saab magalona

Blogging is one of my favorite past time and reading other blogs is one of my favorite sleeping routine. Before going to bed i will read first the blogs of the two people whom i idolized so much in terms of writing (bianca and saab). One night I decided to write on saab blog to tell her how i appreciate her blog and how her family influence my family in terms of coping up. I just want to share this picture.



Thanks saab for replying. One of the best reply i received. Thanks for being an inspiration.

moving on

It is not easy if one relationship is broken or ended. Whatever the reason behind it-- whether you like it or not, the break up is still painful and it makes your whole world upside down. But there are things you can do to get through this difficult time. Even in the midst of the sadness and stress of a divorce or breakup, you have an opportunity to learn from the experience and grow into a stronger, wiser person.

Why do break up hurts so much. Maybe because it is not only the relationship is ended but also the dreams and future plans you planned together. Romantic relationships begin on a high note of excitement and hope for the future. When these relationships fail, we experience profound disappointment, stress, and grief.

Break up brings uncertaintly in your life. When you are in a relationship everything is fine. You planned your future together, you become friend with his/her friends and meet the family and you become yourself when with him/her. But everything will be ruined when you both decided to let go each other. Everything is disrupted: your routine and responsibilities, your home, your relationships with extended family and friends, and even your identity. And you begin to ask yourself "What will be my life without my partner?". Loving a person is a happy feeling but loosing one is so painful. As what popoy said to basha "mahal na mahal kita kahit ang sakit sakit na".

Moving on is not that easy. Recovering from it is difficult. However, it is important to keep in mind that you can do it and you must do it. It will take time to move on and it takes time so be patient.

Coping with separation and divorce

• Recognize that it’s OK to have different feelings. It’s normal to feel sad, angry, exhausted, frustrated, and confused—and these feelings can be intense. You also may feel anxious about the future. Accept that reactions like these will lessen over time. Even if the marriage was unhealthy, venturing into the unknown is frightening.
• Give yourself a break. Give yourself permission to feel and to function at a less than optimal level for a period of time. You may not be able to be quite as productive on the job or care for others in exactly the way you’re accustomed to for a little while. No one is superman or superwoman; take time to heal, regroup, and re-energize.
• Don’t go through this alone. Sharing your feelings with friends and family can help you get through this period. Consider joining a support group where you can talk to others in similar situations. Isolating yourself can raise your stress levels, reduce your concentration, and get in the way of your work, relationships, and overall health. Don’t be afraid to get outside help if you need it.

Source: Mental Health America

carnevale di venezia

The Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia) is an annual festival, held in Venice, Italy. The Carnival starts 58 days before Easter and ends on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday or Martedì Grasso), the day before Ash Wednesday. "A carnevale, ogni scherzo vale!" In other words, "At a carnival, every joke goes!"
It is said that the Carnival of Venice was originated from a victory of the "Repubblica della Serenissima", Venice's previous name, against the Patriarch of Aquileia, Ulrico in the year 1162. In the honor of this victory, the people started to dance and make reunions in San Marco Square. Apparently this festival started on that period and become official in the renaissance. After a long absence, the carnival return to operate in 1979. The Italian government decided to bring back the history and culture of Venice, and sought to use the traditional Carnival as the centerpiece of their efforts. Today, approximately 3,000,000 visitors come to Venice each day for Carnivals.

Masks have always been a central feature of the Venetian carnival; traditionally people were allowed to wear them between the festival of Santo Stefano (St. Stephen's Day, December 26) and the start of the carnival season and midnight of Shrove Tuesday. They have always been around Venice. As masks were also allowed on Ascension and from October 5 to Christmas, people could spend a large proportion of the year in disguise. Maskmakers (mascherari) enjoyed a special position in society, with their own laws and their own guild.

Venetian masks can be made in leather or with the original glass technique. The original masks were rather simple in design,decoration, often had a symbolic, and practical function. Nowadays, most of them are made with the application of gesso and gold leaf and are all hand-painted using natural feathers and gems to decorate.

February 21 when my sister ask me to join them to celebrate carnevale in venice. For four years of staying here in italy this is my first time to go to st. mark square to see people in their costumes. Here are some picture of the event.





