January 26, 2009 by ajay
I remember the time when love failed me
and to be reminded of the present
where I have someone who’ll think about me and my family
more than he’ll think about himself.
It is a nice wonderful feeling
to experience that just when you think you’ll grow old
struggling with your seeming emptiness
someone will come along
loving you for who, and what, you are.. warts, wrinkles and all
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January 16, 2009 by ajay
Lumaki akong kaharap lang ang dagat kaya naman ako ay nabibighani kapag nakakakita ng tanawing tulad nito. Natatandaan ko noong ako’s maliit pa, nakikita ko ang mga mandaragat na pumapalaot sa kanilang bangka tuwing umaga. At pag gabi naman, naririnig ko sa aking kwarto ang paghampas ng alon sa mga bato.Too good to be true, pero totoo.
Masasabi mo ngang malayo na ang narating ko kasi nasa Maynila na ako. Pero ano naman ang panama ng mga naglalakihang mall at gusali ng siyudad sa puting buhangin at malawak na dagat na kinagisnan ko? Kahit wala man gaanong pinagpiyestahan na TV at tsokolate sa paglaki, nakaukit na sa isip ko ang mistulang paraisong kinamulatan na yon.
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January 16, 2009 by ajay
If you’re a Filipino hard put in getting a visa at the US Embassy, this is not for you. But in case you’re still interested, read on –
Citizens of countries under the US Visa Waiver Program will now have to make an extra effort to enter the US. This is made possible with the Electronic System for Travel Authorization implemented last January 12 by the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Prospective passengers are now required to apply online for travel authorization at least 72 hours before their trip.
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January 14, 2009 by ajay
This year-ender is coming a bit late, since another year is obviously beginning. But it feels poignant to reminisce how full of milestones and pitfalls my 2008 was. For 2009, I can only wish for peace, stability and of course, never-ending love. Best wishes to us all!
January – New Year, New Dear. My online knight in shining armor flies into town to spend New Year’s with me, and we do so at Sofitel’s New Year Countdown by the bay. Sparks fly, literally. We go on a long drive with the kids to Baguio, and afterwards decide to fly by our twosome to Batanes.
Little did we know that what awaited us as we struggled to get out of the island-paradise. Our three days and two nights vacation package became eight days and seven nights ‘stranded in no-man’s land’ package. Our travel agency rescues us by wiring money from Manila, since there were limited ATMs, plus Visa & Mastercard were unheard of in the island. In the meantime, we were so tortured waiting for the flights to resume that we joked about going to Taiwan instead, since it was nearer to Batanes than Manila. The much-maligned Asian Spirit would eventually become Zest Air.
February – A generally quiet month. By the time Valentine’s Day approached, I get accustomed to the wonders of ‘online delivery.’ I reciprocate by posting pics of a meal I prepared for him. At around this time, the Sweetheart wins an online ‘Tell Your Love Story’ Contest 
March – More food trips. The family just spends Holy week in Manila. The blogosphere is agog with the expose on the Gucci Gang, and I get to have an interview with Brian Gorrell.
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January 5, 2009 by ajay
It’s Litratong Pinoy taym once again at okay ang tema ngayong linggo na ito: kahit ano puwedeng ipaskil at isulat. Pero bago ang lahat, binabati ko kayong lahat ng Happy New Year, gaano man ka-belated.
I like the New Year kasi it gives me an excuse to make resolutions na hindi naman lahat natutupad. Sa 2009, ito ang gusto ko:
1. Kumain ng mas maraming gulay at prutas. Mag-ehersisyo. Nakakatamad kasi.
2. Mag-blog pa rin, pero iwasan ang pagiging adik sa Plurk at Facebook
3. Magsuot ng mas maraming palda kesa pantalon, para naman feeling lady (hehe)
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