a day of gifts..

February 27, 2007 when i woke up this morning, my first thought was, i need my coffee. when i reached for the coffe and sugar container, i saw that the sugar was almost empty, so i opened a new bag. and after opening it, leave it to me to nudge it so that almost a quarter of the bag laid scattered at the counter and underneath the stove. gadeymit. what a way to start the morning. a mess. but i didnt know that that same mess was to be a good omen, that this day might just give me the right amount of sweetness that i need to lift my spirits up.

first thing in the morning we all got a mail from our mother dear which states that we are given an annual clothing allowance. yes, you read it right. we are given money to shop for clothes (inclusive of accesories and shoes) hehe! that's one expense that i can subtract from my monthly dues. which means more saving for me!! yeye!

after our strategic dressing workshop, people in the office start to make an effort to dress properly, me included..although with great struggle as i have limited clothes to mix and match, and almost zero accessories. i knew i had a lot of earrings and bracelets before but for some reason, they all went awol.

anyway, come tomorrow, i want to hit the mall and splurge on whatever is given to me. top of my list being a dark denim that actually fits me (the one i have wont fit my balyena-butt anymore, shiyet) lets go shooooppppiiiinnnggggg! weeeeeeeeh!

then this email also came in this am

CHRISTIAN WAYS TO REDUCE STRESS

An Angel says, "Never borrow from the future. If you worry about what may happen tomorrow and it doesn't happen, you have worried in vain. Even if it does happen, you have to worry twice."

1. Pray

2. Go to bed on time. (not until i finish barnyard. ben got killed and otis left! and i dont think the animals would allow any of the jersey cows to be head cow!! yes i am that affected!)

3. Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed. (oopppss...im one sleepy head, i try to sleep as much as i can.)

4. Say No to projects that won't fit into your time schedule, or that will compromise your mental health. (but what if its already comprimised?)

5. Delegate tasks to capable others. (i wish i can)

6. Simplify and unclutter your life. (but i live for the clutter. hehehe! pasaway)

7. Less is more. Although one is often not enough, two are often too many. (korek korek)

8. Allow extra time to do things and to get to places. (i want to, can i?)

9. Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together. (sometimes im left with no choice.)

10. Take one day at a time.( this i learned from barnyard)

11. Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, find out what God would have you do and let go of the anxiety . If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it. (ill keep this in mind)

12. Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases. (can i sms this to someone?? hay)

13. Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc. (i have backups and more junk. hehehe)

14. K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble. (patience is a virtue)

15. Do something for the Kid in You everyday. (that, my friends, is what Barnyard is for!)

16. Carry a Bible with you to read while waiting in line. (come to think of it, i never had the time to read anything lately)

17. Get enough rest. (pwede!)

18. Eat right. (eat a lot. hehe...but yeah i try to, sometimes)

19. Get organized so everything has its place. (hmmmm...)

20. Listen to a tape/cd while driving that can help improve your quality of life. (i have my dwighty)

21. Write down thoughts and inspirations.

22. Every day, find time to be alone.

23. Having problems? Talk to God on the spot.. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.

24. Make friends with Godly people.

25. Keep a folder of favorite scriptures on hand.

26. Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good "Thank you Jesus."

27. Laugh.

28. Laugh some more!

29. Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.

30. Develop a forgiving attitude (most people are doing the best they can). (yeah yeah yeah...fine..i am.but as kris says, its a process)

31. Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most). (i will)

32. Sit on your ego. (do i have one? only when i want to embarass myself)

33. Talk less; listen more.

34. Slow down.

35. Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.

36 . Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before. GOD HAS A WAY OF TURNING THINGS AROUND FOR YOU. "If God is for us, who can be against us?" (Romans 8:31)

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we also went to the ABS trade party. i got alot of stuff. promise. i think i got the most stuff, and good ones too. hehehe! and yes, i answered the trivias like i was playing in Pilipinas game ka na ba! ahahaha! i can be too happy sometimes!

sana buong gabi ganito. kahit ngayong araw lang please...

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so you wont have a hard time buying gifts for me this christmas, here's my long list: (i know, ang aga)

1. Macbook
2. DSLR Camera
3. Diving Equip (in this order: mask, snorkel, fins, wetsuit, regulator, BCD, tank)
4. Dive trip (tubataha or kota k or apo reef or palau...keri na hehe)
5. Shopping spree at Ross/Home depot/Target
6. shoes, any kind with heels not higher than 2" (im 7 1/2)
7. my first ever havaianas (brazzziiiilllll)
8. a beanbag or a cool comfy chair
9. flat screen TV, hehe.
10. a year supply of booze (if beer, RH lang pls)
11. Art materials (any medium, from crayons and coloring books to canvass and acrylics)
12. Drumset or Kahon. (wlang pilosopo)
13. Oven. i want to bake.
14. punching bag and gloves
15. a leather basketball.


Of course, Money is always the best. that way you know i will get what i really want.

And look at it this way, if you give me any of my top 5, i can consider that as an early bday gift as well. hehe :)

Pa-Fedex nalang ah, PM me for my address hehehehe! thanks dear santa clauses!

behind the wheel

still the same ciara, just with more work and longer messier hair. ah and yes, a certified diver now, not that i have the time and money to dive anyway. maybe by november/december/january soon.

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this is my way to stalk all you readers. mwahahahahahahaha! coolness!

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