What's your ecological footprint?

Our CEO sent us an email about our company's campaign for greener business environment. In his email....

"To mark World Environment Day on Friday 5th June 2009, we are now taking this challenge to each individual and ask that you participate in a personal challenge to reduce your own GHG footprint by 10% by FY2010. By participating in this challenge and reducing your GHG footprint you will assist our organisation’s vision of developing a Greener business environment in Australia and New Zealand, and making a personal contribution to a more sustainable future.

The 10% by 2010 Challenge
Firstly, you will need to measure your own GHG footprint by using the Footprint Calculator on www.wwf.org.au/footprint/calculator/. You will need to register and submit your measurement, with your pledge to cut your GHG footprint by 10%, by sending your measurement and pledge to sustainability@au.fujitsu.com. "

So I took the test and got the ff:

Take yours on this LINK.

Scrapbook

Posting my 1st attempt on online scrapbooking.

This is so nice. Wwwweeeeee!!!! I think this will be my new addiction. :P

Actually, I have my own scrapbook. Unfortunately, I dont have more free time to do it. It's much easier doing it online. And much cheaper. I can just print it if I like. :D

Finally, it's UP

Yey! Our wedding blog is finally UP. After a long while of deciding where to house it, i finally settled on blogspot still. I tried it on wedding announcer, mywedding and wordpress. I want a page that will have tabs or additional pages for easy navigation. I want a page that I can put widgets in a breeze. A wide page so that fonts and pictures will not be too crowded in the center. And the top criteria among all is a page where I can put customized header. At first, I thougth, it will be at wordpress but seems that I a more familiar using blogger. Hahaha.

Anyhow, the quest has ended and I am happy I can start to journal our preps. Actually I started already. ^__^

See it here.

Updated Travel Tour Schedule

2009 Schedule of Tours:

Intro to Dive:

1st Travel Date: June 6, 2009
2nd Travel Date: June 13, 2009
3rd Travel Date: June 20, 2009
4th Travel Date: June 27, 2009
5th Travel Date: July 4, 2009
6th Travel Date: July 11, 2009
7th Travel Date: July 18, 2009
8th Travel Date: July 25, 2009

Bolinao and Hundred Islands

11th Travel Date: June 5-7, 2009
12th Travel Date: June 12-14, 2009
13th Travel Date: June 19-21, 2009
14th Travel Date: June 26-28, 2009

Puerto Galera

8th Travel Date: May 23-24 2009
9th Travel Date: May 29-30 2009
10th Travel Date: June 5-6, 2009
11th Travel Date: June 13-14, 2009
12th Travel Date: June 20-21, 2009
13th Travel Date: June 27-28, 2009
14th Travel Date: July 4-5, 2009

Sagada

9th Travel Date: May 22-24, 2009
10th Travel Date: May 29-31, 2009
11th Travel Date: June 5-7, 2009
12th Travel Date: June 12-14, 2009
13th Travel Date: June 19-21, 2009
14th Travel Date: June 26-28, 2009

Bohol Countryside Tour

1st Travel Date: June 12, 2009
2nd Travel Date: June 19, 2009
3rd Travel Date: June 26, 2009
4th Travel Date: July 3, 2009
5th Travel Date: July 10, 2009
6th Travel Date: July 17, 2009
7th Travel Date: July 24, 2009
8th Travel Date: July 31, 2009
9th Travel Date: August 7, 2009
10th Travel Date: August 14, 2009
11th Travel Date: August 21, 2009
12th Travel Date: August 28, 2009

Ilocos

7th Travel Date: May 22-24, 2009
8th Travel Date: May 29-31, 2009
9th Travel Date: June 5-7, 2009
10th Travel Date: June 12-14, 2009
11th Travel Date: June 19-21, 2009
12th Travel Date: June 26-28, 2009

Zambales

8th Travel Date: May 23-24, 2009
9th Travel Date: May 30-31, 2009
10th Travel Date: June 6-7, 2009
11th Travel Date: June 13-14, 2009
12th Travel Date: June 20-21, 2009

Mt Pinatubo

7th Travel Date: May 23, 2009
8th Travel Date: May 30, 2009
9th Travel Date: June 6, 2009
10th Travel Date: June 13, 2009
11th Travel Date: June 20, 2009
12th Travel Date: June 27, 2009

Look alike?

