Happy Holidays!

I'm back at work today from my christmas vaca. So how's everyone? Hope you all had a wonderful Christmas!

About a week ago, I doubt that we'll have a happy noche buena this year but I was wrong. My mindset was changed when I went to hear a mass and the priest said "Decide if you want to be merry this Christmas". I told this to my sibs and they too decided to have a merry christmas and not worry (just for one day) about our problems.

My older brother and I are the ones in charge of cooking. I created the menu and he helped with the cooking. We cooked chicken alfredo, mashed potato, fried chicken, nachos, panna cotta, ham, etc. The best part is sharing one table with our family and the newest member, little Akiko Savannah. She made our Christmas more special.

The next day, 25th, was our family's annual reunion/christmas party and as always we all had a blast laughing and playing games. My cousins spent the night in our house just like the old days when they used to spend the summer with us. Funny thing though that we (6 big persons) slept in one room, despite having 3 spare rooms, and kwentuhan til we fell asleep. This is how our parents brought us up because that's how they grew up. They wanted us to be closer and treat one another as sibs. I love them like my own brothers and sisters! Oh how I miss being young.

Christmas is about family. Need I to say more?

New Year's Resolution... NOT!

I'M NOT GOING TO WRITE ANY RESOLUTIONS THAT I WANT TO DO OR ACCOMPLISH BY 2011. Coz I always end up not accomplishing ANY from my "list". But this I promise, is true, I'll do better and be great this 2011 and the years after that. That's the only way I know how to live these days despite everything that's been happening around me.

2010 taught me to not give up easily, to have faith, to love and to be merry, to not judge, to not hate, to understand and to be great. 2010 is the worst year in my 21 years of existence, as I turn 22 next year, I still have lots of things to learn and experience. I'm taking it one day at a time step by step. Most importantly, 2010 has taught me to slow down and think every actions and decisions I have to make for it will decide what will happen in the future.

As Christmas is fast approaching, I can only thank all my friends, my family, and those, thru their simple actions, made me feel loved and appreciated. I hope I echoed that appreciation. I do wish you a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. This is my gift to you, my sincerity as a friend, a relative, and as a good child of the Lord.

To Him, thank you for always being there. I used to question your power and existence but now I know that you have plans for all of us and I offer my all to you. Things happen for a reason and this is just your way of teaching us to learn from our mistakes. Thank you for all the problems, it made me stronger. It made me realize my shortcomings.

xxoo, _M

MY CHRISTMAS WISH THIS YEAR: A NOKIA C7

I know I already asked for a fossil watch here but since my brother gave me his old swatch watch (tonguetwisteralert!) I'm OK with a hand me down. But but this NOKIA C7 will make my 2010 year a little better.

Dear Santa, I've been a good girl this year and I deserve this C7. Please make me a happy kid this Christmas, pretty please?
It's my dream phone! I'm dying to own this sexy C7!

I love everything about it and it's about time for my 4-year old phone to retire. A cellphone perfect for my blogging because of it's 8MP camera (ya heard it right), updating my socnets (social networks) with it's integrated social networks feature and just to show and brag the beauty of C7 because of it's sleek design that is hard to not notice.

It takes my breath away. *drools* Can make anyone jealous!

New work x Love

Nice. That can pass as a clothing store name.  One month since I've started working here. So far so good. My officemates are nice and they welcomed me well. It's just a little lonely during lunch since I eat alone, when there's no intern. It made me miss my former officemates more. We were like family (crazy siblings) during lunch. We eat, laugh, tease, and get drunk together. Those were the days when it didn't feel like I was working at all. But I'm happy where I am right now. I need to be serious with work! So not me. LOL

My BOYS

Uhm not really. LOL

Been fangirling for a week now because of Sungkyunkwan Scandal's Lee Sun Joon (portrayed by Micky Yoochun of JYJ). A week of series and movies exchange with my boss and Shiri, my new friend. Then I realized that there's something in common with them...

Micky Yoochun of JYJ

from his twitter account

I really really like him in Sungkyunkwan Scandal. His character, is my type of guy.

