Benign Days at VFP-OPC Lab

Most days at VFP-OPC laboratory are said to be benign, but I guess nothing can top this! So what better way to make the most out of this than to ...... convert the facility into a beauty parlor hahaha! Most willing subject was our dear Nancy who wanted to tame her wavy hair with the "plantsa" under the expertise of our resident beauticians led by Myra and assisted by Jing Jing. So the makeover took only a few minutes which yielded good results based on the look of satisfaction by our "only" customer. Pero may pahabol pang next customer though... si Aaron, Jing's super cute son! :)

(Credits: BENIGN: lifted from Random Thoughts LO of Danielle Titus using I. Riordan Funky Floral papers, K. Lewis flutter tape, Tickled silver swirl, Aby flow stitch; GOING STRAIGHT: lifted from Self-Portrait LO of Holly McCraig using Pillowgirl My Blue Heart papers, Fraisinette Heureux elements, SPCom journal elements; NEXT CUSTOMER: Elembas Dove quickpage, Aqua Appeal elements)

Missing My Honey

In the nearly 2 months my honey has been away, the days just rolled on seemingly incomplete and mundane despite being swamped with duties at work and errands to run. Not a day, or minute (or millisecond even) passes by without me thinking of him. My thoughts would often drift back to that magical day at Coffee Bean and the sweet days that followed. Sometimes I would chide myself for being dazed, as if daydreaming and walking on air most of the time, even in the middle of a meeting. haha! Can you blame me? Im in love...at 37! tee hee hee. Talk about late bloomers!

My honey has made himself busy as a bee though, travelling from one place to another but never ever failing to bridge the distance through whatever medium you can imagine - internet, mobile phone, landline - even the courier! Those are the moments which I always look forward to every single day - seeing his cute face with his sweet smile on the webcam, or just hearing his cheerful and reassuring voice on the phone. One moment he is in Hawaii spending precious time with his best buddies, his precious boys Graham and Jonson; another minute he is in Seattle with his sweet and charming mom and his sister; and also meeting up with friends in between stops; AND still gathering enough energy to attend to work. Wow! Where does he get his energy?! He is just like the Energizer Bunny! :)

Viewing all the pics he has sent me has filled me with an aching longing. Oh how my heart desires to be with him each and every day. All i know deep in my heart is that one day that time will come when everything will happen the way things are meant to be. Indeed, the future looks bright!

(Credits: Spring Breeze paper by Andrea Dickinson, Karen Lewis "Breathe" Collection paper, Hooked on Books paper by Mikkel Paige, Elisa's Bite "Oceanic Sentinence" paper, Bows Boucles by Redju Designs, Busy Bee MTD quickpage)

To My Pisces Man

This poem which I got from a post online is lovingly dedicated to my Pisces man, Edison. I love you so much, my HoneyBee!

My dear and wise old soul,

Fate has united us once again.

I try to deny our purpose here,

And what I see in your eyes.

Maybe I was sent to reveal to you

The inquisitive open mind you possess.

Perhaps you came to teach me how

I need to live more in the moment

And let tomorrow matter less.

Do I really have to tell you?...

That sensitive side,

You know,

The one you try to hide.

I'm afraid, I suspect

Has long ago guessed

The secret yearning of my higher self,

The one where I wished desperately

To be able to show

My deep-running feelings

To the unfeeling world

My logical and rational mind

Is telling me

Through the mutual smile we share,

Life had already taken a new twist

Long before we began to care.

I am puzzled by your tortured depths

Yet I linger at the edge of interest

I admire your bold advances

yet my Leo-ness couldn't stand your flirty nature

I revel in our brief contact

Yet I miss the solid moments of past we don't share

I feel myself comparing your every aspect to others

Measuring our long-term potential

Though I know it's not fair

Still, I'll let this path take me where it will

Not fighting fated currents, simply letting pleasure flow.

Lovestruck

February for me back then was just like any other month, a time in between festive months of December/January and the spiritual Holy Week months. But by some twist of fate, February of this year turned out to be so magical.....why so? I was struck by Cupid's arrow! and oh what a joy it is to fall in love with someone whom you feel you have known all your life despite the distance and time. Meeting Edison again after 10 years has brought joy so overwhelming that there's not enough words to exactly describe it. He has swept me off my feet....I am so in love with him!
(Credits: SE Weekend Freebie papers, ALP Fanciful Fun elements)

I had mixed feelings upon meeting Edison again after so many years. Feelings of excitement to see him again and feelings of anxiety of him seeing me and how i have changed through the years. Meeting place was at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at Gateway one Friday after work. When he showed up, I felt so ecstatic! He gave me a warm and tight hug, the kind that I so have longed for, and it just felt like I was warped into another dimension, but more so, it felt like i was home. It was like we were the only people in the cafe as we did a lot of catching up with me sipping my favorite Chai Tea Latte and him with his brewed coffee. The time seemed to pass by so fast and we just felt it was never enough. Deep in my heart and soul, I wish this could go on forever....being together, talking about stuff, even not talking at all and just gazing at one another, sharing our joys and sorrows, talking about tomorrow and how beautiful life can be. Oh such sweet bliss to be with the one you love!