Hawig ba? :P


Left Photos: Marisa Tomei (an American stage, film and television actress.)
Right Photos: Me ^__^

Yeah, just because I am bored. (again?!?)

Moms

Date: May 10, 2009
Time: 1:41PM

Exact Text Msg:

"Thx ,anak how gre atful 1am 2 have a daughter like u. tou ch nman q s messge mo GOD BLES U"

Aaawwww...that's my initial reaction when I read my Mom's SMS to me. It made me go teary-eyed but then I hold back and focused on the topic that was being discussed because I was in the church that time.

My Mom and I were not vocal nor showy with each other. Actually, we are all like that. None in the family is used to hugs, kisses, lambingan, etc. We don't practice PDAs.
Nonetheless, I am trying to be as vocal and showy as possible. Like this day...I left a card and a small envelope of present for my Mom to read when she arrives from work. If I can't tell it in person, at least I can express it through words.

I love my Mom so much. PERIOD. ^__^
(i told you, i am not that vocal :P)

Oh well, enough. I don't want to wet my keyboard.
To all the Moms in the world....

Because I'm waiting for the 6 o' clock bell....

Best way to kill time while at work (pretending you are still working) is "surf the net"!!!
Hooha!!! ^__^

So, normal routine is to check emails, open blogspot, click your links and read-on. Let the mouse move you from one page to the other. Comment here, comment there. Read more here, read more there. *Ahem*

Can't blame me for staying in the office and doing nothing. :P
My officemates went out as early as 3PM to do their personal errands (anu pa bah!)
And they left me here again in my lonely cubicle. I could have join them, why not. But what? Stroll the mall? To which if I do that, will surely rob my pocket unexpectedly for another "i- want-that-item-on-the-shelf". Or there will be another battle inside my head juggling "want VS. need". Shopping is a GIRL THING!!! And I am one of them who can't resist going out the mall empty handed. Hihi.

Well then, I realized it's friday afternoon and clients would not want to receive a call from a Business Dev. Mgr (Ahem) coz of the fact they are as bored as me, just buying time until 5PM / 5.30PM or 6PM. *PPfff*

So, as I click here and there, I ended to this page: My Live Signature

Isn't it cool to have one of these? Well I created two!!! ^__^

Signature 1:



Signature 2:




Obviously, I love the first one. Expect it to be on my next posts.

Susan Boyle: She can now dream her dream today

"So emotinoal...unbelievable and emotional...Fantastic."

These were the last words from the video clip about Susan Boyle. These words were exactly the same words that explains how I felt even while watching her. It brought me shivers down to the last hair on my legs. She even made me literally cry!!! Not the usual teary eyed but tears literally as in tears rolling down my cheeks while i watch her sing.

Amanda is right. Sad to admit, we are being cynical in what we see. In 1 Samuel 16:7, it was written

"...Pay no attention to how tall and handsome he is. ....because I do not judge as people judge. They look at the outward appearance, but I look at the heart."

God is brilliant and fair in all his creation. Boyle is one great example how big her heart is. A woman full or possitivity. In her I saw Hope. She dreams big. In her I saw confidence. Her age and physical appearance did not hinder her for delivering her strength. In her I saw faith. In her I saw love and passion. She started at 12 and her passion for singing never dies. In her I saw courage. She never trembles facing Simon and the cynical eyes of viewers. In her I saw contentment. She's happy even though she's unmarried and never been kissed!!! She has a pure heart. A big heart!!!

Amazingly talented. Extraordinary! With over 45million views now and still increasing, Susan simply WoWed the world. ^_^

See her here.

Click here to hear Susan Boyle singing 'Cry Me A River' , from a charity cd in 1999.

Until next time...

I blogged about her come back dated April 7, 2009.

She just had a three-week vacation here then she'll bring Josh with her to NZ where they will live for good. (Hay, nakaka-sad pa rin isipin na ang layo layo layo layo layo layo nyo na *Sigh*) But since we have our own schedules and engagements to attend sad din coz we have not maximized our time together.

