Lately I’m in a pensive mood and I miss my two sisters whose living now abroad. Sisters are different from brothers because they understand my mood swings, they can go to the mall with me without boredom, and they can have chit-chat with me the whole afternoon and talk about clothes, shoes, bags and many other girl things. They’ve been here last holidays and few months back but I still yearn for their companies. I’m really happy when they’re here, makes me feel I’m not the only person responsible for many things because I’m not the eldest. I remember those school days when we’re still all together in one house and one place. Of course my elder sister was busy with her things as she’s a lot older than us but my youngest sister was the one that I played the most.

It’s usually dolls that we played back then when we’re still small girls. Toys then were simpler, no online games, no PSPs and other high tech gadget’s games just pure fun play of dolls, jack stones, ball games and board games. I can’t forget those summer days when we’re so engrossed in preparing clothes for our dolls. We were excitedly dressing up our dolls for fashion show and we’re making sure that my doll will win in the show. Of course clothes and accessories were handmade only by my Mom and Auntie but we’re so happy with what we have then.

Now as I browse online for doll clothing I was amazed at the wide variety of beautiful dresses, sports clothes, skirts, socks, accessories and other clothing. It was so easy to dress your doll now with those pretty clothes and accessories. And when you’re finished with the clothes you’ll have to find some 18 inch doll shoes to complete the attire. It was like in the old days when we’ll find appropriate shoes for the dress worn by our dolls. Since we’re in the modern days there are clogs, canvas mules, sneakers, tennis shoes and many others. It’s like going back to those old childhood days and now I feel better reminiscing my memorable years with my family and siblings. Guess I’ll just call my niece to pick some items from there. I would want her to have some of those nice things for her doll.

Ok so I’m pmsing right now and part of this achy experience of mine every month, I’m always too emotional and I have this chocolate cravings.

Yesterday afternoon, instead of finishing my online works, I decided to just stay in bed and rest with my jammies on for I really feel cold and achy. I turned on the TV and watched documentaries at QTV11. The episode was about their power review of their old episodes about a reporter who went to Indonesia after the destructive tsunami in 2005. Eventhough it happened many years ago, I can’t help but to cry with the footages that they have shown. I was brought back to the time it happened and oh my goodness I’m are so thankful that my family and I didn’t experience such here in the country.

Oh dear, I guess there’s no more luck that this point and shoot camera of mine will be fixed. It’s been with me for the last 3 years and I have used it most of the times when I need a portable camera. My SIL and a friend is even borrowing it from time to time. Now that my p&s is broken, I have no choice but to use my DLSR camera to take shots.

I guess I have to buy a new one if I have saved enough because I really needed a portable cam that I can put easily on my small bag. I hope I can scour for new styles and prices next weekend along with the door hardware that we need for the house. The door knob in the guest room suddenly got broken too so it needs a replacement as well.

I was watching the International news this evening with my mom and saw the footage of some Pakistanis victims of flood waiting for their food supply from a track. I can’t help but to shed a tear because while waiting in line they hit each other just to get water and food (that looks like an animal food to me), yay. Kids are crying with their mothers and it looks like that they’re all hungry already. Oh, I can’t help but to feel so blessed and wish there’s no poverty.

Even here in our country, we also have very poor families living in shanties and thanks to organizations like Child Charity that can help children all over the world. Their organization can provide a decent meal, clothing and medical supplies for poor kids when someone sponsor a kid. I know there are lots of good and kind-hearted that can make a difference in our society.

About 2 weeks ago, I dreamed of losing my teeth and when I told that to my brother he immediately told me that it’s not a good sign because someone will die. It gave me goosebumps and I know that superstition but I didn’t want to think that it was true.

After about 2 days, we just learned that our neighbor committed suicide and we all can’t believe it. Right after that, another neighbor succumbed to death due to complications of diabetes after 2 days. Still not finish because just the other day another nearby neighbor died of lung cancer. YAY it was just scary!

And would you believe that another neighbor died of cancer again just yesterday? Oh my goodness. Is it pure coincidence? I hope so.

I was struck by a story that I watched about few nights ago on TV. A girl with so much physical disability after getting disease during her highschool days.  Instead of just giving up or just crying of what happened to her, she literally lifted herself with the help of her friends and family.

She accepted wholeheartedly her disease or inability to walk because of muscle dystrophy on her lower extremities. She;’s now continuing to study with the help of some friends and through her computer and it may seem impossible but she wanted to finish college and landed a job. I guess an online work will be best for her bec. she doesn’t need to go out.

Every time I hear stories like this, I can’t help but to be glad and wish that all students will do good in school. There are those who are poor or disabled like her but she has the passion or the will to learn. On the other hand, there are rich kids who have all the money in the world to pay for their tuition fees but they seem to lack enthusiasm to study. Too bad for them, they didn’t know how important education is.

Let this story inspire others as well.

I was so shocked yesterday morning when my brother told me that he learned that a neighbor of ours committed suicide. I really could not believe it up until now on what happened to him. It was really a disaster and it’s giving me goosebumps and I really feel sorry for him.

I’m in disbelief and I always told that maybe someone killed him using his own gun. He was actually found dead  with a gun shot wound on the head at his stock room. He has this small neighborhood store that somewhat went down when a big grocery was built just few steps from his store. It was now rumored that he has too many debts and they think that he can’t pay.

Oh dear, I’m not solve with that rumors but I just hope he’ll find peace and justice if he is a victim.

Recently, I’ve been thankful for Facebook. Aside from having a venue where I can post photos or shout outs that my friends and family can read, it also serves a good place where some of my friends way back in college can find me.

Just the other month, a friend of mine in college whom I have not seen for over a decade already found me through facebook. She messaged me and we exchanged numbers and to my surprise she called me on the phone just yesterday. She’s in New York already living with her family and working as a Med. Tech. It was so nice to hear from her after so many years.

Companies are also gaining benefits from Facebook and those that want to invest on gold and precious metals can now find United States Gold Bureau at Facebook as well. I guess joining social networks can gain them more exposure.

..yey!!! My internet connection that is !!

I’ve been netless for almost 2 weeks here at the house after Storm Basyang and I thought the antenna must have snapped after the strong winds passed us. Saw that there’s no power at my net adaptor when I tried to connect to the net . Mom complained at Smart’s office 2x after my effort in calling them at their hotline fails.

Been ringing their hotline since this morning but still I can’t get through. Luckily the technician called this afternoon saying that they’re going to fix my net. I hurriedly went home to assist them and boom only few mins. I got my net again after they changed the adaptor.

Now, I have more reasons to be online and to stay up late once again. No more sleepover at my shop anymore. Ihope!

Yesterday, I gave myself a break. Went out with girl friends. Eat, eat, eat, chat, chat, gossip, and had fun fun fun!

Love it! They are out once again with their kiddos and for sure they’ll have a blast once again. Thanks ladies for a wonderful time with you all. Till next time!