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Since I don’t know how to end my Year-End message, I made this letter for everyone who have touched my life this year and onwards…

To my 2008 persons and hopefully until the end of time…

Honestly, my 2008 is not really a great year for me, this year is not as what I expected it to be. For me, this year is like “doing what I SHOULD do” “COMPLYING with the rules” “going with the flow” “TRYING very hard to make things work” “living with JUST the OK” “waking up and be a ROBOT” to sum it up, my year is nothing but in MONOTONY.

But you know what?

I HAVE LIVE through with THAT the WHOLE year… I learned to enjoy little things, I learned to smile, I have had several HARD laughs, I enjoyed doing the things that I should do, the ROBOT became soft and bubbly, the OK became a satisfaction and the fulfillment of an unattainable expectations, the rules became simple and a normal fact of life and the TRYING became spontaneous and fun…

That all happened…

BECAUSE OF YOU!

(I know that part is mushy and corny and cheesy and stuff, but it’s true…)

The company, the expensive cups of coffee, the cheap beers, the free entrances— the freebies, the “in-betweens” during toxicity, the expensive dinners, the tight hugs and the great relieve, the words or encouragements and merely the “GOOD MORNING” text messages, the short but meaningful Friendster, blog and Multiply comments, the weird expressions we only understand, those awesome and some boring movie dates and JUST YOUR PRESENCE…

With that, I want to THANK YOU!!!

You made my 2008 worthwhile. I never actually thought I would survive this year, but I DID. THANK YOU for the inspiration, motivation and support.

Ok, So here comes the tough part of my melodramatic letter…

I know I have flaws, I AM SOOOO INSENSITIVE… tactless at times, I don’t want to defend myself now. I am helpless with that but I am trying. I AM REALLY SORRY!!! I am asking you to please give me this year, this chance… and I will be soooo eager to try and stop being one.

I AM ALWAYS LATE (during call times). I tried to make up for those times… I hope you’ve seen that and I will prove that I am not going to be late again this year.

If you think that I have forgotten you because of the school works and other stuffs, NO I DIDN’T. A cliché as it may sound, I am thinking of you before I go to bed. I remember you when I cross encounter with things that make me remember of you— maybe a song, an event, a thing, an expression and whatnots…

And for all else I did that caused a tear in your heart, my outmost APOLOGIES. It’s my bad that I caused our relationship into danger but hey, I got this year to fix it right (if that’s OK with you?).

I know I can be the SWEETEST and MOST THOUGHTFUL girl you may now but I can also be such A PAIN IN THE ASS…

I just want you to know that what we have is VERY SIGNIFICANT to me and I LOVE YOU for that. It may not show and it may not be obvious but I DO… I ALWAYS DO… I admit this is a BUSY WORLD that I need not only to show it but also say it… I want you to know that I am doing this THE WAY I KNOW HOW. It may be terrible for you, but for me, it’s the way it is… I hope you don’t leave me because of that.

I HOPE you’ll NEVER LEAVE. You see, my life is a coloring book. It was black and white, it’s plain and dull but it’s a DAMN coloring book— YOU PUT COLOR to it and you turned it to something BEAUTIFUL and made it WORTH-LOOKING for. I don’t want to be plain and dull and boring and ugly… JUST STAY… You make ME beautiful…

MERRY NEW YEAR TO YOU!

You have been such a “BIG TIME” blessing to me. May God give you more blessings and everything good that you deserve this year and in the coming years.

I also wish that you will spend another year with me… LOL!

(Ok, so this letter will become an epic if I don’t stop, so I’m going to stop now…)

Your Littlenars,
Dianne

P.S
This letter goes out to my not-so-nice persons this 2008, hope this year will be a better year for us… *PEACE!

This year 2009, I will hopefully be graduating, reviewing for the Nursing Licensure Exam and hopefully passing it or if possible, even topping it. I will be volunteering to learn or much better, be employed to a good hospital. I will be earning money, I will be able to travel and I will grant all the wishes of my mother and siblings and friends— I have always wanted that and who doesn’t right? These are just some of my dreams this year, I am not a FUTURE person and I don’t plan however, I hope and I pray hard for all those things to become possible.

This is my YEAR. To my batchmates, FEU-IN ’09 and to all batch ’09… This is our time to shine…

Let’s make the most out of it, Luciat Vex Lustra!!!

Good Luck and God Bless to all of us!

With all hopes up this year 2009…

Hey! I still JUMPED…:]]

I was thinking…

If I really want to make a year-end (or should I say year-start…LOL!) message…

I should do it now… As in STAT!

