AFTER FOUR YEARS

It's always a great feeling to go back to the place which is very close to your heart, it feels so good to see the people you haven't seen for a long time. It was an unexpected sembreak vacation, it was in my mind to visit JUBAN but not really prepared much for it, but it happens in a glance and i'm just happy to go back to the place where I truly belong. I've been longing for this and glady I made it.

On my vacation, I saw the changes , big changes that made me happy and sad at the same time, happy because I saw how my friends changes and matured, I was able to bond with them even for a short period of time.The sad part was I was not able to see my other close friends, because some were in MANILA already.

I remember all my highschool memories I had in JUBAN. I can help to smile each time I remember those memories, the friends I made and the people who changed my life in their own little ways; Lucelle, Mikko, Roxanne, Allen, Sheila Joy, Cameron, are the closest to my heart, and i'm just happy to get together with them. I felt I miss a lot for not going home for four years, but they never made me feel out of place, even they had grown so much.

Papa Nuno and Mama Beth has always been so nice and loving to me, they are like my second parents from the time I lived in Juban 6 years ago, I always felt at home. Yuki and Macky has grown so fast, I enjoyed how we wait for the rain and bath as much as we wanted , I acted so childish, I even wanted to get water from the “poso” on my own, even if there is a faucet. hehehe

Ofcourse my vacation won't end without visiting my grandfather, on the 1^st of November, we stayed in the cementery the whole afternoon and spend it with him and my uncle who died when he was 7. Mom prepared meryenda for us, pancit and burger, it's like a family picnic for us.

But there's no permanent in this world, goodbyes are always part of it, but I will always treasure this place with all my life ;-) I hope I can visit soon again ;-)

10/10/10A RUN FOR THE PASIG RIVER

I participated in the 10/10/10 A Run for The Paig River, held in Mall of Asia, and I must say, I'm proud that I finished the 3K run, and I gave my help to save the Ilog Pasig. Filipinos from all walks of life come together for one common cause to save Ilog Pasig and give the coming generations a clear future. This kind of projects is something we should be participating because this will benefit our nature who is now in critical condition because of us , humans who doesn't know how to take care of our environment.

Me with my lovely friends :)

It was a wonderful feeling for me to wake up at 2 0'clock in the morning for a cause, it was all worth it, walking from Taft station to Mall of Asia to attend the marathon proper. Well, I don't expect that there were many people coming, the numbers of people participating was really WOW! I can't believe that they are still concern for our environment.

(Our souvenir bracelet)

In the event proper, I was already tired because we already walked far before it started, and I did not have breakfast, that was a lesson for me to always feed my tummy in the morning. I was always been lazy to do it.Hahaha :) It was funny, that Angeline and Angiely brought there heavy bags and paper bags, they had a hard time walking. They were like making penitence for holy week. It was also a way of bonding for us, because recently we don't have chances to be complete as a group, and this time it was. We exchange jokes and stories while walking, so it won't feel the tiredness it brings. It took us 1:38 minutes to reach the finish line , it was truly a wondeful and tiring experience.

Let's all continue to save our Ilog Pasig in our own ways :)

(With my classmates before the run starts)

the apple of our eyes

I rarely visit my cousins in Pampanga, I only get to see them during special occasions like birthdays and when Uncle Sony arrives , and I must say I miss them a lot. So each time I get to be with them I make the most out of it.
When Elson Jay "EJ" arrived in the family, he became the apple of our eyes, his heaven sent face makes us joyful. It makes me excited much to visit Pampanga, because of him.


Last AUGUST 17, 2010 , Our baby EJ, turns 1 year old, and I did not missed the chance, it was my free day so I took lola with me in Pampanga to celebrate EJ's birthday. Since my Aunt Ellen has a work that day and EJ's siblings are having there exams, there were no time to prepare a birthday party, Aunt Ellen decided to make a simple meryenda and dinner for her few co-teachers.

Ej post his best shots

Happy baby :) smiling face

Happy Birthday EJ!

