ramblings in the midst of colds

I am not easily angered

And I easily forgive

I am admittedly dense about a lot of things going on around me

Its probably because I don't like to assume things

I always want to hear the truth--whether it will hurt me or not.

I'd rather feel the pain of honesty

Than be happy being made a fool

Communication is important in any relationship

Its the one thing that makes or breaks it

Because at the end of the day, 

When someone misunderstood one's action or intention

A hurting heart is broken with mistaken information.

I learned the other day that validation is the key.

ALWAYS VALIDATE. NEVER ASSUME.

Never react without confirming the truth.

I'd rather react knowing all sides and angles

than wallow in a pit of bottomless imaginary hurt.

I've already done my part.

I, too am proud.

But with just one hello,

who am I to turn my back?

I, too have a heart.

 pretty(sick of cold-shoulders, I am but a warm body)twistedchick

*wink*wink*

PS

(I don't know if I am making sense at all! I'm blaming my colds right now for my disillusioned mind hehehehe)

brain farts on a thursday evening

I miss you.

there I said it.

not a day goes by that you haven't cross my mind. where you are? what are you doing? do you miss me? do you miss US?

I know you hurt me.

and this doesn't mean I'd take you back in an instant if and when you decided to own up to your mistakes. I am not naive. I made mistakes too. love is a tango. we got tangled by our love.

 But no this is not an open invitation to enter my life again.

I'm hoping that each day I wake up, I'll love you a little less.

that its a little less painful.

well, so far...it's not working out.

I pray that things will work out, not just for me but for you as well.

that you find whatever it is you are searching for.

and for me to accept my shortcomings.

I am flawed. 

And one of my fears before was that my imperfections would lead you to leave me. Maybe those were the reasons. I wouldn't know.

I wanted to know... but I won't ask you anymore.

I am (trying my best in) letting you go.

but it will just take time.

and time is all I have right now.

once upon a time someone made a promise...

you made a promise.

you said you'd take care of my heart...

...but you didn't.

:(

pretty(sad)twistedchick

word

hmmmm

Time is gold.

prettytwistedchick

word

 

BOOM!!!!!

just my running thoughts this morning.

don't ask for whom, you don't know anyway! Ha!

In fairness, I rhyme these days! 

pretty(poetic)twistedchick! 

Posh got married!!!

I probably have a talent for wedding photography...what you think?!? haha

Last year I ended December 2012 with a wedding of one of my lawschool friends.

Now, my 2013 kicked off with yet another wedding.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral

The venue of the wedding has a particular attachment to me as the church, Immaculate Conception Cathedral has been a silent witness to all my sacraments as a Catholic girl. I was baptized there, had my confession, first communion and confirmation. I witnessed its reconstruction from a baroque (sorta) theme to a medieval/renaissance church (or so (I THINK---can you guess I have no idea what I'm talking about?!? haha) I heard).

Posh is one of the four individuals that composed of the happy friends group (I, included). They were my officemates and boss in my former office. I coined the term happy friends simply because we are always happy with whatever adventure we encounter as a group.

Last year (February 2012), we visited Tots in Singapore (who got relocated there due to work) and we had a blast! This year Posh got married and Keenan is now a father of a beautiful baby girl. Does this mean the “big” change is on me now?!? *excited much?!?*  Again, I digress…

missing yet another happy friend, Tots.

Tots, unfortunately couldn’t make it for Posh’s wedding so its only Keenan and I. (Also, this is the first time I got to ride Keenan’s brand new car and experienced Kee’s road-rage even if the venue is just three blocks from my house!)

The wedding was delayed. It was supposedly a 2:30pm wedding but it started around 3:30pm already. The motif was champagne to chocolate brown, Filipino theme.

I loved the sermon of the priest and the Filipino exchange of vows. I always believe that important words conveying deepest emotions/feelings should be declared through our mother tongue. It is more heart-felt that way. I simply love it!

In weddings, I have 2 most favorite parts and they are:

1.)   Here comes the bride moment.

here comes the bride moment

I love to look at the bride as she walks down the aisle towards her groom, not really minding everyone else, not even the guests, just her destination—her husband to be. Also, during this moment, I love to look at the groom, when all eyes were on his bride, I like it when I see the love shining in his eyes as his bride walks toward him. *sigh*

2.)   Father-daughter dance

father-daughter dance

I’m a sucker for parents over-flowing love! Hahaha I consider myself as a papa’s girl (kahit i-deny ito ni papa, I am claiming it!). For me, fathers and daughters have this special bond the same way that mothers and sons do.

the ceiling was so festive!

