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Life Is Good

Life is good! It's beautiful despite the hardships that come our way. These hardships that we eventually surpass makes us strong and makes us love life even more! :D

This meme came from a blogger friend Anne of My Little Home. We used to work together on my first job in Davao. It was a small world indeed because we chanced upon each others websites here in the blogsphere!

Thanks for the tag Anne! God speed!

The Rules:

1. Answer the 10 questions.
2. Give this award to six other bloggers
3. Link back to the person who gave this award.
4. Let them know about the award.

1. If you blog anonymously, are you happy doing it that way; if you are not anonymous do you wish you had started out anonymously so you could be anonymous now?

Sometimes I think about blogging anonymously but I think otherwise. Why will I let myself become anonymous when I can let the whole world know who I really am? :D

2. Describe one incident that shows your inner stubborn side.
Just one? :D When I'm suppose to do overtime at work to earn extra money but I didn't.

3. What do you see when you really look at yourself in the mirror?
Lonely...

4. What is your favorite summer cold drink?
Zagu - Cappuccino, Starbucks Mocha Grande Frapuccino! :D

5. When you take time for yourself, what do you do?

Do Movie Marathon, sing and play my guitar, write a nice article for my blog....

6. Is there something you still want to accomplish in your life? What is it?
To travel in other parts of the world, have a boyfriend and eventually get married and have kids of my own and own a car! :D

7. When you attended school, were you the class clown, the class overachiever, the class shy person, or always ditching school?
A little bit of a class clown, an average achiever.

8. If you close your eyes and want to visualize a very poignant moment in your life, what do you see?
Myself performing onstage! I miss it a lot!

9. Is it easy for you to share your true self in your blog or are you more comfortable writing posts about other people or events?
It really depends on my mood. But it's easier to write about something personal.

10. If you had the choice to sit and read or talk on the phone, which would you do and why?

sit and read... I'm getting sick and tired of being on the phone 4 days a week for my job. I'd rather sit back, relax and read a book! :D

Anyone can grab this tag! Enjoy! :D

My Best Friend Is Back! :D

My best friend Czarina is back here in Manila. I went to see her at Robinson's Mall in Malate the other day. It has been months of not been able to see her since she left for home back in the province. I was excited to at get together with her. But because of a bad flu accompanied with bad weather (it's been raining cats and dogs everyday lately), I seemed to be not having so much fun! Sorry Best!

I'm still down with this irritating flu. I'm glad to see my best friend in shape and same old, though! :D

My best friend and her pretty baby Czij

Love you, Gat! I'm glad you're back!

Photo Shoot After A Day's Work! :D

My colleagues and I did a photo shoot the other day after an exhausting day at work. It's supposed to be an entry for a contest at work but we really were not taking it seriously. So here are the outcome of the photo shoot! Not a disaster but just a whole lot of fun! :D




That's all after a day's work! :D

A Major Major Win After A major Major Tragedy

A rainbow after the rain.

That's what Venus Raj brought to us, Filipinos, after she won the 4th place in this year's Miss Universe beauty pageant which was held in Las Vegas last August 24, Tuesday.

Although we have been dismayed with the Quirino Grandstand Fiasco Monday of this week, a good news about Venus Raj gave us a bit of a light in a most depressing situation. A lot of people said she should have won the title as Ms. Universe of 2010 is she should have elaborated well on her answer.

She was asked by American actor William Baldwin : "What was one big mistake that you've made in your life and what did you do to make it right?"

She answered with: "You know what, sir, in my 22 years of existence I can say that there's nothing major, major problem that I've done in my life because I'm very confident with my family, with the love that they are giving to me. So thank you so much that I'm here. Thank you, thank you so much!"

When I saw the replay on TV (unfortunately I was at work during the live telecast), I honestly felt a bit disappointed. If she could have explained a little bit further, I think she should have won the title! :D

Anyway, she still brought pride to us, Filipinos all over the world! Thank you so much Venus! We're so proud of you! Major! Major! :D

TGIT!!! :D

Thank God It's Tuesday! :D

My work week doesn't end on typical Fridays but ends every Tuesday. Whenever Tuesday comes, my team mates and I are all excited for our shift to end. Some have plans of going home to their nearby hometowns, some are pretty scheduled to get drunk! :D

As for me, I'd get enough sleep, do movie marathon, sleep again, eat some because I have to watch my diet!