After strolling around san marco we decided to eat to hard rock. Food is so delicious, yummmmyy but so sad i got fever after this one.

childhood sweethearts

Do you still remember the first time you feel so kilig to someone? The first time you had crush and had your first love? Still remember your childhood friends turns to be your childhood sweethearts?

According to wikipedia Childhood sweetheart is a reciprocating phrase for a relationship (but not a partnership) between young persons, traditionally of the opposite sex (girlfriend / boyfriend) occurring in their formative years (school age). This may come about by an extension of friendship, physical attraction or develop from natural affinity.

The relationship is usually platonic and lasts a short to medium period of time. The relationship may involve romantic love or may be an extension of a close friendship. Occasionally in later years, these friendships are 'rekindled' following separations or passing of their adult partners which lead to a later life marriage, union etc. These instances are notable as they are made popular by media coverage.

I don't have a childhood sweetheart but I still remember the first time i had a crush on someone. I was in kindergarten that time. He was my partner in all the activities we had. And when i was in high school i had my first love. He didn't become my first boyfriend but we become good friends.

When I was in college I met someone and become the best buddies I had. We live in the same roof and shares some secrets. I also witness how is her relationship with her long time boyfriend.

Meet my friend mitch with her husband francis. According to mitch antet was her first and last love, her first crush, first love, first boyfriend and now her husband. They live in the same province and had the same group of friends. First year high school when mitch had a crush on him but antet had a girlfriend that time. 2 years after antet finally courted her and from then on their love relationship began.

51 years and still counting

Love isn't blind or deaf or dumb - in fact it sees far more than it will ever tell. It is going beyond yourself and stretching who you are for someone else. Being in love entails seeing someone as you wish they were: to love them is to see who they really are and still care for them. Love isn't bitter, but you can't have love without pain: sacrifice is the hallmark of love , the coin of love.

There is no true meaning in love. love with meaning is not love.The possible real meaning/purpose of love is: to reproduce. To stay together to protect each other long enough to continue your blood line/genetics. The meaning of love is prolonged mutual protection. Love is real when it is found.

meet my grandparents. October 14, 2010 is their golden anniversary and last December 24, 2010 we went home to celebrate it with them. they are the best example of how true love really works. despite all the trials and hardships they still stay with each other side. they are blessed with five kids actually 6 but one member of the family died. and each one of them also meet their destinies.

my mom is the eldest amongst the five. she was married to my dad for 30 years.

tito helly is the second child and married to tita medilyn. i don't know there love story, all i know is despite all the trials they've been through they are still in each others arms.

meet the middle one, my ever beautiful tita-- tita fely. her love life is the most colorful one among them. she has two divorce and now in love with her new boyfriend ninong rico.


the fourth one is my tito jhun who is married to tita malyn. love at first sight is there love story.
the bunso is my tita delia who is madly in love with tito sherman. she told us that tito sherman is her first love, first boyfriend and first of everything.

kasama kang tumanda

i don't want to elaborate more about this song. just one of my favorites

Itong awiting ito
Ay alay sayo
Sintunado man tong
Mga pangako sayo
Ang gusto ko lamang
Makasama kang tumanda

Patatawanin kita
Pag hindi ka masaya
Bubuhatin kita
Pag nirayuma ka na
O kay sarap isipin
Kasama kang tumanda

Ibibili ng balot
Pag mahina na tuhod
Ikukuha ng gamot
Pag sumakit ang likod
O kay sarap isipin
Kasama kang tumanda

Sasamahan kahit kailanman
Mahigit kumulang di mabilang
Tatlumpung araw sa isang buwan
Umabot man tayo sa three thousand one
Sasamahan kahit kailanman
Mahigit kumulang di mabilang
Tatlumpung araw sa isang buwan
Umabot man tayo sa three thousand one

Loves na love parin kita
Kahit bungi bungi ka na
Para akin ikaw parin
Ang pinagwapong papa
O kay sarap isipin
Kasama kang tumanda

