snapshots of my so-called life

In Her Shoes

2008-11-26T17:37:00.000-08:00

If I were in her shoes, I would have asked him what his plans are about “us”. Should we remain “just friends” or risk the friendship and take our relationship to the next level? There is no denying that there is “something” between the two of them. They constantly talk to each other over the phone, over chat, over text even via email. They keep each other updated with the current happenings in

Peyups @ Smart

2008-11-22T07:48:00.001-08:00

- my voice is louder and higher pitched than usual We have all sorts of hopes when we are young. All sorts of dreams and ambitions. When I was eight, I wanted to be a marine

Birthdays in the Data Team Family

2007-11-14T17:24:00.000-08:00

It was Baby Peachy's birthday last November 6. The team surprised her with spaghetti and cake from Red Ribbon. Hindi ko sure kung na-surprise siya kasi ako yung nagpprepare eh I'm just an arm's length away from her. For sure, na-oobvious niya na we're preparing something for her pero dedma na lang siya kunyari. hehehappy birthday, peachy pie!hat full of messageswith friendssarap ng

Tattoo On My Mind

2007-11-04T16:57:00.000-08:00

One of my guilty pleasures is watching Miami Ink on Discovery Travel and Living every late Sunday evenings. I don’t know why I’m so drawn to watching this show, maybe it’s because of the amazement of watching these talented tattoo artists create their masterpieces on a human canvass. Proof of my addiction is how I’ve memorized all the names of the tattoo artists. There’s Ami James, Chris

Unusual Episode on a Usual Friday

2007-10-21T17:09:00.000-07:00

Yesterday, October 19 started out like any usual Friday would. I had breakfast with Juk and Ric at Starbucks, went about with work then had lunch in Glorietta. I went with my usual lunch buddies, Juk, Ric and Trish; Chino and Sir Cels also went with us. We went there via the usual Landmark FX. Since Juk, Trish and Sir Cels still had to withdraw money, Chino, Ric and I decided to go ahead to

to risk

2007-09-29T06:01:00.000-07:00

sharing a text message i got from a friend the other day...It is always a risk to like someone...it involves time, patience and understanding to get someone's heart to open up...at times it will work; other times, it won't...but that's why you call it a RISK--you invest in something and there's a possibility you won't win.However, you still get something in return...strength of heart and mind and

Impeccable Ilocos

2007-09-23T18:33:00.000-07:00

Had the most amazing trip ever last week! Juk, Trish, Ric and I went up north to Ilocos to spend 5 days of fun and frolic, not to mention Juk’s birthday and lots of photo ops. We can’t feel the excitement of our trip yet earlier in the week -not until we were actually in the airport to depart for Laoag- because we were all (pati ba si Ric? hehe) swamped with so much work. Juk and I actually

The Big C

2007-09-07T18:02:00.000-07:00

My Dad has been diagnosed with colorectal cancer 4 years ago. He’s been living a normal life since his surgery and 6 chemo sessions back in 2003. The battle was won…or so we thought. His recent laboratory results showed that his CEA count (marker to determine cancer cells) continues to increase, it even came to a point where it went way beyond the normal level, at an almost alarming level.

Ephemeral Presence

2007-09-06T17:49:00.000-07:00

Was struck with the remark of an officemate the other day. This was what he said, “Cris, masyado ka nang busy dyan, hindi ko na nararamdaman yung presence mo.” He was obviously referring to my being glued to my PC as I focused intently on a requirements and test script documentation with a without a care in the world disposition. I admit that I’m really like that when I work. In order for me

I'm Lucid, Believe Me

2007-09-05T08:27:00.000-07:00

Disclaimer: This poem of sorts is a product of some emotional outburst brought about by PMS. Just wanna share how my mind works on a not-so-good day.Total silence at 1 in the morningRandom thoughts consuming my mindA family member fighting for his lifeCalling for help from up aboveWhy is everybody leaving?Off to a better place, a better lifeWhy do I choose to be stuck here?Comfort zone or

Congrats, Chris J!