Last April 17, was her day with the berks (A, me, Jeng, Mike, Carol and Bro. Sope). Mervs and Edwin coundn't make it because of an out of town getaway. Lades ofcourse is at SG. Nonetheless, that night was a bonding over food, videoke, laughers, asaran, kwentuhan at syempre piktyuran!!!

Ofcourse, I will not allow Mheh to go back to NZ empty handed. I gave something for her and Dheh. ( I hope you'll love it....and use it please! Hihi.. BTW, buzz me on your comments ha?)

Ok back to my story....^__^

Then for A being Josh' Ninong...I volunteered to look for an item for Josh that will be useful especially when he starts for schooling. Good thing I asked her mom first on what's his favorite cartoon character or anime character. Guess what? It's the Dark Knight! ^_^

So me got him an uber cool thermal lunch bag with matching thumbler and food container. I got him a awesome Car pencil box that moves when you pull the string from the trunk. Cor's Josh loved it. He even tried to cute his Mom out just to let him play with it asap. Hehe.

Well, I will surely miss them. A and I were actually kidding around that 2 years from now, Josh will call A "Ninong KULOT" with an accent. Hehe.

Hay! I love my Berks. Too bad we never been complete in a picture. I hope that time will come...SOON.

hair + booze

Who said you can't have a haircut while drinking your booze?
They ain't no rules...especially for Keekai! :P

It was one of those nights where u just want to chilax and let your work-baked body get tired more by lights, the busy street, booze and shopping!!! Last week, we went to Marikina Shoe Expo at Cubao to check out Mogwai and a possible buy of new pair of shoes. But we instead ended up checking out "i love you" store. It's an art store. Cool store! Loads of weird or better say artistic items from dress, blings, trinkets, shirts, pants, bags, shades, etc. Keekai promised that she's not going to leave the store without having one for keepsake. Very tempted that I was too of grabbing a shirt but nah...they were too pricey to consider (Sticky Rice Alert! alert! hehehe). So what did we have instead? A HAIR CUT!!!! Yey!

(before)


(the works)

(after)

I got a new hair cut too. I had my hair layered again but now with bangs! :P Too bad, no one care to took my before and after pic. A and Cadz wer busy trying on the bioman shades, laughing their hearts out on how they look in the mirror while I'm having my time with the hair stylist. But that's A-OK. :)

And the one who went home very happy with an item was A. He got himself a 1994 VINTAGE RAY BAN CHROMAX Driving shades. (As if he can drive!!! Oh Yeah, he drives me Crazy! Will that count?)

It's a combination of thank-you-Jhan-for-a-very-tasty-find and wtf-i-am-robbed-CA-to-the-rescue thingy for him. Well, it's original and good buy! Here's other stuff I found in the store.

(I heart his pink flask :-( 'cors I didn't buy coz its so pricey)

(My view of the ceiling)

(A, bored yet comfy on the couch)

( A table full of odd-shape shades)

(Trying on Lola shades)

(now, the Red Heart-shaped bangaw shades)

Well, it's a night of fun with people I love. *wink*

Unique

I've seen this before but doesn't have the time to post an entry. Hehehe.
Now that I have the time + will to do it...the entry begins. Yey! [see the emphasis on time + will?..hehe]

Jay + Sarah Wedding = Rockstar Wedding
Very unique, simply beautiful. I love it.

I don't have to elaborate more on who Jay is coz definitely most of Pinoy blog readers would definitely knew or the least have an idea who this guy is. But Sarah Abad is Kaye Abad's sister. Sarah was a former child actress. If I remember her correctly, she's the child on drama role who always cry. :P

Nwei, to continue, The first time I learned about Jay, i must say, I've been a fan. I like his wit, his sense of humor, his somewhat weird way of presenting himself on cam, on tv, on print. He's simply UNIQUE. He speaks his mind. I read that the idea or their wedding theme came from the brilliant mind of Jay. [I read lang ha...take note]

Jay Contreras - Sarah Abad Wedding
Prenup: Clarkfield Cemetery, Pampanga
Ceremony : Paco Cemetery
Wedding Date : February 12, 2009
Photo: [mangoRED + edwin tuyay]Make up: Madge Lejano
Hair : (Felicity Son + Joel Estrelles of theMakeUpStudio)
Coordinator: Evens Events

Prenup Pictures:

More prenup pictures here.

