random stuff.
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got this from angel's facebook page, and thought of just answering it as well.


TEN WHATS:

What was the first thing you thought about when you woke up?
aircon man is coming to service the A/C. haha!

What did you do last night?
watched big bang theory until i fell asleep.

What would you rather be doing right now?
sunday shopping with family.

What did you last scream over?
not really scream, but got me upset, was work issue.

What is your next day off and how are you going to spend it?
taking leave on july 16, since pau, joan and liv is coming. i would also like to take half day off on the 23rd, since chicho will be here on july 22-25

What always makes you feel better when you are upset?
none. i have to let it go.

Whats the most important thing you look for in a significant other?
who will be there for me, no matter what happens.

What are you worried about?
my family, i always pray for their health, safety, among other things.

What are you looking forward to most in this week?
eclipse showing on thursday. visa application tomorrow.

NINE HAVE YOU EVERS

Have you ever liked someone who had a girlfriend/boyfriend?
yes.

Have you ever had your heart broken?
yes.

Have you ever been backstabbed by a friend?
i would think so.

Have you ever had the cops called on you?
no.

Have you ever cheated on a test?
in school, yes.

Have you ever read an entire book in one day?
uhm, i am not sure. but i would think so.

Have you ever got a speeding ticket?
no.

EIGHT WHOS

Who was the last person you saw?
the uncle that i bought my dinner from.

Who was the last person that slept in your bed at the same time as you?
chicho

Who was the last person you texted?
pat and chiro - i texted them to let them know i won't be able to make it.

Who was the last person you called?
aircon guy.

Who is the last person you freaked out on?
no one.

Who did you last hug?
potsim.

Who did you go with to your 1st school dance?
i can't remember.

Who is your best friend?
from school my closest would be bon and lester. from family, it would be marj, twing, chops.

SEVEN WHENS

When was your last shower?
last night.

When did you last see your mom or dad?
june 7, 2010

When was the last time you danced?
ooh, long time ago.

When did you get married, or when do you want to?
i remember this specific moment in school - when i said i want to get married when i am 32. haha!

When did you last go to the movies and with whom?
i watched "she's out of my league", june 19, 2010 with franco, bing and dino.

When did you last take a vacation and where?
went back home, and went to taipei with family.

SIX WHERES

Where do your grandparents live?
manila.

Where did you last hang out?
marina barrage, friday night.

How do you get to school?
car.

Where is your favorite place to be?
in manila, at home.

Where did you sleep last night?
my bed

Where would you like to move?
back home or hong kong for a year.

FIVE DO / DOES

Do you like someone right now?
i like a lot of people.

Are you in love?
i am in love with my family. but if its romance, then its a no.

Do you ever wish you were someone else?
no, i like me.

Do you have nightmares?
no, thank GOD.

Does the future scare you?
yes and no.

FOUR WHYS

Why are you best friends with your best friends?
because i can be myself with them, i feel comfortable and great around them.

Why did you get a Facebook account?
napilitan because of pei shih.

Why did your parents give you the name you have?
cause my dad's name is antonio, and i get the short version of it.

Why are you doing this survey?
wala akong magawa. bored.

THREE IFS

If you could have one superpower, what would it be?
teleport.

If you could go back in time and change one thing, would you?
no.

If you were stranded on a deserted island and could bring one thing, what would it be?
my iphone - music+camera+contacts.

TWO WOULD-YOU-EVERS

Would you be your friend if you were someone else?
i think so.

Would you ever shave your head to save someone you love?
a million times.

ONE LAST QUESTION

Are you happy with' your life right now?
very happy and satisfied, asking for anything material, would be too much already.

happy fathers day!
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this sunday is father's day, and THANK GOD for the time to upload this post.

i am beyond grateful to have dad as my father - he is an ordinary extraordinary dad - i have learned much from him, and i remember even saying in one of my cards to him, that i have him to thank for really being just a mabuting tao, and a down to earth person. see, my dad has always been friends with most of his workers, drivers, mekaniko's, and househelps, and i do try to be the same way.

my dad is not selfish, he thinks about other people before him. he thinks about mom, me, aggie and cho too. whenever we go thru certain points in our life, especially when all went to college and had problems in selecting school - that was the time i felt that he was there for me, he would accompany me to DLSU and UST everyday. he would drive me for school interviews. he never missed any of my milestone moments - graduation, retreats, and more and more i appreciate that.

lately, i have been taking flights back to singapore at 6am, meaning i had to be in the airport at 4am. dad together with mang jun would bring me to the airport, he made sure i was brought there safe. if ever, i fly from clark, its either mom or dad who will always fetch/send me. their efforts are much appreciated by me.

