An update --
Life is going well for me. I am enjoying the new sensations my pregnancy has brought with it --
I am, however, having problems with my clothes. I've been slowly purchasing pieces that can accommodate my growing girth and I'm trying to find clothes that I can still wear even after I give birth. Thankfully, I've managed to find such pieces and I am pleased with the investment.
I've been enjoying a relatively trouble-free pregnancy -- no morning sickness, no food cravings/aversions, my skin wasn't affected by the hormones, etc -- so I am wondering when the other shoe is going to drop.
Yes, I am still suspicious about the universe. I know that there needs to be a balance of sorts and I'm waiting for that to happen to me.
I just hope it's not anything bad.
* * *
Dates --
February 4 - sister's bday
February 6 - school holiday (H'ray!)
February 18 - Zsa Zsa Zaturnnah with sibs
February 21 - bros' bday
It's a busy month for me -- tomorrow is Chinese New Year and we have to attend a wedding in Manila. (We don't mind going because the food promises to be good. ^_^) Today, I dragged Johann to UP Film Center because the English Dept sponsored a showing of Kidlat Tahimik's Mababangong Bangungot (Perfumed Nightmare), which I thought was excellent.
At the end of the movie, our students clapped. I don't know if that was sincere, but I'd like to believe they got something from the movie. ^_^
Saturday, January 14, 2006
Making French Toast --
E gave me a loaf of honey bread which he and his sister baked. When I saw it, I immediately asked him if they've tried making french toast with it and he said no. I told him that I might give it a go and that I would tell him how it turns out.
Johann and I made french toast last Thursday and we used E's honey bread.
It turned out really well. ^_^
My hubby's only complaint is that it wasn't sweet enough. I cut back on the sugar because I thought the honey in the honey bread would be enough sweetness.
E gave me a loaf of honey bread which he and his sister baked. When I saw it, I immediately asked him if they've tried making french toast with it and he said no. I told him that I might give it a go and that I would tell him how it turns out.
Johann and I made french toast last Thursday and we used E's honey bread.
It turned out really well. ^_^
My hubby's only complaint is that it wasn't sweet enough. I cut back on the sugar because I thought the honey in the honey bread would be enough sweetness.
Friday, January 13, 2006
Carlo Vergara's Zsazsa Zaturnnah: Ze Muzikal --
Eula Valdez
Agot Isidro
Tuxqs Rutaquio
Ricci Chan
Lauren Novero
Arnold Reyes
Deeda Barretto
Wilma Doesnt
Mayen Estañero
Tess Jamias
and the Tanghalang Pilipino’s Actors’ Company
direction Chris Millado
music/lyrics/musical direction Vincent A. de Jesus
adaptation Chris Martinez
lighting design Shoko Matsumoto
choreography Ding Cruz
set design Sonny Aniceto
costume design Nicole Mori
technical direction Barbara Tan-Tiongco
stage management Chynna Roxas
February 10 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 25 March 3 | 4 | 2006 8:00PM
February 11 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 26 March 4 | 5 | 2006 3:00PM
Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
Tanghalang Pilipino 832-3661 / 832-1125 locals 1620 / 1621 /
(0920) 953-5381 / 0920 953-5419
email ccptanghalan@yahoo.com
TicketWorld 891-9999
Eula Valdez
Agot Isidro
Tuxqs Rutaquio
Ricci Chan
Lauren Novero
Arnold Reyes
Deeda Barretto
Wilma Doesnt
Mayen Estañero
Tess Jamias
and the Tanghalang Pilipino’s Actors’ Company
direction Chris Millado
music/lyrics/musical direction Vincent A. de Jesus
adaptation Chris Martinez
lighting design Shoko Matsumoto
choreography Ding Cruz
set design Sonny Aniceto
costume design Nicole Mori
technical direction Barbara Tan-Tiongco
stage management Chynna Roxas
February 10 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 24 | 25 March 3 | 4 | 2006 8:00PM
February 11 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 26 March 4 | 5 | 2006 3:00PM
Tanghalang Huseng Batute (CCP Studio Theater)
Tanghalang Pilipino 832-3661 / 832-1125 locals 1620 / 1621 /
(0920) 953-5381 / 0920 953-5419
email ccptanghalan@yahoo.com
TicketWorld 891-9999
Monday, January 09, 2006
Should've written earlier --
But I've been busy and, every time I sit down to write, I couldn't think of anything to say.
