Didn't get the chance to post this yesterday because by the time my day was through I was too spent to think. First of all thank you to everyone who called, wrote, texted or commented on Myspace and Facebook to wish me a happy birthday. It's always such a pleasure to be remembered.
My birthday was a pretty relaxing one, leisurely spent going from one activity to another. Gareth took me to Pt. Defiance Zoo at my request. We got there early enough to beat the crowds because unbeknownst to us, it was Taste of Tacoma weekend AND Free Zoo Day for Tacoma residents. We started with a light lunch then took our time going from one exhibit to another but it got packed quickly. We then picked up new contacts for me and went to meet up with my MIL and SIL at Salty's at Redondo. We had a nice sun-drenched dinner out on the deck looking out on the Sound. While the heat was almost unbearable for most of the day it was still a fun and relaxing way to turn 36.
Again thank you to everyone who made my day special by remembering, and my utmost gratitude to Gareth, Mum and Phedre for celebrating my day with me.
Sunday, June 29, 2008
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Being Lazy on My Birthday
Can you fill this out without lying?
Don't see why not....
What's the last thing you put in your mouth?
Coffee
Have you ever kissed anyone named Matthew?
Don't think so...
Where was your default picture taken
In my house...the kittens were on the kitty condo...
Last person you rode in a car with under the age of 20?
My niece Michelle
Can you play guitar hero?
Yep...not well, but well enough
Last time you walked further than a block?
Last night after dinner, took a stroll with Gareth, Mum and the wee-wees on the BPA trail
Name someone that made you laugh today?
Gareth..... and Jimmy Fallon.
How late did you stay up last night and why?
11-ish... Called it a day after enjoying a lovely Friday.
If you could move somewhere else, where would it be?
Someplace warm that overlooked the ocean...
Ever been kissed under fireworks?
*Thinking* There were fireworks going off outside....does that count?
Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Ate Chie lives just down the way...
Do you believe ex's can be friends?
I do. I've managed to stay friends with my exes, but of course it's not exactly ideal for the I'm with.
Do you prefer to call or text?
Text...
How do you feel about Diet Dr Pepper?
*shrugs* wutev...
When was the last time you cried really hard?
Really hard? Last July...
Where is your biological father right now?
Probably on his way home from work...
What bed did you sleep in last night?
The big, comfy one I share with Gareth...
What was the last thing someone bought for you?
Lunch at Black Angus from my parents...
When is your birthday?
Today! Wee!!
Who took your profile picture?
I did....
Who was the last person you took a picture of?
My niece Aubrey
Was yesterday better than today?
Yesterday was quite nice, but I suspect today will be even nicer.
Can you live a day without TV?
Yup...
What are you listening to?
My husband singing song parodies
Are you mad about anything?
Nope...nothin' to be mad about....except maybe gas prices, but I vanpool, so I'm golden.
Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Of course.
Last time you spent the night at someone's house?
Hmmm... last July?
When was the last time you were extremely disappointed?
Extremely... I'd say October 2005 when i miscarried.
Would you take your ex back?
No, thank you...
Where do you wish you were right now?
On our Disney Cruise ....
What should you be doing right now?
Hmmm..nothin. It's my birthday and I can do whatever I want, Gareth said. So, actually, I should be getting ready soon to head out to the zoo...
Is anything bothering you right now?
A sniffly nose from allergies...
Are you a bad influence?
LoL...depends on whom you ask.
Night out or night in?
Night in...
What items could you not go without during the day?
Sunscreen, my wallet & my cell phone
Would you share a drink with a stranger?
Absolutely not.
Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
Nanay before they let her go home...
Last hug?
My mama...
Are you more of a coffee or alcohol drinker?
Coffee
Do you ever think about any of your exes?
They cross my mind some times...
How do you feel about your life right now?
I'm happy and content. Can't complain.
How many times have you been pulled over by the police?
