YUMMY!!!!

David Cook is finally landing here... in Manila....




at sinagot pa siya ni Archie...




exciting days ahead... i am definitely saving up for this... still waiting for my researcher to find out when the tickets will be available... *drooling*

(Pau, sasamahan mo ko dito ha.. front seat tayo.. you promised!!! Hanna, ihanda ang mga ouchiwa -did I spell that right?-)

LJ Mania

Rakel arrived last night and shortly described her night to me. Then she said, "Can I join you?" (meaning the net surfing) When she saw LJ tabs open, she commented dryly, "AY. Naka-David Cook mode... Baka di ako maka-singit"

I finally had the chance to bond with the PC last night.. With Zarah and Jonah up in the mountains, *how fun it is* for them and for me. I get the PC all to myself.. Plus Ysrael doesn't bother me when I sit on the throne of the ultimate PC...

As Paula said it, I may need a year before I can go all exclusive to LJ. I sign-up just because of the fun communites.. I saw something last night "Blame David Cook" and something like "American Idol but Gay". I can't wait to explore all the niches of LJ... But of course, blogging updates will still be with blogger.

I can't believe that I could stand Manila Summer and still not take my bath JUST BECAUSE there are new David Infos all over the web... (And I am starting to smell myself.. Sorry guys for being so blunt)

Well, gtg and my bath is waiting for me.. Add my 3 week long laundry to the list as well...

Ciao

Summer Summer Summer

It is sooooooo hot!!! Blistering hot!!!

I must plan something for the caregroup... a summer getaway.. were we can all spend sometime at the beach... batangas would be a good place to start.... or even an over nighter at a hot spring...

I wonder how much would it all cost?

I am so excited for the upcoming Banaue trip... Glory to God.. It's really coming to pass... All I need to do is book bus tickets to Banaue... I just can't seem to get through to Autobus... line is always busy...

Pawdough, I wish you'd sent hanna with us... Pretty please....?

Let's see... This is still a draft but the schedule might work...

April 3 - 4 Batangas Beach Swimming for Lindsy's birthday
April 6 - 11 Banaue - Batangas Trip with Lindsy
April 17 - 18 Alternate Sched Beach Swimming for Lindsy's
May 15 - 16 Rent a resort at Pansol for Babes' birthday

Anybody up for Splash Island?

***I bought a new bottle of Sunscreen... last time Lindsy brought one, it was already expired.. Lol****

LIE

Lie
Sung by David Cook, 2008
(I want to especially dedicate this song to #8: I used to imagine he's the one singing this)

You whisper that that you were getting tired (Yes, I am tired of waiting)
Got a look in your eye, looks a lot like goodbye (I finally did my goodbyes)
Hold on to your secrets tonight (He actually told me that's it's okay for me not to reveal who #8 is)
I don’t want to know
I’m okay with this silence
It’s truth that I don’t want to end

You’re hiding regret in your smile (I regret na hindi naging kami)
There’s a storm in your eyes
I’ve seen coming for a while (Guess I got too tired of waiting for the wrong guy)
Hang onto the past tense tonight (Past tense kasi we're just friends para sa kanya)
Don’t say a word
I’m okay with the quiet
The truth is going to change everything (Eventually, if I did tell him, it's gonna jumble up all the foundations we had as FRIENDS)

So lie to me and tell me that it’s going to be all right. (Yes, Pau, it's true. I lied about removing him from it all)
So lie to me and tell me we’re going to make it through the night.
I don’t mind if you wait before you tear me apart (If I were his NL Girl, I won't tear him up. He doesn't have to undergo another heart ache... But NL Girl is NOT me... Sayang.. He'll have to endure the pain of being rejected..)
Look me in the eye
Lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie, lie

I know that there’s no turning back (Now that he knows, there's no backing out)
If we put too much light on this we’ll see through all the cracks
Let’s stay in the dark one more night (Meaning continue believing the lie that we're friends when all along I felt something more for him)
Don’t want to know
I’m okay with the silence
It’s truth that I don’t want to end

Don’t want to believe in this ending
Let the cameras roll on
Keep pretending
Tomorrow’s all wrong if you walk away
Just stay. (I really wish he'd tell me this... But season has come. It has gone. I have said too many goodbyes. Hit my head on walls to hard. Had my heart broken to ashes, it cannot be revived and glued back in place. I am tired to waiting... Waiting long.. Waiting for the wrong one.. Waiting for answers to prayers I know I am pushing on God. Sana hindi na lang kami naging magkaibigan. Letting go might be a lot easier to do. But then again, partly, I am still living part of that lie... I don't want to lie anymore!)

