A lifelog of a well-travelled single parent who had a life extension in 2000, blogs indiscriminately about her journey through life fulfilling unfinished business and promises that will soon complete her existence...

49 Today

Saturday, June 06, 2009

I'm 49 years old today.

Mother visited us upon my daughter's request so she could join us in celebrating my birthday.

Mother, Sweetie Pearl, Zhiela and I went to Trinoma Cinema 3 after Randy logged out to bed. We watched Terminator Salvation starring Christian Bale, Sam Worthington, Anton Yelchin, Moon Bloodgood, Bryce Dallas Howard, Common, Jadagrace Berry and Helena Bonham Carter. Watch the trailer here. Movie runs for 1:55 hours.

After the movie, we went straight ahead to Tramway Garden. My best friend, Vera, asked me to try the food there. Junjun, Denise and Tintin followed us there and we had buffet dinner. The food is not as good as what we usually enjoy in Dad's but we had fun. It's my daughter's treat to celebrate my 49th birthday.

my 49th birthday

Many thanks to my daughter for making us and my mother happy...

Posted at 11:28 PM

Merry Christmas 2008

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Merry Christmas 2008
Posted at 02:19 PM

The Burial

Tuesday, October 03, 2006

Egay and his family picked us up early this morning. We bought some juices and medicine for Ericson's stomach upset on our way to St. Peter's Funeral Home.

0

We arrived there at Room F at 8 am this morning. Rev. Fr. Oscar Avelino held the mass. Alex's Room was in order and the kitchen had been cleaned up earlier. When the mass ended, Rev. Fr. Avelino blessed Alex and family members had been all very emotional.


0

At Forest Park Memorial, my brother's family were all in tears and very emotional. In our hearts, it's hard to accept Alex is gone and this will be the last time we're going to look at her angelic face.


0

More family members, friends, and relatives on both sides kept coming to pay last respect for Alex.

Alexandra was buried at 10:30 am.

I'd like to thank Randy for his generosity and full support to my family.

Meanwhile, Randy had root implant and was unable to sleep until past 10 this evening Manila time due to severe pain. He's supposed to go to bed at 12 MN San Diego time (3 pm Manila time) but, he reamained awake until I had fallen asleep while chatting with him.

Randy posted also some news from Save the Children. Please check them out!

Posted at 11:24 PM

Happy Mother's Day!

Sunday, May 08, 2005

To all mothers online, Happy Mother's Day! And, to those guys out there, please do not forget to greet your wife and mother. Show them how much you love and care for them.

I met my sisters this afternoon for lunch and celebrate this special day with our dearest mother, (Nanay, to her grandchildren). Pearl, Tintin (wife of my son), Trixia and her mother, Ana (wife of my brother Egay) joined us, as well. Nasser wants to join us as proxy of his wife who is currently on a Baptismal party but, I told him the lunch was exclusively for all mothers only.

junjun
Photo was blurry, taken from a cellphone camera only.

We had special time with mother and sisters in Chow King Fast Food. I love their Lauriat Sweet and Sour. We had Halu-halo as desert.

Chow King had given us 3 'Songs For Mothers' CDs (12 selected love songs) as their complimentary give-aways on Mother's Day. We all had fun.

Happy Birthday, Paul Denise

Tuesday, May 03, 2005

Today is my son's 24th birthday. His birthday celebration wasn't complete because his GF went for taping in Bulacan.

Anyway, Happy Birthday, Paul Denise.

Charles and Camilla

Sunday, April 10, 2005

BBC: "Prince Charles and Camilla Parker Bowles have married at Windsor's Guildhall."

Camilla serves as an inspiration. Maybe I still have a chance to have that special someone, too, who will come along and loves me with all his heart and sincerity...

