Since she badly needed a laptop and since I felt awful for her, I suggested her to use mine in a couple of months until she could afford to buy a new one. Also, I need to concentrate on my review for the upcoming Nursing Board Examination which will be on July 3 and 4. Having this gadget with me serves as a distraction for me for now, so I just better let my mom have this for a while.

But thinking about it, it’s really hard for me. I’ve been attached online. Like almost everyday, for how many hours, I stay online browsing, blogging, plurking, facebooking, etc. It really makes me sad. I really don’t know if I can bear it. But then again, I have to. It’s for the benefit of both of us.

So friends, I have to tell you that I’m gonna be on Blog Leave starting now until I can have my laptop back. My CBS family, I have to say sorry ahead for the events that I’m about to miss. I will surely miss you guys. If you’d wish to contact me, just text me. You know my number.

I may be gone, but I will be back and rise again.

Last January 28, 2010 I celebrated my 20th Birthday. I was glad it was a clear sunny day yet I felt anxious coz’ I missed my clinical duty. I woke up late so better be absent, that was my special day anyway. I only thought of going out in the afternoon so I went out all by myself, and went to Sto. Niño Church to pray and thank God for giving me another year to cherish. Thereafter, I went to SM to stroll. I was planning to watch a movie all by myself, but then mom texted me that she’s already on her way to Cebu. She was in Manila that time and took a 2 hr travel by plane. She arrived at around 5PM in the airport and was picked up by Fr. Mike (priest), our friend.

I spend my time window shopping while waiting for them. Finally, at around 6PM, they’ve arrived, just in time for dinner, yay! So we then went to Cafe Laguna as Fr. Mike suggested.

Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted by their personnels, took us in our seats, and gave us the menu. Fr. Mike was the one who ordered for us. I was disappointed coz’ I wasn’t able to take photos of their dishes. Mom didn’t told me ahead that she brought the camera with her, tsk3x. I only took some photos right after I get hold of the camera. I was so full not just because Fr. Mike ordered too many dishes but because they were also very tasty. Can’t wait to dine their again.

me and mom

chocolate ice cream for dessert

enjoying my chocolate ice cream..:D

I would like to thank  Fr. Mike for treating us to dinner, to mom who left her seminar in Manila just to be with me on my special day, and to EVERYONE who greeted me on my special day particularly in Facebook, Plurk, and trough text. THANK YOU SO MUCH! This is just one among the few happenings on my birthday and I really enjoyed it a lot.  :) Glad to be tweenteen.

As I say goodbye to the year 2009, I would like to thank the people who touched my heart, made my 2009 a very memorable one and became part of my life. To start with, I  thank the Cebu Bloggers Society for making me  a part of the group. We were not just a group, but we also became family. Since February 15th, when I officially became a CBS member, my life has become more colorful and full of surprises. I experienced a lot that I never expected to experience. Thank you so much guys for giving me that wonderful opportunity. We did great the previous year, I know we can do it again this year or even better. Kudos to us this year!

I would also like to thank my dutymates/ researchmates, for doing their best to pass our Research subject and doing good in both the clinical and community duties. Though I know that was tough, we still manage to surpass all of them. As this year starts, we still have a lot of challenges to face and even tougher than before. But I know we can do better this year. We will pass and we will GRADUATE! May the Lord God bless us and guide us all the way. Again, thank you for doing a job well done.

For my classmates, we have been together for 4 years already. I thank you all for the never ending laughs, all of the “kabuangs”,  support and company throughout the years though I know it will end this year. But still, I know it doesn’t end here. Though we will part our ways soon, I know we will meet again soon. I am very thankful to belong in section B. And I am proud to call you my classmates. We can do this guys! This year is the toughest year for us but I know we will graduate, pass the board exam and become REGISTERED NURSES!

And lastly, I would like to thank my family and friends especially my mom whom I owe my life to. For the never ending love, concern, understanding, and support. Though you have suffered a lot the previous year, you were able to stand again on your own feet. I am very proud of you mom and I love you. To my hardworking dad, who is very far away from me ever since, I thank you so much for the financial support, concern, and love you’ve given me. Though you’re far away, I just want you to know that I miss you and I love you. To my grandparents, thank you Lolo Wences and Lola Elen for taking care of me when mom is not around. For Lolo’s jokes and Lola’s teachings. I love you both. I would also like to thank my cousins, Aunts and Uncles for all their love and concern. Thank you so much. I love my family. May we continue to love each other this year and hope to see you all soon. I miss you all!

And to all my friends, THANK YOU. There were many instances in my previous year when I thought I can’t make it, but you were there to comfort me and cheer me up.Thank you so muc h guys.

Enough with the thank you’s and WELCOME 2010! I can tell that this year will be a great year for me. Not just because I read it in my horoscope but I can feel it. I did good last year, I can do it better this year. I’m now ready to face the challenges ahead of me. And yes, I have my new year’s resolutions. I just hope I’d be able to make all these possible.

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!!

CHEERS TO 2010!!!

Last November 9, 2009 we have remembered our great friend’s/brother’s/father’s Special Day. He have been so kind and true to us from the very start. He brought laughter and joy to each and everyone of us.  We have been so blessed for having him in our lives. He is non other than Atty. Ethelbert Ouano.

Let us just consider this post as my post birthday message to him:

As we observe your birthday now,

Your cake and gifts don’t matter much.

These common things aren’t really you,

Ribbons, paper hats and such.

We celebrate a person who

Bring happiness to everyone,

Someone who gives more than he gets,

And fills our lives with joy and fun.

So Happy Birthday, and many more!

We hope you make it to a hundred and two,

Because we cannot even dream

What life would be like without you.

Yesterday, he gave us a belated birthday treat to remember. We, the Cebu Bloggers Society, have been invited to celebrate his special day in a small resto called Cream and Bake located somewhere in Mandaue City, Cebu. Even a small resto could fit the large number of CBS folks. The room was filled with many Christmas decors along with their specialty which were the cakes on display. A long table was placed in the center of the room for us. Much to our surprise, they don’t just serve desserts but they also serve the main courses. All of their dishes were superb.

Here are some of the foods served:

The part where the feast took place:

After our sumptuous dinner, we then headed to Cafe Shang to continue our celebration, around 100 meters far from Cream and Bake. Cafe Shang has a videoke spot so once we got there, all of us were ready with our song numbers. It was our 2nd time in the place. The 1st was after the PBA night. Then, soft liquors were served particularly San Miguel Beer Light and Red Horse. Also, a bottle of Tequila was passed around by Beejing. We totally enjoyed our night until 1:00AM. After which, we went home thanking Atty. Ethelbert for his unforgettable birthday treat.

The videoke session:

THANK YOU ATTY. ETHELBERT! HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY!

Photo credit to laagcebu.com.

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