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A Wedding and A Birthday

2009-07-13T07:52:37Z

No. Not my wedding.

My weekend was too busy with friends' wedding-related events. It was Mabelle's bridal shower last Saturday and Em's wedding last Sunday, on my birthday. So I didn't really get to celebrate my birthday. It actually didn't feel like it was my birthday, except for a few highlights that reminded me I just turned 26. 26?!!!!?! Yikes.

- Mom's call. Grabe ang ingay ni Mama. But I miss that. I miss her singing to me 1 week before the day of my birthday. And all through out that week, she will sing a very irritating Happy Birthday song, her own version. But just hearing her sing to me again made me really smile and terribly miss them. I really miss my mom.

- Dale's impromptu birthday cake. He went out supposedly to have my car washed while I prepare for Em's wedding. He went home with a whole Sansrival cake because I craved for it a few days ago. That made me smile. Although I would also have to finish it off by myself since he won't be in Manila til next week :(. Good luck.

- Record breaking Facebook email alert. Ang dami talaga. One per wall post. Birthday ko nga.

- Greetings from friends and non-stop bullying for a treat. Too bad, I have high tolerance from that.

That was it. I didn't get to celebrate. I didn't even get to blow a cake (walang candle yun cake na uwi ni Dale). I didn't really have anything in celebration of my birthday. Dumating lang sya at lumipas. Isang taon muli...

Pwede extension ng one day pass? Hindi ko nagamit eh, hehe.

Words of Wisdom (?)

2009-02-10T09:26:56Z

"pilitin mo maging sweet gaya ko sapilitan lang"
- Mama

yun pala ang sikreto ng matagal na pagsasama ng mga magulang ko, haha.

classic talaga si Mama.
just one of the many reasons why I miss having her around.

Three. Years.

2008-12-04T03:42:41Z

Atop Eiffel Tower -- Paris, France, 2008

It's been a few weeks since I got back from my vacation with Dale in Europe. I went with him in his recent business trip and celebrated our third year anniversary there. It was such an awesome experience :)

*Other pics will be uploaded hopefully soon *crossing my fingers*.

Name a Car

2008-11-24T04:08:50Z

I've had this car since August. I initially planned on naming it Rave -- the name of my first car, a Black Honda Civic (I'm not sure about the year) my parents gave me on my 18th birthday. But then I changed my mind. Rave is a different car from this one after all.

While driving to the office this morning, I realized that it has been 3 months since I got my car and I still don't have a decent name for it. Any suggestions?

Here are the qualifications:
   - it's a He, so it has to be a guy-sounding name.
   - it's the Habanero Red Civic 1.8
   - I want a name that starts with an R -- just to pattern it with Rave.
   - err, dapat cute? hehe.

Hmm, ano kayang pwede...?

What Women Want From Men

2008-10-29T01:57:07Z

I heard this list from Mo's morning show yesterday, which, he apparently got from this site.

Return her messages
Many women gauge a man’s interest level by how long it takes him to respond when she contacts him. If his response time is poor, she might assume he’s just not that into her. Now, it’s no secret that women and men have differing opinions on what constitutes good communication, and we’re not saying you need to drop everything the minute she calls. She knows you’re a busy man; she’s busy too. What women want from men is a call back as soon as they’re able, as opposed to sometime the following day. This doesn’t mean you have to send an e-mail or a text of epic proportions if you don’t have time; a sentence or two will suffice to make her feel like you care -- which is all she really wants to know.

Kiss her for no reason
As much as they love sex, women also enjoy a nice, deep kiss that doesn’t have any strings attached. This serves two purposes: It lets her indulge in kissing for the sheer pleasure of it, and it also tells her you want her, and not just sex. Yes, you’re charming and sexy and she loves being naughty for you, but sometimes she needs a different type of connection. To really do what women want from men, try a surprise kiss for no reason at all; she’ll love you for it. Combine this with a little hand-holding and she’ll be smiling for days.

Dance with her
Simply put, dancing with a woman makes her feel special. Unfortunately, most men are reluctant to put their dancing shoes on, especially in a public setting. Guess what? While she’d probably welcome the idea, you don’t need to visit a nightclub to dance with your woman. She’ll be just as thrilled if you slipped a little Marvin Gaye on and danced with her in the living room. This would actually be to your advantage, as you have total control over the music. You’re also conveniently located if the dancing starts to get dirty…

Dress up for her
Dressing up to take your woman out is an excellent way to impress her. It’s not about the clothes; it’s about the fact that you find her worth dressing up for. It lets her know that you think she’s worth that kind of effort. Besides, a nice shirt and dress pants can increase your sex appeal by leaps and bounds; you may feel overdressed, but your hotness factor will have magnified exponentially. It’s true what they say: Women really do love a sharp-dressed man.

