Moniker: Dindin
Project 365 on hold. 
Sunday, July 17, 2011
The last couple of months have been unbelievable.
I finally decided to move out. I moved not just to a different city, but a different country. It's not a strange country 'cause I did stay here for, more or less, 10 years, so it's not as difficult as one may think. And it's not like I'm totally living on my own, since (most probably) more than half of what I'm spending comes from my financier, the Mother Goose. :-P But you get the idea. So far, so good. And I am proud to announce that both Andi and I are still alive. Hehehe.
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I'm putting the Project 365 on hold, because the last few months of transition didn't give me enough time to take a picture every single day. Just so you know, I plan to restart on my 27th birthday. [When I feel like I'll feel (paulit-ulit? Hehehe.] so grown up! Hahaha.)
I missed blogging, I miss my MAC, I missed Twitter, I miss my Canon, I miss fast internet and painless router... I miss Milano [and everyone (and everthing) in it], and I miss you (you probably don't care, but, yes, I do miss you.) - so near, yet so far lang ang drama. Hahaha.
I have at least a year to see how things will turn out 'till I have to make another decision. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.
Wish me luck. Keep me in your heart. And pray for me.
Labels: Andi, Famiglia, I love Milano, I'm thinking of YOU, Mabuhay Pilipinas, Project 365, Si Dindin
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
It rained today. I swear the rain knows exactly when I need it.
Thank you, Pà! And thank you, Lord!
I feel a bit better, and so much calmer.
Labels: doing it the soap-opera way, Famiglia, I'm thinking of YOU, Si Dindin, That's Amore
One Of The Boys.
Monday, January 17, 2011
Last year, while on vacation in the Philippines. Me and 4 (3 guys, 1 girl) other friends were drinking beer, talking about how (and why) men cheat on their partners, after having dinner, at our place.
Me: Nagwo-worry na sila (my family) na wala pa akong boyfriend.
GuyFriend: Tumigil ka dito (sa Pilipinas), wala pang isang taon may bofriend ka sigurado, kung gusto nila pede din na magka-baby ka na. Malilibog mga tao dito eh.
Other girl friend and I already laughing out loud.
GuyFriend: Hindi nga, totoo. Kami nga nagpro-proteksyon lang kasi ayaw ko pa magpa-kasal at magka-baby eh.
Male Cousin/Friend: Tang*nang 'to! (to Guy Friend)
Most times, I feel like my guy friends forget I'm actually a(n) (innocent) girl.
Labels: Crazy world, Famiglia, Friends, Mabuhay Pilipinas, Silly Me, Silly You
Happy Holidays!
Friday, December 31, 2010
- Christmas rush
- "Judi's departure" rush
- Christmas day at my sister's
- Christmas celebration with Mamma's siblings and their families at home
- Judi's flight
- New Year's Eve.
Happy Holidays!
Labels: Famiglia, Friends, Halo-Halo Special
Like The Wind, The Years Go By.
Saturday, December 11, 2010
Some days ago, after days and days of Mamma asking me, I finally decided to clean up Papà's clothes (including shoes). Yes, I know 5 years is such a long time. Anyway, after my siblings chose what they wanted to keep, and putting almost half of the clothes in plastic bags that will then be given to those who need them, I think 1/4 of Papà's clothes, together with 4 shoes and a slipper, ended in a box because I refuse to let go of them.
I felt so sad and heavy while sorting through his things. After five long years his clothes still smell like him. I was being so dragging, it took me almost 4 days to finish. I feel like energy has been drained off of me. I was on the verge of crying a couple of times, and now I feel like crying nonstop.
My heart feels so heavy. Good night, and see me in my dreams.
Labels: doing it the soap-opera way, Famiglia, Si Dindin
Happy Birthday, Lolo!
Sunday, November 07, 2010
Happy birthday, Lolo!!! Hope you are having a blast up in heaven! We love and miss you so much!
P.S.
These are super old photos.. Next time I visit the Philippines, I have to "steal" some photos that are not super-duper old.
Labels: Famiglia, Halo-Halo Special, Lights Camera Action
Happy 7th Birthday, Zsa-zsa!
Saturday, November 06, 2010
Today, November 6, 2010, my first godchild, Patrizia, or Zsa-zsa or Patty, turns 7.
These pictures were taken in 2007, when I used to babysit for her.
This is her now, all grown up.
Oh my goodness! S-E-V-E-N.
Am I officially allowed to feel old now? (-_-)"
Labels: Famiglia, Halo-Halo Special
<\3
Sunday, October 24, 2010
One of the many (too many according to Judi, Mamma, and a bunch of other people) things I do not like about gatherings is that at one point people always end up discussing about my love life, or lack of it.
Mamma, Tita Zeny, and I were talking, when E.V. entered the room.
E.V.: Ciao, Din! Blooming ka ah! (actually she said, "guma-ganda ka ah", but I'm pretty sure she actually meant "blooming", hehehe)
I smiled sheepishly.
E.V.: Ano may boyfriend na?
Me: Wala.
E.V.: Aba, tuma-tanda ka na ha!
I cringed.
Mamma: Ang suplada naman kasi nyan eh.
Me: Huh? Sino naman sinupladahan ko?
Tita Zeny: Oo nga naman. Tsaka bata pa naman si Dindin eh.