2007-08-18T19:12:00.000-07:00

A special shout out for Christina Jovida (my classmate from UST High School) for being the August 2007 Medical Licensure Exam Topnotcher! Congrats, Chris J! Your sisters from Saint Dominica '96 are all very proud of you.

Medusa, is that you?

2007-08-17T20:29:00.000-07:00

Have you ever wondered how Medusa would look like reincarnated?special thanks to ric for being ever so creative. hehe ako ang lucky subject niya for the day. ginawan din niya ng special photoshop project sina trish as trishabella (inspired by juday's isabella poster) and jucyn as jucynderella (inspired by smart link's maalat ang dagat ad). pero the best talaga 'tong medusa project! never fails

Be Anonymous? Or Be Famous?

2007-08-02T19:03:00.000-07:00

Abangan ang mga bagong lalabas na billboard sa EDSA. :)

The Sweetest Thing

2007-07-26T02:41:00.000-07:00

Pon and Zi are the sweetest thing ever. Thanks for sharing, Peachy Pie!

Behind the Shadow of a Doubt

2007-07-22T17:37:00.000-07:00

DailyObsession withUnfounded,BaselessTransgressionHave you ever been in a situation wherein you’re caught in the middle of a doubting and a doubtful personality? Would you be easily swept with revelations which may just be a product of some obsessive notion? Personally, I try to as much as possible be objective and level-headed whenever I’m caught in this kind of situation. But I tell you, it’

Random Thoughts on a Restless Night

2007-07-19T18:16:00.000-07:00

It’s one of those nights again when I can’t seem to put my eyes to sleep. I’ve already watched all the late night shows on TV and have gone through 2 episodes of Grey’s Anatomy and my eyes are still wide awake as an owl’s. For lack of a better thing to do, I’ve decided to just rummage through my MP3s in my laptop and I stumbled upon Everybody’s Changing by Keane at the top of my MP3 list. As I

What a Drastic Change in Hairstyle Means

2007-07-07T20:42:00.000-07:00

Whenever I’m faced with a certain dilemma or whenever I find myself in a situation wherein I don’t have control over, the first thing that comes to my mind is a need for change. And oftentimes, I associate change with a new hairstyle.It was not long ago that I had a haircut. I think my last trip to the salon was about a month ago. The cut was quite drastic because I

From Sunny to Faded Yellow

2007-07-04T17:08:00.000-07:00

“Your worst fear has been confirmed.” was a friend’s YM message to me. I stared blankly at her message hoping that she’d take her statement back, that it was just a joke. But after 5 minutes of no follow up statement whatsoever, I began to realize that what she told me was true. I could not believe that this giddy feeling that I’m experiencing would be cut short just like that. She told me that

Break from Monotony

2007-06-19T17:08:00.000-07:00

I find myself smiling a lot lately. It’s been quite a while since I felt extremely giddy and happy over something. I’m surprised to see myself facing each day with excitement and enthusiasm. It’s a great break from the monotonous and passive state of my life these past months. I'm just thankful to whoever or whatever is causing this sudden change in my life 'cause it brought back glow to my dull

Crazy by Gnarles Barkley

2007-03-08T20:48:00.000-08:00

Sharing the song that's currently on repeat mode in my music player. I'm soo lovin it! :)____________________Crazy by Gnarles BarkleyI remember when, I remember, I remember when I lost my mindThere was something so pleasant about that placeEven your emotions had an echoIn so much spaceAnd when you're out there Without careYeah, I was out of touchBut it wasn't because I didn't know enoughI just

a spooktacular CPG halloween

2006-11-08T16:37:00.000-08:00

sharing the article i've written for CPG Live Messenger. pictures to follow. :)my spooky cubicle marc, me and juk with baby nychole marc attack i know what you did... tin's hanging doll

- My Sony Ericsson t68i -

2006-10-08T00:46:00.000-07:00

sony ericsson t68i 2001 - 2006It's loving owner, Wang, would like to warmly extend her deepest gratitude and appreciation for the many memories they've shared through numerous text messages and phone calls. SE T68i has been a reliable channel to bring her messages across, bringing her closer to her family and friends. May it rest in peace.

say what?

