i think i

...i'm finally hooked on Kdramas!

Autumn in my Heart, aka Endless Love I, is my first ever Korean drama to appreciate. I mean loved it so much! This drama introduced me to Jenny and Andrew, my well-loved couple. However, this is a tragic story and it cost me volumes of tears. I admit that.

This is a nice picture of Jessie (SHK) and Justine (Bi) from my favorite drama, Full House. I laughed my heart out watching this.


My favorite couple of all times! SHK and Won Bin better known as Jenny and Andrew.

Here’s Song Hye Kyo…the most beautiful woman in my eyes! Ain’t she lovely?

Won Bin (Andrew) is the cutest guy in the planet [pardon my exaggeration!] !

Full House is a romantic comedy, I may say among the best Korean dramas ever produced. It’s my most favorite K-drama…ever! Song Hye Kyo made an excellent performance in her role as Jessie Han. She’s opposite the singer Bi, who plays Justine Lee.

Sweet 18 is another Korean romantic comedy that now clouds my K-addiction!

This couple is Lee Dong Gun and Han Ji Hye from Sweet 18. They are lovely and it excites me learning that they are real-life sweethearts! I know them by the name Lea and Matthew.

I'm fond of romantic comedies, light dramas in particular. I certrainly refuse heavy dramas now. What I actually needed is a dose of feel-good shows and stress-free scenarios. And most especially, peace that comes from the Lord.

puzzle me

Aidz said i might want to try this... here goes...

And so it was …

The most attended DGF in history!

We have more than 800 participants from different sectors of society, including government officials, students, media, political icons, and more!

Thank God it was a success. Thank God He put the prayer in my heart this morning. *relief*

I'm so tired.

8th DGF tomorrow

8th Diliman Governance Forum

our office [Center for Leadership, Citizenship and Democracy in the National College of Public Administration and Governance, University of the Philippines -CLCD, UP NCPAG] will sponsor this one. the theme is: Citizen's Action against Corruption. i was asked to lead the invocation... that means in front of media men and the hundreds of people attending the event, including our university's icon people, my dean, my director, and the many other students and professionals, and speakers in the event. what i'll do, i'll pray with my heart like i used to.

Lord,
i'll be speaking with you and not with anyone else. Bless me, please.
Thank you, Lord Jesus.

i will deeply appreciate if someone would pray for me tomorrow. and that our event will be successful. thanks.

another day

what do i have to post today? well...

maybe this song!


I THINK I - BYUL (ENGLISH VERSION)
From FULL HOUSE OST
Credits: AsiaFinest

I refused to believe that it could be so,
there's no way that I'm in love with you,
I lied to myself that it's just a petty jealousy,
that I must be feeling lonely, but I cannot hide it anymore.

I think I love you
But it must be so, Cause I miss you without you,
I cannot do anything,
and you are always on my mind,
so seeing this, it must be, I was unaware,
but now I can see that your presence have delved deeply into my heart.

We are not meant for each other,
and being friends is the best thing for us,
there isn't a single thing we have in common,
so I claimed there's no way we can be lovers,
but I don't want to make excuses anymore.

I think I love you
But it must be so, Cause I miss you without you,
I cannot do anything,
and you are always on my mind,
so seeing this, it must be, I was unaware,
but now I can see that your presence have delved deeply into my heart.

Why didn't I know that it was you,
Why couldn't I see it when it was right in front of me,
it was beside me all along,
but only now can I see love.

I think I love you
But it must be so, Cause I miss you without you,
I cannot do anything,
and you are always on my mind,
so seeing this, it must be, I was unaware,
but now I can see that your presence have delved deeply into my heart.