Wedding Pictures:



More prenup pictures: mangoRed + edwin tuyay



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On the side, here's another Sarah...Sarah Meier's Prenupmore pics here.

9th on 9

Today marks our 9th year! Ahiheee
If I will do the math, that's
78,840 hours
3,285 days
432 weeks
108 months

Whew! and few months more from now, we will be counting again back to Zero for another milestone in our lives.

Celebrating our 9th is not that too special anymore but is equally romantic and happy compared to the rest. Instead of glass of wine, we say our "cheers" with Fraps. Instead of a limousine drive, we just take a cab. Instead of romantic lunch for 2, it was Mang Inasal's Chicken for 4 (A, his mom, his brother and I). Instead of a stroll to the mall holding hands, it was a quick stroll at the grocery hands held+sweet embrace while on queue at the counter.

There may not be fancy food to share with, no out of town nor out of the country trip, no extravagant gifts (speaking of gift, i have to collect mine by monday pa! *sigh*), but we spent it TOGETHER and I am simply contented.

Everyday can be as special as your anniversary as long as you want it to be. I am learning more...loving more.


Simply happy for 9th on April 9, 2009.

Cheers to our 9th Moks!

ahlabsyumats

Reunited

Yehey! After 1 year, we finally met again face to face. One of my best pals is here. Back in her hometown. A and I met her finally last Sat for dinner. Coz i can't wait for Apr 17!!!!

I understand that it is a very busy vacation for her to accommodate family and friends. But duh! we're not just friends....we are almost sisters!!! We are best of Pals!!!!

(aawww....i miss Lady too). How I wish she's here too.

As expected, we updated each other. Shared our respective kwentos of almost everything. The daldalhan doesn't stop over our dinner plates. We even extended it over frappuccinos. Hehe. Well, the night was obviously not enough for us coz we talked and talked until pass midnight. We laughed and reminisced our times together and how time fly so fast. We talked about plans...future...dreams. Oh how I really missed her...(I miss Dheh too). How i wish they can make it again here for the BIG DAY. :-(

*deep sigh*

Oh c'mon, i should stop now...I might wet the keyboard again. :P But I can't help it. On the BIG DAY....as much as possible i want all special people in our lives to be there....to celebrate with us. But reality check, there are cases that are out of our control. (Lades, you better make that promise come to life....or else!!!!!......or else I WILL LITERALLY CRY MY HEART OUT!!!)

*fingers crossed*

There's a couple of weeks more before Apr. 22nd. Apart from the 17th, will surely find ways to be with Mheh before she fly back to NZ. Good thing there's internet to stay intouch.

Here's some pics:

Here's my Whiri Twist Paua (pasalubong from Irene) - Represents the bonding of Friendship & the joining of lives for eternity.

I miss my Berks. :-(

Moving on...

While doing my regular plurking at Plurk, I came to Rustom a.k.a BB Gandanghari's plurk msg.

He owns a blog too. Here's the LINK.

From the bottom of my hypothalamus...

Love and Peace

BB Gandanghari

After reading, I instantly felt sad for him. I pity him. He is very very confused. VERY LOST.
He mentioned God several times...talking about the peace he finally found. *deep sigh*
I actually left a comment on his blog (but still subject for his approval). Pls. try and play the you tube mtv of Rascal Flatts' Im Moving On. It's a very nice song...the lyrics is very hopeful. But I guess this one is not really for Rustom.

I must say, He has not moved on yet....he has just been to another world...still confused, still lost.

