tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32026722011-04-21T14:42:15.373-07:00just cathsfemale meanderings...cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comBlogger1011100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-1126755198319166082005-09-14T20:28:00.000-07:002005-09-14T20:33:18.323-07:00I'm back!After a two year hiatus on the blogging scene, I have decided to resurrect my blog. Just a quick update. I had been married for almost three years now and I have a baby boy named Nathan (see picture below). I also share a blog with my husband called Superblessed. Check out my latest entries on Dove's Campaign for Real Beauty and Stages' Production of Footloose.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-905061082003-03-10T22:07:00.000-08:002003-03-10T22:07:31.250-08:00As many of you may have guessed. I have retired my blog since December, 2002. I am now happily married to Ganns as well as expecting a little bundle of joy by October. Indeed, God is good. He has blessed us with a baby in such short amount of time.
At this point, I'd like to say that this may well be my last entry. With my pregnancy, work and other tasks, I can't give justice to keeping a blog.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-854850712002-12-04T07:30:00.000-08:002002-12-04T07:30:06.083-08:00The wedding is three days away. I am so excited! The Lord God Almighty is truly a God of grace and unconditional love. Even if there are still a lot of things to accomplish, He has provided for everything that we need.
We chose the song "We are an Offering" as the worship song for our wedding ceremony. Ganns and I feel that our lives are truly nothing if God is not our Lord. We pray that we cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-843438892002-11-10T19:51:00.000-08:002002-11-10T20:02:18.000-08:00God's grace is truly abundant. It is wonderful to remember how his love redeemed me from my sins. I pray that with the power of the Holy Spirit, I will be able to decrease myself so that Jesus will increase in me.
cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-821367952002-09-26T01:21:00.000-07:002002-09-26T19:35:26.000-07:00The wedding is less than 100 days away and there are still a lot of things to prepare. Marriage license. Flowers. Dresses. Invitations. Rehearsals. Finalization of reception. Groom's clothing. Fittings. Souvenirs. Reception details. Rings. Honeymoon details. Etc. Etc. Etc.
With all this stress, I only have one question. Why am I not losing weight? =)
cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-796349712002-07-31T03:00:00.000-07:002002-07-31T03:02:04.000-07:00If there's one show I'd watch everyday, it will be The Wonder Years! I am so glad that SkyCable has the Disney Channel. They show The Wonders Years weeknights at 10PM. Ok, ok...I know it is still in test broadcast but I really hope they don't take out the Disney channel. I think it is so much better than say, Nickolodean or Cartoon Network. I find these two channels inappropriate for children cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-796346462002-07-31T02:42:00.000-07:002002-07-31T02:48:49.000-07:00I am currently reading Fast Food Nation: The Dark Side of the All-American Meal by Eric Schlosser
This is a very interesting book since it exposes several issues about the fast food industry. From the title itself, you can already anticipate the topics discussed between the covers. I haven't finished the book yet but I already feel terrible for the unfair labor practices, massive use of food cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-796188722002-07-30T18:07:00.000-07:002002-07-30T18:07:53.540-07:00I don't know why but it seems that these past few weeks, I don't have anything to blog about. My apologies to those who visit my blog for updates. I know...it's been almost a month since I put in an entry. Ganns just told me and I quote: "Your blog is ancient. You know, if you don't blog, things shrivel up and die. LOL" I'm not sure what kind of things he's talking about but one thing is for cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-787536122002-07-09T17:41:00.000-07:002002-07-09T17:41:13.596-07:00Check out Ganns' new layout. It's way cool! =)cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-782474602002-06-26T17:58:00.000-07:002002-06-27T20:58:58.000-07:00An enterprising restauranteur thought of another way to earn big bucks at the expense of young women. While male customers are enjoying their lunch or dinner, they get the additional "fun" of seeing bikini-clad women wash their cars. I am glad that the major of Iloilo finally put a stop to this sleazy operation.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-781627072002-06-24T21:00:00.000-07:002002-06-24T21:00:56.526-07:00The military is still looking around for the body of Abu Sabaya. After all that has happened, I cannot help but feel relieved that there's a possibility that he's in fact, annihilated from the world. Will they be able to find his body? Maybe not but at this point, I choose to believe that he's dead. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-778828592002-06-18T02:21:00.000-07:002002-06-18T02:23:29.000-07:00Just want to post a prayer today.