Today I do. ^_^
I got an email from Fully Booked informing me that I'm one of the people who won their Booked the Halls! promo and I get a free book! They sent me a list of books to choose from and, imagine my glee when I saw Jamie Oliver's book Jamie's Kitchen there.
Yay!
* * *
Best gifts for Christmas --
I got really interesting presents this year. The safe fallback was always clothes but, because of my condition, getting me a gift has become more of a challenge for my siblings.
My bros got me the Iron Chef (Japan) guide book that details all the battles and the recipes for the best dishes are also there. They also got me the Jamie Oliver First Season DVD set. Glee!
Johann was supposed to get me this really lovely blouse that would work as a maternity thing, but they didn't have stock of my size. ~Sigh~ So he surprised me with the Gilmore Girls Season One boxed set. ^_^
Ah, DVD-watching goodness. ^_^
My sister got me a really lovely kimono-inspired top from Topshop for Christmas. I tried it on before we purchased it to make sure I can still wear it even when I get big. ^_^
Friend B surprised me with the Complete Peanuts Book 1, which is my current bedside reading. ^_^
* * *
Best gifts for Birthday --
Considering that my birthday is just 2 weeks after Christmas, I rarely expect lavish gifts, but my siblings managed to WOW! me for my birthday. They got me the Region 2 4-disc set of Howl's Moving Castle that came with an actualy film cell from the movie. So clear, so lovely and the subtitles were so accurate! ^_^
They also got me a hair dryer, which I used today. Yay!
My hun is getting me my waffle maker and I'm just trying to scout around for the best one. So far, the Asahi one is the strongest contender with three changeable plates (one for paninis, one for sandwiches and one for making waffles).
Best part about this birthday is being woken up at midnight and having your hubby greet you "Happy Birthday" and being able to say "Same to you" ^_^
But I've been busy and, every time I sit down to write, I couldn't think of anything to say.
Today I do. ^_^
I got an email from Fully Booked informing me that I'm one of the people who won their Booked the Halls! promo and I get a free book! They sent me a list of books to choose from and, imagine my glee when I saw Jamie Oliver's book Jamie's Kitchen there.
Yay!
* * *
Best gifts for Christmas --
I got really interesting presents this year. The safe fallback was always clothes but, because of my condition, getting me a gift has become more of a challenge for my siblings.
My bros got me the Iron Chef (Japan) guide book that details all the battles and the recipes for the best dishes are also there. They also got me the Jamie Oliver First Season DVD set. Glee!
Johann was supposed to get me this really lovely blouse that would work as a maternity thing, but they didn't have stock of my size. ~Sigh~ So he surprised me with the Gilmore Girls Season One boxed set. ^_^
Ah, DVD-watching goodness. ^_^
My sister got me a really lovely kimono-inspired top from Topshop for Christmas. I tried it on before we purchased it to make sure I can still wear it even when I get big. ^_^
Friend B surprised me with the Complete Peanuts Book 1, which is my current bedside reading. ^_^
* * *
Best gifts for Birthday --
Considering that my birthday is just 2 weeks after Christmas, I rarely expect lavish gifts, but my siblings managed to WOW! me for my birthday. They got me the Region 2 4-disc set of Howl's Moving Castle that came with an actualy film cell from the movie. So clear, so lovely and the subtitles were so accurate! ^_^
They also got me a hair dryer, which I used today. Yay!
My hun is getting me my waffle maker and I'm just trying to scout around for the best one. So far, the Asahi one is the strongest contender with three changeable plates (one for paninis, one for sandwiches and one for making waffles).
Best part about this birthday is being woken up at midnight and having your hubby greet you "Happy Birthday" and being able to say "Same to you" ^_^
Sunday, January 01, 2006
First post of the year --
I finally got my Starbucks planner yesterday (in SM North Edsa -- because Katipunan ran out of planners). H'ray!
