Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Pending Posts

Dahil me masteral degree ako sa B.S. Procrastination, marami akong pending blog post. Oo mga post na puro drawing pa lang. Nde ko alam kung dahil tamad lang ba talaga ako or maraming ginagawa.

Pero naisip ko na para matulungan ko ang sarili ko maglalagay ako dito sa chartotem ng pending blog post topics or to do list. naka matrix yung topic at kung saan mang blog baka makatulong pag ganun.

Main blog

  • HS reunion update
  • yolanda ph and security mash up topic
  • wow updates: hiatus, account warlocked, new warchief, nex expansion
  • android app review
    • myphoneexplorer
    • the bards tale
  • philhealth sagut sa tanong sa email


efesvee

  • the voice s04 update
  • hannah montana


vicos<3 blog

  • halaman/herbalism
  • sabang saging story


brox wordpress free

  • wow updates too


freeflow topics idea

  • charitable activities
  • charchar senti


pinoy-ey-vee

  • throwbackthurs
  • boss t book review


Yun lang muna, try ko i-update ito pag natapos ko na yung mga blog post. malay noy i-link ko pa yung mga post.

Wish me luck!




Tuesday, November 19, 2013

Parang Shampoo Lang

Isang milestone?

Oo kinonsider ko na isang milestone yung magpost ako sa blog ng tungkol ke Papa at nde ako naiiyak. Actually ito yata ang isa sa mga nakakatuwa ng blogging, yung nakakapaglabas ka na mga saloobin mo freely. Sulat lang ng sulat pag me oras, konting edit at dyaran! publish/post.

Namiss ko pala yung ganun pagblo-blog, yung me strong emotions yung post. Yun tungkol sa luha naalala ko lang yung dating shampoo na paborito ko nung bata pa ako: J&J No More Tears. Me tears pa naman pero focus on the positive things lang at sa mga happy thoughts, samahan mo ng prayers, you will learn to cope up more.

On blog postings, nakapagblog na rin ako sa main blog tungkol ke Papa. Actually dalawang post na pala. Yun nga lang di ko pa nasusundan ng ibang post. Pero again yun ang kagandahan ng isang blog na matagal mo ng nasimulan at nasimulan mo ng maayos. Nde mo kelangan ang updated post na madalas, me hits pa rin over time. Wala naman pressure masyado sa main blog na magpost kagaad or magpost ng marami, press the ball lang at enjoy blogging.






Tuesday, October 22, 2013

A Prayer

My Papa left us last month. Very difficult time for me but I am glad that my family and friends are here to support me. I honestly don't know how to start this blog post because every time I try to write (about my Papa) tears will fall (just like now) and I will go back to what I do best (and that is to procrastinate) and just tell myself that I will blog after the 40th day.

Last weekend I went to my first pilgrimage (Manaoag and Baguio) together with Raven, Gel, Maiee and Kuya Ef. I believe this pilgrimage helped me a lot (have peace of mind + do more reflection). I prayed hard, really hard. I am not a religious person but these recent events in my life helped me to be closer to God. Yes, prayers (personal and group ones) help me a lot. Very difficult to explain (maybe worth some more posts in the future) but for now I want to blog about some some happy and memorable moments with my Papa.

Here is a screen cap of his text message to me on a prayer.

"5 Fingers of Prayer"
     1. Thumb - is nearer to you, so pray for those who are closest to you.
     2. Pointing Finger - pray for those who teach, instruct & heal.
     3. Tallest Finger - pray for our leaders, they need God's guidance.
     4. Ring Finger - is the weakest finger, so pray for those who are weak, troubled or in need.
     5. Little Finger - is the smallest to remind you to pray for yourself.
Pa, Thanks for this "5 Fingers of Prayer". I will treasure it and practice what it advises. Pa, We love you, we miss you! May you rest in peace!!!

As a tribute to this prayer reminder (5 Fingers of Prayer) as well as all the prayers i've recited recently, I am launching my new blog: My Favorite Prayers. Will add more prayers to this new blog soon...

Tuesday, August 13, 2013

Lap Chole



Thank God! The lap chole op went well and Raven is on her way to full recovery. Not sure if I want to do a day 1-2-3... post here at Chartotem's blog. But let me thank my family and friends for the support during this critical time. And wish me luck on my new blog project.