Dear Lord and Heavenly Father,
Thank you for all the blessing that you have showered upon me. Although I am unworthy of your love and care, you have so generously bestowed your mercy upon me. Father, I pray that you will anoint me with more of the Holy Spirit so that I may be a better shepherd to my sheep. Father, grant me the courage to have a firm but lovingcathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-776881732002-06-12T23:50:00.000-07:002002-06-12T23:50:54.780-07:00I'm so pleased. Yes, I am. I just got my new office chair. It's in a beautiful deep maroon color with an incredibly regal pattern. The cushions are oh so soft! I just don't know how I can get any work done now. hehehehe...
Best thing of all? It's free =) cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-775877402002-06-10T17:34:00.000-07:002002-06-10T17:34:10.673-07:00Amazing Gracia
After over a year in captivity that resulted in the death of her husband, Mrs. Gracia Burnham is still able to smile and thank the Filipino people. She is truly a living testimony of a person who has the love of the Lord in her heart. May God continue to bless her and her family.
cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-774467812002-06-06T20:28:00.000-07:002002-06-12T23:51:32.000-07:00Goodbye to a good man
Art Borjal passed away yesterday. Reading about Borjal's life, one cannot help but feel a certain pride. He didn't let his polio stop him from becoming a great lawyer and philanthropist. His column Jaywalker has been a vehicle for intelligent commentary on politics, business and many social issues. Borjal also encouraged his readers to assist several charitable institutionscathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-773653152002-06-04T23:35:00.000-07:002002-06-04T23:36:09.000-07:00A New Meaning to the Dreaded “C” Word
Commitment is usually something people dread. It’s not unfathomable since one of its definitions is “to be consigned to a prison or mental health facility”. But I know of another side to commitment that is very far from being imprisoned. This kind of commitment entails one to be attached emotionally, physically, intellectually, and most importantly cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-772809972002-06-03T02:10:00.000-07:002002-06-03T02:10:03.060-07:00A new challenge.
I heard last Sunday that I will be assigned as careleader of the San Juan caregroup this coming quarter. I am so nervous but I know God will supply everything I need. This is a big challenge for me to deepen my relationship with God all the more. Please pray for me to have the strength and courage to take on this big responsibility. Indeed, to do God's work is exciting. But in cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-772809262002-06-03T02:05:00.000-07:002002-06-03T02:06:56.000-07:00I don't know about you but I really like that song by Luther Vandross entitled "I'd Rather". Don't have the money to buy the new album but I'll see the reviews if it's really worth it. The chorus is my favorite part.
I'd rather have bad times with you, than good times with someone else
I'd rather be beside you in a storm, than safe and warm by myself
I'd rather have hard times together, than tocathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-771365472002-05-30T02:13:00.000-07:002002-05-30T02:13:51.000-07:00Gotta get a haircut!!! My hair feels so heavy! cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-771277492002-05-29T20:23:00.000-07:002002-05-30T02:14:54.000-07:00Benefits of Yogurt
Lately, I've been having Nestle Yogurt for breakfast. So far, I had the peach and berry mix flavors. Can't believe how good it tastes! There's really a vast improvement from their former yogurt products and best of all, it has loads of calcium! Yum!
cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-770844372002-05-28T17:42:00.000-07:002002-05-28T17:42:43.990-07:00Praise God for he never forsakes! He is always there for his children. In spite of the situation, I believe Ganns and I will be able to hang on because we are leaning on God. The Lord has shown us his mercy and grace through countless people who visited the hospital, prayed and given their assistance. May the Lord continue to bless them as they have blessed others. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-769047692002-05-23T18:09:00.000-07:002002-05-23T18:09:59.673-07:00I am saddened by what is happening to Ganns' mother. I see Ganns sporadically and he's very tired. He hasn't gotten any decent sleep for the past week and it doesn't seem like he will be anytime soon. Brothers and sisters, please include Ganns and his mother in your prayer lists. I know that God has a plan for everyone and we can rely on him to always be with us, in times of joy and in times of cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-767880002002-05-20T22:35:00.000-07:002002-05-20T22:35:05.946-07:00Friends,
Please pray for Ganns' mom. She suffered a mild stroke today. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-767826352002-05-20T19:53:00.000-07:002002-05-20T19:53:21.493-07:00BibleGateway has a new look! =)cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-767434352002-05-19T20:11:00.000-07:002002-05-19T20:11:18.226-07:00Start with Faith, End with Faith
I am back from the church camp and I am refreshed. It is so inspiring to see literally thousands of Christians from around the world praising and worshipping God. I felt that I had a taste of the promise in Revelation 7:9-10:
After this I looked and there before me was a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language, cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-761368232002-05-03T16:44:00.000-07:002002-05-03T16:44:17.880-07:00Thailand, here I come!