At nangangako sayo
Pag sinagot mong oo
Iaalay sayo buong puso ko
Sumangayon ka lamang
Kasama kang tumanda

love is in the air

love is truly in the air. what does love really means? Love may refer specifically to the passionate desire and intimacy of romantic love, to the sexual love of Eros, to the emotional closeness of familial love, or the platonic love that defines friendship, to the profound oneness or devotion of religious love. This diversity of uses and meanings, combined with the complexity of the feelings involved, makes love unusually difficult to consistently define, even compared to other emotional states.

while doing this blog i just finished watching maalaala mo kaya episode about love. i really like their episode today about finding your one true love. i believed that in the whole world or entire universe there is someone who is destined to be your partner that no matter what happen you will still be back on others arm. love is happiness but staying and fighting for this love is a choice.

photo from jeanny

meet my girls. they are the best girl friend slash sister slash cousins in the entire universe. we may not share all our secrets to each other but we know every detail that is happening in our life. and i am one of the witness on how much they are in love to their partners. in our group i am always the no partner slash sabit sa grupo slash out of place kasi may kanya kanya silang partner, pero ako ang pinakaasikaso sa lahat. i want to introduce to you my girls with the man of their life.

meet my sister antonette and her husband louie
jeanny and my cousin helbert

my beautiful cousin hedilyn and her fiance jeffrey


my gorgeous cousin hegie with her boyfriend carlo


when i am with them i feel love even though i am far away with mhel. kahit ba minsan eh nakakaramdam ng inggit. hays love is really in air.

i love you so

song of the day again.don't worry no heart breaker song today. i just wanted to share my ultimate favorites all time. this is my love story. my husband always told me that it was loved at first sight the time he saw me. doon ata niya ako nabola (hehehehe). i don't want to elaborate anymore because the lyrics of the song is enough to explain our love story ( i am not that cheezy in terms of love). October 11, 2007 is the time i say yes january 14, 2011 when i say i do and i just can't wait the time i'll be walking down the aisle and finally say "yes, i do".







Oh boy, I love you so
And I will never let you go
'Cause you mean everything to me
I just wanna let you to hold me in your arms
Forever I love you so
And I will never let you go
'Cause you know
You're everything I want
Everything I need
Everything to me

I remember the first day
When love just came to me
It was the time when I met you
It was love at first sight
When I got to know you better
I know for sure it's more than that I'm singing

Oh boy I love you so
And I will never let you go
'Cause you mean everything to me
I just wanna let you to hold me in your arms
Forever I love you so
And I will never let you go
'Cause you know
You're everything I want
Everything I need
Everything to me

I can't wait for the time when
We'll walk the aisle together
Can't wait to say the words
"I do", "I do"
I love you more than you'd ever imagine
And I feel that you love me as much as I do

I'm singing
Oh boy, I love you so
And I will never let you go
'Cause you mean everything to me
I just wanna let you to hold me in your arms
Forever I love you so
And I will never let you go
'Cause you know
You're everything I want
Everything I need
Everything to me

Cause you know
You're everything I want
Everything I need
Everything to me

Cause you know
You're everything I want
Everything I need
Everything to me

land over water

photo from my cellphone

from the first time i set my foot in this island i was mesmerized on its beauty, so unique. i can't imagine how they build buildings over the ocean. and everyday of my life spending here i can't help but to fall in love all over again. i told myself not to feature Venice on my blog as long as i don't have my dslr camera but can't help but to share its beauty. i promised to upload better picture as soon as i have a better camera.

one of the churches here at venice

at piazzale roma during day time

full view of san marco square

another view of san marco square

mini market near my work

one of my favorites pane con prosciuto

the famous rialto bridge

venice during night

the bridge at ple. roma

mini market at san marcuola

hope you enjoy the pictures. wait for the next pictures.

bad news on a bad weather day

i promised myself to write on my blog everyday so i can sharpen my skills in writing (me ganun??) but no time to write yesterday. anyway miss updating my blog yesterday so babawi ako ng sobra sobra ngayon. yesterday and today is too freaking cold (need ko na ng kayakap). the other part of the grand canal becomes ice. at sa sobrang lamig mukhang pati ang inaasahan kong mainit na valentines eh mapupunta sa lonely valentines. before that topic lets recap whats happen yesterday.

