Parkmall Drag Race Exhibition

I just came back from Makati and missed my kids which made me think of hanging out with them. I let my eldest ZYxel decide on what they wanted which made us went to Parkmall and instead of going to PlayMaze these kids were enticed with the drag race exhibition which consumed almost all of our time aside from having our lunch at the place.

Vintage Car Show

My kids had their Trick or Treat at SM Cebu last year which made me think of something different this time. Instead of the usual, I let my eldest ZYxel do what he wants. We went to malls and found that there's a vintage car show in the northwing area. I made him pose on his fave cars and above is one of his a faves - a 1960 vintage Porche.

ATMC 21st Induction

Aboitiz Toastmasters Club Induction

This is not an album cover of an 80s band ok? hehehe joke.. we just got ahead of schedule in
Parklane Hotel and fortunately we had this pic from our official photographer
(L-R) Chris, Me, Ken, Sir H.

Aboitiz Toastmasters Club induction Oct 2, 2009

Nephews and Niece

I gained a lot of weight while staying in Makati for almost 2 weeks now. All eating and no exercise and not to discount morning and afternoon heavy snacks will really make you bloat in spite of the busy schedules at work. I've been staying with my cousin's house for several times and these cute nephews and niece really make me smile every time I arrive late at night and tired from work. Anyway the picture shows my nephews and niece (L-R) Josephine, MJ and Jonathan.

Baha

The picture shows the Legaspi St. of Makati flooded with rainwater due Typhoon Ondoy. You can still see the road lines but the water on the aisle could reach up to your hips so a lot were stranded and slept in the office building. This is actually the first time that Makati streets were flooded with water but easily subsided due to good draining system. Good thing I was here after the incident.

Recognition Night 2009

Service Awardee

I wasn't able to fully enjoy the night because the next day is my UP masters final exam that I need to prepare also. Nevertheless, I was able to catch up and be on stage for the awarding. Standing (L-R) Sir H, me (service awardee) , MAA, and Ken.

Here are the rest of my CSD colleagues in which I wasn't able to join for I am stuck in the traffic. (Part1)

CSD pips (Part 2)

CSD pips (Part 3)

Oyen

With me is my good friend Oyen who just came back from Dubai. She is here to do some important things for her upcoming wedding this January 2010. To Oyen, Goodluck!

@ Microsoft

This is my son ZyXEL posing in front of one of the software icons - Microsoft. This kid loves to hang out with me so I let him come along to our temporary office here in Skyrise3 IT Park Lahug where he enjoys looking at the serene view from towering buildings.

Day 2: It's A Date

Activity: Just enjoy the date, no mentioning of issues
Result: Successful

We had our dinner at the local restaurant nearby and everything went well. I never mentioned any issues or problems that came into our way. She did asked me why I'm doing this and I just said to her "well I just missed things the way we had before". I can see the smile on her face and that's a good thing. But, It doesn't mean that everything is resolved. Things in details should be reconciled otherwise the problem will keep on coming back. Nevertheless, the dinner date was successful.

Day 1: The Restaurant and Coffee Shop

Activity: Open up on the differences
Result: Terrible

This is not actually the first time that I did these things but I'm taking it seriously now. Last Sunday, I tried to open to her at a lunch date but it seems things didn't work out. I don't know maybe I'm not just a good conversationalist. I find it hard to approach her because she doesn't open up. It could have been easy if I know her ways so I could approach her properly.

Next scene, was in the coffee shop. Again, I tried to open-up but the same thing happened. I'm thinking maybe she got me wrong. I made it in a subtle way but it seems difficult for her. The result was terrible. Maybe there are just people who are not that open to settle things. But how can we settle things we she wont open up?

Welcome Back Annie!!!

The one seated right next to me is my good friend Ann who just came back from Japan for a her MBA course in International University of Japan. The one I'm holding is obviously a bottle of Sake (Japanese Rice wine). She's been on leave for a year and is coming back to join the team. Welcome back Annie!!!!

