SubscribeI got married civilly.
I pass the nursing board examinations.
LIFE WAS GREAT in 2005.
I just know 2006 will be AWESOME!!!
Archives for December, 2005
To say that this year was a blast is such an understatement. Ending 2004 right with such hope towards this year was such a right move.
1. What did you do in 2004 that you'd never done before?
Got married, finally, in Church. (add: in my dream church, to the man of my dreams :P)
2. Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
Well, this entry told me I was about to get married , and I did. The perpetual “losing weight” resolution still didn't prosper ~ as I'm currently pregnant :). Erasing credit card debt was also not met, but at least I can boast of a savings account now!
I will try to fix my life ~ as I've always wanted since I had Matthew 
It would always be a work in progress ~ PARTIALLY, 15% done. always in progress
3. Did anyone close to you give birth?
Yep, there was an HS friend, Marich, and a BNP friend, Jenny.
4. Did anyone close to you die?
Thankfully, none.
5. What countries did you visit?
WALA! I hope to go back to the States in two years, and this time, stay for good (hopefully). WALA PA DIN!
6. What would you like to have in 2005 that you lacked in 2005?
No debts. My old thin body back. Obviously, those two didn't happen But I'm still as happy as hell (OK, that didn't sound so right, haha!).
7. What date from 2004 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
June 24, 2005.
8. What was your biggest achievement of the year?
Pulling off my dream wedding, definitely.
9. What was your biggest failure?
Not being able to lose some weight (as usual), because I really wasn't even making effort to lose pounds.
10. Did you suffer illness or injury?
Fortunately, none.
11. What was the best thing you bought?
The whole wedding expenses. A digital camera.
12. Whose behavior merited celebration?
Our family - Edil. Me. Matthew.
13. Whose behavior made you appalled and depressed?
HA! I'd rather keep this to myself 
14. Where did most of your money go?
Paying bills. I'm a homemaker now!
15. What did you get really, really, really excited about?
The wedding….(puro wedding 'to ha!) It's true, a girl's moment is her wedding, always.
16. What song will always remind you of 2004?
Love Moves in Mysterious Ways. Moon River.
17. Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? Happier.
ii. thinner or fatter? Fatter
iii. richer or poorer? Poorer but I'm not buried in debts which is way better.
18. What do you wish you'd done more of?
Exercise. Pray more.
19. What do you wish you'd done less of?
EAT!!!
20. How will you be spending Christmas?
I spent it at home. Christmas was a bit lonely for me since my parents were out of the country.
22. Did you fall in love in 2004?
Over and over again…
23. How many one-night stands?
Do you mean how many in standing position?! LOL
24. What was your favorite TV program?
I didn't get to watch any TV. I was buried in wedding magazines, the PC and the internet.
25. Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
No.
26. What was the best book you read?
Martha Stewart magazines!
27. What was your greatest musical discovery?
Hmmm…Mariah Carey?! LOL.
28. What did you want and got?
The wedding.
The digital camera.
Wi-fi at home.
First jewelry.
A man to cuddle at night with *wink*.
30. What was your favorite film of this year?
Eeek. I've only watched Harry Potter on big screen, and I didn't enjoy it.
31. What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
24. I spent it at home, I think. I don't even remember anymore!
32. What one thing would have made your year immeasurably more satisfying?
If all my debts miraculously just disappeared!
33. How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2004?
GAP and Old Navy Maternity Roll panel pants…how very “pregnant” eh?
34. What kept you sane?
My family.
35. Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Ohhhh…Brangelina! And the Brit and Kev Federline. Bennifer II and their daughter, Violet…all of www.hollywoodrag.com
36. What political issue stirred you the most?
GMA GMA GMA
37. Who did you miss?
Ate Salve.
38. Who was the best new person you met?
Glo. w@wies!
39. Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2004:
40. Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
..and updating.
I think I did a lot today.
For one, I've browsed for the examination dates available for 2006 regarding the IELTS and CGFNS examinations. I have target dates already: here. Now, the only question is where will I get the freaking money when we are saving up for the coming of the baby, Matthew's tuition fee for next schoolyear and the renovation of our room (money needs to be produced within the next four months of 2006.) God has ways, and He will provide.
And I lamely updated my side bar links. I had that template ever since I can't remember and it is beginning to look like it's being lived in by me (finally).