Three... twice for speeding, once for a broken headlight
Do you hate anyone?
I agree with Lewie-- not worth my time or energy
Do you like anyone right now?
I like lots of people....
Will you have a valentine next year?
For the rest of my life I would hope....
Anyone upset you lately?
Nope...it's my birthday, they better not....
Last person you talked to on the phone?
My mother-in-law
Can you easily tell if someone is fake?
I've got a pretty accurate fake-dar...
How's your heart?
Quite full....
Don't see why not....
What's the last thing you put in your mouth?
Coffee
Have you ever kissed anyone named Matthew?
Don't think so...
Where was your default picture taken
In my house...the kittens were on the kitty condo...
Last person you rode in a car with under the age of 20?
My niece Michelle
Can you play guitar hero?
Yep...not well, but well enough
Last time you walked further than a block?
Last night after dinner, took a stroll with Gareth, Mum and the wee-wees on the BPA trail
Name someone that made you laugh today?
Gareth..... and Jimmy Fallon.
How late did you stay up last night and why?
11-ish... Called it a day after enjoying a lovely Friday.
If you could move somewhere else, where would it be?
Someplace warm that overlooked the ocean...
Ever been kissed under fireworks?
*Thinking* There were fireworks going off outside....does that count?
Which of your friends lives closest to you?
Ate Chie lives just down the way...
Do you believe ex's can be friends?
I do. I've managed to stay friends with my exes, but of course it's not exactly ideal for the I'm with.
Do you prefer to call or text?
Text...
How do you feel about Diet Dr Pepper?
*shrugs* wutev...
When was the last time you cried really hard?
Really hard? Last July...
Where is your biological father right now?
Probably on his way home from work...
What bed did you sleep in last night?
The big, comfy one I share with Gareth...
What was the last thing someone bought for you?
Lunch at Black Angus from my parents...
When is your birthday?
Today! Wee!!
Who took your profile picture?
I did....
Who was the last person you took a picture of?
My niece Aubrey
Was yesterday better than today?
Yesterday was quite nice, but I suspect today will be even nicer.
Can you live a day without TV?
Yup...
What are you listening to?
My husband singing song parodies
Are you mad about anything?
Nope...nothin' to be mad about....except maybe gas prices, but I vanpool, so I'm golden.
Do you think relationships are ever really worth it?
Of course.
Last time you spent the night at someone's house?
Hmmm... last July?
When was the last time you were extremely disappointed?
Extremely... I'd say October 2005 when i miscarried.
Would you take your ex back?
No, thank you...
Where do you wish you were right now?
On our Disney Cruise ....
What should you be doing right now?
Hmmm..nothin. It's my birthday and I can do whatever I want, Gareth said. So, actually, I should be getting ready soon to head out to the zoo...
Is anything bothering you right now?
A sniffly nose from allergies...
Are you a bad influence?
LoL...depends on whom you ask.
Night out or night in?
Night in...
What items could you not go without during the day?
Sunscreen, my wallet & my cell phone
Would you share a drink with a stranger?
Absolutely not.
Who was the last person you visited in the hospital?
Nanay before they let her go home...
Last hug?
My mama...
Are you more of a coffee or alcohol drinker?
Coffee
Do you ever think about any of your exes?
They cross my mind some times...
How do you feel about your life right now?
I'm happy and content. Can't complain.
How many times have you been pulled over by the police?
Three... twice for speeding, once for a broken headlight
Do you hate anyone?
I agree with Lewie-- not worth my time or energy
Do you like anyone right now?
I like lots of people....
Will you have a valentine next year?
For the rest of my life I would hope....
Anyone upset you lately?
Nope...it's my birthday, they better not....
Last person you talked to on the phone?
My mother-in-law
Can you easily tell if someone is fake?
I've got a pretty accurate fake-dar...
How's your heart?
Quite full....
