-away from HOME-

Dad who worked for almost fifteen years abroad and some friends now living and working overseas says "homesickness is the worst feeling when you are away from home". I really don't have an idea how much sadness they feel. Never been into this kind of situation and I can't imagine myself working abroad (for now) because I feel that I am very much attach with what I have here in the Philippines.

Working away from home is not a bad idea, but longing so much for your love ones you left could be a worst experience.

I had a little chitchat earlier with a good friend Josh the reason why I came out with this post (thanks Josh!). He works in the states for more than 4 years now and he knows exactly how it feels working and living abroad. I asked him how he handles homesickness, he simply answered "thanks to social networking like facebook and multiply coz I met new friends here and of course DirectTv for bringing The Filipino Channel (TFC). With their DirecTV specials and DirecTV deals it always brings me the comforts of home. Watching Filipino movies and shows make me feel that home is just around the corner (smile)."

I admire Josh for being so positive in life. He managed to broaden his horizon in a place that is far away from home. Homesickness is actually a normal thing but not easy to battle with. Imagine yourself left alone from people or places that give you a sense of belonging? Whew! That's not an easy thing. You’ll need a lot of faith to survive! If you have a "far away home story", don't hesitate to share it with us! The comment field is always open guys! :)

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"Don't hate on us, were fabulous!"

"Don't hate on us, were fabulous!" Can't help myself not to sing the song fabulous after receiving this fabulous award. Whew! Lots of fabulous! Thanks to mommy AiDiSan for giving me this fabulous award! (fabulous?! not again!) hehehe..

Rules of the award: Enumerate the 5 current addictions I have and pass the award to 5 other Fabulous bloggers. Sorry mommy AiDiSan for breaking the rules of your award (as always!) peace! so for now I'll be sharing only three addictions I have and guys, this award is for everyone! Just grab it!

1] Watching NBA games | I wish this award will let me watch one of my favorite team, Toronto Raptors Live at their HOME court in Air Canada Centre in Toronto, Ontario CA and be able to get free tickets for me and for my best buds at Air Canada Centre Tickets. I can also consider watching other NBA Teams at Izod Center in East Rutherford, NJ as long as this award will serve as our entry pass to get free tickets at Izod Center tickets. hehehe.. Isn't it cool watching and cheering your favorite Basketball Team on a big stadium?! Whoa!

2] Daydreaming | Just this morning while on my way home, I heard the song of Celine Dion (My Heart Will Go On) and I imagined myself watching my idol Live in concert. Oh..How I wish this fabulous award will be my passport to get a front seat ticket of Celine Dion's concert. By the way, to all Celine Dion fans out there, she'll be having a concert on January 28 at St. Pete Times Forum in Tampa, FL. So you better reserve a ticket at St. Pete Times Forum Tickets to have a better seat.

3] Blogging | Blog is already part of my daily routine and I can't imagine myself without my blog/s. My blog life really completes me..

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an ODE from a friend

POEM? (sigh!) Honestly, I tried writing my own poem but am not really good into it- until I gave up. This is actually the same reason why I am not posting this type of literature here. A friend (an avid reader of my blog) asked me a favor if I can post one of his poem in this blog to let the world know how he feels and to voice out his sentiments in the blogosphere. I read the poem and I can say he is good poet, I even felt what he really feels. So guys, here it is, sharing an ode from a friend.

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ONE ODE TO REMINISCE THEE GIRL
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I’m standing infront of the wooden bench
Looking at the long road,
“Is this has an end?” myself I told
I really don’t know where I’m going to
Do I need to turn right, left or just go straight?
So I suddenly started the silent night feeling like drawn
As I walked in the pavement alone
The cold breeze of the wind starts to call
And the leaves of the green trees began to fall...
Then the husky wind blows once again
And smashed into my pale face at end
Until the night becomes colder and colder
And my whole body starts to quiver.
In the midst of cold and silence
Again I reminisce her presence
The presence of the girl I gave my all
An everlasting love who shared me all.
I reminisce my special girl
So precious to me in this world than any other
Who always been a friend and a lover
And the one I wanted to live my life all over.

Suddenly without knowing
My tears began to fall...and I stop walking
Maybe the dark skies understand what I feel
That’s why the rain pours so hard
trying to ease the pain and heal.
Girl, I reminisce the care you’ve shown
And all the lessons you’ve made me known
I reminisce the hurt, the tears
I reminisce the laugh we both cheers.
I’ll always treasure our undying memories
For all those are always to be cherished
It won’t fade the day you gently uttered
“I love you!”
And the very last day you said
“Goodbye to you...”
I love you! I love you! I love you!
How can I get back the time
to say this again to you.
If you’re lying down in the bed of peace and silence
to travel far billion miles
And will never come back to me and give your sweet smiles…

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Look Young or Feel Young?

Having to choose, would you rather look young or feel young? Actually it boils down into one. Right? If you look young, you'll feel good. If you look beautiful, you'll definitely feel irresistibly young. It is true that aging is inevitable and we can't resist with this fact. Time will come and your face will be a small canvas for wrinkles and the law of gravity will take over and start drooping and sagging your skin. (oh! scary)

But no worries, there are a lot ways on how to look young regardless of your age. (cheese!) Aside from the facial massage which helps your skin from sagging, another tip to keep your skin healthy and look young is your anti-aging creams, moisturizers and lotions. This is actually true because my mom is using murad resurgence for her regimen, she's already 44 but to be honest she looks 7 years younger.

I conducted a little research about it and I have found out that resurgence is a clinically proven and effective product that will help rejuvenate aging skin and revitalize skin cell with youthful vitality. It's never too late to feel young and be beautiful! So what are you waiting for? Go ahead and check this resurgence infomercial and feel the youthful change!

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☺SMILE! you've got an award!

OMG! I didn't expect this I swear! hehehe.. I am so flattered to received my second award from Annahayes (thanks my friend!) and my 6th award since I started this blog (thanks to you all!). There are always some rules for every awards but as always I keep on deviating the rules (pasaway!). I know alot of bloggers out there are deserving for this award so I am sharing this to everyone! Grab it up guys! You deserve it!

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New YEAR; New LIFE

I am hoping that alot of good things are in store for me this 2009 coz alot of unexpected and not so good things had happened in the previous year. I know that a lot of great challenges will come through this New Year so I would like to start the year right by forgiving those persons who left me hanging, leaving my non-sense worries and live a happy life which I deserve. :)

I consider this New Year as a new sunrise for me, a second chance to make things right. This is a time for me to go to a new horizon, a new HOPE, a new LIFE and a new BEGINNING. HAPPY 2009 EVERYONE!

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