2006-10-05T18:01:00.000-07:00

gusto ko lang ibahagi ang mga nakakatawang komento ng mga taong aking nakasalamuha nitong mga nakaraang araw...dinner sa max's converygys with jucynnag-decide kaming mag-dinner ni jucyn sa max's after office kasi sawa na kami sa mga fastfood, real food naman for a change. swerte ang dating namin kasi walang masyadong tao, maganda pa yung naging pwesto namin...doon kami nakaupo sa mga mala-couch

My High School Seatmate's Wedding

2006-09-10T01:32:00.000-07:00

I got a surprising text from Iya one day and I thought it must be something big since we rarely text each other nowadays. And I was right, her message made me scream with excitement as she informed me that she’s already getting married. The big day is set on the 20th of August in breathtaking Tagaytay. The schedule was perfect for a location wedding since it’s a holiday the following day.Come

Fun Office Moments!

2006-09-10T00:26:00.000-07:00

All work and no play makes Jane a dull girl goes the old adage. Stress kicks in after going through numerous meetings, deadlines, cutovers and extended hours in the office. People from CPG all share this sentiment, that’s why we thought of organizing a weekly badminton game to relieve ourselves from unwanted stress and to also forge friendship and camaraderie among us. Who knows after a number of

The Black Eyed Peas Monkey Business Tour

2006-09-10T00:15:00.000-07:00

I can list the BEP Concert as one of the moments when I had the most awesome time of my life. Actually, I didn't plan to watch this concert; not until Sarah mentioned about it just two weeks before the concert date. We were fortunate because when she inquired at Ticketnet there were still good slots available. I was kinda having hesitations at first because the tix were kinda pricey but what the

shutterbug

2006-09-04T22:07:00.000-07:00

lovers sitting under the treeslush greenery

case of mistaken identity

2006-07-06T03:56:00.000-07:00

i encountered another case of mistaken identity. there are already countless times in my life where my name was mistaken for a guy's. sobrang aliw when i learned that there was a guy contestant sa isang singing contest na ang name ay kris lawrence. o di ba? different permutation lang ng name ko. hahaha so how did this topic come about? may instance kasi yesterday sa office na i was addressed as '

pau's 18th birthday celebration

2006-07-01T07:35:00.000-07:00

the buncho of the family is now 18. can't believe that our dear pau is already an adult. for me, he'll forever remain as my little buncho pau-pau potchi. to celebrate his birthday, the family has decided to have a buffet breakfast at the edsa shangri la hotel. grabe, we were all super stuffed! below are pictures of the fun time we had. birthday boy pautatlong itlogwe are familystomach inby

new business services 'biz' dinner at uva

2006-06-30T07:50:00.000-07:00

sharing pictures from the team dinner we had at uva greenbelt 2.with tin and jucynwith tin and jucyn ulitbiz team with tengclass picture with the principal and dean hehe :P

the great singapore adventure

2006-06-05T20:44:00.000-07:00

here are some of my favorite pictures from my singapore trip. kwento to follow. dami ko nang utang. hehe :psaring and myself on the planefirst meal in singaporein front of the library along orchard roadit's fun to stay at the YMCA!chillin in suntec cityfountain of wealthdurians are best served chilled!experimenting with the ez-link reloading stationbuksan nyo 'tong pinto! naiwan ako ng tren!

sunday club

2006-05-03T22:10:00.000-07:00

write-up to follow. :-)dominic's baby with tita mercyda gerlsda boystanderskulet!sunday clubbilliard galsmove over, black widow!

mommies, babies and high school memories

2006-04-14T06:14:00.000-07:00

our high school class had a reunion once again...this time, with balikbayan couple marky and jecky. i arranged that we all meet at greenbelt 3 after office. sabi ko sa makati naman since maraming nagwowork around the area. we ended up having dinner at kitchen GB3 then coffee after at starbucks. it was great to see everyone again especially those whom i haven't seen for such a long time like

itay volt's luau-themed despedida party!