02.03
nothing happens important yesterday pero sobrang saya kahapon. 9am we (me and ate josie) went to l'ufficio di anagrafe to validate my residency. first time kong pumunta doon at sobrang napakalayo. mama gave me the instruction pero noong nasa bus stop na kami i saw na un number 3 ( mama told me to get bus going to treviso) will pass also the street where this office is located pero ang di ko alam pagkahaba haba naman pala ng street na yun. the bus driver drop us in the first stop kasi kailangan na nyang lumiko, akala namin doon na kaya we decided to walk, yun pala malayo pa. it was so cold and windy kaya ayun nanigas buong katawan namin. thanks God on the next station may bus na kaming nakita kaya pinara namin. we asked kung malapit na ba yung office na yun sabi nya "ancora luntano (malayo pa)", buti na lang may bus na.. after that we went immediately to airport to fetch ate josie daughter thamy.

02.04
i know your wondering why my title is bad news over bad weather day. its because two bad things that makes me upset happens this day. first sobrang lamig na naman kaya yun bumalik na naman sakit ng likod ko. hate it so much. another thing is i received a bad news this morning, my mom told me na malabong dumating ang aking hubby sa February 8. so everything i planned ruins. malamig na nga may bad news pa.. what a day, so upset!

anyway just want to share you how i feel right now and its my way to release my bad mood para makainom mamaya...

di lang ikaw

as i told you even if its the month of love papakabitter muna ako kahit hindi naman bitter. napapaisip pa nga ako may connection ba ang feature book na pinost ko at song of the day? it a sad love breaking song na naman. i really like this song (hindi na ex-es ko naaalala ko dito), i remember those break ups ive seen. how does the girl cry because her boyfriend leaves her for no reason or how the guy drinks alcohol just beacuse they broke up. and i asked myself sino mas nasasaktan yun nang iwan o naiwanan?

i am more in a short courtship but long term relationship. i had 2 boyfriend before my husband, the first one(7months) he broke up with me for a mistake he does and the second one(4years) i broke up with him for some reasons. i cried in this both break ups and the severity of pain is the same. ang gusto ko lang sabihin is, its either you are the one who left or the one who are abandoned you still both feel the same pain. kahit sabihin nating mas masakit yung nararamdaman nung naiwanan still masakit pa rin sa nang iwan because he/she needs to decide whether to end the relationship or not. so sa lahat ng heartbroken at iniwanan don't think na kayo lang nasasaktan kasi nahihirapan din naman un nang iwan sa inyo.





Pansin mo ba ang pagbabago
Di matitigan ang iyong mga mata
Tila hindi na nananabik
Sa 'yong yakap at halik

Sana'y malaman mo
Hindi sinasadya
Kung ang nais ko ay maging malaya

Refrain:
Di lang ikaw
Di lang ikaw ang nahihirapan
Damdamin ko rin ay naguguluhan
Di lang ikaw
Di lang ikaw ang nababahala
Bulong ng isip, 'wag kang pakawalan
Ngunit puso ko ay kailangan kang iwan

Pansin mo ba ang nararamdaman
Di na tayo magkaintindihan
Tila hindi na maibabalik
Tamis ng yakap at halik

Maaring tama ka
Lumalamig ang pagsinta
Sana'y malaman mong 'di ko sinasadya

Repeat Refrain

Bridge:
Di hahayaang habang buhay kang saktan
Di sasayangin ang iyong panahon
Ikaw ay magiging masaya
Sa yakap at sa piling ng iba

Repeat Refrain

lies behind lies

can't think of any topic right now, wala pumapasok sa isip ko. my mind is blocked but my hands wants to press every key here in my keyboard. for a meantime, book review na lang muna. another fairytale-adventure children story na naman ulit. sorry guys i am just fond of reading children books (dakilang yaya eh).

while doing this blog i asked my dad "papa bakit nagsisinungaling ang mga tao?" this is his replied " depende sa reason may mga taong nakakapagsinugaling dahil sa takot, meron naman sinasadya talaga at meron naman para hindi masaktan yung isang tao." he is right. people lies. i lie, you lie, they lie and we lie. everybody lie. the reason maybe intentional or not, makakasakit man ito o hindi, white lies, bad or good lie, any reason it maybe even for the good of others lie pa rin sya.
and here is the book that everytime my alaga ask me to read it, i remember those lied i made.

