im gonna miss you nanay!
Tuesday, July 1st, 20081st day of July at around 9am, my nanay passed away. I learned about the sad news from my mom. My mom texted me.
It is a mixed emotion when I heard the very sad news. Part of me is happy. Happy because I know she’s very much OK now. She won’t be feeling the pain that she has been feeling for years now. She can now talk, walk, and even run, and do whatever she wants to. She’ll get to meet my tatay again and her parents too. And I know she’s very much in good hands with HIM.
And a big part of me is very sad and mourning. I will miss my nanay big time. I am very far from her when she finally bid goodbye. I wanted to hug and kiss her. I should have gone home when they told me that she’s getting weaker and weaker as day passes by and she might not live for long. I should have made her feel that I love her. I really should have gone home.
And now its too late. I can not even go home for her burial. I can not even see her for the very last time.
Nanay, I’m gonna miss you! I will surely miss the sumptuous dishes that you always prepare even without ocassions. Your undying care and your unconditional love and everything about you. I’m sorry that I’m not by your side when GOD finally calls you home. Im sorry for everything. I will always love you!
a year in the land of kimonos and animes
Thursday, June 5th, 2008i should have posted this a month ago. its still not late, though.
I have been living here in Japan independently for a year and a month now. Did I have an amazing year? What had I accomplished? Here’s the list…
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Gone Extreme 1 - Rafting and canyoning is indeed extreme for me. It was last summer of 2007 at Minakami, Gunma. A 2-3 hour ride via bus. It was a very good experience for a first timer like me. I get to enjoy every bit of stay. Not only that, I was able to conquer a small percentage (even if its just small percentage it really means a lot) of my fear of heights. How did do that? I allowed myself (with trembling knees and closed eyes) to jump from a not-so-high-rock-mountain unto the river and also slide through the very-high-but-forgot-the-height-waterfall. Quite brave huh, dont you think so? Oooopss, I almost forgot, the oohh-soo-cutie adventure guides made the adventure extra memorable.
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Gone Extreme 2 - Skiing is a “woohoo” for me. First ski trip was at Kagura Ski Resort. Its like my first day ever at school. No worries, no expectations, just had fun. The second time was at Prince Hotel Ski Resort. the first day was spent for learning the basics of skiing. It was a good experience and I’ve learned so much. The third trip was at Joetsu Ski Resort. the first day was spent in remembering all that I’ve learned from previous trip. It was quite successful with the supervision of course of the “pros”. And the second day was a blast! After 3 ski trips, alas, I was able to conquer the beginner’s slope plus tried the easiest intermediate slope the ski resort has with a big success. wooohooo! something I am really proud of. *grin* Can’t wait for the next winter season! Hats down to all those who patiently taught me, especially to J and I.
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Ride-All-You-Can - This country seems to have theme parks every where you go to. So far, I have been to Sea Paradise, Tokyo Dome, Disneyland, Universal Studios Japan and DisneySea. Lots of theme parks to go to. They all awaken the sleeping kid in everyone’s soul. They made you forget the complications of life and let you enjoy the fantasy. Everyone seems to have a place in theme parks. From the cinematic rides to the adrenaline-rush ones… uhmm.. could not add more.. hihihi…
shout for JOY
Tuesday, December 4th, 2007its december once again.. my uber favorite month of the year.. 2 of my most loved occasions are celebrated in this month… my birthday and of course, Christmas day!!!
my birthday… though i will be year older, still, im very much excited for my birthday.. even, just thinking of the days left before it brightens my day. i will be 24 by then.. im so excited for the 24-year-old-life in store for me… i just cant wait for my birthday!! happy birthday to me!!!
Christmas day… the much awaited holiday of the year. everyone seems to be very jovial and inspired in this day. And i'll be extra jovial and inspired. why? i will be celebrating Christmas back home. after 7 months i'll be going home! yey! Christmas is really extra special when celebrated with family and friends around. i cant wait for that day to come!
…couple of years…
Thursday, May 3rd, 2007may 3, 2005… a tuesday… 1st day of work here in ADTX… sir ces greeted me first… assigned to Preload team as a team member (Junior QA Engineer)… i had my orientation… introduction to the team… a bit nervous… im not sure if i can blend with them…. my first seatmate is yoyen…. skill transfers… skill transfers…. skill transfers…. then at strike of 5, i went home… too early huh….
may 3, 2007…. a thursday …. 2 yirs had passed and im still here… many things have changed…. the company's name now is no longer ADTX, its AWSystems, Inc. …. still with Preload (i just love this team =P ) but no longer a team member but already a Team Leader (QA Engineer II)…. im now conducting orientations… still a bit nervous for the new tasks and responsibilities… do have lots of friends, i think almost everyone here in the office is my friend… yoyen is no longer my seatmate, she's already in Japan… wheng is now my seatmate.. skill transfers for the new team members…. and im no longer used to going home early… =P
happy anniversary to me!!! =)