dad never required me to be someone else, i have never heard him said, "bakit si ganito, ganyan.." i don't recall being compared to someone much better, for him, i was enough.

my relationship with dad is not perfect, we barely talk before, except for those casual conversations. ever since, i started to work here, i felt like he looked at me another way. he saw me as a person with inputs and i felt that he values it, i like this relationship that i have with him now.

two weeks ago, we accompanied dad to get a new pair of glasses, rayban frames with lenses, that costed Php 15k, we let aggie pay for it first using her credit card. then, the night before i left, i told dad that it will be my fathers day present for him. he said, "wag na, madami ka nang gastos, you bought your mom pa a bag for mother's day." i said, wala yun, kaya ko naman, i have means to pay for it, and whatever i have is also yours.

dad has never been materialistic, he has always been giving, and i wish that i could be somewhat like him. the greatest gift i could ever give my dad, is for him to be proud of me, because i am super grateful and proud to be his son. i love you, dad.


mom and dad, 2008 birthday


dad with his siblings, my uncle's and auntie's


my family.


dad lounging at the hotel, this was taken last holy week, i wasn't there, he was with the rest of the family.


mom and dad, i will give and do anything for them.

ps. i gave my mom her present when i arrived in manila on may 27. she was so surprised and wanted to kiss me. she said she will pay for it daw, or even half of it. i told her no need, and i will take care of it. i just wish GOD continues to bless me, so i can really share more of this blessings to not just my family, but for those who are in need.

speaking of those who are in need, i have 2 worldvision kids that i continuously support since last year, i have a 1-year pledge with unicef, and i have donated to the haiti earthquake. it's not a lot of money, but it makes me feel like a million bucks.

back from holidays.
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sorry for the super late post, i am back in SG after my holiday. i went to manila, and as usual, it feels great to be back home. i stayed at our new house for the first time, i think we shifted to the new house a month ago. its still bare, but its live-able, i can't wait for it to be complete. i loved it there, its something new, and just really really nice after my 27 years of existence.

everytime i go back home, i realize how i am missing out on things that are happening, and all that - actually this SG stint is good as i do appreciate things so much more - like my family, spending time with them is one of the best things i could ever ask for.

i also am appreciative for the fact that my cousins would go out of their way to see me, lin for example. achi mai, twing, chops, and everyone else - it just feels great to be sitting and chatting with them - it feels great, and just that certainty that there are those people who will support you no matter what.

i promised to donate to UNICEF a few weeks back - and i did that today, registered my credit card. it feels good to be able to give back, in my small little way. and i encourage everyone to do so. now, i have 2 kids under worldvision + a unicef donation + haiti relief. my only wish is to be in a position where i could do so much more to help those in need, as i really feel so much blessed. not that i have a lot of money, but whenever going gets tough, i count the things i am thankful for rather than looking at the glass half empty.

my family aside from my dad went to taipei for a holiday - i was the one who planned the entire trip (who else?!) - i wish dad could have been there with us, so we could have spent more time together. actually out of town trips are not a MUST, but it enhances the bonding experience i had with them - going thru things for the first time, stuck with each other even if we don't like it anymore (haha), and just really being there with them, is a great gift for me. if you want to see photos of my taipei trip, check my FB account, its all there. (tamad to upload, sorry!)

two days ago, while in the cab on the way home, the cab driver asked me why i was not applying for PR, he thinks that i am suitable, and will have a brighter future here vs in manila. i was thinking, is this a sign that the LORD is giving me, to focus on my career and stay here? - so i told him my reasons why i want to go home. i told him that

a) i want to spend time with my family - have missed them for the past 4 years already. my parents are not getting any younger, so if i can really spend quality time with them to talk, enjoy the things around us, and experience things at the same time - i will be forever grateful.

b) i have never considered to apply for PR in SG - as i know that in the long run, i will be heading home. i was here with a goal in mind, and i think i have achieved it somehow, from personal to career goals. SG has been extremely nice to me, but at the end of the day, its a personal choice.

c) one of my friends asked me why i want to go back home since everything is going great from a career standpoint, or that i have met lots of friends here already. i told her, there are just things that you know - whats right for you, rather than being stuck in a safe place. i am not a risk taker and i want to believe that in the right time, i will be taking that risk, and will be happy and satisfied about my decision. the only thing that is keeping me from moving back is that condo that i am currently paying for, by may 2011 - i have paid the 50%, and will be paying the other 50% by 1st quarter of 2012. thats good as it gives me more time, and i can plan my life accordingly.

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anyway, thats a lot of non-sense talk, i have missed writing in this blog. now, my energies will be focused to that japan trip in august. hopefully, it does happen, and i cannot wait to see the land of the rising sun. :)