EJ playing ball in the terrace with me

SO CUTE :)

3rd year College

2 more years to go :)
i'm half way , oahmygad! I Can't belive i'm now in my 3rd year College :) how time flies so fast.
I'm inspired to go to school because i'm surrounded with amazing people , my A.S.A & DEARZ are simply the best :)
love you guys , let's keep dreaming and believing , we can make it, mlapit na tau..
go! go! go! walang iwanan, lahat tayo ggraduate :)

SPES Days is Over

SPES days is over, i will definitely miss my office mates and my mentors. The security guards that greets me cheerfully every morning, our office COMMUNICATIONS UNIT, and ofcourse the ambiance of Department of Education.
I had the best summer vacation because I became productive and I learn a lot. Now I know how hard it is to earn money. I value every little thing I learn each day of going to work, I meet and had the chance to greet respected personalities in media. For two months so many changes happened, and I think most of them are for good. I think I become more matured in making decisions, I appreciate the importance of studying hard. I hope this will be the stepping stone to reach my dreams someday.

This was me 13 years ago, a nursery student at Most Holy Rosary of Pompei School

OUR FIRST FAMILY PICTURES

Taken during my Advance Debut Party last August 30, 2009

Graduation Day for SPES (May 29, 2010)

It's our graduation day for SPES, I will not perform a dance number due to lack of time for practice and I wasn't able to attend on our dance rehearsals, and i'm not interested in dancing at all. I'm not the worst dancer in the world, I can dance but not that good, i just don't feel like doing something i'm not good with.

This day was one of the most memorable experience I had in DepEd, bonding with my officemates, taking group pictures and laughing with them is something that I will surely miss.

The Graduation Party started on time, thank God there was no cause of delay. Each group gave there best performance knowing that they had only 5 days to practice. I enjoyed every group performance, they have there own creativity.I found out that Stephen was a good dancer, Angeline and Alfrick gave there best moves also.

Sir. Louis of CSCA was the apple of my eye during the night, I really admire his personality and his smiling face. I even asked him to have a picture taken with me, he was nice that he even put his arms on my shoulder.I was so kilig! hahaha :D

Certificates and gifts were given during the party, and dinner was served.

My Uncle Ninong Sonny :D

He's a marine engineer, I'm a proud niece

Kim Cedric Regalado's 1st Birthday

It's my nephew KIM CEDRIC 1st Birthday today....

Some members of the family gathered together to have fun and celebrate KC's birthday in Pixies Forest in Alabang, there were parlor games, magic show and ride all you can. I enjoyed the bumper car ride. It was fun.

Kc with his Mommy Magie

Alay Lakad May 01, 2010

First time ko mag alay-lakad for the feast of Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, i can't believe that I had walked that far, Imagine!, i walked from New Manila to Antipolo. When we were about to reach Pasig City, my feet were aching,may "paltos" na ang left foot ko sa talampakan! How cruel!. Pero naisip ko na this is a challenge to my faith, if I gave up I did not trust the Lord, so I insist to continue walking. I did not mind Turok's urge to let me quit, because he thought that we cannot make it. Janeth and Julie was also demanding in the middle of our walk, we kept on telling Turok to stop for a while so we can gain a little energy to walk again. We rest for number of times that's why we were left behind by are neighbors, they walk fast. Turok was arguing with us, he told us that he could have been there already if we did not join, we were too slow, and we kept on resting.

To forget the pain in my feet, I kept on singing and joking so we can’t feel the pain it brings. Janeth, Turok and Julie will laugh with me, and those laughs are really priceless. It’s very rare that we have bonding because most of us are really busy with school and work. Turok and I had time to chill and talk, we talked about his love affairs, and his only love. He was funny that he would even talk with actions. So cute: D I told him my plans in life, my goals, same way with him, He told me that he wants to graduate and College and find a stable job. He looks forward in working abroad.

The pain in my feet becomes worst when we were in the high part of Antipolo; I kept on tolerating the pain because we were near the church. We hold Turok’s arm so I can have force to walk. I can feel Julie and Janeth were also at there worst already. When we were about to reach the church, I felt like I can’t stand the pain, as if there were someone trying to pull me , but I did not let myself stop, I did my bets to reach the place. I don’t want to disappoint myself. At 2am we reached Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, it felt so good; I was amazed with myself because I did such sacrifice like this. We entered the church and do say our own prayers, I wished for one thing, and that is to keep my family away from any sickness. That's all I wanted, not any material thing , just safety for my family will make any sacrifice worthwhile. I lied in the floor with my friends and I did my best to say my prayer despite of my eagerness to sleep and rest. I still want to go around the church but I'm really sleepy and tired.Truly it was an unforgettable experience. The pain was all worth it, because I know it’s for my faith and my Lord. See you next year!

