1. cno pinaka importanteng tao sa buhay mo?
~~~ kahit di halata…pamilya

2. ano ang pinaka masakit na nagawa mo para sa isang tao?
~~~lagyan ng tuldok ang isang pagkakaibigan

3. pano mo mssbi na mahal mo ang isang tao?
~~~ e di sinasabi ko

4.maggwa mo bang magmhal ng 2 tao?
~~~ hmm. Depende sa klase ng pagmamahal..marami akong mahal ngayon eh. Pero yung mukhang tinutukoy nito, wala pa.

5. would u fight for the one u love or let him/her go?
~~~I'll let him go... di ko ata dapat papel na lumaban

6. pno kng mdming ngsasabing d kau pwde?
~~~ mag-iisip at magdarasal ako ng malalim, kasi baka senyales na yun ni Lord na di nga talaga kami.

7. anong gagwin mo pag umiyak sa tabi mo ung taong mhal mo?
~~~ yayakapin, tas madalas naluluha na rin ako...

8. ngbreak kau pro gs2 p dn nya frends kau.
~~~haha...salbahe ko eh...kung break, break..walang prends-prends...hahaha

9. nagawa mo na ba magmhal ng kaibigan?
~~~ malamang, kaibigan nga so dapat mahal mo? *ako’y dense*.

10. ano mas mahirap, sbhin s kaibigan mo n mhal mo xa o itago?
~~~parehong mahirap yun...pero mas makabubuti ata na itago kapag di pa tamang panahon. 

11. ano bang mga nagawa mo pra sa mhal mo?
~~~wala pa eh.

12. pno pg cnbihan kng MARTIR/TANGA anong ssbhin mo?
~~~ ayoko umabot sa point na ito.

13. kya mo bang mghntay s taong may mhal ng iba?
~~~tough question.

14. ano ang pnkamali na gnwa mo pra sa mhal mo?
~~~wala pa...(kasi NBSB nga ako.)