I got start my DVD marathon! TGIT! :D

Live Life Like Redmond On The Track

This video is very inspiring. It's about not giving up despite the hardships.

Derek Redmond stumbled and fell during his 400 meter semi final at the 1992 Olympic Games in Barcelona. He stood up and completed a full lap with his father's assistance.

The courage of Redmond accompanied with a father's support is truly uplifting! It's the same with life, with all it's difficulties, we should always remember that we have our Father in Heaven who's there to help us carry the heavy loads.

Have blessed week everyone!

Struggles Of Nurses In The Philippines

By this time, my sister-in-law, Mary Joy is taking her HAAD (Health Authority-Abu Dhabi) examination at a testing center in Makati. It's a regulative body of the Healthcare Sector in Abu Dhabi. My brother is also scheduled to take the same exam on Tuesday next week. Since both of them are wanting to get a job in Dubai, this is the examination they have to pass before they would qualify to get a job as nurses in Abu Dhabi.

Why is it that getting a job as nurses here and abroad becomes so difficult? When they graduate as nurses, they still have to go through a lot before they get employed.

Most registered nurses here in the Philippines look forward to working abroad after graduation or at least after they passed the Nursing Board Exam. After that, they have to be employed as nurses locally since almost all of the employers overseas require that. Some volunteer on public hospitals (unpaid) just so they could get a certificate that they have worked locally. Some even pay just to be experienced nurses since most hospitals here in the Philippines ask them to. After a year or 2 of experience nursing locally, they still have to undergo another examinations to the country where they would want to work. Example of this is the HAAD exam. If ever they pass, they would still have to look for placement fees for the agency.

I feel for those who are jobless Registered Nurses here in our country. It would be a waste if nursing will not become their profession since they've studied 4 years for it and end up being call center agents like my colleagues. I hope the government will act on this and hopefully give our registered nurses jobs locally not at the latter's expense.

I just hope and pray that Mary Joy is going to pass the examination today. That goes to my brother too for his turn next week.

Happy Wednesday! :D

It's a beautiful Wednesday morning! It's my day off from work that's why I feel happy! :D I just love it when I had enough sleep and wake up in the morning not thinking about work at all!

My brother did my laundry yesterday to my surprise! I was a bit embarrassed but thankful that he did! I can spend my day off just watching movies and take care of my blogs!

We are going to see my cousin, Michelle later at lunch. We haven't seen each other after the May election. She just got promoted at work and I'm happy for her!

I haven't jogged this morning as planned. Maybe tomorrow, I would be able to burn some calories with my brother and sis-in-law, hopefully, if we don't oversleep! :D

It's a beautiful Wednesday morning!

Smile - Lilly Allen

A reggae beat for this week's Music Monday! Love this song by Lilly Allen - Smile...

Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. Rules are simple. Leave ONLY the actual post link here and grab the code below and place it at your blog entry. You can grab this code at LadyJava's Lounge Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.

PS: Because of spamming purposes, the linky will be closed on Thursday of each week at midnight, Malaysian Time. Thank you!

Considering A Job Overseas

A friend of mine is now working in Singapore. She informed us that she's having a great time on her new job overseas. Sometimes it makes me want to consider looking for a job abroad. Not only will you find a much better high paying job, you'll also get the chance to travel to other parts of the world.

I have many friends who work and live abroad and are having the time of their lives. If I get an opportunity, I might grab the chance to be able to see the world. I better try it when I'm not yet over 30.

Grown Ups - Movie Review

Imagine a movie which casts famous comedians like Adam Sandler, Kevin James, Chris Rock, David Spade and Rob Schneider. Ah! The movie house definitely will roar into laughter and fun!

I'm lucky I was able to watch a movie with these hilarious comedians in it! I just watched it with my brother Florante and sister-in-law Mary Joy yesterday at Glorrieta cinema. The movie is called Grown Ups.

"Some guys need a little extra time to mature."

The tag line says it all! The movie Grown Ups is about five adult men who didn't seem to grow up after 30 years. They were friends in junior high school and were in a team in basketball.

They got reunited after 30 years when their beloved coach died. They went back to the place of their youth together with their families. They realized that a lot of things didn't change since 1978.

If you want to relax after a day's work or just wanted to chill out, this movie would be the best pick.

Chilled Out And Watched Salt

Tuesday this week, after our tiring work, Judith, Julie and I went to see the movie Salt at Glorrietta 4. It was our last day for work week so we decided to chill out!