I am one of the church delegates to the International Church Camp of the Hope of God Church. I will be leaving on May 7 to attend a series of teachings and to have warm fellowship with Hope members from all over the world. I'm sure the Lord will bless our camp. I wish you can all be with me. I'll tell you all about it when I come back.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-760594542002-05-01T17:32:00.000-07:002002-05-01T17:34:25.000-07:00"Just Improved!"
I saw this message on a pack of Squid Rings, a brand of snack food that I love. Naturally, I got a pack for myself. I was going to eat it during my movie night. To my absolute chagrin, the chips deteriorated in taste--another reminder that what we should not trust what we see in the packaging. In light of this, I'd like to share a passage from the Bible very much related to my cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-759554072002-04-29T01:32:00.000-07:002002-04-29T01:32:53.610-07:00I am frustrated.
I applied in the DLSU Systen Housing Project, which will allow me to have a modest home for a little more than 500K. I've got my hope set high and today my application is being questioned because I am not a permanent employee. I feel really bad because the form said that if one is a full-time employee of any De La Salle System school, one is eligible. I am a full-time employee cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-759445412002-04-28T18:58:00.000-07:002002-04-29T01:27:30.000-07:00Heard that TLC's Lisa Lopes is dead. I cannot help but feel sad because I remember what a troubled life she lead. She was involved in several mishaps such as the much publicized arson case. May she rest in peace.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-758326252002-04-25T20:05:00.000-07:002002-04-25T20:05:46.430-07:00Ganns has finished his CD project. I got to listen to some of the songs and they're so wonderful! I'm so glad that he is using his talents for God's glory. I really believe that this project will help other people experience God's blessings and power. Truly, our lives will be more meaningful if we live it for God.
"For we are God's worksmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-757096632002-04-22T18:28:00.000-07:002002-04-22T18:28:22.686-07:00Home! Had a great time traveling around Ilocos. There were some high and low points during the visit. I saw the preserved body of Ferdinand Marcos in Batac. Believe me, the mausoleum was so creepy. Imagine, total darkness with only a spotlight focusing on his preserved body. The haunting dirge playing continuously didn't help in augmenting the unappealing atmosphere. Well, it was an experience. Icathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-754987702002-04-17T01:53:00.000-07:002002-04-17T01:53:52.330-07:00Will be incommunicado for the next four days. Will be going to Ilocos with my officemates for our annual planning workshop. Will be bringing home some Vigan longganisa. Ciao!cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-754967612002-04-16T23:50:00.000-07:002002-04-16T23:50:46.950-07:00Ganns and I were discussing what weird food combinations we enjoyed during our childhood years. Ganns admitted to eating spaghetti with Kraft Cheez Wiz. My own personal quirk was peanut butter sandwiches with Milo powder. I even remember eating Milo powder straight-up! Yum.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-754409832002-04-15T16:27:00.000-07:002002-04-15T16:27:41.000-07:00Yesterday, I met the parents of one of my friends in the shopping mall. Guess what her dad told me..."Wow, ang taba mo ngayon ah!" ("Wow, you've gotten fat lately"). Totally tactless! I don't even think I am really overweight. But, I can't get over the fact that what he said hurt me. Fat comments are just not good for anything.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-753196262002-04-12T02:32:00.000-07:002002-04-12T02:32:11.016-07:00Did you know that if you search the word "Filipina" in the Internet you will be pointed to mail-order bride sites? Depressing but true. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-114057402002-04-02T22:24:00.000-08:002002-04-02T22:24:57.000-08:00Filipino National Artist Levi Celerio Passed Away
The brilliant mind behind such songs as "Ang Pasko ay Sumapit", "Saan Ka Man Naroroon'' and "Sa Ugoy ng Duyan'' passed away yesterday. He died of multi-organ failure caused by pneumonia. Mr. Celerio was 91 years old.
