Just me....the simple me

 I remember my childhood days.........

KABABATA BA KITA? Knows mo ba ito? --When you were young, did u ever experience this?

*Kumakain ka ba ng aratilis minsan straight from the tree pa nga?

*You used the Gumamela para gawing soapy bubbles na hihipan mo sa binilog na tanggkay ng walis tingting?

*Your mom or dad wants you to sleep pag hapon at di ka papayagan maglaro pag di ka natulog ?

*Marunong ka magpatintero at ingat ka sa patutot, knows mo ang langit-lupa at luksong tinik?

*Malupit ka na pag meron kang atari, family computer ?

*You have clothes like Boy London, Cross Colors, Esprit, Blowing Bubbles at pag nakakakita ka ng Bench na damit alam mo na mahal ang bili dun at naalala mo si Richard Gomez?

*You are addicted to Rainbow brite, carebears, my little pony, Thundercats, bioman, voltes v, mazinger z, daimos, he-man at marami pang cartoons na hindi pa translated sa tagalog?

*Nanonood ka ng Shaider kasi nabobosohan mo si annie at type na type mo ang puting panty nya?

*Inaabangan mo lagi ang Batibot at akala mo magkakatuluyan sina kuya bodgie at ate sienna... nung high school ka favorite mo ang Beverly hills 90210?

*Gumagamit ka ng AQUANET para pataasin ang bangs mo?

* Isa ka sa mga umiyak at halos di nakakain ng 2 araw when Julie Vega died kasi gusto mo sya sa Analiza at si Janice sa Flor DeLuna

*You like signing the Slumbook para lang malaman mo kung sino ang crush ng type mo?

*You know kung sino si Manang bola at ang sitsiritsit girls? e si luning-ning at luging-ging?

*Alam mo ibig sabihin ng time space warp at di mo makakalimutan ang time space warp chant?

*nakakatawag ka pa sa pay phone ng 3 bentesingko lang ang dala? Memorize mo song ni Ding Dong na 3 bente singko

*Cute pa si Aiza seguerra sa Eat bulaga at alam mo na si Lady Lee ang side kick nya sa Aiza's Kiddie Corner

*inabutan mo ba na ang Magnolia Chocolait eh nasa glass bottle pa na ginagawang lalagyan ng tubig ng nanay mo sa ref?

*meron kang pencil case na maraming compartments na pinagyayabang mo sa mga kaklase mo?

*You always wonder kung saan ang Goya Fun Factory?

*Sosyal ka pag may play-doh ka at Lego... at nag-iipon ka ng G.I. Joe action figures at iba pa ang mukha ni barbie noon?

*Inabutan mo pa yung singkong korteng bulaklak at yung diyes na square?

* Pag inutusan ka ng nanay mo bumili ng lutong ulam, 3Piso lang buntot or ulo ng pritong daing na bangus with matching libreng sabaw ng sinigang.

*Nuod ka lagi ng Thats Entertainment at ang Thursday Group ang laging winners ang liit pa ni Billy Joe Crawford at si Ruffa at Dennis da Silva ang loveteam nun.

* Bata ka pa mahilig ka na sa chiszm or chika - Watch ka lagi ng See Tru ni Ate Luds

* Gustong-gusto mo ang kwento ni Lola Basyang- ni Chichay

* Ung mga movies ng Regal Films Trilogy starring Maricel & William- Snooky and Albert at di ko na remember ung isa.

* Regal Babies pa si Mane, Si Sheryl Cruz and Tina Paner

* Your week is not complete if you dont see Okay ka fairy ko, Ang Bagong Kampeon at GMA SuperShow hosted by Kuya Germs, Sharon C, Lani Mercado, Jackilou blanco etc.

* Student Canteen starring Malou Maglutac at Marco Sison pa ang katapat ng Eat Bulaga

* Remember mo si Alma Moreno, Sharon Cuneta at Ate Vi nag-"tangga" in their respective shows for Ratings sake- kaloka!

