"When was the last time you did something for the first time?"
"You plan to see what can happen on a day like today when you just sit
still and let sweet time pass you by"
Nice!....I simply got my hands on the 2006 Starbucks planner!
What did you do in 2005 that you'd never done before?
carry a baby in my arms (I have attempted to carry only babies who are 6
mos and older..because I'm afraid I might hurt them....but a newborn? it's
my first time)
Did you keep your new years' resolutions, and will you make more for next year?
No new year's resolution for me at the start of 2005. But this time, I'll
be a stronger person, less emotional, more practical.
Did anyone close to you give birth?
Leen, my college friend. She waited 4 years before she finally gave birth
to a baby boy-Giancarlo, my inaanak
Did anyone close to you die?
None
What would you like to have in 2006 that you lacked in 2005?
direction
What date from 2005 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?
Jan 10, the day I gave birth to Ira
What was your biggest achievement of the year?
facing and conquering my fears
What was your biggest failure?
None of my own fault, fate has put me to a test and I surpassed it, so I
believe i made it this year
Did you suffer illness or injury?
a very sore throat, mild food poisoning (huh!)
What was the best thing you bought?
all the things for Ira
Whose behavior merited celebration?
My own. It was a tough year for me, but I bounced back gracefully.
Where did most of your money go?
Ira's milk, diaper etc
What did you get really, really, really excited about?
Ira's pasyal
What song(s) will always remind you of 2005?
"Swept Away" Paolo Santos version
Compared to this time last year, are you:
i. happier or sadder? -- a bit sad
ii. thinner or fatter? -- Thinner, I was pregnant last year
iii. richer or poorer? -- Richer.
What do you wish you'd done more?
More time with baby
What do you wish you'd done less of?
Fight
How many one-night stands?
Wala.
What was your favorite TV program?
I did sort of get hooked on some episodes of Extra Challenge, Oprah, CSI
Do you hate anyone now that you didn't hate this time last year?
wala, i don't want to harbor any ill feeling
What was the best book you read?'
I don't have time to read books nowadays, so I'm into magazines
What was your greatest musical discovery?
No Doubt (Gwen Stefani's ska days)
What did you want and get?
I want a trip to Baguio, and thank God, I got it before the year ends
What was your favorite film of this year?
Sin City
What did you do on your birthday, and how old were you?
I turned 31, just went to the arcade with Ira. I don't think it's practical
to host a party or even a dinner because i'ts almost Christmas eve.
How would you describe your personal fashion concept in 2005?
Still the same casual thing
What kept you sane?
my blog
Which celebrity/public figure did you fancy the most?
Kate Hudson, she's cute and dresses well
What political issue stirred you the most?
None, I hate Philippine politics nowadays
Who did you miss?
someone
Who was the best new person you met?
Nantarat from Fujitsu Thailand. She makes me laugh everytime we talk on the
phone.
Tell us a valuable life lesson you learned in 2005:
Kaya ko to
What was the nicest thing someone told you about yourself:
phrases from Nani's poem which he wrote for me
the most touching experience you've had this year?
rediscovering myself
What did you like most about yourself this year?
My courage to face life's "extra" challenges ha ha
What did you hate most about yourself this year? My drama
Quote a song lyric that sums up your year:
"Good times, bad times gimme some of that" - Edie Brickell song
Was 2005 a good year for you?
It was good for me in a sense that it taught me much.
What was your favorite moment of the year?
play time with Ira
What was your least favorite moment of the year?
Fights. Senti moments
Where were you when 2005 began?
home in Laguna
Who were you with?
Marvin
Where will you be when 2005 ends?
Probably in Antipolo
Who will you be with when 2005 ends?
Family.
Do you have a new years resolution for 2006?
To learn as many new things as possible. To meet as many new friends as
possible
What was your favorite month of 2005?
January, December
Did you lose anybody close to you in 2005?
Physically, yes. In spirit, no.
Did you miss anybody in the past year?
Yes, very much.
What was your favorite record from 2005?
MYMP
Did you drink a lot of alcohol in 2005?
Barely.
do a lot of drugs in 2005?
Yes, at the C-section when I gave birth he he
you do anything you are ashamed of this year?
Oo, naman.
How much money did you spend in 2005?
I don't do accounting
If you could go back in time to any moment of 2005 and change something,
what would it be?
the way some people treated me
What are your plans for 2006?
all for Ira,...whatever it is that's waiting out there
How are you different now that the year has ended?
I'm happier
What are your wishes for the new year?
I can't wait to see Ira walk, then run and talk to me as a smart kid
I wish to fulfill all my dreams...to be simply happy....