Been trying to think of a way to sum up the year that was and the word that comes to mind is possibilities.
It was a year when I explored new frontiers --
-- I got married and discovered what it meant to be a wife.
-- I moved out of our unit in San Juan and moved into a unit in Katipunan and learned what life is like without household help.
-- I decided to downsize and focus on the essentials and am slowly learning about authentic friendships and what matters most.
-- I'm pregnant and am currently learning what it would mean to be a mother.
There were a lot of tragedies in 2005 -- the tsunami that hit Thailand, the hurricanes and the earthquakes, etc. What I learned from that is how valuable life is and every minute of it.
When I was in Iloilo, I attended the birthday party of one of my parents' friends -- she is a cancer survivor and, every year, she makes it a point to celebrates her birthday. For her, her birthday celebration marks each blessed year of her life. For her, her birthday is a celebration of her life and what she had to go undergo in order to realize that.
This year, we got treated to a talk by a recently-ordained Carmelite priest. It was on forgiveness and was part of his series of talks for the Advent recollection. It was a timely talk, considering a year was ending and another one was about to start. The topic was forgiveness and the outline was simple --
Who.
Why.
How.
One of the things he emphasized was that we should forgive ourselves for the people that we were. I'd like to think I've done just that and I'm starting the year with the slate clean.
And then I got a new year message from Gabs -- she quoted lines from RENT:
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Measure your life in love
I'm thankful for that reminder and I'm looking forward to the year ahead.
I finally got my Starbucks planner yesterday (in SM North Edsa -- because Katipunan ran out of planners). H'ray!
Been trying to think of a way to sum up the year that was and the word that comes to mind is possibilities.
It was a year when I explored new frontiers --
-- I got married and discovered what it meant to be a wife.
-- I moved out of our unit in San Juan and moved into a unit in Katipunan and learned what life is like without household help.
-- I decided to downsize and focus on the essentials and am slowly learning about authentic friendships and what matters most.
-- I'm pregnant and am currently learning what it would mean to be a mother.
There were a lot of tragedies in 2005 -- the tsunami that hit Thailand, the hurricanes and the earthquakes, etc. What I learned from that is how valuable life is and every minute of it.
When I was in Iloilo, I attended the birthday party of one of my parents' friends -- she is a cancer survivor and, every year, she makes it a point to celebrates her birthday. For her, her birthday celebration marks each blessed year of her life. For her, her birthday is a celebration of her life and what she had to go undergo in order to realize that.
This year, we got treated to a talk by a recently-ordained Carmelite priest. It was on forgiveness and was part of his series of talks for the Advent recollection. It was a timely talk, considering a year was ending and another one was about to start. The topic was forgiveness and the outline was simple --
Who.
Why.
How.
One of the things he emphasized was that we should forgive ourselves for the people that we were. I'd like to think I've done just that and I'm starting the year with the slate clean.
And then I got a new year message from Gabs -- she quoted lines from RENT:
Five hundred twenty five thousand six hundred minutes
Measure your life in love
I'm thankful for that reminder and I'm looking forward to the year ahead.
Friday, December 30, 2005
Tadaima~
Just got back from Iloilo. My mom was able to find us really cheap tickets and we saved a bit of money -- the only catch was that it was the earliest flight out (710am)
Had a very interesting experience on the flight going to Iloilo -- I sat beside a lady who was apparently allergic to newsprint ink. She asked me if I could not read my newspaper. (This being the holiday season, the nagging need to be charitable and generous made me reluctantly agree.)
Thinking about it now, it must be sad to be allergic to that -- imagine not being able to read the newspapers. I wonder if her allergy extends to books as well -- it's not like those are printed on glossy paper.
I am rambling. Apologies. ^_^
Just got back from Iloilo. My mom was able to find us really cheap tickets and we saved a bit of money -- the only catch was that it was the earliest flight out (710am)
Had a very interesting experience on the flight going to Iloilo -- I sat beside a lady who was apparently allergic to newsprint ink. She asked me if I could not read my newspaper. (This being the holiday season, the nagging need to be charitable and generous made me reluctantly agree.)