2006-04-11T08:38:00.000-07:00

twas indeed a fitting despedida celebration for CPT's main man and SADE's eldest elder (hehe) , itay volt. the night was filled with fun, food, drinks and of course good music. the bohols transformed their ala smallville ranch into a summer getaway sans the sand and surf hehe. twas fun to see everyone arrive in their summer regalia. there's mareng joanne with her wide brimmed hat and by wide

copperpopthrill mania

2006-03-26T01:58:00.000-08:00

yesterday, march 25 was the 15th anniversary of our community - mater dei. i was really excited to attend the anniversary celebration because i'd be able to see fellow SADErs, titos and titas whom i haven't had news of for the longest time. reunion of sorts ito! kakatuwa na makita sila ulit. of course, a mater dei celebration would not be complete without a performance from the SADErs. for this

accomplished week!

2006-03-18T20:10:00.000-08:00

i never thought that i could do a lot of things with my life this week. i have never felt this sense of accomplishment in years. since i joined the rat race, my perennial complaint was how my life has become a routinary blah. it's the first time in years wherein i felt a sense of balance; being able to fulfill my duties at work, have time for recreation, sports, friends, family and God. i

A Decade After

2006-03-11T22:24:00.000-08:00

Our high school class (UST HS Saint Dominica '96) had a reunion yesterday to celebrate 10 years since we graduated from our beloved UST High. Being the class president, I took on the responsibility of planning and informing everyone about the said event. Medyo rush din yung preparations kasi Carol will be leaving already on the 19th. I wanted to setup something while she's still here so 1 week

inverted colors

2006-03-10T21:30:00.000-08:00

another picture taking spree at the office. kailangan talaga magpakuha kami ng picture ni tin. hehe aliw kasi yung colors namin! hindi kami sasayaw nito ah. wehehe :ppix taken by her N90pix taken by my w800imoi, juk and tin

make things happen at 27!

2006-02-25T19:45:00.000-08:00

this post has long been overdue. my birthday is already 3 weeks past and now lang ako nagkaron ng inspiration to write about it. i was kinda feeling emotional kasi for the past weeks. ewan ko ba? ganun yata talaga kapag tumatanda...daming naiisip.after days of deep thought and contemplation, i made a vow to myself to make things happen as i turn 27. i don't wanna elaborate on it further basta i

johari window

2006-02-25T18:49:00.000-08:00

it seems like everyone has been bitten by the johari window bug. lahat halos ng kakilala ko may johari window page na pinapangalat. oh well, might as well have my own too. it would be interesting to know what other people think of me so contribute to my page if you have time.Arena(known to self and others)caring, friendlyBlind Spot(known only to others)accepting, calm, cheerful, confident,

the abyss

2006-02-23T21:38:00.000-08:00

a-byss n. 1. An immeasurably deep chasm, depth or void: "lost in the vast abysses of space and time" (Loren Eiseley). 2. A bottomles gulf or pit; any unfathomable cavity or chasm or voidCourtesy of http://www.dictionary.com

balentayms week

2006-02-17T23:45:00.000-08:00

here's an account of what transpired this valentine's week... feb 13 (monday)since myn, dex and i are sans significant others this valentine season, we have decided to just eat our hearts out and by that i mean eating heartily in a buffet dinner at cricles makati shang. dinaan na lang namin lahat sa kain! hehe :p we agreed to meet at around 6:30 pm after office. myn was a bit worried because she

i miss my brothers!

2006-02-05T22:08:00.000-08:00

miss ko na sina pau and lep sobra! kaya nga every time i go home during weekends, i smother them with hugs and kisses. kulang na lang i-shove nila yung face ko away. hehehe :-) kinukulit ko din sila parati by telling them that i love them and that i miss them as in paulit-ulit. they both have this look on their faces kapag kinukulit ko sila nang ganun...yung look na tataas yung kilay and

independence day!