INTL HOT-AIR BALLOON FIESTA

Friday, February 11, 2005

Vernabela posted a message about my Simbang Gabi (Dawn Mass) entry and in my willingness to share Wow Philippines website to her, I found out that today, we have this event:

9TH PHILIPPINE INTL. HOT-AIR BALLOON FIESTA (2005)
Omni Aviation Complex, Clark Field, Pampanga

Be there when it happens!

YES! Some 30 flying superstars known as hot-air balloons are making their grand performance to treat thousands of people to a three-day air-sporting extravaganza filled only with fun, excitement and friendly competition.

You have to be there early in the morning at 5:30 a.m. from Friday to Sunday to catch the flying dirigibles get pumped up with hot-air amidst cool morning breeze to soar to a height never before imagined! And if you're too lazy to get up in the morning, visit the playground at Omni to catch some equally exciting events: airplane rally and balloon bursting, sky diving, ultra-light fly-by, aerobatic stunts and maneuvers, radio-controlled demo flying by the aero-modelers and choreographed kite-flying exhibition. There will be more! Mini-trade fair, food plaza, live concerts, special events for kids and adults alike.

The project is brought to you by the Hot Air Balloon Club of the Philippines, Clark Development Corporation, 600th Air Base Wing, Air Transportation Office, Department of Tourism and the local government of Angeles City. Event presentor is United Parcel Service (UPS) as official transporter of balloons.

For more information please contact the ff:

Hot Air Balloon Club of the Philippines, c/o Air Ads, Inc., Andrews Ave., Domestic Airport, Pasay City, Tel. No. (02) 833-3264 or 551-2780 – 85 joyroa@flyaai.com

Clark Development Corporation, Clark Field, Pampanga, Tel. No. (045) 599-2642/4654 (Marketing Department) or Tel. No. (045) 599-2854/6235 (Tourism and Cultural Affairs Office)

Department of Tourism – Region III, City of San Fernando, Pampanga, Tel. No. (045) 961-2665/2612 dot3@pldtdsl.net www.luzoncentral.com.ph or text and send to 700DOT (Smart subscribers only)

Source: Wow Philippines

Lovapalooza

Thursday, February 10, 2005

CLOSEUP ADS: "Everyone's kissing this Valentine's season! When that moment comes, be ready..."

Everyone's kissing this Valentine's Day!

Want to join Valentine Parties happening on February 12, 2005 at 6:30 p.m. in four key cities:

*Baywalk, Manila
*MacArthur Highway, Pampanga
*Ayala Center, Cebu
*Matina, Davao

NOTE: I won't go there, anyway, unless someone invited me :-)


Happy Birthday, Nanay!

Sunday, January 02, 2005

Mama (or Nanay as her grandchildren called her) is 68 years old today. Since Mama would like to treat VJ to a movie, we watched this afternoon Mars Ravelo's Lastikman - Unang Banat, another official entry to Metro Manila Film Festival 2004, starring ADRIAN ROSALES / LASTIKMAN (Mark Bautista), LARA MANUEL (Sarah Geronimo), ALFONSO (John Estrada), REDEN ( Danilo Barrios), and LASTIKA/EDITA (Ms. Cherrie Gil). VJ is my nephew who is the only child of my brother, Nasser, to his wife, Jane. It was first time for VJ to enter a movie house and both my nephew and my mother enjoyed the movie, talking and discussing while watching. Glad Paul Denise was with us to scold the two for being too noisy.

Eh, ano pa nga ba ang masasabi ko sa pelikulang Pinoy? Kulang pa rin sa kalidad pero naniniwala akong pinaghihirapan naman ng lahat ng casts sa pelikula na pag-ibayuhin ang kanilang maibibigay sa masang Pilipino nitong nakaraang Pasko, lalo na sa ikalulugod ng mga bata. Natuwa naman ang pamangkin ko at siyempre, masaya na rin ang mother ko.

After the movie, we bought a Goldilocks round chocolate cake for Mama and we had our dinner at home, since Sweety Pearl didn't join us due to an illness.