Friday, June 27, 2008
21 Days of Gratitude: Day 12
I'm using my new cell phone to post this blog, so pardon my brevity. I love my new Samsung Instinct. So grateful that my husband understands my tech geekiness and indulges me my little tech toys.
I had a lovely Friday. My coworkers surprised me with a gift bag of garden decor. Unfortunately I will have to place the figurines carefully because they're frogs in various poses and my MIL is deathly afraid of frogs. Even cute cartoony ones. I was treated to a delicious lunch by my parents and my aunt (Ateng) and got to see my beautiful niece Aubrey and my sweet nephew Andrew.
After dinner at home I enjoyed a nice stroll around the neighborhood with Gareth and Mum who pushed the puppies in a pink stroller. We started what I hope is a new tradition of sharing 5 things that happened today that we're grateful for. Looking forward to a day at the zoo then an early dinner at Salty's at Redondo with my hubby, Mum and I think Phee is joining us. A mellow and special way to turn 36.
I had a lovely Friday. My coworkers surprised me with a gift bag of garden decor. Unfortunately I will have to place the figurines carefully because they're frogs in various poses and my MIL is deathly afraid of frogs. Even cute cartoony ones. I was treated to a delicious lunch by my parents and my aunt (Ateng) and got to see my beautiful niece Aubrey and my sweet nephew Andrew.
After dinner at home I enjoyed a nice stroll around the neighborhood with Gareth and Mum who pushed the puppies in a pink stroller. We started what I hope is a new tradition of sharing 5 things that happened today that we're grateful for. Looking forward to a day at the zoo then an early dinner at Salty's at Redondo with my hubby, Mum and I think Phee is joining us. A mellow and special way to turn 36.
Thursday, June 26, 2008
21 Days of Gratitude: Day 11
Today I'm grateful for music. For the songs and lyrics that give voice to my feelings. For the rhythms and rhymes that stir my emotions and comfort my soul. For the movements and melodies that take me to a different place in time and pushes me forward in my life's journey.
Victor Hugo said it best when he said music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. Writing is how I express myself best, but more oftentimes than not, music is what inspires me to put pen to paper. Or fingers to keyboard in this case. As a consummate observer of life, I participate by soaking in my surroundings, taking in the sights, smells and sounds around me. I turn to music to evoke these images recorded in my mind, bringing forth memories that move me to expound on my feelings.
As much as I love my Zune, when I have to put in time in front of the computer, the easiest way to add a soundtrack to my writing is to turn to my Myspace page and let my playlist run in the background. I add a new song now and again if one catches my ear, but the majority are my personal classics, ones I've enjoyed for a long time and have special meaning to me. Sometimes for the newer songs I'll take a break from writing and look up the lyrics and have my own private karaoke party. C'mon, I'm Filipino. I can't write about music without mentioning karaoke.
I'm posting my playlist and when I have time I will update this post to link them to their lyrics (if applicable) or the artists' website (how did we function before internet?) for my own convenience. Truth be told, this is just a tiny fraction of the variety of artists and music genres I listen to, but they're all I could find so far on Playlist.com.