Thinking about it now, it must be sad to be allergic to that -- imagine not being able to read the newspapers. I wonder if her allergy extends to books as well -- it's not like those are printed on glossy paper.
I am rambling. Apologies. ^_^
Thursday, December 22, 2005
Merry Merry! --
Going home to Iloilo tomorrow to celebrate Christmas with my family and will be back here to spend New Year with Johann's mom.
I'm really excited to go home to Iloilo -- I'm already thinking about what to eat. ^_^
* * *
Watch --
The Family Stone
I thought it was a fun movie to watch and prepares you for the holidays.
And my hun cried during some bits of the movie. Lol!
No. Really. He did. ^_^
Going home to Iloilo tomorrow to celebrate Christmas with my family and will be back here to spend New Year with Johann's mom.
I'm really excited to go home to Iloilo -- I'm already thinking about what to eat. ^_^
* * *
Watch --
The Family Stone
I thought it was a fun movie to watch and prepares you for the holidays.
And my hun cried during some bits of the movie. Lol!
No. Really. He did. ^_^
Friday, December 16, 2005
Almost done with my Top 5s --
Books for the year:
5. What to Expect When You're Expecting (my bible!)
4. Angels and Insects by AS Byatt
3. Castle Waiting series by Linda Medley
2. Harry Potter and the Half-Blooded Prince by JK Rowling
1. Brand New Friend by Mike Gayle
Happy Thoughts
5. Mandarin Oriental
4. my work and my students and my friends at work
3. Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong
2. July 23, 2005
1. Still my J (and the little bean along the way ^_^) / my sibs and my parents
Life-Changing Experiences
5.
4.
3. living away from my sister =(
2. the Little Bean (I suspect this will be number 1 next year)
1. Getting married
Promises for 2006
5. watch more movies!
4. adopt a healthier lifestyle
3. read more books
2. be a better teacher
1. finish my MA
* * *
Didn't realize --
How painful it would be to wrap so many presents!
I'm distributing the ones for work today and we're having our annual sibling party on Sunday.
* * *
The Christmas Story --
I'm letting my students read is O Henry's Gift of the Magi -- it's consistent with the authors I've been taking up with them so far.
Books for the year:
5. What to Expect When You're Expecting (my bible!)
4. Angels and Insects by AS Byatt
3. Castle Waiting series by Linda Medley
2. Harry Potter and the Half-Blooded Prince by JK Rowling
1. Brand New Friend by Mike Gayle
Happy Thoughts
5. Mandarin Oriental
4. my work and my students and my friends at work
3. Bangkok, Singapore and Hong Kong
2. July 23, 2005
1. Still my J (and the little bean along the way ^_^) / my sibs and my parents
Life-Changing Experiences
5.
4.
3. living away from my sister =(
2. the Little Bean (I suspect this will be number 1 next year)
1. Getting married
Promises for 2006
5. watch more movies!
4. adopt a healthier lifestyle
3. read more books
2. be a better teacher
1. finish my MA
* * *
Didn't realize --
How painful it would be to wrap so many presents!
I'm distributing the ones for work today and we're having our annual sibling party on Sunday.
* * *
The Christmas Story --
I'm letting my students read is O Henry's Gift of the Magi -- it's consistent with the authors I've been taking up with them so far.
Wednesday, December 14, 2005
How well do you know your bands? --
Name the 75 bands this picture represents.
<-- My bro pointed this site out to me. I think Johann will have fun with it because he is more of a music buff than I am.
* * *
Deciding --
Whether I should end the year with Misery (by Anton Chekhov)
or giving my students a nice Christmas-related story.
I don't want my students starting their Christmas holidays with a depressing story like Misery but, if I want to stick to my schedule, I should.
Plus, I don't know which Christmas story to let them read in exhange.
* * *
Reminding myself --
Dinner with the Dans girls on Wednesday.
* * *
Because admission is one of the steps to recovery --
I am addicted to Naruto.
Name the 75 bands this picture represents.
<-- My bro pointed this site out to me. I think Johann will have fun with it because he is more of a music buff than I am.
* * *
Deciding --
Whether I should end the year with Misery (by Anton Chekhov)
or giving my students a nice Christmas-related story.