I organized my plans for 2006 as well. Take note that they are plans and not resolutions. I have come to a point that I do not make them anymore. I make plans and define them, make realistic timeframes, so I have the 90% probability of achieving them. I deliberately not included things like: practice random acts of kindess, pray more, eat healthy, stop eating sweets, etc. because all these are constant struggles for me, and I admit I would not be able to accomplish them in a lifetime. I can try - I can stop eating sweets for 2 weeks and gorge after, and pray every single night and still be the same sungit Aggie, so where will that take me?
Point is, I prefer to keep essential things which do not have realistic timeframes but do-able goals here - in my ♥.
I haven't done any shopping yet. I'm not being a Scrooge, and I have the money I tried going to the mall thrice and ended up going home 30 minutes after (and just buying mango shake from Fruitas, haha!). I HATE HATE HATE CROWDS.
5 Days until the Brat's birthday! I haven't bought his swimming trunks because if the rainy weather will push through, I'll cancel the swimming party altogether. Good thing I have such a great mother-in-law who will do the cooking and a kind father-in-law who will pay for half of it (!). All I need to do is to buy cake and take pictures. Yay!! And schedule portraits for the brat.
Christmas in 9 freaking days! (and I still got to work ~ I wish we have Christmas Vacations).
| Your 2005 Song Is |
 Hollaback Girl by Gwen Stefani “This shit is bananas B-A-N-A-N-A-S)” For you, 2005 was the Best Year Ever. |
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Start of Simbang Gabi!
Me and Edil will try to complete the 9 nights this year
Credits: Shabby Princess Moody Blues Kit
These are the times when I wish I could still people, their actions, their reasons behind their actions, through rose-colored glasses. Where everyone would be hazy and peachy clean, and innocent. Where you always see something good in them, no matter how small that spark of kindness is.
Today is not one of those days.
Welcome me to the world of the jaded.
And I have always thought of you as my special connection.
I was wrong.
Reminder to Self to Put on a SMILE because of the following:
1. Finally having wi-fi access at home.
2. Having a brand-new (second hand) 5MP digital camera at a tenth of its original price - no scratches, almost brand new. Thanks Glo!. Curious?
3. Opening our first ever dollar savings account. (Can't say I'm turning greener every moment!)
4. Immersing myself into a new hobby. I think it's time to move on from wedding planning, haha.
5. Cooler, colder, cuddly weather.
6. Giving Edil his early Christmas present.
7. Qualifying for a Performance Bonus in the office (after a year of trying).
8. Finishing HP Book 6 in 24 hours — I should have read it when Book 7 is out already, I'm so bitin.
9. Having a new maid - older, slower, but better.
10. Having my aunt help out with some money issues in the house - we are having free food until my parents come home! That'll definitely give our savings a boost ~ all market money, that's a lot.
Too much work and too much trying to learn my new hobby hence the bullet entry. More next time.
Naka wi-fi na kami 
And sangkatutak na downloads na eto :).
Now, if only nakalaptop din ako, hahaha.
Nights are getting colder?.and yet warmer.
Posted on Dec 02, 2005 under Daily Memorables | No Comment
It's the month of the year again! It's December already!
Things I look forward to:
1. bibingka and puto bumbong! 2. simbang gabi 3. spanish chocolate during mornings 4. my lola's lengua, kare kare and tita's kaldereta 5. never ending fruit/buko salad 6. seeing kids's faces light up when opening presents 7. seeing crispy peso or dollar bills (haha) 8. snuggling during mornings. 9. seeing matthew's face when he sees what we got him this year 10. and seeing edil's face when he sees what i got him this year c”,)
We also had our first Christmas tree in years! I guess I was trying extra hard for us to feel the Christmas spirit since my parents and sister are not going to be able to celebrate with us this year. Matthew loved it and even put the red balls and star on top. He wanted an angel but the angel he wanted costs almost as much as the whole tree, so wag na lang
I'm also planning on a Christmas tradition for my own family (Edil, me and Matthew) but it got to be something I can do every year so Im still racking my brains on it. Good thing I have plenty plenty of relatives who know how to cook and cook well so I dont have to cook this season ~ maybe if I get topak I'll make the usual fare my Mom makes every New Year ~ steak, buttered vegetables and mashed potato ~ pero knowing me, I might have my Kuya make it na lang, he's way better in cooking LOL.
If only I don't have work and can wake up late each day this Christmas season. Can I have a Christmas break too? In the meantime, off I slave and work and work so that I can have moolah to spend. Wow, another sabog entry. I just wanted to post Matthew's pictures. Big boy na anak ko, he's turning five in a couple of weeks!
