Betty's beauty

Just read a couple of hours ago. "Ugly Betty" the American version of the highly successful Colombian soap "Yo soy Betty la fea" is now a certified hit in the United States. Geez. Even Americans can't get enough of Betty's "beauty."

I remember watching it back in 2002. At that time, I was working as a librarian in a private school somewhere in Quezon City. It was the single most interesting thing I'd expect to see during those days. My brother would record it. When I'd come home, I'd play it. That's how it went for more than a year.

I adored Betty. So much that I wanted to be like her. I'd often emulate her manner of speaking, fashion sense (if there ever was) and essentially every detail of her. But what really attracted me to this girl is her good heart. After everything that happened to her, she had the grace to love and forgive, to still see life in all its beauty. Her conscientiousness is amazing. Something I can only wish to have. No matter if everyone around her was taking the wrong turn, she kept trudging the right path even if she knew she'd meet difficulties in doing so.

So many good things about Betty...No wonder she appeals to audiences worldwide. Her life makes us reflect on our own struggles. Hopefully, all of us can someday achieve Betty's success...and it's not even fame and fortune. It's a fulfillment, a higher level of happiness and contentment that push us into becoming better individuals capable of loving and caring even after every painful event.

I'm Sorry.

I knew it was going to be difficult but I had to do it or there would never be an end to it. It's not my intention to hurt anyone. I guess it has gone this far because I was too polite. People could sometimes mistake friendliness with something else. Therefore, it's only fair to tell the truth now before it's too late.

I'm sorry if I ever hurt you. There are better opportunities if you only search farther. I want you to be happy and I guess, with me, you won't. Have a wonderful life, my friend.

Ang Barbera ni Daddy

Okay, so it's official now. I've got a new career. Just cut Daddy's hair and he liked it. Even my mom said it looks nice. Hihi...great!

I remember back in my brother's college days, he'd often ask me to cut his hair because he couldn't afford to pay for a decent haircut. That was how poor we were...we still are today, medyo mas angat lang ng konti.

Army cut, 'yung pang ROTC, ganun ang gupit ko sa kanya. Without using razor, nagagawa ko naman. Nobody in school thought that his sister did his hair. Mukha talagang galing barbero! Oh di ba? Hihi...

Ay teka, back to my "ingat ka" goodbye message sa aking OOA (ahem ahem...Object Of Affection 'yun)...My brother keeps poking fun at me. He thinks what I did was ludicrous! I asked him (as if masochista ako 'di ba?) sa perspective ng isang lalaki, sa palagay kaya niya nahalata ng guy na like ko siya? He answered: "Hindi! Hindi naman masyadong obvious! Grabe! Hindi ah!" Tapos, he smiled at me sarcastically. Kainis!!!! I wasn't using my head when I said that to the guy I like. Pero talaga...I meant it when I said, "ingat ka." I honestly wish him well. Sana lang hindi niya nahalata...Such a bummer! Waaaaah!!!!

First off, bad news...The last surviving kitten passed away yesterday. It was sooooooo heartbreaking. Huhu...Ang kyut pa naman nung kuting. Sayang...

On to another topic...I think I might have made somebody's life difficult yesterday. Some girl working for a credit card company was so insistent as I talked to her on the phone. Pinakiusapan ko naman siya pero ang kulit pa rin niya.

All these years, I've been trying to be the nicest person I can be for anyone. Kaya lang minsan, kapag nasasaid yung pasensya ko, lumalabas talaga ang katarayan ko. I was so damn pissed, I didn't care if my officemates were observing me na pala. Nakakahiya. I mean, really...losing my cool is so not me!

I ended the phone conversation with a "thank you, goodbye" pero up until this time, I feel bad, really bad that I acted that way to a total stranger. I know it's her work, but could she have been more sensitive of the feelings of the person she was talking to at the other end of the line? Mahirap bang intindihin na hindi ako ang dapat kausapin at may mas tamang oras para tumawag siya?