* U know Randy Santiago's first hit was Hindi Magbabago at Bababaero

* You always expect that Ate Vi will say " I Love you Lucky" sa ending ng show nya


* You can dance " shake.....i-body body dancer ala Maricel Soriano version.

*Meron kang kabisadong kanta ni Andrew e na alam mo hanggang ngayon.. Aminin? Tapos si Michael V. song nya...Maganda ang Piliin

* Naabutan mo pa na pinapatugtog ng Uncle or Aunt mo yung LP ni Victor Wood or Imelda Papin

* Super Kilig ka kay Robin Padilla sa Maging Sino ka Man- at ang cute nya sa leather brown Chaleko at while long sleeves with super tight maong at baseball cap.

* Remember mo pa ang Award Scam at ang Viveka Babaje's famous lines.....Take it.. Take it.....

* Eto malupit- hindi pa uso Starbucks, Kenny Rogers, Tony Romas, etc. kaya sosyal ka na pag nakakain ka sa Cyndys- When you're hungry...Cyndys Its the place to be!

* May isip ka na nung People Power I at na-memorize mo ang song na "Magkaisa"

* Sa Channel 13 nuon they always play the song- Akoy Isang Pinoy ni Florante with matching Pinoys in different aspects of life background. Proud ka na sabayan ang song na ito.

* Pag fiesta sa inyo- sali ka lagi sa Basagang Itlog at Agawang buko- Super Desidido ka talagang manalo ng 5piso

* Para sa mga taga- Manila Wala pang mall nuon kaya masaya ka na sa Luneta at Intramuros. Big Deal na pag nakapunta ka ng Avenida, Recto, Isetann, Sta. Cruz at Harrizon Plaza.

* Kauna-unahan mong high tech gadgets was ung beeper ng pocketbell, walkie talkie, walk man or cellphone na kasing laki ng ewan na nakaka-clip on proudly pa sa bulsa ng maong jeans mo.

* Isa ka sa mga batang pinag-open account ng mama mo sa Banco Filipino

* You like collecting stationeries- inaamoy mo lang at dine-display hindi mo ginagamit really.

* Nagkaroon ka ng puting HIGH-CUT or converse rubber shoes sossy na yon.

* And last but not the least, naabutan mo pa ng .75 centavos lang ang pamasahe noon at feeling Pasko or fiesta talaga pag may Pan amerikano, Ladys choice sanwich spread, liver spread, hotdog, pancit, menudo, spaghetti, queso de bola, ulo ng lechon baboy with matching apple, Tang, eight o clock orange juice or Coke Litro or Fanta sa dining table compared ngayon anytime kaya mo nang bilhin yan, yung iba di na nag-eexist....over! how time flies noh? ang tanda na natin!

KUNG ALAM MO LAHAT DITO LAGPAS KA NA NG 25 YEARS OLD...
KAPAG HALOS LAHAT ALAM MO, NASA 23-25 KA...

WAG KA NA MAG DENY..
HELLER..................TUMAWA KA NA LANG... ..........

1. Merienda. Where else is it normal to eat five times a day?

2. Sawsawan. Assorted sauces that guarantee freedom of choice, enough room for experimentation and maximum tolerance for diverse tastes. Favorites: toyo't calamansi, suka at sili, patis.

3. Kuwan, ano. At a loss for words? Try these and marvel at how Pinoys understand exactly what you want.

4. Pinoy humor and irreverence. If you're api and you know it, crack a joke. Nothing personal, really.

5. Tingi. Thank goodness for small entrepreneurs. Where else can we buy cigarettes, soap, condiments and life's essentials in small affordable amounts?

6. Spirituality. Even before the Spaniards came, ethnic tribes had their own anitos, bathalas and assorted deities, pointing to a strong relationship with the Creator, who or whatever it may be.

7. Po, opo, mano po. Speech suffixes that define courtesy, deference, filial respect--a balm to the spirit in these aggressive times.