He smiles with his eyes and lips and look at those cheeks! LOL

Yoo Ah-in from Sungkyunkwan Scandal

 Lee Min Ho from Boys Over Flowers

Jerry Yan from Meteor Garden

If you already watched the shows I've mentioned above, you have an idea what type of guy turns me on. Yeah, I like guys (or the characters that they are playing) that are reserved, clean looking, romantic, has a bad boy image, smart, has a lot of sense of humor, humble, will do anything to protect me, is comfortable of himself and of course, will love my imperfections. I don't like very pretty (prettier than me) looking guys and playboys. I had my fair share of playboys and it didn't go well.

I'm going gaga over Micky Yoochun right now. Watched all his videos last night in youtube and I'm in love. HAHAHA. This too shall pass. And this is why I kinda hate watching Korean drama esp that has a romantic comedy theme. I always fell in love with the leading man. I'm a hopeless romantic. *sigh* How I wish I can meet one of them (especially Micky Yoochun, I added him on twitter lolz)! In my dreams. I need to wake up soon but I'd rather sleep and never wake up coz Yoochun's in it! *evilsmirk

What stuck to me the most with what my boss' said about boys was...

Don't rush to marry or fall in love. It'll come your way when you least expect it.

 So Micky Yoochun, when I visit Korea someday please make it sure that our paths will cross. ;)

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La Familia Dacillo

One weekend that gather us all -- Akiko's Christening. The Caneba-Dacillo Family was complete, mom, dad, ate + hubby, kuya + wifey + akiko, kuya and me. It was a fun two days so far and two weekends after, Akiko spent the weekend with us. She's so adorbs eventhough she woke us all in the middle of the night and was crying the entire night. Gotta love babies! <3

Mom, Kuya Kiko, Ate Joy, Akiko, Me, and Dad

Ate Joy, Me, Kuya Daryl, Mom, Akiko and Dad

This is our growing family now. I can't wait to have more niece or nephew! 

 

Dad holding her first granddaughter :)

Mom and Akiko at Our Lady of Fatima Church, Imus, Cavite

This is Happiness. I couldn't ask for more. :)

I feel happier and contented ever since I stopped working. I don't know why though I miss working and seeing and working with other people. I know my parents will appreciate if I find work soon but I'm happy spending more time with them and vice versa. Yay! I'm going loco already.

Dear work, please find me. Thanks. Marj :)

"It was a mistake"

"It was a mistake" said my mom referring to my old work. I didn't see it that way though, I had fun while I was there but she was right. I was so excited to work back then and when I was interviewed and the boss oriented me with the organization and the work will be doing I got so excited and I said yes. I didn't know that my parents especially my mom was against it. She didn't tell me. It's been four months since I last went there and still I'm having a hard looking (or waiting) for another job. She keeps on saying til today "You working there was a complete mistake. We (she and my dad) didn't know that you accepted that job already, you should've waited" but it was too late.

I didn't feel that it was a job. I feel that it was more of an internship because of the environment and how fun it was working with my officematee besides where on earth will you find a department that is filled with UP grads and within your age range. We had a blast! It was more of a party for me than real work. I wished it lasted longer but I think God has his way of saying "Enough is Enough".

Thankfully though I still have communication with my former officemates and we can party everytime we want, that is if we have the money to partey!

Funny thing also how my future boss (since I'm not yet officially hired) calls me whenever I feel down and want to give up and look for another job. But she has the right timing everytime! She never fails to call me, or I'll call her, every week and I must say every week she has a good news for me. Thank God.

Yeah, I guess it was a mistake to accept a job without thinking long term but it was a mistake that I learned and gained a lot. It was a beautiful mistake. It was a lesson learned.

As the saying goes, making a mistake without correcting the it is like making another mistake. We should all learn from our own mistakes.

:)

Is it a good thing or a bad thing when someone tells you that you act and think mature for your age? Two people that I used to have a thing for told me that I act and think mature for my age and it didn't go well for me, we ended up not talking after that. Haha! Was it their way of saying "you're too mature for me? and I don't like you"?