I am blessed to have met the man personally. My family dined in Mario's Restaurant where Mr. Celerio worked and he was there cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-113698712002-04-01T23:53:00.000-08:002002-04-02T23:37:08.000-08:00Wedding Expo at The Fort
Ganns and I will be attending the Wedding Expo at The Fort this Saturday. We hope to get some discounts in dresses as well as photo and video services. At this point, we are thinking of hiring Ding Marquez for dresses, Dino Lara or Josiah's Photography for pictures and Jason Magbanua for video. Wish us the best!cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-113233572002-03-31T16:40:00.000-08:002002-03-31T16:40:21.543-08:00Rico Yan, a Filipino matinee idol, passed away in his sleep last Friday. I didn't know him personally but he was my batchmate in DLSU. It was truly shocking to see a young person die just like that. Truly, we do not know when death will visit us. That's why we must not waste our time chasing after ephemeral things. It's doing God's work that counts. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-113231002002-03-31T16:31:00.000-08:002002-03-31T16:31:46.943-08:00Last Holy Week, I attended our annual Church Camp. Our topic was on Christ-Centered Church. We really had a wonderful time during the seminars and the sports activities. I believe a lot of people were revived spiritually. It is my prayer that we continue to grow in the Lord and fulfill the great commission of sharing the Gospel to all nations. =) cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-109129022002-03-19T17:01:00.000-08:002002-03-19T17:02:03.000-08:00Snatched!
On my way to work this morning, a young snatcher took my necklace. It's a very light (and thin) necklace with a small heart pendant. It has been a part of me for more than 10 years. I wore it everyday. I wore it in three graduation ceremonies, countless Girl's night out, romantic dates, family outings... I was wearing it when Ganns kissed me for the first time. I was wearing it when cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-108770182002-03-18T16:31:00.000-08:002002-03-18T16:32:49.000-08:00Ganns gave me 3 red roses today. They are now resting on an empty Snapple bottle serving as a vase. I love those Snapple bottles! They're so durable!
But, of course, I love my baby so much more that I love those bottles! =)cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-108768602002-03-18T16:27:00.000-08:002002-03-18T16:27:22.130-08:00It's been two weeks since I last blogged. I've been working on something I'm not supposed to. Sometimes, we need to be flexible on the job. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-102570142002-03-01T00:33:00.000-08:002002-03-01T00:33:52.730-08:00Yehey, the Nescafe vending machine is working! =)cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-102432582002-02-28T16:51:00.000-08:002002-02-28T16:51:23.643-08:00Sade's Greatest Hits CD is on sale for Php 300! What a great buy!
She just won the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Album. Now, I got to buy Sade Lovers Rock!
cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-102029232002-02-27T16:35:00.000-08:002002-02-27T16:35:30.636-08:00Can't post much this past few days. I'm helping another division of our office with delayed work. I was hoping to get a day off to join Ganns, solace, and brownpau today but duty calls.
Enjoy, you guys!cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-99964162002-02-22T01:09:00.000-08:002002-02-22T01:09:37.210-08:00Isn't Tori beautiful any which way?cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-99050742002-02-19T18:10:00.000-08:002002-02-19T18:10:35.030-08:00I am a nervous wreck.
I will be presenting a paper tomorrow at the Philippine Association for Counselor Education Research & Supervision (PACERS) 2002 Annual Convention and things are not going as planned. I had prepared a PowerPoint Presentation but it appears that they do not have a multimedia projector. Now, I'm stuck with transparencies which are quite blurry (Thanks to National Bookstore cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-98298352002-02-17T17:02:00.000-08:002002-02-17T17:02:46.786-08:00Good day! Time flies, February is almost over.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-97390652002-02-14T16:53:00.000-08:002002-02-14T16:53:50.346-08:00Since the start of the year, a Nescafé vendo machine stands 5 meters away from my office. It frustrates me because it is not working.
Just want to call the attention of the Nescafé people. I got some disposable income here ready to go your way if you just fix that machine! cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-97119382002-02-13T22:55:00.000-08:002002-02-13T22:55:26.153-08:00Another side of Valentine's Day. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-97005412002-02-13T16:48:00.000-08:002002-02-13T16:49:12.000-08:00Grely Taxi Plate Number PXL 183
Friends, beware of the abovementioned taxi. The driver will pull the "contract" bid on you after you have comfortably settled in his taxi for at least 5 minutes. Last night, I was charged PHP150 for a ride that normally costs less than PHP100. I had no choice. I was alone in the cab and it was late. Good thing I came from church, I prayed to the Lord to bless the cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-96744452002-02-12T23:47:00.000-08:002002-02-12T23:49:46.000-08:00Two weeks ago, I got sniped.