Remember random milestones
As a rule, birthdays and anniversaries should always be remembered; forgetting something of this magnitude will send the message that you don’t find her terribly important. After all, she probably memorized yours early on in the relationship, so if hers goes unnoticed, she’ll be utterly heartbroken. Here's how to do what women want from men: To truly impress her, aim to remember the insignificant dates, as well as the big ones. The first time you told her you loved her, the first time you kissed, the first place you vacationed together, what she was wearing the first time you met -- any one of these will turn her to jelly and score you more bonus points than you can shake a stick at.

Take on an activity with her
What women want from men is to spend time with their man outside of the bedroom. They want to experience life with their man, and this is one of the best ways to develop a three-dimensional relationship. Don’t worry; we’re not recommending you join her yoga class; rock-climbing, hiking, tennis or cycling are activities both of you can enjoy. If neither of you are the sporty type, try something else that you already excel at. Teach her how to swing a 9-iron or to shoot pool -- she’ll love the personalized attention.

Propose a visit to her family
Women love it when a man gets along with her friends, but she simply adores it when he gets along with her family. Even if you’re not particularly fond of her busybody mother and father, suggesting a visit (even just a yearly one) can really make your woman’s day. It lets her know you recognize the importance of family. This is truly the kind of suggestion that leads to a warm and fuzzy feeling, so don’t be afraid to suggest it.

it's the little things…
When it comes to what women want from men, the little things really do matter. The items on this list aren’t particularly difficult or time-consuming, but they are, unfortunately, very often overlooked by men. This often leads a woman to feel neglected, which in turn leads to nagging and other problems. Make her feel special, and she’ll go to the ends of the earth for you; try one of these suggestions, and she’ll feel like you've already gone there and back for her.

I also suggest that the things that a guy does while courting a girl shouldn't vanish when they finally become a couple or when the honeymoon stage is over. It's the littlest things indeed. :)

West Side Story: Opening Night

2008-09-11T10:45:38Z

It was a good opening night, sans the sound system. I hope they will improve on that for the rest of the runs. The theater is bigger than CCP, where Lea's Cinderella was held, and the RCBC theater where Avenue Q was staged. So if you're sitting at the balcony area, you would need binoculars to see the artists on stage. But don't worry, you don't have to bring them yourselves as these are available at the theater for 50Php, I think.

Overall, it was a good play. Kudos to the cast and crew of West Side Story.

Thanks to Anton for the awesome tickets!

Your Universe

2008-09-02T04:08:25Z

I was never a Rivermaya fan, or a Rico Blanco fan for that matter. I don't listen to their songs even if I have 'em in my iPod (their Dale's mp3s). But on my way to work this morning, as I was listening to Mo's morning show in Magic, I couldn't help but smile and fall in love with one of his songs in his new album. The track is entitled Your Universe.

Tell me something
When the rain falls on my face
How do you quickly replace
It with
A golden summer smile?

Tell me something
When i'm feelin' tired and afraid
How do you know just what to say
To make
Everything alright?

Chorus:
I don't think that you even realize
The joy you make me feel when i'm inside
Your universe
You hold me like i'm the one who's precious
I hate to break it to you but its just
The other way around
You can thank your stars all you want but
I'll always be the lucky one

Tell me something
When i'm 'bout to lose control
How do you patiently hold
My hand
And gently calm me down?

Tell me something
When you sing and when you laugh
Why do i always photograph
My heart
Flyin way above the clouds?

So when I got to the office, I immediately googled free download of his album (I hope no one from work reads this, haha). I think he's got a pretty nice album. You can download it here.

Now I better get back to work (yeah right).

Listen to this track.

You can thank your stars all you want but
I'll always be the lucky one

Lucky girl indeed :)

In Search for some Mustard...

2008-05-20T02:42:33Z

Dale and I needed some mustard for dinner last night. But no mustard can be found in 7-11 or in Ministops in Eastwood.

So I decided to go to McDo...