Image of gallblader


What is lap chole?
Cholecystectomy is the surgical removal of the gallbladder. It is a common treatment of symptomatic gallstones and other gallbladder conditions. Surgical options include the standard procedure, called laparoscopic cholecystectomy, and an older more invasive procedure, called open cholecystectomy.
from Wikipedia





Monday, July 22, 2013

Eyeglasses

Perception.
Meron akong maling perception na ang  mga salamin (o eyeglasses) ay para lang sa matatanda. As per family history, ang mga lolo, lola, tito at tito ko ang mga naalala kong notorious na nag-salamin. Wala naman yata sa aming magpipinsan ang bata pa lang e nakasalamin na. At yung mga lolo at lola ko hindi lang basta salamin ha, ang gamit yata nila e yung doble-vista na. Tapos me mga kalimot moments pa na na-misplace yung salamin at sa aming mga apo or pamangkin ang pinahahanap. Kaya ito talaga ang tumanim sa utak ko: ang salamin ay para sa matatanda.


Observations.
Bago pa man ang annual check-up, meron na akong mga obserbasyon pero hindi ito directly related sa mata. Kesyo pag maaraw at nag-da-drive ako eh nakakasilaw (glare). Minsan naman sa gabi parang masakit sa mata pag me biglang nag-bright ng headlights na nakasalubong. Meron din naman na me mga presentation sa office na kelangan ko lumapit sa me unahan, para mas klaro yung text sa ppt. Wala naman akong reklamo, casual lang na sabi ke Raven at mga officemates.

APE. 
Pumasok ako ng maaga dahil sa APE (Annual Physical Exam or mas kilala rin na annual medical check-up). Kase nga naman nag-fasting ako (no food at no water for at least 8 hours) kaya nagpakuha na kaagad ng blood sample, pera pede na kumain afterwards. So checkup dito at checkup doon. At nung nandun na yung sa part ng  check-up ng mata (yung papabasahin ka ng letters na paliit ng paliit), relax lang ako. Nahirapan ako sa pang anim na row yata. At nung pina-try sa akin sa kabilang mata, ganun pa rin, hirap pa rin sa row. Tinanong pa sa akin ng doktora kung puyat ako, syempre sabi ko oo. Pero ang sabi ng doktora "Sir, Try nyo ilagay ito" sabay abot sa isang lente. Wow! ayun sakto mas malinaw nga ang mga letters, minsan hanggan sa dulo pa. Ilan grado nyan Dok? 50 lang sir. Chi-neck sa APE form kung ilang taon na ako, at sinabing sir baka need nyo na mag-glasses. Tinanong ako kung sumasakit ulo ko, sabi ko hinde. Tinanong kung nag-dadrive ako, sabi ko, oo sabay sabi na minsan sa gabi mahirap lalo na pag me bright headlights. Nagbigay sya ng mga example na scenario tapos sabay tanong kung Ano pa daw ibang observation ko na related sa mata, sabi ko pag malayo ang presentation, need ko lumapit para klaro. At sabi pa nya, Sir dapat ingatan nyo yang mata nyo kase puhunan nyo yan sa work (reminder 1 reminder 2, etcetera). Recommended daw suotin yung salamin sa office at sa pagdrive. OK Fine! At inilagay na nya ang kanyang recommendation/findings sa APE form.

Denial.
Nung mga kasunod na araw pagkatapos ng APE nasa "Denial" stage ako. Kinokontra ko diagnosis ng doktor. Nakakainis. Kelangan ko na daw ng salamin. Matanda na ba ako?
Inaalala ko kung ano ba abusive behavior ko sa mata. Baka yung smartphone? kaya ayun nagdelete ako ng mga apps at games. Byebye games (chess, battle-city,angry birds series (orig, space, seasons), bad piggies atbp). Keep it to minimum apps lang. Baka yung PC. Ano mag uninstall na ba ako ng PC Games? Baka yung hindi ko pagkain in gulay at kalabasa nung bata pa ako? Kalabasa ok lang pero ampalaya at okra, double e, double u. Baka yung paghihilamos ko sa gabi pag pagod na mata? Baka yung paliligo sa gabi? Angdaming baka. Nakakainis!