Whatever it is, as my friend said, "I'm not mature enough, it's just that my parents raised me well" And that's soooo true. :)

The Call

As I was watching the afternoon gossip show, my phone rung and I answered it without knowing who it was -- the number is not yet registered on my phone. To my surprise, the caller was a 'he'. So we talked, kamustahan lang, he asked questions about something and I was answering it naman. Then suddenly he was like "Uhm I wanted to ask you this before pa... Ung relationship status (referring to Facebook), ok ka na ba?" I answered "Ha? Anong relationship?" I thought he was asking me about my relationship status. He further explained it "I've been hearing and reading things about you and it's not good. People are being rude behind your back and I was like "teka lang, unfair naman ata sa'yo un" Kasi nasubabayan ko naman ang story nyo and I know what really happened"

I replied "I don't know what people are saying about me because I don't care really coz the same as you are, I know what REALLY happened and I know the truth. I have no hard feelings to anyone. If there are still people making big fuss about everything I say or do, it's their problem man not mine. I'm not gonna stoop to their level, I know better." And we just both laughed. Things like that make a good topic for chikahan. I'm glad that happened! LOL

It was the call the changed my whole mood today. To the caller, thank you for calling. We're not that close but I really appreciated those words -- written and not written here -- you gave me. Yay! You made me happy until tomorrow. Haha! I guess I'll be seeing you soon? Hmm we'll see.

xoxo

I know I'm destined to do something. I know I want to do something. But what is it?? *sigh*

Baby Savannah

Akiko Savannah Lara-Dacillo.
Born on June 22, 2010. Daughter of my Kuya Francis and sis-in-law Ate Aileen. She's our little princess. So precious. Little Savie (my nickname for her) is sooo cute! She looks more like her mom. Can't wait to visit her again on her baptism this August.





Welcome to the Dacillo Family, Little Savannah! You're a lucky baby. Sooo much love from both sides. <3 Aunt Marj love you so much! You'll be my "baby" na rin. Swear! Get ready for Hello Kitty gifts from me. Will spoil you to death. LOL

matchmaking / matchmakers

Few years back, I remember my cousin's husband made me date his brother, a guy named Michael Chang online. Yes, he's from Taiwan but with Filipino roots. We "dated" for awhile but we never got the chance to meet. I wonder what happened why it didn't work out between us and why our online relationship failed. LOL. Btw, He's nice and cute.

Haha 'twas funny how they (relatives) were teasing and matching us back then. Major laughtrip! I was nice enough to say yes (what was I thinking??) to date him, interesado din pala ako noh? He's cute kasi.

So if you're the Michael Chang I've met online and happens to read this blog and you're here in the Philippines, message me here dude! :)

I blog because...

I blog because... It's the only way I can express my own opinion without people making a big fuss about it. I don't usually blog how I hate other people it's just wrong and I have no time to hate. I'm a bum but hating is not worth my time and effort.

I blog because... I want to practice my english. You see, English is not my main language. I grew up with nannies until I was 19y/o. Being with my nannies 24/7 exposed me with Tagalog Pocketbooks as my bedtime stories instead of the english children's literature. I suck at english grammar. Pardon my grammar errors to those grammar nazis reading my blog. :)

I blog because... I can. I'm encouraging everyone especially those teens who are at lost with themselves. Blogging is a great way to release steam and let it all out. People won't judge you here.

Waddup?

O-kay... Enough hiatus and back to blahgging. Wowsa! Lot of things happened for the past 5 months. To summarize my five months: I got dumped, reconnected with my friends aka support group, drank everyday since I got dumped, my contract expired, jobless, and a forever bum.

Nah! All is well now. Friends have been very very supportive and comforting during those times. Salamat for the everyday inuman! Thank you, gu(a)ys! I also got a job, yes, someone hired me but I'm still waiting for an exam before I can start working. Waiting, waiting, and waiting. The only thing I can do now. I'm excited though. I want this job to last and I'll work hard to save, save, and save.

Within the year I want to accomplish the following:
>Take and PASS LAE
>Apply and be ACCEPTED in a scholarship abroad
>SAVE money to buy something for my parents' new house
>Be a super duper uber cool and nice aunt to our family's little princess Savannah
>Be a good employee and a better catholic, friend and daughter
>Travel somewhere--local or international
>BE THE BEST TO ACCOMPLISH THIS LIST

I want to do well this year. :)
Seriously, the past several months was spent of being wild and wasted and that's totally over for me. Enough is enough. I want to move on, do good, and be great!