2006-01-22T01:42:00.000-08:00

i have finally decided to join my friend, myn in her condo last wednesday, january 18. the schedule at work already took its toll kaya nagdecide na din ako na mag-move in na with her. there were days kasi na i would stay until 8-9 pm in the office then nakakauwi ako around 10-11 pm na. safe pa naman kasi may MRT pa pero we can never tell pa rin. apart from the long ride home, another

baguio vacation

2006-01-15T05:14:00.000-08:00

sharing my favorite pictures from our baguio trip last december 26-28. write-up to follow. :-)taken from our hotel roomcheck out our backdrop!i've finally found mr. right!mwah!golfing with pinnochiohugs!ang cute ni pau!lamiiiig dali! mahuhulog na yung hat! at the lourdes grotto at the mansion at the mansion

jojo's homecoming

2006-01-15T02:52:00.000-08:00

one of the highlights of my december was the homecoming of my dear friend, jojo. super awaited talaga namin ni mareng beck ang pagdating nya kasi siyempre makukumpleto na naman ang trio namin. for sure, laugh trip and endless chikahan ang mangyayari. hehe as soon as we learned that she already arrived, we immediately arranged a day to meet up with her. super sikat kasi ng lola, kailangan

yves and pepay's wedding

2006-01-15T02:13:00.001-08:00

last sunday (january 8) was the wedding day of yves and pepay. it was held at fernwood gardens, qc. it was such a joyous occasion for the couple. very simple and intimate yung wedding. the part which i loved most was when they showed a video presentation about the couple. well, normal na namang may mga ganong presentations during the reception pero what's unique and cute was they showed an MTV on

Quizzes Quizzes!!!

2005-11-05T18:46:00.000-08:00

These blog quizzes can be pretty addicting. Check whether the results are true or not. hehe :-pYour Brain's PatternYour brain is always looking for the connections in life.You always amaze your friends by figuring out things first.You're also good at connecting people - and often play match maker.You see the world in fluid, flexible terms. Nothing is black or white.What Pattern Is Your Brain?You

no goodbyes, just see you later

2005-10-09T04:12:00.000-07:00

last friday, october 7 was my last day of work at webworks. i've been constantly reminding myself that i shoud not feel sad because parting with the people (my officemates) whom I've grown to love is just a temporary thing. there are surely hundreds of opportunities for us to still meet and see each other. in fact, we made a pact to set at least once or twice a month to have get-together dinners

About Me

2005-10-09T02:06:00.000-07:00

Since Friendster and 360 do not have enough space to accommodate my entry for the About Me portion, I'm just posting my entry here in my blog.- Friends call me Cris. Some mistake it for a guy's name. There was this one instance when my name was actually listed under a boy's section in high school.- Close friends and family call me Wang. Why? It's a long story.- I believe that I have my own

thursday night-out at friday's

2005-05-27T20:19:00.000-07:00

i was surprised to receive a message from paulette one afternoon informing me of a get-together gimik. i immediately got excited 'cause rarely lang namin siya nakakasama and siya pa yung nagyaya. the last time i saw her was when we bumped into each other at the UST hospital cafeteria. i think that was last jan or feb if i'm not mistaken. anyways, the plan was to have dinner somewhere in quezon

lep's 25th birthday celebration!

2005-05-15T16:16:00.000-07:00

since dad has a scheduled trip to china tomorrow until friday, the family has decided to just advance lep's birthday celebration to today. his birthday is really on tuesday, may 17th. we all agreed to just have brunch at chili's tomas morato. isa, lep's girlfriend was also there to join us. super simple celebration lang. 'twas a nice time to bond with the rest of the family since lately everyone

baby you can drive my car

2005-05-14T16:47:00.000-07:00

Baby you can drive my carYes I'm gonna be a star.Baby you can drive my carAnd maybe I love youBeep beep beep beep yeahi've been practicing my driving skills lately. whenever i'm being driven to work by tito dan, he would allow me to take hold of the wheel starting from UP philcoa to my office in libis. it is such an exhillirating feeling to be able to freely cruise down the road. lisensya na lang

one heck of a rollercoaster ride...