David Cook as "The Archuleta Fan"

Just want to share a funny vid I came across a few days back... Enjoy a good laugh!

Makin' Memories

Just want to back track on a particular friend, someone close by heart.

Naka-emote mode ako ngayon, so I want to go back to our "exclusive" times together...

1. Dinner and movie date. We watched "Batanes"... we were bored to death after the movie.
2. Hillsong concert escort. After the concert we had some late dinner at Taco Bell in Araneta.
3. Lunch Date (very post birthday date) where I handed to him his David Cook album copy, bought all the way from Singapore.
4. Invited him to attend one RU meeting. He came and I had the privilege to walking with him to the stoplight of Alabang Hills.
5. Invited him to be my guest of honor for my WON graduation. He came.. Nag exert ng effort in fairness!!!
6. Had lunch with him at Sbarro in Insular Building, Makati.
7. We have exclusive "email" tracks... Kakatuwa nga.. he takes time to read and answer them one by one.
8. I'm not really counting but he's always there in a jiffy when I need some good talk

I am done... (Pau, the name of this person rests solely with you.... )

First Date Deal Breakers

>>> something I found at yahoo... So interesting...


First Date Deal-Breakers
Posted Wed, Mar 04, 2009, 4:34 pm PST

Whether you're fifteen or fifty, there's nothing quite like a first date. The excitement. The jitters. The potential for romance... And the potential for some big mistakes. If you're hoping date #1 might lead to date #2, here are a few things Foxy thinks you should avoid...

Fakin' It... Why invite a guy to a ball game if you hate it? Or ask a girl to a Bergman festival, when you love bad brutes and big guns? It's great to try new things, but it's most important to be yourself. Faking it can backfire by making you seem false, flighty, or even desperate -- and no one wants to date that.

Your Junk-Ridden Chariot Awaits... Unless she's a diva extraordinaire, your date won't expect a limo or sports car to pick her up. But she also may not dig your car's "lived-in" interior, filled with old soda cans, banana peels, sweaty gym clothes, and matted newspapers. Clean out your car, make it presentable, and get gas -- otherwise your date may end up running on empty.

Some Like It Loud... Screamin', smashin' rock concerts have their own charm, but not for a first date. You'll spend the evening nodding nervously at one another and trying to keep good rhythm, while the deafening music rages on. The same goes for loud bars or restaurants -- who wants to shout all night long while you're trying to get to know each other?

Primpin' Like the Prom... Getting dolled up in a stiff suit-and-tie or frilly dress isn't the way to go on a first date. It's likely to make your date feel like they're seventeen again and headed to the gymnasium for some pink punch and slow-dancing. There are plenty of ways to look nice without looking overdone. Guys, opt for a crisp pair of khakis or cords and a button-down shirt. Gals, slip on some wide-leg slacks and a feminine blouse... or a casual skirt and sweater. No corsage required!

Friends ‘n' Family... There is much to be said for the power of pairs. In the beginning, it's best to keep it to the two of you. Bringing over-zealous friends and over-protective relatives into the mix is a lot to hit a person with on the first date. Start slow and get to know one another first.

Five-Star Fancy or Carelessly Casual... Avoid either. Fancy first dates can be a huge mistake. Pricey restaurants often feel fussy and put undue pressure on your wallet and your evening. If your date does treat you to dinner at a pricier place, don't order the most expensive thing on the menu -- that lobster with truffle champagne sauce is definitely a deal-breaker! If you end up going low-key, you should still steer clear of cheap chain restaurants and other overly casual joints. Be thoughtful! Try a fun picnic in the park or even an evening of bowling? Good, cheap fun is oh so romantic!

Bed-Lam... If you both like each other, there will be plenty of time for canoodling, caressing, and luxurious mornings lounging in bed. Don't rush it. Let the first date be informal and comfortable, by setting aside the stress of, you know... (S-E-X). (With ths one, I totally disagree.. wait til you get married, you horny peeps!)

Getting Snippy... A first date isn't the time to give your locks a major snip, change your hair color, or do anything else drastic (like try out a pair of ultra high heels you can't walk in). You want to feel your most relaxed and comfortable, so save the experimentation for another time.

Now, Back to Me... Info-swapping is one of the centerpieces of your date. What music you like, how much you hate eggplant, whether you're a cat or dog person, and so on. But if you spend the whole time blabbing about yourself without giving your date equal talking time, you're nothing but a buzzkill.

Smells Like Desperation... People can smell a desperate singleton a mile away, so avoid punctuating dinner with not-so-subtle comments like, "My mother would love you!" Or ending the evening with, "So, do you want to go out again? Maybe on Wednesday? At six?"