Please Open Up

I'm struggling now
It's really difficult
I need you to open up for me to understand you
I'm having difficult times here
I need your help
Help me here
I don't want to be sentimental
but I'm crying now as I'm writing this one
It's really hard and I don't want this to happen
What I have now are papers ready for me to sign
I don't want to do this and
Please don't let me do this
So please open up that's the only way for me
to understand you and approach you
We can settle this
But I can't do this alone
It is very painful but I'm waiting
I don't know how long I can stand for this
But I'm waiting
Just don't let me wait for too long for I don't
know how long can I stand
I badly need your help on this
I know that I'm selfish and loved other things
that I shouldn't do
I'm wasting my time instead of loving you
Please forgive me
I know that I'm coward to face my frailties
Now I'm trowing the ball on you
Please don't give up on this
I know that I'm trampling
So Please Open Up...

ty.mike

Dear Tina

Dear Tina

August 20, 2009

Dear Tina,

It’s been three months now since everything started. I’ve come to the conclusion that I have to express my true feeling on this. I know it’s awkward and is not the normal me but the pain is unbearable that I need to unload what I have now in my heart and mind.

There must be something about May 27, 2009 because I can still remember it until now. It was Wednesday . I don’t usually remember dates because these are just numbers. What are essential for me are the memories that happened on the occasion.

I never expect my dear friend Gina will bring you on that date. But then you were there and she introduced you to me. I knew Gina to be a ‘kalog’ and expect a lot of craziness on her yet in good sense. That dinner was indeed full of fun and laughter. Everything will always be great when Gina is around and I’m happy also that I’ve met you.

I never expect that it could happen. But things started to be different after a week. We’ve talked a lot that eventually went into a much deeper relationship. We both know that what we had was an imperfect relationship. However, I’ve learned a lot from you and our friendship was true. If only I could just bend time and alter it into a much better course then things could have much better for me. But there’s no turning back now and I have to accept the reality.

I’ve always been open to you and transparent. You know everything.

Last Monday, I’m trying to be strong that you can never sense the pain in me. The pain I had now is exactly the same twelve years ago when I lost someone who is exactly like you. How I wish but no matter what, I can no longer change things. I need to be fair to you.

I know that you’re going to read this one on these days.

I'm sorry. I really need to unload what I have now. This is not me anymore. I don't usually do this in public. But I have to get rid of this pain and have to move on.

Thank you for everything.

ty.mike

Learning To Dance In The Rain

This book will always be a part of me. I will treasure this forever =)

Maybe In Another Lifetime

LifeTime

It was late at night. After I stepped down from your car, I ran while crossing the street heading to my dwelling. I did not know if you've observed my action and the intenseness of my emotion. It was the hardest goodbye I've ever made, disentangling the interlocking fingers, I pretended and made sure to you that I was feeling alright. We had dinner together, we've laughed, we've talked and made ourselves most expressive with frankness in it. I did not want our last night together to be difficult on our part, I've made my letting go in a graceful way. I did not want to spoil the night leaving us with a heavy heart even if I knew that I would not have the chance to be with you again. I am wondering how you've felt at that time, anxious to go home? Did you heard the heavy pounding of my heart, telling the exact feeling that I had? I was searching for your last glance. Up to now, the nearness of you is so vivid in my mind. After locking the door in my room, I went to bed straight and tears were rolling down on my cheeks, it is acceptable to cry sometimes.

Ours was an imperfect relationship but it was founded with great friendship that could have been make it perfect. I would always feel our connection in all of our conversations. I hope that was how you felt too because we've found ourselves talking for hours once either of us would start to say hello. We could share about or day, ideas, pains, complains, uncertainties and frailties and at the end, we were comforting each other. Ah, I miss our friendship and I miss you. Up to now, I would find myself whispering your name, wishing you were here for me once again. You've taught so much to me from time management to life's serious matter as acceptance. I won't forget that you once told me, " If there is no way in life but you want to be happy, you must accept the reality." And this is what I am doing now, learning acceptance and trying to draw it near to myself, accepting that we are not meant to be and whatever we had was only temporary. Well, life is. I understand now that accepting your frustrations in life is never easy at all, I felt your struggle. I come to understand also why we had each other. You never know how much I've wanted you but I do not want you think that I could not stand to my words and promises. If we were matured, we have to be more this time.