To my dearest mother, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

Merry Christmas!

Friday, December 24, 2004

Merry Christmas

May PEACE and LOVE fill our hearts
BLESSINGS and PROSPERITY fill our world
And CONTENTMENT fill our lives this Christmas Season and beyond!

Happy Birthday, Sweety!

Sunday, December 05, 2004

Today is Pearl Leal's 21st birthday. She started celebrating her birthday since yesterday and we're so busy and tired here at home...

Sweety, Happy Birthday! May all your wishes, dreams, and expectations will all come true.

Eid Mubarrak

Sunday, November 14, 2004

Muslims worldwide are celebrating the end of Ramadan today. No wonder when Tintin and Sweety Pearl went with me for some grocery shopping at SM North Edsa, we were surprised that there were too many people shopping as if there was a Christmas shopping rush...

Anyway, Eid Mubarrak to all!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JUNJUN!

Tuesday, November 09, 2004

It's my son's 25th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Junjun!

Ramadan Kareem

Friday, October 15, 2004

Fasting season begins once again for the 1.4 billion Muslims all over the world. May this Holy month of Ramadan brings everlasting peace and unity to mankind.

A Blessed Ramadan

Ramadan Kareem to all Muslims!

Happy 70th Birthday, Papa!

Sunday, September 26, 2004

Today is my father's 70th Birthday. Happy Birthday, Papa! Sorry if Pacette and Bhoie were not able to make it. Pacette was very ill and she didn't liked us all to get sick from her and Bhoie was on his flight back to Jeddah.

As usual, Papa was stubborn enough not to invite his friends after he found out Bhoie will not cancel his flight to attend Papa's birthday. I know Papa's acting strange these days but, I prefer not to elaborate further why. Enough that we did our best and pushed through with the celebration.

The wife of Junjun, Tintin, was with me along with her two sisters. We arrived late because I ran short of cash and it wasn't easy to look for Allied Bank ATM near us. Pacette caused the delay also when we waited for her until 1:00 o'clock in the afternoon but she didn't showed up. Pacette, please get well soon...

It feels good my father was giving me importance by waiting for me before they started the celebration. Why I said this? Because he cares about his sons more than his daughters!

Guess what? I brought my digital camera but, I forgot to take some photos when I got involved with my sister's visitors about politics issues. We both didn't liked the two women presidents. The interesting conversation lasted for 2 hours.

We need to go home as my daughter sent SMS to buy her urgently ink cartridge for Epson stylus c32sx or HP deskjet 820Cxi. Epson black and colored ink cost me Php1,150.00! Shopping was not in my priority list for this week because I used my budget for my father's birthday celebration but, anyway, I got some grocery items for two weeks consumptions and sent Int'l Roaming eLoad to Junjun! There were many shoppers and strollers at SM North Edsa and looking at those people who bought many things, I couldn't help but asked, how many among them are like us who were forced to sell the property in order to survive....

Sometimes, special occasions brought sad memories and family disputes but, I did my part to control my temper in honor of Papa's birthday. My mother and Ate Neth knew very well the real story and whatever my youngest sister was gossiping against me, may God help her be enlightened.

I love my siblings, yet, I wonder why jealousy in her heart should be a burden to a better relationship. I prayed for them everyday and I wish Beh will remember that she already asked for forgiveness few years back. There's no need to repeat the same mistakes over and over again just to make her believe she's doing better than me.

Beh, please appreciate that I'm your elder sister and in my own special way, I played my part very well and helped our parents according to my means. If you are reading this, please release that hatred in your heart. There is no way you can put me down by telling evil things (you made) about me. You have three daughters and I didn't liked you to pass unto them your sins.

Happy Birthday, Beh!

Friday, September 17, 2004

Today is my sister's birthday, Happy 41st Birthday, Beh!

We called your house but, Madonna told us you went out in a picnic with Sarah and Ziad! Enjoy your day, sis, pero nasaan ang handa?

