Ilocos Trip July 2009 1

Here are some pics from our recent visit in Ilocos. We did not really drove around because of limited time and the weather was not all good at all because of typhoon Isang who left the place the day we arrived in Laoag. We actually spent overnight in Vigan because of the heavy rains.

These are random pics. Don't have time to arrange and organize them:


Bangui Windmills



Blue Lagoon Beach, Maira-ira, Pagudpod

The place is truly amazing, especially the view on top of the mountain where you have to pass going to the place. I regret not asking Vergil to stop so I could take a picture of the view.

Cape Bojeador (Burgos Lighthouse)

View is really magnificent on top. The crystal blue waters of China Sea.

Miggy riding a Calesa in Laoag City

Laoag City Bridge entrance

Stop over in Batac City for their famous empanada and miki.

Batac miki (forgot to take a picture of their empanada)

At Amway, Urdaneta, Pangasinan

Jomari Ann

We fondly call her Maan when we were in high school. She and Cathy are my bestfriends. Met Cathy, though, when we were already in college and Maan was my bestfriend throughout high school.

She left for Cayman Islands few years ago. I was supposed to be with her in 2005 when she made a job offer but I was already engaged then and I supposed I was not really into leaving Vergil and postponing the wedding plans. I knew she understood. I did not really thank her for coming to my wedding and did not have time to apologize for not being able to entertain her that day. But I really really appreciated the fact that she flew in, in time for my wedding. For many years now, we hardly talk. But when we do, we knew deep inside how much we understood each others thoughts and feelings. Our talks were always deep and inspiring. We haven't seen each other for long now, but deep in our hearts, we know how much we love each other. We haven't forgotten all the good times we had and the strength we put into each other during the bad times.

She's in Canada now. Studying. Enjoying life.

And she'll be coming home this December!

How I miss her! I can't wait!

MJ

Was not able to stay up for MJ's memorial service. Saw in the news about the 20 second heartbreaking moment c/o Paris Jackson. And for once, I saw Michael not the king of pop but the DADDY.

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Got a copy of this...

Miggy

There is so much to talk about my son. Well, bear with me but I am just a mom...

He had grown so fast... and I regret every minute of those times when I am not with him. I still want to be a full time mom... with the money to spend, of course. We are working hard on it.

Soon...

Michael Jackson

The music... the legacy... will live on.

N21 Weekend Seminar 2

Our mentors- Tito Mar and Tita Nel


With the our mentors in Australia and the WES main speakers- Gad and Melissa

Me and hubby

Business team

Me and hubby again

Business team

Father's Day

We left PICC at around 5pm already last Sunday. We decided we still have time to go out with the little boy to celebrate Father's day. So off we went to SM Southmall. Miggy and Vergil got a ride-all-you-can ticket at Tom's World.

Anyways, here's a pic of Miggy's gift to his dad-- from his Art activity in his class at Toddler's Unlimited last Saturday. Cute di ba?

Daddy and son at Tom's WorldEnjoying their own private moment.
:-)

N21 Weekend Seminar

June 20-21, PICC Reception Hall
Main Speaker: Amgad and Melissa Ghabrial (Australia)

We had a great weekend! As always, the N21 environment has given us lots and lots of fun, wisdom, learning and experience. Highlight is - WE GOT 15 MINUTES PERSONAL COUNSELLING WITH MELISSA AND GAD!!!

Can't really describe the feeling while were talking to such successful people! It's really really different when you get to talk to people like them.

Here are some pics:


Gad Ghabrial, our double diamond mentor from Australia

Ilocos team

Melissa Ghabrial

Me and the hubby

Vergil saying yes to CEP

Will post more pics shortly.

Deeper Meaning of Success

No outside success can compensate for failure in the home.

- David O. McKay

I always thought success is climbing up the corporate ladder. And I can't blame myself of thinking so because I was raised with the belief that for me to be successful, I needed to study hard and graduate from college and then get employed by a good company and work my way up. And I did just that. Only to find out that life on career top is never as glorious and satisfying as I thought it would be. The title and the pay can never compensate the stress and sacrifices you have to make.