do you remember this book? the long nosed pinocchio. he was a kid made in wood and son of giupetto. and everytime he lies his nose goes long and something bad happens to him. only at the end of the story when he learned that lying is not good.

i remember our neighborhood back in manila while i was in college, kapag pinapaamin nya anak nya lagi nyang sinasabi "umamin ka na kung hindi lalaki ilong mo tulad ni pinocchio." natatawa na lang ako kapag naririnig ko to.

bakit nga ba kailangan pang magsinungaling ng tao? dahil ba the truth hurts kaya magsisinungaling ka na lang? paano naman yung tiwalang binibigay sayo? siguro kapag ginawang debate ang about sa pagsisinungaling, no ending discussion and no winners at the end.

to end this blog, here is my own opinion " minsan darating talaga sa buhay natin na kailagan natin magsinungaling (any reason may it be). but think before you speak. bago ka magsinungaling isipin mo munang mabuti what will be the consequence later."

someone like you

since its the month of love eh magpakabitter muna tayo. let's talk about break ups. lately i am having a dream( not bad but not good to. a little bit of not nice). yes i am dreaming of my ex. i don't know why he is in my dream. i don't want to think that there is a meaning on it, but it doesn't mean i still love him, i am so much in love with my husband. maybe because we have no closure. the song is not for him kasi feeling ko masyadong bitter ang song, kaya lang when i heard this song mga ex-es ko naaalala ko.




heard
That you're settled down
That you
Found a girl
And you're
Married now
I heard
That your dreams came true
I guess she gave you things
I didn't give to you
Old friend, why are you so shy?
It ain't like you to hold back or hide from the lie.
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it,
I had hoped you'd see my face,
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over,
Never mind, I'll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you, too,
Don't forget me, I beg,
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead, yeah,
You know how the time flies,
Only yesterday was the time of our lives,
We were born and raised in a summer haze,
Bound by the surprise of our glory days,
I hate to turn up out of the blue uninvited,
But I couldn't stay away, I couldn't fight it,
I had hoped you'd see my face,
And that you'd be reminded that for me it isn't over,
Never mind, I'll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you, too,
Don't forget me, I beg,
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Nothing compares,
No worries or cares,
Regrets and mistakes, they're memories made,
Who would have known how bittersweet this would taste?
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you,
Don't forget me, I beg,
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Nevermind, I'll find someone like you,
I wish nothing but the best for you, too,
Don't forget me, I beg,
I remember you said,
"Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead,"
Sometimes it lasts in love,
But sometimes it hurts instead.

first day of february

this photo shows how hard to work if there is snow in venice.
first day of the month of love with matching snow. so freezing cold outside nakakatamad tuloy pumasok but need to go to work later. meanwhile while having snow outside and listening to music ill do a recap on what to look for on my month of february. my month of February will be productive. a lot of changes and events to celebrate.

my husband will be with me on 8th of February. wishing and praying everything will be fine. so excited to be with him so we can celebrate our monthsaries, february 11 for being together and february 14 for our wedding monthsary. magiging certified wife na ako hindi tulad dati na married with no husband.

photo credit to hegie miguel

photo credit to hegie miguel

when February comes first thing that will comes in our mind is carnevale month before hearts day (palusot ng mga walang kadate). It is the month of seeing people with their costumes and mask, attending to masquerades parties and taking pictures to everyone. the picture below is my nephew with his cowboy costumes. ill post about carnevale here in venice if the event start.

February 14 "valentines day" and our 13th wedding monthsary. its the day of roses and chocolates. you will see couples hugging and kissing. my last 4 years of february is not that exciting (siguro dahil wala ako partner--bitter?). soooooo excited to celebrates 2012 hearts day sa wakas may kadate na ako..

ofcourse hindi mawawala ang magkabilaang birthday invitation. first stop is princess debut party on february 11 (its also our 52nd monthsary being together) and a lot more invitation. sa dami di ko na matandaan. inuman, kantahan and party till dawn na naman. at least now may kapartner na ko..


ill update you what will happen on this day. how we will celebrate and the parties we will attend. till next time..