Happy Birthday My Love!

happy happy birthday to the best buki ever! thank you for always being there for me and for always taking life's punches for me. on your special day, i wish nothing more but good health and happiness. stay as loving and caring as you are my love. i love you! ^_^

We are "Better Together" ^_^

I am not good with this but I took the time to put up a short clip for the best boyfriend ever who never fails to comfort me when i need him... who's ever patient with my childish ways and idiosyncrasies... and who never gets tired of loving and taking good care of me... I wanted to show this to you on our anniversary on August 7th but I just couldn't wait so here it is... I love you lovey!

Gwiyomi Mingtik Style

Just got a little bored and decided to upload one of my personal videos on my mobile phone. I took this a few months back when this song became viral in YouTube but never really showed it to anybody. Anyway, here it is and I call it gwiyomi mingtik style! 

It's a newbie's work and it's not something that one can be really proud of. I know I don't have enough knowledge and skills with video editing but here's for a little entertainment to lighten up your mood. :)

KFC Krushers with Insecta Diptera

How would you like to take a sip from my cold thirst quencher treat--krushers from KFC?

It was my rest day which I've initially planned of spending with my man. Things didn't really go as I've wanted unfortunately, which made me upset if I may say. I had a lot in mind I confess. I wanted to have my hair done and get a different hair color, go for a quick swim in a resort within the city, or perhaps just watch a movie that day. Tell you what, I was totally set in the mood that morning and wasn't expecting things to go out my way. But I guess shit happens when you least expect them. So to cut the story short, after claiming a my man's gift certificate in Mandaue City, we ended up in SM City Cebu and grabbed a late lunch at around 2pm in the afternoon. We were so hungry and decided to go for a fast food chain and yes, we went straight to KFC. We ordered our meals and bought krushers for our drinks. I was actually not in the mood anymore since I didn't get to do what i wanted. I was tired, really tired but I tried my best to just enjoy my food and entertained the idea of shopping afterwards. And then something hit me as I was sipping on my krushers. It took a moment before I could tell my boyfriend what I saw inside the beverage's container. It was an awfully gross housefly inside my drinks. He took the plastic glass from me and turned to go the manager to show them the special ingredient in my krushers. What's worse about it is that the branch manager was pathetic and apparently lousy at apologizing since it was clear enough for me she wasn't really sorry. She even got the nerve to tell me the stupid fly might have gotten inside the plastic glass while it was on my table and that it hadn't been there when it was prepared when we ordered it. Upon hearing this from her, I was definitely disgusted that I didn't even realize i was already raising my voice and that i was pounding on the table. I was probably so mad I can't even recall what she had said. My boyfriend said she promised to get back to us regarding the matter but we never heard anything from them. Though I'm upset, still I'm thankful coz I didn't really have any stomach problems after that. Nothing serious happened to me I know, but I am never gonna eat there ever again.    

So, how would you like to take a sip from my cold thirst quencher treat--krushers from KFC? forget it!!!

OUR STORY

I'm head over heels in love again and I never felt so strongly for someone for a long time.

First Love

I felt the sweetness and bitterness of first love when I was in high school and fell madly in love with someone  -- and yes, I've been secretly in love with him long even after we broke up. I have been in and out of different relationships and have seen my first love fall for someone else yet it never changed what I felt towards him. We met a couple of times and declared our love for each other which has always been there and has never left us yet chose to remain friends due to the circumstances and because we both have separate lives in the arms of our present lovers.

The Past

All along I thought everything was going just the way I planned it but things turned sour without my anticipation. All my dreams and plans shattered right before me. I was lost and didn't know what to do with my life when my boyfriend for 8 long years and I broke up. I was back from scratch and was horrified at the thought of starting all over again. I was ruined I thought, but it was actually the perfect moment. In truth, I wasn't totally in love with the last boyfriend I had. It started all wrong. He only became my comfort zone and I didn't want a long relationship like that to just end. I found myself in a mess, spending and partying just to forget. But it was at that lowest point of my life that I found you.

You – My Present & My Future

I've known you for a year since we were wave mates. We've talked a lot of times and shared each others' problems in the past, that's why talking to you about what happened to me was easy. You listened and comforted me. You allowed me to pour everything out and saw me cry many times. We then became closer to each other day by day and I was really happy to have found a friend in you. You came just when I needed you. I listened to your advice and was amazed to know how deep you are, and since then I have looked up to you like an older brother. Little did I know that our friendship would turn into something more beautiful like what we have now. You gave my life a new direction and made everything clear for me. You brushed away my fears and helped me create new dreams in life with you in it. I never really thought that I could love someone as much as I love you and right beside you is definitely where I'd like to be. Now that we have each other, I will love you in the best way I know “buki” my love. Thank you for being you coz I love you just the way you are.

Looking back, I'm simply thankful to God for giving me you. I feel so blessed to finally meet that one person who I would like to spend the rest of my life with – YOU!

Social Media and Social Networking

People these days use the term social media but I bet they don't even know what it truly meant. Every time I hear people talk about it, I always find myself thinking of Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, or any other social networking sites out there. 