I became frustrated. I had no way out. What had broke my heart more is the fact that the sacrifice included the time with my then barely one year old son and my husband. My work became a priority... the sad thing is it was a choice I made... involuntarily. As much as I want to enjoy the money, the power and the glory - I was not happy nor satisfied at all. I longed more to become a better mother to my son and a better wife to my husband. I knew i was looking for a deeper meaning of success.. a deeper purpose.

An opportunity came. It was a blessing. And I realized I already have a choice.

I chose to become the best mom and wife. And many questioned the decision I made.

It was the right decision. Soon they will understand.

:-)

Miggy at Lyron's 1st Birthday Party

Miggy At Kailtyn's Swimming Party

June 7, 2009
BR Resort, Antipolo City






The lil' boy had so much fun!

BFF

We've gone a long way together. From the "kilig" and loud shrieks over our college crushes, to the joys and tears of our first loves, to the moment we said our "i do's" to our lifetime partners, to the joys of motherhood... the list will go on. And our friendship will continue its journey.

The most beautiful discovery true friends make is that they can grow separately without growing apart. ~Elisabeth Foley

We may not see each other often now, but we both knew we are always there for each other. That whenever things don't go the way we want them to, we have each other to turn to.

Thanks for the friendship tin!

Mwah!

Share the wisdom

Eversince, I am really into reading- whether it be books, magazines, flyers etc. You can call me a geek, nerd or whatever but I really believe it is in reading where you grow on thoughts and wisdom. Many successful people give credit on reading good books and features as part of their success habits.

That is why when we learned of the education system being part of the business we are currently growing- I was hooked! The recommended books are really really great and associating ourselves with successful people had grown us, and had helped us develop the same way thinking as they are.

And so I vowed today to share a part, if not the whole, of the knowledge, principles and wisdom I got from all those books I've read. It may or may not help each one of you, but the SHARING of it will mean a lot to me.

And it will also be a great journey to me, having to emphasize such gift of wisdom and knowledge, applying them to my everyday life and activities.

“The man who doesn't read good books has no advantage over the man who can't read them” - Mark Twain

:-)

Twilight On MTV Movie Awards

Ok. Twilight was awarded the best movie in the recent MTV Movie Awards. And while I am a self-confessed Twilight addict, I cannot really agree with the results. I mean, a win over Slumdog and Dark Knight??!

But then what can I expect? Edward Cullen sure has a lot more screaming and voting fans than the gameshow genius or the batman.

:-)

But I am pretty happy for the whole cast for bagging a number of awards. And the movie trailer is just great that I am feeling so impatient for the movie release on November 29! I am definitely getting the premiere night tickets!

And one more thing, I think I am having a change of heart. Jacob Black is HOT! Check out the trailer here to know what I mean.

LOL

Full Trailer

The New Moon full trailer is out!!


Click here and have fun!

Palms Country Club Acctg Team

Photo taken some time last month. One down. John, our night auditor left for Shangrila Boracay.

I wonder who's next?

Awww! You know what I am thinking now.

:-)

Weekend Etc Etc

Hubby is doing the start-up with our new team member so I am left with the laptop and Seattle's Best free wi-fi! I'm glad Twitter is up and running already, was afraid this morning's downtime will take a while.

Now I'm blogging!


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Was lying in our bed and looking idly at the window of our room when I noticed a bird's nest settled so nicely in the next room's aircon iron grills. No wonder I always hear birds chirping in the morning. Didn't know we have boarders in the house. Hmmnnn... they should pay a rent! Hahahaha!




I am really glad for my brother's portable DVD! At least Miggy and I can settle comfortably in bed and hang out without the jumping, throwing and running all over the place.

And of course, thanks to Barney for never failing to make my little boy happy!


After a round of Barney, the boy got bored already and so did I! SM Southmall is just around the corner and off we did!

Miggy loves the drums...

Loves the ball too...
I wonder if he will become a drummer or a basketball player?

I think the court pays more. LOL