Happy Summer!

Just like what my sisters and i did when we were younger, i have come up with a list of things i want to accomplish this summer:

1. Fix my college stuff. Yes, they are still on my desk and they are calling me to put them away once and for all.
2. Complete the thesis. Calling on Ohana! Let's meet up soon to finish this. Puhleeaasse. After that, the tita will be off your back. :)
3. Play tennis regularly -- pao, help me here
4. Go swimming. Gosh, as if i'm not dark enough.
5. Play some badminton (chesca?)
6. Put up my highschool and college grad pics (by request from Mama)
7. Read at least 3 books - neverwhere, eragon, and... any suggestions?
8. Do something different with my hair, have a facial, or go to the spa.
9. Go out of town with highschool friends. sana matuloy 'to...
10. Eat in any of these places -- Mr. Kebab, Gulliver's, Circles, Omakase, Goodearth. Anyone who'd like to accompany me? KKB ha!
11. Bake, bake and bake! Now that our new oven is in place, we can finally start baking again. It has been ages since we last opened those recipe books. Chocolate chip cookies, french apple pie, chocolate cake, cream puffs, brownies, cheesecake... this list can go on.

Just this holy week, Lalee and I were looking over our cookbooks and saw these pictures of easter egg cookies.. sige nga, can you figure out w/c ones are our creations and w/c ones are the pictures from the book? Masasabi ko lang, the book can make it look so easy but in reality it's really messy.hehe. Messy but fun. the taste? hmmm. let's just say, they're cute to look at. ask me that again when i'm baking something from my list. ehhehehe.

Me and blogging

I don't think i'm the type who would actually have a blog. First of all, i don't like writing. Second, i'm not comfortable in sharing what i think.. specially not for the whole wide world to see. I guess, with what has been happening recently, i haven't been my normal self and i think i'd like to do something out of character for a change. Also, i thought it would be a great idea to write about all the things i'm thankful for and all the good things happening...haha, kinda like therapy ba? My first entry came from an email way back. I keep it because it reminds me that there is always a reason to be thankful and to be happy. Bee happy!

it's all in how we look at things

May we always be thankful for everything God has given us.. most especially the little things we often take for granted. I am thankful for:

• the mess to clean up after a party because it means i have been surrounded by friends
• the clothes that fit a little too snug because it means i have enough to eat
• my shadow who watches me work because it means i am out in the sunshine
• the spot i find at the far end of the parking lot because it means i am capable of walking
• the piles of laundry and ironing because it means my loved ones are nearby
• the tons of homework and deadlines because it means i am gifted with a brain
• the lawn that needs mowing, windows that needs cleaning, and gutters that need fixing because it means i have a home
• the lady behind me in Church who sings off key because it means i can hear
• weariness and aching muscles at the end of the day because it means that i have been productive
• the alarm that goes off in the early morning hours because it means that

I AM ALIVE