Birthday Greetings, Pacette!

Tuesday, September 14, 2004

Happy 43rd Birthday, Pacette!

Bhoie told me that you won in a jueteng bet on Saturday. How come you never told me about this when we were together on Sunday? Anyway, our planned party for Papa's birthday should be finalized one day ahead of time.

Sana, next time, sa Lotto ka naman manalo, para may balato kaming lahat...

Happy Birthday, Egay!

Sunday, August 22, 2004

Today is Egay's 34th Birthday! Happy Birthday, Egay!

Egay is the youngest among my siblings. He is now back in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, because Bhoie is on vacation, too. They cannot leave their work at the same time because their presence are badly needed at work.

Quezon City Day

Thursday, August 19, 2004

It's a holiday today in Quezon City and Quezon province in celebration of Manuel Luis Quezon Day.

Paul Denise took advantage of the situation and he went to SM North Edsa with his cousin, Jessie, and played computer games. I told him to buy me a new mouse but he forgot about it and spent the money...

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, EJ!

Saturday, July 10, 2004

Greetings to EJ, the eldest son of my brother, Egay. Egay arrived last night from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to be with his family for 35 days just in time to attend EJ's 14th birthday today.

Happy 14th Birthday, EJ. We love you!

SpaceShipOne

Monday, June 21, 2004

While investor and philanthropist Paul G. Allen and Scaled Composites launched the first private manned vehicle beyond the Earth's atmosphere today (Full Story Here):

First Private Manned Mission to Space

Back here in the Philippines, the Joint Committee finished canvassing the COC yesterday evening, the slowest ever in Philippine History:

Congressional Canvass On A Sunday

As expected, the incumbent lady president won against FPJ (in spite of massive fraud protests) in the preliminary canvass, and whether the true mandate of the majority of the Filipino people was not honored, I pray that those guilty ones be punished by their own conscience...

Unemployment Rate in the Philippines

How this nation will unite under the leadership of Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, a nation with serious unemployment and overpopulation problems?

The Joint Committee should publish in all tabloids the regional and provincial results of their canvass, so the people may know which places PGMA got support...

106th Independence Day

Saturday, June 12, 2004

Today marks the 106th anniversary of the declaration of Philippine independence from colonial rule but, do Filipinos have the reason to celebrate this day while we know the fact that the voice of the majority of the Filipino masses were not actually heard in the recent May 10 Presidential Polls because the actual winner allegedly was not winning in the canvassing, based on known issues reported by the opposition?

It's a shameful fact that while technology is available in this country, the system used by the Arroyo government in the canvassing of our votes will put the Philippines on The Guinness Book of Records for having the slowest process of canvassing the votes in a presidential election.

Happy Birthday, Bhoie!

Friday, June 11, 2004

Today is my brother's 39th birthday! Hey, Bro, you owe us a party, when are you coming home?

This brother of mine, Bhoie, is working for General Motors in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, since 1996. He's not familiar with computer stuffs and I don't think he has the interest to use the net but, someday, somehow, I hope you will read this brief message of mine, that I am wishing the best for you, your wife and kids. May God bless you and the rest of our family always!

Another Year

Sunday, June 06, 2004

Today is my birthday, please do not ask me how young I am unless you want to buy me a birthday gift :D

my 2004 birthday pic

A remembrance photo of my 2004 birthday

Sprain in my ankle prevented me from meeting Vera and Sherwin. Weather was bad since morning so, I decided to stay home instead of having an ultimate buffet with my family at Kamayan or at Billy's Jumbo Palace restaurant...

When nephews and niece arrived one after the other, I just let them watched Shrek 2 and Harry Potter 2 while I was cleaning up the antique tables Tintin brought in early this morning. I had no plan of celebrating my birthday and yet a get-together with my family and loved ones made my birthday a very memorable one. Jojo, Ate Neth's eldest son, had some minus one video karaoke CDs with him and we had fun singing while Ana's kids were busy playing computer games in my room. My elder sister was not able to make it so she sent instead her kids...

