The Homecoming

I never really expected this day to be so fun. I just got home by the way, fresh from a fun night with highschool friends that I havent seen for like a decade already. Today is our Homecoming Party and I am one of those who's lucky and blessed enough to join it.

I was supposed to host a wedding this afternoon, and I already told our Homecoming organizers that I wont be able to come due to schedule constraints. I however found myslef a proxy (thank you Jenn, I owe you one), so I immediately decided to prep up to join the Homecoming. I was so excited to see my old friends that I couldnt stop smiling while I was in the cab.

What was supposed to be an afternoon party lasted until past midnight. There was food, wine, videoke and a lot of talking and laughing and catching up. I could not believe it has already been 10 years for STEC.

2010 is our 10th year anniversary so we have to plan for something BIG just for our batch this time. Gaaaad I'm excited.

I didnt realize I was that sick until I saw the receipt from Rose Pharmacy

I was in the office last Wednesday when I started to feel some pain on my chest. I freaked out a bit coz I always took for granted the need to have an executive medical check-up. Something could be wrong and I'm not aware of it. I decided to just call it a day and headed home to rest.

The next morning I immediately payed a visit to my company physician to have my blood sugar and cholesterol levels tested. My mom's dad is diabetic, and my dad is hypertensive so there's this big chance of me getting all these problems myself.

I had to endure getting pricked and after like a minute I found out that my blood sugar is at a very normal level, but my cholesterol level is a bit beyond what is normal (I think the doctor said that the normal count at my age should be 200, I got 204). Nothing alarming though.

There. I guess I really have to quit this romance between me and Papa Jo's chicharon.

Anyways, I had the doctor check what could be causing my chest pains and he told me that it could be because of my one week-old cough. I had this rhinitis for the longest time, I kind of just pushed it aside coz I'm really used to having this especially during summertime.

He prescribed me some medications which cost me a little bit below P2000. I didnt realize I was that sick until I saw the receipt from Rose Pharmacy. P2000 is a lot, I mean that's a pair of jeans already.

On top of that I was told not to work for the next two days. That makes me crazy in my head coz I live alone with nothing but the TV and the internet and I easily get bored and I couldnt even get out coz I'm sick. I have downloaded and watched every movie I could think of, and I fifnished a couple of pocketbooks.

Elppp.

Welcome to the World, Baby Allyza Nicole!

We have another Laagans baby!

It's take two for Daddy Arjay and Mommy Nikki~

Love love love!

Oslec's Bleeding Love, Dannah's Fab Curls, the Chip and Raiken Reunion and the Tale of the Two Towers (of GPS)

After like 3 months I decided to go out and spend some fun weekend night-out with my officemates. It feels weird, I felt like I have gotten so used to staying at home during weekends that I was fighting off the urge to snooze while we were having dinner at 30s Resto Bar. I pigged out on the lengua and totally forgot about my 2 week camote diet. Guess I'm gonna have to repent on it tomorrow.

My friends and I went to VIPs at IT Park for some alcohol. I was amazed at how IT Park changed so quickly, barts now line up that strip behind Skyrise 3. Awesome.

We ordered 2 tall towers of GPS. I loathe GPS, I never had good memories with this drink (I usually end up so drunk I could barely even go home). We played an improvised roullette game to make sure everyone gets drunk. I was controlling my consumption, but the next thing I knew, I was drinking my GPS like it was juice. Halfway through, Ash fell down.

Now it's Dannah versus Aimee versus Oslec versus me.

We continued the fun at Rainbow for some videoke fix. Of course, when it's videoke, it could only mean Oslec singing Bleeding Love. hahaha.

And what could be more perfect than a little Keith and jason videoke reunion. FYI, we practiced this "Before I Let You Go" number like a million times before. Move over Reycards. lol.

Addiction

I have been losing sleep for the past couple of weeks. I am so hooked to America's Next Top Model that I think of it even in sleep. Last week I finally finished Cycle 13 (the petite cycle), and I LOVE it, it's so unique. If your not gifted with the height and all, I suggest you watch this cycle full on-- you'll get a lot of insights. Biggest lesson here: THINK TALL.