New years are always filled with reunions, booze, fireworks (firecrackers), loud noise, food, wishes, good luck charms and new year’s resolution. It is also coupled with the words “Thank You…”, “Sorry” and “I Love You!”. You may probably think I will end up writing about those stuffs above as you read— then, you are correct.

As my family welcomed the year, with all the fireworks and stuffs made by our neighbor I felt like I was the one making that noise… I shouted for I was grateful of the previous year and for another year to experience with my FAMILY.

On the other side, —the sad part I mean… I missed those reunions and “whole” family stuffs with the CLAN… The noise of the compound when the clock strikes 12, the presentations me and my 10 other cousins prepared for the new year, the bingo (I always win before), the high jumps we made and the warmth caused by hugs and kisses… We haven’t got any gatherings this year… I hope there will be, anytime SOON.

If you are going to read the part II of my year-end post, I can say that I have learned a lot this year and I believe, it is “task-oriented” I mean, almost 70% are all school related. As to compare with my 2007, I believe I have improved my social relationships; I spent time with MORE people NOW rather than focusing myself to a PARTICULAR people/person. My social life extended and I am very GRATEFUL with that. I believe I have learned to balance it with my studies also. I have satisfying grades this year and IM LOVING IT.

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Oooopppsss, experiencing “writer’s block”
arrrggghhh…
BRB.

My 2008, a combination of my FIRSTS and ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

I started blogging again
and attending blogging events
I stayed single for the whole year
The birth of Littlenars.com
and also Sosickoftaxi.com
I got my new fone
I completed my OR Cases
and also my DR Cases
I have read 13 novels
I have partied to 6 different bars
I have been to 5 different places last summer vacation
I have solved the rubik’s cube
I have stayed awake for 29 straight hours (during duty)
I experienced 16 hours of straight duty and then the next day
I felt like a border in my own house
I started to go to malls by myself
I started to wear dress and mini shorts (LOL!)
I went to a Spa
I’ve witnessed on how to make a book
I’ve seen a heart, brain, intestine, uterus, gallbladder and appendix (and hemorrhoids too… LOL!)
I’ve scrubbed in and assisted for a major operation
and also for a minor operation like a real staff nurse
I’ve set-up a sterile field on my own (LOL!)
I’ve went to a wet market to buy for the ingredients of our food
then cook it with the help of my classmate
I’ve survived at sleeping without a bed and an electric fan for days
I’ve danced with the tune of Low and Soulja Boy
I’ve been punk’d by our reviewer (Sir Asuncion. LOL!)
I’ve been reviewing for the board exam (Nursing Audit)
I killed a dummy… LOL!
I learned how to do CPR (but I am not yet certified)
I have an encounter with mental patients

I became an official Red Cross Youth Collegiate Council member
I have kept 2 secrets then when it was brought up…
I became innocent when I knew it all along
I’ve visited a friend in a hospital
I’ve attended UP Fair and UST Paskuhan
I gained weight. pffft!
I felt I AM NOT YET READY TO GRADUATE
I got my long loved Parker mechanical pencil (courtesy of Lyne)
I started to love LRT line 1 (LOL!)
I “was” always late
I performed a declamation… (oh meeenn…)
I got new group mates
and sets of friends
I grew my hair long
and I got a new haircut (I hate it now.. I hate my hair arrggghhh…)
I learned Adobe Photoshop
I don’t watch T.V anymore (auuhhhh….:[)
I got my eyelash extension
and it’s gone now… LOL!
I haven’t completed the Simbang Gabi
I finally have my own cork board (to-do board)
I have taken care of patients in the I.C.U
I bought the Nike bag on my Christmas wish
I have started to do my pedicure…
I got the worst Atopic Dermatitis attack last summer
and it was solved by Virgin Coconut Oil (eeewww.. hahaha)
My 2 cousins are already in states
and we don’t have a New Year’s Reunion today (this sucks. arrrggghhh)
I got my _________ hahahaha! (secret!)
I met Judy Ann Santos… LOL!
I have not been thrifty this year (which I formerly am)
and I even declared Bankruptcy (LOL!)
“Bebe Gerl and Bebe Boy” expressions
and even “Traidor” (which my group only understands--- courtesy of Llanah)
I got myself into 4 exchange gifts… hahaha!
“Nakakaloka…”--- my word for the year
I’ve been addicted to Boys Night Out (Magic 89.9)
even loved Sam YG’s voice LOL!
“Per-for-mance” and “Ding ding ding ding… they’re watching” expressions at VINES
I learned to walk fast--- REAL fast
I started to attend St. Jude Novenas ---AGAIN.
My younger sister is NOW taller than me (huhuhu :[)
I have worn an N95 mask for a duty
I have been wearing FEU’s NEW traveling suit
and I almost lost mine (I interchanged it with my groupmate)