DEC 28 & 29 & 30 - W-O-R-K
DEC 27 - R-E-S-T
DEC 26...It was a good time to sleep after a very busy Christmas day...but not for me & Ira. I woke up at 3 am to get my self ready for our trip to.....BAGUIO, yipee!...Ira is still sleeping when I transferred and put her in the makeshift bed inside the car. We left Laguna at exactly 5 am. Upon reaching the NLEX, we stopped for a while at the gas station to buy hot choco and mineral water. Rara woke up and seemed to wonder what place she's in right now. Short rest, then we drove nonstop to Baguio. From NLEX to the Marcos highway entrance, tulog si Ira. She woke up only after I cuddled her so that she's safe as we traverse the zigzag zone. We arrived in Baguio at 9 am.
-SM Baguio and ate at Kenny Rogers' (I wanted to try local dishes but then I'm with a baby so everything has to be "safe")
-Burnham Park (Ira was restless when we had the boat ride. It seems that she wanted to go somewhere else so we finished it 10 minutes short of the allowed 30-min ride)
-Strawberry farm in La Trinidad. We took pictures of Ira in the midst of flower plantation (10 pesos per shot with free flowers of course)
- Christmas bazaar at the PEZA zone. I don't know why we got there, but since we saw the magic word "bazaar", so went inside (5 pesos entrance fee). I bought a huge white baby blanket with beautiful embroidery and nice material for 100 pesos! I also bought a nice sky blue sweater (still for Ira of course).
- Mines View Park. At the entrance we munch on the popular food there - inihaw na mais (with extra butter!) and inihaw na pusit, yummy!...Of course, picture taking again. And there was the popular St Bernard whom you may pose with for some pictures (20 pesos per shot! ok tong asong to ah, me friendster account pa!). We took Ira's picture while riding a horse (with a fuschia pink hair!).
At CJH Manor hotel
Then we went to the nearby shops just to check for some more things to buy (for Ira again!).
- etc etc etc places
Hay kapagod! Kulit ni Ira ! Di tuloy nakapag-ukay ukay he he!
Dec 25....IT'S CHRISTMAS DAY! I thank the Lord for all the blessings this year....So excited to dress up and take pictures of Ira in her RED Christmas dress. Fun, food, good friends, text greetings...
Dec 23...I still have work, work, work, you see Japan has no Christmas celebration. We're even luckier this year that Dec 24 and 25 falls on a restday (Sat & Sun), if not, then we may have work until Dec 24. Our counterparts in Japan, of course understand the Filipino Christmas tradition, so at least for this day, we all can celebrate the tradition and the true meaning of Christmas.
Dec 22...We had the annual Christmas dinner party (for the supvs and mngrs) held at the BELLEVUE Grand ballroom. All fun, fun...but I went home earlier than usual. I even alloted some time to go to the mall and do last minute shopping for some more gifts I need to prepare.
Dec 21....Our department director hosted a dinner at the Furosato restaurant located within Carmelray zone (FCPP is located in this PEZA zone). Just eight people and a sumptuous dinner...Yum!
Dec 21....We had the much-awaited final Kris Kringle. I revealed myself as the "The Mars Volta" codename. My baby was "Codename" (ho-hum). I received my wish - a double videoke CDs of the MYMP album "Versions" and "Beyond Acoustic" (o di ba saktong 300 pesos yan!)...My baby (my friend Arlene) wished for a Barbie doll dress. The funny thing is, she openly told me about her wish, without her knowing that I'm her mommy.
Dec 17....Our section's Christmas party held at Darasa Fiesta Resort (in Batangas). It was fun, with the chilly winds, mix fun and laughter as we squeezed in this celebration in the midst of our very busy work schedule. Our members were excited over raffle prizes (a washing machine, DVD players were the major prizes). I was one of the 3 persons who were not allowed to join the raffle anymore, and "donate" something for the raffle instead (wawa naman!). I don't have the luxury of time to prepare gifts for raffle, so I just "donated" four (4) sets of two-hundred-peso worth of Starbucks gift check. My gift to the Batangueños (I believe most of my section members are from Batangas). Ipagpalit kaya nila to sa kapeng barako ng Batangas, ala ey!
Dec 12....I went to arrange partial details of Ira's 1st birthday party to be held next year January at Festival mall's Pixie Forest. I'm so excited for this coming party!
Dec 8 ....Our first year wedding anniversary
Dec 4 ....I am ninang to Giancarlo Binaluyo, Leen and Joel's baby boy. The christening was held at St. Rose of Lima Parish church in Sta.Rosa Laguna. The college friends were there, too. - Bing, Tsel, Daks. 
Dec 2 ....FCPP Christmas party 2005 (held at FCPP grounds). It is the 3rd year (?) that this party is celebrated at the FCPP grounds to house 5K+ number of employees all in the mood for the street party as theme for this year's celebration. On previous years, we had it celebrated in outside venues: World Trade Center, Folk Arts Theater, etc.
For this year, the party included contests ("Jeansenyong orig" - jazz up your jeans, "Street Dance", "Street Beat"-gorup caroling), guest performances (John Pratts, Ana Leah Javier, K & the boxers), raffle (I won a grocery package, swerte na rin, biruin mo sa dinami dami ng tao nong gabing yon he he), and all-night partying. view pictures here