I am currently on my second episode for the 12th Cycle, and I'm excited to dedicate my entire weekend to it. My connection at home's been really terrible since last week that I have to wait for at least 2 hours until I have one full episode buffered completely. I guess I'm gonna have to take a quick trip to Fuente after this shift. I hope they have cycle 12, I'm really crossing my fingers.

Teyona with Tyra (Cycle 12 winner)

Nicole with Tyra (Cycle 13 winner)

Photo of the Week

Eye-Opener

I wrapped up my day yesterday with a trip to Chong Hua Hospital to visit two colleagues in the office who got admitted a couple of days back due to separate reasons. One of them is my direct report who was hospitalized due to abdominal pains, and the other one is a good friend of mine from another team, who was admitted due to bladder problems.

It was weird--- two officemates in two separate floors in the hospital. I was practically hopping from one patient to another.

Today was indeed an eye-opener. While I was in my boss's room, I got the chance to listen to the doctor's assessment on her abdominal problems and she suspects it's due to fatty liver.

I'm scared of hospitals, and I freak out on the idea of being hospitalized. The last time I was in one was when my dad was brought to the ICU due to heart and kidney problems. It was really scary.

I realized today that I'm not getting any younger, and my body's not always gonna be in top shape. I am guilty of a lot of things that could render my system to deteriorate really fast. I don't eat right, I smoke and I often take the need for regular exercise for granted. I was looking at my boss in bed and I thought it could be me.

That could be me anytime soon if I do not do something.

So today I came up with resolutions.

Im gonna quit smoking. I threw away my box of cigarettes right after. It's been hours now and I'm trying SO HARD not to smoke. I have to quit now or else.

I'm gonna eat right. The doctor's lecture on what a fatty liver freaked me out big time. I dont want a fatty liver. I dont even want a fatty whatever. Hence I vow to avoid our regular buffet breakfast trips, or Joel's chicharon, or our Sunday family lechon party, or our almost-daily fastfood deliveries. It's time I learn to love fish, salad and foods that are not fried.

Run. I know a friend who used to weigh 185lbs, and he now weighs 128lbs. He did it because he developed a love for marathons. He started by running 1K, and then developed his way towards running approximately 10K everyday. Now he has legs to die for.

Vitamins. I keep on forgetting my daily pill, especially now that I live alone. I have to have those supplements, especially now that I work the night shift.

So there, I'll be vigilant about these resolutions. I guess it's all about the will power to stay healthy. I dont wanna die young. My life may not be that spectacular, but it's wonderful in every way. I still wanna live long.

Happy Birthday, Carmen!

Photo of the Week

I will, from now on, be posting up my favorite photos of the week. Today, I'm grabbing one from good friend, former boss and budding photographer George Parrilla's vault (You guys might want to check out his kick-ass online portfolio). What you're seeing here are 3 of the most amazing ladies in the office--- Nina, Vicky and Dannah.

Loving the attitude, girls. Work ettttt :)

Goodbye, Fitness

I finally had my exit interview at Fitness First today. I thought it was gonna be hard letting go but everything went well. I haven't said my goodbyes yet to those friends and people that I have been doing group classes with for the past 4 years. I spent a lot of time in the gym yesterday just relishing the moment. I was part of the facility for a long time and I cant believe I'm transferring to a different gym soon.

I will surely miss the group classes, and the people, and the machines, and my crushes, and the sauna.

I am leaving Fitness for a lot of reasons but primarily because I want some change. I figured that the main reason why I slacked is because I already found so much comfort in the place that I would sometimes mix gym with relaxation and pleasure, and I think it is wrong. I would sometimes just go to the gym to have coffee, of hit the sauna, or take a long shower, or just laugh with friends. I should stay focused. 2010 for me should be about focus.

If I want things to change, then change should come from me. It's the little steps you take today that would define the changes you want to achieve in the future.

Goodbye, FF!

Hisusana Hits the US (...finally)

Shoulder bag from Tabo sa Banay --- P50
Purple Bolero from Colon --- P150
Swimming goggles, este, shades from Karbon--- P100
Hoop earings--- (borrowed)

A chance to marry a rich American guy during her 5-month training in Kentucky--- PRICELESS


Bon Voyage, my friend!

Love love love!!!

Gingy is now residing in Singapore with good friend Rosana. And guess what, the biotch has a new girlfriend Kimchi...

Happy for you guys. I wish you lots of kids :)

Mishu too, San!