The reception area was literally a skip and a hop from the church. I liked how the table was set and more particularly the vintage lamps. I also love how colorful the ceiling was. (I have this thing for ceiling fixtures haha)

filipino-themed table setting

The food was sumptuous and a delight to the palate! I tried everything that was offered and ate them all! (Good thing there was no shrimp in the menu…Thanks Posh! haha)… I wasn’t able to take photo of the food, guess I was THAT hungry! Haha

Kee and I had to leave early (yes, eat and run ang peg namin!) coz Kee was already complaining of the heavy traffic he has to go endure going home.

It was a wonderful wedding…and I’m happy that Posh has finally found her better half.

photobombed by Kuya, the "official" photographer

I saw a quoted something from the internet on my gift tag for Posh and husband which says “May you forever live in love and may LOVE forever live in you.”

…and may we ALL find love that lasts forever.

forever the romantic,

prettytwistedchick

what I did/ate/met last December 2012

 A recap of what I did last December 2012...

1.) I became a (fairy?!?) godmother...again!

had fun with the bear souvenir

2.) Became an on-the-spot commentator at a friend's wedding

pretty flowers

with my GREAT friends

3.) Party with officemates

4.) Non-stop baking for Christmas give-aways!

5.) Celebrate Christmas and New Year with the family

PROMISE, I will start my diet tomorrow! hahaha

6.) Endless social networking

In 2012, I attended more parties and ate more food than what was really posted here. Met new friends and let go of some. Discovering new things about myself and exploring more places. Became more aware of what life has to offer. Became more accepting of my flaws as well as others. My heart had its highs and lows, I've laughed till I cried and I cried till there was no more tears to shed.

Blessed 2013 ya'll! :)

twenty questions

I love questionnaires. Because I love answering questions. haha

Growing up, there were times I'd picture myself in a one-on-one interview with Kuya Boy (Abunda) or Oprah answering any and all types of questions and intrigues. 

I was first introduced to the game 20 questions roughly around 3 years ago. My apologies people, growing up I never encountered such game...until a someone proposed that we do that--sort of an icebreaker and more like getting to know each other more. 

Then later, I joined and stayed on a particular online site just because I find their questions very interesting. Whenever I'm bored go to their site. To this day, I've answered 1083 questions...I'm only sharing my sometimes wacky, sometimes serious and sometimes me being prettytwistedchick---EXACTLY as my name depicts! haha

Its a multiple choice type and the underlined ones were my answer. Some have explanation....just because I'd like to expound on my answers....A LOT! haha

It a good therapy/activity. Try it!

Here are my twenty questions and answers. :)

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There you go...off to my another interview. Chos! (Paalala ang mga nakasaad ay pawang opinyon lang ng may akda! haha :))

prettytwisted(and feeling artists)chick! haha

in vino veritas

the irony of sponge bob table napkin and glasses of wine

It was Sunday night.

I was with my highschool friends-- bunch of 30 year olds who just had a Sponge Bob themed birthday party...and one of the celebrants was not even with us since she's based in different continent. Still we make do with what we have...we always do. It was a fun gathering though. 

Who would've that at the age of thirty a sponge bob birthday party can be fun? I guess when I was a kid I didn't understand what the fuss was all about with birthday parties. I just knew I were with friends.

After almost everyone went home (because the baby was exhausted) only three of us--single ladies--were left.

Soon the fried chicken, cake, bbq, spaghetti, and soda were discarded and we opted for more age-appropriate drink and food.

A soft melody was humming at the background, us girls sipping wine while nibbling on crackers with cheese and the conversation was stirred to love and relationship and us growing up.

Mind you, I've known this women since we were young teenagers giggling at the slightest sight of our crushes.

We've come a long way.

I suddenly remembered the quote an old officemate used to say "in vino veritas" (in wine there is truth). Given that he always say that whenever he wanted us to get some alcohol, I realized that there really is truth in wine.

Before I knew it, I was suddenly more talkative. Volunteering informations and things I don't normally say under normal circumstances. No, I'm not even the slightest drunk. I just had a sip of the wine and a slice of crackers with cheese. I'm blaming things on the environment.

Nope, not mother earth kind of environment but more of the ambiance.

I did just told you guys I'm a sucker for great ambiance, right?!? Well the ambiance was just that! 

I don't really tend to reveal much of myself on them. Despite the years we've known each other and despite almost growing up together.

I don't really reveal myself to people, actually. (DEYM, did I just blurted that one out in cyberspace?!?)  :)

I take pride on keeping (some) things to myself. (Is this something to be proud of? Ha!)

My friends tell me, I should loosen up a bit.... maybe I should.

I guess I should drink (more) wine from now on. Haha 



prettytwistedchick... cheers!

waiting?

Alone again, naturally.

The first time I heard of this is from my friend Tots.

Spending alonetime has been second-nature to me now... Hahahaha

dining out

I'm such a sucker for romantic ambiance! Tsk tsk



pretty(aloneandwaiting)twisted chick