(At the counter)
Me: May mustard ba kayo?
McDo Crew: Sandali lang po ha.. (went in to ask some other crew)

(after a few seconds)
McDo Crew: Meron po, mam.
Me: Ok. Isang cheeseburger, yun sandwich lang ha.
McDo Crew. One cheeseburger, yun sandwich lang po? (while he punches my 'order')
Me: Yep

(McDo Crew got a cheeseburger, put in the plastic and added one mustard)
Me: Pwedeng humingi pa ng isa? Chaka dalawang ketchup please.

Ay todo, humingi pa talaga ng isa. Hahaha. Kamusta naman ang grocery sa McDo?!

Nakakahiya talaga, but dinner wouldn't be complete without it. So mukhang matagal akong hindi babalik ng McDo to buy anything, haha.

huling hirit, please?

2008-04-21T04:36:04Z

It's nearly May, summer will soon be over. And I am stuck home most of the weekends. That sucks. I want to do another summer getaway before the rainy season starts. Not that my 9-days stay in Palawan isn't enough, I just want to go try another place. Maybe a Caramoan-CWC adventure. Or go camp out at Anawangin Cove and visit other islands in Zambales. Either of the two sounds fun diba? I know I shouldn't be spending much anymore as I am trying to save up money for something big, but I also don't want to spoil my summer. Sayang eh! Last hirit na to for summer, anyone wants to go with me?:D

9 Days of Pure Palawan Fun

2008-03-31T09:39:20Z

Brian. Julie. Karlo. Socs. Yeng. Dale. Tots. Nobs.
Puerto Princesa and El Nido Palawan
March 15-23, 2008
This is THE Vacation!!!

Hawt

2008-02-26T06:26:59Z

I went with Dale last Saturday to Alabang to watch the Underdogs' frisbee game. But really, it was because Derek was there, playing frisbee, topless. Hahaha. He was HOT.

mala-paparazzi haha.

Gorgeous guy doing what he does best. Ang gwapo!:p

Long Overdue Commitment

2008-02-21T03:03:55Z

When I moved in to Eastwood, I promised myself that I will start to get my lazy self to the gym to workout.

July.

August.

September.

October.

November.

December.

January.

Finally, after seven months, I've fulfilled the commitment I made. Seven loooooong months. Haha.

Better late than never, right?!:p

the annual valentine post

2008-02-14T09:02:09Z

naging tradisyon ko na ang mag-post sa blog kapag araw ng mga puso. sa totoo lang, hindi ko alam bakit (haha), eh hindi naman ako fan ni kupido. or baka slight, hindi ko lang masyado inaamin kasi cynic na ako sa araw na to. hindi naman sa hindi ako masaya para sa mga taong masaya sa araw na to. sa totoo lang, natutuwa naman ako para sa mga taong may kilig stories. minsan nga, mas kinikilig pa ko para sa kanila. siguro ganun lang talaga kapag matagal ng hindi nangyayari sayo yung ganun. actually, kung iisipin, parang wala pa nga akong february 14 na worth remembering na in a good way. yun nga siguro dahilan kung bakit hindi na ko fan ng araw na to. sabi ko nga, loyal pa rin ako sa "this, too, shall pass". kung mababago yun, wish ko lang. pero mukang hindi pa ngayong taon mangyayari yun.

so, tulad ng mga nakalipas ng araw ng mga puso, celebrate ko na lang ito kasama ng mga kaibigan ko. i-cecelebrate namin ang isa na naman taon nadagdag sa buhay ng isang matalik na kaibigang si Tessa.

Maligayang Kaarawan friend. At Happy Hearts day na rin sa lahat.:)

pictures here.

Undecided

2008-01-21T06:39:48Z

When I was a kid, grown ups used to ask me - "What do you want to be when you grow up?". Then I'd always give my staple answer - "I want to be a doctor!". Of course, I didn't really know what I wanted. It was just the answer kids usually give when faced with such questions.

During job interviews, I'm usually asked - "How do you see yourself 5 years from now?" or "What's your career aspiration?". I now have the answer. I know what I want and where I want to be. I have set my goals and I know by heart the steps to get there. But what if the universe isn't conspiring to give you what you want? Do you pack your bag, look someplace, try your luck and build from nothing again? Or, do you stay, stop whining, focus on what you have and play your cards the best way you can?

ready to hit the beach

2008-01-07T05:40:46Z

bought my ipod a plug n play speaker. but it's not like the ones you get from Japan Home Center. it's rechargeable, but it's plug n play nonetheless. it's more expensive (at 400) than the 88-peso-speaker from Japan Home Center, but it's better than not having one at all. and it's black, so it's cute coz it matches my ipod (yeah, yeah i'm consoling myself hehe). perfect for beach bumming and sound tripping! oh, and i also bought some ipod screen guard. i know it's quite too late, ang dami ng gasgas ng ipod ko eh. but again, it's better than not having one at all.

