After weeks of hiatus from literal recollection, I retreat to this wonderful world of verbage creation.

I just got back from a business trip in Illinois. Spent two weeks in Central IL. Ugh. Talk about cold weather. That was damn nasty! Now, I'm back in 70 degree weather and loving every minute of it. I'm also closer to my baby. I missed hearing his voice over the phone. Seeing him. Distance isn't that bad after all, it only makes the yearning for one another strong... sometimes to the point of extreme horniness.. hahahahahahaha (no one will ever argue with that!)

From the trip, I was able to drive up to Chicago. I was almost teary eyed when I saw the magnificent Chicago skyline. With my Chevy Trail Blazer, I rode down Michigan Avenue to get absorbed in the vibrant Saturday afternoon in the city. I immediately looked for parking and found a great deal, $6 per day on weekends. Fabulous!!! Parked the SUV and off to my friends condo on Huron Street. By the way, I was with a co-worker when I drove to Chicago. Met up with Philip (a close friend of mine from work who's assigned in Chicago) and we all left for shopping... the Magnificent Mile. I draped my pashmina scarf, wore my Banana Republic cashmere/wool trench coat and my leather gloves. Off to Nieman Marcus, Marshall Fields, SAKS, and Bloomingdales. Fantabulous time. Shopping always makes me happy. :) Before I get any slapping from friends saying I'm too shallow... I'm going to stop there.

Two days ago my honey and I met up for the first time since I got back. It was fun. Had dinner at Italianni's and just talked. I miss him a lot. His hair's grown. Not sure what I think of it though, but it maybe just coz I need to get used to it. We went to Powerbooks afterwards and browsed through several titles. I immediately searched for Confessions of a Shopaholic as I have heard so many good reviews about it. I'm glad I found it and went on to buy the book. This is going to be my second attempt at becoming a reader (I'm not a huge fan of books you see).

Last night, started reading the book. Lo and behold, I actually breezed through the pages so quickly. I'm amazed at how entertained I was from reading. Sheesh. I'm glad I was influenced by my honey to read again. I do have to take it slow as I don't want to scare myself away by reading another Garcia-Marquez novel.

Hi... I was tinkering around my journal when I realized I want to try out something new. So I searched the internet and found this new site. I'm not so sure how good this will be but since I haven't really posted much this year, I was thinking of starting fresh. What do you think of the look --> bocceli

Hi people, I've decided to keep things simple for my blog life. It is therefore my obligation to inform you that you can link to my blog through this link --> life and music

Kindly update your blogrolls and side nav links. :) Thanks!!!! :)

You are Form 6, Elfin: The Wyld.

"And The Elfin saw the evil and
misjudgement in the world and shot her arrow at
the sky. Bolts of lightning struck the earth
and gave the world balance and
growth."

Some examples of the Elfin Form are Demeter (Greek)
and Khepry (Egyptian).
The Elfin is associated with the concept of growth
and balance, the number 6, and the element of
water.
Her sign is the half moon.

As a member of Form 6, you are a very balanced
individual. You can easily adapt to most
situations and you may be a good social
chameleon. You aren't afraid of changes in
your life, but sometimes you evolve too
rapidly, leaving others to think that you are
leaving them behind. Elfin are the best
friends to have because they are open minded.


Which Mythological Form Are You?
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Things are better (a bit). I've just finished a visa application for the United States. I'm going to fly to Peoria, IL in two weeks (for two weeks worth of meetings).

The interview wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. I waited in line from 8AM to 10AM for my turn. One by one interviewees before me would leave the room either baffled, confused, smiling, upset, mad, sad, etc. I didn't take long with the consul. He was quick and I answered the questions directly.

As you know, I got approved. Whilst other folks would get denied one of whom needed to go to visit her sister who's in a terrible condition. I felt bad for her.

I'm now getting myself ready for the trip. Getting my tickets and making my cash advances. I need money of course. I have also asked friends if there are things they needed from the US that I could buy for them.

The thing is, I'm not so excited for this trip. I know the responsibilities I would be incurring once I complete the tasks in the US. I'll be stuck with this project for a while. BUGGER!!!

In other news, our last volleyball game is tonight and I hope we win. If we do win, we'll be the top seed for the semi final matches and would have the twice-to-beat opportunity. I'm excited.

I am currently in a weird state... I'm confused. Confusion was never my thing.

In the next few weeks events could happen in my life that would change things completely (hmmm... I think I'm over-reacting). I was hoping to get to clear it all out in my head before I write but this whole blogging thing could help me sorting things through.

My career isn't really picking up and I'm not liking it anymore. Not getting promoted last year was a real downer for me. Not only that, but not having any sort of motivating factor got me thinking, am I where I want to be?

I used to think that when I do my job well, I will get rewarded. Sadly, it wasn't what I expected at all. It is this that makes me think of moving to a new company, a new job. I have been tapped by a friend to work for the company she's working for. It would still be in I.T. I think I'm liking the field but more the project management side of it. I'll see where the whole application thing takes me.

Also, I have talked about my plans of doing musical theater this year. I don't know how much time God will give me or if opportunities will come my way. This is something I really want to do and I just hope that I'll get a chance to do it.

I'm just not happy... :(

(In no particular order)

1. Get married (to my one true love -- obviously a guy!) and eventually have at least one kid (my own or otherwise)
2. Study fashion or interior design in New York and have my own show (ramp or exhibit)
3. Live in the following places for a good amount of time:
- Paris
- London
- Rio
- Madrid
- Venice
- Vienna
- San Francisco
- Miami
4. Take a flying tour of Antarctica
5. Perform as a lead in a major Broadway musical
6. Sing a duet with Regine Velasquez in one of her (future) major concerts
7. Make love on the beach with a major crush (famous or otherwise)
8. Pose nude for Bruno Gmunder after I have achieved my desired body type
9. Be in an orgy filled with all the men I've fancied over the years... hmmmm... or at least several of them
10... following the trend... I'll reserve this space for something special.

Wouldn't we all want to be in this locker room right now!!!!



photo by Francois Rousseau

I'm so sick of this blogger template. I wish I had time to change it! FUCK!!!!!! WAAAAAHHHHH!!!!

For my honey...

THAT'S ALL
by Michael Buble

I can only give you love that lasts forever,
And a promise to be near each time you call.
And the only heart I own
For you and you alone
That's all,
That's all...

I can only give you country walks in springtime
And a hand to hold when leaves begin to fall;
And a love whose burning light
Will warm the winter's night
That's all,
That's all.

There are those I am sure who have told you,
They would give you the world for a toy.
All I have are these arms to enfold you,
And a love even time can't destroy.

If you're wondering what I'm asking in return, dear,
You'll be glad to know that my demands are small.
Say it's me that you'll adore,
For now and evermore
That's all,
That's all.