(Credits: Venezia Scrap & Smile with Eugenia Stupak, Violine Design July, SC Dolce torn papers, Ateets Sunporch papers)

The next chapter of our love story has yet to unfold. For now, life continues to be sweet and blissful! I have never felt so truly blessed with a love to call my own, and everyday i am just so thankful for this gift. Edison, you are always in my thoughts and prayers. Looking forward to that special day!

(Credits: Phillsboo Latte Kisses QP, Jayden's Mom elements)

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Got the same tag from Chikay!

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I've been tagged by Cel!

So these are the rules. Read on...
A: The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B: Each player answers the questions about themselves.
C: At the end of the post, the player then tags 3 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

10 years ago: I attended my very first eyeball where i met my love, Edison.

Things on my to-do list today:
1. work at LPDH
2. drop by Apollo lab
3. read slides at Clinica Caritas
4. report at BPH
5. pass by PKDF
6. type reports
7. chat with Edison (save the best for last!) :)

What I would do if I were suddenly made a billionaire: would donate a portion to charity, would place a portion for time deposit, and will use MOST to travel around the world with my loved ones!

3 of my bad habits:
1. i worry a lot even if there's nothing to worry about
2. i embrace total chaos for some time
3. i sleep a lot during the day

3 places I have lived:
1. Las Pinas City
2. Sta. Catalina Ladies Dorm
3. Cubao,QC

5 jobs that I have had:
1. Medical Technologist
2. General Practitioner
3. Pathologist
4. Medical transcriptionist
5. Amateur fortune teller (HAHA!)

5 Things people don't know about me:
1. I love to play Percussion Master at Timezone
2. Im a frustrated stage actress
3. I can wiggle both my ears voluntarily
4. Im addicted to sweets!
5. I play classical music (piano)

Not tagging anyone at the moment.

Tagged by Me-Anne

You must post the rules before you give your answers. You must list one fact about yourself for each letter of your middle name. Each fact must begin with that letter. If you don't have a middle name, just use your maiden name. After you've been tagged, you need to up-date your blog with your middle name and answers. At the end of your post, you need to tag one person for each letter of your middle name. (Be sure to leave them a comment telling them they've been tagged and need to read your blog for details).

(I used my middle name GAVINO)

G - Good-natured most of the time.

A - Antukin! lolz

V - Voluminous in size hahaha!

I - Ice cream lover! yeah Haagen Dahz!

N - Nibbler of junk food!

O - Oprah wannabe! :)

Hmmm not considering tagging anyone yet

Geez Louise!

Mhay and her precious miracle! It really is amazing how motherhood can add a special glow to one's persona, how it can inspire someone to achieve the seemingly unachievable.
(Credits: Aby Designs Flower Fantasy; Between The Days by Pride Flower's Kit)

As for Aldrin, taking care of baby while mom is at work can prove quite a workout! Louise is one lucky baby to be wrapped around everyone's love and care. Will u just gaze at that look of satisfaction! :)

(Credits: All For Love Design Jade papers; {Jen}spiration alphas by Vicki Stegall)

I totally love this pic of her dreaming of something really nice. Her aunt Jovie and young naughty uncles just couldnt resist the urge to dress her up and take pics of her wearing glasses while sleeping.

(Credits: Be Audacious Designs Round N' Round)

One Friday, Jovie, our chief med tech at Veterans Outpatient Center showed me pics of her niece -- my future inaanak, Louise. What can I say! She is just soooooooo cute like her mom, her tita, and of course her future ninang hahaha! Gabrielle Louise is said to be her name on the birth certificate, Louise to the Mendez family, and for me personally, Gabi! Jovie was quite the ever doting auntie, so proud of her niece that it seemed the memory of her celphone is near full capacity from seemingly endless pics of her pamangkin. Grabbed a few pics and made special LOs for them which i do hope they'll like.

(Credits: Shabby Princess Into The Groove QP)