I don't want my students starting their Christmas holidays with a depressing story like Misery but, if I want to stick to my schedule, I should.
Plus, I don't know which Christmas story to let them read in exhange.
* * *
Reminding myself --
Dinner with the Dans girls on Wednesday.
* * *
Because admission is one of the steps to recovery --
I am addicted to Naruto.
Tuesday, December 13, 2005
On Weddings --
Last Sunday Johann and I attended my cousin's cousin's wedding (meaning we aren't related) -- the wedding ceremony was at San Sebastian and the reception was at Edsa Shangri-la.
I like attending weddings. I like attending wedding receptions more. When we got married, we really didn't get a chance to eat and the food at Mandarin is really good. ~sniff~
So now, we make it a point to attend weddings so we can eat.
* * *
Need to watch --
Chicken Little
King Kong
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros
Last Sunday Johann and I attended my cousin's cousin's wedding (meaning we aren't related) -- the wedding ceremony was at San Sebastian and the reception was at Edsa Shangri-la.
I like attending weddings. I like attending wedding receptions more. When we got married, we really didn't get a chance to eat and the food at Mandarin is really good. ~sniff~
So now, we make it a point to attend weddings so we can eat.
* * *
Need to watch --
Chicken Little
King Kong
Kiss Kiss Bang Bang
Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros
Friday, December 09, 2005
I need to do this --
-- because I am getting forgetful and I have taken to using my phone's calendar/appointment keeper as a reminder of what I need to do on certain days.
December 10 - VtES MCM Party
December 11 - Wedding
December 12 - Lunch with V
December 18 - Una's Binyag (I'm ninang! I'm so excited! ^_^)
December 23 - Iloilo
* * *
Preparing for Christmas --
I'm almost done with gifts for my sibs -- we've already agreed on what we're getting for our parents so we'll just chip in for that.
It's interesting how our tastes change with time and how it's becoming more and more challenging to find the perfect gift for them.
The hardest gift to purchase is my hubby's -- we're together most of the time and it's hard to hide his gift in such a small place.
I have a plan, though and I hope I can pull it off. ^_^
-- because I am getting forgetful and I have taken to using my phone's calendar/appointment keeper as a reminder of what I need to do on certain days.
December 10 - VtES MCM Party
December 11 - Wedding
December 12 - Lunch with V
December 18 - Una's Binyag (I'm ninang! I'm so excited! ^_^)
December 23 - Iloilo
* * *
Preparing for Christmas --
I'm almost done with gifts for my sibs -- we've already agreed on what we're getting for our parents so we'll just chip in for that.
It's interesting how our tastes change with time and how it's becoming more and more challenging to find the perfect gift for them.
The hardest gift to purchase is my hubby's -- we're together most of the time and it's hard to hide his gift in such a small place.
I have a plan, though and I hope I can pull it off. ^_^
Monday, December 05, 2005
Places in Katipunan
5. 7-11
4. UP Shopping Center
3. National Bookstore
2. Rustan's Fresh (nothing cures a bad mood like a supermarket ^_^)
1. Our place
Places elsewhere
5. Gateway Mall
4. Greenhills Shopping Center / The Promenade
3. All the Fully Booked branches
2. Podium
1. Mandarin Oriental <-- special reasons why ^_^
Games (console, PC, online, etc.)
5.
4.
3. Harvest Moon <-- just got this yesterday (so much potential...)
2. Stronghold / Stronghold Crusader
1. Caesar III
OSTs
5.
4. Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
3. Avenue Q
2. Wicked
1. RENT movie OST (though I don't have this yet, I'm sure I will love it)
Places to get Hakaw
5. Tin Hau at Mandarin Oriental
4. Won Ton
3. DEC (frozen)
2. North Park
1. David's Tea House
5. 7-11
4. UP Shopping Center
3. National Bookstore
2. Rustan's Fresh (nothing cures a bad mood like a supermarket ^_^)
1. Our place
Places elsewhere
5. Gateway Mall
4. Greenhills Shopping Center / The Promenade
3. All the Fully Booked branches
2. Podium
1. Mandarin Oriental <-- special reasons why ^_^
Games (console, PC, online, etc.)