Our Lady of Peace and Good Voyage, pray for us.

FAMILY OTUING 2010

Family outing is what I looked up to every summer time. For almost two years we did not have summer outing together, and I really missed those times. And I’m happy that it became possible again, this time with my sexy aunt Helen who arrived from Canada a month ago for a vacation. I was excited to see my cousins, nieces and nephews. Although we were not complete we still tried our best to pursue the outing. The swimming destination was not far from Ate Gie’s home in Windward, Dasmariňas Cavite. There were three swimming pools in the resort. We bought so many foods and drinks. I don’t know how we going to consume all of them.

My nieces and nephews look like they were enjoying playing around the pool. Totoy; uncle Lando’s son loves the water, he don’t mind of he gets drowned in the water. I was observing my nieces and I can’t believe that they are growing so fast, that I would remember how I used to play and carry them when they were toddlers. Angel and Patricia in just little months will be teenagers already, Patricia and John-john will be in high school this school year. How time flied so fast.

I played with my cousins in the pool; Ate Aby, Mac, Ryan, and my sister and brother. I enjoyed swimming, because I know little swimming strokes from my P.E. Class. Aunt Helen and his fiancee would observe us from the cottage, they looks like enjoying watching us from a distance. Kim Cedric, the new baby boy of the family was the apple of our eyes. He has his own pool; he enjoys holding the water and stamping his feet. So cute boy! Madear was smiling seeing his only grandson. Kuya Cesar and Mac enjoyed playing volleyball in the pool.We had a full Lunch together, foods were really yummy, the sopas prepared by Ate Lilay was the best Sopas I had ever taste, and it makes me crave even more. Taking pictures was the usual thing to us; we even took pictures and videos under the water.Ate gie would join us in jumping in the pool and someone would take a picture of it. How fun it was! My camera was full with pictures of my sister Shella, she is a certified cameraholic. This outing was also the time for us to catch up with each others, to make “kwento” about what’s going on with our lives.

In the middle of the outing I can’t help but miss my closest cousins, Katherine and Kristel. With outings like this we were always together, but this time it wasn’t. But I understand the situation, I just really miss them, and I hope one day things will be better.

Nothing ever compares to the feeling of spending a day with your family. They are the best gift to me, the only thing that makes me happy.

Truly, it was the most peaceful outing we ever had, it was relaxed and everybody was just happy. Thanks to Aunt Helen and Ate Gie for making it possible:D

Now a Working Girl

My first day of work was not different from the first time I stepped in college, I was a bit nervous and at the same time excited. This is actually my first time to work, and like other first timers I don't have any idea of how it feels like working in a government agency like Department of Education. I'm not used to wearing formal attires; I’m comfortable in wearing jeans and a plain blouse or polo shirt, matched with my flat sandals. But now I'm starting to build my career, I should learn to follow rules and regulations, and as what said in the orientation, proper attire must be observed, so no choice for me!

I woke up early in my first day of work; I traveled 30 to 40 minutes before I reached Department of Education. I meet Angeline in the gate, and we were together in the line at CSCA. I don't have idea of what unit I was assigned; until I found my fellow trainees in the same unit I was assigned. We introduced ourselves, and I think they are nice people.I found out that Stephen and Mayjoy are my schoolmates, Alfrick is from University of the East and Arnold from the Pamantasan ng Pasig. Even though we just met, we are very much comfortable with each other, and we talked about so many things about our school, courses and a little background about ourselves.

When we were delivered in our assigned unit, we met the head and the staff of Communication Unit. They were always laughing and I knew they were happy persons; they will laugh during our short interview.I just hope and pray that I will do my best in every task that will be assigned to me. I'm looking forward to an exciting and enjoyable working experience.

In front of the Department of Education Main Building

In the office

My office mates with Sol Aragones , she visited our office to interview the DepEd Secretary