31
July
2005
Yesterday, we celebrated the 11th birthday of my youngest sister, Jorica..
After leaving the house yesterday to go to my Microsoft Training, my sister was already awake so I gave my birthday gift for her that I bought in Blue Magic. It’s a simple dog stuffed keychain (or is it?), which I thought she likes to collect. I already gave her a new SIMS CD (SIMS2 might not be compatible so I just bought the 1st one) 2 days before her birthday.
In the afternoon, after my Microsoft Training, my family fetched me from the office and we went to Robinson’s Metro East. We ate dinner at Red Ribbon (whose service quite sucks), then we watched movies. We separated again in two groups. My sister, Janine, and I watched "Wedding Crashers", while the other group watched a local film (D’ Anothers =p). We just met in our van at the multi-level parking after the movies.
Simple celebration, yet, I think my sister enjoyed her day. Happy Birthday Rica! 
Posted: Life
24
July
2005
Here’s something for the ladies to inspire us..
1. Never apologize for pursuing what makes you happy. Even if you need to quit your job, transfer schools, or move across country, always do what you really want.
2. Never apologize for using proper English. Keeping it real doesn’t mean speaking Ebonics.
3. Never apologize for giving your best in a relationship that just didn’t work out.
4. Never apologize for being successful. Only haters want to keep you at their level.
5. Never apologize for crying. Wear waterproof mascara and express yourself.
6. Never apologize for ten pounds you need to lose. People who truly care about you will accept you as you are.
7. Never apologize for being frugal. Just because you save your money instead of blowing it on the latest fashion emergency doesn’t mean you’re cheap.
8. Don’t apologize for being a single mom. Babies are a blessing.
9. Never apologize for treating yourself to something special. Sometimes you have to show yourself some appreciation.
10. Never apologize for leaving an abusive relationship. Your safety should always be a priority.
11. Never apologize for keeping the ring even if wedding bells won’t chime.
12. Never apologize for setting high standards in a relationship. You know what you can tolerate and what simply gets on your nerves.
13. Never apologize for saying NO.
14. Never apologize for asking for what you want in bed. If you don’t, then who will?
15. Never apologize for wearing a weave. You bought it so it’s yours.
16. Never apologize to your new friends about old friends. There’s a reason she’s been your girl from day one.
17. Never apologize for ordering dessert. Or more than one dessert.
18. Never apologize for dating outside your race. Just because you found Mr. Right across the color line doesn’t mean you don’t love your brothas.
19 . Never apologize for not knowing how to cook. Even if you can’t burn like Grandma you know how to order good take out.
20 . Never apologize for your taste in clothes. It’s your style.
21 . Never apologize for changing your mind.
22 . Never apologize for exercising your right to choose. It’s your body and your right.
23. Never apologize for making more money than your man, you work hard and you deserve to get paid.
24. Never apologize for being you! "KEEP YOUR HEAD UP AND KEEP MOVING FORWARD".
Posted: Inspirations
22
July
2005
Harry Potter mania is definitely in once again, especially after the release of "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" last July 16. In light of this, I’ll provide a link where you can download a .PDF version of the Harry Potter books.
Harry Potter Books 1 to 4
Harry Potter Book 6
As for the Book 5, I’ll just upload my copy once I find it. Hehe..
An online version of Book 6 is also available at http://www.highfiber.org/harry_potter/. Registration is free!
Enjoy! 
Posted: Books
21
July
2005
It’s almost 11pm on my watch. I’m still in the office right now, waiting for Angelo to fetch me. I wonder what’s taking him so long..? I’ll be going back here in the office tomorrow at 9am. I can’t go home all by myself at this time. It’s already late and I’m kinda scared of walking on the streets outside..
I hope I get to sleep well later.. Another long day has passed by and another busy day ahead. Oh well.. Good thing I already ate dinner a bit early. I’ll just go straight to bed when I get home.