Return to Sender... Texting, whether you love it or hate it, don't do it! Even if your date is in the restroom. Even if you think you can sneak it under the table where no one will notice. Your date will not LOL, so put that thing away -- G2G!

Contingency Plans... There's no telling how a first date will go. Sometimes, smooth sailing. Sometimes, painful from beginning to end. Which is why humans invented emergency "outs." The problem is, contingency plans are way too obvious and offensive to your date. If you're concerned about how the date will go, don't have your "friend" call you with an "emergency" halfway through dinner, stick with something quick like coffee, snacks, or ice cream.

And Now for the Big Goodbye... If all goes well on a first date, you may end the outing with a little kiss. If you find yourself freaking out about it way before the date is even over, know that a hearty hug can send the same message. If you do go for the lips, make sure your mouth is minty fresh. (Even a quick peck on the lips would be fine by me. :-)

Oh no!!! I'm so in TROUBLE!!!

I am a self-acclaimed extremist!!!

The moment that I have finally, finally, finally decided to let go, I erased all my connections to #8 from my entire life.

Facebook.
Mobile Phone.
Yahoo Messenger.
Friendster.
The works....

I tell myself that it's for me not be entangled anymore with the nitty gritty details of falling in and out of love again with this guy. Hello people?!! Two years is not easy to forget... Let alone memories that bug you once in a while... *whew*

Then I got a message from an unlisted number around 5 pm this afternoon.

"Y?" It said...

I got no clue as to who might have sent it.. But I had a gut feeling it was him...

Ignoring the initial message, I went on the afternoon doing my assignments.

Then I got another SMS.

"Anong problema? May ginawa ba akong mali?"

The contents confirmed the sender's identity. So I gave him a call.

Basically, I denied removing him from my list. But in a very friendly voice, I chatted with him over the phone, asking him for updates. But every answer he gave me just went over my head... (Oh Lord! I'm so sorry! This one's unintentional...) There were people milling around me at the moment and it was so hard to focus on my phone call. *sigh*

Anyway, I will add him up again. But I know I will have to be more careful of my postings. I can't do my random everyday girly thoughts on FB. And I will have to not comment on anything that might be even slightly interesting for me...

Goodbyes are always hard.

10 Things I Need to Do (According to Google)

Since I was surfing the net yesterday, I found this at Matt Lindquist's site.

These are what I found out... Scared me, really... It was so to the moment real!!!

Rules for this one...
a. Go to Google
b. Type your name and the words "needs to" all in quotation marks. (e.g. "Kathy needs to")
c. Report back on the first ten things that come up for your name

1. Rachel needs to watch teevee more
2. Rachel needs to snap out of this
3. Rachel needs to travel more
4. Rachel needs to focus
5. Rachel needs to get her wisdom tooth pulled out
6. Rachel needs to advertise her Podcasts
7. Rachel needs to pee
8. Rachel needs to go now
9. Rachel needs to eat
10. Rachel needs to walk away with a dress today

As I browsed Google again today, I saw something new... "Rachel needs to refer to Websites, Manuals, and a variety of Documentation" (Talk about work reminders...) And this has been circulating since 2005... where were we?

It's The Season for Graduations

Women of the Nations will be having their batch graduation on Saturday, March 7, 2009, 2:00 pm at the New Life Christian Center Alabang Sanctuary.

(Does this sound like an ad?)

The office seems to teem with so much activity this past week... Just because the graduation is getting nearer and the preparations being done seem to pile up more every day. How I wish we would be over it and just enjoy a relaxing session with a masseuse. (Did I spell it right?)

Stress upon stress and fluttering activities day by day.... I wish Saturday was here...

I also paid for 2 seats. One for Ysrael, my brother. And Cito, my best friend.

There's a reason for bringing Cito to this event. (My underground reasons: Of course, It's great to be seen wth a good looking guy. Secondly, I think they are assigning #8 to be the activity's video director... Payback!!!)

But honestly, I want him to be more involved with church life. And secondly, so that the girl who likes him so much can get a chance to chat with him... I can't imagine the riot that will happen in the event! I'm such a plotter... *evil laugh*

But then again, Ysrael can't make it, so I asked Paula to be my guest. Cito on the other hand, will try to catch up... Men!!! Sometimes I opt to think like one... But when you're on the spot with one, I can never be too sure of how their brains really works... Am I the only who notices?!

Venus versus Mars

What Does Cito Like In A Girl

Wow! It's Thursday!

I had a wonderful lunch date with a great friend - - -> CITO.