8. Pasalubong. Our way of sharing the vicarious thrills and delights of a trip, and a wonderful excuse to shop without the customary guilt.

9. Beaches! With 7,000 plus islands, we have miles and miles of shoreline piled high with fine white sand, lapped by warm waters, and nibbled by exotic tropical fish. From the stormy seas of Batanes to the emerald isles of Palawan--over here, life is truly a beach.

10. Bagoong. Darkly mysterious, this smelly fish or shrimp paste typifies the underlying theme of most ethnic foods: disgustingly unhygienic, unbearably stinky and simply irresistible.

11. Bayanihan. Yes, the internationally-renowned dance company, but also this habit of pitching in still common in small communities. Just have that cold beer and some pulutan ready for the troops.

12. The Balikbayan box. Another way of sharing life's bounty, no matter if it seems like we're fleeing Pol Pot everytime we head home from anywhere in the globe. The most wonderful part is that, more often than not, the contents are carted home to be distributed.

13. Pilipino komiks. Not to mention "Hiwaga," "Aliwan," "Tagalog Classics," "Liwayway" and"Bulaklak" magazines. Pulpy publications that gave us Darna, Facifica Falayfay, Lagalag, Kulafu, Kenkoy, Dyesebel, characters of a time both innocent and worldly.

14. Folk songs. They come unbidden and spring, full blown, like a second language, at the slightest nudge from the too-loud stereo of a passing jeepney or tricycle.

15. Fiesta. Eat, drink and be merry, for tomorrow is just another day, shrugs the poor man who, once a year, honors a patron saint with this sumptuous, no-holds-barred spread. It's a Pinoy celebration at its pious and riotous best.

16. Aswang, manananggal, kapre. The whole underworld of Filipino lower mythology recalls our uniquely bizarre childhood, that is, before political correctness kicked in. Still, their rich adventures pepper our storytelling.

17. Jeepneys. Colorful, fast, reckless, a vehicle of postwar Pinoy ingenuity, this Everyman's communal cadillac makes for a cheap, interesting ride. If the driver's a daredevil (as they usually are), hang on to your seat.

18. Dinuguan. Blood stew, a bloodcurdling idea, until you try it with puto. Best when mined with jalape¤o peppers. Messy but delicious.

19. Santacruzan. More than just a beauty contest, this one has religious overtones, a tableau of St. Helena's and Constantine's search for the Cross that seamlessly blends piety, pageantry and ritual. Plus, it's the perfect excuse to show off the prettiest ladies--and the most beautiful gowns.

20. Balut. Unhatched duck's embryo, another unspeakable ethnic food to outsiders, but oh, to indulge in guilty pleasures! Sprinkle some salt and suck out that soup, with gusto.

21. Pakidala. A personalized door-to-door remittance and delivery system for overseas Filipino workers who don't trust the banking system, and who expect a family update from the courier, as well.

22. Choc-nut. Crumbly peanut chocolate bars that defined childhood ecstasy before M & M's and Hersheys.

23. Kamayan style. To eat with one's hand and eschew spoon, fork and table manners--ah, heaven.

24. Chicharon. Pork, fish or chicken crackling. There is in the crunch a hint of the extravagant, the decadent and the pedestrian. Perfect with vinegar, sublime with beer.

25. Pinoy hospitality. Just about everyone gets a hearty "Kain tayo!" invitation to break bread with whoever has food to share, no matter how skimpy or austere it is.

26. Adobo, kare-kare, sinigang and other lutong bahay stuff. Home-cooked meals that have the stamp of approval from several generations, who swear by closely-guarded cooking secrets and family recipes.

27. Lola Basyang. The voice one heard spinning tales over the radio, before movies and television curtailed imagination and defined grown-up tastes.

28. Pambahay. Home is where one can let it all hang out, where clothes do not make a man or woman but rather define their level of comfort.

29. Tricycle and trisikad, the poor Pinoy's taxicab that delivers you at your doorstep for as little as PHPesos3.00, with a complimentary dusting of polluted air.