I have the MOST number of overnights this year

I passed my speech class (so controversial...LOL!)
My old “tambayan” closed already (sad…:[)
I started to like spicy foods…
Me and my family frequently go out to eat and chill (I looove it)
I started to give out my number to others
and not reply to them (bad me. hahah!)
I started my last semester at FEU (waaaahhh… can’t believe it)
and next year I am gonna be unemployed (now that sucks. LOL!)

Oh well… it’s time to change calendar…
So long 2008…
Welcome 2009!!! (and you better be a good one…:]])

Happy New Year Everyone!!!

P.S
New year message to be posted later.
Have to think of it again.
hehehe. BRB.

Last night, I attempted to make my year-ender post for 2008 but unfortunately, I was only able to make one sentence, a phrase plus three dots… what’s up with that right? LOL!

Now as I type, I would try to make a meaningful year-ender post within a few hours— at least for me… (So help me GOD.)

I start to ask myself, what’s with 2008 that I am having a hard time writing an entry about it…

Maybe it’s not a year worth talking about?

or maybe…

It’s not just my year… LOL!

Last night, I tried to recall memories that happened this year. I even asked my sister for help up until now and guess what I’ve got?

NOTHING. (pfft.)

It made me conclude that I AM SO DISORIENTED WITH TIME ALREADY.

Is this what nursing course does to me? I hope not. LOL!

I am doing poorly in remembering the things that happened with the year 2007 and 2008…

If there would be a memory contest about the events this year, I would definitely end up as a loser. LOL!

I am actually good at memory (BEFORE), I just don’t know what happened to me… it’s like I suffer from selective amnesia or something worse to that. I mean, it’s ok to forgot things that happened a week or two but to forgot things that happened for the past year? Now, that’s a problem. LOL!

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Argghhh…

I still can’t think of any… Be right Back!

The Bottom Line
You have been clinging too tightly to someone when you may need to just let go.

In Detail
Someone in your life has been running hot and cold on you, and today you should turn off the faucet and walk away. You have been working so hard at making a connection with them, but it’s not worth it. You have been clinging too tightly when you may need to let go. Maybe when you’re not around, this person will understand the value you bring to their life, and maybe not. But you are not getting what you deserve right now, and you are better off moving on. Control your destiny!

Im not “always” a horoscope follower… I don’t know where the hell did they get this… but nonetheless, I would just like to comment my Friendster horoscope for today…:]

Often times, Friendster always got my horoscope right… I don’t know it it’s just coincidence or they’re really a psychic…

Hmmm…

“You have been working so hard at making a connection with them, but it’s not worth it.”

Ok… So, that line struck me the most…

I was thinking… To whom does it pertain? I mean… I haven’t been being intimate or whatsoever with someone… Neither do I like someone… (Except for McSteamy! LOL!)

Anyway…

I have been thinking that vacation is a time to catch up with my other friends… and to the one’s whom I haven’t been able to reply with their text messages due to bankruptcy and busy schedule— which I am doing now…

Maybe that’s what’s it pertaining to???

or

Maybe…… NOT!

One thing I learned with our Nursing Leadership and Management lecture was to not be able to get distracted with things DON’T ALWAYS LOOK AVAILABLE.

What does that mean?

Here’s the thing, when we always look available… people will tend to always invite us to go out and do other things and make you not to focus on what you SHOULD do... But if you don’t then they won’t dare to invite you at all because you look “busy”.

The other side of the bridge says to me that, when you look available, people will tend to underestimate your value. They might not see your worth… Maybe when you make yourself not too available, that’s when they will see what they have not been seeing all this time or maybe not (like what my horoscope says…) — that’s the shitty part. Nevertheless, it goes to show that they just won a stone over a gold… I mean, it’s their lost and you are better off without them.

You should be missed every now and then… (it’s good to be missed you know…:]])

It makes me think again…

I shouldn’t have registered for unlimited text for 5 days. LOL!:]]

Oh. Crap.

I still can’t believe that Christmas is just one sleep away…

I haven’t completed the Simbang Gabi… I have 4 absences… I was frustrated because I have completed it for 3 straight years already and God is really good because in all those years, He really made all my wishes happen.

