at exactly this time 4 years ago, i gave birth to a beautiful baby girl…and i named her Gabriell Oriana.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, my dearest daughter GABY!
it’s been 4 months since i’ve hugged and kissed you. know that i’m missing you everyday, and i’m counting the days that i’ll be with you again. i love you, baby! =)
i called my mom earlier, and talked to my daughter. she was very excited, she kept screaming out her stories that i couldn’t understand most of what she was saying. but it was great to just hear her voice again.
when i got the chance to talk to my mom, she told me a story about my daughter asking my dad what his name was. my dad answered, “Antonio” then my daughter wrote his name while my mom was spelling it for her. that was an achievement and i felt happy. 
my mom said she saved the paper that my daughter wrote on so they could show it to me when i get back. <3
February had it’s ups and downs, but I survived and had fun doing it!
It started with a birthday party of one of my college teammates, which he celebrated at Sneaky Pete’s and Envy. That party was a blast. I got a taste of what the night life here in MN is.
Then I got to watch the American Idiot Broadway Show. It amazed me that the writer was able to use all Green Day songs, connect them and create a story. I loved the very talented cast, specially when 21 Guns and Wake Me Up When September Ends were sung.
I was also able to watch part of the AMA Arenacross Series. The last leg of the 2011-2012 season was held at Target Center, and I got to experience the sights, sounds, and smell of motorcross racing. It was fun to watch pro racers battle it out on the arena!
Aside from those, I started playing badminton again. I think the last time I held a racket prior to this was almost a year ago. The first night I played I felt out of place, but I got the hang of it again…and playing became a weekly thing. We play 3 hours on Wednesdays at Apple Valley Community Center.
Finally, I got to visit San Francisco! It was exciting to see my brothers again after so many years!!! They both toured me around Sanfo and I had fun spending time with them. I missed them so much that we talked about a lot of stuff…and it’s like we just saw each other yesterday! I even got to meet with their friends. It was also nice to visit with my cousins, nieces and nephews. We actually had a mini-reunion! LOL!
On the other hand..my mom told me that my daughter has started having tantrums lately…and it makes me sad because I know she does that because she misses me a lot. And I miss her a lot! I really wish we could be together right now. *sighs* I’m just thinking…2 months down. I’ll see you soon, Gaby! Love you! =)
i know, i know…it’s been 48 years since my last post! ok, that’s an exaggeration. haha!
i had a great ending for 2011..the very last day, i flew to the US for an on-site assignment. yes, i’m in MN. and so far, i have:
1. attended 2 parties — new year’s eve (the day i arrived) and a going-away party
2. learned how to comfortably drive on the freeway and on snow-covered streets
3. been visited by college friends from New Jersey, North Dakota and Toronto
4. learned how to ski
i am having fun here, thanks to my housemates and friends.
of course, i am missing my baby a lot already. most times, i wish that she was with me during my adventures. we try to talk at least thrice a week via skype, but i miss hugging, kissing, and smelling her even if she did not take a bath. lol! homesickness has been very hard to deal with, but i’m surviving. i just keep on hoping that it’ll get better soon, while keeping in mind that i won’t be away for much longer. 
anyway, i am looking forward to my upcoming trip to SFO. i just booked a flight and i’m really really excited to see my brothers, cousins, nieces and nephews — hopefully some friends too!
it’s almost the end of 2010..and it makes me look back at the past twelve months of my life. Here are some of the highlights:
Jan - our team that time received news that the number of resources in our region will be cut into half. four people were being laid off due to redundancy. it was heartbreaking, but we couldn’t really do anything about it.
Feb - friends from davao attended a seminar here in manila and i was able to meet up with them.
Mar - the remaining members of our team received news that we were all going to be laid off.
Apr - interviews. interviews. interviews. gaby’s 2nd birthday, which we celebrated at McDonald’s.
May - new job. new friends. new project.
Jun - daddy (my uncle) passed away. =(
Jul - i was able to watch “cats”. great show. thanks to my officemate who had free tickets. =)
Aug - gaby’s hospitalization. she had imon-imon. thank God she has a medical card.
Sep - celebrated my birthday with my closest friends. even got to take a picture with Luis Manzano. =)
Oct - gaby’s first halloween experience. i dressed her up as little red riding hood. she had fun trick-or-treating.
Nov - my cousin ate ann visited from the US. it was fun hanging with her again after so many years.
Dec - my first christmas party with my current company. given that, i had to be part of the participants for our department — MS. i was even assigned to be the lead for the presentation. but all the hard work paid off when we won 2nd. first time ever for our department to be in the top 3. i’m really proud of my team!
my 2010 had its ups and downs. good thing i always have my family and friends with me throughout all the joys and heartaches. =)
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