A certain "africa" sniped my bid for Isabel Allende's Aphrodite (soft cover). She got it for Php 470.00.
Today, I won a hardbound copy for Php 430.00 Take that, Ms. Sniper!
Indirect revenge is so sweet indeed.
cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-95887452002-02-10T16:39:00.000-08:002002-02-10T16:39:47.450-08:00Why don't you start your Valentine week by reading about love? cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-94975522002-02-07T17:22:00.000-08:002002-02-07T20:52:09.000-08:00Pardon this triviality
I watched Ocean’s Eleven last night and I just want to say that George Clooney and Brad Pitt are just awfully hot! (Didn't think you'll see the day when Caths says "awfully hot" in a sentence, eh?) I know that the movie advocates stealing, which is clearly a sin. Nonetheless, those two actors were simply gorgeous! It has been a long time since I felt “kilig” while cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-94576732002-02-06T16:40:00.000-08:002002-02-06T16:41:23.000-08:00Open Invitation
Friends, if you are not doing anything this Valentine's Day (Feb. 14, Thursday), why don't you join Ganns
and I for our care group? There will be food, presentations, games and a Valentine message. It's going to be so much fun! We can meet each other sa may Shangrila Plaza at around 6PM. The venue is just one tricycle ride from there. I hope you can join us! Please email or text cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-94311622002-02-05T23:50:00.000-08:002002-02-05T23:50:57.273-08:00For this Cause by Hillsong Australia
Listen to this album. It's wonderful.
cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-94311042002-02-05T23:47:00.000-08:002002-02-06T01:21:21.000-08:00Exercise
I've got less than a month to slim down. I will be wearing a tube-top gown for my friend's wedding. ACK!!!!
I promise to do these exercises at least three times a week to trim my shoulders, thighs and back.
cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-93556072002-02-04T01:04:00.000-08:002002-02-04T01:05:39.000-08:00Started the day with an incredible desire to stay in bed. Practically had no rest since Friday. Had no choice. Got to work. I prayed to the Lord to give me strength acknowledging that I cannot go through this day on my own. The Lord answered my prayer! Today, I completed a lot of work and I am psyched to go to my shepherding.
The Lord is truly the source of all strength. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-92609212002-01-31T22:13:00.000-08:002002-01-31T22:15:18.000-08:00Ms. X accepts an editing job for 9 bucks a page. She returns the paper with hardly any editing marks one month after she received it. Out of 113 pages to edit, she only had marks in less than 5 pages. And she expects to get paid for this?!
She's not going to get away with this. I'll be talking to her on Monday and she will NOT be getting any editing jobs from us again. Period.
People like thiscathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-92562702002-01-31T19:26:00.000-08:002002-01-31T19:26:16.390-08:00A sudden influx of work is killing me! Agh!
And worse, I need to go to Metrobank to pay my credit card bills. The service there terrible 9 out of 10 times. We'll see how my trip will turn out.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-91885732002-01-29T23:31:00.000-08:002002-01-29T23:31:43.850-08:00Seen on the package of prescribe by Bench Facial Absorbent Paper. Of course, the comments are mine. =)
Application:
1. Before make-up, wipe your face with a sheet of oil absorbing paper to ensure the maximum of make-up charm. (Maximum of make-up charm?! What is that? I didn’t know make-up had charm!)
2. After make-up, whenever you feel oily on facial part or lips, use the oil absorbing paper. (cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-91821622002-01-29T19:23:00.000-08:002002-01-29T19:49:52.000-08:00Approach-Approach Situation
My old employers from DLSU-Manila are inviting me to teach again. Full-time.
My current employers will be promoting me to research coordinator by June 2002.
Decisions, decisions. . .
I thank God for blessing me with these opportunities. Right now, I am preparing to submit my resumè and other related papers to my former employer.
I’m praying for the wisdom of the cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-91138432002-01-27T22:18:00.000-08:002002-01-27T22:20:24.000-08:00Just had an absolutely frustrating experience with a student.
I'm part of a thesis committee, which approves topic proposals submitted by students.
A student comes in and submits a one paragraph proposal entitled: A Descriptive Study of the Job Satisfaction of the Rank and File Employees of XYZ Company. Given that he only wants to investigate job satisfaction, the thesis is too simple. Withcathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-89843772002-01-23T16:31:00.000-08:002002-01-23T16:31:46.770-08:00I wasn’t able to post this when Ganns proposed to me but since Valentine season is coming up, let me put some sugar into your day. =)
The day I met you was the day
that changed my world and lit my sky.