I THINK I (KONGLISH VERSION)

Gurorri obdago ahneerggohrago miduhjyo um-
naega gudaehr saranghandan eemardo an.dwaejyo um-
gwaenhan jeertoo.ilrggorago naega oaerowoon.gabodago
jashinur sohgyu.boajiman eejehn dunun nahn
gamchursooga.obnun.goryo-

I Think I Love You
guruhn.gaboayo-Cause I Miss You gudaeman obsumyun
nahn ahmoo.godo mohago ja.ggoo.saeng.gahgnago
eeruhngur bomyun amooraedo-

I'm Falling For you nahn mohrrajiman-
Now I Need you uh.nusaenga nae mam gipungoae ajoo
kugeh jarijabun gudaeui mosubur eejehn bo.ayo~ um-

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Oorin ahnuoorrindago chin.goo gugeh ddahg jodago um-
hanabootuh yurgae dodaecheh moh hangaerado manungeh obnundeh-
uhddo.gehsagweer sooinyago mardo.andwaenun.yaegirago
margomyuh doorruh daejimam eejehdunun nahn
gurugiga.shirun.goryo-

I Think I Love You guruhn.gaboayo-
Cause I Miss You gudaeman obsumyunnahn
ahmoo.godo mohago ja.ggoo.saeng.gahgnago
eeruhngur bomyun amooraedo-
I'm Falling For you nahn mohrrajiman-
Now I Need you uh.nusaenga nae mam gipungoae ajoo
kugeh jarijabun gudaeui mosubur eejehn bo.ayo~ Hoo~

wae morrajyo gudaera.nungur Woo~
wae mobwajyo baroh apindeh ~~Hoo~yeh-
guh dongahn eeruhgeh baroh naegyuteh eessunundeh
wae eejesuya sarangee boeenungunji ~~Hoo-

I Think I Love You guruhn.gaboayo-
Cause I Miss You gudaeman obsumyunnahn
ahmoo.godo mohago ja.ggoo.saeng.gahgnago
eeruhngur bomyun amooraedo-
I'm Falling For You [Falling For You] nahn mohrrajiman-
Now I Need you [Now I Need You] uh.nusaenga nae mam gipungoae ajoo
kugeh jarijabun gudaeui mosubur eejehn bo.ayo~ o~

*sigh* Full House ^o^

i'm late!

huhu...

poor me, i came late to work this morning... the saddest part is, only by 14 minutes! waaahhhhh!

now, i have to write an excuse letter to the Director because that was what we agreed on last Staff meeting. *sniff* I'm not supposed to be late if not for that traffic jam along EDSA going to Q. Ave (where did that jam come from, anyway!!!) Aarggghh...

Plus,
i'm feeling very weak because of so much laundry work yesterday. I helped my siblings do the laundry; they're students and younger! Ends up doing almost all laundry myself. Anyways, i love them! Haay, Ate talaga! And worse, i have my period. Oh, it hurts.... my back and my lower abs....aaahhhh!

I don't want to sound grumpy, i just had an uneasy day to speak of. Anyhow, I thank the Lord for giving me another day to enjoy.

Oh, I should mention this: Heather, from the josh-aholics board, commended me for being a good listener. She said, "Oh, Pinay, what will we do without you?" Ahh... that's enough to make my day! Thanks!

Dear God,
I'm sorry if I have so many churns... I'm sorry. I know You made a beautiful day for me. Thank you. And please, make me feel well. Thank you Lord. In Jesus' name. Amen.

imagine!

It's a Saturday yet I'm in the Office (at least with my friend, Aidz!)
This is actually an unsolicited overtime.... too bad that first report had to be reviewed!

i must finish doing the 'external factors'...it's driving me nuts! (i hope not!!!)

Dear Lord,
Help us with this please...take care of me as i go home later. Thanks Lord.

busy, busy, busy!

ahhhhhhh...

I'm overwhelmed with work!!!!!!!!!

*drowns in paperworks*

*sIghz*

hmmm...

I saw Imelda Marcos TODAY!

Yes, the First Lady of the late FERDINAND E. MARCOS, the dictator. The Queen of the Martial Law Era.

Some sense of history, huh.

Wednesday

It's my niece's birthday today, July 20th. Geng is 9 years old today! Can't believe our young Geng is already 9! happy Birthday Geng! Mwah!

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Mhes and Teeny got home late last night. I slept late too. I got burns from last night's cooking! huhu! I'm sleepy...*yawns*

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Still busy doing the background for DGF. I hope to finish today. Still searching for graphics and perhaps videos about corruption. *haay, sigh*

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I ate breakfast today ^-^

wEiRd***

I feel dizzy... as in like throwing up! (which I did, a while ago *excuse me for that*)

We had lunch (with Ma'am Lily, Tita Nors, Ma'am Jean, Aidz and me) and it was great. While I was cleaning my utensils I had this drowsy feeling (until now that I'm typing this) and suddenly ******* you know what.