Many thanks to friends who remembered this very special day...

National Flag Day

Friday, May 28, 2004

Today, May 28th, is our National Flag Day!

Surprised? If I haven't seen it over GMA7's 24 Oras Local News, I wouldn't know about it.

Lina instructed local officials in his memorandum to lead their constituents in observing the National Flag Day as part of the 106th Philippine Independence Day celebrations with the theme "Galing ng Pilipino sa Matatag na Republika." READ MORE

Read Malacañang's Administrative Order NO. 99, directing the organization and implementation of activities and programs to celebrate Philippine Independence Day on June 12, 2004

Another Birthday Celebrant!

Thursday, May 20, 2004

Happy Birthday greetings to Sherwin Miñas of Sunvalley Subdivision. She's one of the key persons who helped us moved on with our lives. Just like Vera, with your generous heart and kind spirit, Sherwin, may God bless you both a thousand fold. Thank you very much for being my friend!

Happy Birthday, Vera!

Wednesday, May 19, 2004

Today, I sent wonderful birthday wishes to a wonderful person, none other than my best friend, Happy Birthday, Vera, with love and prayers...

Happy Birthday, Paul Denise!

Monday, May 03, 2004

Today is my second son's birthday! He was with me and Jessie, the son of Ate Neth, in Allied Bank AND, this is a remarkable day for me as well, as far as investment is concerned.

Paul Denise, maybe you're annoyed with me at times for scolding you but, God knows I just want you to learn something from me to avoid repeating my mistakes. It wasn't true I have favoritism among you. You will understand what I mean when you have your own kids, someday...

Happy Birthday, son...

International Women's Day

Monday, March 08, 2004

In celebration of the 94th International Women's Day today, Republic Act No. 9262 or Anti-Violence Against Women and Their Children Act, sponsored by Senate President Franklin Drilon, Senator Luisa Ejercito-Estrada and Speaker Jose de Venecia, was signed into law by PGMA, witnessed by top women officials of The Kalakasan (Strength) Foundation, at the Cuneta Astrodome in Pasay City.

For in-depth understanding, read Inq7.com full report about Stiffer penalties for men who abuse their wives.

Evangel Baptist Church

Sunday, February 22, 2004

Leila Baque, my inaanak, invited me on their Evangel Baptist Church's 31st Anniversary today. It's a small group of born-again faithfuls who gather together every Saturdays and Sundays, along with their family members and loved ones to praise God, know His words, and to interact and communicate with fellow members (fellowship).

The last time the veteran pastors had seen me was in November 1988, almost 16 years ago, when I attended Leila's wedding. I was one of the sponsors or Ninang.

The children in the gathering outnumbered adults, who both performed their numbers in praising God. There were times we were asked to stand up and sing praises to God and they set up a game that no one is allowed to say "yes" or "no", "oo" or "hindi", "okay" and nodding head. Those who answered the forbidden words were asked to sign on a heart-shaped cartolina with their names on it and someone who gathered 33 signatures on a heart won a prize which was given later at the end of the celebration. There were "pabitin" and hitting "palayok" for both adults and children after the food was served. I enjoyed watching them having fun and forgot all about my "troubles" for a while. Somehow, I missed my children's presence but, they're grown-ups now and have different interests.

I honestly appreciate Leila's gesture and hospitality, and Happy 31st Anniversary to all Evangel Baptist Church's pastors and members!

Amon Jadid

Saturday, February 21, 2004

It's "Amon Jadid" or the Islamic New Year today, which falls on the 1st of Muharram 1425 Hijrah (Awal Muharram 1425 "Maal Hijrah"), corresponding to the 21st of February 2004.