I hope he gets here soon..*sigh*
Posted: Life
16
July
2005
Yup, the long wait is over. The sixth book of the much-awaited Harry Potter series is now out..
Entitled "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince", the adventures Harry Potter continues as he enters his sixth year in Hogwarts and turns 16-years old. This book, though, will be "quite a bit shorter" than Order of the Phoenix (book 5).
For the Harry Potter fans out there (like me), here are a few facts about the sixth book, as well as the seventh one.
(Warning: possible spoilers ahead) Read on..
- We will learn a lot more about Voldemort in this book.
HBP will be an intense book, but with light-hearted moments.
Harry will leave Privet Drive early again, for a "much pleasanter" reason than in book 5.
The opening chapter of book 6 was originally planned for the early parts of book 1, perhaps we get a more in-depth story of what happened the night Harry’s parents died.
Neither Harry or Voldemort (including Tom Riddle) are the Half-Blood Prince
Arthur Weasley will not be the new Minister of Magic
By the ends of books 6 and 7 "you’ll have all the back story you’ll need", says JK Rowling, and a prequel will not be necessary
There will be a new Minister of Magic, no more Mr. Fudge.
We will find out what happened to Hagrid’s half brother Grawp. He will be a bit more controllable in book 6.
The Dursleys are in the next book, but Harry’s stay with them will be the shortest yet. In book 5 he stayed for 4 weeks, so we know his stay will be less than 4 weeks.
Cho Chang will not be a romantic interest of Harry in Book 6, however there will be a "little romance" for Harry says JK.
In books 6 and 7 we will find out exactly why JK killed off Sirius.
Harry becomes even more powerful in book 6.
In books 6 and 7 we will find out why Dumbledore trusts Snape.
We will find out what happened to Wormtail AKA Peter Pettigrew
More about the animosity between Snape and Sirius will be revealed in the last 2 books.
JK has said that giving away the form of Snape’s boggart and patronus says too much. We’ll definitely find out what Snape’s worst fear is, and it’ll be important.
Hermione and Draco will NOT end up together in book 6 or 7.
We will find out what exactly Dudley saw when he looked at the dementors.
The reason Voldemort and Harry both didn’t die when Voldemort tried to kill Harry, will be revealed.
We will see more of Draco’s mother, Narcissa Malfoy, now that Lucius is busy.
We’ll learn more about Harry’s scar in the last 2 books.
Moaning Myrtle will make an appearance again, as will Tonks.
More about Voldemort’s birth will be revealed, thus helping us understand why he is so evil.
Muggles begin to notice "more and more odd" occurrences in book 6, says JK.
The wizarding world is really at war in the sixth book.
Harry will tell his dearest friends about the prophesy after it sinks in to him.
We will learn more about Harry’s relatives, including his grandparents (though JK says they aren’t really important to the story)
We will find out what happened to Sirius’s motorbike.
Book 6 will be shorter than the 5th book (or at least JK’s 99% sure, but will not swear on her children’s lives)
There will be no "new" nationalities of children at Hogwarts. Hogwarts is a British school, and JK says that adding foreigners for the sake of it is not in her plans.
During an interview, when JKR was asked in which Hogwarts room she’d like to be for 1 hour, she said it would be a room in which Harry has been before, but doesn’t know its importance. Yet. (this could have happened in book 5, but we’re unsure)
It’s very important in the plot that Harry has his mother’s eyes, and that her wand was very good for charms.
During an interview for Kids BBC, Victor Greensteet (reporter) asked Rowling if Harry would have a dragon for a pet. This is what she replied: "You can’t tame a dragon, no matter what Hagrid thinks. It’s simply impossible. So no. He has more common sense. He MAY have a different pet in the future, but for now, I won’t say anything else". (This could have been buckbeak, but I’m sure we can expect more pets)
In the same interview for Kids BBC, the reporter asked J. K. if Harry had ever used the internet, and this is what she had to say: "No. They (the Dursleys) won’t let him go near Dudley’s computer, and Dudley is the only one who has a computer. They hit him if he gets too near to the keyboard. So the answer would be No. I use it a lot, but Harry doesn’t. Wizards don’t really need to go on the web. They have an even better way to find out what’s happening in the outside world, which I think is a lot more fun than the Internet, but I’m going to keep quiet on this one."