What could have caused that? I had fish for lunch which seemed ok other than that, nothing unusual. Or could it be that 'quite' unlikely taste of the belly part? Maybe, maybe not! But I don't like this feeling. I have to finish this report I'm working on. *sighz*

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Ma'am Dol came in with chocolate cake and pancit.... yummmm!
Suddenly, my dizziness is lessen...XP (eats with Aidz)

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Tonight we have a visitor. Mhes is coming over. She'll spend the night with us. I will cook. YAh!!!
My dish --SINIGANG!


Dear Lord,
Please make me feel better. Thank you my Healer.

***Friday***

So much to be done...

Ma'am Lily asked me to write the background for the 8th DGF (Diliman Governance Forum) we'll be launching on the 29th. I have the slightest idea about past DGFs so it will take me (for sure!) some researches to work on the topic. This will be presented before everything else on that big day (yikes!) so it has to be more than ok!

... currently reading Between the State and the Market by LVC and thus our book, Civil Society and Good Governance by LZD. I have downloaded a lot of articles yesterday and hopefully finish reading them today! (sighz) Lord, Help me come up with something good! Pleeeeaasze!

My sisters asked me to look on topics about Shinto (Japanese religion) and euthanasia (mercy killing) I still have a lot to do.....

We have a four-hour meeting on Monday and what do I expect from that??!! (sigh)

I just thank the Lord for this beautiful day. Glad I did not get sick last night. I wasn't feeling very well yesterday.

bye for now... ^^

or maybe....

This link will be better... ^o^

http://www.tristancafe.com/music/flash/hanggang.html

... and

finally, I am reassured of my passion with violin... wait til next year, I will buy my instrument and pursue this passion!

I am so drawn to this music today!

Hanggang
Wency Cornejo

Ilang ulit mo nang itinatanong sakin kung hanggang saan,
hanggang saan, hanggang kailan,
hanggang kailan magtatagal,
ang aking pag mamahal,

Hanggang may himig pa akong naririnig,
dito sa aking daigdig
hanggang may musika akong tinataglay,
ika'y iniibig

giliw wag mo sanang isiping
ikaw ay aking lilisanin,
di ko magagawang lumayo sayong piling
at nais kong malaman mo
kung gaano kita kamahal

hanggang ang diwa ko'y tanging sayo laan
mamahalin kailanman
hanggang pag ibig ko'y
hanggang walang hanggan
tanging ikaw lamang

hanggang may himig pa akong naririnig
dito sa aking daigdig
hanggang may musika akong tinataglay
ika'y iniibig

giliw wag mo sanang isiping
ikaw ay aking lilisanin
di ko magagawang lumayo sayong piling
at nais kong malaman mo
kung gaano kita kamahal

hanggang may puso akong marunong magmahal
na ang sinisigaw ay lagi nang ikaw
hanggang saan hanggang kailan
hanggang kailan kita mahal
hanggang ang buhay ko'y kunin ng Maykapal

giliw wag mo sanang isipin
ikaw ay aking lilisanin
di ko magagawang lumayo sayong piling
hanggang may pag ibig laging isisigaw,
tanging ikaw
hanggang may pag ibig laging isisigaw,
tanging ikaw

I'll just put the translation next time... It's a love song... assuring one's faithful love.

Let me try to link…The title is Hanggang by Wency Cornejo and is found in the F-K category. Hope it works. http://www.tristancafe.com/music/

signing off

Before I finally head home [apartment], a short update…

Classes and offices in the University are suspended starting 3pm today. There’s gonna be a ‘huge’ rally in Ayala and the admin gave way to it [?!].

Looks like more time to rest this afternoon… I sure need one.

Thanks Lord.

*inspired*

^o^

This morning I watched Disney's Tarzan. Can't remember when it was released but 'tis the first time I saw it. Very emotional yet, heartwarming. Haay....

I really need to see/read feel-good stories right now; have to release some of the heaps of pressure and stress...

Dear Lord, bless me and give me Your abounding peace and joy...

I'm plain tired... ;(

After that exhaustive 4 days, I'm just plain tired-- all I want to do is sleep!

