freshly cut cucumber slices over your eyes for at least 10 minutes, before going to sleep, every day. This is also an effective way to prevent puffiness and inflammation.
• Take preventive measures especially when working with chemicals or harmful airborne particulates.Wear goggles or any other eye protective wear is a must in such circumstances.
• Those wearing contact lenses should not extend the duration to more than 12 hours. Though companies may claim of no-harm caused, it is after all an outside element. When worn for a long time, on continuous basis, contact lenses might cause permanent damage and discomfort.
• Before using any type of eye-drops, make sure you read the label well. Almost all the drops available in the market suggest not using them, while wearing contact lenses.
• Provide proper protection from the sun's ultraviolet rays. Common sense eye care dictates that you make sure to wear eyewear that is blocking out as much of the harmful rays as possible. Your choice of eyewear may include sunglasses, contact lenses, or clipons if you wear prescription eyeglasses.
• Refrain from smoking and alcohol. A good way to protect your eyes, apart from the innumerous other health benefits it has.
• Regular check ups prove to be one of the effective means of caring for your eyes.