30. Dirty ice cream. Very Pinoy flavors that make up for the risk: munggo, langka, ube, mais, keso, macapuno. Plus there's the colorful cart that recalls jeepney art.

31. Yayas. The trusted Filipino nanny who, ironically, has become a major Philippine export as overseas contract workers. A good one is almost like a surrogate parent--if you don't mind the accent and the predilection for afternoon soap and movie stars.

32. Sarsi. Pinoy rootbeer, the enduring taste of childhood. Our grandfathers had them with an egg beaten in.

33. Pinoy fruits. Atis, guyabano, chesa, mabolo, lanzones, durian, langka, makopa, dalanghita, siniguelas, suha, chico, papaya, singkamas--the possibilities!

34. Filipino celebrities. Movie stars, broadcasters, beauty queens, public officials, all-around controversial figures: Aurora Pijuan, Cardinal Sin, Carlos P. Romulo, Charito Solis, Cory Aquino, Emilio Aguinaldo, the Eraserheads, Fidel V. Ramos, Francis Magalona, Gloria Diaz, Manuel L. Quezon, Margie Moran, Melanie Marquez, Ninoy Aquino, Nora Aunor, Pitoy Moreno, Ramon Magsysay, Richard Gomez, San Lorenzo Ruiz, Sharon Cuneta, Gemma Cruz, Erap, Tiya Dely, Mel and Jay, Gary V.

35. World class Pinoys who put us on the global map: Lea Salonga, Paeng Nepomuceno, Eugene Torre, Luisito Espinosa, Lydia de Vega-Mercado, Jocelyn Enriquez, Elma Muros, Onyok Velasco, Efren "Bata" Reyes, Lilia Calderon-Clemente, Loida Nicolas-Lewis, Josie Natori.

36. Pinoy tastes. A dietitian's nightmare: too sweet, too salty, too fatty, as in burong talangka, itlog na maalat, crab fat (aligue), bokayo, kutchinta, sapin-sapin, halo-halo, pastilyas, palitaw, pulburon, longganisa, tuyo, ensaymada, ube haleya, sweetened macapuno and garbanzos. Remember, we're the guys who put sugar (horrors) in our spaghetti sauce. Yum!

37. The sights. Banaue Rice Terraces, Boracay, Bohol's Chocolate Hills, Corregidor Island, Fort Santiago, the Hundred Islands, the Las Piñas Bamboo Organ, Rizal Park, Mt. Banahaw, Mayon Volcano, Taal Volcano. A land of contrasts and ever-changing landscapes.

38. Gayuma, agimat and anting-anting. Love potions and amulets. How the socially-disadvantaged Pinoy copes.

39. Barangay Ginebra, Jaworski, PBA, MBA and basketball. How the verticaly-challenged Pinoy compensates, via a national sports obsession that reduces fans to tears and fistfights.

40. People Power at EDSA. When everyone became a hero and changed Philippine history overnight.

41. San Miguel Beer and pulutan. "Isa pa nga!" and the Philippines' most popular, world-renowned beer goes well with peanuts, corniks, tapa, chicharon, usa, barbecue, sisig, and all manner of spicy, crunchy and cholesterol-rich chasers.

42. Resiliency. We've survived 400 years of Spanish rule, the US bases, Marcos, the 1990 earthquake, lahar, lambada, Robin Padilla, and Tamagochi. We'll survive Erap.

43. Yoyo. Truly Filipino in origin, this hunting tool, weapon, toy and merchandising vehicle remains the best way to "walk the dog" and "rock the baby," using just a piece of string.

44. Pinoy games: Pabitin, palosebo, basagan ng palayok. A few basic rules make individual cunning and persistence a premium, and guarantee a good time for all.

