WELCOME 2008!

the COMIA family

January 1, 2008

We are back. We are one. We are G-R-E-E-N. Go La Salle! hehe... (naligaw???)

From all of us: we wish you all good health, peace of mind, geniune happiness, more blessings from Above

at sa mga walang boyfriend dyan...

PLENTY OF BOYS!!! wuhooooooo

for 2008, just a reminder

12 SUGGESTIONS FOR TAKING CARE OF YOURSELF

1. Learn to air your feelings.

Don't keep them bottled up inside you. Share your

sorrows and disappointments with someone you

trust. Remember, expressed feelings are changed feelings.

2. Avoid comparing yourself with others by

admiring their gifts and ignoring your gifts.

This kind of envy causes self-disgust. Put no

one's head higher than your own.

3. Form a small group of people you can call

on for emotional support.

Agree to 'be there' for each other. Offer

advice only when it is asked for. Listen without interrupting.

Take turns talking and listening.

4. Take time to play.

Remember that play is any activity that you do

just because it feels good. Remind yourself that you

deserve to take time to play.

5. Don't forget to laugh, especially at yourself.

Look for the humor in things around you. Let

your hair down more often. Do something silly

and totally unexpected from time to time.

6. Learn to relax.

You can find books, tapes, programs, classes, instructors

and other materials to teach you how to relax. Relaxation

improves the mind, helps the body heal, and feels so

much better than stress and tension.

7. Protect your right to be human.

Don't let others put you on a pedestal. When

people put you on a pedestal, they expect you

to be perfect and feel angry when you let them down.

8. Learn to say no.

As you become comfortable say ing no to the unreasonable

expectations, requests or demands of others you will discover that

you have more compassion. When you do say yes to others, you

will feel better about yourself and the people you're responding to.

9. Change jobs if you are miserable at work.

First, try to figure out if the job is wrong for you or if certain people

are causing you to feel miserable at work. Try paying more attention

to the things you enjoy about your job and less attention to the things

that annoy you. Remember that all jobs have some unpleasant aspects.

10. Stretch your muscles.

Break a sweat. Go for a walk. Ride a bike. Park farther from the door.

Take the stairs. You don't need fancy clothes, club memberships or

expensive equipment to add exercise to your daily life.

11. Practice being a positive, encouraging person.

Each time you give others a word of encouragement

you not only feel better, but you build up your best self.

12. Pay attention to your spiritual life.

Slow down. Practice sitting quietly. Listen to your inner voice.

Spend time thinking about the things which bring peace, beauty

and serenity to your life. Find the courage to follow your own

spiritual path if a traditional religion has not been helpful for you.

~Thomas Wright, LMFT

Marimar... awww!

I've long-wanted to share this epic phrase I got from this infamous primetime show:

"Nang dahil sa pag-ibig, naging malungkot ako. Nang dahil sa pag-ibig, napuno ng poot ang puso ko. Ngayon, Tiya Esperanza, sabihin mo sakin, dapat pa ba akong magtiwala sa pag-ibig?"

-Marimar

2007 Summary

January.
Had the most wonderful new year's eve.
Learned I AM GRADUATING ON TIME. wuhooo

February.
Marched along the Yuchengco Auditorium and PICC

March.
Review, review, review

April.

May.
CPA Board Examination. I came, I saw, I conquered!

June.
I stood infront of aspiring nurses and guided them in their examination, for short, nag-proctor ako.

July.
Entered PwC.
Made a comeback in my cheerdancing career... and had a traumatic experience.

August.
Been a lot busy in work...thanks to our Sportsfest.

September.
Turned 21.

October.
Island-hopped in Pangasinan. Truly a dream come true (partially).

November.
Can't think for this. Please help. Hehe
OOOh, I just remembered. I've been invited to be a part of PwC Christmas Party Committee.

December.
Teambuilding!!!!
Dressed Black, White and Silver
Dressed like a Cowgirl
Drank and sang in Music Mash 21
Lost my Globe sim card (Just send a message if I failed to send you my new number)
Hugged Santa in Toy Kingdom... so as a number of other stuffed toys
Worn a Disney Princess mask
Ate a lot.

Happy Anniversary!

2 cheers for my Blogger account! wuhoo..

Had my first entry on this date two years ago. I can remember well that day... As usual, strong emotions flooded me, fueled my nerves with creative juices ang so the birth of my best outlet, best friend... a great source of belongingness, my love, my butterflings

Thank you for sticking to me. Hehe, as if you have a choice

7 loud bangs for DeofeLhen!

December 25, 2007. I was in my lola's house then, rocking my chair and just enjoying the peacefulness of the season and the bliss of the gathering when a conversation started with this interesting thumbelina. It was a blessing in disguise I will forever cherish. The topics were not clear anymore but whatever they were, I can assume that this conversation was wacky yet intelligent. And of course, friendly.