	and and and, i now have my water-proof olympus camera. perfect for the beach! can't wait for the next beach trip. can't wait for (probably) surfing this weekend. and i so can't wait for palawan. hay. sana march na!:D

2008 Horoscopes

2007-12-28T04:38:17Z

Love and Relationships

This year will be confusing. It may bring in a lot of mixed emotions and confusing situations. Be extra patient with your loved ones during the first few months of the year, as this is the time when small tiffs could occur. Let the little things go because they might turn into major arguments. Things are likely to improve after August. You may come across a long-lost friend.

Career

Though wealth and success in the workplace will be abundant this year, you must put in a lot of hard work to achieve them. Extra effort will result in exceptionally good outcomes. Do not be afraid of going the extra mile; it's all part of bearing your Stripes to the fullest. Never let an opportunity pass you by, as this might lead to unfavorable career changes or financial pressures. After September, the conditions are likely to improve.

O diba, first sentence pa lang sa Love and Relationships, interesting na, hahaha. Lagot. Uhmm, kelangan ko ata bumalik kay Ate Tina. Sino naman kaya si long-lost friend? Hahaha.

Career... career pa rin. Sana mas may linaw na ang mga bagay next year. Karma talaga ako sa Trend, haha. Well, ganun talaga, may mga bagay na too late na. Di bale, may dadating next year, i'm crossing my fingers. As in, crossing my fingers talaga. Wish me luck

Waldasan Weekend

2007-12-03T08:00:35Z

I therefore conclude, magastos talaga maging kaladkarin!:p Pero masaya naman, at least di ako nagmumukmuk sa bahay, lalo na't long weekend.

My Headstrong friends and I went to Tagaytay for lunch and tambay last Friday. Biglaan plano, Thursday night nga lang naayos. Buti na lang pwede lahat. We had lunch at Hawaiian Barbeque at The Boutique. Sarap ng food, pero sayang hindi namin nasilip yun rooms. Tapos we went to Starbucks for coffee (and stamp haha) then to the Cliffhouse for more tambay and picture taking. We wanted pa sana to stay, ang sarap kasi malamig but the ice cream fondue at MOA won. Around 6ish, we headed back to Manila to try Haagen Dazs' ice cream fondue. Sulit! Ang sarap, sobrang naaliw ako. Yummyness!! Thanks Em for the yummy dessert

Saturday night was girls' night out. Single kaming lahat that night. Haha. We went to Fort to have dinner at Je Suis Gourmand. Yummy yummy food! Tambay at some resto (i forgot the name) to waste some time kasi ang aga pa and wala pa tao sa bar. Around 1am, we went to Piedra to dance the night away. Grabe, na-miss ko yun! It's been a while since I went clubbing. My highschool friends and I used to go to Malate back then. Pero after some time, we stopped going to such bars and just sit contented listening to Acoustic Jive at Unplugged. Anyway, back to my topic... ang sarap sumayaw ulit. Again, na-miss ko gumimik ng ganun hehe. Ang sakit nga lang ng paa ko after a while. I think that was the longest time I was standing and walking and dancing on uber high-heeled shoes. Unfortunately, there were only a few cute guys. Dun sa a few, mga half nun may kalampungan sa dance floor! Haha, bigo talaga kami that night. Although there were some guys who approached us, wala pa rin ok talaga. So there, bigo ang gabi haha. May next stop pa naman diba girls?

I chose to rest na lang yesterday since around 5ish am na ako nakauwi. Too bad nga lang, hindi ako nakasama sa Tagaytay lunch with my highschool friends. I haven't been able to join my highschool friends lately. Medyo out of the loop na nga ako :( Medyo na-bore nga ako the whole day of Sunday but at least nakarest na ko before another work week.

I didn't plan a surf trip para iwas gastos, but no, uber gastos ako last weekend hehe. Masaya though, so mauulit!