That turned my being inside out,
made me laugh and made me cry.
The day I met you was when I knew
I could never love someone else,
I loved outside of my existence,
I loved outside ofcathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-89620632002-01-23T01:08:00.000-08:002002-01-23T01:08:31.860-08:00I am not feeling well. I've got colds and a bad sore throat. Been taking Decolgen, Amoxicillin and Difflam. I feel grrrrrrooogggyyy. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-87019912002-01-14T20:04:00.000-08:002002-01-14T20:04:49.890-08:00Reception Venue
It's true! If you want to reserve a nice place for your wedding. You need to look around at least 1 year earlier. Ganns and I, together with my mom and some friends, scouted around for reception venues last Saturday. Read more about the experience in Ganns' blog. After visiting 4 venues, we chose Patio Victoria. We wanted to reserve for December 14 or 21 but other couples booked cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-85929862002-01-11T00:07:00.000-08:002002-01-11T00:08:34.000-08:00Ethan Zohn is the Sole Survivor!
Since Survivor Africa started, Ethan was one of my favorites. I was hoping Teresa will be in the final four but she ruined her chances by backbiting Tom. Then again, she didn't have a chance anyway. The Boran alliance was just too strong. I'm surprised that Kim won the two final immunities. I thought she'd be the first one out once they get to the final four. Itcathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-85850432002-01-10T18:24:00.000-08:002002-01-10T18:46:42.000-08:00An Adventure of a Taxi Ride
Yesterday, my brother and I went to my Tita’s bakeshop to pick up some goodies for my dad. My mom got carried away with her order over the telephone so, my brother and I were forced to take a taxi ride home.
We had an easy time hailing a cab and the first few minutes of the ride went smoothly. As I was starting to doze off, the adventure began.
The engine stopped.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-85272592002-01-08T18:39:00.000-08:002002-01-08T18:39:17.453-08:00Doing some research on Guam, Marshall Islands, Micronesia and Cebu for our church mission. Hope of God Manila aims to send mission teams this year to these places and plant seed churches. Please pray for the success of these mission teams. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-85271182002-01-08T18:34:00.000-08:002002-01-08T18:34:36.636-08:00Nahihirapan na nga ang mga Pilipino, ginogoyo pa. This Gento Ogami guy and his cohorts really need Jesus. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-84697672002-01-06T18:16:00.000-08:002002-01-06T18:16:04.283-08:00Ganns and I need recommendations for possible wedding service providers. Flowers, Caterers, Reception Sites, Dresses, Wedding Registry, etc. We are planning a simple wedding, nothing extravagant. Please don't hesitate to post or email your recommendations to us. Thanks in advance.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-83991342002-01-04T00:55:00.000-08:002002-01-04T00:55:59.926-08:00Just received a text message from a friend. Turns out she's getting married and I will be a bridesmaid. I hope the dress is not sleeveless or tube. My arms are just huge! Gotta start losing weight. Ok, lift arms! One, two, three....cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-83626192002-01-02T19:40:00.000-08:002002-01-02T19:40:00.146-08:00Welcome, 2002!
It’s going to be an eventful year! Ganns and I will be busy planning for our December wedding. Hopefully, all things will conspire to help us make it happen. We hope to start our pre-marital counseling with our church pastor soon.
Yesterday, Ganns was down the dumps so I bought him a new pair of shoes! He really needed a nice, sturdy pair because the last two pairs he got latecathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-80935962001-12-20T22:17:00.000-08:002001-12-20T22:17:48.590-08:00I will be absent from the WWW during the holidays so my next blog entry will be in the year 2002.
I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!
God Bless!cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-80865162001-12-20T16:42:00.000-08:002001-12-20T16:51:49.000-08:00My voice is incredibly hoarse. I had a shouting match with one of my brothers last night. It's a loooooooooong story. I feel so bad because even after we talked, we didn't see eye to eye. It is truly difficult to talk if somebody starts shouting. Right now, I feel so down because I don't know what to do. I'm praying for God to bless me with wisdom about how to handle the situation.
At any rate,cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-80321392001-12-18T17:29:00.000-08:002001-12-18T17:30:16.000-08:00Our office will be having our annual Christmas party today. We've got lots of things lined up--games, raffle, karaoke, and dance numbers. Here's hoping that the day will be enjoyable for everyone.