45. Ninoy Aquino. For saying that "the Filipino is worth dying for,'' and proving it.

46. Balagtasan. The verbal joust that brings out rhyme, reason and passion on a public stage.

47. Tabo. All-powerful, ever-useful, hygienically-triumphant device to scoop water out of a bucket _ and help the true Pinoy answer nature's call. Helps maintain our famously stringent toilet habits.

48. Pandesal. Despite its shrinking size, still a good buy. Goes well with any filling, best when hot.

49. Jollibee. Truly Pinoy in taste and sensibility, and a corporate icon that we can be quite proud of. Do you know that it's invaded the Middle East, as well?

50. The butanding, the dolphins and other creatures in our blessed waters. They're Pinoys, too, and they're here to stay. Now if some folks would just stop turning them into daing.

51. Pakikisama. It's what makes people stay longer at parties, have another drink, join pals in sickness and health. You can get dead drunk and still make it home.

52. Sing-a-long. Filipinos love to sing, and thank God a lot of us do it well!

53. Kayumanggi. Neither pale nor dark, our skin tone is beautifully healthy, the color of a rich earth or a mahogany tree growing towards the sun.

54. Handwoven cloth and native weaves. Colorful, environment-friendly alternatives to polyester that feature skillful workmanship and a rich indigenous culture behind every thread. From the pinukpok of the north to the malong of the south, it's the fiber of who we are.

55. Movies. Still the cheapest form of entertainment, especially if you watch the same movie several times.

56. Bahala na. We cope with uncertainty by embracing it, and are thus enabled to play life by ear.

57. Papaitan. An offal stew flavored with bile, admittedly an acquired taste, but pointing to our national ability to acquire a taste for almost anything.

58. English. Whether carabao or Arr-neoww-accented, it doubles our chances in the global marketplace.

59. The Press. Irresponsible, sensational, often inaccurate, but still the liveliest in Asia. Otherwise, we'd all be glued to TV.

60. Divisoria. Smelly, crowded, a pickpocket's paradise, but you can get anything here, often at rock-bottom prices. The sensory overload is a bonus.

61. Barong Tagalog. Enables men to look formal and dignified without having to strangle themselves with a necktie. Worn well, it makes any ordinary Juan look marvelously makisig.

62. Filipinas. They make the best friends, lovers, wives. Too bad they can't say the same for Filipinos.

63. Filipinos. So maybe they're bolero and macho with an occasional streak of generic infidelity; they do know how to make a woman feel like one.

64. Catholicism. What fun would sin be without guilt? Jesus Christ is firmly planted on Philippine soil.

65. Dolphy. Our favorite, ultra-durable comedian gives the beleaguered Pinoy everyman an odd dignity, even in drag.

66. Style. Something we often prefer over substance. But every Filipino claims it as a birthright.

67. Bad taste. Clear plastic covers on the vinyl-upholstered sofa, posters of poker-playing dogs masquerading as art, overaccessorized jeepneys and altars--the list is endless, and wealth only seems to magnify it.

68. Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously ripe, they evoke memories of family outings and endless sunshine in a heart-shaped package.Mangoes. Crisp and tart, or lusciously ripe, they evoke memories of family outings and endless sunshine in a heart-shaped package.

69. Unbridled optimism. Why we rank so low on the suicide scale.

70. Street food: Barbecue, lugaw, banana-cue, fishballs, IUD (chicken entrails), adidas (chicken feet), warm taho. Forget hepatitis; here's cheap, tasty food with gritty ambience.

71. The siesta. Snoozing in the middle of the day is smart, not lazy.

72. Honorifics and courteous titles: Kuya, ate, diko, ditse, ineng, totoy, Ingkong, Aling, Mang, etc. No exact English translation, but these words connote respect, deference and the value placed on kinship.

