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Lately, I have been so busy with work that I haven’t had time to go out with my friends. I already miss them so much. Last night, Mark (one of my friends) called me and said that he had set up a “get together” party with our friends this Saturday night – in my place! And that they’ll even stay overnight! *panic* My apartment is a total mess! I need to clean up! I’m very conscious when it comes to friends staying at my place. I usually don’t get them to stay here, ya know.

I especially make sure that the kitchen and the bathroom are squeaky clean. Good thing I just had my bathroom renovated and now it has a stylish faucet installed (bragging rights). As for the bedroom, just need to vacuum a little (…and a little more). Now if only I could only find some new bed sheets… hmmm… and oh! Almost forgot to hide those undies behind the door! *whew!*

Huhh… I’m exhausted but I’m glad I’ll see my friends again. And oh, Mark! You better bring lots of booze and kebabs or else I won’t let you use the xbox!

My brother, Pleni (his girlfriend), and I will be attending our friend’s wedding in Samal, Davao, a beautiful island in the Philippines, this July 18. At the same time, my friend Mark and I will be enrolling in Kendo on July 5.

I have been dreaming of going to Davao with friends, and enrolling in Kendo with someone like Mark… But with all the expenses in just one month, making those dreams come true will require thorough budgeting and planning. Then again, if there’s a will, there’s a way…

Oh, and I’m also expecting a huge chunk of cash from someone who borrowed from me last February. If it will materialize this July, then I’m all set for Davao and Kendo! ^_^

My cousin Lalaine got married at the age of 18. Mom showed her disapproval to this, by not attending the wedding ceremony. Prior to the wedding, Mom even advised her brother, the father of Lalaine to possibly postpone the wedding until the would-be couple will be old enough to understand the big responsibility of forming a family. Mom also emphasized that nowadays, “marriage seems to be like a madhouse”, where the young ones are rushing to get married, while the older ones/the married couple would like to get out of marriage through separation or divorce. Nonetheless, the wedding was pushed through. For several months, there was no communication with my Mom and her brother.

Recently, a miracle changed the heart of my Mom. She and my aunts received one of a kind baby shower invitations from Lalaine announcing she is about to give birth to a healthy baby boy. Truly, this news regarding the birth of an additional member in the family is something to celebrate. This occasion had been the turning point to break the silence between brother and sister and to renew the family bonding.

My company recently expanded and my team moved to our very own office unit (still same building) last Tuesday, April 8. Since I am the project manager, I am also in charge of the monthly cash fund, office supplies, and other promotional materials. This has been keeping me busy for several days now.

Just yesterday, my officemate Grace and I shopped for our glass wares – pitcher, canisters, glasses, plates, etc. Right now, we’re busy coordinating with the creation of our logo pens and company mugs to be given away to our clients on May. I hope I get our money’s worth and they all turn out okay, if not exquisite.

I studied in a Catholic School and we were taught of the seven deadly sins - envy, pride, gluttony, lust, anger, greed and sloth. I learned also about the venial sins, which are relatively minor sins and these can be forgiven.

Recently, the Vatican updated its thou-shalt-not list. Now, the mind-damaging drugs and genetic experiments are included in the “new sins”. Monsignor Gianfranco Girotti, the head of the Apostolic Penitentiary, cited these sins “violate the basic rights of human nature” through genetic manipulation and the drugs that “weaken the mind and cloud intelligence.

Therefore, more attention should be given to the problems on drugs and the victims should have drug treatment soonest. The church and the state together with the community should work together to address this menace of the world.

We were expecting Uncle Robert early morning to join us in a family outing, but it was already late in the morning when he arrived. As he alighted from his car, he pointed to the windshield and asked, “Where is the nearest windshield repair shop?” Then questions were thrown at him regarding the windshield.

This was what happened according to Uncle Robert. On his way to our place, he passed by the road near a golf course. Suddenly, a golf ball hit his windshield. He was so thankful that his windshield is of good quality and was installed by a professional. As such, a number of people including my uncle were spared from the accident. I just couldn’t imagine what might have happened if my uncle was distracted by the impact of the golf ball hitting his car’s windshield. The worst scenario is if the golf ball got through the windshield and hit my uncle with its broken glasses.

Before proceeding to the family outing, everybody decided to go to church first for a thanksgiving mass for my uncle was spared from accident.

For some reason, my dad is obsessive compulsive when it comes to watches. That is, he will turn tables (literally) just to find his watch when it goes MIA (missing in action). Also, he always notices whenever one of us does not wear a watch and inquires what happened with it.

Anyhow, dad’s watch looks like it’s going to be KIA soon, so my siblings and I decided to chip in for a Patek Philippe Stainless Steel - White Dial watch for his birthday this November 11. Though it’s quite expensive and we still have to cough up a lot of dough, it will be worth it just to see a huge gleeful smile on his face.

It’s my god daughter Ayesha’s third birthday today! Her mom, my very close friend Twyla, specifically told me to buy her a costume for the Halloween party and trick or treat as a birthday gift.

Her birthday celebration is on Friday, October 12, and right now, I’m still undecided if I should buy her the Wizard of Oz Dorothy Costume (with matching hair bow) or the Alice in Wonderland Costume (with attached lace petticoat and white apron, and includes hairbows, and choker). Then again, they’re both too common. Hmmm… I think I’ll settle for the Queen of Hearts Costume. Definitely extraordinary and with the color red, my god daughter’s sure to stand out and receive a generous amount of treats this Halloween.

Mr. and Mrs. Smith (not the movie, these are my neighbors) will be celebrating their 25th Wedding Anniversary in February. Unlike other family activities usually celebrated with relatives and friends, the forthcoming wedding anniversary will be spent at Las Vegas at an intimate gathering with their four children. Family bonding at Las Vegas will be a great experience for all members of the Smith family.

Having read about the Las Vegas Hotels, my mom recommended to the couple the Stratosphere Tower because the place is a known landmark and it has everything - from hotel, casino, and restaurant, to an observation post. Stratosphere Tower is the tallest observation tower in the world, and its peak houses the Top of the World Restaurant which revolves 360 degrees each hour.

The Smith’s children will surely treasure this memorable stay at Las Vegas, living the high life at Stratosphere Tower, one of the prominent Las Vegas Hotels. This family bonding at Las Vegas will definitely strengthen their relationship towards each other.

At the start of “ber” months (SeptemBER, OctoBER, etc.) everyone in my family starts creating our Christmas wish list. Then sometime October, we post them on the refrigerator in hopes that someone will buy them for us as presents on our exchange gifts during Christmas eve.

My sister Ruth is a huge fan of The Chemical Brothers. As expected, a CD of the band’s latest album ‘We Are The Night’ was on her unfinished Christmas wish list, including their new single ‘The Salmon Dance’. I’m feeling a bit generous this year. Since I rarely get to see Ruth because she moved in with her best friend so she could be near her school, I think I’ll make her the recipient of my unusual generosity this year. I’ll buy two Concert Tickets to Chemical Brothers’ tour on December 15 at Carling Academy Brixton, London (one’s for me of course).

I’m planning to buy the Tickets online via Viagogo.co.uk – an online ticket hub for concert tickets, Sports Tickets, arts and theatre tickets and other exclusive event tickets in Europe. According to one of my friends, transactions with that website are guaranteed to be safe and secure, plus they deliver tickets promptly with online tracking.

My sister will definitely faint with pure bliss when she finds out about this! I just hope she doesn’t visit my blog anytime soon or my Christmas surprise will be ruined.