Tito Arns, Tito Erns, Toch and Pepoting... my mom's brothers and the coolest guys on the block!
TITO ARNS is the grooviest. He works for a 'call center', but in the QA department. He's the most hip, I must say... knows the latest dance moves and updated on what teens are into nowadays. Ninong! Hehe. TITO ERNS is the funniest. He currently resides in Texas with Tita Aning and their youngest, Erick. He makes FANTASTIC chicharong bituka. Everybody was sad when they left again late last month, especially since there's no other person who can prepare chicharong bituka like he does. Hahaha! TOCH (short for Tito Chit) is the youngest and most serious. He's very simple and kind-hearted. I really pray things will work out for him. PEPOTING is the coolest! Hahaha! We don't even call him Tito anymore (pero Tito Pemps talaga siya). He's my agency's treasurer and my ever dependable adviser. Super OC, like Monica in FRIENDS. Loves to clean... to the point of sweeping some of our neighbors' houses. Such a great character!
Our family is a riot and with these guys around, you're always in for a good time. But most importantly, they are all very loyal, hardworking and loving. At sige na nga... deadly ang charms. Hahaha!
Thursday, August 25, 2005
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
On More Of My Favorite HK Pics
Here's the Lovers in Paris, este, Lantao pala. I was so proud of them for being strong enough, still, to climb the countless numbers of steps to the great, big Buddha. Way to go, Mumski and Panda!
On My Favorite HK pics
Small, medium and large! Hahaha! This was taken at Ocean Park and boy, was it THE perfect representation of Dex, Cui and I. Cute!
Dex could be mistaken for a giant Philippine Airlines pillow.
Friday, August 19, 2005
On HK's Staple Food
There was this little resto near our hotel (don't know the name, can't read Chinese) which served awesome, mouth watering noodles of EVERY kind. Their egg noodles were thin, tasty and the servings were enough to feed a land of giants. Here's Cui showing off his braised beef noodles, a far cry from what Chowking serves, I tell you. Mama and Papa on the other hand were both engrossed on my beef noodles. Check out their chopsticks on my bowl!!!
We ate at that restaurant twice. They had one food attendant who spoke a little English, so it was at least easier to order. I SO felt the language barrier there. Lost in translation kaming lahat! I had noodles, noodles and more noodles that whole stay in HK. Think I only ate rice there twice. Their servings are soooooooo big. Sa bagay, maglakad ka ba naman wherever you go, talagang kailangan ko ng isang bandehadong kanin to be satisfied. At eto pa... they don't serve water in the restaurants there, just tea. And I hate tea! So bloated kaming lahat kaka-Coke. Sad!
That's why when we got home, pass muna sa Chowking and Henlin... Hahaha! It just brings back too many noodle memories.
We ate at that restaurant twice. They had one food attendant who spoke a little English, so it was at least easier to order. I SO felt the language barrier there. Lost in translation kaming lahat! I had noodles, noodles and more noodles that whole stay in HK. Think I only ate rice there twice. Their servings are soooooooo big. Sa bagay, maglakad ka ba naman wherever you go, talagang kailangan ko ng isang bandehadong kanin to be satisfied. At eto pa... they don't serve water in the restaurants there, just tea. And I hate tea! So bloated kaming lahat kaka-Coke. Sad!
That's why when we got home, pass muna sa Chowking and Henlin... Hahaha! It just brings back too many noodle memories.
Wednesday, August 17, 2005
On My Brothers' First International Flight
Look at those smiles!
Cui and Dex were just as excited as Mama and Papa. The three of us were seated several rows behind them and Papa kept going back and forth from their place to ours just to check up on his baby boys.
We took pictures from almost every angle. It was such a fun plane ride. We didn't even sleep. Kwentuhan galore talaga! We loved the food that PAL served while listening to the NINA Live CD over the headphones. We watched in anticipation as the Hongkong lights welcomed us. We were ready to shop, shop, shop!!!
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A SPECIAL BIRTHDAY SHOUTOUT TO DEX! I LOVE YOU!!!
On My Immediate Urge To Blog
Guilty as charged!
I haven't blogged in ages and I feel like throwing up just thinking about it! I missed this! Just a quick rundown...
Our HK family vacation was a tremendous success! Although I wasn't able to shop as much, the sights we visited were awesome! I particularly loved our trip to Lantao to see the biiiig Buddha sitting on top of this mountain. Will post pictures soon.
When I got home, I was back to being a workaholic. In fact, just came from Iloilo over the weekend for an event. Projects keep coming. I had a a bid briefing this morning in Nestle and I'm looking forward to working on the concept. Hopefully we bag it!
It's been a downpour of blessings and I couldn't thank Him enough for being so generous and loving and for always looking after me and my family and the agency.