The choice between what’s right and what’s easy will be a pillar of the plot in Harry’s last 2 years at Hogwarts
Harry’s parents’ profession will be a big part of the plot.
Something HUGE will be revealed about Lily Potter.
Book facts here.
On the sidelines:I hope I’ll get my copy soon.. Kinda broke lately, hehe..:)
Posted: Books
13
July
2005
My sister, Jezzy, will be coming home tomorrow from Baguio. She will be staying until Sunday with us and take advantage of the holiday vacation they have on Friday.
More than a month has passed since she went there to study (UP Baguio), since she didn’t make the grade limit in Diliman. Hopefully she can shift campus and course by the end of the school year. The tuition is cheap in Baguio compared in Diliman, but the daily expenses are what’s heavy on the budget.
The last time she went home was during my mom’s birthday last June 19. The bus fare is also quite expensive now. Grr.. Everything is expensive these days.
Hope she brings that Trench coat I asked her to buy and Choco Flakes that I told her to buy me (for my snack) Hehe..:)
Posted: Life
9
July
2005
Suggestion for Business Success :
1. Find a job you love , This alone will determine 90 % of your career happiness.
2. Be wise always as to how you spend your time and your talent.
3. Give people more than they expect- and do so cheerfully.
4. Be the most positive, encouraging and kind -hearted person you know.
5. Be forgiving towards others and toward yourself. No one is perfect.
6. Be generous and not just with money.
7. Culitivate a grateful heart.
8. Be persistent about developing and exercising persistence.
9. Discipline yourself to save money, regardless of your financial woes. Don’t wait till the " next raise " to start saving.
10. Treat everyone just as you want to be treated.
11. Determine that you will constantly improve your skills and willing to learn new ones.
12. Commit yourself to quality .
13. Understand that happiness isn’t based on titles , salary or possessions.
14. Be loyal.
15. Be self-motivated , self starting person of action.
16. Be decisive. Some decison won’t turn out the way you hope, but indecisions rarely leads to anything good.
17. Stop blaming others. You are responsible for your own life , actions & decisionss and your well being.
18. Be courageous. You don’t want to look back on your life someday and live with the regret of what have been.
19. Take good care of those you love.
20.Don’t do anything that wouldn’t make your mom and dad, or your kids & wife/husband and friends proud of you.
Commit to the LORD whatever you do, and your plans will succeed.. 
Posted: Inspirations
1
July
2005
Finally, I get to learn what’s the title and who’s the artist behind this nice song. Has a catchy lyrics and tune. One of the new bands I’ve been hearing these days. I’ll be looking for an MP3 of this one to add to my playlist, hehe.. Who has one?? PM me..:)
Stay
Cueshe
I believe
we shouldnt let the moment pass us by
life’s too short
we shouldnt wait for the water to run dry
think about it
cause we only have one shot at destiny
all im asking
could it possibly be you and me?
So if you’d still go, i’ll understand
would you give me something just to hold on to?
and if you’ll stay, ill hold your hand
cause im truly, madly, crazily in love with you
Time has come
for us to go our separate ways
God forbid
But my mind is going crazy today
i feel so cold
feel so numb
im having nightmares but im awake
Help me lord
Fight this loneliness
Take this pain away
So if you’d still go, i’ll understand
would you give me something just to hold on to?
and if you’ll stay, ill hold your hand
cause im truly, madly, crazily in love with you
Now that you’re gone, im all alone
im still hoping that you would come back home
dont care how long, but im willing to wait
Cause im truly, madly, crazily in love with you
Posted: Music