15. ano ang mga bagay na nakpgppiyak sau?
~~~ conversations with God, ... kapag din masama ang loob, frustrated, galit, kapag humirit sila, siya…

*galing sa blog ni te jam =)

And in response to my silent frustration, this song echoes in my head:

...being duped

...being soaped

...putting on contacts

...putting on weight

...overspending

...getting injections

...losing sleep

...being late

...being rejected

cenxa sa listahan ng reklamo, medyo inis ako sa sarili ko ngayon...all these are my fault, hay.

but if there are bumps, there has to be reason for them. probably that i really need to acquire patience and self-control. hmm. san ba nabibili yun?

...makes a Christian grow weak.

Or in my case, mood-swinging to beat a chimpanzee. The 2 previous entries show the dire consequences of relying on my own resources.

"Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit." Zechariah 4:6

I rarely see the stars in the night skies of Manila, where smog and light pollution obscures the heavenlies. But I managed to catch a glimpse last night, near villamor.

Wish I could hear them sing this song again, with the soft strains of a guitar, under the bright stage lights of GSP.

And i pray i could gaze at the stars and sun and moon for hours again with the person who opened my eyes to the beauty of the heavens.

For you, twin, and for you, my batingawers...

PAYAPANG DAIGDIG

Ang gabi'y payapa
Lahat ay tahimik
Pati mga tala
Sa bughaw na langit

Kay hinhin ng hangin
Waring umiibig
Sa kapayapaan
Ng buong daigdig

Payapang panahon
Ay diwa ng buhay
Biyaya ng Diyos
Sa sangkatauhan

Ang gabi'y payapa
Lahat ay tahimik
Pati mga tala
Sa bughaw na langit

Tonight's the first of several Christmas parties scheduled this fortnight. Except for exchange gifts, wala pa akong nabibiling regalo. At malapit na ma-wipe-out naipon ko. Waah.

Disyembre....Ang gastos! Ang stressful! Pwede ba matulog na lang ng maaga? Napapa- "Bah, humbug!" ala Scrooge na tuloy ako sa mga nangyayari.

Pero kahit todo reklamo ako, todo handa pa rin ng costume para sa aming medieval/magical/mystical ek-ek themed party mamaya. Lady in red ako mamaya, hehe.

Buti na lang maraming masarap na food. Buti na lang may cantata. Buti na lang may Simbang Umaga. At buti na lang kahit papaano'y di nawawala sa isip ko ang tunay na diwa ng Pasko.

"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life." John 3:16

Just got a brand new company planner for the year 2006.

TWO THOUSAND SIX?!

Where did 2005 go? Hmm..totoo nga talaga na di namamalayang mabilis lumipas ang oras kapag enjoy/masaya ka. 2002 was an uphill incline, 2003 a mountaintop, 2004 a valley, 2005 a plateau.

Wonder what 2006 will be?

An aside: I'm surviving again on an hour's doze on a tabletop due to an inhumane, extremely early singing engagement. sang 4 songs with the Vesper Choir in various states of wakefulness/stupor. wala naman tayo sa bukid, pwede bang gabi na lang after office/school hours ang Simbang umaga? pero sarap ng libreng kape, champorado, tuyo, pan de sal at butter.

Another side comment: was late to work because i spent an hour with a borrowed baby girl, Abigail Drew. enjoyed the feeling of being a pillow to a sweet-smelling, warm, cuddly month old infant, parang commercial nung mag-ama ng downy. sayang ayaw siyang ipahiram ng parents nya para siya na lang ang baby Jesus sa cantata namin. mahilig ako sa babies at bata...as long as they are not capable of locomotion yet. when they start to toddle, the fascination wears off.

Here goes my annual plug-in for the Vesper choir's Christmas cantata.

TITLE:"In the Fullness of Time."

WHEN: December 18, 2005 (dalawang araw na lang!!!) 5:30-7:00pm

WHERE: UCCP-Cosmopolitan Church, Main Sanctuary,  Taft Avenue corner Apacible St. sa tapat ng PGH

libre po ito. kitakits!

…I texted our supporters

…I overslept

…I overate

…I was reminded of why I’m staying in Makati

Better indeed is one day in His presence, singing His praises, than a thousand elsewhere. To the CYF, IVCF, an errant officemate, and my mentor: thanks for the support and prayers! And as requested te riz, the lyrics of our duet last night:

I need to develop this soooo badly.

Uuuwi kami ng probinsya ngayong long weekend. Just in case di po ako makatanaw ng computer in the enxt few days, isang pagbati sa lahat:

MALIGAYANG PASKO!!!

Be thou my vision, oh Lord of my heart
Naught be all else to me, save that thou art
Thou my best thought, by day or by night
Waking or sleeping, thy presence my light

Be thou my wisdon and thou my true word
I ever with thee and thou with me, Lord
Thou my great Father, and I thy true son
Thou in my dwelling, and I with thee one

Riches I need not, nor man’s empty praise
Thou mine inheritance, now and always
Thou and thou only, first in my heart
High King of heaven, my treasure thou art

High King of heaven, my victory won
May I reach heaven’s joys, O bright heaven’s sun
Heart of my own heart, whatever befall
Still be my vision, O ruler of all

sometimes it's refreshing to sing traditional hymns after a barrage of new music. stripped of the fancy arrangements and trills, there's comfort in the old songs. these songs show that others have gone before me in this Christian walk. others have faced similar trials and have won victories that seem impossible now.

i'm not the first to have this vision... utter foolishness to the world, but a treasure beyond price.

The best description for a noche buena and Christmas day spent sleeping, and obeying the command to shut up and let God. Silence can be golden. And hibernation is priceless, hehe.

And just an hour ago, i was in silent pain as i bit down hard on a metal fork. tsk tsk, i was so starved that i forgot that cutlery aren't edible. my poor wee chipped tooth. not the first time this happened.

Plugged this for a friend...waah, excited na ako!

The Philippine Order of Narnians, together with the British Council and Mellow Touch 94.7, invite you to the opening night of “The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” at Shangri-la Plaza Cinema 2, on Sunday, 8 January 2006. Join us as we celebrate the opening of this much-awaited literary favorite with the TPON Lion Party at the fifth level of Shangri-la Plaza. Join the costume contest and meet fellow Narnians such as yourself! For more information about the Lion Party and the movie screening, email Regina Layug at rejlayug@yahoo.com, or send an SMS to 0922-8024735. You can also contact Francis Pasion at king_rilian@yahoo.com, or at 0922-6776590. Aslan is on the move!