Note to self: Kelangan ng magtipid!!:p

Emo Soundtrack of the Moment

2007-10-17T05:39:00Z

Best I'll Ever Be
Sister Hazel

I miss you
I miss being overwhelmed by you
And I need rescue
I think I'm fading away
But I keep thinking that you'll wake me up with a whisper in my ear
I keep hoping that you'll sneak in my room

So I wait and I wait
And I run old scenes through my tired head
Of the days we laid by the school and said forever
Was that the best I'll ever be

I miss you
I miss talking all night long with you
And I need this to find a way to your home
My love can you hear me
Have I been hoping loud enough, wishing hard enough
Can you see me when I'm asleep all alone - alone

So I wait and I wait
And I run myself in the same old circles
I sit and I stare
And I run old scenes through my tired head
Of the days that we laid by the school and said forever
Was that the best I'll ever be

Can't keep my hands from shaking
Stumbling through the wreckage again
But you're gone

So I wait and I wait
And I run myself in the same old circles
And I sit and I stare
And I run old scenes through my tired head
Of the days that we laid on our backs and said forever
Was that the best I'll ever be
Was that the best I'll ever be
Was that the best I'll ever be

proud green at the big blue

2007-10-01T08:48:46Z

hooray! we won over ateneo!! kudos to the green archers, ang galing talaga! sarap maging lasallista :D i was not able to watch at araneta, though. ginawa ko na lahat para makakuha ticket, pero hirap talaga maghanap. sayang, sulit sana sa araneta kasi nanalo kami! or not! 500 for an upper b ticket? no way! nanood na lang kami sa mezze at greenbelt. you get to watch on a big screen na, may buffet pa for 350. i get to be friends with migs zubiri pa, kahit during the game lang. hahaha. lasallistas, unite!

although some say that the game will only determine who gets the right to be defeated by the UE red warriors, bragging rights pa rin na tinalo namin ateneo on games that matters most.

proud green talaga ako. ang saya, pwede ako mang-asar ng atenistang kaibigan (ehem vistan and tots).

isa pang hooray! dahil may pc na ko!! after two weeks, nabigyan na rin ako ng machine. yun nga lang, it also means na madedeploy na ko. my happy days are over. hindi na ko tatawid lang to get to the office. too bad, i didn't know na ganun dito. haay sayang talaga ang ibang offer. oh well, til december lang naman. sana worth it.

yep yep, i started working for the big blue two weeks ago. frankly, most of the things that happened were far from what i expected from an established company. i guess, kanya kanya lang booboos ang nga kompanya. ano bang wala? pakibigay naman resume ko o? hahaha. but i'm giving it time. it's a big company naman so i guess mabilis lang magbabago mga bagay. sana. and i hope to gain more friends here, just like with headstrong and antico.

last hooray! surfing again this weekend!! this time at daet, kung san man yun. more water adventure.:D sana makatayo ulit ako and sana maganda waves. and sana may taga-tulak kasi good luck naman kung wala, wala ata kami mapapala. hahaha. end of october, rafting naman. hindi ko pa alam plans, pero alam ko may plans. naku, ang saya ng ipon ko nito ha. daming plano. good luck sakin. and ang adventure i'm really excited about-- palawan!!! holy week pa, matagal pa, pero super looking forward na ko na matuloy.

quarter life crisis ba to?

2007-08-23T08:52:36Z

napa-aga ata ang quarter life crisis ko. masyado na ko napapaisip about how i want to live my life. mostly, napapa-isip na ko about my career. it's been almost 3 years since i started working, pero parang wala pa rin definite path. hindi ko pa rin ma-establish where i am in this big IT world. parang i know a lot of things, pero i don't consider myself really really good at one. it started when i tried and looked for other opportunities, ng may mga dumating, hindi ko naman alam san ako pupunta. haha labo talaga.

pero sabi nga ng mga friends ko, you'll just know kung yun na yun -- sa career man, sa boys (again, friends ko nagsabi, hahaha), or basta life in general.

but is there really such a thing as "you'll just know"? pwede mo ba talaga gawing reason na, "basta alam ko lang"? ehh, pano mo nga malalaman o masisigurado? parang hindi pa kasi nangyari sakin yun sa ano man aspeto ng buhay ko (naks! ang lalim), parang parating may tanong. or maybe because i entertain those questions, which leads to doubt, then to trouble (hahaha, trouble talaga?)

haay, sana nga dumating ako sa point na "i just know" -- sa career, sa boys (dahil sabi ng friends ko), or life in general. yun masaya ako, no questions asked.

you know it's your birthday when...

2007-07-12T08:53:32Z

- starting 12 a.m., you get non-stop text messages from friends, greeting you a happy birthday.
- you get non-stop comments and messages on your Friendster account.
- some friends you don't get to hear from years and years ago, calls you or IMs you. *insert appropriate background music here, haha*
- your friends' status at YahooMessenger are greetings for you.
- you get non-stop hirit from friends to treat them out.
- ...and when you make an excuse, you'll get a staple "ang barat mo" hirit back.
- people suddenly asks how old you are and tease you that you're getting old.