Last night, Ganns and I hosted a civil wedding and frankly I feel a bit sad. The minister who solemnized their wedding didn't do a good job. She was very formulaic. No sweetness at all! She even cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-78179142001-12-10T16:05:00.000-08:002001-12-10T16:05:07.053-08:00Yesterday, I entertained a barrage of students from an exclusive girls school seeking statistical assistance. It's no wonder that until this morning, I'm still very much drained.
I feel so sad for these undergraduates required to complete a thesis on their own without being given an adequate working background of research methods and statistics. Don’t the administrators realize that requiring cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-77885922001-12-09T17:10:00.000-08:002001-12-09T17:10:32.576-08:00I am sick. The chilly December weather gifted me with early morning backaches along with an annoying cold. It’s really extremely difficult to work with a cold. It feels utterly uncomfortable. I hope to feel better soon.
We’re going to have our first office Christmas party today. My big boss is getting married. So, we’re having an early Christmas party.
cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-76827932001-12-05T18:29:00.000-08:002001-12-05T18:29:12.850-08:00I love Jesus, yes I do. I love Jesus! What about you? I love Jesus, yes I do. I love Jesus! What about you?cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-76496472001-12-04T17:31:00.000-08:002001-12-04T17:31:21.400-08:00Grabe! Over! Super-duper dumi ng CR sa Torre Lorenzo.
After breakfast at Pancake House, a once in a blue moon treat to myself, I visited the usually squeaky clean water closet of Torre Lorenzo Taft Avenue. An unbelievable stench welcomed me into the room. But since I could tolerate the smell, I went to check the cubicles. Imagine my disgust when I saw that all three cubicles were dirty and the cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-75888632001-12-02T17:42:00.000-08:002001-12-04T17:32:32.000-08:00I finally admitted that I need a new office wardrobe. I had gained so much weight that my office clothes from more or less 2 years ago do not fit me anymore. I struggled with them for around a month, wearing them even if I was slightly uncomfortable. Obviously, I was in utter denial.
Upon Ganns’ suggestion, I went to Crossings (Shangrila Plaza) and got 3 skirts, 1 coat, 1 suit set, and 2 cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-75882322001-12-02T17:18:00.000-08:002001-12-02T17:18:04.366-08:00This morning, I read from Libre that Jolina Magdangal is releasing a singing Jolina doll. This Barbie-sized doll is garbed in a concert outfit complete with a microphone. The doll is designed to sing Jolina song entitled Laging Tapat. Of course, I’m not buying it but I’m sure this doll will be flying off the shelves this Christmas. Ang galing talaga ng timing niya.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-74592812001-11-27T19:50:00.000-08:002001-11-27T19:50:26.990-08:00Just heard from our office secretary that we will be receiving our gift check incentive this week. Yahoo! Extra Php 1,500 to spend in the place that has it all—SM! Wahoo! cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-74592422001-11-27T19:48:00.000-08:002001-11-27T19:48:33.303-08:00Let us pray for the remaining hostages and victims of Nur Misuari's followers.cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-73337522001-11-22T18:26:00.000-08:002001-11-22T18:28:14.000-08:00Nida Blanca: Killed by her own Husband?
Recent developments in the murder case of Nida Blanca tagged her husband, Rod Lauren Strunk, as the culprit. When the news first came out, I didn’t believe it. Philip Medel, the alleged hired killer, apparently confessed due to a guilty conscience. I was doubtful. What kind of professional hired killer will do the deed without a downpayment? However, with cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-73335572001-11-22T18:17:00.000-08:002001-11-22T18:17:23.776-08:00What a week!
It’s Friday and I’m tired. This week had been too hectic; I didn’t even have time to blog. It’s peak season at work. So, I had tons of statistical analysis to do. Last Wednesday, I attended a seminar on writing publishable research papers at the University of Santo Tomas. It’s quite interesting that the university is now called “Royal and Pontifical University of Santo Tomas”. I’m cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-72315682001-11-18T22:13:00.000-08:002001-11-18T22:13:55.313-08:00An Engaging Story
I’m engaged! Ganns proposed last Saturday (November 17, 8:40PM) and I accepted.
