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Postcards from May of Last/Yesteryears

The 17th


It would have been the 'rents 41st wedding anniversary.

Just for kicks, we tried this babymaker/mashup thingie to "predict" what their future kid would look like. Yeah, this sounds crazy- as if 7 kids are not enough to tell what their real-life babies look like.

Anyway...
Presenting... the sibling that resembles the predicted baby the most is...

OWEN WILSON!!!!!

Why is that thing blond anyway? =))


Still and all, the kids miss you big time. And the grand kids are missing out bigger time... We love you, Popsy and Mamu. Everyday. You, of course, know that.

The 22nd


Exactly a year ago, I earned the distinct honor of being called a marathoner.

I would eternally be grateful for what running does in my life. 'nough said. :)

It also doesn't hurt running is a family event as Kuya Randy was a co-alumnus of that race.
So was Raj! But I think the bigger celebration for him that day was he got himself a sweet young woman for a girlfriend. Yiheeeeee!!!!

Happy anniversary, lovebees! I love you both! :)


The 29th


It's been 5 years since Popsy's been away. =|

In remembrance, the family gathered in Loyola today, had special lunch and got our pasalubong from KJ and family's recent NY trip. :) I love my family. Everything about us. The differences, most especially. It's from the 2 great losses and keeping together what's left that I learned the best way to live life is by meaning it...

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Since this post is everything about May...

I'd like to include in this entry 2 events of May 2011 that made me one extreeeeeeeeeeemely happy girl.

They are:

The recent trip to Baler, Aurora...

and having won the West. Welcome to the finals, baby!

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:)

Thank you, Lord. :) High five tayo! :)

The exact science that is Chemistry

Whether it was OCness or sheer boredom that drove Mendeleev to organize the elements in one spanking table, he sure did mankind (with the exception of high school juniors) a favor by doing what he did. Although Chemistry was never my favorite subject (I mean seriously, why can’t we just leave stoichiometry to the lab rats?), I have enough appreciation for its insane order at elemental level. Pun intended.


If everything were just as structured as putting 2 hydrogen molecules and 1 oxygen molecule to get agua, we’d all be coasting on calm waters. Put sodium and chlorine together, you get table salt.  Put hydrogen and chlorine together, you get yourself a toilet bowl cleaner. You and I get along really well and our friends acknowledge our undeniable chemistry. But put you and me together, the compound is nothing your mind can wrap around. Whatever happened to Chemistry being an exact science? Where’s justice in that?




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Dipstick check

My dinosaur knows about the emptiness... while I didn't even know I can draw a dinosaur.

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Sailing...

Nagsasa equals...

Beach/Bundok...

beer...

and bato bato weekend

Happy! :)



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Ghost of ______ past

Walls must not crack. Strong current must not come flooding in.

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Life cannot be that far away

When you're caught in the middle

When it's been too long a bad streak

When you just turn clockwise because it's how it all spins...

Data Migration

Not sure if there's truth to this whole buzz about Friendster shutting down or reformatting. Since the word is spreading like wild fire, I might as well pick up the valuables and bring them to safety. 

I'm being sentimental and posting below my favorite Testimonials (predecessor of today's graffiti on the "Wall"?) from the social network platform that used to be the coolest thing when we were kids...

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Who's that chick rockin' 'em LB campus and QC streets? Winna, that's who!!! This girl is cool! I first ran into her when I was a dorm-residing, law-abiding, newly-registered froshie and she was a 5th year weed-smoking, grass-picking shower-dominating old freshman. JUST KIDDING!!! Seriously, I never really saw her much around La Ville, probably coz this girl's so popular and active that she's all over the campus attending parties, meetings, events. Glad you're on friendster Ate Wins! =)

- Dianne

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hi winz, my cuzin, my twin and my best buddy. with her, i can talk abt everything, eventhou it doesnt make sense at all. lolz winz, also has a sense of humor kahit na down ka na, dyan lang yan to cheer me up. u know wat, i miss the times we spent  together, the time sneak out at nite kc kc.. u know wat i mean ryt? :)) yun tym na sa rum tayo lolo sleep tapos arnd certain tym up pa tayo kc wentuhan tayo then we will juz agree over a thing lyk labas in d middle of the nite and stay sa tulay :P winsss, i miss u a lot. ill see you soon and better na pakilala mo saken bf mo aite? laterz cuzin

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just dropping by to tell you that i found the girl you were looking for ;) she says "SHE MISSES YOU SO MUCH" and all the stuff you used to do - sneaking out of the house in the middle of the night (hmmm, wat could be the reason???you guys never caught doing that - great job! - lol), talking about boys (of course), boys and boys, did i mention boys? before going to bed (night wont be complete without talking about 'em huh?! hehehhe) and of course. who would forget about the letter she wrote about hating you when you guys had a fight one day, you haven't forgotten that, have you? She hopes to talk to you one of these days. - hugs and kisses from your one and only twin ;) - love yah

- Aibel

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si ma'am winna...she's so cool!!! ang sarap kasama nyannn,parang naka drugs parati...kasi trip na trip nya tumawa...tapos nakakatuwa pa kasi she's so tiny pero ang laki ng voice...weheheh..dati niyaya namen yan manood sa mocha bf,,,pucha,,,cafe latte ang ininom? pero ok lang,,,basta masarap kasama yan...i miss you ma'am winns.... 