Okay, I'm 24 years old. Rub it in, will you? Tatanda din kayo. Quits quits lang. Hehehe.

Thanks for all the greetings and wishes. And thank God, it's not a rainy birthday anymore :)

DEPRIVED :(

2007-07-10T10:24:17Z

I feel deprived. I miss eating good food. Damn this impacted tooth!!

I've been on a soft-diet lately. It's really too painful to eat. But when I'm really hungry and I'm sooo craving for good food, I try and eat a few until I can't stand the pain.

I swear I will pig out when the swelling is over and I can eat normally.

Here's a list:
- Red Kimono: I want to try their order-all-you-can. Anyone wants to join?
- Boneless Crispy Pata from Serye: just thinking about it makes me oh sooo hungry!
- Ineng's barbeque: good thing there's a stall nearby. Gawd, I can't wait.
- JT's chicken: there's also one nearby. Yipee!!
- Danggit, corned beef, masarap na sinangag with fried egg: samahan pa ng kamatis at itlog na pula.
- I will cook Spicy Tuyo pasta with OIives, Capers and Kesong puti
- Sinigang na Corned Beef from Sentro
- Fried Tilapia and Lechon Kawali
- Krispy Kreme donuts
- un sinful dessert sa Bizu

Hmm, iisip pa ko ng iba...

Nagugutom na ko :(

Highlights

2007-06-26T10:45:13Z

I've been wanting to post something here, but it has been a crazy month at work. I've been stuck with deadlines and meetings. I don't even have time to read other people's blog. Oh well, my load is nothing compared to the others. Mas grabe pa rin sila.

Some updates...

June 20, 2007 -- I'm done with my bond here at Antico. Hurrah. Two years is over!! In retrospect, two years wasn't that long. I've actually gained a lot of experience here, and a lot of friends too. So, except for the excepts, I think my stay here wasn't that bad after all.

June 23, 2007 -- I've officially moved in a new place. After almost a year of living alone in that big, empty, dark house, I have moved in a smaller place. It's far from my beloved Tondo, but it's near my sister's house, and nearer to most places, I believe. I am still living alone though, so there wasn't really much difference. I can't wait to have my friends over!! But, first things first, I have to get the boxes off my place and fix everything. Haay.

I'm crossing my fingers for other highlights in the succeeding months. I'll try and keep this blog posted.

P.S. grabe, it's been that long since the last time I logged in to this account, I had to try three times before I was able to login. nakalimutan ko username ko!! hahaha.

Dream come true

2007-05-17T02:23:46Z

I've always always been fond of chocolates. Give me a bar, and I'll surely finish it off in a blink. I don't care about the calories. I can even give up carbo-rich food for my fix of chocolates. Yes, I'm that addicted to chocolates. So when I saw Dra. Vicky Belo's huge refrigerator full of chocolates, I said to myself, I will have one like that in my house in the future. True enough, it has happened, sooner than I expected.

My mom's package came yesterday. I've got towels, lotions, soaps, colognes, etc, and A LOT of chocolates. My huge refrigerator is now full of plastics and plastics of chocolates. I think it could last me a year!! To add to that, Dale also gave me chocolates just recently from the Netherlands, Malaysia and Singapore.

Now, if my refrigerator breaks down, my only worry would be where to store my chocolates, hehe.

Eleven Minutes

2007-04-10T05:31:15Z

"Light the fire."

"But it's summer."

"Light the fire. You asked me to guide our steps tonight and that's what I'm doing."

She gave him a steady look, hoping that he would again see her "light." He obviously did, because he went out into the garden, collected some wood still wet with rain, and picked up some old newspapers so that the fire would dry the wood and get it to burn. He went into the kitchen to fetch some more whisky, but Maria called him back.

"Did you ask me what I wanted?"

"No, I didn't."

"Well, the person you're with has to exist too. Think of her. Think if she wants whisky or gin or coffee. Ask her what she wants."

"What would you like to drink."

"Wine. And I'd like you to keep me company."

He put down the whisky bottle and returned with a bottle of wine. By this time, the fire was already beginning to burn; Maria turned out the few remaining lights, so that the flames were the only illumination in the room. She behaved as if she had always known that this was the first step: recognizing the other person and knowing that he or she was there.

Eleven Minutes
Paulo Coelho