[Hah!]
E.V.: Ay, wag kang suplada. Pag may mga handaan maki-halubilo ka kasi sa mga ibang tao. Ang mga kina-kausap mo lang kasi mga dati mong kakilala kaya wala kang makilalang ibang tao eh.
[Pwe.]
You see, whenever I end up (being blackmailed) going to these "handaan", most people talk about other people they know, and I don't like talking about people I don't know, feeling ko kasi wala akong karapatan. Or they talk about "artistas", or telenovelas, and because we don't have TFC at home, I have no idea who or what they are talking about (which I honestly think is a good thing). I know, ours and one of my sister's are probably the only Pinoy household who do not have TFC.
And, if a guy needs someone else to ask me if I'd go out with him, I seriously think he doesn't deserve to be my, or anyone else's, boyfriend. I mean, I just turned 26, I left high school years ago. It is only acceptable to act as if you're still in high school when you're being mushy and/or cheesy with someone who is being mushy and/or cheesy with you too.
Anyway, what most people call "me being suplada", I call "me, minding my own business". I, thank you. Bow.
Labels: Famiglia, Silly Me, Silly You, That's Amore
10/10/10
Sunday, October 10, 2010
For us, 10/10/10 was a great family day.. We haven't had a family day like this in a fairly long time since someone's always missing. It was also mine and Mamma's birthday celebration with the siblings and their families. Love, love, love.
By the way, in case someone cares... I want to get married on 12/12/12. :-)
Since I have a feeling I won't tie the knot on 12/12/12, 12/12/14 and 12/12/15 are also fine, but not 12/12/13. I don't like how these numbers combine. Haha.
Labels: Famiglia, Halo-Halo Special, Silly Me
Happy Birthdays!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Today, 44 years ago, my youngest Kuya, Kuya Ansel was born.
Today, 2 years ago, my adorable shih tzu, Andromeda Winterstarr a.k.a. Andi was born!
I love you both! Muah! XO
<3 <3 <3
Labels: Andi, Dog's Life, Famiglia, Halo-Halo Special, Lights Camera Action
My Brother-In-Law's 94-Year-Old Mother.
Tuesday, July 06, 2010
My brother-in-law's 94-year-old mother passed away last night.
My brother-in-law is flying to the Philippine's tomorrow morning, and will be back here on Tuesday.
Please pray for his Mum, his whole family, and a safe trip for everyone.
Thank you.
Labels: Famiglia, Mabuhay Pilipinas
Almost Pinoy Merienda.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Thanks to my sister-in-law, I had these for merienda. :-)
(Click to enlarge)
Labels: Famiglia, Lights Camera Action, Mabuhay Pilipinas
Just Because.
Since I am feeling frustrated with my Filipino citizenship, or lack of it, and because I am starting to really dislike (because hate is such a strong word, hahaha) everyone at the Consulate. I'll just look at Dexter's pictures. Dexter was my nephews cat, who passed away last May 5, 2010. I know, it'll probably just make me more depressed, but you know... Dexter's such a sweetheart!
Created with Admarket's flickrSLiDR.
Labels: Dexter, Famiglia, Lights Camera Action, Mabuhay Pilipinas
Ian.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Happy Birthday, Ian.
Thank you sa mga pang-iistorbo ko when I'm there.
Hehehe.
Labels: Famiglia, Halo-Halo Special, Lights Camera Action
Papà!
Thursday, April 15, 2010
Happy Birthday, Pà!
We still miss you so much!
You will forever be loved, and remembered.
Continue watching over us. ♥ ♥ ♥
We still miss you so much!
You will forever be loved, and remembered.
Continue watching over us. ♥ ♥ ♥
Pà made me feel his presence with the cold breeze on a supposedly day of spring.. This is something between me and Papà because he knows how I love the cold. While in the afternoon the sky cried because Raimondo Vianello died.
Labels: Famiglia, Halo-Halo Special, Lights Camera Action
To My Sister And My Brother-In-Law, Her Husband.
Monday, April 12, 2010
Happy 50th Birthday, Ate Lina & Kuya Louie! :-)
(I'm so glad you were born on the same day!
And, thank you for dinner!)
(I'm so glad you were born on the same day!
And, thank you for dinner!)
Labels: Famiglia, Halo-Halo Special, Lights Camera Action
Heart Over Head, or Head over Heart?
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Sometimes, having too many options to choose from is just as hard as not having any.
Everyone is telling me to think about my future, but when will I get the chance to start thinking about my present? I want to live in the moment. I've never done that before.
Labels: doing it the soap-opera way, Famiglia, Si Dindin
Pen And Paper.
Saturday, March 13, 2010
When my brother told me he loves me, I rested my head on his shoulder. When I heard him say "Love you", inside me I panicked. I didn't know what to say, okei, of course I knew what to say, but for some reason my lips won't say it.
I don't know, I find it hard to say "I Love You". I don't remember saying "I love you" or "I love you too" once. I write it, but I think I've never said it. I'm not a verbal person, I like hugs, and cuddling, and small notes, but that's about it.
I may find it really hard to say "I love you", and it's probable that you may never hear me say it, but when I write "I love you" or "I love you too", I mean it, I always do.
Labels: Famiglia, Friends, Si Dindin, Silly Me, That's Amore