I do not know if you would have the chance to read my story which you have a very big part of. It is the perfect scenario an hour before I turned away from you. As of this writing, you always popped up into my mind, every minute of the day just like before. I should have been abhoring you inorder for me to forget you but there is no reason for it. In my heart, i would rather embrace every thought of you as it is the only way of being so near to you again. In my mind, it is impossible, all I have to do is to close my eyes and think of you. I wish all the best in you, I want you to be happy. When you feel like that way, you would remember me. I hope that you've captured a memory of me too in your heart. Thank you for the chance. Thank you for the ring which I never take apart of myself since you've placed it on my finger. I will never forget you. I will always understand you.



ty.mike

If I Were Your Wife

* If I were your wife, I will be with you in good times and in bad times, you would not be alone.
* If I were your wife, I will be your mistress and share the naughty side.
* If I were your wife, I will be your best friend who will always be there to listen to your ups and downs.
* If I were your wife, I will be your confidante and I will do my best to lift you up and make you at ease in times of uncertainties.
* If I were your wife, I don't want you to stop growing. I will encourage you to explore yourself and the world for it does not mean that you have to stop learning if you are married to me.
* If I were your wife, I will be your number one fan to cheer for you, no matter what the world sees about you.
* If I were your wife, I will be cooking your favorite dish to make you feel that you would always be my prince.
* If I were your wife, I would love the people who love's you back, you would have other world, aside from the world that you offer to me.
* If I were your wife, I would not possess you but it is enough that you belong to me.
* If I were your wife, I would have love, security and strength for myself so I would have enough to give you.
* If I were your wife, I will always be your partner in life.



ty.mike

How?

HOW

I have a feeling

That I've been hiding

I guess I love you

I hope you know.

Sometimes I'm alone

Thinking about you

Though I sacrifice

I'm always here for you.

How can I express myself

How can I hear your voice

If there's no time and place

And when you're gone

Oh when you're gone

Tell me how can I tell you I love you.



Thank you for everything.
I love Mac Anderson / GJ Gallagher's
Learning to Dance in the Rain.
I'll treasure this forever. ;-)

The Show Must Go On

This was during the ATMC Demo Meeting and Project turnover to Banilad High School. The high school English Club wants to implement the Toastmasters program into their activity. On this meeting, I was tasked to discuss the "Word of the Day".

One thing I like being part of the meeting is if ever you forgot something and you are at the middle of the presentation, you need to improvise, think, act as if you are ok, because no matter what, the show must go on. So moral lesson, always be in control of yourself and be prepared.

Dear Airplane

Dear Airplane,

Where do I start? Please do not think that I am giving you this letter to ask for demands. Certainly, your time, effort, attention and affection are more than enough to me and I thank you for that. It's not everyday in my life when someone would treat me extraordinarily like you do.

I know that at the back of your mind you are questioning my stand as a woman when it comes to relationships. I have no doubt that you feel schocked, get dismayed and even discouraged when I have shared to you about my past that I have kept for myself and have hidden from everybody. I do not know if you have noticed my staggered replies when you asked me about that sensitive question. I was shy. I was scared that somehow you will judge me even if you've seen the strong and wonderful sides of my personality. I've considered sharing it with you as one of the most difficult and hardest confession I've ever made but I had no regret on telling you the reality because I have no intention of playing games on you. All I wanted you to know is the honesty on my side.

Maybe you've asked yourself on why I let myself to get involved with you. I don't want much men in my life but it does not mean that there are only few who wanted my attention, but I only entrust myself to someone whom I am comfortable and happy with. That's what I feel whenever I am with you physically and mentally. I am not expecting that this would last forever but I am grateful for this chance of knowing you as it would bring wonderful memory of my lifetime.



ty.mike

Happy Christening Baby Yohan

There are 2 reasons why I post these pictures 1) To commemorate the Christening of Baby Yohan, Congratulations to James and Rheina for having a bouncing baby boy and 2) To Jeff, Jao and Mike, I'm going to miss you guys goodluck and I'll just follow...bwahahaha