73. Heroes and people who stood up for truth and freedom. Lapu-lapu started it all, and other heroes and revolutionaries followed: Diego Silang, Macario Sakay, Jose Rizal, Andres Bonifacio, Apolinario Mabini, Melchora Aquino, Gregorio del Pilar, Gabriela Silang, Miguel Malvar, Francisco Balagtas, Juan Luna, Marcelo H. del Pilar, Panday Pira, Emilio Jacinto, Raha Suliman, Antonio Luna, Gomburza, Emilio Aguinaldo, the heroes of Bataan and Corregidor, Pepe Diokno, Satur Ocampo, Dean Armando Malay, Evelio Javier, Ninoy Aquino, Lola Rosa and other comfort women who spoke up, honest cabbie Emilio Advincula, Rona Mahilum, the women lawyers who didn't let Jalosjos get away with rape.

74. Flora and fauna. The sea cow (dugong), the tarsier, calamian deer, bearcat, Philippine eagle, sampaguita, ilang-ilang, camia, pandan, the creatures that make our archipelago unique.

75. Pilipino songs, OPM and composers: "Ama Namin," "Lupang Hinirang," "Gaano Ko Ikaw Kamahal," "Ngayon at Kailanman," "Anak," "Handog,""Hindi Kita Malilimutan," "Ang Pasko ay Sumapit"; Ryan Cayabyab, George Canseco, Restie Umali, Levi Celerio, Manuel Francisco, Freddie Aguilar, and Florante--living examples of our musical gift.

76. Metro Aides. They started out as Imelda Marcos' groupies, but have gallantly proven their worth. Against all odds, they continuously prove that cleanliness is next to godliness--especially now that those darned candidates' posters have to be scraped off the face of Manila!

77. Sari-sari store. There's one in every corner, offering everything from bananas and floor wax to Band-Aid and bakya.

78. Philippine National Red Cross. PAWS. Caritas. Fund drives. They help us help each other.

79. Favorite TV shows through the years: "Tawag ng Tanghalan," "John and Marsha," "Champoy," "Ryan, Ryan Musikahan," "Kuwarta o Kahon," "Public Forum/Lives," "Student Canteen," "Eat Bulaga." In the age of inane variety shows, they have redeemed Philippine television.

80. Quirks of language that can drive crazy any tourist listening in: "Bababa ba?" "Bababa!"

81. "Sayang!" "Naman!" "Kadiri!" "Ano ba!?" "pala." Expressions that defy translation but wring out feelings genuinely Pinoy.

82. Cockfighting. Filipino men love it more than their wives (sometimes).

83. Dr. Jose Rizal. A category in himself. Hero, medicine man, genius, athlete, sculptor, fictionist, poet, essayist, husband, lover, samaritan, martyr. Truly someone to emulate and be proud of, anytime, anywhere.

84. Nora Aunor. Short, dark and homely-looking, she redefined our rigid concept of how leading ladies should look.

85. Noranian or Vilmanian. Defines the friendly rivalry between Ate Guy Aunor and Ate Vi Santos and for many years, the only way to be for many Filipino fans.

86. Filipino Christmas. The world's longest holiday season. A perfect excuse to mix our love for feasting, gift-giving and music and wrap it up with a touch of religion.

87. Relatives and kababayan abroad. The best refuge against loneliness, discrimination and confusion in a foreign place. Distant relatives and fellow Pinoys readily roll out the welcome mat even on the basis of a phone introduction or referral.

88. Festivals: Sinulog, Ati-atihan, Moriones. Sounds, colors, pagan frenzy and Christian overtones.

89. Folk dances. Tinikling, pandanggo sa ilaw, kariñosa, kuratsa, itik-itik, alitaptap, rigodon. All the right moves and a distinct rhythm.

90. Native wear and costumes. Baro't saya, tapis, terno, saya, salakot, bakya. Lovely form and ingenious function in the way we dress.

91. Sunday family gatherings. Or, close family ties that never get severed. You don't have to win the lotto or be a president to have 10,000 relatives. Everyone's family tree extends all over the archipelago, and it's at its best in times of crisis; notice how food, hostesses, money, and moral support materialize during a wake?

92. Calesa and karitela. The colorful and leisurely way to negotiate narrow streets when loaded down with a year's provisions.