The Hijrah months are:

  1. Muharram
  2. Safar
  3. Rabia Awal
  4. Rabia Thani
  5. Jumaada Awal
  6. Jumaada Thani
  7. Rajab
  8. Sha'ban
  9. Ramadan
  10. Shawwal
  11. Dhul-Qidah
  12. Dhul-Hijjah

A Blessed and Prosperous Amon Jadid to all 1.3 billion Muslims worldwide!

Read Minda News, a Publication of the Mindanao News and Information Cooperative Center

Love is...

Saturday, February 14, 2004

Whenever someone asked me what does LOVE means, I immediately replied with a naughty grin, "Love is... is an ocean of emotions entirely surrounded with expenses!"

Although I find it true, somehow, to me, LOVE is like water. Water? Why not say love is like a flower, as defined by most people? Love is like a flower because, according to them, it needs love and care or it dies. Well, obviously it sounds a selfish love to seek attention and it's life span seems so short.

Happy Valentine's Day To All

LOVE is like water because water seek its own level, aside from the fact that water is an integral part of life.

LOVE is so complex that I find it best compared with water, because water, as we know, has many cycles. Each cycle drives the other parts.

In Scientific concepts, there are six important processes that make up the water cycle. We know them as evaporation, condensation, precipitation, surface runoff, infiltration and transpiration.

LOVE is in evaporation when the feeling is so strong and the more you control it, the more it becomes stronger, seeking that other person, no matter what happens...

LOVE is in a condesation when there is nothing in your thoughts except that person, forming like a cloud, making yourself "blinded" at times...

LOVE is in precipitation when you cannot help but shower that person you love with attention and affection...

LOVE is in its surface runoff when your feelings are flowing energies, accepting anything about that person...

LOVE is in infiltration state when you finally settled your feelings with that person, where impurities and imperfections are filtered out...

LOVE is in transpiration state when your feelings grow much stronger, creating life, and that life created binds you together...

And the process never-ends, love never dies. Love sometimes stay longer in one state but love will always be there, waiting to be noticed...

Feast of Sacrifice and Sharing

Sunday, February 01, 2004

Today is Feast of Sacrifice and Sharing or Eid Al Adha in the Muslim world. It is the most important feast of the Muslim calendar as it concludes the Pilgrimage to Mecca known as the Hajj.

May this event brings peace in Mindanao in their observance of Eid Al Adha...

Kong Hei Fat Choi

Wednesday, January 21, 2004

Countdown begins to 2004 Chinese New Year, year of Green Wooden Monkey. Kong Hei Fat Choi (Happy New Year!)

Celebrating Chinese New Year

Happy Birthday, dear mother!

Friday, January 02, 2004

Today is my mother's 66th birthday and I was the first one who greeted her! Although we didn't have a chance to visit her in Quezon City, we also celebrated her birthday at home...

Ma, sana masaya ka sa iyong kaarawan...

My daughter is now back, her best friend accompanied her home. We haven't talk yet since she arrives but I prefer not to bother her anymore about what has happened earlier.

Glad she's finally home...

Merry Christmas to all!

Wednesday, December 24, 2003

Merry Christmas to all

TODAY IS MY DAUGHTER'S BIRTHDAY!

Friday, December 05, 2003

Today is my daughter's birthday, and here's today's words of wisdom for you: "To know how to grow old is the master work of wisdom, and one of the most difficult chapters in the great art of living." -- Henri Frederic Amiel

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEETY!

I had slight fever and terrible headache the whole day. Thanks to Advil, I am back sitting infront of my PC late this evening. I find this Customized Pizza Order conversation a bit funny, so I'd thought of posting this here in my blog - this was originally posted at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/arizona_humor/.

Customized Pizza Order



Operator: "Thank you for calling Pizza Hut. How May I serve you..."

Customer: "Hi, I'd like to order."

Operator: "May I have your NIDN first, sir?"

Customer: "My National ID Number, yeah, hold on, eh, it's 6102049998-45-54610."