Under the guise of having an extra special date after numerous months of casual movie and fast food dates, Ganns and I had this really romantic dinner at Mi Piace, Manila Peninsula Hotel. He reserved the place and pre-ordered dinner so that I didn’t have to struggle ordering with my bad French or cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-72243042001-11-18T16:44:00.000-08:002001-11-18T16:44:58.980-08:00On my way to visit Ganns’ father last Friday, I chanced upon a billboard outside a girlie bar saying: “Wanted: Waitress, GRO”. Mind you, this announcement is printed in permanent ink. Looking at it, I felt a mixture of sadness and anger. I felt sad because I know what these waitresses and GROs actually do. According to my brother, GRO theoretically meant Guest Relations Officer but in reality it cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-71667732001-11-16T01:27:00.000-08:002001-11-16T01:27:08.183-08:00About to leave for the prayer meeting. Won't be posting during the weekend. Hopefully I will have a great post for Monday. Ciao. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-71577742001-11-15T17:04:00.000-08:002001-11-15T17:07:10.000-08:00This morning while riding the LRT, I overhead a woman talking to friend about one of their long-time friends being "mayaman na mayaman na ngayon" (English translation: "has become very rich already"). She said that this friend became rich because she met a Japanese man while working in a bar in Makati. It struck me how she repeatedly emphasized the fact that this friend is now very rich. It is ascathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-71116742001-11-14T01:25:00.000-08:002001-11-14T01:27:12.000-08:00What makes a real teacher?
Tell me, what kind of teacher do you think this person is?
Together with my immediate superior, we assisted in a demonstration lecture on SPSS this afternoon. In the interest of accommodating all participants, I respectfully requested two faculty members to move one seat to the left so that a faculty member (who is lame) can occupy the computer unit most convenient cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-71034932001-11-13T18:22:00.000-08:002001-11-13T18:46:46.000-08:00I got some good news and I got some bad news.
The good news is I talked with the style-reader of my thesis and she has agreed to meet me during the third week of December. She said that my paper has minor corrections, anyway. Hopefully, I complete this requirement before January's end.
The bad news...Ganns' dad had a stroke last night. He is still under observation but according to Ganns, he cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-70833332001-11-13T01:35:00.000-08:002001-11-13T18:13:49.000-08:00I’m disillusioned. After completing my master of arts degree from Ateneo, I encountered a big stumbling block.
Unlike other schools that allow students to have their theses bound after revisions have been incorporated, my home department requires us to have it style-read. Normally, it would be wonderful to have a style-read paper but under the circumstances, it’s not as wonderful. Why? We don’tcathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-70779032001-11-12T20:01:00.000-08:002001-11-12T20:01:41.386-08:00Hey! The modifications I made are now operational. Waaahooo! I hope to improve this blog as time goes by. I am a novice when it comes to codes and stuff...cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-70756442001-11-12T18:32:00.000-08:002001-11-12T18:32:41.050-08:00Grrrrr. I'm frustrated. I've been trying to change the look of my blog and nothing seems to be working the way I want it. Mamaya na lang nga. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-70527772001-11-11T22:52:00.000-08:002001-11-11T22:52:01.636-08:00Got the new Deborah CD! Am excited…but for now, gotta go back to work. =(cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-70454832001-11-11T16:41:00.000-08:002001-11-11T16:45:02.000-08:00This morning, Ganns gave me a gray jewelry box containing….tantararan! A fuse. I asked him to lend me the fuse to his VCD player because mine’s busted. As he opened the box, he uttered something like…”dream on…” or something to that effect. Of course, it’s supposed to be a joke. I didn’t find it funny. Regardless, I am ok now. I don’t really hold grudges. I know that he didn’t intend to make me cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-69882712001-11-09T02:14:00.000-08:002001-11-09T02:14:25.206-08:00Just visited the slut blog. I enjoyed it tremendously. Check out her advice column, it's way cool. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-69877272001-11-09T01:24:00.000-08:002001-11-09T01:26:24.000-08:00The staff members are currently busy putting up the Christmas decorations. Looks like the gap has been temporarily forgotten as they help each other decorate.
Christmas can really bring out positive moods. Hopefully, this will continue. :Dcathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3202672.post-69839942001-11-08T21:30:00.000-08:002001-11-08T21:30:57.506-08:00Just finished having lunch with my office mates. It was fun but quite surprising because some of the members of the office DELIBERATELY did not join us. Looks like there's a gap between the old and the new staff members. We have to do something about this. Having office feuds greatly affect performance. It's really difficult when people are not able to take constructive criticism. cathshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17608839714896360092noreply@blogger.com