Saturday plans was a no-go due to some circumstances (I was lacking on sleep the last 48hrs, and while a party was all I craved for all week, my body craved for something more basic). So so sorry, Allan... I'll make it up to you next time :)

Labels: crush, life, travel

We were practically hiding in a dungeon this week for our Lean/Kaizen activity. We thought it was a welcome break from our daily drudgery. But no! I was (and still am) physically and mentally drained. Toss in emotionally drained to that basket of woes as well. But like our Lean consultant would always tell us, a conscious mind cannot complain. I signed up for this, and really, I've been learning a lot, but man, this is more than I signed up for. Imagine being trapped in a room of bullies, trapos, ratholes - all the different office characters you can dare come up with. For TWO FULL DAYS. Argh. But anyways, we have pushed for what we wanted, and we got it, and now we're making some progress. Light at the end of the tunnel :) Meanwhile, I've gotten a chance to interact with more people I don't normally interact with, and I'm quite surprised with what I'm seeing. 

Labels: crush, work

Galveston, Carnival Ecstasy's home port, was hit pretty bad. Talk about chest-deep water, no electricity, bad communications. I've never been to Galveston but I read up on it a bit since that is R's home away from sea. Let's pray for Hurricane Ike's victims and may they find their way home someday...

Labels: hurricane, R

Hurricane Ike hit Galveston earlier today and it got me worried sick. R's cruise just left the port and I was wondering if they were able to veer away from the eye of the storm. Just got word that they indeed have but the waves are so huge and it's still a rocky ride. Needless to say, I'm still worried. I hope that R decides to stay here. We've talked about it some. I don't want to stay in the way of his dreams and his ambition but I don't think I'll ever get used to him being away at sea all the time. I die a little each time I hear news like this and specially if I don't hear from him right away.

Labels: hurricane, R

In our culture, the family of your partner is always part of the package, whether you like it or not. Or make that, whether you like them or not. In two of my biggest relationships, I became very close to their families, especially their mothers. In fact, in my tumultuous relationship, one of the reasons I stayed that long (aside from sheer stupidity, haha) was his mother. She managed to make me feel like it was all a phase and that I had all her love and support. 

Labels: R, relationships, thoughts

R's cruise is stranded at sea due to Hurricane Gustav. I texted him last night and he told me to take it easy since they're all right. He asked me to keep praying as well. So please join me in prayer, for the safety of everyone in their cruise, as well as for all the people who lives in the path of the hurricane. I saw in the news that the mayor of New Orleans has ordered an early evacuation, and it's so heart-wrenching to see. The scene is of course close to heart, due to the similar tragedies which befell our kababayans in storm-infested regions.

Labels: R

We just officially entered the "ber" months. In fact, a Christmas countdown has already started in one of the local TV shows (in the background). So time to revisit my wishlists and "resolutions".

2008 Wish List:
1. Pink Notebook - CHECK (well, replaced my Flamingo obsession with Addie :))
2. New AC - decided to forego this, I don't really need it
3. Car - pushed out to 2009
4. Ipod Touch - no longer really want this. I want an iPhone 3G instead :) Maybe a Christmas gift to myself...
5. Shoe Closet and some more cabinets for my spare room which I want to turn into a big closet anyways - CHECK

6. Shake hands with Mickey :) - CHECK

Somehow, the Neverfull made it to my wish list along the way, and it became an instant obsession.  So check. (or should I say, checkmate? hehe)

3/6 + 1.  Good enough:)

Resolutions:

Labels: wish list