I'm sorry talaga... Kung mababawi ko lang yung pagtataray ko, ginawa ko na. I sent a pop up immediately after the incident sa officemate ko. Sinabi ko nga how much I regret what happened. Okay lang daw 'yun. At least nalaman ko raw na tao lang ako, hindi dingding. Ngek!

Si Ate Lani, ung officemate kong friend na rin, lagi akong kinakantyawan na ako raw ay isang back-to-back concert...meaning, ung front at back ko raw magkahawig. Hehe...I admit naman hindi ako sexy. Oks lang, di naman ako hurt. Aliw nga ako sa joke niya sa akin. Kaya imbes na malungkot ako, natawa na lang ako sa hirit niya. Hehe...mukha ba talaga akong dingding? Nyahaha!!!

Now going back to the phone conversation, if I could do it again, I would've been more tactful and nice. Pero hindi ko na maibabalik 'yung moment kaya nga ang hiling ko na lang, sana mawala na ang guilt sa puso ko. I'm sorry...

Still can't get enough of Manny's win a couple of hours ago. Guess I might be feeling this way for the next days. At least, there's a reason to be happy...Anyways, Manny sure is a devil in the ring. It seems as if he wants to annihilate anyone who dares to fight him. But when he gets interviewed and starts answering in English, feels like I'm the one who worries for him. Oh well, at least he's trying. His English might sound funny but at least he's exerting an effort into speaking it. As the saying goes, practice makes perfect. That's the only way to learn...

Mexican star Thalia is a classic example. When she visited the country in 1996, she couldn't utter a single English word. Nada. After moving to the United States (apparently trying out an unsuccessful singing career and finally marrying Mariah Carey's ex-flame Tommy Motolla) the popular Mexican star now speaks great English.

My point is, in America, they don't care if you speak their language poorly. As long as they are able to understand what you mean, there's no problem. They won't laugh or think less of you. People these days are becoming less proficient in English because of a fear of committing a grammatical mistake. It's in our culture...When somebody speaks bad English, we get all entertained. We shouldn't be too critical. Being proficient in the English language isn't a parameter in rating somebody's intelligence.

Ma man Manny Pacquiao won against Erik Morales by way of KO in the third round! Morales dropped in the second round but was able to fight back. He dropped again nearly halfway through to the third round, got back again but this time looked less sturdy and so helpless. Towards the end of the third round, El Terrible went down again and decided to stop all the punishment he's been receiving from Pacquiao by refusing to continue on with the fight.

What an awesome news! My dad and brother have been tuned in to the radio station covering the bout as early as 7 am. Talk about fanatics, everyone of us is a true blue Pacman addict. Hehe...

Congrats Manny!

I'm super excited to watch the Pacquiao-Morales showdown today. Who will win the battle and bring pride to his country? We'll see! For now, leme juz get sum sleep ok? Am lethargic na kasi ya know. Ahehe

It's been such a long time since I last posted on this sort of personal site of mine. Anyways, I'm glad to be back.

Nothing progressive has been happening in my life lately. Erm, there probably are a few good things to rave about like newfound friends, a drastic rise in self-confidence and the nearly impeccable health of my loved ones...Just that, my "biggest" wishes are still up there, hanging in the air, waiting for an answer and still hoping for a blessing from the Lord Almighty.

Don't get it wrong. I do love my life. Life in itself is a blessing. I wouldn't want to trade places with anybody because I've learned to accept and love what I have and what I don't have.

All I need is to feel satisfied with my life. It's not even aspiring for higher income or wanting to be better than everyone else...It's just the need to do what I've always wanted to do. And that though it's not possible at the moment, at least I'm taking a few steps toward attaining it.

I know the Lord knows my heart's desires. He never fails to remind me of His presence each time I need Him and even at times when I think I don't...but really I do.

A few times, I tend to forget that He's with me. But I know He won't ever leave me. I believe soon enough He'll give me what I have been wishing for all this time. He's just teaching me the long difficult road so that when the opportunity comes knocking on my door, I'll appreciate it more and will do everything to not let it slip away easily.