I've RESIGNed!
I know i said that i'm not resigning yet but there's this kind of resigning that i wanna do..
This one.

I am hereby officially tendering my resignation as an adult.
I have decided I would like to accept the responsibilities of an 8 year-old again.
I want to go to McDonald's and think that it's a four star restaurant.
I want to sail sticks across a fresh mud puddle and make a sidewalk with rocks.
I want to think M&Msare better than money because you can eat them.
I want to lie under a big oak tree and run a lemonade stand with my friends on a hotsummer's day.
I want to return to a time when life was simple, when all you knew were colors, multiplication tables, and nursery rhymes,but that didn't bother you, because you didn't know what you didn't know and you didn't care.
All you knew was to be happy because you were blissfully unaware of all the things that should make you worried or upset.
I want to think the world is fair. That everyone is honest and good.
I want to believe that anything is possible.
I want to be oblivious to the complexities of life and be overly excited by the little things again.
I want to live simple again.
I don't want my day to consist of computer crashes, mountains of paperwork, depressing news, how to survive more days in the month than there is money in the bank, doctor bills, gossip, illness, and loss of loved ones.
I want to believe in the power of smiles, hugs, a kind word, truth, justice, peace, dreams, the imagination, mankind, and making angels in the snow.
So . . . here's my checkbook and my car keys, my credit card bills and my 401K statements.
I am officially resigning from adulthood.
And if you want to discuss this further, you'll have to catch me first, cause.........
"Tag! You're it."

(from an unknown author)

capricorn
Forget being cool and calculated. You're running on high emotionally, and that's not even mentioning your energy level. Better cancel any plans for this evening that involve a guest list of more than one.

haha! i like my horoscope today! :)
well, before you start imagining things, i dont even have plans for this evening, except watch SHREK, watch SHREK and watch SHREK! Is it 5p already?!

some thoughts:
what will papa do now that he’s retired? Is retiring really what we are all looking forward to the minute we start working? What about the boardroom, that certain office aroma, your colleagues, deadlines, meetings, bossy bosses… won’t you miss all that? I heard him whine a few times about work, maybe its really time to go. Well, I cannot count the times I whined too so..

I’m thinking maybe its time for me to retire too. Makes me wonder, am I cut out for work? For this corporate world? The so-called corporate ladder of success seems exciting and challenging too – that makes it exciting I guess, to begin with. I always have this sense of fulfillment whenever I complete something valuable at work and at times I really don’t mind working overtime or spending more than half of my day in the workplace or on weekends even. Well, speaking from that, maybe its not time to retire yet..

holding hands
see the 'hands holding' image on the left bottom corner of this page?
its from my company's intranet. they just donated $250K to UNICEF for the tsunami victims.
i know its not a huge sum but it will help. and there are many more hands out there who have done the same too.

who says you cant have fun in mba?

Christmas lunch 2004 - last school day for the 2nd term
Super busog at Superbowl, burp!

New news
ok to officially welcome the new year -- 2005, here's a new news:
a new gmail account (fantastic! thanks to winespirits!)
a new dvd player
new dvds from my very thoughtful boss (to all art film lovers!)
new officemate (new lunchmate, new gossip buddy, etc)
new hope err renewed hope (d, i know you wont let me down.)
new age (older and wiser and chubbier haha!)
happy new year friends!

Hope
The year is about to end with so much tears and fears.
Nevertheless, there is still so much to look forward to and thank God for.

Charbie's cradle

This was taken the night before Chai's 1st Sunday of Bar exam but you see, while we were enjoying the fotosession, she's at her desk studying :)
Missing in the pic and all, she's now home and enjoying a stress-free life.
Whats up chai?:)

HELLO!!!
Beachbum, how have you been? I’ve been seeing you in everyone’s spot but yours.
Winespirits, I think something is missing in the picture. Thanks by the way for the USB --- small gadget, big possibilities.
Fortywinks, how’s the burppday? Did the heart burp too? wink wink :)
Hideandseek, I’m recommending (1) the incredibles (2) Benjamin Hoff’s pooh series (3) and nickelcreek
Knickknacks, still there? A 30-day polyphonic fone experience is something. Thanks!
Poisonivy, I think your fool part 1 already gives hope in itself, remember your last line? well with part 2…can hardly wait!

happy burpday fortywinks!

wish you an exciting (awwoooo! kidding :p) and gastronomically delightful day!

I’ll be home for Christmas …
for 16 days!
who would have thought that this company gives the most wonderful, priceless perk?
a shutdown from dec 17 to jan 3 ---- wow, exhiliratingly good news!
now to my shoelaces, i guess that would make me chair of this year's meri kidsmas.
take a break, knicknacks.

thanks to blogger. getting into the minds of my friends is just one click away. hi knickknacks!

How does it feel to have a friend who’s a priest?
Heavenly.
The shoelaces invaded San Jose seminary and Fr Nono graciously allowed the invasion. He prepared a sumptuous meal for us --- inihaw na isda, seaweeds, chicken curry, mixed veggies with crabmeat, is this a feast or what?
Then he ushered us to their entertainment room, we had videoke all to ourselves and up to sawa -- with popcorn and yes, red wine on the side (or is it the other way around?) Anyway, as if lunch was not enough, Fr Nono sent in another round of meal --- bihon guisado, cassava cake, and cuchinta.
Ok, we were starved. We asked Fr Nono when he’s going to Naga and he asked,
“Why? Are you going to treat me out?”
“No, father, so we know when to hide from you, paano ba naming mapapantayan ang lahat ng ito?”
With a smile and with a sigh.

Advanced happy burppday d!
Forgive me if I have to get in the way of your traditional gimik with friends.
I promise my company wouldn’t be all that bad.

g-o-o-d n-e-w-s
Saturday’s midterms was postponed by my-now-favorite professor. I asked friends to pray for it and it must be too loud that He decided to listen to it anyway.
You are the best Lord thanks thanks!

Capricorn Daily Horoscope
by Astrology.com

Much as you'll try to concentrate on work, it won't be easy; in fact, it may be impossible. A certain tender promise you've either offered or recently accepted will be all you can think about.

the stars sometimes do know how you are.. wish they can do something about it too..

Hands On Manila, have you heard of it?
my first time to hear it yesterday sunday. they celebrated their 3rd anniv of VIP 2004. VIP stands for volunteer in person. And that day at NBC tent, volunteers, young and old had to forego usual lazy Sundays just to spend time with the less fortunate kids. I managed to get up with much effort though and when I got there, how well worth it was! No wonder peppermint patty who like I was, barely slept the night before, was wide awake and energized playing with the kids. And scoutfinch too, who didn’t mind traveling back all the way from Alabang again on a Sunday morn -- I found her lining up for an ice cream with the kids. There were all sorts of ‘playground stuffs’, ice cream, games and lotsa prizes, drawing stuffs --- the kids were having the time of their lives.
Thanks again peppermint patty and scoutfinch. its always great being part of something bigger than yourself.

for the spotty in the soul and wrinkled in the heart ...

If all else fails, what will make you stay with a company?
lifetime friendships.


michelle's despedida, july 2004

Change of heart
This was taken thru a Samsung P400 cell a few days before it got lost. Two weeks after, it was returned.