Salt is starred by the gorgeous Angelina Jolie who played the CIA agent Evelyn Salt. She is accused by a defector of being a Russian spy and runs for her life to clear her name, or do whatever she is designed to do. It's for you to find out! I don't want to be a spoiler right now! :D

The movie is action packed! The stunts are breathtaking and the twists, incredible! It was reported that during the shoot of the film, Jolie was take to the hospital because of a head injury but was released the same day.

Here's the trailer of the movie! A must see!

Nick Vujicic, A Real Inspiration!

I came across this video while I was browsing through my Facebook account. A man with no limbs. He's truly inspiring!

So if you're feeling sad and worry too much and have been busy making yourself miserable because of life's imperfections, think about Nick Vujicic who never gave up no matter how difficult it is to live. He stayed happy!

God has indeed reasons to everything! :D

Live, laugh and love! Live happy!

Iris - Avril and Goo Goo Dolls

I love Avril Lavigne! I had a band before where we played alternative songs. Avril's songs are part of my repertoire on our gigs.

My colleague told me about this collaboration of Avril with Goo Goo Dolls in one of my favorite songs - Iris. I love the song! It's the soundtrack of my favorite movie - City of Angels!

Here's the song for this week's Music Monday!

Come join Music Monday and share your songs with us. Rules are simple. Leave ONLY the actual post link here and grab the code below and place it at your blog entry. You can grab this code at LadyJava's Lounge Please note these links are STRICTLY for Music Monday participants only. All others will be deleted without prejudice.

PS: Because of spamming purposes, the linky will be closed on Thursday of each week at midnight, Malaysian Time. Thank you!

Enjoy!

Sunday Is Not Exactly "Sleep Day" For Me

I was exhausted when I got home from work today. After doing my EC drops on my other blog earlier, I couldn't help myself from dozing off to la-la-land. :D

I was supposed to go to church this afternoon to join the choir's workout but I wasn't able to wake up. I think Sunday is really "sleep day" for me. Well, not exactly. I have to go to work later so I really have to get enough sleep.

Later on is my 3rd day for work week. I just hope we won't get a lot of calls since it's weekend in the United States. I'm also hoping for no irate callers today. Wish me luck!

Happy Sunday everyone!

Church Service And Call Center Life...

I have attended our Church service earlier. I'm glad that our church locale is just beside where I live. I won't have to spend for transportation whenever I go to church.

I do my church obligations every Saturdays since I have work on Sunday mornings. My work schedule is basically not a typical schedule. My shift starts in wee hours of the morning and I work on weekends. This is the life of a call center agent. I'm not complaining. But it would be better if I live a normal life and get high pay at the same time. :D

I still have work to do later!

Have a blessed weekend everyone!

I Promise To Blog... I'm Back!

Hiatus mode of this blog is no more! I promise to update it from today! :D

Since I am making a promise, I'm going to make sure that I'll do it this time! No more lazy mode, no more procrastination! I promise to wright on this blog. So help me God.

This is it! I'm Walking On Sunshine with blissful Ally is back!

Earth Hour 2010

Tonight, at exactly 8:30 pm Manila time, I will be turning off the lights for an hour. I did the same thing last year. I will do the same thing this year, tonight, at exactly 8:30 pm. I will be joining all the others in making a stand against climate change.


Let's be part of the Earth Hour! Let's help raise awareness of climate change issues. This is for a low-carbon future. Let's help save our Mother Earth!

There's No Place Like Home

Let me first tell you some recent highlights in my life. Well, just about my most recent homecoming in GenSan.

I spent 10-days on vacation at home back in GenSan. There were two occasions that we celebrated in just one venue at Grab-A-Crab. It was my Mom's 63rd birthday and my younger brother's success in passing the Nursing Board Exam. We were able to finally take a family picture! Here it is:


I was able to spend time with Lainy. Had quite a few chats with her since she was very busy at work but still was able to spend time with me.

We had coffee...


and played badminton with friends.


Thanks so much dear cuz for all the help and for once again letting me sleep in your house! :D

I also was able to visit my Alma Mater - Notre Dame of Marbel University with my good friend Denden.


I spent a night with friends and met up with an ex-boyfriend. Which by the way ended up cool. We're friends. Nah! Just read the whole story on the link. :D

Denden and I

And jammed with the Kuerdas Band on their gigs.


I really had fun! Although me and my Mom still don't get along that well, I was glad I was able to spend time with her.

There's indeed no place like home sweet home.