93. Quality of life. Where else can an ordinary employee afford a stay-in helper, a yaya, unlimited movies, eat-all-you-can buffets, the latest fashion (Baclaran nga lang), even Viagra in the black market?

94. All Saints' Day. In honoring our dead, we also prove that we know how to live.

95. Handicrafts. Shellcraft, rattancraft, abaca novelties, woodcarvings, banig placemats and bags, bamboo windchimes, etc. Portable memories of home. Hindi lang pang-turista, pang-balikbayan pa!

96. Pinoy greens. Sitaw. Okra. Ampalaya. Gabi. Munggo. Dahon ng Sili. Kangkong. Luya. Talong. Sigarillas. Bataw. Patani. Lutong bahay will never be the same without them.

97. OCWs. The lengths (and miles) we'd go for a better life for our family, as proven by these modern-day heroes of the economy.

98. The Filipino artist. From Luna's magnificent "Spoliarium" and Amorsolo's sun-kissed ricefields, to Ang Kiukok's jarring abstractions and Borlongan's haunting ghosts, and everybody else in between. Hang a Filipino painting on your wall, and you're hanging one of Asia's best.

99. Tagalog soap operas. From "Gulong ng Palad" and "Flor de Luna" to today's incarnations like "Mula sa Puso"--they're the story of our lives, and we feel strongly for them, MariMar notwithstanding.

100. Midnight madness, weekends sales, bangketas and baratillos. It's retail therapy at its best, with Filipinos braving traffic, crowds, and human deluge to find a bargain.

1.) I've realized that I believe in people too much...kasi nmn bago ako mag-graduate...I believe that all people are good...kaya lang noong mapunta na ako sa real world ndi pla ganoon...

2.) I've realized that live here not at that easy...pero kahit na ganon...

3.) I've realized kaya ko pala...

4.) napagtanto ko (lalim)...na oks lang na masaktan... don mo malalaman na tao ka pala...(kala ko kasi taga ibng planeta ako )

5.) mahirap palang mapalayo sa mahal mo...lalo n kung wala kang gingawa lagi mo siyang naiisip.... (drama n ito! ).

6.) I also realize that the best way to express love is by giving time, which I can not do right now since I'm here....miz ko n kasi mga kapatid ko at ate ko... okie d2 I'm earning  money but...

7.) that's not important...baka mapagaya lng ako sa relationship nmin ng dadi ko ngayon...

8.) I've also realized that I have so much potentials...(wag mong pagsasabi.) dati kasi sa pinas naiisip ko kulng pa ang alam ko at kakainin lng ako ng buo ng ibang mas magaling sakin...pero d2 narealized ko n magaling pala ako (heheh...nagbuhat ng sariling bangko.)

9.) I've realized n mali ang desisyon ko dati na mag focus lang sa studies...I've pass out alot of opportunity to grow and also learn....

10.) lastly as i promised 10 realization...I've realized that I shouldn't be afraid to love and to get hurt as well as to tell people what you really feel.

that's why I'm taking my chance now..

Hey it's almost the end of simbang gabi, few days away from Christmas and two night before Christmas eve. It's lonely here in Dubai but I'm acting like as if my life is just fine. But you might say: "So what's new?" all my life I've been acting as if everything is just fine and I can take all of it. But now I'm really sad about spending my Christmas away from my family. I would'nt know how important something is unless it is taken aways from me, that's the lesson of this whole thing. Before when I'm in the Philippines, Christmas is just an ordinary day for me specially when I reached the young adult stage where I stopped going to my god-mother and father to somehow expect to receive a gift. I forgot the spirit of Chrismas then, becasue I have everything around me, yet now that I am stripped of the privilege and was taught of a great lesson to appreciate what you have and treasure the things that were given to you. Before I neve said the word "I Love You" often but now since I'm here and I don't know when I'll be able to se them again, I'm always taking the chance to say to them that I love them dearly, with every beat of my heart. And that's the True Meaning of Christmas!!!