From the 5 masses that I have attended, one homily that struck me most was when I attended the mass at UST Chapel. The priest said, We people are fond of doing things because of the things and the benefits we will get in return. We are always motivated to do something because we know that we will be rewarded.

He cited many examples that I know each of the people listening to his homily were being pinched in the heart because it’s the reality. However, the best example was “WHY ARE WE ATTENDING and TRYING OUR BEST TO COMPLETE THE SIMBANG GABI?”

Isn’t it we only want to see our crushes at the church?

Isn’t it something to brag about ?

or

Isn’t it that we have petitions and wishes that we want God to grant?

90% I believe were guilty and nodded their heads, including me. Each of us has our wishes that we want to come true and we ask God through this sacrifice, this novena, the Simbang Gabi.

I wish for the good of my studies, good health of the family, happiness of everyone I love, strength and motivation also for my studies and many more… Some wish for jobs, boyfriends, girlfriends and health… Seldom attend mass because they want to prepare themselves for the coming of Jesus Christ, which is the sad part.

From that homily, I realized that attending Simbang Gabi should be done for Jesus and not for our own good. Some of us may not want to continue attending if we happen to make an absence but then again, we should still do it in for the love of Christ. We should make ourselves worthy and make it as our gift to Him. May we always bear that in mind.

Dear Santa,
I know I really wasn’t a good girl this year— for some reasons but I hope you’ll still grant my wish or wishes I may say. :]

Christmas is not complete without a wish list and so, here are my wishes:

I want a Nike Bag (it’s a navy blue glittery shoulder bag with purple handle)
I want an Ipanema (it’s a wedged type plain black slippers)
I want a Gola or Keds or Converse (doll shoes)
I want an iPod Touch (Highest memory..;p)
I want a shopping spree
I want a complete set of Paulo Coelho books (I still lack many)
and….

I NEED a TIGHT HUG and a KISS from everybody I LOVE… :]

That’s all Santa, I’ll be waiting later this Christmas eve… :]?
Thank You and Merry Christmas !!!

Love,

Dianne:]

P.S this post is inspired by my lil sis Roxanne…

Click here to view hers.

Hmmm… it’s been a while since I last blogged…

I was busy… —was… :]

December is a month, full of parties, get together, and happy times… I for once, had several parties with different groups of people. We celebrate for the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. We attend Misa de Gallo, Simbang Gabi or the 9 mornings. Children are singing their caroling from house to house. Students are grateful because of the long vacation— me included. People detoxify with all the stress and pressure we have had with our work or schooling. Everything’s alive and everyone’s happy.

They say December is also the time wherein family will bond as a whole and reunite with their other relatives. It is also the time that each one of us should have a “loved one” or “significant other” that we could share the holiday with. (A lot of people are like shopping for boyfriends and girlfriends this season…)

I know you are familiar with “SMP” or THE “Samahan ng Malalamig ang Pasko” wherein singles as well as those who are heart-broken belongs to that group. In addition, for those who had lost their loved ones, those whose families are not complete because of work, and because it’s just the way they are for some reasons— this Yuletide Season.

With all that instances, December has become both a source of happiness and a source of depression. (Plus the fact that it’s COLD… brrrr…)

For me, December has become a cliché with all those traditions and criteria people attach to it, — that “Christmas should be this and that” (I really hate that “thinking”). I believe it should not be the case. I mean, every Christmas is a new experience, a new beginning and a new life. We should not be stagnated with all the bitterness we once had in our lives when December approaches.

Why don’t we just be thankful with what we have and we are having, for we only live once, and so, we should seize every moment, be happy and at least try to change our attitude towards it whether we are complete or not.

Christmas is where people share, people love and people give.

I hope the spirit of Christmas is not just for December.

May it be in our hearts in each day the Lord gives us.

After my long day of duty as an Occupational Health Nurse (it’s just a “make-believe” LOL!), I immediately went straight to Trinoma because Yehey! treated the bloggers at SuperBowl of China… What a nice thing right? YEHEY!

The most important element of Super Bowl of China— Chinese food —-has enjoyed a long history of success in the Philippine setting. Dishes like Sweet and Sour Pork, Beef with Broccoli, Crispy Fried Chicken, Lemon Chicken, and Yang Chow Fried Rice have long endeared themselves to the Filipino palate. And so, SuperBowl of China introduced their new dishes beginning December 1, 2008 which are:

Crispy Mandarin Chicken- it is made of fried boneless chicken fillets drenched in mildly spiced Chinese Sauce, and served with Taiwan petchay on the side. This is my favorite of all the dishes served. Yummy!

