Loving my Weekend

Days pass so swiftly that's why as much as possible I make it a point to enjoy every moment of my day!

The weekend I had was really a blast! I am so loving it that despite of the challenges at work this week , I am fueled and inspired! GOW lang na GOW!

Thursday:

 Bonding time with the girls i considered my sisterettes; Anne cooked the most delicious viand and of course Lai's specialty was as usual PAK... sawsawan galore!

Lai.. i am still struggling to hit more than your score of 707 in Fruit Ninja!

Anne.. :)

Friday:

Quality time with B!

Swimming + Sushi, california maki & beef dinner  + JD =  Bliss

Saturday:

Solo bonding with Anne and Velcro Rollers!

Why it is special? Because it is always heartwarming to share stories of the heart with a friend.. while on the side getting lectured of how to cook luncheon meat properly and curling my hair with Velcro rollers!

Am so loving my velcro and my hair now:

love love love! stay happy :)

Happy by Leona Lewis

I got so inspired of this song hence this blog! In the midst of anxiety and being indecisive, perhaps taking a plunge into chances might be a  good and worthwhile detour from the usual road I take.

I am in a stage now that i fear no more to get hurt and feel the pain. But I am as well stronger now to know my boundaries. In the process, I might get hurt or even broken but I am sure that it can only make me stronger.

Life anyway is all about taking risk!

So on this day onwards.. I choose to be H A P P Y! :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1l3JbBRpA8

Someone once told me that you have to choose
What you win or lose, you can't have everything
Don't you take chances, you might feel the pain
Don't you love in vain 'cause love won't set you free
I could stand by the side and watch this life pass me by
So unhappy, but safe as could be

So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground?

I gotta find my place, I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
'Cause I'm just trying to be happy, ya
Just wanna be happy, ya

Holding on tightly, just can't let it go
Just trying to play my role, slowly disappear, oh
But all these days, they feel like they're the same
Just different faces, different names, get me out of here
But I can't stand by your side, oh no
And watch this life pass me by, pass me by

So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground?

I gotta find my place, I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
'Cause I'm just trying to be happy, oh, happy, oh

So any turns that I can't see
Like I'm a stranger on this road
But don't say victim, don't say anything

So what if it hurts me?
So what if I break down?
So what if this world just throws me off the edge
My feet run out of ground?

I gotta find my place, I wanna hear my sound
Don't care about all the pain in front of me
I just wanna be happy, oh, yeah, happy, oh, happy
I just wanna be, oh, I just wanna be happy
Oh, happy

In the crazy life we live in... Happiness is so out of reach...yet it is all we are willing to live for. Yeah, indeed..my mantra in life is to take life as it is and live by the moment. It is surely a roller coaster ride.. but what is important for me is that  during that moment, even just for that moment only.. i was happy!

I am taking risk to be happy and whatever the consequences it will bring,  I am sure i have garnered a lot of strenght already to overcome it!

Beth & Marvin

Dear Bethy and Marvs,

I really do appreciate your presence last Thursday. Though Bethy, you really got me with your story of not going to the dinner...Gullible as I am, you made me really believe that you were not coming at all.. Haizzzz winner!

But I truly felt special with both your efforts and kindness. May you always be filled with love and happiness because you deserve it. Bethy continue to be the woman that you are right now... meek but strong in the inside, silent but always there to give sound advise when needed.

I guess this is the first pic we have Beth but I am really looking forward of creating a portfolio filled with our pictures together.

Thank you very much for the yummy cake and for the huge ball that we all played at the pool... ang saya lang!

Much Love,

Ching

Angelina Sison

Dear Anne,

I can never say thank you enough for making my day so special last Thursday. My gratefulness goes beyond the surprise I had with the flying ballooons you have arranged in my home despite of your busy schedule and for going out your way to gave me a very beautiful gift to the fact that you have exerted effort to made me feel loved and special in the midst of my worries. You have redefined to me what friendship is all about, Anne. I would be forever grateful that I have a friend like you who is a very strong woman with a kind heart, who speaks her mind with no sugar coating with the intention only to make one realize the real situation but at the same time shows love and compassion and indeed a real no-nonsense friend.

All our friends would agree with me that in you we found a solace. Thank you very much for standing by me. I am so lucky to know the real you.

I love you Anne! (tivoli lang ang peg!)

Here's a song that for me best describes you.   Let's sing this together! Chos..

  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0lPQZni7I18

Much love,

Ching

The day after the Party sa Balur!

The pool party ended around 5am.. Anne, Lai, Chei and B stayed with me in the haus for another bonding moment.. We watched “White House” around 5:30am to cap the blast we just had.. (haizzz super close up smile now while I remember yung ganap!) ANG SAYA!