I'm sending these invitations [email] to a lot of people, mostly Executives, and my eyes are weary [poor eyes].

I hope the UNDP people would send me the directory of all the participants of the SA seminar so I could invite them too. The DGF is approaching and I need to invite as many as possible to attend this forum. I shouldn't take for granted the Association of Social Artists in the Philippines [ASAP] XD

I'll probably go home tonight, or YES I will go home tonight. They expect me to. I wasn't home last weekend.

Hay, nakakaantok talaga! Pagod na pagod ang katawan ko!!!
[I really feel soooooo sleepy and my body's very much tired!]

``Random``

I just realized somebody had discovered this blog... well, then, Hello to you!
And I wanna greet templarz --you're welcome. ;p bdw, I normally visit your blog whenever I sign in...hope you don't mind ;p

I missed church yesterday!!! ;(

Social Artistry

Time to update…

OH MY!!!

I just came back from the 4-day seminar we had in Tagaytay. It was about Social Artistry and our resource person was Jean Houston, the one who developed and practice the concept. She and her team were really passionate with this methodology, and the UNDP funded them to link this science [as it is] to the attainment of the Millennium Development Goals [MDG].

How do I begin? Or maybe I would just synthesize… SA promotes the indigenous being in every person and imbibes the connection of relationship and a sense of one-ness with other people in the planet. I remember one of my colleagues describes it as, ‘humans are no longer humans but planetary beings’. Blah…blah…

The speakers were very good and the conduct of the seminar was done well however in my heart I have a sense of disagreement with the procedure. During the workshops, I had this weird feeling that we’re ending up joining a CULT! I’m serious about this. All those brain exercises are like directing us to become another being, with extra sensory powers as if another spirit dwells in us! I had the strange feeling I will end up NUTS if I go on with the procedure. Honestly, my mind was so tired at some point it felt like it’s gonna explode. When they introduce polyphrenia, the orchestration of the many parts of ourself/mind, I began to freak out. How it came across my understanding was that multiple personality is being encouraged! This my sound exaggerated but there’s a part of me [oh my, my other self??!] that believes this much. Nonetheless, other methodologies presented during the seminar could be adopted for future use.

Maybe I’m cynical with the concept but I still believe what my inner self directs me. And this is what it says.

Dear Lord,

First of all, I’m sorry I wasn’t able to attend church yesterday because of the seminar. Please forgive me. I did my personal worship in my room during those hours…

I pray that what had happened to me during that seminar will not threaten nor shake my faith in You. I earnestly pray that the enemy has not used that event to disguise as an angel of light. Please give me wisdom, Lord.

Thank you dear Jesus. And all glory and praises be unto You. In Christ Jesus’ name. Amen.

Beautiful Monday!

What a beautiful Monday morning!

We had the very first flag raising ceremony here in the college. I was asked to lead the Invocation in front of all the NCPAG community (UP National College of Public Administration and Governance). There were very few students and since it's an early Monday (8am, before office hours) activity, a lot of staff are missing... quoting our former VP, "it's hard to form a habit".

This was my prayer:

Dear Lord,
Thank you for this beautiful morning and for making us part of this ceremony. We pray that You bless NCPAG this month of July and all its projects and activities . Help us to be excellent in everything that we do and to be passionate with our work. Let us be worthy to be called Your children and as members of the NCPAG family. Make us one. Bless our Dean, the Centers, the staff, the faculty and students. Thank you, Lord. This we ask in Jesus' precious name. Amen.

The Dean commended me three times for this prayer. He was touched. It was really my heart's prayer for our institution.

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Right before lunch, my Director told me that she'll be sending me to a 4-day seminar in Tagaytay (July 7-10). It's on Social Artistry. I don't know what to expect. Clueless.

Like I prayed, I wish to have a productive July. I pray that this fine day will just be the start of a fruitful month (the week already secured a meaningful activity).

Dear Lord,

Thank you that You're giving me a lot of things to be thankful about. I'm really happy that you placed that prayer in my heart; inspite of me being a junior in the institution I was able to participate in the activity, much more, that there are people that were touched by that prayer. Like I have always prayed, continue to make me a blessing to other people. Let Your light shine upon my life. Thank you Lord. Be with me always. In Jesus' name. Amen