2005-05-13T20:41:00.000-07:00

i remember the time when we've ridden the dragon in ocean park two years ago. i was seated next to pau then. i can still vividly recall the side turns and upside-down flips. pau and i were screaming our lungs out. we were both begging for the ride to end. the three rounds seemed like forever.this was the exact same feeling i'm having these past weeks. everything that's been happening seemed to be

aimee's 7th birthday party!

2005-05-09T07:03:00.000-07:00

last sunday after the SADE weekend, we went to aimee's birthday party at KFC diosdado macapagal avenue. it was a joyous occasion for the whole family because the baby in the family has turned 7. ang bilis talaga ng panahon.the event also became a reunion of sorts for the family. i terribly missed seeing my cousins, uncles and aunties. grabe, nagtatangkaran at naglalaparan na sila. ako na lang

mommy wannabe

2005-05-09T06:19:00.000-07:00

bagay ba sa 'kin maging mommy? this is my cutey inaanak, justin (ate mercy and jayvee's second baby).during the SADE weekend, ate mercy and i had the time to bond together. we talked about the joys and pains of married life. after the talk we had, i realized that marriage is definitely not the path i'd want to take this soon. marriage and kids are big responsibilities that one must be

these are a few of my favorite things...

2005-05-01T22:49:00.000-07:00

"...when the dogs bite , when the bee stings, when i'm feeling sad...i simply remember my favorite things and then i don't feel so bad..."-from The Sound of MusicSHEER JOY- service to God- family togetherness- loyal friends- warm hugs- sincere appreciation - deep concern- undivided trust- generosity- selflessness- love ACTIVITIES- dancing- collecting greatest hits CDs- going to the gym - writin

what boredome does...

2005-04-30T16:43:00.000-07:00

paalala: ang mga makikita ninyo sa ibaba ay epekto nang matinding antok at puyat. sinisigurado po naming mga nasa wastong pag-iisip ang mga taong 'yan habang ginagawa nila ang mga bagay na inyong masasaksihan.sleepy headsnyaha!hear no evil...see no evil...speak no evil...!haha!

congrats, pau!

2005-04-02T05:10:00.000-08:00

Cheers to our dear buncho for graduating in high school last March 31st. You make us extra proud for having grown to be a mature and good-natured individual. Too bad I was not physically present to witness you walking up the stage to receive your diploma. Despite my absence, always remember that one fact would remain the same - I'm the proudest ate in the whole world. Love yah, Pau!

happy birthday to me!

2005-02-05T05:00:00.000-08:00

i always turn into a sentimental freak whenever my birthday comes up. ever since i was a kid, i always look forward to celebrating my birthday. it's not because i always have parties or gifts. i just feel extra special on that day especially when people remembered that it's my day. it really means so much whenever someone would take the time to text, to call or to send out a card. this year, i

loco over leo

2005-01-19T04:58:00.000-08:00

giddy is the perfect word to describe my current mood. i can't help but feel like a high school teener whenever i gaze at leonardo di caprio's picture. (fyi, the picture below is from the december 2004 issue of vanity fair magazine.) leo was my number one crush back then. my admiration for him started when bop, seventeen and ym magazines were in heavy circulation in our classroom. i think i was a

fair-y godmother

2005-01-17T05:14:00.000-08:00

i was once again chosen to be a godmother; this time to ate mercy and jayvee's cutey baby - justin miguel. from the many times that i've been asked to be a godmother, 'twas my first time to encounter an extra-ordinary christening ceremony. instead of having the water be poured on to the forehead of the baby, the child is immersed in water. and it was not done once, the child is soaked three times

an encore for 2004!

2005-01-14T05:21:00.000-08:00

2005 has finally arrived! 2004 was a great year for me and for the rest of the family. a lot of things have transpired - some good, some not-so-good but still we consider ourselves tremendously blessed for the many graces and miracles that the LORD has performed on us. here are some of the highlights of the past year:january - mom and dad celebrated their 27 years of wedded bliss.february - my