After four hours of borlog.. wake up suzy na ang lahat and we started the day with so much

PG na kainan… Keverlu sa natutulog!

Every sleepover na ganap, may lovestory movie talaga un.. parang requirement kasi.. kaya watch kami In the Name of Love.. syempre crayola ever c chei and me.. c ann borlog ulit, c laila keme, wit pakialam, petekchina ang ganap nya and c B.. hala, tulog pa rin! Kaya from time to time, super check ko xa.. baka may ganap na “in loving memory of B” na kasi…hmm.. mahirap na..

Anyways, before sunset we decided to go to the beach and pool for another pictorial… Basta kalurky ang mga ganap… C laila kasi.. slow motion kaya tuloy wititit na c Mr. Sun, d ba Ann?

Anyways, the day was saved by Ica… Ikaw na Ica.. U already.. thanks for the visit at sa sponsorship ng rice terraces and mangoes all the way.. dahil sau isang PG na kainan ulit ang naganap!

The highlight of the night was the Celebrity Question of Ann posted in FB.. " What is life" naka 37 comment yun so go check na lng by yourself kung ano ang ganap dun basta tumbling sa kakatawa ang lahat.. syempre eksena na namn c B kaya double the fun… Chos! Eksenadora lng ang peg nya d ba? oh sige ikaw na din B... hay haba ng hair ko hanggang guard haus...

On a serious note, a girl boding is really a heartwarming experience. The exchanges of thoughts, opinions, feelings and unloading of emotions are so free flowing that at the end of the day, it feels good that there are friends who listened and shared their valuable opinions with you.

That Friday was remarkable as I realize that in friendship… there’s no need to highlight the drama… but only to give emphasis to the real meaning of friendship which is to be there for each other…

Here’s the link to the video of that super saya day:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FE7Ad-PzVxA

Allergy!

Dear Shrimp,

I only wanted your delectable taste but why you have to punish me afterwards?  In every bite, my only wish is for you to be kind to me and my skin but then again I end up disappointed.

I thought tonight was going to be different but just like any other instances, you still got me.. 

How I wish i could resist you.. how i wish i can just say no.. but all  the time you won over me. Now the itch is all over me. But I guess you are all worth it. I may have this allergy for now but the fun I had tonight is nothing compared to this undeniable itch I have now. At least, me and my friends enjoyed a sumptuous meal we shared tonight.

Anyways, I have Mr. Anti histamine with me. Hopefully after a few hours, i will overcome this allergy and how i wish next time you won't bring me this scorching and itchy skin again.

Much love,

Ching

Pool Party

It's been quite a long time that I was with the group but as soon as we were together, there was that instant connection that only friends share and understand.  The pool party at my place proved this very well as i was reunited with friends who I missed so much.

I am truly proud of what these girls are made of..FIERCE yet subtle.. SUCCESSFULL yet remains humble and most importantly knows exactly what FRIENDSHIP is all about.. 

Oh, there's one more.. we share same love for picture taking hence brace yourself with this Photo Overload post:

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With Beth, Ica, Chei and Anne



Prior to the pool party, we had a girl bonding in the haus..

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With Anne... also known as  Ms. A or Ms. JD but most importantly she is known as a R E A L  Friend!

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My Lailing!!! Notice my ala albularyo first aid treatment to the scratch on my legs.  

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Chei & Lai in their super peace pose:)

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Sister Act

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 Pretty and Happy:)

  

Swimming Galore til 5am

 

  Ain and Chei : Pengeng extra rice

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Lai and Obaid

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With the one and only Papu...

To Ann, Lai, Chei, Ica, Loraine, Beth & Marvs, Obaid, Wazzo, Papu, Kuya, Khalid and of course to B.. thank you so much... You redifine what friendship is all about..

Home away from Home

Cliché as it may sound but for every expat here in UAE, having a conducive abode that gives a certain feeling of being at home is considered a luxury since accommodation is a primary commodity in this country.

I have been into various types of accommodation, from sharing a room with friends and living in a rented room in a villa with other people, I have tried it all. I must admit that it has been a struggle. Until finally after striving hard i have gotten what i have been wanting .... my first studio flat in this building.

I believe that the only consolation I can give to myself for being away from my family is to have a comfortable space after a long day of work.

One of the perks I am enjoying is having to design my own room with my own theme and color. My room right now transports me to my room back home where I practicaly grew up which gives me serenity amidst being homesick and strength to continously hold on while earning a decent living here in UAE.

A view from my terrace

I may be away from home but the feeling of being at home here in my own space has given me a rewarding feeling and a sense of belonginess.