speaking of birthdays..behold a selfcentred entry

*presents at the recent 5th bday party i went to*

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i have been receiving a few queries about what i wanted for my birthday.

now, please dont take this blog,as too assumming that everyone want to give me birthday presents, no, i dont think that.

i write this, because once and for all ( i know the few readers of this blog, are quiet curious what to send me).

to be honest: i will be more than happy with a birthday card,sent all the way to the UK...receiving a handwritten message, is such a treasure because i know, its not easy to trek to the post ofice to drop something for international post. im busy (and lazy) like that. plus the thought, of what kind of card they send me, is part of the process

it goes to say, that a letter written to me, sent throught the post is always a treasure..its nice to read your thoughts, and i know, i will treasure handwritten letters all the more..

and because i know of the post, better-late-than-never-type of mailcard is also accepted..i know the postal system is literally snail pace too.


speaking of cards, an ecard is also very much welcome. i get excited to see everyone's creativity in tribute to me,LOL (vain,much?). i always feel loved whenever i read it and find it beautiully posted in one's blog page.


and of course, A BLOG(if you're a blogger) specially for me,just satiates my attention-whoring. i always feel loved when someone "writes" about me (nice words pud ha, birthday baya,Lol)..not just flimsy surface description of me..something that tickles my self centredness,and my vanity..because, yes, birthdays are the only day im licensed to let go of my attention-seeking perversion. its been dormant the last few 364 days..or i try to, at least.


saying that, when someone 'writes a blog' about me, need they have to be confident enough to do so, well, not necessarily. even if you feel you dont know me well enough, just write your perspective, when and how we became friends..and why you think our friendhsip is promised a beautiful future. and insert some traits that you find of me,that contribute to our friendship to one another..okey, thats pushing it too much,hahaha..



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now some people who want to spend money (but dont need to), still insists of giving me something material..lo and behold, no need to get something expensive...

value for me is measured in the meaning of the gift, than the price...


the beautifully designed blog from Patricia is one obvious example..(always a big treasure on my lap everytime she gives me her beautiful creation)..it could cost me an arm and a leg normally but im lucky that im one of the beneficiaries of her generosity



needless to say, im also into cheap, hollow thrills..


-cheap tagalog dvds. i know. it makes me happy. and kills my boredom, if i have a rare "me" time.


-filipino artist cds..yes, why not? i havent had Side A band for a while. and even Rico Puno, Apo Hiking Soceity.. Dont try getting me the Sitti, The Company and artists that play bossa nova, i have my own bossa nova mafia, who religiously sends me them (Karla,haha). and im actually looking for the Armida Sigiuon Reyna songs,and the likes...if you come to my home, youd know how eclectic my cd collection is..i play DJ in my own living room, the walls, my listeners, the curtains, the unwilling witnesses to my idiosyncrasy.




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and of course, you can be creative too.

a text, a simple PM,a tweet, and whatever you can get hold of, is so big for me already.


and, as much as i still appreciate FB status greetings..it wont have the same meaning as a private message, or any of the above..

i cant seem to find value, being put somewhere, where one normally, announce, their being bored or when theyre going to sleep, or going to take a shower.


[unlike a tweet, you dont tweet just to be cute, or bored..you tweet because you have something to say, important to a few set..a text costs you a peso, and not to mention that arthritic causing thumb pinching, and private message, well, its full of intent and purpose--so much more meaningful...

unlike an FB message status..most of the time, people write on it without intent, or purpose, just a passing thought, open to a vast audience who dont give jack]..


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happy thoughts.

Thank You Patricia Alix Designs

as youve noticed this blog has just undergone a whole new revamp..well, the look at least.


and this is because of the most capable and artistic hands (and eye) of dear friend and admired mentor Patricia Alix Villa.


she makes custom-made designs for your pages at very affordable rate (for what you pay).. [although i must say, this one is a free gift for my birthday, "thank you so mch P!"].


visit her site, and her contact details are there...


meanwhile, let me think of a new entry to put this pretty place working=)

x

chuckles and food, all in one afternoon

she forgave me for being late.

because she knows i never am late (unless there was a transport problem i could not control).

the trains going to fenchurch street were being maintained, so waiting for a train that will never arrive and ignoring the only destination trains were going today was not a good start.

my stomach was rumbling. i was hungry. too excited about an agreed asian lunch, and stories to talk about.

i had to ring adrian to check the internet and see if there was a warning from London Transport regarding trains..there was a C2C train overhaul. dang!

when we saw one another at Victoria station, the "bahakhaks" started..and ended up til we parted ways.

it was one of those calendar dates that rarely is pencilled but is worth the trouble amidst train troubles.

a date with good friend Analyn who is a fellow Science HS alumna and who resides in Southampton, UK.

we were mere schoolmates in our previous alma mater, but since reconnecting with her in the UK, and found our commonality for laughter and good food, we now consider one another as good friends. she has come to the house a few times and slept here, and i have yet to return the favor of going to where she lives (one day).




we had the best time photographing ourselves.





another one,because we thought it was funny





you wouldnt know that she's a highly respected professional outside work. she makes fun of herself and does it very well so..





and of course, i was asked to "lukdo" the pot..she thought it was hilarious..and it is.





did i tell you that she's one of Proctor and Gamble's big shot in their accounts department? and currently doing Law in one of the big London universities..but of course, she plays it down with acting like a klutz..=) which makes her such an admirable person.


incidences that still tickle me...blackberry vs iphone experiment, "mind the gap" trapped door incident, taking the cab to catch the nearest asian buffet i could remember because we were both sooo hungry, paperchase "barter" issue,and a whole lot more.


a much needed catching up for both people who missed one another's company and enjoying the friendship we shared we both found in a foreign land.


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she also promised to give mama a lifetime Oil of Olay gift packages,as long as we invite her over to eat a pot of "humba" when mama's here..

she also promised to supply me with a lifetime "pampers" supply when i have a child,just as long as i make her a "ninang"..

i think the oil of olay is much more doable in the near future. hehe.

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im so blessed when it comes to people in my life.

i am surrounded with intelligent,and admirable, 'funny' people, and that for me, is always amongst the top in my "gratitude" list.

tea

adrian keeps joking he has anglisized me.

my craving for tea and scones, (or any other english afternoon cakes) makes him think i have been converted.



i say, i am, a little bit.

but until the time i have stopped craving for rice and manggang hilaw, then that is me, full english.


but will i really?


your guess is as good as mine.

Mary Dominique

i didnt know ones heart could grow and enlarge this much.

mine did today when i saw her photos.


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meet my niece, Mary Dominique.

she was born while i was climbing a mountain.

today i received her photos done by her auntie Ana (my sister).

i cannot wait to hold her.

December, please hurry.



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photos taken by ana, using the p&s digicam...postprocessing by yours truly.











Mary Dominique Aviso
31st of August,2009
7.8 lbs