And this I promise, I'll update this blog more often. Ciao!

Letting it out

You know what hurt the most for the past week? It's the anonymous feeling between us.
It's as if you don't know me anymore and you forgot everything that happened between us.

I've made a promise that no matter what, I'll always be there for you. I'm keeping that promise in my heart and I think it'll be just fair to keep your part of that promise.

You've ended it but I chose to hold on and to not let go. Its not that easy.
Deep inside I'm still wishing that you'll come back but, as you've said, I'm not hoping. Those months were the happiest and that what's matters to me the most. I've kept our differences aside and it'll remain that way.

I don't know if you'll be able to read this but let me say this:
I love you and thank you for everything. 23.


x0x0,
_M_

Happy Birthday Mom!

ILY

I am reposting this because I love someone right now.
Very much.
23

This pic was taken before my thesis presentation. Truthfully, I did my thesis proposal in less than a week. One whole week of sleeping late, non-stop writing, and whining. It's been over a year now since this pic was taken, Dec.11, 2008 to be exact. The other girl in the pic is Kate.
I remember how nervous I am before, during, and after the presentation. I said to myself, I'll graduate no matter what it takes.

This is during the presentation where the panelists told me to sit and we'll discuss further my topic. At this point, I was nervous that they'll tell me that I need to change my topic and needs to present again. Luckily, they didn't. I left the room dazed of what happened during my 20minute presentation. I barely remember what the panelist told me.

It's been over a year... and I miss school.
I miss studying and in the company of my friends.
Seven months of work and I'm not happy happy.

x0x0,
_M_

Where it all began--LIS Congress 2009

I just got home from LIS Congress 2010.This is the second year that the UP Library and Information Science Students' Association held the said event. Yes, only two years and the LIS Congress is making waves in the profession.

So where it all began?

Mainly, it was my idea to start a big event that will gather all LIS (Library and Information Science) Students in Metro Manila and that's the main objective of the LIS Congress. And that to be a venue where all LIS Students can gather and share their ideas and meet one another in one roof. This is not solely to have an IGP (Income Generating Project) but to start an annual gathering of LIS Students by LIS Students and the LIS Professionals as well. We wanted a collaboration with other universities that is offering LIS course to strengthen the bond of the students for the profession.

LIS Congress is not created just because we wanted to, we didn't push to held the event just because we have the resources to do it but because we wanted something to contribute to the profession of Librarianship. This is our little gift to the School of Library and Information Studies that nurtured for four years or so.


It was a big challenge. All the preparations, planning, and execution. There was a lot of behind the scenes drama but we've pulled it of. By we, I meant Jen, Von and myself. Yes, only the three of us were the committee of everything. Big thanks to them and our frequent "discussions/brainstorms", the LIS Congress 2009 went well.

But this year's LIS Congress is a different thing, a different story involving different people.
Their story might be different from ours.

Different means better.

I don't know how they do it. I don't know what went behind the scenes but I know one fact that UPLISSA rocks!

I hope they'll make a blog about it also to let others know how life changing LIS Congress can be for its organizing committee.

After today's event...
I'm a proud mama when I saw how successful this year's congress was.
I'm a proud alumni of the organization that I call my family in University of the Philippines-Diliman.
I'm a proud LIS Professional for I saw the growth of the profession because of the topics discussed.
I'm just proud of UPLISSA especially the LIS Congress Organizing Committee.
Thank God, I was able to hold my tears the whole day. You never know how proud and happy I am. Thank you for continuing what we've started... As I said last year, this is just the beginning of what we can do for the profession!

Our "baby event" is a now toddler.

Kudos UPLISSA!
Kudos LCOC!

Wishes for a better and larger LIS CONGRESS 2011! :D

x0x0,
_M_

Singapore in June!

Officemate Anj and I booked our flights for Singapore this June.
To be honest, this is my first travel abroad and sans the parents.
I'm a bit scared.
Been thinking what to bring and what to do during our 5-day stay there.
In less than 6 months, I need to save money for the trip and prolly buy a new digicam.
And I also need to plan our itinerary. Me wants to go to Malaysia via bus if time permits.

This is Major! :)

xoxo,
_M_