Operator: "Thank you, Mr. Sheehan. I see you live at 1742 Meadowland Drive, and the phone number's 494-2366. Your office number over at Lincoln Insurance is 745-2302 and your cell number's 266-2566. Which number are you calling from, sir?"

Customer: "Huh? I'm at home. Where d'ya get all this information?"

Operator: "We're wired into the system, sir."

Customer: (Sighs) "Oh, well, I'd like to order a couple of your All-Meat Special pizzas..."

Operator: "I don't think that's a good idea, sir."

Customer: "Whaddya mean?"

Operator: "Sir, your medical records indicate that you've got very high blood pressure and extremely high cholesterol. Your National Health Care provider won't allow such an unhealthy choice."

Customer: "Damn. What do you recommend, then?"

Operator: "You might try our low-fat Soybean Yogurt Pizza. I'm sure you'll like it"

Customer: "What makes you think I'd like something like that?"

Operator: "Well, you checked out 'Gourmet Soybean Recipes' from your local library last week, sir. That's why I made the suggestion."

Customer: "All right, all right. Give me two family sized ones, then. What's the damage?"

Operator: "That should be plenty for you, your wife and your four kids, sir. The 'damage,' as you put it, heh, heh, comes $49.99."

Customer: "Lemme give you my credit card number."

Operator: "I'm sorry sir, but I'm afraid you'll have to pay in cash. Your credit card balance is over its limit."

Customer: "I'll run over to the ATM and get some cash before your driver gets here."

Operator: "That won't work either, sir. Your checking account's overdrawn."

Customer: "Never mind. Just send the pizzas. I'll have the cash ready. How long will it take?"

Operator: "We're running a little behind, sir. It'll be about 45 minutes, sir. If you're in a hurry you might want to pick 'em up while you're out getting the cash, but carrying pizzas on a motorcycle can be a little awkward."

Customer: "How the hell do you know I'm riding a bike?"

Operator: "It says here you're in arrears on your car payments, so your car got repo'ed. But your Harley's paid up, so I just assumed that you'd be using it."

Customer: "@#%/$@&?#!"

Operator: "I'd advise watching your language, sir. You've already got a July 2006 conviction for cussing out a cop."

Customer: (Speechless)

Operator: "Will there be anything else, sir?"

Customer: "No, nothing. oh, yeah, don't forget the two free liters of Coke your ad says I get with the pizzas."

Operator: "I'm sorry sir, but our advert's exclusionary clause prevents us from offering free soda to diabetics."

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, JOJO!

Tuesday, December 02, 2003

Today is Jojo's 20th birthday, he's my nephew and second child of my sister Neth. There's no birthday celebration as everyone was busy. However, on the 5th of this month, my daughter will also celebrate her birthday. Guess how old is she...

I was disappointed when I found out that domain name registration and web hosting are too expensive in my country - it's a kind of extortion. To get myself a domain name here will cost me a fortune of P4,000 (US$72.00) and a monthly fee of P2,000 (US36.00)! This is incredibly shocking...

What made me more upset was when I checked out PayPal's website. They can accomodate account registrations only from people in 38 countries, and, sad to say, the Philippines is not on its list yet.

Today is FAMILY DAY and WORLD AIDS DAY

Monday, December 01, 2003

PRESIDENTIAL Proclamation No. 58 issued on December 11, 1998, declared the first Monday of December as Family Day, or Father's and Mother's Day.

"We are one big family of people, trying to make our way through the unfolding puzzle of life. We are all connected to one another in the heart. Connecting with the ultimate source of love is possible through discovering the hidden power in your heart."

- Sara Paddison, Hidden Power of the Heart

After my aerobic workout, I called and greeted my mother a Happy Family Day and she's sad that we couldn't visit her in Quezon City.

HAPPY FAMILY DAY TO ALL

Celebrating the End of Ramadan, Eid Mubarak!