Lechon Macau- it is a deep-fried crispy pork belly cutlets seasoned with select Chinese spices and served with Hoisin sauce on the side.

Seafood Chopsuey- it is cooked with assorted garden fresh vegetables with black and mixed mushrooms sautéed with fish fillet, shrimp, and other seafood. This is the dish I saw being prepared.

For the dessert, they have Tao Sa Pao. It is a sweet treat of fried siopao dough with black bean cream filling.

We also had a tour at their kitchen, meet their chefs and observe how their prepare these delicious dishes. There’s also a contest in which you will design your own bowl and here’s mine:

It’s good that they offer dishes which caters to all kinds of food eaters whether they are meat or pork lovers or vegetarians.

The most important element of Super Bowl of China— Chinese food —-has enjoyed a long history of success in the Philippine setting. Dishes like Sweet and Sour Pork, Beef with Broccoli, Crispy Fried Chicken, Lemon Chicken, and Yang Chow Fried Rice have long endeared themselves to the Filipino palate.

Don’t forget to try these new and exciting dishes at your favorite SuperBowl of China AKA Big Buddha restaurants. They are located at the 2nd level Glorietta 4, Ayala Center, Makati City; 3rd Level Chefs Avenue Festival Mall, Alabang; 2nd level SM City North Edsa, Quezon City; 3rd level Gateway Mall Araneta Center Cubao, Quezon City; Ground floor SM Mall of Asia, Pasay City; M1 Activity Center Trinoma Mall North Edsa, Quezon City; Ground floor Midtown Wing of Robinsons Place Manila; Ground floor Bluewave Marquinton Mall, Marikina City; and at the affiliated Big Buddha Restaurant located at the 2nd level of Greenbelt 3 in Ayala Center, Makati City. And watch out for the Grand Reopening of Super Bowl of China at the 4th level of SM Megamall’s newest wing in Mandaluyong City coming very soon!

But wait, there’s more!

Super Bowl of China also delivers. Just dial their Super Delivery Hotline 737-8888 for Super Chinese Food Delivery of delicious meals, hot and fresh in mechanically sealed and hygienic microwaveable containers.

Ok so as promised, I will blog about those “in-betweens” in my previous post. I will start of at the Bratpack event (Opening of their flagship store) held at Greenbelt 5, Makati City last November.

You may notice that my mom and my brother blogged about what I was planning to blog— “my” Bratpack experience. LOL!

What is Bratpack? Few years ago (since high school), I knew it as a store, which carries bags and only bags to my surprise, now; they evolved and catered lifestyle with their new brands as well.

I have always been addicted to bags and my favorite brands are JanSport and Nike. For the reasons that they are big (I love big bags…LOL!) and they are very durable. They last for years without compromising their quality. My bags are still in good shape until now. My whole family (yes, as in WHOLE…LOL!) borrows my bags every now and then whether for travel, work or school. Though they have quite high prices, they are very flexible and it will really suit your needs.

I love big bags (though I am small) because I want all my stuffs to fit inside it especially during duties because usually, I bring my scrubs and shoes with me when assigned to OR and DR also, my paraphernalia (they are many..pfft.). I don’t want to carry an extra paper/plastic bag for my big things. I might misplace them. When choosing a bag, I make sure that my tumbler, umbrella and “kikay kit” will fit inside it. LOL!

They say Diamonds are girls’ best friend but I say, “Bags are girls’ best friend!”

For all those who love to skate, surf, music lovers, bag lovers, travelers, and even bloggers… this store is right for you! They are a member og the Primer group that carries global brands like: JanSport, Timbuk2, Hedgren, DC, Sector 9, Sanuk, Skull Candy, Eastpak and Life is Good that makes for a practical and personal billboard of expression for urban dwellers, promoted through collaborations with the indie art and music scenes’ finest.

Indeed, Bratpack don’t call themselves “Bag People” for nothing. They are conquering a new territory, more people and of course, much more personalities.

Visit their other branches at Robinsons Place Manila, Robinsons Galleria, Sm Cagayan De Oro, SM Davao, SM The Block, SM Pampanga, SM Southmall and Ayala Cebu. My malling won’t be complete without dropping (or if luck, to buy..)by at Bratpack.

Inspire. Interpret. Express.

P.S
I want a bag for Christmas… (Preferably the limited edition JanSport hand painted by various artist or a Nike Bag…)
(I hope Bratpack people will hear me. LOL!)