- Odette

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WINSTER!!!!U ang pinaka okraydora at antipatika sa UPLB!!!U ang taong di ko maintindihan kung bakit ngayon lang nagka-friendster. chong sang bundok ka ba nagtatago? ni-ha ni-ho ala akong naririnig sayo ah. matapos nyo kong utuin ni JT "about his son" eh iiiwan mo nalang ako sa ere?!?!? ayhetchu!! ayrelirelihetchu!! (TRANSLATION: WAAA!!!! miss ko na ang pseudo politician na pop kid na triahlete na quintessential maryknoller gal na di pwedeng sumakay sa rides sa EK kasi kapos sa height ;p) joke lang chongkee! magparamdam ka na kasi or feel the wrath of noreenski gullibleski

- Noreen

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hi winna! kamustasa ka na girl? si winna, grabe! first impression ko non sa kanya, mukha syang sosyalera. malaking pagkakamali. sobrang cowboy pala syan! ang kulit-kulit! para syang energizer bunny! hehehe... na-miss ko tuloy nung 2nd anniv ng store namin. galeng-galeng nyang si winna. sana makabisita ka ulit samin dito. kahit magkulitan lang tayo. may nakalimutan pala kaming ibigay sayo ni jac. dibale, next tym na lang. ingat lagi!

-Jertie

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wins!! my beach buddy... ;) i've been friends with wins for a year pa lang..sometimes my friends laugh at me cuz they all think its so weird how i  was able to go to the beach with cindy's friends even when cindy wasn't around. hehe! well..i do consider wins as my really good friend...twas nice spending 3 days with you away from Manila. si wins sobrang mommy ng  group..always looking out for her friends. that's why we feel so protected and cared for whenever she's around..naks! oist beach ulit tayo this May ha. had fun with you! videoke na to!! hehehe ;p hope to see you again soon! mwah! :)

- Leah

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this girl definitely knows what she wants. she's pretty much determined to be successful and there's really no doubt that she would be. im glad to  have you as my friend. good luck and always keep yourself grounded. :)

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wins has always been a good friend since college days and until now, she still is. she may have her quirks in life but for her friends, these only make her more interesting. she's the youngest among the "friendship" but sometimes acts as if she's the eldest. anyway, you know na naman wins how much i value your friendship. thanks.

- Cindy

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WINNAH! definitely a winner (pronounced as winnah) in all aspects of life.. NYE!  Mishu!

- Anelle

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si winna?super friendly nitong bruhang... saya kasi kasama and napaka warm....sweet kasi everytime na makita nya na mejo tahimik, she'll approach you and ask u kung oki ka lang.if not, hug ka nia...sa kanaya me natuto mang-okray...tipong lahat ng pula sa tao sasabihin and pagtatawanan namin tapos sabay sabing "kals mo ksgsndshsn tsu e noh...hehehe.although di na kami masyado nagkikita, sobrang tinetreasure  ko tong taong 2.mishu wins!ingat....

- Tin

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really, what do you say about someone you've known for so long, have been locker-mates, closet-mates, double-deck- bed-mates, dormmates, housemates & god- knows-what-else-mates with for 8 years now? all i know is, winnah is the sweetest & most thoughtful bitch i  know...always the sensible one, i have no doubts she'll one day be the president of the philippine islands.  just don't forget, wins...when you're in trouble or need help, scream, and i'll scream louder. love you always, bitch! :)

- Andy

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si wins ang babaeng sumisipsip ng dugo, sa halos n years na nakilala ko si  wins, napatunayan kong mumu talaga siya....hindi nakakatakot pero kahit hindi mo sya nakikita, alam mong may tumitingin sayo at kasa-kasama mo...yan si wins...short version ng white lady.. :) miss ko na to kasi halos buong la ville life ko e sya ang aking FARTNER. sana mas tumibay pa ang ating pagkakaibigan...pasensya na sa aking mga pagkukulang (debit), babawi ako (credit) hehehe. ledger na lang ang kulang....mananatili kang HIGANTE sa puso ko....(nakakatakot na ata....!)

- Joan

Third Time Lucky

(A poem and some photos of Pulag)

If by design you seem to draw the short straw

Know that the Universe is not out to get you

The wind may blow and try to sway you

Know better by seeing what you want, wants you too

May setbacks make you not grow colder

But a little wiser, more eager

Perhaps take a step back to see

There’s more for you in this tapestry

Move along and sing a song

Take heart, finish strong

At the top you’d feel so free

It’s like seeing things differently

Family and friends will join you there

Even at descent, they don’t care

Life should just be a breezy stroll

Kamown let’s rock and roll