Tuesday, November 25, 2003

Enclopedia.com: Ramadan, (rämädän´, rămedän´) , in Islam , the ninth month of the Muslim year, during which all Muslims must fast during the daylight hours. Indulgence of any sort is forbidden during the fast. There are only a few who are exempt, e.g., soldiers, the sick, and the young. Because of the purely lunar calendar, Ramadan falls in different seasons.

A Blessed Eid'l Fitr

The final day of Ramadan, Eid al-Fitr, is celebrated by a day of feasting. The first revelation of the Qur'an is commemorated in this month.

Ramadan ends with the festival of Eid al-Fitr, which in 2003 occurs on November 26. Literally the "Festival of Breaking the Fast," Eid al-Fitr is one of the two most important Islamic celebrations (the other occurs after the Hajj, or pilgrimage to Mecca). At Eid al-Fitr people dress in their finest clothes, adorn their homes with lights and decorations, give treats to children, and enjoy visits with friends and family.

A sense of generosity and gratitude colors these festivities. Although charity and good deeds are always important in Islam, they have special significance at the end of Ramadan. As the month draws to a close, Muslims are obligated to share their blessings by feeding the poor and making contributions to mosques. Source: Factmonster.com

This year Ramadan precedes Christmas and overlaps Hanukkah. But while in many places these holidays have become widely commercialized, Ramadan retains its focus on self-sacrifice and devotion to Allah (God). Source: Factmonster.com

Today is my eldest son's birthday...

Sunday, November 09, 2003

We made an agreement to watch Matrix Revolution this afternoon but, my second son was a kill-joy and he prefers to watch the movie with his GF. After heated debates, I am happy that we spent quality time together watching a Filipino-American movie "Debut" in the privacy of our home after we had a small dinner party...

Celebrating My Father's Birthday

Saturday, September 27, 2003

We held a simple birthday celebration for my father. Unfortunately, not all of our sisters were able to make it due to some family misunderstanding. Seeing my weak and sick father made me feel guilty - I wish I could do something to make him feel better...

My brother, Nasser, who is leaving next week back to Dammam, Saudi Arabia, introduced to us his new specialty, which he learned from a chef who works for a Royal Blood Family. The food he served was delicious and mouth-watering. I might probably try it at home one of these days.

Happy Holidays, Folks!

Friday, July 04, 2003

Happy 4th of July

Although I didn't supported the Coalition of the Willing to war Iraq,
destroyed the country and now controlling the Iraqi's resources,
I do believe that there are many good Americans out there
who really fought for the real meaning of FREEDOM:
HAPPY 4th of July, FOLKS!!!

Today is my birthday!

Friday, June 06, 2003

And I am a little bit busy completing my other journal rushing things to get it done on the right time... time is running out.

I have a new domain name - http://lady-laila.biz/ today! as the registered domain name of my geocities personal home page.

I received a good news from the registrar office today, my petition for clerical error on my birth certificate has been approved and ready for release.

Monday. June 9th will be a busy day for me, I have to pick up my BC and need to amend my passport.

Today is my best friend's birthday

Monday, May 19, 2003

Today is my best friend's birthday. Her name is Vera. She's a Godsend and I am so lucky to have her as a friend. Someday, somehow... when both of us will be golden girls, I would want to travel with her to the apparition sites of Mama Mary. She's a very kind-hearted and religious woman, she's indeed a devotee of Mama Mary.

Meanwhile, I am glad that this page has improved a little bit but I wonder why I cannot insert any background image or photo here. I am not so familiar with xml and CSS codes. Wish I could have more concentration next time while visiting other blogger's sites... looks like there are new stuffs to learn each day :-)

Happy Birthday!

Friday, May 16, 2003

Today is Michael's and Mark's birthday, both of them are Taurus-Horse...
© 2003-2009 Laila*
This site is licensed under a Creative Commons License.