5.
4.
3. Harvest Moon <-- just got this yesterday (so much potential...)
2. Stronghold / Stronghold Crusader
1. Caesar III
OSTs
5.
4. Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
3. Avenue Q
2. Wicked
1. RENT movie OST (though I don't have this yet, I'm sure I will love it)
Places to get Hakaw
5. Tin Hau at Mandarin Oriental
4. Won Ton
3. DEC (frozen)
2. North Park
1. David's Tea House
Saturday, December 03, 2005
Friday, December 02, 2005
Weekend --
Actually, my weekend started yesterday because classes today were cancelled to give way to ACP 2005.
I'm very happy with the progress I'm making with my Christmas shopping -- I've been able to scout around for some potential gifts and I have this long weekend to purchase them.
One bite at a time. ^_^
* * *
Top 5s for 2005 --
I should've started yesterday, but I was really busy and, by the time I got home, I was really tired and tamad.
1. List five things you'd like to accomplish by the end of the year.
- learn how to cook good arroz caldo
- hang all the framed pieces on our walls
- find time to have lunch/dinner with all of my friends
- visit my teacher friends in Xavier
- finish watching Naruto
2. List five things you'd like to learn how to do.- good arroz caldo
- draw
- manage the budget more effectively
- drive
- swim
3. List five things you'd do if you won the lottery (no limit).- give some of the money to the Ateneo and UP Scholars Fund
- set up funds for my future children
- travel!
- set up a retirement fund for all of my teachers and yayas
- invest in some pieces of art (We want an Orlina!)
4. List five things you do that help you relax.
- walking around with my hun
- read / write down thoughts
- prepare a peanut butter and nutella sandwich
- have a good meal / go shopping
- ask for hugs ^_^
Actually, my weekend started yesterday because classes today were cancelled to give way to ACP 2005.
I'm very happy with the progress I'm making with my Christmas shopping -- I've been able to scout around for some potential gifts and I have this long weekend to purchase them.
One bite at a time. ^_^
* * *
Top 5s for 2005 --
I should've started yesterday, but I was really busy and, by the time I got home, I was really tired and tamad.
1. List five things you'd like to accomplish by the end of the year.
- learn how to cook good arroz caldo
- hang all the framed pieces on our walls
- find time to have lunch/dinner with all of my friends
- visit my teacher friends in Xavier
- finish watching Naruto
2. List five things you'd like to learn how to do.- good arroz caldo
- draw
- manage the budget more effectively
- drive
- swim
3. List five things you'd do if you won the lottery (no limit).- give some of the money to the Ateneo and UP Scholars Fund
- set up funds for my future children
- travel!
- set up a retirement fund for all of my teachers and yayas
- invest in some pieces of art (We want an Orlina!)
4. List five things you do that help you relax.
- walking around with my hun
- read / write down thoughts
- prepare a peanut butter and nutella sandwich
- have a good meal / go shopping
- ask for hugs ^_^
Thursday, December 01, 2005
Day with my sister --
I didn't have anything planned today and I needed to get something for Johann's boss who is getting married this week. I called up my sister and asked her if she wanted to go out and do some Christmas shopping (a perfect opportunity to do so because we weren't with my sibs and my hubby) --
We went to Podium and browsed through all the nice shops. We ended up with a handful of shopping bags each.
Had a good lunch at Delifrance -- one of our favorite places.
I was able to buy a really pretty formal top from K&Company (one of the sister brands of Kate+Jack/Gingersnaps) which will grow with me as the months progress. I am ready for any wedding and formal occasion. Raar!
It was a fun day -- while waiting for the wedding gift to be wrapped, my sister told me that she missed me. Aaaawwwww.
I miss her too! >_<
I didn't have anything planned today and I needed to get something for Johann's boss who is getting married this week. I called up my sister and asked her if she wanted to go out and do some Christmas shopping (a perfect opportunity to do so because we weren't with my sibs and my hubby) --
We went to Podium and browsed through all the nice shops. We ended up with a handful of shopping bags each.
Had a good lunch at Delifrance -- one of our favorite places.
