Sweet Thoughts

I’ve been staying away from my PC for the past 2 days because as I’ve recently blogged about, I have sore eyes. And despite taking a break from using the computer, and taking medications, it still went from bad to worse. Right now my eyes are super red and I can barely open them.

Just three hours ago, I went to the office to visit the company doctor and advice my lead that I was instructed to be on sick leave for the whole week. Sweet Jesus, 5 days of SL?! But I have no choice. Being in IT entails more than 8 hours in front of the PC and it wouldn’t do my condition any good. So there, I am on vacation, but a not-so-good one.

On a lighter note, just an hour ago, I got a really good surprise. Jhay came over ^_^ It was a quick visit but I am super super touched. I absolutely have no idea he’s coming because we were only exchanging text messages and the next thing I knew was he’s at the gate. He just dropped by to check on me and somehow cheer me up.

I look like a mess but he loves me anyway :)

Just 30 minutes ago, he left for a meeting in Makati. And for the first time I am in deep content with a few minutes of talking and being with him. I didn’t really expect he would come in the first place, especially with the fact that he could catch the virus. Being the hard-headed guy that he is, he still kissed me goodbye, and left a pack of Cadbury to get me through the day. Thanks so much for the thoughts honey. I love you. *smooches*

This time I am...

just so happy that Google already recognizes my blogsite! ^_^

I tried typing

• maude's blog
• maude's blogspot
• maude's avenue
• maude's avenue blogspot
• maude's avenue of thoughts

and yes, it may not always be the first result, but at least it's there :) I know, this is me being too shallow. But it's really what I feel right now. Anyway, it's the purpose of blogging, right? :)

P.S. When I put up this blog, I wondered what it'll take to increase SEO. And much to my surprise, it's pretty simple. FRIENDSHIP :)

Today I am...

..not okay :(

Typhoon "Basyang" hit Luzon yesterday. The winds are awful. Around 12:30am, I was awakened by the loud pounding of my bedroom window (think native Capiz window and super strong wind). I went for a quick trip to the comfort room and when I got back, I charged my phone. In about 15 minutes, lo and behold, the electricity went out! :(

I had a hard time going back to sleep. Yeah it isn’t hot so not having an electric fan isn’t that big a deal. But my gosh, it’s like the mosquitoes are set to party all night! Needless to say, I woke up the next morning with more or less 5 mosquito bites, per leg that is.

And to top it all, I have sore eyes.

Much as I wanted to take a sick leave, I can’t. I have a lot of test scripts to execute and a deadline to meet. My worry is that my eyes would be worse because I’m in front of the PC all day.

Oh, I am ranting too much already. I should be thankful because at the very least, I got my phone charged now. Problem is I have battery but I don’t have signal. I am sooooooooo looking forward to sunny days already. Cause it looks like my network provider is literally sun-dependent. LOL.

Bestfriends Reunited

It was scorching hot at home and I most certainly don't wanna stay indoors. Thinking of a place where I could hangout, I remembered I haven't been with my high school bestfriend, Charmaine, for some time now. I phoned her and the next thing I knew, we were laughing out loud in her place in Paranaque.

I don't know if it was some kind of coincidence or our souls are just entwined, I was surprised as I entered her door, we were both wearing a purple top! We laughed it off. But as she asked me to sit down, she noticed we also had the same nailpolish! I looked down, and yes, both pussy red! Hahahaha. Boy, our bedroom slippers are the same too! Spell BFF. *wink*

Being with her again is like taking a trip down memory lane. I realized just how much I miss my sweet girl. The kikay and maarte heart throb of my secondary school is now a licensed nurse, and I must say she really has matured. Back then she can't even wash dishes but now she amazed me when she was able to fry the chicken to perfection. If I may add, she has emotionally blossomed as well, head-over-heels in love with her beau. I've never seen her like that before :)

Best, if by chance you read this, thanks for the QT (according to her, QT = quality time). 

