dst

yesterday marked the official start of spring here. we all changed our clocks and advanced it an hour since the daylight saving time (DST) is already implemented. i don’t know why, but i’m extra sleepy today. maybe it’s psychological. feels like i lost an hour of my life. haha. weird.

#justsaying

“antonio”

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

second month

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! =)

a thousand years

by Christina Perri

Heart beats fast, colors and promises
How to be brave, how can I love when I’m afraid
To fall but watching you stand alone
All of my doubt suddenly goes away somehow

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darlin’ don’t be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

Time stands still, beauty I know she is
I will be brave, I will not let anything take
Away what’s standing in front of me
Every breath, every hour has come to this

One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darlin’ don’t be afraid I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

One step closer
One step closer

I have died everyday waiting for you
Darlin’ don’t be afraid, I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

And all along I believed I would find you
Time has brought your heart to me I have loved you
For a thousand years
I’ll love you for a thousand more

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I’ve been hearing this song lately on the radio, and I got captivated. Apparently, it’s part of the Breaking Dawn part 1 movie of the Twilight Saga. With all the fuss yesterday, I felt it apt to share this song.

Belated Happy Valentine’s Day, everyone! =)

a month so far

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!