Post Christmas Party

Gurls

Mj and Me

Kaye and Marvs

Kaye

Josh

The guys pretending to be models

Me and my friends had a post christmas celebration last night Jan. 10, 2009 at Benito's Resto Bar along Tomas Morato. This was not the original plan though, we were planning to have wonderful chats over pizza but well, things changed with hungry tummy. heheheh!!! We had Sisig... the unendind world of sisig... That night was another giggling moment for me because we were able to plan again for our next out of town trip. "Dumag" will be our next in line trip after our Bora trip.

For me, it was not the highlight of the event. It was the moment that they saw their inaanak again. At least just before her birthday so they will be prepared for their next gift. =)) . Thanks to ur kitty gifts and I'm sure my baby was able to enjoy all the stuffs you guys gave her. Especially to ninong Josh who gave her gifts, I really mean gifts... that she can still use 5 years from now... Ooops just be sure it won't cover the succeeding years to come..

Seriously speaking, I am very thankful that we saw each other once again. I know how busy-bee these people are, but at least they made effort to squeeze in the time for our friendship, the time for our bonding... I love you guys!!!

Good time with Good friends

Just after Christmas day, Kay and I decided to finally meet after a long long time...months and weeks....heheheh.. We had a very nice chit chatting and dinner..(thanks to kay) at Bubba Gump in Trinoma...I was so touched with her eagerness to see us sine she leaves in the south and I'm in a far away north. Not to mention her traffic disasters. She can even ask me to meet her halfway...but to my convenience, she met me in the far far away kingdom of trinoma.... hehehehhe...It was really nice seeing her again and having some small talks, sharing stories bout our kids. When we were still officemates, we never had enough time to bond. Because we see each other as a bitch and a witch....And we ended up as "magkumare." Merry Christmas and a Happy new Year to you! Have a blessed life ahead....

Financial Crisis in December

Truly, Filipinos would never let Christmas pass without celebrating. Everytime I experience traffic jams especially near the malls, I would always think, Do we really have this financial crisis and credit crunch around the world? Maybe, just maybe, these people are trying to search for the gifts to their loved ones and haggle until they get it 60 or 70% less than the actual price. But seeing the prices in the malls, it makes me wonder, how can an ordinary person survive. Even lets say, buying on sale. Honestly, I'm not a sale person here in the Philippines. Why? simply because I can't buy the things I like if it's on sale. They try to keep all those latest items and products that I've been eyeing for a week, and if I wait for the sale period, and go back to the boutique, sorry for me, different items were displayed. And it made me disappointed. Because they advertise "ALL ITEMS 50% OFF" So, here I am excited about the sale, and when I step in the store, I see all items were old stocks.
Now that prices in the grocery shoot up to 20 to 30%, how will others celebrate their noche buena? Before, when I buy Fiesta Ham, a kilo costs only 194 php. Now just bought last week, it costs 300php or even higher. It really makes a difference but Filipinos are very good in making both ends meet. They are good in budgeting their money. As long as there will be food for the whole family, they will really try to celebrate Christmas all together even if there is the financial crisis. Filipinos will still face this crisis and I know and I believe they can surpass all these things.

A month before christmas

Exactly 1 month before Christmas DAy and I simply can't help wishing and hoping for great gifts. Or some changes in my life. Here are some ideas i have in mind..... wishlist...
15 Personal wishes:
1. Olympus SLR E-3
2. External drive for my laptop (stand alone)
3. HTC phone
4. A new ODM watch
5. Suzuki Swift. (although i wish to have subaru but swift is more realistic for me)
6. Grand vacation with the whole family
7. Epson printer
8. Charriol bracelet
9. Complete Ariel Rivera Album
10. Long hair
11. A new Ariston Oven
12. Omega necklace
13. MAC Makeup
14. Marie France treatment
15. Family portrait

15 Wishes for Others:
1. Good future for my kids and nieces
2. Tuazon Racing School gift certificate for Railey
3. Complete Hello Kitty Room showcase for Rica
4. A good partner and peace of mind for Aphol
5. A house for my MOM in LAW
6. Perfect job abroad for my hubby
7. Business for my bro
8. Slimmer mom
9. Healthy baby for kaye, kym, jasmin and jane...
10. Ate Lina's son be released from jail
11. Happiness for Kay and mai
12. More time with Tarra's family and her twin
13. More time with Janice and family
14. Happiness for Ate baby and Ate flor
15. Food for all poor people on christmas eve