During the course of our lunch, I asked him, what are you looking for in a girl? So I can help him find "The Right One"

And so the interview results were:

1. The girl must not be too demanding for time.
2. Must be independent
3. He recently found out that he likes "TISAY"
4. Must be opinionated
5. Cowboy but can also be "SOSYAL"

That's as far I could remember... If I remember more, I'll edit this entry...

A few minutes back, I went to his friendster account. I looked up MIB girl. As I was browsing through pictures, all the details I just mentioned were all in the girl. She's pretty, opinionated, cowboy but Sosyal in most her pics. But she's sooooo young... a fresh grad as I recall.

I guess he is still hung up over this girl... Some things just need time to be flushed out of one's system... being in love is one of them...

Looking for the right girl for him will just an awful lot if I was the one doing all the looking for him... God can take better care of this situation than I can... But it never hurts to be on the look out just the same.

Bless this guy!

LIFE ON THE MOON

"Life on the Moon"
(Sung by David Cook, 2008)

Here in this crowd, I'm feeling all alone
Turn me around, and point me back to home
I'm getting lost more everyday
and I can't tear myself away
From the stars in my eyes with no light

Here are my terms, have some faith in me
And I'll let you be who you need to be

Life on the moon
Couldn't be any stranger
Life on the moon
Wouldn't feel as far away
The life that I knew, it's through
And I'm gonna need you more than ever
I'm alone in this crowded room
It's like life on the moon

Float off the ground, my hands up in the air
Self conscious to a fault, with all them people everywhere
It's getting harder every night,
to take the punches left and right
Just to know that you're here by my side

Here are my terms, have some faith in me
And I'll let you be who you need to be

Life on the moon
Couldn't be any stranger
Life on the moon
Wouldn't feel as far away
The life that I knew, it's through
And I'm gonna need you more than ever
I'm alone in this crowded room
It's like life on the moon

Getting lost in my own atmosphere
Stars in the sky are the stars in my eyes
It's the cost of getting out of here alone

Life on the moon
Couldn't be any stranger
Life on the moon
Wouldn't feel as far away
The life that I knew, it's through
And I'm gonna need you more than ever
I'm alone in this crowded room
Life on the moon
The life that I knew, it's through
And I'm gonna need you more than ever
I'm alone in this crowded room
It's like life on the moon

- - - - - - -

This song has been ringing in my ears for the past 2 weeks... I guess I'm just hearing a lot of David Cook music. But beside that, I guess I am relating myself to the song, with everything I've been going through in work, in ministry, in love life, in health... I really believe I relate..

A mass of people mill around you everyday and yet you feel alone. You have no definite person to run to and just pour out your frustrations. Then your boss at work doesn't believe in what you're capable of. They don't see the innate talents that you have. All passion that you want done are discredited just because people around you does not believe you are good enough.

That's life.. On the moon as the song has sung... Craters all around.... Some too deep for you to even think of navigating... Frustrating like the surface of the moon...

Found this next picture in one of the DC sites... I liked it so I got it...

Books Calling..

I had my birthday celebrated this year with Paula giving me a gift. It was a novel by Mary Higgins Clark, "Where Are You Now?". I have finished this book. It's an okay read for people who like mystery and suspense. The plot is the same as most of MHC's books. But since then, every time I would pass by any National Bookstore or Booksale or Diplomat kiosk, I would really take time to look for good books.

Pau, This is your fault really. *good fault* Hahaha!

I think that from then til now I have purchase 12 books total. I'm still finishing the first book I bought from NBS. This one is by Nancy Taylor Rosenberg, "Sullivan's Evidence". It's a mixture of legal stories, suspense, crime and passion. It's kinda exciting... But I don't suggest teens under 16 read this. It's to sensual to describe... (Nagmamaasim!!!)

So there, another 20 pounds to lose in 3 months. Still waiting for the WON graduation to finish so I can read them all. Good books set my pace... :-)

Pasok Bisor

Hahaha...

This term was coined just recently between me and Rakel.

Pasok Bisor means you go to work like a supervisor. You own your time. You can over sleep if you want to... Just like today...

After this entry, I'll be going to take my bath and proceed to Town Center. I have been so tired the previous days I've been really wanting to get a massage...

I guess this entry is just as random as my brain could be this morning...

I opened my Facebook profile and *tada* cez left a message that my boyfriend David Cook will be in town in May 16.... Hallelujah!!! I'll get tickets for us... How exciting!

I also had a late night at the final wake service of Honey's grandmother yesterday. I missed her so much that I opted to stay and chat and bond with her even if I have errands to do this morning. Losing someone is truly sad, especially if you have fond memories of them.

Got to go now... ATC is waiting and I need to be back in church at 1 pm.

Ciao!