More stories soon. Lemme just get back to doing my events plan for a PLDT Launch...
I haven't blogged in ages and I feel like throwing up just thinking about it! I missed this! Just a quick rundown...
Our HK family vacation was a tremendous success! Although I wasn't able to shop as much, the sights we visited were awesome! I particularly loved our trip to Lantao to see the biiiig Buddha sitting on top of this mountain. Will post pictures soon.
When I got home, I was back to being a workaholic. In fact, just came from Iloilo over the weekend for an event. Projects keep coming. I had a a bid briefing this morning in Nestle and I'm looking forward to working on the concept. Hopefully we bag it!
It's been a downpour of blessings and I couldn't thank Him enough for being so generous and loving and for always looking after me and my family and the agency.
More stories soon. Lemme just get back to doing my events plan for a PLDT Launch...
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
On Working With A Fantastic Team
Tomorrow will be the tenth day of the MILO ENERJAM school tour. I can't imagine working with anybody else but these eight wonderful people, who gave much life and COLOR to a concept I never imagined would turn out to be as amazing and as fantastic. It's crazy-happy!
My hats off to Mona (Spike), Menchu (Split), Rain and Rej (Spike), Babes (Kicksta), Brian and Lester (Toughneck), Michael (G), Genesis and Francis (Stretch) and Don (Shoot). You will most certainly reach places, with your persistence, strong will, kind hearts and beautiful spirits. Here's to the next 90 schools! Way to go!
Monday, August 01, 2005
On Our Countdown To The Big Family Trip
DESTINATION: HONGKONG
Location:
Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China
Geographic coordinates:
22 15 N, 114 10 E
Map references:
Southeast Asia
Climate:
tropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall
Population:
6,898,686 (July 2005 est.)
Age structure:
0-14 years: 13.8% (male 498,771/female 454,252)
15-64 years: 73.5% (male 2,479,656 (keeping my fingers crossed that at least half of the 26+ guys are cute)/female 2,591,170)
65 years and over: 12.7% (male 404,308/female 470,529) (2005 est.)
Industries:
Textiles, clothing, tourism, banking, shipping, electronics, plastics, toys, watches, clocks
Days till boarding: 3!!!
Location:
Eastern Asia, bordering the South China Sea and China
Geographic coordinates:
22 15 N, 114 10 E
Map references:
Southeast Asia
Climate:
tropical monsoon; cool and humid in winter, hot and rainy from spring through summer, warm and sunny in fall
Population:
6,898,686 (July 2005 est.)
Age structure:
0-14 years: 13.8% (male 498,771/female 454,252)
15-64 years: 73.5% (male 2,479,656 (keeping my fingers crossed that at least half of the 26+ guys are cute)/female 2,591,170)
65 years and over: 12.7% (male 404,308/female 470,529) (2005 est.)
Industries:
Textiles, clothing, tourism, banking, shipping, electronics, plastics, toys, watches, clocks
Days till boarding: 3!!!
On Riding In Cars With Boys
Where is Dexter going?
A. To a Kuba Klub meeting at Sinangag Express
B. To Don Bosco Mandaluyong
C. To bring me to an ingress
Definitely not A because this is not his Volks. B is not the answer either because this car has no sticker. He won't be able to park inside his school. C? Nope! My ingress materials won't fit in there.
So Dex... where are you going?
On A Super Long Overdue Birthday Shoutout!
25 July 2005
Happy birthday, Papa! I love you with all my heart. I am proud to be your little girl and words will never be enough to express how truly blessed I am to be your daughter.
Happy birthday, Papa! I love you with all my heart. I am proud to be your little girl and words will never be enough to express how truly blessed I am to be your daughter.
On Making Bawi and Making A Life-Changing Decision...
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I missed blogging immensely! Just got off the phone with Francis, the guy responsible for my blog-addiction. Because of our busy schedules, we both haven't blogged in ages!!! Hahaha! Anyway, we might do a racket together. Hope it's something interesting.
Anyway, for my fellow Assumptionists, here's what that area in front of the caf looks like now. It's such a fresh look for the college. As in green all over, and there's even a mini pond somewhere near this. I visited the college to meet with Mrs. Villafania, our former Dean of Student Affairs, who's now with the grade school department. She helped me get in Assumption for the MILO ENERJAM School Tour. Anyway, we got into talking and I told her how truly happy I am with work now and the rewards I am reaping. She encouraged me to reach out and fulfill my social responsibility... which I did. Being a 'woman of faith and action', I donated to the Assumption College Scholarship Fund and actually sent someone to school. My donation covered the child's 1-year tuition and I couldn't be happier. I encourage you guys reading my blog to also help any way you can because education is indeed the key to a person's success. And for us people who are extra blessed, a little help will go a long way. I thank God for giving me this chance to be of service to others. I feel great!
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