And oh, why don't we do this more often? :)

*update: I checked her FB album description and her final sentence is "We have to do this more often...lol..." Crazy coincidence. Hahaha.

Recapping the Merry Month of June

I am truly an impulsive writer. This is one solid proof. I haven't blogged in 2 weeks! I know, I really have to make up! And the kwentos are piling up so I better start now.

A few minutes ago, in front of me was my Cosmo datebook because I had to scribble today's adventure:

I went to audition for the Biggest Loser Pinoy Edition.

Yeah, you read it right. It was truly a challenge being able to admit to myself that I am one of the many Filipinos who have weight problems but I guess it only takes whole-hearted acceptance of one's flaws, a number of friends to give a little push (thanks guys, you know who you are) and a great deal of guts to go fall in line along with other full-figured people. I didn't make it but it's all good.. :) I'll blog about this as soon as the nationwide auditions are over.

Okay, going back to my datebook. Flipping through the pages, I realized what a wonderful month June has been for me. It was my birth month, and I celebrated my day with family, friends and my beau and I must say I could never be happier. I'll post another blog shortly about how well my birthday bash turned out.

In June also falls our Anniversary (which happens to coincide with my mom's birthday) and pardon me for not being able to think of an adjective that would best describe the Tagaytay weekend with Jhay. *sigh* It was surreal, like it was taken out of a dream. Me, my honey and the oh-so-perfect Tagaytay climate, gosh, it was just overwhelming. (I'll write about it this weekend too, paki-lista nalang mga utang ko. LOL)

The 2 events aforementioned plus one teambuilding activity with my former teammates plus one movie date with hon made my favorite month of the year even more blog-worthy.

Fine, I'm off here. Gotta start paying my debts :)

A Little Reflection

There are times when I can't help but get envious of people who doesn't have much responsibilities in life. Their paychecks are all to themselves. They buy all that they want or save up for grander wishes. But at the end of the day, I realize that there's no reason to be envious because in the first place, my Tita supported my education so that afterwards I can give back. And there's nothing more rewarding than seeing your family's life (even just a bit) better :)

I don't belong to an upper class clan. Most of the time, our income is just sufficient for our daily needs. But whenever I ask why I am in this situation, I just remind myself that there are people whose situations are worse than mine, and I have not the littlest right to complain or feel sorry. I am still lucky that I eat more than thrice a day. I am still lucky that eventhough I shiver in my workstation, I have a Makati office and a job that pays me reasonably. I am still lucky that eventhough I have to help send my 5 sisters to school, still, I have a family, and one day when all of them have graduated from college, it'll be my turn to savor life's goodness.

Six Girls.

* these were taken more than a year ago so they look a little
different now but yeah, equally beautiful :) *

I am thankful that moments like this come. I get to realize that I may not have everything but I have a few things that make this journey soooooo worth taking.

A Test of my Tagalog Tongue

I spent a lot of today's office hours on a link that a Facebook friend shared:

Tagalugin Mo Nga?

It was an application that put my Filipino vocab to the test. It was challenging, and most of the time I looked up the ceiling looking for answers just like the good old college days. I was able to answer 50 out of the 60 items correctly and without external help. Round of applause please. ^_^

Here are the terms that I failed to translate, along with some of the correct answers courtesy of Gabby Dictionary (feel free to comment if you know the Filipino equivalent of appointment :-))

          accomplishment       katuparan 

          administration         pamamahala 

          appointment

          benefits                  pakinabang 

          billboard                 paskilan 

          discussion               pagtalakay 

          management          pangasiwaan 

          manager                tagapangasiwa 

          permit                    permiso 

          regulation                 palakad

I tried a lot of words (e.g pamahalaan for administration, talakayan for discussion, pahintulot for permit) but they weren't the answer the app was looking for, so I gave up. I thought I'll spare a few brain cells for the QA tasks awaiting my attention. LOL. 

Overall, I enjoyed the game. I suggest you give it a try. (Oh, just pretend you haven't seen anything here :-P)