What is Social Media? 

What is social media? That, I'm not quite sure in truth. It seems like its definition has become a blur when I tried to Google it. It doesn't seem to have an exact definition of what it is. Instead, I got a whole lot of  gobbledygook and it just didn't make sense. 

As far as Wikipedia defines it, the term social media simply refers to the means in which people interact and communicate with each other, exchange information and ideas through virtual communities and networks. 

At a more technical aspect, social media is defined as a group of internet-based applications that build on the technological and ideological foundations and allow exchange of user generated content in this fast paced world of technology. 

Social Media in other forms like magazines,  pictures, and other prints have been in existent for the longest time. However, with the birth of the World Wide Web or the internet, it has taken a brand new form and later on gave birth to numerous social media / social networking services that we now enjoy. 

Social Networking, What's in it for you?

I know there are a number of them but I'm more into Facebook and Instagram among all other social networking sites. Recent Studies suggests that these services have totally changed the traditional way on how people interact and communicate with other people. Facebook for example has somehow become one of the leading media which people use to communicate with friends and families. 

Ease of Use - This form of media is very convenient for since you can get in touch with everyone anywhere you go. It's mobility is perfect especially for people who are always on the go. Laptops, mobile phones, tablets, and other electronic gadgets make it possible for you to stay connected. 

Being socially aware about what's in, what's not and what's happening around without the need for you to go out of your room is awesome. Unfortunately, other studies suggest that social media services have certain effects on people. The more social networking communities and websites out there, more and more people seem to feel lonelier than ever. Many were observed to devote and spend more time in these social networks leaving them unproductive for the day and passing house chores and far more important things. Though people get to stay in touch with their old chums, and find their childhood friends through these social networks, they subconsciously get affected with what they see. They may become excited to hear from long lost friends yet they may also start to envy what their friends have achieved and eventually start comparing themselves and their achievements. Which in turn makes them fretful, lonely, and down. What they don't realize is that most people would only post the good stuff and what they want others to see. Those people who appear happy in those pictures might have a bigger problem than you think. 

The world indeed has changed since the last time I checked... But then again, whatever it may offer just enjoy it and know well when it's too much and when to stop it.  

My Lucky Charm - My Chinese Zodiac

I was born in the year 1987 which was the year of the rabbit. The rabbit was the fourth in the 12-year cycle in the Chinese Zodiac.  The rabbit represents hope for the Chinese People and is said to be tender and lovely. People who are born under this sign are said to be gentle, sensitive, compassionate, amiable, modest, merciful and have strong memory. They have good sense of humor, resent a dull life, romantic, soft-spoken, welcoming, and adore a peaceful love life. They are submissive, hospitable, homebody, and do not anger easily. However, rabbit people may lack determination and are often stubborn.  

Lucky Colors: 

• red
• pink 
• purple 
• blue 

**Avoid dark brown, dark yellow & white

Lucky Numbers: 

• 3 
• 4 
• 9 

**Avoid 1, 7 & 8

Today, my boyfriend bought me this charm bracelet to protect me and bring me good luck in this year of the snake (2013) although it was said that rabbit people in general will be fortunate this year. Unexpected barriers can be defeated with a positive attitude and a strong will in life. The lady who sold us this charm bracelet did some sort of Feng Shui and said I can rub the rabbit 7 times in an upward direction and make 3 wishes. Wow! Isn't that great? I just made my 3 wishes today. I was already positive this year is going to be a good year for me but with this new lucky charm, I know things will be a lot better for me and my loved ones. ^_^

Fiesta Señor

As always, the streets and every corner of the city are flooded with people at this time of the year. The Sinulog Festivity is just around the corner. It is a grand celebration in honor of the Señor Sto. Niño which is celebrated every 3rd Sunday of January. The Novena mass jump-started the celebration last January 10, 2013 and the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño has been filled with devotees since then. 

Happy Days...

Happy days are the days when I'm with you... I spent literally the whole day with you today after work. No matter how tired and sleepy I was this morning, I always feel so upbeat in case you haven't notice when I'm with you. There's always something in you that makes me forget all my worries and the rest of the world. You bring out the playfulness of a child and the "mingtik" in me. And just so you know, all our short walks and chit chats along the way is one of the highlights of my day. Time truly  flies when we're together and with you, everything feels so right. I honestly don't remember the first time I felt so strongly towards anybody and I thank you for bringing back this wonderful feeling and for making me feel this happy again. Happy 5th my love! 

A Time for Change

If you are reading this blog right now, that only means the world definitely did not end in December 2012 as the Mayans predicted. It's 2013, a whole new year and a whole new opportunity to celebrate life. I bet people have already come up with their traditional new year's resolution by now. However, what I don't understand is why we have to wait for the year to end to realize what we want to change and to start something new when we can always change something that we don't like at any time. I understand a new year has always been symbolic to many but we shouldn't wait for 365 days to pass to get some things right. It is never too late, too early, nor too old,  to start from scratch and make a change today. If you don't like what's happening in your life, don't be afraid to go out of your comfort zone and make that change. If you don't do something now, then who else will?