I was able to buy a really pretty formal top from K&Company (one of the sister brands of Kate+Jack/Gingersnaps) which will grow with me as the months progress. I am ready for any wedding and formal occasion. Raar!
It was a fun day -- while waiting for the wedding gift to be wrapped, my sister told me that she missed me. Aaaawwwww.
I miss her too! >_<
Monday, November 28, 2005
Monday, Holiday --
I'm controlling myself from waking up Johann --
This is, perhaps, one of the ways in which we are different -- I am an early waker-upper and he is a late sleeper.
Today is the tail-end of the long weekend the government has given us and it's been a truly productive weekend so far.
We had originally planned to finish our Christmas shopping this weekend but, because I'm not feeling 100% well, we had to cut short our trip. We did manage to make a dent on our Christmas list and we're confident that we can finish our lists by next weekend. ^_^
I'm controlling myself from waking up Johann --
This is, perhaps, one of the ways in which we are different -- I am an early waker-upper and he is a late sleeper.
Today is the tail-end of the long weekend the government has given us and it's been a truly productive weekend so far.
We had originally planned to finish our Christmas shopping this weekend but, because I'm not feeling 100% well, we had to cut short our trip. We did manage to make a dent on our Christmas list and we're confident that we can finish our lists by next weekend. ^_^
Friday, November 25, 2005
Gearing up for the long weekend --
This is an important weekend for me and Johann -- we designated this weekend as "Christmas Shopping Weekend" and had made plans about where we were going and who to buy for first.
We were supposed to finish ALL of our Christmas shopping this weekend to avoid the madness of December.
We've also been debating about whether we should get a tree -- and we're getting that this weekend as well.
And then I got a cold. Bleh. Now we have to limit our outing so that I don't get tired and more sick.
* * *
Highlights --
I've been having very eventful days with family and friends --
Last Sunday, my sibs and I finally cashed in our Breakfast Buffet gift certificates from Mandarin. It was our first time to try out a local hotel's breakfast buffet as a group -- this one was okay. Some dishes were really yummy and others were a bit oily.
They served hakaw and congee and that made my day. ^_^
After a very long and leisurely breakfast, we went to GB3 and attended mass at the church/chapel nearby.
Last Tuesday, I met up with CD and we talked over hotdogs smothered in mustard, mayo and ketchup. The last time I saw her was at my wedding so we had plenty of catching up to do.
Lunches at the Faculty Lounge have also been fun -- most of us are saving up for the Christmas season so we've all become "baon" people.
* * *
Classes --
My classes have been going well -- I'm getting along with all of my classes and I'm really enjoying teaching fiction.
I still feel like I haven't fully immersed myself in the semester -- it's as if I'm holding back or something.
Oh well --
This is an important weekend for me and Johann -- we designated this weekend as "Christmas Shopping Weekend" and had made plans about where we were going and who to buy for first.
We were supposed to finish ALL of our Christmas shopping this weekend to avoid the madness of December.
We've also been debating about whether we should get a tree -- and we're getting that this weekend as well.
And then I got a cold. Bleh. Now we have to limit our outing so that I don't get tired and more sick.
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Highlights --
I've been having very eventful days with family and friends --
Last Sunday, my sibs and I finally cashed in our Breakfast Buffet gift certificates from Mandarin. It was our first time to try out a local hotel's breakfast buffet as a group -- this one was okay. Some dishes were really yummy and others were a bit oily.
They served hakaw and congee and that made my day. ^_^
After a very long and leisurely breakfast, we went to GB3 and attended mass at the church/chapel nearby.
Last Tuesday, I met up with CD and we talked over hotdogs smothered in mustard, mayo and ketchup. The last time I saw her was at my wedding so we had plenty of catching up to do.
Lunches at the Faculty Lounge have also been fun -- most of us are saving up for the Christmas season so we've all become "baon" people.
* * *
Classes --
My classes have been going well -- I'm getting along with all of my classes and I'm really enjoying teaching fiction.
I still feel like I haven't fully immersed myself in the semester -- it's as if I'm holding back or something.
Oh well --
Tuesday, November 22, 2005
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