I'm Movin' On

Artist: Rascal Flatts
Album: Rascal Flatts

I've dealt with my ghosts and I faced all my demons

Finally content with a past I regret

Ive found you find strength in your moments of weakness

For once Im at peace with myself

Ive been burdened with blame, trapped in the past for too long

Im movin on

Ive lived in this place and I know all the faces

Each one is different but theyre always the same

They mean no harm but its time that I face it

Theyll never allow me to change

But I never dreamed home would end up where I dont belong

Im movin on

Im movin on

At last I can see life has been patiently waiting for me

And I know theres no guarentees, but Im not alone

There comes a time in everyones life

When all you can see are the years passing by

And I have made up my mind that those days are gone

I sold what I could and packed what I couldnt

Stopped to fill up on my way out of town

Ive loved like I should but lived like

I shouldntI had to lose everything to find out

Maybe forgiveness will find me somewhere down this road

Im movin on

Im movin on

Im movin on

New to my taste buds

After lunch today, Che (my office mate) brought out a big green mango from one of their Mango Trees at home. Sliced it into bite size. But since there's no available salt at our Pantry, she prepared Soy Sauce + Sugar!!!! eeeewwwww.

At first I really dont want to try it. However, looking at how Che enjoy each mango strips dipped in that mixture, I gave in and tried it as well.

It doesn't taste bad at all but still weird for me.

Search for my Wedding Dress

We've attended several bridal affairs since Jan of this year and I talked several friends who tied the knot for recommendations for their gowns. I phoned several local suppliers and grabbed almost every supplier brochures for wedding designers, couture, etc. Send several emails here and there. I even read entries on W@W. (but so many entries nakakahilo magbasa..hehe)

So, just last night...I was checking new pictures of Richard Buan and Paul Vincent. For the record, Paul Vincent was my favorite Photog. I've been a fan/follower of him for almost 2 years now. However, we settled with Richard Buan because of budget. I must say, Richard Buan though is equally talented. (I hope hindi magtampo si Richard if ever he reads this. :P )
Anyways, to continue my story..... as I was browsing Paul Vincent's site, I went to one of his links. Hovered my mouse to "The Veluz Bride". Instantly I was WoWed by her creations. It's beautiful. I browsed and browsed for older posts and every bride was amazingly beautiful with the her dress. I sent her an email asking for her rates, etc. then went to sleep.

So today, I was lucky to be home early. I opened my rig...checked emails to see if Veluz replied then visit Veluz' site again. Since there's no reply, I sent SMS to the mobile number posted on the site. As expected I got a reply but not from Veluz but from Gercel. Exchanged few SMS with her. I was already stitching thoughts of myself, with my gown made by Veluz when an SMS came from Gercel. The SMS was:

Gercel: "Ms. Janice, sori po bt we r fully bookd na po on dat date..."

Me: "why? how many brides do you accommodate ba?"

Gercel: "Yes po, we only accomd8 4 brides in a day.."

Me: "Ganun? So quota na kayo? :-( "

Gercel: "Yes po, so sori po tlaga.."

Me: *sigh*

My dream dress from Veluz....Gone!!! :(

Bleeding

I guess you really don't understand me at all. The x number of years we had together does not guarantee how perfectly well you know me. It's Vice versa.

I admit, i am complicated. You always tell me that I am such a big puzzle to solve. And each time you find the correct connecting piece, the picture suddenly changes. How inconsiderate right? At one point in time, we are in heaven, few minutes passed, we hit the floor face flat. Why? I bet you know the answer.

It's the choice I take that oftentimes crashed my heart. And everytime I chose the option which favors you most, I suffer. Suffer in a sense and in a different way that you really can not comprehend. My heart bleed endlessly when I made a wrong choice. And I wear my mask coz I need it. But You know, I really can't fake what I feel within. If only you really know how to look within, you'll see. You always look at my eyes. But can you really see through?

It takes two to tango. Yes. Well noted. It will not be in history if I didn't permit it. I'm not saying I don't want ANY of it. Ofcourse I do! It's beautiful. It's something worthy to treassure. It's a gift. But It's also a gift not meant to be open yet. Not meant to enjoy yet. Not meant to taste yet.

I guess, bottomline, I made a decision at wrong a time.
I am still vulnerable. I am weak. I am not so brilliant at all.

Yes, You will not understand ME.

My New Baby

I got a new baby....Isn't she pretty? ^__^



I so lurve her.... She's just less than 12 USD.