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
The Way I Am -
Falling in Love in a Coffe Shop - Landon Pigg
You Give Me Something - James Morrison
Love Song - Sara Bareilles
She - Elvis Costello
The Prayer (featuring Charlotte Church) - Josh Groban (the playlist mislabeled this one)
Moody's Mood for Love - Elliott Yamin
The Nearness of You - Norah Jones
Overjoyed - Stevie Wonder
One Flight Down - Norah Jones
At Last - Etta James
Whenever, Wherever, Whatever - Maxwell
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Lost Without U - Robin Thicke
The Way I Are - Timbaland
Together Again - Janet Jackson
Let's Make a Memory - Bon Jovi
Whoops Now! - Janet Jackson
Falling Down - Duran Duran
Nite Runner - Duran Duran
Biggest Part of Me - Take 6
Fragile - Sting
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
That's All - Michael Buble
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
We Could Be in Love - Lea Salonga
What Am I to You? - Norah Jones
Take Off Your Cool - Norah Jones
It Never Entered My Mind - Miles Davis
September - Earth Wind & Fire
That's the Way of the World - Earth Wind & Fire
Time to Say Good Bye - Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
Thank You - Dido
This Ain't a Scene, Its an Arms Race - Fall Out Boys
The Only Difference - Panic at the Disco
Spoiled - Joss Stone
Music - Joss Stone (featuringi Lauryn Hill)
That's How you Know - From Enchanted
(Another Song) All Over Again - Justin Timberlake
Requiem - Mozart
Voi Che Sapete - The Marriage of Figaro
Fantasy Impromptu - Chopin
Silence - Beethoven
Sinfonia - Philharmonia Baroque
Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water-bath is to the body.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes
Victor Hugo said it best when he said music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. Writing is how I express myself best, but more oftentimes than not, music is what inspires me to put pen to paper. Or fingers to keyboard in this case. As a consummate observer of life, I participate by soaking in my surroundings, taking in the sights, smells and sounds around me. I turn to music to evoke these images recorded in my mind, bringing forth memories that move me to expound on my feelings.
As much as I love my Zune, when I have to put in time in front of the computer, the easiest way to add a soundtrack to my writing is to turn to my Myspace page and let my playlist run in the background. I add a new song now and again if one catches my ear, but the majority are my personal classics, ones I've enjoyed for a long time and have special meaning to me. Sometimes for the newer songs I'll take a break from writing and look up the lyrics and have my own private karaoke party. C'mon, I'm Filipino. I can't write about music without mentioning karaoke.
I'm posting my playlist and when I have time I will update this post to link them to their lyrics (if applicable) or the artists' website (how did we function before internet?) for my own convenience. Truth be told, this is just a tiny fraction of the variety of artists and music genres I listen to, but they're all I could find so far on Playlist.com.
I'm Yours - Jason Mraz
The Way I Am -
Falling in Love in a Coffe Shop - Landon Pigg
You Give Me Something - James Morrison
Love Song - Sara Bareilles
She - Elvis Costello
The Prayer (featuring Charlotte Church) - Josh Groban (the playlist mislabeled this one)
Moody's Mood for Love - Elliott Yamin
The Nearness of You - Norah Jones
Overjoyed - Stevie Wonder
One Flight Down - Norah Jones
At Last - Etta James
Whenever, Wherever, Whatever - Maxwell
Sunday Morning - Maroon 5
Lost Without U - Robin Thicke
The Way I Are - Timbaland
Together Again - Janet Jackson
Let's Make a Memory - Bon Jovi
Whoops Now! - Janet Jackson
Falling Down - Duran Duran
Nite Runner - Duran Duran
Biggest Part of Me - Take 6
Fragile - Sting
Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Don't Know Why - Norah Jones
That's All - Michael Buble
Let's Stay Together - Al Green
We Could Be in Love - Lea Salonga
What Am I to You? - Norah Jones
Take Off Your Cool - Norah Jones
It Never Entered My Mind - Miles Davis
September - Earth Wind & Fire
That's the Way of the World - Earth Wind & Fire
Time to Say Good Bye - Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman
Thank You - Dido
This Ain't a Scene, Its an Arms Race - Fall Out Boys
The Only Difference - Panic at the Disco
Spoiled - Joss Stone
Music - Joss Stone (featuringi Lauryn Hill)
That's How you Know - From Enchanted
(Another Song) All Over Again - Justin Timberlake
Requiem - Mozart
Voi Che Sapete - The Marriage of Figaro
Fantasy Impromptu - Chopin
Silence - Beethoven
Sinfonia - Philharmonia Baroque
Take a music bath once or twice a week for a few seasons, and you will find that it is to the soul what the water-bath is to the body.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes
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