Acceptance.
Pero pagkatapos ng ilang usap with Raven at ilang realizations, OK na. Tanggap ko na. Na need ko na ng salamin. Tanggap ko na na "matured" na ako at kelangan ko na ng salamin. Bakit si Raven nakasalamin na, ok lang naman sya. Naalala ko rin na yung mga ate at kuya ko nagsasalamin na rin. Lagot ka Spiderhammy, ikaw na next. haha. Part of maturity, acceptance. Me mga bagay ka na nde mo mapipigilan.
Anong next? Ang exciting part ng paghahanap ng salamin. Ilang malls rin nalibot namin. Marami-rami ring optical shop ang nabisita namin. At dahil nahihirapan akong tingnan sa salamin akung ano ang itsura ko pag nakasalamin, kukuha pa ng pic ko si Raven habang suot si salamin-candidate. Sabi na lang ni Raven, mahilig daw talaga ako sa "selfie". Hanap dito, hanap doon. At yun me nakita na. Nakakaexcite na kunin na kaagad. Now na. Pero di pala yung ganun. Di pala yun 1-day pickup. So binalikan namin yung type ko na salamin at yun nagpacheck-up na rin kase libre kasama. Sabi sa check up mixed daw na near-sightedness at astigmatism, ewan ko kung ganun talaga. Recommended na all-day use at nde lang pag nag-dra-drive. 50-75 daw grado, makukuha daw sa weekend. Ok hintay lang hanggang weekend.

Experience.
Nung mga unang araw nakakailang talaga. Pero sanayan lang naman pala. Sabi nga ng ibang pamangkin ko, para daw naka-Hi-Def pag nakasalamin. Oo nga naman Hi-Def nga, mas maganda, mas malinaw, mas smooth edges ng font hehe. Nakatuwa rin ang mga reaksyon ng mga kapamilya at kaopisina ko, pero supportive naman sila. Nakahanda na rin ako ng mga counter-hirit in case me mga hihirit pero ok lang manageable naman.

1-Month
Isang buwan na yung salamin last week. Ni-greet ko si Raven, sabi ko 1-month na kme ng salamin ko. Congrats daw. Minsan nakalimutan ko sya dalhin ng nag-drive ako ng gabi pero ok lang kaya pa naman. Minsan nakalimutan ko rin sya pero dahil long day sa office binalikan ko sa bahay, mahirap na.

Happy monthsary to my dear salamin! This post is for you!!!

Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Happy Birthday to me! 2013 edition :)

Yup! I celebrated my xxth bday a few weeks ago. We went to Vikings buffet in MoA. Raven arranged for the reservation and Cian, Meyn, Baroye and Ujinn joined us. I did some targeted attack against the steak, lamb and shrimps (swahe). I enjoyed their puto bumbong and brewed coffee too. Viking singing dudes also gave me this:



We really enjoyed our buffet and we we're so full that night! And we are planning for the next Viking's treat!!!

One year older. One year wiser. Thank God for all the blessings!!!

Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Daves and Ann


Daves and Ann tied the knot this day!



Daves is one of my closest friends/officemates/dudes and he is also one of our wedding ento.

I first read their love story via trolling the net and I verified it during our meetup dinner at Buon Giorno. What can I say? the two love birds are really "in love" with each other judging by the excitement of their "kwentos" during the dinner/meetup. I am just glad that I taught Sevad how to change flat tires, hehe pogi points yun ha! hehehe!

Daves, I'm happy for you! Stay in love and keep in touch bro!
Ann, take good care of Daves ha, namamayat na yan hehe! kitakits ulet in the future ok?

Congrats and best wishes to both of you!!!

Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentines Day!!!


Happy Valentines Day to all! (Especially to my date, Raven hehe!)

It really feels great to be serenaded by Nina and Dulce!

Thanks for the date :)

I love you!

Monday, January 21, 2013

Happy 7th Raven!


Words cannot express how much I love you!

I don't want to be cheesy so I'll stop with the words above. I'll start composing some long delayed blog post about my favorite love story :) . Not sure if it will fit in a seven series post but it will be finished before the love month... ends!

Happy 7th year Anniversary Moms!